Empire Comfort Systems RH50C-1 manual

Page 1 RH-50-6 Shown INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL VENTED ROOM HEA TER MODELS RH-50-6 RH-65-6 RH-50C-1 RH-65C-1 W ARNING: If not installed, operated and main- tained in accordance with the manufactur er’s in- structions, this product could expose you to sub- stances in fuel or from fuel combustion which can cause death or serio[...]

Page 2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ................................................................................. 4 Introduction ...........................................................[...]

Page 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION THIS IS A HEA TING APPLIANCE DO NOT OPERA TE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT P ANEL INST ALLED. • Du e to hi gh tem per atu re s, the r oom hea ter sho uld be loc ate d out of traffic and away from furnitur e and draperies. • Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperature an[...]

Page 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fir es and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and colorless. Y ou may not know all the following safety precau - tions which can protect both you and your family fr om an ac - cident. Read them carefully now , then review them poi[...]

Page 5 INTRODUCTION Introduction Always consult your local Building Department regarding regu- lations, 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 instal - lation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card sup[...]

Page 6 GAS SUPPL Y Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter Pipe Length (Feet) Schedule 40 Pipe Inside Diameter T ubing, T ype L Outside Diameter Nat. LP Nat. LP 0-10 1/2” 1.3cm 3/8” 1.0cm 1/2” 1.3cm 3/8” 1.0cm 10-40 1/2” 1.3cm 1/2” 1.3cm 5/8” 1.6cm 1/2” 1.3cm 40-100 1/2” 1.3cm 1/2” 1.3cm 3/4” 1.9cm 1/2” 1.3cm 100-150 3/4” 1.9cm 1/2?[...]

Page 7 CLEARANCES Clearances: When facing the front of the room heater the mini- mum 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 heater permitte[...]

Page 8 VENT SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM This heater must be properly connected to a venting system. This heater is equipped with a vent safety shutoff system. This appliance needs fresh air for safe operation and must be installed so there are provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air . This room heater is equipped with a vent safety switch.[...]

Page 9 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the ?[...]

Page 10 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 when the inlet [...]

Page 1 1 MAINTENANCE 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. [...]

Page 12 HOW TO ORDER REP AIR P AR TS Parts can be ordered only through your service person or dealer . For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor . Parts can be shipped directly to the service person/dealer . All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number . When ordering parts, first obtain the[...]

Page 13 P AR TS VIEW RH-50 & RH-65 12822-4-0806[...]

Page 14 P AR TS LIST RH-50C & RH-65C PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION INDEX NO. P AR T NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 11723 Diverter Assembly 18 R-6126 Electrode and W ire Assembly 2 RH-802 Down Draft Shield (RH-50C-1 NA T & LPG) 19 1 1712 Pil[...]

Page 15 P AR TS VIEW RH-50C & RH-65C 12822-4-0806[...]

Page 16 OPTIONAL BLOWER INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FRB-3 For V ented Room Heaters Models RH-50-(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) RH-50C-1 RH-65-(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) RH-65C-1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 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 ai[...]

Page 17 Attention: W iring harness on blower is factory assembled and installed. If wiring harness becomes disassembled, use the fol- lowing 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 black (n[...]

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Page 20 SER VICE NOTES Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. 918 Freeburg A ve. Belleville, IL 62220 PH: 618-233-7420 or 800-851-3153 F AX: 618-233-7097 or 800-443-8648 info@empirecomfort.com www .empirecomfort.com 12822-4-0806[...]