Empire Heating Systems GWT-50W, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual

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Introduction

Vented 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 must leave instruction manual with owner after 

 installation.

2.  Installer must have owner fill out and mail warranty card 

supplied with furnace.

3.  Installer should show owner how to start and operate furnace.

Warning:

Any change to this furnace or its control can be dangerous.  

This is a heating appliance and any panel, door or guard 

removed for servicing an appliance must be replaced prior 

to operating the appliance.

To conserve Gas: Turn off pilot when heater is not in use.

General Information

This series is design certified in accordance with American National 

Standard / CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 by the Canadian 

Standards Association, as a Vented Wall Furnace and must be 

installed according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as 

shown in these instructions or use with a type of gas not 

shown on the rating plate is the responsibility of the person 

and company making the change.
Important

All correspondence should refer to complete Model No., Serial No. 

and type of gas.

Notice

:

  During initial firing of this furnace, its paint will bake out and 

smoke will occur.  To prevent triggering of smoke alarms, ventilate 

the room in which the furnace is installed.

Installation in Residential Garages

Gas utilization equipment in residential garages shall be installed 

so that all burners and burner ignition devices are located not less 

than 18" (457mm) above the floor.
Such equipment shall be located, or protected, so it is not subject 

to physical damage by a moving vehicle.  

Qualified Installing Agency

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equipment 

or  accessories  and  repair  and  servicing  of  equipment  shall  be 

performed only by a  qualified agency.  The term "qualified agency" 

means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in 

person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for 

(a) the installation or replacement of gas piping or (b) the connection, 

installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in 

such work, familiar with all precautions required and has complied 

with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

State of Massachusetts:

 The installation must be made 

by  a  licensed  plumber  or  gas  fitter  in  the  Commonwealth  of 

Massachusetts.

The installation must conform to local codes  or, in  the absence of 

local codes, with the 

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI  Z223.1/NFPA 

54* Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

*Available from the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 

West 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10036.

High Altitudes

For  altitudes/elevations  above  2,000  feet  (610m),  input  ratings 

should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 (305m) 

feet above sea level. 

Canadian High Altitudes 

for locations having 

an elevation above mean sea level between 2,000 feet (610m) and 

4,500 feet (1370m), the manifold pressure is to be decreased from 

3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) to 3.0" w.c. (.747kPa) for Natural Gas and from 

10.0" w.c. (2.49kPa) to 8.0" w.c. (1.992kPa) for Propane Gas.

Model

GWT-50W

Input BTU/HR (KW/H)

50,000 (14.7)

Height

66 1/8" (1679mm)

Width

16" (406mm)

Depth (Out of wall)

6" (152mm)

Gas Inlet Pipe

1/2"

Vent Pipe Type B Oval

4" (102mm)

Accessory

Blower Package

GWTB2W

GWT-50 (SG, RB) Is a DUAL WALL Furnace.  Warmed air is discharged into two rooms which share a common wall.

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS