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OPTIONAL Fbb5 SINGLE SPEED bLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Attention:

 Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet 

supply line.

Wiring

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in 

accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, 

with the

 National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

, if an external 

electrical source is utilized. 

This  appliance  is  equipped  with 

a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against 

shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly 

grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the 

grounding prong from this plug. 

For an ungrounded receptacle, 

an adapter, which has two prongs and a wire for grounding, can be 

purchased, plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire 

connected to the receptacle mounting screw. With this wire com-

pleting the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the 

adapter and be electrically grounded.

CAUTION

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con-

trols. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous op-

eration. Verify proper operation after servicing.

NOTE:

  Junction  box  on  right  side  of  firebox  must  be  pre-wired 

at  time  of  firebox  installation  for  use  with  blower  assembly.  A 

standard wall ON/OFF wall switch or optional SCV1 Variable 

Speed Control Kit should be installed to activate power to the 

Firebox, and control the operation of the FBB5 Blower assembly. 

It is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a 

qualified electrician. 

See Figure 13.

1.  If installed, turn OFF gas supply to firebox/gas log.

2.  If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to firebox.

CAUTION

All  wiring  should  be  done  by  a  qualified  electrician  and 

shall be in compliance with all local, city and state building 

codes. before making the electrical connection, make sure 

that main power supply is disconnected. The appliance, 

when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance 

with local codes, with the national electrical code ansi/nfpa 

70 (latest edition).

A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right 

side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed to the junction box and 

attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right side of 

the firebox, remove the screw securing the junction box as-

sembly. Leave approximately 6 inches of wire in the junction 

box for connection.
Attach black wire to one side of the receptacle and white wire 

to opposite side of receptacle. The ground wire should be at-

tached to the green (ground) screw.
Install the receptacle into the junction box. Attach cover plate.

Attention:

 If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line 

when blower assembly is inserted into firebox. In some cases, 

removal the gas inlet supply line may be necessary. 

3.  Determine which type of firebox you have prior to installation. 

See Figures 14 and 15

.

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 15

Deluxe Louvered 

Models

Deluxe Flush Face 

Models

Summary of Contents for VFD00FB3MF-4

Page 1: ...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 INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of the firebox or its components Any modification or al...

Page 2: ...Instructions 6 8 Installing Hood 8 9 Gas Line Connection 9 Optional FBB5 Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions 10 12 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions 13 Maintenance 13 Parts List 14 Parts View 15 Accessories 16 17 Master Parts Distributor List 18 How To Order Repair Parts 18 Warranty 19 SECTION PAGE ...

Page 3: ...proval of such component part or accessory Any such action may create a possible fire hazard Consult your local building codes Firebox Screen The firebox screen must be in place when the firebox is operating Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with firebox 3 Installer ...

Page 4: ...ndicular combustible side wall should not be less than 6 inches See Figure 1 Firebox Side and Back Clearances The firebox outer casing side and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles Top Framing and Finishing Combustible finishing materials requires 3 4 inch to top of unit See Figure 2 CLEARANCES 45 6 3 MAX PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL FRONT FACE SIDE FIREBOX TOP VIEW COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALL...

Page 5: ...he clearance requirements detailed below Grate Clearance The minimum clearance between the front legs of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2 inches Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox Figure 3 Clearances to Combustibles CLEARANCES MANTEL 13 10 12 MAX 8 MIN FIREBOX FACE CEILING COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED 3 4 COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCE REQUIRED FROM TOP EDGE OF FIREBOX 10 ...

Page 6: ...d directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring it should be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the unit At this point you should have decided what components to include in your installation and where the firebox is to be located If this has not been done stop and consult your dealer for assistance with this planning Plannin...

