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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.

UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL 

VENT-FREE LOG SETS

MODELS

VFS32FB0F-4 VFS36FB0F-4 VFS42FB0F-4

GAS-FIRED

ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Dec-

orative 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.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

WARNING:  Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 

service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-

age. Refer to this manual. For 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 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.

Summary of Contents for VFS32FB0F-4

Page 1: ...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 a...

Page 2: ...ion Instructions 5 7 Installing Hood 7 8 Gas Line Connection 8 Optional Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions 9 11 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions 12 Maintenance 12 Parts List 12...

Page 3: ...oval 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 oper...

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 PERPENDICU...

Page 5: ...e on all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit Example Four 4 concrete masonry blocks If the firebox is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood floo...

Page 6: ...SELECT REFERENCE LETTER FLUSH VFS32 VFS36 VFS42 A 41 1 8 41 1 8 41 1 8 B 34 1 2 39 1 2 43 1 2 C 23 7 16 23 7 16 23 7 16 D 26 3 8 31 3 8 35 3 8 E 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 F 31 36 40 G 31 3 4 31 3 4 31 3 4...

Page 7: ...ed with each firebox or optional hood MUST be installed before the firebox is used Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard The hood is located inside the firebox on flush face units If bras...

Page 8: ...uce 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 TOAN UNREGULATED L P TANK CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION Install only a...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...inal Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 19 Connection B 10 Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower assem bly and retain wires together near the...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...he green neutral screw Install the receptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate Keep the control compartment logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at lea...

Page 13: ...28188 2 0114 Page 13 PARTS VIEW 1 2 8 9 7 3 4 5 6 13 11 12 10...

Page 14: ...xtended hoods that extend out 2 farther than the standard hoods to accommodate thicker surround materials Available as optional kits in Black Brass Ham mered Pewter and Stainless Steel finishes Contac...

Page 15: ...reet Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwwebb com www victormfg com Parts Heater Hearth and Grills MASTER PARTS DISTR...

Page 16: ...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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