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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
VARIABLE
REMOTE MODELS
BFE(2124,30)MTN
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
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLER: RADIANT VENTED BURNER Leave this manual with the appliance. REQUIRES VENTED LOG SET CONSUMER: FOR INSTALLATION IN Retain this manual for future reference. SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES VARIABLE GAS-FIRED WARNING REMOTE MODELS FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD BFE(2124,30)MTN If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may... -
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 & 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...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the owner. For • Carefully supervise young children when they are in the Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn wood same room as the appliance. or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is •... - 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. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect That’s your signal to go into immediate action! the appliance and replace any part of the control system...
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Page 7: Safety Information For Users Of Propane Gas
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF PROPANE GAS Propane is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explo- SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER sions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. • Learn to recognize the odor of propane gas. Your local pro- You may not know all the following safety precautions which pane gas dealer can give you a “Scratch and Sniff”... -
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
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DETERMINING THE CORRECT BURNER SIZE FOR YOUR VARIABLE FIREPLACE Natural Gas Propane Gas MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS Regulator 5.3" 10.0" FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Pressure Setting Chimney Height Minimum of 10 Feet Max. 10.5" 13.0" Gas Inlet Minimum Pressure Rear Front Min. -
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 (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).
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Page 13: Installation
INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE: Gas supply system must be installed in accordance with the U.S. Install AA Energizer Lithium batteries into Battery Holder using National Fuel Gas Code. small Phillips screw driver. See Figure 00. This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be discon- Feed Battery Holder connector through Module Cover grommet nected from the gas supply piping system during any system as shown in Figure 00 and connect to side of Control Module. - Page 14 INSTALLATION (CONT'D) STOP! WARNING The LKF Fiber Log Set and LPR2430 Refractory Log Set are the only two log sets which are approved for use on these burners. Failure to position the parts in accordance with all included DO NOT substitute a different log set or deviate from the log pictures, diagrams and drawings, or failure to use only placement sequence.
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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: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for If this appliance malfunctions, do not try to repair it, call a gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is qualified service technician. -
Page 17: Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics
PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 13 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: Remote Operation
REMOTE OPERATION TWO-FUNCTION WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ON/OFF-VARIABLE OPERATION OF THE GAS CONTROL VALVE IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE OPERATION INTRODUCTION In order to operate this appliance using the remote, the “ON/ This remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable, OFF OR REMOTE”... -
Page 19: Switch Operation
SWITCH OPERATION IF YOU CANNOT READ OR UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE OPERATION In order to operate this appliance without the remote, the “ON/ The flame height will default to high for five seconds before OFF OR REMOTE” switch on the control module (to the left of responding to the “HI/LO”... -
Page 20: Control System Specifications
CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL CRITERIA: Furthermore, this event will NOT trigger the • Main control module will control electronic pilot ignition, re-ignition safety fault counter. main burner ON/OFF operation, and Main Flame modulation. If the thermocouple voltage does not recover to •... - Page 21 CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Battery Pack Connection: On-Board Plug-in receptacle High Position (contacts closed): Control will operate step for 2-pin connector (JST XH 2.5mm wafer or equivalent) motor on gas valve to Main Flame On (High) position. labeled “BATT” (engraved in plastic case). Low Position (contacts open): Control will operate step Igniter Connection: Male On-Board Plug-in Spade for motor on gas valve to Low Flame position.
- Page 22 CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) • Sensor Safety (Protection for Flame sensor): Error Code: 4 Short beeps every one-second (Constant beeping) Description of Fault: Pilot flame sensor voltage is too high (>FLAME=FALSE threshold) when ignition sequence is initiated. Also occurs if ground circuit is not properly connected, including ground from pilot assembly or ground integral to valve’s motor connection (motor not plugged into module or white wire on valve end of wire harness not...
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Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 MODELS 11788... -
Page 26: 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 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. 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 40397-1-0719...
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