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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 per-

formed only by a qualified agency. The term "qualified agency" means 

any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person 

or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 

the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, 

installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in 

such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied 

with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

 The installation must be 

made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth 

of Massachusetts.

The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation 

air must conform with the 

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1

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NFPA54* Canadian Installation Code 

CAN/CGA B149.

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11 

West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.

High Altitude Installation

When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the 

United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by 

changing the existing burner orifice to a smaller size. Generally, 

input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea 

level. However, if the heating value of the gas has been reduced, 

this general rule may not apply. Check with local gas utility for proper 

orifice size identification.

For Canadian 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  (1,370m) 

(in Canada), check with local authorities.
Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the proper 

orifice for location.

GENERAL INFORMATION

•  Turn off gas supply to fireplace or firebox.

•  Have the fireplace floor and chimney professionally cleaned to 

remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.

  Have this cleaning performed annually after installation.

•  Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor 

or wall of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot

  outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal 

chimney flue damper.

Installing Damper Clamp (Figure 2) 

Remove all ashes or other debris from the fireplace. If the fireplace 

is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the door with furnace 

cement or high temperature silicone. Be sure to check the damper 

for proper operation and verify that the flue passageway is open. 

Attach damper clamp to the vent damper and tighten hold down bolt.
Place the clamp over the lip of the damper and tighten the hold 

down bolt until the clamp is securely attached to the damper. This 

will prevent the damper from accidentally closing.

Figure 2

FIREPLACE PREPARATION

Summary of Contents for AVL21MTEKN-1

Page 1: ...any phone in your building Leave the building immediately Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call...

Page 2: ...Introduction 7 Before Fully Installing the Appliance 7 Product Specifications 8 Gas Supply 9 Installation 10 12 Final Set Up 13 Operation 14 Maintenance Service 14 Cleaning Servicing 14 Appliance Serv...

Page 3: ...on Fitting 1 1 5 Ember Burner Pan 1 1 6 Ember Burner 1 1 7 Dampler Clamp 1 1 8 Flexline 1 1 9 Street Elbow 1 2 X 3 8 1 1 10 Rockwool Mix 1 1 12 Decorative Rock 3 3 13 Crushed Glass 1 2 See Parts Lists...

Page 4: ...liance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid burns or c...

Page 5: ...may produce annoying smoke and smells as they are burned off during the initial operation of the appliance This may possibly cause headaches and eye or lung irritation This is a normal and temporary...

Page 6: ...ove sea level However if the heating value of the gas has been reduced this general rule may not apply Check with local gas utility for proper orifice size identification For Canadian high altitude ap...

Page 7: ...of the ceramic logs and branches you will detect an odor as the ceramic logs and branches are cured You must secure the gas burner to the fireplace floor If not the entire unit may move when you adjus...

Page 8: ...allows for centering the log set When adding valve kit to a Triple Burner add 6 inches to minimum fireplace width shown above PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS MASONRY BUILT FIREPLAC...

Page 9: ...nd foreign particles may collect The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANS Z21 24Appliance Connectors of Corrugated MetalTubing and Fittings ANSZ21 45AssembledFlexibleApplianceConnect...

Page 10: ...excess of 1 2 PSI 3 5 KPA Use a system manual shut off valve to shut off the gas supply to this gas appliance before continuing with installation procedures WARNING When installing the appliance DO NO...

Page 11: ...her a wire brush or steel wool Apply Teflon tape or pipe dope to the steel fittings before making any connection Notice All gas connections except for brass to brass require Teflon tape or pipe dope F...

Page 12: ...mber burner See Figure 12 3 Push the ember burner pan backwards towards the main burner snapping the top of the ember burner pan beneath the grate support See Figure 13 FOR MATCH THROW INSTALLATIONS G...

Page 13: ...material not sup plied with this appliance All previously applied loose mate rial embers must be removed prior to reapplication CAUTION DO NOT place glowing embers sand rockwool mix or lava rock cinde...

Page 14: ...of the following options A While the logs are burning and hot spray the logs with clean water The soot will lift off and burn off B When the logs are cold brush the soot off with a stiff brush Do not...

Page 15: ...35646 2 0617 Page 15 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY...

Page 16: ...essure Check gas supply pressure Faulty valve Replace valve Faulty pilot or thermocouple Replace Safety pilot Clogged or dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Burner pilot light but will not stay on L...

Page 17: ...R12047 R12047 R12224 Orifice 5 R12055 R12055 R12055 Orifice Holder 6 R12083 R12083 R12083 Flexline 7 R12162 R12163 R12164 Ember Burner Pan 8 R12116 R12116 R12116 Compression Fitting 9 R12157 R12158 R1...

Page 18: ...fires and all causes beyond our control HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS To Order Parts Under Warranty please contact your local Empire dealer See the dealer locator at www empirecomfort com To provide warra...

Page 19: ...ion Duties of the Owner The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance A bill of sale cancelled check or payment...

Page 20: ...mfort com Empire Comfort Systems Inc Belleville IL 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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