ECS PV-28SV50-BN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual - Lighting Instructions

Summary of PV-28SV50-BN-1

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    22618-12-0707 page 1 installation instructions and owner’s manual mantis power hu midifier burners exhaust fan blower hi med low front rear power-vent high-efficiency fireplace with bay window models pv-28sv50-(bn,bp)-1 pv-28sv55-(cn,cp,gn,gp)-1 effective date may 2007 warning: if not installed, ope...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    22618-12-0707 page 2 table of contents important safety information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 safety information for users of lp-gas ........................................................

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    22618-12-0707 page 3 important safety information this is a heating appliance do not operate this appliance without front panel installed. • due to high temperatures the appliance should be lo- cated out of traffic and away from furniture and draper- ies. • children and adults should be alerted to th...

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    22618-12-0707 page 4 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 accide...

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    22618-12-0707 page 5 requirements for massachusetts for all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust v...

  • Page 6: Gas Supply

    22618-12-0707 page 6 consult the current national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1 can/ cga-b149 (.1 or .2) installation code. Recommended gas pipe diameter pipe length schedule 40 pipe inside diameter tubing, type l outside diameter nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 feet 0-3 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 1/2” 12....

  • Page 7: Introduction

    22618-12-0707 page 7 qualified installing agency installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- ment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agen- cy” mean any individual, firm, corporation or company whi...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    22618-12-0707 page 8 model pv28sv50 input btu/hr (kw/h) 19,000 rear - 9,000 front height 25 1/8” width 28 3/16” depth 17 5/8” gas inlet (pipe) 3/8” flair electrical - unit has a 5’ (1.5m) 3 pronged cordset for con- nection to an approved 115 vac 60hz maximum amps - 5a wall receptacle. Accessories pa...

  • Page 9: Clearances For Direct Vent

    22618-12-0707 page 9 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 110 vac wall receptacle to prop...

  • Page 10: Clearances For Single Flue

    22618-12-0707 page 10 1. Pick a location on a wall with a clear space in the room. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. Be sure to locate the unit close enough to a 115 vac wall receptacle to pro...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    22618-12-0707 page 11 specifications heater with pedestal and single flue adaptor 1 flue outlet 1 1/2” pvc pipe 2 air inlet 3 electric cord 4 3/8” flare connection (inside) 5 single flue adaptor model #pvvk-sh (required) figure 3.

  • Page 12: Specifications - (Continued)

    22618-12-0707 page 12 specifications - (continued) figure 4 heater without pedestal 1 flue outlet 1 1/2” pvc pipe 2 air inlet 3 electric cord 4 3/8” flare connection (inside) 5 single flue adaptor model #pvvk-sh (required).

  • Page 13: Specifications - (Continued)

    22618-12-0707 page 13 specifications - (continued) figure 5 fireplace insert with mantel surround with slim top panel 1 flue outlet 1 1/2” pvc pipe 2 air inlet 3 electric cord 4 3/8” flare connection (inside) 5 single flue adaptor model #pvvk-sh (required) 6 surround model #pve-1 7 top cover kit, sl...

  • Page 14: Specifications - (Continued)

    22618-12-0707 page 14 specifications - (continued) figure 6 fireplace insert with mantel surround with short top panel 1 flue outlet 1 1/2” pvc pipe 2 air inlet 3 electric cord 4 3/8” flare connection (inside) 5 single flue adaptor model #pvvk-sh (required) 6 surround model #pve-1 8 top cover kit, s...

  • Page 15: Clearance To Combustibles

    22618-12-0707 page 15 clearance to combustibles freestanding models freestanding units a rear wall to heater 0” (2” single flue and 1 1/4” direct vent for serviceability) b side wall to heater 0” (4” recommended for serviceability) c corner installation 0” d mantel clearance see figure 11 fireplace ...

