Empire Products RH-35-6 User's Manual
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1. 12821 2 0903 Page 13 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRB 1 For Vented Room Heaters Models RH 25 1 2 4 5 6 and RH 35 1 2 4 5 6 Direct Vent Wall Furnaces DV 25 1 2 SG and DV 35 1 2 SG Installing Optional DRB 1 Blower 1 For RH 25 1 2 4 5 6 and RH 35 1 2 4 5 6 remove casing front 1 ForDV 25 1 2 SG and DV 35 1 2 SG remove casing front and heat shield 2 When facing appliance insert blower assembly into the left section of the casing adjacent to the combustion chamber 3 For RH 25 1 2 4 5 6 and RH 35 1 2 4 5 6 route cord set through opening in casing back The opening in casing back is located adjacent to gas control 3 ForDV 25 1 2 SG and DV 35 1 2 SG route cord set through opening in casing bottom The opening in casing bottom is located beneath gas control 4 Align the 2 screw holes on the inner side panel and the IW N gt casing back and inner side panel with 4 10 x 1 2 2 screw holes on casing back with the 4 clearance holes on the blower assembly Attach blower assembly to the 13mm screws provided The blower assembly must be attached first to the casing back and then to the casing side panel e 5 For RH 25 1 2 4 5 6 and RH 35 1 2 4 5 6 replace casing front 5 For DV 25 1 2 SG and DV 35 1 2 SG replace heat shield and casing front BLOWER ASSEMBLY SWITCH BOX2. COMBUSTION CHAMBER Attention Wiring harness on blower is factory assembled and installed If wiring harness becomes disassembled use the following steps to reassemble the wiring harness 1 Attach 1 pin terminal from black hot wire smooth insulation on cord set to 1 socket terminal on fan control assembly 2 Attach 1 pin terminal from black neutral wire ribbed insulation on cord set to 1 socket terminal from white neutral wire on motor 3 Attach 1 pin terminal on fan control assembly to 1 socket terminal from black hot wire on motor 4 Attach green ground wire beneath one of the 10 x 1 2 13mm screws on the blower housing Fan Control The automatic fan control is located in the switch box The switch box is attached to the front ofthe blower assembly The switch box is adjacent to the combustion chamber The fan control is a non adjustable automatic type The fan control will require between 5 and 10 minutes of main burner opera tion before the fan control closes and activates the blower The blower will continue to run between 5 and 10 minutes after the main burner shuts off before the fan control opens and deactivates the blower Page 14 12821 2 0903 Wiring The appliance when installed must be electrically grounded in DRB I OPTIONAL BLOWER WIRING DIAGRAM accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with DRB 1 SOUFFLERIE FACULTATIV
3. connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect 1 8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE FOR TEST GAGE ARN di C GAS SUPPLY PIPING MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE GROUND JOINT UNION GAS SUPPLY INLET amp f 1 8 NPT PLUGGED HOLE F R TEST GAGE Figure 2 Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap 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 individual shutoff 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 individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures egual to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Attention If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excessof 1 2 psig 14 w c 3 5 kPa on the appliance gas valve it will result in a hazardous condition Checking Manifold Pressure Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built in pressure regulator in the gas valve Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 4 0 w c 996kPa at th
4. FITING RIGID GAS LINE CONNECTION CLOSE NIPPLE NPT NIPPLE TEE HANDLE E SHUT OFF VALVE NPT GAS SUPPLY NPT UNION Figure 1 Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 CAN CGA B149 1 or 2 installation code Installing a New Main Gas Cock Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock Inthe state of Massachusetts the gas cock must be a T handle type 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 Page 6 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 connections and if unexposed a pressure test should be made Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks Appliance must be disconnected from piping atinlet 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 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
5. are installed in a confined space within a building the building being of unusually tight construction airfor combustion and ventilation must be obtained directly from outdoors or from such spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors Under these conditions the confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings one near the top of the enclosure and one near the bottom each opening shall have a free area of not less than one square inch 6 5cm per 1 000 BTU s 3KW H of total input The draft hood must be in the same 12821 2 0903 atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance Liner and Insulated Liner When you install a vented room heater into a masonry chimney you must follow these steps 1 Thechimney must be lined and sized properly Most masonry chimneys are over sized and absorb too much heat to be considered a proper vent If you have any doubts line the chimney with the right size liner If it s unlined you must line 1t 2 Use an insulated liner when the chimney is on the outside three sides exposed to the weather and there is no clay liner in the chimney The insulation will help keep the flue gases warmer Insulated Vent Enclosure Vented room 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 room heater to shut off by the vent safety switch To prevent de
