Empire Comfort Systems PV-28SV55-(C,G)(N,P)-1 manual

Page 1 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL Mantis P ow er H um idifier Burn ers Exhau st F an Blow e r H i M e d Low Front Re ar POWER-VENT HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE WITH BA Y WINDOW MODELS PV -28SV50-B(N,P)-1 PV -28SV50-B2H(N,P)-1 PV -28SV55-(C,G)(N,P)-1 PV -28SV55-(C,G)2H(N,P)-1 W ARNING: If not installed, operated and main- tained i[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas .......................................................................................................[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION THIS IS A HEA TING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT P ANEL INST ALLED. • Due to high temperatures the appliance should be lo - cated out oftrafc andaway from furniture and draper - ies. • Children and adult[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a ammable gas which can cause res and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. Y ou may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now , then review the[...]

24820-1-0409 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 vent termination is less than seven (7) feet abo[...]

24820-1-0409 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 T ubing, T ype L Outside Diameter Nat. L.P . Nat. L.P . 0-10 feet 0-3 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5 mm 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5 mm 10-40 feet 4-12 meters[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 7 Qualied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 qualied agency . The term “qualied agen - cy” mean any individual, rm, corporation or company which either in person or through a[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 8 Model PV28SV50 Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 19,000 Rear - 9,000 Front Height 25 1/8” W idth 28 3/16” Depth 17 5/8” Gas Inlet (Pipe) 3/8” Flair Electrical - Unit has a 5’ (1.5 m) 3 pronged cordset for con- nection to an approved 1 15 V AC 60 Hz maximum AMPs - 5A wall receptacle. Accessories Part Number Description PV -2H T op Co[...]

24820-1-0409 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 1 10 V AC wall receptacle to properly power appliance. 2. When facing the front of[...]

24820-1-0409 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 1 15 V AC wall receptacle to properly power appliance. 2. When facing the front o[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 1 1 SPECIFICA TIONS 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[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 12 SPECIFICA TIONS - (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)[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 13 SPECIFICA TIONS - (continued) Figure 5 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surr ound with Slim T op 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 T op Cover Kit, Slim Model #PV2H Caution: Do not block louver[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 14 SPECIFICA TIONS - (continued) Figure6 Fireplace Insert with Mantel Surr ound with Short T op 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 T op Cover Kit, Short Model #PV4H Caution: Do not block lo[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 15 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES Freestanding Models Freestanding Units A Rear W all to Heater 0” (2” Single Flue and 1 1/4” Direct V ent for Serviceability) B Side W all to Heater 0” (4” recommended for serviceability) C Corner Installation 0” D Mantel Clearance See Figure 1 1 Fireplace Insert Note: The Mantis Power-V ent[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 16 ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONS INSER T INT O MASONR Y FIREPLACE A - 13 /34” MIN. CO-LINEAR 8 1/2” WHEN USING DIRECT VENTING PVVK-24H/PVVK-48H NOTE: DIMENSIONS FOR USE WITH SHOR T TOP PV4H. THIS IS RECOMMENDED FOR UNIT SER VICEABILITY . B - 25 1/8” C - 28” NOTE: IF TRIM AROUND HEA TER IS NECESSAR Y , THE SURROUND KIT PVE-1 MUS[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 17 W ALL CLEARANCES Figure 14[...]

24820-1-0409 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 rmly positioned in the appliance. 6. Prior to positioning of top left log and top right log, inspect front burner and rear burner for particles or dust acc[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 19 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE Max V ent Run - 40 ft. Equivalent With Three (3) 90° Elbows SpecialNote:The vent terminal 90° elbowand rst 90° elbow offback of the heater , when within 6”(15.2 cm), do not contrib - uteto theoverall vent le[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 20 VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) Figure 19 Single Flue - V ertical V ent Run H = 36’ V = 1’ (1) - 90° = 3’ T otal = 40’ SINGLE FLUE ADAPTOR MODEL #PVVK-SH Figure 21 Single Flue - V enting with Shroud Installed ShroudKitModel#PVSH Figure 20 V enting for Existing Fir eplace Installation V = 40’ T otal = 4[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 21 Figure 23 Single Flue - V ertical V ent Run with 45 degree elbows VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUE (cont.) Figure 22 MinimumExteriorGradeDimension-SingleFlue,Horizontal V entingBelowFloor W ARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop. These minimum he[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 22 A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. PVVK-CF A FLEX VENTKIT The ex vent kit is a exible vent hose that is 42” in length. The ex vent kit will be used when installing a Mantis into an existing replace. The ex vent kit can be cut down, but can only be cut from one end. Cement PVC Joints Cut End [...]

