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Williams Furnace 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct - Vent Counterflow Intermitted Ignition Furnace

Williams Furnace 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct - Vent Counterflow Intermitted Ignition Furnace

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Overview

Williams Comfort Products Made In America Since 1916!

For over 100 years, Williams has designed and manufactured quality heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products for both the home and business. It all started in 1916, when Jesse Williams began building gas steam radiators in Los Angeles under the banner Williams Radiator Company. Williams’ commitment to quality was clear from the start, and the company’s product line expanded over the next few decades to include gas-fired heating, gravity wall heating and counterflow furnaces. By 1954, Williams had expanded to a nationwide player, with a distribution and sales network that reached customers throughout the United States.

Williams reputation for quality products only increased, and in 1958 they were acquired by Continental Materials Corporation, an AMEX-listed company whose notoriety brought new levels of prestige to the firm, now called Williams Furnace Company. The company acquired Hydro-Aire/LANCO in 1986, a major manufacturer of fan coils and air handlers. As a result, Williams now offers more fan coil sizes and configurations than any other HVAC company in all of the United States. Finally, the product line was expanded in 1996 to include room console heaters.

Jesse Williams understood that his company had to adapt to grow, and so do we. Today, numerically controlled machinery is used to ensure both precision and quality. All Williams products are tested to the highest standards according to specifications set by the National Bureau of Standards. Engineering, R&D, testing and manufacturing take place at our factory in Colton, California.

Above all, we aim to treat the customer with respect and integrity to ensure that our customers come to expect the same quality from us that they will from our fine line of products.

Heating Solution to Fit Any Project Need

For nearly 100 years, Williams has offered a wide range of safety-tested, cost-efficient heating solutions to fit any home. From a studio apartment to a palatial estate, we’ve got you covered with a complete line of heating products, including both gas and electric furnaces. Come inside, and let Williams warm you up.

Forsaire Counterflow Furnaces

Direct-Vent Counterflow

The forced-air circulation comfort heating system uses only outside air for combustion, as the burners are completely sealed within the combustion chamber. Combustion products are discharged outdoors through the wall vent. This eliminates the expense of a vent. All vent caps include a built-in “Bird Guard.” All vent material is included. Ideal for garages.

Features and Benefits

  • Freestanding or recessed, Forsaire™ furnaces are ideal for homes, apartments, offices, schools, cabins and many other applications
  • Counterflow blower system circulates ceiling-to-floor warm air
  • “Matchless” pilot igniter
  • Multi-room heating with optional outlet accessories to heat up to three rooms
  • Equipped with a four-foot service cord
  • Natural or propane models (conversion kits available)
  • Automatic temperature and safety controls
  • Resettable vent-limit safety switch (top-vent models)
  • Thermostat Sold Separately - Part #8967

Dimensions and Clearances

  • 4" to an intersecting wall
  • 4" from the top of the furnace to the ceiling or overhang
  • 0" to finished floor
  • 59" from the finished floor to the center line of the vent cap for Model Series 40073 and 40077
  • 68 1/2" from the finished floor to the center line of the vent cap for Model Series 55073 and 62577

Accessories

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Williams Furnace Ignition Control Wires for 3508/5008/5508 Series

This replacement ignition shield is for use with specified Williams Forsaire Counterflow Direct Vent and Top Vent Furnaces.

It is compatible with the following Counterflow Direct Vent models:
  • 4007332, 4007331
  • 5507332, 5507331
It is compatible with the following Counterflow Top Vent models:
  • 3508231, 3508232
  • 5508231, 5508232
Williams Furnace 4318 Vent Shield Deflector for all Direct Vent Models ( Except HE DV )

This vent shield deflector is an insulated, galvanized metal sheet made for use with Direct Vent Furnaces.


To be used on the following direct vent models:

  • Natural Gas Models:
    • 14,000 BTUs: 1403822, 1413822,1433822, 1453822
    • 22,000 BTUs: 2203822, 2313822, 2233822, 2253822
    • 30,000 BTUs: 3003822, 3013822, 3033822, 3053822
  • Liquid Propane Models:
    • 14000 BTUs: 1403821, 1413821,1433821, 1453821
    • 22,000 BTUs: 2203821, 2313821, 2233821, 2253821
    • 30,000 BTUs: 3003821, 3013821, 3033821, 3053821

Williams Furnace Trim Strip Accessory

Give your furnace a finished look. This metal molding strip is painted to match and is for use with the following Forsaire furnaces. The trim kit includes 4 trim strips. You will be using 2 per side of your furnace butted together in the center of each side of the furnace. There are no trim strips for the top or bottom of your furnace. This trim set finishes the sides only.

Monterey Plus Top Vent Furnaces:
  • 25098 Series: 2509821, 2509822
  • 35098 Series: 3509821, 3509822
  • 50098 Series: 5009821, 5009822

Williams Furnace Rear Outlet Register with 10” Boot and Damper for Forsaire Electric

Add this rear-register to your Forsaire Electric heater to add heat to a second rear connected room.

