Empire Comfort Systems 3588-3 User's Manual
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1. 2 EMPIRE OWNER S MANUAL FLOOR FURNACE MODELS 3588 3 5088 3 7088 3 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance EFFECTIVE DATE WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS NOVEMBER 2000 Do not try to light any appliance Donottouch any electrical switch donotuseany phonein your build ing Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions WARNING If not installed operated If you cannot reach your gas sup and maintained in accordance with the plier call the fire department manufacturer s instructions this prod Installation and service must be per uct could expose you to substances in formed by a qualified installer service fuel or from fuel combustion which can agency or the gas supplier cause death or serious illness R 1842 Page 1 Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a floor furnace 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 furnace 3 Installer should show owner how to start and op2. NOTE You must press down on the furnace control handle to make it turn to OFF You are now ready to light the pilot Page 5 LIGHTING ROD MATCH HOLDER PUSH HERE MATCH GOES HERE FURNACE CONTROL HANDLE DON T put anything around the furnace that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids DO contact a Qualified Installer when planning the installation DO read our Installer and Serviceman s Manual so that you will know enough to be able to make sure your furnace has been installed and vented properly DO examine venting systems periodically and replace damaged parts DO examine burners periodically Clean and replace damaged parts MAKE periodic visual check of pilot and burner flame PIEZO LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS This furnace is equipped with a Piezo spark ignitor for lighting the pilot without removing the lighter hole cover A lighter rod is supplied and can be used to see if the pilot is getting gas and also for faster lighting when there is excessive air in the lines TURNING YOUR FURNACE ON Don t try to light the pilot by dropping lit matches into your furnace A match could fall through and start a fire under your house If your pilot is lit and the lighting hole window and cover are tightly closed you are ready to turn on your furnace You turn your furnace on in
3. amp Width 32 S 16 x20 5 16 345 16 x 225 16 34 5 16 x 305 16 Height 23 26 2 Minimum Clearance to Combustibles Top Must Be Open and Clear of ALL OBJECTS and Covering Each Side to Nearest Wall 6 6 6 Bottom of Unit for Air 6 6 6 Draft Diverter and Vent Connector 6 6 6 Two Adjoining Sides to Walls to Provide a Walkway 18 18 18 Gas Inlet Iron pipe Size N P T 1 2 1 2 1 2 Inlet to Floor 18 1 2 20 1 4 20 1 4 Venting Floor to Top of Diverter Shield 10 1 2 12 3 4 12 3 4 Center of Flue Horizontal to Floor Covering 17 1 4 18 3 4 17 3 4 Size of Flue Collar 4 Dia 4 Dia 5 Dia The flue pipe diameter must be as large as the flue collar on the draft diverter and run as directly as possible to the chimney atleast 1 4 rise per foot of run properly supported by metal straps and enter the chimney so the end of the flue pipe is flush with the inner wall ofthe chimney Any flue pipe passing through walls and roof must be B type vent The chimney must extend at least two feet above the roof and any object or building within 10 feet of the chimney The flue pipe must NOT have any open tees or be connected to the chimney of an existing fireplace THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FLOOR REGISTER INSTALLED Dueto high temperatures the applianceshould be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards
4. two easy steps Step l Turn the furnace control handle to ON Step 2 Set your wall thermostat for the temperature you like It s as simple as that CAUTION NEVER run your furnace with the lighting hole open or with a broken lighting hole window Exhaust gases can get into the living area through an open lighting hole and be fatal Page 6 WHERE THERE S FIRE THERE S SMOKE SOMETIMES If your furnace has never been used before it will smoke a little the first time it gets hot This is normal and will only last fora short time Open a window to clear away the smoke In about ten minutes the smoke will stop and you can look forward to many years of SMOKELESS heat CHILDREN CRAWLING AROUND Your Empire furnace is very efficient and gives off a great deal of heat So when your floor furnace is turned on the floor REGISTER IS HOT CAUTION The warm air floor register of a floor furnace due to the high discharge air temperatures and radiation from heating surfaces attains temperature sufficiently high to cause severe burns KEEP CHILDREN OFF You can reduce the heat of the register by moving the register temperature control REGISTER TEMPERATURE CONTROL The register temperature control has two positions LOW HEAT Black output see D and FULL HEAT Red output see E Use the low position when children are present This will cause your furnace to turn off and on several times before the living area is completely comfortabl
