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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 

firebox face.  Carefully position the rod and bracket so that 

the bracket can be secured to the inside opening of the firebox 

with two screws.  

See Figure 16.

  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 17

.

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 fireplace or firebox as desired.  

It must be installed prior to, or at the time of fireplace or firebox 

installation to framing.

The Fresh Air kit must be installed prior to the installation of wall-

board or other finishing materials around the unit.

Tools needed:  Gloves,  Metal  snips, Vise-Grip,  ¼”  Nut  Driver, 

Standard Screwdriver

Caution: 

Sharp edges

A

ir  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 firebox.  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 firebox 

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 15

Figure 13

Figure 15

Figure 16

Figure 17

TO INSTALL BVA-1 FRESH AIR KIT,

REMOVE RECTANGULAR CUT-OUT WITH

SHEET METAL CUTTERS

Figure 14

Summary of Contents for VFP32FB2CF-1

Page 1: ...r additional in formation 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 Enclosu...

Page 2: ...ns 4 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 17 How to Order Repair Parts 17 Parts View 18 Accessories 19 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...al of 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 sh...

Page 4: ... of the firebox is 2 Leave at least 36 clearance from the front of the firebox 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 firebox Check all fittings for leaks before lighting the gas log set In planning the installation for the firebox it is necessary to d...

Page 5: ...n any of these surfaces 1 A flat 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 and Figure 5 louvered models 4 Supported under all 4 corners of the firebox so that contact is made on all four perimeter edges on the bottom of the unit Example Four 4 concrete masonry blocks If the ...

Page 6: ... 39 1 2 43 1 2 34 1 2 39 1 2 43 1 2 C 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 21 7 16 D 27 1 4 32 1 4 36 1 4 27 1 4 32 1 4 36 1 4 E 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 38 1 2 F 31 36 40 31 36 40 G 27 13 16 27 13 16 27 13 16 27 13 16 27 13 16 27 13 16 H 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 1 4 6 1 8 6 1 8 6 1 8 I 37 37 37 34 34 34 J 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 8 3 8 K 5 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 5 5 8 L 35 39 1 2 39 1...

Page 7: ...s 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 screws A holding firebox top to face panel then slide the hood flange between the firebox top and face panel and re tighten the screws 2 Install one 1 screw at each end of the hood as shown C Louvered Models 1 If you have a louvered model remove upp...

Page 8: ...heck 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 fireboxes to reduce the supply tank 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 UNREG...

Page 9: ...roduce outside air to the fireplace or firebox as desired It must be installed prior to or at the time of fireplace or firebox installation to framing The FreshAir kit must be installed prior to the installation of wall board or other finishing materials around the unit Tools needed Gloves Metal snips Vise Grip Nut Driver Standard Screwdriver Caution Sharp edges Air Door Installation for Vent Free Fire...

Page 10: ...BLY OUTER CASING FRESH AIR ROD OUTSIDE AIR ROD BRACKET Figure 20 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 th...

Page 11: ...lamps or screws 3 Run the other end of the duct through the exterior wall cut out 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 5 Mate the outside rain cap hood over the air vent seal with caulk as necessary then secure with screws provided to the exterior wall surface See Figure 22 and 23 6 Figure 24 illustra...

Page 12: ...on of the FBB5 Blower assembly It is recommended that installation of the wiring be performed by a qualified electrician See Figure 25 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...

Page 13: ...al Attach this terminal to the open terminal on the blower power cord See Figure 32 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 30 12...

Page 14: ... 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 R8199 FAN CONTROL SWITCH 1 2 A B 110 VOLT AC ...

Page 15: ...on box Install a ULlisted cable clamp not supplied in the knockout hole 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 attached to the green neutral screw Install the receptacle into the junction box Attach cover plate Keep the control compartment logs and burne...

Page 16: ...8212 R8212 R8212 SCREEN CURTAIN 16 R8727 R8727 R8727 R8727 HOLE PLUG 17 R8242 N A R8242 N A BRICK PANEL BOTTOM ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION VFP36FB2ML VFP36FB2CL VFP36FB2MF VFP36FB2CF 1 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 18807 18807 N A N A UPPER LOUVER 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 4 18808 18808 N A N A LOWER LOUVER 5 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 6 R3492 R3492 R34...

Page 17: ...ny local hardware store Shipments contingent upon strikes fires and all causes beyond our control HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION VFP42FB2ML VFP42FB2CL VFP42FB2MF VFP42FB2CF 1 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 17187 17187 N A N A UPPER LOUVER 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 4 17188 17188 N A N A LOWER LOUVER 5 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 6 R34...

Page 18: ...20022 4 0806 Page 18 PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 16 17 ...

Page 19: ...Air Kit 1 2 8 4 7 6 5 3 Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVA 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 A...

Page 20: ...Trim Strip Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional trim accessories Decorative Door Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional frame kit accessories Decorative Frame Kits Available as optional kits in Black Brass Hammere...

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