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INSTALLATION  INSTrucTIONS 

AND  OwNer'S  MANuAL 

DO NOT ATTeMpT TO MODIfy Or ALTer The cONSTruc-

TION Of The fIrebOx Or ITS cOMpONeNTS. ANy MODI-

fIcATION 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 Ig-

NITION.
yOuNg chILDreN ShOuLD be cArefuLLy SupervISeD 

wheN They Are IN The SAMe rOOM AS The fIrebOx.

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.

uNIverSAL fIrebOx fOr ALL 

veNT-free LOg SeTS

MODeLS

VFP32FB2DL-4

VFP36FB2DL-4

VFP42FB2DL-4

VFP32FB2CL-3

VFP36FB2CL-3

VFP42FB2CL-3

VFP32FB2EL-3

VFP36FB2EL-3

VFP42FB2EL-3

VFP32FB2DF-4

VFP36FB2DF-4

VFP42FB2DF-4

VFP32FB2CF-3

VFP36FB2CF-3

VFP42FB2CF-3

VFP32FB2EF-3

VFP36FB2EF-3

VFP42FB2EF-3

wArNINg:  Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 

service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-

age. refer to this manual. for assistance or additional infor-

mation, consult a qualified installer, service agency or the 

gas supplier.

carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora-

tive 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.

GAS-FIRED

ANSI z21.91 ventless fireplace enclosures for gas 

fired Decorative Type unvented room heaters

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors 

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-

ance.

—  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 neigh-

bor’s  phone.  Follow  the  gas  supplier’s  instruc

-

tions.

 

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 

department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali

-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

wArNINg: If the information in these instructions are 

not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus

-

ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

consumer:  retain this manual for future reference.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

Summary of Contents for VFP32FB2CF-3

Page 1: ...consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora tive type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace size requirement DO...

Page 2: ...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 Instructions 16 Maintena...

Page 3: ...val 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 opera...

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: ...he grate and front edge of the firebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox MANTEL STANDARD HOOD 13 10 12 MAX 11 1 2 MIN FIREBOX FACE CEILING COMBUSTIBLES ALLOWED 3 8 COMBUST...

Page 6: ...e 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 compo...

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 sl...

Page 9: ...STALL 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 t...

Page 10: ...h Air Kit is designed to introduce outside air to the firebox as desired It must be installed prior to or at the time of firebox installa tion to framing The Fresh Air kit must be installed prior to t...

Page 11: ...t of the outside duct connection prior to securing the out side rain cap hood to the building 2 Secure the 4 dia duct to the Slide Assembly collar on the firebox with band clamps or screws installer s...

Page 12: ...t Assembly 2 29257 Slide Assembly 3 29263 Handle Retainer R 3580 PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 10 X QTY 2 R 2737 HEX HEAD SCREW 10 X BLACK QTY 4 R 1134 HEX HEAD SLOTTED SCREW 10 X 1 QTY 4 OPTIONAL FRESH A...

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: ...1 4 female terminal that must be attached to the open terminal on the blower motor See Figure 32 Connection A 9 The other fan control wire has a 1 4 male terminal Attach this terminal to the open ter...

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...

Page 16: ...box Install a UL listed 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: ...JUNCTION BOX 8 19945 19945 21642 19945 19945 21642 BRACKET TOP BRICK RETAINER 9 19401 19401 19401 19401 19401 19401 BRACKET BOTTOM BRICK RETAINER 10 R8672 R9421 R8285 R8672 R9421 R8285 BRICK PANEL RI...

Page 19: ...27061 4 1213 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: ...ss 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...

Page 22: ...anty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Numbe...

Page 23: ...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 op...

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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