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6. 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Allow 30 minutes for the furnace to cool down Remove the floor register Turn the furnace control handle to OFF see H Put the register temperature control into the FULL HEAT position see H Spread old newspapers on the floor Lift out the inner casing and put it on the newspaper Vacuum or brush away all dust and dirt clinging to the inside and outside of the inner casing Brush all dust off the chambers and inside walls of the furnace and use a vacuum cleaner hose to pick up dust that falls to the bottom of furnace see I Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Page 10 If you do not have a vacuum cleaner brush off the furnace with a dust brush or small hand broom and then use a damp rag to pick up the dust at the bottom of the furnace Look into the furnace and make sure all rags and brushes are removed and that no trash is lying in the bottom of the furnace Grasp the inner casing at the top edge do not lift by slots you could pinch your fingers and lower the casing onto its support brackets inside the furnace Light the pilot and turn the furnace control handle to ON Turn the wall thermostat up enough to turn the furnace ON Step 15 Check to see if the furnace turned on that is do you feel heat If furnace does not turn on refer to Service Checks CAUTION DON T use any kind of solvent or cleaning fluid to clean your fur
7. 7 Find pilot the pilot THERMOPILE PILOT BURNER PILOT BURNER is adjacent to the center portion of the main burner in the area directly below the pilot access open SURG ing Turn gas control handle counterclockwise pyran to PILOT Push and hold control handle in and repeatedly push the ignitor button until pilot is lit or use match and lighter rod to light Continue to hold the control handle in for about one 1 minute after the pilot is lit Release handle and it will pop back up Pilot should remainlit If it goes out repeat steps 4 through 9 If handle does not pop up when released stop and immediately call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control handle to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Replace pilot access cover Turn gas control handle counterclockwise 4 77 to ON Replace floor register Set thermostat to desired setting EE TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Bi 1 2 R 1842 Set the thermostat to lowest setting Remove floor register 3 Push in gas control handle slightly and turn clockwise m to OFF Do not force 4 Replace floor register Page 7 SOME HELPFUL WARNINGS e Use low heat output when children are nearby e Do not cover the floor register when the furnace or pilot is turned on e Do not restrict the flow of air around the regi
8. AT position the register becomes very hot when the furnace heats the living area In LOW HEAT position the switch will turn the furnace off and on again a few times before the living area is comfortable but it stops the register from getting as hot as the FULL HEAT position DRAFT DIVERTER The draft diverteris a collection box that is attached to the exhaust end of your furnace The draft diverter is a very important unit and has two major functions 1 It dilutes the flue products with cooler air 2 It allows the furnace to burn properly during temporary downdrafts Check the draft diverter and entire vent system each year for rust damage and proper assembly COMBINATION VALVE The combination valve in the furnace controls the gas This valve has a control handle with three positions marked OFF PILOT and ON When the handle is at OFF all gas is cut off When the handle is at PILOT the pilot can be lit When the handle is at ON the gas will flow to the burner providing the pilot is lit and the wall thermostat calls for heat USING YOUR FURNACE BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON Look down inside your furnace and make sure there isn t any paper packing material or trash that could catch fire Turn your thermostat off or to its lowest temperature setting See if the furnace control handle see C is turned to OFF CAUTION If the furnace control handle was not at OFF turn it to OFF and wait ten minutes before lighting a match or the pilot
9. S SUPPLY OUTSIOE AIR SUPPLY FURNACE FEATURES NO ELECTRICITY NEEDED Self Generating Pilot Control Your Empire furnace does not need electricity from your house it makes its own When the pilot is lit its heat is used to generate a tiny amount of electricity about 1 2 volt which is all that is needed by your furnace This small amount of electricity keeps the pilot valve part of combination valve in furnace open so the pilot stays on The small amount of electricity is also used with the wall thermostat to turn on the furnace automatically when heat is needed and turn it off when it is comfortable R 1842 WALL THERMOSTAT The wall thermostat is simply a switch that turns on when itis cold and off when it is comfortable When the thermostat turns on it connects the small amount of electricity to the main gas valve part of combination valve in furnace which then opens Now the pilot lights the gas and your furnace is on Whenthe living area is warm enough the wall thermostat switches off the main gas valve closes and your furnace turns off The pilot remains lit waiting to light the gas the next time the thermostat calls for heat and turns the furnace on TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Your Empire furnace has two safety switches limits When either switch turns off it turns your furnace off even if the wall thermostat is calling for heat One of these switches can be moved to a LOW HEAT or a FULL HEAT position In FULL HE
