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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

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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 servic

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ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous 

operation. 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 Vari

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able Speed Control Kit should be installed to activate pow

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er  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 

20.

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 QUALI-

FIED 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 ELECTRICAL

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LY 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

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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

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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 21 and 22

.

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

Deluxe Louvered 

Models

Deluxe Flush Face 

Models

Summary of Contents for VFD32FB0F-3

Page 1: ...ET IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION ANSI Z21 91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters WARNING...

Page 2: ...NE CONNECTION 9 OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 12 OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13 15 JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 16 MAINTENANCE 16...

Page 3: ...val 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 opera...

Page 4: ...dicular 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 Frami...

Page 5: ...talled it must meet the 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 inch...

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 sho...

Page 7: ...8 F 31 36 40 31 36 40 G 22 1 4 24 1 4 24 1 4 22 1 4 24 1 4 24 1 4 H 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 1 3 16 1 3 16 1 3 16 I 28 3 8 30 3 8 30 3 8 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...

Page 8: ...ss 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 scr...

Page 9: ...ut 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...

Page 10: ...d the unit Hardware needed not provided 4 inch Aluminum Flex Duct 2 Band Clamps Tools needed Gloves Metal snips 5 16 inch Nut Driver Phillips Screwdriver Caution Sharp edges Slide Assembly Installatio...

Page 11: ...hood to the building 2 Secure the 4 inch diameter duct to the Slide Assembly collar on the firebox with band clamps or screws installer supplied 3 Run the other end of the duct through the exterior wa...

Page 12: ...0 0314 Page 12 OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 PARTS LIST INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 29259 Outside Air Vent Assembly 2 29257 Slide Assembly 3 29263 Handle Retainer Hardware...

Page 13: ...w er 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 20 1 If installed turn OF...

Page 14: ...te 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 in...

Page 15: ...n 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 D...

Page 16: ...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 wir...

Page 17: ...anty 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 Numbe...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...33637 0 0314 Page 19 PARTS VIEW 1 2 5 4 3 6 10 9 8 7 12 12 16 11 13 14 15...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...ss Steel finishes 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...

Page 22: ...tive 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...

Page 23: ...33637 0 0314 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 24: ...s Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 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...

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