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ManualsBrandsSunStar ManualsHeaters, Stoves + FireplacesHeating Products Infrared Ceramic Heater — LP, 32,000 BTU

Form #43219020

June 09

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER

/ INSTALLER: For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read

and understood before installing, operating or servicing this heater.

INFRARED RADIANT CERAMIC HEATER

STARGLO SERIES

!INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual

to the owner when you leave the job site.

SWARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can

cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operation

and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this

equipment.

In locations used for the storage of combustible materials, signs must be

posted to specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain

the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles. Signs must

either be posted adjacent to the heater thermostats or in the absence of

such thermostats, in a conspicuous location.

!IMPORTANT

: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SUNSTAR HEATING PRODUCTS, INC.

Post Office Box 36271 (28236)  306 West Tremont Avenue (28203)  Charlotte, North Carolina

Phone (704) 372-3486 – www.sunstarheaters.com – email: info@sunstarheaters.com

Summary of content (17 pages)

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER / INSTALLER: For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read and understood before installing, operating or servicing this heater. INFRARED RADIANT CERAMIC HEATER STARGLO SERIES !INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual to the owner when you leave the job site. SWARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
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! WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: ! ! ! ! DO NOT try to light any appliance. Extinguish any open flame. Open windows. DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO NOT use any telephone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department. SWARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE. This heater is not approved in any residential application.
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1) SAFETY This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant ceramic heater. Safety information required during installation and operation of this heater is provided in this manual and the labels on the product. The installation, service and maintenance of this heater must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment. All personnel in contact with the heater must read and understand all safety information, instructions and labels before operation.
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! NEVER attempt to service the heater while it is plugged in, operating or hot. Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing a heater must be replaced prior to operating the heater. ! Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary.
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4) MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Combustible material must be located outside the clearance dimensions listed. Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury or property damage. Always maintain minimum clearances and post signs where needed. Signs should state the hazards for the particular application and be legible to the building occupants. Consult the factory or a factory representative for additional information on signage compliance.
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MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Mounted Horizontally BELOW MODEL SIDES CEILING w/Standard Reflector Mounted at 35º Angle BELOW FRONT w/Reflector Extension w/Standard Reflector w/Reflector Extension w/Standard Reflector w/Reflector Extension REAR Angle Mounting (degree) SG3 and SG4 31” 37” 73” 101” 73” 101” 37” 51” 31” 0º min 35º max SG6 and SG8 49” 49” 99” 138” 99” 138” 49” 69” 37” 0º min 35º max SG10 and SG12 49” 65” 129” 181” 129” 181” 61” 85” 49” 0º min 35º m
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6) SG SERIES DIMENSIONS 15-3/4 (40cm) 9 (23cm) Hanging Dimension 26-1/2 (67cm) 21/5/8 (55cm) 27-1/2 (70cm) 14-7/8 (38cm) Hanging Dimension 20-3/4 (53cm) Hanging Dimension 26-1/2 (67cm) 12 (30cm) Hanging Dimension (Typical all Models) 26/1/2 (67cm) 2-BURNER UNIT 1-BURNER UNIT 3-BURNER UNIT 33-3/8 (85cm) 26-5/8 (68cm) Hanging Dimension Gas Manifold Assembly Ignition Control Assembly 3/8 (1cm) Diameter Hole for Hanging (Typical 4 Places) 26-1/2 (67cm) 7-3/4 (20cm) 26-1/2 (67cm
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Tighten flexible gas hose and components securely. Improperly connected gas lines may result in fire, explosion, poisonous fumes, toxic gases, asphyxiation or death. Connect gas lines in accordance to national, state, provincial and local codes. Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury or property damage. 1. Connect to the supply tank or manifold in accordance with the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1), and local building codes.
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) INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE TEST GAUGE CONNECTION Supply Pressure 1. The installer will provide a 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater. Manifold Pressure: 1 Turn the gas valve to the “OFF” position. Remove the 1/8” plug from the combination gas valve at the outlet pressure tap and connect the 1/8” nipple to the tapped hole. Connect gauge to nipple. Turn on the gas supply. 2.
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) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect electrical power and gas supply before servicing. This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 1. All electric wiring shall conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70), or the code legally authorized in the locality where the installation is made. 2.
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) VENTILATION CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD Heaters installed in an unvented mode require a minimum ventilation flow of 4 CFM per 1,000 Btu/hr of total installed capacity. Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury, property damage or illness from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Where unvented infrared heaters are used, natural or mechanical means shall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4 cfm per 1000 Btu per hr input of installed heaters.
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going to lockout, and the valve will be de-energized immediately. 5. If the heater does not light, shut off the gas completely for 5 minutes before attempting to relight. 6. CAUTION: The heater must be grounded. Poor grounding will give nuisance lockouts, particularly during momentary power interruptions. 7. To shut down the heater, turn off the gas and the electrical supply. NOTE: The lighting and shutdown instructions are also shown on the permanent nameplate attached to the heater.
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obstructs the venturi or the screen. Maximum heating efficiency and clean combustion will be maintained by keeping the emitter and burner clean. To clean the heater, follow these instructions: 1. Turn off all electrical and gas supply to the heater. 2. Clean the reflector. 3. Remove the main burner orifice and clean it thoroughly. 4. Check the venturi opening to be sure it is clean. If there is any evidence of dirt accumulation in the venturi, remove it.
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C) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (Continued) Turn up thermostat to call for heat. Does the electrode spark? NO Is there 24V at the module. See section 8 for wiring. YES Does the module have a steady red LED? YES NO Replace ignition module. PN 30632030 Check the spark gap NO is it 3/16? Swap out the electrodes from a NO working heater, does it spark? YES YES Adjust spark gap and retry ignition. Replace electrode assembly. PN 30295020 Check ignition cable for continuity.
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16) OPTIONAL PARABOLIC REFLECTOR EXTENSION ASSEMBLY The heater is completely factory assembled and requires no field assembly. If the optional parabolic reflector extension is utilized, locate and identify the end panels and side panels as shown in the following diagram. Attach the side panels as shown. Attach the end panels so that the end flanges of the end panels overlap the side panels. Attach the side panels and end panels together with the screws provided in the kit.
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20) ITEM# PART # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 30333040 30333050 30279000 30632030 30295020 30314100 43856029 43856039 43862010 43862020 43862030 43862040 43847010 43847020 43847030 43847040 REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE DESCRIPTION Valve VR8205A-2081 @ 10” W.C. – Propane Gas Valve VR8205A-2123 @ 6” W.C.
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LIMITED WARRANTY: SunStar Heating Products, Inc., the manufacturer, warrants to the original owner of any SunStar infrared gas heater that said heater will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The heater(s) shall be installed, used and maintained strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer's sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing replacement parts, F.O.B.