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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 with a type of gas not
shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person
and company making the change.
Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model 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, familiar 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 sea level. 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)
Floor 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
DVP-1
DVP-1