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WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this prod-
uct could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel
combustion which can cause death or serious illness.
Attention: Check local codes for venting requirements.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
— 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.
•
Leave the building immediately.
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Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE
This appliance may be installed in an
a f t e r m a r k e t , p e r m a n e n t l y l o c a t e d ,
manufactured home (USA only) or mobile
home, where not prohibited by state or 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, unless a certified kit is used.
GLASS
POWER-VENT
MODELS
FG28BM(N,P)-1
IG28BM(N,P)-1
™
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. POWER-VENT WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in ac- cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this prod- HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE uct could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ......................3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas.................... 4 Requirements for Massachusetts ..................... 5 Introduction ............................6 Specifications and Accessories ......................7 Installation and General Safety Information ..................8 Gas Supply ............................9 Vent Clearances .......................... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Fireplace. Installers who are not familiar with the installation of the Mantis and have questions, should con- WARNING tact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. prior to installing the appliance to avoid creating a hazardous operating condi- Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED tion. -
Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp-Gas
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS LP-Gas (Propane) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and of your household. Someday, there may not be a minute to lose, explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, You may not know all the following safety precautions which can after reading the following information, you feel you still need protect both you and your family from an accident. -
Page 5: Requirements For Massachusetts
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the minimum height of eight feet above grade directly in line Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination... -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Electrical Connections WARNING U.S.: National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70 The safety information listed below must be followed Gas Piping and Gas Pipe Pressure Testing during the installation, service, and operation of this U.S.: NFGC and National Plumbing Codes product. -
Page 7: Specifications And Accessories
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS Models (F,I)G28BM(N,P) Maximum Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 20,000 (5.86) Minimum Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 10,000 (2.93) Height 24-9/16” Width 28” Depth 17-3/16” Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8” Flair Electrical - The fireplace comes equipped with a 5 foot (1.5 m) 3 pronged cord, for connection to an approved 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 5A (maximum) wall receptacle. -
Page 8: Installation And General Safety Information
INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION General Information adapter with two prongs and a wire for grounding. Note: This series is designed certified in accordance with American Na- Under no circumstances should the appliance be installed tional Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 as a Gas Fireplace to be under conditions that would not allow for easy removal of installed according to these instructions. -
Page 9: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System All gas piping must be installed in compliance with local codes and To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8 inch N.P.T. utility regulations. In the absence of local codes the installation must comply with NFCG NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. -
Page 10: Vent Clearances
VENT CLEARANCES Figure 1 US Installation Clearance above any grade, veranda, porch or balcony 12 in (30 cm) 6 in (15 cm) for appliances ≤ 10,000 Btu/h (3 kW), 9 in (23 cm) for ap- Clearance to window or door that may be opened pliances >... -
Page 11: Venting Requirements
VENTING REQUIREMENTS It is recommended that the Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency WARNING Fireplace be located on an exterior wall for ease of venting. The flue exhaust pipe and inlet air pipe should be located between wall This appliance must not be vented with any other applianc- studs. -
Page 12: Vent Adaptor Kits
Figure 5 PVVK-CFA FLEX VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. The PVVK-CFA flex vent kit is a flexible vent hose that is 42” in length. The flex vent kit will be used when installing a Mantis into an existing fireplace. -
Page 13: Pvvtc Termination Cap Vent Kit
PVVTC TERMINATION CAP VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Termination Cap PVC CEMENT PVVTC Vertical exhaust cap for use with 1 1/2” PVC pipe installation. Termination cap also used with colinear transition plate model PVCT. Refer to figures 10-15, 19 and 20 for venting examples. -
Page 14: Vent Examples For Single Flue
VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE MIN. 2” 1’ 36’ (1) - 90° = 3’ 12” MIN. Total = 40’ 36’ (11m) 12” MIN. TO GRADE (RECOMMENDED 12” MIN. 6” MIN. TO EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL) Figure 7 Single Flue - Straight Out Back Min 6”... - Page 15 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof WARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop. These minimum heights are necessary in the interest of safety. VENT CAP (SUPPLIED VENT CAP WITH VENT KIT MODEL # PVVK-SV) (SUPPLIED WITH VENT KIT) MODEL #PVVK-SV...
