Empire Comfort Systems EE-25-2 Quick start guide

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WARNING:Iftheinformationinthis
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
orexplosionmayresultcausingprop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss
of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.
— WHATTODO IFYOUSMELLGAS
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;
donotuseanyphoneinyourbuild-
ing.
•Immediatelycallyourgassupplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formedbyaqualifiedinstaller,service
agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
UNVENTED
ROOM HEATER
MODEL
EE-25-2
EFFECTIVE DATE
APRIL, 2001
This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
itisinstalled.Provisionsforadequatecom-
bustion and ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to page 6.
WARNING:Ifnotinstalled,operatedand
maintainedinaccordancewiththemanu-
facturer'sinstructions,thisproductcould
expose you to substances in fuel or from
fuelcombustionwhichcancause deathor
serious illness.
WATER VAPOR: A BY-PRODUCT OF
UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
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. Refer to
page 6.

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SECTION PAGE
Important Safety Information ..................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information for Users of LP Gas..................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Water Vapor: A By-Product of Unvented Room Heaters .......................................................................... 6
Provisions for Adequate Combustion and Ventilation Air......................................................................... 6
Gas Supply.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Clearances................................................................................................................................................... 8
Combustible Material ................................................................................................................................. 8
Wall Mount Installation.............................................................................................................................. 9
Optional Floor Stand Installation ............................................................................................................... 9
Lighting Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 10
Main Burner Flame Characteristics.......................................................................................................... 11
Pilot Flame Characteristics....................................................................................................................... 11
Thermostat Operation ............................................................................................................................... 12
Appliance Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 12
Parts List ................................................................................................................................................... 13
How to Order Repair Parts ....................................................................................................................... 13
Parts View ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Optional Blower Installation Instructions............................................................................................15-16
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• 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
circulatingairpassagewaysoftheappliancebekeptclean.
• Due to high surface temperatures, keep children, clothing
and furniture away.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials,gasolineandotherflammablevaporsandliquids.
• WARNING: ANY CHANGE TO THIS HEATER OR ITS
CONTROLS CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Anysafetyscreen or guardremovedforservicingan appli-
ance must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
• Anunventedroomheaterhavinganinputratingofmore
than 10,000 Btu per hour shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
• Duetohightemperatures,theapplianceshouldbelocated
out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of
highsurface temperatureandshould stayawayto avoid
burns or clothing ignition.
• Young children should be carefully supervised when
they are in the same room with the appliance.
• Donot placeclothing orother flammablematerial onor
near the appliance.
• DONOTusethisroomheaterifanyparthasbeenunder
water.Immediately calla qualifiedservice technicianto
inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
controlsystemandanygascontrolwhichhasbeenunder
water.
THIS IS A HEATING APPLIANCE
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT FRONT PANEL INSTALLED.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
When used without adequate combustion and ventilation
air, heater may give off CARBON MONOXIDE, an odor-
less, poisonous gas.
Do not install heater until all necessary provisions are
made for combustion and ventilation air. Consult the
writteninstructions provided withtheheater forinfor-
mation concerning combustion and ventilation air. In
the absence of instructions, refer to the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local
codes.
This heater is equipped with a PILOT LIGHT SAFETY
SYSTEMdesignedtoturnofftheheaterifnotenoughfresh
air is available.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH PILOT LIGHT SAFETY
SYSTEM!
Ifheatershutsoff,donotrelightuntilyouprovidefreshair.
If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced. Keep burner
and control compartment clean.
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING MAY LEAD TO
DEATH.
Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headache, dizziness and/or nausea. If you have these
signs, heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater serviced.
Somepeople—pregnantwomen,personswithheartorlung
disease, anemia, those under the influence of alcohol , those
at high altitudes — are more affected by carbon monoxide
than others.
The pilot light safety system senses the depletion of oxygen
atitslocation.Ifthisheateris installedinastructurehaving
a high vertical dimension, the possibility exists that the
oxygensupplyatthehigherlevelswillbelessthanthatatthe
heater. In this type of application, a fan to circulate the
structureairwillminimizethiseffect.Theuseofthisfanwill
also improve the comfort level in the structure. When a fan
isusedtocirculateair,itshouldbelocatedsothattheairflow
is not directed at the burner.

