Empire AVM21MTEKN-1, AVM24MTEKN-1, AVR24MTEKN-1, AVM30MTEKN-1, AVM2RMTEKN-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GAS-FIRED

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.

IMPORTANT! Read these instructions
carefully before installing or operating this
gas appliance. These instructions should
be left with the homeowner for future
reference.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a re or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

ammable 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; do

not 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 re department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualied installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

DANGER

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.

CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your
new TRIPLE GAS BURNER! Your Decorative
Gas Burner is designed and intended for
installation in an approved, existing, fully

vented, wood-burning replace, with a gas

hook-up.

TRIPLE BURNER

(REQUIRES VENTED DECORATIVE

LOG SET)

FOR INSTALLATION IN

SOLID-FUEL BURNING FIREPLACES

MANUAL MODELS

AVM(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

MILLIVOLT MODELS

AVR(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

This appliance must be installed only in a solid-

fuel burning replace with a working ue and

construction of noncombustible materials.

This unit is NOT for use with solid fuel. Solid

fuels shall NOT be burned in a replace where

a decorative appliance is installed.

The vent damper must have a damper
clamp attached to it to keep the damper from
accidentally closing during operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Before You Start .......................................................................................................3

Carton Contents & Hardware Pack ..........................................................................4

Important Safety Information ...............................................................................5 - 6

Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ...................................................................7

General Information .................................................................................................8

Product Specications ..............................................................................................8

Fireplace Preparation ...............................................................................................9

Introduction ..............................................................................................................9

Gas Supply ...................................................................................................... 10 - 11

Assembly .........................................................................................................12 - 13

Before Fully Installing the Appliance ......................................................................13

Installation .......................................................................................................14 - 15

Door Operation .......................................................................................................16

Millivolt Lighting Instructions ..................................................................................17

Manual Lighting Instructions ..................................................................................18

Pilot and Main Burner Flame Characteristics ......................................................... 19

Wiring .....................................................................................................................20

Maintenance & Service ..........................................................................................21

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................22

AVM Parts List & Exploded View ............................................................................23

AVR Parts List & Exploded View ............................................................................24

Master Parts Distributor List ...................................................................................25

How To Order Repair Parts ....................................................................................25

Appliance Service History ......................................................................................26

Warranty .................................................................................................................27

35430-0-0315Page 2

BEFORE YOU START

Samples and Denitions:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

1. Read the safety information on pages 5 - 7.

2. Review gas line information on pages 10 - 11.

3. Review the wiring information on page 20.

4. Light the replace and troubleshoot. See pages 17, 18 & 22.

5. Show the homeowner how to operate the replace.

6. Show the homeowner how to do the basic maintenance.

These instructions are intended as a general guide
and do not supersede national or local codes in
any way. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installation.

• Follow all local codes regarding installation,

combustion and ventilation air or in the absence
of local codes follow the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1(U.S. installation), or CAN/CGA-B149,
Installation Code (Canada installation) and with
ANSI Z21.60 Decorative Vented Appliances for Solid
Fuel Burning Fireplaces.

• Installation and provision for combustion and

ventilation air must conform to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, or CAN/CGA-B149.1,
Natural Gas Installation Code, or CAN/CGA-B149.2,
Propane Installation Code.

• The installation of appliances designed for

manufactured home (U.S. only) or mobile home
installation must conform with the Standard for
Mobile House, CAN/CSA Z240 MH, in Canada,
or with the Manufactured Home Constructions
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280,
in the United States, or when such a standard is
not applicable, Manufactured Home Installations

Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A.

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CARTON CONTENTS & HARDWARE PACK

1/4

HARDWARE PACK CONTENTS

”X 1 1/4” SLOTTED HEX HEAD ANCHOR SCREW (2)

Items not shown to scale.

AVM(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

Index

No.

