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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
The Breckenridge
Premium Vent-Free Universal Firebox
ANSI z21.91 ventless fireplace enclosures for gas fired
Decorative Type unvented room heaters
wArNINg: If the information in these instructions are
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
— whAT TO DO If yOu SMeLL gAS
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instruc-
tions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
DO NOT ATTeMpT TO MODIfy Or ALTer The
cONSTrucTION Of The fIrebOx Or ITS cOMpO-
NeNTS. ANy MODIfIcATION Or ALTerATION Of
cONSTrucTION MAy vOID The wArrANTy Of
ThIS fIrebOx.
chILDreN AND ADuLTS ShOuLD be ALerTeD TO
The hAzArDS Of hIgh SurfAce TeMperATure
AND ShOuLD STAy AwAy TO AvOID burNS Or
cLOThINg IgNITION.
yOuNg chILDreN ShOuLD be cArefuLLy Su-
pervISeD wheN They Are IN The SAMe rOOM AS
The fIrebOx.
INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS
AND OwNer'S MANuAL
uNIverSAL fIrebOx fOr ALL
veNT-free LOg SeTS
MODeL
vfp36fb0f-3
GAS-FIRED
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
consumer:
retain this manual for future reference.
fOr uSe ONLy wITh A LISTeD gAS-fIreD uN-
veNTeD DecOrATIve rOOM heATer NOT TO
exceeD 40,000 bTu/h.
DO NOT buILD A wOOD fIre.
wArNINg: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-
age. refer to this manual. for assistance or additional infor-
mation, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora-
tive type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace
size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL A veNT-free LOg SeT IN ThIS
fIrebOx, uNLeSS ThIS fIrebOx MeeTS The
MINIMuM DIMeNSIONS reQuIreD fOr The
INSTALLATION.
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- Page 1 The Breckenridge uNIverSAL fIrebOx fOr ALL Premium Vent-Free Universal Firebox veNT-free LOg SeTS MODeL vfp36fb0f-3 GAS-FIRED ANSI z21.91 ventless fireplace enclosures for gas fired Decorative Type unvented room heaters wArNINg: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TaBLe oF conTenTS SecTion Page important Safety information ....................3 introduction ..........................3 clearances ..........................4 Firebox installation instructions ..................5-7 installing Hood ........................7-8 gas Line connection ......................8 optional Fresh air Kit installation instructions ............... 9-11 optional Single Speed Blower installations instructions ..........12-14 Junction Box Wiring installation instructions ..............15 Maintenance .........................15 Parts List ..........................16... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
This Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. firebox and its - Installation other than as instructed by Empire components have been tested and will operate safely when comfort Systems, Inc. -
Page 4: Clearances
cLeaRanceS Sidewall clearances: The clearance from the inside of the firebox ceiling clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the hood. See Figures 3a and 3b. to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 6". See figure 1. Mantel clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles. -
Page 5: Firebox Installation Instructions
FiReBoX inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS any vent-free gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved anSi Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.” Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set and the requirements of this firebox. Check all fittings for leaks before lighting the gas log set. In planning the installation for the firebox, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are desired. - Page 6 FiReBoX inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS (continued) vfp36 41 1/8” 39 1/2” 21 7/16” 32 1/4” 38 1/2” 36” 27 13/16” 6 1/8” 34” 8 3/8” 5 5/8” 37 1/2” 74 13/16” figure 6 Firebox Dimensions Page 6 27136-0-0110...
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Page 7: Installing Hood
FiReBoX inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS (continued) Locating Firebox Place firebox in framing opening. Use the four (4) framing brackets provided on the firebox to attach firebox to framing. Different hole locations can be used for finishing materials with thicknesses of 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4". Attach these materials with screws provided, two (2) per framing bracket. See figure 7. Framing brackets should fit directly against framing material. Use at least one (1) nail per bracket to secure in place. Check squareness of the firebox prior to securing to framed opening. See figure 8. FIREBOX OPENING ATTACH (4) FRAMING BRACKETS CHECK TO SEE TO SIDES OF FIREBOX THAT BOX IS SQUARE... -
Page 8: Gas Line Connection
inSTaLLing HooD (continued) extended hoods If your non-combustible facing material is over 1" in thickness that will be used to finish this firebox, an extended hood is available that will extend out 2" farther out into the room. Contact your local dealer for details. VB4H36BL Standard Black VB4H36BR Polished Brass VB4H36SS Stainless Steel VB4H36HP Hammered Pewter finishing All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative facing material meets the firebox surround should be sealed with a non- combustible material. Hearth extensions are recommended, but not required for these fireboxes. gaS Line connecTion The firebox is designed to accept a 3/8-inch gas line for an approved vent-free gas logset. Have the line installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. consult local building codes to properly size the gas supply line leading to the 3/8-inch hook-up at the unit. -
Page 9: Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions
oPTionaL FReSH aiR KiT inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS FoR DeLUXe anD PReMiUM FiReBoXeS The optional BVa1 Fresh air Kit is designed to introduce outside air to the fireplace or firebox as desired. It must be installed prior to, or at the time of fireplace or firebox installation to framing. The Fresh air kit must be installed prior to the installation of wall- board or other finishing materials around the unit. - Page 10 with the hole in the front flange of the movable air door. See when rotated upward, and can be locked open by pulling for- figure 16. ward into the notch at the top of the control lever bracket. 10. To close, simply disengage by letting the lever rotate down- ward. The air door will remain closed by magnetic action. See figure 19.
