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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 external 

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 power 

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.

 

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(LatESt 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 installation. 

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

Premium Louvered 

Models

Premium Flush Face 

Models

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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