INTRODUCTION

Introduction

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

Instructions to Installer

1.Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after in- stallation.

2.Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup- plied with furnace.

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

4.Installer must locate unit near a grounded wall receptacle for 115VAC power and must provide gas supply and vent the unit properly for safe operation.

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 designed certified in accordance with American National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.88 and CSA 2.33 by the Canadian Standards Association as a Gas Fireplace Heater to 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, Se- rial Number and type of gas.

Notice: During initial firing of this unit, oil from the heat exchang- er may bake out and smoke may occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.

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” (457 mm) above the floor.

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

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 agen- cy” mean any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) 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 re- quired and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

* Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036.

A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM instal- lation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or, when such a standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSIZ225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped Recre- ational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.0.

Sate of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610 m), input ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305

m)above sea level, this may be accomplished by reducing mani- fold pressure. The maximum allowable reduction in manifold pressure for Natural gas shall be from 3.5” w.c. (.872 kPa) to 2.8” w.c. (.697 kPa). The maximum allowable reduction in manifold pressure for Propane (LP) gas shall be from 10.0” w.c. (2.49 kPa) to 8.0” w.c. (1.99 kPa). For Canadian high altitude applications, this appliance is suitable for installation at elevations between 0 feet (0 m) and 4,500 feet (1,372 m) without change.

Canada:

This appliance is NOT to be installed in Canada.

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Empire Comfort Systems PV-28SV55-CN, PV-28SV50-BN, GN, GP)-1, BP)-1, CP installation instructions Introduction

BP)-1, GN, PV-28SV50-BN, CP, GP)-1 specifications

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