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UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL VENT-FREE LOG SETS

MODELS

VFS(32,36,42)FB0F-5VFS(36,42)FB2HF-5

INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS AND OwNER'S MANUAL

Select Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes

GAS-FIRED

EMPIREEMPIREComfort 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 EX-

cEED 40,000 BTU/H.

DO NOT BUILD A wOOD FIRE.

wARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, 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.

ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters

wARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— 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.

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.

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TABLE OF cONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................ 3INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3CLEARANCES ............................................................................................................. 4 - 5FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................... 6 - 8INSTALLING HOOD..................................................................................................... 8 - 9GAS LINE CONNECTION ................................................................................................ 9OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 10 - 12OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ... 13 - 15JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 16MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 16MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST........................................................................... 17HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ................................................................................. 17PARTS LIST .................................................................................................................... 18PARTS VIEW .................................................................................................................. 19ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................... 20 - 21WARRANTY .................................................................................................................... 22APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY .................................................................................. 23

SEcTION pAGE

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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 appli-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 Installer1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.2. Installermusthaveownerfilloutandmailwarrantycard

suppliedwithfirebox.3. Installershouldshowownerhowtostartandoperate

logsetthatisinstalledintofirebox.ImportantAllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial Number.Notice: During initial firing of this firebox with a log setinstalled, itspaintwillbakeout,andsmokewilloccur.Topreventtriggeringofsmokealarms,ventilatetheroominwhichtheunitisinstalled.Qualified Installing AgencyInstallationandreplacementofgaspiping,gasutilizationequipment or accessories and repair and servicing ofequipmentshallbeperformedonlybyaqualifiedagency.The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm,corporationorcompanywhicheitherinpersonorthrougha representative isengaged inand is responsible for (a)

the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) theconnection, installation, repairorservicingofequipment,whoisexperiencedinsuchwork,familiarwithallprecautionsrequiredandhascompliedwithalltherequirementsoftheauthorityhavingjurisdiction.StateofMassachusetts:TheinstallationmustbemadebyalicensedplumberorgasfitterintheCommonwealthof Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts requires thataflexibleapplianceconnectorcannotexceedthreefeet in length.Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-firedsupplemental room heaters shall provide to eachpurchaseracopyof527CMR30uponsaleoftheunit.IntheStateofMassachusetts,unventedpropaneandnatural gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited inbedroomsandbathrooms.

The installationmustconformwith local codesor, in theabsenceoflocalcodes,withtheNationalFuelGasCode,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.**AvailablefromtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,Inc.,11West42ndSt.,NewYork,N.Y.10036.

IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION

INTRODUcTION

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Sidewall clearances:Theclearancefromtheinsideofthefireboxtoperpendicularcombustiblesidewallshouldnotbelessthan6 inches. See Figure 1.

Firebox Side and Back Clearances:Thefireboxoutercasingsideandbackflangesarezeroclearancetocombustibles.

Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible finishingmaterialsrequires3/4 inch to topofunit.Thereare twoshoulderboltsattached to theunit tomaintain theminimumclearance.See Figures 2 and 3.

cLEARANcES

Figure 1

Figure 2 - Louvered Models

Figure 3 - Flush Models

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ceiling clearances:Theceilingheightshouldnotbe less than84inchesfromthebottomofthefirebox.See Figure 4.

Mantel clearances: Ventfreefireboxmodelsmustusethehoodsuppliedwiththefirebox,oroneoftheoptionalhoodkitsavailableforeachmodel.Ifacombustiblemantelisinstalled,itmustmeettheclearancerequirementsdetailedbelow.

Leaveatleast36inchesclearancefromthefrontofthefirebox.

Figure 4 - Clearances to Combustibles

cLEARANcES

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Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in inches)A B C

Model Framing Height FramingWidth Framing DepthVFS32FB 38-7/8 35-3/8 23-3/8VFS36FB 38-7/8 40-3/8 23-3/8VFS42FB 38-7/8 44-3/8 23-3/8

Attention:Add3-3/4inchesto"A"Dimensionwhenusingflushmantelbase.

Anyvent-freeGasLogHeatermustbe“ForusewithapprovedANSIZ21.11.2unventedroomheater.”Followandcompletetheinstallationinstructionsofthegaslogsetandtherequirementsofthisfirebox.Checkallfittingsforleaksbeforelightingthegaslogset.Inplanningtheinstallationforthefirebox,itisnecessarytodeterminewheretheunitistobeinstalledandwhetheroptionalaccessoriesaredesired.Gassupplypipingshouldalsobeplannedatthistime.

