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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
VENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
RH-50-6 RH-65-6
RH-50C-1 RH-65C-1
RH-50-6 Shown
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury or loss of life. EFFECTIVE DATE
APRIL 2006
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Installer: Please leave these instructions with
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas .................................................................................4 Introduction ............................................................................................................................5 Specifications ..................................................................
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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 • DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob- out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See clearances. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid • DO keep the appliance area cle
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires point with the members of your household. Someday, when and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will de- colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- pend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the fol- tions which can protect both you and your family from an ac- lowing information, you feel you still
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INTRODUCTION Introduction The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor. vented room heater. Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part Number RH-425. Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instru
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GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L unexposed, a pressure test should be made. (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance must Nat. LP Nat. LP be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe 0-10 1/2” 3/8” 1/2” 3/8” capped or plugged for pressur
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CLEARANCES Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the mini- Do not install in alcove or closet. mum clearances to combustible construction (material) are the No horizontal projection above heater permitted within 55 inches following: (140 cm). Ceiling 55 inches (140cm) Left side - 6 inches (152mm) Draft hood to rear wall 2 inches (51 mm) Right side - 6 inches (152mm) Open in front to provide service, access, and clearance to con- Recommend 18 inches (457mm) on left side for servic
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VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This This room heater is equipped with a vent safety switch. The vent heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. safety switch will cause gas flow to the pilot to “shut off” due to improper venting or a blocked flue. Warning: If the vent safety switch continues to “shut off” the gas flow to Operation of this heater, when not connected to a the pilot, a qualified service person must be contacted to
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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. department. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the
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( 5 m m ) 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 adj
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning Pilot Burner Primary Air Adjustment After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the 1. A primary air adjustment bolt is located on left, front of burner throat. proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure The bolt can be screwed into burner throat to REDUCE primary air or by placing under running water. Pilot orifice must be dry air or unscrewed from burner throat to INCREASE primary air. before replacement. Use a pipe cleaner to clean i
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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 approp
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PARTS VIEW RH-50 & RH-65 Page 13 12822-3-0406
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PARTS LIST RH-50C & RH-65C PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART DESCRIPTION INDEX PART DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER NO. NUMBER 1 11723 Diverter Assembly 18 R-6126 Electrode and Wire Assembly 2 RH-802 Down Draft Shield (RH-50C-1 NAT & LPG) 19 11712 Pilot Tubing (RH-50C-1) 2 RH-851 Down Draft Shield (RH-65C-1 NAT & LPT) 19 11713 Pilot Tubing (RH-65C-1) 3 11724 Draft Diverter Plate 20 RH-457 Air Shutter Bracket 4 11719 Casing
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PARTS VIEW RH-50C & RH-65C Page 15 12822-3-0406
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OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRB-3 For Vented Room Heaters Models RH-50-(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) RH-50C-1 RH-65-(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) RH-65C-1 Figure 2 Figure 1 Installing Optional Blower 1. Remove rear shield (2 screws) and bottom reflector (4 screws). (See Figure 1) 2. Align blower cushion with bottom assembly air discharge opening. Foil face side of blower cushion should be placed upward. 3. Align blower housing with blower cushion and use two #10 x 1/2” (13mm) hex-head screw
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Attention: Wiring harness on blower is factory assembled and Wiring installed. If wiring harness becomes disassembled, use the fol- The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in ac- lowing steps to reassemble the wiring harness. cordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the 1. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth insulation National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control a
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SERVICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com 12822-3-0406 Page 20