Page 7: ... 40 31 36 40 G 22 1 4 24 1 4 24 1 4 22 1 4 24 1 4 24 1 4 H 1 3 16 1 3 16 1 3 16 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 I 31 1 2 33 1 2 33 1 2 28 3 8 30 3 8 30 3 8 J 8 5 16 8 5 16 8 5 16 8 5 16 8 5 16 8 5 16 K 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 L 30 1 4 34 5 8 36 5 8 30 1 4 34 5 8 36 5 8 M 60 3 8 69 1 8 73 60 3 8 69 1 8 73 N 2 11 16 2 11 16 2 11 16 2 11 16 2 11 16 2 11 16 O 42 5 8 48 7 8 51 3 4 42 5 8 48 7 8 51 3 4 IN...

Page 8: ...ass stainless steel or hammered pewter hoods are desired they can be purchased as an option Attachment is the same as the standard black hood Flush Face Models 1 On flush face models loosen the two screws A holding firebox top to face panel then slide the hood flange between the firebox top and face panel and re tighten the screws 2 Install one screw at each end of the hood as shown C Louvered Mod...

Page 9: ...x wrap may have a round metal knockout that must be removed also Use a screwdriver to punch out the metal knockout Check gas type Use only the gas type indicated on the gas log set rating plate If the gas listed on the plate is not your type of gas supply DO NOT INSTALL Contact your dealer for proper model Always use an external regulator for all Propane fireboxes to reduce the supply tank pressur...

Page 10: ...power to the Firebox and control the operation of the FBB5 Blower assembly It is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figure 13 1 If installed turn OFF gas supply to firebox gas log 2 If applicable turn OFF electric supply to firebox CAUTION All wiring should be done by a qualified electrician and shall be in compliance with all local city and sta...

Page 11: ...ute the wires away from moving parts of the blower assem bly and retain wires together near the blower motor using the plastic purse clip provided 11 To complete the installation plug the power cord into the junc tion box receptacle at the right rear corner of the firebox outer wrap See Figure 17 12 If room permits the power cord can be located from the out side of the unit looking through the jun...

Page 12: ...an blower wheels WARNING Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cycling To turn off gas to the heater millivolt model push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force To turn off gas on direct ignition model turn gas line valve to OFF 1 R7731 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 2 R8199 FAN CONTROL SWITCH 3 R8147 WIRE ASSEMBLY 4 R7615 CORDSET 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX WHITE...

Page 13: ...x Install a UL listed cable clamp not supplied in the knockout hole Leave approximately 6 inches of wire in the junction box for connection Attach black wire to one side of the receptacle and white wire to opposite side of receptacle The ground wire should be attached to the green neutral screw Install the receptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate Keep the control compartment logs and bu...

Page 14: ...UANTITY 2 8 R10388 R10392 R10392 BRICK PANEL RIGHT REFRACTORY BRICK 8 31675 31678 31678 BRICK PANEL RIGHT FIBER BRICK 9 R10386 R10390 R10394 BRICK PANEL BACK REFRACTORY BRICK 9 31676 31679 31680 BRICK PANEL BACK FIBER BRICK 10 R10387 R10391 R10391 BRICK PANEL LEFT REFRACTORY BRICK 10 31674 31677 31677 BRICK PANEL LEFT FIBER BRICK 11 39517 39518 39519 HOOD 12 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD SCREEN QUANTITY 2...

Page 15: ...39000 1 0219 Page 15 PARTS VIEW 1 2 5 4 3 6 10 9 8 7 12 12 16 11 13 14 15 ...

Page 16: ... 1 Brick Liners Deluxe Firebox Contact dealer for all available optional liner kits Fresh Air Kit 1 2 3 Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes VFA2 Frame Kits 3 Piece Frame Kits Black Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits Standard Hood Brass hood BR Stainless Steel SS Hammered Pewter HP Contact dealer for all available optional hood accessories ACCESSORIES ...

Page 17: ...s Contact dealer for all avail able optional louver acces sories Bottom Trim Strip Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional trim acces sories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional frame kit ac cessories Decor...

Page 18: ...ase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be ...

Page 19: ...ective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace at Empire s option Duties Of The Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to t...

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