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oPtionaL SingLE SPEED BLoWER inStaLLation inStRUctionS

Attention:

  install blower assembly before 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  exter-

nal 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 servic-

ing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous 

operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Note:

 Junction box on right side of firebox must be pre-wired at 

time of firebox 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 Firebox, and control the operation of the FBB5 

Blower assembly. it is recommended that installation of the 

wiring be performed by a qualified electrician. 

See Figure 

12.

1.  If installed, turn OFF gas supply to firebox/gas log.

2.  If applicable, turn OFF electric supply to firebox.

 

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ESt EDition).

a factory installed junction box is located on the lower right 

side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed to the junction box and 

attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right side of 

the firebox, remove the screw securing the junction box as

-

sembly. 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.
install  the  receptacle  into  the  junction  box.  attach  cover 

plate.

Attention:

 if installed, do not damage gas inlet supply line 

when blower assembly is inserted into firebox. In some cases, 

removal the gas inlet supply line may be necessary. 

Figure 12

REMOVE SIDE BRICK AND BACK BRICK

PANELS TO GAIN ACCESS FOR BLOWER

INSTALLATION.

NOTE: IF THE BLOWER CAN BE INSTALLED

PRIOR TO FIREBOX INSTALLATION, IT MAY

BE EASIER TO REMOVE THE REAR COVER

PLATE PANEL ON THE BACK OF THE FIREBOX

RATHER THAN REMOVING BRICK PANELS.

Select Firebox Models

Figure 13

NOTE: BRICK LINERS REMOVED

TO SHOW INSTALLATION

OF BLOWER ACCESSORY.

Figure 14

Summary of Contents for FS36FB3EF-3

Page 1: ...on consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Carefully review the instructions supplied with the decora tive type unvented room heater for the minimum fireplace 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 Dec...

Page 2: ...ebox Installation Instructions 5 7 Installing Hood 7 8 Gas Line Connection 8 Optional Single Speed Blower Installation Instructions 9 11 Junction Box Wiring Installation Instructions 12 Maintenance 12 Parts List 12 13 Parts View 14 How to Order Repair Parts 14 Accessories 15 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...f such component part or accessory Any such action may create a possible fire hazard Consult your local building codes Firebox Screen The firebox screen must be in place when the firebox is operating Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with firebox 3 Installer should s...

Page 4: ...learance The minimum clearance between the front legs of the grate and front edge of the firebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox CLEARANCES 45 6 3 MAX PERPENDICULAR SIDE WALL FRONT FACE SIDE FIREBOX TOP VIEW COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREAS MANTEL STANDARD HOOD 13 10 12 MAX 42 MIN CEILING TO TOP OF HOOD 11 1 2 MIN FIREBOX FACE 84 MIN CEILING TO FLOOR CEI...

Page 5: ...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 flooring 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 fi...

Page 6: ...ed SELECT REFERENCE LETTER FLUSH VFS32 VFS36 VFS42 A 41 1 8 41 1 8 41 1 8 B 34 1 2 39 1 2 43 1 2 C 23 7 16 23 7 16 23 7 16 D 26 3 8 31 3 8 35 3 8 E 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 F 31 36 40 G 31 3 4 31 3 4 31 3 4 H 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 I 34 34 34 J 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 K 7 5 8 7 5 8 7 5 8 L 36 1 2 39 1 16 41 1 16 M 73 1 16 78 1 16 82 1 16 ...

Page 7: ...hed with each firebox or optional hood MUST be installed before the firebox is used Failure to do so may create a possible fire hazard The hood is located inside the firebox on flush 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 flush face models loosen the two scr...

Page 8: ... pressure to a maximum of 14 w c This is in addition to the regulator fitted 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 log set into this firebox Figure 10 Extended Hoods If your non combustible facing material is over 1 in thickness that will be used to finish this firebox an extended hood is available that will...

Page 9: ...tion of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figure 12 1 If installed turn OFF gas supply to firebox gas log 2 If applicable turn OFF electric supply to firebox 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 ELECTRI CAL CONNECTION MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTE...

Page 10: ...minal Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 19 Connection B 10 Route the wires away from moving parts of the blower as sembly and retain wires together near the blower motor using the plastic purse clip provided 11 To complete the installation plug the power cord into the junction box receptacle at the right rear corner of the firebox outer wrap See Figure 1...

Page 11: ... a dirty blower wheel Remove fan and clean blower wheels Warning Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cycling To turn off gas to the heater millivolt model push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force To turn off gas on direct ignition model turn gas line valve to OFF 1 FBB5 BLOWER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 2 R9901 FAN CONTROL SWITCH 1 2 A B 110 VOLT AC ...

Page 12: ...urner 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 flow of the combustion and ventilation air Keep the front of the firebox clear of all obstacles and materials Screens must be...

Page 13: ...9293 HEARTH LEDGE LEFT 16 R9295 R9295 R9295 R9295 HEARTH LEDGE CENTER 17 23004 23004 23004 23004 RETAINER HEARTH LEDGE ITEM VFS42FB2DF VFS42FB3DF VFS42FB2EF VFS42FB3EF DESCRIPTION 1 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 3 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 4 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 Receptacle 5 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER JUNCTION BOX 6 19945 1...

Page 14: ...m the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Firebox Model Number Part Description Firebox Serial Number Part Number Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware ...

Page 15: ...use with FBB5 blower SCV 1 Frame Kits Standard 3 Piece Frame Kits Black Brass Stainless Steel or Hammered Pewter Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits Black Brass 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 ...

Page 16: ...nd Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional frame kit accessories Decorative Frame Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional decorative door kit accessories ACCESSORIES continued EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfort Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 If you h...

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