Empire Comfort Systems EBL74-1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
EBL74-1
UL File E71416
# 6909610100
7214000200R06
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
techniques that are considered
important 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
For Bathroom Use .............................. 7
Wiring ....................................... 8
Surface Mount Installation .......................10
Flush Mounted Installation - 2x8 Framing ............12
Front Glass Installation .........................13
Operation ................................14
Maintenance ..............................17
Replacement Parts .........................18
Warranty .................................19
Technical Support ..........................21

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Welcome & Congratulations
Thank you and congratulations for purchasing an electric replace from
Empire.
NO NEED TO RETURN TO THE STORE
If you have general questions about our products, please e-mail us at
[email protected].
If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer.
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.

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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
installing or using this electric
replace.
② This replace is hot when in
use. To avoid burns, do not let
bare skin touch hot surfaces.
The trim around the heater outlet
becomes hot during heater opera-
tion.
DANGER: High temperatures
may be generated under certain
abnormal conditions. Do not par-
tially or fully cover or obstruct the
front of this heater.
③Extreme caution is neces-
sary 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 supervi-
sion.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
⑥ Do not operate the unit after
it malfunctions. Disconnect power
at the service panel and contact
your dealer.
⑦ Do not use outdoors.
⑧Never locate replace where
it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.
⑨ To disconnect the replace,
turn the controls o󰀨, then dis-
connect the circuit at the main
disconnect panel.
⑩ Do not locate the heater im-
mediately below a xed socket-
outlet.
⑪ Do 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.
⑫ To prevent a possible fire, do
not block air intakes or exhaust in
any manner.
⑬ All electrical heaters have
hot and arcing or sparking parts
inside. Do not use in areas where
gasoline, paint, or ammable
liquids are used or stored.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
⑭Use this heater only as
described in this manual. Any
other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
⑮ Do not burn wood or other
materials in the electric replace.
⑯ Do not strike the replace
glass.
⑰ Always use a certied electri-
cian should new circuits or outlets
be required.
⑱ Disconnect all power supply
before performing any cleaning,
maintenance or relocation of the
unit.
⑲When transporting or stor-
ing 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 immedi-
ately.
WARNING: Do not install bat-
tery backwards, charge, put in re
or mix with used or other battery
types - may explode or leak caus-
ing injury.
!NOTE: Changes or modica-
tions not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compli-
ance could void user's authority to
operate the equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS

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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.
2. If you have any technical
questions or concerns regarding
the operation of your electric
replace, or require service,
contact a service person or
dealer.
3. For dimensions of your replace,
refer to Figure 1.
[7.1 in.]
467 mm
[18.4 in.]
1883 mm [74.1 in.]
493 mm
[19.4 in.]
187 mm
[7.3 in.]
1844 mm [72.6 in.]

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Site Selection
Review and consider all of the fol-
lowing conditions before installation:
• Dimensions of the unit: 74.1 in.
(1883 mm) x 19.4 in. (494 mm)
• For surface installation, the unit
requires a minimum of 2 wall
studs in order to ensure secure
installation. For other installa-
tion methods, suitable framing is
required.
There are two possible mounting
methods:
• Surface mount (pg. 10);
• Flush mount (pg. 11).
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 code.
!NOTE: A dedicated, properly
fused 15 Amp circuit is required,
rated for the appropriate voltage
(120V, 240V).
WARNING: 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.
Fireplace Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
re, do not store or use gasoline
or other ammable vapors or liq-
uids in the vicinity of the heater.
1. Select a location that is not
susceptible to moisture and is
away from drapes, furniture and
high tra󰀩c.
2. Unpack the replace, front glass
and hardware from the box and
remove all packaging materials
before installation.
3. Store the replace in a safe, dry
and dust free location until you
are ready to install the replace.
For Bathroom Use
If this unit is installed in a bathroom it
must be protected by a GFI recep-
tacle or circuit. If receptacle is used it
must be readily accessible.
To prevent electrical shock this
unit is an electrical appliance that
is NOT watertight and 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.

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Fireplace Installation
Wiring
WARNING: 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. Carefully remove the electrical
cover bracket from the back of
the replace by removing the
three retaining screws. (Figure 2)
2. Leaving a minimum of 3 in.
(7.6 cm) of slack, route the
power supply through a cable
clamp (not included) and the
hole in the electrical cover
bracket.
3. Remove the cover o󰀨 of the
unit at the front to access the
wire connections. (Figure 3)
Wiring Diagram
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
Figure 2
Screws
Electrical Cover Bracket

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Fireplace Installation
For 120V Installations
Use two conductor, non-metallic
sheath cable with ground wire
(3 wires total) for the incoming
power supply.
CAUTION: Use the appropri-
ate wire to meet local and
national electrical codes for
rated power consumption.
• Connect the L1 wire from the
unit to the live wire from the
power supply.
• Connect the N and H1 wires
from the unit to the neutral
wire from the power supply.
• Connect the L2 and H2 wires
together, with a wire connec-
tor and leave them discon-
nected from everything.
• Attach the grounding wire to
the cover with the provided
grounding screw. Place wire
in-between screw and lock
washer and tighten (Figure 4).
• Reposition the electrical cover
brackets over the wires and
connectors and attach to re-
place chassis using the screw
removed in step 1 and step 3.
Figure 4
Hole for
Ground Screw
Figure 3

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Fireplace Installation
For 240V Installations
Use three conductor, non-metallic
sheath cable with ground wire
(4 wires total) for the incoming
power supply on replace inserts.
CAUTION: Use the appropri-
ate wire to meet local and
national electrical codes for
rated power consumption.
• Connect the L1 wire from the
unit to the L1 wire from the
power supply.
• Connect the L2 wire from the
unit to the L2 wire from the
power supply.
• Connect the N wire from the
unit to the neutral wire from
the power supply.
• Connect the H1 and H2 wires
together, with a wire connec-
tor and leave them discon-
nected from everything.
• Attach the grounding wire to
the cover with the provided
grounding screw. Place wire
in-between screw and lock
washer and tighten (Figure 4).
• Reposition the electrical cover
brackets over the wires and
connectors and attach to re-
place chassis using the screw
removed in step 1 and step 3.
Surface Mount Installation
CAUTION: Two people will be
required for various steps of
this procedure.
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. Determine the mounting
location of the unit so that the
wall-mounting bracket can be
installed into 3 wall studs.
!NOTE: It is recommended
that the mounting bracket be
installed 56 in. (142 cm) o󰀨
of the ground to maintain an
optimized viewing angle of the
ame.
2. Hold the wall mounting brack-
et, with the bubble level on
the top, on the wall so that the
bubble on the level is centered
between the two black lines.
3. Mark the 4 mounting screw
locations, on the wall, ensur-
ing that the wall bracket stays
level. (Figure 5)
4. In locations where the screws
are being installed only into
drywall, install the supplied
wall anchors before installing