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Empire Comfort Systems VFFB-36D Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Empire Comfort Systems VFFB-36D Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Universal fireplace for all vent-free log systems non-circulating - black hood

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC.
UNIVERSAL FIREPLACE FOR ALL
VENT-FREE LOG SYSTEMS
MODELS:
VFFB-36D Non-Circulating - Black Hood
VFFB-42D Non-Circulating - Black Hood
Effective Date
April, 2001
FOR USE ONLY
WITH DECORATIVE TYPE
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR ALTER THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR ITS
COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION OF CONSTRUCTION MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY OF THESE UNITS.
CHILDREN
AND
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURE
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME
ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
R-5010
ADULTS
SHOULD
and
SHOULD
NON-CIRCULATING
APPLIANCES CAN BE
CONVERTED TO USE
LOUVER OPTIONS
SEE PAGE 14
WARNING: 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.
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
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
• A qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier must perform installation and
service of the Vent-Free gas log heater.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, 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.
BE
Carefully review the instructions supplied
with the decorative type unvented room heater
for the minimum fireplace size requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN
THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX
MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED
FOR THE INSTALLATION.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC. UNIVERSAL FIREPLACE FOR ALL VENT-FREE LOG SYSTEMS MODELS: VFFB-36D Non-Circulating - Black Hood VFFB-42D Non-Circulating - Black Hood Effective Date April, 2001 FOR USE ONLY WITH DECORATIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NEVER obstruct the front opening of the appliance. INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS This Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. fireplace 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 fireplace benefit and safety.
  • Page 3 VFFB-36/42 6” FROM INSIDE EDGE OF OPENING Fig. 1. Clearances to combustibles. 1. CLEARANCES. Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the fireplace to any combustible wall should not be less than 6”. Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back have zero clearance to combustibles. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42”...
  • Page 4: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. - Simulated Brick Panels - Polished Brass Hood - Extended Hoods INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 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. The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces: 1.
  • Page 5 39" 45" 27 3/4" 32" 21" 24" 36" 42" 22" 24" FRESH AIR 36" 38" SYSTEM INTAKE 39" 41" 49 3/4" 56 3/4" 49 3/4" 56 3/4" 70 1/4" 80 3/8" Fig. 3. Fireplace dimensions. C-2. LOCATING FIREPLACE. Place fireplace in framing opening. Using the four (4) nailing tabs provided on the fireplace, attach two (2) tabs on each side.
  • Page 6 C-3. CONNECTING THE GAS LINE. The fireplace is designed to accept a 3/8-inch gas line for an approved gas fireplace. Have the 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 3/8-inch hook-up at the unit.
  • Page 7 Install model VFFB-AK-36 on VFFB-36D. Install model VFFB-AK-42 on VFFB-42D. The air will be drawn into the cooling layer of the fireplace and be completely separated from the combustion casing of the vent-free fireplace.
  • Page 8 INSTALLING AIR SYSTEM. Remove cover plate and retain the four (4) screws. Install damper assembly into the hole from the outside of the fireplace. Reinstall all four (4) screws. (See Fig. 9). Attach the cover plate behind the bottom louver with four (4) screws, provided to the support legs on the back left side of the firebox, as shown in Fig.
  • Page 9: Installation Of The Optional Accessories

    INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. D-1. FAN KIT. MODEL FB-BK-2 for VFFB-36D and VFFB-42D. Attention: Fan Kit, FB-BK-2 can only be used with optional louver. Open the bottom louver completely. Insert fan kit into the bottom louver. Slide the fan assembly in the left side, away from the gas line.
  • Page 10: Einstallation Of Your Vent-Free Gas Log Heater

    Hold the fan kit upright so the flow from the fan kit is up the back of the fireplace. Tighten wing nuts on the screws and tighten completely. Place speed control into the mounting bracket located in the right side of this fireplace behind the bottom grill.
  • Page 11: Accessory Parts

    ACCESSORY PARTS. The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems, dealer. Should you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529. Accessory Fan Kit...
  • Page 12: Replacement Parts

    Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally, all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: The model number of the fireplace.
  • Page 13 Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally, all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: The model number of the fireplace.
  • Page 14 7. Push and pivot optional bottom louver into bottom of fireplace. Complete tightening of second 1/2" screw into bottom of fireplace. 8. Place magnets at top of one inch flanges that bottom louver rests against when closed. 9. Installation of optional louvers is completed. Model Number VFFB-36D VFFB-42D R-5010...
  • Page 15 Service Notes R-5010...
  • Page 16 PH: 1-800-851-3153 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: empire@accessus.net Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com R-5010...

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