Description

1 Clip - Left 1 1

2 Clip - Right 1 1

3 Triple Burner Assembly with Manual Valve 1 1

5 Damper Clamp 1 1

6 Compression Fitting 1 1

7 Ember Burner Pan 1 1

8 Ember Burner 1 1

9 Flexline 1 1

10 Street Elbow, 1/2 X 3/8 1 1

11 Rockwool Mix 2 2

12 Lava Rock 3 3

13 Crushed Glass 1 2

AVR(21,24,30)MTEKN-1

Index

No.

Description

1 Clip - Left 1 1

2 Clip - Right 1 1

4 Triple Burner Assembly with Millivolt Valve 1 1

5 Damper Clamp 1 1

6 Compression Fitting 1 1

7 Ember Burner Pan 1 1

8 Ember Burner 1 1

9 Flexline 1 1

10 Street Elbow, 1/2 X 3/8 1 1

11 Rockwool Mix 2 2

12 Lava Rock 3 3

13 Crushed Glass 1 2

N/S Log Switch 1 1

See Parts Lists on pages 23 & 24 for ordering replacement parts. Do not order batteries, bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are stan­dard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.

9

Quantity Supplied

AVM(21,24) AVM30

Quantity Supplied

AVR(21,24) AVR30

CARTON CONTENTS

1

3

5

8

12

10

2

1

4

6

7

11

13

2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Installer: Leave these instructions with the owner for future
reference.
For Installation In Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces. Do not burn

wood or solid fuels in a replace where a decorative gas log set

is installed. This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel

burning replace, masonry replace or manufactured replace.

WARNING

Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace, the chimney
ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and
loose paint by a qualied chimney cleaner.

WARNING

Do not allow fans to blow directly into or at the replace. Avoid
any drafts that alter burner ame patterns.

WARNING

Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other
accessory not approved for use with this appliance.

DANGER

Any modication to this gas log set or to controls can be

dangerous. Improper installation or use of the gas log set can

cause serious injury or death from re, burns, explosion or

carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING

Do not operate this burner with glass doors closed.

• Installation and repair must be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected

before use and at least annually by a qualied service

person. More frequent cleaning may be required 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.

• Dot not place clothing or other ammable material on or near

the appliance.

• Do not place trash or other articles on the log set during

operation.

• Do not put anything around the replace that will obstruct the
ow of ventilation air.

• Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the

appliance and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.

• Do not use thermostats on vented burner applications

• Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.

• Keep burner and control compartment clean.

• A yearly examination and cleaning of the venting system
of the solid-fuel burning replace must be performed by a
qualied agency.

• Make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners. Clean and

replace damaged parts.

• Alert children and adults to the hazards of high surface

temperatures and caution them to stay away to avoid burns
or clothing ignition.

• Carefully supervise young children when they are in the

same room as the appliance.

• During manufacture, this replace is treated with certain
oils, lms and bonding agents. These bonding agents are

not harmful but may produce smoke and odors as they are

burned off during initial operation of the replace. This is

normal. Open a window during the initial bake out period.

• Proper installation, burner pan location and log placement is

important to achieve optimum look and performance of your
gas log set. The logs have been designed for easy location
and placement on the grate and must be followed for proper
operation.

• Do not operate this log set with glass doors in the closed
position. A replace screen must be in place when the log

set is burning. Adequate combustion air must be provided for

proper venting. All ames should go up and out the top of the
rebox into the ue vent. If any ames oat or curl forward

into the room do not operate appliance. Check for an open

ue and adequate combustion air into the room. A damper
clamp must be installed on the rebox damper to maintain
an open ue vent condition. See page 9.

• Young children must be carefully supervised when they are

in the same room as the gas log while in operation. Do not

place stockings, clothing or any ammable material above or
near the replace.

• Do not substitute or use materials other than those supplied

for use with the log set.

WARNING

Follow all gas leak check procedures in this manual, prior to
operation.

WARNING

Fuels used in gas or oil-red appliances, and the products of

combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other re­productive harm. This warning is issued pursuant to California
Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISCONNECT THE GAS OR ANY GAS
FITTING WHILE THIS APPLIANCE IS IN OPERATION.

