Empire Comfort Systems VFS32FB0F-5 Quick start guide

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UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR
ALL VENT-FREE LOG SETS
MODELS
VFS(32,36,42)FB0F-5
VFS(36,42)FB2HF-5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
Select Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
GAS-FIRED
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED GAS-FIRED
UNVENTED DECORATIVE ROOM HEATER NOT TO EX-
CEED 40,000 BTU/H.
DO NOT BUILD A WOOD FIRE.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, 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.
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.
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired
Decorative Type Unvented Room Heaters
WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— 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.
• 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.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY OR ALTER THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE FIREBOX OR ITS COMPONENTS. ANY MODI-
FICATION 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 IG-
NITION.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE FIREBOX.

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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.
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-fired
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.
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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 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
Figures 2 and 3.
CLEARANCES
Figure 1
Figure 2 - Louvered Models
Figure 3 - Flush Models

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Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than
84inchesfromthebottomoftherebox.See Figure 4.
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.
Figure 4 - Clearances to Combustibles
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Vent-Free Firebox Framing Dimensions (in inches)
ABC
Model Framing Height FramingWidth Framing Depth
VFS32FB 38-7/8 35-3/8 23-3/8
VFS36FB 38-7/8 40-3/8 23-3/8
VFS42FB 38-7/8 44-3/8 23-3/8
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 5.
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,Mantels,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.
Figure 4
Figure 6
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Figure 7
Firebox Dimensions
FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
L
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A
H
F
B
K
N
C
OUTER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS
INNER FIREBOX DIMENSIONS
E
B
A
C
D
TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW
C
D
OUTER FIERBOX DIMENSIONS
(in inches)
INNER FIERBOX DIMENSIONS
(in inches)
FLUSH WITHOUT BRICK
INDEX
LETTER VFS32 VFS36 VFS42 INDEX LETTER VFS32 VFS36 VFS42
A 38-1/16 38-1/16 38-1/16 A 31 36 40
B 34-1/4 39-1/4 43-1/4 B 23-1/2 28-1/2 32-1/2
C 23-3/16 23-3/16 23-3/16 C 18-1/8 18-1/8 18-1/8
D 25-1/16 30-1/16 34-1/16 D 29-1/8 29-1/8 29-1/8
E - - - E 31-1/2 31-1/2 31-1/2
F 31 36 40
G 31-5/8 31-5/8 31-5/8
H 2 2 2
I 33-5/8 33-5/8 33-5/8
J - - -
K 7-9/16 7-9/16 7-9/16
L 40-7/16 42-15/16 44-15/16
M 70-15/16 75-15/16 79-15/16
N 4-1/4 4-1/4 4-1/4

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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
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LP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
L.P. 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
GAS LINE CONNECTION
Brick Panel
Figure 12
GAS ACCESS HOLES

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Figure 15
Figure 16
4. Fasten the Handle Retainer to the rebox side with two
10x1/2PhillipsTrussHeadScrewsasshownin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Fig-
ure 13.
Figure 13
2. Bendthetaboutoftheway. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
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.

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Figure 18
CaulkandInstallDuctTermination
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.
Note: 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.
Figure 19
RECOMMENDED TO
ELIMINATE COLD AIR
DRAFT
OUTSIDE
AIR VENT ASSY
CAULKING
WALL

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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
Hardware Pack

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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.
Note: 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Vari-
ableSpeedControlKitshouldbeinstalledtoactivatepow-
er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-
FIED 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ELECTRICAL-
LY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 through 23.
Deluxe Louvered Models
Figure 21 (Deluxe Louvered shown)
Deluxe Flush Face and Premium Models
Figure 22 (Deluxe Flush shown)
Select Firebox Models
Figure 23

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2. Removeairdeectorbyremovingthefourscrewssecuringit
totheblowerassembly.
Figure 24
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
25.
Figure 25
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 28, 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 28, 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 26.
Figure 26
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.
Note: 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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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.
Warning:Unpluggingofbloweraccessorywillnotstoptheheat-
er 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.”
Figure 27
INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 R7731 BLOWER ASSEMBLY
2 R9901 FAN CONTROL SWITCH
3 R8147 WIRE ASSEMBLY
4 R7615 CORD SET
Figure 28

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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.
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.
Figure 29
JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Victor Division of 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
Able Distributors
2501 North Central Avenue
Chicago,IL60639
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-880-2253
Fax: [phone]
Website: www. abledistributors.com
Parts: Heater

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PARTS LIST
INDEX
NO.
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
VFS32FB0F VFS36FB0F VFS42FB0F
1 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY
2 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTACLE
3 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER,JUNCTIONBOX
4 25447 25447 25447 BLOWERCOVERPLATE(QUANTITY2)
5 R7051 R7052 R7053 ROD,SCREEN(QUANTITY2)
6 20468 21087 33607 HOOD
7 R9292 R9292 R9292 HEARTHLEDGE,RIGHT
8 R9293 R9293 R9293 HEARTHLEDGE,LEFT
9 R9294 R9295 R9296 HEARTHLEDGE,CENTER
10 23004 23004 23004 HEARTH RETAINER
11 33324 33327 33330 FACE ASSEMBLY
12 R8213 R8202 R8202 SCREEN CURTAIN

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PARTS VIEW

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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