Model STR-JZ LOW INTENSITY TUBE TYPE INFRA RED HEATER RESIDENTIAL GARAGE / WORKSHOP INSTALLATION / OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation and operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. SAFETY ALERT: This heater must be installed and serviced only by a trained gas service technician.
NOTICE: This manual is current for this product. Occasional revision of the product Certification Standard may require changes to the product and/or this manual. This publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form, without prior written consent from The Manufacturer. Unauthorized use or distribution of this publication is strictly prohibited.
STR-JZ SERIES GAS FIRED INFRARED LOW INTENSITY TUBE TYPE TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC .........PAGE TOPIC ……...PAGE 13. GAS SUPPLY ..................................................31 INSTALLATION HEATER EXPANSION.....................................31 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ FIRST FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTION............... 31 - 33 APPLICATION ..............................................4 14. ELECTRICAL AND THERMOSTAT.................34 HEATER EXPANSION ...........................
WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read and understand this installation and operation manual thoroughly prior to assembly, installation, operation or service to this appliance. This heater must be installed and serviced only by a trained gas service technician. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas fired appliance.
WARNING Heater Expansion It is a normal condition that during heat-up and cool-down a tube heater will expand and contract. Allowances for heater expansion must be made in the gas connection, venting and combustion air ducting. Improper installation, alteration, or adjustment can result in WARNING Gas Connection Improper installation, connection, or adjustment can result in property damage, toxic gases, asphyxiation, injury or death.
WARNING Clearance to combustibles Location of flammable or explosive objects, liquids or vapors close to the heater may cause fire or explosion and result in property damage, injury or death. Do not use, store or locate flammable or explosive objects, liquids or vapors in proximity of the heater. The clearance to combustible material represents the minimum distance that must be maintained between the outer heater surface and a nearby surface.
FIGURE 1 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES* - refer to Table 1 for values NOTE: A ‘PEEL & STICK’ SIGN IS SUPPLIED: USE AN INDELIBLE MARKER TO ENTER VALUES ‘H’, ‘S’, ‘F’, & ‘B’ ON . POST THE SIGN ADJACENT TO THE HEATER THERMOSTAT OR IN A PROMINENT LOCATION. See next page for details.
VENT END CLEARANCE: Clearances from the vent pipe are determined by local or national installation codes, but must not be less than 6 inches (15 cm). For ‘unvented’ installation, a minimum distance of 24 inches (61 cm) is required from the end of heater to a combustible surface. WARNING In locations used for the storage of combustible materials: Signs must be posted specifying the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles.
1. LABOR REQUIRMENTS Two persons are required to safely install this equipment. Wear gloves and other required safety protection. 2. INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT HANGARS Low intensity radiant tube heaters are suitable for use in aircraft hangars when installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard for Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA No 409 in the USA, or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, B149.1. A.
WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read and understand this installation and operation manual thoroughly prior to assembly, installation, operation or service to this appliance. This heater must be installed and serviced only by a trained gas service technician. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other gas fired appliance.
6. MOUNTING CLEARANCES This heater must be mounted with at least the minimum clearances between the heater and combustibles as shown in FIG-1, TABLE 1, Page 7. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance which may degrade at lower temperatures are protected to prevent degradation. Examples of low heat tolerance materials include vinyl siding, fabrics, some plastics, filmy materials, etc.
TABLE 2: GUIDELINES FOR HEATER PLACEMENT MOUNTING HEIGHT ft (m) MODEL STR-JZ 60 STR-JZ 45 10 – 14 (2.5 - 5) 8 – 12 (2.5 - 4) * RECOMMENDED MOUNTING HEIGHTS are typical to provide optimum comfort in general space heating applications.