A gas shut off must be in this line.Thefireboxcanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:1. Aflathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.2. Araisedplatformofcombustibleornon-combustiblematerial.3. Recessedintothefloorasillustratedby Figure 5.4. Supportedunderallfourcornersofthefireboxsothatcontact

ismadeonallfourperimeteredgesonthebottomoftheunit(Example:Fourconcretemasonryblocks).

Ifthefireboxisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,tileorothercombustiblematerialotherthanwoodflooring,itshouldbeinstalledonametalorwoodpanelextendingthefullwidthanddepthoftheunit.

Atthispoint,youshouldhavedecidedwhatcomponentstoincludeinyourinstallation,andwherethefireboxistobelocated.Ifthishasnotbeendone,stopandconsultyourdealer forassistancewith this planning.

planning your InstallationPleasenotethattheoptionalVFA2FreshAirkitavailableforusewiththeVentFreeFireboxmustbeinstalledatthetimeoftheinitialinstallation.Refertopages10,11and12fordetailedinstructionsfortheairkit.AccessorykitssuchastheFBB5Blowerkit,Trimkits,Mantels,FullCabinetMantels,plusotherDecorativeFrame,Hood,andDooraccessorykitsmaybeinstalledafterthefireboxissecuredtotheframedopening.Refertotheinstructionsprovidedwitheachoftheoptionalaccessorykitsforproperinstallationandoperation.

Firebox FramingFireboxframingcanbebuiltbeforeorafterthefireboxissetinplace.Framingshouldbepositionedtoaccommodatewallcoveringandfireboxfacingmaterial.Thefireboxframingshouldbeconstructedof2x4lumberorheavier.Theframingheadersmayrestonthetopofthefireboxstandoffs.RefertoFigures 6 and 7forfireboxframingdimensions.

Figure 4

Figure 6

FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS

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Figure 7Firebox Dimensions

FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS

L

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H

F

B

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OUTER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS

INNER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS

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DTOP VIEW SIDE VIEW

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OUTER FIERBOX DIMENSIONS (in inches)

INNER FIERBOX DIMENSIONS (in inches)

FLUSH wITHOUT BRIcKINDEX

LETTER VFS32 VFS36 VFS42 INDEX LETTER VFS32 VFS36 VFS42

A 38-1/16 38-1/16 38-1/16 A 31 36 40B 34-1/4 39-1/4 43-1/4 B 23-1/2 28-1/2 32-1/2C 23-3/16 23-3/16 23-3/16 C 18-1/8 18-1/8 18-1/8D 25-1/16 30-1/16 34-1/16 D 29-1/8 29-1/8 29-1/8E - - - E 31-1/2 31-1/2 31-1/2F 31 36 40G 31-5/8 31-5/8 31-5/8H 2 2 2I 33-5/8 33-5/8 33-5/8J - - -K 7-9/16 7-9/16 7-9/16L 40-7/16 42-15/16 44-15/16M 70-15/16 75-15/16 79-15/16N 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4

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Locating FireboxPlacefireboxinframingopening.Usethetabsonthesideofthefireboxtoattachfireboxtoframing.Differenttablocationscanbeusedforfinishingmaterialswiththicknessesof1/2inchand5/8inch.See Figure 8.

Framing tabsshouldfitdirectlyagainst framingmaterial.Useatleastonenailperbrackettosecureinplace.

Checksquarenessofthefireboxpriortosecuringtoframedopening.See Figure 9.

Figure 8

Ablackhoodthatisfurnishedwitheachfirebox(oroptionalhood)MUSTbe installed before the firebox is used. Failure to do somay create a possible fire hazard.The hood is located behindupper louver, or inside the fireboxon flush faceunits. If brass,stainlesssteel,orhammeredpewterhoodsaredesired,theycanbepurchasedasanoption.Attachmentisthesameasthestandardblackhood.

Flush Face Models

1.Onflushfacemodels,looselyattachtwoscrews(A)toholdthefireboxtoptofacepanel,thenslidethehoodflangebetweenthefireboxtopandfacepanelandre-tightenthescrews.

2. Installonescrewateachendofthehoodasshown(C).

Louvered Models

1. Ifyouhavealouveredmodel,removeupperlouver.2.Placethetophoodflangeontopofthefirebox,theninstallthree

screwsthroughthefireboxtopfrombelowandscrewintothepilotholesinthehoodflange(B).

