Empire Comfort Systems superb CHBR-16-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems superb CHBR-16-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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OUTFITTERS SERIES
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
WARNING: If the information in these in-
structions are not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
16934-3-0806

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
Indoor Chimenea
AND
INDOOR UNVENTED
GAS FIREPLACE
MODEL
CHBR-16-3
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided. Refer to page 7.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions, this product could expose you to
substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which
can cause death or serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An
unvented room heater produces approximately one
(1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6. INDOOR UNVENTED GAS FIREPLACE MODEL CHBR-16-3 EFFECTIVE DATE AUGUST 2006 Page 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Important Safety Information ...3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ...4 Introduction ...5 Specifications ...5 General Information ...6 Water Vapor: By Product of Unvented Room Heaters ...6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...7 Clearances ...8 Gas Supply ...9 Set-Up Instructions ...10...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- tions which can protect both you and your family from an accident.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty. Save this manual for future reference. Please read this manual before installing and using the appliance.
  • Page 6: General Information

    This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Keep room area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Unvented gas heaters are a supplemental zone heater.
  • Page 7: Provisions For Adequate Combustion And Ventilation Air

    PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8m per kw) of the aggregate input rating...
  • Page 8: Clearances

    Figure 1 Page 8 CLEARANCES Minimum Clearances From Combustible Construction (Figures 2 and 3) Side Rear Floor CLEARANCES 2" 2" 24" Combustible Figure 2 16934-3-0806...
  • Page 9: Gas Supply

    Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2” 3/8” 0-3 meters 12.7mm 9.5mm 10-40 feet 1/2”...
  • Page 10: Set-Up Instructions

    Attention: Two people are required to assemble indoor chimenea. 1. Remove packing material from top of box. 2. Lift stack casting section out and set aside. 3. Remove remaining items and packing from inside body casting. 4. Lift body casting out of box and sit on flat surface near desired final location.
  • Page 11: Placement Of Glowing Embers And Lava Rock

    16934-3-0806 Replacement of loose material (glowing embers) must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Application of excess loose material (glowing embers) may adversely affect performance of the heater. WARNING: All previously applied loose material must be removed prior to reapplication.
  • Page 12: Operation Instructions/Flame Appearance

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS/FLAME APPEARANCE Flames from the pilot (rear right back side of the pan burner) as well as the main flame should be visually checked as the log set is installed. In normal operation at full rate after 10 to 15 minutes, the flame appearance should be sets of yellow flames.
  • Page 13: Chbr-16 Lighting Instructions

    CHBR-16 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 14: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 7 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet.
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Servicing

    Attention: Ceramic media that is dislodged from burner box during shipment can be replaced through openings in burner top. If settling of ceramic media occurs during shipment an additional bag of ceramic media, part number, 12389 can be ordered from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Page 15...
  • Page 16: Wiring

    Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. Control Panel Installation 1. Disconnect black and green wire from TH/TP and TH terminal on valve. 2. Insert REMOTE/OFF/ON switch with attached wires through rectangular opening on cover plate.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND Turn appliance OFF and allow to cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair the heater. 1. When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/ pilot. a. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong - Replace pilot. b.
  • Page 18: Parts List

    Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 Page 18...
  • Page 19: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW 16934-3-0806 Page 19...
  • Page 20: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 16934-3-0806...

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