Empire Products BF-10-2 User's Manual
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1. EMPIRE Heating Systems Installer Please leave these instructions with the consumer Consumer Please retain these instructions for future use WARNING If the information in this manual is 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 donot 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 supplier 16012 1 0504 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS BF 10 2 BF 20 2 BF 30 2 EFFECTIVE DATE MAY 2004 This appliance may be installed in an after market permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appli anceisnot convertible for use with other gases Thisis an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for ade2. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions STOP Read the safety information above Set thermostat gas control knob to lowest setting Turn off all electric power to the appliance if appli cable Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise n to OFF Do not force CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN IN OFF POSITION Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step THERMOCOUPLE Find pilot the pilot is ELECTRODE attached at the bottom of the burner assembly D R PILOT E Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to PILOT If youcannotreach your gas supplier call the fire department Useonly your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service techni cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS imi Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in Repeatedly push the piezo ignitor button un
3. 127mm 127mm mo 1 iin 2 MIN 5 mm i FLOOR BF 10 and BF 20 BF 30 Figure 3 Figure 4 SRS 18 and SRS 30 Floor Stand Installation 1 Align clearance holes on floor stand with screw holes on bottom of heater as shown in Figure 5 2 Attach floor stand to heater with 4 screws provided with floor stand 3 Connect the gas line SRS 18 floor stand can not be used in a bedroom installation BF 10 must be wall mounted in a bedroom installation Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Attention Optional SRS 18 and SRS 30 Floor Stand meets reguirement The base referred to in this section does not mean the fire proof base as used on wood stoves The protection is for rugs that are d extremely thick and light colored tile J Figure 5 Page 8 16012 1 0504 WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for measurements in order to locate 4 mounting holes on wall Figures 6 and 7 are the front views of the heater 1 Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws 2 Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws 3 Remove upper louver from casing assembly
4. 30 Input BTU HR KW H LP 10 000 2 9 Input BTU HR KW H NAT 10 000 2 9 20 000 5 8 30 000 8 8 18 000 5 3 30 000 8 8 Height 22 559mm 22 559mm 22 559mm Width 18 457mm 18 457mm 24 1 8 536mm Depth 6 1 2 165mm 6 1 2 165mm 61 2 165mm Gas Inlet 3 8 10mm 3 8 10mm 3 8 10mm Accessories Blower SRB 18T SRB 18T SRB 30T Floor Stand SRS 18 SRS 18 floor stand can not be used in a bedroom installation BF 10 must be wall mounted in a bedroom installation SRS 18 SRS 30 The bedroom must be an unconfined space ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space 16012 1 0504 Page 5 WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water 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 must be used as supplemental heat a room rather than a primary heat source an entire house In most supplemental heat applications the water vapor does not create a problem In most applications the water vapor enhances the low humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not
5. 5 16 8mm diameter holes into the wall 2 Insert 4 plastic expansion anchors provided into the holes 3 Tighten 4 10 x 1 25mm screws provided into the plastic expansion anchors Do not completely tighten screwheads to the plastic expansion anchors leave a 1 8 3mm gap between screwheads and plastic expansion anchors 4 Mountheaterontothe 4 screwheads and complete tightening the screwheads to the plastic expansion anchors Attention Use the following steps to properly align the upper louver and the reflector with the heat shield a When replacing upper louver be sure the bottom lip of upper louver goes behind the heat shield b When replacing reflector be sure the top lip of reflector goes in front of the heat shield 5 Connect the gas line 16012 1 0504 Figure 8 Page 9 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NN FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING MN WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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
