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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 

are  not  followed  exactly,  a  fire  or  explosion  may 

result 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 supplier’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 sup

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plier.

Carton Contents:

1 - METRO See-thru Burner Pan (NG match throw)

1 - Grate

1 - Bag Sand

1 - Bag Glowing Embers

1 - Bag Lava Rock (Cinders)

1 - Damper Clamp Assembly

1 - Manual Pack with Warranty Card

1 - 3/8” x 12” Steel Flex Gas Line with Adapter

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new 

DECORATIVE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative Gas 

Burner is designed and intended for installation in an 

approved, existing, fully vented, wood-burning fireplace, 

with a gas hook-up. 

Match Throw units must be fu

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eled by Natural Gas only. 

Gas Control Valve units may 

be fueled by either Natural or Liquid Propane (LP) gas. 

Liquid Propane units must use an LP change kit.

METRO SEE-THRU BURNER 

SERIES DECORATIVE GAS LOG 

HEART KITS

(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MODELS

B3STHK18STN-1

B3STHK24STN-1

B3STHK30STN-1

WARNING: This log set is to be installed only in 

a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue 

constructed of non-combustible material. The vent 

damper must also have a damper clamp attached to 

it to keep the damper from accidentally closing dur

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ing operation.

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.

WARNING: This appliance must be installed only in 

a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and 

construction of noncombustible materials. This unit 

is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid fuels shall NOT 

be burned in a fireplace where a decorative appli

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ance is installed.

General Information: These instructions are intend-

ed as a general guide and do not supersede national 

or local codes in any way. Authorities having juris

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diction should be consulted before installation. 

Installation and provision for combustion and ven

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tilation air must conform to the 

National Fuel Gas 

Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural 

Gas Installation Code, or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane 

Installation Code.

IMPORTANT! Read these instructions carefully be

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fore installing or operating this gas appliance. These 

instructions should be left with the homeowner for 

future reference.

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Summary of Contents for B3STHK18STN-1

Page 1: ... an LP change kit METRO SEE THRU BURNER SERIES DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEART KITS REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET FOR INSTALLATION IN SOLID FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES MODELS B3STHK18STN 1 B3STHK24STN 1 B3STHK30STN 1 WARNING This log set is to be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue constructed of non combustible material The vent damper must also have a damper clamp atta...

Page 2: ...IONS 6 INSTALLATION 7 13 FINAL SET UP 14 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MATCH THROW UNITS 15 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PILOT UNITS 16 OPERATION 17 MAINTENANCE SERVICE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST 20 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 20 PARTS LIST 21 PARTS VIEW 22 WARRANTY 22 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY 23 SECTION PAGE fire parts com ...

Page 3: ...raperies 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 Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during operation During...

Page 4: ...his may possibly cause headaches and eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary occurrence The initial break in period should last three to four hours During this period provide maximum ventilation by opening a window or door to allow odors to dis sipate Any odor remaining after this initial break in period will be slight and will disappear with continued use PROPER CLEARANCES FROM COMB...

Page 5: ...asonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor treat it as a serious leak Immediately go int...

Page 6: ...eramic logs and branches are cured SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES Chimney Height Minimum of 6 Feet LOG SET SIZE FRONT WIDTH IN INCHES DEPTH IN INCHES HEIGHT IN INCHES MINIMUM VENT IN SQ INCHES 18 24 18 18 49 24 30 18 18 71 30 36 18 18 71 MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Chimney Height Minimum of 10 Feet LOG SET SIZE FRONT WIDTH IN INCHES D...

Page 7: ...formed drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant seal ant DO NOT seal the chimney flue damper WARNING Gas supply system must be installed in accordance with the U S National Fuel Gas Code This appliance and its individual shut off valve must be discon nected from the gas supply piping system during any system pressure test in excess of 1 2 PSI 3 5 KPA Use a system manual shut...

Page 8: ...s stub and one wrench on the fitting remove the existing cap or gas jet assembly from the gas stub in the fireplace by turn ing the wrench on the gas cap in a counterclockwise direction 7 Clean the pipe threads on the gas stub using either a wire brush or steel wool Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings before making any connection Notice All gas connections except for brass to bras...

Page 9: ...ew Standard Assembly Figure 6 Front View See Thru Assembly SEE THRU PAN VALVE PILOT ASSEMBLY 1 Assemble the Valve Pilot Kit See Figures 4 6 2 Place the mounting pilot bracket on the gas feed side of the burner pan just behind the brass fitting and main burner inlet See Figure 7 3 Mark the location of the pilot bracket mounting hole 4 Drill a 1 8 hole at this location or use a self tapping sheet me...

