Empire Comfort Systems EBL50 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
EBL50
7213940200R02
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Always read this manual rst
before attempting to install or use this replace. For your safety, always
comply with all warnings and safety instructions contained in this manual
to prevent personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Always use a qualied technician or
service agency to repair this replace.
!NOTE: Procedures and tech-
niques that are considered impor-
tant enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will result in damage to
the equipment.
WARNING: Procedures and
techniques which, if not carefully
followed, will expose the user to
the risk of re, serious injury, or
death.
Welcome & Congratulations ..................3
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ................4
Quick Reference Guide .....................6
Fireplace Installation .......................7
Site Selection ..................................... 7
Wiring ........................................... 8
Hardwire Installation ................................ 9
Surface Installation .................................11
In-wall Recessed Installation - 2x4 Framing ............. 13
Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front Glass Installation ............................. 16
Operation ...............................17
Maintenance .............................21
Warranty ................................22
Technical Support .........................24

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace from
Empire.
Serial Number
Label Rating Label with
Model Number
Please carefully read and save these instructions.
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings carefully before
starting installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
a possible electric shock, re hazard and will void the warranty.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
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[email protected].
If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer.

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When using electrical appliances,
basic precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to
persons, including the following:
① Read all instructions before
using this electric replace.
② This replace is hot when
in use. To avoid burns, do not
let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
The surface around the heater
outlet becomes hot during heater
operation.
DANGER: High temperatures
may be generated under
certain abnormal conditions.
Do not partially or fully cover or
obstruct the front of this heater.
③Extreme caution is necessary
when any heater is used by or
near children or invalids and
whenever the unit is left operating
and unattended.
④Young children should be
supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
⑤ The appliance is not intended
for use by young children
or inrmed persons without
supervision.
⑥Do no operate any heater
after it malfunctions. Disconnect
power at service panel and have
heater inspected by a reputable
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
electrician before reusing.
⑦ If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, or its service agent,
or a qualied person in order to
avoid a hazard.
⑧ Do not use outdoors.
⑨Never locate replace where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑩ Do not locate the heater
immediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls o󰀨, and turn o󰀨
power to heater circuit at main
disconnect panel.
⑫Do not insert or allow foreign
objects to enter any ventilation
or exhaust opening as this may
cause an electric shock or re, or
damage to the heater.
⑬ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑭ A heater has hot and arcing or
sparking parts inside. Do not use
in areas where gasoline, paint,
or ammable liquids are used or
stored.
⑮Use this heater only as
described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
the manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
⑯ To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Always plug
heaters directly into a wall outlet/
receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocatable
power tap (outlet/power strip).
⑰Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑱ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑲ Always use a certied
electrician should new circuits or
outlets be required.
⑳ Always use properly grounded,
fused and polarized outlets.
㉑ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
㉒ When transporting or storing
the unit and cord, keep in a
dry place, free from excessive
vibration and store so as to avoid
damage.
WARNING: Remote control
contains small batteries.
Keep away from children.
If swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not install
battery backwards, charge, put
in re or mix with used or other
battery types - may explode or
leak causing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or
modications not expressly
approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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Quick Reference Guide
Figure 1
1. The electrical information
regarding your electric replace
can be found on the rating label
located on the front of the unit,
behind the glass.
Before installation, please record
your replace's serial number
below for future reference.
2. If you have any technical
questions or concerns regarding
the operation of your electric
replace, or require service
contact customer service.
3. For dimensions of your replace,
refer to Figure 1.
3" (7.6 cm)
50 516" (128 cm)
19 12
(49.5 cm)
46" (116 cm)
48 12 " (123 cm)
7"
(17.8 cm)
3 1316"
(9.7 cm)
18"
(45.7 cm)
16"
(40.6 cm)

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Fireplace Installation
Site Selection
Review and consider all of the
following conditions for installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 50
5
/
16
"
(128 cm) x 19½"(49.5 cm)
• Unit requires a minimum of two wall
studs in order to ensure a secure
installation
There are three possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 12);
• Partial recess (pg. 13);
• Flush mount (pg. 14),
and any of these have the option of
being hardwired or plugged directly
into the wall outlet.
WARNING: The top of the
replace is to be installed at least
4" (10.2 cm) from the ceiling.
CAUTION: Ensure installation
does not allow replace to be in
direct contact with building vapor
barrier or insulation and meets all
local building codes.
!
NOTE 1: A 15 Amp, 120 Volt
circuit is required. A dedicated
circuit is preferred but not essential
in all cases. A dedicated circuit will
be required if, after installation, the
circuit breaker trips or fuse blows
on a regular basis when the heater
is operating. Additional appliances
on the same circuit may exceed
the current rating of the circuit
breaker.
WARNING: Ensure the power
cord is not installed so that it is
pinched or against a sharp edge
and ensure that the power cord
is stored or secured to avoid
tripping or snagging to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock or
injury to persons. Construction and
electrical outlet wiring must comply
with local building codes and other
applicable regulations to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock and
injury to persons.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
re, do not store or use gasoline,
or other ammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of the heater.