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Page 16: Pvca Horizontal Colinear Direct Vent Adaptor
PVCA HORIZONTAL COLINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTOR Colinear adaptor COLINEAR ADAPTER SINGLE FLUE HORIZONTAL ADAPTER MODEL PVVK-FC When adapter is connected, continue with your vent run. Attach colinear adaptor to back of fireplace with two screws. Cementing PVC joint is recommended, but not required on colinear fresh air intake adaptor. -
Page 17: Colinear Transition Vent Kit
COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Colinear Transition Plate The Colinear Transition Kit (Part number PVCT) is available and The flue can be terminated with a PTrap or two 90° elbows. The can be used to secure the flue and inlet pipes from the Mantis. -
Page 18: Direct Vent And Colinear Vent Examples
EXHAUST SIDE VIEW VK-CFA Flex Kit and PVVK-SH Horizontal Vent Adaptor Kit are AIR INTAKE 3” MIN. available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 3” MIN. 12” MIN. In both vertical and horizontal colinear direct vent applications, 12” MIN. a colinear transition plate model PVCT can be used to minimize... - Page 19 DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES MODEL PVCT 12” MIN. EXTERIOR GRADE CO-LINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTER MODEL PVCA SINGLE FLUE ADAPTER MODEL PVVK-FC Figure 16 Figure 17 In direct vent applications, the minimum distance between the two pipes is three inches and the maximum distance is 24 inches. The In both vertical and horizontal colinear direct vent applications, flue exhaust and air inlet can be terminated with either a PTrap or a colinear transition plate model PVCT can be used to minimize...
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Page 20: Direct Vent And Colinear Vent Examples
DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES Note: Exhaust must be a mini- EXHAUST AIR INTAKE mum of 3” above air intake inlet. 2.5” - 24” TERMINATION CAP PTRAP, 2 90° ELBOWS (SUPPLIED MODEL PVVTC, PTRAP BY INSTALLER) OR TERMINATION CAP 3”... -
Page 21: Pvvk-24H And Pvvk-48H Vent Kit
PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H CO-AXIAL VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Step 1. Install foam gasket on back side of co-axial direct vent adaptor. Step 4. Install silicone around connection between co-axial adaptor and co-axial air-inlet duct. 4 1/2”... - Page 22 PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H CO-AXIAL VENT KIT (cont.) 45° ELBOW 47.5” (1.2m) 1 9/16” Horizontal Venting Maximum 47.5” (1.2 m) with 45° elbows. 4 3/32” Inner 1-1/2 inch pipe and outer three inch pipe 45° elbows can be purchased from a local hardware store. Figure 23 Figure 20 EXHAUST OPENING MUST...
- Page 23 PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H CO-AXIAL VENT KIT (cont.) 1 1/4” (3.2cm) MIN. FLUE CENTER FLOOR PROTECTION 12” (30.5cm)MIN. MANTEL EXTERIOR GRADE SURROUND Figure 24 Minimum Exterior Grade Dimension DIRECT VENT FLUE KIT FLUE CENTER 12” (30.5 cm) MINIMUM EXTERIOR GRADE GAS SUPPLY Figure 26 Horizontal Venting FLUE CENTER...
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Page 24: Rough Framing Dimensions
ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS ACCESS PANELS ACCESS PANELS Figure 27 Figure 28 Index Letter Single Vent Direct Vent and Colinear Vent Coaxial Vent Flex Vent 19-1/2” minimum* 19-1/2” minimum* 18-1/2” minimum 23-3/4” minimum 25” minimum 27-3/4” maximum when using FHKQ28 Surround Kit 28-1/2”... -
Page 25: Insert Into Masonry Fireplace
INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE Figure 29 Index Letter Single Vent Direct Vent and Colinear Vent Flex Vent 19-1/2” minimum* 19-1/2” minimum* 23-3/4” minimum 25” minimum 27-3/4” maximum when using FHKQ28 Surround Kit 28-1/2” maximum when using FFKQ28 Surround Kit 29-1/2” maximum when using FIKQ28 Surround Kit 32”... -
Page 26: Clearance To Combustibles
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ACCESS PANEL ACCESS ACCESS PANEL PANEL ACCESS PANEL Figure 30 Figure 32 6-1/4” Figure 31 Insert Clearances Rear Wall to Fireplace 2” (1-1/4” for coaxial venting) Side Wall to Fireplace 0” Corner Installation 0” CEILING 8” 6” COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 44-3/4”... -
Page 27: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 1-3/8" 16-15/16" 42-7/8" 24-3/4" MIN 32-1/2" 3-9/16" 11/16" Figure 34 Figure 37 Fireplace - 42-7/8 inch Louverless Surround Kit FHKQ28(BL,SS) - Contains surround brackets and air deflector 35” 17-3/16” 33-7/16” 24-3/4” MIN FLUE OUTLET 3-9/16” Figure 38 Fireplace In Wall - 35 Inch Picture Frame Surround FWKQ28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, and lower Figure 35 front... -
Page 28: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 38” 30-7/8” Figure 40 4” Fireplace - 38 Inch Surround FIKQ28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, & lower front 8” 28” Figure 42 Clearance for Access Panel In-Wall Fireplace See Gas Connection Instructions. 13/16” GAS LINE OPENING AIR INLET FLUE OUTLET 1-1/8”... -
Page 29: Gas Connection Installation
GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION GAS SUPPLY LINE TO FIREPLACE CAUTION Pull the factory installed flexible gas line through the hole in the back panel. See Figures 43 and 44. The gas supply line to the heater must be installed under Connect the gas supply line to flexible gas hose. Ensure that conditions which will allow for easy removal of the heater flexible gas hose is not kinked after fitting gas supply line. -
Page 30: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area B. -
Page 31: Wiring
WIRING This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] WARNING plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong recep- Potential risk of fire, electric shock, and personal tacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this injury. -
Page 32: Start Up And Adjustments
START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS With main electrical power to the fireplace turned off, install Sequence of Operations three AAA sized 1.5V batteries into the remote. Set up remote Start the fireplace with the remote, or press the display panel’s per instructions on pages 34 - 40. After the remote is set up, “Mode Select”... - Page 33 START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS Display Backlight The display panel back light will automatically turn off five seconds High Altitude after an input (either manual or remote) is acknowledged. The The Mantis can be installed to altitudes up to 10,000 feet in the back light will automatically turn on when a new input is acknowl- U.S., and up to 4,500 feet in Canada.
