Empire Comfort Systems VFP32FB Series Quick start guide

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UNIVERSAL FIREBOX
FOR ALL VENT-FREE
LOG SET MODELS:
VFP(32,36,42)FB0(F,L)-5
VFP(36,42)FB2A(F,L)-5
Premium Vent-Free
Universal Fireboxes
GAS-FIRED
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
— Donotstoreorusegasolineorotheram-
mable 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.
• Leavethebuildingimmediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,
calltheredepartment.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualied installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, consult
a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Foruseonlywithalistedgas-redunventeddecorative
room heater not to exceed 40,000 btu/h.
Donotbuildawoodre.
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rebox,unless
thisreboxmeetstheminimumdimensionsrequired
for the installation.
Do not attempt to modify or alter the construction of
the rebox or its components. Any modication or
alteration of construction may void the warranty of
thisrebox.
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 supervised when
theyareinthesameroomastherebox.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas
Fired Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .. 13 - 15
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................... 16
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................. 16
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST........................................................................... 17
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS................................................................................. 17
PARTS LIST.................................................................................................................... 18
PARTS VIEW .................................................................................................................. 19
ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................... 20 - 21
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................... 22
APPLIANCE 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-
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 appli-
ance. 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. 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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.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The installation
mustbemadebyalicensedplumberorgastterinthe
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commonwealth of
Massachusettsrequiresthataexibleapplianceconnector
cannotexceedthreefeetinlength.
Sellers of Unvented Propane or Natural Gas-Fired
supplemental room heaters shall provide to each
purchaseracopyof527CMR30uponsaleoftheunit.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Unvented
PropaneandNaturalGas-Fired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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CLEARANCES
Sidewall Clearances:Theclearancefromtheinsideoftherebox
toperpendicularcombustiblesidewallshouldnotbelessthan
6 inches. 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 nishing materials
requires 3/4 inch to top of unit. There are two shoulder bolts
attached to the unit to maintain the minimum clearance. See
Figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2a - Louvered Models
Figure 2b - Flush Models

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Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than
84inchestothebottomoftherebox.See Figure 3.
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.
Leaveatleast36inchesclearancefromthefrontoftherebox.
CLEARANCES (CONT'D)
Figure 3 - Clearances to Combustibles
(Based on 40,000 btu/hr burner system)
MANTEL
13”
10”
12”
MAX
8”
MIN.
FIREBOX
FACE
CEILING
COMBUSTIBLES
ALLOWED
3/4” COMBUSTIBLE
CLEARANCE REQUIRED
OF FIREBOX
10”
8”
6½”
5”
3½”
2”
9”
3/4”
84”
MIN.
(CEILINGTO FLOOR)
HOOD
42” MIN
CEILING TO
TOPOF
HOOD
21”
10 ½”
12 ½”
14 ½”
16 ½”
18 ½”
WALL
FRAMING
OPEN GAP
FINISHED
WALL
ACROSS ENTIRE TOP
Notice for Finishing Materials
Thewallabovethereplacewillbecomehot.Installthe
non-combustibleboardsuppliedwiththereplacebefore
addingpaint,tileorstone.Attachtileorothernon-combustible
productstothereplacefaceandtothenon-combustible
area (Figures 29 and 30)usingadhesivesdesignedfor
high-temperature applications. Follow the manufacturer's
instructionsforapplicationandcuringtimes.Heatfromthe
replacemaycauseincorrectlyinstalledmaterialstofail.Ifyou
arepaintingabovethereplace,useacoatingdesignedfor
hightemperatureenvironmentsandfollowthemanufacturer's
instructionsforsurfacepreparation,applicationandcuring.
Heatfromthereplacemaycauseincorrectlyappliedcoatings
tofailordiscolor.
Non-combustible Board Requirements
1. Donotattachnon-combustibleboardtothereplace.Attach
non-combustibleboardonlytosidestudsandheaderboard.
2. Predrillholesintonon-combustibleboard.Counterlinkholes
arerecommended.
3. Useonlyhigh-temperatureadhesiveandhigh-temperature
paintswiththenon-combustibleboard.
4. Donotover-tightenscrewsgoingthroughnon-combustible
board.