6. 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 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 Page4 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 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 immedi ately If
7. the 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 refilled before it is completely empty 12821 2 0903 INTRODUCTION Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinances which apply to the installa tion of a vented room 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 vented room heater 3 Installer should show owner how to start and operate vented room heater and thermostat Warning Any change to this vented room heater or its controls can be dangerous Any safety screen or guard re moved for servicing a vented room heater must be replaced prior to operating the vented room heater General Information This series is design certified in accordance with American National Standard CSA Standard Z21 86 and CSA 2 32 by the Canadian Standards Association as a Vented Room 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 w
8. 2222 0529 PARTS LIST INDEX PART INDEX PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 R 6096 Knob amp Adaptor Set 16 11704 Inner Casing Assembly RH 25 2 11700 Control Rod Bracket 6 USA 3 R 2706 ECO Switch 16 15672 Inner Casing Assembly RH 25 4 R 926 Cable Assembly 6 Canada 5 11699 Control Rod 16 11701 Sus M Assembly RH 35 R 6104 Valve LP jns Gas Vave LPS 16 15673 Inner Casing Assembly RH 35 6 R 6103 Gas Valve Nat 6 Canada 7 11697 Valve Bracket 17 RH 705 Casing Side 8 Ar 200 Casing Side 18 RH 691 Combustion Chamber Assembly 9 RH 708 Air Inlet Baffle RH 35 6 10 P 86 37 Main Burner Orifice 18 RH 701 Combustion Chamber Assembly RH 35 6 Nat RH 25 6 10 P 86 44 Main Burner Orifice 19 M 155 Gasket AN NM 20 DV 781 Lighting Hole Cover Assembly 10 P 86 51 Main Burner Orifice 21 DV 064 Cover Plate RH 35 6 LPG i in 22 RH 682 Casing Front USA 10 P 86 54 Main Burner Orifice RH 25 6 LPG 22 15671 Casing Front Canada 11 P 269 Manifold Assembly 23 SATSI Burner 114256 12 RH 818 Diverter Assembly 23 iu a 13 RH 801 Down Draft Shield aja PETS Thermocouple 36 14 RH 799 Diverter Plate 25 R 1227 Pilot Burner With Orifice Nat 15 DV 951 Casing Top 25 R 1228 Pilot Burner with Orifice LPG 26 11698 Pilot Tubing 27 R 6120 Electrode and Wire Assembly USE ONLY MANUFACTURER S REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Page 12 12821 2 0903 PARTS VIEW
9. AT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS result in a fire or explosion Do not try to light any appliance D Donotuse this appliance if any part has been under Do not touch any electrical switch water Immediately call a qualified service techni do not use any phone in your building cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh of the control system and any gas control which has bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions been under water Pees LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS IITIN 1 STOP Read the safety information to the left of this label 10 Depress and turn gas control knob counterclockwise 2 Setthermostat to lowest setting A cO PILOT A spark is produced when gas control knob is turned between IGN and PILOT 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance If applicable Repeatedly depress and turn gas control knob between 4 Remove access panel front panel IGN and PILOT until pilotis ignited Continue to hold GAS CONTROL KNOB SHOWN the control knob in for about one 1 minute after pilot is IN OFF POSITION lit Release knob and it will pop back up If it goes out repeat steps 5 through 10 If knob does not pop up when released stop and imme diately call your service technician or gas supplier e If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or 5 Push in gas cont
10. E the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian DIAGRAMME INSTALLATION ELECTRIQUE Electrical Code CSA C22 1 if an external electrical source is po zj Kr utilized This appliance is equipped with a three prong BLACK z BLACK grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard NOIR NOIR and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding T prong from this plug For an ungrounded receptacle an adapter MOTEUR which has two prongs and a wire for grounding can be purchased plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to INTERRUPTEUR DU CONTR LE DU VENTILATEUR the receptacle mounting screws With this wire completing the AISTIT ground the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter BLACK _ and be electrically grounded nd 5 CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when vakaa DE servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and BLACK HOT SMOOTH INSULATIO dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing WIR CHARCE D ELECTRICITE CAINE CISSE BLACK NEUTRAL RIBBED INSULATION WARNING NOIR NEUTRE GAINE NERVUR E Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater If any of the original wire as supplied with N this unit must be reploced it must be from cycling To shut heater off replaced
