Empire Products RH-50-6 installation instructions Introduction, Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- lations, 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- plied with heater.

3.Installer should show owner how to start and operate heater and thermostat.

General Information

This series is design certified in accordance withAmerican National Standard/CSAStandard Z21.86 and CSA2.32 by the Canadian Stan- dards 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 com- pany 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 RH-425.

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip- 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 respon- sible for (1) 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 required 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 with 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, N.Y. 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 eleva- tion 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Models	RH-50B	RH-65B	RH-50C	RH-65C	RH-50CB	RH-65CB
Input BTU/HR (KW/H)	50,000 (14.6)	65,000 (19)	50,000 (14.6)	65,000 (19)	50,000 (14.6)	65,000 (19)
Height	29 9/16” (751mm)	29 9/16” (751mm)	29 9/16” (751mm)	29 9/16” (751mm)	29 9/16” (751mm)	29 9/16” (751mm)
Width	34” (864mm)	34” (864mm)	34” (864mm)	34” (864mm)	34” (864mm)	34” (864mm)
Depth including diverter	23 3/16” (589mm)	27 11/16” (704mm)	23 3/16” (589mm)	27 11/16” (704mm)	23 3/16” (589mm)	27 11/16” (704mm)
Gas Inlet	1/2” (13mm)	1/2” (13mm)	1/2” (13mm)	1/2” (13mm	1/2” (13mm)	1/2” (13mm)
Size Draft Diverter Collar	5” (127mm)	5” (127mm)	5” (127mm)	5” (127mm)	5” (127mm)	5” (127mm)
Floor to top of collar on vertical	27 5/32” (690mm)	27 5/32” (690mm)	27 5/32” (690mm)	27 5/32” (690mm)	27 5/32” (690mm)	27 5/32” (690mm)
position of Draft Diverter
Floor to center of collar on	22 9/16” (573mm)	22 9/16” (573mm)	22 9/16” (573mm)	22 9/16” (573mm)	22 9/16” (573mm)	22 9/16” (573mm)
horizontal position of Draft Diverter
Accessories
Blower Package	Included	Included	FRB-3	FRB-3	Included	Included
Radiant Package	RAD-8	RAD-8	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Floor Pad	RH-425	RH-425	RH-425	RH-425	RH-425	RH-425
Ceramic Log	RHL-1	RHL-1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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