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Burner Cup and Orifice

Clear of obstructions (even spider webs will cause problems).

Carefully remove any dust and debris from the burner.

Electrode

Replace if there are cracked ceramics, excessive carbon residue, or erosion 
of the electrode.

The electrode gap should be 1/8" (3.2 mm).

Thermostat

There should be no exposed wire or damage to the thermostat.

See Page 43, Section 10

.

Suspension Points

Make sure the heater is hanging securely. Look for signs of wear on the chain 
or ceiling.

See Page 14, Figure 14

.

Decorative and Protective 
Grille (optional)

The grille must be securely attached. 

Check that the side reflector extensions are installed correctly and secured in 
place if necessary. (Decorative grille only.)

See Page 31, Section 7.5

 

and Page 33, Section 7.6

Make sure shield is installed correctly and secured in place if necessary. 
(Decorative grille only.) 

See Page 32, Section 7.5.2

.

Lower Clearance Shield 
(optional)

The lower shield must be securely attached. Inspect shield support straps 
and lower clearance shield anchor points.

See Page 31, Section 7.4

.

Make sure shield is installed correctly and secured in place if necessary.

See Page 31, Section 7.4

.

Wall Ta

g

If wall tag is present, make sure it is legible and accurate. Please contact 
Roberts-Gordon LLC or your ROBERTS GORDON

®

 independent distributor, 

if you need a wall tag. 

See Page 3, Section 2.1

Summary of Contents for Linear Heater

Page 1: ...ATION 15 FIGURE 15 Linear Heater Assembly Overview Tube Reflector Reflector End Cap Reflector Support Burner Coupling U Clips Burner Tube Tube and Reflector Hanger Tube Clamp Package Vent Adapter Turbulator With Select Models ...

Page 2: ...anger d 7 6 2 3 m distance first hanger e 10 3 m distance between hangers f 12 5 32 cm burner height g 11 28 cm burner length Vent Adapter Burner Reflector Tube Tube Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly LEGEND g c b d f g c b d e f g c b d e f e g c b d e f e e g c b d e f e e e 10 3 m Tube Length 20 6 1 m Tube Length 30 9 1 m Tube Length 40 12 2 m Tube Length 50 15 2 m Tube Length ...

Page 3: ...e e e e e 60 18 3 m Tube Length 70 21 3 m Tube Length 80 24 4 m Tube Length 7 6 1 229 cm 25 cm NOTE Tubing requires a downward slope of 1 2 13 mm per 20 6 m away from burner S Hook Burner Tube Hanger Offset mounting hole must be to the top Weld seam must be to the bottom of the tube Description Part Number Burner Tube 03051XXX S Hook 91907302 Tube Reflector Hanger 03090100 ...

Page 4: ...113940 Flat Washer 95211600 Nut 92113900 Tube Tube Orient coupling so that the impact block is in the 2 00 or 10 00 o clock positions Closed Open Tab 3 8 cm to 4 10 cm Slide Bar Coupling Lock Coupling Wide End Coupling Tube Slide Bar Coupling Lock A Close coupling with tab B Start slide bar coupling lock onto coupling C Insert tubes into coupling D Tighten coupling to join tubes Description Part N...

Page 5: ...e bar until tight End of slide bar should be within tolerance listed below Repeat Step 6 3 A D until all tubes are assembled See Page 19 Step 6 3 2 Tighten slide bar as shown below 10 1 3 m 25 m Total Overall Tube Length 7 6 1 2 3 m 25 m Model Tube Length Minimum BH 40 10 3 m BH 60 20 6 m BH 80 20 6 m BH 100 30 9 m BH 115 30 9 m BH 125 40 12 m BH 140 40 12 m BH 150 50 15 m BH 175 50 15 m BH 200 60...

Page 6: ...lator Section 2 5 76 2 cm Stainless 03051505 Tube 91409XXX Turbulator must be installed in the last standard section of tube Turbulator is not required on the BH 125 150 175 200 Turbulator Installation Model Tube Section BH 40 1st 10 3 m Section BH 60 2nd 10 3 m Section BH 80 2nd 10 3 m Section BH 100 3rd 10 3 m Section BH 115 3rd 10 3 m Section BH 125 N A BH 140 4th 10 3 m Section BH 150 N A BH 1...

Page 7: ...nd support strap Reflector must not touch tube Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage Hanger Burner Tube Reflector Description Part Number Tube Reflector Hanger 03090100 Burner Tube 03051XXX Reflector 02750303 NOTE All tube surfaces must be covered by a reflector except for a U tube ...

