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A  black  hood  and  trim  kit  is  furnished  with  each  model  

VFP(32,36)BP fireplace. The hood MUST be installed before the 

fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. 

Attention:

 The hood is located behind top louver during shipment 

of fireplace. Remove top louver for access to hood.
The trim kit is used to finish the fireplace. The trim kit is used in 

place of brick, marble or other finishing material.
  1.  To remove top louver, lift louver and pull forward.

  2.  Open bottom louver.

  3.  Insert trim side left and trim side right into the fireplace.  Attach 

(4) Phillips screws through bottom and top clearance hole on 

trim side left and trim side right and into fireplace.

  4.  Insert flange on fireplace hood on the top of the firebox in the 

gap between the louver and firebox top. 

  5.  Attach fireplace hood to fireplace with (3) Phillips screws. See 

Figure 9.

  6.  Insert the trim top into the  top, interior of the fireplace. Position 

the (3) clearance holes in the trim top downward. Align the (3) 

clearance holes with the (3) screw holes in the top, interior 

of the fireplace. When the trim top contacts the wall surface 

secure the trim top to the fireplace with (3) Phillips screws.

  7.  Close bottom louver.

  8.  Replace top louver

Figure 9

Finishing

All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative facing 

material meets the fireplace surround must be completely sealed 

with a non-combustible material. 
Hearth extensions are recommended, not a requirement for these 

gas fireplaces.
Do not cover the louvers at any time with finishing materials. This 

could cause this product to overheat and cause a fire.

In  planning  the  installation  for  the  fireplace,  it  is  necessary  to 

determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional 

accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned 

at this time.
The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces:

1.  A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface.

2.  A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible material.

3.  Four (4) corners of the fireplace so contact is made on all four 

perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit. 

 

(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks.)

If  the  fireplace  is  installed  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 fireplace is to be located. If this 

has not been done, stop and consult your dealer for assistance 

with this planning.

INSTALLING HOOD AND TRIM KIT

PLANNING INSTALLATION

Summary of Contents for VFP32BP series

Page 1: ...y or loss of life Installer Leave this manual with the appliance Consumer Retain this manual for future reference This appliance may be installed in an aftermar ket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases This is an un...

Page 2: ...lation 13 Fireplace Framing and Installation 14 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 15 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 16 VFP 32 36 BP 30 31 L Lighting Instructions 17 VFP 32 36 BP 20 21 L Lighting Instructions 18 Pilot Flame Characteristics 19 20 Wiring 20 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 21 Parts List 22 Parts View 23 Optional Variable Speed Blower Installation Instructions 24 25 Jun...

Page 3: ...ure and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person This appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service perso...

Page 4: ...orm service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of newcylindersandtanks ispossible Therefore peopleshould be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tanks i...

Page 5: ... appliance is equipped for natural gas or propane gas Field conversion is not permitted 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 unvented room heater 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater Always consult your local Building Departme...

Page 6: ...eed Automatic Blower VPP32A VFP32BP Ceramic Aged Brick Liner VPP36A VFP36BP Ceramic Aged Brick Liner Accessories For VFP 32 36 BP 30 31 Only FRBC Battery Operated Remote Control FRBTC Battery Operated Remote Control w Thermostat FREC Electric Remote Control FWS Wall Switch TMV Wall Thermostat Millivolt Reed Switch TRW Remote Wall Thermostat FBB4 is standard installed on VFP 32 36 BP 21 31 Refracto...

Page 7: ...enings gasketed or sealed and b Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings Ifyourhomemeetsallofthethreecriteriaabove youmustprovide ...

Page 8: ... option 3 Figure 1 Each ventilation grill or opening shall have a minimum free area of one square inch per 1 000 BTUH of the total input rating of the gas equipment in the confined space Figure 1 Warning Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Figure 2 Pr...

Page 9: ...ll be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections and if unexposed a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for p...

Page 10: ...outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 7 0 w c 1 74kPa forthepurposeofinputadjustmenttoamaximum of 10 5 w c 2 615kPa VFP 32 36 BP 30 31 LP Propanegas willhaveamanifoldpressure approximately 10 0 w c 2 49kPa for maximum input or 4 9 w c 1 220kPa forminimuminputatthepressureregulatoroutletwiththe inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11 0 w c ...

Page 11: ...e mantel of your fireplace This is a fire hazard Figure 6 No greeting cards stockings or ornamentation of any type should be placed on or attached to the fireplace This is a heating appliance The flow of heat can ignite combustibles Figure 7 COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ...

