Empire Products EE-25-2 manual

Page 1 R-2688 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 to li[...]

Page 2 R-2688 SECTION PAGE Important Safety Information ................................................................................................... .................. 3 Safety Information for Users of LP Gas ......................................................................................... ............ 4 Introduction ................[...]

Page 3 R-2688 • Installation and repair should be done by a QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. The appliance should be inspected before use and at least annually by a professional service person. More frequent cleaning may be required due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding materials, etc. It is imperative that control compartments, burners and circ[...]

Page 4 R-2688 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[...]

Page 5 R-2688 Instructions to Installer 1. Installer must leave instruction manual with owner after installation. 2. Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card supplied with unvented room heater. 3. Installer should show owner how to start and operate un- vented room heater. Always consult your local Building Department regarding reg[...]

Page 6 R-2688 WA TER VAPOR: A BY -PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEA TERS Water vapor is a by-product of gas combustion. An unvented room heater produces approximately one (1) ounce (30ml) of water for every 1,000 BTU's (.3KW's) of gas input per hour. Unvented room heaters are recommended as supplemental heat (a room) rather than a primary heat[...]

Page 7 R-2688 GAS SUPPL Y The gas line can be routed either through the floor or 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. Check all local codes for requirements, especially for the size and type of gas supply line re[...]

Page 8 R-2688 When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum clearances to combustible construction must be maintained. Left side 5 inches (127mm). Right side 5 inches (127mm). Do not install in alcove or closet. Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm). Floor (top surface of carpeting, tile, etc.) 2 inches (51mm). Provide [...]

Page 9 R-2688 Refer to Figure 7 for measurements in order to locate (3) mount- ing holes on wall. Figure 7 is the front view of the heater. On Solid Wall 1. After locating mounting holes, attach (3) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws provided into the wall. Do not completely tighten screwheads to the wall, leave a 1/8" (3mm) gap between screwheads an[...]

Page 10 R-2688 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Set the thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting. 3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance (if appli- cable). 4. Remove front panel. 5. Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF". 6. Wait ten (10) minutes to clear out any g[...]

Page 11 R-2688 MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS There will be a short blue inner flame with a much larger lighter blue secondary flame. The burner flame may have a small yellow tip when hot. Dust in the combustion air will produce an orange or red flame. Do not mistake the orange or red flame for an improper yellow flame. On Propane gas , if a whi[...]

Page 12 R-2688 1. Spark electrode does not produce spark. a. Spark electrode broken - replace. b. Ignitor wire may not be attached to spark electrode - attach. c. Ignitor wire damaged - replace. d. Piezo ignitor defective - replace. 2. Spark electrode produces spark but pilot does not light. a. No gas to heater - turn on gas. b. PILOT position not [...]

Page 13 R-2688 PLEASE NOTE: When ordering parts, it is very important that part number and description of part coincide. 22 VF-150 Frame Assembly 23 R-1945 Ignitor Wire 24 732063 Electrode 25 R-1970 Thermocouple 26 762143 Natural Pilot with Bracket 26 762255 LP Pilot with Bracket 26 R-1968 Pilot Assembly - NAT Gas (Includes Items 24, 25 & 26) 2[...]

Page 14 R-2688 PAR TS VIEW[...]

Page 15 R-2688 INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER EEB-1. If heater is installed on wall, in order to install optional blower, the heater must be removed from wall. 1. Remove casing front assembly. 2. Align (2) clearance holes on motor mounting bracket with (2) screw holes on casing assembly back and attach motor mounting bracket with (2) #10 x 5/16" ([...]

Page 16 R-2688 .. . . . Wiring The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 , if an external electrical source is utilized. This appliance is equipped with a three-prong [grounding] plug for your protection against sh[...]