6. become a problem 1 Besurethe heater is sized properly for the application including ample combustion air and circulation air 2 Ifhighhumidity is experienced a dehumidifier may be used to help lower the water vapor content of the air 3 Donotuse an unvented room heater as the primary heat source an entire house PROVISIONS FOR ADEOUATE COMBUSTION amp VENTILATION AIR This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adeguate combustion and ventilation air The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space The following example is for determining the volume of a typical area in which the BF 20 may be located and for determining if this area fits the definition of an unconfined space The input of the BF 20 is 20 000 Btu per hour Based on the 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour formula the minimum area that is an unconfined
7. ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If the heater is installed in a building of unusually tight construc tion adequate air for combustion ventilation and dilution of flue gases shall be provided in accordance with ANSIZ223 1 NFPA54 16012 1 0504 GAS SUPPLY The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall The gas line opening should be made at this time Location of the opening will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used for servicing Gas Supply Check all local codes for requirements especially for the size and type of gas supply line required Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter 8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE GAS SUPPLY PIPING FOR TEST GAGE MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE GROUND JOINT UNION GAS SUPPLY f a Lt INLET U Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing Type L Feet Inside Diameter Outside Diameter 3 76nn Nat LP Nat LP 1 8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE MINIMUM 0 10 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 8 ne P due c 1 3cm 1 0 cm 1 3cm 1 0cm 10 40 1 2 1 2 5 8 1 2 Figure 2 1 3 cm 1 3 cm 1 6 cm 1 3 cm Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap Figure 2 40 100 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 The use of the following gas connectors is recommended L3 cm n LEN boem ANS Z21 24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugat
8. through soil can filter the odorant Odorants in LP Gas also are subject to oxidation This fading can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room That will take some of the odorant out of the gas reducing its odor intensity LP Gas may stratify in a closed area and the odor intensity could vary at different levels Since it is heavier than air there may be more odor at lower levels Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor If you detect any odor treat it as a serious leak Immediately go into action as instructed earlier SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER Learn to recognize the odor of LP gas Your local LP 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 LP Gas has a weak or abnormal odor call your LP Gas Dealer If you are not gualified do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the LP Gas system If you are qualified consciously think about the odor of LP Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or perform ing service or making adjustments Sometimes a basement or a closed up house has a musty smell that can cover up the LP Gas odor Do not try to light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not
9. 17 REFLECTORASSEMBL Y BF 10BF 20 3 R 6310 PILOTTHERMOCOUPLE 11 10475 REFLECTORASSEMBL Y BF 30 31 R 6309 SPARKIGNITOR 12 10467 CASINGLOUVER BOTTOMASSEMBLY 32 R 2390 IGNITORWIRE BF 10BF 20 33 SR 120 OPTIONALSRS 18FLOORSTANDKIT 12 10469 CASINGLOUVERBOTTOMASSEMBLY BF 30 BF 10BF 20 13 R 4979 CHROMEGRILL BF 10BF 20 33 ents OPTIONALSRS 30FLOORSTANDKIT BF 30 ipea CHROMEGRILL BF 30 34 SR 122 OPTIONALSRB 18TBLOWERKIT BF 10 M Ah SU 10 Ai BF 20 INCLUDES34THROUGH41 a App epee ae 34 SR 116 OPTIONAL SRB 30TBLOWERKIT BF 30 INCLUDES34THROUGHA1 do R2784 INLE TREGULATOR NAT 35 R 1454 BRASSBUSHING 4REQUIRED 15 red INCETREGULATORELE 36 R 1499 RUBBERGROMMET 4REOUIRED 15 10753 INEETREGULATORBRACKET 37 SR 196 BLOWERPAN BF 10BF 20 17 12442 Ano paires EEE GEAR ERU 17 12443 TUBING GASVALVETOBURNER BF 30 v vip Ku 18 12437 TLEING NLETREGULATORTOGAS p he 19 R 6563 GASVALVE NAT amp LPG i ERRO FANCONTROL 2n Seas VADVEBRACKET 42 R 2396 Sd da an 21 10460 BURNERBRACKET LEFT Pin VNS 0 NS SR219 BLOWERHARDWAREPACKAGE e he EOS NS SR216 HARDWAREPACKAGE USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS 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 Par
10. 2 screws On Solid Wall 1 After locating mounting holes attach 4 10 x 1 25mm screws provided into the wall Do not completely tighten screwheads to the wall leave a 1 8 3mm gap between screwheads and wall 2 Mount heater onto the 4 screwheads and complete tightening screwheads into the wall Attention Use the following steps to properly align the upper louver and the reflector with the heat shield a When replacing upper louver be sure the bottom lip of upper louver goes behind the heat shield b When replacing reflector be sure the top lip of reflector goes in front of the heat shield 3 Connect the gas line 24 1 8 613mm 457mm 2 E 2 gt 20 1 8 7 isn RS 460 T sa 511mm sp 13 32 un 28mm r 1 a i 1 N n i A E Lid _ _ _ _ _ d a MI OUTE TAE AOF OUTLINE OF OUTER CASING OUTER CASING 18 7 8 22 18 7 8 22 479mm 559mm 479mm 559mm db i Loss Sinn M Gamm i i i 2 1132 52mm mm m FLOOR MN FLOOR aN MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS MOUNTING HOLE LOCATIONS VIEWED FROM FRONT OF HEATER VIEWED FROM FRONT OF HEATER BF 10 and BF 20 BF 30 Figure 6 Figure 7 On Sheet Rock Wall 1 Afterlocating mounting holes drill 4
