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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
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.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may re-
sult 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 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
AND
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
BF-10BC-2 BF-20BC-2
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to page 6.
Unvented room heaters are for installation in SINGLE
FAMILY TYPE RESIDENCES ONLY, and the installation
is limited to ONE (1) unit per residence.
Unvented room heaters are NOT TO BE USED IN BED-
ROOMS, MOBILE HOMES, TRAILERS AND RECRE-
ATIONAL VEHICLES.
Unvented room heaters are only to be used as supple-
mentary heat and NOT AS PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF
HEAT for the room in which the unit is installed.
Unvented room heaters are not for installation in
rooms having space which shall limit the appliance
input to a maximum of "20 BTUH" per cubic foot of
room space.
Unvented room heaters are NOT FOR COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL USE.
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's (.3KW's)
of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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 illness.
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS BF-10BC-2 BF-20BC-2 This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy- INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. -
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 & Ventilation Air ..........6 Gas Supply .......................7 Clearances .......................8 Wall Mount Installation ..................8 - 9 Optional Floor Stand Installation ................9... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not • WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger avoided, will result in death or serious injury. insert or other accessory not approved for use with heater. -
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 of your household. Someday when 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 do. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need protect both you and your family from an accident. -
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- lation. ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied performed only by a qualified agency. -
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 clear- ances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 5 inches (127mm). Right side 5 inches (127mm). Do not install in alcove or closet. Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm). Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the appli- ance (shelves, window sills, etc.) 36 inches (914mm). -
Page 9: Optional Floor Stand Installation
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION On Sheet Rock Wall 1. After locating mounting holes, drill (4) 5/16" (8mm) diameter holes into the wall. 2. Insert (4) plastic expansion anchors provided into the holes. 3. Tighten (4) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws provided into the plastic expansion anchors. -
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 causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by C. -
Page 11: Main Burner Flame Characteristics
MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions Air Shutter Adjustment (Figure 8) 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 at the pilot. yellow flames occur on main burner loosen 1/4"... -
Page 12: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermo- arrows. This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint couple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the and spider webs. tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. -
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 is installed in heater. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS Spark electrode does not produce spark. Pilot flame not surrounding thermocouple - clean pilot, see Spark electrode broken - replace. Figure 10, Page 12. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas supplier. -
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-182 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE (BF-20 LPG) SR-058 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT P-212 ORIFICE HOLDER SR-090 CASING BACK... -
Page 16: Parts View
PARTS VIEW Page 16 16013-6-0314... -
Page 17: Optional Blower Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SRB-18T for Unvented Room Heaters BF-10 and BF-20 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T shield. Insert the blower housing into the top portion of the If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional heater by pivoting the blower housing upward 90°. -
Page 18: Optional Blower Installation Instructions
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 Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. -
Page 19: 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 20: Warranty Terms
WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this space heating product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Space heating 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.