Empire SR-10TBC-3 Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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Model

SR-10T

SR-18T

Input 

BTU/HR (KW/H) Three Plaques

18,000 (5.3)

BTU/HR (KW/H) One Plaque

10,000 (2.9)

Height 

22” (559mm)

22” (559mm)

Width 

11 7/8” (302mm)

18” (457mm)

Depth 

6 1/2” (165mm)

6 1/2” (165mm)

Gas Inlet 

3/8” (10mm)

3/8” (10mm)

Accessories

Blower 

SRB-18T

Floor Stand 

SRS-10

SRS-18

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 unvented room heater.

3.  Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented 

room heater.

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, 

codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented 

room heater.

General Information

This  appliance  is  design  certified  in  accordance  with  American 

National Standards Institute Z21.11.2 and CR94-001  for use in 

British Columbia or Manitoba by the Canadian Standards Association 

Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and shall 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.

Well Head Gas Installations

Some natural gas utilities use “well head” gas. This may affect the 

Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value. 

Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing 

spud/orifice size.

 

WARNING

This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or propane) gas. Field 

conversion is not permitted.

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment 

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 that either in 

person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible 

for (a) the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the 

connection, installation, testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; 

that is experienced in such work; that is familiar with all precautions 

required, and that 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/

NFPA54.*

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 

West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m) ratings should be 

reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above 

sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before 

changing spud/orifice size.

SPECIFICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for SR-10TBC-3

Page 1: ...which shall limit the appliance input to a maximum of 20 BTUH per cubic foot of room space Unvented room heaters are NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE WATERVAPOR ABY PRODUCT OF UNVENTEDROOM HEATER...

Page 2: ...arances 8 SR 18T Clearances 9 Wall Mount Installation 10 Optional Floor Stand Installation 11 Lighting Instructions 12 Main Burner Flame Characteristics 13 Pilot Flame Characteristics 14 Thermostat Op...

Page 3: ...ced prior to operating the heater Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the...

Page 4: ...hts 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...

Page 5: ...d type of gas Well Head Gas Installations Some natural gas utilities use well head gas This may affect the Btuoutputoftheunit Contactthegascompanyfortheheatingvalue Contact the manufacturer or your ga...

Page 6: ...which the SR 18TBC may be located and for determining if this area fits the definition of an unconfined space The input of the SR 18TBC is 18 000 Btu per hour Based on the 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu...

Page 7: ...1 24Appliance Connectors of Corrugated MetalTubing and Fittings ANSZ21 45AssembledFlexibleApplianceConnectorsofOther Than All Metal Construction The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the a...

Page 8: ...inches 356mm Maximumhorizontalextensionofprojectionabovetheappliance 12 inches 305mm Floor top surface of carpeting tile etc 2 inches 51mm Provide adequate clearances around air openings Adequate acce...

Page 9: ...s 0mm Ceiling 36 inches 914mm Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the appliance shelves window sills etc 36 inches 914mm Floor top surface of carpeting tile etc 2 inches 51mm Provide ad...

Page 10: ...eads into the wall Attention Use the following steps to properly align the upper louver and the reflector with the heat shield a Whenreplacingupperlouver besurethebottomlipofupper louver goes behind t...

Page 11: ...f this appliance is installed directly on carpeting tile or other com bustible material other than wood flooring the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and...

Page 12: ...ntrol knob to lowest setting 3 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applica ble 4 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF Do not force 5 Wait ten 10 minutes to clear out...

Page 13: ...ect interior of casing assembly for accumulation of dust lint or spider webs If necessary clean interior of casing assembly with a vacuum cleaner or apply air pressure Do not damage any components wit...

Page 14: ...bulb is satisfied the burner will shut OFF with the pilot flame remaining ON The SR 18T has an input of 18 000 BTUH 5 3KW H The hydraulic thermostat bulb is located at the casing assembly bottom When...

Page 15: ...ater 3 Remove lower louver from casing assembly 2 screws 4 Remove reflector from casing assembly 2 screws 5 Remove upper louver from casing assembly 2 screws 6 If installed remove optional blower asse...

Page 16: ...etely depressed or held in long enough b INTERLOCK latching device is operative see Lighting Instructions Page 12 Step 9 c Thermocouple not tightened into gas control tighten thermocouple d Pilot flam...

Page 17: ...RE PACKAGE NS NOT SHOWN USE ONLY MANUFACTURED REPLACEMENT PARTS USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH PLEASE NOTE When ordering parts it is very important that part number and description...

Page 18: ...16011 9 0314 Page 18 SR 10T PARTS VIEW...

Page 19: ...16011 9 0314 Page 19 SR 18T PARTS VIEW...

Page 20: ...anty parts All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number When ordering parts first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the name plate on your equipment Then determine the Part Numbe...

Page 21: ...the blower housing with 1 screw provided with the optional blower 12 With the heater standing upright position the air discharge opening of the blower housing downward Place the bottom flange of the b...

Page 22: ...r wheel will collect lint and could require periodic cleaning If the air output decreases or the noise level increases it indicates a dirty blower wheel To clean blower wheel 1 Turn OFF gas supply to...

Page 23: ...16011 9 0314 Page 23 APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed Notes...

Page 24: ...mote Controls Thermostats Accessories and Parts Should any remote control thermostat accessory or other part fail because of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Empire will...

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