Empire Comfort Systems VFP36FB0F-3 Quick start guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
The Breckenridge
Premium Vent-Free Universal Firebox
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.
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED UN-
VENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO
EXCEED 40,000 BTU/H.
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL
VENT-FREE LOG SETS
MODEL
VFP36FB0F-3
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional infor-
mation, consult a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora-
tive 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.
GAS-FIRED
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.
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfor t Systems

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SECTION PAGE
Important Safety Information.................................................................................................3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................3
Clearances ..............................................................................................................................4
Firebox Installation Instructions......................................................................................... 5-7
Installing Hood................................................................................................................... 7-8
Gas Line Connection .............................................................................................................8
Optional Fresh Air Kit Installation Instructions ............................................................... 9-11
Optional Single Speed Blower Installations Instructions............................................... 12-14
Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions......................................................................15
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................15
Parts List .............................................................................................................................16
Parts View.............................................................................................................................17
Accessories..................................................................................................................... 18-19
Master Parts Distributor List ................................................................................................20
How To Order Repair Parts ..................................................................................................20
Service Notes.................................................................................................................. 21-23
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. 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 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.
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
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
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 1 Figure 2
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”

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Premium Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in inches)
"A" "B" "C"
Model Framing Height Framing Width Framing Depth
VFP36FB 411/2" 40" 21"
Attention:Add3-3/4"to"A"Dimensionwhenusingushmantel
base.
Framing dimension A includes a three inch clearance for stand-
offs on rebox.
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 floor as illustrated by Figure 4 (flush
face).
4. Supportedunderall(4)cornersofthereboxsothatcontact
is made on all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit
(Example: Four (4) concrete masonry blocks).
If the firebox 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 BVA1 Fresh Air kit available for use
with the Vent Free Firebox must be installed at the time of the initial
installation. Refer to pages 9, 10, and 11 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. The framing headers may
restonthetopofthereboxstandoffs.RefertoFigures 6 and 7
forreboxframingdimensions.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED
NON-COMBUSTIBLE
FINISHING MATERIAL
TO FIREBOX OPENING
Figure 4
Figure 5
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 6
Firebox Dimensions
J
K
H
IA
G
F
B
E
C
D
L
M
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
VFP36
A41 1/8”
B39 1/2”
C21 7/16”
D32 1/4”
E38 1/2”
F36”
G27 13/16”
H6 1/8”
I34”
J8 3/8”
K5 5/8”
L37 1/2”
M74 13/16”

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Locating Firebox
Placereboxinframingopening.Usethefour(4)framingbrackets
providedonthereboxtoattachreboxtoframing.Differenthole
locationscanbeusedfornishingmaterialswiththicknessesof
3/8",1/2"and3/4".Attachthesematerialswithscrewsprovided,
two (2) per framing bracket. See Figure 7.
Framingbracketsshouldtdirectlyagainstframingmaterial.Use
at least one (1) nail per bracket to secure in place.
Checksquarenessofthereboxpriortosecuringtoframedopening.
See Figure 8.
Figure 7
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insidetherebox.
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.
1. Loosenthetwoscrews(A)holding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 (1) screw at each end of the hood as shown (C).
Caution: The hood must be installed prior to operation of appliance.
See Figure 9
AT TACH (4)
FRAMING BRACKETS
TO SIDES OF FIREBOX
PRIOR TO INSTALLING
UNIT TO FRAMED OPENING
ACAC
Figure 9
FIREBOX OPENING
CHECK TO SEE
THAT BOX IS SQUARE
PRIOR TO ATTACHING TO
FRAMING
Figure 8
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
INSTALLING HOOD

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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 10.
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LPreboxestoreducethe
supplytankpressuretoamaximumof14"w.c.Thisisinaddition
totheregulatorttedtothelogset.
WA R N I N G : C O N N E C T I O N D I R E C T LY T O A N
UNREGULATED L.P. TANK CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION.
InstallonlyaANSIZ21.11.2vent-freelogsetintothisrebox. Figure 10
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.
VB4H36BL Standard Black
VB4H36BR Polished Brass
VB4H36SS Stainless Steel
VB4H36HP Hammered Pewter
GAS ACCESS HOLES
INSTALLING HOOD (continued)
GAS LINE CONNECTION

