Empire Comfort Systems RH-50-6, RH-65-6, RH50C-1, RH-65C-1 User Manual

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Empire Comfort Systems RH-50-6, RH-65-6, RH50C-1, RH-65C-1 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND

OWNER’S MANUAL

RH-50-6 Shown

WARNING: If the information in these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire orexplosion 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 IFYOU 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 supplier.

VENTED

ROOM HEATER

MODELS

RH-50-6 RH-65-6 RH-50C-1 RH-65C-1

Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.

Consumer:Retain this manual for future reference.

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.

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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.............................................................................

8

Thermostat Operation.............................................................................................................

8

Lighting Instructions ..............................................................................................................

9

Pilot Flame Characteristics...................................................................................................

10

Main Burner Flame Characteristics......................................................................................

10

Maintenance .........................................................................................................................

11

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................

11

How to Order Repair Parts...................................................................................................

12

Parts List RH-50 & RH-65...................................................................................................

12

Parts View RH-50 & RH-65.................................................................................................

13

Parts List RH-50C & RH-65C .............................................................................................

14

Parts View RH-50C & RH-65C ...........................................................................................

15

Optional Blower Installation Instructions ......................................................................

16-17

Service Notes........................................................................................................................

18

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE

DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.

• Duetohightemperatures,theroomheatershouldbelocated

• DO NOT put anything around the heater that will ob-

out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

struct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See

• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of

clearances.

• DO keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-

high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid

burns or clothing ignition.

tible material, gasoline and other flammable vapors and

• Young children should be carefully supervised when they

liquids.

• DO examine burners periodically. Clean and replace

are in the same room as the room heater.

• Clothingorotherflammablematerialshouldnotbeplaced

damaged parts.

• DO NOTuse this heaterif any part has been underwater.

on or near the room heater.

• Duetohighsurfacetemperatures,keepchildren,clothing

Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect

the heater and to replace any part of the control system

and furniture away.

and any gas control which has been under water.

• Keep burner and control compartment clean.

• WARNING:Anychangetothisroomheateroritscontrols

• Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED

can be dangerous. Any safety screen or guard removed

SERVICEPERSON.Theroomheatershouldbeinspected

for servicing a room heater must be replaced prior to

before use and at least annually by a qualified service

operating the room heater.

person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to

 

excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. It

 

is imperative that control compartments, burners and

 

circulating air passageways of the room heater be kept

 

clean.

 

 

 

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SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. You may not know all the following safety precautions which can protect both you and your family from an accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point by

point with the members of your household. Someday, when there may not be a minute to lose, everyone’s safety will depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the following information, you feel you still need more information, please contact your gas supplier.

LP-GAS WARNING ODOR

If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas. That’s your signal to go into immediate action!

Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.

Get everyone out of the building vehicle, trailer, or area. Do that IMMEDIATELY.

Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.

LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak, keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until firefighters declare them to be safe.

Use your neighbor’s phone and call a trained LP-Gas service person and the fire department. Even though you may not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.

Finally,lettheservicemanandfirefighterscheckforescaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return. Properly trained LP-Gas service people should repair the leak, then check and relight the gas appliance for you.

NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE

Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. You must find out if you can smell the odorant in propane. Smoking can decrease your ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors in the area mask the gas odor. People may not smell the gas odor or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a gas odor can make it easier to smell.

The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade undersome circumstances. For example, if there is an underground leak, the movement of the gas through soil can filter the odorant. Odorants in LP-gas also are subject to oxidation. This fading can occur if

there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.

The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That will take some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor intensity.

LP-gas may stratify in a closed area, and the odor intensity could vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be more odor at lower levels.Always be sensitive to the slightest gas odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak. Immediately go into action as instructed earlier.

SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

Learn to recognize the odor of LP-gas. Your local LP-Gas Dealer can give you a “Scratch and Sniff” pamphlet. Use it to find out what the propane odor smells like. If you suspect that your LP-gas has a weak or abnormal odor, call your LPgas dealer.

If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-gas system. If you arequalified, consciouslythinkabouttheodor ofLP-gaspriortoandwhilelightingpilotlightsorperforming service or making adjustments.

Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty smell that can cover up the LP-gas odor. Do not try to light pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area where the conditions are such that you may not detect the odor if there has been a leak of LP-gas.

Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of newcylindersandtanks,ispossible.Therefore,peopleshould be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or cylinders are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new tanks, or reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed to set too

long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust which will cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected to exist, a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you have any question about the gas odor, call your LP-gas dealer. A periodic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety measure under any condition.

If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-gas odorant and you thinkyoushould,assumeyouhavealeak.Thentakethesame immediateactionrecommendedabovefortheoccasionwhen you do detect the odorized LP-gas.

If you experience a complete “gas out,” (the container is under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immediately. If the container valve is left on, the container may draw in some air though openings such as pilot light orifices. If this occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the valve is left open, then treat the container as a new tank. Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by turning it off at the container before it goes completely empty or having it refilled before it is completely empty.

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented room heater.

Instructions to Installer

1.Installermustleaveinstructionmanualwithownerafterinstallation.

2.Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with heater.

3.Installer should show owner how to start and operate heater and thermostat.

General Information

ThisseriesisdesigncertifiedinaccordancewithAmericanNational Standard/CSAStandardZ21.86andCSA2.32bytheCanadianStandards Association, as a Vented Room Heater and must be installed according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person and company making the change.

