EMPIRE Vented Room Heater Owner’s Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER’S MANUAL

VENTED ROOM
HEATER MODELS

INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

WARNING
If not installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serious illness.

WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Leave the building immediately.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
  — Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT A FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.

• Due to high temperatures, the room heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the room heater.
• Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the room heater.
• Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing and furniture away.
• Keep burner and control compartment clean.
• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The room heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the room heater be kept clean.
• DO NOT put anything around the heater that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See clearances.
• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• DO examine the venting system periodically. Clean and replace damaged parts. Examinations should be made at the start of the heating season and also in mid heating season under average conditions.
• DO examine burners periodically. Clean and replace damaged parts.
• DO NOT use this heater if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.

Attention: During operation of vented room heater the gasket for observation hole cover, observation hole cover, and cover plate for observation hole cover must be attached to the combustion chamber and secured with two (2) wing nuts.

SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF PROPANE GAS

Propane is a flammable gas that can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more information, please contact your gas supplier.

PROPANE GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the Propane Gas. That’s your signal to go into immediate action!

• Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.

• Get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area. Do that IMMEDIATELY.

• Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.

• Propane Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak, keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay
  out until firefighters declare them to be safe.

• Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained Propane Gas service person and the fire department. Even though you may not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas  again.
  Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.

• Finally, let the serviceman and firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly trained Propane Gas service people should repair the leak, then check and relight the gas appliance for you.

NO ODOR DETECTED – ODOR FADE

Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor.  People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell.

The odorant in Propane Gas is colorless, and it can fade under some circumstances. For example, if there is an underground leak, the movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant. Odorants in  Propane Gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take some of the odorant out of the gas,  reducing its odor intensity.
Propane Gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as instructed earlier.

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Learn to recognize the odor of Propane Gas. Your local Propane Gas Dealer can give you a “Scratch and Sniff” pamphlet. Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like.  If you suspect that your Propane Gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your Propane Gas Dealer.
• If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments to appliances on the Propane Gas system. If you are qualified, consciously think about the odor of Propane Gas prior to and while lighting pilot lights or performing service or making adjustments.
• Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty smell that can cover up the Propane Gas odor. Do not try to light pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of Propane Gas.
• Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed to set too long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any questions about the gas odor, call your Propane Gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the Propane Gas is a good safety measure under any condition.
• If, at any time, you do not smell the Propane Gas odorant and you think you should, assume you have a leak. Then take the same immediate action recommended above for the occasion when you do detect the odorized Propane Gas.
• If you experience a complete “gas out,” (the container is under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately.
• If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air through openings such as pilot light orifices. If this occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve s left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the container before it goes completely empty or having it refilled before it is completely empty.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, 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 installation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with a vented room heater.
3. Installer should show the owner how to start and operate a vented room heater and thermostat.

WARNING
Any change to this vented room heater or its controls can be dangerous. Any safety screen or guard removed 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 the complete Model Number, Serial Number, and type of gas.
NOTICE: During the initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out and smoke will occur. To prevent the 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. The floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part Number DVP1.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment 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.
Commonwealth 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 every 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.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use “wellhead” gas. This may affect the Btu output of the unit and promote sooting. Units shall not be converted to use wellhead gas.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

When an existing Category 1 heater is removed or replaced, the original venting system may no longer be sized to properly vent the attached appliances. Instructions shall also  indicate effects of an improperly sized venting system (formation of condensate, leakage, spillage, etc.) and shall specify the following test procedure:

WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD

Failure to follow the steps outlined below for each appliance connected to the venting system being placed into operation could result in carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
The following steps shall be followed for each appliance connected to the venting system being placed into operation, while all other appliances connected to the
venting system are not in operation:

