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Introduction. 

Document Index. 

1   Installation Requirements 

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

1.6.1 Unvented Units 
1.6.2 Vertical Venting 
1.6.3 Horizontal Venting 

1.7 Fresh Air Intake 
1.8 Technical Details

2   Assembly Instructions 

2.1 Tools Required 
2.2 Assembly Notes 

2.2.1 Tubes 
2.2.2 Turbulators 
2.2.3 Brackets 
2.2.4 Couplers 
2.2.5 Reflectors 
2.2.6 End Caps (optional) 
2.2.7 Bends (where required) 
2.2.8 Burner/Fan Assembly 
2.2.9 Heater Configurations 
2.2.10 Detailed Assembly Drawings  

3   Start Up Instructions 

3.1 Tools Required 
3.2 Start up procedure 

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 Reflector Servicing 
4.9 Cleaning of Vent 
4.10 Re-commissioning after Service 

5  Spare Parts 
6  Troubleshooting Guide 
7   Replacing Parts 

7.1 Burner Controller Replacement 
7.2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement 
7.3 Gas Valve Replacement 
7.4 Optional Extra Kits

8   User and Operating Instructions 

8.1 To Start Heater 
8.2 To Switch Off Heater 
8.3 Servicing 

heaters specified in these instructions, due care 
and attention is required to ensure that working 
at height regulations are adhered to. 

PLEASE READ

this  document  prior  to  

installation  to  familiarize  yourself  with  the 

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

All  dimensions  shown  are  in  inches  unless        
otherwise stated. 

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

Welcome to the new range of powered infra-red 
heaters. Local regulations may vary and it is the 
installer’s  responsibility  to  ensure  that  such  
regulations are satisfied. 

All  installation,  assembly,  commissioning  and 
service  procedures  must  be  carried  out  by   
suitable  qualified  competent  persons  and    
conform  with  local  building  codes,  or  in  the   
absence  of  local  codes,  with  the  National  Fuel 
Gas  Code  ANSI  Z223.1/NFPA  54  or  the       
National  Gas  and  Propane  Installation  Code 
CSA B149.1 

When  assembling,  installing,  commissioning 
and  servicing  is  undertaken  on  radiant  tube 

1. Installation Requirements. 

codes,  with  the 

National Fuel Gas Code, 

ANSI  Z223.1/NFPA  54 

or  the 

Natural  Gas

and  Propane  Installation  Code,  CSA 
B149.1.

D.  The  unit  shall  be  electrically  grounded  in 

accordance  with  National  Electric  Code  
ANSI/NFPA  70  and  Canadian  Electrical 
Code CSA C22.1. 

E.  The  heater  may  be  installed  in  aircraft  

hangars in accordance with the Standard for  

Aircraft  Hangars,  ANSI/NFPA  409 

and  in 

automotive  garages  when  installed  in      

1.1 

Health and Safety 

A.  Heater 

is 

intended 

for 

heating                  

non-residential  indoor  spaces  and  should 
only be installed  where flammable gases or 
vapors are not generally present. 

B.  Heaters may be suspended either horizontal 

or  at  any  angle.  See  section  1.3  for       
clearance dimensions. 

C.  The  installation  must  conform  with  local 

building  codes  or,  in  the  absence  of  local 

Summary of Contents for VPPLUS

Page 1: ...se property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment VPLUS OWNERS MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATION MAIN...

Page 2: ...llation to familiarize yourself with the components and tools you require at the various stages of assembly All dimensions shown are in inches unless otherwise stated The manufacturer reserves the rig...

Page 3: ...llustrated in Figure 1 If there are any doubts as to the strength or suitability of roof steelwork to which heaters are to be suspended please refer to a Consultant Architect or owner of the building...

Page 4: ...as plastics vinyl siding canvas tri ply etc may be subject to degradation at lower temperatures It is the installer s responsibility to assure that adjacent materials are protected from degradation Bu...

Page 5: ...nted Above outlet unvented Above Reflector Above Burner Service distance Return end on U tube heater WARNING 0 to 55 5 Figure 2 Clearance to Combustibles The minimum clearances to combustible material...

Page 6: ...force to the internal controls Care must be taken to observe the minimum pipe bend diameter minimum 10 250mm maximum 14 350mm pipe expansion distance minimum 1 28mm maximum 3 95mm The correct install...

Page 7: ...ply Pressure in W C 14 0 14 0 Gas Supply Connection N P T thread WARNING Before making electrical connections switch OFF the main electrical disconnect There may be more than one disconnect switch Loc...