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Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in inches)
A B C
Model Framing
Height
Framing
Width
Framing
Depth
VFP32FB 38-7/8" 35-3/8" 20-9/16"
VFP36FB 38-7/8" 40-3/8" 20-9/16"
VFP42FB 38-7/8" 44-3/8" 20-9/16"
Attention:Add3-3/4inchesto"A"Dimensionwhenusingush
mantelbase.
Anyvent-freeGasLogHeatermustbe“ForusewithapprovedANSI
Z21.11.2unventedroomheater.”
Followandcompletetheinstallationinstructionsofthegaslogset
andtherequirementsofthisrebox.
Checkallttingsforleaksbeforelightingthegaslogset.
Inplanningtheinstallationfortherebox,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.
A gas shut-off must be in this line.
Thereboxcanbemountedonanyofthesesurfaces:
1. Aathardcombustibleornon-combustiblesurface.
2. Araisedplatformofcombustibleornon-combustiblematerial.
3. Recessedintotheoorasillustratedby Figure 4(ushface),
andFigure 5(louveredmodels).
4. Supportedunderallfourcornersofthereboxsothatcontact
ismadeonallfourperimeteredgesonthebottomoftheunit
(Example:Fourconcretemasonryblocks).
Ifthereboxisinstalleddirectlyoncarpeting,tileorothercombustible
materialotherthanwoodooring,itshouldbeinstalledonametal
orwoodpanelextendingthefullwidthanddepthoftheunit.
Atthispoint,youshouldhavedecidedwhatcomponentstoinclude
inyourinstallation,andwherethereboxistobelocated.Ifthis
hasnot beendone, stop andconsult your dealerfor assistance
with this planning.
Planning Your Installation
PleasenotethattheoptionalVFA2FreshAirkitavailableforuse
withtheVentFreeFireboxmustbeinstalledatthetimeoftheinitial
installation.Refertopages10,11and12fordetailedinstructions
fortheairkit.
AccessorykitssuchastheFBB5Blowerkit,Trimkits,Mantles,Full
Cabinet Mantels, plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and Door
accessorykitsmaybeinstalledafterthereboxissecuredtothe
framedopening.
Refertotheinstructionsprovidedwitheachoftheoptionalaccessory
kitsforproperinstallationandoperation.
Firebox Framing
Fireboxframingcanbebuiltbeforeorafterthereboxissetinplace.
Framingshouldbepositionedtoaccommodatewallcoveringand
reboxfacingmaterial.Thereboxframingshouldbeconstructed
of2x4lumberorheavier.Maintain3/4"clearanceacrossentiretop
ofrebox.RefertoFigures 6 and 7forreboxframingdimensions.
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 6
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LOUVERED
FIREBOX
MODELS
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED

