4BN6-CB-24 4BL6-CB-24 4SN5-CB-24 4SL5-CB-24 24 Vac BURNER SERIES POST MOUNTED INFRARED PATIO HEATER FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY INSTALLATION / OWNER’S MANUAL This Operation & Instruction manual is not to be removed from the site. It MUST be given in its entirety to the consumer and retained for future reference. Installer: Acquaint consumer with all safety procedures in the manual WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
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4BN6-CB-24 4SN5-CB-24 4BL6-CB-24 4SL5-CB-24 24 Vac BURNER SERIES POST MOUNTED INFRARED PATIO HEATER FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ........ 4, 5 NOTICE TO INSTALLERS ........................... 4 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES ........... 4 TOPIC PAGE NUMBER TOPIC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. GENERAL .................................................. 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............ 6 SPECIFICATIONS .....................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS: Important Notice To Installer: Installation and repairs must be done by a trained gas service technician. This Operation & Instruction manual is not to be removed from the site. This manual MUST be given in its entirety to the consumer and retained for future reference. Acquaint the end user with Important Information throughout the manual. Warning Improper Installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
kler heads and locate heaters at a safe distance - in some instances the sprinkler heads may need to be replaced by higher temperature rated heads. Check with the local Fire Marshall and your insurance carrier. CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES MUST BE MAINTAINED OR EXCEEDED: Fig. 1 18” Maintain clearances to combustible materials as shown in Fig.
1. GENERAL The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2. The heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical code, ANSI / NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. 2.
4. GAS SUPPLY: NATURAL GAS or PROPANE The heater comes with a flexible hose assembly inside the post with 3/8” male flared fitting for hook-up to a minimum 5” w.c. Natural Gas supply (7” w.c. maximum), OR minimum 11” w.c. LP Gas (14” w.c. maximum). The combination gas control valve in the heater has an integral pressure regulator that reduces gas manifold pressure to the orifice and burner to 3.5” w.c. natural gas, or 10.5” w.c. propane.
5. GAS CONVERSION: NATURAL GAS or LP GAS WARNING: Conversion from one fuel gas to another shall only be done by a trained and qualified gas service technician. Ensure all gas supply and heater components are correct for the type of fuel gas in use. Use only parts and components supplied by the manufacturer to accomplish conversion from one gas type to another. Incorrect or improper conversion can result in personal injury, death, fire, and/or property damage, and will void the product warranty.
6. MAIN COMPONENTS AND DIMENSIONS Models 4SN/L5-24 include stainless post and base: N = natural gas, L = propane. Models 4BN/L6-24 has black powder coated post and base: N = natural gas, L = propane. Gas valve and orifice are specific to gas type, all other components are common for all models. Note: A gas pressure regulator(s) is required (not supplied ) to regulate gas supply pressure.
7. HEATER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION Tools Needed: (not supplied) Adjustable Wrench or wrench set, Slip Joint Pliers, Phillips Screwdriver-Medium Blade (#2 or #3 blade), Drill and Masonry Bit for lag anchors (if mounting on concrete patio), Plumbing Seal/Tape for Joints, Soapy Water: Spray Bottle or Paint Brush for leak testing. NOTE: The top surface of the heater base is 3 1/2” above patio deck.
ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION ..... CONTINUED 6. Make gas connection, installing a union and 1/8” NPT plugged tap for pressure testing (both field supplied) between gas supply and the gas hose 7. Connect 24Vac power supply to wires from burner - tuck wiring inside post 8. Install Reflector: Install a washer onto each wing bolt Align holes in reflector to those in the brackets at top of burner reflector to burner with wing bolts. 8.
8. GAS CONNECTION AND LEAK TESTING: Locate the gas hose and piping out of pathways where people may trip over them, or in areas where the hose/piping may be subject to accidental damage. NATURAL GAS CONNECTION: Connect the natural gas supply line to the flexible hose at the base of the post as per local or national gas code. The natural gas supply must be regulated, and piping sized accordingly to provide a minimum 5” w.c. (maximum 7” w.c.) gas pressure to each heater.
9. SAFE LOCATION OF HEATER: CAUTION: THIS HEATER IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY See also “Installation Requirements”, section 2, page 6 Locate the heater out of pathways where people may come into contact with it, or in areas where the heater may be subject to accidental damage. This heater can be used to provide radiant heat comfort outdoors, at poolside, spa areas, terraces, patios and work areas, etc. Not for indoor use.
10. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS The heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. All wiring and electrical connection must conform to the requirements of the above codes. Single heater requires 24 Vac, 60 Hz electrical transformer sized at 40 VA.
