Empire Products GWT-25-2, GWT-35-2, RB) installation instructions Introduction, Specifications

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Vented wall furnace is shipped ready to install in a 2" x 4" stud wall, with studs 16" (406mm) center to center. Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented wall furnace.

Instructions to Installer

1.Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation.

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 forservicing 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 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 company making the change.

Important

All correspondence should refer to complete Model No., Serial No. and type of gas.

Notice: During initial firing of this furnace, its paint will bake out and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the furnace 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" (457mm) 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

Installationandreplacementofgaspiping,gasutilizationequipment 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 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 required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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

*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 (305m) feet above sea level. Canadian HighAltitudes for locations having an elevation above mean sea level between 2,000 feet (610m) and 4,500 feet (1370m), the manifold pressure is to be decreased from 3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) to 3.0" w.c. (.747kPa) for Natural Gas and from 10.0" w.c. (2.49kPa) to 8.0" w.c. (1.992kPa) for Propane Gas.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model	GWT-25	GWT-35
Input BTU/HR (KW/H)	25,000 (7.3)	35,000 (10.3)
Height	66 1/8" (1679mm)	66 1/8" (1679mm)
Width	16" (406mm)	16" (406mm)
Depth	6" (152mm)	6" (152mm)
Gas Inlet Pipe	1/2"	1/2"
Vent Pipe Type B Oval	4" (102mm)	4" (102mm)
Accesorios
Blower Kit	GWTB-2	GWTB-2
Rear Register Kit	GWTR-1	GWTR-1
Out-of-the-Wall Kit	GWTW-2	GWTW-2

Attention: When the GWTW-2, Out-of-the-Wall kit is used the GWTR-1, Rear Register kit cannot be used.

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