Empire Products RH-25-6 Introduction, Specifications, Instructions to Installer, High Altitudes

Models: RH-25-6 RH-35-6

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installa- tion of a vented room heater.

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 vented room heater.

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

Warning:

Any change to this vented room heater or its controls can be dangerous. Any safety screen or guard re- moved for servicing a vented room heater must be replaced prior to operating the vented room heater.

General Information

This series is design certified in accordance with American National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 by the Canadian Standards 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 company 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 extend- ing 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 DVP-1.

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 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 by 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 */ Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.

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

New York, NY 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 elevation 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

 

 

 

Model

RH-25

RH-35

 

 

 

Input BTU/HR (KW/H)

25,000 (7.3)

35,000 (10.3)

Height

26" (660mm)

26" (660mm)

 

 

 

Width

37" (940mm)

37" (940mm)

Depth including diverter

18 3/8" (467mm)

18 3/8" (467mm)

Gas Inlet Pipe

1/2" (13mm)

1/2" (13mm)

Size of flue collar

4" (102mm)

4" (102mm)

Floor to top of collar on

 

 

vertical position of Draft Diverter

22 15/16" (583mm)

22 15/16" (583mm)

Floor to center of collar on

 

 

horizontal position of Draft Diverter

18 3/16" (462mm)

18 3/16" (462mm)

Accessories

 

 

Blower Package

DRB-1

DRB-1

 

 

 

Floor Pad

DVP-1

DVP-1

 

 

 

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Empire Products RH-25-6 Introduction, Specifications, Instructions to Installer, General Information, High Altitudes