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FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D)
Figure 7
FireboxDimensions
INDEX
LETTER
DIMENSION DESCRIPTION
LOUVERED
(DIMENSIONS IN INCHES)
FLUSH
(DIMENSIONS IN INCHES)
VFP32 VFP36 VFP42 VFP32 VFP36 VFP42
AThemaximumheightofthereboxface(excludingstandoffs) 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2
BThemaximumwidthofthereboxface(excludingnailinganges) 34.9 39.9 43.9 34.9 39.9 43.9
CThemaximumdepthoftherebox 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6 20.6
D1 Theheightofthereboxopening 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4 27.4
D2 Heightofthereplaceopeningwithlouvers(LOUVERED ONLY) 37 37 37 NA NA NA
EThewidthofthereboxopening 31 36 40 31 36 40
FTheinteriordepthoftherebox 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9
GTherearexteriorwidthoftherebox 26.2 31.2 35.2 26.2 31.2 35.2
K1 Heightfromthebotttomoftheboxtothelowergaslineopening 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
K2 Heightfromthebottomoftheboxtotheuppergaslineopening 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
LDepthfromthefrontoftheboxtothegaslineopening 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7 15.7
MDepthfromtherearoftheboxtothegaslineopening 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9
Q1 Distancefromtheoortothereboxopening 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2
Q2 Distancefromtheoortothelouver(LOUVERED ONLY) 1.3 1.3 1.3 NA NA NA
SOverallheighttoheader 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.2
TInteriorfrontheightoftherebox 27.3 27.3 27.3 27.3 27.3 27.3
UInteriorrearheightoftherebox 25 25 25 25 25 25
VInteriorfrontwidthoftherebox 31 36 40 31 36 40
WInteriorrearwidthoftherebox 23.4 28.4 32.4 23.4 28.4 32.4
XCornermountdepthoftherebox 33.5 36 38 33.5 36 38
YCornermountwidthoftherebox 66.9 72 75.9 66.9 72 75.9
ZCornermountwalllengthoftherebox 47.3 50.9 53.7 47.3 50.9 53.7
W
V
T
F
U
Y
X
GZ
LOUVERED FLUSH
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
K2
K1
M
C
L
Q1
B
E
E
B
Q2
Q1
ML
K2
K1
SS
D1 D2 AD1 A
W
V
T
F
U
Y
X
GZ
LOUVERED FLUSH
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
K2
K1
M
C
L
Q1
B
E
E
B
Q2
Q1
ML
K2
K1
SS
D1 D2 AD1 D2 A
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Locating Firebox
Placereboxinframingopening.Usethetabsonthesideofthe
reboxtoattachreboxtoframing.Differenttablocationscanbe
usedfornishingmaterialswiththicknessesof1/2inchand5/8inch.
See Figure 8.
Framingtabs shouldt directly against framing material.Use at
leastonenailperbrackettosecureinplace.
Checksquarenessofthereboxpriortosecuringtoframedopening.
See Figure 9.
Figure 8
Ablackhoodthatisfurnishedwitheachrebox(oroptionalhood)
MUST be installed before the rebox is used. Failure to do so
may create a possible re hazard. The hood is located behind
upper louver, or inside the rebox on ush face units. If brass,
stainlesssteel,orhammeredpewterhoodsaredesired,theycan
bepurchasedasanoption.Attachmentisthesameasthestandard
blackhood.
Flush Face Models
1. Onushfacemodels,looselyattachtwoscrews(A)toholdthe
reboxtoptofacepanel,thenslidethehoodangebetweenthe
reboxtopandfacepanelandre-tightenthescrews.
2. Installonescrewateachendofthehoodasshown(C).
Louvered Models
1. Ifyouhavealouveredmodel,removeupperlouver.
2. Placethetophoodangeontopoftherebox,theninstallthree
screwsthroughthereboxtopfrombelowandscrewintothe
pilotholesinthehoodange(B).
3. Installonescrewateachendofthehoodasshown(C).
4. Re-install louver.
Caution:Thehoodmustbeinstalledpriortooperationofappliance.
See Figure 10
Flush Face Models
Figure 10
Figure 9
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT'D)
INSTALLING HOOD
B
C
INNER FIREBOX TOP
Louvered Models
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Thereboxisdesignedtoaccepta3/8-inchgaslineforanapproved
vent-freegaslogset.Havethelineinstalledbyaqualied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. The state of Massachusetts requires that a
exibleapplianceconnectorcannotexceedthreefeetinlength.
Gasaccessholesareprovidedonbothsidesoftherebox.
See Figure 11.
When installing optional ceramic ber side panels into rebox,
laypanelonaatsurface.Removethegaslineknockout(round
depression)intheappropriatesidepanelusingadrillorutilityknife.
Checkgastype.Useonlythegastypeindicatedonthegaslog
setratingplate.Ifthegaslistedontheplateisnotyourtypeofgas
supply,DONOTINSTALL.Contactyourdealerforpropermodel.
Alwaysuseanexternalregulatorforallpropanereboxestoreduce
thesupplytankpressuretoamaximumof14inchw.c.Thisisin
additiontotheregulatorttedtothelogset.
WARNING: CONNECTION DIRECTLY TO AN UNREGULATED
PROPANE TANK CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION.
InstallonlyaANSIZ21.11.2vent-freeburnerandlogsetintothis
rebox.
Figure 11
Extended Hoods
Ifyournon-combustiblefacingmaterialisover1"inthicknessthatwillbeusedtonishthisrebox,anextendedhoodisavailablethatwill
extendout2"fartheroutintotheroom.Contactyourlocaldealerfordetails.
Finishing
Alljoints(top,bottomandsides),wherethewallordecorativefacingmaterialmeetsthereboxsurroundshouldbesealedwithanon-
combustiblematerial.
Hearthextensionsarerecommended,butnotrequiredforthesereboxes.
VB4H32BL StandardBlack VB4H36BL StandardBlack VB4H42BL StandardBlack
VB4H32BR PolishedBrass VB4H36BR PolishedBrass VB4H42BR PolishedBrass
VB4H32SS Stainless Steel VB4H36SS Stainless Steel VB4H42SS Stainless Steel
VB4H32HP HammeredPewter VB4H36HP HammeredPewter VB4H42HP HammeredPewter
INSTALLING HOOD (CONT'D)
GAS LINE CONNECTION
Brick Panel
Figure 12

