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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POWER-VENT 

HIGH-EFFICIENCY 

FIREPLACE WITH 

BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS

BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5

BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5

BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5

FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS

FF28BM(N,P)-3

FI28BM(N,P)-3

FW28BM(N,P)-3

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 MANTIS BF28(B

Page 1: ...y 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 neigh...

Page 2: ...MING DIMENSIONS 24 INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE 25 BAY WINDOW MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 26 FIREPLACE MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 27 BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS 28 29 FIREPLACE MANTIS...

Page 3: ...ion 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...

Page 4: ...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 clo...

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 e...

Page 6: ...des Always consult with local authorities be fore installing any gas appliance Combustion and Ventilation Air U S National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 NFGC Air for Combustion and Ventilation Ele...

Page 7: ...inch diameter schedule 40 PVC pipe 40 feet maximum equivalent length with 3 90 elbows ACCESSORIES Common Part Number Description TRW Wall Thermostat Wireless Remote FRBTP Battery Operated Remote with...

Page 8: ...nst 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...

Page 9: ...arnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage After gas piping to the fireplace is complete all connections must be tested for gas leaks This includes pipe connections at the...

Page 10: ...gulator 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...

Page 11: ...The flue exhaust pipe and inlet air pipe should be located between wall studs The required opening for venting is 1 7 8 inch in diameter for 1 1 2 inch PVC pipe The minimum distance from the center of...

Page 12: ...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 Once length is determined install two 2 10...

Page 13: ...vailable from Empire Comfort Systems Inc Termination Cap PVVTC Vertical exhaust cap used with 1 1 2 PVC pipe installation Termination cap can also be used with colinear transition plate model PVCT Ref...

Page 14: ...The two 90 elbows are equivalent to 6 feet bringing the total to 40 feet Figure 9 is an example of how the fireplace can be vented if the flue outlet is below the level of the floor Figure 8 Single F...

Page 15: ...ROOF PITCH H Min Flat to 6 12 12 305 mm 6 12 to 7 12 15 381 mm Over 7 12 to 8 12 18 457 mm Over 8 12 to 16 12 24 610 mm Over 16 12 to 21 12 36 914 mm Determining Minimum Vent Height Above the Roof WA...

Page 16: ...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 Colinear adaptor Colinear adaptor to be used in...

Page 17: ...rect lengths For vertical terminations through the roof or chimney the air intake and exhaust pipe termination must be a minimum of 12 inches above the roof line It is recommended that the air intake...

Page 18: ...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 7 9 13 14 16 and...

Page 19: ...th vertical and horizontal colinear direct vent applications a colinear transition plate model PVCT can be used to minimize clearances between intake and exhaust pipes For exhaust and intake air cap p...

Page 20: ...ITCH H Min Flat to 6 12 12 305 mm 6 12 to 7 12 15 381 mm Over 7 12 to 8 12 18 457 mm Over 8 12 to 16 12 24 610 mm Over 16 12 to 21 12 36 914 mm Note Exhaust must be a mini mum of 3 above air intake in...

Page 21: ...ep 3 Attach co axial air inlet duct to rear of fireplace 6 screws Step 4 Install silicone around connection between co axial adaptor and co axial air inlet duct Step 5 Slide co axial vent pipes into c...

Page 22: ...ch pipe and outer 3 inch pipe 45 elbows can be purchased from a local hardware store Maximum Horizontal Venting 47 1 2 1 2 m Minimum Horizontal Venting 4 10 2 cm Direct Vent System Building Exterior V...

Page 23: ...6 0314 Page 23 Figure 25 Minimum Exterior Grade Dimension Figure 26 Minimum Exterior Grade Dimension Existing Fireplace Installation PVVK 24H AND PVVK 48H CO AXIAL VENT KIT cont Figure 27 Horizontal V...

Page 24: ...mum 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 Sur...

Page 25: ...imum 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 u...

Page 26: ...allation 0 Note The Mantis Power Vent High Efficiency Fireplace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as listed above should be mai...

Page 27: ...ireplace 0 C Corner Installation 0 Note The Mantis Power Vent High Efficiency Fireplace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as li...

Page 28: ...WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS Bay Window Mantis with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor Figure 39 Bay Window Mantis without pedestal Figure 40 Bay Window Mantis Insert with Slim and Short Top Cover Kits...

Page 29: ...S SPECIFICATIONS continued Bay Window Mantis Fireplace with PVE 1 Mantel Surround with PV 2H Slim Top Cover Kit Figure 42 Bay Window Mantis Fireplace with PVE 1 Mantel Surround with PV 4H Short Top Co...

Page 30: ...hood and lower front Figure 50 Fireplace 35 Inch Surround Kit FFK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 47 Fireplace with Flex Vent Figure 46 Figure 45 Figure 48 Fireplace 42 7 8 in...

Page 31: ...EPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS Fireplace Mantis with 38 Inch Surround FIK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 51 Figure 52 Clearance for Access Panel In Wall Units See Gas Connection...

Page 32: ...line can be pushed back into the fireplace 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 fireplace Gas Connection In W...

