Main Convection Fan; Heat Exchanger; Unit Operating Faults - Empire Comfort Systems Mantis FF28BMN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

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The main convection fan in the heater should be checked,
serviced and cleaned annually by a qualified service person to
ensure that your appliance is operating efficiently.
The heat exchanger of the unit is located at the rear of the heater.
The heat exchanger should be inspected annually by a qualified
service person for lint and dust build up. Excessive dust and lint
build-up in the heat exchanger can alter the unit's performance
and operation.
Note:
This appliance (Insert and Wall Models) needs to be
installed in such a way that the heater (especially with
models built into a fireplace) can be removed at all times
to service the heat exchanger and flue fan, which are
SERVICE AND INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE
SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL ONLY.
THE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERATING PROBLEMS WITH
GAS FIREPLACE HEATERS IS IMPROPER GAS PRES-
SURE, INCORRECT LOG PLACEMENT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION, INCORRECT FLUE INSTALLATION,
INCORRECT SWITCHING OF BURNERS, DIPS/SPIKES
IN THE INCOMING POWER OR REVERSE POLARI-
TIES.
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MAIN CONVECTION FAN

HEAT EXCHANGER

UNIT OPERATING FAULTS

Note:
If the main convection fan becomes clogged with lint and
dust an over-temperature situation will occur through the
heater exchange system and the over-temperature safety
switch will stop the heater from operating.
located at the rear section of the heater.
Under no circumstances should the appliance be
installed under conditions that would not allow for easy
removal of the appliance to carry out routine inspection
and service work on the appliance.
DISCONNECT MAIN POWER PRIOR TO STARTING
ANY WORK ON THE APPLIANCE.
The above situations can cause such problems as changes in
flame color or configuration, intermittent operations, changes
in heat output, carbon build up or sooting, bad odors, rattles or
other sounds, start up failures and burner(s) switching themselves
off. These are nearly always the result of improper installation or
incorrect operation and it may take sometime for these problems
to show themselves. Before calling out a technician you must be
able to repeat the fault, try resetting the heater. Read below.
Note: Incorrect installation of the unit, logs, flue pipe, gas
pressure or operation, which cause the above mentioned faults, are
not covered under warranty and a service call fee will be charged
to correct such problems.
25700-1-0809

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