Economical Unitary Infrared Heater Installation, Operation & Service Manual

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WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. DO NOT try to light any appliance.

3. DO NOT use electrical switches.

4. DO NOT use any telephone in

your building.

5. Extinguish any open flame.

6. Leave the building.

7. Immediately call your local gas

supplier after leaving the building.

Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

8. If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the Fire Department.

Fire Hazard

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Some objects can catch fire or explode

when placed close to heater.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, injury or property

damage.

WARNING

Installation must be done by a contractor qualified

in the installation and service of gas-fired heating

equipment or your gas supplier.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service

or maintenance can result in death, injury or property

damage. Read the Installation, Operation and Service

Manual thoroughly before installing or servicing

this equipment.

Installer

Please take the time to read and understand

these instructions prior to any installation.

Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner.

Owner

Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide

your serviceman with necessary information.

Roberts-Gordon LLC

1250 William Street

P.O . Bo x 44

Buffalo, New York 14240-0044

Telephone: 716.852.4400

Fax: 716.852.0854

Toll Free: 800.828.7450

www.rg-inc.com

www.radiantheaters.com

P/N 170101NA Rev. K 03/09

GordonRay

The Economical Unitary

Infrared Heater

Installation, Operation &

Service Manual

BH-40

BH-60

BH-80

BH-100

BH-115

BH-125

BH-140

BH-150

BH-175

BH-200

Summary of content (20 pages)

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FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. DO NOT try to light any appliance. 3. DO NOT use electrical switches. 4. DO NOT use any telephone in your building. 5. Extinguish any open flame. 6. Leave the building. 7. Immediately call your local gas supplier after leaving the building. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. 8. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Heater Safety...................................................... 1 1.1 Manpower Requirements ............................................. 1 1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement ............................. 1 SECTION 2: Installer Responsibility ..................................... 3 2.1 Wall Tag ....................................................................... 3 2.2 Corrosive Chemicals.................................................... 3 2.
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TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Top and Bottom Panel Label Placement .................... 1 Figure 2: Side and Back Panel Label Placement ...................... 2 Figure 3: Standard Reflector ..................................................... 5 Figure 4: One Side Reflector..................................................... 5 Figure 5: Two Side Reflectors ................................................... 5 Figure 6: 45° Tilt Reflector ........................................................
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SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us! This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possible fire, electrical or burn hazards. Please pay special attention when reading and following the warnings in these sections. Installation, service and annual inspection of heater must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas-fired heating equipment.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FIGURE 2: Side and Back Panel Label Placement Side Panel Back Panel Lighting Instruction Plate Label Rating Plate Label BLUE 24VAC BLACK Flame Sense YELLOW Ground BROWN Main Valve Pressure Switch NO Commutateur á C l'air libre BLUE 24VAC Détecteur de flamme JAUNE Terre MARRON Valve principale DSI Ignition Module Module d’allumage par étincelle Electrode Électrode Pressure Switch NO Commutateur á C l'air libre BLUE BLEU NOIR BLUE BLEU BLACK NO
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SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY The installer is responsible for the following: • To install the heater, as well as the gas and electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends the installer contact a local Building Inspector or Fire Marshal for guidance. • To use the information given in a layout drawing and in the manual together with the cited codes and regulations to perform the installation.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES 3.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles Clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent serious fire hazards. Combustibles are materials that may catch on fire and include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc. Maintain clearances to combustibles at all times for safety.
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SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect.
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SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect.
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SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES 4.1 Gas Codes The type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be the type of gas used. Installation must comply with national and local codes and requirements of the local gas company. United States: Refer to National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest revision. Canada: Refer to Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1 - latest revision. 4.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 5: MAJOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 13: Major Component Descriptions Burner with Tube Gasket Must be installed with the flame observation window facing down. Reflector (Aluminum or Stainless Steel) Alternate overlap as shown on overview and on Page 16, Figure 16. Minimum overlap is 6'' (16 cm). Burner Tube Supplied in 10' (3 m) lengths. Burner tube is always the first tube after the burner.
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SECTION 5: MAJOR COMPONENTS 5.1 Standard Parts List Table 1: Contents of BH-Series Burner Carton Part No.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Table 3: BH-Series Component Package Guide Model Tubing Length Core Packages Minimum Standard Aluminized BH-40 10' (3 m) - CP10ALUM BH-60 20' (6 m) CP20HRS CP20ALUM BH-80 20' (6 m) CP20HRS CP20ALUM BH-100 30' (9 m) CP30HRS CP30ALUM BH-115 30' (9 m) CP30HRS CP30ALUM BH-125 40' (12 m) CP40HRS CP40ALUM BH-140 40' (12 m) CP40HRS CP40ALUM BH-150 50' (15 m) CP30HRS + EXP20HRS CP30ALUM + EXP20ALUM BH-175 50' (15 m) CP30H
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SECTION 6: HEATER INSTALLATION SECTION 6: HEATER INSTALLATION WARNING Expansion and contraction of the tube dictates that the minimum suspension lengths must be maintained. See table on Page 14, Figure 14. Severe Injury Hazard Secure burner to burner tube with bolts and lockwashers. Hang heater with materials with a minimum working load of 75 lbs (33 kg). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.
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BH-SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FIGURE 14: Critical Hanger Placement Typical Suspension Details Beam Clamp Anchor Screw Hook 3/8" 24" min.