90° elbows (JS-0528-JZ) are shipped as a kit with one coupler, one reflector and one plate hanger. For a 180° elbow, order 2 x 90° kits that connect to create a 180°. An optional kit (JS0504-JZ) to angle mount a reflector adjacent to an elbow is also available and must be ordered separately. The reflectors must be secured to each of the elbow plate hangers, See PAGE 16.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 90° AND 180° ELBOW KITS When installing systems that incorporate a 90° or 180° elbow, assembly of the system is facilitated by first locating and installing the elbow assembly, then install the remainder of the tube/ reflector system working away from the elbow. SWAGED END 90° ELBOW KIT ASSEMBLY #1 Add the coupler to the 90° elbow over the swaged end of the elbow. FLOW DIRECTION #2 Slacken the coupler bolts. Slide the coupler over the elbow from the swaged end.
#6 After installation of the elbow assembly, fasten the corners of the reflector cover with the 2 screws provided. For 90° installation finish with step # 7 For 180° installation skip # 7 and proceed to step # 8 #7 Suspending the elbow kit in horizontal position prepared for tube installation in horizontal mode. #8 180° ELBOW KIT ASSEMBLY Add the second coupler to the 90° elbow kit to form 180° elbow kit Slacken the bolts and slide the coupler over the elbow at the swaged end.
#11/A Suspend with 3 chains in horizontal position and continue installing the tubes and reflectors to complete the system. #11/B When hanging a heater with a 180° elbow kit at 45° angle the vent run tubes must be on top, with the burner on the lower side. BURNER ON LOWER SIDE JS-0504-JZ REFLECTOR ANGLE ADAPTER -JZ SERIES 1. A reflector angle adapter can be installed on either side or both sides of an elbow, depending upon site requirements for angling of reflectors 5 2.
8. SUSPENDING THE SYSTEM - GENERAL Inadequate or improper suspension of the tube heater can result in collapse of the system, property damage, and personal injury or death. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the hardware and structural supports from which the heater is suspended are sound and of adequate strength to support the weight and expansion forces of the heater. Consider that the heater will expand in length as much as 1/2 inch (12.
5) Please NOTE that each hanger has a ‘flat’ side and a ‘cavity’ side – FIGURE 6 a) Starting at the burner end of the heater: all hangers except the last plate hanger are oriented with the cavity side of the hanger facing toward the burner end b) The cavity side of only the vent end plate hanger faces the vent - FIGURE 6 Refer to Figures on next pages, then proceed to Section 9.
FIGURE 8 REFLECTOR STABILIZER s ual Eq pac g len g n lo ea Bend stabilizer tabs over reflector ‘edge’ to secure in place th FIGURE 9 PLATE HANGER/ELBOW INSTALLATION see section 7 4 2 4 6 3 6 5 1 5 3 90° Elbow Kit JS-0508-JZ 2 4. Webbed Hanger Flange mounts UNDER and fastens the next Reflector 5. 90° Tube Elbow 6. Tube/Elbow Coupler 1. Webbed-Hanger 2. Reflectors 3.
9. BURNER AND TUBE INSTALLATION PRIOR TO PROCEEDING with the tube installation: “Suspending the System ” Read and understand Section 8 - SPECIAL NOTES: 1. IF a 90° or 180° elbow is to be installed in the system, refer NOW to Section 7 and the Elbow Kit installation instructions supplied with the elbow kit 2. If a turbulator is required it is always located at the vent end of the system.
7) Slide the female end of the second tube over the swage of the first tube a) Ensure that the swage on the first tube is fully inserted into the second tube b) Adjust the hanger so that it is located on the second tube, approximately 2" (5 cm) from the end of the tube – in this location the hanger supports both tubes.
12) Mount the Burner to the first tube flange using the four nuts and bolts provided (FIG 12) a) Insert two bolts through top holes in burner flange b) Install gasket onto the two bolts to position it between the burner and tube flanges c) Align burner and tube flanges and secure the two bolts with nuts d) Install bottom bolts and nuts and snug to align the two flanges e) TIGHTEN THE BOLTS IN AN OPPOSITE CORNER SEQUENCE AND ENSURE THAT THE BURNER IS IN HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE TUBE 13) The ‘center of
10. FOCUS SHIELD REFLECTOR INSTALLATION The focus shield reflector system can be adjusted to either side up to 45° from horizontal. Note that for both horizontal and angle mounting, the tube must be level along its length. Improper mounting can result in overheating of controls and combustible materials. Use only noncombustible mounting hardware. FIGURE 13 MOUNTING FOCUS SHIELD REFLECTOR TO HANGER 1 Webbed Hanger Flange under Reflector 2 Screws to secure Reflector to Plate Hanger.
