Empire Comfort Systems RH-50-6 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Empire Comfort Systems RH-50-6 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Vented room heater

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WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing prop-
erty 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 build-
ing.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
12822-2-0903

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER'S MANUAL
RH-50-6 Shown
AND
VENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
RH-50-6
RH-50C-1
EFFECTIVE DATE
SEPTEMBER 2003
Installer: Please leave these instructions
with the consumer.
Consumer: Please retain these instructions
for future use.
WARNING: If not installed, operated
and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, this prod-
uct could expose you to substances in
fuel or from fuel combustion which can
cause death or serious illness.
RH-65-6
RH-65C-1
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER'S MANUAL VENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS RH-50-6 RH-65-6 RH-50C-1 RH-65C-1 RH-50-6 Shown WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. EFFECTIVE DATE —...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ........................3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ..................... 4 Introduction ..............................5 Specifications ............................. 5 Gas Supply ..............................6 Clearances ..............................7 Venting ............................... 7 Vent Safety Shutoff System ........................8 Reversible Vertical or Horizontal Diverter ....................
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob- • Due to high temperatures, the room heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap- struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
  • Page 4: Safety Information For Users Of Lp Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires by point with the members of your household. Someday when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone's safety will and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part Number RH-425. Instructions to Installer Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after Qualified Installing Agency installation.
  • Page 6: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L must be checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter...
  • Page 7: Clearances

    CLEARANCES Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm). minimum clearances to combustible construction (material) Recommend 18 inches ((457mm) on left side for servicing. are the following: Do not install in alcove or closet. No horizontal projection above heater permitted within 55 inches (140cm).
  • Page 8: Vent Safety Shutoff System

    VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM This room heater is equipped with a vent safety switch. The vent This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This safety switch will cause gas flow to the pilot to "shut off" due to heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system.
  • Page 9: 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 10: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be almost horizontal, blue and will extend past the thermocouple 1/4" (6mm). The flame will 3/16" (5mm) surround the thermocouple just below the tip. On Propane (LP-gas) slight yellow might occur where the pilot flame and the burner flame meet.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning Pilot Burner Primary Air Adjustment After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the 1. A primary air adjustment bolt is located on left, front of burner proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure throat.
  • Page 12: How To Order Repair Parts

    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. Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62222-0529 PARTS LIST RH-50 & RH-65 PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide.
  • Page 13: Parts View Rh-50 & Rh-65

    PARTS VIEW RH-50 & RH-65 12822-2-0903 Page 13...
  • Page 14: Parts List Rh-50C & Rh-65C

    PARTS LIST RH-50C & RH-65C PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX PART INDEX PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION NUMBER DESCRIPTION 11723 Diverter Assembly R-6126 Electrode and Wire Assembly RH-802 Down Draft Shield (RH-50C-1 NAT 11712 Pilot Tubing (RH-50C-1) &...
  • Page 15: Parts View Rh-50C & Rh-65C

    PARTS VIEW RH-50C & RH-65C 12822-2-0903 Page 15...
  • Page 16: Optional Blower Installation Instructions

    OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRB-3 For Vented Room Heaters Models RH-50-(1, 2, 4, 5, 6) RH-50C-1 RH-65-(1, 2, 4, 5, 6) RH-65C-1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Installing Optional Blower 1. Remove rear shield (2 screws) and bottom reflector (4 screws). (See Figure 1) 2.
  • Page 17 Attention: Wiring harness on blower is factory assembled and Wiring installed. If wiring harness becomes disassembled use the The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in following steps to reassemble the wiring harness. accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with 1.
  • Page 18: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES PH: 1-618-233-7420 PH: 1-800-851-3153 FAX: 1-618-233-7097 Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. FAX: 1-800-443-8648 Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. E-MAIL: info@empirecomfort.com Belleville, Illinois 62220-2623 WEB SITE: www.empirecomfort.com Page 18 12822-2-0903...

This manual is also suitable for:

Rh-65c-1Rh-50c-1Rh-65-6

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