Empire Heating Systems BF-10-3 Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

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Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the 

odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can 

smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability 

to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity 

or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in the area 

mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor or their 

minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a gas odor 

can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under some 

circumstances. For example, if there is an underground leak, the 

movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant. Odorants 

in LP-gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if 

there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped 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 closed area, and the odor intensity could 

vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be 

more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas 

odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately 

go into action as instructed earlier.

Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires 

and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and 

colorless. you may not know all the following safety precau-

tions which can protect both you and your family from an 

accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point 

by point with the members of your household. someday 

when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety 

will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after read-

ing the following information, you feel you still need more 

information, please contact your gas supplier.

•  Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas 

Dealer can give you a "Scratch and Sniff" pamphlet. Use it 

to find out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect 

that your LP-gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your 

LP-gas Dealer.

•  If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform service, 

or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-gas system. If 

you are qualified, consciously think about the odor of LP-Gas 

prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or 

making adjustments.

•  Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty 

smell that can cover up the LP-gas odor. Do not try to light 

pilot 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 on walls of 

new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should 

be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders 

are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or 

reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed to set too 

long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been 

out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will 

cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, 

a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any 

question about the gas odor, call your LP-gas dealer. A peri-

odic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety measure under 

any condition.

•  If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you 

think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the 

same immediate action recommended above for the occasion 

when you do detect the odorized LP-gas.

•  If you experience a complete "gas out," (the container is un

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der no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately. 

If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in 

some air through openings such as pilot light orifices. If this 

occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is 

left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be 

sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off 

at the container before it goes completely empty or having it 

refilled before it is completely empty.

• 

Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your 

phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.

•   Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. Do 

that IMMEDIATELy.

•   Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.

•   LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such 

as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak, 

keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until 

firefighters declare them to be safe.

•   Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas service 

person and the fire department. Even though you may not 

continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not 

re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.

•  

finally

, let the service man and firefighters check for escaped 

gas. have them air out the area before you return. Properly 

trained LP-gas service people should repair the leak, then 

check and relight the gas appliance for you.

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE

LP-gAS WARNINg ODOR

If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-gas. 

That's your signal to go into immediate action!

sAfety INfoRmAtIoN foR useRs of LP-GAs

Summary of Contents for BF-10-3

Page 1: ...located 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 ot...

Page 2: ...nd Ventilation Air 6 Gas Supply 7 Clearances 8 Optional Floor Stand Installation 8 Wall Mount Installation 9 Lighting Instructions 10 Main Burner Flame Characteristics 11 Pilot Flame Characteristics 1...

Page 3: ...ree from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Warning Any change to this HEATER or its controlS can be dangerous Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an ap...

Page 4: ...ights 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: ...nstaller 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 Buildi...

Page 6: ...rea in which the BF 20 may be located and for determining if this area fits the definition of an unconfined space The input of the BF 20 is 20 000 Btu per hour Based on the 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu...

Page 7: ...Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction The state of Massachusetts requires that a flex ible appliance connector cannot exceed...

Page 8: ...and meets requirement The base referred to in this section does not mean the fire proof base as used on wood stoves The protection is for rugs that are extremely thick and light colored tile Figure 5...

Page 9: ...20 1 8 511mm 2 51mm 2 51mm 22 559mm BF 30 Figure 7 BF 10 and BF 20 Figure 6 Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for measurements in order to locate 4 mounting holes on wall Figures 6 and 7 are the front views of...

Page 10: ...when the safety magnet in the gas control is de energized Pilot can now be relighted Repeat steps 4 through 8 10 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to HI 11 Turn on all electric power to applianc...

Page 11: ...in burner is factory set at a 3 32 opening If yellow flames occur on main burner loosen 1 4 screw on air shutter in order to increase air shutter opening The slot on air shutter allows the air opening...

Page 12: ...ulb which is located at the casing assembly bottom adjusts the main burner flame between minimum input and maximum input BF 30 The gas control modulates from a minimum input of 8 500 Btu HR 2 5 KW H L...

Page 13: ...ore lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly To Remove Gas Valve From Casing Assembly 1 Turn off gas supply to the heater 2 Turn off electrical supply to the heater if optional blower SRB 18T or...

Page 14: ...ompletely depressed or held in long enough b INTERLOCK latching device is operative see Lighting Instructions Page 10 Step 9 c Thermocouple lead not tightened into gas control tighten thermocouple lea...

Page 15: ...AS VALVE 19 R 6563 GAS VALVE NAT LPG 20 SR 113 VALVE BRACKET 21 10460 BURNER BRACKET LEFT 22 10422 BURNER BF 10 BF 20 22 10481 BURNER BF 30 23 10424 AIR SHUTTER BF 10 ONLY 24 10461 BURNER BRACKET RIGH...

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Page 17: ...using downward Place the bottom flange of the blower housing over the top edge of the top heat shield Insert the blower housing into the top portion of the heater by pivoting the blower housing upward...

Page 18: ...lect lint and could require periodic cleaning If the air output decreases or the noise level increases it indicates a dirty blower wheel To clean blower wheel 1 Turn OFF gas supply to the heater 2 Tur...

Page 19: ...eater 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 www fwweb...

Page 20: ...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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