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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POWER-VENT 

HIGH-EFFICIENCY 

FIREPLACE WITH 

BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS

BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS

FF28BM(N,P)-2

FI28BM(N,P)-2

FW28BM(N,P)-2

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

WARNING

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

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 ill-

ness.

Attention: Check local codes for venting requirements.

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

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  accidental  

contact burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there 

are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict access to a 

fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep 

toddlers, young children and other at risk individuals out of 

the room and away from hot surfaces.

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 appliance is not convertible for use 

with other gases, unless a certified kit is used.

Summary of Contents for BF28BMN-4

Page 1: ...ny 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...

Page 2: ... Mantis Clearance to Combustibles 18 Fireplace Mantis Clearance to Combustibles 19 Bay Window Mantis Specifications 20 21 Fireplace Mantis Specifications 22 23 Gas Connection Installation 24 Bay Window Mantis Log Set Installation Instructions 25 Fireplace Mantis Log Set Installation Instructions 26 Wiring 27 Start Up Check List 28 Lighting Instructions 29 Start Up and Adjustments 30 31 Automatic H...

Page 3: ...r WARNING Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person 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 DO NOT put a...

Page 4: ...ed gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry 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 slightestgasodor Ifyoudetectanyodor tre...

Page 5: ... IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally vented gas fueled heating appliance or equipment The sign shall read in print size no less than one half 1 2 inch in size GAS VENT DIRECTLY BELOW KEEP CLEAR ...

Page 6: ...e codes Always con sult with local authorities before installing any gas appliance Combustion and Ventilation Air U S NationalFuelGasCodeNFPA54 ANSIZ223 1 NFGC Air for Combustion and Ventilation Electrical Connections U S National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Gas Piping and Gas Pipe Pressure Testing U S NFGC and National Plumbing Codes General Installations U S Current edition of the NFGC and ...

Page 7: ...m equivalent length ACCESSORIES Common Part Number Description FRBTC Battery Operated Remote with Thermostat FRBTP Battery Operated Remote with Programmable Thermostat PVCA Colinear Adapter PVCT Colinear Transition Kit PVVK CFA Flex Vent Kit PVVK SH Single Flue Horizontal Vent Kit PVVK SV Single Flue Vertical Vent Kit PVVTC Vertical Termination Cap 1 1 2 T24V 24 Volt Thermostat TMV2 Two Stage Ther...

Page 8: ...st shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug For an ungrounded receptacle purchase an adapter with two prongs and a wire for grounding Note Under no circumstances should the appliance be installed under conditions that would not allow for easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine insp...

Page 9: ...warnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage After gas piping to the heater is complete all connections must be tested for gas leaks This includes pipe connec tions at the main gas valve emergency shutoff valve and flexible gas connectors if applicable The soap and water solution can be applied on each joint or union using a small paintbrush If any bubbling is observed ...

Page 10: ...egulator vent outlet J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btu h 3 kW 9 in 23 cm for appliances 10 000 Btu h 3 kW and 50 000 Btu h 15 kW 12 in 30 cm for appliances 50 000 Btu h 15 kW K Clearance to a mechanical air supply inlet 3 ft 91 cm above if within 10 ft 3 m horizontally L Clearance above...

Page 11: ...the center of the vent cap to the near est outside corner or obstruction is 12 inches The flue outlet must be at least 12 inches from any opening which flue gases could en ter the building See Figure 1 The flue outlet must be a minimum distance of 6 feet from any pressure regulator The bottom of the exhaust vent terminal and the air intake shall be located at least 12 inches above grade and must b...

Page 12: ... The total horizontal vent length of the flue system is 7 feet and the total vertical length is 27 feet The two 90 elbows are equivalent to 6 feet bringing the total to 40 feet Figure 4 is an example of how the heater can be vented if the flue outlet is below the level of the floor 2 5 27 VENT TERMINAL 90 ELBOW NOT COUNTED 90 ELBOW 3 FIRST 90 ELBOW DOES NOT GET COUNTED WHEN WITHIN 6 OFF BACK OF HE...