NEVER leave the decorative gas log set unattended while in
operation.

NEVER allow children to operate this decorative gas log set.

NEVER place hands or ngers on the front-edge of this decora­tive gas log set.

NEVER use liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit, or natural
gas in a liquid propane unit.

DO NOT use solid-fuel or lighter uid in any decorative gas log

set.

Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

35430-0-0315 Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

During manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping, various com-

ponents of this appliance are treated with certain oils, lms, or

bonding agents. These chemicals ARE NOT harmful, but may
produce annoying smoke and smells, as they are burned off,
during the initial operation of the appliance. This may possibly
cause headaches, and eye or lung irritation. This is a normal
and temporary occurrence. The initial break-in period should
last three to four hours. During this period, provide maximum
ventilation by opening a window or door, to allow odors to dissi­pate. Any odor remaining after this initial break-in period, will be
slight and will disappear with continued use.

NEVER PLACE ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL WITHIN
TWENTY-FOUR (24) INCHES FROM THE FRONT OF THE
FIREPLACE ENCLOSURE.

WARNING

Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.

Immediately call a qualied service technician to inspect the

appliance and replace any part of the control system and any
gas control that has been under water.

All units with gas control valves must be lit by a Safety Pilot. For
standard units, the pilot is located at the right, rear, center of the
unit.
Follow these instructions exactly when lighting the appliance.
BEFORE LIGHTING, smell around the appliance area for gas. Be

sure to smell next to the oor, as L.P. gas is heavier than air and
will settle to the oor. Use only your hand to rotate the gas control

knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try

to repair it; call a qualied service technician or installer. Force or
attempted repair may result in a re or explosion.

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 gas.

• 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 reghters

declare them to be safe.

• Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained LP-Gas service
person and the re 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 reghters 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.

WARNING

All gas burning appliances produce smoke and carbon mon­oxide gas during operation. These fumes can be harmful if the

appliance is used in any other than a fully vented replace.

WARNING

The State of Massachusetts requires that the chimney ue

damper, when used with decorative gas log sets, be welded
open or completely removed. In the Commonwealth of Mas­sachusetts, this appliance must be installed by a licensed

plumber or gastter.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or main­tenance, can cause property damage, personal injury or loss
of life. Refer to the owner’s information manual, provided with
this appliance. Installation and service must be performed by a

qualied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

35430-0-0315Page 6

SAFETY INFORMATION 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. You 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 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 information, please contact your
gas supplier.

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 nd 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. 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 through soil can lter 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

nd 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 qualied, do not light pilot lights, perform service,

or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas system. If

you are qualied, consciously think about the odor of LP-Gas

prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing 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 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 lled and allowed to set too
long before relling. 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 question

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 immediately. If the
container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air

through openings such as pilot light orices. 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lled before it is

completely empty.

35430-0-0315 Page 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Qualied Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment
or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be per-

formed only by a qualied agency. The term "qualied agency" means
any individual, rm, corporation or company which either in person

or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a)
the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection,
installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in
such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made

by a licensed plumber or gas tter in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

The installation and the provisions for combustion and ventilation
air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA54* Canadian Installation Code CAN/CGA B149.

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc. 11
West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10018.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING

To avoid damage and possible injury, do not use sand in Liquid
Propane Hearth Kits. Use the Rockwool mix, provided with the
Liquid Propane Change Kit.

Natural Gas

Millivolt Manual

Regulator pressure setting 4.0” 4.5”

Gas inlet pressure Max. 10.5” 10.5”

Min. 5.0” 5.0”

Model

AVM21 NAT Manual 19 4.5” 75,000

AVM24 NAT Manual 19 4.5” 75,000

AVM30 NAT Manual 12 4.5” 90,000

AVR21 NAT Millivolt 19 4.0” 75,000

AVR24 NAT Millivolt 19 4.0” 75,000

AVR30 NAT Millivolt 12 4.0” 90,000

Note: Thermostats are not to be used on vented burner applica-

BURNER MODEL VALVE TYPE KIT NUMBER

AVM21MTEKN Manual CKV111

AVR21MTEKN Millivolt CKV112

AVM(24,30)MTEKN Manual CKV113

AVR(24,30)MTEKN Millivolt CKV114

Gas

Type

tions.

