Empire Comfort Systems CIVF-25-21 manual

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    Page 1 16938-3-0806 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL CAST IRON UNVENTED ROOM HEA TER MODEL CIVF-25-21 EFFECTIVE DA TE AUGUST 2006 W A TER V APOR: A BY -PRODUCT OF UNVENT - ED ROOM HEA TERS W ater vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 B[...]

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    Page 2 16938-3-0806 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................................................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................[...]

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    Page 3 16938-3-0806 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION • An unve nted room heater h aving an inp ut rat ing of mor e than 6,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom. • An unvented room heater having an input rating of more than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathr oom. • Due to high temperatures, the appl[...]

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    Page 4 16938-3-0806 SOME POINTS T O REMEMBER NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR F ADE LP-GAS W ARNING ODOR If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. That's your signal to go into immediate action! SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires [...]

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    Page 5 16938-3-0806 Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room heater . This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, [...]

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    Page 6 16938-3-0806 W A TER V APOR: A BY -PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEA TERS PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUA TE COMBUSTION & VENTILA TION AIR W ater vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour . Unvented room heaters mus[...]

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    Page 7 16938-3-0806 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” 9.5mm 1/2” 12.7mm 3/8” 9.5mm 10-40 feet 4-12 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2” 12.7mm 5/8” 15.9mm 1/2” 12.7mm 40-100 feet 13-30 meters 1/2” 12.7mm 1/2”[...]

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    Page 8 16938-3-0806 CLEARANCES Clearances (Figures 2, 3 and 4) When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. T op of appliance (ceiling) 24 inches Rear W all 2 inches Side W all 6 inches Heater Corners (45° angle) to W all 4 inches Floor 0 inches Provide adequate clearances [...]

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    Page 9 16938-3-0806 APPLIANCE HARDW ARE P ACKAGE Figure 5 Appliance Hardware Package Parts List Part Description Part Number Quantity Supplied 1/4-20 x 1" Phillips Head Bolt R-3188 4 1/4-20 x 3/8" Phillips Head Bolt R-3646 16 1/4-20 x 1/2" Leveling Bolt R-3747 4 No. 10 x 1/2" Hex W asher Head Screw R-2737 10 1/4-20 W asher Head [...]

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    Page 10 16938-3-0806 ASSEMBL Y OF STOVE CASTING Figure 6 Assembly of Stove Casting (Figures 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 1 and 12) Attention: Included in the hardware package are (8) 1/4" inside diameter washers. A 1/4" washer may be used with a 1/4-20 x 3/8" bolt when assembling the stove casting parts. If a bolt hole is not tapped deep enough[...]

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    Page 1 1 16938-3-0806 Figure 8 7. Refer to Figure 7, the rear cover has (4) keyholes for attachment to the casting sides. Stand the casting sides on the floor with the (2) bolts attached half-way into the edges of the rear cover positioned at the rear . The lar ge diameter holes in the keyholes of the rear cover will be toward the floor . W orkin[...]

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    Page 12 16938-3-0806 ASSEMBL Y OF STOVE CASTING (continued) Figure 10 Figure 1 1 1 1. Refer to Figure 9, attach casting front to casting by using the (4) retaining tabs on the casting front. The (2) top, retaining tabs on the casting front will be placed behind the (2) top, locator tabs on the front of the casting sides. The (2) bottom, retaining t[...]

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    Page 13 16938-3-0806 OPTIONAL STONE INLA Y INST ALLA TION WIRE CHANNEL INST ALLA TION The ON/OFF/REMOTE switch with harness is factory installed into the switch box. After the firebox is installed into the casting the wire channel can be installed. 1. Attach switch box on the left side of rear cover with (2) 10 x 1/2" screws. 2. R o u t e w i[...]

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    Page 14 16938-3-0806 Before operating this heater , please review the safety warnings pages at the beginning of this manual and those precautions and warnings listed below . 1. Know what type of ignition system this model has (standing pilot) and follow the applicable SAFETY and LIGHTING instructions. 2. Check to ensure there are no gas leaks. If y[...]

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    Page 15 16938-3-0806 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTL Y , A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T CAUSING PROPER TY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exac[...]

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    Page 16 16938-3-0806 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 15 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple and ther- mopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple and thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. F[...]

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    Page 17 16938-3-0806 MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Figure 18 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. If main burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19 • See Troubleshooting, pages 20-21. Correct Main Burner Flame Figure 18 Incorrect Main Burner Flame Figure 19 Cleani[...]

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    Page 18 16938-3-0806 CIVF-25 ON/OFF/REMOTE Switch CIVF-25 is equipped with an ON/OFF/ REMOTE switch which is located on the wire channel. A wire harness is attached to the ON/OFF/ REMOTE switch. The red, black an d green (wi res) fema le push-ons attach to the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch. At the opposite end of the wire harness, the black and green (wires[...]

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    Page 19 16938-3-0806 Wiring Diagram (Figur e 21) Figure 21 MAINTENANCE IMPOR T ANT : T urn off gas before servicing appliance. It is recommended that a qualified service technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season. • Clean Burner and Control Compartment Keep the con trol compart ment, logs an d burner area sur roun[...]

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    Page 20 16938-3-0806 SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS IMPOR T ANT : Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover , cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. 1. When ignitor button is p[...]

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    Page 21 16938-3-0806 9. Slight smoke or odor during initial operation. a. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing - Problem will stop after a few hours of operation. 10. Heate r pro duc es a whis tli ng noise when main burner is lit. a. T urning control knob to HI position when main burner is cold - T urn control knob to LO position a[...]

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    Page 22 16938-3-0806 Index Part No. Number Description Index Part No. Number Description 1 *CI-006 WINDOW RET AINING T AB 2 R-3948 WINDOW (BLACK P AINT) 2 R-3688 WINDOW (BLACK ENAMEL) 2 R-3696 WINDOW (SAND ENAMEL) 2 R-3704 WINDOW (GREEN ENAMEL) 2 R-3712 WINDOW (RED ENAMEL) 2 R-3720 WINDOW (NA VY ENAMEL) 3 R-3949 GRILL - LEFT (BLACK P AINT) 3 R-3726[...]

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    Page 23 16938-3-0806 P AR TS VIEW FOR ST OVE CASTING Models: CIFB-1, CIPB-1, CIPG-1, CIPS-1, CIPN-1, CIPR-1[...]

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    Page 24 16938-3-0806 P AR TS VIEW FOR CIVF-25-21[...]

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    Page 25 16938-3-0806 Installing Optional CIB-2 Blower 1. Loosen, but do not remove, (4) hex-head screws located on the exterior , bottom of the appliance. 2. Position the blower assembly at the rear of the appliance. The blower assembly has (4) keyholes for attachment to the exterior , bottom of the appliance. 3. Place the large diameter holes in t[...]

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    Page 26 16938-3-0806 Cleaning The blower wheel will collect lint and could require cleaning once a year . If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty wheel. Blower Motor The blower motor does not have oiling holes. Do not attempt to oil blower motor . Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grou[...]

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    Page 27 16938-3-0806 SER VICE NOTES[...]

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    Page 28 16938-3-0806 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 F AX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www .empirecomfort.com[...]