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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Premium Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired
Decorative Type Unvented Room heaters
wARNING: If the information in these instructions are not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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 appliance.
— whAT TO DO IF yOU SMELL GAS
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instruc-
tions.
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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
GAS-FIRED
Installer:
consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
wARNING:
tion, 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 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
VFP(32,36,42)FB0(F,L)-5
VFP(36,42)FB2A(F,L)-5
Leave this manual with the appliance.
FOR USE ONLy wITh A LISTED GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED DEcORATIVE ROOM hEATER NOT TO EX-
cEED 40,000 BTU/h.
DO NOT BUILD A wOOD FIRE.
Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE AND OwNER'S MANUAL Comfort Systems UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL VENT-FREE LOG SETS Premium Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes MODELS VFP(32,36,42)FB0(F,L)-5 VFP(36,42)FB2A(F,L)-5 GAS-FIRED ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room heaters wARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
GAS LINE CONNECTION .................... 9 clean. OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......10 - 12 This Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. firebox and its - Installation and/or use of any component part OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 13 - 15 components have been tested and will operate safely... -
Page 3: Clearances
cLEARANcES cLEARANcES Sidewall clearances: The clearance from the inside of the firebox ceiling clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 84 inches to the bottom of the firebox. See Figure 3. 6 inches. See Figure 1. Mantel clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits available and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles. for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed, it must meet Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible finishing materials the clearance requirements detailed below. requires 3/4 inch to top of unit. There are two shoulder bolts Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox. -
Page 4: Firebox Installation Instructions
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS Any vent-free Gas Log Heater must be “For use with approved ANSI At this point, you should have decided what components to include Z21.11.2 unvented room heater.” in your installation, and where the firebox is to be located. If this has not been done, stop and consult your dealer for assistance Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set with this planning. and the requirements of this firebox. Planning your Installation Check all fittings for leaks before lighting the gas log set. Please note that the optional VFA2 Fresh Air kit available for use In planning the installation for the firebox, it is necessary to determine with the Vent Free Firebox must be installed at the time of the initial where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories installation. Refer to pages 10, 11 and 12 for detailed instructions are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned at this time. for the air kit. Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit, Trim kits, Mantles, Full A gas shut off must be in this line. Cabinet Mantels, plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and Door The firebox can be mounted on any of these surfaces: accessory kits may be installed after the firebox is secured to the... -
Page 5: Installing Hood
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS INSTALLING hOOD Locating Firebox Extended hoods Place firebox in framing opening. Use the tabs on the side of the 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 firebox to attach firebox to framing. Different tab locations can be extend out 2" farther out into the room. Contact your local dealer for details. used for finishing materials with thicknesses of 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch. VB4H32BL Standard Black VB4H36BL Standard Black VB4H42BL Standard Black See Figure 8. VB4H32BR Polished Brass VB4H36BR Polished Brass VB4H42BR Polished Brass Framing tabs should fit directly against framing material. Use at least one nail per bracket to secure in place. VB4H32SS Stainless Steel VB4H36SS... -
Page 6: Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL FRESh AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS OPTIONAL FRESh AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS 3. Insert Slide Assembly through the cut-out as shown in Figure 4. Fasten the Handle Retainer to the firebox side with two completion of Air Kit installation The optional Fresh Air Kit is designed to introduce outside air to the firebox as desired. 15. Before you fasten ensure that the handle penetrates the 10 x 1/2 Phillips Truss Head Screws as shown in Figure 16. 1. Determine the length of 4 inch diameter rigid or flex duct con- It must be installed prior to, or at the time of firebox installation to inner firebox wall. See Figure 16. Fasten the Slide Assembly 5. Push the handle for Open position and pull the handle for the nector (installer supplied) you will need from the firebox/fire- framing. - Page 7 OPTIONAL FRESh AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOwER INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right Attention: It is recommended to install the blower assembly be- side of the fireplace. Wiring must be fed to the junction box fore connecting gas inlet supply line. and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right wiring side of the fireplace, remove the screw securing the junction The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in box assembly. Leave approximately 6” of wire in the junction accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes,...
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Page 8: Optional Fbb5 Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOwER INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOwER INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS 2. Remove air deflector by removing the four screws securing it 6. The fan control wires will slide down between the firebox and Blower Motor to the blower assembly. outer wrap near the blower assembly. See Figure 25. The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil 7. One fan control wire will have a 1/4” female terminal that must the blower motor. be attached to the open terminal on the blower motor. See Blower wheels Figure 28, connection A. -
Page 9: Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions
JUNcTION BOX wIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST cAUTION: ALL wIRING ShOULD BE DONE By A QUALIFIED Install the receptacle into the junction box. Attach cover plate. To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. ELEcTRIcIAN AND ShALL BE IN cOMPLIANcE wITh ALL com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the LOcAL, cITy AND STATE BUILDING cODES. BEFORE MAKING nature of the problem with the unit. ThE ELEcTRIcAL cONNEcTION, MAKE SURE ThAT MAIN To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. -
Page 10: Parts List
PARTS LIST PARTS VIEw INDEX PART NO DEScRIPTION VFP32FB0F VFP32FB0L VFP36FB0F VFP36FB0L VFP42FB0F VFP42FB0L 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER, JUNCTION BOX 25447 25447 25447 25447 25447 25447 BLOWER COVER PLATE R7051... -
Page 11: Accessories
AccESSORIES AccESSORIES (continued) Accessory Description Model Numbers Extended 4" hoods Extended hoods that extend out 2" farther than the Fan Kit standard hoods, to accommodate thicker surround Contact dealer for all avail- materials. able optional hood acces- sories Available as optional kits in Brass, Hammered Pew- Designed to provide forced air flow. FBB5 ter, and Stainless Steel finishes. Louvers Variable Speed Control Kit Styles include Slat, Mission, Arch, and Leaf Patterns. Contact dealer for all avail- able optional louver acces- Available as optional kits in Brass, Hammered Pew- sories Wall mounted variable speed control for use ter, and Stainless Steel finishes. -
Page 12: Warranty
APPLIANcE SERVIcE hISTORy wARRANTy Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci- fied 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. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician. Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty with a Five-Year Limited Labor Warranty – Combustion Chamber and Heat Exchanger If the combustion chamber or heat exchanger (see parts list) fails because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option. Within five years from the date of purchase, Empire will pay reasonable labor to have the defective part repaired or replaced at Empire’s option. Limited Five-Year Parts & Labor Warranty – All Other Components (Except Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories and Replacement Parts) Should any part fail because of defective workmanship or material within five years from the date of purchase, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option. - Page 13 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 Page 24 33742-1-0614...