Empire Comfort Systems FAW-55SPP Introduction, Instructions to Installer, Specifications

Introduction

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- lations or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented wall furnace.

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 supplied with furnace.

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

Warning:

Any change to this furnace or its control can be dangerous. This is a heating appliance and any panel, door or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.

General Information

This series is design certified in accordance withAmerican National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 by the Canadian Standards Association, as a Fan Type Vented Wall Furnace 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 No., Serial No. 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 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 bas referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely thick and light colored tile.

Installation in Residential Garages

Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be installed so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less than 18” (457mm) above the floor.

Such equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

Specifications

Model	FAW-55SPP
Input BTU/HR (KW/H)	55,000 (16.1)
Height	82 3/8” (209.2cm)
Width	16” (406mm)
Depth	11 1/2” (292mm)
Gas Inlet	1/2” (13mm) Pipe
Vent Collar	4” 102mm) Type B Oval
CFM	400
Accessories	See Page 12

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE

DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANELS INSTALLED.

• Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located	• Do NOT put anything around the furnace that will obstruct
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.	the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of	• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-
high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid	tible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
burns or clothing ignition.	liquids.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they	• DO examine venting system periodically and replace dam-
are in the same room as the appliance.	aged parts.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed	• DO make a periodic visual check of pilot and burners.
on or near the appliance.	Clean and replace damaged parts.
• Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing an appli-	• CAUTION: Pilot hole cover must be kept tightly closed
ance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance.	during operation.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.	• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been under water.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED	Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect
	the heater and to replace any part of the control system
SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected
	and any gas control which has been under water.
before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
	• This furnace must not be connected to a chimney flue serv-
More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive
lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is impera-	ing a separate soid-fuel burning appliance.
tive that control compartments, burners and circulating
air passageways of the appliance be kept clean.

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