HouseWarmer HWDV081 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

HouseWarmer HWDV081 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Direct vent wall furnace

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Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer:
Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
WARNING: If the information in these instruc-
tions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal in-
jury 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 building.
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 sup-
plier.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
DIRECT VENT
WALL FURNACE
STANDARD MODELS:
HWDV081(N,P)-1
HWDV150(N,P)-1
MODELS WITH BLOWER:
HWDV081B(N,P)-1
HWDV150B(N,P)-1
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,
permanently located, manufactured home (USA only),
or mobile home, where not prohibited by state or 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, unless a certified
kit is used.
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.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
WHERE YOU PURCHASED IT. IF YOU ARE MISS-
ING PARTS, OR HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, CONTACT
EMPIRE COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. AT (877) 459-1583.
GAS-FIRED
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL DIRECT VENT WALL FURNACE STANDARD MODELS: HWDV081(N,P)-1 HWDV150(N,P)-1 MODELS WITH BLOWER: HWDV081B(N,P)-1 HWDV150B(N,P)-1 GAS-FIRED Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. Consumer: Retain this manual for future refer- ence. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Carton Contents ....................3 Hardware Packets..................4 Tools Needed ....................5 Gas Specifications ..................6 Specifications ....................6 High Altitude Specifications .................6 Unit Dimensions ....................7 Important Safety Information ............... 8 - 10 Safety Information for Users of LP-Gas ............11 Introduction ....................12 Requirements for Massachusetts ..............13 Termination Clearances ................14 Gas Supply ...................
  • Page 3: Carton Contents

    CARTON CONTENTS 33444-0-0414 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Hardware Packets

    HARDWARE PACKETS HEATER HARDWARE PACKET NYLON WASHER (2) #10 X 1 ½ ” SLOTTED HEX HEAD SCREW (6) PLASTIC TOGGLE (6) THERMOSTAT Not to scale HARDWARE PACKET THERMOSTAT BRACKET* (1) 36 inch THERMOSTAT WIRE* (1) THERMOSTAT* (1) WIRE NUT (1) #8 X 3/8”...
  • Page 5: Tools Needed

    TOOLS NEEDED Note: Additional tools may be required depending on the exterior construction materials used on the home. Unit of Measure Abbreviation List Inch Foot/feet Sq ft Square foot/feet Millimeter Meter Sq m Square meter Pound Diameter 33444-0-0414 Page 5...
  • Page 6: Gas Specifications

    GAS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL FUEL INPUT HWDV081(B) 8,000 Btu/hr Propane/LP -- Natural gas HWDV150(B) 15,000 Btu/hr Natural gas: 4in water column pressure (W.C.) MANIFOLD PRESSURE Propane/LP gas: 10.0in W.C. Gas Inlet 1/2 NPT SUPPLY MINIMUM PRESSURE MAXIMUM PRESSURE Natural Gas 5in W.C.
  • Page 7: Unit Dimensions

    UNIT DIMENSIONS 9” (228.6mm) (HWDV081) 9-1/2” (241.3mm) (HWDV150) 21-11/16” (550.9mm) (HWDV081) 25-5/16” (642.9mm) (HWDV150) 22-5/16” (566.7mm) (HWDV081) NOTE: Dimensions Rounded To Nearest 1/16” (1.6mm) 18-5/16” (465.1mm) (HWDV150) MAKE SURE APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE FOR THE GAS SUPPLY AVAILABLE: NATURAL GAS OR PROPANE/LP.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Definitions: DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE: Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Any change to this furnace or its control can be dangerous. This is a heating appliance and any WARNING: panel, door or guard removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. Do not use gases other than those indicated on the heater’s DATA PLATE data plate label.
  • Page 10: Important Safety Information ............................................................... 8

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION To avoid burning yourself, do not touch louvers while operating the heater. Do not block air inlet and hot air outlet. Do not place flammable elements on or near the heater. Page 10 33444-0-0414...
  • Page 11: Safety Information For Users Of Lp-Gas

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odor- • Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas less and colorless.
  • Page 12: Introduction

    Any alteration of the original design, installed other • The vent terminal for HWDV081 models shall be lo- than as shown in these instructions or use with a type cated at least 6in (150mm) from any air opening into a of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibil- building.
  • Page 13: Requirements For Massachusetts

    REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment 3.  SIGNAGE. A  metal  or  plastic  identification  plate  shall  installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in be permanently mounted to the exterior of the building whole or in part for residential purposes, including those at a minimum height of eight feet above grade directly owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the in line with the exhaust vent terminal for the horizontally...
  • Page 14: Termination Clearances

