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DES3 

Series

2.0

 Installation • Wiring

Wiring

Figure 2.1 

 Field Wiring Diagrams

A. 24VAC Thermostat Control (requires optional combination relay transformer P/N: R8285B).

B. 120VAC Thermostat Connection(s).

120VAC-60 Hz.
Supply

NOTE: 

 Up to 10 line voltage tube heaters 

can be wired to 22 amp thermostat.  

T

L1

Neutral

Ground

Heaters on the same vent 

must 

share the same thermostat.

Additional heaters

DES3 Burner Box

DES3 Burner Box

A transformer relay is 
used in conjunction 
with most low voltage 
thermostats when 
wiring tube heaters.

NOTE:

 The transformer relay 

selected must be capable of 
handling the combined 
start-up amperage per relay 
branch.

24VAC Thermostat

B

R

G

To Heater Branch #2

To Heater Branch #1

Pole

#2

Pole 

#1

24VAC

115VAC

115VAC

115VAC

W

L1

N

White

White

Coil

W

G

Y

C

R

W

Common required for thermostats 

that require constant power.

Field 

Supplied

24VAC

Electric Shock

Field wiring to the tube heater must be connected and grounded in accordance with national, 
state, provincial, local codes and to the guidelines in the Tube Heater General Manual and 
Series Insert Manual. In the United States refer to the most current revisions to the ANSI/NFPA 
70 Standard, and in Canada refer to the most current revisions to the CSA C22.1 Part I Standard.

Summary of Contents for DES3 series

Page 1: ...of a commercial tube heater system in residential indoor spaces may result in property damage serious injury asphyxiation or death For complete installation instructions see the Tube Heater General M...

Page 2: ...ents 6 Wiring 7 Specifications 10 Tube Installation Sequence 11 3 0 Operation 12 Sequence of Operation 12 Thermostat 12 4 0 Troubleshooting Guide 14 5 0 Parts 18 Burner Assembly Components 18 Tube and...

Page 3: ...ions 1 0 Safety Safety Labels and Locations Back Panel Top Panel Bottom Panel F N LLTB018 Natural Gas F N LLTB019 LP Gas F N LLLOGO1 Logo Label Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by the...

Page 4: ...el and must be placed directly after the titanium coated Combustion Chamber orange labeled tube 150 000 200 000 BTU h models only F N LLTB026 F N LLTB024R F N LLTB025 SERVICE ACCESS PANEL IGNITER FLAM...

Page 5: ...4 6 92 45 63 8 10 92 with 1 side shield 0 50 8 6 92 with 2 side shields 0 30 30 6 92 20 ft from burner 0 11 11 6 44 DES3 50 60 200 N P 0 41 41 6 94 45 63 8 10 94 with 1 side shield 0 54 8 6 94 with 2...

Page 6: ...lteration service or maintenance can cause property damage serious injury or death Read and understand the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing...

Page 7: ...aters NOTE The transformer relay selected must be capable of handling the combined start up amperage per relay branch 24VAC Thermostat B R G To Heater Branch 2 To Heater Branch 1 Pole 2 Pole 1 24VAC 1...

Page 8: ...ITCH ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY BK BK BK BK R W O W G W BK GAS VALVE BK W 8 DES3 Series 2 0 Installation Wiring Before field wiring this appliance Check existing wiring replace if necessary NOTE If any of the...

Page 9: ...This page intentionally left blank There are no alternative wiring diagrams for the DES3 Series 9 DES3 Series 2 0 Installation Wiring...

Page 10: ...0 N or LP 100 000 50 9 27 5 235 15 to 27 Alum HRT 50 6 2 DES3 50 125 N or LP 125 000 50 9 27 5 235 15 to 27 Alum HRT 50 6 3 DES3 50 150 N or LP 150 000 50 9 27 5 235 16 to 30 Titan Alum HRT 50 6 3 DES...

Page 11: ...MBH models only Hot rolled Steel Radiant Emitter Tube Stainless steel clamp location on 175 200 MBH models P N TP 220 Aluminized steel secondary combustion chamber location on 150 200 MBH models Stai...

Page 12: ...d lockout Running Circuit After ignition the control senses and monitors burner flame through the electrode If sense of flame is lost the control immediately disrupts power to the gas valve and then r...

Page 13: ...This page intentionally left blank 13 DES3 Series 3 0 Operation...

Page 14: ...r physically damaged No Yes Replace igniter Yes No Find the source of the electrical problem Check the gap on the igniter Is the gap between 3 16 in and 1 4 in No Adjust gap Yes No Yes No During the i...

Page 15: ...safety differential pressure switch The switch is a normally open switch and is located in the air chamber Temporarily place a jumper across the terminal of the switch Does the igniter spark Yes Yes...

Page 16: ...s pressure ok Yes Make sure gas lines were purged of air and or correct pressure problems The following can cause the heater to shut down Improper grounding High winds Taking combustion air from the a...

Page 17: ...lace electrode if needed No Check the gap on the igniter Is the gap between 1 8 in and 3 16 in Adjust gap No 4 0 Troubleshooting Guide Flame Current Check Single Spark Sense To measure flame current d...

Page 18: ...3 Low SS Burner Color Code BLUE TP 20D 10 ft Stainless Steel Reflector TP 201B V 3 Mid Burner Color Code TAN TP 21B 4 in O D Tube Clamp TP 204 Gas Orifice consult factory TP 26A 10 ft Aluminized Combu...

Page 19: ...to 125 MBH TP 3070 Low BTU SS Burner Color Code RED TP 3001 Divider Panel TP 3071 High BTU Burner Color Code PURPLE TP 3002A Left End Panel TP 3093 8 32 Cage Nut Qty 4 TP 3003A Right End Panel TP 3094...

Page 20: ...t 40 ft 50 ft 60 ft TP 19B 4 in Hanger 3 4 5 6 7 TP 21B 4 in Tube Clamps 2 3 4 5 6 TP 82 4 in Reflector Center Support 1 1 1 1 1 TP 83 24 in S S Flexible Gas Connector 1 1 1 1 1 TP 105 Reflector End C...

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