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The installation must conform with local codes or, in 

the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas 

Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National 

electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition).
NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a quali-

fied service person. The appliance should be inspected 

before use and at least annually by a qualified service 

person. More frequent cleaning may be required due 

to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. 

It is imperative that control compartment, burners and 

circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept 

clean.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an 

appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appli-

ance. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation air.
The flow of combustion and ventilation air MUST NOT 

be obstructed.
Provide adequate clearance around air openings into 

the combustion chamber and adequate accessibility 

clearance for servicing and proper operation. NEVER 

obstruct the front opening of the appliance.

This  Empire  Comfort  Systems,  Inc.  firebox  and  its 

components have been tested and will operate safely 

when installed in accordance with this installation 

manual. Read all instructions before starting installation, 

then follow these instructions carefully during 

installation  to  maximize  firebox  benefit  and  safety. 

Report to your dealer any parts damaged in shipment.
The Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. warranty will be 

voided by, and Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. disclaims 

any responsibility for the following actions:

-  Installation of any damaged firebox.

-  Modification of the firebox or any of the components 

parts thereof.

-  Installation other than as instructed by Empire 

Comfort Systems, Inc.

-  Installation and/or use of any component part 

or accessory not approved by Empire Comfort 

Systems, Inc. in combination or assembly with 

a Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. firebox, not 

withstanding any independent testing laboratory 

or other third party approval 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 should show owner how to start and operate 

log set that is installed into firebox.

Important

All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, 

Serial Number.
Notice:  During  initial  firing  of  this  firebox  with  a  log  set 

installed, its paint will bake out, and smoke will occur. To 

prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in 

which the unit is installed.

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization 

equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of 

equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. 

The  term  "qualified  agency"  means  any  individual,  firm, 

corporation or company which either in person or through 

a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 

the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the 

connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, 

who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions 

required and has complied with all the requirements of the 

authority having jurisdiction.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation 

must  be  made  by  a  licensed  plumber  or  gas  fitter  in 

the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The state of 

Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector 

cannot exceed three feet in length.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired 

supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser 

a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, unvented propane 

and natural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in 

bedrooms and bathrooms.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the 

absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, 

ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.*
*Available from the American National Standards Institute, 

Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

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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