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Installer:
Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference.
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to page 6.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions
are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property 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 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
OWNER'S MANUAL
SR-18T SHOWN
AND
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODELS
SR-10TBC-3
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.
Unvented room heaters are for installation in SINGLE
FAMILY TYPE RESIDENCES ONLY, and the installation
is limited to ONE (1) unit per residence.
Unvented room heaters are NOT TO BE USED IN
BEDROOMS, MOBILE HOMES, TRAILERS AND REC-
REATIONAL VEHICLES.
Unvented room heaters are only to be used as supple-
mentary heat and NOT AS PRINCIPAL SOURCE OF
HEAT for the room in which the unit is installed.
Unvented room heaters are not for installation in
rooms having space which shall limit the appliance
input to a maximum of "20 BTUH" per cubic foot of
room space.
Unvented room heaters are NOT FOR COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL USE.
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.
SR-18TBC-3
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER’S MANUAL UNVENTED ROOM HEATER MODELS SR-10TBC-3 SR-18TBC-3 SR-18T SHOWN Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM Consumer: Retain this manual for future reference. HEATERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
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 Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters ..........6 Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air .........6 Gas Supply .......................7 SR-10T Clearances ....................8 SR-18T Clearances ....................9 Wall Mount Installation ...................10... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED. • Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
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 and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety colorless. -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Instructions to Installer Qualified Installing Agency 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment installation. or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied performed only by a qualified agency. -
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 inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected line opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and and foreign particles may collect. -
Page 8: Sr-10T Clearances
SR-10T CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum CEILING clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm). 12”MAX WINDOW SILL OR SHELF 105mm) Do not install in alcove or closet. Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). -
Page 9: Sr-18T Clearances
SR-18T CLEARANCES When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum CEILING clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm). 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”MIN (914mm) -
Page 10: Wall Mount Installation
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION On Solid Wall Refer to Figures 6 and 7 for measurements in order to locate (4) 1. After locating mounting holes, attach (4) #10 x 1” (25mm) screws mounting holes on wall. Figures 6 and 7 are the front views of the provided into the wall. -
Page 11: Optional Floor Stand Installation
OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND INSTALLATION Installation on Rugs and Tile 1. Align clearance holes on floor stand with screw holes on bottom If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other com- of heater, as shown in Figure 9. bustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be 2. -
Page 12: 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 department. -
Page 13: Main Burner Flame Characteristics
MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS SR-10T and SR-18T Main Burner Flame (Figure10) 9. Disconnect supply tubing from orifice holder(s). The main burner flame will have a red-orange glow over the surface 10. Remove orifice holder from venturi of main burner assembly (1 of the ceramic plaques. -
Page 14: Pilot Flame Characteristics
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermo- webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A. couple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. -
Page 15: Appliance Maintenance
APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE 10. Remove gas valve bracket from casing assembly (4 screws to Removing Pilot/Thermocouple From Main Burner Assembly be removed are located on casing assembly back). Attention: The thermocouple CAN NOT be replaced as an individual 11. Remove hydraulic thermostat bulb from thermostat bulb clip item. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Spark electrode does not produce spark. c. Thermocouple not tightened into gas control - tighten a. Spark electrode broken - replace. thermocouple. b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - d. Pilot flame not surrounding thermocouple - clean pilot, see attach. -
Page 17: Parts List
PARTS LIST PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. SR-18T (Continued) SR-10T INDEX PART INDEX PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 10812 CASING SIDE ASSEMBLY - LEFT SR-119 ORIFICE SHIELD SR-180 CASING BACK SR-032 PILOT BRACKET R-2313... -
Page 18: Sr-10T Parts View
PARTS VIEW SR-10T Page 18 16011-9-0314... -
Page 19: Sr-18T Parts View
PARTS VIEW SR-18T 16011-9-0314 Page 19... -
Page 20: 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 21: Optional Blower Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SRB-18T for Unvented Room Heater SR-18T INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER SRB-18T opening of the blower housing downward. Place the bottom If heater is installed onto the wall, in order to install the optional flange of the blower housing over the top edge of the top heat blower, the heater must be removed from the wall. -
Page 22: Optional Blower Installation Instructions
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, if an external electrical source is utilized This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded... -
Page 23: Appliance Service History
APPLIANCE SERVICE HISTORY Date Dealer Name Service Technician Name Service Performed/Notes 16011-9-0314 Page 23... -
Page 24: Warranty
WARRANTY 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.