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INSTALLATION  INSTRUCTIONS 

AND  OWNER'S  MANUAL 

The Breckenridge 

Select Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes 

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 SUPER-

VISED 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

MODELS

VFS32FB2DF-2 VFS36FB2DF-2 VFS42FB2DF-2
VFS32FB3DF-2 VFS36FB3DF-2 VFS42FB3DF-2
VFS32FB2EF-1 VFS36FB2EF-1 VFS42FB2EF-1
VFS32FB3EF-1 VFS36FB3EF-1 VFS42FB3EF-1

WARNING:  Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, 

service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam-

age. Refer to this manual. For assistance or 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 Enclosures for Gas Fired Dec-

orative Type Unvented Room Heaters

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable 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 fire 

department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are 

not followed exactly, a fire 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.

Summary of Contents for VFS32FB2DF-2

Page 1: ...ation 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 De...

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: ...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: ...rate Clearance 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 FIREBOX STAND OFF FINISH WITH TRIM KIT OR NON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AS DESIRED COMBUSTIBLE FINISHED WALL OR MANT...

Page 5: ...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 firebox is to be located I...

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: ...shed 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 screws A...

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 ext...

Page 9: ...lation 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 DISCONNECTED...

Page 10: ...al 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 17 12...

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

Page 12: ...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 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: ...corative 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 Hammered Pew ter and Stainless Steel finishes Contact dealer for all available optional decorative door kit accessories ACCESSORIES continued EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfort Sys...

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