Empire Comfort Systems BFR2124RN Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual
Empire Comfort Systems BFR2124RN Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems BFR2124RN Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Radiant vented burner hi/low remote models

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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
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.
Leave the building immediately.
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.
IMPORTANT! Read these instructions
carefully before installing or operating this
gas appliance. These instructions should
be left with the homeowner for future
reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING
RADIANT VENTED BURNER
REQUIRES VENTED LOG SET FOR
INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL
BURNING FIREPLACES
HI / LOW REMOTE MODELS
BFR(2124,30)RN
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.
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of
your new 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.
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. Sol-
id 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.
GAS-FIRED
DANGER

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLER: RADIANT VENTED BURNER Leave this manual with the appliance. REQUIRES VENTED LOG SET FOR CONSUMER: INSTALLATION IN SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Retain this manual for future reference. GAS-FIRED HI / LOW REMOTE MODELS BFR(2124,30)RN WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD DANGER If the information in this manual is not...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Before You Start ..........................3 Carton Contents And Hardware Pack .................... 4 Important Safety Information ....................5 - 6 Safety Information For Users of Propane Gas ................7 General Information ........................8 Product Specifications ........................9 Introduction ..........................
  • 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 And Hardware Pack

    CARTON CONTENTS & HARDWARE PACK HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS CARTON CONTENTS 1/4" X 1 1/4" SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (2) 1/4” X 1 1/4” SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (2) DAMPER CLAMP (1) Items not shown to scale. BFR(2124,30)RN QUANTITY SUPPLIED INDEX DESCRIPTION BFR2124...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Leave these instructions with the owner. For Installation • Carefully supervise young children when they are in the In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels same room as the appliance. in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is installed. This •...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (CONT'D) GAS WARNING ODOR WARNING If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the propane gas. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. That’s your signal to go into immediate action! Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect •...
  • Page 7: Safety Information For Users Of Propane Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF PROPANE GAS Propane Gas is a flammable gas which can cause fires and SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and col- • Learn to recognize the odor of propane gas. Your local pro- orless.
  • 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 changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size.
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    Gas inlet pressure Minimum Min. 5.0" Rear Front Burner Vent Width Depth Width Height Model in Sq. Inches BTUH Manifold Valve BFR2124RN Model Orifice Pressure Max. Type Type (w.c.) Rate BFR30RN BFR2124RN Natural Hi/Low 4.5" 55,000 BFR30RN Natural Hi/Low 4.5"...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Introduction Important Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- All correspondence should refer to complete Model No., Serial lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a No. and type of gas. This information can be found on the data vented decorative gas log set in a solid-fuel burning fireplace.
  • Page 11: 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 Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Pipe Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Length Natural Propane Natural Propane 0-10 feet 1/2-in 3/8-in 1/2-in...
  • Page 12: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY (CONT'D) Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, use the test gauge connection described below. 2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Gas supply system must be installed in accordance with the U.S. National Fuel Gas Code. ANCHOR SCREWS This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be discon- nected from the gas supply piping system during any system pressure test in excess of 1/2 PSI (3.5 KPA). Use a system manual shut off valve to shut off the gas supply to this gas appliance before continuing with installation procedures.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION (CONT'D) WARNING WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with all included Apply loose material (rockwool and lava rock) per instruction pictures, diagrams and drawings, or failure to use only manual. DO NOT apply extra material not supplied with this parts specifically approved with this appliance may result appliance.
  • Page 15: Door Operation

    DOOR OPERATION CAUTION Operate the fireplace with the bifold glass doors in only the fully open position. NOTE: Always close the mesh firescreens when operating INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN the fireplace with the glass doors fully open. OPERATING THE FIREPLACE CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS.
  • Page 16: Hi/Low Lighting Instructions

    HI / LOW 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 17: 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 18: Hi/Low (Bfr) Wiring

    HI / LOW (BFR) WIRING NOTICE: Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative It is important to use wire of a proper gauge for the length of the wire: appliances. RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGES Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring Maximum Length Wire Gauge errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
  • Page 19: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION APPLICATION STANDARD HANDSET FEATURES GV34 is a servo motor operated valve with remote control allowing for infinite adjustment from low fire to hire fire. °F GENERAL NOTES °C Radio Frequency Remote 868 MHz for Europe; 915 MHz for U.S. (FCC ID: UX5-R300) and for Canada (IC: 4943-R300).
  • Page 20 REMOTE OPERATION (CONT'D) INITIAL SETUP - PROGAMMING MODE (CONT'D) WARNING SETTING THE MINUTES Read through this entire warning before attempting 4. Press (up) button to set initial setup / programming. Minutes. 00-59. A red number/icon indicates the icon is blinking. This NOTE: Use right (up) button only.
  • Page 21: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION (CONT'D) SLEEP MODE After 8 hours of no signal between the handset and the receiver valve runs to pilot and the Sleep Mode icon is displayed. TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Access the gas control. Turn the main valve knob clockwise to the PILOT position.
  • Page 22: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maintenance Cleaning The Decorative Gas Log Set should be thoroughly inspected at Keep the control area, logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean. least once a year by a qualified technician. THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT— HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL. At the beginning of each season, check for: Always keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible •...
  • Page 23: 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
  • Page 24: Bfr Parts List And Exploded View

    BFR PARTS LIST AND EXPLODED VIEW WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. INDEX NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION USED ON 11788...
  • Page 25: Master Parts Distributor List

    For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com. Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc. Dey Distributing F.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 39246-0-0718 Page 27...
  • Page 28 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 28 39246-0-0718...

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