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UNIVERSAL FIREBOX 

FOR ALL VENT-FREE 

LOG SET MODELS:

VFP(32,36,42)FB0(F,L)-5

VFP(36,42)FB2A(F,L)-5

Premium Vent-Free 

Universal Fireboxes

 

GAS-FIRED

WARNING

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly 

could result in serious injury, death or 

property damage.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flam

-

mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

—  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.

•  Leave the building immediately.

•  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.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed  by  a  qualified  installer,  service 

agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

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 a listed gas-fired unvented decorative 

room heater not to exceed 40,000 btu/h.

Do not build a wood fire.

Carefully review the instructions supplied with the 

decorative type unvented room heater for the minimum 

fireplace size requirement.

Do not install a vent-free log set in this firebox, unless 

this firebox meets the minimum dimensions required 

for the installation.

Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of 

the  firebox  or  its  components.  Any  modification  or 

alteration of construction may void the warranty of 

this firebox.
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 firebox.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

AND OWNER'S MANUAL

ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas 

Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters

Summary of Contents for VFP32FB Series

Page 1: ...nstallation 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...

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: ...f 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...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...the non combustible board supplied with the fireplace before adding paint tile or stone Attach tile or other non combustible products to the fireplace face and to the non combustible area Figures 29 a...

Page 6: ...alled 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...

Page 7: ...2 Height from the bottom of the box to the upper gas line opening 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 L Depth from the front of the box to the gas line opening 15 7 15 7 15 7 15 7 15 7 15 7 M Depth from the rear...

Page 8: ...less 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 loosely attach two screws...

Page 9: ...ane fireboxes to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 14 inch w c This is in addition to the regulator fitted to the log set WARNING CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED PROPANE TANK CAN C...

Page 10: ...d prior to or at the time of firebox installation to framing The Fresh Air kit must be installed prior to the installation of wall board or other finishing materials around the unit Hardware needed no...

Page 11: ...ilding 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 wall cutout 4 Fr...

Page 12: ...6 1217 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: ...should be installed to activate power to the fireplace and control the operation of the FBB5 Blower assembly It is recommended that installa tion of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician...

Page 14: ...onnection A 6 The other fan control wire has a 1 4 male terminal Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 27 Connection B 9 Route the wires away from moving parts...

Page 15: ...t indi cates a dirty blower wheel Remove fan and clean blower wheels Blower Wiring See Figure 26 For Wiring WARNING Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cycling To turn off gas...

Page 16: ...HE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED THE APPLIANCE WHEN INSTALLED MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES WIT...

Page 17: ...se 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...

Page 18: ...BLOWER COVER PLATE 5 R7051 R7052 R7053 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD SCREEN QUANTITY 2 6 20486 21087 33607 20486 21087 33607 HOOD 7 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTH LEDGE RIGHT 8 R9293 R9293 R9293 R...

Page 19: ...33742 6 1217 Page 19 PARTS VIEW LOUVER FLUSH...

Page 20: ...V 1 Brick Liners Liner for Firebox Contact dealer for all available optional liner kits Fresh Air Kit Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes VFA2 Frame Kits 3 Piece Frame Kits Black Stainless Steel or Hammered...

Page 21: ...hes Contact dealer for all available optional louver accessories Bottom Trim Strip Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pewter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available opt...

Page 22: ...ctive 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 i...

Page 23: ...33742 6 1217 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 24: ...ww 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 plea...

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