Empire Heating Systems SR-6W-1 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Unvented room heater

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INSTALLER:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly
could result in serious injury, death or
property damage.
— 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 the gas supplier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNER'S MANUAL
SR-30W SHOWN
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
SR-6W-1 SR-10W-1 SR-18W-1 SR-30W-1
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, EXPLOSION, AND ASPHYXIATION HAZARD
Improper adjustment, alteration, service,
maintenance, or installation of this heater or
its controls can cause death or serious injury.
Read and follow instructions and precautions
in User's Information Manual provided with
this heater."
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
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.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided. Refer to page 6.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion.
An unvented room heater produces approximately
one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's
(.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Refer to page 6.
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS SR-6W-1 SR-10W-1 SR-18W-1 SR-30W-1 WARNING SR-30W SHOWN If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s INSTALLER: instructions, this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion Leave this manual with the appliance.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information .............................3 Safety Information for Users of Propane Gas ......................4 Introduction ................................5 Specifications ................................5 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ...................6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air ..................6 Gas Supply ................................7 SR-6W Clearances ..............................8 SR-10W Clearances ............................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not before use and at least annually by a professional service avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Propane Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF PROPANE GAS Propane is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explo- members of your household. Someday when there may not sions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will depend on knowing You may not know all the following safety precautions which exactly what to do.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer All correspondence should refer to complete Model Number, Serial 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. Number and type of gas. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied Qualified Installing Agency with unvented room heater.
  • Page 6: Water Vapor: A By-Product Of Unvented Room Heaters

    WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for become a problem.
  • Page 7: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY The gas line can be routed either through the floor or wall. The gas the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas line opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening inlet.
  • Page 8: Sr-6W Clearances

    SR-6W CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches 152mm). Do not install in alcove or closet. Rear wall 0 (0mm) inches. Ceiling 24 inches (610mm). Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the appliance (shelves, window sills, etc.) 10 inches (254mm).
  • Page 9: Sr-18W Clearances

    CEILING CEILING 12” MAX WINDOW SILL OR SHELF SIDE WALL (305mm) 24” MIN (610mm) 24” MIN (610mm) 14” MIN 14” MIN 0” (0mm) CLEARANCE (356mm) (356mm) TO REAR WALL 6” MIN 6” MIN (152mm) (152mm) SIDE VIEW 2” MIN 2” MIN (51mm) (51mm) FLOOR...
  • Page 10: Sr-30W Clearances

    SR-30W CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum CEILING clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 8 inches (203mm). Right side 8 inches (203mm). SIDE WALL Do not install in alcove or closet. Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm). Minimum vertical clearance from a projection above the 36”...
  • Page 11: Wall Mount Installation

    WALL MoUNT INSTALLATIoN (CoNT’D) On Solid Wall 18” 1. After locating mounting holes, attach (4) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws (457mm) provided into the wall. Do not completely tighten screwheads to 14” the wall, leave a 1/8" (3mm) gap between screwheads and wall. (356mm) 2.
  • Page 12: Optional Floor Stand Installation

    OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND INSTALLATION A floor stand can be used to install the unit directly on the floor. Align clearance holes on floor stand with screw holes on bottom of heater, as shown in Figure 14. Attach floor stand to heater with (4) screws provided with floor stand.
  • Page 13: Lighting Instructions

    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 •...
  • Page 14: Main Burner Flame Characteristics

    MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS SR-6W Main Burner Flame (Figure 15) The main burner flame will have a red-orange glow over the sur- face of the ceramic plaque. The red-orange glow on the surface of the ceramic plaque will have a pattern in the shape of a number 1.
  • Page 15: Important Soot Prevention Steps

    IMPORTANT SOOT PREVENTION STEPS IMPORTANT NOTICE INSTALLER - SERVICE PERSON - HOMEOWNER SOOT MAY BE CREATED IF THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED A vent-free heater draws room air to support combustion. Lightweight WARNING particles suspended in the air – including dust, carpet fibers, candle or tobacco smoke, and pet hair –...
  • Page 16: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below This will blow our foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider the tip.
  • Page 17: Appliance Maintenance

    APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE Removing Pilot/Thermocouple From Main Burner Assembly Remove reflector from casing assembly (2 screws). Attention: The thermocouple CAN NOT be replaced as an individual Disconnect inlet supply tubing, outlet supply tubing, pilot supply item. you must order a new pilot when replacing thermocouple. tubing and thermocouple lead from manual gas control.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Spark electrode does not produce spark. Main burner does not ignite. Spark electrode broken - replace. Main burner orifice is blocked - clean, see "Main Burner Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - Flame Characteristics," Page 14. Attention: The number attach.
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  • Page 20: Sr-6W Parts Lists

    PARTS LIST SR-6W SR-6W INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 39894 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLy – LEFT R-2305 CHROME GRILL R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR 39896 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED) R-2328 CONTROL KNOB 35953 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLy SR-036 CONTROL ROD SR-135 HEAT SHIELD 40344 CASING BACK SRS-10W OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND KIT...
  • Page 21: Sr-6W Parts View

    SR-6W PARTS VIEW 39910-1-0919 Page 21...
  • Page 22: Sr-10W Parts Lists

    PARTS LIST SR-10W SR-10W INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 39900 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLy – LEFT R-2305 CHROME GRILL R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR 39896 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED) R-2328 CONTROL KNOB 35953 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLy SR-036 CONTROL ROD SR-135 HEAT SHIELD 40345 CASING BACK SRS-10W OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND KIT...
  • Page 23: Sr-10W Parts View

    SR-10W PARTS VIEW 39910-1-0919 Page 23...
  • Page 24: Sr-18W Parts Lists

    PARTS LIST SR-18W SR-18W INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 39902 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLy - LEFT OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT SRB-18W (INCLUDES 30 THROUGH 37) 39903 CASING BACK R-1454 BRASS BUSHING (4 REQUIRED) R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR R-1499 RUBBER GROMMET (4 REQUIRED) R-2324 CONTROL KNOB 39873...
  • Page 25: Sr-18W Parts View

    SR-18W PARTS VIEW 39910-1-0919 Page 25...
  • Page 26: Sr-30W Parts Lists

    PARTS LIST SR-30W SR-30W INDEX INDEX PART PART NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 39906 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLy - LEFT 39826 CASING LOUVER (2 REQUIRED) 39907 CASING BACK 35955 REFLECTOR ASSEMBLy R-2313 PIEZO IGNITOR SR-018 HEAT SHIELD R-2324 CONTROL KNOB SRS-30W OPTIONAL FLOORSTAND KIT SR-036 CONTROL ROD OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT...
  • Page 27: Sr-30W Parts View

    SR-30W PARTS VIEW 39910-1-0919 Page 27...
  • Page 28: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL BLOWERS SRB-18W and SRB-30W for Unvented Room Heaters SR-18W and SR-30W INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18W OR SRB-30W 12. Attach the green ground wire from the motor wire harness and If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional the green ground wire from the cord set to the bottom right blower, the heater must be removed from the wall.
  • Page 29 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CoNT’D) Blower Wheel Excessive Blower Wheel Noise ATTENTION! If your blower assembly develops a squeal, hum or The blower wheel will collect lint and could require periodic grinding noise, it indicates dirt or debris on shaft of blower wheel. cleaning.
  • Page 30 OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CoNT’D) PARTS LIST INDEX PART DESCRIPTION BLOWER (INCLUDES MOTOR, FAN, R-2396 AND FAN HOUSING) R-2522 ON/OFF SWITCH R-2395 WIRE ASSEMBLy R1468 BUSHING - HEYCO #SR5KN4 R2099 CORD SET ASSEMBLy 39873 BLOWER PAN (SR-18W) 39874 BLOWER PAN (SR-30W) R1449 RUBBER GROMMET (4 REQUIRED) R1454...
  • Page 31: Master Parts Distributor List

    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.
  • Page 32: Warranty

    WARRANTY TERMS 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.

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