Page 1 UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL VENT-FREE LOG SETS MODELS VFD32FB0L-3 VFD36FB0L-3 VFD42FB0L-3 VFD32FB2ML-5 VFD36FB2ML-5 VFD42FB2ML-5 VFD32FB0F-3 VFD36FB0F-3 VFD42FB0F-3 VFD32FB2MF-5 VFD36FB2MF-5 VFD42FB2MF-5 VFD32FB2AL-3 VFD36FB2AL-3 VFD42FB2AL-3 VFD32FB2AF-3 VFD36FB2AF-3 VFD42FB2AF-3 VFD32FB3MF-5 VFD36FB3MF-5 VFD42FB3MF-5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL Deluxe Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes GAS-FIRED EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfort Systems 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. 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.
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.
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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
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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
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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2 X 4
HEADER
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
FINISHED WITH
TRIM KIT OR
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL
3/4" GAP REQUIRED
2 X 4
HEADER
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
3/4" GAP REQUIRED
Sidewall Clearances:Theclearancefromtheinsideofthefireboxtoperpendicularcombustiblesidewallshouldnotbelessthan6 inches. See Figure 1.
Firebox Side and Back Clearances:Thefireboxoutercasingsideandbackflangesarezeroclearancetocombustibles.
Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible finishingmaterialsrequires 3/4 inch to top of unit. See Figure 2.
CLEARANCES
45°
6"
3"
MAX.
PERPENDICULAR
SIDE WALL
FRONT FACE (SIDE)
FIREBOX
(TOP VIEW)
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS ALLOWED
IN SHADED AREAS
Figure 1
Figure 2a - Louvered Models
Figure 2b - Flush Models
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Ceiling Clearances:Theceilingheightshouldnotbe less than42inchesfromthetopofthehood.See Figure 3.
A gas shut off must be in this line.Thefireboxcanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:1. Aflathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.2. Araisedplatformofcombustibleornon-combustiblematerial.3. Recessedintothefloorasillustratedby Figure 4(flushface),
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.
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.
Gasaccessholesareprovidedonbothsidesofthefirebox.See Figure 11. On modelswith refractory brick panels installed,carefullyremovetheknockoutintherefractorybrickpanelusingalargestandardscrewdriverandhammer.First,placescrewdriveringroovenexttoplugandprysidewaystopopoutmainplug.Thenremove the remaining concrete in hole with gentle tapping with ball peenhammerand/orscrewdriver.Amasonrydrillandbitmayalsobeusedtocreateacleanhole for thegas line topass through.See Figure 12.
When installing optional ceramic fiber side panels into firebox,laypanelonaflatsurface.Removethegaslineknockout(rounddepression)intheappropriatesidepanelusingadrillorutilityknife.
OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSAttention: Installblowerassemblybeforeconnectinggasinlet
supplyline.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.
Note: Junctionboxonrightsideoffireboxmustbepre-wiredattimeoffireboxinstallationforusewithblowerassembly.AstandardwallON/OFFwallswitchoroptionalSCV1Vari-ableSpeedControlKitshouldbeinstalledtoactivatepow-er to the Firebox, and control the operation of the FBB5Blowerassembly.Itisrecommendedthatinstallationofthewiringbeperformedbyaqualifiedelectrician.See Figure 20.
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).
A factory installed junctionbox is locatedon the lower rightsideofthefirebox.Wiringmustbefedtothejunctionboxandattachedtothereceptaclethatisprovided.Fromrightsideofthefirebox,removethescrewsecuringthe junctionboxas-sembly.Leaveapproximately6inchesofwireinthejunctionbox for connection.
Attention: If installed, donot damagegas inlet supply linewhenblowerassemblyisinsertedintofirebox.Insomecases,removalthegasinletsupplylinemaybenecessary.
3. Determinewhichtypeoffireboxyouhavepriortoinstallation.See Figures 21 and 22.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
DeluxeLouveredModels
Deluxe Flush Face Models
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4. Insertblowerassembly into interior,bottomoffirebox.Posi-tionblowerassemblysothatyoualignthenotchonbackofblowerassemblywiththecenterscrewonfireboxback,thenpushtheblowerassemblyagainstfireboxback.Theblowerwheelmustbecenteredwiththebackwallofthefirebox.Themagnetsonthebackandbottomofblowerassemblywillsuf-ficientlyholdblowerassemblyinplace.
13. Onceallconnectionsaremadeelectrically,itisrecommendedthatyou test theblower fancontroloperationby turningonpowerto theblower(Caution:110Volt).Thenapplyheat tothefancontrolswitchinsidethefireboxwithalighterormatchuntilblowerisactivated.Onceblowerisactivated,checkforproperoperation.Donotplacehandsnearblowerassemblyor other wiring while power is on.
14. Replace blower access plate and/or reinstall the brick linerpanelsifprovided.
Warning:Unpluggingof bloweraccessorywill not stop theheater from cycling. To turn off gas to the heater (millivoltmodel):pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclockwisetoOFF.Donotforce.Toturnoffgasondirectignitionmodel,turn gas line valve to OFF.
1 R7731 BLOWER ASSEMBLY2 R8199 FAN CONTROL SWITCH3 R8147 WIRE ASSEMBLY4 R7615 CORDSET
110 VOLT AC
JUNCTION BOX
WHITE
FAN
SWITCH
BLACK
FAN/MOTOR
ASSEMBLY
Figure 25
Figure 26
OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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...
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,[email protected]“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