3. Installonescrewateachendofthehoodasshown(C).4. Re-install louver.caution:Thehoodmustbeinstalledpriortooperationofappliance.See Figure 10

Flush Face Models

Figure 10

Figure 9

FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS

INSTALLING HOOD

B

C

INNER FIREBOX TOP

Louvered Models

A CA C

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Thefireboxisdesignedtoaccepta3/8-inchgaslineforanapprovedvent-freegaslogset.Havethelineinstalledbyaqualifiedservicepersoninaccordancewithallbuildingcodes.Consultlocalbuildingcodestoproperlysizethegassupplylineleadingtothe3/8-inchhook-upat theunit.ThestateofMassachusetts requires thataflexibleapplianceconnectorcannotexceedthreefeetinlength.

Gasaccessholesareprovidedonbothsidesofthefirebox.See Figure 11.

When installing optional ceramic fiber side panels into firebox,laypanelonaflatsurface.Removethegaslineknockout(rounddepression)intheappropriatesidepanelusingadrillorutilityknife.

Checkgastype.Useonlythegastypeindicatedonthegaslogsetratingplate.Ifthegaslistedontheplateisnotyourtypeofgassupply,DONOTINSTALL.Contactyourdealerforpropermodel.

AlwaysuseanexternalregulatorforallLPfireboxestoreducethesupplytankpressuretoamaximumof14inchw.c.Thisisinadditiontotheregulatorfittedtothelogset.

WARNING: CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED L.P. TANK CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION.

InstallonlyaANSIZ21.11.2vent-freeburnerandlogsetintothisfirebox.

Figure 11

Extended Hoods

Ifyournon-combustiblefacingmaterialisover1"inthicknessthatwillbeusedtofinishthisfirebox,anextendedhoodisavailablethatwillextendout2"fartheroutintotheroom.Contactyourlocaldealerfordetails.

FinishingAlljoints(top,bottomandsides),wherethewallordecorativefacingmaterialmeetsthefireboxsurroundshouldbesealedwithanon-combustible material. Hearthextensionsarerecommended,butnotrequiredforthesefireboxes.

VB4H32BL StandardBlack VB4H36BL StandardBlack VB4H42BL StandardBlackVB4H32BR PolishedBrass VB4H36BR PolishedBrass VB4H42BR PolishedBrassVB4H32SS Stainless Steel VB4H36SS Stainless Steel VB4H42SS Stainless SteelVB4H32HP HammeredPewter VB4H36HP HammeredPewter VB4H42HP HammeredPewter

INSTALLING HOOD

GAS LINE cONNEcTION

Brick PanelFigure 12

GAS ACCESS HOLES

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OpTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS

Figure 15

Figure 16

4. Fasten the Handle Retainer to the firebox side with two10x1/2PhillipsTrussHeadScrewsasshowninFigure 16.

TheoptionalFreshAirKit isdesignedtointroduceoutsideairtothefireboxasdesired.Itmustbeinstalledpriorto,oratthetimeoffireboxinstallationtoframing.TheFreshAirkitmustbeinstalledpriortotheinstallationofwall-boardorotherfinishingmaterialsaroundtheunit.

Hardware needed (not provided): 4 inchAluminumFlexDuct, 2BandClampsTools needed: Gloves,Metalsnips,5/16inchNutDriver,

PhillipsScrewdrivercaution: Sharp edges

SlideAssemblyInstallation1. Beginbyremovingtherectangularcutoutlocatedontheleft

sideoftheunit.UseglovesandsheetmetalsnipstocreatetheopeningfortheAirDoorassemblytoinstallinto.SeeFig-ure 13.

Figure 13

2. Bendthetaboutoftheway. See Figure 14.

Figure 14

3. InsertSlideAssemblythroughthecut-outasshowninFigure 15.Beforeyoufastenensurethatthehandlepenetratestheinnerfireboxwall.See Figure 16.FastentheSlideAssemblywiththefour10x1/2HexHeadScrewsprovided.