  • Rear-Outlet Register
  • 10" Boot
  • Damper

    Williams Furnace Two-Way Diffusing Grille for all Forsaire Models

    A diffusing grille snaps on to the front of your Forsaire system. With this two-way diffusing grille, you can direct the heated air from the front of your furnace to the right and left for a more dispersed airflow.

    Williams Furnace One-Way Diffusing Grille for all Forsaire Models

    With this one-way diffusing grille, your heated air comes into the room and you have to option of one way air flow/direction.

    For use with the following Forsaire furnaces.

    Counterflow Top Vent Furnaces:
    • 3508 Series: 3508231, 3508232, 3508631 3508632
    • 500, 550 and 650 Series: 5008631, 5008632, 5508231, 5508232, 6508631 6508632,

    Williams Furnace Rear Outlet Register with 10” Boot and Damper for Top-Vent Furnaces

    With the addition of a rear outlet register, you can add heat to a rear adjacent room. The finished wall of the second room must be within 10 inches of the furnace. Everything you need, the rear outlet register, a 10" boot and a damper, is included to heat the second area. The built-in damper lets you shut off the air flow to the second room if desired.

    Williams Furnace 9902 Vent Adapter (Freestanding Installations) without a Blower Installed

    This vent adapter is to be used only in a surface mounted/freestanding installation of a Monterey and Forsaire Single Sided Heater. To be used when there is no blower installed.


    This vent adapter is for use when typical venting installation cannot be followed - for example when the furnace is being vented into a chimney.
    Measurements for this vent adapter are:
    • 8-1/2" top to bottom
    • 7" deep at the top
    • 3-1/2" deep at the bottom
    Includes Vent Adapter, Fiberglass Gasket and 4 #10 screws
    Oval Vent Starter Kit (includes hold-down plate) US

    Convert from an oval to round vent with this easy-to-use conversion kit.

    Includes:
    • Hold Down Plate (1)
    • Starter Plates (2)
    • 4" Oval Pipe 2' length (2)
    • 4" Oval to Round Adapter (1)
    For use with Forsaire 3508, 5008, 5508, and 6508 Top Vent Furnaces.

    Oval Vent Starter Kit (includes hold-down plate) Canada

    Convert from an oval to round vent with this easy-to-use conversion kit.

    Includes:
    • Hold Down Plate (1)
    • Starter Plates (2)
    • 4" Oval Pipe 2' length (2)
    • 4" Oval to Round Adapter (1)
    For use with Forsaire 3508, 5008, 5508, and 6508 Top Vent Furnaces.

    Williams Furnace Hard-Wire Converter for all Forsaire Models

    Hard Wire Converter is used to convert the standard electric plug on a Williams Forsaire Counterflow furnace to a hardwire installation using a junction box. It can be used on all Forsaire Counterflow furnaces from 35,000 BTUs up to 60,000 BTUs.

    Williams Furnace 8967 Millivolt Wall Thermostat Kit for all Williams Heaters (Includes Wire and Nut)

    Williams Furnace Company no longer includes thermostats with their furnaces. This wall thermostat can be used with all Williams Furnaces. Simply move the switch to your desired temperature setting. It is easy to operate with its slide control and can be set from 50°F to 90°F. This thermostat kit includes the thermostat and 14 feet of wire.

    Williams Furnace P322016 Millivolt Wall Thermostat Only for all Williams Heaters

    The standard millivolt Williams Furnace thermostat. It is easily replaceable and will work with all Williams heaters. It can be wall or unit mounted. It is easy to operate with its slide control and can be set from 50°F to 90°F.

    Williams Furnace P332491 Wireless Digital Wall Thermostat for all Williams Heaters

    This wall thermostat has an easy to read LCD screen and is battery operated.

    • For Monterey, Direct Vent Gravity and Console Hearth Heaters
    • Wall mounted installation
    • Thermostat or Manual on/set/off
    • Easy to read LCD screen
    • Displays room temperature in Fº or Cº
    • Operation Range: 45 to 99 Fº
    • Battery operated

    This product is manufactured by Skytech.

    Williams Furnace P332492 Wireless Remote Control for all Williams Heaters

    Turn your heater on or off, or change the temperature, all with the touch of this 4 button remote control.

    • Three Functions: On - Off - Thermostat setting
    • Displays room temperature in ºF or ºC
    • Battery operated
    • Four button control
    • Velvet-touch casing
    • Receiver included

    Williams Furnace P332493 Digital Wall Thermostat for all Williams Heaters

    This wall thermostat has an easy to read LCD screen and is battery operated.

    • For Monterey, Direct Vent Gravity and Console Hearth Heaters
    • Wall mounted installation
    • Thermostat or Manual on/set/off
    • Easy to read LCD screen
    • Displays room temperature in Fº or Cº
    • Operation Range: 45 to 99 Fº
    • Battery operated

    This product is manufactured by Skytech.

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    Williams Furnace 7731 Gas Conversion Kit - Propane Gas to Natural Gas for 5507331

    Use this gas conversion kit to convert your 55000 BTU Forsaire Furnace Liquid Propane heater to Natural Gas. Parts shown in picture may differ according to specific model.