- Page 11 completion of Air Kit installation 1. Determine the length of 4” Dia. rigid or flex duct connector OUTSIDE PLATE/VENT (installer supplied) you will need from the firebox/fireplace SCREEN ASSEMBLY AIR DOOR to the exterior surface of the outside wall, where the air kit ASSEMBLY hood will be installed. add a few extra inches to the length to allow for easier attachment of the outside duct connection prior to securing the outside rain cap hood to the building.
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Page 12: Optional Single Speed Blower Installations Instructions
oPTionaL SingLe SPeeD BLoWeR inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS Attention: install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet a factory installed junction box is located on the lower right supply line. side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed to the junction box wiring and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in side of the firebox, remove the screw securing the junction accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, box assembly. - Page 13 4. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Posi- 8. one fan control wire will have a 1/4” female terminal that tion blower assembly so that you align the notch on back of must be attached to the open terminal on the blower motor. blower assembly with the center screw on firebox back, then See figure 29, connection A. push the blower assembly against firebox back. The blower 9.
- Page 14 blower Motor 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil the blower motor. FAN/MOTOR ASSEMBLY blower wheels The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic cleaning. if the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty blower wheel.
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Page 15: Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions
JUncTion BoX WiRing inSTaLLaTion inSTRUcTionS cAuTION: ALL wIrINg ShOuLD be DONe by A QuALIfIeD eLecTrIcIAN AND ShALL be IN cOMpLIANce wITh ALL LOcAL, cITy AND STATe buILDINg cODeS. befOre MAKINg The eLecTrIcAL cONNecTION, MAKe Sure ThAT MAIN pOwer SuppLy IS DIScONNecTeD. The AppLIANce, wheN INSTALLeD, MuST be eLecTrIcALLy grOuNDeD IN AccOrDANce wITh LOcAL cODeS Or, IN The AbSeNce Of LOcAL cODeS, wITh The NATIONAL eLecTrIcAL cODe ANSI/NfpA 70 (LATeST eDITION) a factory installed junction box is located on the lower right... -
Page 16: Parts List
PaRTS LiST INDex pArT NO. DeScrIpTION 17247 ToP STanDoFF 10554 FRaMing BRacKeT 17162 JUncTion BoX aSSeMBLY R3492 RecePTacLe R3491 coVeR, JUncTion BoX 20145 HooD R7052 RoD, ScReen R8201 ScReen cURTain R8727 HoLe PLUg 19990 BLoWeR coVeR PLaTe Page 16 27136-0-0110... -
Page 17: Parts View
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Page 18: Accessories
acceSSoRieS Accessory Description Model Numbers fan Kit Designed to provide forced air flow. FBB5 Variable Speed Control Kit Wall mounted variable speed control for use with ScV-1 FBB5 blower fresh Air Kit Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVa-1 frame Kits extruded aluminum Frame Kits contact dealer for all available Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, or Hammered Pewter optional frame kits Page 18... - Page 19 acceSSoRieS (continued) Accessory Description Model Numbers Standard Hood Brass hood = BR contact dealer for all available Stainless Steel = SS optional hood accessories Hammered Pewter = HP extended 4" hoods Extended hoods that extend out 2" farther than the standard hoods, to accommodate thicker surround materials. contact dealer for all available optional hood accessories available as optional kits in Black, Brass, Hammered Pew- ter, and Stainless Steel finishes.
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Page 20: Master Parts Distributor List
For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com. Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered original equipment repair parts for Heaters, grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by empire comfort Systems inc. Star-Fire Distributors... -
Page 21: Service Notes
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