Valve

Type

LP CONVERSION KIT

Orice

Manifold
Pressure

(w.c.)

BTUH

Max.
Rate

High Altitude Installation

When installing this unit at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the
United States) it may be necessary to decrease the input rating by

changing the existing burner orice to a smaller size. Generally,

input should be reduced 4 percent for each 1000 feet above sea
level. However, if the heating value of the gas has been reduced,
this general rule may not apply. Check with local gas utility for proper

orice size identication.

For Canadian high altitude applications, this appliance is suitable for
installation at elevations between 0 feet (0m) and 4,500 (1,370m)
without change.

When installing this unit at an elevation above 4500 feet (1,370m)
(in Canada), check with local authorities.

Consult your local gas utility for assistance in determining the proper

orice for location.

Determining the Correct Burner Size for Your Fireplace

MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS

MASONRY BUILT FIREPLACES

Chimney Height Minimum of 6 Feet

BURNER

MODEL

AV(M,R)21 24 18 18 49

AV(M,R)24 30 18 19 71

AV(M,R)30 36 18 21 71

BURNER

MODEL

AV(M,R)21 24 18 18 49

AV(M,R)24 30 18 19 71

AV(M,R)30 36 18 21 71

FRONT

WIDTH IN

INCHES*

MINIMUM FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS

FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES

Chimney Height Minimum of 10 Feet

FRONT

WIDTH IN

INCHES*

DEPTH IN

INCHES

DEPTH IN

INCHES

HEIGHT

IN INCH-

ES

HEIGHT

IN INCH-

ES

MINIMUM

VENT IN

SQ. INCH-

ES

MINIMUM

VENT IN

SQ. INCH-

ES

35430-0-0315Page 8

FIREPLACE PREPARATION

• Turn off gas supply to replace or rebox.

• Have the replace oor and chimney professionally cleaned to

remove ashes, soot, creosote or other obstructions.

Have this cleaning performed annually after installation.

• Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on oor
or wall of replace. If not, drafting may cause pilot

outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal

chimney ue damper.

Installing Damper Clamp

Remove all ashes or other debris from the replace. If the replace

is equipped with an ash dump be sure to seal the door with furnace
cement or high temperature silicone. Be sure to check the damper

for proper operation and verify that the ue passageway is open.

Attach damper clamp to the vent damper and tighten hold down bolt.

Place the clamp over the lip of the damper and tighten the hold
down bolt until the clamp is securely attached to the damper. This
will prevent the damper from accidentally closing.

INTRODUCTION

Figure 1

Introduction

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu­lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a

vented decorative gas log set in a solid-fuel burning replace.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate.

Instructions to Installer

1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after

installation.

2. Installer must have owner ll out and mail warranty card

supplied with the replace.

3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate the

replace.

WARNING

Any change to this appliance or its controls can be dangerous.
Improper installation or use of the appliance can cause serious

injury or death from re, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide

poisoning.

General Information
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 No., Serial
No. and type of gas. This information can be found on the data
plate supplied with the burner.

Notice: During initial use of the logs and branches you will detect
an odor as the logs and branches are cured. This is normal.

WARNING

A replace screen must be in place when this appliance is

in operation. Unless other provisions for combustion air are
provided, the screen shall have an opening(s) for introduction
of combustion air.

WARNING

When this decorative gas appliance is used in a replace

equipped with a combustion air kit and glass doors, the glass
doors should remain open during log set operation. This will
maximize the radiant heat provided to the surrounding area,
and minimize overheating of any valve installation. The glass
doors may be closed when the log set is not in use.

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