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R-5010

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UNIVERSAL FIREPLACE FOR ALL
VENT-FREE LOG SYSTEMS

MODELS:
VFFB-36D  Non-Circulating - Black Hood
VFFB-42D  Non-Circulating - Black Hood

Effective Date
April, 2001

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building.

- Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

• A qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier must perform installation and
service of the Vent-Free gas log heater.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

Carefully review the instructions supplied

with the decorative type unvented room heater

for the minimum fireplace size requirement.

DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN

THIS FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX

MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED

FOR THE  INSTALLATION.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual.
For assistance or additional information,
consult a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

FOR USE ONLY

WITH DECORATIVE TYPE

UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS

DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR ALTER THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPLIANCE OR ITS
COMPONENTS. ANY MODIFICATION OR
ALTERATION OF CONSTRUCTION MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY OF THESE UNITS.

CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE
ALERTED TO THE HAZARDS OF HIGH
SURFACE TEMPERATURE and SHOULD
STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTHING
IGNITION.

YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY
SUPERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME
ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC.

NON-CIRCULATING
APPLIANCES CAN BE
CONVERTED TO USE
LOUVER OPTIONS
SEE PAGE 14

Summary of Contents for VFFB-36D

Page 1: ...supplied with the decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement DO NOT INSTALL THE APPLIANCE IN THIS FIREBOX UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED...

Page 2: ...te safely when installed in accordance with this installation manual Read all instructions before starting installation then follow these instructions carefully during installation to maximize firepla...

Page 3: ...p of the fireplace opening Mantel Clearances Vent free fireplace models must use the hood supplied with the fireplace If a combustible mantel is installed it must meet the clearance requirements detai...

Page 4: ...ooring 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 th...

Page 5: ...se materials with screws provided two 2 per nailing tab Nailing tabs should fit directly against framing material Use at least one 1 nail per tab to secure in place Fig 4 Fasten fireplace in place wit...

Page 6: ...TO AN UNREGULATED L P TANK CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION The gas line comes into the fireplace under the hearth pan although it is not necessary to remove the hearth pan This pan is removable to make installat...

Page 7: ...supplied in the knockout hole Leave approximately 6 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...

Page 8: ...amper assembly to termination using 6 diameter duct Insulated duct is recommended when ducting through a heated space INSTALLING AIR SYSTEM Remove cover plate and retain the four 4 screws Install damp...

Page 9: ...BLACK 36 VFFBH 36BP 4 BLACK PORCELAIN 36 VFFBH 42BR 4 BRASS 42 VFFBH 42BK 4 BLACK 42 VFFBH 42BP 4 BLACK PORCELAIN 42 C 8 FINISHING All joints top bottom and sides where the wall or decorative facing m...

Page 10: ...k panel first and let it rest tight against the back wall Place one side panel inside the fireplace and align the brick pattern The Z bracket mounts along the front edge of the side panel and is held...

Page 11: ...Air Intake Kit Designed to provide heated fresh air to the house VFFB AK 2 Frame Porcelain Black FBF 36BP 2 FBF 42BP 2 Frame Black FBF 36BL 2 FBF 42BL 2 Trim Kit 2 1 2 trim kit for finishing of the fi...

Page 12: ...refer to Part H of this manual Replacement Parts Empire Comfort Systems Inc reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in design materials specifications prices and also to disconti...

Page 13: ...t the dealer can give you contact Empire Comfort Systems Inc For further identification or information for replacement parts refer to Part H of this manual Replacement Parts Empire Comfort Systems Inc...

Page 14: ...STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Optional Model Louver Number FBL 36BR 2 VFFB 36D FBL 36BP 2 FBL 36BL 2 FBL 42BR 2 VFFB 42D FBL 42BP 2 FBL 42BL 2 5 Align and insert 4 mounting tabs on optional top louver with...

Page 15: ...R 5010 15 Service Notes...

Page 16: ...R 5010 16 Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62222 0529 PH 1 800 851 3153 FAX 1 800 443 8648 E MAIL empire accessus net WEB SITE www empirecomfort com...

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