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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

POWER-VENT

HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE

MODELS

FF28BM(N,P)-1

FI28BM(N,P)-1

FW28BM(N,P)-1

WARNING: If not installed, operated and main-

tained  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.

Installer:  Leave  this  manual  with  the  

appliance.

Consumer:  Retain  this  manual  for  future  

reference.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma

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ble 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  sup-

plier’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.

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.

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.

EMPIRE

EMPIRE

Comfort Systems

ATTENTION: THIS APPLIANCE  IS  NOT TO 

BE INSTALLED IN CANADA.

WARNING

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

Summary of Contents for Mantis FF28BMN-1

Page 1: ...as supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas sup plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified ins...

Page 2: ...23 Horizontal Examples for Colinear Direct Vent 24 Vertical Examples for Colinear Direct Vent 25 27 PVCA Horizontal Colinear Direct Vent Adaptor 28 PVVTC Termination Cap Vent Kit 29 PVCT Colinear Tra...

Page 3: ...d control compartment clean Vent cap hot while furnace is in operation For manufactured home USA only or mobile home or residential installation convertible for use with natural gas and liquefied petr...

Page 4: ...as 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 clos...

Page 5: ...sions shall comply with NFPA 720 and be ANSI UL 2034 listed and IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimu...

Page 6: ...ressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in...

Page 7: ...372 m without change Attention This appliance is NOT to be installed in Canada Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinances which apply to the...

Page 8: ...e i e wood metal concrete Please Note Rough or uneven surfaces can cause vibration or humming in the heater 4 The Mantis Power Vent High Effeciency Fireplace can be installed in a wide variety of ways...

Page 9: ...12 305 mm above grade and must be vented outside WARNING The nearest point of the vent cap should be a minimum horizontal distant of six 6 feet 1 83 m from any pressure regulator In case of regulator...

Page 10: ...or In case of regulator malfunction the six 6 feet 1 83 m distance will reduce the chance of gas entering the vent cap Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is to be installed directly on ca...

Page 11: ...odel PVVK SH required FWK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood and lower front 35 88 9cm 33 7 16 84 9cm 25 3 8 64 5cm 17 43 2cm 23 7 8 60 6cm 1 FLUE OUTLET 2 AIR INLET 3 ELECTRIC CORD 4 FLEX HOSE OPEN...

Page 12: ...16 18 6cm 4 3 16 10 6cm 2 5 8 6 7cm 6 1 8 15 6cm 3 9 16 9 0cm 13 16 2 1cm 1 2 5cm 17 43 2cm 3 9 16 9 0cm 1 FLUE OUTLET 5 SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR MODEL PVVK SH Figure 4 Heater 35 Surround Kit 1 Flue Outlet...

Page 13: ...38 96 5cm 30 7 8 78 4cm 25 3 8 64 5cm 24 5 8 62 5cm 17 43 2cm 3 9 16 9 0cm 1 FLUE OUTLET 5 SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR MODEL PVVK SH Figure 5 Heater 38 Surround 1 Flue Outlet 1 1 2 PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Elec...

Page 14: ...approved for zero clearance to combustible materials Empire Comfort Systems Inc recommends that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing Figur...

Page 15: ...G PVVK 24H PVVK 48H 23 1 2 when using 90 elbow for ver tical venting NOTE DIMENSIONS FOR USE WITH SHORT TOP PV4H THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR UNIT SERVICEABILITY B 24 3 4 C 28 3 16 A 23 1 2 WHEN USING FI28...

Page 16: ...25700 1 0809 Page 16 WALL CLEARANCES 35 88 9cm 29 3 8 74 6cm 25 3 8 64 5cm 24 5 8 62 5cm 23 1 2 59 7cm 6 16 5cm PVVK SH PVVK CFA Figure 13...

Page 17: ...Front Right Log fits over the front Flame sensor See Figure 14A 5 Place Front Left Log E on left side of Firebox bottom Notch in bottom of Front Left Log fits over front Hot Surface Ignitor See Figur...

Page 18: ...contains the following Index Letter Log Description A Rear Log B Left Log C Right Log D Middle Log E Front Left Log F Front Right Log G Left Top Log H Right Top Log A Rear Log B Left Log C Right Log...

Page 19: ...outside wall is 6 15 2 cm See Figure 17 Minimum vent from the rear of the unit is 12 Note Horizontal discharge 90 elbow must be pointed downward See Figure 18 All horizontal runs require either a 1 4...

Page 20: ...0 FLEXIBLE VENT KIT WITH 1 1 2 COUPLING ON EACH END MODEL PVVK CFA FLEXIBLE GAS LINE PVC PIPE SWV SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER 2 45 DEG PVC BENDS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER IF NECCESSARY GALV SHEET FLASHING TO SE...

Page 21: ...height above the rooftop These minimum heights are necessary in the interest of safety These specifications are summarized in Figure 22 MANTEL PVC PIPE SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER 2 45 DEG PVC BENDS SUPPLIE...

Page 22: ...VC joints of the flex vent kit to the remaining PVC vent run FLEXIBLE FLUE KIT FLEXIBLE GAS LINE PVC PIPE SWV SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER 2 45 DEG PVC BENDS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER IF NECCESSARY GALV SHEET FL...

Page 23: ...with four 4 screws Note No PVC cement is needed to install flue adaptor kit 3 Install plastic gasket and screw threaded connector to the flue adaptor When these connections are made continue with you...

Page 24: ...ure 29 Note Horizontal discharge 90 elbow must be pointed downward See Figure 31 All horizontal runs require either a 1 4 per foot rise to run condensation back to the heater or a 1 4 per foot downwar...