11. ETY WIRE GAS VALVE DRAFT DIVERTER CAN BE EITHER A VERTICAL VENT OR HORIZONTAL VENT Figure 4 THERMOSTAT OPERATION Thermostat Operation To turn on burner rotate dial knob toward setting number 7 To shut down burner rotate dial knob toward number 1 The dial numbers 1 through 7 correspond to 50 10 C through 90 F 32 C This is the temperature at the bulb thermostat not the room temperature The owneris advised to determine the particu lar heat setting that is desired for comfort as heating requirements are different for every owner Page 8 Attention If no heat is desired turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position 12821 2 0903 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ENNN FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING MIN 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 e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions department exactly C Useonly your hand to push in or turn the gas control B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor service technician Force or attempted repair may WH
12. F2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS a AND EMPIRE OWNER S MANUAL Heating Systems VENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS RH 25 6 RH 35 6 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 EFFECTIVE DATE flammable vapors and liguids in the SEPTEMBER 2003 vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Installer Please leave these instructions Donottouchany electrical switch with the consumer do not use any phone in your build ing Consumer Please retain these instructions Immediately call your gassupplier for future use from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department WARNING If not installed operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions this prod uct could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness Installation and service must be per formed by a gualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 12821 2 0903 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Important Safety Information Safety Information for Users of LP Gas Introduction Specifications Gas Supply Clearances Venting Vent Saf
13. ange or red flame Do not mistake the orange or red flame for an improper yellow flame Attention On Propane gas if a whistling noise resonation occurs close the air shutter on the main burner in order to reduce the amount of primary air Thereduction in primary air will soften the main burner flame and will eliminate the whistling noise resonation On Propane or Natural gas if a yellow flame occurs open the air shutter on the main burner in order to increase the amount of primary air The increase in primary air will sharpen the main burner and will eliminate the yellow flame Page 10 After use cleaning of the main burner may be reguired for the proper flame The main burner may be cleaned by forcing water into the ports and the throat of the burner The burner should be blown dry or heated to remove all water before replacement Figure 6 On Propane Gas if a whistling noise resonation occurs a Close the air shutter on the main burner in order to reduce the amount of primary air 12821 2 0903 MAINTENANCE To Remove Main Burner 1 Disconnect the thermocouple and pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Unscrew the nut on the orifice fitting union Orifice fitting is 3 threaded into the main burner Remove screw on each side of the main burner and lift out To Remove Main Burner Orifice 1 Unscrew the nut on the orifice fitting union Orifice fitting is threaded into the main burner 2 Unt
14. e valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve 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 61kPa Propane gas models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10 0 w c 2 49kPa at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve 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 1 8 3mm N P T plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection is located on the outlet side of the gas control 12821 2 0903 CLEARANCES Clearances When facing the front of the room heater the mini mum clearances to combustible construction material are the following Right side 6 inches 152mm Left side 6 inches 152mm Recommend 18 inches 457mm on left side for servicing Do not install in alcove or closet No horizontal projection above heater permitted within 48 inches 122cm Ceiling 48 inches 122cm Rear of draft hood 2 inches 51mm Open in front to provide service access and clearance to combus tibles VENTING Venting 1 Flue pipe must be as large as the flue collar on the draft diverter 2 Maintain an upward slope of at least 1 4 inch 6mm per foot 3m of horizontal run 3 Run flue pipe as directly as possible with a minimum of elbows 4 Flue pipe should extend through the wall of a chimney to be flush with inner wall Flue pipe must be adequately supported b
