CLEARANCES

When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained.

Top of appliance (ceiling)

36

inches

Rear Wall

3

inches

Side Wall

6

inches

Heater Corners (45° angle) to Wall

4

inches

Floor

0

inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be provided.

Installation on Rugs and Vinyl

If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, vinyl or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

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Assembly of Cast Iron (Outer Casing) Stove Casting

Appliance Hardware Package Parts List

Part

Part

Quantity

Description

Number

Supplied

1/4-20 x 3/8" Phillips Head Bolt

R-3646

8

1/4" 9/32 Washer

R-1150

8

10 - 24 Nut

R-1118

2

 

 

 

Attention: Included in the hardware package are (8) 1/4" inside diameter washers. A 1/4" washer may be used with a 1/4-20 x 3/8" bolt when assembling the stove casting parts. If a bolt hole is not tapped deep enough for a tight fit between stove casting parts, the 1/4" washer can be used as a shim to provide a tight fit.

The 1/4" washers are not required for assembly of the stove casting if all the bolt holes are tapped to a proper depth.

1.Remove casting from shipping carton. Place casting on non- abrasive surface.

2.Remove burner assembly, logs, hardware and sheet metal parts from shipping carton.

3.Attach rear cover to casting sides with 1/4 - 20 x 3/8" bolts (2 per side) as shown in Figure 5.

4.Attach casing bottom to casting sides with 1/4 - 20 x 3/8" bolts (2 per side).

5.Align and place (2) clearance holes on front legs of burner assembly over (2) rear weld studs in casing bottom.

6.For VFCR-25 only, attach green wire to the TH terminal on gas valve. Attach black wire to the TH/TP terminal on gas valve from wiring harness on valve cover plate.

7.Attach three (3) knob extensions onto gas valve as shown in Figure 6.

8.Align and attach (2) clearance holes on MV switch bracket as shown in Figure 6 onto (2) front weld studs in casing bottom with (2) 10-24 nuts.

9.Attach casting front onto casting sides as shown in Figure 7.

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Empire Comfort Systems VFCT25-3, VFCM-25-3. VFCR-25-3 Clearances, Assembly of Cast Iron Outer Casing Stove Casting

VFCT25-3, VFCM-25-3. VFCR-25-3 specifications

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The VFCT-25-3 variant is designed with versatility and user convenience in mind. This model comes with vent-free technology that allows for installation in locations where venting would be challenging or impossible. Its adjustable flame height allows users to customize the experience, creating a customizable ambiance that caters to personal preferences. Moreover, the unit is equipped with a built-in oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) that ensures safe operation by shutting off the unit if oxygen levels drop to unsafe levels.

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