11. HEATER OR ITS CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the heater WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage WARNING When used without adequate combustion and ventilation air heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE an odor less poisonous gas Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are made for combustion and ventilation air Consult the written instructions provided with the heater for infor mation concerning combustion and ventilation air In the absence of instructions refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM designed to turn off the heater if not enough fresh air is available DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY SYSTEM If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced Keep burner and control compartment clean 16012 1 0504 Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headache dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people pregnant women persons with heart or lung disease anemia those under the influence of alcohol those at high altitudes are more affe
12. When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows 1 Remove pilot from main burner assembly see Appliance Maintenance Page 13 2 Apply air pressure through the holes in the pilot indicated by the arrows in Figure 12 This will blow out foreign materials such as dust lint and spider webs Figure 12 Warning Never use needles wires or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow THERMOSTAT OPERATION Toignite main burner rotate gas control knob counterclockwise toward HI setting To shut down main burner rotate gas control knob clockwise toward LO setting BF 10 The gas control has an input of 10 000 BTU HR 2 9 KW H The hydraulic thermostat bulb is located at the casing assembly bottom BF 20 The gas control modulates from a minimum input of 8 500 BTU HR 2 5 KW H LO setting to a maximum input of 20 000 BTU HR 5 9 KW H for LP gas HI setting or 18 000 BTU HR 5 3 KW H for Natural Gas HI setting The hydraulic thermostat bulb which is located at the casing assembly bottom adjusts the main burner flame between minimum input and maximum input BF 30 The gas control modulates from a minimum input of 8 500 BTU HR 2 5 KW H LO setting to a maximum input of 30 000 BTU HR 8 8 KW H HI setting The hydraulic thermostat bulb which is located at the casing assembly bottom adjusts the main bur
13. as Get everyone out of the building vehicle trailer or area Do that IMMEDIATELY Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves LP Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such as basements When you have reason to suspect a gas leak keep out of basements and other low areas Stay out until firefighters declare them to be safe e Useyour neighbor s phone and call a trained LP Gas service person and the fire department Even though you may not continue to smell gas do not turn on the gas again Do not re enter the building vehicle trailer or area Finally let the service man and firefighters check for escaped gas Have them air out the area before you return Properly trained LP Gas service people should repair the leak then check and relight the gas appliance for you NO ODOR DETECTED ODOR FADE Some people cannot smell well Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas You must find outif you can smell the odorant in propane Smoking can decrease your ability to smell Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else Thinking about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell The odorant in LP gas is colorless and it can fade under some circumstances For example if there is an underground leak the movement of the gas
14. be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect 16012 1 0504 ANS Z21 45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System 1 To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve a 1 8 3mm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection must be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance 2 The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa 3 The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pres sures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Attention If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 14 w c 3 5 kPa on the appliance gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressure Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of appr