15. er that will ob struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air See clearances DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combus tible material gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids DO examine venting system periodically Clean and replace damaged parts Examinations should be made at the start of the heating season and also in mid heating season under average conditions DO examine burners periodically Clean and replace damaged parts 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 Attention During operation of vented room heater the gasket for observation hole cover observation hole cover and cover plate for observation hole cover must be attached to combustion chamber and secured with two 2 wing nuts 12821 2 0903 Page 3 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 follow
16. ety Shutoff System Reversible Vertical or Horizontal Diverter Thermostat Operation Lighting Instructions Pilot Flame Characteristics Main Burner Flame Characteristics Maintenance Troubleshooting How to Order Repair Parts Parts List Parts View Optional Blower Installation Instructions Service Notes Page 2 12821 2 0903 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED Due to high temperatures the room heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap eries 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 room heater Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the room heater Due to high surface temperatures keep children clothing and furniture away Keep burner and control compartment clean Installation and repair should be done by a OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The room heater should be in spected before use and at least annually by a gualified service person More freguent cleaning may be reguired due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc It is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the room heater be kept clean DO NOT put anything around the heat
17. flow to the pilot a qualified service person must be contacted to inspect for improper venting blockage in the vent pipe or the vent safety switch for being defective REVERSIBLE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL DRAFT DIVERTER This room heater has a reversible draft diverter The draft diverter is installed in the vertical position at the factory Please use the following steps to change the draft diverter from the vertical position to the horizontal position 1 Remove L280 vent safety switch from the draft diverter 2 Inside your yellow instruction envelope will bea 1 1 2 x 21 4 38mm x 51mm vent safety switch hole cover plate and two 2 1 2 screws for attachment of vent safety switch hole cover plateto the draftdiverter Attach vent safety switch hole cover plate over hole on the draft diverter from which the L280 vent safety switch was removed 3 Remove two 2 screws at bottom of draft diverter and lift upward to remove draft diverter from the draft diverter plate Rotate draft diverter into the horizontal position and slide back into the draft diverter plate Attach two 2 screws into bottom of the draft diverter 4 Remove vent safety switch hole knockout and two 2 knock outs for screws on opposite side of draft diverter 5 Attach L280 vent safety switch to the draft diverter 6 Repositioning of the draft diverter is completed REVERSIBLE DRAFT DIVERTER ASSEMBLY LR I VENT SAFETY SWITCH VENT SAF
18. h Box Cover 10 R 2091 Wire Assembly 19 483mm 11 8720161 Heyco Bushing 12 R 2099 Cord Set 72 183cm 12821 2 0903 Page 15 SERVICE NOTES E Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62220 2623 Page 16 PH 1 618 233 7420 PH 1 800 851 3153 FAX 1 618 233 7097 FAX 1 800 443 8648 E MAIL info empirecomfort com WEB SITE www empirecomfort com 12821 2 0903
19. hread the orifice fitting from the main burner 3 Main burner orifice is located at the end of the orifice fitting 4 Remove main burner orifice from orifice fitting with a 1 2 13mm wrench Cleaning Combustion Chamber A gualified serviceman should remove the chamber and apply air pressure to the inside in order to clear all passageways TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Impossible to light pilot a If using piezo ignitor check electrode location b Remove nut at orifice and check for gas c If gas available check for blocked orifice or pilot 2 Pilot outage a Proper size of pilot flame b Defective or weak thermocouple 3 Pilot flames but goes out when knob is released a Pilot flame not covering the thermocouple properly b Defective thermocouple c Defective magnet in the safety section of valve 4 Poor thermostat control a Thermostat needs calibrating b Defective thermostat section 5 Noisy blower a Tighten blower screws b Check blower wheel in the open for balance 6 Yellow main burner flame a Remove main burner to check for obstructions in throat ports and orifices Install new main burner orifice and pilot orifice c Check gas valve for leaking d Open the air shutter on the main burner in order to increase the amount of primary air 12821 2 0903 Burner flashes back or pops and burns at Yellow pilot flame a Small yellow tip not objectionable b Remove pilot orifice Check and clea
