Empire Comfort Systems ADVANTAGE Series Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems ADVANTAGE Series Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

Decorative burner

Advertisement

Quick Links

EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new
DECORATIVE 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. Match Throw units must be fu-
eled by Natural Gas only. Gas Control Valve units may
be fueled by either Natural or Liquid Propane (LP) gas.
Liquid Propane units must use an LP change kit.
Carton Contents:
1 - Advantage Series Burner Pan (NG match throw)
1 - Bag Glass
1 - Bag - Lava Rock (Cinders)
1 - Damper Clamp
2 - Draft Clips - Left & Right
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
1 - Manual Pack with Warranty Card
2 - Bag Embers
1 - Stainless Steel Flex Gas Line with adapter
IMPORTANT! Read these instructions carefully
before installing or operating this gas appliance.
These instructions should be left with the homeown-
er for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
are 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 sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
ADVANTAGE SERIES
DECORATIVE BURNER
(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET)
FOR INSTALLATION IN
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MODELS
AV21MTEKN-1
AV24MTEKN-1
AV30MTEKN-1
AV36MTEKN-1
AV42MTEKN-1
WARNING: This log set is to be installed only in
a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue
constructed of non-combustible material. The vent
damper must also have a damper clamp attached to
it to keep the damper from accidentally closing dur-
ing operation.
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.
WARNING: 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 appli-
ance is installed.
General Information: These instructions are intend-
ed as a general guide and do not supersede national
or local codes in any way. Authorities having juris-
diction should be consulted before installation.
Installation and provision for combustion and ven-
tilation air must conform to the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural
Gas Installation Code, or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane
Installation Code.
Page 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ADVANTAGE Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Empire Comfort Systems ADVANTAGE Series

  • Page 1 Natural or Liquid Propane (LP) gas. SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES Liquid Propane units must use an LP change kit. MODELS AV21MTEKN-1 Carton Contents: 1 - Advantage Series Burner Pan (NG match throw) AV24MTEKN-1 1 - Bag Glass AV30MTEKN-1 1 - Bag - Lava Rock (Cinders) AV36MTEKN-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............3-4 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP=GAS ..........5 INTRODUCTION ......................6 SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 INSTALLATION ....................7-13 FINAL SET UP .......................14 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - MATCH THROW UNITS ........15 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - SAFETY PILOT UNITS ..........16 OPERATION ......................17 MAINTENANCE &...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Please leave these instructions with the owner for various components of this appliance are treated future reference. with certain oils, films or bonding agents. These bonding agents are not harmful but may produce For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log during initial operation of the appliance.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Follow all gas leak check procedures in this manual, WARNING prior to operation. The damper clamp must be installed in a manner which will WARNING: Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliances, and the maintain the minimum permanent damper vent opening at all products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to times.
  • Page 5: 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 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Introduction General Information Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula- Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not vented decorative gas log set in a solid-fuel burning fireplace.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION Note: Installation can be made easier if two or more people coop- erate in locating and installing the unit. LOCATING THE UNIT This appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, which contains a working flue, and is constructed of non-combustible materials.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Tools Needed the end of the ember burner pipe. Adjustable Wrench (at least one of which has a range of 3/4” Slide the compression ring over the end of the burner pipe. for gas fittings) Adjustable Pipe Wrenches 3/8” Nut Driver or Socket (for damper clamp) BEGINNING INSTALLATION Remove all contents from the burner shipping container (Box One).
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Place the Advantage Burner Pan into the fireplace (unit is packaged as a match-throw, dual burner assembly; valve,pilot and gas train must be assembled). The unit should be cen- tered from both side to side and front to back in the fireplace. The unit is shipped ready for rear gas connection only.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION FOR VALVE/PILOT INSTALLATIONS Place the burner upside down, with the tines facing away from you, on the floor outside of the fireplace. See Figure 15. Locate the two valve bracket mounting holes, on the right hand side of the burner. See Figure 15. Figure 18 Figure 15 Place the valve shield upside down and install two bolts and...
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION 11 Locate the pilot bracket mounting hole on the rear, right hand side of the burner. See Figure 23. 12 Using a #2 Phillips Screw Driver and a 3/8” sheet metal screw, mount the pilot. See Figures 22, 24, & 25. 13 Mount the two drafting clips (left &...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION STOP! IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION TO LIGHT THE PILOT AND TEST THE IGNITION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET IMPORTANT UP THE LOGS. Operation of these controls is dependent upon which wire is attached to which terminal. If operation does not correspond to FOR UNITS WITH GAS CONTROL VALVES: SEE “UNITS operating buttons on the transmitter, reverse the wire installa- WITH REMOTE SYSTEMS”...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION HAND HELD REMOTE RECEIVER WALL MOUNT REMOTE RECEIVER See the instructions packaged with the remote system for direc- See the instructions packaged with the remote system for direc- tions on programming the coding switches on both transmitter and tions on programming (“Learning”) both transmitter and receiver. receiver.
  • Page 14: Final Set Up

    FINAL SET UP Place the lava rock (cinders) around the burner assembly. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with all included pictures, diagrams and drawings, or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 15: Lighting Instructions - Match Throw Units

    If after repeated attempts the appliance does place is in the OFF position. not ignite, contact your installer or the Empire Comfort Systems Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. If you smell gas, Customer Service Center.
  • Page 16: Lighting Instructions - Safety Pilot Units

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS - SAFETY PILOT UNITS 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. C.
  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION Units with a Gas Control Valve FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Figure 38 - Advantage Burner Review Standard Pan with Valve WARNING Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water.
  • Page 18: Maintenance & Service

    MAINTENANCE & SERVICE The Decorative Gas Log Set should be thoroughly inspected on a Sooting regular basis at least once a year by a qualified installer. Some sooting of your log set is normal, adding to the appearance At the beginning of each season, the system should be checked of burned wood.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM OBSERVED POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURE See “What to do if you smell gas” Pages 15 - 16. Gas odor during setup Gas Leak Check all gas connections See “What to do if you smell gas” Pages 15 - 16. Gas odor before first ignition Gas Leak Check all gas connections...
  • Page 20: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PART NO INDEX DESCRIPTION AV21MTEKN AV24MTEKN AV30MTEKN AV36MTEKN AV42MTEKN FG10001 FG10030 FG10038 FG10047 FG10055 BURNER ASSEMBLY EMBER BURNER KIT FG10013 FG10035 FG10042 FG10050 FG10399 (Includes one each of #6 & #8) FG10011 FG10011 FG10011 FG10011 FG10011 DRAFTING CLIP, LEFT FG10012 FG10012 FG10012...
  • Page 21: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW f i r e - p a r t s . c o m FG10016-2-0214 Page 21...
  • Page 22: Master Parts Distributor List

    This list changes from time to time. 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 Victor Division of F.
  • Page 23: 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 24 - p a r t s . c o m Empire Comfort Systems Inc. EMPIRE EMPIRE 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com.

Table of Contents