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Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment 

or  accessories  and  repair  and  servicing  of  equipment  shall  be 

performed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" 

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

person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible 

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

connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; 

that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions 

required, and that has complied with all the requirements of the 

authority having jurisdiction.

State  of  Massachusetts: 

The  installation  must  be  made  by 

a  licensed  plumber  or  gas  fitter  in  the  Commonwealth  of 

Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental 

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 

30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts the CHBR-16 must be secured 

to the floor.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence 

of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 West 42nd St., 

New York, N.Y. 10018.

IMPORTANT:

  Read  all  instructions  carefully  before  starting 

installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may 

result in a possible fire hazard and will void the warranty.
Save this manual for future reference.
Please  read  this  manual  before  installing  and  using  the 

appliance.
Instructions to Installer

1.  Installer  must  leave  instruction  manual  with  owner  after 

installation.

2.  Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied 

with unvented room heater.

3.  Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented 

room heater.

Always  consult  your  local  Building  Department  regarding 

regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation 

of an unvented room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured 

(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from 

the manufacturer.

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.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as shown 

in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the 

rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making 

the change.

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

Manifold Pressure

Natural Gas

Propan Gas

Regulator pressure setting 3.5" W.C.

Regulator pressure setting

10.0" W.C.

Gas inlet pressure

Max. 10.5" W.C. Gas inlet pressure

Max 13.0" W.C.

Min. 5.0" W.C.

Min. 11.0" W.C.

Model

CHBR-16

Input    Maximum Btu/Hr

             Minimum Btu/Hr

20,000

14,000

Height

49"

Width

23"

Gas Inlet

3/8"

ACCESSORIES

Product 

No.

Description

CHG-VF

Antique Green Chimenea

CHR-VF

Terra Cotta Red Chimenea

FRBC-1

Battery Operated Remote Control

FRBTC-1

Battery Operated Remote Control with Thermo-

stat

FREC-1

Electri Remote Control

FWS-1

Wall Switch

Summary of Contents for superb CHBR-16-3

Page 1: ...ted manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by 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...

Page 2: ...for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air 7 Clearances 8 Gas Supply 9 Set Up Instructions 10 Placement of Glowing Embers and Lava Rock 11 Operation Instructions Flame Appearance 12 Thermostat Opera...

Page 3: ...re and draperies Do not place clothing or other ammable material on or near the appliance Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid...

Page 4: ...lights perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption...

Page 5: ...r future reference Please read this manual before installing and using the appliance Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installermustha...

Page 6: ...fore you get started Carefully inspect the contents for shipping damage If any parts are missing or damaged immediately inform the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance Do not attempt to instal...

Page 7: ...installed measure the length width and height of the area Example The area measures 16 feet in length 12 feet in width and 8 feet in height the area is 1 536 cubic feet The CHBR 16 can be installed in...

Page 8: ...Page 8 16934 3 0806 CLEARANCES CLEARANCES Minimum Clearances From Combustible Construction Figures 2 and 3 Side 2 Rear 2 Top 24 Floor Combustible Figure 1 Figure 2...

Page 9: ...s capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect Figure 3 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANSZ21 24ApplianceConnectorsofCorrugatedMetalTubing and F...

Page 10: ...tion where it will t through the front door opening Guide the gas valve through the large hole in the bottom of the body casting The burner support plate will come to rest on the three at mounting tab...

Page 11: ...ddle logs Rock wool should not be placed in the area of the pilot assembly Replacement of loose material glowing embers must be purchased from Empire Comfort Systems Inc Application of excess loose ma...

Page 12: ...n to light maintain the standing pilot Low Minimum gas rate pleasing yellow ames glowing embers High Maximum gas rate pleasing yellow ames glowing embers Generator Ignition Piezo Ignitor allows lighti...

Page 13: ...ent to lowest setting If applicable Turn off all electric power to the heater Note For easy access to valve for lighting pilot remove branch log and middle log from burner assembly before lighting 1 S...

Page 14: ...ame Figure 8 If pilot ame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 8 See Troubleshooting page 17 Cleaning and Maintenance Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 9 When the pilot has a large yellow...

Page 15: ...hole Remove lint or particles with brush Failure to keep air intake hole clean will result in sooting and poor combustion ANNUALCLEANING INSPECTION Refer to parts diagram for location of items discus...

Page 16: ...te Receiver Figure 10 1 The remote receiver can be placed behind the gas valve on under side of chimenea 2 Attach remote receiver to the at bottom of casing behind gas valve on underside of chimenea R...

Page 17: ...mbly or have it serviced g Gas regulator setting is not correct Replace gas regulator 7 ODS pilot lights but ame goes out when control knob is released a Control knob not fully pressed in Press in con...

Page 18: ...STING ASSEMBLY GREEN INCLUDES STACK CASTING R 6476 KNOB GREEN R 6474 CAP GREEN 2 R 6641 MOUNTING RING RED 2 R 6642 MOUNTING RING GREEN 3 R 6479 CHIMENEA BODY CASTING ASSEMBLY RED INCLUDES BODY CASTING...

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Page 20: ...20 16934 3 0806 SERVICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems Inc 918 Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62220 PH 618 233 7420 or 800 851 3153 FAX 618 233 7097 or 800 443 8648 info empirecomfort com www empirecomfort...

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