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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

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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

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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.

State 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 State 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

TABLE OF cONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

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CLEARANCES

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 4 - 5

FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 6 - 8

INSTALLING HOOD

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 8 - 9

GAS LINE CONNECTION

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OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 10 - 12

OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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 13 - 15

JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE

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MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST

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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

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PARTS LIST

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PARTS VIEW

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ACCESSORIES

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 20 - 21

WARRANTY

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APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY

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SEcTION PAGE

Summary of Contents for VFP32FB0F-5

Page 1: ...Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to l...

Page 2: ... 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 AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber Serial Number Notice During initial firing of this firebox with a log set installed its paint will bake...

Page 3: ... be less than 84 inches to the bottom of the firebox See Figure 3 Mantel Clearances Vent free firebox models must use the hood supplied with the firebox or one of the optional hood kits available for each model If a combustible mantel is installed it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below Leave at least 36 inches clearance from the front of the firebox CLEARANCES Figure 1 Figure 2a Lo...

Page 4: ...sistance with this planning Planning Your Installation Please note that the optional VFA2 Fresh Air kit available for use with the Vent Free Firebox must be installed at the time of the initial installation Refer to pages 10 11 and 12 for detailed instructions for the air kit Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit Trim kits Mantles Full Cabinet Mantels plus other Decorative Frame Hood and Door...

Page 5: ... line installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes Consult local building codes to properly size the gas supply line leading to the 3 8 inch hook up at the unit The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length Gas access holes are provided on both sides of the firebox See Figure 11 When installing optional c...

Page 6: ...s shown in Figure 16 5 Push the handle for Open position and pull the handle for the Closed position See Figure 17 Figure 17 Completion of Air Kit installation 1 Determine the length of 4 inch diameter rigid or flex duct con nector installer supplied you will need from the firebox fire place to the exterior surface of the outside wall where the air kit hood will be installed Add a few extra inches...

Page 7: ...ON OFF wall switch or optional SCV1 Vari able Speed Control Kit should be installed to activate pow er to the fireplace 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 WIRI...

Page 8: ... 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 26 Figure 26 11 If room permits the power cord can be located from the out side of the unit looking through the junction box access hole with the junction box removed then plug up the power cord before reinstalling the pre wired junction box 12 Once all con...

Page 9: ...each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipments contingent upon strikes fires and all causes beyond our control H...

Page 10: ...25447 25447 25447 BLOWER COVER PLATE 5 R7051 R7051 R7052 R7052 R7053 R7053 ROD SCREEN QUANTITY 2 6 20468 20468 21087 21087 33607 33607 HOOD 7 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTH LEDGE RIGHT 8 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 HEARTH LEDGE LEFT 9 R9294 R9294 R9295 R9295 R9296 R9296 HEARTH LEDGE CENTER 10 23004 23004 23004 23004 23004 23004 HEARTH RETAINER 11 33026 33027 33028 33029 33030 3...

Page 11: ... optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional frame kit ac cessories Decorative Frame Kits Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional decorative door kit accessories ACCESSORIES continued Accessory Description Model Numbers Fan Kit Designed to provide...

Page 12: ... thermostat accessory or other part fail because of defective 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 ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purch...

Page 13: ...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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