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Somepeoplecannotsmellwell.Somepeoplecannotsmellthe
odorofthechemicalputintothegas.Youmustfindoutifyou
cansmellthe odorant inpropane. Smokingcan decreaseyour
ability to smell. Being around an odor for a time can affect your
sensitivity or ability to detect that odor. Sometimes other odors
inthearea mask the gasodor.People may not smellthe gas odor
or their minds are on something else. Thinking about smelling a
gas odor can make it easier to smell.
The odorant in LP-gas is colorless, and it can fade under
some circumstances. For example, if there is an underground
leak,the movementofthegas throughsoilcanfilter theodorant.
OdorantsinLP-Gasalsoaresubjecttooxidation.Thisfadingcan
by point with the members of your household. Someday
whentheremaynotbeaminutetolose,everyone'ssafetywill
depend on knowing exactly what to do. If, after reading the
followinginformation, youfeelyou stillneedmore informa-
tion, please contact your gas supplier.
Propane (LP-Gas) is a flammable gas which can cause fires
and explosions. In its natural state, propane is odorless and
colorless.Youmay not knowall the followingsafety precau-
tions which can protect both you and your family from an
accident. Read them carefully now, then review them point
occur if there is rust inside the storage tank or in iron gas pipes.
The odorant in escaped gas can adsorb or absorb onto or into
walls, masonry and other materials and fabrics in a room. That
will take some of the odorant out of the gas, reducing its odor
intensity.
LP-Gasmaystratifyinaclosedarea,andtheodorintensitycould
vary at different levels. Since it is heavier than air, there may be
more odor at lower levels. Always be sensitive to the slightest
gas odor. If you detect any odor, treat it as a serious leak.
Immediately go into action as instructed earlier.
•Learnto recognizethe odorof LP-gas.Your localLP-Gas
Dealercangiveyou a"Scratchand Sniff"pamphlet.Use itto
findoutwhatthepropaneodorsmellslike.Ifyoususpectthat
yourLP-Gas has aweak orabnormal odor,call yourLP-Gas
Dealer.
• If you are not qualified, do not light pilot lights, perform
service, or make adjustments to appliances on the LP-Gas
system.Ifyouarequalified,consciouslythinkabouttheodor
ofLP-Gas prior to andwhile lightingpilot lights orperform-
ing service or making adjustments.
• Sometimes a basement or a closed-up house has a musty
smell that can cover up the LP-Gas odor. Do not try to light
pilot lights, perform service, or make adjustments in an area
where the conditions are such that you may not detect the
odor if there has been a leak of LP-Gas.
• Odor fade, due to oxidation by rust or adsorption on walls of
new cylinders and tanks, is possible. Therefore, people
should be particularly alert and careful when new tanks or
cylinders are placed in service. Odor fade can occur in new
tanks, or reinstalled old tanks, if they are filled and allowed
to set too long before refilling. Cylinders and tanks which
have been out of service for a time may develop internal rust
which will cause odor fade. If such conditions are suspected
to exist, a periodic sniff test of the gas is advisable. If you
have any question about the gas odor, call your LP-gas
dealer. A periodic sniff test of the LP-gas is a good safety
measure under any condition.
• If, at any time, you do not smell the LP-Gas odorant and you
thinkyoushould,assumeyouhavealeak.Thentakethesame
immediateactionrecommendedabovefortheoccasionwhen
you do detect the odorized LP-Gas.
• If you experience a complete "gas out," (the container is
under no vapor pressure), turn the tank valve off immedi-
ately.Ifthecontainervalveislefton,thecontainermaydraw
in some air through openings such as pilot light orifices. If
this occurs, some new internal rusting could occur. If the
valve is left open, then treat the container as a new tank.
Always be sure your container is under vapor pressure by
turningitoffatthecontainerbeforeitgoescompletelyempty
or having it refilled before it is completely empty.
• Do not operate electric switches, light matches, use your
phone. Do not do anything that could ignite the gas.
• Geteveryoneoutofthebuilding,vehicle,trailer,orarea.Do
that IMMEDIATELY.
• Close all gas tank or cylinder supply valves.
