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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-

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-

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 VFS32FB2DF-1

Page 1: ...alified 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 Dec orative Type Unv...

Page 2: ...irebox Installation Instructions 4 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 13 Parts View 14 How to Order Repair Parts 14 Accessories 15 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...al 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 sh...

Page 4: ... of the firebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox Any vent free Gas Log Heater must be For use with approved ANSI Z21 11 2 unvented room heater Follow and complete the installation instructions of the gas log set and the requirements of this firebox Check all fittings for leaks before lighting the gas log set In planning the installation for the firebox it is necessary to d...

Page 5: ...tible or non combustible surface 2 A raised platform of combustible or non combustible material 3 Recessed into the floor as illustrated by Figure 4 4 Supported under all 4 corners of the firebox so that contact is made 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 othe...

Page 6: ...ed 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 H 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 I 34 34 34 J 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 K 7 5 8 7 5 8 7 5 8 L 36 1 2 39 1 16 41 1 16 M 73 1 16 78 1 16 82 1 16 ...

Page 7: ...h 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 brass stainless steel or hammered pewter hoods are 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...

Page 8: ... 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 CAUSE EXPLOSION Install only a ANSI Z21 11 2 vent free log set into this firebox Figure 10 Extended Hoods If your non combustible facing material is over 1 in thickness that will be used to finish this firebox an extended hood is available that will ext...

Page 9: ...lation of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figure 12 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...

Page 10: ...al 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 as sembly and retain wires together near the blower motor using the plastic purse clip provided 11 To complete the installation plug the power cord into the junction box receptacle at the right rear corner of the firebox outer wrap See Figure 17 12...

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 knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force To turn off gas on direct ignition model turn gas line valve to OFF 1 FBB5 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 2 R8199 FAN CONTROL SWITCH 1 2 A B 110 VOLT AC ...

Page 12: ...on 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 opposite side of receptacle The ground wire should be attached to the green neutral screw Install the receptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate Keep the control compartment logs and burne...

Page 13: ...ACKET 3 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 4 R3492 R3492 RECEPTICLE 5 R3491 R3491 COVER JUNCTION BOX 6 19945 19945 BRACKET TOP BRICK RETAINER 7 R8670 R8670 BRICK PANEL RIGHT 8 BRICK PANEL BACK 9 BRICK PANEL LEFT 10 20145 20145 HOOD 11 R7052 R7052 ROD SCREEN 12 R8202 R8202 SCREEN CURTAIN 13 19401 19401 BRACKET BOTTOM BRICK RETAINER ITEM VFS42FB2ML VFS42FB3MF DESCRIPTION 1 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 ...

Page 14: ...er from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Firebox Model Number Part Description Firebox Serial Number Part Number Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local har...

Page 15: ...use with FBB5 blower SCV 1 Frame Kits Standard 3 Piece Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits Standard Hood Brass hood BR Stainless Steel SS Hammered Pewter HP Contact dealer for all available optional hood accessories ACCESSORIES ...

Page 16: ...ealer for all available optional trim accessories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional frame kit accessories Decorative Frame Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional decorative door kit accesso...

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