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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
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 liquids in the
SEPTEMBER 2003
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Installer: Please leave these instructions
• Do not try to light any app
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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 etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap- and circulating air passageways of the room heater be eries. kept clean. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of • DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob- high surface temperature and
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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more informa- tions which can protect both you and your f
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Installation on Rugs and Tile If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or Always consult your local Building Department regarding other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installa- appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extend- tion of a vented room heater. ing the full width and depth of the appliance. Instructions to Installer The base referred to above does no
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GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L must be checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P. connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test should be made. 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" Never use an exposed
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CLEARANCES Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the mini- Right side 6 inches (152mm). Left side 6 inches (152mm). mum clearances to combustible construction (material) are the Recommend 18 inches (457mm) on left side for servicing. following: 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 combu
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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 heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. vent 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 prop- the pilot a qualified service person must be contact
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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 • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions department. exactly. C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the applianc
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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
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MAINTENANCE To Remove Main Burner Cleaning Combustion Chamber 1. Disconnect the thermocouple and pilot supply line at the pilot A qualified serviceman should remove the chamber and apply air burner. pressure to the inside in order to clear all passageways. 2. Unscrew the nut on the orifice fitting union. Orifice fitting is threaded into the main burner. 3. 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. O
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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 appropr
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PARTS VIEW 12821-2-0903 Page 13
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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. For DV-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
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Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from t
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SERVICE NOTES PH: 1-618-233-7420 PH: 1-800-851-3153 FAX: 1-618-233-7097 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Page 16 12821-2-0903