• LP-Gas is heavier than air and may settle in low areas such
as basements. When you have reason to suspect a gas leak,
keep out of basements and other low areas. Stay out until
firefighters declare them to be safe.
• Useyourneighbor'sphoneandcall atrainedLP-Gasservice
person and the fire department. Even though you may not
continuetosmellgas,donotturnonthegasagain.Donotre-
enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
•Finally, let the service man and firefighters check for
escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return.
Properly trained LP-Gas service people should repair the
leak, then check and relight the gas appliance for you.
SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER
NO ODOR DETECTED - ODOR FADE
LP-GAS WARNING ODOR
If a gas leak happens, you should be able to smell the gas because of the odorant put in the LP-Gas.
That's your signal to go into immediate action!
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR USERS OF LP-GAS

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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 regu-
lations, codes or ordinances which apply to the installation of an
unvented room heater.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* permanently
located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completionofsale,notforpurposeofresale,from
the manufacturer.
Thisappliance is only foruse with thetype of gasindicated on the
rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
General Information
This EE-25-2 is design certified in accordance with American
NationalStandardZ21.11.2b-1998bytheAmericanGasAssocia-
tion Laboratories as an Unvented Room Heater and should be
installed according to these instructions.
Attention: During initial use of ceramic log you will detect an
odor as the ceramic log is cured. Also, during the curing
process the ceramic log will burn with a yellow flame.
Any alteration of the original design, installed other than as
shownintheseinstructionsorusewithatypeofgasnotshown
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:Duringinitialfiringofthisunit,itspaintwillbakeout,and
smokewilloccur.Topreventtriggeringofsmokealarms,ventilate
the room in which the unit is installed.
Qualified Installing Agency
Installation and replacement of gas piping, gas utilization equip-
mentoraccessoriesandrepairandservicingofequipmentshallbe
performedonlybyaqualifiedagency.Theterm"qualifiedagency"
means any individual, firm, corporation or company which either
in person or through a representative is engaged in and is respon-
siblefor (a) theinstallation or replacementof gas pipingor (b)the
connection, installation, repair or servicing of equipment, who is
experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required
andhascompliedwithalltherequirementsoftheauthorityhaving
jurisdiction.
The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.*
*AvailablefromtheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute,Inc.,11West42ndSt.,
New York, N.Y. 10036.
Well Head Gas Installations
Somenaturalgasutilitiesuse"wellhead"gas.Thismayaffectthe
Btu output of the unit. Contact the gas company for the heating
value. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before
changing spud/orifice size.
High Altitudes
For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should
be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m)
above sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company
before changing spud/orifice size.
Accessories
Blower EEB-1
Oak Mantel with Base EEM-O
Mahogany Mantel with Base EEM-M
Corner Mahogany Mantel EEM-CM
Corner Oak Mantel EEM-CO
Floor Stand EES-25
Model EE-25-2
Input BTU/HR (KW/H) Max. 25,000 ( 7.3)
BTU/HR (KW/H) Min. 14,000 (4.1)
Height 25 15/32" ( 647mm)
Width 21 1/8" (537mm)
Depth 6 3/8" (162mm)
Gas Inlet 3/8" (10mm)
INTRODUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS

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WATER VAPOR:A BY-PRODUCT OF UNVENTED ROOM HEATERS
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.
Unventedroom heaters arerecommended assupplemental heat(a
room) rather than a primary heat source (an entire house). In most
supplemental heat applications, the water vapor does not create a
problem. In most applications, the water vapor enhances the low
humidity atmosphere experienced during cold weather.
The following steps will help insure that water vapor does not
become a problem.
1. Besure the heateris sized properlyfor theapplication, includ-
ing ample combustion air and circulation air.
2. Ifhighhumidityisexperienced,a dehumidifiermaybeusedto
help lower the water vapor content of the air.
3. Donotuseanunventedroomheaterastheprimaryheatsource.
PROVISIONS FOR ADEQUATE COMBUSTION & VENTILATION AIR
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually
tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 defines a confined
spaceasa space whose volumeis less than 50cubic feet per 1,000
Btu per hour (4.8m3per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a
spacewhosevolumeisnotlessthan50cubicfeetper1,000Btuper
hour(4.8m3perkw) of the aggregateinput rating ofall appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the
space in which the appliances are installed, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined
space.