NOTE: Except for the vent end plate hanger, all hangers must be installed with the cavity side facing the burner end of the system - the cavity side of the vent end hanger must face the vent 1 1 FIGURE 15 REFLECTOR EXTENSIONS (OPTIONAL - IF REQUIRED ) Insert ‘S’ hook from top and rotate Reflector extensions may be installed one or both sides 10” 25 cm 1. Reflector extensions may be installed on one side or both sides of the reflector 2. Reflector extensions are 116” (295 cm) long 3.
WARNING 11. FLUE VENTING Inadequate venting of a heater may result in asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, injury or death. This heater may use a vent connection or indirect venting system to remove products of combustion from the space. Seal all vent connections with high temperature sealant. Venting must be in accordance with all local, state, provincial, and national codes (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in USA; B149.1 in Canada) and as indicated below in this manual.
heaters must be controlled by a single common thermostat or “ON/OFF” switch. A minimum 10 inch (25 cm) length of minimum 26 gauge single walled 4” (10 cm) diameter vent pipe is to be installed on the swaged end of the last tube before any Tee or Elbow is fitted. Seal all vent connections with high temperature sealant. Vent connections must be secured with three (3) #8 sheet metal screws uniformly spaced around the circumference of the vent pipe.
Use the approved 4" (10 cm) (JA-0528-XX) or 6" (15 cm) (JA-0529-XX) horizontal wall vent terminal or a high-wind termination cap approved by a recognized certification agency Install termination cap a minimum of 18 inches (45 cm) from the outside wall to the inside edge of terminal opening to alleviate back pressure caused by turbulent wind conditions (See Fig. 17).
FIGURE 19 VERTICAL VENT THROUGH THE ROOF: It is the sole responsibility of the installer to adhere to all current local codes and/or ANSI Z223.1 / CSA.B149.1 latest editions for all venting requirements, and practices. Use an approved ‘B-vent’ termination cap as supplied by the manufacturer of the approved ‘B-vent’.
The air intake will not be located less than: Three feet above grade Twelve inches from flue vent terminal of any heater with input up to 100,000 Btu/hr. Three feet from flue vent terminal of any heater over 100,000 Btu/hr. Do not install filters on the combustion air intake. Ensure adequate clearance around the air intake to allow sufficient combustion air supply to the heater.
13. GAS SUPPLY - HEATER EXPANSION - FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTION The gas supply must be installed to the heater using: USA: an approved Stainless Steel Flexible Gas Connector certified for use on an infrared radiant tube heater (ANSI Z21.24 CSA 6.10); CANADA: an approved Type 1 Hose Gas Connector (CAN/CGA 8.1). The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve (field supplied) during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system.
NOTE: Access to the manifold pressure test port is on the top of the valve. A 3/16" Allen Wrench is necessary to check this. When checking or setting the manifold pressure, a water manometer should be used. Gauges which measure in ounces per square inch or pounds per square inch are not accurate enough to properly measure or set the pressure. WARNING THIS HEATER WILL EXPAND IN LENGTH AS IT HEATS UP. It is a normal condition that during heat-up and cool-down a tube heater will expand and contract.
FIGURE 19 ORIENTATION OF FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR The flexible gas connector MUST be installed in the orientation shown below as required by national installation codes and by the certification standard of this heater. This orientation protects the flexible gas connector from damage due to movement during heater expansion. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure correct installation of the flexible gas supply.
14. ELECTRICAL AND THERMOSTAT WIRING (WIRING DIAGRAMS PAGE 34 & 35) NOTICE The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. ANSI / NFPA 70 or current Canadian Electrical code CSA C22.1. Appliance and control wiring must be in accordance with all applicable local codes. The total load of all heaters must be considered in determining the required contact rating of the controlling thermostat or switch.