Page 8: ...ng reflector overlaps require a non slip overlap connection To affix the reflectors together in a non slip overlap either a use reflector support and tight screws b if both reflectors lay inside a hanger u clips or sheet metal screws may be used This section of three reflectors joined together must be affixed to the tube with at least one reflector support with tight screws Reflector End Cap U cli...

Page 9: ...ION 23 Step 6 6 Burner Installation Lock Washer Gasket Burner Bolt Torque 120 in lb 13 56 Nm S hook Burner Tube Extra chain min 12 30 cm Description Part Number Bolt 94273914 Burner 071XXXXX Lock Washer 96411600 Gasket 02568200 ...

Page 10: ...n the following additional rules must be adhered to A minimum of 10 3 m on BH 60 80 and a minimum of 15 4 5 m on BH 100 115 125 140 150 175 200 is required between the burner and the U tube The correct turbulator See Page 20 Step 6 4 must be installed in the last standard section of the tube The burner must never be operated in a tilted position The heater must be properly supported at all locatio...

Page 11: ...Tube U tube Support Bracket Reflector Support Couplings U tube Standard Nut Lock Washer Lock Washer Nut U bolt 1 2 1 2 U tube Opposite 45 Vent Adapter 1 U tube 45 2 Tight U bolt 4 10 cm u bolt secured to burner tube with 1 4 6 cm lockwashers and 1 4 6 cm 20 hex nuts Loose U bolt 4 10 cm u bolt secured to bracket with 1 4 6 cm lockwashers and 1 4 6 cm 20 hex nuts on top and bottom to allow for tube...

Page 12: ... Tube Hanger and Half Tube Hanger g 12 5 32 cm Burner Length h 11 28 cm Burner Height Requires the last reflector before the u tube to be cut in half for use on both sides Requires the last tube before the u tube to be cut in half for use on both sides U tube Burner Reflector Tube 10 3 0 m Tube Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly Tube 5 1 5 m c b d e g h 40 12 2 m Tube Length c b d f g h 30 9 1 m T...

Page 13: ...h 80 24 4 m Tube Length Tube 90 Elbow Coupling Description Part Number Elbow Package 02718702 90 Elbow 01335801 Coupling 01312700 Reflector End Cap 02750800 Reflector Joint Piece 02750900 U Clip Package 91107720 Minimum Distance Required Between Burner and Elbow Model Minimum Distance BH 40 10 3 m BH 60 10 3 m BH 80 10 3 m BH 100 15 4 5 m BH 115 15 4 5 m BH 125 15 4 5 m BH 140 15 4 5 m BH 150 15 4...

Page 14: ...tep 7 2 2 Elbow Installation Step 7 2 3 Reflector Joint Installation Step 7 2 4 Reflector Joint Installation Tube Coupling Reflector Reflector Joint Flatten Edge 1 2 5 cm Maximum Scribe Contour Cut away contour with tin snips Punch drill six 3 32 2 mm holes ...

Page 15: ...ON 7 OPTIONAL HEATER ACCESSORIES 29 Step 7 2 5 Reflector Joint Detail FIGURE 21 Reflector Joint Detail Install reflector end cap Attach reflector joint with six 8 sheet metal screws Reflector Reflector Joint ...

Page 16: ...high air movement applications Tube and Reflector Hanger Reflector Tube Reflector Support Description Part Number Reflector Side Extension Package 02712700 Reflector Side Extension 01368000 Retainer Clips 02751200 Sheet Metal Screws 94118106 Order Separately Reflector Side Extension Bracket 01329910 Retainer Clip 2 per Side Cut relief notches for supports and hangers Reflector Side Extension 8 x 3...

Page 17: ...rance Shield 17 43 cm Washers Screws Locknuts Align Pilot Holes Description Part Number Lower Clearance Shield Package 01397501 Shield Support Strap 01397500 Lower Clearance Shield 8 2 4 m 02793000 Locknut 8 92311400 Flat Washer 8 95310800 Screw 8 x 3 8 93511406 Suspended Ceiling Frame Tube 2 x 4 6 m x 1 2 m Aluminum Grille Reflector Tube and Reflector Hanger Description Part Number Aluminum Grill...

Page 18: ...lled in an area with considerable air movement it is recommended that one 8 x 3 8 sheet metal screw be installed per reflector extension to prevent it from blowing over A Reflector Side Extension Cut relief notches for tube and reflector hangers Insert screw here Description Part Number Reflector Side Extension 01370412 Distance A Extension Minimum Maximum Part No Width 2 4 cm 6 15 cm 01370408 8 2...

Page 19: ...n Step 7 6 2 Grille End Cap Installation Step 7 6 3 Grille Installation Silicone Cap Grille Finger Description Part Number Grille Section 08050001 Grille End Cap 08050002 Silicone Cap 91915951 6P Bend up 90 Pull outward Grille Grille End Cap A B C D Grille Grille End Cap Reflector Final Grille Section 40 101 cm ...

Page 20: ...rances to combustibles given on Page 8 Figure 12 The bottom of the vent or air intake terminal shall not be located less than 1 0 3 m above grade level The vent shall not terminate less than 7 2 1 m above grade where located adjacent to public walkways Vent terminal must be installed at a height sufficient to prevent blockage by snow and building materials protected from degradation by flue gases ...

Page 21: ...d vent cap P N 90502302 must be used For common vertical venting of more than two heaters See Page 38 Section 8 10 A vent shall not extend less than 2 0 6m above the highest point where it passes through a flat roof of a building 8 5 Unvented Operation Tube Termination Turndown type vent terminal with a screen must be installed at the exhaust end of the tube Vent terminal design shall not incorpor...

Page 22: ...e Wall Only SIDE VIEW Description Part Number Vent Terminal Comb Wall 90502100 Vent Terminal 02537801 XX Wall Thimble 4 10 cm 90505600 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe 4 10 cm Type B vent cap Roof Roof Flashing Approved Thimble If Applicable 18 46 cm Min 4 10 cm Type B vent pipe The last section of vent pipe passing through the roof or wall may be Type B vent pipe All other vent materials in the building ...

Page 23: ...tat 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe Outside Wall Vent Adapter Sweeping T Connection Sweeping Y Connection Outside Wall 6 15 cm Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal Tjernlund VH1 6 or Equivalent Outside Wall 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe Vent Adapter Vent Terminal Tjernlund VH1 6 or Equivalent Vent Adapter Vent Adapter TOP VIEW 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe 6 15 cm Single Wall Pipe Description Part Number Vent Terminal 6...

Page 24: ...ing Requirements Maximum of four heaters can be commonly vented through the roof Heaters must be of the same BTU output Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat Connections to a common stack must be positioned to avoid direct opposition between streams of combustion gases ...

Page 25: ...nt condensation on the outer surface The outside air terminal must not be more than 1 31 cm above the vent terminal 8 11 1 Length Requirements Follow the constraints listed on Page 35 Section 8 6 8 11 2 Vertical Outside Air Supply for Single Heater Installation 8 11 3 Horizontal Outside Air Supply for Single Heater Installation Band Clamp Recommended Flex Hose Recommended Vent Cap Roof 4 10 cm Sin...

Page 26: ...ust be controlled by a common thermostat Sweeping T Connection 6 15 cm Single Wall Pipe Vent Cap 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe Band Clamp Recommended Burner Burner Flex Hose Recommended Flex Hose Recommended Roof Description Part Number Vent Cap 6 15 cm 90502302 Sweeping Y Connection Vent Cap Outside Wall 4 10 cm Single Wall Pipe Seal All Joints 6 15 cm Single Wall Pipe Flex Hose Recommended Band Clamp...

Page 27: ... Steel Gas Hose US models supplied with the heater is certi fied per the Standard for Connectors for Gas Appli ances ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 latest revision Canada The Rubber Type 1 Gas Hose Canadian models optional with the heater is certified as being in compliance with the Standard for Elastomeric Composite Hose and Hose Couplings for Conducting Propane and Natural Gas CAN CGA 8 1 Latest revision ...

Page 28: ...displacement Side View Heater Movement 12 30 cm 45 Burner Assembly Shown Without Blower Assembly Pipe Nipple Rear View 45 CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Hold gas nipple securely with pipe wrench when attaching gas hose Failure to follow these instructions can result in product damage INCORRECT POSITIONS WRONG INSTALLATION Heater Movement Heater Movement Heater Movement Heater Movement Description P...

Page 29: ...ode NFPA 70 latest revision Canada Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Part I latest revision If any of the original internal wiring must be replaced it must be replaced with wiring materials having a temperature rating of at least 105 C and 600 volts 10 1 Line Voltage Thermostat Wiring DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service or maintenance Heater must be connecte...

Page 30: ... 5 6 COIL L1 L2 Gnd N H Gnd N H Gnd Additional Burners 120 V 60 Hz Supply Circuit Low Voltage Thermostat Burner 1 Burner 2 Maximum 8 Burners Per Relay Black SPST Transformer Relay Black Red White COIL FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Description Part Number SPST Transformer Relay 90417600 Low Voltage Thermostat 90425100 ...