Page 13: ...al to 40 feet Note The exhaust must be a minimum of 3 inches above the inlet air pipe The flue must be at least 12 inches from the roof line and it is recommended to be at least 12 inches above the maximum expected snow level as indicated in Figures 5 through 8 12 MIN TO GRADE RECOMMENDED 12 MIN TO MAX EXPECT SNOW LEVEL 6 MIN 9 MIN 3 MIN 2 MIN Figure 6 3 MIN 12 MIN TO ROOF RECOMMENDED 12 MIN TO MA...

Page 14: ... inlet can be terminated with either a PTrap or two 90 elbows as shown in Figures 9 12 and 13 The Vertical Termination Cap Part number PVVTC can also be used H FLASHING REQUIRED H REQUIRED HEIGHT IS 12 MINIMUM IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BE 12 ABOVE THE EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL AIR INTAKE PTRAP 2 90 EBLOWS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER PTRAP TO FACE AWAY FROM ROOF o 3 24 Figure 10 PVVTC Vertical Termination Cap Verti...

Page 15: ...D HEIGHT IS 12 MINIMUM IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BE 12 ABOVE THE MAXIMUM EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL Installation of the Colinear Transition Plate 1 Attach the plate to chimney chase flat roof or outside wall with four 4 screws Use outdoor sealant to seal the transition plate to the surface 2 Both inlet air pipe and flue exhaust pipe must be 12 inches from the roof line and it is recommended to be 12 inches ab...

Page 16: ...mum 12 5 8 minimum 17 7 8 minimum B 25 1 4 minimum 27 maximum when using PVE 1 or PVE 2 Surround Kits C 28 1 2 minimum 33 minimum recommended for service 34 1 2 maximum when using PVE 1 Surround Kit 37 maximum when using PVE 2 Surround Kit When using a 90 elbow on the flue exhaust Single Vent Direct Vent and Colinear Vent Coaxial Vent Flex Vent Fireplace Mantis A 19 1 2 minimum 19 1 2 minimum 18 1...

Page 17: ... B 25 1 4 minimum 27 maximum when using PVE 1 or PVE 2 Surround Kits C 28 1 2 minimum 33 minimum recommended for service 34 1 2 maximum when using PVE 1 Surround Kit 37 maximum when using PVE 2 Surround Kit When using a 90 elbow on the flue exhaust Single Vent Direct Vent and Colinear Vent Flex Vent Fireplace Mantis A 19 1 2 minimum 19 1 2 minimum 23 3 4 minimum B 25 minimum 27 3 4 maximum when us...

Page 18: ...cy Fireplace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing C C A B B ACCESS PANEL Figure 19 Figure 20 Mantel and Ceiling Clearances Figure 22 Coaxial Venting Installation Shown Single Flue requires surround for combustion air Figure 21 12 18 24 8 6 4 C...

Page 19: ...lace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing Figure 23 Figure 25 Mantel and Ceiling Clearances Figure 26 A B B 6 1 4 MIN ACCESS PANEL ACCESS PANEL Figure 24 12 18 24 8 6 4 COMBUSTIBLE TRIM AND MANTELS ALLOWED IN SHADED AREA 44 3 4 CEILING 4 3 4 A...

Page 20: ...eater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor Figure 27 28 25 1 4 27 3 4 FLUE OUTLET 16 15 16 17 5 8 3 9 16 9 0cm Heater without pedestal Figure 28 6 17 13 16 6 1 2 PVE 1 or PVE 2 SURROUND PVVK CFA FLEX VENT PVVK SH VENT ADAPTOR 11 3 32 12 3 4 6 1 2 PV 4H SHORT TOP COVER KIT PV 2H SLIM TOP COVER KIT Heater with Slim and Short Top Cover Kits and Flex Kits Figure 29 ...

Page 21: ...35 7 16 OR 38 LOUVER 29 3 4 5 15 16 23 13 16 PV 2H SLIM TOP COVER KIT 11 5 16 3 3 9 16 6 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with PV 2H Slim Top Cover Kit Figure 30 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with PV 4H Short Top Cover Kit Figure 31 Rear View Figure 32 FLUE OUTLET AIR INLET ELECTRIC CORD 13 16 1 7 5 16 2 13 16 1 7 16 3 9 16 1 1 2 6 1 8 FLEX HOSE OPENING ...