The following example is for determining the volume of a typical
area in which the EE-25-2 may be located and for determining if
this area fits the definition of an unconfined space.
Themaximum input of the EE-25-2 is 25,000 Btu per hour. Based
onthe50cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhourformula,theminimum
area that is an unconfined space for installation of the EE-25-2 is
1,250 cubic feet, 50 cubic feet x 25 = 1,250 cubic feet. To
determine the cubic feet of the area in which the EE-25-2 is to be
installed, measure the length, width and height of the area.
Example:Theareameasures16feetinlength,10feetinwidthand
8 feet in height, the area is 1,280 cubic feet. The EE-25-2 can be
installed in this unconfined space with no requirement to provide
additional combustion and ventilation air.
Warning: If the area in which the heater may be operated is
smallerthan that defined as an unconfined space or if the building
is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion
andventilationairbyoneofthemethodsdescribedintheNational
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local
codes.
Unusually Tight Construction
Theairthatleaksarounddoorsandwindowsmayprovideenough
fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings
of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional
fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction
where:
a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere
haveacontinuouswatervaporretarderwitharatingofone
perm or less with openings gasketed or sealed, and
b. Weatherstripping has been added on openable windows
and doors, and
c. Caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints
around window and door frames, between sole plates and
floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels,
atpenetrations for plumbing,electrical, and gaslines, and
at other openings.
If the EE-25-2 heater is installed in a building of unusually tight
construction, adequate air for combustion, ventilation and dilu-
tion of flue gases shall be provided in accordance with ANSI
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GAS SUPPLY
Thegaslinecanberoutedeitherthroughthefloororwall.Thegas
lineopening should be made atthistime.Locationoftheopening
willbedeterminedbythepositionoffloorjoistsandthevalveand
union used for servicing.
Checkalllocalcodesforrequirements,especiallyforthesizeand
type of gas supply line required.
Recommended Gas Pipe Diameter
Pipe Length Schedule 40 Pipe Tubing, Type L
(Feet) Inside Diameter Outside Diameter
Nat. L.P. Nat. L.P.
0-10 1/2" 3/8" 1/2" 3/8"
1.3 cm 1.0 cm 1.3 cm 1.0 cm
10-40 1/2" 1/2" 5/8" 1/2"
1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.6 cm 1.3 cm
40-100 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/2"
1.3 cm 1.3 cm 1.9 cm 1.3 cm
100-150 3/4" 1/2" 7/8" 3/4"
1.9 cm 1.3 cm 2.2 cm 1.9 cm
Note:Neveruseplasticpipe.Checktoconfirmwhetheryourlocal
codes allow copper tubing or galvanized.
Note:Since some municipalities have additional local codes, it is
always best to consult your local authority and installation code.
Figure 1
Installing a New Main Gas Cock
Each appliance should have its own manual gas cock.
A manual main gas cock should be located in the vicinity of the
unit. Where none exists, or where its size or location is not
adequate, contact your local authorized installer for installation
or relocation.
Compounds used on threaded joints of gas piping shall be
resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas lines
must be checked for leaks by the installer. This should be done
withasoapsolutionwatchingforbubblesonallexposedconnec-
tions, and if unexposed, a pressure test should be made.
Never use an exposed flame to check for leaks. Appliance
mustbedisconnectedfrompipingatinletofcontrolvalveand
pipe capped or plugged for pressure test. Never pressure test
withapplianceconnected; controlvalve willsustain damage!
A gas valve and ground joint union should be installed in the gas
line upstream of the gas control to aid in servicing. It is required
bytheNationalFuelGasCodethatadriplinebeinstallednearthe
gas inlet. This should consist of a vertical length of pipe tee
connected into the gas line that is capped on the bottom in which
condensation and foreign particles may collect.
Figure 2
Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap (Figure 2)
The use of the following gas connectors is recommended:
— ANS Z21.24 Appliance Connectors of Corrugated Metal
Tubing and Fittings
— ANS Z21.45 Assembled Flexible Appliance Connectors of
Other Than All-Metal Construction
The above connectors may be used if acceptable by the authority
having jurisdiction.