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Figure 18CaulkandInstallDuctTermination

5. PushthehandleforOpenpositionandpullthehandlefortheClosedposition.SeeFigure17.

Figure 17

completion of Air Kit installation1. Determinethelengthof4inchdiameterrigidorflexductcon-

nector(installersupplied)youwillneedfromthefirebox/fire-placetotheexteriorsurfaceoftheoutsidewall,wheretheairkithoodwillbeinstalled.Addafewextrainchestothelengthtoallowforeasierattachmentoftheoutsideductconnectionpriortosecuringtheoutsideraincaphoodtothebuilding.

2. Securethe4inchdiameterducttotheSlideAssemblycollaronthefireboxwithbandclampsorscrews(installersupplied).

3. Runtheotherendoftheductthroughtheexteriorwallcutout.4. Fromtheoutsideofthebuilding,connecttheducttothecollar

ontheoutsideairventassemblywithbandclamporscrewstosecure(installersupplied).

5. SecuretheOutsideAirVentAssemblytotheoutsidewallwiththefour10x11/2HexHeadSlottedScrewsprovided.Sealwithcaulkasnecessary.See Figure 18.

6. Figure 19 illustrates the various options for installation of the airductrunpossibilities.

Note: In installations where the flex duct would normally bestraight(withoutturns), it isrecommendedaturnordipbeaddedintheruntoreduceairvelocity.

Figure 19

RECOMMENDED TO

ELIMINATE COLD AIR

DRAFT

OUTSIDE

AIR VENT ASSY

CAULKING

WALL

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2

3

pARTS LISTINDEX NO. pART NO. DEScRIpTION

1 29259 OutsideAirVentAssembly2 29257 SlideAssembly3 29263 HandleRetainer

Hardware Pack

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OpTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SpEED BLOwER INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONSAttention: Itisrecommendedtoinstalltheblowerassemblybe-

foreconnectinggasinletsupplyline.wiringThe appliance,when installed,must be electrically grounded inaccordancewith local codes or, in the absence of local codes,with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if anexternalelectrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Foranungroundedreceptacle,anadapter,whichhastwoprongsandawireforgrounding,canbepurchased,plugged into theungroundedreceptacleand itswireconnectedtothereceptaclemountingscrew.Withthiswirecom-pletingtheground,theappliancecordplugcanbepluggedintotheadapterandbeelectricallygrounded.

caution: Labelallwiresprior todisconnectionwhenservicingcontrols.Wiringerrorscancauseimproperanddangerousop-eration.Verifyproperoperationafterservicing.

Note: Junctionboxonrightsideoffireplacemustbepre-wiredattimeoffireplaceinstallationforusewithblowerassembly.AstandardwallON/OFFwallswitchoroptionalSCV1Vari-ableSpeedControlKitshouldbeinstalledtoactivatepow-er to thefireplace,andcontrol theoperationof theFBB5Blowerassembly.Itisrecommendedthatinstallationofthewiringbeperformedbyaqualifiedelectrician.See Figure 20.

1. Ifinstalled,turnOFFgassupplytofirebox/gaslog.2. Ifapplicable,turnOFFelectricsupplytofirebox. cAUTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALI-

FIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALLLOCAL,CITYANDSTATEBUILDINGCODES.BEFOREMAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURETHAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. THE APPLIANCE,WHENINSTALLED,MUSTBEELECTRICAL-LYGROUNDEDINACCORDANCEWITHLOCALCODES,WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 (LATESTEDITION).

Figure 20

Afactory installed junctionbox is locatedon the lower rightsideof thefireplace.Wiringmustbefedtothe junctionboxand attached to the receptacle that is provided. From rightsideofthefireplace,removethescrewsecuringthejunctionboxassembly.Leaveapproximately6”ofwireinthejunctionbox for connection.Attachblackwiretoonesideofthereceptacleandwhitewiretooppositesideofreceptacle.Thegroundwireshouldbeat-tachedtothegreen(ground)screw.Attention: If installed, donot damagegas inlet supply linewhenblowerassemblyisinsertedintofirebox.Insomecases,removalthegasinletsupplylinemaybenecessary.

For Vent Free Fireboxes1. Determinewhichtypeoffireboxyouhavepriortoinstallation.

See Figures 21 through 23.Deluxe Louvered Models

Figure 21 (Deluxe Louvered shown)Deluxe Flush Face and premium Models

Figure 22 (Deluxe Flush shown)Select Firebox Models

Figure 23

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2. Removeairdeflectorbyremovingthefourscrewssecuringittotheblowerassembly.

