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IMPORTANT! Read these instructions
carefully before installing or operating this
gas appliance. These instructions should
be left with the homeowner for future
reference.
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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 supplier'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.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
DANGER
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of
your new SEE-THRU GAS BURNER! Your
Decorative Gas Burner is designed and
intended for installation in an approved,
existing, fully vented, wood-burning fireplace,
with a gas hook-up.
SEE-THRU BURNER
(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE
LOG SET)
FOR INSTALLATION IN
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MANUAL MODELS
B3MSTHK(18,24,30)STN-1
MILLIVOLT MODELS
B3RSTHK(18,24,30)STN-1
This appliance must be installed only in a solid-
fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and
construction of noncombustible materials.
This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid
fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace where
a decorative appliance is installed.
The vent damper must have a damper
clamp attached to it to keep the damper from
accidentally closing during operation.
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL GAS-FIRED Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT! Read these instructions CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of carefully before installing or operating this your new SEE-THRU GAS BURNER! Your Decorative Gas Burner is designed and gas appliance. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Before You Start .......................3 Carton Contents & Hardware Pack ................4 Important Safety Information ................5 - 6 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ..............7 General Information ....................8 Product Specifications ....................8 Fireplace Preparation ....................9 Introduction ......................9 Gas Supply ......................10 - 11 Installation .......................12 - 13 Final Set Up ......................14 Door Operation .......................15... -
Page 3: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Samples and Definitions: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. -
Page 4: Carton Contents & Hardware Pack
CARTON CONTENTS & HARDWARE PACK CARTON CONTENTS HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS 1/4” X 1 1/4” SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (2) Items not shown to scale. B3MSTHK(18,24,30)N Quantity Supplied Index Description Number B3MSTHK18 B3MSTHK24 B3MSTHK30 See-Thru Burner Assembly with Manual Valve Valve Cover Assembly, Manual Street Elbow, 1/2 X 3/8 Flexline... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Leave these instructions with the owner for future • During manufacture, this fireplace is treated with certain reference. oils, films and bonding agents. These bonding agents are For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn not harmful but may produce smoke and odors as they are wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set burned off during initial operation of the fireplace. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GAS WARNING ODOR During manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping, various com- If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas ponents of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films, or because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. bonding agents.
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Page 7: 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 SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas colorless. -
Page 8: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Qualified Installing Agency High Altitude Installation Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be per- United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by formed only by a qualified agency. -
Page 9: Fireplace Preparation
FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. Have this cleaning performed annually after installation. • Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. -
Page 10: Gas Supply
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 Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2-in 3/8-in 1/2-in... -
Page 11: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8-in (3.175mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance. -
Page 12: Installation
INSTALLATION This appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning WARNING fireplace, which contains a working flue, and is constructed of non-combustible materials. WHEN INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE, DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BEGIN - Check the gas pressure at the fire- place stub to insure proper minimum gas pressure (see the specifications beginning on page 8 of this manual). - Page 13 INSTALLATION Tools Needed The gas burner must be secured to the fireplace floor. If Adjustable Wrench (at least one of which has a range of 3/4” not, the entire unit may move when you adjust the controls. for gas fittings) Movement of unit may cause shifting of the gas logs which Adjustable Pipe Wrenches leads to sooting and improper burning.
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Page 14: Final Set Up
FINAL SET UP Remove all contents from the Decorative Gas Log shipping IMPORTANT container (Box Two). Cover the pilot and valve assembly, and for Liquid Propane Check the contents of the shipping container against the units, the air mixer at the side of the burner to protect it before shipping and packing list or the parts list in this manual. -
Page 15: Door Operation
DOOR OPERATION OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE BIFOLD GLASS DOORS IN ONLY THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. NOTE: Always close the mesh firescreens when operating the fireplace with the glass doors fully open. CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE FULLY OPEN DOORS Figure 10... -
Page 16: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
MILLIVOLT 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by C. -
Page 17: Manual Lighting Instructions
MANUAL 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. C. -
Page 18: Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics
PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 12 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. -
Page 19: Wiring
WIRING Attention: Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative 1. The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve appliances. and burner assembly. 2. When facing the appliance, the remote receiver must be placed Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring in the right side firebox, toward the front. -
Page 20: Maintenance & Service
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding The Decorative Gas Log Set should be thoroughly inspected on a the logs clean. regular basis at least once a year by a qualified installer. At the beginning of each season, the system should be checked THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT—... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM OBSERVED POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURE What To Do If You Smell Gas Gas odor during setup Gas Leak • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. •... -
Page 22: Millivolt Exploded View & Parts List
MILLIVOLT EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically ap- proved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. PART NO INDEX NO DESCRIPTION B3RSTHK18 B3RSTHK24... -
Page 23: Manual Exploded View & Parts List
MANUAL EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically ap- proved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. PART NO INDEX NO DESCRIPTION B3MSTHK18 B3MSTHK24... -
Page 24: 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 25: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 35431-0-0315 Page 25... -
Page 26: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 26 35431-0-0315... -
Page 27: Warranty
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. - Page 28 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 28 35431-0-0315...