15. cted by carbon monoxide than others The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen atits location If this heater is installed in a structure having a high vertical dimension the possibility exists that the oxygen supply at the higher levels will be less than that at the heater In this type of application a fan to circulate the structureair will minimize this effect The use of this fan will also improve the comfort level in the structure When a fan is used to circulate air it should be located so that the air flow is not directed at the burner 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 precau tions which can protect both you and your family from an accident Read them carefully now then review them point by point with the members of your household Someday when there may not be a minute to lose everyone s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do If after reading the following information you feel you still need more informa tion please contact your gas supplier LP GAS WARNING 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 Do not operate electric switches light matches use your phone Do not do anything that could ignite the g
16. detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP Gas Odor fade due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of new cylinders and tanks is possible Therefore people should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service Odor fade can occur in new tanks or reinstalled old tanks if they are filled and allowed Page 4 to set too long before refilling Cylinders and tanks which have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade If such conditions are suspected to exist a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable If you have any guestion about the gas odor call your LP gas dealer A periodic sniff test of the LP gas is a good safety measure under any condition If at any time you do not smell the LP Gas odorant and you think you should assume you have a leak Then take the same immediate action recommended above for the occasion when you do detect the odorized LP Gas If you experience a complete gas out the container is under no vapor pressure turn the tank valve off immedi ately Ifthe container valve is left on the container may draw in some air through openings such as pilot light orifices If this occurs some new internal rusting could occur If the valve is left open then treat the container as a new tank Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the container before it goes completely empty or having it re
17. e being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSES AND CORRECTIONS 1 Spark electrode does not produce spark a b d Spark electrode broken replace Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode attach Ignitor wire damaged replace Piezo ignitor defective replace Sparkelectrode produces spark but pilot does not light a b No gas to heater turn on gas PILOT position not properly aligned turn gas control knob to PILOT position and depress Pilot is blocked from spider web or dirt clean pilot see Figure 12 Page 12 Pilot flame does not stay ON when control knob is released a Control knob in PILOT position not completely depressed or held in long enough Page 14 b INTERLOCK latching device is operative see Lighting Instructions Page 10 Step 9 c Thermocouple lead not tightened into gas control tighten thermocouple lead d Pilot flame not surrounding thermocouple clean pilot see Figure 12 Page 12 e Inlet gas pressure too low contact gas supplier f Thermocouple defective replace pilot g Gas control defective replace Main burner does not ignite a Main burner orifice is blocked clean see Main Burner Flame Characteristics Page 11 b Inlet gas pressure too low contact gas supp
18. ed if applicable Page 10 16012 1 0504 MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur at the pilot To light the pilot it is important that the electrode be 1 8 3mm from the pilot The spark must occur at the point the pilot flame hits the thermocouple On a new installation with air in the gas line it is suggested that a match be used The match will light the pilot faster than the piezo under this condition There will be a short blue inner flame with a much larger lighter blue secondary flame The burnerflame may have asmall yellow tip when hot Dust in the combustion air will produce an orange or red flame Do not mistake the orange or red flame for an improper yellow flame Clean main burner by applying com pressed air into ports and throat of main burner MM VAMMAA Figure 9 LI Attention BF 10 Natural or Propane gas has a front and rear air shutter BF 20 Propane gas only has a front air shutter BF 30 Propane gas only has a front air shutter 16012 1 0504 Air Shutter Adjustment Figure 10 The air shutter on main burner is factory set at a 3 32 opening If yellow flames occur on main burner loosen 1 4 screw on air shutter in order to increase air shutter opening The slot on air shutter allows the air opening to be increased or decreased Tighten 1 4 screw on air shutter after air shutter adj
19. ed Metal 100 150 374 p 778 3 4 TI PP SES NUS 1 9cm 1 3 cm 2 2cm 1 9cm VOIE anc IAN EN Note Never use plastic pipe Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized Note Since some municipalities have additional local codes itis always best to consult your local authority and installation code 39 16 N 90mm GAS INLET IN BOTTOM OF HEATER i WALL f O 1 11 16 43mm LU TO WALL M VIEW FROM TOP OF HEATER Figure 1 Installing a New Main Gas Cock Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the unit Where none exists or where its size or location is not adequate contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connec tions and if unexposed a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test Never pressure test with appliance connected control valve will sustain damage A gas valve and ground joint union should
