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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

POWER-VENT 

HIGH-EFFICIENCY 

FIREPLACE WITH 

BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELS

BF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

BP28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-4

FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS

FF28BM(N,P)-2

FI28BM(N,P)-2

FW28BM(N,P)-2

WARNING: 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 ill-

ness.

Installer: 

Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:  Retain this manual for future reference.

—  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  sup

-

plier.

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

Young children should be carefully supervised when they 

are in the same room as the appliance. Toddlers, young 

children  and  others  may  be  susceptible  to  accidental  

contact  burns.  A  physical  barrier  is  recommended  if 

there are at risk individuals in the house. To restrict ac-

cess to a fireplace or stove, install an adjustable safety 

gate to keep toddlers, young children and other at risk 

individuals out of the room and away from hot surfac-

es.

WARNING

HOT GLASS

DO NOT TOUCH

NEVER

WILL

CAUSE BURNS.

GLASS

UNTIL COOLED.

ALLOW CHILDREN

TO TOUCH GLASS.

Attention: Check local codes for venting requirements.

Summary of Contents for BF28BM-4

Page 1: ...be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas sup plier WARNING If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property dam...

Page 2: ...Mantis Clearance to Combustibles 18 Fireplace Mantis Clearance to Combustibles 19 Bay Window Mantis Specifications 20 21 Fireplace Mantis Specifications 22 23 Gas Connection Installation 24 Bay Window...

Page 3: ...WARNING Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning ma...

Page 4: ...d 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 c...

Page 5: ...IAS certified 3 SIGNAGE A metal or plastic identification plate shall be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a minimum height of eight 8 feet above grade directly in line with the e...

Page 6: ...codes Always con sult with local authorities before installing any gas appliance Combustion and Ventilation Air U S NationalFuelGasCodeNFPA54 ANSIZ223 1 NFGC Air for Combustion and Ventilation Electr...

Page 7: ...ermostat FRBTP Battery Operated Remote with Programmable Thermo stat PVCA Colinear Adapter PVCT Colinear Transition Kit PVVK24H Direct Vent 24 Vent Kit PVVK48H Direct Vent 48 Vent Kit PVVK CFA Flex Ve...

Page 8: ...t shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug For an ungrounded receptacle purchase an adapter w...

Page 9: ...arnings exactly could result in serious injury death or property damage After gas piping to the heater is complete all connections must be tested for gas leaks This includes pipe connec tions at the m...

Page 10: ...gulator vent outlet J Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or the combustion air inlet to any other appliance 6 in 15 cm for appliances 10 000 Btu h 3 kW 9 in 23 cm for appliances...

Page 11: ...system will be the equivalent to 3 feet and each 45 elbow is equivalent to 1 5 feet The minimum vent length is 12 inches It is recommended that the Mantis Power Vent High Efficiency Fireplace be loca...

Page 12: ...he total horizontal vent length of the flue system is 7 feet and the total vertical length is 27 feet The two 90 elbows are equivalent to 6 feet bringing the total to 40 feet Figure 4 is an example of...

Page 13: ...eet The three 90 elbows are equivalent to 9 feet bringing the total to 40 feet Note The exhaust must be a minimum of 3 inches above the inlet air pipe The flue must be at least 12 inches from the roof...

Page 14: ...inlet can be terminated with either a PTrap or two 90 elbows as shown in Figures 8 11 and 12 The Vertical Termination Cap Part number PVVTC can also be used H FLASHING REQUIRED H REQUIRED HEIGHT IS 12...

Page 15: ...HEIGHT IS 12 MINIMUM IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BE 12 ABOVE THE MAXIMUM EXPECTED SNOW LEVEL Installation of the Colinear Transition Plate 1 Attach the plate to chimney chase flat roof or outside wall with...

Page 16: ...um 12 5 8 minimum 17 7 8 minimum B 25 1 4 minimum 27 maximum when using PVE 1 or PVE 2 Surround Kits C 28 1 2 minimum 33 minimum recommended for service 34 1 2 maximum when using PVE 1 Surround Kit 37...

Page 17: ...B 25 1 4 minimum 27 maximum when using PVE 1 or PVE 2 Surround Kits C 28 1 2 minimum 33 minimum recommended for service 34 1 2 maximum when using PVE 1 Surround Kit 37 maximum when using PVE 2 Surroun...

Page 18: ...y Fireplace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for serv...

Page 19: ...ace has been tested and approved for zero clearance to combustible materials It is recommended that clearances as listed above should be maintained to allow for removal of the product for servicing Fi...

