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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
UNIVERSAL FIREBOX FOR ALL
The Breckenridge VENT-FREE LOG SETS
Deluxe Vent-Free Universal Fireboxes
MODELS
VFD32FB0L-1 VFD36FB0L-1 VFD42FB0L-1
VFD32FB2DL-1 VFD36FB2DL-1 VFD42FB2DL-1
VFD32FB2CL-1 VFD36FB2CL-1 VFD42FB2CL-1
VFD32FB0F-1 VFD36FB0F-1 VFD42FB0F-1
VFD32FB2DF-1 VFD36FB2DF-1 VFD42FB2DF-1
VFD32FB2CF-1 VFD36FB2CF-1 VFD42FB2CF-1
Effective Date
December 2006
GAS-FIRED
ANSI Z21.91 Ventless Fireplace Enclosures for Gas Fired Dec-
orative Type U
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................3 Clearances ..............................................................................................................................4 Firebox Installation Instructions .............................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION The installation must conform with local codes or, in Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas appliance must be replaced prior to operating the ap- Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) and to the National pliance. Provide adequate combustion and ventilation electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 (latest edition). air. NOTE: Installation and repair should be done by a quali- The flow of combustion and ventilation
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CLEARANCES Sidewall Clearances: The clearance from the inside of the firebox Ceiling Clearances: The ceiling height should not be less than 42" to perpendicular combustible side wall should not be less than from the top of the hood. See Figure 3. 6". See Figure 1. Mantel Clearances: Vent free firebox models must use the hood Firebox Side and Back Clearances: The firebox outer casing side supplied with the firebox, or one of the optional hood kits and back flanges are zero clearance to combustibles
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The firebox can be mounted on any of these surfaces: Accessory kits such as the FBB5 Blower kit, Trim kits, Mantles, 1. A flat hard combustible or non-combustible surface. Full Cabinet Mantels, plus other Decorative Frame, Hood, and 2. A raised platform of combustible or non-combustible Door accessory kits may be installed after the firebox is secured material. to the framed opening. 3. Recessed into the floor as illustrated by Figure 4 (flush face), Refer to the instructions provided with each
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FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) C A A DELUXE DELUXE E G E G I I LOUVERED FLUSH J H F F H K B B D L M DELUXE LOUVERED FLUSH REFERENCE LETTER VFD32 VFD36 VFD42 VFD32 VFD36 VFD42 A 35 5/8" 37 5/8" 37 5/8" 35 5/8" 37 5/8" 37 5/8" B 34 1/2" 39 1/2" 43 1/2" 34 1/2" 39 1/2" 43 1/2" C 17 7/16" 19 13/16" 19 13/16" 17 7/16" 19 13/16" 19 13/16" D 29" 33" 37" 29" 33" 37" E 33" 35" 35" 33" 35" 35" F 31" 36" 40" 31" 36" 40" G 22 3/8" 24 3/8" 24 3/8" 22 3/8" 24 3/8" 24 3/8" H 1 1/4" 1 1/4" 1 1/4
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FIREBOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Locating Firebox Place firebox in framing opening. Use the four (4) framing brackets provided on the firebox to attach firebox to framing. Different hole locations can be used for finishing materials with thicknesses of 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4". Attach these materials with screws provided, two (2) per framing bracket. See Figure 8. Framing brackets should fit directly against framing material. Use at least one (1) nail per bracket to secure in place. Chec
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INSTALLING HOOD (continued) 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 extend out 2" farther out into the room. Contact your local dealer for details. VB4H32BL Standard Black VB4H36BL Standard Black VB4H42BL Standard Black VB4H32BR Polished Brass VB4H36BR Polished Brass VB4H42BR Polished Brass VB4H32SS Stainless Steel VB4H36SS Stainless Steel VB4H42SS Stainless Steel VB4H32HP Hamm
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OPTIONAL FRESH AIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELUXE AND PREMIUM FIREBOXES 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:
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with the hole in the front flange of the movable air door. See when rotated upward, and can be locked open by pulling for- Figure 18. ward into the notch at the top of the control lever bracket. 10. To close, simply disengage by letting the lever rotate down- ward. The air door will remain closed by magnetic action. See Figure 21. DAMPER ASSEMBL Y OUTSIDE AI R ROD BRACKET OUTER OPEN CASING Figure 18 FRESH AI R ROD T O P CUT A W A Y VIEW OUTSIDE AI R FRESH AIR ROD ROD BRACKET (CONTROL LEVER) D
