Empire Comfort Systems BF28BMN-4 Installation Instructions Manual
Empire Comfort Systems BF28BMN-4 Installation Instructions Manual

Empire Comfort Systems BF28BMN-4 Installation Instructions Manual

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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
WARNING
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 ill-
ness.
Attention: Check local codes for venting requirements.
Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer:
Retain this manual 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

HOT GLASS
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
POWER-VENT
HIGH-EFFICIENCY
FIREPLACE WITH
BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS
BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4
BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4
BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4
FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS
FF28BM(N,P)-2
FI28BM(N,P)-2
FW28BM(N,P)-2
Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young
children and others may be susceptible to accidental
contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there
are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a
fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep
toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of
the room and away from hot surfaces.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket, permanently
located, manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home,
where not prohibited by state or 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, unless a certified kit is used.
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    ™ EMPIRE EMPIRE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Comfort Systems WARNING HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. POWER-VENT HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE WITH BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4 WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ......................3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas.................... 4 Requirements for Massachusetts ..................... 5 Introduction ............................6 Specifications and Accessories ......................7 Installation and General Safety Information ..................8 Gas Supply ............................9 Vent Clearances ..........................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE Safety markings are frequently used in this manual to designate a degree or level of seriousness and should not be ignored. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could re- sult in personal injury or death.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp-Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS LP-Gas (Propane) is a flammable gas which can cause fires members of your household. Someday, there may not be a and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing ex- colorless.
  • Page 5: Requirements For Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or a minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Electrical Connections WARNING U.S.: National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70 The safety information listed below must be followed during the installation, service, and operation of this Gas Piping and Gas Pipe Pressure Testing product. Failure to following the safety recommenda- U.S.: NFGC and National Plumbing Codes tions could result in possible damage to the equip- ment, serious personal injury, or death.
  • Page 7: Specifications And Accessories

    SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES Fireplace Mantis Models F(F,I,W)28BM(N,P) Bay Window Mantis Models B(F,I,P)28(B,C,G)M(N,P) Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 15,000 Rear - 13,000 Front Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 19,000 Rear - 9,000 Front Height 24-9/16” Height 25-1/4” Width 28” Width 28” Depth 17-3/16” Depth 17-5/8” Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8”...
  • Page 8: Installation And General Safety Information

    INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION General Information Note: Under no circumstances should the appliance be This series is designed certified in accordance with American installed under conditions that would not allow for National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 as a Gas Fireplace easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine Heater to be installed according to these instructions.
  • Page 9: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY All gas piping must be installed in compliance with local Important Note: codes and utility regulations. In the absence of local codes When pressure testing the gas supply lines at pressures the installation must comply with NFCG NFPA 54/ANSI greater than ½...
  • Page 10: Vent Clearances

    VENT CLEARANCES Figure 1 US Installation Clearance above any grade, 12 in (30 cm) Clearance to non-mechanical 6 in (15 cm) for appliances ≤ veranda, porch or balcony air supply inlet to building or 10,000 Btu/h (3 kW), 9 in (23 the combustion air inlet to any cm) for appliances >...
  • Page 11: Venting Requirements

    VENTING REQUIREMENTS The minimum distance from the center of the vent cap to the near- WARNING est outside corner or obstruction is 12 inches. The flue outlet must This appliance must not be vented with any other appli- be at least 12 inches from any opening which flue gases could en- ances, even if that appliance is of the condensing type.
  • Page 12: Vent Examples For Single Flue

    VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE Figure 3 displays a single flue (one-pipe) installation. Be- total horizontal vent length of the flue system is 7 feet, and cause the distance from the heater to the first elbow is more the total vertical length is 27 feet. The two 90° elbows are than 6 inches, the first 90°...
  • Page 13: Direct Vent And Colinear Vent Examples

    DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES Figure 5 displays a two-pipe installation. Because the Note: The exhaust must be a minimum of 3 inches above distance from the heater to the first elbow is more than the inlet air pipe. The flue must be at least 12 inches from 6 inches, the first 90°...
  • Page 14 DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES REAR SHROUD 12” MINIMUM TO GRADE Figure 10 - PVVTC Vertical Termination Cap RECOMMENDED 12” MINIMUM TO MAXIMUM EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL COLINEAR ADAPTER SINGLE FLUE ADAPTER Figure 8 PVC CEMENT In direct vent applications, a minimum distance between the two pipes is 3 inches and the maximum distance is 24 inches.
  • Page 15: Colinear Transition Vent Kit

    COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT The Colinear Transition Kit (Part number PVCT) is available The flue can be terminated with a PTrap or two 90° elbows. and can be used to secure the flue and inlet pipes from the The Vertical Termination Cap (Part number PVVTC) can Mantis.
  • Page 16: Rough Framing Dimensions

    ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS ACCESS PANELS ACCESS PANELS Figure 17 Figure 16 Direct Vent and Single Vent Coaxial Vent Flex Vent Colinear Vent 8-1/2” minimum* 8-1/2” minimum* 7-3/4” minimum 12-3/4” minimum 25-1/4” minimum Bay Window Mantis with 27” maximum when using PVE-1 or PVE-2 Surround Kits PV-4H 28-1/2”...
  • Page 17: Insert Into Masonry Fireplace

    INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE Figure 18 Direct Vent and Single Vent Flex Vent Colinear Vent 8-1/2” minimum* 8-1/2” minimum* 12-3/4” minimum 25-1/4” minimum Bay Window Mantis with PV-4H 27” maximum when using PVE-1 or PVE-2 Surround Kits Short Top Cover Kit 28-1/2”...
  • Page 18: Bay Window Mantis Clearance To Combustibles

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ACCESS PANEL Figure 20 Figure 19 Freestanding Clearances Rear Wall to Heater 2” (1-1/4” for coaxial venting) Side Wall to Heater 0” (4” recommended for door clearance) Corner Installation 0” CEILING 8” 6” COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 40”...
  • Page 19: Fireplace Mantis Clearance To Combustibles

    FIREPLACE MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ACCESS PANEL ACCESS ACCESS PANEL PANEL ACCESS PANEL Figure 23 Figure 25 6-1/4” Figure 24 Insert Clearances Rear Wall to Heater 2” (1-1/4” for coaxial venting) Side Wall to Heater 0” Corner Installation 0” CEILING 8”...
  • Page 20: Bay Window Mantis Specifications

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS 28” 17-5/8” 33-3/4” OPTIONAL PEDESTAL (MUST BE INSTALLED ON HEATER PRIOR TO APPLIANCE INSTALLATION) 12-1/4” 8-5/8” Heater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor Figure 27 17-5/8” 28” 25-1/4” FLUE OUTLET 3-9/16” (9.0cm) 16-15/16” 27-3/4” Heater without pedestal Figure 28 6”...
  • Page 21: Bay Window Mantis Specifications

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS - (continued) 35-7/16” 6” LOUVER 38” PV-2H 11-5/16” 3” (SLIM TOP COVER KIT) 5-15/16” 29-3/4” 23-13/16” 3-9/16” Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with PV-2H Slim Top Cover Kit Figure 30 35-7/16” PV-4H 6-13/16” LOUVER (SHORT TOP 10-1/8”...
  • Page 22: Fireplace Mantis Specifications

    FIREPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS 35” 23-1/2” 6-1/2” PVVK-CFA 33-7/16” FLEX VENT KIT 24-3/4” MIN. Figure 33 Figure 35 Heater with Flex Vent Heater In Wall - 35 Inch Picture Frame Surround FWK28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, and lower front 35” 17-3/16” 29-3/8”...
  • Page 23: Fireplace Mantis Specifications

    FIREPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS 38” 30-7/8” Figure 37 4” Heater - 38 Inch Surround FIK28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, & lower front 8” 28” Figure 39 Clearance for Access Panel In-Wall Units See Gas Connection Instructions. 13/16” FLEX HOSE OPENING AIR INLET FLUE OUTLET 1-1/8”...
  • Page 24: Gas Connection Installation

    GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION GAS SUPPLY LINE TO HEATER CAUTION 1. Pull the factory installed flexible gas line through the The gas supply line to the heater must be installed hole in the back panel. See Figures 40 and 41. under conditions which will allow for easy removal of 2.
  • Page 25: Bay Window Mantis Log Set Installation Instructions

