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Empire Comfort Systems GWT-50-2 manual

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  • Page 1

    12426-4-0104 Page 1 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL GRA VITY VENTED DUAL W ALL FURNACE MODEL GWT -50-2 (SG, RB) EFFECTIVE DA TE JANUAR Y 2004 W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a Þ re or explosion may result causing pr operty damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gas[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 12426-4-0104 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................................................................................. 4 Introduction ...................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    12426-4-0104 Page 3 THIS IS A HEA TING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT OUTER CASING INST ALLED. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION • DO NOT put anything ar ound the furnace that will obstruct the ß ow of combustion and ventilation air . • DO keep the appliance area clear and free fr om combustible material, gasoline and other ß [...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 12426-4-0104 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. Y ou must Þ nd 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[...]

  • Page 5

    12426-4-0104 Page 5 Introduction V ented wall furnace is shipped ready to install in a 2" x 4" stud wall, with studs 16" (406mm) center to center . Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a vented wall furnace. Instructions to Installer 1. Installer m[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 12426-4-0104 Note: No vent equipment supplied with furnace. 4" Oval (all parts purchase locally) 1. T ype B-1 oval pipe 2. Single story type B-1 gas vents require a baseplate and one pair of ceiling plate spacers. 3. Multi-story type B-1 gas vents require a baseplate, one pair of ceiling plate spacers at the Þ rst ß oor ceiling and on[...]

  • Page 7

    12426-4-0104 Page 7 Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line required. Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe T ubing, T ype L (Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Nat. L.P . Nat. L.P . 0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8" 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1.3 cm 1.0 cm 10-40 1/2" 1[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 12426-4-0104 CLEARANCES VENTILA TION AND COMBUSTION AIR LOCA TION - ALL MODELS ROUGH-IN INSTRUCTIONS 1. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. 2. Clearances to combustible surfaces are 4" (102mm) from sides, 12" (305mm) to top, 1 [...]

  • Page 9

    12426-4-0104 Page 9 Figure 2 FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS Plastering (Figure 4) In new construction use only plain (not perforated) gypsum lath around furnace and vent pipe so that plaster "Keys" will not project into wall space. Use wood strips nailed to inside of studs and top of bottom plate. These must be removed before installation of furn[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 12426-4-0104 IMPOR T ANT — A void securing too tightly and disturbing the inner casing. Do not try to force furnace into a wall opening which is smaller than speci Þ ed dimension. OUTER CASING (Figure 6) 1. Align 1 3/4" slot on casing bracket with bottom screw hole on inner casing. Attach casing bracket to inner casing with one (1) [...]

  • Page 11

    12426-4-0104 Page 1 1 THERMOST A T LOCA TION (SG MODELS) CAUTION — Do not run wire behind ß anges of Header Plate or in any location where it might be damaged. Millivolt wall thermostats are specially designed for use on self- generating systems. They should never be used on line or low voltage A.C. circuits. Interior W all — The thermostat sh[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 12426-4-0104 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a Þ re or explosion may r esult causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING [...]

  • Page 13

    12426-4-0104 Page 13 VENT SAFETY SHUT OFF SYSTEM PROPER MAIN BURNER FLAME This appliance must be properly connected to a venting system. This appliance is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. W arning: Operation of this wall furnace when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shu[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 12426-4-0104 GENERAL All furnaces have been Þ re-tested to check for proper operation. This includes main burner ß ame, pilot ß ame, and gas control operation. If the furnace fails to function on initial installation, it is advisable to re-check the following: 1. Inlet gas pressure. 2. T ype of gas being used and that shown on the rating[...]

  • Page 15

    12426-4-0104 Page 15 1 WF A-115 HEADER GASKET 2 GWT -175 HEADER ASSEMBL Y (INCLUDES NO . 1, GASKET) (USA) 2 15756 HEADER ASSEMBL Y (INCLUDES NO . 1, GASKET) (CANAD A) 3 GWT -184 INNER CASING ASSEMBL Y 4 GWT -151 DIVER TER ASSEMBL Y (2 REQ UIRED) 5 GWT -020 FRONT SHIELD (2 REQ UIRED) 6 GWT -077 HEA T SHIELD (2 REQUIRED) 7 GWT -177 OUTER CASING ASSEM[...]

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    Page 16 12426-4-0104 P AR TS VIEW[...]

  • Page 17

    12426-4-0104 Page 17 No. Number Description 1 GW - 130 Remote Bulb Control Kit 2 R-1224 Remote Bulb Control 3 R-2499 W ire Assembly 4 R-1 162 Control Knob 5 R-1720 Plastic Clip (3 Required) 6 R-1223 Instructions 7 R-1578 No. 6-32 x 1/4" (6mm) Screw (2 Required) Caution: Remote bulb wire routing is important. W ires should be in proper location[...]

  • Page 18

    Page 18 12426-4-0104 GWTB-2 FOR MODELS GWT -25 (SG, RB) , GWT -35 (SG, RB) , GWT -50 (SG, RB) OPTIONAL BLOWER INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Installing Blower Using Three-Pr ong Plug 1. Install furnace according to Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual. 2. Refer to Drawing for measurements to locate (2) mounting holes on wall surface above[...]

  • Page 19

    12426-4-0104 Page 19 Fan Control The automatic fan control is located on the bottom of the blower assembly . The fan control is a nonadjustable, automatic type. The fan control will require between 3 and 7 minutes of main burner operation before the fan control "closes" and activates the blower . The blower will continue to run between 3 [...]

  • Page 20

    Page 20 12426-4-0104 SER VICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen F reeburg A ve. Belleville , Illinois 62220-2623 PH: 1-618-233-7420 PH: 1-800-851-3153 F AX: 1-618-233-7097 F AX: 1-800-443-8648 E-MAIL: inf o@empirecomfort.com WEB SITE: www .empirecomfort.com[...]