18. WIRING DIAGRAM: 24V OR 120 VOLT THERMOSTAT OPERATION SINGLE HEATER PER THERMOSTAT (Multiple Heaters per Thermostat—next page) 3 1 4 2 Maximum Power Flow = 21VA Each tube heater requires 120V, 60 HZ electrical power sized for 145VA. The heater includes a 24V/120V relay switch . Maximum power flow for internal 24V burner components is 21VA. The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. ANSI / NFPA 70 or current Canadian Electrical code CSA C22.1.
19. MULTIPLE TUBE HEATERS per THERMOSTAT OR Line Voltage Thermostat Each tube heater requires 120V, 60 HZ electrical power sized for 145VA. Maximum power flow for internal 24V burner components is 21VA. See previous page for internal wiring. The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code. ANSI / NFPA 70 or current Canadian Electrical code CSA C22.1. A maximum night set-back of 9°F (5°C) is recommended for optimum economy and comfort.
20 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION The S87 ignition control module is powered by a 24v transformer and activated when the thermostat calls for heat. On every call for heat the S87J will delay start-up to provide a 30 second system pre-purge. When the S87 is activated by a thermostat or call for heat an internal transformer provides power to the electronic generator circuit for Spark Ignition and the safety lockout timing begins.
21. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Improper adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. This heater must be installed and serviced only by a trained gas service technician SEQUENCE OF EVENTS APPLY 120 VOLTS - GREEN LIGHT IS ON SET THERMOSTAT TO CALL FOR HEAT COMBUSTION AIR BLOWER STARTS NO CHECK IF 120 VOLTS PRESENT AT BLOWER IF “YES”.....
MAIN BURNER LIGHTS NO CHECK FOR STRONG SPARK AT IGNITER........ (SEE PREVIOUS PAGE). YES CHECK FOR 24 VAC ACROSS GAS VALVE. CHECK OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM CONTROL TERMINALS TO GAS VALVE.....IF NO VOLTAGE REPLACE CONTROL. CHECK ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND VOLTAGE BETWEEN IGNITION CONTROL AND GAS VALVE. IF OK, REPLACE GAS VALVE.
22. 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.
23. FLAME SENSING CIRCUIT The output of the flame sensing circuit cannot be checked directly on the S87 body. Check the flame sensing circuit directly by checking the flame sensing current from the sensor to the S87 as follows. 1. Connect a meter (dc microammeter scale) in series with the flame signal ground wire as shown below. Using the Honeywell W136A Test Meter or equivalent. Disconnect the ground wire from the S87. Connect the red (positive) meter lead to the free end of the ground wire.
24. START-UP / COMMISSIONING SHEET THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN FACTORY FIRED AND TESTED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. HOWEVER, THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT “PLUG & PLAY”. IT REQUIRES COMMISSIONING AND FIELD ADJUSTMENT / SPECIFICATIONS CONFIRMATION TO ENSURE SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. COMMISSIONING REPORT AS PER I&O MANUAL AND LOCAL CODES CONTRACTOR NAME: ................................................................................DATE................................ ADDRESS:...............................................
QUALIFIED INSTALLER TO COMPLETE THIS TUBE HEATER COMMISSIONING REPORT TYPE OF GAS: NG LP DOES BUILDING HAVE A NEGATIVE CONDITION: YES NO IF THIS IS A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA WHAT IS THE ALTITUDE ABOVE SEA LEVEL Feet DOES APPLICATION REQUIRE FRESH AIR TO BURNER YES NO IS HEATER EXPOSED TO CHEMICAL OR CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE: YES NO ARE ACTUAL MINIMUM CLEARANCES AS PER TABLE 3 YES NO CAN HEATER BE AFFECTED BY OVERHEAD CRANES / VIBRATION YES NO ARE GAS SUPPLY LINES ADEQUATELY SIZED FOR SYSTEM YES
25. BTUH INPUT RATINGS AND CORRESPONDING DIMENSIONS BTUH INPUT O’ TO 45OO’ ABOVE LEVEL SEA 60,000 60,000 45,000 45,000 NOMINAL LENGTH (FT) OVERALL HEATER LENGTH* (FT) APPROX NET WEIGHT** (LBS) 30 20 20 10 31' 21’ 4” 21’ 4” 11’8” 154 111 111 68 Manufactured and shipped in 10 ft lengths.
