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114605-001 - Product Manual - #1557 Infrared Construction Heater - Revision 09 - 11-11-2014

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6.0 - Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

Heater fails to ignite

1. Cylinder’s gas valve closed

2. Manual shutoff valve closed

3. Heater inlet pressure too low.

4. Heater safety control valve defec-

tive

5. Obstruction in orifice spud

6. Spark igniter wired disconnected 

or grounded

7. Electrode out of alignment

8. Electrode ceramic cracked

9. Spark igniter defective

1. Open Valve

2. Open valve

3. Verify adequate fuel supply is available. 

Check regulator outlet pressure is 11” WC on 

high position

4. Replace

5. Clean or replace

6. Reconnect or replace

7. Adjust to 1/8” from heat rods

8. Replace

9. Replace

Heater lights - flame 

extinguishes when 

releasing safety valve 

button after depressing 

for 60 seconds

1. Inadequate gas pressure

2. Insufficient fuel supply

3. Thermocouple defective or loose

4. Heater safety valve defective

1. Increase to 11” WC on high

2. Provide adequate fuel supply

3. Replace or tighten electrical connections

4. Replace

Fuel mixture burning 

within Rayhead assembly

1. Gas connection loose

2. Inlet pressure too high

3. Cracked or broken ceramic

4. Improper lighting

1. Tighten & check for leaks

2. Reduce to 11” WC on High setting

3. Replace rayhead assembly

4. Light ceramic burner element & not at the 

orifice

Ceramic temperature 

below 1700 F

1. Orifice spud misaligned

2. Obstruction in orifice spud

3. Inadequate gas pressure

4. Cylinder’s gas valve not fully open

5. Manual shutoff valve not fully 

open

6. Kinked or obstructed fuel line/

hose

7. Ceramic separated or cracked

1. Replace orifice mounting bracket

2. Clean or replace

3. Increase to 11” WC on high setting

4. Open

5. Open

6. Straighten or clean

7. Replace

Heater Flare-Up

1. Contaminated fuel

2. Liquid fuel reaches heater

3. Wind or drafty conditions

1. Disassemble, thoroughly clean unit and LPG 

filter

2. Possible overfilled LP bottle or using liquid 

withdrawal bottle. Replace with vapor draw style 

bottle

3. Relocate heater so the wind comes behind 

the unit

Heater extinguishes on 

low setting

1. Control valve turned beyond low 

position

2. Dirty orifice

3. Inadequate gas pressure

1. Adjust valve to proper range

2. Clean orifice

3. Increase to 11” WC on high setting

Summary of Contents for 1557

Page 1: ...al Model 1557 Infrared Construction Heater T A Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street Englewood Colorado USA 80110 Tel 800 525 8460 or 303 936 7432 Fax 303 934 5581 Internet www pelsue com Email sales pelsue com ISO 9001 Certified ...

Page 2: ...114605 001 Product Manual 1557 Infrared Construction Heater Revision 09 11 11 2014 Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...inuing reputation for excellence in the production of fine products for a broad spectrum of industry throughout the world Now in our second generation of family direction continued commitment to innovation and qual ity makes Pelsue a leading source of equipment for many types of confined spaces We specialize in safety retrieval fall arrest ventilation cable placing splicing and maintenance nationa...

Page 4: ... Pelsue Product Warranty 2 0 Introduction Product Information 7 2 1 Serial Number 3 0 Configuration Assembly 8 3 1 Parts Diagram List 3 2 Wiring Diagram 4 0 Safety 11 4 1 Safety Alert Symbol 4 2 General Safety Information 5 0 Product Operation 12 5 1 Product Description Capabilities 5 2 Start Up Operating Procedures 6 0 Troubleshooting 14 7 0 Storage 15 8 0 Contact Information 15 ...

Page 5: ...tisfaction is one of the differentiators that sets you apart from the pack and yields a competitive advantage Therefore we will support total customer satisfaction by implementing the ISO 9001 Quality System and providing the necessary atmosphere and training to nurture this concept throughout our organization We will make every business decisionas though the quality of the part or service provide...