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Fireplace Installation
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a
qualied electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether
the product is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with
the product – if it will not t the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.
This product is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug in Figure
3. Make sure that the product is
connected to an outlet having the
same conguration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this
product.
Figure 2
Wiring
AC/DC
ADAPTER
RELAY BOARD
SWITCH BOARD
DISPLAY / CONTROL BOARD
THERMISTOR
LED STRIPS
(RGB) - MEDIA
FLAME LED STRIPS (AMBER)
CUTOUT
THERMAL
FLICKER
MOTOR
BLOWER MOTOR
LED STRIPS
(RGB) - FLAME
M
M
ELEMENTS
LED DRIVER
BOARDS

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Fireplace Installation
Figure 3
Partially
Reective Glass
Glass Bracket
Bracket Screws
Installation
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and is away
from drapes, furniture and high
tra󰀩c.
2. For ease of electrical hook up, you
may wish to locate the replace
near an existing outlet (for plug-in
convenience) (refer to NOTE 1,
page 7).
3. Remove replace, front glass and
hardware from box and remove
all packaging materials before
installation.
4. Store the replace in a safe, dry and
dust-free location until you are ready
to install the replace.
Hardwire Installation
The replace is packaged with a
three-prong plug installed for plug-in
convenience. Hardwiring the replace
is also an option for any installation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to wire
your own new outlets or circuits.
To reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or injury to persons, always
use a licensed electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the circuit
on which the replace is to be
installed has the power cut o󰀨 at
the service panel until installation
is complete.
1. Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace:
• Lay replace on its back.
• Remove two Phillips screws from
each of the two glass brackets
(Figure 3).
• Remove the glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping pressure
on the partially reective glass, tilt
the replace upright and slightly
forward to allow the partially
reective glass to fall out of the
inside framing.
CAUTION: Do not bump or drop
the partially reective glass to
avoid breakage and personal
injury.

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Fireplace Installation
• Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace.
1. Locate the power cord and
remove the 3 screws that attach
the cord bracket to the unit - one
on the back of the unit and two on
the bottom. (Figure 5)
2. From the front, remove the 2
Philips screws that fasten the front
panel tabs, tilt the panel forward
and lift o󰀨. (Figure 4)
3. Unscrew the 3 wire connectors
and separate the wires (Figure 6).
4. Pull the cord bracket and power
cord out the front of the replace.
5. Replace removed cord bracket
with the supplied hardwire bracket
replacement (Figure 7) and install
using screws removed in step 2.
6. Leaving a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm)
of slack, route the power supply
through the hole in the hardwire
bracket and secure with a wire
clamp (not supplied).
7. Connect the smooth black wire
(live) from the unit to the black
wire from the power supply
using one of the wire connectors
removed in step 4 (Figure 6).
8. Connect the black ribbed wire
(neutral) and white icker motor
wire from the unit to the white wire
from the power supply using the
second wire connector from step 4
(Figure 6).
9. Attach green grounding wire to
Figure 5
Screws
Hardwire
Bracket
Cord
Bracket
Front Panel
Front Panel tabs (2)
Figure 4

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Fireplace Installation
Black live
wires
Figure 7
Hole for
Ground Screw
hardwire bracket with provided
grounding screw. Place wire in
between screw and lock washer
and tighten.
10. Carefully reinsert partially
reective glass into the replace
and anchor in place using glass
brackets and screws removed in
step 1.
11. Proceed to installation using the
desired mounting method.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a bathroom, it
must be protected by a GFI receptacle
or circuit. If receptacle is used, it must
be readily accessible.
This electrical appliance is not
watertight. To prevent electrical shock,
it must be installed as to prevent
water from entering unit. This must
be installed away from showers, tubs,
etc. Never locate replace where it
may fall into a bathtub or other water
container.
Figure 6
Wires to
controls
Wire
connectors
Cord
Bracket
screw
Neutral wires