    TERMINATION CLEARANCES Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 Canadian Installations1 US Installations2 A= Clearance above grade, 12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30cm) I= Clearance to service 3 ft (91 cm) veranda, porch, deck, or regulator vent outlet balcony B= Clearance to window or 6 in (15 cm) for appli- 6 in (15 cm) for appli- J= Clearance to nonme-...
  • Page 15: Gas Supply

    GAS SUPPLY Locating Gas Supply Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance  The  gas  line  can  enter  the  unit  either  through  the  floor  or  must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and outside wall. The gas line opening should be made at this time. pipe capped or plugged for pressure test.
  • Page 16: Clearances

    GAS SUPPLY (continued) Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System Checking Manifold Pressure 1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8in Both Propane and Natural have a pressure regulator attached to (3.2mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge the gas valve.
  • Page 17: Installation Location

    INSTALLATION LOCATION Location - All Models For  large  homes  or  spread-out  floor  plans,  two  or  more  furnaces are recommended. Select a location near the center of the space to be heated. The heat will circulate through doorways into adjacent rooms. Do not locate furnace where a door could block the heated air flow. See Figure 5.
  • Page 18: Installation Overview

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW WARNING: Any change to this heater or its control can be dangerous. WARNING: Provide adequate clearances and accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation. A manufactured home (USA only) installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI Z225.1.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION OF HOUSEWARMER PRODUCT ATTENTION! INSTALLATION AND ANY REPAIRS TO THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
  • Page 20: Interior Installation

    INTERIOR INSTALLATION Housewarmer recommends the use of the wall template to properly cut the wall holes and place the heater. If the template is damaged or not included, refer to the table and graphic below for proper alignment of the wall openings and heater.
  • Page 21 INTERIOR INSTALLATION Remove the template from the wall after the wall open- ings are marked. The wall opening location markings should be present on the wall. Ensure the wall studs do not interfere with the wall opening. Pilot Hole Drill a pilot hole inside of the traced circle so that a saw can be used to cut the wall openings out.
  • Page 22 INTERIOR INSTALLATION Before installing unit, remove wall mounting plate from back of unit. Push on bottom of casing door to open it. Pivot and remove casing door. Remove two screws from the back inside of the unit and detach the wall mounting plate from outside back of the unit.
  • Page 23 INTERIOR INSTALLATION The optional thermostat bracket can be installed directly to the left or right side of the wall mounting plate. Use two #8 x 3/8in screws (provided) to attach the thermostat bracket to the wall mounting plate as shown. Thread one end of the thermostat wire through bracket and the wall mounting plate as shown.
  • Page 24 INTERIOR INSTALLATION Line up the two tabs on the top of the wall mounting plate with the slots in the back of the unit. Slide the back of the unit onto the tabs of the wall mounting plate. Secure the back of the unit into place using two screws removed in step 8.
  • Page 25 INTERIOR INSTALLATION After the back of the unit is attached to the wall, bring in the gas line as shown on page 15, or follow the installation template indications. Following your city, local and state GAS LINE codes, attach the gas line to the unit. CAUTION: Grasp wrench on regulator when installing gas inlet.
  • Page 26: Cutting The Vent Tubes

    CUTTING THE VENT TUBES NOTE: Flue outlet tube and air inlet tube should be measured and cut to the proper length from the back of the unit to the outside wall of the house. See page 27, boxes 3 and 4. FLUE OUTLET TUBE AIR INLET TUBE MOUNTING PLATE...
  • Page 27 CUTTING THE VENT TUBES With the furnace installed on wall the 5in (127mm) diameter air inlet tube and 3in (76.2mm) diameter flue outlet tube are  to be marked and cut using the following procedure. After cutting the tubes, each tube should be individually checked for proper length before installing by fitting in place. MARKER FLUE OUTLET TUBE COLLAR ON HEATER Attach 5in (127mm) diameter air inlet tube onto the collar of the heater.
  • Page 28: Exterior Installation Of The Venting

    EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF THE VENTING NOTE: Flue outlet tube and air inlet tube should be measured and cut to the proper length from the back of the unit to the outside wall of the house. There should be little to no venting showing on the outside of the house. Place caulk (not provided) beneath the edge of the outside wall mounting plate.
  • Page 29 EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF THE VENTING If installing onto vinyl, aluminum, or any type of siding that may warp or discolor, attach vent shield using two of the screws that attach the outside wall mounting plate. Apply furnace cement (not provided) to 3in (76.2mm) diameter collar on vent cap.
  • Page 30 EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF THE VENTING Attach vent cap into the 3in (76.2 mm) diameter flue outlet  tube. Attach vent cap to outside wall mounting plate with three #10 x 1/2in screws provided. Installation of this Housewarmer product is complete. Page 30 33444-0-0414...
  • Page 31: Reassembly And Resealing Venting System