  • Page 16: Rough Framing Dimensions

    22618-12-0707 page 16 rough framing dimensions insert into masonry fireplace a - 13 /34” min. Co-linear 8 1/2” when using direct venting pvvk-24h/pvvk-48h note: dimensions for use with short top pv4h. This is recommended for unit serviceability. B - 25 1/8” c - 28” note: if trim around heater is nec...

  • Page 17: Wall Clearances

    22618-12-0707 page 17 wall clearances figure 14.

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    22618-12-0707 page 18 all logs the positioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera- tion of this heater. Sooting and other problems may result if the logs are not properly and firmly positioned in the appliance. 6. Prior to positioning of top left log and top right log, inspect front ...

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    22618-12-0707 page 19 vent examples for single flue max vent run - 40ft. Equivalent with three (3) 90° elbows special note: the vent terminal 90° elbow and first 90° elbow off back of the heater, when within 6” (15.2cm), do not contrib- ute to the overall vent length measurement. For each 45° elbow i...

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    22618-12-0707 page 20 vent examples for single flue (cont.) figure 19 single flue - vertical vent run h = 36’ v = 1’ (1) - 90° = 3’ total = 40’ single flue adaptor model #pvvk-sh figure 21 single flue - venting with shroud installed shroud kit model# pvsh figure 20 venting for existing fireplace ins...

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    22618-12-0707 page 21 figure 23 single flue - vertical vent run with 45 degree elbows vent examples for single flue (cont.) figure 22 minimum exterior grade dimension - single flue, horizontal venting below floor warning: major u.S. Building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the...

  • Page 22: Pvvk-Cfa Flex Vent Kit

    22618-12-0707 page 22 available from empire comfort systems, inc. The flex vent kit is a flexible vent hose that is 42” in length. The flex vent kit will be used when installing a mantis into an existing fireplace or any application that requires flexible pipe. The flex vent kit can be cut down, but can o...

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    22618-12-0707 page 23 available from empire comfort systems, inc. Install foam gasket flue adaptor plastic gasket threaded connector attach flue adaptor to back of heater with four (4) screws. Note: no pvc cement is needed to install flue adaptor kit. Install plastic gasket and screw threaded connecto...

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    22618-12-0707 page 24 horizontal examples for colinear direct vent figure 27 enhanced top view of figure 26 figure 26 max vent run - 40ft. Equivalent with three (3) 90° elbows special note: the vent terminal 90° elbow and first 90° elbow off back of the heater, when within 6” (15.2cm), do not con- tr...

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    22618-12-0707 page 25 vertical examples for colinear direct vent figure 28 calculation example of vent run maximum 40’ determining minimum vent height above the roof warning: major u.S. Building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop. These minimum heights are necessary i...

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    22618-12-0707 page 26 vertical examples for colinear direct vent single flue model pvvk-sh co-linear direct vent adapter model pvca 12 x height flashing required height air intake ptrap, 2 90° elbows (supplied by installer) or termination cap model pvvtc. Ptrap to face away from roof. Exhaust termin...

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    22618-12-0707 page 27 pvca horizontal colinear direct vent adaptor colinear adapter 1. Attach colinear adaptor to back of heater with two (2) screws. 2. When adapter is connected, continue with your vent run. Cementing pvc joint is recommended, but not required on colinear fresh air intake adaptor. ...

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    22618-12-0707 page 28 pvvtc termination cap vent kit available from empire comfort systems, inc. Termination cap vertical exhaust cap used with 1 1/2” pvc pipe installation. Termination cap also used with colinear transition plate model pvct. Refer to instruction manual for venting examples. Pvc cem...

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    22618-12-0707 page 29 pvct colinear transition vent kit available from empire comfort systems, inc. Flat roof or chimney application 1. Attach plate to chimney chase or flat roof with four (4) screws. Use outdoor sealant to seal transition plate to the roof or chimney chase. 2. Check local codes to d...