Figure 243. Insertblowerassemblyintointerior,bottomoffireboxforDe-

luxeandPremiummodelsandrearforSelectmodels.Posi-tionblowerassemblysothatyoualignthenotchonbackofblowerassemblywiththecenterscrewonfireboxback,thenpushtheblowerassemblyagainstfireboxback.Theblowerwheelmustbecenteredwiththebackwallofthefirebox.Themagnetsonthebackandbottomofblowerassemblywillsuf-ficientlyholdblowerassemblyinplace.

4. Oncetheblowerassemblyisinposition,useascrewdrivertobendtheupperrighttabonthefireboxaway.

5. Next,findthefancontrolswitchandwireassembly.Feedthewiresthroughtheholeatthetopofthefirebox,andsecurethefancontrolswitchwiththetwoscrewsprovided.See Figure 25.

Figure 25

6. Thefancontrolwireswillslidedownbetweenthefireboxandouterwrapneartheblowerassembly.See Figure 25.

7. Onefancontrolwirewillhavea1/4”femaleterminalthatmustbeattached to theopen terminalon theblowermotor.See Figure 28, connection A.

6. Theotherfancontrolwirehasa1/4”maleterminal.Attachthisterminaltotheopenterminalontheblowerpowercord.See Figure 28, connection B.

9. Routethewiresawayfrommovingpartsoftheblowerassem-blyandretainwirestogetherneartheblowermotorusingtheplasticpurseclipprovided.

10. Tocompletetheinstallation,plugthepowercordintothejunc-tionboxreceptacleattherightrearcornerofthefireboxouterwrap. See Figure 26.

Figure 2611. Ifroompermits,thepowercordcanbelocatedfromtheout-

sideoftheunitlookingthroughthejunctionboxaccesshole(withthejunctionboxremoved),thenplugupthepowercordbeforereinstallingthepre-wiredjunctionbox.

12. Onceallconnectionsaremadeelectrically,itisrecommendedthatyou test theblower fancontroloperationby turningonpowerto theblower(Caution:110Volt).Thenapplyheat tothefancontrolswitchinsidethefireboxwithalighterormatchuntilblowerisactivated.Onceblowerisactivated,checkforproperoperation.Donotplacehandsnearblowerassemblyor other wiring while power is on.

13. Replace blower access plate.14. ThiscompletestheinstallationoftheoptionalFBB5Blowerkit

accessory.Note: Thisblower isequippedwithaheatactivated fancontrol

switch.Blowerwill operatewhen thefireplacewarmsup,andwillturnoffautomaticallywhenthefireboxcoolsdown.

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Blower MotorTheblowermotordoesnothaveoilingholes.Donotattempttooilthe blower motor.

Blower wheelsTheblowerwheelswillcollectlintandcouldrequireperiodicclean-ing.Iftheairoutputdecreasesorthenoiselevelincreases,itindi-catesadirtyblowerwheel.Removefanandcleanblowerwheels.

warning:Unpluggingofbloweraccessorywillnotstoptheheat-er fromcycling.To turnoffgas to theheater (millivoltmodel):pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclockwiseto“OFF.”Donotforce.Toturnoffgasondirectignitionmodel,turngaslinevalveto“OFF.”

Figure 27

INDEX NO. pART NO. DEScRIpTION1 R7731 BLOWER ASSEMBLY2 R9901 FAN CONTROL SWITCH3 R8147 WIRE ASSEMBLY4 R7615 CORD SET

Figure 28

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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 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)

Afactoryinstalledjunctionboxislocatedonthelowerrighthandsideofthefirebox.Wiringmustbefedtothejunctionboxandattachedtothereceptaclethatisprovided.Removetheknockoutintheinstalledjunctionboxtoacceptwiringintothejunctionbox.Install aUL listed cable clamp (not supplied) in the knockouthole.Leaveapproximately6 inchesofwire inthejunctionboxfor connection.Attachblackwiretoonesideofthereceptacleandwhitewiretooppositesideofreceptacle.Thegroundwireshouldbeattachedtothegreen(neutral)screw.Installthereceptacleintothejunctionbox.Attachcoverplate.

Keepthecontrolcompartment,logsandburnerareasurroundingthelogscleanbyvacuumingorbrushingareaatleasttwiceayear.THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL.Alwaysturnoffgastothepilotbeforecleaning.Forrelighting,refertolightinginstructionslocatedonthelogset.

Neverobstructtheflowofthecombustionandventilationair.Keepthefrontofthefireboxclearofallobstaclesandmaterials.Screensmustbeclosedduringoperation.

