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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.

FIAMMA SERIES DECORATIVE 

BURNER

(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MODELS

BX18MTN-1

BX24MTN-1

BX30MTN-1

BX36MTN-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.

Carton Contents:

1 - Fiamma Series Burner Pan (NG match throw)

1 - Bag Sand

1 - Bag Glowing Embers

1 - Bag - Lava Rock (Cinders)

1 - Damper Clamp

1 - Stainless 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.

Summary of Contents for FIAMMA BX18MTN-1

Page 1: ...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 construc...

Page 2: ...FICATIONS 6 INSTALLATION 7 11 FINAL SET UP 12 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MATCH THROW UNITS 13 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PILOT UNITS 14 OPERATION 15 MAINTENANCE SERVICE 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 PARTS LIST 1...

Page 3: ...e and 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...

Page 4: ...nitial operation of the appliance This 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 Dur...

Page 5: ...alls 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 v...

Page 6: ...IMENSIONS 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 28 16 18 49 24 30 16 18 71 30 36 18...

Page 7: ...appliance see the specifications beginning on page 6 of this manual IMPORTANT This appliance when first installed may produce unpleasant odors these will gradually diminish IMPORTANT Decorative Gas Lo...

Page 8: ...the brass fitting on the burner CAUTION Make sure all gas connections are snug but DO NOT over tighten 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS Apply soapy water to each connection and watch for bubbles If bubbles are seen...

Page 9: ...at there are no leaks Proceed to FINAL SET UP on page 12 WARNING DO NOT use sand in Liquid Propane Hearth Kits Use the Vermiculite provided with the Liquid Propane Change Kit FOR UNITS WITH REMOTE SYS...

Page 10: ...s on programming the coding switches on both transmitter and receiver Figure 11 Hand Held Remote Receiver Front View Figure 12 Hand Held Remote Receiver Rear View Figure 13 Hand Head Remote Receiver T...

Page 11: ...both transmitter and receiver Figure 14 Wall Mount Variable Flame Remote Receiver Front View Figure 15 Wall Mount Variable Flame Remote Receiver Rear View Figure 16 Wall Mount Variable Flame Remote Re...

Page 12: ...ual 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 vermiculi...

Page 13: ...as Match 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 war...

Page 14: ...ove 2 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...

Page 15: ...place when this appliance is in operation 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...

Page 16: ...in 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 t...

Page 17: ...ressure 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...

Page 18: ...FG10086 LAVA ROCK 5 FG10010 FG10010 FG10010 FG10010 DAMPER CLAMP 6 FG10020 FG10020 FG10020 FG10020 ORIFICE MT BRASS ELBOW 375 M X 375 M 50 20 TAP 7 FG10400 FG10292 FG10292 FG10292 ORIFICE 8 FG10065 F...

Page 19: ...FG10239 1 0214 Page 19 PARTS VIEW...

Page 20: ...ranty 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 Numb...

Page 21: ...s option 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...

Page 22: ...FG10239 1 0214 Page 22 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 23: ...FG10239 1 0214 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 24: ...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...

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