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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Premium Vent-Free Universal
Fireboxes
ANSI z21.91 ventless fireplace enclosures for use with any
ANSI z21.11.2 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
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 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.
uNIverSAL fIrebOx fOr ALL
veNT-free LOg SeTS
See-ThrOugh fIrebOx MODeLS:
vfp36Sb2eL-3
vfp36Sb2ef-3
peNINSuLA fIrebOx MODeLS:
vfp36pb2eL-3
vfp36pb2ef-3
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.
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- Page 1 AND OwNer'S MANuAL Comfort Systems Premium Vent-Free Universal uNIverSAL fIrebOx fOr ALL Fireboxes veNT-free LOg SeTS See-ThrOugh fIrebOx MODeLS: vfp36Sb2eL-3 vfp36Sb2ef-3 peNINSuLA fIrebOx MODeLS: vfp36pb2eL-3 vfp36pb2ef-3 GAS-FIRED ANSI z21.91 ventless fireplace enclosures for use with any ANSI z21.11.2 gas fired Decorative Type unvented room...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
taBLe oF contentS Section Page important Safety information ....................3 introduction ........................... 3 clearances ........................4 - 5 Firebox installation instructions ..................6 - 8 installing Hood ........................ 8 - 9 gas Line connection ......................9 Wiring instructions for installing a Dual Switch / Receptacle ..........10 LK2 accent Light accessory .................... -
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 to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 1 3/4". See Figures 1a and 1b. 1 3/4” MIN. 42” 42” 1 3/4” MIN. PERPENDICULAR MIN. MIN. PERPENDICULAR COMBUSTIBLE (CEILING TO (CEILING TO COMBUSTIBLE SIDEWALL TOP OF HOOD) TOP OF HOOD) SIDEWALL 36” 36” MIN. MIN. Figure 1b - Peninsula Firebox Clearances Figure 1a - See Through Firebox Clearances Combustible material clearance from front of firebox: 36"... -
Page 5: Clearances
cLeaRanceS ceiling clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" from the top of the hood. See Figures 3a and 3b. Mantel clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available for each model. if a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below. grate clearance: The minimum clearance between the front legs of the grate and the front edges of the firebox is 1 1/2". CEILING CEILING 12” 12” 10” MANTEL 10” 24 ½” MANTEL 42” COMBUSTIBLES 8”... -
Page 6: Firebox Installation Instructions
FiReBoX inStaLLation inStRUctionS any vent-free gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved covering and firebox facing material. The firebox framing should anSi Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.” be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or heavier. the framing headers may rest on the top of the firebox standoffs. Refer to figure 5 for Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set and the requirements of this firebox. - Page 7 FiReBoX inStaLLation inStRUctionS (continued) 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" 25 1/2" 25 1/2" 25 1/2"...
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Page 8: Installing Hood
FiReBoX inStaLLation inStRUctionS (continued) Locating Firebox Place firebox in framed opening. Attach the framing brackets to the firebox and secure firebox to framing. Different hole locations can be used for finishing materials with thicknesses of 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4". Secure the brackets with screws provided using two (2) per framing bracket. See figure 7. Framing brackets should fit directly against framing material. Use at least one (1) nail or screw per bracket to secure in place. IMpOrTANT! Check squareness of the firebox prior to securing to framed opening. See figure 8. FIREBOX OPENING CHECK TO SEE THAT BOX IS SQUARE ATTACH (4) FRAMING BRACKETS... -
Page 9: Gas Line Connection
inStaLLing HooD (continued) extended hoods If your non-combustible facing material is over 1" in thickness and will be used to finish this firebox, extended hoods are available that will extend out 2" farther into the room. Extended hoods are not available for the peninsula open ends. Contact your local dealer for details. extended hoods VB4H36BL Standard Black (1 each) VB4H36BR Polished Brass (1 each) VB4H36SS Stainless Steel (1 each) VB4H36HP Hammered Pewter (1 each) 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 required for these fireboxes. Flush panels, louvers, and decorative louver panels are interchangeable, and may be mixed and matched as desired (i.e. Flush panel on bottom with louvered panel at top, or vice versa). -
Page 10: Wiring Instructions For Installing A Dual Switch / Receptacle
WiRing inStRUctionS FoR inStaLLing a DUaL SWitcH / RecePtacLe in order to install both the optional Blower and accent Light ac- Note: to operate the FBB5 Blower accessory with a variable cessories, it will be necessary to install the junction box so that speed control, the ScV1 Variable Speed control Kit should be in- the Duplex Receptacle wiring is split. -
Page 11: Optional Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions
oPtionaL SingLe SPeeD BLoWeR inStaLLation inStRUctionS a factory included junction box is located on the lower right Attention: install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed through the 7/8" di- supply line. ameter hole provided on the lower side of the firebox, and wiring secured to the outer wrap with the clamp provided. - Page 12 Note: this blower is equipped with a heat activated fan control 4. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Po- sition blower assembly so that you align the notch on back switch. Blower will operate when the firebox warms up, of blower assembly with the center screw on side/end panel, and will turn off automatically when the firebox cools then push the blower assembly against firebox outer panel.
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Page 13: Maintenance
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 14: Parts List
PaRtS LiSt Part Number Index Description Number vfp36Sb2eL vfp36Sb2ef vfp36pb2eL vfp36pb2ef FiReBoX aSSeMBLY 17149 17149 17149 17149 toP StanDoFF R9655 R9655 R9655 R9655 inSULation - toP 24067 24067 24067 24067 inSULation SUPPoRt R7052 R7052 R7052 R7052 ScReen RoD R9633 R9633 ScReen RoD R9631 R9631... -
Page 15: See-Through Firebox Parts View
See-tHRoUgH FiReBoX PaRtS VieW 27451-1-0810 Page 15... -
Page 16: Peninsula Firebox Parts View
PeninSULa FiReBoX PaRtS VieW Page 16 27451-1-0810... -
Page 17: Accessories
acceSSoRieS Accessory Description Model Numbers fan Kit Designed to provide forced air flow. FBB5 Note: For use with louvered or flush panel models. Variable Speed Control Kit Wall mounted variable speed control for use with ScV-1 FBB5 blower frame Kits Standard 3-Piece Frame Kits Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, or Hammered Pewter For use with See-through models: VFP36SB2e(L,F) onLY contact dealer for all available extruded aluminum Frame Kits... - Page 18 acceSSoRieS (continued) Extended 4" Hoods Extended hoods that extend out 2" farther than the stan- dard hoods, to accommodate thicker surround materials. contact dealer for all available available as optional kits in Black, Brass, Hammered optional hood accessories Pewter, and Stainless Steel finishes. note: not available for Peninsula open ends. Louvers Styles include Slat, Mission, arch, and Leaf Patterns. contact dealer for all available available as optional kits in Black, Brass, Hammered optional louver accessories...
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Page 19: 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 20 Systems inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 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 Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 27451-1-0810...