BENSON OUH 2 100, Installation And Operating Manual

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1.3 General product information
The
Suspended Oil fi red Unit Heater range have an output
range from approximately 40.0 kW to 103kW. Each heater
must be connected to its own individual open fl ue.
Each heater is fi tted with a forced draught burner which has
been test fi red and pre-set prior to despatch. The safety
functions of the burner are by way of a fully sequential control
box fi tted to the burner.
Note
Neither asbestos nor soft soldered joints are used in the
construction or manufacture of
the Suspended Oil fi red Unit
Heater range. The materials selected for use can withstand the
mechanical, chemical, and thermal stresses which they will
be subject to during foreseen normal use when installed in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
1.4 General requirements
Caution
Ensure the fuel supply is in accordance with the manufacture’s
recommendations and is as stated on the appliance data plate.
Installation, commissioning, and servicing must only
be carried out by appropriately qualifi ed and competent
persons.
Warning
Unauthorised modifi cations to the appliance, or departure
from the manufacturers guidance on intended use, or,
installation contrary to the manufacturers recommendations
may constitute a hazard.
Note
To ignore the warning and caution notices, and to ignore the
advice from the manufacturer on installation, commissioning,
servicing, or use, will jeopardise any applicable warranty,
moreover, such a situation could also compromise the safe
and effi
cient running of the appliance itself, and thereby
constitute a hazard.
The installation of the appliance must meet all the relevant
European, national, and local criteria.
Prior to installation the following points should be considered;
• The position of the heater for the optimum effi cient
distribution and circulation of warm air.
• The position of the heater relative to the route of the
fl ue
• The position of the heater relative to the supply of fuel
• The position of the heater relative to the electrical
services, and if appropriate, any additional controls.
• The position of the heater relative to the supply of
fresh air
• The height if applicable at which the heater is to
be mounted and potential stratifi cation /circulation
problems.
• The position of the heater relative to service and
maintenance requirements
Caution
The heater must not be installed within an area where the
conditions are unsuitable, e.g. where the atmosphere is highly
corrosive, has a high degree of salinity, or where high wind
velocities may aff ect burner operation. Suitable protection
should be provided for the appliance when it is located in a
position where it may be susceptible to external mechanical
damage from; for example, fork lift trucks, overhead cranes
etc.
1.5 Delivery and pre-installation checks.
The heater is supplied wrapped in heavy duty protective
polythene. On receipt of the heater, the following checks
should be carried out;
• The model is as per order.
• That it is undamaged.
• That it is suitable for the fuel supply.
• That it is suitable for the electrical supply
If any of these points are not satisfi ed then contact should be
made with the suppliers sales offi
ce as soon as possible by
telephoning the number shown on the rear page. In the case
of claims for damage, this must be signed for as damaged
and reported in writing within 24 hours of delivery, in order to
comply with insurance criteria.
1.6 Warranty
The heater is supplied with a 1 year parts and labour warranty
and a further year on all parts excluding consumable’s.
In addition to this there is a 10 year time related warranty on
the combustion chamber.
The warranty commences from the date of dispatch from the
manufacturer, and is subject to the terms detailed within the
Manufactures ‘conditions of business’.
Note (i)
The warranty may be invalidated if -
• The installation is not in accordance with the general
requirements of this manual.
• The fl ue arrangement and air supply for the heater are