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    22618-12-0707 page 30 direct vent installation instructions flue center exterior grade mantel gas supply 12” (30.5cm) min. Surround do not glue this point direct vent kit model #pvvk-24h or pvvk-48h figure 32 horizontal venting 45° elbow 47.5” (1.2m) figure 33 horizontal venting maximum 47.5” (1.2m)...

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    22618-12-0707 page 31 direct vent installation instructions (cont.) exterior grade flue center 1 1/4” (3.2cm) min. 12” (30.5cm) min. Floor protection floor protection no hearth required exterior grade flue center 1 1/4” (3.2cm) min. 12” (30.5cm) min. Figure 36 minimum exterior grade dimension - unit...

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    22618-12-0707 page 32 available from empire comfort systems, inc. Step 1. Install foam gasket on back side of co-axial direct vent adaptor. Step 2. Attach co-axial direct vent adaptor and gasket (4 screws) to the rear of fireplace. Step 3. Attach co-axial air-inlet duct to rear of fireplace (6 screws)...

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    22618-12-0707 page 33 45° elbow 47.5” (1.2m) horizontal venting maximum 47.5” (1.2m) with 45° elbow. 45° elbow can be purchased from a local hardware store. 47.5” (1.2m) maximum horizontal venting - 47 1/2” (1.2m) minimum horizontal venting - 4” (10.2cm) exhaust opening must be pointed downward. Dir...

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    22618-12-0707 page 34 gas connection installation instructions gas connection (line supply) a 3/8” flair gas line connection is supplied in the heater gas supply line to heater a. Remove top panel from heater by lifting top panel. B. Remove front and rear panel. C. Remove rubber grommet from back pa...

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    22618-12-0707 page 35 operating instructions checklist before operating this appliance, carefully proceed through the following checklist 1. Read and understand these instructions before installing or operating this appliance. 2. This appliance is should be installed and repaired by a fully qualified...

  • Page 36: Lighting Instructions

    22618-12-0707 page 36 lighting instructions 1. Main electrical power supply must always be switched on to the unit with the two burner switches in the off position (up) before lighting the heater. 2. Turn on main gas supply. 3. Verify that main electrical supply is switched on by checking the 115v a...

  • Page 37: Lighting Instructions

    22618-12-0707 page 37 lighting instructions for your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or ex- plosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. A. Before lighting smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be su...

  • Page 38: Fan Operation

    22618-12-0707 page 38 fan operation the 3-speed main convection fan will automatically start approximately 3 to 5 minutes after the heater has warmed up. Note: the 3-speed main convection fan is automatically controlled and will operate on three preset speeds. Depending on your burner setting and th...

  • Page 39: Gas Conversion Instructions

    22618-12-0707 page 39 gas conversion instructions warning: conversion must be done by a qualified service technician. Main burner orifices, front burner bushing, and gas conversion label are provided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. Conversion instructions from (lp) propane gas to natural ...

  • Page 40: Gas Conversion Instructions

    22618-12-0707 page 40 gas conversion instructions warning: conversion must be done by a qualified service technician. Main burner orifice(s) and new gas conversion label are provided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. Conversion instructions from natural gas to (lp) propane gas 1. Turn off g...

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    22618-12-0707 page 41 automatic humidifier operation most gas heaters dry out the air in the room. The mantis has in- geniously solved this problem with an automatic humidifier. Gas contains moisture which is normally expelled out the flue or chimney after combustion. But the mantis is so efficient by ...

  • Page 42: Optional Controllers

    22618-12-0707 page 42 optional controllers see your mantis dealer for correct controller type. Models frbtp battery operated remote w/ programmable thermostat frbtc battery operated remote w/ thermostat trw battery operated wireless remote wall thermostat tmv2 thermostat, 2 stage instructions must b...

  • Page 43: Optional Controllers

    22618-12-0707 page 43 optional controllers r: 24 volt hot w 1 : heat relay stage 1 (front burner) w 2 : heat relay stage 2 (rear burner) c: 24 volt common figure 51 replace front louver panel and plug unit into outlet. Turn both burner switches to on position. Burner switches must remain in the on p...

