Empire Comfort Systems VFIL Series Specifications

Page 1INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPOWER-VENT HIGH-EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE WITH BAY WINDOW MANTIS MODELSBF28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5BI28(B,C,G)M(N,P)-5BP28(B,C,G)M(N,

28743-0-0711Page 10Figure 1VENT CLEARANCESUS Installation 1A = Clearance above any grade, veranda, porch or balcony12 in (30 cm)B = Clearance to windo

28743-0-0711 Page 11VENTING REQUIREMENTSWARNINGThis appliance must not be vented with any other ap-pliances, even if that appliance is of the condensi

28743-0-0711Page 12VENT EXAMPLES FOR SINGLE FLUEFigure 3 displays a single ue (one-pipe) installation. Because the distance from the heater to the r

28743-0-0711 Page 13DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLESFigure 5 displays a two-pipe installation. Because the distance from the heater to t

28743-0-0711Page 14DIRECT VENT AND COLINEAR VENT EXAMPLESCOLINEAR ADAPTER12” MINIMUM TO GRADERECOMMENDED 12” MINIMUM TOMAXIMUM EXPECTED SNOW LEVELREAR

28743-0-0711 Page 15COLINEAR TRANSITION VENT KITThe Colinear Transition Kit (Part number PVCT) is available and can be used to secure the ue and

28743-0-0711Page 16ROUGH FRAMING DIMENSIONSABCACCESSPANELSFigure 16ACCESSPANELSFigure 17Single VentDirect Vent and Colinear VentCoaxial Vent Flex Vent

28743-0-0711 Page 17INSERT INTO MASONRY FIREPLACEFigure 18Single VentDirect Vent and Colinear VentFlex VentBay Window Mantis with PV-4HShort Top Cover

28743-0-0711Page 18BAY WINDOW MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLESFreestanding ClearancesA Rear Wall to Heater 2” (1-1/4” for coaxial venting)B Side Wall

28743-0-0711 Page 19FIREPLACE MANTIS CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLESInsert ClearancesA Rear Wall to Heater 2” (1-1/4” for coaxial venting)B Side Wall to Hea

28743-0-0711Page 2TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant Safety Information ...

28743-0-0711Page 20BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS28”33-3/4”8-5/8”17-5/8”12-1/4”OPTIONAL PEDESTAL(MUST BE INSTALLED ONHEATER PRIOR TO APPLIANCEINSTAL

28743-0-0711 Page 2135-7/16”OR38”LOUVER29-3/4”5-15/16”23-13/16”10-1/8”6-13/16”PV-4H(SHORTTOPCOVER KIT)3-9/16”16-15/16”BAY WINDOW MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS

28743-0-0711Page 2235”33-7/16”35”29-3/8”Heater In Wall - 35 Inch Picture Frame Surround FWK28(BL,CM,HP,SS) - Contains surround, hood, and lower frontH

28743-0-0711 Page 23FIREPLACE MANTIS SPECIFICATIONS38”30-7/8”FLUEOUTLETAIR INLETELECTRICCORDFLEX HOSEOPENING1-1/8”7-5/16”4-3/16”2-5/8”6-1/8”3-9/16”13/

28743-0-0711Page 24GAS CONNECTION INSTALLATIONPUSH IN PLUGACCESS PLATECAUTIONThe gas supply line to the heater must be installed under conditi

28743-0-0711 Page 25BAY WINDOW MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLog InstallationPositioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean opera

28743-0-0711Page 26FIREPLACE MANTIS LOG SET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSLog InstallationPositioning of the logs is critical to the safe and clean operati

28743-0-0711 Page 27WIRINGThis appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be

28743-0-0711Page 28START UP CHECK LIST1. Verify the gas line service does not exceed 10.5 in. w.c. and is not below 5.0 in. w.c. for

28743-0-0711 Page 29LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONSFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGWARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLO

28743-0-0711 Page 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONTHIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCEWARNINGThis appliance must be installed and repaired by a qualied

28743-0-0711Page 30START UP AND ADJUSTMENTSA. With main electrical power to the heater turned off, install 4 AA sized 1.5V batteries into the rem