Figure 29

JUNcTION BOX wIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS

MAINTENANcE

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ToOrderPartsUnderWarranty,pleasecontactyour localEmpiredealer.Seethedealer locatoratwww.empirecomfort.com.Toprovidewarrantyservice,yourdealerwillneedyournameandaddress,purchasedateandserialnumber,andthenature of the problem with the unit. ToOrderPartsAftertheWarrantyPeriod,pleasecontactyourdealeroroneoftheMasterPartsDistributorslistedbelow.Thislistchangesfromtimetotime.Forthecurrentlist,pleaseclickontheMasterPartsbuttonatwww.empirecomfort.com.Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered OriginalEquipmentrepairpartsforHeaters,Grills,andFireplacesmanufacturedbyEmpireComfortSystemsInc.

MASTER pARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST

parts Not Under warrantyPartscanbeorderedthroughyourServicePerson,Dealer,oraMasterPartsDistributor.SeethispagefortheMasterPartsDistribu-torslist.Forbestresults,theservice person or dealershouldorderpartsthroughthedistributor.Partscanbeshippeddirectlytotheservice person/dealer.warranty partsWarrantypartswillneedaproofofpurchaseandcanbeorderedbyyourServicePersonorDealer.Proofofpurchaseisrequired for warrantyparts.AllpartslistedinthePartsListhaveaPartNumber.Whenorderingparts,firstobtaintheModelNumberandSerialNumberfromthenameplateonyourequipment.ThendeterminethePartNumber(nottheIndexNumber)andtheDescriptionofeachpartfromthefol-lowingillustrationandpartlist.Besuretogiveallthisinformation...

ApplianceModelNumber Part Description

Appliance Serial Number Part Number

TypeofGas(PropaneorNatural)

Donotorderbolts,screws,washersornuts.Theyarestandardhardwareitemsandcanbepurchasedatanylocalhardwarestore.Shipmentscontingentuponstrikes,firesandallcausesbeyondourcontrol.

HOw TO ORDER REpAIR pARTS

Dey Distributing1401WillowLakeBoulevardVadnaisHeights,MN55101

phone: 651-490-9191Toll Free: 800-397-1339Website:www.deydistributing.comparts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

Victor Division of F. W. Webb Company200 Locust StreetHartford,CT06114

phone: 860-722-2433Toll Free: 800-243-9360Fax: 860-293-0479Toll Free Fax: 800-274-2004Websites: www.fwwebb.com & www.victormfg.comparts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

East coast Energy products10 East Route 36WestLongBranch,NJ07764

phone: 732-870-8809Toll Free: 800-755-8809Fax: 732-870-8811Website: www.eastcoastenergy.comparts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

Able Distributors2501 North Central AvenueChicago,IL60639

phone: 773-889-5555Toll Free: 800-880-2253Fax: 773-466-1118Website: www. abledistributors.comparts: Heater

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pARTS LIST

INDEX NO.

pART NO.DEScRIpTION

VFS32FB0F VFS36FB0F VFS42FB0F1 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY2 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE3 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER,JUNCTIONBOX4 25447 25447 25447 BLOWERCOVERPLATE(QUANTITY2)5 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD,SCREEN(QUANTITY2)6 20468 21087 33607 HOOD7 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTHLEDGE,RIGHT8 R9293 R9293 R9293 HEARTHLEDGE,LEFT9 R9294 R9295 R9296 HEARTHLEDGE,CENTER

10 23004 23004 23004 HEARTH RETAINER11 33324 33327 33330 FACE ASSEMBLY12 R8213 R8202 R8202 SCREEN CURTAIN

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pARTS VIEw

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Accessory Description Model NumbersFan Kit

Designedtoprovideforcedairflow. FBB5

Variable Speed Control Kit

Wall mounted variable speed control for usewith FBB5 blower SCV-1

Brick Liners

Liner for Firebox Contactdealerforallavailableoptionallinerkits

Fresh Air Kit

DeluxeandPremiumFireboxes VFA2

Frame Kits

3-Piece Frame KitsBlack,StainlessSteelorHammeredPewter

Contactdealerforallavailableoptionalframekits

StandardHood Brasshood=BR

StainlessSteel=SS

HammeredPewter=HP

Contactdealerforallavailableoptionalhoodaccessories

AccESSORIES

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Extended 4" HoodsExtendedhoodsthatextendout2"fartherthanthestandardhoods,toaccommodatethickersurroundmaterials.