Page 8: ...pink cables linking terminals W1 and R Attach thermostat wires using suitable wire nuts KEY BL BLUE BK BLACK BR BROWN GR GREY K PINK R RED Y YELLOW Figure 5c Multiple Heater Installations 24V Control...

Page 9: ...xternal supply is connected to burner Additional wiring is required to install an optional extra thermostat and or time clock If no thermostat is required then a jumper is fitted between terminals R a...

Page 10: ...ent terminals must extend at least 6 152mm from the wall and at least 24 609mm from any combustible overhang This protects the building material from degradation by the vent gasses Vent joints should...

Page 11: ...AXLENGTH 25 0 7 62m W ITH2 90 LONGRADIUSBENDS 4 25 108mm O D FLEXIBLE DUCT APPROVED CAT III VENT PIPE Figure 7 a Vertical Venting CAT III ADAPTER VENT CAT III ELBOW WITH TWO 90 ELBOWS PLAN VIEW RADIAN...

Page 12: ...00 41 500 10 3 0 30 9 1 20 6 1 20 6 1 N A Appliances can be installed up to 10 000 ft in the USA Altitude conversion kits are available on request USA Natural Gas 0 2000 ft 0 610m Size 60 80 100 125 1...

Page 13: ...201007 18 201007 21 201007 24 201007 30 201631 28 201631 32 Pressure Switch Part No 201508 201697 201676 USA CANADA LP Gas 0 2000 ft 0 610m Size 40 60 80 100 125 150 170 200 Burner Orifice Plate Part...

Page 14: ...150 TUBE 1 REMAINDER 20 6 1 170 TUBE 1 2 REMAINDER 25 7 6 200 TUBE 1 2 REMAINDER 25 7 6 40 TUBE 1 REMAINDER 10 3 0 Technical Details continued Options Not available on LP Gas 1 All standard units fit...

Page 15: ...fitted Insert turbulator into correct tube as indicated in the assembly drawings 2 2 3 PLEASE READ this section prior to assembly to familiarize yourself with the components and tools you require at t...

Page 16: ...e drawings have floating suspension points Reflectors are fixed at point F with a reflector support bracket and reflectors are held in position with fixing screws Fixed and sliding joints alternate al...

Page 17: ...eath the reflector profile where required with the end cap flanges facing inwards Fasten to reflector using the four Z clips Note For high wind applications use additional drill screws to secure end c...

Page 18: ...ical supplies as described in sections 1 4 and 1 5 2 2 9 Heater Configurations The sketches shown on the following page show various heater configurations for the model series dependent on heater leng...

Page 19: ...ed at a distance of at least 50 of the total heat exchanger e g for a 60ft long heater the closest to the burner a bend can be is 30ft Figure 8 Possible Heater Orientations S20 S30 S40 S50 S60 S70 U20...

Page 20: ...IRST SUSPENSION POINT TUBE STRAP A VIEW ON A DETAIL TUBE REFLECTOR SUSPENSION BRACKET DETAIL DETAIL TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE SUPPLIED NUT BOLT SUSPENSION BRACKET FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR REFLE...

Page 21: ...TOR TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO ALLOW REFLECTOR TO SLIDE SUPPLIED NUT BOLT BURNER INSERT DETAIL PT NO 270489 NOTE FOR MODEL 80 NAT GAS ONLY H...

Page 22: ...AIL DETAIL SLIDING REFLECTOR BRACKET DETAIL FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO ALLOW REFLECTOR TO SLIDE SUPPLIED NU...

Page 23: ...TUBE REFLECTOR SUSPENSION BRACKET DETAIL DETAIL SLIDING REFLECTOR BRACKET DETAIL FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO...

Page 24: ...TUBE STRAP DETAIL TUBE REFLECTOR SUSPENSION BRACKET DETAIL DETAIL SLIDING REFLECTOR BRACKET DETAIL FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCR...

Page 25: ...ETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NOT TO EXCEED 12 10 3 REFL S TYPICAL OF 6 G G G S COUPLER HIGH TEMP COUPLERS MODELS 170 200 6 OVERLAP G F HT COUPLER 6 OVERLAP F 3 OVERLAP F 3 OVERLAP S 3 OVERLAP C L 2 MINIMU...

Page 26: ...EEN SUSPENSION POINTS NOT TO EXCEED 12 10 3 REFL S TYPICAL OF 7 G G G S COUPLER HT COUPLERS MODELS 170 200 6 OVERLAP G F HT COUPLER 6 OVERLAP S 3 OVERLAP F 3 OVERLAP S 3 OVERLAP G F 3 OVERLAP C L 2 MI...

