INSTALLATION / OWNER’S MANUAL SCHWANK GAS FIRED INFRA RED HEATERS LUMINOUS SERIES ECOSCHWANK - MILLIVOLT FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. If you smell Gas: >Extinguish any open flames >Don’t touch electrical switches FIELD CONVERTIBILITY: “The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the authorities having jurisdiction and in accordance with the requirements of the B149.
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ECOSCHWANK - MILLIVOLT LUMINOUS SERIES INFRA-RED GAS TUBE HEATERS TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PAGE NUMBER GENERAL................................................................1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ......................1 2.1 INSTALLATION IN AIRCRAFT HANGARS ..1 2.2 INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL GARAGES ..........................................................2 2.3 INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN SPACE HEATING...........................................................2 2.
SCHWANK GAS FIRED INFRA-RED HEATERS ECOSCHWANK LUMINOUS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. GENERAL The Schwank gas fired infra-red luminous heaters are suitable to be installed for heating of nonresidential indoor or outdoor spaces. These installation instructions are intended for the EcoSchwank heaters. All installations must conform to the following installation requirements. All local, provincial and national code requirements including the current latest edition B149.
2.2 INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL GARAGES The Schwank Luminous Heaters are suitable for use in commercial garages when installed in accordance with ANSI/NFPA No. 88B 1985 (latest edition), which states clearances to combustible construction or material in storage, from heater and vent, must conform to standard NFPA No. 54 (ANSI Z223.1 latest edition), in the U.S.A. and the CSA B149.1 in Canada. “Overhead heaters shall be installed at least (8) feet above the floor”.
2.6 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS In Canada it is required by law that an unvented heater be electrically interlocked to an independent exhaust fan by means of an Air Proving Switch. The exhaust fan must be sized to create 3 cfm for every 1000 Btu/hr or fraction thereof, of total input of installed equipment. Consult CSA. B149.1 latest edition for requirements. In the USA when a heater is installed unvented the system requires the exhausting of at least 4 cfm per 1000 Bth/hr on NG, and 4.
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES A. Properly install gas line as outlined in section 2.7, page 3. B. Properly connect the ignition control assembly to the heater. C. Mount heaters by using non-combustible mounting hardware as illustrated in Diagrams 2 on page 8. Observe the minimum clearances as outlined in sections 9.3 to 9.6. D. Connect heater to the main gas line. It is recommended to use a 1/2" flexible connector to absorb gas line expansion and any building vibration (available as option from Schwank Inc.
4. AIR BORNE PARTICLES Under certain conditions, heater may discolour due to ambient air borne particle deposits on the outside surface. These deposits in no way affect the operation of the heater nor the manufacturer’s warranties. WARNING: If heater back-fires during operation, then it must be turned off immediately. Indication of back-firing: Cause & remedy of back-firing: A. Loud ignition noise, then followed by distinct hissing sound. B. Little or no visible burning on the ceramic tile. C.
6. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn heater thermostat to lowest setting. Turn gas control knob to “OFF” position for five min utes before lighting. B. If heater does not light, shut down heater. 2. Open Pilot access door to locate pilot and turn gas control knob to “PILOT” position. 1. Turn heater thermostat to lowest setting. C. To shut down heater: 2. 3. Depress gas control knob and light pilot. Con tinue to hold knob for one minute after pilot is lit. 4. Turn gas valve to “ON” position.
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS 1. Pilot will not light 2. Pilot outage 3. Pilot flame will not stay lit when valve knob is released 4. Burner goes out. 5. Main burner and pilot goes out. 6. Burner backflashes or makes noise. 7. Yellow main burner flame. 8. Yellow pilot flame. 9. Poor thermostatic control. 10. Main burner will not light POSSIBLE CAUSES OR CORRECTION a. b. c. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. a. Make sure the gas supply is turned on. Air in line.
9. DIAGRAMS AND SPECIFICATIONS: 9.1 DIMENSION DIAGRAM FOR THE LUMINOUS HEATERS B 12 1/2” C B 10 1/2" 6 1/2" A 9 1/4" 12 1/2" 4 3/4" 8 1/2" 3/4" TABLE 1: DIMENSIONS : MODEL N0. ecoSchwank ecoSchwank ecoSchwank ecoSchwank ecoSchwank A 6 10 13 18 26 13 20 28 38 53 1/2” 1/2" 1/2" 3/4" 1/4" B 30 38 48 63 C 24” 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 3/4” 11 15 18 29 RATING BTU/ WEIGHT HR LBS. 1/4” 1/2” 1/2” 1/2” 44” 21,000 37,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 22 26 31 38 45 9.
9.3 MOUNTING DIAGRAM FOR LUMINOUS HEATERS Minimum clearance to combustibles A A E F B B D D A C A C D D Minimum clearance to combustibles 9.4 HORIZONTAL CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES CHART : HEATER MODEL NO TOP < A> SIDE < B> END BOTTOM ecoSchwank 6 N/L 24” 27” 24” 60” ecoSchwank 10 N/L 24” 27” 24” 60” ecoSchwank 13 N/L 24” 27” 24” 78” ecoSchwank 18 N/L 30” 33” 30” 84” ecoSchwank 26 N/L 36” 33” 30” 84” 9.
9.6 SUGGESTED MOUNTING DISTANCE FOR COMFORT** Since most installations will differ in many details, these instructions are general. Sound judgment must be exercised and careful supervision is essential to assure the installation will be made in the best manner possible for trouble-free operation and at minimal cost. All systems must be done in accordance with acceptable practices, local codes, and applicable standards.
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11. HIGH ALTITUDE INSTALLATIONS In Canada all of our Luminous heaters are approved for altitudes zero to 2000ft above sea level, or 2000ft to 4500ft above sea level and must be ordered as such, for either High or Low altitude. In the USA if a heater is to be installed at altitudes above 2000 ft, the input must be reduced by 4% per 1000 ft and the orifice must be changed. (Contact your local distributor or Schwank Inc. for further technical information).
12. SPARK IGNITION CIRCUIT The step-up transformer in the ignition control provides spark ignition at 30,000 volts (open circuit). To check the spark ignition circuit, proceed as follows.
13. START UP SHEET COMMISSIONING REPORT AS PER I&O MANUAL AND LOCAL CODES CONTRACTOR NAME: ................................................................................DATE................................ ADDRESS:............................................................................................................................................ .........................................................................................................................................................
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE LICENSED INSTALLER: HIGH INTENSITY COMMISSIONING REPORT TYPE OF GAS: NG LP DOES BUILDING HAVE A NEGATIVE CONDITION: YES NO WILL HEATER BE EXPOSED TO WELDING FUMES: YES NO IS HEATER EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL OR CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE: YES NO IS AN OPEN FLAME COMPATIBLE WITH THE INSTALLED LOCATION: YES NO MINIMUM CLEARANCES CONFORM AS PER I&O MANUAL: YES NO IF THIS IS A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL Feet IS HEATER SHORT AXIS HORIZONTAL WITH THE VENT
LIMITED WARRANTY GAS-FIRED INFRA-RED LUMINOUS SERIES: ECOSCHWANK 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.
