Empire Comfort Systems RH-50C-1 manual

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  • Page 1

    12822-2-0903 Page 1 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly , a fir e or explosion may result causing pr op- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not stor e or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2 12822-2-0903 SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................... .................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................... ............ 4 Introduction ..........[...]

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    12822-2-0903 Page 3 • Due to high temperatures, the room heater should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and drap- eries. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. • Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in [...]

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    Page 4 12822-2-0903 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 ma[...]

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    12822-2-0903 Page 5 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. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty ca[...]

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    Page 6 12822-2-0903 Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type 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" 1/2" 5/8" 1/2" 1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.6 cm 1.3 cm 40-100 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2" 1.[...]

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    12822-2-0903 Page 7 CLEARANCES Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the minimum clearances to combustible construction (material) are the following: Left side 6 inches (152mm). Right side 6 inches (152mm). Recommend 18 inches ((457mm) on left side for servicing. Do not install in alcove or closet. No horizontal projection above heat[...]

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    Page 8 12822-2-0903 VENT SAFETY SHUT OFF SYSTEM This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. Warning: Operation of this heater, when not connected to a properly installed and maintained venting system or tampering with the vent safety shutoff system, can result in carbon mono[...]

  • Page 9

    12822-2-0903 Page 9 1. STOP! Read the safety information above on this label. 2. Set thermostat to lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance. (If applicable) 4. Remove access panel (front panel). 5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to “OFF”. Do not force. 6. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. T[...]

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    Page 10 12822-2-0903 PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS The correct flame will be almost horizontal, blue and will extend past the thermocouple 1/4" (6mm). The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. On Propane (LP-gas) slight yellow might occur where the pilot flame and the burner flame meet. Natural gas pilots require adjusting whe[...]

  • Page 11

    12822-2-0903 Page 11 Cleaning Pilot Burner After use, cleaning of the pilot burner may be required for the proper flame. The pilot orifice can be cleaned with high pressure air or by placing under running water. Pilot orifice must be dry before replacement. Use a pipe cleaner to clean inside the pilot after the pilot orifice has been removed. Remov[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 12822-2-0903 USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. 23 11713 Pilot Tubing (RH-65-6) 24 RH-457 Air Shutter Bracket 25 P-267 Manifold Assembly (RH-50-6) 25 P-268 Manifold Assembly (RH-65-6) 26 P86-3.7mm Main Burner Orifice (RH-65-6 Nat) 26 P86-3.1mm Main Burner Orifice (RH-50-6 Nat)[...]

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    12822-2-0903 Page 13 P AR TS VIEW RH-50 & RH-65[...]

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    Page 14 12822-2-0903 USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. 18 R-6126 Electrode and Wire Assembly 19 11712 Pilot Tubing (RH-50C-1) 19 11713 Pilot Tubing (RH-65C-1) 20 RH-457 Air Shutter Bracket 21 P-267 Manifold Assembly (RH-50C/CB-1) 21 P-268 Manifold Assembly (RH-65C-1) 22 P86-3.7mm Mai[...]

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    12822-2-0903 Page 15 P AR TS VIEW RH-50C & RH-65C[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 16 12822-2-0903 Figure 4 Installing Optional Blower 1. Remove rear shield (2 screws) and bottom reflector (4 screws). (See Figure 1) 2. Align blower cushion with bottom assembly air discharge opening. Foil face side of blower cushion should be placed upward. 3. Align blower housing with blower cushion and use two, #10 x 1/2" (13mm )hex-he[...]

  • Page 17

    12822-2-0903 Page 17 Attention : Wiring harness on blower is factory assembled and installed. If wiring harness becomes disassembled use the following steps to reassemble the wiring harness. 1. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control assembly. 2. Attach (1) pin terminal from[...]

  • Page 18

    Page 18 12822-2-0903 SER VICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen F reeb urg A v e. Belle ville, 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@empirecomf ort.com WEB SITE: www .empirecomfort.com[...]