Page 10: ...ning in a clockwise direction attach the other end of the gas line to the brass fitting on the burner one wrench on the gas line fitting and one wrench on the brass fitting on the valve assembly CAUTION Make sure all gas connections are snug but DO NOT over tighten STOP IT IS OUR RECOMMENDATION TO LIGHT THE PILOT AND TEST THE IGNITION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP THE LOGS FOR UNITS WITH GAS CONTROL...

Page 11: ...e receiver FOR HANDHELD TRANSMITTER REMOTE RECEIVERS SEE FIGURES 12 14 FOR WALL SWITCH TRANSMITTER REMOTE RECEIVERS SEE FIGURES 15 17 WIRING SCHEMES FOR THE TERMINAL BLOCKS AND OP ERATIONS CHARACTERISTICS VARY BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS 2 Connect the BLACK 18 gauge wire with the 1 4 female ter minal from the receiver to the BLACK wire with the 1 4 male terminal from the valve solenoid 3 Connect the R...

Page 12: ...TER REMOTE RECEIVERS USE THE OUTSIDE TERMINAL BLOCK RECEPTACLES SEE FIGURES 13 14 INSTALLATION WALL MOUNT REMOTE RECEIVER See the instructions packaged with the remote system for direc tions on programming Learning both transmitter and receiver Figure 15 Wall Mount Variable Flame Remote Receiver Front View Figure 16 Wall Mount Variable Flame Remote Receiver Rear View Figure 17 Wall Mount Variable ...

Page 13: ... manual DO NOT apply extra material not supplied with this appliance All previously applied loose material em bers must be removed prior to reapplication CAUTION DO NOT place glowing embers sand vermiculite or lava rock cinders in the area of the safety pilot assembly 3 Remove all contents from the Decorative Gas Log shipping container Box Two 4 Check the contents of the shipping container against...

Page 14: ...ch Throw Units can be lit by long hearth match hand fire starter or book match clip extender inserted near the center of the burner system 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Read all warnings and safety information in this manual WARNING BE SURE THAT THE CHIMNEY DAMPER IS FULLY OPEN 3 Make sure that the manual shut off valve next to the fire place is in the OFF position 4 Wait five minutes...

Page 15: ...Read all warnings and safety information in this manual WARNING BE SURE THAT THE CHIMNEY DAMPER IS FULLY OPEN 3 Push in the gas control knob slightly and turn it in a clockwise direction to the OFF position DO NOT FORCE NEVER USE ANY TOOL TO ROTATE THE GAS CON TROL KNOB If gas control knob will not rotate contact your installer or the Empire Comfort Systems Service Center 4 Slowly turn on the gas ...

Page 16: ...ation Unless other provisions for combustion air are provided the screen shall have an opening s for introduction of combustion air WARNING When this decorative gas appliance is used in a fireplace equipped with a combustion air kit and glass doors the glass doors should remain open during log set operation This will maximize the radiant heat provided to the surrounding area and minimize overheati...

Page 17: ...n chimney and or vents and clean if necessary 4 Inspect the pilot and burners if applicable The burner system has been adjusted for proper operation at the factory No adjustment is necessary other than altitude de rate or pilot flame NEVER enlarge valve orifices or burner ports Sooting Some sooting of your log set is normal adding to the appearance of burned wood If excessive sooting accumulates c...

Page 18: ...re Check gas supply pressure Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety pilot Clogged or dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Burner pilot light but will not stay on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Not enough fresh air for pilot Open door or window ventilate Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace safety pilot Clogged or dirty burner ...

Page 19: ...parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the fol lowing illustration and part list Be sure to give all this information Appliance Model Number Part Description Appliance Serial Number P...

Page 20: ...Y 1 FG10075 24 INCH BURNER ASSEMBLY 1 2 FG10066 LAVA ROCK 2 3 FG10069 8 LB BAG BLACK SAND 2 4 FG10014 EMBERS ROCK WOOL VERMICULITE MIX 3 5 FG10065 16 INCH FLEX SS STEEL CONNECTOR 375 OD 25 ID 1 6 FG10020 ORIFICE MT BRASS ELBOW 375 M X 375 M 50 20 TAP 1 7 FG10290 ORIFICE 20 1 8 FG10010 DAMPER CLAMP 1 B3STHK30N 30 INCH METRO SEE THRU BURNER ASSEMBLY INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 FG10080 30 INCH...

Page 21: ...FG10071 1 0214 Page 21 PARTS VIEW fire parts com ...

Page 22: ...ion Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What Is Not Covered Damages that might result from the use misuse or improper in...

Page 23: ...FG10071 1 0214 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes fire parts com ...

Page 24: ...ire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave 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 www empirecomfort com fire parts com ...

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