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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
VENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
RH-50-6 RH-65-6
RH-50C-1 RH-65C-1
RH-50-6 Shown
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing prop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
EFFECTIVE DATE
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
SEPTEMBER 2003
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installer: Please leave these instructions
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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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 • DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob- located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap- struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See eries. clearances. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of • DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combus- 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 The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as Introduction used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may Always consult your local Building Department regarding be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor. regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented room heater. Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part Instructions to Installer Number RH-425. 1. Installer must leave instructio
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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 Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm). minimum clearances to combustible construction (material) Recommend 18 inches ((457mm) on left side for servicing. are the following: Do not install in alcove or closet. No horizontal projection above heater permitted within 55 inches (140cm). Ceiling 55 inches (140cm). Draft hood to rear wall 2 inches (51mm). Open in front to provide service, access, and clearanc
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VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM This room heater is equipped with a vent safety switch. The vent This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This safety switch will cause gas flow to the pilot to "shut off" due to heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. improper venting or a blocked flue. Warning: If the vent safety switch continues to "shut off" the gas flow to the Operation of this heater, when not connected to a properly pilot a qualified service person must be contac
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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 3/16" (5mm) 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
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MAINTENANCE Cleaning Pilot Burner Primary Air Adjustment After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the 1. A primary air adjustment bolt is located on left, front of burner proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure throat. The bolt can be screwed into burner throat to REDUCE air or by placing under running water. Pilot orifice must be dry primary air or unscrewed from burner throat to INCREASE before replacement. Use a pipe cleaner to clean inside the pil
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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 RH-50 & RH-65 12822-2-0903 Page 13
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PARTS LIST RH-50C & RH-65C PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART INDEX PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 11723 Diverter Assembly 18 R-6126 Electrode and Wire Assembly 2 RH-802 Down Draft Shield (RH-50C-1 NAT 19 11712 Pilot Tubing (RH-50C-1) & LPG) 19 11713 Pilot Tubing (RH-65C-1) 2 RH-851 Down Draft Shield (RH-65C-1 NAT 20 RH-457 Air Shutter Bracket & LPG) 21 P-267 Manifold Assembly (RH-50C/CB-1) 3
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PARTS VIEW RH-50C & RH-65C 12822-2-0903 Page 15
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OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRB-3 For Vented Room Heaters Models RH-50-(1, 2, 4, 5, 6) RH-50C-1 RH-65-(1, 2, 4, 5, 6) RH-65C-1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Installing Optional Blower 1. Remove rear shield (2 screws) and bottom reflector (4 screws). (See Figure 1) 2. Align blower cushion with bottom assembly air discharge opening. Foil face side of blower cushion should be placed upward. 3. Align blower housing with blower cushion and use two, #10 x 1/2" (13mm )hex-head screws to attach blower
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Attention: Wiring harness on blower is factory assembled and Wiring installed. If wiring harness becomes disassembled use the The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in following steps to reassemble the wiring harness. accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with 1. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control Electrical Code, CS
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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 18 12822-2-0903
