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R-2065
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.
Heater pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.,
Part No. RH-425.
Specifications
Model
RH-25-5
RH-35-5
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 verti-
cal position of Draft Diverter 22
15/16
" (583mm)
22
15/16
" (583mm)
Floor to center of collar on hori-
zontal position of Draft Diverter 18
3/16
" (462mm) 18
3/16
" (462mm)
Accessories
Blower Package
DRB-1
DRB-1
Heater Pad
RH-425
RH-425
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 Z21.86b-1998 and CSA
2.32b-M98 by the American Gas Association and Canadian
Gas 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 No.,
Serial No. and type of gas.
• Due to high temperatures, the room heater should be
located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap-
eries.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they
are in the same room as the room heater.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed
on or near the room heater.
• Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing
and furniture away.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSON. The room heater should be in-
spected before use and at least annually by a qualified
service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material,
etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners
and circulating air passageways of the room heater be
kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob-
struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See
clearances.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-
tible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• DO examine venting system periodically. Clean and
replace damaged parts. Examinations should be made at
the start of the heating season and also in mid heating
season under average conditions.
• DO examine burners periodically. Clean and replace
damaged parts.
• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
the heater and to replace any part of the control system
and any gas control which has been under water.
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.