10. d make repairs orreplace parts on gas appliances HAVE TROUBLE DO THIS Pilot won t light a Call your gas supplier to check if the gas supply is normal b Call your serviceman 2 Pilot lights but goes out when furnace control handle is released and pops up a Relight and wait 60 seconds before releasing control handle b Checkgenerator wires see G and screws on combination valve terminals for tightness c Call your serviceman WARNING A 6 clearance must be maintained between the flue or vent connector and beneath the entire bottom of the appliance This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air Flue pipe that stops on the side of the building will not vent during certain wind and or temperature conditions and will cause flue products to accumulate under the house and can be fatal to occupants UNIT MUST BE WIRED AS SHOWN If any of the original wire as supplied with appliance has to be replaced it should be replaced by No 18 Gauge 150 C wire or its equivalent This unit has a limit control connected in series with the gas valve to shut the gas off in case of inadvertent covering of the register during a heating cycle and can be positioned to reduce register temperature R 1842 3 Pilot lights but furnace won t turn on a b e f Turn furnace control rod to ON Check thermostat to make sure it s turned
11. e This is normal and limits the register temperature to a maximum of 235 F FURNACE NOW OPERATES AT REDUCED REGISTER TEMP FOR MORE HEAT TURN OTHER SIDE UP ANO OBSERVE WARNING BLACK SIDE CAUTION REGISTER HOT WHEN OPERATING o CAN CAUSE BURNS e TO REDUCE BURN HAZARD TURN TO OTHER SIDE FULL HEAT OUTPUT REGISTER TEMPERATURE CONTROL NOTE When using the LOW HEAT position make sure that the control is resting against the furnace chamber Sometimes the wire may hold it away Pull slack into wire and make sure the control is all the way down R 1842 ENNN FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING EE WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 neigh bor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If youcannotreach your gas supplier call the fire department Useonly your hand to push in or turn the gas control handle Never use tools If th
12. e handle will not push in orturn by hand don t try to repairit call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service techni cian to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water eee LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS EE 1 2 3 STOP Read the safety information above Set the thermostat to lowest setting Remove floor register NOTE The gas control handle is attached to the gas control knob Push in gas control handle slightly and turn clock wise 777 4 to OFF GAS CONTROL ROD SHOWN IN IN OFF POSITION PLACE HANDLE ABOVE POSITION DESIRED peer CUN L Comfort Systems e r ve On A Belleville Il 62222 y 800 851 3153 618 233 7420 THE GAS CONTROL ROD HANDLE IS USED FOR LIGHTING AND PERATING THE FLOOR FURNACE COMPLETE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THIS GAS CONTROL ROD HANDLE ON THE OUTER CASING NOTE Handle cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless handle is pushed in slightly Do not force Remove the pilot access cover located on the combustion chamber Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step
13. erate furnace and thermostat Warning Any change to this furnace or its control can be dangerous This is a heating appliance and any panel door or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance General Information This series is design certified in accordance with American National Standard Z21 86b 1998 by the Canadian Standards Association Laboratories as a gravity type Floor Furnace 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 Qualified Installing Agency The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Important All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number Serial Number and type of gas Notice During initial firing of this furnace its paint will bake out and smoke will occur To prevent triggering of smoke alarms ventilate the room in which the furnace is installed Specifications Models 3588 5088 7088 Input BTU HR 32 500 45 000 65 000 Dimensions Register Length amp Width 34 3 4 x 22 3 4 36 3 4 x 24 3 4 36 3 4 x 32 3 4 Casing Length amp Width 32 x 20 34 x 22 34 x 30 Overall Length Including Diverter 40 43 1 2 45 1 4 Floor Opening Length
14. erviceman s Manual Wall thermostat packed in draft diverter carton Draft diverter packed in separate carton Cardboard cutout template inside top of furnace box Register top of furnace Warranty card Debris pan Lighting rod inside furnace lying on bottom Inner casing inside furnace SOO DI NEO Ben ex ee HOW YOUR FURNACE WORKS HEATING Your Empire furnace uses air from two places air from outside the living area and air from inside the living area The air from outside the living area is mixed with gas and burned inside a chamber in your furnace The burned gas and air is exhausted through a flue pipe to the outside air again This exhaust should not be permitted to enter the living area Burning gas inside the furnace chamber makes the chamber hot Cool air from inside the living area is drawn into the furnace and flows past the outside of the hot chamber The chamber makes this air hot and this hot air flows out of the furnace and back into the living area When enough air in the living area has been heated the thermostat turns the furnace off automatically Picture B shows the flow of air inside and air outside the living area You can see that the air inside is not mixed with air outside the living area The furnace does not burn air that is within your living area and burned air or exhaust should not enter the living area R 1842 INSULATED VENT ENCLOSURE Vented floor furnace installed with the vent going d