20. electrical supply to the heater if optional blower IN SRB 18T or SRB 30T is installed in heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Disconnect pilot tubing from pilot see Figure 12 Page 12 Grasp nut A with a wrench when removing nut B with a second wrench Remove pilot from pilot bracket 2 nuts As parts are being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly To Remove Main Burner Orifice From Main Burner Assembly 1 2 N MNE A Turn off gas supply to the heater Turn off electrical supply to the heater if optional blower SRB 18T or SRB 30T is installed in heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder Remove orifice holder from venturi of main burner assem bly Remove main burner orifice from orifice holder As parts are being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly 16012 1 0504 To Remove Gas Valve From Casing Assembly ie 2 JAAN L O oo 11 12 13 Turn OFF gas supply to the heater Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower SRB 18T or SRB 30T is installed in heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screw
21. filled before it is completely empty 16012 1 0504 INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer 1 Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation 2 Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room heater Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu lations 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 not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases General Information This BF 10 BF 20 and BF 30 are design certified in accordance with American National Standards Institute Z21 11 2 by the Canadian Standards Association as an Unvented Room Heater and should be installed according to these instructions Any alteration of the original design installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Qual
22. ified 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 agency means any individual firm corporation or company that either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for a the installation testing or replacement of gas piping or b the connection installation testing repair or servic ing of equipment that is experienced in such work that is familiar with all precautions required and that has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA54 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10036 High Altitudes For altitudes elevations above 2 000 feet 610m ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 305m feet above sea level Contact the manufacturer or your gas com pany before changing spud orifice size Well Head Gas Installations Some natural gasutilities use wellhead gas This may affect the Btu output of the unit Contact the gas company for the heating value Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud orifice size SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model BF 10 BF 20 BF
23. lier Heater keeps shutting OFF during normal operation a Pilot is blocked clean pilot see Figure 12 Page 12 b Inlet gas pressure too low contact gas supplier 16012 1 0504 PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE When ordering parts it is very important that part number and description of part coincide INDEX PART INDEX PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 01 13347 CASINGSIDEASSEMBLY LEFT BF 10 23 10424 AIRSHUTTER BF 100NLY 01 13348 CASINGSIDEASSEMBLY LEFT 24 10461 BURNERBRACKET RIGHT BF208F 30 25 P214 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 10NAT 02 SR 090 CASINGBACK BF 10BF 20 25 P 193 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 10LPG 02 SR 041 CASINGBACK BF 30 25 P 252 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 20NAT 03 R 2313 PIEZOIGNITOR 25 P 182 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 20LPG 04 11231 FANCONTROLBRACKET BF 10 25 P211 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 30NAT 05 SR 008 CASINGSIDEASSEMBL Y RIGHT 25 P 185 MAINBURNERORIFICE BF 30LPG 06 R 1992 BULBCLIP 26 P212 ORIFICEHOLDER 07 SR 076 CASINGLOUVER TOP BF 10BF 20 27 10424 AIRSHUTTER BF 10NAT amp LPG BF 20 amp 07 SR 017 CASINGLOUVER TOP BF 30 BF 30LPGONLY 08 SRO77 HEATSHIELD BF 10BF 20 28 10539 TUBING GASVALVETOPILOT BF 10BF 20 08 SR 018 HEATSHIELD BF 30 28 10540 TUBING GASVALVETOPILOT BF 30 09 SR 075 REFLECTORSHIELDREAR BF 10BF 20 29 R 6306 PILOTASSEMBLY NATONLY INCLUDES 09 SR 016 REFLECTORSHIELDREAR BF 30 30831 10 10420 REARSHIELD BF 10BF 20 29 R 6308 PILOTASSEMBLY LPGONLY INCLUDES 10 10420 REARSHIELD BF 30 30 amp 31 11 104
