Empire Comfort Systems VFD36FB2DF-1 - Manual (Page 9)

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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:
VFD(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