24820-1-0409 Page 23 A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. INST ALL FOAM GASKET FLUE ADAPTOR PLASTIC GASKET THREADED CONNECTOR Attach ue adaptor to back of heater with four (4) screws. Note: No PVC cement is needed to install ue adaptor kit. Install plastic gasket and screw threaded connector to the ue adaptor . When these connecti[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 24 HORIZONT AL EXAMPLESFORCOLINEARDIRECT VENT Figure 27 Enhanced top view of Figure 26 Figure26 Max V ent Run - 40 ft. Equivalent With Three (3) 90° Elbows SpecialNote: Theventterminal90°elbowandrst 90°elbow off back of the heater , when within 6” ([...]

24820-1-0409 Page 25 VER TICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT Figure 28 Calculation example of vent run maximum 40’ Determining Minimum V ent Height Above the Roof W ARNING: Major U.S. building codes specify minimum chimney and/or vent height above the rooftop. These minimum heights are necessary in the interest of safety . SpecialNote:T[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 26 VER TICAL EXAMPLES FOR COLINEAR DIRECT VENT SINGLE FLUE MODEL PVVK-SH CO-LINEAR DIRECT VENT ADAPTER MODEL PVCA 12 X HEIGHT FLASHING REQUIRED HEIGHT AIR INT AKE PTRAP ,2 90° ELBOWS (SUPPLIED BY INST ALLER) OR TERMINA TION CAP MODEL PVVTC. PTRAP TO FACE AW A Y FROM ROOF . EXHAUST TERMINA TION CAP MODEL PVVTC, PTRAP OR 2 90° ELB[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 27 PVCA HORIZONT AL 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 . Colinear adaptor Colinear adaptor [...]

24820-1-0409 Page 28 PVVTC TERMINA TIONCAP VENT KIT A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. T ermination Cap V ertical exhaust cap used with 1 1/2” PVC pipe installation. T ermination cap also used with colinear transition plate model PVCT . Refer to instruction manual for venting examples. PVC CEMENT[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 29 PVCT COLINEARTRANSITION VENTKIT A vailable from Empir e Comfort Systems, Inc. Flat Roof or Chimney Application 1. Attach plate to chimney chase or at roof with four (4) screws. Use outdoor sealant to seal transition plate to the roof or chimney chase. 2. Check local codes to determine air intake height from roof.[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 30 DIRECT VENT INST ALLA TION 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V enting 45° ELBOW 47.5” (1.2m) Figure 33 HorizontalV entingMaximum47.5”(1.2m)witha3”,45°?[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 31 DIRECT VENT INST ALLA TION 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 Without Pedestal Figure 37 Minimum Ext[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 32 A vailable from Empir e 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 replace. Step 3. Attach co-axial air-inlet duct to rear of replace (6 screws). Step 4. Install silicone around connection[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 33 45° ELBOW 47.5” (1.2m) HorizontalV entingMaximum47.5”(1.2m)with45°elbow . 45° elbow can be purchased fr om a local hardware store. 47.5” (1.2m) MaximumHorizontalV enting-471/2”(1.2m) MinimumHorizontalV enting-4”(10.2cm) EXHAUST OPENING MUST BE POINTED D[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 34 GAS CONNECTION INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS GAS CONNECTION (Line Supply) A 3/8” Flair gas line connection is supplied in the heater GAS SUPPL Y LINE T O HEA TER a. Remove rubber grommet from back panel and pull out ex line through back panel. b. Connect gas supply line to exible gas hose. Ensure that exible gas hose i[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 35 OPERA TINGINSTRUCTIONSCHECKLIST BEFORE OPERA TING THIS APPLIANCE, CAREFULL Y 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 qualied service person who must be familiar with [...]

24820-1-0409 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. T urn on main gas supply . 3. V erify that main electrical supply is switched on by checking the 1 15V AC power status display (Figures 40 and 41) ind[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 37 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EX- PLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPER TY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y , OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the oor because some[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 38 F AN OPERA TION 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 the surrounding ambient temperature, the L.E.D ligh[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 39 GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS W arning:  Conversion must be done by a qualied service technician.  Main burner orices, front burner bushing, and gas conversion label are pr ovided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM (LP) PROP ANE GAS T [...]

