Empire Comfort Systems CIBV-30-2 manual

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  • Page 1

    R-3450 Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY : What to do if you smell gas: • Do not touch any electrical switches • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not use the 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[...]

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    Page 2 R-3450 Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented fireplace heater. 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 wi[...]

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    R-3450 Page 3 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical stench put into the gas. You must find out if 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. Some- times other odors in the area[...]

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    Page 4 R-3450 Figure 2 Figure 3 Qualified Installing Agency Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment 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 which whether in person or thro[...]

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    R-3450 Page 5 Assembly of Cast Iron (Outer Casing) Stove Casting (Figures 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) Attention: Included in the hardware package are (8) 1/4" inside diam- eter 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 for a tight fit between s[...]

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    Page 6 R-3450 Figure 6 8. Position the completed portion of the casing in the approximate location for installation as the completed assembly will be heavy. 9. Refer to Figure 7, removing protective packing foam from casing front and window. Remove the (1) 3/4" bolt and (1) 1/4" washer from top of window. Remove (1) 3/8" bolt and 1 -[...]

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    R-3450 Page 7 Figure 8 14. Refer to Figure 9, the appliance firebox can now be inserted into the outer casing. Center the firebox in the outer casing. Attention: Remove (1) Phillips-head screw in the top of the valve cover. The screw is used to secure the valve cover in place during shipping. The (1) Phillips-head screw can be discarded. 15. Attach[...]

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    Page 8 R-3450 Stone Inlay Replacement of Standard Grille Top Whenever the standard grille top is replaced with a stone inlay you must install the top shield and heat shield, which are provided with the stone inlay. Installation of Optional Stone Inlay 1. Remove left grille, center grille and right grille from casing top. 2. Remove casing top from o[...]

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    R-3450 Page 9 Gas Supply (Figure 11) Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 10-4[...]

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    Page 10 R-3450 Insulated Vent Enclosure (Figure 12) Vented fireplace heaters installed with the vent going directly to the outside and above the eaves can cause poor venting. The cold pipe will have a delay in proper venting and cause the fireplace heater to shut "off" by the vent safety switch. To prevent delayed venting as well as conde[...]

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    R-3450 Page 11 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 14 • See Troubleshooting, page 16. Main Burner Flame Pattern (Figure 15 and Figure 16) Figure 15 shows a correct main burner flame pattern. Figure 16 shows an incorrect main burner flame pattern. Air Shutter Adjustment An air shutter adjusting screw is located on the exterior,[...]

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    Page 12 R-3450 Electric (120 volt) Operated Remote Control, FREC-1 Connect the green and red, stripped and bare, wires on the ON/OFF/ REMOTE switch wire harness to the wires on remote receiver that is a component in the FREC-1. Turn the ON/OFF/REMOTE switch on the wiring chase to the REMOTE position. Follow instructions in the FREC-1 to complete in[...]

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    R-3450 Page 13 General Glass Information Only glass approved for use in Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. fireplaces may be used for replacement. The glass replacement should be done by a licensed or qualified service person. WARNING: 1. The use of substitute glass will void all product warranties. 2. Care must be taken to avoid breakage of the glass. 3[...]

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    Page 14 R-3450 12. Replace and attach the (2) 1" x 13-3/4" divider brackets onto the glass frame assembly with the (6) screws and (6) nuts from Step 7. 13. Grasp bottom of glass frame, push upward and insert glass frame into glass frame support top, push inward and insert glass frame into glass frame guide. 14. Attach two door latches to [...]

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    R-3450 Page 15 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all a[...]

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    Page 16 R-3450 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 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 .[...]

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    Page 18 R-3450 Index Part No. Number Description Index Part No. Number Description 1 R-3436 REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH 2 CI-326 SWITCH BOX 3 CI-328 WIRE CHANNEL 4 CI-336 REAR COVER WELDED ASSEMBLY 5 11228 DIVERTER OUTLET ASSEMBLY 6 CI-370 DIVERTER BODY ASSEMBLY 7 CI-043 DIVERTER BACK ASSEMBLY 8 CI-369 INNER TOP ASSEMBLY 9 CI-273 GLASS FRAME SUPPORT TOP 1[...]

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    Page 20 R-3450 OPTIONAL BLOWER CIB-2 V ented Fir eplace Heater CIBV -30 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 [...]

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    R-3450 Page 21 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. PARTS LIST Index Part No. No. Description 1 R-1454 Brass Bushing (4 Req[...]

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    Page 22 R-3450 Service Notes Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529 PH: 1-800-851-3153 F AX: 1-800-443-8648 E-MAIL: empire@accessus.net WEB SITE: www .empirecomfort.com[...]