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3. InsertSlideAssemblythroughthecut-outasshowninFigure
15.Beforeyoufastenensurethatthehandlepenetratesthe
innerreboxwall.See Figure 16.FastentheSlideAssembly
withthefour10x1/2HexHeadScrewsprovided.
Figure 15
Figure 16
TheoptionalFreshAirKitisdesignedtointroduceoutsideairto
thereboxasdesired.
Itmustbeinstalledpriorto,oratthetimeofreboxinstallationto
framing.
TheFreshAirkitmustbeinstalledpriortotheinstallationofwall-
boardorothernishingmaterialsaroundtheunit.
Hardware needed (not provided): 4inchAluminumFlexDuct,
2BandClamps
Tools needed: Gloves,Metalsnips,5/16inchNutDriver,
PhillipsScrewdriver
CAUTION: Sharp edges
SlideAssemblyInstallation
1. Beginbyremovingtherectangularcutoutlocatedontheleft
sideoftheunit.Useglovesandsheetmetalsnipstocreate
theopeningfortheAirDoorassemblytoinstallinto.
See Figure 13.
Figure 13
2. Bendthetaboutoftheway. See Figure 14.
Figure 14

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4. Fasten the Handle Retainer to the rebox side with two
10x1/2PhillipsTrussHeadScrewsasshowninFigure 16.
5. PushthehandleforOpenpositionandpullthehandleforthe
Closedposition.SeeFigure17.
Figure 17
Completion of Air Kit installation
1. Determinethelengthof4inchdiameterrigidorexductcon-
nector(installersupplied)youwillneedfromtherebox/re-
placetotheexteriorsurfaceoftheoutsidewall,wheretheair
kithoodwillbeinstalled.Addafewextrainchestothelength
toallowforeasierattachmentoftheoutsideductconnection
priortosecuringtheoutsideraincaphoodtothebuilding.
2. Securethe4inchdiameterducttotheSlideAssemblycollar
onthereboxwithbandclampsorscrews(installersupplied).
3. Runtheotherendoftheductthroughtheexteriorwallcutout.
4. Fromtheoutsideofthebuilding,connecttheducttothecollar
ontheoutsideairventassemblywithbandclamporscrews
tosecure(installersupplied).
5. SecuretheOutsideAirVentAssemblytotheoutsidewallwith
thefour10x11/2HexHeadSlottedScrewsprovided.Seal
withcaulkasnecessary.See Figure 18.
6. Figure 19 illustrates the various options for installation of the
airductrunpossibilities.
NOTICE: In installations where the ex duct would normally be
straight(withoutturns),itisrecommendedaturnordip
beaddedintheruntoreduceairvelocity.
OUTSIDE
AIR VENT ASSY
CAULKING
WALL
CaulkandInstallDuctTermination
Figure 18
RECOMMENDED TO
ELIMINATE COLD AIR
DRAFT
Figure 19

