Roberts Gorden CARIBE GTH Use And Care Manual Download Page 14

Risque d’incendie

Certains objets placés près du radiateur peuvent s’enflammer ou exploser.

Tenir tous les objets, liquides et vapeurs inflammables à la distance de sécurité
requise du radiateur.

Le non-respect de ces consignes peut causer mort, blessures ou dommage matériel.

Using the Heater

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ROBERTS

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GORDON

Fire Hazard

Some objects can catch fire or explode when placed close to heater.

Keep all flammable objects, liquids and vapors the required safe distances away from
heater.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.

Caribe

GTH

Fire Hazard

Some objects will catch
fire or explode when
placed close to heater.

Keep all flammable
objects, liquids and
vapors the required safe
distances away from
heater.

Failure to follow these
instructions will result in
death, injury or property
damage.

Risque d’incendie

Certains objets placés
près du radiateur peu-
vent s’enflammer ou
exploser.

Tenir tous les objets,
liquides et vapeurs
inflammables à la
distance de sécurité
requise du radiateur.

Le non-respect de ces
consignes peut causer
mort, blessures ou dom-
mage matériel.

Minimum Required Safe Distances from Combustibles (inches)*

Distances de sécurité requises loin des combustibles (pouces)**

D

B

A

C

6" Min

24" Min

ATTENTION

by

P/N 91037903

M O N T E R   L E

T H E R M O S TAT   I C I

M O U N T

T H E R M O S TAT

H E R E

Approx. 45

°

24" Min

A

F

G

E

Model/
Modéle

A

B

C

D

E

F

CGTH-30 4

16

36

28

34

6

CGTH-40 4

18

48

30

34

6

CGTH-50 4

20

48

32

36

6

Know your model number.  Model

number is found on the Rating Tag
(See side view drawing for location

of Rating Tag).

* All dimensions are from the reflector.
** Toutes les dimensions sont mesurées à partir du réflecteur.

Horizontal Mount

Montage Horizontal

45

º

Mount

Montage à 45

º

WARNING

This thermostat controls your overhead tube heater.  Read your Use and Care Manual and follow all Safety
Requirements which include checking your heater monthly.  Installation, Service and Annual Inspection must be
done by a licenced gas fitter or contractor.  Please call us at (716) 852-4400 if you need a manual or have questions.

Ce thermostat contrôle votre radiateur tubulaire de plafond.  Lire le manuel d’utilisation et d’entretien et
respecter toutes les conditions de sécurité, notamment la vérification mensuelle du radiateur.  L’installation, la
réeparation et l’inspection annuelle doivent être effectuées par un ajusteur-gazier ou un entrepreneur agréés.

Thermostat Tag

Important Safety Instructions

• Do not store or use flammable

objects, liquids or vapors in the
vicinity of the heater or any other
appliance.

•  Do not hang any objects from or

place any objects on the heater.

• Keep the minimum require safe

distances from vehicles parked
beneath the heater.

• Post signs or appropriate marking

to identify any possible violation of
the minimum required safe
distances.

• Post signs or appropriate markings

to identify maximum allowable
stacking height in storage areas.

Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, injury or property damage.

The warnings on this page appear on the
heater and are also on the thermostat tag
(shown right) to serve as a constant reminder to
maintain the minimum required safe distances
from combustibles at all times.  If you do not
have either the label on your heater or the
thermostat tag, immediately call your installer or
Roberts-Gordon for replacement.

WARNING

Off

50

7
0

60

8
0

WARNING

ATTENTION

Summary of Contents for CARIBE GTH

Page 1: ...gas fitter or contractor Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage WARNING Installer Please give this manual to the owner Owner Please take the time to read and understand these instructions prior to using the heater Keep this manual in a safe place should you have questions or require service Roberts Gordon 1250 William Street P O Box 44 Buffalo New York 1...

Page 2: ...ervice please complete and mail the Owner Warranty Registration Card immediately In addition to activating your warranty registering your heater enables us to contact you with safety and product updates Keep this manual in a safe place in case you have any questions or require service in the future Also since proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty coverage keep the original sales receipt...