  • Page 44: Wiring

    22618-12-0707 page 44 wiring (1) (2) black black (3) (4) red yellow (5) (6) red blue (7) (8) brown grey (9) (10) red red (11) (12) black black (13) (14) red red (15) (16) front h.S.I. Front h.S.I. (17) (18) rear h.S.I. Rear h.S.I. (19) (20) brown white (3-5-7) (1) blue black (8) (2) black (15) orang...

  • Page 45: General Information

    22618-12-0707 page 45 general information over temperature cut out the mantis power-vent high-efficiency fireplace is protected against overheating with a high temperature 80°c (176°f) cut off switch to protect the heat exchanger, plastic sump and flue fan. The high temperature cut off switch will aut...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    22618-12-0707 page 46 maintenance figure 55 front door removal drawing log support plate burner plate rear burner front burner ignitor assembly flame sensor figure 56 main burner drawing cleaning main burner remove main burner and apply air pressure inside the throat and ports of the main burner. Re...

  • Page 47: Unit Operating Faults

    22618-12-0707 page 47 unit operating faults service and installation of the appliance should be carried out by authorized per- sonnel only. The major cause of operating problems with gas fireplace heaters is improper gas pres- sure, incorrect log placement, improper in- stallation, incorrect flue in...

  • Page 48: Main Convection Fan

    22618-12-0707 page 48 main convection fan the main convection fan in the heater should be checked, ser- viced and cleaned annually by a qualified service person to ensure that your appliance is operating efficiently. Note: if the main convection fan becomes clogged with lint and dust an over-temperatu...

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    22618-12-0707 page 49 pedestal installation instructions optional pedestal assembly installation 1. Remove pedestal assembly from carton. Handle pedestal with care to avoid paint damage. 2. Place pedestal assembly into position where heater is to be located. 3. Lift and place main body of heater on ...

  • Page 50: Parts List

    22618-12-0707 page 50 please note: when ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. 1 22868 rear panel assembly 2 21654 bracket, pipe assembly 3 22670 rear heat shield assembly 4 21664 top cover assembly (includes #5) 5 r8854 ball stud 6 22693 top heat shi...

  • Page 51: Parts List

    22618-12-0707 page 51 50 22628 gas line - front 51 m174 gasket 52 11269 gas line bracket 53 r8886 compression fitting 54 r8812 valve, nat 54 r8869 valve, lpg 55 r8898 pipe nipple 56 r8825 solenoid 57 r3312 connector, male 3/8 x 3/8 58 r8827 flex line (2 used) 59 r8846 shut-off valve 60 22866 firebox...

  • Page 52: Parts View

    22618-12-0707 page 52 parts view 1 4 5 6 9 7 30 28 33 5 21 15 27 24 28 19 11 12 9 10 9 34 29 31 16 20 14 29 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 32.

  • Page 53: Parts View

    22618-12-0707 page 53 parts view 69 67 72 84 61 50 47 48 53 54 53 51 60 56 55 48 47 80 52 65 39 40 41 42 38 45 46 89 85 86 87 88 81 78 77 73 66 83 76 90 44 43 49 37 82 70 71 64 79 63 62 57 59 58 74 58 75 68 91 92.

  • Page 54: Warranty Terms

    22618-12-0707 page 54 warranty terms purchase date: dealer name/phone: limited ten-year heat exchanger warranty empire promises to the owner that if the heat exchanger (see parts list) fails because of defective workmanship or material within ten years from the date of purchase, empire will repair, ...

  • Page 55: Service Notes

    22618-12-0707 page 55 service notes parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the parts list have a part ...

  • Page 56: Service Notes

    22618-12-0707 page 56 service notes mantis is a trademark of: empire comfort systems, inc. 918 freeburg ave. Belleville, il 62220 ph: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 fax: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.Com www.Empirecomfort.Com.