Page 20: ...ater with Pedestal and Single Flue Adaptor Figure 26 28 25 1 4 27 3 4 FLUE OUTLET 16 15 16 17 5 8 3 9 16 9 0cm Heater without pedestal Figure 27 6 17 13 16 6 1 2 PVE 1 or PVE 2 SURROUND PVVK CFA FLEX...

Page 21: ...5 7 16 OR 38 LOUVER 29 3 4 5 15 16 23 13 16 PV 2H SLIM TOP COVER KIT 11 5 16 3 3 9 16 6 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surround with PV 2H Slim Top Cover Kit Figure 29 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surro...

Page 22: ...SS Contains surround hood and lower front Heater 35 Inch Surround Kit FFK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 32 Heater with Flex Vent PVVK CFA FLEX VENT KIT 2...

Page 23: ...AIR INLET ELECTRIC CORD FLEX HOSE OPENING 1 1 8 7 5 16 4 3 16 2 5 8 6 1 8 3 9 16 13 16 1 28 Heater 38 Inch Surround FIK28 BL CM HP SS Contains surround hood lower front Figure 36 Figure 37 4 8 Figure...

Page 24: ...y excess flexible line can be pushed back into the heater 3 Place rubber grommet that is supplied in hardware packet over the flexible gas line and secure in the hole in the back of the appliance Gas...

Page 25: ...C into the groove on A Log and locate into the left corner of firebox See Figure 43 6 Place the Middle Log D over the flame sensors that are located in the middle of the firebox 7 Locate the Front Ri...

Page 26: ...flame sensor See Figure 50 5 Place the Front Left Log E on left side of the firebox bottom The notch in bottom of Front Left Log fits over front Igniter See Figure 50 6 Place the Right Log C on the r...

Page 27: ...hould be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug For an ungrounded receptacle an adapter which has two prongs and a wir...

Page 28: ...ee Figures 45 and 50 5 Check and verify that logs are place correctly See pag es 25 to 26 The logs must be in the correct position or the heater will not operate correctly DO NOT light heater without...

Page 29: ...gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this la bel 2 Set the thermostat if used to the lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power t...

Page 30: ...his sequence may result in the heater needing to be reset See page 33 Resetting the Heater Sequence of Operations One Burner Only 1 The Display Panel will be energized and the light for either the fro...

Page 31: ...ltitude The Mantis can be installed to altitudes up to 10 000 feet in the U S The installation must meet the requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code or local jurisdictions See the instruc tions pro...

Page 32: ...he T24V thermostat screws There is no polarity at this connection See Figure 59 REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER OR T24V THERMOSTAT BLACK BLACK WHITE WHITE RED JUNCTION BLOCK TO TRANSFORMER BLUE TO T2 REAR BUR...

Page 33: ...r latches on both the left and right sides of the firebox 4 Carefully grab the glass frame and pull towards you Do not damage or remove the gasket from the door FIREPLACE MANTIS MODELS Removing the Gl...

Page 34: ...side of the heat er The heat exchanger should be inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified service person Replacement Logs If for any reason a log should need replacement contact your Mantis deale...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...5 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 ON UNIT 29 22773 THERMISTER...

Page 37: ...Y 70 R8840 WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH ECONOMY SWITCH 71 R8809 SWITCH DOUBLE ROCKER 72 R8904 CIRCUIT BOARD 73 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 74 R8905 RIBBON CABLE 75 R8872 CIRCUIT BOARD WIRE HARNESS 76 R101...

Page 38: ...27297 1 1010 Page 38 BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 1 31 4A 5 6 9 7 30 28 5 21 27 24 28 19 11 12 9 34 16 14 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 4B 15...

Page 39: ...BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW 69 67 32 61 50 47 48 53 54 53 51 60 20 56 55 48 47 80 52 65 39 40 41 42 38 45 46 89 85 86 87 88 81 84 78 77 83 76 90 44 43 49 37 82 70 71 64 79 63 62 57 59 30 10 74 75 68...

Page 40: ...24 R8804 TRANSFORMER 24V 25 R10079 CONDENSATE PUMP BOX 26 R8832 CONDENSATE PUMP 27 R10080 CONDENSATE PUMP LID 28 25226 CIRCUIT BOARD PLATE 29 R8809 DOUBLE ROCKER SWITCH 30 R8840 WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY...

Page 41: ...63 R10381 LEFT LOG 64 R10380 RIGHT LOG 65 R10379 MIDDLE LOG 66 R10378 FRONT LEFT LOG 67 R10377 FRONT RIGHT LOG 68 R10383 LEFT TOP LOG 69 R10382 RIGHT TOP LOG 70 25216 BRACKET STANDOFF 2 REQUIRED INDEX...

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

Page 43: ...h the appliance Ready access to the appliance for service is the responsibility of the owner Travel diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory is the responsibilit...

Page 44: ...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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