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Fireplace Installation
Figure 8
Key-hole
Wall stud
Permanent
mounting hole
Surface Installation
CAUTION: Two people may be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1. Choose a location which has
a minimum of two wall studs
available for mounting.
2. Choose your method of supplying
power to the unit:
• Plug into an existing outlet or
install an outlet nearby.
• Hardwire the replace - follow the
hardwiring instructions on page 9.
3. Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace:
• Lay the replace on its back.
• Remove the two Phillips screws
from each of the two glass
brackets (Figure 3, page 9).
• Remove the glass brackets.
• With one hand keeping pressure
on the partially reective glass, tilt
the replace upright and slightly
forward to allow the partially
reective glass to fall out of the
inside framing.
CAUTION: Do not bump or drop
the partially reective glass to
avoid breakage and personal
injury.
• Remove the partially reective
glass from the replace.
4. Position the replace on a wall
at the position where it will be
mounted (Figure 8). Use a bubble
level (one is supplied) to ensure
that replace is level on the wall.
5. Ensuring that at least two
keyholes line up with a wall stud
(keyholes are spaced at 4 in. (10.2
cm) centers), mark the location
of the four screw locations on the
wall (through the keyholes).
6. Remove the fireplace from the wall
and store it in a safe place away
from traffic.
7. Where marked screw locations do
not line up with a wall stud, insert
(screw in) one of the two supplied
wall anchors (pre-drill if required).
Repeat if only two screws line up
with a wall stud.
8. Screw all four supplied #8, 1½ in.
(3.8 cm) square head mounting
screws and washers into the wall
and/or wall anchors leaving ¼ in.
(6.5 mm) of thread.
9. Align the chosen keyholes with

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Fireplace Installation
the screws and hang the replace
on the wall. Screw heads and
washers will t through the
keyholes and the replace will
slide down into position (screws
will slide into the narrow part of
the keyholes).
10. Tighten all 4 mounting screws
down on the replace chassis.
CAUTION: Ensure at least 2 of
the mounting screws are inserted
in wall studs.
11. Carefully replace and install the
partially reflective glass and the
glass brackets using the screws
removed in step 1.
12. Refer to Front Glass Installation
section for nal installation
procedures.
Partial Recess Installation
- 2x4 Framing
CAUTION: Two people may be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 46 ½ in. (118.1 cm)
wide x 16 ½ in. (42 cm) high
(Figure 9).
!
NOTE: The sizing has allowed
for 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) around
the replace insert for ease of
installation. This replace does not
require any additional venting.
2. Choose your method of supplying
power to the unit:
• Plug-in (you may run the power
cord out of the framed wall
opening to an existing outlet or
install an outlet on a nearby wall
stud within the wall).
• Hardwire the replace - follow the
hardwiring instructions on page 9.
3. Lift the replace and insert it into
the opening (Figure 10).
4. Use the supplied bubble level
to level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mounting
holes located in each corner of the
replace chassis, into wall studs.
(Figure 10)
Figure 9
2 x 4 Framing

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Fireplace Installation
1. Refer to Front Glass Installation
section for nal installation
procedures.
Figure 11
2 x 8 Framing
Flush Mounted
Installation - 2x8 Framing
CAUTION: Two people may be
required for various steps of this
procedure.
1. Prepare a wall with a framed
opening of 49 in. (124.5 cm) wide
x 18½ in. (47 cm) high (Figure 11).
!
NOTE: The sizing has allowed for
1/4” (6.4 mm) around the replace
insert for ease of installation. This
replace does not require any
additional venting.
2. Choose your method of supplying
power to the unit:
• Plug-in (you may run the power
cord out of the framed wall
opening to an existing outlet or
install an outlet on a nearby wall
stud within the wall).
• Hardwire the replace - follow the
hardwiring instructions on page 9.
WARNING: Do not attempt to wire
your own new outlets or circuits.
To reduce the risk of re, electric
shock or injury to persons, always
use a licensed electrician.
WARNING: Ensure that the circuit
on which the replace is to be
installed has the power cut o󰀨 at
the service panel until installation
is complete.
Figure 10
Mounting
holes

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Fireplace Installation
3. Lift the replace and insert into the
opening. The replace's mounting
trim should be ush against the
wall (Figure 12).
4. Use the supplied bubble level
to level the replace within the
framing. Adjust as required.
5. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mounting
holes located on the inside surface
of the replace chassis, into wall
studs (Figure 12).
6. Refer to Front Glass Installation
section for nal installation
procedures.
Figure 12 Mounting hole
Mounting hole
Wall
surface
Installation in a Media
Console
1. Insert the replace into the
opening of the media console from
the front.
2. Drive four supplied mounting
screws through the four mounting
holes located on the inside surface
of the replace chassis, into the
walls of the media console.
3. Refer to Front Glass Installation
section for nal installation
procedures.

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Fireplace Installation
Figure 14
Front tray
Front glass
assembly
Figure 16 Tab
Figure 15
Hooks (4)
Mounts (4)
Front Glass Installation
1. Evenly distribute supplied glass
rock on the front tray of the
fireplace (Figure 14).
2. Carefully mount front glass
assembly so that the front glass
hooks (4) hang on the front glass
mounts on the fireplace (4) (Figure
15).
3. Use the supplied two Phillips
sheet metal screws to fasten
the glass assembly tabs to the
fireplace (Figure 16).
4. If unit is not hardwired, plug
fireplace into a 15 Amp, 120 Volt
outlet (refer to NOTE 1).

