Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GP)-1 Empire Comfort Systems
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Page 1 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL M a n tis P o w e r H u m i d i f i e r B u r n e r s E x h a u s t F a n B l o w e r H i M e d L o w F r o n t R e a r POWER-VENT HIGH-EFFICIEN.
22618-17-0308 Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ...
22618-17-0308 Page 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION THIS IS A HEA TING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT P ANEL INST ALLED. • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be lo- cated out of traffic and away from furniture and draper- ies.
22618-17-0308 Page 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. Y ou may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident.
22618-17-0308 Page 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residenti.
22618-17-0308 Page 6 Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter T ubing, T ype L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P . Nat. L.P .
22618-17-0308 Page 7 Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency .
22618-17-0308 Page 8 Model PV28SV50 Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 19,000 Rear - 9,000 Front Height 25 1/8” W idth 28 3/16” Depth 17 5/8” Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8” Flair Electrical - Unit has a 5’ (1.5 m) 3 pronged cordset for con- nection to an approved 1 15 V AC 60 Hz maximum AMPs - 5A wall receptacle.
22618-17-0308 Page 9 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 1 10 V AC wall receptacle to properly power appliance.
22618-17-0308 Page 10 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 1 15 V AC wall receptacle to properly power appliance.
22618-17-0308 Page 1 1 SPECIFICA TIONS Heater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adaptor.
22618-17-0308 Page 12 SPECIFICA TIONS - (continued) Figure 4 Heater without pedestal 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Connection (Inside) 5 Single Flue Adapto.
22618-17-0308 Page 13 SPECIFICA TIONS - (continued) Figure 5 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surr ound with Slim T op Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Conn.
22618-17-0308 Page 14 SPECIFICA TIONS - (continued) Figure 6 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surr ound with Short T op Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1/2” PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3/8” Flare Con.
22618-17-0308 Page 15 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Freestanding Models Freestanding Units A Rear W all to Heater 0” (2” Single Flue and 1 1/4” Direct V ent for Serviceability) B Side W all to Heate.
22618-17-0308 Page 16 ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS INSER T INT O MASONR Y FIREPLACE A - 13 /34” MIN. CO-LINEAR 8 1/2” WHEN USING DIRECT VENTING PVVK-24H/PVVK-48H NOTE: DIMENSIONS FOR USE WITH SHOR T TOP PV4H. THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR UNIT SER VICEABILITY .
22618-17-0308 Page 17 W ALL CLEARANCES Figure 14.
22618-17-0308 Page 18 All Logs The positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera- tion of this heater . Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance.
22618-17-0308 Page 19 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE Max V ent Run - 40 ft. Equivalent With Three (3) 90° Elbows Special Note: The vent terminal 90° elbow and first 90° elbow off back of the heater , when within 6” (15.2 cm), do not contrib - ute to the overall vent length measurement.
22618-17-0308 Page 20 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) Figure 19 Single Flue - V ertical V ent Run H = 36’ V = 1’ (1) - 90° = 3’ T otal = 40’ SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR MODEL #PVVK-SH Figure 21.
22618-17-0308 Page 21 Figure 23 Single Flue - V ertical V ent Run with 45 degree elbows VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) Figure 22 Minimum Exterior Grade Dimension - Single Flue, Horizontal V enting Below Floor W ARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop.
22618-17-0308 Page 22 A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. PVVK-CF A FLEX VENT KIT The flex vent kit is a flexible vent hose that is 42” in length. The flex vent kit will be used when installing a Mantis into an existing fireplace. The flex vent kit can be cut down, but can only be cut from one end.
22618-17-0308 Page 23 A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. INST ALL FOAM GASKET FLUE ADAPTOR PLASTIC GASKET THREADED CONNECTOR Attach flue adaptor to back of heater with four (4) screws. Note: No PVC cement is needed to install flue adaptor kit.
22618-17-0308 Page 24 HORIZONT AL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT Figure 27 Enhanced top view of Figure 26 Figure 26 Max V ent Run - 40 ft. Equivalent With Three (3) 90° Elbows Special Note: The vent terminal 90° elbow and first 90° elbow off back of the heater , when within 6” (15.
