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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS, INC.
NON-CIRCULATING
UNIVERSAL FIREPLACE FOR ALL
APPLIANCES CAN BE
VENT-FREE LOG SYSTEMS
CONVERTED TO USE
MODELS: LOUVER OPTIONS
SEE PAGE 14
VFFB-36D Non-Circulating - Black Hood
VFFB-42D Non-Circulating - Black Hood
Effective Date
April, 2001
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE A GENERAL INFORMATION 2 B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 4 C INSTALLATION OF FIREPLACE 4 D INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7 E INSTALLATION OF YOUR VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATER 10 F MAINTENANCE 10 G ACCESSORY PARTS 11 H REPLACEMENT PARTS 12 A GENERAL INFORMATION 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: Instal
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FINISHED WALL VFFB-36/42 8” STAND-OFF 42” MIN. FLAT MANTEL SHELF 3” 11” MIN. CLEARANCE 6” FROM INSIDE EDGE HOOD OF OPENING TOP VIEW OUTER CASING FINISHED MANTEL WALL TRIM FIREBOX FIRE BOX 16" ON 36 19" ON 42 5” 5” MANTEL NON-COMBUSTIBLE TRIM MATERIAL Fig. 1. Clearances to combustibles. 1. CLEARANCES. Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the fireplace to any combustible wall should not be less than 6”. Fireplace Side and Back Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back
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B OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. - Simulated Brick Panels - Polished Brass Hood - Extended Hoods C INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. In planning the installation for the fireplace, it is necessary to determine where the unit is to be installed and whether optional accessories are desired. Gas supply piping should also be planned at this time. The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces: 1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface. 2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible materi
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L E F K D M STANDOFF J I H 36 42 D 39" 45" E 27 3/4" 32" F 21" 24" G 36" 42" ELECTRICAL GAS LINE H 22" 24" FRESH AIR GAS LINE CONNECTION G OPENING I 36" 38" SYSTEM INTAKE OPENING OPENING J 39" 41" K 49 3/4" 56 3/4" L 49 3/4" 56 3/4" M 70 1/4" 80 3/8" Fig. 3. Fireplace dimensions. C-2. LOCATING FIREPLACE. Place fireplace in framing opening. Using the four (4) nailing tabs provided on the fireplace, attach two (2) tabs on each side. Attach tabs through prepunched holes. Additional hole locations w
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C-3. CONNECTING THE GAS LINE. The fireplace is designed to accept a 3/8-inch gas line for an approved gas fireplace. Have the line installed by a qualified service person in accordance with all building codes. Consult local building codes to properly size the gas supply line leading to the 3/8-inch hook-up at the unit. Gas access holes are provided on both sides of the fireplace. Flex line should be used, if approved by local codes, when the line is being installed in the left side of the firepl
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C-5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. The VFFB36/42D with optional fan requires 120 VAC electrical hookup to the electrical box (installed). 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 NATION
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INSTALLING AIR SYSTEM. OUTER Remove cover plate and retain the four (4) screws. Install damper CASING assembly into the hole from the outside of the fireplace. Reinstall all four (4) screws. (See Fig. 9). Attach the cover plate behind the bottom louver with four (4) screws, provided to the support legs on the back left side of the firebox, as shown in Fig. 9. Attach the (2) screws for damper rod bracket to the bottom of the hearth pan, while holding the damper rod bracket with the flange facing
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C-7. INSTALLING THE HOOD. A black hood is furnished with each model VFFB36/42D fireplace and MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. If brass hoods are desired, they can be purchased as an option. Attachment is the same, as our standard black hood. 1. Remove the one top screw and one from each side of the fireplace surround. Be careful not to remove the screen rod from the fireplace, during this procedure. 2. Line up the holes with hole
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Hold the fan kit upright so the flow from the fan BACK PANEL SIDE SIDE kit is up the back of the fireplace. Tighten wing PANEL PANEL nuts on the screws and tighten completely. Place speed control into the mounting bracket located in the right side of this fireplace behind the bottom grill. Locate the two legs over the screws coming up out of the bottom of the fireplace. Attach wing nuts and tighten completely. Plug into the junction box on the right side of fireplace. SCREW Z BRACKET Fig. 15. In
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G ACCESSORY PARTS. The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems, dealer. Should you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529. Accessory Description Model No. Fan Kit Designed to provide forced air flow. FB-BK-2 Simulated Brick Panels Designed to enhance appearance looking more EHL-36-1 like real masonry. EHL-42-1 Fresh Air Intake Kit Designe
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4" Black Porcelain Extended Hood for stone or VFFBH-36BP-4 brick facing material VFFBH-42BP-4 Brass Louvers FBL-36BR-2 FBL-42BR-2 Black Louvers FBL-36BL-2 FBL-42BL-2 Black Porcelain Louvers FBL-36BP-2 FBL-42BP-2 H REPLACEMENT PARTS. Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally, all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer. When ordering repair par
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H REPLACEMENT PARTS. Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally, all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1. The model number of the fireplace. 2. The part number. 3. The description of the part. 4. The installation date of the unit. Should you need additional information, b
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Optional Model Louver Number OPTIONAL LOUVERS FBL-36BR-2 VFFB-36D INSTALLATION FBL-36BP-2 FBL-36BL-2 INSTRUCTIONS FBL-42BR-2 VFFB-42D FBL-42BP-2 FBL-42BL-2 INSTALLING OPTIONAL LOUVER 5. Align and insert (4) mounting tabs on optional top Attention: Remove protective film on brass louver before louver with (4) slots on casing top. Push downward to installation. lock the optional top louver into position. 6. Tighten one provided 1/2" screw into optional bottom Attention: The optional top louver
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Service Notes 15 R-5010
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PH: 1-800-851-3153 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: empire@accessus.net Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com 16 R-5010