    • For 55,000 BTU Forsaire Furnaces, 55073 Series

    Williams Furnace 7730 Gas Conversion Kit - Natural Gas to Propane Gas for 5507332

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    Williams Furnace High Altitude Conversion Kit with all Required Orifices for 5507332
    This high elevation kit is specifically for use with your Williams Natural Gas 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct Vent Counterflow Furnace. It includes all required orifices to meet your specific elevation needs. A high elevation kit is required for elevations over 2,000 feet above sea level.
    Orifices are included for the following elevations:
    • 2001' to 4000' above sea level - P090542
    • 4001' to 6000' above sea level - P090543
    • 6001' to 8000' above sea level - P090544

    The Williams Natural Gas 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct Vent Counterflow Furnace requires two (2) kits.

    Williams Furnace High Altitude Conversion Kit with all Required Orifices for 5507331

    This high elevation kit is specifically for use with your Williams Propane Gas 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct Vent Counterflow Furnace. It includes all required orifices to meet your specific elevation needs. A high elevation kit is required for elevations over 2,000 feet above sea level.
    Orifices are included for the following elevations:
    • 2001' to 4000' above sea level - P090553
    • 4001' to 6000' above sea level - P332624
    • 6001' to 8000' above sea level - P090554

    The Williams Propane Gas 55,000 BTU Forsaire Direct Vent Counterflow Furnace requires two (2) kits.

    Click to See Vent Accessories
    Williams Furnace 9802 Vent Cap and Tubes for Direct Vent Furnaces

    When installing a direct vent furnace, you often need additional venting and tubes but you always need a termination kit.

    This vent cap and tube kit is for use with Williams Direct Vent Furnaces. It can be used with the Forsaire Direct Vent Systems including Forsaire 40,000 BTU (both standing and intermittent pilots) and 55,000 BTU (intermittent pilot) systems.
    • 9" Length for 40077, 40073 and 55073 Series

    Williams Furnace 12" Vent Tubes for Direct-Vent Furnaces

    Twelve inch direct vent tube extension replaces tubes which come with furnace. For use when venting your Williams direct vent furnace outdoors. Models include all Forsaire 40,000, 55,000, 60,000 BTU Direct Vent Furnaces, whether it has a standing pilot or intermittent pilot.

    Williams Furnace Thin-Wall Collar Kit for all Direct Vent Models (Except HE DV)

    The Williams thin wall collar kit is for use when installing a direct vent furnace on walls with thicknesses from 1" to 5". It installs with a vent kit with Williams Direct-Vent models including 1403621,1403622, 2203621, 2203622, 3003621 and 3003622.

    It can also be used to extend the vent cap away from the outside wall when mounting the vent cap onto vinyl siding or greenhouse coverings. This prevents damage for the exhaust on these materials.
    The four pieces fit together forming a square/rectangle.

    Williams Furnace Direct Vent Cap Guard for All Direct Vent Models (Except HE DV)

    if your direct vent furnace is venting to a heavily traveled or pedestrian area you can protect them from the hot air emitted from your furnace. This vent cap guard keeps vented hot air from outdoor pedestrian traffic. For all Williams Direct Vent furnaces.

    Williams Furnace 12" Vent Enclosure for Forsaire Top-Vent

    This metal vent enclosure can be used on the side or in front and is painted the same color as the furnace and is used to enclose the vent pipes of all Top Vent furnaces. Forsaire models include 3508, 5008, 5508 and 6508.

    Available in 12", 24" or 36" length.

    This item is 12" long.
    Requires (2) two for side use.

    Williams Furnace 24" Vent Enclosure for Forsaire Top-Vent

    This metal vent enclosure can be used on the side or in front and is painted the same color as the furnace and is used to enclose the vent pipes of all Top Vent furnaces. Forsaire models include 3508, 5008, 5508 and 6508.

    Available in 12", 24" or 36" length.

    This item is 24" long.
    Requires (2) two for side use.

    Williams Furnace 36" Vent Enclosure for Forsaire Top-Vent

    This metal vent enclosure can be used on the side or in front and is painted the same color as the furnace and is used to enclose the vent pipes of all Top Vent furnaces. Forsaire models include 3508, 5008, 5508 and 6508.

    Available in 12", 24" or 36" length.

    This item is 36" long.
    Requires (2) two for side use.

    Important

    • Any warranty considerations are contingent on installation by a qualified installer (contractor). Self-installation is prohibited and will invalidate your warranty.
    • Read owner’s manual before using/installing.
    • Photographs are representative.
    • Check local codes and ordinances for permitted uses.
    • Consult installation manual for clearances prior to installation.
    • We reserve the right to amend product specifications without notice.
    • Installation and servicing recommended by a qualified service person.
    • Venting must comply with the installation manual.
    • Massachusetts Approval G3-0115-271.
    • Please read the warranty for any limitations or disclaimers.
    • Combustion chamber carries a ten-year limited warranty. All other parts carry a one-year limited warranty.

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