Empire Comfort Systems VFD32FB0L-1 User manual

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UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR
ALL VENT-FREE LOG SETS
MODELS
VFD32FB0L-1 VFD36FB0L-1 VFD42FB0L-1
VFD32FB2DL-1 VFD36FB2DL-1 VFD42FB2DL-1
VFD32FB2CL-1 VFD36FB2CL-1 VFD42FB2CL-1
VFD32FB2ML-3 VFD36FB2ML-3 VFD42FB2ML-3
VFD32FB0F-1 VFD36FB0F-1 VFD42FB0F-1
VFD32FB2DF-1 VFD36FB2DF-1 VFD42FB2DF-1
VFD32FB2CF-1 VFD36FB2CF-1 VFD42FB2CF-1
VFD32FB2MF-3 VFD36FB2MF-3 VFD42FB2MF-3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
The Breckenridge
Deluxe Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR ALTER THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIREBOX OR ITS COMPO-
NENTS. ANY MODIFICATION 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 IGNITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SU-
PERVISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM
AS THE FIREBOX.
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired
Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters
— Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammablevapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appli-
ance.
— 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re
department.
— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-
edinstaller,serviceagencyorthegassupplier.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are
notfollowedexactly,areorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ingpropertydamage,personalinjuryorlossoflife.
Carefullyreviewtheinstructionssuppliedwiththedecorative
typeunventedroomheaterfortheminimumreplacesize
requirement.
DO NOT INSTALL A VENT-FREE LOG SET IN THIS
FIREBOX, UNLESS THIS FIREBOX MEETS THE
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR THE
INSTALLATION.
WARNING:Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,
serviceormaintenancecancauseinjuryorpropertydamage.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional informa-
tion,consultaqualiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthegas
supplier.
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO
EXCEED40,000BTU/H.
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
Installer: Leavethismanualwiththeappliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
GAS-FIRED

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SECTION PAGE
Important Safety Information.................................................................................................3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................3
Clearances .......................................................................................................................... 4-5
Firebox Installation Instructions......................................................................................... 6-8
Installing Hood ................................................................................................................... 8-9
Gas Line Connection .............................................................................................................9
Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions ............................................................. 10-12
Optional Single Speed Blower Installations Instructions............................................... 13-15
Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions......................................................................16
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................16
Parts List ....................................................................................................................... 17-18
Parts View.............................................................................................................................19
Accessories..................................................................................................................... 20-21
Master Parts Distributor List ................................................................................................22
How To Order Repair Parts ..................................................................................................22
Service Notes........................................................................................................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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-
edserviceperson.Theapplianceshouldbeinspected
beforeuseandatleastannuallybyaqualied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ap-
pliance.Provideadequatecombustionandventilation
air.
Theow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. rebox 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reboxbenet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rebox.
- Modicationoftherebox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.rebox,notwithstandingany
independenttestinglaboratoryorotherthirdparty
approval of such component part or accessory.
Anysuchactionmaycreateapossiblerehazard.
Consultyourlocalbuildingcodes.
FireboxScreen.
Thereboxscreenmustbeinplacewhenthereboxis
operating.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
2. Installer must have owner ll out and mail warranty card
suppliedwithrebox.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate log set
thatisinstalledintorebox.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number,
Serial Number.
Notice:Duringinitialringofthisrebox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.
Qualied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qualiedagency.Theterm"qualied
agency" means any individual, rm, 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.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. The state of Massachusetts requires that a
exible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in
length.
Sellersofunventedpropaneornaturalgas-redsupplemental
room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural
gas-red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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION

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SidewallClearances:Theclearancefromtheinsideoftherebox
to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than
6".See Figure 1.
FireboxSideandBackClearances:Thereboxoutercasingside
andbackangesarezeroclearancetocombustibles.
Top Framing and Finishing: Combustible framing may rest on
topofstandoffs.Combustiblenishingmaterialsmayextend
to the top standoff screws on the front edge of the outer wrap.
See Figure 2.
CLEARANCES
45°
6”
3”
MAX.
PERPENDICULAR
SIDE WALL
FRONT FACE (SIDE)
FIREBOX
(TOP VIEW)
COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS ALLOWED
IN SHADED AREAS
FIREBOX
STAND OFF
FINISH WITH TRIM KIT OR
NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
AS DESIRED.
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
2X4
HEADER
Figure 1
Figure 2a - Louvered Models
FIREBOX
STAND OFF
COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHED WALL
OR MANTEL
2X4
HEADER
TOP OUTER
WRAP
FINISH WITH TRIM KIT
OR NON-COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIAL AS DESIRED.
Figure2b-FlushModels

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Ceiling Clearances:Theceilingheightshouldnotbelessthan42"
from the top of the hood. SeeFigures3aand3b.
Mantel Clearances: Ventfreereboxmodelsmustusethehood
supplied with the rebox, or one of the optional hood kits
available for each model. If a combustible mantel is installed,
it must meet the clearance requirements detailed below.
Grate Clearance: The minimum clearance between the front legs
ofthegrateandfrontedgeofthereboxis2".
Leaveatleast36"clearancefromthefrontoftherebox.
Clearancestocombustibles
MANTEL
STANDARD
HOOD
13”
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOPOF HOOD)
11 1/2”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
22”
8”
20”
6½”
18”
5”
16”
3½”
14”
2”
12 ½”
3/4”
24 ½”
0”
Figure3a-MantelClearanceswithStandardHood Figure3b-MantelClearanceswithOptionalExtendedHood
MANTEL
EXTENDED HOOD
(VB4H SERIES)
10”
12”
MAX
42”
MIN.
(CEILING TO
TOPOF HOOD)
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
84”
MIN.
(CEILING TO FLOOR)
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/8” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
FROM TOP EDGE
OF FIREBOX
10”
22”
8”
20”
6½”
18”
5”
16”
3½”
14 ½”
2½”
24 ½”
0”
16 ½”
CLEARANCES