Introduction
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula-
tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented
room heater.
Instructions to Installer
1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after instal-
lation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup
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plied 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 removed 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 extending 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 RH425.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip
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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 re-
quired 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.
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
RH425
RH425
sPECIFICATIONs
INTRODUCTION
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