AvailableasoptionalkitsinBrass,HammeredPew-ter,andStainlessSteelfinishes.

Contactdealerforallavail-ableoptionalhoodacces-

sories

Decorative Door Kits AvailableasoptionalkitsinBrass,HammeredPew-ter,andStainlessSteelfinishes.

Contactdealerforallavail-ableoptionalframekitac-

cessories

Decorative Frame Kits AvailableasoptionalkitsinBrass,HammeredPew-ter,andStainlessSteelfinishes.

Contactdealerforallavail-ableoptionaldecorativedoorkitaccessories

AccESSORIES (continued)

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EmpireComfortSystemsInc.warrantiesthishearthproducttobefreefromdefectsatthetimeofpurchaseandfortheperiodsspeci-fiedbelow.Hearthproductsmustbeinstalledbyaqualifiedtechnicianandmustbemaintainedandoperatedsafely,inaccordancewiththeinstructionsintheowner’smanual.Thiswarrantyappliestotheoriginalpurchaseronlyandisnottransferable.Allwarrantyrepairsmustbeaccomplishedbyaqualifiedgasappliancetechnician.

Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty with a Five-Year Limited Labor Warranty – Combustion Chamber and Heat Exchanger Ifthecombustionchamberorheatexchanger(seepartslist)failsbecauseofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterial,Empirewillrepair or replace at Empire’s option. Withinfiveyearsfromthedateofpurchase,EmpirewillpayreasonablelabortohavethedefectivepartrepairedorreplacedatEmpire’s option.

Limited Five-Year Parts & Labor Warranty – All Other Components (ExceptRemoteControls,Thermostats,AccessoriesandReplacementParts) Shouldanypartfailbecauseofdefectiveworkmanshipormaterialwithinfiveyearsfromthedateofpurchase,Empirewillrepair or replace at Empire’s option. Withinfiveyearsfromthedateofpurchase,EmpirewillpayreasonablelabortohavethatdefectrepairedatEmpire’soption.

Limited One-Year Parts Warranty – Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories, and Parts Shouldanyremotecontrol,thermostat,accessory,orotherpartfailbecauseofdefectiveworkmanshipwithinoneyearfromthedateofpurchase,EmpirewillrepairorreplaceatEmpire’soption.

Duties Of The Owner Theappliancemustbeinstalledbyaqualifiedinstallerandoperatedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsfurnishedwiththeap-pliance. Abillofsale,cancelledcheck,orpaymentrecordshouldbekepttoverifypurchasedateandestablishwarrantyperiod. Readyaccesstotheapplianceforservice.

What Is Not Covered Damagesthatmightresultfromtheuse,misuse,orimproperinstallationofthisappliance. Travel,diagnosticcostsandfreightchargesonwarrantedpartstoandfromthefactory. Claimsthatdonotinvolvedefectiveworkmanshipormaterials. Unauthorizedserviceorpartsreplacements. Removalandreinstallationcost. Inoperableduetoimproperorlackofmaintenance.

How To Get Service Tomakeaclaimunderthiswarranty,pleasehaveyourreceiptavailableandcontactyourinstallingdealer.Providethedealerwiththemodelnumber,serialnumber,typeofgas,andpurchaseverification.Theinstallingdealerisresponsibleforprovidingserviceandwillcontactthefactorytoinitiateanywarrantedpartsreplacements.Empirewillmakereplacementpartsavailableatthefactory.Shippingexpensesarenotcovered. If,aftercontactingyourEmpiredealer,servicereceivedhasnotbeensatisfactory,contact:ConsumerRelationsDepartment,EmpireComfortSystemsInc.,POBox529,Belleville,Illinois62222,orsendane-mailtoinfo@empirecomfort.comwith“ConsumerRela-tions”inthesubjectline.

Your Rights Under State Law Thiswarrantygivesyourspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights,whichvaryfromstatetostate.

wARRANTy

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AppLIANcE SERVIcE HISTORyDate Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service performed/Notes

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EMPIREEMPIREComfort Systems

EmpireComfortSystemsInc.918FreeburgAve.Belleville,IL62220

Ifyouhaveageneralquestionaboutourproducts,pleasee-mailusatinfo@empirecomfort.com. Ifyouhaveaserviceorrepairquestion,pleasecontactyourdealer.

www.empirecomfort.com