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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mantis

Power Hu

midifier

Burners

Exhaust

Fan

Blower

Hi

Med

Low

Front

Rear

POWER-VENT 

HIGH-EFFICIENCY 

FIREPLACE WITH 

BAY WINDOW

MODELS

PV-28SV50-B(N,P)-1

PV-28SV50-B2H(N,P)-1

PV-28SV55-(C,G)(N,P)-1

PV-28SV55-(C,G)2H(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

-

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 suppli-

er’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.

Summary of Contents for PV-28SV50-B2HN-1

Page 1: ...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 suppli er s instructions If you...

Page 2: ...ples for Colinear Direct Vent 24 Vertical Examples for Colinear Direct Vent 25 26 PVCA Horizontal Colinear Direct Vent Adaptor 27 PVVTC Termination Cap Vent Kit 28 PVCT Colinear Transition Vent Kit 29...

Page 3: ...al gas and liquefied petroleum gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The appliance shoul...

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 cl...

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: ...er 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 servicing It is...

Page 7: ...1 372 m without change Canada 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 i...

Page 8: ...ust be installed on a flat solid continuous surface 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 Fi...

Page 9: ...located at least 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...

Page 10: ...ny pressure regulator 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 insta...

Page 11: ...9 Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS Heater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor 1 Flue Outlet 1 1 2 PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3 8 Flare Connection Inside 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model PVVK SH require...

Page 12: ...2 0709 Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS continued Figure 4 Heater without pedestal 1 Flue Outlet 1 1 2 PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3 8 Flare Connection Inside 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model PVVK SH req...

Page 13: ...Top Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1 2 PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3 8 Flare Connection Inside 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model PVVK SH Required 6 Surround Model PVE 1 7 Top Cover Kit Slim Model PV2H Ca...

Page 14: ...Top Panel 1 Flue Outlet 1 1 2 PVC Pipe 2 Air Inlet 3 Electric Cord 4 3 8 Flare Connection Inside 5 Single Flue Adaptor Model PVVK SH Required 6 Surround Model PVE 1 8 Top Cover Kit Short Model PV4H C...

Page 15: ...place has been tested and 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 pr...

Page 16: ...IS IS RECOMMENDED FOR UNIT SERVICEABILITY B 25 1 8 C 28 NOTE IF TRIM AROUND HEATER IS NECESSARY THE SURROUND KIT PVE 1 MUST BE USED AND SUBTRACT 1 FROM A DIMENSION A 12 3 4 MIN SHORT TOP PV4H 17 13 16...

Page 17: ...24820 2 0709 Page 17 WALL CLEARANCES Figure 14...

Page 18: ...ctory Only the top left log and top right log are packaged separately inside the firebox for instal lation by the installer 1 To access the log set parcel lift off top panel 2 Pivot left and right pan...

Page 19: ...talling a single flue horizontal the minimum vent length protruding from the 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 mus...

Page 20: ...UE cont Figure 19 Single Flue Vertical Vent Run H 36 V 1 1 90 3 Total 40 SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR MODEL PVVK SH Figure 21 Single Flue Venting with Shroud Installed Shroud Kit Model PVSH Figure 20 Venting f...

Page 21: ...ary in the interest of safety These specifications are summarized in Figure 23 MANTEL PVC PIPE SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER 2 45 DEG PVC BENDS SUPPLIED BY INSTALLER GAS SUPPLY FLASHING H SURROUND MODEL PVE 1...

Page 22: ...ment all PVC 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 GAL...

Page 23: ...NECTOR Attach flue adaptor to back of heater with four 4 screws Note No PVC cement is needed to install flue adaptor kit Install plastic gasket and screw threaded connector to the flue adaptor When th...

Page 24: ...harge 90 elbow must be pointed downward See Figure 26 All horizontal runs require either a 1 4 per foot rise to run condensation back to the heater or a 1 4 per foot downward slope to run condensation...

Page 25: ...he vent terminal PTrap Vent cap or two 90 elbows and first 90 elbow off back of the heater when within 6 15 2 cm off back of the heater do not contribute to the overall vent length measurement For eac...

Page 26: ...ifications are summarized in Figure 30 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 Figure 31 I...

Page 27: ...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 conjunc...