22618-17-0308 Page 25 VER TICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT Figure 28 Calculation example of vent run maximum 40’ Determining Minimum V ent Height Above the Roof W ARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop.
22618-17-0308 Page 26 VER TICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT SINGLE FLUE MODEL PVVK-SH CO-LINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTER MODEL PVCA 12 X HEIGHT FLASHING REQUIRED HEIGHT AIR INT AKE PTRAP, 2 90° ELBOWS (SUPPLIED BY INST ALLER) OR TERMINA TION CAP MODEL PVVTC.
22618-17-0308 Page 27 PVCA HORIZONT AL COLINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTOR COLINEAR ADAPTER 1. Attach colinear adaptor to back of heater with two (2) screws. 2. When adapter is connected, continue with your vent run. Cementing PVC joint is recommended, but not required on colinear fresh air intake adaptor .
22618-17-0308 Page 28 PVVTC TERMINA TION CAP VENT KIT A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. T ermination Cap V ertical exhaust cap used with 1 1/2” PVC pipe installation. T ermination cap also used with colinear transition plate model PVCT .
22618-17-0308 Page 29 PVCT COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KIT A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. Flat Roof or Chimney Application 1. Attach plate to chimney chase or flat roof with four (4) screws. Use outdoor sealant to seal transition plate to the roof or chimney chase.
22618-17-0308 Page 30 DIRECT VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FLUE CENTER EXTERIOR GRADE MANTEL GAS SUPPLY 12” (30.5cm) MIN. SURROUND DO NOT GLUE THIS POINT DIRECT VENT KIT MODEL #PVVK-24H OR PVVK-48H Figure 32 Horizontal V enting 45° ELBOW 47.5” (1.
22618-17-0308 Page 31 DIRECT VENT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) EXTERIOR GRADE FLUE CENTER 1 1/4” (3.2cm) MIN. 12” (30.5cm) MIN. FLOOR PROTECTION FLOOR PROTECTION NO HEARTH REQUIRED EXTERIOR GRADE FLUE CENTER 1 1/4” (3.2cm) MIN. 12” (30.
22618-17-0308 Page 32 A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. Step 1. Install foam gasket on back side of co-axial direct vent adaptor . Step 2. Attach co-axial direct vent adaptor and gasket (4 screws) to the rear of fireplace. Step 3. Attach co-axial air-inlet duct to rear of fireplace (6 screws).
22618-17-0308 Page 33 45° ELBOW 47.5” (1.2m) Horizontal V enting Maximum 47.5” (1.2 m) with 45° elbow . 45° elbow can be purchased fr om a local hardware store. 47.5” (1.2m) Maximum Horizontal V enting - 47 1/2” (1.2 m) Minimum Horizontal V enting - 4” (10.
22618-17-0308 Page 34 GAS CONNECTION INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTION (Line Supply) A 3/8” Flair gas line connection is supplied in the heater GAS SUPPL Y LINE T O HEA TER a. Remove top panel from heater by lifting top panel. b. Remove front and rear panel.
22618-17-0308 Page 35 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERA TING THIS APPLIANCE, CAREFULL Y PROCEED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST 1. Read and understand these instructions before installing or operating this appliance.
22618-17-0308 Page 36 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Main Electrical power supply must always be switched on to the unit with the two burner switches in the off position (up) before lighting the heater .
22618-17-0308 Page 37 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EX- PLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPER TY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y , OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas.
22618-17-0308 Page 38 F AN OPERA TION The 3-speed main convection fan will automatically start approximately 3 to 5 minutes after the heater has warmed up. Note: The 3-speed main convection fan is automatically controlled and will operate on three preset speeds.
22618-17-0308 Page 39 GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS W arning: Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician. Main burner orifices, front burner bushing, and gas conversion label are pr ovided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM (LP) PROP ANE GAS T O NA TURAL GAS 1.