Pressure Testing of the Gas Supply System
1. To check the inlet pressure to the gas valve, a 1/8" (3mm)
N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connec-
tion,mustbe placed immediately upstream ofthegas supply
connection to the appliance.
2. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
3. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
systembyclosingitsindividualmanualshutoffvalveduring
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in
excessof 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on theappliancegasvalve,
it will result in a hazardous condition.
Checking Manifold Pressure
Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5"
(.871kPa) w.c. at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet
pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 4.5" w.c.
(1.120kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of
10.5"w.c.(2.614kPa). Propanegaswillhaveamanifoldpressure
approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) at the pressure regulator
outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a
minimum of 11.0"w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input
adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.c. (3.237kPa).
Atestgageconnectionislocateddownstreamofthegasappliance
pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is
a 1/8 inch 3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping.

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When facing the front of the appliance the following minimum
clearances to combustible construction must be maintained.
Leftside5inches(127mm).Rightside5inches (127mm).
Do not install in alcove or closet.
Rear wall 0 inches (0mm). Ceiling 36 inches (914mm).
Floor(topsurfaceofcarpeting,tile,etc.)2inches(51mm).
Provide adequate clearances around air openings.
Adequate accessibility clearances for purposes of servicing and
proper operation must be provided.
Figure 3 Figure 4
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Donotattachcombustiblematerialtothemantelofyourfireplace.
This is a fire hazard.
Figure 5
Nogreetingcard,stockingorornamentationofanytypeshouldbe
placed on or attached to the fireplace. This is a heating appliance.
The flow of heat can ignite combustibles.
Figure 6
CLEARANCES

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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. Afterlocating mountingholes,attach(3)#10x 1"(25mm)
screws provided into the wall. Do not completely tighten
screwheads to the wall, leave a 1/8" (3mm) gap between
screwheads and wall.
2. Mount heater onto the (3) screwheads and complete
tightening screwheads into the wall.
3. Connect the gas line.
On Sheet Rock Wall
1. After locating mounting holes, drill (3) 5/16" (8mm)
diameter holes into the wall.
2. Insert (3) plastic expansion anchors provided into the
holes.
3. Tighten (3) #10 x 1" (25mm) screws provided into the
plastic expansion anchors. Do not completely tighten
screwheads to the plastic expansion anchors, leave a 1/8"
(3mm) gap between screwheads and plastic expansion
anchors. Refer to Figure 8.
4. Mount heater onto the (3) screwheads and complete
tighteningthescrewheadstotheplasticexpansionanchors.
5. Connect the gas line.
Figure 8
OPTIONAL FLOOR STAND INSTALLATION
Figure 7
Optional EES-25 Floor Stand Installation
1. Remove (4) screws located in bottom of heater.
2. Alignclearanceholesonfloorstandandclearanceholes
on spacers with screw holes on bottom of heater (See
Figure 9).
3. Attach floor stand to heater with (4) #10 x 1" screws
provided with floor stand.
4. Connect the gas line.
Installation on Rugs and Tile
If this appliance is installed directly on carpeting, tile or other
combustible material, other than wood flooring, the appliance
shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full
width and depth of the appliance.
Attention:Optional EES-25Floor Standmeets requirement.
The base referred to above does not mean the fire-proof base as
usedon wood stoves. Theprotection is forrugs that areextremely
thick and light colored tile. Figure 9
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION

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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 gas. Then smell
forgas,includingnearthefloor.Ifyousmellgas,STOP!
Follow"B"inthesafetyinformationabove.Ifyoudon't
smell gas, go to the next step.
7. Find pilot - follow metal tube
from gas control. The pilot is
attached to the main burner
which is located at bottom
of combustion chamber.
8. Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise
to "PILOT."
9. Push in gas control knob all the way and hold in.
Repeatedly push the piezo ignitor button until
pilot is lit (or use a match to light pilot). Continue
toholdthecontrolknobinforaboutone(1)minute
after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop
back up. Pilot should remain lit. If it goes out,
repeat steps 5 through 9.
• If knob does not pop up when released, stop and
immediately call your service technician or gas
supplier.
• Ifthepilotwillnotstaylitafterseveraltries,turn
the gas control knob to "OFF" and call your
service technician or gas supplier.
