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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
with heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate heater and
thermostat.
WARNING:Any change to this fireplace heater or its controls can
be dangerous. Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing a
fireplace heater must be replaced prior to operating the fireplace
heater.
General Information
This appliance is design certified in accordance with American National
Standard /Canadian Gas Association Standard ANSI Z21.88-1998 and
CSA 2.33-M98 by the American Gas Association and Canadian Gas
Association, as a Vented Fireplace Heater and must 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 No., Serial No. and
type of gas.
Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out and smoke
will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in
which the unit is installed.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is to be 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.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as used on
wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may be extremely
thick and light-color tile that can discolor.
WARNING: If not installed, operated and maintained in accor-
dance 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.
• Due to high temperatures, the fireplace heater should be located
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards 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 as the fireplace heater.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or
near the fireplace heater.
• Surveiller les enfants. Garder les vêtements, les meubles, l'essence
ou autres liquides à vapeur inflammables lin de l'appareil.
• Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing and
furniture away.
• The glass front or any part removed for servicing the appliance
must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Work
should be done by a qualified service person.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SER-
VICE PERSON. The fireplace heater should be inspected before
use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More
frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control
compartments, burners and circulating air passageways of the
fireplace heater be kept clean.
• S'assurer que le brûleur et le compartiment des commandes sont
propres. Voir les instructions d'installation et d'utilisation qui
accompagnent l'appareil.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible
material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• DO examine burners periodically. Clean and replace damaged
parts.
• CAUTION: The glass used in your heater is a special high
temperature ceramic glass. If the glass is cracked or damaged
in any way, it should be replaced only with a complete glass
frame assembly from Empire. See parts list on Page 18 for
ordering.
• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas
control which has been under water.
• Ne pas se servir de cet appareil s'il a été plongé dans l'eau,
complètement ou en partie. Appeler un technicien qualifié pour
inspecter l'appareil et remplacer toute partie du système de
contrôle et toute commande qui ont été plongés dans l'eau.
• Under no circumstances should any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper or cardboard etc.) be used in this appliance.
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
Specifications
Model CIBV-30
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max. (LP/NAT) 30,000 (8.7)
BTU/HR (KW/H) Min. (LP) 22,000 (6.4)
BTU/HR (KW/H) Min. (NAT) 19,500 (5.7)
Height 27 3/4" (8.7cm)
Width 25 1/2" (64.8cm)
Depth including diverter 21" (53.3cm)
Gas Inlet 1/2" (13mm)
Size Draft Diverter Collar 4" (10.16cm)
Floor to top of collar on vertical
position of Draft Diverter 27 3/8" (69.5cm)
Floor to center of collar on horizontal
position of Draft Diverter 23 1/2" (59.7cm)
Stove Casting (Must be ordered with Firebox.)
CIFB-1 Flat Black
CIPB-1 Porcelain Black
CIPG-1 Porcelain Green
CIPS-1 Porcelain Sand
CIPN-1 Porcelain Navy
CIPR-1 Porcelain Red
Accessories
GWSG-T 750 Millivolt Thermostat
FRBC-1 Battery Operated Remote Control
FRBTC-1 Battery Operated Remote Control
with Thermostat
FREC-1 Electric Remote Control
FWS-1 Wall Switch
CIB-2 Automatic Blower
Stone Inlay Replaces Standard Grille Top
CII-2 Stone Inlay Empress Green
CII-3 Stone Inlay Hunan Jade
CII-4 Stone Inlay Gray Botticino
CII-5 Stone Inlay Azul
CII-6 Stone Inlay Salome
CII-7 Stone Inlay Black Swan
WARNING: Do not operate appliance with the glass front re-
moved, cracked or broken. Replacement of the glass should be
done by a licensed or qualified service person.