EMPIRE HMFATV-1 Forced Air TV Kit Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
Empire

INSTALLATION MANUAL
SUPPLEMENT FOR HMFATV-1

TOOLS/SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR HMFATV

INSTALLATION

  • Electric Drill
  • Step Drill Bit (for VFLB(36,48,60,72)-1 only)
  • 3/16″ Drill Bit
  • 1-1/2″ Hole Saw
  • Phillips Screw Driver
  • 5/16″ Nut Driver
  • Wall Anchors with #8 Screws (2)
  • Wire Nuts (2)

HMFATV INTRODUCTION

The HMFATV Television Kit is designed to automate the operation of the HMFA Forced Air Blower, in order to protect a wall-mounted television from heat damage while the fireplace is in use. During normal operation, the blower is turned on and off by a snap disc inside the firebox. In the case of a power outage or blower failure, the fireplace will be deactivated by a wall-mounted limit switch in order to protect the television. The rheostat control included in the HMFA Forced Air Blower is not utilized.
FOR VFLB(36,48,60,72)FP(30,90)(N, P)-1, you must update the fireplace to work with the HMFATV Television Kit by following these instructions. Afterward, follow the 42929 Installation Instructions included with the HMFA Forced Air Kit to complete the installation.
FOR VFLB(36,48,60,72)FP(30,90)(N, P)-2, disregard the steps below and follow the 42929 Installation Instructions included with the HMFA Forced Air Kit to complete the installation.

TOOLS REQUIRED TO UPDATE FIREPLACE

  • Phillips Screwdriver
  • Electric Drill
  • Step Drill Bit (for 5/8” hole)

INSTALLATION

  1. Remove Screen Frame Assembly.
  2. Remove screws from the leading edge of the Firebox Top.
  3. Remove Firebox Top.
  4. For VFLB(36,48)-1, drill one 5/8″ hole on Firebox Back Wall as shown in Figure 1. For VFLB(60,72)-1, drill two 5/8″ holes on Firebox Outer Top as shown in Figure 2.
  5. Follow the 42929 Installation Instructions included with the HMFA Forced Air Kit to complete the installation.

HMFATV-1 PARTS LIST

Index Number| Part Number| Description| Quantity
N/S| N/A| Nut, 10-24| 2
N/S| N/A| Screw, 10-24 X 3/4″| 2
N/S| N/A| Screw, 4-40 X 3/4″| 2
N/S| N/A| Nut, 4-40| 2
1| R1148| Zip Tie| 4
2| R1569| Wire Clip| 2
3| 42862| Limit Switch Plate| 1
4| R11243| Cover Plate, Plain| 1
5| R1536| Wire Bushing, 5/8″| 2
6| R13268| Limit Switch, 150 Degree| 1
7| R6176| Switch, Fan Control| 1
8| R13269| Wire Harness, Switch On| 1
9| R13270| Wire Harness, Limit, Off| 1
10| R3490| Junction Box| 1
11| R7571| Connector, 3/8″ Romex| 2

N/S = Not Shown, N/A = Not Applicable

Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Belleville, IL
If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com.
If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer.
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| EMPIRE HMFATV-1 Forced Air TV Kit [pdf] Instruction Manual
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