15. f you want to turn it on again you only have to turn the furnace control handle to ON TURNING OFF YOUR PILOT You turn your pilot off complete shutdown of furnace in two easy steps Step 1 Turn the furnace control handle see C to PILOT Step 2 Press the furnace control handle down and then turn to OFF Release the handle To restart your furnace see Lighting the Pilot CARE AND CLEANING You can have years of clean efficient trouble free heating from your Empire floor furnace for the price of just a few minutes of your time each month The main cause of furnace problems is dirt DIRT WILL HURT During normal use air flow in your house will carry tiny unseen particles of dust into the furnace They will gather there by the millions and after a time you will began to see them clinging to the inside of your furnace This dust holds some of the heat within the furnace instead of releasing it to heat the living area CAUTION For proper operation furnace must be kept clean At regular intervals turn manual valve to OFF let cool remove register and clean dustand foreign material from jacket with vacuum cleaner KEEP IT CLEAN Use a vacuum cleaner or dust brush to clean your furnace It will take only a few minutes and you should do it once a month during normal use Here s what you should do Step 1 Turn your wall thermostat all the way down GRASP HERE LIFT UP AND OUT INNER CASING Page 9 Step 2 Step 3 Step
16. irectly to the outside and above the eaves can cause poor venting The cold vent pipe will have a delay in proper venting and cause spillage of flue products at the draft diverter The spillage of flue products can result in pilot outage due to recirculation of flue products into the main burner also condensation can occur in the vent pipe which can cause an ice build up or rusting of the draft diverter To prevent delayed venting as well as condensation of flue products an insulated vent enclosure is recommended Use Type B vent pipe and maintain at least a one inch clearance to combustibles Use metal thimble to protect vent pipe as it passes through combustibles VENTING Good venting is essential to good dependable heat Venting removes the exhaust that results when gas is burned inside your furnace If the exhaustis not vented away the exhaust may gather under your house and could seep into the house and be fatal Venting is done through a vent pipe chimney which when correctly installed causes a draft suction at the end of the pipe that is connected to the draft diverter This suction carries away the exhaust from your furnace The vent pipe is connected to the draft diverter see B which is mounted onto the furnace during installation Refer to the Installer and Serviceman s Manual for instructions on how to properly vent your furnace Remember exhaust fumes whether they come from your furnace or your car can be fatal GA
17. lding 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 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 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 level
18. n operation R 1842 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 following 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 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 bui
19. nace It can leave a residue or invisible coating on your furnace that might burn or smell when you turn your furnace on Use only a damp cloth Step 16 Set the register temperature control to the desired position Set it to LOW HEAT output if children are present Step 17 Replace the floor register BUGS MEAN TROUBLE If your furnace has been turned off for a few weeks or during the summer you may have some trouble getting it started again Part of the main burner at the bottom of you re furnace see J is a favorite hiding place for the common spider It likes to spin a web and lay eggs there and sometimes this blocks the flow of gas through the orifice and main burner Use a soft brush clean paint brush and clean around the orifice This may clear up any trouble If not refer to Service Checks or call a qualified serviceman DON T unscrew the orifice or try to clear it by pushing anything through the tiny hole Call your qualified serviceman USE SOFT BRUSH IN HERE TO CLEAN AROUND ORIFICE MAIN BURNER R 1842 SERVICE RECORD PROBLEM DATE ADJUSTMENTS MADE OR PARTS REPLACED A history of changes and adjustments can be invaluable information if an inquiry is made to the manufacturer R 1842 Page 11 p EMPIRE Comfort Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave Belleville Illinois 62
20. ng and can cause burns Keep children off DON T adjust or repair the combination valve and don t take it apart DON T try to make any repairs except the ones listed for you to do in Service Checks DID YOU GET EVERYTHING After you have unpacked your Empire furnace you should make certain everything is in order For example did you receive the model furnace you ordered Is it the model for the type of gas Natural or Propane you want Did you get all of the parts you are supposed to have Look at picture A It will tell you where your furnace identification plate is The plate has stamped on it the model and serial number of the furnace you received It also tells if your furnace is supposed to use natural NAT or propane LP gas See if the serial number on your furnace is the same as the number on the WARRANTY CARD Be sure your dealer fills out the WARRANTY CARD then MAIL the purchaser s report Page 4 bottom part to us Look at Picture A and also the list below to see if you have received everything on the list If anything is missing or broken or if the model or serial numbers are not right or if the furnace is for natural and you have propane or the other way around contact your dealer or Empire Comfort Systems Inc WALL g THERMOSTAT MANUALS 2 FLOOR CUTOUT TEMPLATE AD PLATE INSIDE pn LIGHTING ROD a MATCH HOLDER DEBRIS PAN Owner s manual you are reading it now Installer and S
