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EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
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 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 sup-
plier'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
HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE
™
ATTENTION: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO
BE INSTALLED IN CANADA.
Installer:
Consumer: Retain this manual for future
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.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-
tained 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.
AND
POWER-VENT
MODELS
FF28BM(N,P)-1
FI28BM(N,P)-1
FW28BM(N,P)-1
WARNING
HOT GLASS
CAUSE BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH
UNTIL COOLED.
NEVER
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
Leave
this
manual
appliance.
reference.
WILL
GLASS
with
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EMPIRE EMPIRE OWNER’S MANUAL Comfort Systems POWER-VENT HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE MODELS FF28BM(N,P)-1 FI28BM(N,P)-1 FW28BM(N,P)-1 WARNING ™ HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS. ATTENTION: THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE INSTALLED IN CANADA.
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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 Gas Supply ..................................6 Introduction ..................................7 Installation Instructions – General Safety Information ....................8 Specifications .................................. 8 Clearances for Direct Vent .............................. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be • Installation and repair should be done by a located out of traffic and away from furniture and QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. -
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 bers of your household. Someday, there may not be a minute to explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to You may not know all the following safety precautions which can do. -
Page 5: Requirements For Massachusetts
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in line Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination... -
Page 6: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY Installing a New Main Gas Cock Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock. A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter the unit. -
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Introduction Qualified Installing Agency Always consult your local Building Department regarding Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment a direct vent wall furnace. shall be performed only by a qualified agency. -
Page 8: Installation Instructions - General Safety Information
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION This installation must conform with local codes or, in the Note: Under no circumstances should the appliance be absence of local codes with NFPA54. installed under conditions which would not allow for easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine 2. -
Page 9: Clearances For Direct Vent
CLEARANCES FOR DIRECT VENT Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to be located at least 12” (305 mm) above grade and must be vented provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and outside. -
Page 10: Clearances For Single Flue
CLEARANCES FOR SINGLE FLUE The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. be located at least 12” (305 mm) above grade and must be vented In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to outside. -
Page 11: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS 35” 17” (88.9cm) (43.2cm) 33 7/16” 23 7/8” (84.9cm) (60.6cm) 5 - SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR 28 5/8” MODEL #PVVK-SH (72.7cm) 1 - FLUE OUTLET 3 9/16” (9.0cm) Heater In Wall - 35” Picture Frame Surround FWK28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, and lower front 35”... -
Page 12: Clearance To Combustibles
Note: The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. recommends that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing. Page 12... -
Page 13: Rough Framing Dimensions
ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS FLAT FRONT 23 1/2” MIN. WITH 90° STREET ELBOW 24 3/4” 28 3/16” MIN., 31” RECOMMENDED FOR SER- VICEABILITY. NOTE: HEATER WILL BE 0” CLEARANCE ON RIGHT AND 3” ON LEFT FOR SERVICEABILITY. ACCESS PANELS 4” - 6” NOTE: ONLY ONE ACCESS PANEL (FIGURE 14) IS 1.5”... -
Page 14: Wall Clearances
WALL CLEARANCES 23 1/2” (59.7cm) 6 ½” (16.5cm) PVVK-CFA PVVK-SH Figure 13 Page 14 25700-3-0110... -
Page 15: Log Set Installation Instructions
LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Log Installation The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance. Note: Before you begin: Do not handle these logs with your bare hands! Always wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. -
Page 16: Log Set Installation Instructions
LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D - Middle Log A - Rear Log C - Right Log B - Left Log H - Right Top Log G - Left Top Log F - Front Right Log E - Front Left Log LOG SET DIAGRAM - A The Gas Log Kit contains the following: Index Letter... -
Page 17: Vent Examples For Single Flue
Note: All PVC vent run piping can be purchased at a local hardware store. Schedule 40 PVC pipe should be used and cemented. PVVK-CFA Flex Kit and PVVK-SH Horizontal Vent Adaptor Kit are available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. MIN 2”... - Page 18 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) Flat Front Insert ONLY Dimensions 1’ 36’ (1) - 90° = 3’ 36’ Total = 40’ (11m) Flat Front Side View 3” ° 90 ELBOW ELECTRICAL RECEPTICLE 1’ SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR (30.5cm) MODEL #PVVK-SH Figure 19 Single Flue - Vertical Vent Run 23 1/2”...
