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Revision:  I-RIH (05-21) 131793-A

INSTALLATION/OPERATION/MAINTENANCE FOR GAS-FIRED 
HIGH-INTENSITY INFRARED HEATERS

Supersedes:  I-RIH (04-16) PN131793R11

MODELS RIHL, RIHN, RIHVL, AND RIHVN

 ⚠ DANGER ⚠ 

 

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

 

• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property 

damage.

 

• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause serious injury, 

death, or property damage.

 

Une installation, un réglage, une modification, une réparation ou un entretien incorrect peut 

entraîner des dommages matériels, des blessures ou la mort.

 

• Read these instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

 

Lisez attentivement les instructions d’installation, de fonctionnement et d’entretien avant de 

procéder à l’installation ou à l’entretien de cet intensité.

 

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or 

any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

 

• Do not try to light any appliance.

 

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

 

• Leave the building immediately.

 

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s 

instructions.

 

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Summary of Contents for RIHL

Page 1: ...u la mort Read these instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment Lisez attentivement les instructions d installation de fonctionnement et d entretien avant de proc der l inst...

Page 2: ...with 24VAC Direct Spark Ignition DSI Single Stage Controls 15 Wiring for Units with 24VAC Direct Spark Ignition DSI Two Stage Controls 16 FIELD INSTALLED OPTIONS 17 Thermostat Option CL34 17 Thermost...

Page 3: ...ss DANGER A danger statement describes a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in severe personal injury or death and or property damage WARNING A warning statement describes...

Page 4: ...micile intended for use by one or more persons and that includes one or more areas such as those used for cooking eating living sleeping or a sanitary facility A residential dwelling does not include...

Page 5: ...the area is within the clearance to combustible material as marked on the heater rating plate Both NFPA 409 latest edition and CAN CSA B149 1 latest edition specify a minimum clearance of 8 feet 2 5...

Page 6: ...ater cannot operate unless the supply and exhaust system is operating Mechanical exhaust fans are typically located at high points of the building For flat roof areas a series of small exhausters shou...

Page 7: ...learances between the combustion surface and combustibles The stated clearance to combustibles represents a surface temperature of 90 F 50 C above room temperature If the unit must be close to the roo...

Page 8: ...8 68 1727 140 3556 180 4572 Propane RIHL 050 30 762 60 1524 80 2032 48 1219 34 864 110 2794 RIHVL 090 36 914 30 762 62 1575 105 2667 50 1270 38 965 135 3429 120 46 1168 33 838 64 1635 125 3175 58 1473...

Page 9: ...24 5 6 6 7 5 160 25 0 28 5 7 7 8 7 22 5 25 5 6 9 7 8 200 27 0 31 0 8 2 9 4 24 5 28 0 7 5 8 5 Table 6 Recommended Distances for Units Mounted at 5 Degree Angle Model Unit Size Reflector Type Maximum Di...

Page 10: ...d at 5 or 30 degrees The heater is NOT design certified for use above 30 degrees and voids the manufacturer s warranty as well A horizontal or zero degree angle is not recommended because flue gases c...

Page 11: ...e Piping joint compound must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases DO NOT install any gas piping in heat zones CAUTION All piping must be installed according to local codes Use new c...

Page 12: ...ion immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater see Figure 4 Test all piping joints for leaks using a non corrosive leak detecting solution Do not subject gas pressure regulators f...

Page 13: ...the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 latest edition Theelectricalsupplywiringtotheheatersusing120VACor24VACmustbeinstalledinaccordance with local codes or the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 la...

Page 14: ...ng a temperature rating of at least 302 F 150 C and a minimum size of 16 AWG 1 0 mm2 Si l un des c bles d origine fournis avec cet appareil doit tre remplac le remplacer par un c ble convenant pour un...

Page 15: ...ol is polarity sensitive GND 24 GGS BL BL GGS VR SW MV LEGEND 24 24 VAC Supply Voltage GND Earth Ground MV Mechanical Ventilation VR Ventilation Relay SW Ventilation Interlock Switch normally opened G...

Page 16: ...polarity sensitive Field wiring Thermostat cable 18 4 18AWG 0 8 mm2 4 conductor solid class 2 Minimum insulation temperature 140 F 60 C between thermostat and heater Maximum length 125 feet 38 meters...

Page 17: ...its use The installer user owner employer must determine the specific safety requirements The specific safety requirements will vary depending on the location and operating procedures Therefore approp...

Page 18: ...entrance of foreign objects This option is not for use with a parabolic reflector option DM2 If a protective screen is required with a parabolic reflector contact the factory Figure 13 Protective Scr...

Page 19: ...itive Proper grounding and proper electrical polarity are essential to the operation of these heaters Light the heater as folows 1 Turn manual gas valve to OFF position 2 Turn electrical supply OFF 3...

Page 20: ...seconds Shutdown To shutdown the heater for one week or less turn OFF electrical supply to heater for more than one week turn OFF electrical supply to heater and turn OFF gas supply at gas isolation...

Page 21: ...re 15 DETAIL B 3 Check to ensure that there is spark gap clearance of 0 219 0 032 inches 5 6 mm from ceramic tile surface to the sparking tips of electrode direct spark assembly see Figure 15 DETAIL C...

Page 22: ...r is applied Replace combination gas valve 7 Supply manifold gas pressure too low Adjust pressure in accordance with rating plate 8 Ignition detection control defective Replace ignition detection cont...

Page 23: ...nturi obstructed by spider web Clean venturi using bottle brush 2 Foreign matter in venturi Check and clean in accordance with Annual Maintenance section 3 Orifice partially blocked 4 Supply gas press...

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