Empire Comfort Systems DF28GBL-1 User manual

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CONTEMPORARY GLASS FRONT SURROUND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS: DF20GBL-2, DF28GBL-1
FOR USE WITH VENT FREE FIREPLACE INSERTS
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AFTER INSTALLATION
Assembling the Glass Front
1. Place glass front on a soft surface, such as carpet, with screen
print facing up (smooth, glass side down).
2. Lift each corner up and place the cap and rubber washer into
the hole in the glass. See Figure 1.
SCREW #10-24x3/8” LONG
(4 REQ’D)
GLASS BRACKET
RIGHT
GASKET
(2 REQ’D)
GLASS FRONT
(PAINT SIDE UP)
GLASS BRACKET
LEFT
CAP (4 REQ’D)
RUBBER WASHER
(4 REQ’D)
Figure 1
3. Lay gasket material on the glass aligning the holes with the
holes in the glass.
4. Place the right and left glass brackets on the glass with the
mounting anges to the outside. Attach the #10-24 screw to
the cap. Repeat on the bottom hole. Repeat on the opposite
side. See Figure 1.
5. Tighten the screw into the cap. Caution: Do not over tight-
en.
6. Attach the two (2) glass front top brackets to the top of
the glass brackets with six (6) #8-15 screws as shown in
Figure 2.
SCREWS (4 REQ’D)
GLASS FRONT
TOP BRACKET (2 REQ’D)
Figure 2
Assembling the Trim to the Fireplace
1. Once the replace is installed, use the included trim to cover
the screw heads. Attach the trim to the replace using two (2)
#8-15 screws. Repeat on the opposite side.
Caution: Do not to over tighten the screws. See Figure 3.
Figure 3
2. To install the top trim, loosen the two (2) hex head screws
with a wrench. The screws are located on the top of the outer
wrapper. Slide the top trim in place and tighten the screws.
See Figure 4.
Figure 4

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Attaching the Hood to the Upper Bafe
1. Attach the hood to the upper bafe located above the rebox
with three (3) #10-24 screws. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Installing the Glass Front
1. Before installing the glass front. Install the bottom shield on
the rebox bottom. The bottom shield can be raised to access
the burner controls. See Figure 5.
2. Light the burner by following the lighting instructions located
in the Installation Instructions. Using the remote switch, turn
the burner off but leave the pilot on.
3. Install the glass front by inserting the tabs on the side brack-
ets into the slots on the replace. Make certain the tabs are
securely inside the slots to prevent the glass from becoming
disengaged and falling. See Figure 6. Lift the bottom shield
and switch the burner control to the ON position (or Remote if
using an optional remote).
Figure 6
WARNING: WHEN FINISHING THE FIREPLACE IN-
SERT, NEVER OBSTRUCT OR MODIFY THE FIREPLACE
INSERT IN ANY MANNER.

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Index No. Part No. Description
DF20GBL DF28GBL
1 28574 28034 Trim - Top
2 28578 28032 Trim Side - Left
3 28579 28033 Trim Side - Right
4 28052 28028 Bracket, Glass Front - Top (2 required)
5 28051 28030 Bracket, Glass Front - Left
6 R3879 R3879 10-24 x 3/8 Screw (4 required)
7 R10716 R10865 Glass Front Gasket (2 required)
8 28050 28029 Bracket, Glass Front - Right
9 R10681 R10681 Washer, Glass Front (4 required)
10 27473 27473 Painted Cap (4 required)
11 R10629 R10742 Glass Front
12 27079 28027 Upper Bafe
13 27212 28031 Bottom Shield
Not Shown R3580 R3580 8-18 x 1/2 Phillips Truss Screw (8 required)

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfor t Systems
Empire Comfort Systems Inc.
918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220
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If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer.
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