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Page 34: Remote Instructions
REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS The remote control and its LCD screen lets you make full use of your fireplace’s potential. In particular it enables you to adjust the fireplace’s operating parameters, program its timer, and continu- ously monitor room temperature to control operation. A room temperature sensor is built into the remote control to en- sure accurate measurement of temperature in the room to be heated, at whatever point the user wishes, and without having to... - Page 35 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The program symbol , sleep symbol , and flame symbol can appear in two ways: Solid black or Outline Solid symbols indicate that you are currently in that function’s set- ting menu. For example, If the sleep symbol appears in solid black, AUTO you are currently in the sleep timer setting menu and can use the...
- Page 36 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS SETTINGS REQUIRED PRIOR TO INITIAL START-UP The days of the week are indicated by two-letter codes. MO = Monday Setting the Time and Day TU = Tuesday When batteries are inserted into the remote control, as during ini- WE = Wednesday tial setup or when replacing the batteries, the remote will auto- TH = Thursday...
- Page 37 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS ACTIVATING THE KEYPAD LOCK INITIAL START-UP The remote control has a function for locking the keypad to pre- Starting Up / Shutting Down the Fireplace from the Remote Control vent accidental modifications to fireplace settings as the result of buttons being pressed inadvertently or children playing with the ATTENTION remote control.
- Page 38 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS REMOTE FUNCTIONING MODES Switching from Manual to Thermostatic Mode Manual Mode To switch from MANUAL to THERMOSTATIC mode, press the In manual mode you can adjust the fireplace’s heat output up or mode button. The message MAN disappears and the message down by changing the flame level.
- Page 39 REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS The remote control adjusts the functioning of the fireplace by con- tinuously comparing measured room temperature (shown at the bottom right of the display by the large numbers just to the left of the “home” symbol ) with the desired temperature set by the user.
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Page 40: Remote Instructions
REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Deactivating PROGRAM mode To deactivate PROGRAM mode, enter the program setting menu. Note: If the keypad is not used for seven seconds, the remote control automatically exits the program menu and assumes the last settings entered in the program menu.. Press the “O”... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING LCD CODES - NORMAL OPERATION OPERATION LCD DIGITS CONTROL BOARD LED SEQUENCE Yellow LED permanently OFF Power on sequence Blank Green and red LED blink four times alternately Yellow LED permanently OFF Standby “ - -” Red LED permanently OFF Green LED blinking slowly and continuously Yellow LED on at pressure threshold check Operation Safety Check... -
Page 42: Automatic Humidifier Operation
Potential risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. needs replaced, contact a qualified service person. Only glass ap- Take precautions to reduce such risks proved by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. may be used, any substi- tute glasses will void the warranty. CAUTION... -
Page 43: Maintenance & Service
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Circulating Air Blower The circulating air blower should be checked and cleaned annu- ally by a qualified service person to ensure that your appliance is operating efficiently. Any dirt or lint can affect the operation of the blower. -
Page 44: Decorative Glass And Rock Media Accessory Installation
Never stack decorative media higher than the burner open- Empire Comfort Systems offers a selection of decorative media ing flanges when within two inches of the burner opening. for the G-Class series Mantis fireplace. It is approved for use with... - Page 45 Figure 67 Figure 70 Figure 68 Figure 69 31792-4-1115 Page 45...
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Page 46: Parts List
PARTS LIST WARNING Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. INDEX INDEX PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION BRACKET, STANDOFF (TWO RE- 29419 ELECTRICAL PARTS PLATE 25216 QUIRED) R11189 DISPLAY BOARD 25207 PANEL - TOP 25325 CONDENSATE PUMP COVER... -
Page 47: Parts View
PARTS VIEW 11 10 11 10 31792-4-1115 Page 47... -
Page 48: Master Parts Distributor List
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. -
Page 49: Warranty Terms
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this Mantis fireplace to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Mantis fireplaces must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and oper- ated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. -
Page 50: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 50 31792-4-1115... - Page 51 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 31792-4-1115 Page 51...
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