24820-1-0409 Page 40 GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS W arning:  Conversion must be done by a qualied service technician.  Main burner orice(s) and new gas conversion label are pr ovided in conversion kit attached to manifold pipe. CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS FROM NA TURAL GAS T O (LP) PROP ANE GAS 1.[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 41 AUT OMA TIC HUMIDIFIER OPERA TION Most gas heaters dry out the air in the room. The Mantis has in- geniously solved this problem with an Automatic Humidier . Gas contains moisture which is normally expelled out the ue or chimney after combustion. But the Mantis is so efcient by taking 92% of the heat out of the burnt g[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 42 OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS See your Mantis dealer for correct controller type. TEMPERA TURE CONTROLLERS FRBTP Battery Operated Remote w/ Programmable Thermostat FRBTC Battery Operated Remote w/ Thermostat TR W Battery Operated W ireless Remote W all Thermostat TMV2 Thermostat, 2 Stage T24V Thermostat, 24 V olt INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LE[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 43 OPTIONAL CONTROLLERS R: 24 V olt Hot W 1 : Heat Relay Stage 1 (Front burner) W 2 : Heat Relay Stage 2 (Rear burner) C: 24 V olt 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 position for thermostat to function. Set thermosta[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 44 WIRING (1) (2) BLACK BLACK (3) (4) RED YELL OW (5) (6) RED BL UE (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) BL UE BLACK (8) (2) BLACK (15) ORANGE (13) RED (11) BLACK (9) BROWN (7) PURPLE (5) B[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 45 GENERAL INFORMA TION Over T emperature Cut Out The Mantis Power -V ent High-Efciency Fireplace is protected against overheating with a high temperature 80°C (176°F) cut off switch to protect the heat exchanger , plastic sump and ue fan. The high temperature cut off switch will automatically switch of f the gas supply to[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 46 MAINTENANCE Figure 55 Front door removal drawing LOG SUPPORT PLA TE BURNER PLA TE REAR BURNER FRONT BURNER IGNITOR ASSEMBL Y 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 . RemovingHSIFlameSensor ,Bloweran[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 47 UNIT OPERA TING F AUL TS SER VICE AND INST ALLA TION OF THE APPLIANCE SHOULDBECARRIEDOUT BY  AUTHORIZEDPER - SONNEL ONL Y . THE MAJOR CAUSE OF OPERA TING PROBLEMS WITH GAS FIREPLACE HEA TERS IS IMPROPER GAS PRES- SURE, INCORRECT LOG PLACEMENT , IMPROPER IN- ST ALLA TION, INCORRECT FLUE INST ALLA TION, IN- CORR[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 48 MAIN CONVECTION F AN The main convection fan in the heater should be checked, ser- viced and cleaned annually by a qualied service person to ensure that your appliance is operating efciently . Note: If the main convection fan becomes clogged with lint and dust an over-temperature situation will occur through the heater ex[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 49 PEDEST AL INST ALLA TION 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 top of pedestal assem- bly and align main body o[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 50 PLEASE NOTE : When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. 1 22868 REAR P ANEL ASSEMBL Y 2 21654 BRACKET , PIPE ASSEMBL Y 3 22670 REAR HEA T SHIELD ASSEMBL Y 4A 21664 TOP COVER ASSEMBL Y (INCLUDES #5) 4B 22933 SLIM T OP ASSEMBL Y 5 R8854 BALL STUD 6 22693 TOP HEA T SHIELD ASSEMBL [...]

24820-1-0409 Page 51 49 22627 GAS LINE - REAR 50 22628 GAS LINE - FRONT 51 M174 GASKET 52 1 1269 GAS LINE BRACKET 53 R8886 COMPRESSION FITTING 54 R8812 V AL VE, NA T 54 R8869 V AL VE, LPG 55 R8898 PIPE NIPPLE 56 R8825 SOLENOID 57 R3312 CONNECT OR, MALE 3/8 X 3/8 58 R8827 FLEX LINE - 10” 59 R8846 SHUT -OFF V AL VE 60 22866 FIREBOX BASE ASSEMBL Y 6[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 52 P AR TS VIEW 1 4A 5 6 9 7 30 28 33 5 21 15 27 24 28 19 11 12 9 34 29 31 16 20 14 29 26 25 22 17 8 3 2 13 36 18 35 23 32 4B[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 53 P AR TS 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 10 74 58 75 68 91[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 54 W ARRANTY TERMS Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Phone: Limited T en-Y ear Heat Exchanger W arranty 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 , or at Empire’ s option, replace the defectiv[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 55 T o Order Parts Under W arranty , please contact your local Empire dealer . See the dealer locator at www .empirecomfort.com. T o provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number , and the nature of the problem with the unit. T o Order Parts After the W arranty Period, pleas[...]

24820-1-0409 Page 56 EMPIRE EMPIRE C o mfo r t Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 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 your dealer . www .empirecomfort.com[...]