24. n of the fan control through the 3 4 19mm diameter hole on the bottom side of the top heat shield The fan control wires will enter into the top portion of the heater and the fan control disc will be facing the main burner Attach fan control to the bottom side of the top heat shield with 2 screws provided with the optional blower 6 Route cord set through 9 16 14mm diameter hole on casing assembly back Insert approximately 3 76mm of cord set into casing assembly back 7 When you are facing the front of the heater position the optional blower assembly onto the top heat shield of the heater The motor wire harness should be facing into the top right portion of the heater 8 Attach 1 pin terminal from black hot wire smooth insula tion on cord set to 1 socket terminal on fan control wire harness 9 Attach 1 pin terminal from black neutral wire ribbed insulation on cord set to 1 socket terminal from white neutral wire on motor wire harness 10 Attach 1 pin terminal on fan control wire harness to 1 socket terminal from black hot wire on motor wire harness 11 Attach the green ground wire from the motor wire harness and the green ground wire from the cord set to the bottom right side of the blower housing with 1 screw provided with the optional blower 16012 1 0504 12 With the heater standing upright position the air discharge opening of the blower housing downward Place the bottom flange of
25. ner flame between minimum input and maximum input Page 12 Note When the hydraulic thermostat bulb is satisfied the main burner flame will shut OFF with the pilot flame remaining ON The LO and HI setting has temperature range of approximately 55 F 12 78 C to 90 F 32 22 C respectively This is the temperature at the hydraulic thermostat bulb not the room temperature The owner is advised to determine the particular heat setting that is desired for comfort as heating requirements are different for every owner Attention If the owner does not want the main burner to ignite and turns the gas control knob to the Lo setting the main burner will still ignite if the temperature at the hydraulic thermostat bulb drops to 55 F 12 78 C If no heat is desired turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position 16012 1 0504 APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE Glass Removal Cleaning and Glass Replacement 1 2 3 Remove chrome grill from reflector Slide glass upward to remove glass from chrome grill Clean glass with a non abrasive household glass cleaner and warm water Gas fireplace glass cleaner can also be used Align glass with rails on chrome grill and slide glass downward into chrome grill Attach chrome grill onto reflector Warning Do not operate unvented room heater without glass chrome grill attached to reflector To Remove Pilot From Main Burner Assembly 1 Turn OFF gas supply to the heater 2 Turn OFF
26. ore than 10 000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room with the appliance Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Due tohigh surface temperatures keep children clothing and furniture away WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with heater Installation and repair should be done by a OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person More freguent cleaning may be reguired 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 DO NOT use this room heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids WARNING ANY CHANGE TO THIS
27. otton cloth Place 1 or 2 drops of all purpose oil on END of blower wheel shaft 4 Replace red rubber grommet with brass bushing or black rubber grommet with brass bushing onto end of blower wheel shaft Attention The red rubber grommet with brass bushing or the black rubber grommet with brass bushing must snap back into position 5 Cleaning of blower wheel shaft is completed uw Page 17 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Wiring The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in accor dance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 if an external electrical source is utilized This appliance is eguipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Donot cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug For an ungrounded receptacle an adapter which has two prongs and a wire for grounding can be purchased plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screw With this wire completing the ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation after servicing Blower Motor The blower mo
28. oximately 3 5 w c 87kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 5 0 w c 1 245kPa for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10 5 w c 2 615kPa Propane LP gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10 0 w c 2 49kPa at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11 0 w c 2 739kPa for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13 0 w c 3 237kPa A test gage connection is located downstream ofthe gas appliance pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure The connection is a 1 8 inch 3mm N P T plugged tapping CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained Do not install in alcove or closet BF 10 BF 20 BF 30 Left side 5 127mm 8 203mm Right side 5 127mm 8 203mm Rear wall 0 Omm 0 0mm Ceiling 36 014mm 36 014mm Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the appliance shelves window sills etc 36 014mm 36 914mm Floor top surface of carpeting tile etc 2 Simm 2 51mm Provide adequate clearances around air openings Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and proper operation must be provided 1 CEILING i N CEILING N e N N JE WAL N WALL N 36 914mm MIN 36 MIN N N 5 MIN 5 MIN IN