FIGURE 21 HANGER SPACING / AIR INTAKE TO VENT LENGTH * POSITION BURNER END HANGER 6.5 INCHES (17 CM) FROM BURNER [2.5 INCHES (6.
26. BURNER & TUBE KIT ASSEMBLY CHART MODELS STR-JZ MODEL STR-JZ is approved for indoor residential garage / workshop application. For outdoor, wet and harsh environment applications refer to models SPW-JZ / IWP (powder coated burner box) and/or STW-JZ / IW (stainless steel burner box).
27. TURBULATORS: TURBULATOR LENGTH (IF REQUIRED) MODEL STR-JZ 60-30 14' (4.3 m) STR-JZ 60-20 14' (4.3 m) STR-JZ 45-20 14' (4.3 m) STR-JZ 45-10 5’ (1.5 m) NOTE: Improper location of a turbulator can cause malfunction of the heater, property damage, and will void the heater warranty. Tube Heaters are supplied with all required turbulator(s) factory installed into the tube(s).
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90 degree Elbow Kit* - Aluminized Steel *Kit includes: 1. elbow, 2. tube coupler, 3. reflector end cap, 4 screws, 5. reflector cap. JS-0508-JZ See dimensions below For 180 degree elbow applications order 2 x 90 degree Elbow kits.
#2 Lion Chain (115 lb work load) - 200 ft roll JL-0800-XX ‘S’ Hooks - 1 7/8” - package of 25 JL-0798-SH TruTemp Thermostat True comfort control for radiant heating systems - senses and averages ambient and radiant temperatures. Occupancy sensor with auto setback of 9°F (5°C).
30 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST STR-JZ # PART DESCRIPTION 1 BURNER HOUSING PART # PART DESCRIPTION PRIMARY SUPPLEMENT JS-0582-XX Burner housing coated orange - Schwank JJ-0582-XX Burner housing coated grey - InfraSave 2 PRESSURE SWITCH TUBING JS-0572-SE Tubing set 2 x 20" PVC SE 3 BURNER HEAD JS-0510-LP Burner head 45 -100 JS-0512-XX Burner head large 4 AIR RESTRICTOR RING 5 MAIN BURNER ORIFICE 45-100 110-200 JS-0596-AA Burner head air restr ring 9/32" 45LP, NG JS-0596-XX Burner head air rest rin
SEE EXPLODED VIEW OF BURNER ON PREVIOUS PAGE # PART DESCRIPTION PART # PART DESCRIPTION PRIMARY 6 BURNER CHAMBER JS-0504-XX Burner Chamber 7 EQUALIZER PLATE JS-0593-XL Outlet equalizer plate 45 LP - 29 Holes - Series X1 JS-0593-LP Outlet equalizer plate 45 LP - 37 Holes JS-0593-NG Outlet equalizer plate 45 NG - 25 Holes JS-0593-XX Outlet equalizer plate 60 to 200 7A AIR RESTRICTOR JS-0592-AR Burner air restrictor (45-X1 Only) 8 BLOWER GASKET JS-0578-XX Outlet blower gasket 9 AIR INLET AD
STR-JZ TUBE SYSTEM PARTS # PART DESCRIPTION PART # PART DESCRIPTION PRIMARY SUPPLEMENT 30 WEBBED HANGER JS-0505-JZ Webbed Hanger each 31 REFLECTOR JS-0502-JZ Reflector 24" x 116" each 32 END PLATE HANGER JS-0506-JZ End Plate hanger each 33 LOW INTENSITY TUBE JA-0501-PA-P Tube flanged aluminized sw no ports 45,000 JA-0501-SW-P Tube flanged aluminized sw no ports 60,000-155,000 JA-0499-SW-P Tube flanged alumatherm sw no ports 175,000-200,000 JS-0501-SK Tube aluminized 10' Slotted wit
LIMITED WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR GAS-FIRED INFRA-RED LOW INTENSITY TUBE HEATERS: STR-JZ 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.
