Introduction; Specifications - Empire Comfort Systems DV-55IP Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Always consult your local Building Department regarding
regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation
of a direct vent 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 for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance.
General Information
This furnace is design certified in accordance with American
National Standard/CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 by the
Canadian Standards Association, as a fan type direct vent wall
furnace to 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 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.
Model
Input BTU/HR
Height
Width
Depth
Gas Inlet
CFM
Accessories
SOR-1
SOK-1
DV-822
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INTRODUCTION

The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as
used on wood stoves. The protection is for rugs that are extremely
thick and light colored tile.
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" 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
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 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 with 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 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
3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) to 2.8" w.c. (.697kPa) for Natural Gas and from
10.0" w.c. (2.49kPa) to 8.0" w.c. (1.992kPa) for Propane Gas.
SPECIFICATIONS
DV-55IP
55,000
82 3/8"
16"
11 1/2"
1/2" Pipe
400
Register, Side Outlet
Side Outlet Kit, 10" Boot Assembly w/Register
Vinyl Siding Vent Kit
12432-9-0107