Introduction; Basic Description; Basic Tools Needed; Basic Materials Needed - Williams 6008532 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Please read our instructions before you install and use your furnace. This will help you obtain the full value from this furnace. It will also
help you avoid any needless service costs if the answer to the problem is found within this instruction manual.

Basic Description

Your Counterflow Top Vented Wall Furnace is shipped ready
to install on the surface of a wall or recessed up to 9-1/4 inches
in a wall, with wall studs spaced 16 inches center to center.
Vent piping and exhaust are not part of the Williams furnace
package and must be purchased separately.
Always consult your local heating or plumbing inspecto r,
building department or gas utility company regarding
regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation
of a counterflow top vented wall furnace.
Air is drawn in at the top by the fan and discharges through a
grille near the floor. A two-speed fan is used with all models.
The furnace contains multi-slot burners and burns either
Natural or L.P. (Liquefied Petroleum) Gas, depending on the
model you have purchased.
This appliance is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system
designed to protect against improper venting of combustion
products. Operation of this wall furnace when not connected to
Tools Needed
Hand drill or properly grounded electric drill
Expansion bit 1/2" to 1-5/8" or 1/2'' and 1-1/2" blade bits
1/8" and 3/16" drill bit (metal)
6 ft. folding rule or tape measure
Screwdriver (med. blade)
Screwdrivers (Phillips Head)
Pliers (wire cutting)
Hammer
Materials
Pipe and fittings to make connections to furnace (See page 18).
Caulking compound-silicone rubber with a temperature rating of

500 F.
DO NOT use caulking advertised as paintable or for bath tub use
as most contain fillers and will not withstand high temperatures.
Pipe Joint Compound resistant to L.P. gases.
Electrical wiring supplied as needed (see page 19).
Minimum wire size is #14 gauge copper.
3/4" Quarter Round or other wood trim molding approximately
16' long or Trim Accessory 4791 is recommended.
Helpful Installation Information
The following booklets will help you in making the installation:
ANSI/NFPA 70-1990 or current edition "National Electrical Code". In Canada: CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code.
American National Standard NFPAS4/ANSI Z223.1 1988 or current edition "National Fuel Gas Code".
Obtained from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, N Y 10018.
In Canada: CAN/CGA B149.
a properly installed and maintained venting system or
tampering with the vent safety shutoff system can result in
carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and possible death.
The combustion system draws combustion air directly from the
room in which the furnace is installed, and through ventilation
grilles or ducts connected to the outdoors, such as an attic or
crawl space. The combustion gases are discharged through
the roof within a listed vent pipe.
The furnace heat exchanger is built of heavy gauge steel
treated for corrosion resistance, The fan at the top forces air
down along the front, back and sides of the heat exchanger
where it is discharged into the room, The furnace cabinet is
also constructed of heavy gauge steel and has a neutral beige
color enamel paint finish.
The furnace controls are located behind an access door on the
lower front of the furnace. AII models are equipped with
American Gas Association listed gas valves and pilots.
Hole Saw - 2"
1/8" Allen wrench
Stud locator or small finishing nails.
Tin snips
8 and 12" adjustable wrenches
Keyhole or sabre saw
2 - 10" or 12" pipe wrenches
Gloves and safety glasses
2" x 4" x (length as required) Spacer Blocks (see Close
Off Stud Space, page 12).
Oval Vent Kit 9901 is recommended.
Vent Enclosure Kit 9812 or 9824 if furnace is to be surface
mounted is recommended.
1 x 1 wood strips if Optional Side Outlet Grille Register
6701 is used.
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