Built-In Fireplace Installation - Empire Comfort Systems VFPC20in33N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to
determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional
accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned
at this time.
This unit is designed to be installed in a zero-clearance enclosure.
This means the combustible material can come in contact with
the firebox.

Built-In Fireplace Installation

Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing the
fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of the
fireplace flush with a wall.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions show in Figure 3 for a
conventional rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 4
for corner rough opening. Use Figure 5 for an elevated installa-
tion. Be sure to provided support to the bottom of the fireplace.
Be sure to provide gas line for fireplace and electrical power for a
blower assembly, if included.
Although the insert does not require a hearth extension, only heat
resistant materials such as stone, metal, tile, etc. should be used.
Do not use vinyl, carpet, or wood based products within 16
inches of the insert face. Do not obstruct the lower vented
openings on the insert.
Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Figure 3
MODELS
13 1/2"
VFPC20IN
(343 mm)
VFPC28IN
(381 mm)
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION
Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
A B
27 1/2"
(698.5 mm)
15" 30 1/2"
(774.7 mm)
The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces:
1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface.
2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.
3. Four corners of the fireplace so contact is made on all four
perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit.
(Example: Four concrete masonry blocks.)
1. Gas line connections must be made at this time. When
facing the appliance, the gas supply will enter on the right-
hand side. See "Gas Supply" page 18 to 19.
2. Insert fireplace into enclosure.
3. Level firebox.
4. Finished wall surface will be flush to the back edges of
surround top and sides.
5. The surround panel assembly is installed after the fireplace
has been installed with all the gas and electrical connection
completed. Refer to instructions included with the surround
panel kit.
6. Installation of built-in fireplace is completed.
F
E
Figure 4
C D
19 3/8" 36 1/4"
(492 mm) (920.8 mm)
22 3/8" 36 1/4"
(568 mm) (920.8 mm)
Rough Opening for Elevated Installation
1" TO 6" FROM BACK
25mm TO 152mm
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE
A
Figure 5
E
43 1/4" Min.
(1,098.6 mm)
48" Min.
(1,219.2 mm)
C
F
21 5/8"
(549.3 mm)
24"
(609.6 mm)
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