Page 3: ...plier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage Read this manual carefully before using the heater Plug the heater into a grounded three prong ceiling outlet See page 17 Do not install or service any part of the heater Installation Service and Annual Inspection must be done by a l...

Page 4: ...e most comfortable conditions in open areas such as garages Gas Fired means it uses clean burning Natural or LP gas Low Intensity means that the radiant surface of the heat exchanger tube does not glow red Instead it operates at a temperature of less than 1000 F and radiates energy at a lower intensity per square foot of radiating surface The lower temperature and intensity levels are within a ran...

Page 5: ...d safe distances away from heater Failure to follow these instructions will result in death injury or property damage Risque d incendie Certains objets placés près du radiateur peu vent s enflammer ou exploser Tenir tous les objets liquides et vapeurs inflammables à la distance de sécurité requise du radiateur Le non respect de ces consignes peut causer mort blessures ou dom mage matériel Minimum ...

Page 6: ...h the cited codes and regulations to perform the installation To install the heater in accordance with the Minimum Required Safe Distances from Combustibles To exhaust the heater outside To furnish all needed materials not furnished as standard equipment To see that the materials and installation methods used result in a job that is workmanlike in appearance and is in compliance with all applicabl...

Page 7: ...at apply to the gas electric and venting requirements Specifies the national standards and applicable codes that apply to non residential installations System Requirements Gas Service Inlet Connection Connection 3 8 Male NPT Inlet Pressure Natural Gas Minimum Inlet 5 0 w c Maximum Inlet 14 0 w c LP Gas propane Minimum Inlet 11 0 w c Maximum Inlet 14 0 w c Manifold Pressure Natural Gas 3 5 w c LP G...

Page 8: ...be installed in the gas line connection immediately upstream of the burner that is farthest from the gas supply meter The tap is required for checking system gas pressure Gas Supply Lines Meter and service must be large enough to handle all the heaters being installed plus any other connected load The gas line which feeds the system must be large enough to supply the required gas with a maximum pr...

Page 9: ...22 1 Part 1 latest revision Grounding Electrical Shock Hazard Plug heater into grounded three prong ceiling receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Do not use with an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or electrical shock Risque d électrocution Brancher le cordon du radiateur sur un socle à 3 broches et à la masse situé au plafond Ne...

Page 10: ... B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances Venting Codes The balanced flue consists of a 3 diameter flue which is concentrically positioned inside a 5 diameter vent pipe see below The 5 diameter vent supplies outside air that is necessary for combustion while the 3 diameter flue carries the products of combustion from the heater and exhausts them outside The balanced flue is ...

Page 11: ...rities for approval of the proposed installation Hazardous Locations The CARIBE GTH heater may be used in certain areas of aircraft hangars Installation in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the following codes United States Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars ANSI NFPA 409 latest revision Canada Refer to Standard CGA B149 1 M91 and B149 2 Heaters in aircraft storage or service areas m...

Page 12: ... be heated 6 Consideration be given to the types of vehicles that will be parked in the garage cars vans boats RV s etc 7 The location will allow for the minimum required safe distances from combustibles with respect to the vehicles parked in the garage 8 The location will allow the required utilities i e gas and electric and venting to be installed maximum vent length is 10 feet 9 Sufficient clea...

Page 13: ...n the following pages If you have any questions about the minimum required safe distances from combustibles or the associated diagrams please contact your installer Roberts Gordon representative or distributor or Roberts Gordon during normal business hours which are Monday through Friday 8 15 a m to 4 45 p m Eastern Time In USA 716 852 4400 In Canada 905 945 5403 It is important to keep the minimu...

Page 14: ...m the reflector Toutes les dimensions sont mesurées à partir du réflecteur Horizontal Mount Montage Horizontal 45º Mount Montage à 45º WARNING This thermostat controls your overhead tube heater Read your Use and Care Manual and follow all Safety Requirements which include checking your heater monthly Installation Service andAnnual Inspection must be done by a licenced gas fitter or contractor Plea...