1. Seal any unused openings in the venting system.
2. Inspect the venting system for proper size and horizontal pitch, as required in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas and Propane  Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and these instructions. Determine that there is no blockage or restriction, leakage, corrosion, and other deficiencies which could cause an unsafe condition.
3.  As far as practical, close all building doors and windows and all doors between the space in which the appliance(s) connected to the venting system are located and other spaces of the building.
4. Close fireplace dampers.
5. Turn on clothes dryers and any appliance not connected to the venting system. Turn on any exhaust fans, such as range hoods and bathroom exhausts, so they are operating at maximum speed. Do operate a summer exhaust fan.
6. Follow the lighting instructions. Place the appliance being inspected into operation. Adjust the thermostat so the appliance is operating continuously.
7. Test for spillage from draft hood equipped appliances at the draft hood relief opening after 5 minutes of main burner operation. Use the flame of a match or candle.
8. If improper venting is observed during any of the above tests, the venting system must be corrected in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54  and/or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
9. After is has been determined that each appliance connected to the venting system properly vents when tested as outlined above, return doors, windows, exhaust fans, fireplace dampers, and any other gas-fired burning appliance to their previous conditions of use.

SPECIFICATIONS

ACCESSORIES

CONVERSION KITS

GAS SUPPLY

Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter

Pipe
Length| Schedule 40 Pipe
Inside Diameter| Tubing, Type L
Outside Diameter
---|---|---
Natural| Propane| Natural| Propane
0-10 feet| 1/2″| 3/8″| 1/2″| 3/8″
0-3 meters| 12.7mm| 9.5mm| 12.7mm| 9.5mm
10-40 feet| 1/2″| 1/2″| 5/8″| 1/2″
4-12 meters| 12.7mm| 12.7mm| 15.9mm| 12.7mm
40-100 feet| 1/2″| 1/2″| 3/4″| 1/2″
13-30 meters| 12.7mm| 12.7mm| 19mm| 12.7mm
100-150 feet| 3/4″| 1/2″| 7/8″| 3/4″
31-46 meters| 19mm| 12.7mm| 22.2mm| 19mm

NOTICE: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
NOTICE: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and installation code.
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
— ANSI Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings
— ANSI Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.

Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code.
Installing a New Main Gas Shut-Off
Each appliance should have its own manual gas shut-off.
A manual main gas shut-off should be located in the vicinity of the unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not adequate, contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines must be checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test should be made.
Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. The appliance must be disconnected from piping at the inlet of the control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage! A gas valve and the ground joint union should be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect.

Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap
Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System

1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8″ (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.
2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of  1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
3.  The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG (14″ w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.
Checking Manifold Pressure
Both Propane and Natural Gas valves have a built-in pressure regulator in the gas valve. Natural Gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 4.0″ w.c. (.996kPa)  at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 5.0″ w.c.
(1.245kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5″ w.c. (2.61kPa). Propane Gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 10.0″ w.c. (2.49kPa) at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 11.0″ w.c.
(2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13.0″ w.c. (3.237kPa). A 1/8″ (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, is located on the outlet side of the gas control.

CLEARANCES

Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the minimum clearances to combustible construction (material) are the following: Right side 6 inches (152mm). Left side 6  inches (152mm). Recommend 18 inches (457mm) on left side for servicing.
Do not install in alcove or closet. No horizontal projection above heater is permitted within 48 inches (122cm).

Ceiling 48 inches (122cm). Rear of draft hood 2 inches (51mm).
Open in front to provide service, access, and clearance to combustibles.

VENTING

Venting

1. Flue pipe must be as large as the flue collar on the draft diverter.
2. Maintain an upward slope of at least 1/4 inch (6mm) per foot (.3m) of horizontal run.
3. Run flue pipe as directly as possible with a minimum of elbows.
4. Flue pipe should extend through the wall of a chimney to be flush with the inner wall.
5. Flue pipe must be adequately supported by metal strips.
6. Single wall vent pipe may be attached directly to the draft hood of the room heater when clearance of 2 1/2 inches (64mm) is maintained between the single wall vent pipe and the combustible wall of the room in which the room heater is located. Use double-wall vent pipe for a 1 inch (25mm) clearance to combustibles.
7. For flue pipe running  through walls and roof, use B-1 [1 inch (25mm) clearance to combustibles) vent pipe.
8. Chimneys should extend at least 2 feet (.6m) above the roof and above any object or nearby building within 10 feet (3m).
9. Open tees should not be used in the flue pipe.
10.  Appliance must not be connected to a chimney flue that is servicing a separate solid-fuel burning appliance.

