alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Series GA301 Radiant Patio Heater Manual for Installation, Operation & Maintenance Performance that outshines DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. If odour continues, immediately call your gas supplier. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
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alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo INDEX 1) Caution and General Safety .................................................................................... 4 2) Pre-installation Overview ........................................................................................ 5 3) What you need to supply .......................................................................................... 7 4) Location Planning ...........................................................................................
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Caution and General Safety CAUTION: FIRE OR BURN INJURY HAZARD • At all times maintain clearance to combustible materials as further specified in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious fire hazard. • Never operate heaters in atmosphere containing flammable vapours or combustible dusts. • This heater is equipped with an electronic and automatic ignition device. Do not attempt to light the burner by hand.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Pre-installation Overview What you will receive: Heater head Top Reflector Sectional Pole Emitter Gas train/hose assembly Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Gas Connection Cover Page 5 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Pre-installation Overview Mounting Plate hole Pattern (Full size) 6.30" Ø0.42" Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 6 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo What you need to Supply What you need to Supply: 1. Heater post anchoring hardware for either the base mount or the hanging model. 2. Materials necessary to construct a concrete base for floor mounted model 3. Gas supply line that is installed to the Gas and Electric Supply according to the: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z.223.1 (NFPA 54) in the US and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 in Canada. 4.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Location Planning Wind protection has an important influence on the body’s ability to retain radiant heat. Use natural or newly built wind barriers where possible, such as existing buildings, shrubbery or tree lines and fences. A clear plastic six-foot fence is used in some commercial restaurants to give an open look while giving good wind protection. One Even-GLO heater, at high fire and in windless conditions has a comfort radius of about twelve feet (24 ft. circle).
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Clearance to Combustible Materials The following clearance data is based on a maximum limit of 90°F plus ambient temperature. Note with an ambient temperature of 70°F the surface temperatures at the clearance distances listed below could reach 160°F Care should be taken with placement of plastic or vinyl in the proximity of the heater as they tend to distort and soften at these temperatures. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES TOP SIDE MODEL NO.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Installation Instructions Installation must comply with local building codes and/or, for the USA/National Fuel Gas Code, ANZI Z 223.1 (NFPA 54) and for Canada, CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2, National Gas and Propane Installation Code (latest editions). Appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence; the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 in the USA, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Installation Instructions Equipment Dimensions Hanging model # GA 301 H 1.13" 17.95" Ø39.50" 47.98" 46.81" 6 Feet Minimum Clearance Below Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 11 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Power/Gas Specifications High fire rate: Natural - 53,000 btuh Propane - 47,000 btuh Low fire rate: Natural - 46,000 btuh Propane - 40,000 btuh Gas Supply Pressure: Natural Gas: Propane Gas: Electric Supply: Minimum 6.5 ” W.C. Minimum 10.8 ” W.C. Maximum 14.0 ” W.C. Maximum 14.0 ” W.C. 24 VAC, 0.8A Installation or repair should only be done by personnel qualified for the installation of powered gas appliances.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly 1. Floor Mount a. Slide the Gas Connection Cover over the bottom pole. Assemble the top pole portion to the bottom pole portion by sliding the two parts together and aligning the four boltholes with the threaded holes in the bottom portion. Use the 4 hex bolts supplied and tighten snug. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 13 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly b. Mount pole base onto a concrete floor or cast concrete with a minimum below grade depth of 12” and having a 12” diameter. If forming concrete, cast in place appropriate passage for gas and control wires. Use minimum 3/8” x 5” 90° lag bolts or equivalent to mount heater base to the concrete base. The pole base could also be mounted on wood decks with 3/8” bolts and washers on the underside of the deck. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 14 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly c. Place the emitter in place as illustrated below such that it is held in place by the three fingers. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 15 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly d. Install the fourth finger with the hardware provided. It is normal for the emitter to have some movement for thermal expansion. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 16 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly e. Remove protective coating from the reflector surface and fasten to the four heater arms using ¼ -20 carriage bolt with washers and nuts. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 17 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly f. Feed hose and wires through pole section and guide the gas line and wires through appropriate hole in the pole. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 18 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly g. Assemble heater head to the pole section with three stainless steel type F screws provided. Install the electrical box provided to the pole with a self drilling #8 sheet metal screw. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 19 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly h. Connect gas supply and electric power following all local codes. Check for gas leaks at all connections with appropriate soap solution. Never connect an unregulated gas supply to the heater. Do not use high pressure (above ½ psig) to test the gas supply system with the appliance connected. Failure to comply can result in damage to the appliance. 2. Ceiling Mount a. Assemble 4 gusset plates to the base as illustrated.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly b. Assemble angular arms to the base. c. Assemble vertical arm to angular arm using two gusset plates and 5/16” carriage bolts with nuts and washers. Repeat this for the other side. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 21 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly d. Install mounting brackets on both sides with supplies hardware. e. Mount the heater base assembly to the ceiling in the desired location keeping in mind clearance to combustibles. Use minimum 6 #14 x1.5” wood screws. Caution: To prevent possible head injury provide pedestrian protection if lowest point of the heater is less that 7 feet in height. The heater must have a minimum clearance of 6 Feet below. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 22 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly f. Install heater assembly into the base assembly allowing the gas line and wires through the bottom. Use three #8-32 typeF to secure heater head to the base. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 23 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly g. Feed the gas line and control wires through either side of the assembly. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 24 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly h. Install the heat shields as illustrated using the #8-32 typeF screws supplied. Also install the bottom cover to complete the assemble using 4 #8-32 typeF screws. Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 25 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 1. Lighting a. Open manual gas supply valve (ensure gas supply lines have been purged). b. Turn on switch to energize electric supply. c. The electronic control module will time out 45 sec. d. The gas valve will open and ignition spark will commence and continue for 15 sec. e. If flame starts and “is detected”, flame will continue until turned off. f. If flow does not start, the gas valve will close after 15 sec.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Maintenance • • • • • Before performing any service shut off gas and electric supply. Check condition of burner, especially integrity of flame screen. Inspect condition of spark and sense electrode. Check for cracks in ceramic insulators or excessive corrosion. Inspect condition of high tension lead to spark rod. Annually verify hose gas supply in heater post and all connections for gas leaks. Trouble Shooting 1.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Parts List Item A B C D E F G H I J K-L M N Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 28 Description Part # Reflector package Gas Hose Assembly Emitter Flame Sensor Spark Electrode Electronic Control Module Orifice Nat Gas Gas Valve Assembly Indicator Light Burner assembly ES041 EG004 ES011 EE002 EE001 EE008 EG002 EG007 EE004 EG008 Sectional Pole Package (includes upper and lower sections) ES042 Ignition wire Orifice LP Gas (not shown) EE005 EG016 Rev.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Internal Wiring Green Red Red -+ 24 VAC (Lo) Green HI Yellow V1 C C M HI LO TH Green 24V V2 GND S1 HI LED Green Gas Valve Yellow Green Pink Flame Sensor Green Spark Electrode If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with wiring material having a temperature rating of at least 105°C.
alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Warranty SERIES GA301 AND GA301H EVEN-GLO PATIO HEATER WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original owner that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, for everything except the electronic control module, spark electrode, and sense electrodes which have a replacement warranty period of 3 years.
