Empire Comfort Systems VFP36SB2EL-4 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFP36SB2EL-4 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Premium universal firebox for all vent-free log sets

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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
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.
Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the
firebox or its components. 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 supervised when
they are in the same room as the firebox.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
PREMIUM UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
FOR ALL VENT - FREE LOG SETS
SEE-THROUGH
FIREBOX
MODELS:
VFP36SB2E(L,F)-4
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, consult
a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decorative
type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size
requirement.
Do not install a vent-free log set in this firebox, unless the
firebox meets the minimum dimensions required for the
installation.
For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented decorative room
heater not to exceed 40,000 btu/h. DO NOT build a wood fire.
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for use
with any ANSI Z21.11.2 Gas Fired Decorative Type
Unvented Room Heaters
PENINSULA
FIREBOX
MODELS:
VFP36PB2E(L,F)-4
GAS-FIRED
UL FILE NO.
MH30033
We suggest that our gas
hearth products be installed
and serviced by professionals
who are certified in the U.S.
by the National Fireplace
Institute
(NFI) as NFI Gas
®
Specialist.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL INSTALLER: PREMIUM UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL VENT - FREE LOG SETS Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: SEE-THROUGH PENINSULA Retain this manual for future reference. FIREBOX FIREBOX MODELS: MODELS: WARNING VFP36SB2E(L,F)-4 VFP36PB2E(L,F)-4 FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or GAS-FIRED...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ..................... 3 Introduction ..........................3 Clearances ..........................4 - 5 Firebox Installation Instructions ....................6 - 9 Installing Hood ........................9 - 10 Gas Line Connection ........................ 10 Wiring Instructions for Installing a Dual Switch / Receptacle ........... 11 LK2 Accent Light Accessory .....................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    This Empire Comfort Systems Inc. firebox and its - Installation and/or use of any component part components have been tested and will operate safely...
  • Page 4: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the firebox Combustible material clearance from front of firebox: 36" to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 1 minimum 3/4". See Figures 1a and 1b. Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side(s) require a minimum 1/2"...
  • Page 5 CLEARANCES (CONT'D) Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" Mantel Clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood from the top of the hood. See Figures 3a and 3b. supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available for each model.
  • Page 6: Firebox Installation Instructions

    FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 9/16” 2 9/16” 2 9/16” SEE THRU PENINSULA LOUVERED LOUVERED FLUSH FLUSH LOUVERED PANELS FLUSH PANELS VFP36SB VFP36PB VFP36SB VFP36PB 38 1/8" 38 1/8" 38 1/8" 38 1/8" 39" 39" 39" 39" 24" 24" 24" 24" 25 1/2"...
  • Page 7 FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) Any vent-free Gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved ANSI of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. The framing headers may rest on the Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.” top of the firebox standoffs. Refer to Figure 6 for firebox framing dimensions.
  • Page 8 FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) FRAMING THE FIREPLACE Choose fireplace location. Frame in fireplace with a header across the top. It is important to allow for finished face when setting the depth of the frame. Attach fireplace to frame using adjustable frame. Preset depth to suit facing material (adjustable to 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch depths).
  • Page 9: Installing Hood

    FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) FIREBOX OPENING CHECK TO SEE THAT BOX IS SQUARE PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO FRAMING Figure 10 IMPORTANT! Check squareness of the firebox prior to securing to framed opening. See Figure 10. INSTALLING HOOD Black hoods are furnished with each firebox (or the optional hood(s)) Louvered Models and MUST be installed before the firebox is used.
  • Page 10: Gas Line Connection

    INSTALLING HOOD (CONT'D) Extended Hoods Finishing If your non-combustible facing material is over 1" in thickness and All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative will be used to finish this firebox, extended hoods are available that facing material meets the firebox surround should be sealed with a will extend out 2"...
  • Page 11: Wiring Instructions For Installing A Dual Switch / Receptacle

    WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING A DUAL SWITCH / RECEPTACLE NOTE: To operate the FBB5 Blower accessory with a variable In order to install both the optional Blower and Accent Light acces- sories, it will be necessary to install the junction box so that the speed control, the SCV1 Variable Speed Control Kit should be in- Duplex Receptacle wiring is split.
  • Page 12: Optional Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attention: If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line when Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet blower assembly is inserted into firebox. In some cases, removal supply line. of the gas inlet supply line may be necessary. Determine which type of firebox you have prior to installation.
  • Page 13 OPTIONAL SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Posi- tion blower assembly so that you align the notch on back of blower assembly with the center screw on side/end panel, then push the blower assembly against firebox outer panel. The blower wheel must be centered with the side/end wall of the firebox.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    OPTIONAL SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D) Blower Motor Blower Wheels The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic clean- the blower motor. ing. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indi- cates a dirty blower wheel.
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  • Page 16: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Part Number Index Description Number VFP36SB2EL VFP36SB2EF VFP36PB2EL VFP36PB2EF FIREBOX ASSEMBLY 17301 (4) 17301 (4) 17301 (4) 17301 (4) TOP STANDOFF R9655 (4) R9655 (4) R9655 (4) R9655 (4) INSULATION - TOP 39739 (2) 39739 (2) 39739 (2) 39739 (2) INSULATION SUPPORT R7052 (4)
  • Page 17: See-Through Firebox Parts View

    SEE-THROUGH FIREBOX PARTS VIEW 39812-2-0620 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Peninsula Firebox Parts View

    PENINSULA FIREBOX PARTS VIEW Page 18 39812-2-0620...
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  • Page 20: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Accessory Description Model Numbers Fan Kit FBB5 Variable Speed Control Kit SCV-1 For use with See-Through models: VFP36SB2E(L,F) ONLY Frame Kits Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits For VFP36SB2E(F,L) ONLY Bottom Trim Strip Contact dealer for all available optional trim accessories Accent Light Kit Page 20...
  • Page 21 ACCESSORIES (CONT'D) Accessory Description Model Numbers Contact dealer for all available Extended 4" Hoods optional hood accessories Contact dealer for all available Louvers optional louver accessories Contact dealer for all available Decorative Door Kits optional frame kit accessories Contact dealer for all available man- Mantel Systems Available in various styles and finishes.
  • Page 22: Master Parts Distributor List

    This list changes from time to time. 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. Dey Distributing F.
  • Page 23: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 39812-2-0620 Page 23...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual.

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