For proper venting, do not attach a 90° elbow directly to the draft diverter. If possible, attach 2 feet (.6m) of straight vent pipe before an elbow is used. Use 45° elbows if possible.
Uninsulated single-wall metal pipe shall not be used outdoors in cold climates for venting gas utilization equipment. Ventilation and Combustion Air  Room heaters shall be installed in a location in which the facilities for ventilation permit satisfactory combustion of gas and proper venting under normal conditions. In buildings of conventional frame, brick or stone construction without tight storm windows and doors, infiltration is normally adequate to provide for combustion and draft hood dilution. Where appliances are installed in a confined space within a building, the building being of unusually tight construction, air for combustion and ventilation must be obtained directly  from outdoors or from such spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. Under these conditions, the confined space shall be provided with two permanent openings, one near the top of the enclosure and one near the bottom; each opening shall have a free area of not less than one square inch (6.5cm 2 )per 1,000 BTU’s (.3KW/H) of total input. The draft hood must be in the same atmospheric pressure zone as the combustion air inlet to the appliance. Liner and Insulated Liner When you install a vented room heater into a masonry chimney you must follow these steps.

1. The chimney must be lined and sized properly. Most masonry chimneys are oversized and absorb too much heat to be considered a proper vent. If you have any doubts line the chimney with the right size liner. If it’s unlined you must line it.
2. Use an insulated liner when the chimney is on the outside, three sides exposed to the weather, and there is no clay liner in the chimney. The insulation will help keep the flue gases warmer.

Insulated Vent Enclosure
Vented room heaters installed with the vent going directly to the outside and above the eaves can cause poor venting. The cold pipe will have a delay in proper venting and cause the room heater to shut “off” by the vent safety switch. To prevent delayed venting as well as condensation of flue products an insulated enclosure is recommended.
Use type B 4″ (102mm) diameter vent pipe and maintain at least a one-inch (25mm) clearance to combustibles. Use a metal thimble to protect vent pipe as it passes through combustibles.

VENTING GUIDELINES

The installer must consider all of the following venting rules.

• Flue pipe MUST always have an upward slope (1/4 inch per foot minimum).

• Flue pipe MUST run as directly as possible and have as few elbows as possible.

• Flue pipe MUST be as large as the flue collar on the draft diverter.

• The flue pipe MUST be on the outside of the draft diverter collar.

• The flue pipe MUST be sealed. No open “Tees.”

• The flue pipe’s vertical rise MUST always be at least twice the length of the horizontal run.

• Each new piece of flue pipe that is connected when getting farther away from the furnace MUST connect on the outside of the previous one. Remember, the exhaust must flow “into” the next pipe.

• For flue pipe running through walls, roof and within one inch of combustible construction, use B-1 (one-inch clearance to combustibles) vent pipe. Any combustible material  that is within
  2 inches of the vent connection or the draft diverter must be shielded with a non-combustible material.

• When connecting the flue pipe to the chimney, the pipe MUST go fully in and be cemented. The flue pipe MUST NOT go too far into the chimney. It should be cut off as it will interfere with normal venting.

• Flue pipe MUST NOT have any downward-sloping sections,  dips or sags.

• Do not use Type C single wall flue pipe. Uninsulated single-wall metal pipe shall not be used outdoors in cold climates for venting gas utilization equipment. •
  The flue pipe MUST NOT be connected to a chimney that has a fireplace connected to it.

Helpful Hints

1.  If you have a choice, select a location close to the chimney.
2. If there is no chimney, you will have to run a flue pipe from the furnace, up to and above the house roof. Select a location permitting the most direct run. Try going up to  the roof through a closet. Remember that the flue pipe must slope upwards at least 1/4 of an inch for each foot and you may find floor joists in your path, so it is important to plan the run carefully.
3. If you have decided to go up to the roof through a closet, remember that you  MUST keep a minimum distance of 1 inch between Type B vent pipe and any combustible material. Run t through a single wall pipe that is 2 inches larger in diameter than the flue pipe. Use thimbles when going through floor and ceiling and flashing when going through roof.

VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM

This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system.
WARNING
Operation of this heater, when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shutoff system, can result in carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air.

This room heater is equipped with a vent safety switch. The vent safety switch will cause gas flow to the pilot to “shut off” due to improper venting or a blocked flue.
If the vent safety switch continues to “shut off” the gas flow to the pilot a qualified service person must be contacted to inspect for improper venting, blockage in the vent pipe  or the vent safety switch for being defective.

REVERSIBLE VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL DRAFT DIVERTER

This room heater has a reversible draft diverter. The draft diverter is installed in the vertical position at the factory. Please use the following steps to change the draft diverter from the vertical position to the horizontal position.

1. Remove vent safety switch from the draft diverter.
2. Inside your yellow instruction envelope will be a 1 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ (38mm x 51mm) vent safety switch hole cover plate and two (2) 1/2″ screws for attachment of vent safety switch hole cover plate to the draft diverter. Attach vent safety switch hole cover plate over the hole on the draft diverter from which the vent safety switch was removed.
3.  Remove two (2) screws at bottom of the draft diverter and lift upward to remove the draft diverter from the draft diverter plate. Rotate the draft diverter into the horizontal position and slide back into the draft diverter plate. Attach two (2) screws into the bottom of the draft diverter.
4. Remove vent safety switch hole knockout and two (2) knockouts for screws on the opposite side of the draft diverter.
5. Attach vent safety switch to the draft diverter.
6. Repositioning of the draft diverter is completed.

THERMOSTAT OPERATION

Thermostat Operation
To turn on the burner, rotate the dial knob toward setting number 7. To shut down the burner, rotate the dial knob toward number 1. The dial numbers 1 through 7 correspond to 50° (10°C)  through 90°F (32°C). This is the temperature at the bulb thermostat, not the room temperature. The owner is advised to determine the particular heat setting that is desired for comfort, as heating requirements are different for every owner.

Attention : If no heat is desired, turn the gas control knob to the PILOT position.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING

If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire de- apartment.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob.
Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it; call a qualified service technician.
Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater.
Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been underwater.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information to the left of this label.

2. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)

4. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF” DO NOT FORCE.

5. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information above. If you do not smell gas, go to the next step.

6. Remove the pilot access cover located on the combustion chamber.

7. Find pilot -the pilot is attached to front of the burner.

8. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “PILOT”.

9. Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in. Immediately press the Piezo Ignitor repeatedly until the pilot is ignited.
   Continue to hold the control knob in for about one (1) minute after the pilot is lit. Release the knob and it will pop back up. The Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out, repeat steps 4  through 9.
   • If knob does not pop up when released, stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier.
   •If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to “OFF” and call your service technician or gas supplier.

10.  Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to “ON”.

11. Turn on all-electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)

12. Replace the access panel (front panel).

13. Set the thermostat to the desired setting.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting.

2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable)
   If service is to be performed.

3. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force.

PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

The correct flame will be almost horizontal, blue and will extend past the thermocouple 1/4″ (6mm). The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip.
On Propane Gas slight yellow might occur where the pilot flame and the burner flame meet.
Natural Gas pilots require adjusting when the inlet pressure is above 5″ w.c. (1.25kPa) Remove pilot adjustment cover. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce the flame.
Propane Gas will not require adjusting.
After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high-pressure air or by placing under running water. Pilot orifice must be dry before replacement. Use a pipe cleaner to clean inside the pilot after the pilot orifice has been removed.

To Remove Pilot Orifice

1.  Disconnect the pilot supply line at the pilot burner.
2. Remove pilot orifice from pilot burner. It may be necessary to tap on the pilot burner in order to remove the pilot orifice.

MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

There will be a short blue inner flame with a larger, lighter blue secondary flame. The burner flame may have yellow tips when hot. Dust in the combustion air will produce an orange or red flame. Do not mistake the orange or red flame for an improper yellow flame.
Attention: On Propane Gas, if a whistling noise (resonation) occurs close the air shutter on the main burner in order to reduce the amount of primary air. The reduction in primary air will soften the main burner flame and will eliminate the whistling noise (resonation).

On Propane or Natural Gas if a yellow flame occurs open the air the shutter on the main burner in order to increase the amount of primary air. The increase in primary air will sharpen the main burner and will eliminate the yellow flame. After use, cleaning of the main burner may be required for the proper flame. The main burner may e leaned by forcing water into the ports and the throat of the burner. The burner should be blown dry or heated to remove all water before replacement.

On Propane Gas, if a whistling noise (resonation) occurs a. Close the air shutter on the main burner in order to reduce the amount of primary air.

MAINTENANCE

To Remove Main Burner
1. Disconnect the thermocouple and pilot supply line at the pilot burner.
2. Unscrew the nut on the orifice fitting union. Orifice fitting is threaded into the main burner.
3. Remove the screw on each side of the main burner and lift out.

To Remove Main Burner Orifice

1. Unscrew the nut on the orifice fitting union. Orifice fitting is threaded into the main burner.
2. Unthread the orifice fitting from the main burner.
3. Main burner orifice is located at the end of the orifice fitting.
4. Remove main burner orifice from orifice fitting with a 1/2″ (13mm) wrench.

Cleaning Combustion Chamber
A qualified serviceman should remove the chamber and apply air pressure to the inside in order to clear all passageways.
Oiling
The blower motor has an oil hole located on each end of the motor. Use #20 motor oil only. It is best to oil the motor several times during the heating season using 2 or 3 drops each time. If the motor fails to start and hums, it could be a tight bearing due to a lack of oil. This may be corrected by pouring Kerosene in the oil holes, allowing to
stand for a few hours and then oiling properly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.  Impossible to light pilot
   a. If using Piezo ignitor, check electrode location.
   b. Remove nut at the orifice and check for gas.
   c. If gas is available, check for blocked orifice or pilot.

2. Pilot outage
   a. Proper size of the pilot flame.
   b. Defective or weak thermocouple.

3. Pilot flames but goes out when the knob is released
   a. Pilot flame not covering the thermocouple properly.
   b. Defective thermocouple.
   c. Defective magnet in the safety section of valve.

4. Poor thermostat control
   a. Defective thermostat section.

5. Noisy blower
   a. Tighten blower screws.
   b. Check the blower wheel in the open for balance.

6. Yellow main burner flame
   a. Remove the main burner to check for obstructions in the throat, ports and orifices.
   b. Install new main burner orifice and pilot orifice.
   c. Check gas valve for leaks.
   d. Open the air shutter on the main burner in order to increase the amount of primary air.

7. Yellow pilot flame
   a. Small yellow tip not objectionable.
   b. Remove pilot orifice. Check and clean.

8. Pilot and main burner go out after burning a few minutes
   a. Improper venting of flue products. Relight and check for
   improper venting.
   b. If vented properly, check vent safety switch, replace if
   defective.

9.  Burner flashes- back or “pops” and burns at the main burner orifice
   a. Examine the main burner for defects.

10. Inoperative blower
    a. Check fan control by shorting across terminals.
    b. Check for blower wheel bind by removing the wheel and operating the motor.
    c. Check for frozen bearings due to lack of oil.