Page 27: ...NCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12 10 3 REFL S TYPICAL OF 8 G F 3 OVERLAP G G G S HT COUPLER 6 OVERLAP G F HT COUPLER 6 OVERLAP G S 3 OVERLAP F 3 OVERLAP F 3 OVERLAP S 3 OVERLAP C L 2 MINIM...

Page 28: ...UBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR SUPPLIED NUT BOLT F STANDARD 4 COUPLER BURNER INSERT SEE DETAIL NAT GAS ONLY G H 3 3 G G F BURNER INSERT DETAIL PT NO 270489 NOTE FOR MODEL 80 NAT GAS ONLY FIRS...

Page 29: ...REFLECTOR BRACKET DETAIL FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO ALLOW REFLECTOR TO SLIDE SUPPLIED NUT BOLT S F G BURNER INSERT SEE...

Page 30: ...LECTOR BRACKET FIXED REFLECTOR BRACKET REFLECTOR TUBE STRAP RADIANT TUBE 2 x SCREWS TIGHTEN TO FIX REFLECTOR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO ALLOW REFLECTOR TO SLIDE SUPPLIED NUT BOLT S F G G H 3 3 G G G F...

Page 31: ...OR 2 x SCREWS MIN 1 8 GAP TO ALLOW REFLECTOR TO SLIDE SUPPLIED NUT BOLT F G G H 3 3 G G G F S 6 REFLECTOR OVERLAPS S HT COUPLERS G G S 3 REFLECTOR OVERLAPS F COUPLERS G G F 6 9 REFLECTOR OVERLAPS C L...

Page 32: ...start up sequence Ensure that the setting of any time switch and thermostat are such that the heating system will be required to operate The fan will start to run and the power on lamp will illuminat...

Page 33: ...d equipment as follows With the heater running normally switch off the gas supply at the shut off valve The heater should attempt to relight If the gas valve has been left off lock out should occur Th...

Page 34: ...set to maximum and is calling for heat Switch on electrical supply The red lamp should now be illuminated If restarting heater a delay of 15sec should be allowed A successful ignition is indicated by...

Page 35: ...e advisable to complete the tasks laid out in this manual Suitable alternative tools may be used Large Adjustable wrenches for fitting of Gas Flex 5 32 4mm Allen Manometer Multimeter 4 2Burner Descrip...

Page 36: ...from the radiant tube Step 6 Remove the burner and posi tion in a safe area to prevent the burner or components attached to the burner from fall ing to the ground 4 4 Burner Gas Injector Servicing St...

Page 37: ...s sembly can be checked for deterioration How ever we advise replacement at each service to ensure continued reliability Detach the elec trode assembly from the burner head by re moving the two screws...

Page 38: ...required the interior of the tubes can then be cleaned using an industrial vacuum cleaner or by using long poles and a scraper 4 8 Reflector Servicing The condition of the reflectors should be noted I...

Page 39: ...n 1 8 Injector 200358 Burner Tube 200988 Burner Head 202261 202262 Combustion Fans Models 40 170 NG 40 150 LPG Models 200 NG 170 LPG 900531 Transformer 30VA Gas Valve NG LPG 201508 201676 201697 Press...

Page 40: ...K 1 Voltage supply to fan terminal 120VAC 60Hz 2 Integrity of wiring connections 3 Fan Do the amber lights illuminate after a purge period NO Is there power to the fan YES NO CHECK 1 Integrity of wiri...

Page 41: ...ady On Power applied control OK 1 Flash Combustion pressure switch open with blower on 2 Flashes Combustion pressure switch closed with blower off 3 Flashes Lockout from the three ignition trials 4 Fl...

Page 42: ...ntroller Step 6 Reattach leads Step 7 Test product and close access door 7 2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement Step 1 Open left hand door Disconnect the two silicone tubes from the pressure switch Step...

Page 43: ...head can now be detached by disconnecting the silicon tube and the burner head wiring Step 6 Detach the two screws securing the front of the gas valve Step 7 Remove the four screws arrowed holding th...

Page 44: ...1Pair 90 Elbow Kit 1 Off 180 U Bend Kit 40 202579 202568 202566 202587 202631 60 202580 202569 80 202580 202570 100 202582 202571 125 202583 202572 150 202584 202573 170 202585 202577 200 202586 2025...

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