Empire Comfort Systems BF-10-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems BF-10-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented room heater

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Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions 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 flamma-
ble 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 suppli-
er'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.
16943-5-0806

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
BF-10-2
BF-20-2
EFFECTIVE DATE
AUGUST 2006
This appliance may be installed in an after-
market, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by 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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided. Refer to page 6.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the manufactur-
er's instructions, this product could expose you
to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion
which can cause death or serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An
unvented room heater produces approximately
one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000
Btu (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to
page 6.
BF-30-2
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    16943-5-0806 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL BF-10-2 This appliance may be installed in an after- market, permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ...3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ...4 Introduction ...5 Specifications ...5 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ...6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ...6 Gas Supply ...7 Clearances ...8 Optional Floor Stand Installation ...8 Wall Mount Installation ...9...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
  • Page 4: 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 and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- tions which can protect both you and your family from an accident.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after instal- lation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup- plied with unvented room heater. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater.
  • Page 6: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 Btu (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house).
  • Page 7: Gas Supply

    The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall. The gas line opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used for servicing.
  • Page 8: Clearances

    When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Do not install in alcove or closet. Left side Right side Rear wall Ceiling Minimum vertical clearance from a projections above the appliance (shelves, window sills, etc.) Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.) Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
  • Page 9: Wall Mount Installation

    WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for measurements in order to locate (4) mounting holes on wall. Figures 6 and 7 are the front views of the heater. 1. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws). 2.
  • Page 10: 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
  • Page 11: Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur at the pilot. To light the pilot, it is important that the electrode be 1/8" (3mm) from the pilot. The spark must occur at the point the pilot flame hits the thermocouple.
  • Page 12: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermo- couple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figure 11 Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 12) When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen...
  • Page 13: Appliance Maintenance

    APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE Glass Removal, Cleaning and Glass Replacement 1. Remove chrome grill from reflector. 2. Slide glass upward to remove glass from chrome grill. 3. Clean glass with a non-abrasive household glass cleaner and warm water. Gas fireplace glass cleaner can also be used. 4.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Spark electrode does not produce spark. a. Spark electrode broken - replace. b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - attach. c. Ignitor wire damaged - replace. d. Piezo ignitor defective - replace. 2.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store. Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control. 16943-5-0806 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220-2623 PARTS LIST INDEX...
  • Page 16: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW Page 16 16943-5-0806...
  • Page 17: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for Unvented Room Heaters BF-10, BF-20 and BF-30 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T OR SRB-30T If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional blower, the heater must be removed from the wall. If heater is installed on SRS-18 or SRS-30 optional floor stand there is adequate access area available to install the optional blower.
  • Page 18: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electri- cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protec- tion against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
  • Page 19: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES 16943-5-0806 Page 19...
  • Page 20 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 16943-5-0806...

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