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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Installer:

 Leave these instructions with the owner. For Installation 

In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn wood or solid fuels 

in a fireplace where a decorative gas log set is installed. This 

appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning fireplace, 

masonry fireplace or manufactured fireplace.

WARNING

Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney 

flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes 

and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.

WARNING

Do not allow fans to blow directly into or at the fireplace. 

Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns.

WARNING

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other 

accessory not approved for use with this appliance.

DANGER

Any modification to this gas log set or to controls can be 

dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set 

can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explo-

sion or carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING

Do not operate this burner with glass doors closed. 

• 

Installation and repair must 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 may be required due to 

excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It 

is imperative that control compartments, burners and 

circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

• 

Dot not place clothing or other flammable material on or near 

the appliance.

• 

Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during 

operation.

• 

Do not put anything around the fireplace that will obstruct the 

flow of ventilation air.

• 

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. 

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the 

appliance and to replace any part of the control system and 

any gas control which has been under water.

• 

Do not use thermostats on vented burner applications 

• 

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible 

material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

• 

Keep burner and control compartment clean. 

• 

A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system 

of the solid-fuel burning fireplace must be performed by a 

qualified agency.

• 

Make a periodic visual check of 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 produce smoke and odors as they burn off during 

initial operation of the fireplace. This is normal. Open a 

window during the initial bake out period. 

• 

Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement 

is important to achieve optimum look and performance of 

your gas log set. Follow the log assembly sequence for 

proper operation.

• 

Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed 

position. A fireplace screen must be in place when the log 

set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for 

proper venting. All flames should go up and out the top of the 

firebox into the flue vent. If any flames float or curl forward 

into the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open 

flue and adequate combustion air into the room. A damper 

clamp must be installed on the firebox damper to maintain 

an open flue. See page 10.

• 

Young children must be carefully supervised when they are 

in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not 

place stockings, clothing or any flammable material above or 

near the fireplace.

• 

Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied 

for use with the log set.

WARNING

Follow all gas leak check procedures in this manual, prior 

to operation.

WARNING

Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliances, and the products 

of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/

or other reproductive harm. This warning is issued pursu-

ant to California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.  

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE GAS OR ANY GAS 

FITTING WHILE THIS APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.
NEVER leave the decorative gas log set unattended while in 

operation.
NEVER allow children to operate this decorative gas log set.
NEVER place hands or fingers on the front-edge of this decora-

tive gas log set.
NEVER use liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit, or natural 

gas in a liquid propane unit.
DO NOT use solid-fuel or lighter fluid in any decorative gas log 

set.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance 

must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

Summary of Contents for BFM2124MTN

Page 1: ...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 w...

Page 2: ...10 Introduction 10 Gas Supply 11 12 Installation 13 14 Door Operation 15 Millivolt Lighting Instructions 16 Manual Lighting Instructions 17 Pilot And Main Burner Flame Characteristics 18 MV BFR Wiring...

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 f...

Page 4: ...g Rod 1 1 8 Fiber Heat Sink 1 1 1 4 X 1 1 4 SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW 2 BFR 2124 30 MTN INDEX NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SUPPLIED BFR2124 BFR30 2 Burner Assembly With Millivolt Valve 1 1 3 Flexline 1...

Page 5: ...lot 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 superv...

Page 6: ...his appliance must be in stalled by a licensed plumber or gasfitter WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or main tenance can cause property damage personal injury or loss of lif...

Page 7: ...gas 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...

Page 8: ...ntilation 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 Y...

Page 9: ...BFM30MTN Manual CKV116 BFR30MTN Millivolt CKV118 NOTE The air shutter setting for all models is 1 16 open PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Determining the Correct Burner Size for Your Fireplace MINIMUM FIREPLAC...

Page 10: ...g 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...

Page 11: ...omplete 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...

Page 12: ...t will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressure Millivolt Natural Gas models will have a manifold pressure of ap proximately 3 5 in w c 871kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with t...

Page 13: ...may produce odors This is normal Open a window when operating the appliance for the first time IMPORTANT This appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace which contains a worki...

Page 14: ...application CAUTION DO NOT place rockwool or lava rock in the area of the safety pilot assembly STOP The LKF Fiber Log Set and LPR2430 Refractory Log Set are the only two log sets which are approved f...

Page 15: ...S CORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE Figure 10 PARTIALLY OPEN DOORS INCORRECT DOOR POSITION WHEN OPERATING THE FIREPLACE WARNING DO NOT operate the fireplace with the doors partial ly...

Page 16: ...information above If you do not smell gas go to the next step NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 6 Find Pilot follow metal tube from gas contr...

Page 17: ...RE LIGHTING 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 t...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...our pilot flame to operate an additional one to two minutes before you turn the gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position This time period allows the millivolts electrical current to...

Page 20: ...ush 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 s...

Page 21: ...r 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 po...

Page 22: ...12635 Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 Npt Internal Threads BFM2124 BFM30 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare BFM2124 BFM30 14 R12624 Grate Weldment 24 BFM2124 R12625 Grate Weldment 30 BFM30...

Page 23: ...le 3 8 X 3 8 X 1 Black Iron BFR2124 BFR30 12 R12217 Fitting 1 2 Flare X 3 8 NPT Internal Threads BFR2124 BFR30 13 R12219 Flex Line Non Whistling 16 Inch X 1 2 Flare BFR2124 BFR30 14 R12624 Grate Weldm...

Page 24: ...38901 0 0618 Page 24 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY...

Page 25: ...38901 0 0618 Page 25 Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY...

Page 26: ...ase 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 Mode...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...ww empirecomfort 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 plea...

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