11. LIGHTING, OPERATION, AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING: 1. A gas hose located inside the post supplies fuel to the burner. Prior to each use of the heater inspect any visible portion of the hose that is exposed. If there is any damage or wear to the exposed hose, call a qualified gas service technician to replace the damaged hose with one supplied from the manufacturer. 2. An “On / Off” toggle switch is located on the control cover below the burner.
12. MAINTENANCE 1. Prior to each use, inspect the heater for damage - a qualified gas service person must repair or replace any damaged or malfunctioning components as supplied by the manufacturer. 2. Periodically (monthly) perform a leak test of all visible gas connections to ensure safe operation - see page 12 for leak test procedures 3. Annually inspect the gas hose that is concealed inside the confines of the post.
person Refer to trouble shooting guide page 28 8. Periodically clean the heater with a mild detergent solution and rinse with clear water, or use a commercially available specialty cleaner. In particular keep the surface clean and clear at the base of the burner where air is taken in for combustion. A complete replacement parts list is on page 29. Replacement parts are available from a local distributor in your area.
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15. OPTIONAL 24 Vac PATIO HEATER CONTROL PANEL For central control of patio heater installations: Patio heater control panels are available with switches for 4 zones (PCP-4), 8 zones (PCP-8), or 12 zones (PCP-12). At most, one switch can control maximum two heaters in a zone. The panel is designed to be surface mounted INDOORS only, and preferably located in a secure staff area, beyond the reach of patrons. WARNING Must be used for low voltage (24V) wiring only.
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17. OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL - FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Receiver - (Model CMR-1000-24V) Kit: JP-1234-RK Typically Factory Installed - order as optional accessory with the heater Can be ordered as a field installed Kit; Includes: receiver, wires, Velcro Fastener, instructions FEATURES: · ‘House Code’ setting allows unique system “address” - avoids interference with neighboring systems · Works with Hand Set Transmitter YCT-107 · Factory installed in heater CONNECTION: (Wiring Diagram: Section 14.
CAUTION: For safety, switch off main power before connecting, disconnecting or servicing. DO NOT OVERLOAD Do not place two receivers closer than 1 meter apart. Do not use near flammable liquids / vapours (solvents, thinners). OVERVIEW The remote control hand set is used to turn patio heaters ON and OFF from a distance of up to 25 feet. Heaters must have a 24V Direct Spark Ignition system designed for automatic control.
Setting the Unit Code – Adjust with slot screw driver CORRESPONDING SETTINGS RECEIVER The Transmitter Hand Set has a ‘Group Selection’ slide switch with 4 settings (I, II, III, IV) and 4 sets ‘On-Off’ buttons (1, 2, 3, 4). Hence there are four ‘On-Off’ buttons for each Group Setting and a total of 16 ‘On-Off’ functions on the Hand Set. see table —> Each receiver has 16 unique ‘Unit Codes’ (numerals 1 to 16).
SETTING UNIT CODES AND HOUSE CODES Unit Codes (16 Positions): On/Off Switch: Group I selects Channels Group II selects Channels Group III selects Channels Group IV selects Channels Transmitter Front 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ON Select a unique unit code for each receiver or zone of receivers. The combination of Group & On-Off button selection matches to each unit code on each receiver.
Sample Patio Set-up: Dining patio with 3 zones. Each zone has 2 opposing heaters that provide best comfort when operating simultaneously as a pair. The entire patio area will be controlled by one Hand Set Transmitter. Set all ‘House Codes’ to the same Letter Code on one Hand Set Transmitter and six receivers (one in each heater). Heaters H-1 & H-2: Set receiver Unit Codes to “1” - the hand set transmitter will activate both heaters in Zone 1 with Group I / Button 1.
4BN/L6-24,4SN/L5 -24 Manual IM100310 RD: MAR, 2010 RL: 1A - BA LEAVE A COPY OF THIS SHEET WITH THE END-USER Use this area to sketch a ‘Floor Plan’ of the patio and heater layout. Assign a number or letter ‘tag’ to each heater (or pair of heaters) to assist in the set up of receivers.
18. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION IS FOR QUALIFIED GAS SERVICE PERSON ONLY WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. This heater must be installed and serviced only by a qualified gas service technician. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner will not light Gas supply valve may be in OFF position Turn the gas valve ON No power to heater Turn on Power to 24Vac transformer Check for 24Vac at transformer .
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LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR GAS-FIRED INFRA-RED PATIO HEATERS : 4SN/L-5-CB-24, 4BN/L-6-CB-24 SERIES The Manufacturer warrants that this product is free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service subject to the terms of this document.
