Installing the Hood, Finishing | Empire Comfort Systems VFFB-42D

C-7. INSTALLING 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 and one from each side of the fireplace surround. Be careful not to remove the screen rod from the fireplace, during this procedure.

2. Line up the holes with holes in hood being installed. Insert screws and tighten securely.

EXTENDED HOODS.

If your facing material over 1" in thickness is used to finish this fireplace, you must purchase a different hood that will extend out 2" farther into the room. Follow steps 1 and 2 above for installation. Contact your local dealer for details.

Model: VFFBH-36BR-4 – BRASS 36"

VFFBH-36BK-4 – BLACK 36"

VFFBH-36BP-4 – BLACK PORCELAIN 36"

VFFBH-42BR-4 – BRASS 42"

VFFBH-42BK-4 – BLACK 42"

VFFBH-42BP-4 – BLACK PORCELAIN 42"

C-8. FINISHING.

HOOD

Fig. 13. Installation of Hood.

All joints (top, bottom and sides), where the wall or decorative facing material meets the fireplace surround must be completely sealed with a non-combustible material. Refer to Fig. 1.

Hearth extensions are recommended, not a requirement for these gas fireplaces.

Do not cover the louvers at any time with finishing materials. This could cause this product to overheat and cause a fire.

D	INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES.

D-1.	FAN KIT.
	MODEL FB-BK-2 for VFFB-36D and VFFB-42D.

Attention:

Fan Kit, FB-BK-2

can only be used with optional louver.

Open the bottom louver completely. Insert fan kit into the bottom louver. Slide the fan assembly in the left side, away from the gas line. Center this assembly in the back of the fireplace and line up the bottom bracket and the screws coming out of the bottom of the fireplace. To attach the assembly to the fireplace. See Fig. 14.

Fig. 14. Fan kit installation.

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VFFB-42D, VFFB-36D specifications

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Empire Comfort Systems VFFB-42D, VFFB-36D dimensions Installing the Hood, Finishing, Fan Kit

Models: VFFB-42D VFFB-36D