Ambirad AMBIRAD VISION VSX Series Installation And Operating Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction. 

and attention is required to ensure that working 
at height regulations are adhered to at the 
mounting heights specified. 

 

PLEASE READ 

this document prior to 

 

installation to familiarise yourself with the 

components and tools you require at the various 
stages of assembly. 

 
All  Dimensions  shown  are  in  mm  unless        
otherwise stated. 
 

The manufacturer reserves the right to alter 
specifications without prior notice.

 

Welcome to the range of high efficiency 
AmbiRad Vision radiant tube heaters. Local 
regulations may vary in the country of use and 
it is the installers responsibility to ensure that 
such regulations are satisfied. 
 
All installation, assembly, commissioning and 
service procedures must be carried out by   
suitable qualified competent persons to the 
statutory regulations in the country of use. 
 
When assembling, installing, commissioning 
and servicing is undertaken on radiant tube 
heaters specified in these instructions, due care 

Document Index. 

1   Installation Requirements 

1.1 Health & Safety 
1.2 Model Definitions 
1.3 Heater Suspension 
1.4 Clearance to Combustibles 
1.5 Gas Connection & Supply Details 
1.6 Electrical Connections 
1.7 Ventilation Requirements 

1.7.1 Unflued Radiant Heater 
Mechanical Ventilation 
Natural Ventilation 
1.7.2 Flued Radiant Heater 
Mechanical Ventilation 
Natural Ventilation 

1.8 Flue & Combustion Air Inlet 

1.8.1 Important Information 
1.8.2 Flue Installation 
1.8.3 Condensation Considerations 
1.8.4 Flue Connections 

1.9 Technical Details 

 

2   Assembly Instructions 

2.1 Tools Required 
2.2 Assembly Notes 

2.2.1 Turbulators 
2.2.2 Brackets 
2.2.3 Tube Alignment Sections 
2.2.4 Couplers 
2.2.5 Reflectors 
2.2.6 Burner/Heat Exchanger Assembly 

2.3 Identification Check List 
2.4 Prior to Assembly 
2.5 Step by Step Installation 

2.5.1 Tubes and Turbulators 
2.5.2 Brackets, U Bolts and U Bend 
2.5.3 Reflectors 
2.5.4 End Caps 

2.5.5 Canopies 
2.5.6 Canopy End Caps 
2.5.7 General 

2.6 Detailed Assembly Drawings 

 

3   Commissioning Instructions 

3.1 Tools Required 
3.2 Commissioning Chart for VSX Unitary Heaters 

 

4   Servicing Instructions 

4.1 Tools required 
4.2 Burner Description 
4.3 Burner Removal 
4.4 Burner Gas Injector Servicing 
4.5 Burner Head and Electrode Servicing 
4.6 Combustion Fan Assembly 
4.7 Radiant Tube Servicing 
4.8 Heat Exchanger Servicing 
4.9 Reflector Servicing 
4.10 Inspection of Flue 
4.11 Re-commissioning after Service 

 

5 Spare 

Parts 

 
6  Fault Finding Guide 
 
7   Replacing Parts 

7.1 Burner Controller Replacement 
7.2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement 
7.3 Gas Valve Replacement 

 

8   User and Operating Instructions 

8.3 To Start Heater 
8.2 To Switch off Heater 
8.3 Routine Maintenance Between Service Intervals 
8.4 Frequency of Servicing 

Summary of Contents for AMBIRAD VISION VSX Series

Page 1: ...tallation must be carried out in accordance with the current IEE wiring regulations BS 7671 BS 6896 Industrial Commercial and any other relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice by a quali ed i...

Page 2: ...ion Natural Ventilation 1 7 2 Flued Radiant Heater Mechanical Ventilation Natural Ventilation 1 8 Flue Combustion Air Inlet 1 8 1 Important Information 1 8 2 Flue Installation 1 8 3 Condensation Consi...

