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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).

NOTICE:

 Installation and repair should be done by a 

qualified service person. The appliance should be in

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spected 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 appli

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ance. 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.

Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts:

 The installation 

must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth 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.

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Страница 1: ...mum 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 SELECT Vent Free Universal Fireboxes GAS FIRED WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and li...

Страница 2: ...ne Connection 9 Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions 10 12 Optional FBB5 Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions 13 15 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions 16 Maintenance 16 Master Parts Distributor List 17 How To Order Repair Parts 17 Parts List 18 Parts View 19 Accessories 20 21 Warranty 22 Appliance Service History 23 SECTION PAGE ...

Страница 3: ... 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...

Страница 4: ...learance from the front of the firebox Figure 4 Clearances to Combustibles CLEARANCES Sidewall Clearances The clearance from the inside of the firebox to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than 6 inches See Figure 1 Firebox Side and Back Clearances The firebox outer casing side and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles Top Framing and Finishing Combustible finishing m...

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Страница 6: ... installed directly on carpeting 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 components to include in your installation and where the firebox is to be located If this has not been done stop and consult your dealer for assistance with this plannin...

Страница 7: ... B 34 1 4 39 1 4 43 1 4 C 23 3 16 23 3 16 23 3 16 D 25 1 16 30 1 16 34 1 16 E F 31 36 40 G 31 5 8 31 5 8 31 5 8 H 2 2 2 I 33 5 8 33 5 8 33 5 8 J K 7 9 16 7 9 16 7 9 16 L 35 1 2 38 40 M 71 76 80 N 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 O 50 3 16 53 3 4 53 3 4 OUTER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS INNER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS L M G I A H F B K N C OUTER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS INNER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS E B A C D TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW C D L O L M...

Страница 8: ...nless 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 loosely attach two screws A to hold the firebox top to face panel then slide the hood flange between the firebox top and face panel and re tighten the screws 2 Install one screw at each end of the hood as shown C Louvered Mod...

Страница 9: ...oxes to reduce the supply tank pressure to a maximum of 14 inch w c This is in addition to the regulator fitted to the log set WARNING Connection directly to an unregulated propane tank can cause an explosion Install only a ANSI Z21 11 2 vent free burner and log set into this firebox Figure 11 Extended Hoods If your non combustible facing material is over 1 in thickness that will be used to finish...

Страница 10: ...ce outside air to the firebox as desired It must be installed prior to or at the time of firebox installation to framing The Fresh Air kit must be installed prior to the installation of wallboard or other finishing materials around the unit Hardware needed not provided 4 inch Aluminum Flex Duct 2 Band Clamps Tools needed Gloves Metal snips 5 16 inch Nut Driver Phillips Screwdriver Caution Sharp ed...

Страница 11: ...embly collar on the firebox with band clamps or screws installer supplied 3 Run the other end of the duct through the exterior wall cutout 4 From the outside of the building connect the duct to the collar on the outside air vent assembly with band clamp or screws to secure installer supplied 5 Secure the Outside Air Vent Assembly to the outside wall with the four 10 x 1 1 2 Hex Head Slotted Screws...

Страница 12: ...0 1 0719 Page 12 OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 PARTS LIST INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 29259 Outside Air Vent Assembly 2 29257 Slide Assembly 3 29263 Handle Retainer Hardware Pack ...

Страница 13: ... a qualified electrician See Figure 20 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 build ing codes Before making the electrical connection make sure that main power supply is disconnected The appli ance when installed mu...

Страница 14: ...complete the installation plug the power cord into the junc tion box receptacle at the right rear corner of the firebox outer wrap See Figure 24 Figure 24 11 If room permits the power cord can be located from the out side of the unit looking through the junction box access hole with the junction box removed then plug up the power cord before reinstalling the pre wired junction box 12 Once all conn...

Страница 15: ...he noise level increases it indi cates 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 mod el 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 Figure 25 INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1...

Страница 16: ... the electrical connection make sure that main power supply is disconnected 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 latest edition Afactory installed junction box is located on the lower right hand side of the firebox Wiring must be fed to the junction box and attached ...

Страница 17: ...ase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty 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 Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be ...

Страница 18: ... R3491 R3491 COVER JUNCTION BOX 4 38973 38973 38973 BLOWER COVER PLATE QUANTITY 2 5 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD SCREEN QUANTITY 2 6 39517 39518 39519 HOOD 7 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTH LEDGE RIGHT 8 R9293 R9293 R9293 HEARTH LEDGE LEFT 9 R9294 R9295 R9296 HEARTH LEDGE CENTER 10 23004 23004 23004 HEARTH RETAINER 11 39509 39510 39511 FACE ASSEMBLY 12 R8213 R8202 R8202 SCREEN CURTAIN ...

Страница 19: ...39010 1 0719 Page 19 PARTS VIEW ...

Страница 20: ...CV 1 Brick Liners Liner for Firebox Contact dealer for all available optional liner kits Fresh Air Kit Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes VFA2 Frame Kits 3 Piece Frame Kits Black 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 ...

Страница 21: ...ess Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional hood acces sories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional frame kit ac cessories Decorative Frame Kits Available as optional kits in Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all avail able optional deco...

Страница 22: ...ective 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 operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to t...

Страница 23: ...39010 1 0719 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes ...

Страница 24: ...omfort com Empire Comfort Systems Inc Belleville IL 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 please contact your dealer ...

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