Empire Comfort Systems DV-55T-1 manual

Page 1 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER'S MANUAL F AN TYPE DIRECT VENT W ALL FURNACE MODEL DV -55T -1 Th i s ap p l i an c e ma y b e i n s ta l l ed i n an a f te r m ar k e t, pe rm a ne nt ly lo ca t ed , m an uf ac t ur e d ho me (U SA only) or mobile home, where not pr ohibited by state or local codes. Thi s appl ian ce is only for u[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 2 SECTION P AGE Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................................3 V ent Kit Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 Safety In[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 3 THIS IS A HEA TING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT P ANEL INST ALLED. • Due to high temperatur es the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furnitur e and draperies. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to avoid bu[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 4 Some people cannot smell well. Some people cannot smell the odor of the chemical put into the gas. Y ou 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 are[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASSACHUSETTS For all side wall horizontally vented gas fueled equipment installed in every dwelling, building or structure used in whole or in part for residential purposes, including those owned or operated by the Commonwealth and where the side wall exhaust vent termination is less than seven (7) feet above [...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 6 Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regulations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of a direct vent wall furnace. Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installa - tion. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 7 Locating Gas Supply The gas line can enter the unit either through the floor or outside wall. The gas line opening should be made at this time. Location of the opening will be determined by the position of floor joists and the valve and union used for servicing. Note: Never use plastic pipe. Check to confirm whether your loc[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 8 Clearances 1. In selecting a location for installation, it is necessary to provide adequate accessibility clearances for servicing and proper installation. 2. The DV4T -59-1, 5" to 9" wall depth is the standard vent kit provided with the DV -55T . See Accessories Page 6 to order vent kits for wall depths of 8" to[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 9 Locating W all Opening The furnace is to be located on an outside wall. Locate wall studs so that wall opening will be located between wall studs. The furnace is 16 inches in width and normal 16 inches on center studs will not allow the furnace to be recessed into the wall unless a stud is repositioned. The wall opening require[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 10 Using Plastic Expansion Anchors 1. After locating mounting holes, drill two (2) 5/16" diameter holes into the wall. 2. Insert two (2) plastic expansion anchors provided into the holes. 3. T ighten two (2) 10 x 1" screws provided into the plastic expansion anchors. (See Figure 9) Figure 9 Attention! The screw holes on[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 1 1 1. Remove old caulking beneath the collar of the outside mounting plate. Apply new caulking beneath the collar of the outside mounting plate. Use additional caulking to correct uneven wall surface, such as clapboard. 2. Insert six inch air tube on outside mounting plate INTO six inch air tube attached to air drop. Position th[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 12 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermostat to lowest setting. 3. T urn off all electric power to the appliance. 4. Remove control access panel (lower front panel). 5. T urn gas control knob clockwise to "OFF ." 6. W ait ten (10) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near t[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 13 The correct flame will be a short blue inner flame with a much larger light blue outer flame. The main burner (Figure 13) shows the approximate height of each part of the flame for each gas. The burner does not have a primary air adjustment. The flame will be correct if the factory-set pressure and orifice opening are us[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 14 Figure 14 The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in ac- cordance with local codes or , in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a thr ee-prong [groun[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 15 Replacing Fan and Oiling the Motor The fan motor sho uld be cleaned and oil ed once each heatin g season. T o reach the motor, withdraw the metal shroud surrounding the fan blade by removing the screws on each side. Oil holes are located on the top at each end of the motor . Use a few drops of #10 motor oil. T o clean the moto[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 16 PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. I n de x P a rt N o . Number Description USE ONL Y MANUF ACTURER'S REPLACEMENT P AR TS. USE OF ANY OTHER P AR TS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEA TH. 1 1 17 62 O U T E R C A S I N G T O P 2 R -6 18 M O T O R M O U N T - 4 R [...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 17 P AR TS VIEW[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 18 SER VICE NOTES[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 19 SER VICE NOTES[...]

131 18-7-0408 Page 20 EMPIRE EMPIRE Comfo r t Systems Empire Comfort Systems Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 If you have a general question about our products, please e-mail us at info@empirecomfort.com. If you have a service or repair question, please contact your dealer . www .empirecomfort.com[...]