EMPIRE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE
Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as
well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set
is installed.
In normal operation at full rate, the flame appearance should be sets
of yellow flames above the rear burner section, and shorter blue
flames with glowing embers on the front burner section.
NOTICE: all flames will be random by design, flame height will go
up and down.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to
blow directly into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside the burner
area of the firebox. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter flame
patterns. Sooting and improper burning will result.
During manufacturing, fabricating and shipping, various components
of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films or bonding agents.
These chemicals are not harmful, but may produce annoying smoke
and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the
appliance, possibly causing headaches or eye or lung irritation. This
is a normal and temporary occurrence.
The initial break-in operation should last 2-3 hours with the burner
at the highest setting. Provide maximum ventilation by opening
windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate. Any odors remaining
after this initial break-in will be slight and will disappear with
continued use.
PILOT ASSEMBLY
BURNER TUBE
VALVE PRESSURE TEST
PORT ACCESS HOLES
PILOT ASSEMBLY
Millivolt Valve for VFDR Series
Figure 17
BURNER TUBE
PIEZO
IGNITOR
ON/OFF/REMOTE
SWITCH
HI/LO CONTROL
KNOB
ON/OFF/PILOT
CONTROL KNOB
PILOT ASSEMBLY
BURNER TUBE
PIEZO
IGNITOR
VALVE PRESSURE TEST
PORT ACCESS HOLES
ON/OFF/PILOT
CONTROL KNOB
Millivolt Valve for VFDR18LB10 Series
Figure 16
PIEZO
IGNITOR
ON/OFF/REMOTE
SWITCH
MANUAL VALVE
CONTROL KNOB
Thermostat Valve for VFDT Series
Figure 18
PILOT ASSEMBLY
BURNER TUBE
PIEZO
IGNITOR
Manual Valve for VFDM Series
Figure 19
MANUAL VALVE
CONTROL KNOB
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