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1
2
3
PARTS LIST
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 29259 OutsideAirVentAssembly
2 29257 SlideAssembly
3 29263 HandleRetainer
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Attention: Itisrecommendedtoinstalltheblowerassemblybe-
foreconnectinggasinletsupplyline.
Wiring
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, if an external
electrical 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. Foranungroundedreceptacle,
anadapter,whichhastwoprongsandawireforgrounding,canbe
purchased,pluggedintotheungroundedreceptacleandits wire
connectedtothereceptaclemountingscrew.Withthiswirecom-
pletingtheground,theappliancecordplugcanbepluggedintothe
adapterandbeelectricallygrounded.
Caution: Labelall wirespriortodisconnectionwhenservicing
controls.Wiringerrorscancauseimproperanddangerousop-
eration.Verifyproperoperationafterservicing.
NOTICE: Junctionboxonrightsideofreplacemustbepre-wired
attimeofreplaceinstallationforusewithblowerassem-
bly.AstandardwallON/OFFwallswitchoroptionalSCV1
VariableSpeedControlKitshouldbeinstalledtoactivate
power to the replace, and control the operation of the
FBB5Blowerassembly.Itisrecommendedthatinstalla-
tionofthewiringbeperformedbyaqualiedelectrician.
See Figure 20.
1. Ifinstalled,turnOFFgassupplytorebox/gaslog.
2. Ifapplicable,turnOFFelectricsupplytorebox.
CAUTION:allwiringshouldbedonebyaqualiedelectrician
andshallbeincompliancewithalllocal,cityandstatebuild-
ing 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,withthenationalelectricalcodeansi/nfpa70
(latestedition).
Figure 20
A factory installedjunctionbox is locatedonthe lower right
sideof thereplace.Wiringmustbe fed tothejunctionbox
and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right
sideofthereplace,removethescrewsecuringthejunction
boxassembly.Leaveapproximately6”ofwireinthejunction
boxforconnection.
Attachblackwiretoonesideofthereceptacleandwhitewire
tooppositesideofreceptacle.Thegroundwireshouldbeat-
tachedtothegreen(ground)screw.
Attention: If installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line
whenblowerassemblyisinsertedintorebox.Insomecases,
removalthegasinletsupplylinemaybenecessary.
For Vent Free Fireboxes
1. Determinewhichtypeofreboxyouhavepriortoinstallation.
See Figures 21 - 22.
Deluxe Premium Models (Flush / Louvered)
Figure 21
Select Firebox Models
Figure 22

