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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER'S MANUAL

UNVENTED

ROOM HEATER

MODELS

BF-10-2 BF-20-2 BF-30-2

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 illness.

This is an unvented gas-red heater. It uses air (oxy-

gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions

for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be

provided. Refer to page 6.

WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM

HEATERS

Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An

unvented room heater produces approximately one

(1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 Btu (.3KW's)

of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,

permanently 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 other gases.

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable

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

re department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualied installer, service agency or the gas sup-

plier.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions

are not followed exactly, a re or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal injury

or loss of life.

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS BF-10-2 BF-20-2 BF-30-2 Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. 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. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information........................................................................................................ 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas....................................................................................... 4 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 5 Specifications.........................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with heater.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS 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 precautions 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.
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INTRODUCTION 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.
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WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 Btu (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters must be used as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a problem.
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GAS SUPPLY The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall. The gas line opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used for servicing. Gas Supply Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter Tubing, Type L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P.
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CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Do not install in alcove or closet. BF-10/BF-20 BF-30 Left side 5" (127mm) 8" (203mm) Right side 5" (127mm) 8" (203mm) Rear wall 0" (0mm) 0" (0mm) Ceiling 36" (914mm) 36" (914mm) Minimum vertical clearance from a projections above the appliance (shelves, window sills, etc.) 36" (914mm) 36" (914mm) Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.
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WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 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 the heater. 1. Remove lower louver from casing assembly (2 screws). 2. Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws). 3. Remove upper louver from casing assembly (2 screws). On Solid Wall 1. After locating mounting holes, attach (4) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws provided into the wall.
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow 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 pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
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MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur at the pilot. To light the pilot, it is important that the electrode be 1/8" (3mm) from the pilot. The spark must occur at the point the pilot flame hits the thermocouple. Air Shutter Adjustment (Figure 10) The air shutter on main burner is factory set at a 3/32" opening.
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figure 12 WARNING Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow.
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APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE Glass Removal, Cleaning and Glass Replacement 1. Remove chrome grill from reflector. 2. Slide glass upward to remove glass from chrome grill. 3. Clean glass with a non-abrasive household glass cleaner and warm water. Gas fireplace glass cleaner can also be used. 4. Align glass with rails on chrome grill and slide glass downward into chrome grill. 5. Attach chrome grill onto reflector. WARNING Do not operate unvented room heater without glass/chrome grill attached to reflector.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1. Spark electrode does not produce spark. a. Spark electrode broken - replace. b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode attach. c. Ignitor wire damaged - replace. d. Piezo ignitor defective - replace. 2. Spark electrode produces spark but pilot does not light. a. No gas to heater - turn on gas. b. PILOT position not properly aligned - turn gas control knob to PILOT position and depress. c.
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PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. Index No. Part No. Description Index No. Part No.
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PARTS VIEW Page 16 16943-10-0314
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OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SRB-18T and SRB-30T for Unvented Room Heaters BF-10, BF-20 and BF-30 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T OR SRB-30T If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional blower, the heater must be removed from the wall. If heater is installed on SRS-18 or SRS-30 optional floor stand there is adequate access area available to install the optional blower. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn "OFF" gas supply to the heater.
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OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Wiring 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, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
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MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort. com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit. To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This list changes from time to time.
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WARRANTY Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this space heating product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Space heating products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.