Introduction specifications – Empire Comfort Systems SR-18-3 User Manual

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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

unvented room heater.

3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate unvented room

heater.

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations,

codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an unvented room

heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently located,

manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local

codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the

manufacturer.
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.
General Information
This appliance is design certified in accordance with American National

Standards Institute Z21.11.2 by the Canadian Standards Association

Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and shall 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.

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural gas or

propane) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

Important
All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial

Number and type of gas.
Well Head Gas Installations
Some natural gas utilities use “well head” gas. This may affect the

Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating value.

Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud/

orifice size.
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 that either in person or through

a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation,

testing, or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation,

testing, repair, or servicing of equipment; that is experienced in such

work; that is familiar with all precautions required, and that 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.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental

room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR

30 upon sale of the unit.
In the State of Massachusetts, unvented propane and natural

gas-fired space heaters shall be prohibited in bedrooms and

bathrooms.

The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local

codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.*
*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) ratings should be

reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above sea

level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing

spud/orifice size.

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

SR-6

SR-10

SR-18

SR-30

Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Five Plaques

30,000 (8.8)

BTU/HR (KW/H) Three Plaques

18,000 (5.3)

18,000 (5.3)

BTU/HR (KW/H) Two Plaques

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