Empire Heating Systems PVS18N-3, Owner'S Manual And Installation Instructions

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

The  safety  information  listed  below  must  be  followed 

during  the  installation,  service,  and  operation  of  this 

product. Failure to following the safety recommendations 

could result in possible damage to the equipment, serious 

personal injury, or death.

General Information

This series is designed certified in accordance with American Na

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tional Standard/CSA Standard Z21.86 and CSA 2.32 as a power 

vent wall furnace to be installed according to these instructions.

Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as 

shown in these instructions will be the responsibility of the 

person and company making the changes, and will void the 

warranty. This product may not be used with any type of gas 

other than what is shown on the rating plate unless converted 

using an Empire approved conversion kit. 

Installation

Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-

ment or accessories, and the repair and servicing of this equip-

ment must be performed 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 re-

quired and has complied with all the requirements of the authority 

having jurisdiction. 

• 

This  installation  must  conform  with  local  codes,  or  in  the 

absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, 

NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.

• 

This 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 70. 

• 

Provide adequate clearances around the wall furnace for ser

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vicing and ensure there are no obstructions to the combustion 

air intake situated at the back of the wall furnace. Refer to 

Pages 16 and 17.

•

This wall furnace is equipped with a three-prong [ground

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ing]  plug  for  your  protection  against  shock  hazard  and 

should  be  plugged  directly  into  a  properly  grounded 

three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the ground

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ing  prong  from  this  plug. 

For an ungrounded receptacle, 

purchase an adapter with two prongs and a wire for grounding.

• 

This installation must conform with local codes, or in the 

absence of local codes, in Canada use Canadian Electrical 

Code CSA C22.1 and in the United States use the National 

Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1.

• 

This appliance, when installed, must be electrically ground

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ed in accordance with local codes or. In the absence of lo-

cal codes, in Canada with the Canadian Electrical Code CSA 

C22.1 and in the United States with the National Electrical 

Code ANSI/NFPA 70.  

A manufactured home (USA only) or mobile home OEM installa-

tion must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and 

Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or when such a stan-

dard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home In-

stallations, ANSI/NCSBCS Z225.1, or Standard for Gas Equipped 

Recreational Vehicles and Mobile Housing, CSA Z240.0. 

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 inches (457 mm) above the floor. The equipment shall be locat

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ed, or protected, so it is not subject to physical damage by vehicles.

Operation of Wall furnace During Construction

The wall furnace shall not be used during construction. 

WARNING

Any change to this wall furnace or its control can be dan

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gerous. 

WARNING

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

removed for servicing the appliance must be replaced prior 

to operating the appliance.

NOTICE:

 During initial firing of this wall furnace, residual oil from 

the heat exchanger may bake off and smoke may occur.  

Provide adequate ventilation to the area where the 

wall furnace is installed to prevent triggering of smoke 

alarms. Refer to page 36 for more detail.

Additional code information listed below is for reference pur

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poses only and does not necessarily have jurisdiction over 

local or state codes. Always consult with local authorities be

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fore installing any gas appliance. 

Attention: This appliance may be installed in the U.S. or in 

Canada.

Combustion and Ventilation Air

U.S.: National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1(NFGC), 

Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

CANADA: National Standard of Canada for Natural Gas and  

Propane Installation Codes (NSCNGPIC) 

CAN/CGA-B149.1 and .2, Part 7, Venting Systems and Air  

Supply for Appliances

Electrical Connections 

U.S.: National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70

CANADA: Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1

Gas Piping and Gas Pipe Pressure Testing

U.S.: NFGC and National Plumbing Codes

CANADA: NSCNGPIC Part 5

General Installations

U.S.: Current edition of the NFGC and NFPA 90B. For copies con-

tact the National Fire Protection Association Inc., Batterymarch 

Park, Quincy, MA 02269 or American Gas Association, 400 N. 

Capitol, N.W., Washington DC 20001 or www.NFPA.org. 

CANADA: NSCNGPIC. For a copy, contact Standard Sales, CSA 

International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario, 

M9W 1R3 Canada

Safety

U.S.: NFGC NFPA 5/ANSI Z223.1

CANADA: (NSCNGPIC) CAN/GCA-B149.1 and .2 National 

Standard of Canada