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Empire Comfort Systems VFFB-36D manual

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  • Page 1

    R-5010 1 UNIVERSAL FIREPLA CE FOR ALL VENT -FREE LOG SYSTEMS MODELS: VFFB-36D Non-Circulating - Blac k Hood VFFB-42D Non-Circulating - Blac k Hood Effective Date April, 2001 W ARNING: If the information in this man ual is not f ollowed exactl y , a fire or explosion ma y result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. WHA T T O DO [...]

  • Page 2

    R-5010 2 The installation must conf orm 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/NFP A70 (latest edition). NO TE: Installation and repair should be done b y a qualified service person. The appliance should be inspected before use and [...]

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    R-5010 3 Fig. 1. Clearances to combustibles. 1. CLEARANCES. Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the fireplace to any combustible wall should not be less than 6”. Fireplace Side and Bac k Clearances: The fireplace outer casing sides and back have zero clearance to combustibles. Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be[...]

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    R-5010 4 C INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS. In planning the installation for the fireplace, 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. The fireplace can be mounted on any of these surfaces: 1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustib[...]

  • Page 5

    R-5010 5 Fig. 3. Fireplace dimensions. C-2. LOCA TING FIREPLA CE. Place fireplace in framing opening. Using the four (4) nailing tabs provided on the fireplace, attach two (2) tabs on each side. Attach tabs through prepunched holes. Additional hole locations will be used for different finishing material with thicknesses of 1/2”, 5/8” and 3/4”[...]

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    R-5010 6 C-3. CONNECTING THE GAS LINE. The fireplace is designed to accept a 3/8-inch gas line for an approved gas fireplace. Have the line installed by a qualified 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. Gas access holes are[...]

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    R-5010 7 C-5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. The VFFB36/42D with optional fan requires 120 V AC electrical hookup to the electrical box (installed). CA UTION: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE DONE BY A QU ALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, CITY AND ST A TE BUILDING CODES. BEFORE MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THA T MAIN PO WER [...]

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    R-5010 8 Attach the cover plate behind the bottom louver with four (4) screws, provided to the support legs on the back left side of the firebox, as shown in Fig. 9. Attach the (2) screws for damper rod bracket to the bottom of the hearth pan, while holding the damper rod bracket with the flange facing the rear of the unit. Connect damper assembly [...]

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    R-5010 9 C-7. INST ALLING THE HOOD . A black hood is furnished with each model VFFB36/42D fireplace and MUST be installed before the fireplace is used. Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard. If brass hoods are desired, they can be purchased as an option. Attachment is the same, as our standard black hood. 1. Remove the one top screw an[...]

  • Page 10

    R-5010 10 F MAINTENANCE. 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 VER Y HOT – HANDLE ONL Y WHEN COOL. Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions located on the rating plate of the log se[...]

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    R-5010 11 The following accessory parts can be obtained from your Empire Comfort Systems, dealer . Should you need additional information beyond what your dealer can furnish, contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave., Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529. Accessory Description Model No. Fan Kit Designed to provide forced air flow[...]

  • Page 12

    R-5010 12 H REPLA CEMENT P AR TS. Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally , all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer . When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1. T[...]

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    R-5010 13 H REPLA CEMENT P AR TS. Contact the factory for questions concerning prices and policies covering these replacement parts. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices. Normally , all parts can be ordered through your Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. distributor or dealer . When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1. T[...]

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    R-5010 14 INSTALLING OPTIONAL LOUVER Attention: Remove protective film on brass louver before installation. Attention: The optional top louver has (4) mounting tabs. The optional bottom louver has (2) clearance holes. 1. Remove (2) Phillips screws that attach upper, panel front to casing top. 2. At the top, leading edge of upper, panel front push d[...]

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    R-5010 15 Service Notes[...]

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    R-5010 16 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 PH: 1-800-851-3153 F AX: 1-800-443-8648 E-MAIL: empire@accessus.net WEB SITE: www .empirecomfort.com[...]