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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods speci-

fied below.  Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with 

the instructions in the owner’s manual.  This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable.  All warranty repairs 

must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.

Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty with a Five-Year Limited Labor Warranty – Combustion Chamber and Heat Exchanger

 

If the combustion chamber or heat exchanger (see parts list) fails because of defective workmanship or material, 

 

Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.

 

Within five years from the date of purchase, Empire will pay reasonable labor to have the defective part repaired or 

 

replaced at Empire’s option.

Limited Five-Year Parts & Labor Warranty – All Other Components 

(Except Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories and Replacement Parts)

 

Should any part fail because of defective workmanship or material within five years from the date of purchase, Empire will  

 

 

repair or replace at Empire’s option.

 

Within five years from the date of purchase, Empire will pay reasonable labor to have that defect repaired at Empire’s option.

Limited One-Year Parts Warranty – Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories, and Parts

 

Should any remote control, thermostat, accessory, or other part fail because of defective 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 the appliance for service.

What Is Not Covered

 

Damages that might result from the use, misuse, or improper installation of this appliance.

 

Travel, diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory.

 

Claims that do not involve defective workmanship or materials.

 

Unauthorized service or parts replacements.

 

Removal and reinstallation cost.

 

Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance.

How To Get Service

 

To make a claim under this warranty, please have your receipt available and contact your installing dealer. Provide the dealer 

 

with the model number, serial number, type of gas, and purchase verification. The installing dealer is responsible for providing   

 

service and will contact the factory to initiate any warranted parts replacements. Empire will make replacement parts available   

 

at the factory. Shipping expenses are not covered.

 

If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations Department,

 

Empire Comfort Systems Inc., PO Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to [email protected] with 

 

“Consumer Relations” in the subject line.

Your Rights Under State Law

 

This warranty gives your specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

WARRANTY

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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...

Page 20: ...www empirecomfort com Empire Comfort Systems Inc Belleville IL If you have a general question about our products please e mail us at info empirecomfort com If you have a service or repair question please contact your dealer ...

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