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INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

General Information

This series is designed certified in accordance with American Na

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tional Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 as a Gas Fireplace Heater 

to be installed according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as 

shown in these instructions will be the responsibility of the 

person and company making the changes, and will void the 

warranty. This product may not be used with any type of gas 

other than what is shown on the rating plate. 

Important

All  Correspondence  should  refer  to  complete  Model  Number, 

 

Serial Number and type of gas.

Installation

Installation, replacement, gas piping, gas utilization equipment or 

accessories,  and  the  repair  and  service  of  this  equipment  must 

be performed by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency” 

means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in 

person or through a representative is engaged in and is respon

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sible for (a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the 

connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is 

experienced  in  such  work,  familiar  with  all  precautions  required 

and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having 

jurisdiction. 

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This  installation  must  conform  with  local  codes,  or  in  the 

absence  of  local  codes,  the  National  Fuel  Gas  Code, 

 

NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.

• 

This fireplace, when installed, must be electrically grounded 

in  accordance  with  local  codes  or.  In  the  absence  of  local 

codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 

• 

Provide adequate clearances around the fireplace for servic

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ing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion air 

intake situated at the back of the fireplace. Refer to Pages 24 

to 27.

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The Mantis Power-Vent High-Efficiency Fireplace must be in

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stalled on a flat, solid continuous surface (i.e. wood, metal, 

concrete). Rough or uneven surfaces can cause vibration or 

humming in the fireplace.

•  This  fireplace  must  be  installed  in  such  a  way  that  the 

fireplace can be removed for servicing the heat exchang

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er and the flue that are located in the rear section of the 

fireplace. 

•  This fireplace is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] 

plug for your protection against 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 fireplace be installed 

under conditions that would not allow for easy removal of 

the fireplace to carry out routine inspection and service to 

the fireplace.

Note:

  Where a mantel surround is being used on insert installa

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tions and zero clearance fireplace installations, the com

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bustion air intake slot located in the top mantel surround 

must not be obstructed. This will allow combustion air to 

enter through the slot to the combustion air inlet located 

at the back of the fireplace.

Note:

  During  initial  firing  of  this  unit,  residual  oil  from  the 

heat  exchanger  may  bake  off  and  smoke  may  occur. 

 

Provide adequate ventilation to the area where the fire

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place is installed to prevent triggering of smoke alarms. 

Refer to page 40 for more detail.

A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installa

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tion must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and 

Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or when such a stan

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dard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home In

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stallations, ANSI/NCSBCS Z225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped 

Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.0. 

Installation on Combustible Flooring

If this fireplace is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other 

combustible material, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall 

be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and 

depth of the fireplace.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as 

used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may 

be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor.

Installation in Residential Garages

Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be installed 

so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less 

than 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor. The equipment shall be 

located, or protected, so it is not subject to physical damage by 

vehicles.

Operation of Fireplace During Construction

The fireplace shall not be used during construction. 

WARNING

Do not operate fireplace with the glass front removed, 

or if it is cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass 

shall be performed by a licensed or qualified service 

person

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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