Empire Products RH-50-6 - Manual (Page 5)

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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu-
lations, 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 instal-
lation.
2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup-
plied with heater.
3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate heater
and thermostat.
General Information
This series is design certified in accordance with American National
Standard/CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 by the Canadian Stan-
dards 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 com-
pany 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 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.
Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part
Number RH-425.
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 respon-
sible for (1) 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.
The installation must conform with 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, 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 feet (305m) above
sea level. Canadian High Altitudes for locations having an eleva-
tion 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.
State of Massachusetts: The installation must by made by
a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
SPECIFICATIONS
Models RH-50B RH-65B RH-50C RH-65C RH-50CB RH-65CB
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) 50,000 (14.6) 65,000 (19) 50,000 (14.6) 65,000 (19) 50,000 (14.6) 65,000 (19)
Height 29 9/16” (751mm) 29 9/16” (751mm) 29 9/16” (751mm) 29 9/16” (751mm) 29 9/16” (751mm) 29 9/16” (751mm)
Width 34” (864mm) 34” (864mm) 34” (864mm) 34” (864mm) 34” (864mm) 34” (864mm)
Depth including diverter 23 3/16” (589mm) 27 11/16” (704mm) 23 3/16” (589mm) 27 11/16” (704mm) 23 3/16” (589mm) 27 11/16” (704mm)
Gas Inlet 1/2” (13mm) 1/2” (13mm) 1/2” (13mm) 1/2” (13mm 1/2” (13mm) 1/2” (13mm)
Size Draft Diverter Collar 5” (127mm) 5” (127mm) 5” (127mm) 5” (127mm) 5” (127mm) 5” (127mm)
Floor to top of collar on vertical
position of Draft Diverter
27 5/32” (690mm) 27 5/32” (690mm) 27 5/32” (690mm) 27 5/32” (690mm) 27 5/32” (690mm) 27 5/32” (690mm)
Floor to center of collar on
horizontal position of Draft Diverter
22 9/16” (573mm) 22 9/16” (573mm) 22 9/16” (573mm) 22 9/16” (573mm) 22 9/16” (573mm) 22 9/16” (573mm)
Accessories
Blower Package
Included Included FRB-3 FRB-3 Included Included
Radiant Package RAD-8 RAD-8 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Floor Pad RH-425 RH-425 RH-425 RH-425 RH-425 RH-425
Ceramic Log RHL-1 RHL-1 N/A N/A N/A N/A