Installation In A Fireplace - Empire Comfort Systems VFPC20in33N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

1. First check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the
unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas and electrical route. It
is best to start with the gas line first, followed by the electrical
supply requirements.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 2 of this installation manual. The firebrick (refractory),
glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be
removed from a fireplace in order to gain minimum gas insert
opening requirements prior to installing the gas fireplace insert.
Determine the total thickness of finishing materials (i.e.
stone, brick or marble) so that the proper dimensions can be
maintained for installing the fireplace and decorative fronts.
3. Although the insert does not require a hearth extension, only
heat resistant materials such as stone, metal, tile, etc. should
be used. Do not use vinyl, carpet, or wood based products
within 16 inches of the insert face. Do not obstruct the lower
vented openings on the insert. NOTE: The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel use without returning the hearth
extension to the specification required for a solid fuel fireplace.
4. The side walls, top and floor structures of the firebox may not
be altered with the exception of removable baffles and damp-
ers. Smoke shields, shelves and baffles may be removed if
attached with mechanical fasteners. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas in-
sert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grills on the
solid fuel fireplace it is installed into. If the surround does not
cover the entire ventilation grill surface, the exposed grill area
should be left open.
NOTICE: Cutting any sheet-metal from the decommissioned fire-
place or firebox for the installation of zero-clearance unvented fire-
place insert, may be necessary and is acceptable in this application.
NOTICE: The following statement is also provided on a separate
label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation of the fire-
place insert, the installer must mechanically secure this warning
plate to the inside of the fireplace for future reference as required.
The solid fuel fireplace has been converted for use with gas
only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels un-
less all original parts have been replaced and the fireplace
has been reapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.
Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert
6. Place the insert into position.
NOTICE: The front flanges of the insert (without surround panels)
should be set at approximately 1" in front of the face of the fireplace.
7. Level the insert from side to side and front to back.
8. If necessary, use the leveling bolts included in the instruction
pack. Screw the legs into the nuts installed in the bottom of
the insert. Turn legs in until insert is level.
NOTICE: The best way to access the leveling bolt locations
is to remove the burner and firebox bottom.
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INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE

CAUTION
WARNING
NOTICE: If desired, it is acceptable to attach metal strapping
or brackets (not provided) from the fireplace cavity to the insert
outer jacket to secure the fireplace insert to the fireplace hearth
or opening.
9. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
make all gas venting and electrical connections. If the control
module, receiver and other electrical devices are pulled out to
install the gas line, they must be placed back into the location
where they were from the factory. The gas flexline may cross
over the control module.
verfity that all wire connections are secure.
If the factory built fireplace does not have gas access holes
provided, an access hole of 1 1/2" diameter (37.5mm) or
less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of
the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This ac-
cess hole must be plugged with a non-combustible insula-
tion after the gas supply line has been installed.
10. The surround panel assembly is attached to the fireplace after
it has been installed with all the gas and electrical connections
completed. Refer to instructions included with the surround
panel kit.
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