29. quate combustion and ven tilation air must be provided Refer to page 6 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 WATER VAPOR A BY PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water 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 Refer to page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Important Safety Information Safety Information for Users of LP Gas Introduction Specifications Water Vapor A By Product of Unvented Room Heaters Provisions for Adeguate Combustion and Ventilation Air Gas Supply Clearances Optional Floor Stand Installation Wall Mount Installation Lighting Instructions Main Burner Flame Characteristics Pilot Flame Characteristics Thermostat Operation Appliance Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts List How to Order Repair Parts Parts View Optional Blower Installation Instructions Service Notes Page 2 16012 1 0504 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED An unventedroom heater having an input rating of more than 6 000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a bathroom An unvented room heater having an input rating of m
30. s Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Remove upper louver from casing assembly 2 screws If installed remove optional blower assembly 4 screws Disconnect inlet supply tubing outlet supply tubing pilot supply tubing and thermocouple lead from gas valve If heater is attached to wall disconnect gas supply line from inlet regulator Remove heater from wall Remove gas valve bracket from casing assembly 4 screws to be removed are located on casing assembly back Remove hydraulic thermostat bulb from thermostat bulb clip located at casing assembly bottom Remove gas valve from gas valve bracket As parts are being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before upper louver reflector and lower louver are replaced onto casing assembly To Remove Main Burner From Casing Assembly J 2 ON TA RU Turn OFF gas supply to the heater Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater if optional blower SRB 18T or SRB 30T is installed in heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder Remove main burner assembly from casing assembly 2 screws Remove air shutter s from main burner BF 10 Natural and LP has two 2 air shutters BF 20 LP has one 1 air shutter and BF 30 LP has one 1 air shutter Attach air shutter s to new main burner assembly As parts ar
31. space for installation of the BF 20 is 1 000 cubic feet 50 cubic feet x 20 2 1 000 cubic feet To determine the cubic feet of the area in which the BF 20 is to be installed measure the length width and height ofthe area Example The area measures 16 feet in length 8 feet in width and 8 feet in height the area is 1 024 cubic feet The BF 20 can be installed in this unconfined space with no requirement to provide additional combustion and ventilation air Page 6 Warning If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have acontinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall
32. t Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Number not the Index Number and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list Be sure to give all this information Unvented Heater Model Number Part Description Unvented Heater Serial Number Part Number Type of Gas Propane or Natural Do not order bolts screws washers or nuts They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store Shipments contingent upon strikes fires and all causes beyond our control 16012 1 0504 Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 62222 0529 Page 15 PARTS VIEW n L als 7 rcp MEE Page 16 16012 1 0504 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SRB 18T and SRB 30T for Unvented Room Heaters BF 10 BF 20 and BF 30 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB 18T OR SRB 30T If heater is installed onto the wall in order to install the optional blower the heater must be removed from the wall If heater is installed on SRS 18 or SRS 30 optional floor stand there is adequate access area available to install the optional blower Turn OFF gas supply to the heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Remove upper louver from casing assembly 2 screws Insert the fan control wires and the upper portio
