Empire Comfort Systems VFP32FB0L Quick start guide

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INSTALLATION INSTrucTIONS
AND OwNer'S MANuAL
FOr uSe ONLy wITh A LISTeD gAS-FIreD
uNveNTeD DecOrATIve rOOM heATer NOT TO
exceeD 40,000 bTu/h. Do not build a wood re.
wArNINg
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this manual. For
assistance or additional information, con-
sult a qualied installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
Do not attempt to modify or alter the construc-
tion 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.
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.
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
ammable 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
performed 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.
ANSI Z21.91
Ventless Fireplace
Enclosures
for Gas Fired
Decorative Type
Unvented Room
Heaters
uNIverSAL FIrebOx
FOr ALL veNT-Free
LOg SeTS MODeLS:
vFP32Fb0F-6 vFP36Fb0F- 6 vFP42Fb0F- 6
vFP32Fb0L-6 vFP36Fb0L- 6 vFP42Fb0L- 6
vFP36Fb2AF-6 vFP42Fb2AF- 6
vFP36Fb2AL-6 vFP42Fb2AL- 6

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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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 wallboard 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, wear gloves.
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
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1
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INDex NO. PArT NO. DeScrIPTION
1 29259 OutsideAirVentAssembly
2 29257 SlideAssembly
3 29263 HandleRetainer
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OPTIONAL FBB5 SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 con-
trols. 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assembly.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
installation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 and 22.
Deluxe Premium Model (Flush)
REMOVE COVER
PLATETOINSTALL
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Figure 21
Deluxe Premium Model (Louvered)
REMOVE BOTTOM
LOUVER TO INSTALL
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Figure 22
2. Removeairdeectorbyremovingthefourscrewssecuringit
totheblowerassembly.
Figure 23

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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 24
6. Thefancontrolwireswillslidedownbetweenthereboxand
outerwrapneartheblowerassembly.See Figure 25.
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.
8. 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.
BLOWER POWER CORD
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 mod-
el): 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 qualied 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 39520 39520 39520 39520 39520 39520 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY
2 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE
3 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER,JUNCTIONBOX
4 38973 38973 38973 38973 38973 38973 BLOWER COVER PLATE
5 R7051 R7052 R7053 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD,SCREEN(QUANTITY2)
6 39517 39517 39518 39518 39519 39519 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 39503 39506 39504 39507 39505 39508 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
13
14
11
32
1
5
5
4
6
12
11
7
8
9
10

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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