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

Empire 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
AND
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
BF-10-2 BF-20-2 BF-30-2
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. 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.
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS BF-10-2 BF-20-2 BF-30-2 Installer: Leave this manual with the appli- This appliance may be installed in an after- market, permanently located, manufactured ance. (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer- codes.
  • 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 THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected more than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a before use and at least annually by a professional service 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 by point with the members of your household. Someday and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety colorless.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer Qualified Installing Agency 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after instal- Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall lation. be performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified 2.
  • 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 The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem.
  • Page 7: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall. The gas the gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee line opening should be made at this time.
  • Page 8: Clearances

    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. BF-10/BF-20 BF-30 Left side 5" (127mm) 8" (203mm) Right side 5" (127mm) 8" (203mm) Rear wall 0"...
  • 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. C.
  • Page 11: Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Air Shutter Adjustment (Figure 10) Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur The air shutter on main burner is factory set at a 3/32" opening. If yellow flames occur on main burner loosen 1/4" screw on air shutter at the pilot.
  • 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 12 Warning: Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean...
  • Page 13: Appliance Maintenance

    APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE To Remove Gas Valve From Casing Assembly Glass Removal, Cleaning and Glass Replacement Turn OFF gas supply to the heater. Remove chrome grill from reflector. Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower, Slide glass upward to remove glass from chrome grill. SRB-18T or SRB-30T is installed in heater.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Spark electrode does not produce spark. b. INTERLOCK latching device is operative - see "Lighting a. Spark electrode broken - replace. Instructions," Page 10, Step 9. b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - c.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index Part No. Index Part No. Description Description P-214 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE (BF-10 NAT) 13347 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT (BF-10 ) P-193 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE (BF-10 LPG) 13348...
  • Page 16: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW Page 16 16943-7-0907...
  • Page 17: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SRB-18T and SRB-30T for Unvented Room Heaters BF-10, BF-20 and BF-30 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T OR SRB-30T blower housing over the top edge of the top heat shield. Insert If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional blower, the blower housing into the top portion of the heater by pivoting the heater must be removed from the wall.
  • Page 18 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 16943-7-0907 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 16943-7-0907...

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