PARTS LIST

INDEX
NO.| PART
NO.| DESCRIPTION
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1| R367| Knob                                    t
2| R9760| Piezo Ignitor
3| RH702| Control Rod Bracket
4| R3176| ECO Switch RH-25-8
4| R2706| ECO Switch RH-35-7
5| R8195| ECO Wire Assembly
6| 29301| Control Rod
7| R2701| Gas Valve (Propane)
7| R2700| Gas Valve (Natural)
8| RH811| Valve Bracket
9| RH705| Casing Side
10| RH708| Air Inlet Baffle
11| P8635| Main Burner Orifice, (RH-35-7 Natural)
11| P8643| Main Burner Orifice,(RH-25-8 Natural)
11| P8651| Main Burner Orifice, (RH-35-7 Propane)
11| P8654| Main Burner Orifice, (RH-25-8 Propane)
12| 29089| Inlet Tubing Assembly
13| RH818| Diverter Assembly
14| RH801| Down Draft Shield
15| RH799| Diverter Plate
16| DV951| Casing Top
17| 32252| Inner Casing Assembly
18| RH705| Casing Side
19| RH691| Combustion Chamber Assembly
20| M155| Gasket   “EIS
21| DV781| Lighting Hole Cover Assembly
INDEX
NO.| PART
NO.| DESCRIPTION
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22| DV064| Cover Plate
23| 15671| Casing Front
24| RH737| Burner (RH-25-8)
24| RH738| Burner (RH-35-7)
25| R1195| Thermocouple 36″
26| R1227| Pilot Burner with Orifice (Natural) and Ferrule
26| R1228| Pilot Burner with Orifice (Propane) and Ferrule
27| 39254| Pilot Tubing with Ferrules
28| R11773| Electrode and Wire Assembly
29| P104| Orifice Fitting
30| R2423| Connector, 5/16 tube x 3/8 NPT
31| R1630| ECO Adaptor

USE ONLY THE MANUFACTURER’S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

PARTS VIEW

OPTIONAL BLOWER
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

OPTIONAL BLOWER DRB-1
Vented Room Heaters
RH-25 and RH-35
Direct Vent Wall Furnaces
DV-25-SG, DV-35-SG

INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AFTER INSTALLATION

Installing Optional DRB-1 Blower

1. For RH-25 and RH-35, remove the casing front.

2. For DV-25-SG and DV-35-SG, remove casing front and heat shield.

3. When facing the appliance, insert blower assembly into the left section of the casing (adjacent to the combustion chamber).

4. For RH-25 and RH-35, the route cord is set through an opening in the casing back. The opening in the casing back is located adjacent to gas control.

5. For DV-25-SG and DV-35-SG, route cord set through an opening in casing bottom. The opening in the casing bottom is located beneath gas control.

6. Align the (2) screw holes on the inner side panel and the (2) screw holes on casing back with the (4) clearance holes on the blower assembly. Attach blower assembly to the casing back and inner side panel with (4) #10 x 1/2″ (13mm) (13mm)screws provided. The blower assembly must be attached first to the casing back and then to the casing side panel.

7. For RH-25 and RH-35, replace the casing front.

8. For DV-25-SG and DV-35-SG, replace the heat shield and casing front.
   Attention: The wiring harness on the blower is factory assembled and installed. If the wiring harness becomes disassembled use the following steps to reassemble the wiring harness.

9. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control assembly.

10.  Attach (1) pin terminal from black (neutral) wire, ribbed insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal from white (neutral) wire on motor.

11.  Attach (1) pin terminal on fan control assembly to (1) socket terminal from black (hot) wire on motor.

12. Attach green ground wire beneath one of the #10 x 1/2″ (13mm) screws on the blower housing.

Fan Control
The automatic fan control is located in the switch box. The switch box is attached to the front of the blower assembly. The switch box is adjacent to the combustion chamber.  The fan control is a non-adjustable automatic type. The fan control will require between 5 and 10 minutes of main burner operation before the fan control “closes” and activates the blower. The blower will continue to run between 5 and 10 minutes after the main burner shuts off, before the fan control “opens” and deactivates the blower.

