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IMPORTANT! Read these instructions 

carefully before installing or operating this 

gas appliance. These instructions should 

be left with the homeowner for future 

reference.

RADIANT VENTED BURNER

(REQUIRES VENTED LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MANUAL MODELS

BFM(2124,30)MTN

MILLIVOLT MODELS

BFR(2124,30)MTN

GAS-FIRED

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of 

your new 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. 

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and 

construction of noncombustible materials.

The vent damper must have a damper clamp 

attached to it to keep the damper from 

accidentally closing during operation.

This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Sol-

id fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace 

where a decorative appliance is installed.

DANGER

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

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

If the information in this manual is 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.

•  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, 

call the fire department.

—  Installation and service must be 

performed by a qualified installer, 

service agency or the gas supplier.

INSTALLER: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

CONSUMER: 

Retain this manual for future reference.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for BFM2124MTN

Page 1: ...appliance is installed DANGER 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 w...

Page 2: ...10 Introduction 10 Gas Supply 11 12 Installation 13 14 Door Operation 15 Millivolt Lighting Instructions 16 Manual Lighting Instructions 17 Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics 18 MV BFR Wiring...

Page 3: ...codes in any way Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation Follow all local codes regarding installation combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes f...

Page 4: ...g Rod 1 1 8 Fiber Heat Sink 1 1 1 4 X 1 1 4 SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW 2 BFR 2124 30 MTN INDEX NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SUPPLIED BFR2124 BFR30 2 Burner Assembly With Millivolt Valve 1 1 3 Flexline 1...

Page 5: ...lot and burners Clean and replace damaged parts Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Carefully superv...

Page 6: ...his appliance must be in stalled by a licensed plumber or gasfitter WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or main tenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of lif...

Page 7: ...gas Your local pro pane gas dealer can give you a Scratch and Sniff pamphlet Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like If you suspect that your propane gas has a weak or abnormal odor call...

Page 8: ...ntilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 Canadian Installation Code CAN CGA B149 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New Y...

Page 9: ...BFM30MTN Manual CKV116 BFR30MTN Millivolt CKV118 NOTE The air shutter setting for all models is 1 16 open PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Determining the Correct Burner Size for Your Fireplace MINIMUM FIREPLAC...

Page 10: ...g set in a solid fuel burning fireplace This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner...

Page 11: ...omplete all solution should be cleaned off On unexposed connections a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of...

Page 12: ...t will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressure Millivolt Natural Gas models will have a manifold pressure of ap proximately 3 5 in w c 871kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with t...

Page 13: ...may produce odors This is normal Open a window when operating the appliance for the first time IMPORTANT This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace which contains a worki...

Page 14: ...application CAUTION DO NOT place rockwool or lava rock in the area of the safety pilot assembly STOP The LKF Fiber Log Set and LPR2430 Refractory Log Set are the only two log sets which are approved f...

Page 15: ...S CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 10 PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE WARNING DO NOT operate the fireplace with the doors partial ly...

Page 16: ...information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Find Pilot follow metal tube from gas contr...

Page 17: ...RE LIGHTING A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure t...

Page 18: ...r the pilot orifice has been removed To Remove Pilot Orifice 1 Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner It may be necessary to tap on pilot burner...

Page 19: ...our pilot flame to operate an additional one to two minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to...

Page 20: ...ush the soot off with a brush Do not use water or soot cleaners B When the logs are cold remove logs from burner Take logs outside and remove soot with an air hose Refer to Installation Instructions s...

Page 21: ...r lights but does not stay lit while pilot remains on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety pilot Clogged or dirty burner po...

Page 22: ...12635 Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 Npt Internal Threads BFM2124 BFM30 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare BFM2124 BFM30 14 R12624 Grate Weldment 24 BFM2124 R12625 Grate Weldment 30 BFM30...

Page 23: ...le 3 8 X 3 8 X 1 Black Iron BFR2124 BFR30 12 R12217 Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 NPT Internal Threads BFR2124 BFR30 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare BFR2124 BFR30 14 R12624 Grate Weldm...

Page 24: ...38901 0 0618 Page 24 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY...

Page 25: ...38901 0 0618 Page 25 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY...

Page 26: ...ase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Mode...

Page 27: ...ion Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment...

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