Page 12: ...NCTION BOX ASSEMBLY GAS LINE OPENING STANDOFF B A I G H J D E Figure 8 VFP32BP VFP36BP A 34 39 B 29 34 C 17 3 8 17 3 8 D 31 36 E 22 7 8 24 7 8 F 32 3 4 34 3 4 G 31 7 8 34 3 8 H 45 1 8 48 5 8 I 63 3 4 68 3 4 J 35 3 4 37 3 4 FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS ...

Page 13: ...er 8 Replace top louver Figure 9 Finishing All joints top bottom and sides where the wall or decorative facing material meets the fireplace surround must be completely sealed with a non combustible material Hearth extensions are recommended not a requirement for these gas fireplaces Do not cover the louvers at any time with finishing materials This could cause this product to overheat and cause a ...

Page 14: ...Nailing flanges should fit directly against framing material Use at least one 1 nail per tab to secure in place Attention Add 3 3 4 to A Dimensions when using flush mantel base Figure 12 Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall covering and fireplace facing material The fireplace framing should be constructed of 2...

Page 15: ...laced in the area of the pilot assembly Replacement of loose material glowing embers must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems Inc Application of excess loose material glowing embers may adversely affect performance of the heater WARNING All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication Refer to Log Instruction Manual to order loose material rock wool Placing Lava Ro...

Page 16: ...and temporary occurrence The initial break in operation should last 2 3 hours with the burner at the highest setting Provide maximum ventilation by opening windows or doors to allow odors to dissipate Any odors remaining after this initial break in will be slight and will disappear with continued use PERIODIC CLEANING Refer to parts diagram for location of items discussed below Do not use cleaning...

Page 17: ...from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step 7 Find pilot Follow metal tube from gas control The pilot is behind the burner on the right side 8 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ...

Page 18: ...OFF position or gas flow to the appliance is shut off the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet is de energized approximately 60 seconds There will be an audible click when the safety magnet in the gas control is de energized Pilot can now be relighted Repeat steps 4 through 8 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to 5 11 Turn on all electric power to appliance if applicable 12 Set...

Page 19: ...rrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down VFP 32 36 BP 30 31 PILOT Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 13 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 14 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 14 See Troubleshooting page 21 VFP 32 36 BP 20 21 Pilot Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 15 In...

Page 20: ... When facing the appliance the remote receiver must be placed to the right of the gas valve Install remote control receiver behind bottom louver Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for more details on remote control Keep the control compartment logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a year THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT H...

Page 21: ...ator setting is not correct Replace gas regulator 7 ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully b Control knob not pressed in long enough After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds c ManualShutoffvalvenotfullyopen Fullyopenmanual shutoff valve d Thermocoupleconnectionlooseatcontrolvalve Hand t...

Page 22: ...5675 R5675 R5675 AIR SHUTTER FULLY OPEN LP UNITS 15 R5676 R5676 R5676 R5676 AIR SHUTTER NAT UNITS 16A R3623 R3623 PILOT ASSEMBLY LP 16A R3624 R3624 PILOT ASSEMBLY NAT 16B R5170 R5170 PILOT LP 16B R5171 R5171 PILOT NAT 17 20467 20467 20467 20467 PILOT SHIELD 18 17370 17370 17386 17386 BURNER ASSEMBLY 19 20091 20091 20138 20138 BURNER BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY 20A 17369 17369 TUBING ASSEMBLY 20B 20093 200...

Page 23: ...0611 Page 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16a 17 18 20a 21 22 23a 24 25 28 27 26a 23b 20b 26b 16b 17 13 14 15 18 21 22 25 29 30 19 HYDRAULIC BURNER ASSEMBLY MILLIVOLT BURNER ASSEMBLY 19 31 31 PARTS VIEW ...

Page 24: ...entered with the back wall of the fireplace Place blower assembly against the back wall The magnets on the back and bottom of blower assembly will sufficiently hold blower assembly in place 5 Position speed control box to the right of gas valve Attach speed control box to bottom of fireplace The magnets on the bottom of speed control will sufficiently hold the speed control box in place 6 With bas...

Page 25: ...adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Blower Motor The blower motor does not have oiling holes Do not attempt to oil the blower motor Blower Wheels The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic cleaning If the air ou...

Page 26: ... 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 Brick Liner VPP32A and VPP36A 1 Remove screen from fireplace 2 Remove branch log and rear log from burner assembly 3 Insert back panel into firebox 4 Insert one 1 side panel into firebox 5 Use two 2 brick panel brackets to secure side panel A...

Page 27: ...treet Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwwebb com www victormfg com Parts Heater Hearth and Grills MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the s...

Page 28: ...ms 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 please contact your dealer www empirecomfort com ...

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