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Page 19: Vent Examples For Single Flue
VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) 6” (15.2cm) MIN. FLUE CENTER 90° ELBOW 12” (30.5cm) MIN. 1/4” DOWNWARD SLOPE EXTERIOR GRADE PER FOOT TO OUTSIDE Figure 21 Minimum Exterior Grade Dimension - Single Flue, Horizontal Venting Below Floor VENT CAP (SUPPLIED WITH VENT KIT) MODEL #PVVK-SV FLASHING ROOF PITCH Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof ROOF PITCH H (Min.) -
Page 20: Pvvk-Cfa Flex Vent Kit
PVVK-CFA FLEX VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. The flex vent kit is a flexible vent hose that is 42” in length. The flex vent kit will be used when installing a Mantis into an existing fireplace. The flex vent kit can be cut down, but can only be cut from one end. -
Page 21: Pvvk-Sh Horizontal Vent Adaptor Kit
PVVK-SH HORIZONTAL VENT ADAPTOR KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Install foam gasket. INSTALL FOAM GASKET Figure 25 Attach flue adaptor to back of heater with four (4) screws. 8-8 x 1/2” Phillips Truss Head Screw FLUE ADAPTOR Figure 26 Install plastic gasket and screw threaded connector to the flue adaptor. -
Page 22: Horizontal Examples For Colinear Direct Vent
PVCA Horizontal Colinear Direct Vent Adaptor, PVVTC Cap, installed every 3 feet. No “sags” in horizontal vent runs; water PVVK-CFA Flex Kit and PVVK-SH Horizontal Vent Adaptor Kit will settle in the pipe. are available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. EXHAUST AIR INTAKE MIN. 2” 3” MIN. -
Page 23: Vertical Examples For Colinear Direct Vent
VERTICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT Special Note: The vent terminal (PTrap, Vent cap or two 90° elbows) and first 90° elbow off back of the heater, when within 6” (15.2 cm) off back of the heater, do not contribute to the overall vent length measurement. For each 45° elbow installed in the horizontal run, the length of the horizontal run MUST be reduced by 1.5 feet (45 cm). This does not apply if the 45° elbows are installed on the vertical part of the vent system. Reduce the length of the horizontal run 3 feet (91.4 cm) for every 90° elbow. Note: Exhaust must be a minimum of 3” EXHAUST above air intake inlet. -
Page 24: Vertical Examples For Colinear Direct Vent
VERTICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT Note: Exhaust must be a minimum Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof of 3” above air intake inlet. 2.5” - 24” WARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop. These minimum heights are necessary in the interest of safety. -
Page 25: Pvca Horizontal Colinear Direct Vent Adaptor
PVCA HORIZONTAL COLINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTOR Colinear adaptor to be used in conjunction with single flue horizontal vent kit PVVK-SH. The two attachments are used for colinear direct vent installation. Figure 35 - Colinear adaptor 2. When adapter is connected, continue with your vent run. Attach colinear adaptor to back of heater with two (2) screws. -
Page 26: Pvvtc Termination Cap Vent Kit
PVVTC TERMINATION CAP VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Figure 39 - Termination Cap PVC CEMENT Figure 40 Vertical exhaust cap used with 1 1/2” PVC pipe installation. Termination cap also used with colinear transition plate model PVCT. Refer to instruction manual for venting examples. -
Page 27: Pvct Colinear Transition Vent Kit
PVCT COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Figure 41 - Colinear Transition Plate Note: Exhaust must be a minimum of 3” above air intake inlet. EXHAUST OPTIONAL EXHAUST PTRAP OR 2 90° ELBOWS MODEL PVVTC SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER ORDER SEPARATE AIR INTAKE PTRAP OR 2 90°... -
Page 28: Direct Vent Installation Instructions
DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PVVK-24H and PVVK-48H Vent Kit available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Note: Do not glue intake or exhaust pipes to Direct Vent Adaptor for serviceability. Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance. -
Page 29: Pvvk-24H And Pvvk-48H Vent Kit
PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H VENT KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Step 5. Slide co-axial vent pipes into co-axial adaptor. Step 1. Install foam gasket on back side of co-axial direct Cut the PVC co-axial pipes at this time. vent adaptor. Minimum horizontal vent length 4 1/2” (11.4 cm) Minimum tube length 3 13/16”... -
Page 30: Pvvk-24H And Pvvk-48H Vent Kit
PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H VENT KIT (cont.) 45° ELBOW EXHAUST OPENING MUST BE POINTED DOWNWARD. Figure 55 - Direct Vent System Building Exterior View 47.5” (1.2m) Horizontal Venting Maximum 47.5” (1.2 m) with 3” and 1 1/2” 45° elbow. 3” and 1 1/2” 45° elbow can be purchased from a local hardware store. Figure 54 47.5”... -
Page 31: Gas Connection Installation Instructions
GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTION (Line Supply) Note: The gas supply line to the heater must be installed under conditions which will allow for easy removal of the heater from A 3/8” Flair gas line connection is supplied in the heater its location for servicing of the heater. -
Page 32: F(F,I,W)K28(Bl,Cm,Hp,Ss) Surround Installation Instructions