33. the blower housing over the top edge of the top heat shield Insert the blower housing into the top portion of the heater by pivoting the blower housing upward 90 Attach the blower housing to the casing assembly with 4 screws provided with the optional blower 13 Grasp cord set at casing assembly back and pull excess cord set through casing assembly back Secure cord set in casing assembly back with the strain relief provided with the optional blower 14 Installation of optional blower SRB 18T or SRB 30T is completed 15 If heater was removed from the wall in order to install SRB 18T or SRB 30T optional blower check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly Attention After optional blower has been installed use the following steps to properly align the upper louver and the reflector with the heat shield A When replacing upper louver be sure the bottom lip of upper louver goes behind the heat shield B When replacing reflector be sure the top lip of reflector goes in front of the heat shield Excessive Blower Wheel Noise ATTENTION If your blower assembly develops a squeal hum or grinding noise it indicates dirt or debris on shaft of blower wheel Use the following steps to clean shaft of blower wheel 1 Remove red rubber grommet with brass bushing or black rubber grommet with brass bushing from end of blower wheel shaft opposite motor 2 Clean blower wheel shaft with c
34. til pilot is lit or use a match to light pilot Continue to hold the control knob in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 If knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Attention Gas control has an INTERLOCK latching device When the pilot is initially lit and the safety magnet is energized pilot stays ON the INTER LOCK latching device becomes operative If the gas control is turned to the OFF position or gas flow to the appliance is shut off the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet is de energized approxi mately 60 seconds There will be an audible click when the safety magnet in the gas control is de energized Pilot can now be relighted Repeat steps 4 through 8 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise n to HI Turnonall electric power to appliance if applicable Set thermostat gas control knob to desired setting from HI to LO EN TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE HS 1 Setthermostat gas control knob to lowest setting 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock 2 Turnoffallelectric power to appliance if service is to be wise 77 4 to OFF Do not force perform
35. tor does not have oiling holes Do not attempt to oil the blower motor Blower Wheel The blower wheel will collect lint and could reguire periodic cleaning If the air output decreases or the noise level increases it indicates a dirty blower wheel To clean blower wheel Turn OFF gas supply to the heater Turn OFF electrical supply to the heater Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Remove upper louver from casing assembly 2 screws Clean blower wheel with a vacuum cleaner As parts are being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly DEN UN Ee opa pcr WARNING Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cycling To turn off gas to the unvented heater Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force Page 18 o SPT 3 CORD SET FAN CONTROL C BLACK SMOOTH INSULATI missa N BLACK RIBBED INSULATION ON N BLOWER ASSEMBLY m BLACK _ BLACK MOTOR BLACK WHITE A GREEN If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with type 125 C wire or its eguivalent WHITE BLACK CY i FAN CONTROL m SWITCH ea Qe r a
36. ustment has been completed AIR SHUTTER IN CLOSED POSITION AIR SHUTTER IN OPEN POSITION PARTIAL VIEW FROM TOP OF BURNER Figure 10 Cleaning Main Burner Orifice and Main Burner 1 Turn OFF gas supply to the heater 2 Turn OFF electric supply to the heater if optional blower SRB 18T or SRB 30T is installed in heater 3 Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws 4 Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws Inspectinterior of casing assembly for accumulation of dust lint or spider webs If necessary clean interior of casing assembly with a vacuum cleaner or apply air pressure Do not damage any components within casing assembly when you are cleaning Remove main burner orifice from orifice holder 7 Apply air pressure through main burner orifice and orifice holder to remove dust lint or spider webs 8 Apply air pressure into main burner to remove dust lint or spider webs 9 As parts are being replaced in reverse order check for gas leaks at all gas connections before lower louver is replaced onto casing assembly n O Page 11 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet Figure 11 Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot Figure 12
37. wm 5 GREEN GROUND WIRE 5 lt lt eo ea NEUTRAL SPT 3 CORD HO PARTS LIST INDEX PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 R 2396 BLOWER INCLUDES MOTOR FAN AND FAN HOUSING 2 R 2503 FAN CONTROL 3 R 2395 WIRE ASSEMBLY 4 R 1468 BUSHING HEYCO 4SR5KN4 5 VF 068 CORD SET ASSEMBLY 6 SR 196 BLOWER PAN BF 10 BF 20 6 SR 198 BLOWER PAN BF 30 7 R 1499 RUBBER GROMMET 4 REQUIRED 8 R 1454 BRASS BUSHING 4 REQUIRED NOT SHOWN SR 219 BLOWER HARDWARE PACKAGE 16012 1 0504 SERVICE NOTES 16012 1 0504 Page 19 Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62220 2623 Page 20 PH 1 618 233 7420 PH 1 800 851 3153 FAX 1 618 233 7097 FAX 1 800 443 8648 E MAIL info Qempirecomfort com WEB SITE www empirecomfort com 16012 1 0504
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