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Empire Comfort Systems VFLB36FP30N Installation Instructions Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFLB36FP30N Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— 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.
Leave the building immediately.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
42929-2-0721
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS KIT
WARNING
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL
HMFA - 1 FORCED AIR
HEAT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS KIT
FOR USE WITH
VENT - FREE
FIREPLACE
MODELS:
VFLB(36,48,60,72)FP(30,90)(N,P)
WITH HMFA(36,48,60,72)P AND HMFATV
WARNING
If not installed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, this product could expose you
to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion
which can cause death or serious illness.
GAS-FIRED
UL FILE NO.
MH46389
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Summary of Contents for Empire Comfort Systems VFLB36FP30N

  • Page 1 • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. — Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 1...
  • Page 2 Some systems are designed to operate if a negative pressure is detected inside the building. Page 2 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 3 LENGTH OF FLEX VENT FROM THE DUCT FLEX VENT FROM THE DUCT TO THE BLOWER TO THE BLOWER TO THE BLOWER Minimum Length Of Flex Vent Figure 2 NOTE: Flex venting from kit SD6DFA25. 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 3...
  • Page 4 Due to sharp edges and the weight of the assembly, please use proper eye protection and gloves to reduce the potential for injuries. 14-1/2" 14 1/2” 14-1/2" 14 1/2” HMFA Framing Install Figure 3 Page 4 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 5: Vent Connection

    OFFSET FLANGE TO OFFSET FLANGE TO BE FLUSH WITH BE FLUSH WITH INSIDE INSIDE WALL, AND SECURED WALL, AND SECURED Figure 4 TOP VENT CONNECTION BOTTOM VENT CONNECTION Figure 7 Figure 5 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 5...
  • Page 6 14 1/2” OFFSET FLANGE Figure 8 ALIGNED ALIGNED TOTAL WALL THICKNESS TOTAL WALL THICKNESS MINIMUM - 4" MINIMUM - 4” MAXIMUM - 12 -1/2" MAXIMUM - 12 1/2”” Figure 9 Page 6 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 7 1. Duct Inlet Assembly (1 ea.) 2. 6" Dovetail Connector (1 ea.) 3. Gusset (4 ea.) 4. Top Framing Bracket (2 ea. 36 & 48), (4 ea. 60 & 72) 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 7...
  • Page 8 MOVE TOP FRAMING BRACKET FROM FIREPLACE TO SIDE OF DUCT BEND UP GUSSET “FEET” TO SIT FLAT Attaching Heat Transfer Inlet To VFLB Fireplace Figure 10 Page 8 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 9 THIS FRAMING BRACKET POSITION CORRESPONDS WITH FRAMING OPTION 1 IN CORRESPONDS WITH FRAMING OPTION 2 IN VFLB INSTALLATION MANUAL VFLB INSTALLATION MANUAL Placing Brackets According To Chosen Wall Finishing Method Figure 12 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 9...
  • Page 10 ROUGH OPENING DEPTH OF LESS THAN 13-1/2” REQUIRES AN OPENING IN REAR WALL FRAMING TO MAKE CLEARANCE FOR INLET DUCT VFLB Fireplace And HMFA(36,48,60,72)P Heat Transfer Kit Framed In. Figure 13 Page 10 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 11: Installation Of Non-Combustible Board

    Figures 14 and 15 below. the potential for injuries. 12. Cut the non-combustible board according to the chosen wall finishing method. Non-Combustible Board, Finishing Option 1 Figure 14 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 11...
  • Page 12 Non-Combustible Board, Finishing Option 2 Figure 15 NOTE: Proceed to page 20 if HMFATV Television Kit is not being used. Page 12 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 13 14. Romex Connector, 3/8" (1 ea.) 15. Zip Tie (4 ea.) WARNING HMFA Blower MUST be mounted on an exterior wall. DO NOT transfer heat to an interior space. HMFA(36,48,60,72)P Heat Transfer Kit. Figure 16 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 13...
  • Page 14 (not LIMIT SWITCH & PLATE included). ASSEMBLY HANGING FROM WIRE HARNESS Limit Switch And Plate Assembly Hanging From Wire Harness Figure 18 Page 14 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 15: Optional Thermostat

    Connect Limit Switch To IP System. Figure 19 OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL TO LIMIT WALL SWITCH SWITCH GAS VALVE REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER THERMOPILE Connect Limit Switch To MV System. Figure 20 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 15...
  • Page 16 (included). Make sure that the face of the fan switch is fan switch is fastened firmly against the surface of the fastened firmly against the surface of the Firebox Top. Firebox Top. Attaching Fan Switch To Firebox Top Figure 21 Page 16 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 17 Figures 22 or 23. ATTACH WIRE CLIP Wire Clip Location, VFLB36 and VFLB48 Figure 22 ATTACH WIRE CLIPS Wire Clip Location, VFLB60 and VFLB72 Figure 23 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 17...
  • Page 18 Harness with two female connectors to the Fan Switch of the Firebox as shown. Fan Switch Wire Routing, VFLB36 and VFLB48 Figure 24 Fan Switch Wire Routing, VFLB60 and VFLB72 Figure 25 Page 18 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 19 22. Attach Junction Box to right-side Access Plate and connect Fan Switch Wire Harness as shown in Figures 26 and 27. Attach Junction Box To Access Plate Figure 26 Connect Fan Switch To Power Figure 27 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 19...
  • Page 20 6” FLEX FLANGE, COLLAR VENT VENT SELF DRILLING SCREWS 6” DIA 3-WAY COLLAR SELF DRILLING SCREWS 6” DIA 3-WAY COLLAR (3) PLACES “Y” CONNECTOR (3) PLACES “Y” CONNECTOR Figure 28 Page 20 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    27. The electrician is responsible for performing all wiring from the blower to the wall mounted rheostat or junction box on right side of fireplace. The rheostat must be mounted in a standard wall box (not included). 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 21...
  • Page 22 ONCE THE AIR DUCT IS SLIPPED OVER THE BLOWER OUTLET, INNER FLANGES OF THE OUTER TERMINATION ASSEMBLY THE FLANGES OF THE DUCT MUST BE FLUSH WITH THE INNER FLANGES OF THE OUTER TERMINATION ASSEMBLY Figure 35 Page 22 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 23 Use Limit Switch Plate as a Figure 37 guide to mark holes and attach to wall with wall anchors suitable for chosen finishing material (not included). 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 23...
  • Page 24 R3490 Junction Box B101569 Screw, # 10 X 1/2" Self Drilling SS R11686 Drywall Screw, # 8 X 1" R2737 Screw, # 10 X 1/2" HWH N/S = Not Shown Page 24 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 25 HMFA - 1 Exploded View Figure 39 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 25...
  • Page 26 Connector 6" Dovetail Duct Assembly Drywall Screw, No. 8 X 1" Screw, No. 10 X 1/2" N/S = Not Shown, N/A = Not Applicable HMFA(36,48,60,72)P - 1 Exploded View Figure 40 Page 26 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL 42929-2-0721...
  • Page 27 Wire Harness, Switch On R13270 Wire Harness, Limit, Off R3490 Junction Box R7571 Connector, 3/8" Romex N/S = Not Shown, N/A = Not Applicable HMFATV - 1 Exploded View Figure 41 42929-2-0721 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL Page 27...
  • Page 28 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Belleville, IL If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer. www.empirecomfort.com Page 28 42929-2-0721...