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2. Removeairdeectorbyremovingthefourscrewssecuringit
totheblowerassembly.
Figure 23
3. Insertblowerassemblyintointerior,bottomofreboxforDe-
luxeandPremiummodelsandrearforSelectmodels.Posi-
tionblowerassemblysothatyoualignthenotchonbackof
blowerassemblywiththecenterscrewonreboxback,then
pushthe blower assembly against reboxback.The blower
wheelmustbecenteredwiththebackwalloftherebox.The
magnetsonthebackandbottomofblowerassemblywillsuf-
cientlyholdblowerassemblyinplace.
4. Oncetheblowerassemblyisinposition,useascrewdriverto
bendtheupperrighttabonthereboxaway.
5. Next,ndthefancontrolswitchandwireassembly.Feedthe
wiresthroughtheholeatthetopoftherebox,andsecurethe
fancontrolswitchwiththetwoscrewsprovided.See Figure 24.
Figure 25
6. Thefancontrolwireswillslidedownbetweenthereboxand
outerwrapneartheblowerassembly.See Figure 24.
7. Onefancontrolwirewillhavea1/4”femaleterminalthatmust
beattachedtotheopenterminalontheblowermotor.
See Figure 27, Connection A.
6. Theotherfancontrolwirehasa1/4”maleterminal.Attachthis
terminaltotheopenterminalontheblowerpowercord.
See Figure 27, Connection B.
9. Routethewiresawayfrommovingpartsoftheblowerassem-
blyandretainwirestogetherneartheblowermotorusingthe
plasticpurseclipprovided.
10. Tocompletetheinstallation,plugthepowercordintothejunc-
tionboxreceptacleattherightrearcornerofthereboxouter
wrap. See Figure 25.
Figure 25
11. Ifroompermits,thepowercordcanbelocatedfromtheout-
sideoftheunitlookingthroughthejunctionboxaccesshole
(withthejunctionboxremoved),thenplugupthepowercord
beforereinstallingthepre-wiredjunctionbox.
12. Onceallconnectionsaremadeelectrically,itisrecommended
that you test the blower fan control operation by turning on
powerto the blower(Caution:110Volt).Then apply heat to
thefancontrolswitchinsidethereboxwithalighterormatch
untilblowerisactivated.Onceblowerisactivated,checkfor
properoperation.Donotplacehandsnearblowerassembly
or other wiring while power is on.
13. Replacebloweraccessplate.
14. ThiscompletestheinstallationoftheoptionalFBB5Blowerkit
accessory.
NOTICE: Thisblowerisequippedwithaheatactivatedfancontrol
switch.Blowerwilloperatewhenthereplacewarmsup,
andwillturnoffautomaticallywhenthereboxcoolsdown.

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OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Blower Motor
Theblowermotordoesnothaveoilingholes.Donotattempttooil
theblowermotor.
Blower Wheels
Theblowerwheelswillcollectlintandcouldrequireperiodicclean-
ing.Iftheairoutputdecreasesorthenoiselevelincreases,itindi-
catesadirtyblowerwheel.Removefanandcleanblowerwheels.
Blower Wiring
See Figure 26 For Wiring
WARNING: Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the
heaterfromcycling.Toturnoffgastotheheater(millivoltmodel):
pushingascontrolknobslightlyandturnclockwiseto“OFF.”Do
notforce.Toturnoffgasondirectignitionmodel,turngasline
valveto“OFF.”
120 VOLTAC
Figure 26
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 R7731 BLOWER ASSEMBLY
2 R9901 FAN CONTROL SWITCH
3 R8147 WIRE ASSEMBLY
4 R7615 CORD SET
Figure 27

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Keepthecontrolcompartment,logsandburnerareasurrounding
thelogscleanbyvacuumingorbrushingareaatleasttwiceayear.
THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL.
Alwaysturnoffgastothepilotbeforecleaning.Forrelighting,refer
tolightinginstructionslocatedonthelogset.
Neverobstructtheowofthecombustionandventilationair.Keep
thefrontofthereboxclearofallobstaclesandmaterials.
Screensmustbeclosedduringoperation.
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
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)
Afactoryinstalledjunctionboxislocatedonthelowerrighthandside
oftherebox.Wiringmustbefedtothejunctionboxandattached
to the receptacle that is provided. Remove the knockout in the
installedjunctionboxtoacceptwiringintothejunctionbox.Install
aULlistedcableclamp(notsupplied)intheknockouthole.Leave
approximately6inchesofwireinthejunctionboxforconnection.
Attachblackwiretoonesideofthereceptacleandwhitewireto
oppositesideofreceptacle.Thegroundwireshouldbeattached
tothegreen(neutral)screw.
Installthereceptacleintothejunctionbox.Attachcoverplate.
Figure 28

