Installation In A Fireplace - Empire Comfort Systems VFP20IN3 series Owner's Manual

1. Before beginning, remove door and log package from
unit. Also check to make sure there is no hidden dam-
age 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 electrical supply requirements.
2. Minimum fireplace opening requirements are shown in
Figure 2 of this installation manual. The firebrick (re-
fractory), 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 require-
ments prior to installing the gas fireplace insert.
3. This insert requires no hearth extensions. Combustible
material on the floor may be installed up to the insert.
Do not obstruct the lower louver of the insert. The origi-
nal fireplace cannot be returned to solid fuel in this con-
dition.
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 fasteners. The original fire-
place 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 or-
der 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 con-
verted 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 re-
approved 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 ac-
cess holes provided, an access hole of 1 1/2" di-
ameter (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 insulation after
the gas supply line has been installed.
7. The surround panel assembly is installed after the fire-
place has been installed with all the gas and electrical
connections completed (see Page 22). Refer to instruc-
tions included with the surround panel kit.
Ensure there are no obstructions to side air pas-
sages 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 instruc-
tion 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.
Note: If desired, it is acceptable to attach metal strapping or
brackets (not provided) from the fireplace cavity to
the insert outer jacket to secure the fireplace insert
to the fireplace hearth or opening.
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