Page 22: ...P SS Contains surround hood and lower front Heater 35 Inch Surround Kit FFK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 33 Heater with Flex Vent PVVK CFA FLEX VENT KIT 23 1 2 24 3 4 MIN 6 1 2 FIREPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS 17 3 16 3 9 16 FLUE OUTLET 24 3 4 MIN Figure 34 ...

Page 23: ... AIR INLET ELECTRIC CORD FLEX HOSE OPENING 1 1 8 7 5 16 4 3 16 2 5 8 6 1 8 3 9 16 13 16 1 28 Heater 38 Inch Surround FIK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 37 Figure 38 4 8 Figure 39 Clearance for Access Panel In Wall Units See Gas Connection Instructions ...

Page 24: ...ny excess flexible line can be pushed back into the heater 3 Place rubber grommet that is supplied in hardware packet over the flexible gas line and secure in the hole in the back of the appliance Gas Connection In Wall Units Fireplace Mantis ONLY 1 Remove the access plate on the left side of the cabinet by removing three screws as shown in Figure 42 Put the screws aside 2 Push the factory supplie...

Page 25: ...firebox See Figure 44 6 Place the Middle Log D over the flame sensors that are located in the middle of the firebox 7 Locate the Front Right Log E in the right front corner of firebox The Front Right Log E should fit snug into the corner 8 Place the Top Left Log F onto the pin on A Log The legs of F Log will rest on D Log See Figure 45 9 Place the Top Right Log G onto the pin on B Log The legs of ...

Page 26: ...ft side of the firebox bottom The notch in bottom of Front Left Log fits over front Igniter See Figure 51 6 Place the Right Log C on the right rear log support shelf ThetopoflogrestsonRearLog A andbottomoflogrests on Firebox bottom The charred portion of log must face inward See Figure 49 7 Place the Left Top Long Log G on the pin on Left Log B The upper left leg of Left Top Log will rest on Rear ...

Page 27: ...ceptacle an adapter which has two prongs and a wire for grounding can be purchased Proper line voltage polarity must be maintained in order for the control system to operate correctly Verify the incoming neutral line is connected to the white wire and the incoming hot line is connected to the black wire The heater will not operate prop erly unless the polarity and ground are correct Instructions f...

Page 28: ...are place correctly See pag es 25 to 26 The logs must be in the correct position or the heater will not operate correctly DO NOT light heater without the logs installed the heat er will not operate properly 6 Verify that all panels are secured in place and that the glass assembly door has been locked in position 7 Verify the two burner switches are in the OFF position before applying power and the...

Page 29: ...y gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this la bel 2 Set the thermostat if used to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance Turn off electrical control switches to O 4 This appliance is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the burner Do not try to light the burner by hand 5 Remove the...

Page 30: ... this sequence may result in the heater needing to be reset See page 33 Resetting the Heater Sequence of Operations One Burner Only 1 The Display Panel will be energized and the light for either the front burner or back burner will flash corresponding to which burner switch is activated 2 The inducer will activate immediately and will prove the pressure switch within 16 seconds This will initiate ...

Page 31: ...d will vary based on several fac tors including but not limited to location of heater air temperature length of venting and whether the vent pipe is horizontal or verti cal The humidifier will operate intermittently while the heater is operating While the condensate pump is transferring the condensate from the tank to the tray the humidifier L E D light will flash during pump operation See Figure ...

Page 32: ...ner will cycle with the thermostat The red button acts only as an override for the front burner To Deactivate Press the red button so it is not illuminated then the heater will return to normal operation TEMPERATURE CONTROLS FRBTP Battery Operated Remote w Programmable Ther mostat FRBTC Battery Operated Remote w Thermostat TRW Battery Operated Wireless Remote Wall Thermostat TMV2 Thermostat 2 Stag...

Page 33: ...o door latches on both the left and right sides of the firebox 4 Carefully grab the glass frame and pull towards you Do not damage or remove the gasket from the door FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS Removing the Glass Door 1 Remove the lower louvered panel by lifting up then pull ing out 2 Release the two hinge clips on underside of firebox 3 Angle the bottom of glass assembly approximately 60 degrees out ...