Page 3: ...See fig 1b Attachment to the heater support lugs should be made by a speed link D shackle or in the case of drop rods a closed formed hook The hanging attachments to overhead steelwork etc must be pur...

Page 4: ...ned maximum recommended angle of inclination is 15 Shackle method of attachment Pin must be tightened by pliers Drop rod with formed hook note hook or eyebolt must be closed tight 15 max THE HEATER SH...

Page 5: ...ances MUST be adhered to at all times VSXUT 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Above Reflector A 100 100 100 Above Burner Heater Outlet B 500 500 500 To the Sides C 1300 1300 1300 Below Tubes D 2300 2500 2500 Horiz...

Page 6: ...her position in between these angles is acceptable A clearance distance x of min 200mm must be observed to allow side door access Care must be taken to observe the minimum pipe bend diameter minimum 2...

Page 7: ...Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live It is recommended the heater or group of heaters are controlled by thermostats a time switch and if required manual control switches and a frost thermostat...

Page 8: ...GREY WHITE FLAME SENSOR IGNITER 8 7 9 11 10 12 1 3 2 4 BLACK PINK WHITE LAMPS ON BURNER GREY YELLOW BLACK GRN YEL BROWN SOLENOID VALVE SWITCH N C N O C GREY EMC FILTER MAINS INPUT L N FAN N L ON MAIN...

Page 9: ...natural ventilation is required For detailed information please see BS6896 section 5 2 2 2 1 Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical ventilation must be installed to meet a minimum of 0 5 air changes per h...

Page 10: ...Regulations shown below The exhaust flue should be adequately supported from the building structure and installed in accordance with the British Standard Code of Practice BS 5440 Part 1 Installation...

Page 11: ...n K 127mm 5ins to 100mm 4ins Reducer L 127mm 5ins Twin Wall Flue Pipe Ducted air must be used in locations where there is airborne dust or where there is a polluted atmosphere e g Chlorinated Vapours...

Page 12: ...used in locations where there is airborne dust or where there is a polluted atmosphere e g Chlorinated Vapours Maximum length 9m Minimum diameter 100mm Maximum no of bends 2 Products of combustion to...

Page 13: ...ere is a polluted atmosphere e g Chlorinated Vapours Maximum length 9m Minimum diameter 100mm Maximum no of bends 2 Maximum flue length 9 0m 125mm Maximum no of bends 2 All flues must terminate vertic...

Page 14: ...44 0 39 6 4 2 11 6 2 9 450x5927x746 158 0 5 2560 VSX50UT4M 49 5 44 6 4 7 12 8 2 5L 450x7692x746 205 0 5 2560 VSX30UT3M 30 0 27 0 2 9 10 5 2 0 450x5927x746 158 1 0 2507 VSX45UT4M 44 0 39 6 4 2 11 6 2...

Page 15: ...o complete the tasks laid out in this manual Pozidrive Screwdriver Trestles Leather Faced Gloves Tape Measure Spanner Set 4 5mm Allen keys 2 2 4 Reflectors All reflectors AND canopies must be position...

Page 16: ...6x 2 3 Identification check list 2x 1x 1x 1x 4x 4x 5x 2x 2x 4x 3x 4x 10x M8 Full Nut 16x 22x 28x No 5 Torque Screw 13x 14x 15x Turbulators 2 2 6 Burner and Heat Exchanger Assembly Slide the burner ass...

Page 17: ...ide of End Caps if saw horses cannot be located ensure any alternative is sound and can carry the heater weight Methodology To cater for the expansion of the firing leg all U bolts on the firing leg e...

Page 18: ...n for location length 3 CAUTION SHARP EDGES 2x 3x 3x 5x Working at the opposite ends of the tubes to the burner locate position two couplers so that the socket heads are facing outwards the pre fitted...

Page 19: ...nd bracket 2 5 3 Reflectors 2x 3x 7 CAUTION SHARP EDGES Slide end reflector so that the innermost slotted holes line up with 1st bracket fixing holes then fix in place using M6 x 35mm pins washers nut...

