Empire Comfort Systems VFD32FB0L-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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The Breckenridge
Deluxe Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Dec-
orative 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 SUPER-
VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE
FIREBOX.
23200-0-1206
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
VFD32FB0L-1
VFD32FB2DL-1
VFD32FB2CL-1
VFD32FB0F-1
VFD32FB2DF-1
VFD32FB2CF-1
Installer:
Consumer:
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional in-
formation, 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.
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL
VENT-FREE LOG SETS
MODELS
VFD36FB0L-1
VFD36FB2DL-1
VFD36FB2CL-1
VFD36FB0F-1
VFD36FB2DF-1
VFD36FB2CF-1
Effective Date
December 2006
GAS-FIRED
Leave this manual with the appliance.
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.
VFD42FB0L-1
VFD42FB2DL-1
VFD42FB2CL-1
VFD42FB0F-1
VFD42FB2DF-1
VFD42FB2CF-1
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL The Breckenridge VENT-FREE LOG SETS Deluxe Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes MODELS VFD32FB0L-1 VFD36FB0L-1 VFD42FB0L-1 VFD32FB2DL-1 VFD36FB2DL-1 VFD42FB2DL-1 VFD32FB2CL-1 VFD36FB2CL-1 VFD42FB2CL-1 VFD32FB0F-1 VFD36FB0F-1 VFD42FB0F-1 VFD32FB2DF-1 VFD36FB2DF-1 VFD42FB2DF-1 VFD32FB2CF-1 VFD36FB2CF-1 VFD42FB2CF-1 Effective Date December 2006 GAS-FIRED ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Dec- orative Type Unvented Room Heaters...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ....................3 Introduction ..........................3 Clearances ..........................4 Firebox Installation Instructions ..................4-7 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 ........................
  • 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 Figure 3. to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 6".
  • Page 5 The firebox can be mounted on any of these surfaces: Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit, Trim kits, Mantles, 1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface. Full Cabinet Mantels, plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and 2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible Door accessory kits may be installed after the firebox is secured material.
  • Page 6 FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) DELUXE DELUXE LOUVERED FLUSH DELUXE LOUVERED FLUSH REFERENCE LETTER VFD32 VFD36 VFD42 VFD32 VFD36 VFD42 35 5/8" 37 5/8" 37 5/8" 35 5/8" 37 5/8" 37 5/8" 34 1/2" 39 1/2" 43 1/2" 34 1/2" 39 1/2" 43 1/2"...
  • Page 7: Firebox Installation Instructions

    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.
  • 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. VB4H32BL Standard Black VB4H36BL...
  • 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.
  • 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 18. ward into the notch at the top of the control lever bracket. 10. To close, simply disengage by letting the lever rotate down- ward.
  • Page 11 Completion of Air Kit installation 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 13 4. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Posi- 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 32, Connection A.
  • 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.
  • 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 PART NUMBER ITEM VFD32FB0L VFD32FB2DL VFD32FB2CL VFD32FB0F VFD32FB2DF VFD32FB2CF DESCRIPTION 17149 17149 17149 17149 17149 17149 TOP STANDOFF 17169 17169 17169 UPPER LOUVER 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 17170 17170 17170 LOWER LOUVER 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162...
  • Page 17: How To Order Repair Parts

    PART NUMBER ITEM VFD42FB0L VFD42FB2DL VFD42FB2CL VFD42FB0F VFD42FB2DF VFD42FB2CF DESCRIPTION 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 17187 17187 17187 UPPER LOUVER 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 17188 17188 17188 LOWER LOUVER 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 18: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW Page 18 23200-0-1206...
  • Page 19: 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 Brick Liners VBP32SA Deluxe Firebox VBP36SA VBP42SA Fresh Air Kit Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVA-1 Frame Kits Standard 3-Piece Frame Kits...
  • Page 20: Accessories

    Available as optional kits in Brass, Hammered Pewter, and Decorative Frame Kits optional decorative door kit Stainless Steel finishes. accessories Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com...

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