Installation In A Fireplace - Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN30L10N-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

1. Before beginning, remove door and log package from unit.
Also check to make sure there is no hidden damage to the
unit. Take a minute and plan out the gas and electrical route.
It is best to start with the gas line first, followed by the electri-
cal 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.
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 metal floor of the solid fuel firebox may be removed to
facilitate the installation of the insert. The side walls and top
structure of the firebox may not be altered with the exception
of removable baffles and dampers. Smoke shields, shelves
and baffles may be removed if attached with mechanical fas-
teners. The original fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel
in this condition.
5. The insert surround is tested and approved with this gas insert
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.
noTE: 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

Note: The following statement is also provided on a separate
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 reference
as required.
WARnInG: The solid fuel fireplace has been converted
for use with gas only and cannot be used for burning wood
or solid fuels unless 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 insu-
lation 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 (see Page 17). 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
Note:
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.
NOTE: The best way to access the leveling bolt locations is
to remove the burner and firebox bottom.
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