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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in this manual is 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
•
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
•
Leave the building immediately.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
This product complies with CSA/ANSI Z.21.91 -
2020 for outdoor use with Z21.97 burners,
50,000 BTU Max.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with
the decorative type unvented room heater for
the minimum firebox size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL AN APPLIANCE IN THIS
FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS
THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR
THE INSTALLATION.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
OUTDOOR VENTLESS
FIREBOX MODELS:
OP32FB2MF - 4*
OP36FB2MF - 4
* Please note, Empire Comfort Systems does
not offer an outdoor gas burner to fit the
OP32FB2MF firebox. You will need to find a
suitable burner from another manufacturer.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
For use only with a listed gas-fired unvented
decorative room heater not to exceed
50,000 btu/h. DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
OP42FB2MF - 4
—
GAS-FIRED
MH45080
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- Page 1 — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. * Please note, Empire Comfort Systems does — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS not offer an outdoor gas burner to fit the •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Before You Start..........................3 Carton Contents & Hardware Package..................3 Important Safety Information ......................4 Homeowner Reference Information ....................5 Introduction ..........................5 - 6 Accessories ..........................6 Firebox Dimensions ........................7 Clearances..........................8-9 Planning Installation....................... 10-11 Firebox Installation Instructions ..................... -
Page 3: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Sample Warnings and Definitions: Read the Safety Information on page 4. 2. Determine where to install the firebox. See pages 10-11. DANGER Frame the opening. See page 11. Install optional drain tray. (See instructions with drain tray) Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will 5. Install the firebox. See pages 12. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER FOR THE HOMEOWNER • Leave instruction manual with the homeowner • Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface • This firebox complies with ANSI Z21.91 for outdoor use with temperatures. Keep children and other at-risk individuals Z21.97 burners, 50,000 BTU MAX. away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. •... -
Page 5: Homeowner Reference Information
Burner sold separately. per foot. The firebox can be shimmed level. When installed on surfaces where water may collect or cause WARNING damage: Empire Comfort Systems recommends a slope of 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch per foot towards the drain port suggested. The firebox Any change to this FIREBOX can be dangerous. Improper can be shimmed level. -
Page 6: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems dealer. Contact your Empire Dealer for more acces- sory options. If you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc., 918 Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623. -
Page 7: Firebox Dimensions
FIREBOX DIMENSIONS OUTER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS INNER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS INLET HOLES BOTH SIDES VIEW SIDE VIEW DIMENSIONS (in inches) INDEX DIMENSION DESCRIPTION LETTER OP32 OP36 OP42 The maximum height of firebox face (excluding standoffs) 33-1/16 35-1/16 35-1/16 The maximum width of the firebox face (excluding nailing flanges) The maximum depth of the firebox 16-9/16 The height of the firebox opening 22-1/4 24-1/4 24-1/4 The width of the firebox opening The interior depth of the firebox 13-3/16 15-9/16 15-9/16 The rear exterior width of the firebox 27-7/8 31-7/8 35-7/8... -
Page 8: Clearances
CLEARANCES Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible framing materials COMBUSTIBLE requires 3/4 inch to top of firebox. See Figure 1. FINISHED WALL OR MANTEL Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 6 inches. See Figure 2. 2 X 4 TOP PLATE Firebox Face Clearance: 3/8 inch from face and back 1 3/4 inches. NON-COMBUSTIBLE BOARD OR FACING Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side... - Page 9 TV manufacturers recommend against placing their products near a heat source. If you install a television above this firebox, Empire Comfort Systems accepts no responsibility for damage or injuries. Follow the television manufacturer’s installation instructions, including any recommendations regarding proximity to heat sources.
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Page 10: Planning Installation
PLANNING INSTALLATION In planning the installation for the firebox, it is necessary to • Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover determine where the unit is to be installed. Gas supply piping and no more than two side walls. These side walls may be should also be planned at this time. parallel, as in a breezeway or at right angles to each side. -
Page 11: Firebox Installation Instructions
Clearances are to heat resistant material (i.e. wood, metal). This installation instructions that came with the burner or accessory does not include vinyl. Empire Comfort Systems Inc. will not be (i.e. clearances, combustion and ventilation air, and enclosure held responsible for heat damage caused to vinyl overhangs, vinyl information). -
Page 12: Installing Hood
1 inch thick, an extended hood that extends 2 inches farther into free-end to face top with two hex-head screws from hardware pack. the room is recommended. Contract your Empire Dealer for details. Place firebox in framing opening. Use the tabs on the side of the VB4H32SS ......Stainless Steel Extended Hood firebox to attach firebox to framing. Different tab locations can be... -
Page 13: Gas Line Connection
GAS LINE CONNECTION The firebox is designed to accept a gas line for an ANSI approved burner. Have the gas line installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. Consult local building codes to properly size the gas supply line leading to the hook-up at the installed burner. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that a flexible gas connector cannot exceed three feet in length. Gas access holes are provided on both sides of the firebox. See Figure 12. Carefully remove the knockout in the refractory brick panel using a large standard screwdriver and hammer. -
Page 14: Parts View
PARTS VIEW PARTS LIST USE ONLY MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. PART NUMBER INDEX NUMBER DESCRIPTION OP32FB2MF OP36FB2MF OP42FB2MF 33847 33848 33849 Face, Bottom 33850 33851 33852 Face, Top 33853 33854 33854 Face, Side - Right 33855 33856... -
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 Fireboxs manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing F. -
Page 16: Warranty Terms
WARRANTY TERMS Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified 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.
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