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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
FAN TYPE
DIRECT VENT
WALL FURNACE
MODEL
DV-55SPP
EFFECTIVE DATE
JANUARY 2007
Installer: Leave this manual with the appli-
ance. WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer- tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
ence.
may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................................4 Requirements for Massachusetts ..................................................................................................................5 Introduction .................
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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 appliance should be located is imperative that control compartments, burners and out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. circulating air passageways of the appliance be kept clean. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid • DO NOT put anything around the furnac
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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 and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend colorless. You may not know all the following safety precau- on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following tions which can protect both you and your family from an information, you feel you still need
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REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment 3. SIGNAGE. A metal or plastic identification plate shall be installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in permanently mounted to the exterior of the building at a whole or in part for residential purposes, including those minimum height of eight (8) feet above grade directly in owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally side
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INTRODUCTION Introduction so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less Always consult your local Building Department regarding regula- than 18" above the floor. tions, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a direct Such equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject vent wall furnace. to physical damage by a moving vehicle. Instructions to Installer Qualified Installing Agency 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after
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GAS SUPPLY A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of Locating Gas Supply the unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not The gas line can enter the unit either through the floor or outside adequate, contact your local authorized installer for installation wall. The gas line opening should be made at this time. Location or relocation. of the opening will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used for servicing. Compounds us
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Checking Manifold Pressure Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built-in pressure regu- lator in the gas valve. Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 4.0" w.c. at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 6.0" w.c. for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 7.0" w.c. Propane gas models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0" w.c. at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 1
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Locating Wall Opening The furnace is to be located on an outside wall. Locate wall studs so that wall opening will be located between wall studs. The furnace is 16 inches in width and normal 16 inches on center studs will not allow the furnace to be recessed into the wall unless a stud is repositioned. The wall opening required as shown in Figure 5 is a diameter of 7 1/2 inches. A template is provided in furnace carton for positioning furnace on the wall. Also, r
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Cutting Vent Tubes This is the most important part of the installation. With the furnace installed on wall the 6" diameter air inlet tube and the 4" diam- eter flue outlet tube are to be marked and cut using the following procedure. 1. Attach 6" diameter air inlet tube onto the collar of air drop assembly. Be sure 6" diameter air inlet tube is placed as far as possible onto the collar of the air drop assembly. Mark the 6" diameter air inlet tube 1/2" bey
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 4. Apply furnace cement to 4" diameter flue outlet collar on Warning: When vinyl siding vent kit, DV-822 or 2" x 4" combustion chamber and to 4" diameter collar on vent cap. framing is added to an existing installation (furnace is Attach 4" diameter flue outlet tube onto flue outlet collar on installed) do not attempt to add sections of pipe to the flue combustion chamber. Attach vent cap into the 4" diameter flue outlet tube or air inlet tube. An air tigh
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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 ap
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS PROPER FLAME ADJUSTMENT The correct pilot flame (Figure 11) will be blue, extending past the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. Natural gas pilots require adjusting when the inlet gas pressure is above 5" w.c. Remove the pilot cover screw on the control valve (Figure 3, page 8), and turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce flame. Replace pilot cover screw to eliminate gas leaking at that control valve opening. LP gas (pr
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WIRING Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in ac- cordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the groundin
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS Replacing Fan and Oiling the Motor If Electrode Does Not Produce Spark: The fan motor should be cleaned and oiled once each heating season. 1. Check wire connections. To reach the motor, withdraw the metal shroud surrounding the fan 2. Check gap for pilot burner to the electrode tip. Should be blade by removing the screws on each side. Oil holes are located between 1/8" and 3/16". Electrode wire and tip must be more on the top at each end of the motor. Use a f
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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 approp
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Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 FAX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www.empirecomfort.com Page 20 12431-7-0107