Page 25: ...m Vent Height Above the Roof WARNING Major U S building codes specify minimum chimney and or vent height above the rooftop These minimum heights are necessary in the interest of safety Special Note Th...

Page 26: ...X HEIGHT FLASHING REQUIRED HEIGHT AIR INTAKE PTRAP 2 90 ELBOWS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER OR TERMINATION CAP MODEL PVVTC PTRAP TO FACE AWAY FROM ROOF EXHAUST TERMINATION CAP MODEL PVVTC PTRAP OR 2 90 ELBOW...

Page 27: ...and intake air cap pipes with any of the following Vertical termination cap model PVVTC PTrap or two 90 elbows When transition plate model PVCT is used two termination caps model PVVTC may NOT be used...

Page 28: ...nnected continue with your vent run Cementing PVC joint is recommended but not required on colinear fresh air intake adaptor Figure 36 Colinear adaptor Colinear adaptor to be used in conjunction with...

Page 29: ...ble from Empire Comfort Systems Inc Figure 40 Termination Cap Vertical exhaust cap used with 1 1 2 PVC pipe installation Termination cap also used with colinear transition plate model PVCT Refer to in...

Page 30: ...SEALER REQUIRED OPTIONAL CAP MODEL PVVTC ORDER SEPARATE EXHAUST 3 MIN HEIGHT MIN 12 Horizontal Application 1 Attach plate to outside wall with four 4 screws Use outdoor sealant to seal transition pla...

Page 31: ...de Dimension Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a...

Page 32: ...nnection between co axial adaptor and co axial air inlet duct Step 5 Slide co axial vent pipes into co axial adaptor Cut the PVC co axial pipes at this time Minimum horizontal vent length 4 1 2 11 4 c...

Page 33: ...Figure 58 Direct Vent System Building Exterior View 1 5 4 3 2 Parts List Index Number Part Number Description 1 R8887 Co axial DV Adaptor 2 R8862 Foam Gasket 3 22616 Co axial duct assembly 4 R8888 24...

Page 34: ...le to prevent movement Note The gas supply line to the heater must be installed under conditions which will allow for easy removal of the heater from its location for servicing of the heater For firep...

Page 35: ...the surround as shown in Figure 61 on the flat front heater as shown in Figure 62 and fasten to the heater with the four screws provided at points A B C and D Note See page 45 General Glass Informati...

Page 36: ...tted in line with the manufacturer s specifications as illustrated in this manual pages 11 to 31 7 Do not use alternative Flue or cap on installation other than that specified in this manual otherwise...

Page 37: ...flame there which will become more visible as the heater warms up Once the heater warms up the low speed L E D Figure 66F will light and the convection fan will blow warm air from the heater As the he...

Page 38: ...gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Set the thermostat if used to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance...

Page 39: ...only low fan speed b Rear burner only medium fan speed c Both front and rear burners high fan speed On changing the burner setting from high to medium or from high to low there will be a delay on the...

Page 40: ...midifier can operate from approximately 10 minute to 6 hour intervals depending on ambient temperature style and type of flue Long single vertical flues can cause the humidifier to come on more often...

Page 41: ...it into outlet Turn both burner switches to the ON position Burner switches must remain in the ON position for remote to function Set remote from the instructions provided with the remote control Set...

Page 42: ...d When using a controller both burner switches need to be in the ON position When the red button is pressed with both burner switches on the front burner only will ignite or if already alight it will...

Page 43: ...The appliance 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 or Canadian Electrical Code C...

Page 44: ...ting season and if necessary have it serviced by a qualified service technician refer to Pages 45 to 47 Maintenance Paint Curing First Firing The first fire in your heater is part of the paint curing...

Page 45: ...wo or three times during each heating season depending on the circumstances present General Glass Information Only glass approved for use in Empire Comfort Systems Inc fireplace may be used for replac...

Page 46: ...to 18 16 Replace glass assembly See page 45 17 Replace lower louver door 18 Reconnect power cord to electricity Removal and replacement of Rear Hot Surface Ignitor HSI 1 Unplug power cord from electri...

Page 47: ...screw removed in Step 5 11 Secure junction block to blower with one 1 5 16 screw removed in Step 4 12 Secure control assembly to Mantis bottom with two 2 5 16 screws removed in Step 3 13 Close lower...

Page 48: ...uld not allow for easy removal of the appliance to carry out routine inspection and service work on the appliance DISCONNECT MAIN POWER PRIOR TO STARTING ANY WORK ON THE APPLIANCE UNIT OPERATING FAULT...

Page 49: ...minated If you have a Remote burner switch and the rear burner L E D should start flashing with the flue fan L E D remaining steady Wait approximately 60 seconds for the rear burner to ignite You can...

Page 50: ...Y 33 26082 BACK BURNER ASSEMBLY 34 R10082 ORIFICE HOLDER 35 22865 HOT SURFACE IGNITOR 2 REQUIRED 36 R8807 FLAME SENSOR 2 REQUIRED 37 25210 AIR DUCT CHANNEL 38 25214 PANEL RIGHT SIDE 39 25221 FIREBOX B...

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

Page 52: ...The heating appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the written instructions furnished with the appliance Ready access to the appliance for service is the...

Page 53: ...Parts Heater Hearth and Grills Victor Division of F W Webb Company 200 Locust Street Hartford CT 06114 Phone 860 722 2433 Toll Free 800 243 9360 Fax 860 293 0479 Toll Free Fax 800 274 2004 Websites w...

Page 54: ...25700 1 0809 Page 54 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 55: ...25700 1 0809 Page 55 SERVICE NOTES...

Page 56: ...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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