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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL
EMPIRE
EMPIRE
Comfort Systems
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.
— 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
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plier.
METRO SERIES DECORATIVE
BURNER
(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE LOG SET)
FOR INSTALLATION IN
SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES
MODELS
BMHK-18N-1
BMHK-24N-1
BMHK-30N-1
WARNING: This log set is to be installed only in
a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue
constructed of non-combustible material. The vent
damper must also have a damper clamp attached to
it to keep the damper from accidentally closing dur
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ing operation.
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.
WARNING: This appliance must be installed only in
a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and
construction of noncombustible materials. This unit
is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid fuels shall NOT
be burned in a fireplace where a decorative appli
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ance is installed.
General Information: These instructions are intend-
ed as a general guide and do not supersede national
or local codes in any way. Authorities having juris
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diction should be consulted before installation.
Installation and provision for combustion and ven
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tilation air must conform to the
National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/CGA-B149.1, Natural
Gas Installation Code, or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane
Installation Code.
IMPORTANT! Read these instructions carefully be
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fore installing or operating this gas appliance. These
instructions should be left with the homeowner for
future reference.
Carton Contents:
1 - METRO Series Burner Pan (NG or match throw)
1 - Grate
1 - 3/8” X 14” Aluminum Gas Line with adapter
1 - Bag Sand
1 - Bag Glowing Embers (18” & 24” Sets)
2 - Bags Glowing Embers (30” Sets)
2 - Bags Lava Rock (Cinders)
1 - Damper Clamp Assembly
1 - Manual Pack with Warranty Card
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new
DECORATIVE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative Gas
Burner is designed and intended for installation in an
approved, existing, fully vented, wood-burning fireplace,
with a gas hook-up.
Match Throw units must be fu
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eled by Natural Gas only.
Gas Control Valve units may
be fueled by either Natural or Liquid Propane (LP) gas.
Liquid Propane units must use an LP change kit.