Page 34: ...e person Replacement Logs If for any reason a log should need replacement contact your Mantis dealer for correct replacement logs Replace ment logs must be installed and positioned as outlined on Pages 25 to 26 CAUTION Proper positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operation of this heater Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in...

Page 35: ...treet Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites www fwwebb com www victormfg com Parts Heater Hearth and Grills MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST Parts Not Under Warranty Parts can be ordered through your Service Person Dealer or a Master Parts Distributor See this page for the Master Parts Distribu tors list For best results the s...

Page 36: ...05 COVER INLET AIR DUCT 25 22780 INLET AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY 26 R8810 GASKET INLET AIR DUCT 27 21641 BRACKET ASSEMBLY THERMISTER SPRING CLIP INCLUDED 28 R4053 CLAMP DOOR 4 USED ON UNIT 29 22773 THERMISTER ASSEMBLY 30 R10488 3 8 ELBOW 90 31 26672 BRACKET SHIELD 32 26789 BOTTOM PAN ASSEMBLY 33 26123 INLET HEADER 34 21665 RIGHT SIDE DOOR ASSEMBLY 35 21651 TUBING FIREBOX TO PRESSURE SWITCH 36 R8835 FITTIN...

Page 37: ...LY 70 R8840 WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH ECONOMY SWITCH 71 R8809 SWITCH DOUBLE ROCKER 72 R8904 CIRCUIT BOARD 73 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 74 R10759 RIBBON CABLE 75 R8872 CIRCUIT BOARD WIRE HARNESS 76 R10182 WIRE HARNESS 120V 77 R10183 WIRE HARNESS 12V 78 R10190 WIRE HARNESS 12V 79 26075 PUMP ASSEMBLY 80 R10489 AIR PRESSURE SWITCH 81 R8881 CAPACITOR 3uF 82 R8880 CAPACITOR 4uF 83 R8911 TRANSFORMER WIR...

Page 38: ...27297 5 0511 Page 38 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 1 31 4A 5 6 9 7 30 28 5 21 27 24 28 19 11 12 9 34 16 14 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 4B 15 ...

Page 39: ... BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 69 67 32 61 50 47 48 53 54 53 51 60 20 56 55 48 47 80 52 65 39 40 41 42 38 45 46 89 85 86 87 88 81 84 78 77 83 76 90 44 43 49 37 82 70 71 64 79 63 62 57 59 30 10 74 75 68 29 58 72 73 91 92 93 ...

Page 40: ... 24 R8804 TRANSFORMER 24V 25 R10079 CONDENSATE PUMP BOX 26 R8832 CONDENSATE PUMP 27 R10080 CONDENSATE PUMP LID 28 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 29 R8809 DOUBLE ROCKER SWITCH 30 R8840 WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH ECONOMY SWITCH 31 R8904 CIRCUIT BOARD 32 26083 FRONT BURNER ASSEMBLY 33 26082 BACK BURNER ASSEMBLY 34 R11012 ORIFICE HOLDER 35 22865 HOT SURFACE IGNITOR 2 REQUIRED 36 R10967 FLAME SENSOR 2 REQUI...

Page 41: ...R10381 LEFT LOG 64 R10380 RIGHT LOG 65 R10379 MIDDLE LOG 66 R10378 FRONT LEFT LOG 67 R10377 FRONT RIGHT LOG 68 R10383 LEFT TOP LOG 69 R10382 RIGHT TOP LOG INDEX NO PART NO DESCRIPTION WARNING Use only manufacturer s replacement parts Use of any other parts could cause injury or death 70 25216 BRACKET STANDOFF 2 REQUIRED 71 R2522 MAIN POWER SWITCH 73 R10610 WIRE HARNESS MAIN POWER SWITCH NOT SHOWN ...

Page 42: ...TIS PARTS VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 60 20 21 22 23 24 25 53 54 55 56 58 57 52 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 61 33 37 38 39 59 40 43 44 48 45 46 47 50 49 41 42 42 41 40 36 10 35 35 34 51 62 69 64 65 63 68 66 67 70 71 73 72 ...

Page 43: ...th the appliance Ready access to the appliance for service is the responsibility of the owner Travel diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory is the responsibility of the owner A bill of sale cancelled check or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damages that migh...

Page 44: ...ms Empire 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 ...

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