Empire Comfort Systems BFE2124MTN, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss o...

Page 2: ...ns 9 Introduction 10 Fireplace Preparation 10 Gas Supply 11 12 Installation 13 14 Door Operation 15 Lighting Instructions 16 Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics 17 Remote Operation 18 Switch Operation 19 Control System Specifications 20 22 Maintenance And Service 23 Troubleshooting 24 BFR Parts List And Exploded View 25 Master Parts Distributor List 26 How To Order Repair Parts 26 Warranty...

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 follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 U S installation or CAN CGA B149 Installation Code Canada installation and with ANSI Z21 60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces...

Page 4: ...24 30 RN Index No Description Quantity Supplied BFR2124 BFR30 1 Burner Assembly 1 1 2 Control Module Assembly 1 1 3 Battery Holder 1 1 4 Energizer Lithium Battery 4 4 5 Remote 1 1 6 Flexline 1 1 7 Rockwool 1 1 8 Lava Rock 2 2 NS Fiber Heat Sink 1 1 See Parts Lists on page 22 for ordering replacement parts Do not order batteries bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can ...

Page 5: ...pilot and burners Clean and replace 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 are in the same room as the appliance During manufacture this burner is treated with certain oils films and bonding agents These substances are not harmful but may produ...

Page 6: ...tion service or main tenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of life Refer to the owner s information manual provided with this appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier GAS WARNING ODOR If a gas leak happens you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the propane gas That s your signal t...

Page 7: ...as Your local pro pane 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 propane gas has a weak or abnormal odor call your propane gas dealer If you are not qualified do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the propane gas system If you are qualified consciously think about the o...

Page 8: ...entilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 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 burne...

Page 9: ...65 000 PROPANE CONVERSION KIT Burner Model Valve Type Kit Number BFE2124MTN Variable CKV121 BFE30MTN Variable CKV122 NOTE The air shutter setting for all models is 1 16 open PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Determining the Correct Burner Size for Your Fireplace MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES Chimney Height Minimum of 10 Feet Burner Model Log Set Size Rear Width A Depth B Front Width C...

Page 10: ...eparation INTRODUCTION Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu lations codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented decorative gas log set in a solid fuel burning fireplace This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after install...

Page 11: ...complete all solution 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 and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the...

Page 12: ...the procedures results in pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 14 in w c 3 5 kPa on the appliance gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressure PropaneGasmodelswillhaveamanifoldpressureofapproximately 10 0 in w c 2 49kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 10 8 in w c 2 69kPa for the purpose of input adjustm...

Page 13: ...e for the first time IMPORTANT This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace which contains a working flue and is constructed of non combustible materials IMPORTANT Never carry the burner in such a way that causes the Control Module or Battery Holder to dangle by their connecting wires You must secure the gas burner to the fireplace floor If not the entire unit may move w...

Page 14: ...wool 061019 Figure 8 11 Place the lava rock around the burner assembly Figure 9 STOP The LKF Fiber Log Set and LPR2430 Refractory Log Set are the only two log sets which are approved for use on these burners DO NOT substitute a different log set or deviate from the log placement sequence Refer to the instructions packaged with your Decorative Gas Logs 6 Remove all contents from the Decorative Gas ...

Page 15: ...RS CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 11 PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE WARNING DO NOT operate the fireplace with the doors partial ly open or closed Operating the fireplace with the doors partially open or closed creates a hazardous situation Partially open doors can cause sooting on front of the fireplace Closed doors can cause th...

Page 16: ...ING 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 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 can t reach...

Page 17: ...lot Flame Pattern Figure 13 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect See Troubleshooting page 21 Main Burner Flame Pattern The main burner flame will be yellow with a blue base Main Burner Flame Ignition and Extinction When the main burner is ignited it will take a few seconds for the full flame pattern to develop When the main burner is extinguished it will take a few seconds for the flames to disappe...

Page 18: ...press any button on the transmitter A beep at the module indicates the transmitter s code has been accepted The microprocessor that controls the security code matching procedure is controlled by a timing function If you are unsuccessful in matching the security code on the first attempt wait 1 2 minutes before trying again this delay allows the microprocessor to reset its timer circuitry and try u...

Page 19: ...e left of the burner must be set to ON 2 With the ON OFF or REMOTE switch set to ON the burner lighting sequence will initiate 3 The flame height will default to high for five seconds before responding to the HI LO switch on the module 4 After five seconds the HI LO switch will control the flame height The user can select between HI and LO Variable flame control is only available when using the re...

Page 20: ...thermore this event will NOT trigger the re ignition safety fault counter If the thermocouple voltage does not recover to above FLAME TRUE after the 10 second timer period expires the main flame will turn OFF and the control will attempt to re establish the pilot flame again with the normal 60 second trial period Furthermore this event WILL trigger the re ignition safety fault counter 3 attempts w...

Page 21: ...tch in ON position 2 High Position contacts closed Control will operate step motor on gas valve to Main Flame On High position 3 Low Position contacts open Control will operate step motor on gas valve to Low Flame position LEARN 1 Press and release to open LEARN window the control is ready to accept a transmitter security code 2 LEARN window will remain open for 60 seconds 3 Control will learn up ...

Page 22: ...onds 2 Description of Fault Internal temperature has exceeded 170 deg F 3 Action The module will operate the step motor in the gas valve to the OFF position 4 How to Clear Module s internal temperature must cool to below 160 deg F and then press OFF button Communication Safety Note This feature is only available when transmitter includes an LCD screen 1 Error Code One short beep every 4 seconds 2 ...

Page 23: ...rush the soot off with a brush Do not use water or soot cleaners B When the logs are cold remove logs from burner Take logs outside and remove soot with an air hose Refer to Installation Instructions supplied with logs for re installa tion information Cleaning Keep the control area logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean ThelogscangetveryhoT Handleonlywhencool Always keep the appliance are...

Page 24: ... Replace 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 dirty burner ports Clean burner ports Burner and pilot light but will not stay on Low gas pressure Check gas supply pressure Not enough fresh air for pilot Open door or window ventilate Faulty va...

Page 25: ...1 NS V Wire 36 Inch BFE2124 BFE30 10 R12710 Pilot With Thermocouple Convertible BFE2124 BFE30 11 R1499 Grommet Rubber BFE2124 BFE30 12 40372 Tube Assembly BFE30 12 40373 Tube Assembly BFE2124 13 R11978 Venturi BFE2124 BFE30 14 R11977 Venturi Gasket BFE2124 BFE30 15 P273 Orifice 22 BFE2124 NG 15 P314 Orifice 2 25mm BFE2124 LP 15 P325 Orifice 12 BFE30 NG 15 P285 Orifice 39 BFE30 LP 16 P253 Orifice F...

Page 26: ...hase and can 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 and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following illustration and part list Be ...

Page 27: ...tion 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 record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period Ready access to the appliance for service What Is Not Covered Damages that might result from the use misuse or improper in...

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