20. iance If appli ma 10 OFF Do not force cable If service is to be performed 12821 2 0903 Page 9 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be almost horizontal blue and will extend past the thermocouple 1 4 6mm The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip On Propane LP gas slight yellow might occur where the pilot flame and the burner flame meet Natural gas pilots require adjusting when the inlet pressure is above 5 w c 1 25kPa Remove pilot adjustment cover Turn adjustment screw clockwise to reduce flame Propane LP gas will not require adjusting After use cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the proper flame The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure air or by placing under running water Pilot orifice must be dry before replacement Use a pipe cleaner to clean inside the pilot after the pilot orifice has been removed To Remove Pilot Orifice 1 Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner 2 Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner It may be necessary to tap on pilot burner in order to remove the pilot orifice FLAME MUST EXTEND PAST THERMOCOUPLE c THERMOCOUPLE FLAME MUST EXTEND PAST THE FIRST ROW OF PORTS Figure 5 MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS There will be a short blue inner flame with a larger lighter blue secondary flame The burner flame may have yellow tips when hot Dust in the combustion air will produce an or
21. iar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction State of Massachusetts The installation must by made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts The installation must conform to local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Canadian Installation Code CAN CGA B149 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York NY 10036 High Altitudes For altitudes elevations above 2 000 feet 610m input ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1 000 feet 305m above sealevel Canadian High Altitudes for locations having an elevation above mean sea level between 2 000 feet 610m and 4 500 feet 1370m the manifold pressure is to be decreased from 4 0 w c 996kPa to 3 2 w c 797kPa for Natural Gas and from 10 0 w c 2 49kPa to 8 0 w c 1 99kPa for Propane Gas SPECIFICATIONS Model RH 25 RH 35 Input BTU HR KW H 25 000 7 3 35 000 10 3 Height 26 660mm 26 660mm Width 37 940mm 37 940mm Depth including diverter 18 3 8 467mm 18 3 8 467mm Gas Inlet Pipe 1 2 13mm 1 2 13mm Size of flue collar 4 102mm 4 102mm Floor to top of collar on vertical position of Draft Diverter 22 15 16 583mm 22 15 16 583mm Floo
22. ing 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 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 firefighters declare them to be safe e Use your 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 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 sensit
23. ith 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 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 extend ing 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 Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems Inc Part Number DVP 1 Qualified 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 which whether 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 famil
24. ivity 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 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 aclosed 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 Dealercan give youa 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 qualified do not light pilot lights perform service or make adjustments to appliances on the LP Gas system If you
25. layed venting as well as condensation of flue products an insulated enclosure is recommended Use type B 4 102mm diameter vent pipe and maintain at least a one inch 25mm clearance to combustibles Use metal thimble to protect vent pipe as it passes through combustibles E 3 HEIGHT ABOVE ANY ROOF SURFACE p MORE THAN 10 WITHIN 10 3m HORIZONTALLY 3m L 10 3m px I 2 6m AN KI 72 I Zo ZO JN TIKE AN NN N EE NOTE MAINTAIN CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS INSULATED VENT PIPE S innen KY T T PAPA PAPA PAPA YK PAPA PARA P PA ANA BOOTE Figure 3 Page 7 VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM This heater must be properly connected to a venting system This heater is eguipped with a vent safety shutoff system Warning Operation of this heater when not connected to a prop erly installed and maintained venting system or tamper ing with the vent safety shutoff system can result in carbon monoxide CO poisoning and possible death This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adeguate combustion and ventilation air This room heater is eguipped with a vent safety switch The vent safety switch will cause gas flow to the pilot to shut off due to improper venting or a blocked flue If the vent safety switch continues to shut off the gas
26. n Pilot and main burner goes out after burning a few minutes a Improper venting offlue products Relight and check for improper venting b If vented properly check vent safety switch replace if defective main burner orifice a Examine main burner for defects Inoperative blower a Check fan control by shorting across terminals b Check for blower wheel bind by removing wheel and operating motor c Check for frozen bearings due to lack of oil Page 11 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 Part 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 Furnace Model Number Part Description Furnace 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 Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville IL 6