28743-0-0711 Page 31START UP AND ADJUSTMENTSSequence of Operations – One Burner Only1. The Display Panel will be energized, and the light for either

28743-0-0711Page 32FRBTC REMOTE INSTRUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONThis remote control system was developed to provide a safe, reliable and user-friendly remote

28743-0-0711 Page 33SETTING °F / °C SCALEThe factory setting for temperature is °F. To change this setting to °C, rst• Press the ON key and the OFF

28743-0-0711Page 34OPERATIONAL NOTES:The Thermo Feature on the transmitter operates the appliance whenever the ROOM TEMPERATURE varies a cer

28743-0-0711 Page 35CP (CHILDPROOF) FEATUREThis ECS remote control includes a CHILDPROOF “LOCK-OUT” feature that allows the user to “LOCK-OUT” operati

28743-0-0711Page 36THERMO- SAFETY FEATURE – RECEIVER (T/S –RX)This ECS remote control has a THERMO- SAFETY feature that is built into the system’s REC

28743-0-0711 Page 37BATTERY LIFELife expectancy of the alkaline batteries in the transmitter should be at least 12 months. Check and replace all batte

28743-0-0711Page 38AUTOMATIC HUMIDIFIER OPERATIONThe Mantis Power-Vent High-Efciency Fireplace has an auto-matic humidier designed into the h

28743-0-0711 Page 39Economy Mode (Red Button Operation)To utilize this feature, a programmable control or thermostat must be connected to the heat

28743-0-0711Page 4SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GASLP-Gas (Propane) is a ammable gas which can cause res and explosions. In its natural state,

28743-0-0711Page 40MAINTENANCE & SERVICEThe Mantis should be inspected and serviced annually by a quali-ed service person. This will ensure that

28743-0-0711 Page 41MAINTENANCE & SERVICEOver Temperature Limit SwitchThe Mantis Power-Vent High-Efciency Fireplace is protected against o

28743-0-0711Page 42BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS LISTINDEX NO.PART NO.DESCRIPTION1 27072 REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY2 21654 BRACKET, PIPE ASSEMBLY3 24831 REAR HEAT

28743-0-0711 Page 43BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS LIST50 26128 GAS LINE - FRONT51 M174 GASKET52 11269 GAS LINE BRACKET53 R8886 COMPRESSION FITTING54 R8812 V

28743-0-0711Page 44BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW14A324B4C5697302852127242819111293416142625221781336183523159493

28743-0-0711 Page 45BAY WINDOW MANTIS PARTS VIEW696732615047485354535160205655484780523940414238454689858687888184787776904443493782707164796362575930

28743-0-0711Page 46FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS LISTINDEX NO.PART NO.DESCRIPTION1 25207 PANEL - TOP2 21595 CONDENSATE TRAY3 25223 LOUVER - TOP4 25212 REAR B

28743-0-0711 Page 47FIREPLACE MANTIS PARTS LIST52 R10182 WIRE HARNESS - 120V53 R10190 WIRE HARNESS - 12V SMALL54 R10183 WIRE HARNESS - 12V LARGE55 R88

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28743-0-0711 Page 49To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com. To provid

28743-0-0711 Page 5REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTSFor all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or s

28743-0-0711Page 50WARRANTY TERMS Purchase Date: Dealer Name/Phone:Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warrants this hearth product to be free from defects

28743-0-0711 Page 51APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORYDate Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes

28743-0-0711Page 52EMPIREEMPIREComfor t SystemsEmpire Comfort Systems Inc.918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220If you have a general question about

28743-0-0711Page 6INTRODUCTIONWARNINGThe safety information listed below must be followed during the installation, service, and operation of this pr

28743-0-0711 Page 7Bay Window Mantis Models B(F,I,P)28(B,C,G)M(N,P)Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 19,000 Rear - 9,000 FrontHeight 25-1/4”Width 28”Depth 17-5/8”G

28743-0-0711Page 8INSTALLATION AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONGeneral InformationThis series is designed certied in accordance with American Na-tional

28743-0-0711 Page 9GAS SUPPLYAll gas piping must be installed in compliance with local codes and utility regulations. In the absence of local c