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OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR DELUXE AND PREMIUM FIREBOXES
4. Next, with the vise grip attached, feed the long control rod
through the small rectangular opening at the left side of the
reboxface.Carefullypositiontherodandbracketsothat
thebracketcanbesecuredtotheinsideopeningoftherebox
with two screws. See Figure 14. Do not remove vise grips at
this time.
5. Working from the side cutout opening, place the slightly
opened air door assembly into the cutout opening as shown
in Figure 15.
6. While holding the door assembly in your left hand, grasp the
vise grip (attached to the long control rod). Rotate and move
the control rod around until the inside end of the rod is mated
The optional BVA1 Fresh Air Kit is designed to introduce outside
airtothereplaceorreboxasdesired.
Itmustbeinstalledpriorto,oratthetimeofreplaceor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.
Tools needed: Gloves, Metal snips, Vise-Grip, ¼” Nut Driver,
Standard Screwdriver
Caution: Sharp edges
Air Door Installation for Vent Free Firebox Models:
VFP(32,36,42)FB
1. Begin by removing the rectangular cutout located on the left
sideoftherebox.Useglovesandsheetmetalsnipstocre-
ate the opening for the Air Door assembly to install into. See
Figures 13 and 14.
2. Movethelefthandcurtainscreentothecenteroftherebox
opening.
3. Grasp the long control rod lever with control bracket (items 7
and 8 in Fresh Air Kit Parts List) securely with a vise grips
as shown in Figure 13.
Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
TO INSTALL BVA-1 FRESH AIR KIT
REMOVE RECTANGULAR CUT-OUTWITH
SHEET META L CUTTERS
Figure 12

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withtheholeinthefrontangeofthemovableairdoor.See
Figure 16.
7. Once the control rod is fed through the air door hole, gently
lift the outer air door plate assembly inward and upward until
the mounting holes in the plate line up with the pilot holes in
the side wrap.
8. Install (4) screws to retain the Air Door assembly. See Fig-
ure 18.
9. Remove vise grip from control rod, then check the operation
of the Air Door. The control lever should open the air door
Figure 16
Figure 19
OUTSIDE AIR
ROD BRACKET
OPEN
FRESH AIR ROD
(CONTROL LEVER)
LEFT SIDE VIEW
OF FIREBOX OPENING
TOP CUTAWAY
VIEW
DAMPER
ASSEMBLY
OUTER
CASING
FRESH AIR
ROD
OUTSIDE AIR
ROD BRACKET
Figure 18
OUTSIDE AIR
ROD BRACKET
OPEN
FRESH AIR ROD
(CONTROL LEVER)
LEFT SIDE VIEW
OF FIREBOX OPENING
TOP CUTAWAY
VIEW
DAMPER
ASSEMBLY
OUTER
CASING
FRESH AIR
ROD
OUTSIDE AIR
ROD BRACKET
when rotated upward, and can be locked open by pulling for-
ward into the notch at the top of the control lever bracket.
10. To close, simply disengage by letting the lever rotate down-
ward. The air door will remain closed by magnetic action.
See Figure 19.
Figure 17
1
2
8
4
7
6
5
3
FRESH AIR KIT PARTS LIST
INDEX
NO.
PART
NO. DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
SUPPLIED
1 10124 OUTSIDE AIR HOOD 1
2 18476 OUTSIDE AIR TUBE ASSEMBLY 1
3 R8196 WASHER, SILICONE (BV) 1
4 19548 DAMPER ASSEMBLY 1
5 R8047 TUBULAR CLIP (BV) 1
6 R8189 ROD, FRESH AIR (BV) 1
7 R8703 ROD, AIR CONTROL (FB) 1
8 20473 BRACKET, OUTSIDE AIR ROD (FB) 1