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oPTionaL 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  exter-

nal 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-

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-

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-

able Speed Control Kit should be installed to activate pow-

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 

25.

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  QUaLiFiED  ELECTRiCian  anD  SHaLL  BE  in 

CoMPLianCE  WiTH aLL  LoCaL,  CiTY anD  STaTE 

BUiLDing CoDES. BEFoRE MaKing THE ELECTRi-

CaL ConnECTion, MaKE SURE THaT Main PoWER 

SUPPLY iS DiSConnECTED. THE aPPLianCE, WHEn 

inSTaLLED,  MUST  BE  ELECTRiCaLLY  gRoUnDED 

in aCCoRDanCE  WiTH  LoCaL  CoDES,  WiTH  THE 

naTionaL  ELECTRiCaL  CoDE anSi/nFPa  70  (LaT-

EST 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 assembly. 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 wire should be at-

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 installa

-

tion. 

See figures 26 and 27

.

figure 25

REMOVE BOTTOM LOUVER TO

INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY

figure 26

REMOVE COVER PLATE TO

INSTALL BLOWER ASSEMBLY

figure 27

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Models

Premium Flush Face 

Models

Summary of Contents for VFP32FB2CF-2

Page 1: ...or assistance or additional in formation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora tive type unvented room heater for...

Page 2: ...talling Hood 8 9 Gas Line Connection 9 Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions 10 12 Optional Single Speed Blower Installations Instructions 13 15 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instruction...

Page 3: ...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 I...

Page 4: ...finishing materials may extend to the top standoff screws on the front edge of the outer wrap See Figures 2a 2b CLEARANCES 45 6 3 MAX PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL FRONT FACE SIDE FIREBOX TOP VIEW COMBUSTI...

Page 5: ...irebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox MANTEL STANDARD HOOD 13 10 12 MAX 42 MIN CEILING TO TOP OF HOOD 11 1 2 MIN FIREBOX FACE 84 MIN CEILING TO FLOOR CEILING COMBUSTIBL...

Page 6: ...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 compon...

Page 7: ...39 1 2 43 1 2 34 1 2 39 1 2 43 1 2 C 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 D 27 1 4 32 1 4 36 1 4 27 1 4 32 1 4 36 1 4 E 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 F 31 36 40 31 36 40 G 27 13...

Page 8: ...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 screws A holding firebox top to face panel then sli...

Page 9: ...TALL Contact your dealer for proper model Always use an external regulator for all LP fireboxes to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 14 w c This is in addition to the regulator fitted to...

Page 10: ...uce outside air to the fireplace or firebox as desired It must be installed prior to or at the time of fireplace or firebox installation to framing The FreshAir kit must be installed prior to the inst...

Page 11: ...LY OUTER CASING FRESH AIR ROD OUTSIDE AIR ROD BRACKET Figure 20 OUTSIDE AIR ROD BRACKET OPEN FRESH AIR ROD CONTROL LEVER LEFT SIDE VIEW OF FIREBOX OPENING TOP CUTAWAY VIEW DAMPER ASSEMBLY OUTER CASING...

Page 12: ...clamps or screws 3 Run the other end of the duct through the exterior wall cut out 4 From the outside of the building connect the duct to the collar on the outside air vent assembly with band clamp or...

Page 13: ...f the FBB5 Blower assembly It is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figure 25 1 If installed turn OFF gas supply to firebox gas log 2 If applicable...

Page 14: ...minal Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 32 Connection B 10 Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower as sembly and retain wires together near the...

Page 15: ...a dirty blower wheel Remove fan and clean 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 k...

Page 16: ...box Install a ULlisted cable clamp not 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...

Page 17: ...3 R9293 HEARTH LEDGE LEFT 20 R9294 R9294 R9294 R9294 HEARTH LEDGE CENTER 21 23004 23004 23004 23004 RETAINER HEARTH INDEX NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION VFP36FB2DL VFP36FB2EL VFP36FB2CL VFP36FB2DF VFP36FB...

Page 18: ...42FB2DL VFP42FB2EL VFP42FB2CL VFP42FB2DF VFP42FB2EF VFP42FB2CF 1 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 17187 17187 17187 N A N A N A UPPER LOUVER 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRA...

Page 19: ...25231 0 0109 Page 19 PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 17 21 19 20 18...

Page 20: ...Air Kit 1 2 8 4 7 6 5 3 Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVA 1 Frame Kits Standard 3 Piece Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Stee...

Page 21: ...s Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional louver accessories Bottom Trim Strip Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer f...

Page 22: ...25231 0 0109 Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 23: ...25231 0 0109 Page 23 SERVICE 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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