    REASSEMBLY AND RESEALING VENTING SYSTEM When vent-air intake system is removed for servicing the furnace, the following steps will assure proper reassembly and resealing of the vent-air intake assembly. Remove old furnace cement from vent cap collar and flue  outlet tube. Remove old caulk from the outside wall mounting plate. Apply new caulk beneath the edge of the outside wall mounting plate.
  • Page 32 REASSEMBLY AND RESEALING VENTING SYSTEM Apply furnace cement to 3in (76.2mm) diameter collar on vent cap. Attach 3in (76.2mm) diameter flue outlet tube onto flue outlet  collar on heater. Page 32 33444-0-0414...
  • Page 33 REASSEMBLY AND RESEALING VENTING SYSTEM Attach vent cap onto the 3in (76.2mm) diameter flue outlet  tube. Attach vent cap to outside wall mounting plate with three previously removed screws. Reassembly and resealing venting system is completed. 33444-0-0414 Page 33...
  • Page 34: Installation Of Optional Blower Kit Hw125Scb

    INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT HW125SCB Remove front panel of heater by opening, then lifting one side out then the other. Be careful not to lose the white nylon washers on the front panel. Disconnect the power cord from the blower assembly. Remove ground screw from blower mounting bracket.
  • Page 35 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT HW125SCB Insert the blower behind the pilot tube and into the heater casing. Note: Blower wires removed in image for clarity. Slide the blower into the blower mounting tabs as shown . Use four # 8 x 3/8in screws to secure the blower to the heater casing.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT HW125SCB Route the power cords through the smaller hole in the bottom of the heater casing as shown. Reconnect power cord to blower assembly. Attach ground wires from the blower and power cord to the blower mounting bracket.
  • Page 37 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT HW125SCB CAREFULLY BEND If the fan control does not stay in place after installation, remove the fan control and gently bend the flanges in either  direction as needed and slide it back into place. A slight bend is all that will be necessary. DO NOT use excessive force or tools to bend the flanges or breakage may occur.
  • Page 38: Before Operating Appliance

    BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE WARNING Improper installation, adjustments, alterations, service or maintenance can cause property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Installation and service must be conducted by a Qualified Service Person. Under no circumstances should this heater be modified. In case of gas leaks, turn gas valve off and call your Quali- fied Service Person.
  • Page 39: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas  supplier. Keep burner and control compartment clean. A) This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by D) Do not use this appliance if it has been under water.
  • Page 40: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 39. 7. Remove the pilot access cover located on the combus- tion chamber. 2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting (if applicable). 8. Find pilot - follow metal tube from gas control. The 3.
  • Page 41: Pilot Flame Characteristics

    PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The pilot flame is blue and goes toward the main  burner and thermocouple horizontally. A slight yellow tip  on  the  flame  is  normal.  The  pilot  flame  must  surround and extend approximately 1/4in (6.4mm) beyond the thermocouple, and must extend beyond the first row toward the second row of main burner  ports. MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS On the main burner, the burning gas forms a primary flame ...
  • Page 42: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Installation, repair and maintenance should be done by a Cleaning The Pilot Burner QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. Cleaning of the pilot may be an annual necessity due to spiders. After removing the supply tubing and orifice, use a pipe cleaner or  wire to clean the entire internal part of the pilot. Steps in Removing Main Burner, Orifice and Valve Cleaning the Combustion Chamber and Main Burner Disconnect the thermopile and pilot supply line at the pilot...
  • Page 43: How To Order Repair Parts

    HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS To order parts, please visit our web site at www.housewarmerproducts.com or call 877-459-1583. All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, first obtain the Model Number from the name plate on your equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following appropriate illustration and list.
  • Page 44: Parts View

    PARTS VIEW Page 44 33444-0-0414...
  • Page 45: Parts List

    PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. PART NUMBER PART NUMBER INDEX INDEX DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION HWDV081 HWDV150 HWDV081 HWDV150 33441 33442 WALL MOUNTING PLATE R5598 R5598 GAS VALVE, NAT...
  • Page 46: Warranty Information

    Unauthorized service or parts replacements. Removal and reinstallation cost. Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance. How To Get Service Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting HouseWarmer 877-459-1583, Technical Support Group, Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Provide the representative with the model number, serial number, type of gas, and purchase verification information. Your Rights Under State Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
  • Page 47: Appliance Service History

    APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 33444-0-0414 Page 47...
  • Page 48 HOUSEWARMER is a registered trademark of Empire Comfort Systems Inc. www.housewarmerproducts.com Manufactured for: EMPIRE EMPIRE Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg Ave. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 877-459-1583 FAX: 877-459-0514 Comfort Systems Page 48 33444-0-0414...

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