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Empire Comfort Systems Inc. • Belleville, IL
INSTALLING HEAT TRANSFER INLET DUCT ON
VFLB FIREPLACE
PRIOR TO SETTING THE FIREPLACE INTO THE FRAMED
OPENING, attach the HMFA(36,48,60,72)P Heat Transfer kit
to the top of the VFLB fireplace as shown in
Figure 10.
The
header framing brackets and triangular gussets are included
in the HMFA(36,48,60,72)P kit. Use the # 10 X 1/2" screws
found in the Heat Transfer Kit hardware pack or already
present in locations shown in
Figure 10.
6.
Consult the wall finishing options in the VFLB fireplace
manual and
Figure 12
below. Install the framing brackets
according to the chosen finishing option.
7. Move the top pair of side framing brackets from the
fireplace to the sides of the Heat Transfer Kit as shown
in
Figure 10.
8. If there are no holes for the triangular support gussets
in the outer top of the fireplace, drill 1/8" holes using the
support gussets as a guide, as shown in
Figure 11.
9. Attach 6” duct connector by inserting into hole and fully
bending all “dovetails” outwards.
See Figure 10.
CAUTION
Due to sharp edges and the weight of the assembly,
please use proper eye protection and gloves to reduce
the potential for injuries.
Figure 10
Attaching Heat Transfer Inlet To VFLB Fireplace
MOVE TOP FRAMING BRACKET
FROM FIREPLACE TO SIDE OF DUCT
BEND UP GUSSET
“FEET” TO SIT FLAT