Empire Comfort Systems Mantis Series User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
POWER-VENT
HIGH-EFFICIENCY
FIREPLACE WITH
BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS
BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5
BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5
BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5
FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS
FF28BM(N,P)-3
FI28BM(N,P)-3
FW28BM(N,P)-3
™
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.
Attention:Checklocalcodesforventingrequirements.
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
applianceisnotconvertibleforusewithother
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WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
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mable 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.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
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— Installation and service must be per-
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agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
HOT GLASS
DO NOT TOUCH
NEVER
WILL
CAUSE BURNS.
GLASS
UNTIL COOLED.
ALLOW CHILDREN
TO TOUCH GLASS.
WARNING
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and shall
be installed for the protection of children and other at-risk
individuals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................3
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS .......................................................................4
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS...................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES..............................................................................................7
INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................8
GAS SUPPLY...................................................................................................................................9
VENT CLEARANCES.....................................................................................................................10
VENTING REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................11-12
VENTADAPTOR KITS...................................................................................................................12
PVVK-CFA FLEX VENT KIT...........................................................................................................12
PVVTC TERMINATION CAP VENT KIT.........................................................................................13
VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE....................................................................................14-15
PVCA HORIZONTAL COLINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTOR........................................................16
COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT .............................................................................................17
DIRECT VENT COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES ........................................................................18-20
PVVK-24H AND PVVK-48H CO-AXIAL VENT KIT....................................................................21-23
ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................24
INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE.........................................................................................25
BAY WINDOW MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES.......................................................26
FIREPLACE MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES...........................................................27
BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................28-29
FIREPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................30-31
GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATION.............................................................................................32
BAY WINDOW MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................33-34
FIREPLACE MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................35
WIRING..........................................................................................................................................36
START UP CHECK LIST................................................................................................................37
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................38
START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................39-40
FRBTC REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................41-46
AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER OPERATION.......................................................................................47
OPTIONAL CONTROLS ................................................................................................................48
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE....................................................................................................49-51
BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS LIST.......................................................................................52-53
BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW .....................................................................................54-55
FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS LIST................................................................................................56
FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS VIEW..............................................................................................57
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST..........................................................................................58
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS................................................................................................58
WARRANTY...................................................................................................................................59
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
WARNING
This appliance must be installed and repaired by a quali-
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ciency Fireplace. Installers who are not familiar with the
installation of the Mantis and have questions, should con-
tact Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. prior to installing the
appliance to avoid creating a hazardous operating condi-
tion.
• Due to high temperatures the appliance should be
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draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
of high surface temperatures and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children and others may be susceptible to acci-
dental contact burns. A physical barrier is recommend-
ed if there are at risk individuals in the house. To re-
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safety gate to keep away toddlers, young children and
other at risk individuals out of the room and away from
hot surfaces.
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placed on or near the appliance.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an
appliance, must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• For manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home
or residential installation convertible for use with
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provision is made for the simple conversion from one
gas to the other.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers,
young children, and others may be susceptible to ac-
cidental contact burns. A physical barrier is recom-
mended if there are at-risk individuals in the house. To
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other at-risk individuals out of the room and away from
hot surfaces.
• A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
• If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall be
replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this appli-
ance.
• Any safety screen, guard, or barrier removed for servic-
ing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the
appliance.
WARNING
Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected be-
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More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative
that control compartments, burners and circulating air
passageways of the appliance be kept clean.
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• DO examine venting system periodically and replace
damaged parts.
• DO make a periodic visual check of burner. Clean and
replace damaged parts.
• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
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the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
• DO NOT operate this appliance without the front panel
installed.
Note to the Installer
1. The installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
installation.
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Safety markings are frequently used in this manual to designate a degree or level of
seriousness and should not be ignored.
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sult in personal injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS
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INTRODUCTION
WARNING
The safety information listed below must be followed
during the installation, service, and operation of this
product. Failure to following the safety recommenda-
tions could result in possible damage to the equip-
ment, serious personal injury, or death.
Additional code information listed below is for reference pur-
poses only and does not necessarily have jurisdiction over
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Bay Window Mantis Models B(F,I,P)28(B,C,G)M(N,P)
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INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
General Information
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Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shown in these instructions will be the responsibility of the
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Installation in Residential Garages
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GAS SUPPLY
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VENT CLEARANCES
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inches from the maximum snow level.
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VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE
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VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE
Figure 10 - Venting for Existing Fireplace Installation
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COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT
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Max Vent Run - 40 ft. Equivalent With Three three 90° Elbows
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DIRECT VENT COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLES
Colinear Direct Vent - Insert Installation
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