Page 28: ...KIT Available from Empire Comfort Systems Inc 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 29: ...ON PLATE PVC CEMENT PVC CEMENT OUTDOOR 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...

Page 30: ...ontal Venting Maximum 47 5 1 2 m with a 3 45 elbow 3 45 elbow can be purchased from a local hardware store 47 5 1 2m Figure 35 Maximum Horizontal Venting 47 1 2 1 2 m Minimum Horizontal Venting 4 1 2...

Page 31: ...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 metal or woo...

Page 32: ...ir inlet duct to rear of fireplace 6 screws Step 4 Install silicone around connection between co axial adaptor and co axial air inlet duct 4 1 2 MINIMUM VENT LENGTH 3 13 16 MINIMUM TUBE LENGTH Step 5...

Page 33: ...ting 4 10 2 cm EXHAUST OPENING MUST BE POINTED DOWNWARD 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 Gas...

Page 34: ...ce rubber grommet supplied over gas line 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 th...

Page 35: ...pe and cap has been fitted 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...

Page 36: ...e more visible as the heater warms up Once the heater warms up the low speed L E D Figure 43F will light and the convection fan will blow warm air from the heater As the heater becomes warmer the medi...

Page 37: ...ontrol which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Set the thermostat if used to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the a...

Page 38: ...Front burner 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...

Page 39: ...50 into orifice fitting 10 Insert natural gas front burner bushing into throat Venturi of front burner See Figure 45 11 Replace front burner with one 1 screw from Step 8 12 Remove rear burner one 1 s...

Page 40: ...ner orifice marked 1 10 into orifice fitting 10 Remove natural gas front burner bushing from throat Venturi of front burner See Figure 47 11 Replace front burner with one 1 screw from Step 8 12 Remove...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...l and plug unit 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...

Page 43: ...the area the appliance is positioned 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...r Mantis Power Vent High Efficiency Fireplace has been painted with the highest quality heat resistant silicon paint available in the world To ensure that the paint is properly cured light the unit an...

Page 46: ...glass approved for use in Empire Comfort Systems Inc fireplace may be used for replacement The glass replacement must be done by a licensed or qualified service person WARNING 1 The use of substitute...

Page 47: ...erations are monitored by the electronic con trol box inside the heater which is heat sensitive pressure switch sensitive flame sensitive and water sensitive If one of these items is not correct the h...

Page 48: ...els built into a fireplace can be removed at all times to service the heat exchanger and flue fan which are located at the rear section of the heater Under no circumstances should the appliance be ins...

Page 49: ...tal assembly and align main body of heater with locating tabs provided on pedestal assembly refer to diagram NOTE To avoid accidents and damage to main heater body and paint work it is recommended tha...

Page 50: ...TO CONDENSATE TUBE 24 21605 COVER INLET AIR DUCT 25 22780 INLET AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY 26 R8810 GASKET INLET AIR DUCT 27 21641 BRACKET ASSEMBLY THERMISTER SPRING CLIP INCLUDED 28 R4053 CLAMP DOOR 4 USED O...

Page 51: ...2778 AIR CIRCULATOR ASSEMBLY 67 21663 DOOR ASSEMBLY BLACK 67 22758 DOOR ASSEMBLY CHROME 67 22759 DOOR ASSEMBLY GOLD 68 22867 FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDES 70 AND 71 69 R8840 WIRE HARNESS WITH RED BUTT...

Page 52: ...24820 2 0709 Page 52 PARTS VIEW 1 4A 5 6 9 7 30 28 33 5 21 15 27 24 28 19 11 12 9 34 29 31 16 20 14 29 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 32 4B...

Page 53: ...0 2 0709 Page 53 PARTS VIEW 69 67 72 84 61 50 47 48 53 54 53 51 60 56 55 48 47 80 52 65 39 40 41 42 38 45 46 89 85 86 87 88 81 78 77 73 66 83 76 90 44 43 49 37 82 70 71 64 79 63 62 57 59 10 74 58 75 6...

Page 54: ...e for service is the responsibility of the owner Travel diagnostic cost service labor labor to repair the defective appliance and freight charges on warranty parts to and from the factory will be the...

Page 55: ...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 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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