10. Attention!GascontrolhasanINTERLOCKlatching
device. When the pilot is initially lit and the safety
magnet is energized (pilot stays "ON") the INTER-
LOCK latching device becomes operative. If the gas
controlisturned to the"OFF" positionorgas flowto
theappliance isshut off, thepilot cannotberelighted
until the safety magnet is de-energized (approxi-
mately 60 seconds). There will be an audible "click"
when the safety magnet in the gas control is de-
energized. Pilot can now be relighted. Repeat steps 5
through 9.
11. Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to
"HI"
12. Replace front panel.
13. Turn on all electric power to the appliance (if appli-
cable).
14. Set thermostat (gas control knob) to desired setting
from "HI" to "LO".
1. Set the thermostat (gas control knob) to lowest setting.
2. Turnoffallelectricpowertoapplianceifserviceistobe
performed (if applicable).
3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clock-
wise to "OFF". Do not force.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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 floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-
bor'sphone. Followthe gassupplier's instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthefire
department.
C. Useonlyyourhandtopushinorturnthegascontrol
knob.Neveruse tools.If theknob willnot pushin or
turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualified
service technician. Force or attempted repair may
result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service techni-
ciantoinspect theapplianceand toreplaceany part
of the control system and any gas control which has
been under water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAIN BURNER FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
There will be a short blue inner flame with a much larger lighter
bluesecondary 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 whistling noise (resonation) occurs screw
the orifice fitting toward the main burner in order to reduce the
amountofprimaryair.Thereductioninprimaryairwillsoftenthe
main burner flame and will eliminate the whistling noise
(resonation).
On Propane or Natural gas, if a yellow flame occurs screw the
orifice fitting away from the main burner in order to increase the
amount of primary air. The increase in primary air will sharpen
the main burner flame and will eliminate the yellow flame.
After use, cleaning of the main burner may be required for the
proper flame. The main burner may be cleaned by forcing water
into the ports and the throat of the burner. The burner should be
blown dry or heated to remove all water before replacing. To
remove main burner, see Appliance Maintenance.
Figure 10
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the
thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just
below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot
flame and main burner flame meet.
Figure 11
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 12)
If necessary, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows:
1. Remove pilot shield which is attached to glass frame.
2. When large yellow tip flames are present, clean the ODS
pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this
procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open wrench.
3. Blow air pressure through the holes. This will blow out
foreignmaterialssuchasdust.TightennutBalsobygrasping
nut A.
Figure 12
Warning:
Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to
cleanthepilottoavoiddamagingthecalibratedrubythat
controls the gas flow.

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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. Sparkelectrodeproducessparkbutpilotdoesnotlight.
a. No gas to heater - turn on gas.
b. PILOT position not properly aligned - turn gas control
knob to PILOT position and depress.
c. Pilotisblockedfromspiderwebordirt - clean pilot, see
Page 11.
3. Pilot flame does not stay "ON" when control knob is
released.
a. Control knob in PILOT position not completely
depressed or held in long enough.
b. INTERLOCKlatchingdeviceisoperative-see"Lighting
Instructions," Page 10, Step 10.
c. Thermocouple not tightened into gas control - tighten
thermocouple.
d. Pilot flame not surrounding thermocouple - clean pilot,
see Page 11. Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas
supplier.
e. Thermocouple defective - replace.
f. Gas control defective - replace.
4. Main burner does not ignite.
a. Main burner orifice is blocked - clean, see "Appliance
Maintenance," above.Inletgaspressuretoolow,contact
gas supplier.
5. Heaterkeepsshutting"OFF"duringnormaloperation.
a. Pilot is blocked - clean pilot, see Page 11.
b. Inlet gas pressure too low, contact gas supplier
APPLIANCE MAINTENANCE
To Remove Main Burner
1. Disconnect pilot assembly from main burner.
2. Disconnect outlet tubing from orifice fitting.
3. Disconnect orifice fitting from main burner.
4. Remove#8x1/4"(6mm)screwfromburnermountingbracket.
5. Remove main burner from combustion chamber.
6. Check for gas leaks at all gas connections after main burner
has been replaced into combustion chamber.