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Log Installation Positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera- tion of this heater. If the logs are not placed in the proper position, the appliance can soot, and create an unsafe op- erating condition.
  • Page 26: Fireplace Mantis Log Set Installation Instructions

    FIREPLACE MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Place the Front Right Log (F) on the right side of firebox Log Installation bottom. The notch in the bottom of Front Right Log fits Positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera- over the front flame sensor.
  • Page 27: Wiring

    WIRING This appliance equipped with three-prong WARNING [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded Potential risk of fire, electric shock, and personal three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the ground- injury.
  • Page 28: Start Up Check List

    START UP CHECK LIST WARNING BEFORE OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE, CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING. 1. Verify the gas line service does not exceed 10.5 in. w.c. and is not below 5.0 in. w.c. for natural gas, nor exceeds 13.0 in. w.c. or is below 11.0 in. w.c. for LP gas. 2.
  • Page 29: 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 CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance B.
  • Page 30: Start Up And Adjustments

    START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS A. Turn on the main electrical power to the heater and turn CAUTION the main burner switch to the ON position. See Figure 54. Verify power is on by checking if there is power to the cir- When switching from one burner to the other burner, cuit board.
  • Page 31: Automatic Humidifier Operation

    START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS High Altitude CAUTION The Mantis can be installed to altitudes up to 10,000 feet in the DO NOT touch the surface of the heater. The paint will soft- U.S., and up to 4,500 feet in Canada. The installation must meet en during the initial operation, and will harden over time.
  • Page 32: Optional Controls

    OPTIONAL CONTROLS Installation Instruction for TMV2 - Two Stage Thermostat To use this feature, both burner switches need to be in the “ON” Model: position, and the red button must be pressed so it is illuminated. This will ignite the front burner. The front burner will remain on CAUTION: Before connecting any controller, disconnect when the red button is illuminated, and the back burner will cycle power to the appliance.
  • Page 33: Maintenance & Service

    MAINTENANCE & SERVICE The Mantis should be inspected and serviced annually by a Resetting the Heater qualified service person. This will ensure that the appliance is To reset the heater, first turn both burner switches to the OFF operating safely and efficiently. Should you suspect any position.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Over Temperature Limit Switch Heat Exchanger The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace is The heat exchanger is located on the backside of the heat- protected against overheating with a high temperature er. The heat exchanger should be inspected and cleaned switch, which protects the heat exchanger, plastic sump annually by a qualified service person.
  • Page 35: 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 East Coast Energy Products...
  • Page 36: Bay Window Mantis Parts List

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS LIST WARNING Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 26751 REAR PANEL 22780 INLET AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY 21654 BRACKET, PIPE ASSEMBLY R8810 GASKET, INLET AIR DUCT 24831 REAR HEAT SHIELD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS LIST WARNING Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION R10796 HOLDER, ORIFICE 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE R7572 JAMB NUT R10759 RIBBON CABLE 27071 GAS LINE - REAR R8872...
  • Page 38: Bay Window Mantis Parts View

    BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW Page 38 27297-5-0511...
  • Page 39 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 27297-5-0511 Page 39...
  • Page 40: Fireplace Mantis Parts List

    FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS LIST WARNING Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION R10080 CONDENSATE PUMP LID 25207 PANEL - TOP 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 21595 CONDENSATE TRAY R8809 DOUBLE ROCKER SWITCH 25223...
  • Page 41: Fireplace Mantis Parts List

    FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS LIST WARNING Use only manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of any other parts could cause injury or death. INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION R8811 INLET HEADER GASKET BRACKET, STANDOFF 25216 (2 REQUIRED) 25204 PANEL - BACK R2522 MAIN POWER SWITCH R10796 ORIFICE HOLDER WIRE HARNESS,...
  • Page 42: Fireplace Mantis Parts View

    FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS VIEW Page 42 27297-5-0511...
  • Page 43: Warranty Terms

    If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations Depart- ment, Empire Comfort Systems Inc., P.O. Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to info@empirecomfort.com with “Consumer Relations” in the subject line.
  • Page 44 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. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer. Comfort Systems www.empirecomfort.com...

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