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Operation
Figure 18
 WARNING: This electric
rebox must be properly
installed before it is used.
The unit can be controlled by
either the manual controls which
are located on the upper right of
the replace or the remote (Figure
18 & 19).
The replace is supplied with an
IR multifunction remote control.
!
NOTE: To operate correctly, the
remote control must be pointed
towards the Floating DisplayTM.
A. Standby
Turns the unit On and O󰀨.
→ Activated by pressing the
Standby button on the remote
or the unit.
• The unit will turn on with the
same functions that it was set
to when it was turned O󰀨 and
the intake temperature will be
indicated on the On Screen
Display.
!NOTE: When any button is
pressed the intake temperature
will be displayed on the On
Screen Display for 5 seconds.
B. Flame E󰀨ects
Turns the ame e󰀨ect On and O󰀨.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the remote.
Figure 19
A
D
B C
E
G
H
F
A C D E F
Floating
DisplayTM

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Operation
C. Heat ON/OFF
Turns the heater On and O󰀨.
→ Activated by pressing the
button on the unit or the
remote.
• Indicated by the icon and
the intake temperature being
displayed on the On-Screen
Display, for 5 seconds before
turning off.
!NOTE: After the heater is
switched o󰀨, there is a 60
second fan delay, where the
fan will continue running before
turning o󰀨.
!NOTE: The unit can be
operated in Heat Only Mode.
When the unit is only running
with the heater, the icon will
continuously be displayed on
the On-Screen Display.
!NOTE: The heater may emit
a slight, harmless odor when
rst used. This odor is a normal
condition caused by initial
heating of internal heater parts
and will not occur again.
D & E. Thermostat
Controls
Adjusts the temperature set point
to your individual requirements.
Once the desired set temperature
is reached the heater will turn
off. The heater will cycle on
and off to maintain the desired
set temperature. The default
temperature setting is 72°F
(22°C).
→ Adjusted by pressing the to
decrease the setpoint and the
to increase the setpoint on
the unit or the remote.
• The On Screen Display will
indicate the temperature
setpoint as it is adjusted.
!NOTE: Holding the and
the buttons down for two
seconds, on the unit, will
change the temperature from
°C to °F, or vice versa.
Disable Heat
If desired, depending on the
season, the heater on the unit
can be disabled. The unit will
operate in the same fashion, with
remainder of the controls.
Pressing the and buttons

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Operation
on the unit at the same time and
holding for 2 seconds will disable
and enable the heater.
!NOTE: When the heater has
been disabled and either the
or the is pressed the
On Screen Display will indicate
"--".
F. Color Themes
Di󰀨erent presets of ambient
lighting color combinations
contained in the unit.
→ Changed by repeatedly
pressing the corresponding
button on the remote or the
unit.
• Cycles through the di󰀨erent
preset ambient lighting settings
of the unit, this includes
di󰀨erent combinations of
colours of the ame base and
media lighting.
!NOTE: The last theme of the
cycle is a prism where the
unit cycles through a variety
of colours. Pressing the
button stops the cycling and
holds the unit on the preferred
color, indicated by a "U" -
Unfreeze or a "F" - Freeze on
the display.
G. Brightness
Changes the brightness of the
lights in the unit.
→ Adjusted by repeatedly
pressing the corresponding
button on the remote.
• Indicated by the second digit
on the Floating Display™
changing to show: "H" (high),
and "L" (low).
H. Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer can be set to
automatically shut o󰀨 the replace
after a preset time (from 30
minutes to 8 hours).
→ To set the timer press the timer
button on either the remote or
the unit, repeatedly, until the
desired time is displayed.
• The On Screen Display will
display the di󰀨erent times as it
is adjusted. Once the timer has
begun, pressing the button
will display the time remaining
before the unit turns O󰀨.
!NOTE: The Sleep Timer can
be cancelled at any time
by pressing the button
repeatedly until the sleep timer
displays nothing.

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Operation
Resetting the Temperature
Cuto󰀨 Switch
Should the heater overheat, an
automatic cut out will turn the
heater o󰀨 and it will not come
back on without being reset. It
can be reset by unplugging the
unit and waiting 5 minutes before
plugging the unit back in.
CAUTION: If you need to
continuously reset the heater,
unplug the unit and call
technical support at 1-888-
346-7539.
Remote Control Battery
Replacement
To replace the battery:
1. Slide battery cover open on
the remote control.
2. Correctly install one 3 Volt
(CR2032 [longer life] or
CR2025) battery in the battery
holder.
3. Close the battery cover.
Battery must be recycled
or disposed of properly.
Check with your Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling
advice in your area