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IMPORTANT! Read these instructions
carefully before installing or operating this
gas appliance. These instructions should
be left with the homeowner for future
reference.
If the information in this manual is 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 supplier.
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 illness.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
GAS-FIRED
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
DANGER
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your
new TRIPLE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative
Gas Burner is designed and intended for
installation in an approved, existing, fully
vented, wood-burning fireplace, with a gas
hook-up.
TRIPLE BURNER
(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE
LOG SET)
FOR INSTALLATION IN
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MANUAL MODELS
AVM(21,24,30)MTEKN-1
MILLIVOLT MODELS
AVR(21,24,30)MTEKN-1
This appliance must be installed only in a solid-
fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and
construction of noncombustible materials.
This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid
fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace where
a decorative appliance is installed.
The vent damper must have a damper
clamp attached to it to keep the damper from
accidentally closing during operation.
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL GAS-FIRED Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT! Read these instructions CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your carefully before installing or operating this new TRIPLE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative gas appliance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Before You Start .......................3 Carton Contents & Hardware Pack ................4 Important Safety Information ................5 - 6 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ..............7 General Information ....................8 Product Specifications ....................8 Fireplace Preparation ....................9 Introduction ......................9 Gas Supply ......................10 - 11 Assembly ......................12 - 13 Before Fully Installing the Appliance ..............13 Installation .......................14 - 15... -
Page 3: Before You Start
BEFORE YOU START Samples and Definitions: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. -
Page 4: Carton Contents & Hardware Pack
CARTON CONTENTS & HARDWARE PACK CARTON CONTENTS HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS 1/4” X 1 1/4” SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (2) Items not shown to scale. AVM(21,24,30)MTEKN-1 Quantity Supplied Index Description AVM(21,24) AVM30 Clip - Left Clip - Right Triple Burner Assembly with Manual Valve Damper Clamp Compression Fitting Ember Burner Pan... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Installer: Leave these instructions with the owner for future • During manufacture, this fireplace is treated with certain reference. oils, films and bonding agents. These bonding agents are For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn not harmful but may produce smoke and odors as they are wood or solid fuels in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set burned off during initial operation of the fireplace. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GAS WARNING ODOR During manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping, various com- If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas ponents of this appliance are treated with certain oils, films, or because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. bonding agents.
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Page 7: 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 SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas colorless. -
Page 8: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Qualified Installing Agency High Altitude Installation Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be per- United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by formed only by a qualified agency. -
Page 9: Fireplace Preparation
FIREPLACE PREPARATION • Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox. • Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions. Have this cleaning performed annually after installation. • Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. -
Page 10: Gas Supply
GAS SUPPLY Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 1/2-in 3/8-in 1/2-in... - Page 11 GAS SUPPLY Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8-in (3.175mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.
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Page 12: Assembly
ASSEMBLY BEGINNING INSTALLATION Slide the compression ring over the end of the burner pipe. Remove all contents from the burner carton. See Figure 5. Check the contents of the carton against the shipping and packing list or the parts list in this manual. Report any missing or damaged parts to your retailer. -
Page 13: Before Fully Installing The Appliance
ASSEMBLY FOR EMBER BED INSTALLATIONS Insert the bottom lip of the ember burner pan under the ember burner. See Figure 9. Push the ember burner pan backwards, towards the main burner, centering the top of the ember burner pan beneath the grate support. -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION LOCATING THE UNIT This appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace, which contains a working flue, and is constructed of non-combustible materials. IMPORTANT For units with valve applications, complete pilot placement and gas line assembly before you place the unit into the fireplace. IMPORTANT Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on the floor or wall of the fireplace. -
Page 15: Installation
INSTALLATION Place the lava rock around the burner assembly. WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with all included pictures, diagrams and drawings, or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. IMPORTANT Protect the pilot and valve assembly, and for Liquid Propane units, the air mixer at the side of the burner to protect it before... -
Page 16: Door Operation
DOOR OPERATION OPERATE THE FIREPLACE WITH THE BIFOLD GLASS DOORS IN ONLY THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. NOTE: Always close the mesh firescreens when operating the fireplace with the glass doors fully open. CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE FULLY OPEN DOORS Figure 17... -
Page 17: Millivolt Lighting Instructions
MILLIVOLT 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by C. -
Page 18: Manual Lighting Instructions
MANUAL 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. C. -
Page 19: Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics
PILOT AND MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple/thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple/thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. -
Page 20: Wiring
WIRING NOTICE: Do not let remote control receiver come in contact with Thermostats are not approved on vented decorative burner assembly. appliances. Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring more details on remote control. -
Page 21: Maintenance & Service
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE Maintenance Cleaning The Decorative Gas Log Set should be thoroughly inspected at Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding least once a year by a qualified technician. the logs clean. At the beginning of each season, check for: THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT—... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM OBSERVED POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURE What To Do If You Smell Gas Gas odor during setup Gas Leak • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. •... -
Page 23: Avm Parts List & Exploded View
AVM PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEW WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these di- agrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. PART NO INDEX DESCRIPTION AVM21 AVM24... -
Page 24: Avr Parts List & Exploded View
AVR PARTS LIST & EXPLODED VIEW WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these di- agrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. PART NO INDEX NO DESCRIPTION AVR21 AVR24... -
Page 25: 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 26: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes Page 26 35430-0-0315... -
Page 27: Warranty
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this hearth product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Hearth products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. - Page 28 Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 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. www.empirecomfort.com Page 28 35430-0-0315...
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