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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
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 CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE FIREBOX OR ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODI-
FICATION 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 IG-
NITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE FIREBOX.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
VFS32FB0F-4
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
VFS36FB0F-4
GAS-FIRED
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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.
VFS42FB0F-4
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
EMPIRE AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL Comfort Systems VENT-FREE LOG SETS MODELS VFS32FB0F-4 VFS36FB0F-4 VFS42FB0F-4 GAS-FIRED 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. -
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 Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions ........9-11 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions ............12 Maintenance ......................12 Parts List ......................12 Parts View ......................13 Accessories ......................14 Master Parts Distributor List ...................15... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or, in Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas appliance must be replaced prior to operating the ap- Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National pliance. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition). air. NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a quali- The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT fied service person. The appliance should be inspected be obstructed. -
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" to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than from the top of the hood. See Figures 3a and 3b. 6". Unit may be recessed as shown only with accessory liner kit Mantel Clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood installed. See Figure 1. supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet 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 If the firebox is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.” material other than wood flooring, it should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the unit. Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set and the requirements of this firebox. - Page 6 FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SELECT SELECT FLUSH REFERENCE LETTER VFS32 VFS36 VFS42 41 1/8" 41 1/8" 41 1/8" 34 1/2" 39 1/2" 43 1/2" 23 7/16" 23 7/16" 23 7/16" 26 3/8" 31 3/8" 35 3/8" 38 1/2" 38 1/2" 38 1/2" 31" 36" 40" 31 3/4" 31 3/4" 31 3/4" 2 1/8" 2 1/8" 2 1/8" 34" 34" 34" 4 1/4" 4 1/4"...
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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 CHECK TO SEE 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. VB4H32BL Standard Black VB4H36BL Standard Black VB4H42BL Standard Black VB4H32BR Polished Brass VB4H36BR Polished Brass VB4H42BR Polished Brass VB4H32SS Stainless Steel VB4H36SS Stainless Steel VB4H42SS Stainless Steel VB4H32HP Hammered Pewter VB4H36HP Hammered Pewter VB4H42HP Hammered Pewter Finishing... -
Page 9: Optional Single Speed Blower Installation 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 and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right side of Wiring the firebox, remove the screw securing the junction box as- The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in sembly. - Page 10 4. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Posi- Figure 19, Connection A. tion blower assembly so that you align the notch on back of The other fan control wire has a 1/4” male terminal. Attach this blower assembly with the center screw on firebox back, then terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord. See push the blower assembly against firebox back. The blower Figure 19, Connection B wheel must be centered with the back wall of the firebox. The...
- Page 11 Blower Motor 110 VOLT AC The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil JUNCTION BOX the blower motor. FAN/MOTOR ASSEMBLY Blower Wheels The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic clean- ing. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indi- cates a dirty blower wheel.
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Page 12: 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 hand side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed to the junction box... -
Page 13: Parts View
PARTS VIEW 28188-2-0114 Page 13... -
Page 14: 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 SCV-1 with FBB5 blower Frame Kits Standard 3-Piece Frame Kits Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, or Hammered Pewter Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, or Hammered Pewter... -
Page 15: 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 East Coast Energy Products... - Page 16 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 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. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com...