27. r to center of collar on horizontal position of Draft Diverter 18 3 16 462mm 18 3 16 462mm Accessories Blower Package DRB 1 DRB 1 Floor Pad 12821 2 0903 DVP 1 DVP 1 Page 5 GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing Type L Feet Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat L P Nat LP 0 10 1 2 3 8 1 2 3 8 1 3 cm 1 0 cm 1 3 cm 1 0cm 10 40 1 2 1 2 5 8 1 2 1 3 cm 1 3 cm 1 6 cm 1 3 cm 40 100 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 3 cm 1 3 cm 1 9 cm 1 3 cm 100 150 3 4 1 2 7 8 3 4 1 9 cm 1 3 cm 2 2 cm 1 9cm 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 it is always best to consult your local authority and installation code The use of the following gas connectors is recommended ANS Z21 24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings 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 The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTION GAS SUPPLY NPT NIPPLE EE HANDLE TO FLEX TUBING E p zw i FLARE SHUT OFF VALVE FLARE
28. rol knob slightly and turn clockwise gas supplier to OFF Do not force 11 Attention Gas control has INTERLOCK latching device 6 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for When the pilot is initially lit and the safety magnet is gas including near floor If you smell gas STOP Follow energized pilot stays on the INTERLOCK latching de B in the safety information to the left of this label If you vice becomes operative If the gas control is turned to the do not smell gas go to the next step OFF position or gas flow to the appliance is shut off the pilot cannot be relighted until the safety magnet is de energized approximately 60 seconds There will be an audible click when the safety magnet in the gas control is de energized Pilot can now be relit Repeat steps 5 through 10 Pa PILOT BURNER 12 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 4 777 to THERMOCOUPLE ON 13 Turn on all electric power to the appliance If applicable 7 Remove the pilot access cover located on the combustion chamber 8 Find pilot the pilot is attached to front of burner 14 Replace pilot access cover and access panel front panel 9 Turn gas control knob counterclockwise 4e to IGN 15 Set thermostat to desired setting es TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE N 1 Set thermostat to lowest setting 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise 2 Turn off all electric power to the appl
29. with 125 C wire or its equivalent 1 Turn temperature dial or thermostat to lowest setting S il y o un fil original fourni avec l opporeil qui doit Sire remploce 2 Turn knob on gascontrol to OFF depressing slightly il doit tre remplac avec un fil du enre 125 C ou l quivalent Do not force EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS INC P 918 FREEBURG AVENUE Cleaning BELLEVILLE IL 62222 0529 R 2387 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 Complete removal of the wheel and scrubbing it with a brush under flowing water is recommended WHITE BLACK _ BLAC BLACK Oiling MOTOR e 9 Theblower motorhas anoil hole located on each end ofthe motor Use 20 motor oil only It is best to oil the motor several times E TROL x during the heating season using 2 or 3 drops each time If the Cn 3 motor fails to start and hums itcould be a tight bearing due to lack z amp of oil This may be corrected by pouring kerosene in the oil holes GREEN GROUND WIRE gt allowing to stand for a few hours and then oiling properly Mi NEUTRAL SPT 2 CORD HOT PARTS LIST Index Part No No Description 1 R 2090 Motor 2 632016 Motor Cushion 3 RH 036 Motor Support 4 642030 Blower Wheel 5 RH 710 Blower Housing Assembly 6 9120106 Fan Control Switch 7 872087 Heyco Bushing 8 DV 806 Switch Box 9 DV 807 Switc
30. y metal strips 6 Single wall vent pipe may be attached directly to the draft hood of the room heater when a clearance of 2 1 2 inches 64mm is maintained between the single wall vent pipe and the combustible wall of the room in which the room heater is located Use double wall vent pipe for clearances less than 2 1 2 inches 64mm to combustibles 7 For flue pipe running through walls and roof use B 1 1 inch 25mm clearance to combustibles vent pipe 8 Chimneys should extend at least 2 feet 6m above the roof and above any object or nearby building within 10 feet 3m 9 Open tees should not be used in the flue pipe 10 Appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue that is servicing a separate solid fuel burning appliance n For proper venting do not attach a 90 elbow directly to draft diverter If possible attach 2 feet 6m of straight vent pipe before an elbow is used Use 45 elbows if possible Uninsulated single wall metal pipe shall not be used outdoors in cold climates for venting gas utilization eguipment Ventilation and Combustion Air Room heaters shall be installed in a location in which the facilities for ventilation permit satisfactory combustion of gas and proper venting under normal conditions In buildings of conventional frame brick or stone construction without tight storm windows and doors infiltration is normally adequate to provide for combus tion and draft hood dilution Where appliances
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