To Adjust Orifice Fitting
1. Disconnect outlet tubing from orifice fitting.
2. Screw orifice fitting toward or away from main burner.
3. Connect outlet tubing onto orifice fitting.
4. Check for gas leaks.
To Remove Main Burner Orifice
1. Graspthe orifice fittingwitha5/8"(16mm) open end wrench.
2. Use 3/8" (10mm) open end wrench to remove main burner
orifice from orifice fitting, turn counterclockwise.
3. Check for gas leaks after main burner orifice has been re-
placed into orifice fitting.
Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions
Depressing the ignitor button completely causes a spark to occur
at the pilot.
To light the pilot, it is important that the electrode be 1/8" (3mm)
from the pilot. The spark must occur at the point the pilot flame
hits the thermocouple.
On a new installation with air in the gas line, it is suggested that
a match be used. The match will light the pilot faster than the
piezo under this condition.
THERMOSTAT OPERATION
To ignite main burner, rotate gas control knob counterclockwise
toward HI setting. To shut down main burner, rotate gas control
knob clockwise toward LO setting.
Thegas controlmodulatesfroma minimuminputof14,000BTU
/HR (4.1KW/H) (LO setting) to a maximum input of 25,000
BTU/HR(7.3KW/H) (HIsetting).Thehydraulicthermostat bulb
which is located at the casing assembly bottom adjusts the main
burner flame between minimum input and maximum input.
Note:When the hydraulic thermostatbulb is"satisfied" the main
burner flame will shut "OFF" with the pilot flame remaining
"ON".
The LO and HI setting has temperature range of approximately
55°F (12.78°C) to 90°F (32.22°C), respectively. This is the
temperature at the hydraulic thermostat bulb not the room tem-
perature. The owner is advised to determine the particular heat
setting that is desired for comfort, as heating requirements are
different for every owner.
Attention: If the owner does not want the main burner to ignite
and turns the gas control knob to the Lo setting, the main burner
willstill ignite if the temperature at the hydraulic thermostatbulb
drops to 55°F (12.78°C) .
If no heat is desired, turn the gas control knob to the PILOT
position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS - POSSIBLE CAUSESAND CORRECTIONS

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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)
26 R-1969 Pilot Assembly - LP Gas (Includes
Items 24, 25 & 26)
27 R-2715 Main Burner
28 VF-151 Air Shutter - Used with LP Gas
29 VF-055 Pilot Tubing
30 R-2680 Ceramic Log
31 VF-152 EEB-1 Blower Kit
32 8720161 Bushing
33 VF-153 Mounting Bracket
34 R-2695 Motor
35 R-2696 Fan Blade
36 R-2104 Fan Control
37 DV-806 Switch Box
38 DV-807 Switch Box Cover
39 R-2113 Spacer
40 872087 Bushing
41 R-2091 Wire Assembly
42 R-2099 Cord Set
USE ONLY MANUFACTURER'S REPLACEMENT PARTS. USE OF ANY OTHER PARTS COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Index Part
No. Number Description
Index Part
No. Number Description
1 R-1981 Piezo Ignitor
2 VF-167 Casing Assembly
3 SR-113 Valve Bracket
4 R-2710 Gas Valve - NAT Gas
4 R-2711 Gas Valve - LP Gas
5 R-2423 Male Connector
6 VF-166 Outlet Tubing
7 VF-165 Inlet Tubing
8 R-2423 Male Connector
9 VF-140 Top Shield
10 VF-131 Chamber Back
11 P-213 Orifice - NAT Gas
11 P-204 Orifice - LP Gas
12 P-212 Orifice Fitting
13 VF-138 Front Shield Assembly
14 SR-209 Regulator Bracket
15 R-2784 Inlet Regulator - NAT Gas
15 R-2480 Inlet Regulator - LP Gas
16 VF-147 Heat Shield
17 VF-148 Pilot Shield
18 VF-126 Front Hood
19 VF-123 Casing Front
20 VF-141 Screen Assembly
21 VF-125 Front Trim
PARTS LIST
Partscanbeorderedonlythrough your service personordealer.Forbestresults,the servicepersonor dealer shouldorderparts 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 Model Number from the name plate on your
equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following appropriate
illustration and list. Be sure to give all this information . . .