Page 15: ...ion C indicates the minimum required safe distances from combustibles it DOES NOT indicate the required mounting height The minimum mounting height is 7 feet except for aircraft hangars public garages see page 10 24 Min A D E A F Approx 45 NOTE Dimension E indicates the minimum required safe distances from combustibles it DOES NOT indicate the required mounting height The minimum mounting height i...

Page 16: ...end panel and is installed at the end of the reflector that is furthest from the burner box The other grille has an open end and is installed closest to the burner box To purchase the protective grille for your heater please contact your installer Protective Grille End View End View Burn Hazard Keep all persons especially children away from heater Do not touch any part of the heater Heater is very...

Page 17: ...nd the rear movable hanger The rear hangar should only be moved if the distance between both hangers is not within the allowable range L Dimension Model Max Min CGTH 30 60 72 CGTH 40 102 114 CGTH 50 102 114 15 Burner Box 1 Max Suspension Points 24 Minimum Recommended for Servicing 6 Min X Reflector Minium Mounting Height 7 feet Vent Terminal Exterior Wall For minimum mounting height of aircraft ha...

Page 18: ... the heater set the thermostat to the OFF position 2 Turn off the manual gas valve 3 Unplug the heater from the three prong ceiling receptacle if service is to be performed Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the heater before service is done by a licensed installer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock To turn off the heater 1 Set the thermostat to the OFF positi...

Page 19: ...u have If you are not sure please contact your installer Venting Optional Vent Extension 3 80 mm Flue Pipe 5 125 mm Air Supply Pipe Side View Heater 10 2048 mm max 2 6 762 mm min Slope down 1 4 6 mm per ft towards vent terminal Vent Terminal 3 80 mm pipe is slid through end of terminal 6 152 mm min Horizontal Venting Through the Wall Carbon Monoxide Hazard Heater must be exhausted outside Use mate...

Page 20: ...ecommends the installer install drain hose for the condensate Please make sure you have a drain hose If you do not contact your installer The condensate must drain to a pail bucket or preferably to a plumbing drain If you use a pail or bucket remember to empty the contents periodically Wall 3 pipe is slid through vent terminal 3 Flue Elbow Heater Optional Vent Extension min 6 Vent terminal 5 Air E...

Page 21: ...inspect the heater each month using the checklist below Check only the items on this list and follow the instructions given The vicinity of the heater Vehicles and other objects Power Cord Do not store or use flammable objects liquids or vapors near the heater Immediately remove these items if they are present Keep the minimum required safe distances away from heater Do not hang anything from or p...

Page 22: ... thermostat Safety tag must be mounted over thermostat Contact a licensed contractor for repair Make sure the heater is hanging securely Look for signs of wear on the chain or ceiling Contact a licensed contractor for repair The grille must be securely attached If the grille is loose or off contact a licensed contractor for repair Empty condensate water periodically Make sure nothing is lodged in ...

Page 23: ...heater Edges are sharp Failure to do so can result in injury Make sure the heater is off and cool Dust the heater off with a dry cloth Do not use the heater in an area containing corrosive chemicals Do not install or use the heater outdoors Do not use the heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a licensed contractor to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control syst...

Page 24: ...and or serial number are removed defaced or modified The heater is transferred This Warranty is non transferable Roberts Gordon is not permitted to inspect the damaged heater and or component parts WARRANTY IS VOID IF READ YOUR USE AND CARE MANUAL If you have questions about your heater contact your installing professional Should you need Replacement Parts or have additional questions call or writ...

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Page 26: ...3 Hazardous Locations 10 Heat Exchanger Tubes 4 21 Heater Care 2 22 Heater Components 4 Heater Illustration 4 Inspection Annual 20 Inspection Monthly 20 Installation 5 11 Installer Responsibility 5 11 Location of Your Heater 5 11 Minimum Mounting Height 11 14 16 Minimum Required Safe Distances from Combustibles 5 11 12 13 14 Power Cord 4 Protective Grille Standard on Select Models 4 15 Public Gara...

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