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According to the current Schwank company (cited below) Günther Schwank founded the company in Fegersheim, Alsace, France. He patented a gas infrared radiator in 1939.
Perfection HVAC
PERFECTION HVAC was absorbed by Hupp and became the Perfection Division, Hupp Industries in 1964.
In 1965, Hupp dropped the Perfection name. Later Hupp-Perfection was re-named the Typhoon Division of Hupp Industries.
Hupp was in bankruptcy in 1991. [Citations needed]
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Reader Question: where to find Schwank Gas Heater Manuals
2017/01/10
Trevor said:
I just bought a 1995 Perfection Schwank Fashionaire-elite FAE38N natural gas direct vent wall furnace. Any idea where I can get a manual and parts for it? There is absolutely no info online about it.
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Reply: contact information for Schwank Heater Products world wide, US, Canada, UK
As I did not find a manual for your Schwank FAE38N gas furnace, your best bet is to contact the company directly. I provide that information below.
Schwank International Corporation Contacts
Schwank Heating Products in the UK
Schwank Ltd, Suite 21, 50 Churchill Square Business Centre
Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YU
Tel. 00 44 (0)208 641 3900, Fax. 00 44 (0)208 641 2594
Email: sales(at)schwank.co.uk
Schwank Heater Products in the U.S. 2 Schwank Way, Waynesboro, GA 30830 Tel.: 1-877-446-3727 (TOLL FREE) Fax: 1-866-361-0523 (TOLL FREE) EMAIL: csr@schwankgroup.com
List of Manuals for Discontinued Schwank Heating Equipment: Website: http://www.schwankgroup.com/resources/manuals/
List of current technical documents from Schwank: https://www.schwankgroup.com/technical-documents-summary/
Perfection Schwank's High Efficiency Direct Vent Gas Heater product data & Marketing Literature from 1998
Perfection Schwank's 38,000 BTUH Fashion- aire Elite direct vent gas space heater incorporates leading edge design for comfort and convenience. No other space heater can offer such an array of high-technology features:
Control center with high visibility LED status lights displays temperature range and heater setting at the touch of a button.
Vacation mode - simply push this button to reduce heat to 45 degrees.
Childproofing mode prevents tampering of heat settings.
Built-in diagnostic center "brain" troubleshoots your heater for you.
Does more, yet costs less than comparable heaters.
Also unique to this model is a whisper-quiet dual squirrel cage fan for efficient air circulation. Boasting an 82+% AFUE efficiency rating, the Elite meets or exceeds IAS certification for North American applications and carries both AGA and CGFA certification. Complete automatic electronic controls head its extensive list of safety features.
Othe Schwank Heater Manuals (current models only) are at https://www.schwankgroup.com/technical-documents-summary/
Other Perfection Schwank Gas Heater Features
Quiet hot-surface ignition.
Cool to the touch insulated cabinet with sound damping insulation.
Contemporary slimline styling.
Attractive oyster shell finish.
Non-corrosive vent and inshot burners.
Easy access heater maintenance.
Simple installation - Perfection Schwank's telescoping intake/exhaust system adjusts perfectly to different wall thicknesses ensuring quick, efficient installation. Direct venting incorporates both intake and exhaust functions in a single compact unit.
Wall shroud included.
Limited warranty - 10 years heat exchanger, 5 years parts and 2 years labor.ense would be to ask for a prompt safety inspection by your local fire department and/or wood stove installer.
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