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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 ap

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pliance. 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

Summary of Contents for VFP36FB0F-3

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...Gas Line Connection 8 Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions 9 11 Optional Single Speed Blower Installations Instructions 12 14 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions 15 Maintenance...

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: ...Grate Clearance The minimum clearance between the front legs of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox CLEARANCES 45 6 3 MAX PERPENDICUL...

Page 5: ...g 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 should have decided what...

Page 6: ...6 Figure 6 Firebox Dimensions J K H I A G F B E C D L M FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued VFP36 A 41 1 8 B 39 1 2 C 21 7 16 D 32 1 4 E 38 1 2 F 36 G 27 13 16 H 6 1 8 I 34 J 8 3 8 K 5 5 8 L...

Page 7: ...installed before the firebox is used Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard The hood is located inside the firebox If brass stainless steel or hammered pewter hoods are desired they can be...

Page 8: ...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 the log set WARNING CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED L P TANK CAN CAU...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...LY OUTER CASING FRESH AIR ROD OUTSIDE AIR ROD BRACKET Figure 18 OUTSIDE AIR ROD BRACKET OPEN FRESH AIR ROD CONTROL LEVER LEFT SIDE VIEW OF FIREBOX OPENING TOP CUTAWAY VIEW DAMPER ASSEMBLY OUTER CASING...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 23 1 If instal...

Page 13: ...minal Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 29 Connection B 10 Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower as sembly and retain wires together near the...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 3 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 4 R3492 RECEPTACLE 5 R3491 COVER JUNCTION BOX 6 20145 HOOD 7 R7052 ROD SCREEN 8 R8201 SCREEN CURTAIN 9 R8...

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Page 18: ...Variable Speed Control Kit Wall mounted variable speed control for use with FBB5 blower SCV 1 Fresh Air Kit 1 2 8 4 7 6 5 3 Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVA 1 Frame Kits Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits B...

Page 19: ...ered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional hood accessories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel...

Page 20: ...eater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwweb...

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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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