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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

TRIPLE BURNER

(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE  

LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MANUAL MODELS

AVM(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

MILLIVOLT MODELS

AVR(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your 

new TRIPLE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative 

Gas Burner is designed and intended for 

installation in an approved, existing, fully 

vented, wood-burning fireplace, with a gas 

hook-up. 

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and 

construction of noncombustible materials.

IMPORTANT! Read these instructions 

carefully before installing or operating this 

gas appliance. These instructions should 

be left with the homeowner for future 

reference.

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

GAS-FIRED

 

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not 

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may 

result causing property damage, personal 

injury or loss of life.

—  Do not store or use gasoline or other 

flammable 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 supplier’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.

The vent damper must have a damper 

clamp attached to it to keep the damper from 

accidentally closing during operation.

This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid 

fuels shall NOT be burned in a fireplace where 

a decorative appliance is installed.

 

DANGER

If not installed, operated and maintained 

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.

Summary of Contents for AVM21MTEKN-1

Page 1: ...ot followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or...

Page 2: ...Supply 10 11 Assembly 12 13 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 13 Installation 14 15 Door Operation 16 Millivolt Lighting Instructions 17 Manual Lighting Instructions 18 Pilot and Main Burner Flam...

Page 3: ...codes in any way Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installation Follow all local codes regarding installation combustion and ventilation air or in the absence of local codes...

Page 4: ...2 2 12 Lava Rock 3 3 13 Crushed Glass 1 2 AVR 21 24 30 MTEKN 1 Index No Description Quantity Supplied AVR 21 24 AVR30 1 Clip Left 1 1 2 Clip Right 1 1 4 Triple Burner Assembly with Millivolt Valve 1...

Page 5: ...ace damaged parts Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Carefully supervise young children when they a...

Page 6: ...n a fire or explosion WARNING All gas burning appliances produce smoke and carbon mon oxide gas during operation These fumes can be harmful if the appliance is used in any other than a fully vented fi...

Page 7: ...e 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 cal...

Page 8: ...n high altitude applications this appliance is suitable for installation at elevations between 0 feet 0m and 4 500 1 370m without change When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet 1 370...

Page 9: ...must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with the fireplace 3 Installer should show owner how to start and oper...

Page 10: ...olution should be cleaned off On unexposed connections a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve...

Page 11: ...ly 4 0 in w c 871kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 5 0 in w c 1 120kPa for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximumof10 5 inw...

Page 12: ...used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases FOR EMBER BURNER INSTALLATIONS 1 Place the burner upside down with the grate tines facing you on th...

Page 13: ...n combustible material to allow access to gas log controls This will ensure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible materials Assembly Procedure 1 Pl...

Page 14: ...ut off the gas supply to this gas appliance before continuing with installation proce dures DANGER To avoid injury and property damage DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air when i...

Page 15: ...glowing embers over the ember burner EMBERS Figure 15 3 Place the lava rock around the burner assembly Figure 16 WARNING Apply loose material embers and lava rock per instruction manual DO NOT apply e...

Page 16: ...ORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 17 PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 18 WARNING DO NOT operate the fireplace with the doors part...

Page 17: ...his appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to...

Page 18: ...ollow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pil...

Page 19: ...r the pilot orifice has been removed To Remove Pilot Orifice 1 Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner It may be necessary to tap on pilot burner...

Page 20: ...to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to buildup to a sufficient level allowing the gas control to operate properly Millivolt Control The valve regulator control...

Page 21: ...brush Do not use water or soot cleaners at the same time as a brush B When the logs are cold remove logs from burner Take logs outside and remove soot with an air hose Refer to Installation Instructio...

Page 22: ...lace valve Burner lights but does not stay lit while pilot remains on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety pilot Clogged or...

Page 23: ...Manual Valve 14 B100100 B100100 B100100 Adapter 15 R12147 R12147 R12147 Street Elbow 16 35641 35641 35641 Knob Shield 17 R1652 R1652 R1652 Jam Nut 18 R12088 R12088 R12088 Control Rod 19 R12050 R12050...

Page 24: ...ine 9 35643 35643 35643 Valve Bracket 10 R10882 R10882 R10882 Elbow 11 R5598 R5598 R5598 Millivolt Valve 12 R12162 R12163 R12164 Ember Burner Pan 13 R12116 R12116 R12116 Compression Fitting 14 R12157...

Page 25: ...n be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number a...

Page 26: ...35430 0 0315 Page 26 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 27: ...on Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap pliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment...

Page 28: ...t 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 please contact...

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