Important

AllcorrespondenceshouldrefertocompleteModelNumber,Serial Number and type of gas.

Notice: During initial firing of this unit, its paint will bake out and smoke will occur. To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate the room in which the unit is installed.

Installation on Rugs and Tile

If this appliance is to be installed directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance.

The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as used on wood stoves. The protection is primarily for rugs that may be extremely thick and light-color tile that can discolor.

Floor pad is available from Empire Comfort Systems, Inc., Part Number RH-425.

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment or accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be performed only by a qualified agency. The term “qualified agency” meansanyindividual,firm,corporation,orcompanywhichwhether in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (1) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must by made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1*/ Canadian Installation Code, CAN/CGA B149.

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036

High Altitudes

Foraltitudes/elevationsabove2,000feet(610m),inputratingsshould be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above sea level. Canadian HighAltitudes for locations having an elevationabovemeansealevelbetween2,000feet(610m)and4,500feet (1370m), the manifold pressure is to be decreased from 4.0” w.c. (.996kPa) to 3.2” w.c. (.797kPa) for Natural Gas and from 10.0” w.c. (2.49kPa) to 8.0” w.c. (1.99kPa) for Propane Gas.

SPECIFICATIONS

Models

RH-50B

RH-65B

RH-50C

RH-65C

RH-50CB

RH-65CB

Input BTU/HR (KW/H)

50,000 (14.6)

65,000 (19)

50,000 (14.6)

65,000 (19)

50,000 (14.6)

65,000 (19)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height

29 9/16” (751mm)

29 9/16” (751mm)

29 9/16” (751mm)

29 9/16” (751mm)

29 9/16” (751mm)

29 9/16” (751mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width

34” (864mm)

34” (864mm)

34” (864mm)

34” (864mm)

34” (864mm)

34” (864mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depth including diverter

23 3/16” (589mm)

27 11/16” (704mm)

23 3/16” (589mm)

27 11/16” (704mm)

23 3/16” (589mm)

27 11/16” (704mm)

Gas Inlet

1/2” (13mm)

1/2” (13mm)

1/2” (13mm)

1/2” (13mm

1/2” (13mm)

1/2” (13mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Size Draft Diverter Collar

5” (127mm)

5” (127mm)

5” (127mm)

5” (127mm)

5” (127mm)

5” (127mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor to top of collar on vertical

27 5/32” (690mm)

27 5/32” (690mm)

27 5/32” (690mm)

27 5/32” (690mm)

27 5/32” (690mm)

27 5/32” (690mm)

position of Draft Diverter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor to center of collar on

22 9/16” (573mm)

22 9/16” (573mm)

22 9/16” (573mm)

22 9/16” (573mm)

22 9/16” (573mm)

22 9/16” (573mm)

horizontal position of Draft Diverter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blower Package

Included

Included

FRB-3

FRB-3

Included

Included

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radiant Package

RAD-8

RAD-8

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floor Pad

RH-425

RH-425

RH-425

RH-425

RH-425

RH-425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramic Log

RHL-1

RHL-1

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GAS SUPPLY

Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter

Pipe Length

Schedule 40 Pipe

Tubing, Type L

(Feet)

Inside Diameter

Outside Diameter

 

Nat.

LP

Nat.

LP

0-10

1/2”

3/8”

1/2”

3/8”

 

1.3cm

1.0cm

1.3cm

1.0cm

10-40

1/2”

1/2”

5/8”

1/2”

 

1.3cm

1.3cm

1.6cm

1.3cm

40-100

1/2”

1/2”

3/4”

1/2”

 

1.3cm

1.3cm

1.9cm

1.3cm

100-150

3/4”

1/2”

7/8”

3/4”

 

1.9cm

1.3cm

2.2cm

1.9cm

Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your local codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.

Note: Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is always best to consult your local authority and installation code. The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:

ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal Tubing and Fittings

ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of Other Than All-Metal Construction

The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction. The state of Massachusetts requires that a flexible appliance connector cannot exceed three feet in length.

Figure 1

Consult the current National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 CAN/ CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) installation code.

Installing a New Main Gas Cock

Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.

Amanualmaingascockshouldbelocatedinthevicinityoftheunit. Wherenoneexists,orwhereitssizeorlocationisnotadequate,contact your local authorized installer for installation or relocation.

Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines must be

checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done with a soap solution watching for bubbles on all exposed connections, and if unexposed, a pressure test should be made.

Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks.Appliance must be disconnected from piping at inlet of control valve and pipe capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test with appliance connected; control valve will sustain damage!

A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is required by the National Fuel Gas Code that a drip line be installed near the gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which condensation and foreign particles may collect.

Figure 2

Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System

1.Tochecktheinletpressuretothegasvalve,a1/8”(3mm)N.P.T. pluggedtapping,accessiblefortestgaugeconnection,mustbe placed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the appliance.

2.The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa)

3.The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 (kPa).

Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (14” w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.

Checking Manifold Pressure

Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built-in pressure regulator in the gas valve. Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of approximately 4.0” w.c. (.996kPa) at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 5.0” w.c. (1.245kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5” w.c. (2.61kPa). Propane gas models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0” w.c. (2.49kPa) at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 11.0” w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13.0” w.c. (3.23kPa).

A 1/8” (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, is located on the outlet side of the gas control.

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