Page 20: ...ng outwards 3x 3x 3x 3x 1x 2x 1x 2x 12 13 3x 3x 3x 3x 2x 2x 11 3x 3x 3x 3x 3x 2x 3x 3x 2 5 5 Canopies Remove protective film before starting Slide the outer canopies over the reflectors from the U ben...

Page 21: ...rofile at the U bend end fix with screws Repeat procedure for cut out canopy end cap again ensuring the flange faces inwards 2 5 6 Canopy End Caps 16 2x 2x 12x 12x CAUTION SHARP EDGES 17 1x 1x 1x 1x 2...

Page 22: ...700015 Page 22 of 36 2600mm 20kW ONLY 3400mm 25 30KW TURBULATORS 976mm TURBULATOR COUPLER 1365mm 1650mm 50 mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 38mm 150 4047mm REFERENCE 3400mm TUBE Y Z X Z Z W Y Y Figure 7 VSX2M 20...

Page 23: ...of 36 Figure 8 VSX3M 30 35 40 45 5927mm REFERENCE 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP COUPLER 138mm 5200mm TUBE 1365mm 976mm TURBULATOR 2600mm TURBULATOR 150 2600mm TURBULATOR 1880mm 1650mm Y...

Page 24: ...90mm REFERENCE 50mm O LAP COUPLER 976mm TURBULATOR 1200mm 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 50mm O LAP 293mm 1880mm 1880mm 1650mm 150 COUPLER 3400mm TURBULATOR 3400mm TURBULATOR 50kW ONLY 52...

Page 25: ...Doc No 700015 Page 25 of 36 Figure 10 VSX Heater Breakdown 3 module shown...

Page 26: ...operation of air pressure switch Leave the instructions with a responsible person These appliances should be commissioned by a qualified engineer 3 1 Tools Required The following tools and equipment...

Page 27: ...1 Tools Required The following tools and equipment are advisable to complete the tasks laid out in this manual Suitable alternative tools may be used Large Adjustable Spanners or 22 26 27mm Spanners f...

Page 28: ...he heat exchanger and remove the flexible hose from the burner Step 6 Slacken the set screw on the burner support casting to enable the burner to be removed from the radiant tube Step 7 Remove the bur...

Page 29: ...pper pot burner head can be replaced ensuring the 5 holes on the outer ring are aligned alongside the probes Step 3 The condition of the igniter assembly can be checked for deterioration However we ad...

Page 30: ...nd remove any dust with a soft brush Step 6 Remove any dust from fan scroll and from around the motor Step 7 Ensure the impeller rotates freely Step 8 Refit components 4 7 Radiant Tube Servicing Step...

Page 31: ...the heat exchanger refit 4 9 Reflector Servicing The condition of the reflectors should be noted If necessary the reflectors can be cleaned with a mild detergent This can significantly improve the ef...

Page 32: ...section 1 10 Injector Item 201284 Ignitor Assembly Part No Description 200988 Pepperpot Head Item 2175 Amber Neon Burner On 2180 Red Neon Mains On 200420 Jet Carrier all except See Section 1 10 Combu...

Page 33: ...partment NO NO Does the vacuum switch pull in Check 1 Wiring harness plugs 2 Vacuum switch operation 3 Replace fan Is the burner sparking Does the gas valve open Check 1 Burner controller 2 Replace ga...

Page 34: ...ove Step 5 Fit new burner controller Step 6 Refit HT leads and refit burner controller to wiring harness Step 7 Test product and close access doors 7 2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement Step 1 Disconnec...

Page 35: ...5 From within the combustion chamber remove the two screws holding the front of the gas valve Step 6 Turning the housing over remove the four screws holding the rear burner plate in position Step 7 O...

Page 36: ...the heater is cold and mains electric isolated cleaning of the reflectors with a soft cloth and a mild detergent non solvent based cleaners only in water can be undertaken Additional removal of dust f...

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