Page 6: ...der shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product or component as set forth above and shall not include any liability whatsoever for damages caused by such failure including but not limited to consequential or incidental dam ages flowing from use or lack of use of product Any replacement repair modification installation or other service performed by the T A Pelsue Company shall be w...

Page 7: ... BuTTON WITH THe leFT HAND uNTIl THe HeATer IS lIT CAuTION DO NOT leAN OVer THe HeATer DurING STArTuP 5 CONTINue HOlDING THe SAFeTy SHuTOFF VAlVe BuTTON FOr AT leAST 1 mINuTe AFTer THe HeATer IS lIT 6 IF THe HeATer BurNS OuT AFTer releASING THe SAFeTy SHuTOFF VAlVe FIre BurN INHAlATION AND eXPlOSION HAZArD KeeP SOlID POrTABle INFrAreD CONSTruCTION HeATer 1 ClOSe THe TANK VAlVe AND AllOW THe HeATer...

Page 8: ...Refer to the following parts breakdown diagram Figure 3 1a and the accompanying parts list Table 3 1a for iden tification of parts in the event replacements become necessary The parts list table displays applicable part numbers descriptions and quantity per assembly Replacement parts can be ordered from the T A Pelsue Company at 800 525 8460 3 1 Parts Diagram List Figure 3 1a 1557 Parts Diagram 12...

Page 9: ...114605 001 Product Manual 1557 Infrared Construction Heater Revision 09 11 11 2014 Page 9 3 1 Parts Diagram List continued ...

Page 10: ...ses This manual will take you step by step through the workings and capabilities of the 1557 Infrared Construction Heater and alert you to good safety and operating practices while using the system Remember you are the key to safety Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you Make these practices a working part of your safety program Do not risk injury or death by ign...

Page 11: ...l cylinder Use only LPG propane fuel 5 Propane gas is very flammable Propane is scented and its strong odor is readily detectable If a gas odor is detected at any time do not operate or continue to operate the unit until the source of the gas odor has been located In the event of a leak propane is heavier than air and will accumulate in low areas Never strike a match create a spark or flame when y...

Page 12: ...ezoelectric spark Design also allows for backup ignition via a match Equipped with a certified safety control thermocouple Equipped with a tip over safety shut off Materials Construction Aluminum Base Housing Chrome Plated Guard Ceramic Heating Element Brass Copper Plumbing Additional Requirements Notes This heater is only intended for use in a well ventilated space and is not for home or recreati...

Page 13: ...wn on the button push down the igniter button repeatedly until the heater ignites Continue holding the safety valve button in for approximately one minute to heat the thermocouple When the thermocouple is hot enough release the safety valve button and the heater will stay lit If the heater goes out turn off the fuel valve and the take valve and wait for five minutes and repeat the lighting procedu...

Page 14: ...ections 4 Replace Fuel mixture burning within Rayhead assembly 1 Gas connection loose 2 Inlet pressure too high 3 Cracked or broken ceramic 4 Improper lighting 1 Tighten check for leaks 2 Reduce to 11 WC on High setting 3 Replace rayhead assembly 4 Light ceramic burner element not at the orifice Ceramic temperature below 1700 F 1 Orifice spud misaligned 2 Obstruction in orifice spud 3 Inadequate g...

Page 15: ... air hose over the entire exposed area of ceramic Vacuuming is acceptable 3 Clean the orifice spud allowing the air pressure to flow for approximately one minute If a residue or deposit inside the orifice spud remains after an attempt has been made to clean it it must be replaced with a new orifice and a tip over ball check valve obtained from the factory DO NOT CLEAN ORIFICE WITH A DRILL OR OTHER...

Page 16: ...ISO 9001 Certified T A Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street Englewood Colorado USA 80110 Toll free 800 525 8460 or 303 936 7432 Fax 303 934 5581 Internet www pelsue com Email sales pelsue com ...

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