Page 31: ...V A C BLACK Flame Sense YELLOW Ground BROWN Main Valve Electrode BLACK BLACK BLACK BROWN YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW GREEN GREEN GREEN WHITE WHITE DSI Ignition Module NO C Gas Valve Burner Ground Blower Connection Motor Blower Electrical Connection 120 V 60 Hz L1 L2 L G N Transformer ...

Page 32: ...ark Transformer Blower Pressure Switch Ignition Module Gas Valve Power Supply 120 V 60 Hz Gap Electrode 120 V 24 V Conduit Hole BX or Romex Connector Burner Box Internal Wire Bundle Green White Black L1 L2 Gnd Connect wires together with suitable approved wire connections Green to Gnd White to L2 Black to L1 Electrical Cord or Flexible Conduit ...

Page 33: ...To Shut Off Heater Set thermostat to lowest setting Turn OFF electric power to heater Turn OFF manual gas valve in the heater supply line 11 3 To Start Heater Turn gas valve and electric power OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater Turn ON main gas valve Turn ON electric power Set thermostat to desired temperature Burner should light automatically 11 4 Pre Season Maintena...

Page 34: ...the gas electrical thermostat connections tubing venting suspensions and overall heater condition should be inspected thoroughly NOTE Gas flow and burner ignition are among the first things that should be inspected Please see Page 49 Section 11 5 for suggested items to inspect ...

Page 35: ...rotective grilles included with select models Immediately remove objects in violation of the clearances to combustibles See Page 4 Section 3 Reflector Support reflector with reflector hanger and support strap Reflector must not touch tube Make sure there is no dirt sagging cracking or distortion Do not operate if there is sagging cracking or distortion Make sure reflectors are correctly overlapped...

Page 36: ... The grille must be securely attached Check that the side reflector extensions are installed correctly and secured in place if necessary Decorative grille only See Page 31 Section 7 5 and Page 33 Section 7 6 Make sure shield is installed correctly and secured in place if necessary Decorative grille only See Page 32 Section 7 5 2 Lower Clearance Shield optional The lower shield must be securely att...

Page 37: ...s liquids and vapors the minimum required clearances to combustibles away from heater Some objects will catch fire or explode when placed close to heater Cut Pinch Hazard Wear protective gear during installation operation and service Edges are sharp WARNING Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage Burn Hazard Allow heater to cool before service or maintena...

Page 38: ... V at the transformer secondary Reconnect transformer wires Place a jumper wire across the pressure switch Is there a spark Check wiring between the power cord blower motor and transformer Replace igniter and ignition wire as needed Carefully reset spark gap to 1 8 Are the air hoses to the pressure switch secure and leak free Repair replace or tighten hoses as necessary Is the vent pipe or the inl...

Page 39: ...SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 ...

Page 40: ...BH SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 54 12 2 Manifold Gas Pressure Setting 10 5 Natural Propane 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Top View of Heater Manometer ...

Page 41: ...de Hazard WARNING Use only genuine ROBERTS GORDON replacement parts per this installation operation and service manual Failure to follow these instructions can result in death electric shock injury or property damage Explosion Hazard DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Fire Hazard ...

Page 42: ...ALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 56 Blower Outlet Gasket REAR VIEW TOP VIEW DSI Ignition Module Blower Assemby Electrode Burner Cup Assembly Gas Valve Pressure Switch Transformer Mica Window Assembly Tube Gasket ...

Page 43: ... 02568200 Burner Cup Assembly 03020100 Gas Valve Natural 90032500 Gas Valve LP 90032502 Electrode 90427400 DSI Ignition Module 90439500K Transformer 90436900K Pressure Switch 200 90439801K 115 140 175 90439802K 150 90439803K 60 80 100 125 90439805K 40 90439808K Motor Blower Assembly 90709700 P Blower Outlet Gasket 90709801 ...

Page 44: ... 4 NPT for BH 140 150 175 200 DIMENSIONS Vent Connection Size 4 10 cm Outside Air Connection Size 4 10 cm Refer to figure above for dimensional information GAS INLET PRESSURE Natural Gas for BH 40 60 80 100 115 125 140 150 4 6 wc Minimum for BH 175 200 5 0 wc Minimum 14 0 wc Maximum LP Gas 11 0 wc Minimum 14 0 wc Maximum ELECTRICAL RATING ALL MODELS 120 V 60 Hz 1 A Turbulator select models Side Vi...

Page 45: ...l purchase date and required annual maintenance history The data plate and or serial number are removed defaced modified or altered in any way The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON GORDONRAY BH is moved or transferred This warranty is non transferable Roberts Gordon LLC is not permitted to inspect the damaged equipment and or component parts READ YOUR INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL If you...

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