Page 33: ...nstallation Sequence 1 To access the log set parcel lift off the top panel 2 Pivot the left and right panels open 3 Unhook the main door latches located on the right and left side of the fireplace the...

Page 34: ...F Log to ensure proper alignment of A and D Logs See Figure 5 F G A B D C E Figure 62 10 Verify that the Rear Logs A and B are still against the back of the firebox 11 Verify that the logs are not in...

Page 35: ...A and bottom of log rests the front log support shelf The charred portion of log must face inward See Figure 65 Log Placement Figure 65 B F D A H C G E Log Placement Figure 64 5 Place the Front Right...

Page 36: ...ltage 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 con nected to the bl...

Page 37: ...place correctly See pages 33 to 35 The logs must be in the correct position or the fire place will not operate correctly DO NOT light fireplace without the logs installed the fireplace will not operat...

Page 38: ...any 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 powe...

Page 39: ...s for the front burner and back burner will flash 2 The inducer will activate immediately and will prove the pres sure switch within 16 seconds This will initiate the ignition sequence 3 The rear igni...

Page 40: ...the outlet side of the gas control Blower Operation The circulating air blower will automatically engage and increase in speed depending on the operation of the burners In most cir cumstances the cir...

Page 41: ...e system when a potentially unsafe condition exists The remote control system offers the user a battery operated remote control The transmitter operates on 2 1 5V AAA batteries It is recommended that...

Page 42: ...ERMOSTAT MODE and DESIRED room temperature Press the MODE key until the LCD screen shows the word ROOM then the remote is in the thermostatic mode Press and hold the SET key until the desired set temp...

Page 43: ...onger battery life and maximum microprocessor performance IMPORTANT New or fully charged batteries are essential for proper operation of the remote receiver The remote receiver houses the microprocess...

Page 44: ...ION SAFETY TRANSMITTER C S TX This ECS remote control has a COMMUNICATION SAFETY function built into its software It provides an extra margin of safety when the TRANSMITTER is out of the normal 20 foo...

Page 45: ...t temperature drops below 120 F When the temperature drops below 120 F the beeping will cease providing the user has reset the THERMISTOR by pushing the MODE button to ON to operate the fireplace eith...

Page 46: ...ing manner Make sure the batteries are correctly installed in the RECEIVER One reversed battery will keep receiver from operating properly Check battery in Transmitter to make sure contacts are touchi...

Page 47: ...and is transfer ring the condensate there may be a noticeable hissing sound This is normal and the sound should persist for less than 30 sec onds The amount of condensate created will vary based on se...

Page 48: ...To Deactivate Press the red button so it is not illuminated then the fireplace will return to normal operation Battery Operated Controls This unit is equipped with a factory installed wireless remote...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...places equipped with FIK FFK or FWK Surrounds or on the inside bottom flange of the surround FHK Surrounds To clean the filter on fireplaces equipped with the lower louver panel simply remove the pane...

Page 51: ...the flue and inlet pipes do not have any cracks or holes X Verify burner flame X Clean the blower compartment X Clean the burner X Verify the condensate system is clean and leak free X Clean the filte...

Page 52: ...0 R10491 GASKET INLET AIR DUCT 21 21641 BRACKET ASSEMBLY THERMISTER SPRING CLIP INCLUDED 22 R4053 CLAMP DOOR 4 USED ON UNIT 23 22773 THERMISTER ASSEMBLY 24 R10488 3 8 ELBOW 90 2 REQUIRED 25 21640 BRAC...

Page 53: ...582 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDES 82 83 59 R8840 WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH ECONOMY SWITCH 60 R8809 SWITCH DOUBLE ROCKER 61 R8904 CIRCUIT BOARD 62 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 63 R10759 RIBBON CABLE 64 R...

Page 54: ...30259 6 0314 Page 54 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 1 3 2 4A 4B 4C 5 6 8 25 22 5 17 21 18 22 15 10 8 36 12 20 19 14 7 11 28 27 13 81...

Page 55: ...55 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 77 73 74 75 76 72 78 59 43 40 41 46 47 46 44 49 48 41 40 45 31 32 33 34 30 38 39 37 35 42 29 50 51 24 9 63 64 57 82 48 83 56 52 16 69 70 67 66 65 71 58 60 55 68 54 53...

Page 56: ...2 REQUIRED 33 25210 AIR DUCT CHANNEL 34 25214 PANEL RIGHT SIDE 35 25222 DOOR BRACKET 2 REQUIRED 36 R4053 DOOR CLAMP 2 REQUIRED 37 25225 LATCH BRACKET 2 REQUIRED 38 26088 SUMP ASSEMBLY INCLUDES 62 64...

Page 57: ...CE MANTIS PARTS VIEW 51 58 53 54 52 57 55 56 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 44 43 46 45 24 25 26 27 28 50 33 49 35 40 38 63 65 41 37 36 35 32 10 31 31 30 59 60 61 34 15 16 48 32 37...

Page 58: ...anty 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 Numbe...

Page 59: ...e of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will repair or replace at Empire s option Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by the selling dealer or his d...

Page 60: ...s 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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