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ToOrderPartsUnderWarranty,pleasecontactyourlocalEmpiredealer.Seethedealerlocatoratwww.empirecomfort.
com.Toprovidewarrantyservice,yourdealerwillneedyournameandaddress,purchasedateandserialnumber,andthe
natureoftheproblemwiththeunit.
ToOrderPartsAftertheWarrantyPeriod,pleasecontactyourdealeroroneoftheMasterPartsDistributorslistedbelow.
Thislistchangesfromtimetotime.Forthecurrentlist,pleaseclickontheMasterPartsbuttonatwww.empirecomfort.com.
Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original
EquipmentrepairpartsforHeaters,Grills,andFireplacesmanufacturedbyEmpireComfortSystemsInc.
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST
Parts Not Under Warranty
PartscanbeorderedthroughyourServicePerson,Dealer,oraMasterPartsDistributor.SeethispagefortheMasterPartsDistribu-
torslist.Forbestresults,theservice person or dealershouldorderpartsthroughthedistributor.Partscanbeshippeddirectlytothe
service person/dealer.
Warranty Parts
WarrantypartswillneedaproofofpurchaseandcanbeorderedbyyourServicePersonorDealer.Proofofpurchaseisrequired for
warrantyparts.
AllpartslistedinthePartsListhaveaPartNumber.Whenorderingparts,rstobtaintheModelNumberandSerialNumberfromthe
nameplateonyourequipment.ThendeterminethePartNumber(nottheIndexNumber)andtheDescriptionofeachpartfromthefol-
lowingillustrationandpartlist.Besuretogiveallthisinformation...
ApplianceModelNumber Part Description
ApplianceSerialNumber  PartNumber
TypeofGas(PropaneorNatural)
Donotorderbolts,screws,washersornuts.Theyarestandardhardwareitemsandcanbepurchasedatanylocalhardwarestore.
Shipmentscontingentuponstrikes,resandallcausesbeyondourcontrol.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Dey Distributing
1401WillowLakeBoulevard
VadnaisHeights,MN55101
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-397-1339
Website:www.deydistributing.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills
F. W. Webb Company
200 Locust Street
Hartford,CT06114
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-243-9360
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free Fax: [phone]
Websites: www.fwwebb.com&www.victormfg.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills
East Coast Energy Products
10 East Route 36
WestLongBranch,NJ07764
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-755-8809
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.eastcoastenergy.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

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PARTS LIST
INDEX
NO
PART NO (LOUVERED & FLUSH) DESCRIPTION
VFP32FB0L VFP36FB0L VFP42FB0L VFP32FB0F VFP36FB0F VFP42FB0F
1 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY
2 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE
3 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER,JUNCTIONBOX
4 25447 25447 25447 25447 25447 25447 BLOWER COVER PLATE
5 R7051 R7052 R7053 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD,SCREEN(QUANTITY2)
6 20486 21087 33607 20486 21087 33607 HOOD
7 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTHLEDGE,RIGHT
8 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 R9293 HEARTHLEDGE,LEFT
9 R9295 R9295 R9296 R9294 R9295 R9296 HEARTHLEDGE,CENTER
10 23004 23004 23004 23004 23004 23004 HEARTH RETAINER
11 33312 33317 33322 33313 33318 33323 FACE ASSEMBLY
12 R8212 R8201 R8201 R8212 R8201 R8201 SCREEN CURTAIN
13 17169 18807 17187 NA NA NA UPPER LOUVER
14 17170 18808 17188 NA NA NA LOWER LOUVER

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PARTS VIEW
LOUVER
FLUSH

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Accessory Description Model Numbers
Fan Kit
Designedtoprovideforcedairow. FBB5
Variable Speed Control Kit
Wallmountedvariablespeedcontrol
forusewithFBB5blower SCV-1
Brick Liners
LinerforFirebox Contactdealerforallavailable
optionallinerkits
Fresh Air Kit
DeluxeandPremiumFireboxes VFA2
Frame Kits
3-Piece Frame Kits
Black,StainlessSteelorHammeredPewter
Contactdealerforallavailable
optionalframekits
StandardHood Brasshood=BR
StainlessSteel=SS
HammeredPewter=HP
Contactdealerforallavailable
optionalhoodaccessories
ACCESSORIES