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Heater Component Function
Air Proving Switch
Safety device used to insure that the proper air flow is being
achieved before the gas valve is opened.
Burner
Cast iron component used to channel gas and provide an
area at which the fuel may ignite.
Burner Orifice
Brass metering device used to feed gas to burner at a
specific rate.
Fan Housing
Chamber used for delivering air for efficient air movement.
Fan Wheel
Component used in conjunction with the motor and fan
housing to pull the hot air from heater and blow it into room
for heating (also known as a squirrel cage).
Gas Control Valve
A device which consists of a low pressure regulator and
electrical solenoids which are used for the control of gas
flow to the burner assembly. A feature of the control is a
built in gas shut off which is used to isolate the heater from
its gas supply when servicing.
Gas Hose
Flexible connector used to convey gas from supply line in
building to heater.
Heat Chamber
Metal “fire box” within the appliance that provides an area
where burner flame mixes with combustion air, thereby
providing heat.
High Limit Switch
Safety device wired into the control system which is used to
break an electrical circuit to the gas control valve in event of
overheat situation.
Hot Surface Igniter
Ignition device used on automatic ignition control systems.
Ignites gas by surface temperature rather than spark or
flame.
Ignition Control Module
Electronic printed circuit board which sends and receives
voltages to various controls in an automatic ignition system.
An important safety feature of the control board is that it will
shut down the entire heater, thereby stopping the flow of
fuel gas if burner flame goes out.
Motor
Electric device used to force preheated air through the
heater and to circulate heat within a certain area. Converts
electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Motor Relay
Electrical component wired between ignition control and
motor. Used to feed voltage to motor upon receipt of voltage
from ignition control.
Regulator
Mechanical device used in L.P. and natural gas distribution
systems to reduce a higher inlet pressure to a preset lower
pressure. The regulator is responsible to supply a steady
outlet pressure to the heater(s) despite changes in inlet
pressure, heater demand and weather conditions.
Thermostat
(Accessory)
Electrical device used as an automatic “on/off” switch
which will respond to changes in temperature in a certain
area. Can be wired so contacts in the thermostat open or
close on temperature increase or decrease.
Transformer
Electrical control used to accept line power supply primary
voltage and reduce it to lower secondary voltage to operate
certain control systems.