Furnace Model Number Part Description
Furnace Serial Number Part Number
Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)
Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Shipments contingent upon strikes, fires and all causes beyond our control.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. Nine Eighteen Freeburg Ave. Belleville, Illinois 62222-0529

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PARTS VIEW

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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" (8mm) screws
provided. The motor wires should be facing to the left and
then routed behind the motor mounting bracket and to the
right as depicted in Figure 1.
3. Route cord set through 9/16" (14mm) hole on casing
assemblyback.Insertapproximately3"(76mm)ofcordset
into casing assembly back.
4. Attachthegreengroundwirefromthecordsetbeneathone
of the #10 x 5/16" (8mm) screws on the motor mounting
bracket (see Step 2). Remove #10 x 5/16" (8mm) screw,
align ring terminal of green ground wire with clearance
hole on motor mounting bracket and replace #10 x 5/16"
(8mm) screw into motor mounting bracket.
5. Remove (2) #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screws from the right side
of the front shield assembly.
6. Remove (1) #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screw from the top shield.
7. Grasp front shield above screen assembly and pivot right
side of front shield forward approximately one inch.
Figure 1
8. Remove#8x3/8"(10mm)screwfromswitchboxcoverand
removeswitchboxcoverfromswitchbox.Withfancontrol
wires facing upward, place 3/16" (5mm) spacer behind
oblong clearance hole on switch box. Locate 1/8" (3mm)
screw hole on right side of front shield assembly by
measuringdown9"(229mm)fromtheupperrightcornerof
the shield assembly (See Figure 1). Align 3/16" (5mm)
spacer and oblong clearance hole on switch box with 1/8"
(3mm) screw hole on right side of front shield assembly.
Attach (1) #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screw provided, by inserting
screw through oblong clearance hole and 3/16" (5mm)
spacer and into the right side of the front shield assembly.
9. Attach switch box cover to switch box with the #8 x 3/8"
(10mm) screw removed in Step 8.
10. Replace (1) #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screw removed in Step 5
intothetop,rightsideofthefrontshieldassembly.Withthe
installation of the switch box, the bottom, right side of the
front shield assembly does not require the replacement of
the #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screw removed in Step 5.
11. Replace (1) #10 x 1/2" (13mm) screw removed in Step 6
into the top shield.
12. Route fan control wires upward and beneath the gas valve.
13. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (hot) wire, smooth
insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal on fan control
assembly.
14. Attach (1) pin terminal from black (neutral) wire, ribbed
insulation on cord set to (1) socket terminal from white
(neutral) wire on motor.
15. Attach(1)pinterminalonfancontrolassemblyto(1)socket
terminal from black (hot) wire on motor.
16. Graspcordsetatcasingassembly backandpullexcesscord
set through casing assembly back and secure cord set in
casing assembly back with the strain relief provided.
17. Replace casing front assembly.
Attention: Be sure all wires are located away from fan blade.
EEB-1 for Unvented Room HeaterModel EE-25-(1, 2)
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Wiring
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordancewith localcodesor,inthe absenceoflocalcodes,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
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
groundingprongfromthis plug.For an ungroundedreceptacle,
anadapter, whichhastwoprongsand awireforgrounding,can be
purchased, plugged into the ungrounded receptacle and its wire
connected to the receptacle mounting screw. With this wire
completing the ground, the appliance cord plug can be plugged
into the adapter and be electrically grounded.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerousoperation.Verifyproperoperationafterservicing.
Oiling Blower Motor
Theblowermotordoesnothaveoilingholes.Donotattempttooil
the blower motor.
WARNING:
Unplugging of blower accessory will not stop the heater
fromcycling.Toturnoffgastotheunventedheater:Push
ingas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to "OFF."
Do not force.
Index Part
No. Number Description
1 R-1468 Bushing
2 VF-153 Mounting Bracket
3 R-2695 Motor
4 R-2696 Fan Blade
5 R-2104 Fan Control
6 DV-806 Switch Box
7 DV-807 Switch Box Cover
8 R-2113 Spacer
9 R-896 Bushing
10 R-2091 Wire Assembly
11 VF-068 Cord Set
PARTS LIST
Ifany ofthe original wire assupplied with the appliancemust be replaced,
it must be replaced with type 125°C wire or its equivalent.
OPTIONAL BLOWER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)