22618-17-0308 Page 40 GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS W arning: Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician. Main burner orifice(s) and new gas conversion label are pr ovided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM NA TURAL GAS T O (LP) PROP ANE GAS 1.
22618-17-0308 Page 41 AUT OMA TIC HUMIDIFIER OPERA TION Most gas heaters dry out the air in the room. The Mantis has in- geniously solved this problem with an Automatic Humidifier . Gas contains moisture which is normally expelled out the flue or chimney after combustion.
22618-17-0308 Page 42 OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS See your Mantis dealer for correct controller type. MODELS FRBTP Battery Operated Remote w/ Programmable Thermostat FRBTC Battery Operated Remote w/ Thermost.
22618-17-0308 Page 43 OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS R: 24 V olt Hot W 1 : Heat Relay Stage 1 (Front burner) W 2 : Heat Relay Stage 2 (Rear burner) C: 24 V olt Common Figure 51 Replace front louver panel and plug unit into outlet. Turn both burner switches to ON position.
22618-17-0308 Page 44 WIRING (1) (2) BLACK BLACK (3) (4) RED YELL OW (5) (6) RED BL UE (7) (8) BROWN GREY (9) (10) RED RED (11) (12) BLACK BLACK (13) (14) RED RED (15) (16) FRONT H.
22618-17-0308 Page 45 GENERAL INFORMA TION Over T emperature Cut Out The Mantis Power -V ent High-Efficiency Fireplace is protected against overheating with a high temperature 80°C (176°F) cut off switch to protect the heat exchanger , plastic sump and flue fan.
22618-17-0308 Page 46 MAINTENANCE Figure 55 Front door removal drawing LOG SUPPORT PLA TE BURNER PLA TE REAR BURNER FRONT BURNER IGNITOR ASSEMBL Y FLAME SENSOR Figure 56 Main Burner Drawing Cleaning Main Burner Remove main burner and apply air pressure inside the throat and ports of the main burner .
22618-17-0308 Page 47 UNIT OPERA TING F AUL TS SER VICE AND INST ALLA TION OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY AUTHORIZED PER- SONNEL ONL Y . THE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERA TING PROBLEMS WITH GAS FIRE.
22618-17-0308 Page 48 MAIN CONVECTION F AN The main convection fan in the heater should be checked, ser- viced and cleaned annually by a qualified service person to ensure that your appliance is operating efficiently .
22618-17-0308 Page 49 PEDEST AL INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Optional Pedestal Assembly Installation 1. Remove pedestal assembly from carton. Handle pedestal with care to avoid paint damage. 2. Place pedestal assembly into position where heater is to be located.
22618-17-0308 Page 50 PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. 1 22868 REAR P ANEL ASSEMBL Y 2 21654 BRACKET , PIPE ASSEMBL Y 3 22670 R.
22618-17-0308 Page 51 50 22628 GAS LINE - FRONT 51 M174 GASKET 52 1 1269 GAS LINE BRACKET 53 R8886 COMPRESSION FITTING 54 R8812 V AL VE, NA T 54 R8869 V AL VE, LPG 55 R8898 PIPE NIPPLE 56 R8825 SOLENO.
22618-17-0308 Page 52 P AR TS VIEW 1 4 5 6 9 7 30 28 33 5 21 15 27 24 28 19 1 1 12 9 10 9 34 29 31 16 20 14 29 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 32.
22618-17-0308 Page 53 P AR TS VIEW 69 67 72 84 61 50 47 48 53 54 53 51 60 56 55 48 47 80 52 65 39 40 41 42 38 45 46 89 85 86 87 88 81 78 77 73 66 83 76 90 44 43 49 37 82 70 71 64 79 63 62 57 59 58 74 .
22618-17-0308 Page 54 W ARRANTY TERMS Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Phone: Limited T en-Y ear Heat Exchanger W arranty Empire promises to the owner that if the heat exchanger (see parts list) fails becau.
22618-17-0308 Page 55 SER VICE NOTES Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer . For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor . Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer .
22618-17-0308 Page 56 SER VICE NOTES EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfo rt Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. 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 .
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