F(F,I,W)K28(BL,CM,HP,SS) SURROUND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fitting of Hood Place the hood in the surround as shown in Figure 59 and fasten with the five screws and nuts supplied. Fitting of Surround Place the surround as shown in Figure 59 on the flat front heater as shown in Figure 60 and fasten to the heater with the four screws provided at points A, B, C and D. -
Page 33: Operating Instructions Checklist
“Cleaning Burners.” 3. Installers who are not familiar with the installation of this appliance should contact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 10. Check and verify that logs are place correctly as per prior to installing the appliance to avoid creating hazardous instructions on Pages 17 and 18 of this manual. -
Page 34: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Remove lower louver panel by lifting up and pulling out. (Figure 64C and 64D) will start flashing for 35 seconds prior to ignition. Once both burners have ignited, the burner Main Electrical power supply must always be switched on to L.E.D’s will remain on. -
Page 35: Lighting Instructions
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EX- PLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area B. -
Page 36: Fan Operation
FAN OPERATION The 3-speed main convection fan will automatically start approximately 3 to 5 minutes after the heater has warmed up. Note: The 3-speed main convection fan is automatically controlled and will operate on three preset speeds. Depending on your burner setting and the surrounding ambient temperature, the L.E.D lights (Page 36, Figure 64) for the fan will light up. -
Page 37: Optional Controllers
OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS FRBTP Battery Operated Remote with Programmable Thermostat FRBTC Battery Operated Remote with Thermostat Battery Operated Wireless Remote Wall Thermostat TMV2 Thermostat, 2 Stage T24V Thermostat, 24 Volt TDV1 Wall Thermostat, 24 Volt See your Mantis dealer for correct controller type. INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AFTER INSTALLATION Installation Instructions for FRBTP, FRBTC, and TRW Remote Controls FRBTP, FRBTC and TRW are all battery operated devices. -
Page 38: Optional Controllers
OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS R: 24 Volt Hot W1: Heat Relay Stage 1 (Front burner) W2: Heat Relay Stage 2 (Rear burner) C: 24 Volt Common WHITE, WHITE/ BLACK REMOTE WIRE HARNESS THERMOSTAT (TO BE REMOVED) JUNCTION W1 R BLOCK BLUE TRANSFORMER TO “T1”... -
Page 39: Wiring
WIRING The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian dangerous operation. -
Page 40: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Paint Curing - First Firing Over Temperature Cut Out The first fire in your heater is part of the paint curing process. The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace is protected Your Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace has been against overheating with a high temperature 80°C (176°F) cut off painted with the highest quality heat resistant silicon paint switch to protect the heat exchanger, plastic sump and flue fan. -
Page 41: Maintenance
General Glass Information Only glass approved for use in Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. fireplace may be used for replacement. The glass replacement must be done by a licensed or qualified service person. - Page 42 MAINTENANCE REAR HOT SURFACE IGNITOR REAR BURNER REAR FLAME SENSOR REAR LOG SUPPORT FRONT LOG SUPPORT FIREBOX BOTTOM FRONT BURNER FRONT HOT SURFACE IGNITOR FRONT FLAME SENSOR Figure 73 Removal and replacement of Front Hot Surface Ignitor Removal and replacement of Rear Hot Surface Ignitor (HSI) (HSI) 1.
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Page 43: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Removal and Replacement of Front or Rear Flame Sensors Cleaning Burners Unplug power cord from electricity. Remove main burner and apply air pressure inside the throat and Remove lower louver door. ports of the main burner. Remove glass assembly. See page 43. Removing and Replacing Front Burner Carefully remove logs from unit. -
Page 44: Main Convection Fan
MAIN CONVECTION FAN The main convection fan in the heater should be checked, Note: If the main convection fan becomes clogged with lint and serviced and cleaned annually by a qualified service person to dust an over-temperature situation will occur through the ensure that your appliance is operating efficiently. -
Page 45: Resetting The Heater
RESETTING THE HEATER There are a number of reasons why sometimes the heater will illuminated. If you have a Remote burner switch and the rear switch itself off and is the correct thing for the heater to do in burner L.E.D. should start flashing, with the flue fan L.E.D. certain situations (i.e. -
Page 46: Parts List
PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 25207 PANEL - TOP R4053 DOOR CLAMP (2 REQUIRED) 21595 CONDENSATE TRAY 25225 LATCH BRACKET (2 REQUIRED) 25223 LOUVER - TOP 25215... -
Page 47: Parts View
PARTS VIEW 25700-3-0110 Page 47... -
Page 48: Warranty Terms
Limited Ten-Year Heat Exchanger Warranty Empire promises to the owner that if the heat exchanger (see parts list) fails because of defective workmanship or material within ten years from the date of purchase, Empire will repair, or at Empire’s option, replace the defective heat exchanger. -
Page 49: Master Parts Distributor List
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. -
Page 50: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES Page 50 25700-3-0110... - Page 51 SERVICE NOTES 25700-3-0110 Page 51...
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