Important Safety Information; Introduction - Empire Comfort Systems VFS32FB0F-5 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National
electrical code, ANSI/NFpA70 (latest edition).
NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a quali-
fied service person. The appliance should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualified service
person. More frequent cleaning may be required due
to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
It is imperative that control compartment, burners and
circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept
clean.
This Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. firebox and its
components have been tested and will operate safely
when installed in accordance with this installation
manual. Read all instructions before starting installation,
then follow these instructions carefully during
installation to maximize firebox benefit and safety.
Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
The Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. warranty will be
voided by, and Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. disclaims
any responsibility for the following actions:
- Installation of any damaged firebox.
- Modification of the firebox or any of the components
parts thereof.
- Installation other than as instructed by Empire
comfort Systems, Inc.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card
supplied with firebox.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate
log set that is installed into firebox.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number.
Notice: During initial firing of this firebox with a log set
installed, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To
prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in
which the unit is installed.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization
equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of
equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency.
The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm,
corporation or company which either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
33743-2-0315

IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION

INTRODUcTION

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli-
ance. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT
be obstructed.
provide adequate clearance around air openings into
the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility
clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER
obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
- Installation and/or use of any component part
or accessory not approved by Empire Comfort
Systems, Inc. in combination or assembly with
a Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. firebox, not
withstanding any independent testing laboratory
or other third party approval of such component
part or accessory.
Any such action may create a possible fire hazard.
Consult your local building codes.
Firebox Screen.
The firebox screen must be in place when the firebox
is operating.
the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment,
who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions
required and has complied with all the requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts requires
that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three
feet in length.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired
supplemental room heaters shall provide to each
purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and
natural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in
bedrooms and bathrooms.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute,
Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.
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