Installation In A Fireplace - Empire Comfort Systems VFL20IN3 series Owner's Manual

1. Before beginning, check to make sure there is no hidden dam-
age to the unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas and electri-
cal route. It is best to start with the gas line first, followed by
the electrical supply requirements.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 2 of this installation manual. The firebrick (refrac-
tory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates
can be removed from a factory built fireplace in order to gain
minimum gas insert opening requirements prior to installing
the gas fireplace insert.
Caution: Determine the total thickness of finishing materials
(i.e. stone, brick or marble) so that the proper dimensions
can be maintained for installing the fireplace and decorative
fronts.
3. This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible ma-
terial on the floor may be installed up to the insert. Do not
obstruct the lower louver of the insert. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
4. The side walls, top and floor structures of the firebox may not
be altered with the exception of removable baffles and damp-
ers. Smoke shields, shelves and baffles may be removed if
attached with mechanical fasteners. The original fireplace
cannot be returned to solid fuel in this condition.
5. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas in-
sert and may cover existing air circulation vents or grills on the
solid fuel fireplace it is installed into. If the surround does not
cover the entire ventilation grill surface, the exposed grill area
should be left open.
Notice: Cutting of sheet metal parts of a fireplace in order to
install the fireplace insert is prohibited.
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INSTALLATION IN A FIREPLACE

Notice: The following statement is also provided on a sepa-
rate label plate in the instruction packet. Prior to installation
of the fireplace insert, the installer must mechanically secure
this warning plate to the inside of the fireplace for future ref-
erence as required.
The solid fuel fireplace has been converted for use with gas
only and cannot be used for burning wood or solid fuels un-
less all original parts have been replaced and the fireplace
has been reapproved by the authority having jurisdiction.
See "Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert" below.
6. Install the insert without the surround panels attached and
make all gas venting and electrical connections.
If the factory built fireplace does not have gas access holes
provided, an access hole of 1 1/2" diameter (37.5mm) or
less may be drilled through the lower sides or bottom of
the firebox in a proper workmanship like manner. This
access hole must be plugged with a non-combustible in-
sulation after the gas supply line has been installed.
7. The surround panel assembly is installed after the fireplace
has been installed with all the gas and electrical connections
completed. Refer to instructions included with the surround
panel kit.
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air passages of
decorative trim once installed on insert.
Positioning, Leveling and Securing Insert
1. Place the insert into position
Notice: The front flanges of the insert (without surround panels)
should be set at approximately 1" in front of the face of
the fireplace.
2. Level the insert from side to side and front to back.
3. If necessary, use the leveling bolts included in the instruction
pack. Screw the legs into the nuts installed in the bottom of
the insert. Turn legs in until insert is level.
Notice: The best way to access the leveling bolt locations is
to remove the burner and firebox bottom.
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