Wiring
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70  or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. For an ungrounded receptacle, an adapter, which has two prongs and a wire for grounding, can be purchased, plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire connected to the receptacle mounting screws. With this wire completing the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged into the adapter and be electrically grounded.
CAUTION
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

WARNING
Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater from cycling. To shut the heater off: Turn the temperature dial or thermostat to the lowest setting. Turn knob on gas control to
“OFF”, depressing slightly. Do not force.
Cleaning
The blower wheel will collect lint and could require cleaning once a year. If the air output decreases or the noise level increases, it indicates a dirty wheel. Complete removal of  the wheel and scrubbing it with a brush under flowing water is recommended. Oiling
The blower motor has an oil hole located on each end of the motor. Use #20 motor oil only. It is best to oil the motor several times during the heating season using 2 or 3 drops each time. If the motor fails to start and hums, it could be a tight bearing due to a lack of oil. This may be corrected by pouring Kerosene in the oil holes, allowing to stand for a few hours and then oiling properly.

PARTS LIST

INDEX
NO.| PART
NO.| DESCRIPTION
1| R-2090| Motor
2| R587| Motor Cushion
3| RH-036| Motor Support
4| R469| Blower Wheel
5| RH-710| Blower Housing Assembly
6| R1156| Fan Control Switch
7| R896| Heyco Bushing
8| DV-806| Switch Box
9| DV-807| Switch Box Cover
10| R-2091| Wire Assembly 19″ (483mm)
11| R1468| Heyco Bushing
12| R-2099| Cord Set 72″ (1.83m)

MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST

To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.
com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit.
To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below.
This list changes from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com.
Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc.

Dey Distributing
1401 Willow Lake Boulevard
Vadnais Heights, MN 55101
Phone: 651-490-9191
Toll-Free: 800-397-1339
Website: www.deydistributing.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills| F. W. Webb Company
200 Locust Street
Hartford, CT 06114
Phone: 860-722-2433
Toll-Free: 800-243-9360
Fax: 860-293-0479
Toll-Free Fax: 800-274-2004
Websites: www.fwwebb.com & www.victormfg.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills
---|---
East Coast Energy Products
10 East Route 36
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-870-8809
Toll Free: 800-755-8809
Fax: 732-870-8811
Website: www.eastcoastenergy.com
Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills|

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Parts Not Under Warranty
Parts can be ordered through your Service Person, Dealer, or Master Parts Distributor. See this page for the Master Parts Distributors list. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer.
Warranty Parts
Warranty parts will need proof of purchase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer. Proof of purchase is required for warranty parts.
All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part
Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the nameplate on your equipment.
Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following illustration and part list. Be sure to give all this information . .
.Appliance Model Number……………… Part Description ……………………………Appliance…………………………..
Serial Number …………………………… Part Number Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)……………………….

Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control.

WARRANTY

Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this space heating product to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the periods specified below. Space heating products must be installed by a qualified technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualified gas appliance technician.

Limited Ten-Year Parts Warranty – Combustion Chamber
Empire promises to the owner that if the combustion chamber (see parts list) fails because of defective workmanship or material ten years from the date of purchase,  Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
Limited One-Year Parts Warranty – Remote Controls, Thermostats, Accessories, and Parts
Should any remote control, thermostat, accessory, or other part fail because of defective workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
Duties Of The Owner
The appliance must be installed by a qualified installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance. A bill of sale, canceled check, or payment record should be kept to verify the purchase date and establish a warranty period. Ready access to the appliance for service.
What Is Not Covered
Damages that might result from the use, misuse, or improper installation of this appliance.
Travel, diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory.
Claims that do not involve defective workmanship or materials.
Unauthorized service or parts replacements.
Removal and reinstallation cost.
Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance.
How To Get Service
To make a claim under this warranty, please have your receipt available and contact your installing dealer. Provide the dealer with the model number, serial number, type of gas,  and purchase verification. The installing dealer is responsible for providing service and will contact the factory to initiate any warranted parts replacements. Empire will make replacement parts available at the factory. Shipping expenses are not covered.
If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations Department,
Empire Comfort Systems Inc., PO Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to [email protected] with
“Consumer Relations” in the subject line.
Your Rights Under State Law
This warranty gives your specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Empire Comfort Systems Inc.
Belleville, IL
If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at [email protected]
If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer.

www.empirecomfort.com

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