21. of high surface temperatures 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 appliance Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance Installation and repair should be doneby a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON The appliance should beinspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding materials etc It Page 2 is imperative that control compartments burners and circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean 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 Floor furnace must not be connected to a chimney flue serving a separate solid fuel burning appliance The draft hood shall be installed so as to be in the same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance A burn hazard can occur in the use of the floor furnace when the temperature control limit is in the manual override position Contact of bare skin with the hot air register may result in burns when the floor furnace is i
22. our furnace By the term qualified installing agency is meant any individual firm corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for the installation or replacement of gas piping on the outlet side of the meter or of the service regulator when a meter is not provided or the connection installation or repair of gas appliances who is experienced in such work familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction The installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 Available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd St New York N Y 10036 DO consult your dealer and local gas supplier about qualified installers and servicemen DO refer to your Empire Installer and Serviceman s Manual so that you can make sure that all installation and service work was done properly You bought the best furnace now make sure you get the best service DO make sure your venting system and flue pipe were installed as outlined in your Empire Installer and Serviceman s Manual DO see Using Your Furnace before you try to light the pilot or turn your furnace on DO see Using Your Furnace for instructions on how to set the register temperature control when children are present CAUTION Floor register becomes hot when operati
23. s 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 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 R 1842 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
24. ster by placing a screen under it e Do not dry clothes or any objects by putting them on floor register because this creates a fire hazard e Donothangclothes or any object above or over floor register because this too creates a fire hazard e During warm weather months turn to full OFF position before you cover the register with a rug because this too creates a fire hazard CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify operation after servicing TO PILOT GENERATOR Page 8 CAUTION Floor register is HOT when furnace is operating Floor register can cause burns Keep children OFF of the floor register Provide fence or register guard for their protection Use the FULL HEAT output during cold weather and only when no children are around In this position your furnace will keep running until the living area is completely heated or unless something is covering the floor register If the register is half covered your furnace will turn off MILLIVOLT INFORMATION 500 average with the thermostat OFF 225 average with the thermostat ON 140 minimum for valve to open 65 minimum for pilot to stay on SERVICE CHECKS Here is a list of the things you can do if your furnace stops running properly or won t turn on DO NOT make repairs to anything not on this list instead call your serviceman Only a qualified serviceman shoul
25. 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 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 Page 3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Follow a few simple rules and your Empire furnace will give you years of trouble free heating When your furnace is ready for installation operation or repair here are a few DO s and DON T s DON T install the furnace yourself if you are not qualified in working with gas piping chimneys flue pipes and venting Gas appliances and gas piping should be installed or repaired only by a qualified serviceman DO get a qualified installing agency to install y
26. up high enough Check thermostat connections to make sure wires are connected tightly Turn furnace control handle to OFF and check main burner for dirt see G J Clean as shown in CARE AND CLEANING Turn furnace control handle to ON If furnace still won t turn on call serviceman 4 Furnace won t keep running a b C d e Is the register covered Uncover register Thermostat too close to furnace Relocate it Inner casing missing see H Replace it Check draft diverter vent pipe type B or masonry chimney for damage blockage or leakage If the furnace does not have proper venting the exhaust fumes can extinguish the burner flame Call your serviceman 5 Thermostat won t turn the furnace off a b Check the wires in the thermostat for a possible short circuit touching each other Check the thermostat wires at the combination valve see G for a possible short circuit Trace the thermostat wires to see if any staples used to hold the wire against the wall or ceiling are too tight causing them to touch Call your serviceman e Do not turn the furnace on without the inner casing in place see F e Do not operate your furnace with a broken lighting hole window or without the cover closed R 1842 TURNING YOUR FURNACE OFF You turn your furnace off by simply turning the furnace control handle see C to PILOT This stops your furnace from turning on but keeps the pilot lit so that i
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