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Completion of Air Kit installation 1. Determine the length of 4” Dia. rigid or flex duct connector OUTSIDE PLA TE/VENT SCREEN ASSEMBL Y (installer supplied) you will need from the firebox/fireplace AIR DOOR ASSEMBL Y to the exterior surface of the outside wall, where the air kit hood will be installed. Add a few extra inches to the length to allow for easier attachment of the outside duct connection prior to securing the outside rain cap hood to the building. 2. Secure the 4” dia. duct to th
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OPTIONAL SINGLE SPEED BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Attention: Install blower assembly before connecting gas inlet A factory installed junction box is located on the lower right supply line. side of the firebox. Wiring must be fed to the junction box Wiring and attached to the receptacle that is provided. From right The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in side of the firebox, remove the screw securing the junction accordance with local codes or, in the absence of loc
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4. Insert blower assembly into interior, bottom of firebox. Posi- 8. One fan control wire will have a 1/4” female terminal that tion blower assembly so that you align the notch on back of must be attached to the open terminal on the blower motor. blower assembly with the center screw on firebox back, then See Figure 32, Connection A. push the blower assembly against firebox back. The blower 9. The other fan control wire has a 1/4” male terminal. Attach wheel must be centered with the back wall o
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Blower Motor 110 VOLT AC JUNCTION BOX The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to F AN/MOT OR oil the blower motor. ASSEMBL Y Blower Wheels The blower wheels will collect lint and could require periodic cleaning. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty blower wheel. Remove fan and clean blower wheels. Warning: Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the BLACK heater from cycling. To turn off gas to the heater (millivolt model):
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JUNCTION BOX WIRING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, MAKE SURE THAT MAIN POWER SUPPLY IS DISCONNECTED. 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 (LATEST EDITION) A factory installed junction box
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PARTS LIST PART NUMBER ITEM VFD32FB0L VFD32FB2DL VFD32FB2CL VFD32FB0F VFD32FB2DF VFD32FB2CF DESCRIPTION 1 17149 17149 17149 17149 17149 17149 TOP STANDOFF 2 17169 17169 17169 N/A N/A N/A UPPER LOUVER 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 4 17170 17170 17170 N/A N/A N/A LOWER LOUVER 5 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 6 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTICLE 7 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER, JUNCTION BOX 8 N/A 20447 20448 N/A 20447 20448
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PART NUMBER ITEM VFD42FB0L VFD42FB2DL VFD42FB2CL VFD42FB0F VFD42FB2DF VFD42FB2CF DESCRIPTION 1 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 17247 TOP STANDOFF 2 17187 17187 17187 N/A N/A N/A UPPER LOUVER 3 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 10554 FRAMING BRACKET 4 17188 17188 17188 N/A N/A N/A LOWER LOUVER 5 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 17162 JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY 6 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 R3492 RECEPTICLE 7 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 R3491 COVER, JUNCTION BOX 8 N/A 20447 20448 N/A 20447 20448 BRACKET, TO
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PARTS VIEW 1 1 2 3 16 17 17 4 13 5 6 7 14 8 15 12 1 1 10 9 Page 18 23200-0-1206
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ACCESSORIES Accessory Description Model Numbers Fan Kit 2 1 Designed to provide forced air flow. FBB5 Variable Speed Control Kit Wall mounted variable speed control for use with SCV-1 FBB5 blower Brick Liners VBP32SA Deluxe Firebox VBP36SA VBP42SA Fresh Air Kit 1 4 6 Deluxe and Premium Fireboxes BVA-1 3 2 7 5 8 Frame Kits Standard 3-Piece Frame Kits Brass, Stainless Steel, or Hammered Pewter Contact dealer for all available optional frame kits Extruded Aluminum Frame Kits Brass, Stainless Steel
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ACCESSORIES (continued) Extended 4" Hoods Extended hoods that extend out 2" farther than the standard hoods, to accommodate thicker surround materials. Contact dealer for all available optional hood accessories Available as optional kits in Brass, Hammered Pewter, and Stainless Steel finishes. Louvers Styles include Slat, Mission, Arch, and Leaf Patterns. Contact dealer for all available Available as optional kits in Brass, Hammered Pewter, and optional louver accessories Stainless Steel finis
