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4BN/L6,4SN/L5  Manual 

IM100310 

    RD: DEC 2013  

RL: 1B  

 

2.  INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

 

These installation and operating instructions are intended for Series 4SN/L5 and 4BN/L6 Heaters. 
This appliance is an fixed post gas-fired infrared patio, deck and garden heater for operation with 
Natural Gas (4SN5 and 4BN6) or Propane (4SL5 and 4BL6). 

The burner is controlled and adjusted by the gas control knob at the top of the heater, and the gas 
supply is routed through the inside of the pole using flexible gas hose.

 

Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the 

National Fuel 

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-

B149.1, 

or 

Propane Storage and Handling Code B149.2

1. GENERAL 

 

WARNING

:  

Improper installation, operation, adjustment, alteration,  servicing or mainte-

nance can cause severe property damage, serious injury or death.  

Carefully read this User Guide before installing and setting up the heater.  

This heater must only be installed and serviced by a qualified gas service technician. Failure to comply 
could result in personal injury, death, fire and/or property damage. 

The series 4SN/L5-24 and 4BN/L6-24 heaters must always maintain the proper clearance to com-
bustible materials. (Top 18” sides 24” below 24”).  Do not use this heater in an explosive atmos-
phere or indoors. Keep heater away from areas where gasoline or other flammable liquids or va-
pors are stored. Maintain adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber. 

This appliance is a fixed post gas-fired infrared patio heater for 

outdoor use only and must be 

used in a well ventilated area, and must not be used in a building, garage or any other en-
closed area

This appliance may be installed within shelter no more inclusive than: 

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With walls on all sides, but with no overhead cover 

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Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover (maintain clearance to com-
bustibles above heater) and no more than two side walls. These side walls may be paral-
lel, as in a breezeway, or at right angles to each other 

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Within a partial enclosure which includes an overhead cover and three side walls, as long 
as 30 percent or more of the horizontal periphery of the enclosure is permanently open 

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Fixed fuel piping system requirements:  

 

Natural Gas 

Propane Gas 

Maximum Gas Supply Pressure 

7” w.c. 

14” w.c. 

Recommended Gas Supply Pressure 

5” w.c. 

11” w.c. 

Manifold Pressure 

3.5” w.c. 

10.5” w.c. 

Operating Input Rating (Btuh) 

38,000  

38,000 

3. SPECIFICATIONS: 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Fuel supply must be regulated (regulator field supplied) to provide proper gas supply 
pressure 

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Electrical: 24Vac 

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Effective radiant range: 8 to 20 foot circle (affected by wind and ambient temperature)                   

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Heater net weight: 60 lbs 

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Certification: CSA International USA and Canada 

  4SN5 and 4BN6 

   4SL5 and 4BL6 

Summary of Contents for infrasave 4BL6-CB

Page 1: ...uc tions thoroughly before installation operation or service to this appliance WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other applianc...

Page 2: ...oduced in any form without prior written consent from the manufacturer Unauthorized use or distribution of this publication is strictly prohibited Schwank InfraSave 5285 Bradco Boulevard Mississauga O...

Page 3: ...AIN COMPONENTS DIMENSIONS 8 6 ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUC TIONS 9 7 GAS CONNECTION AND LEAK TESTING 11 8 SAFE LOCATION OF HEATER 12 8 1 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 12 TOPIC PAGE NUMBER 9 LIGHTING OPER...

Page 4: ...le or explosive objects liquids or va pors close to the heater may cause fire or explosion and result in property dam age injury or death The clearance to combustible material represents the minimum d...

Page 5: ...OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS MUST NOT BE HUNG FROM OR PLACED ON OR NEAR THE HEATER INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON THE HEATER SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE USE AND A...

Page 6: ...is heater in an explosive atmos phere or indoors Keep heater away from areas where gasoline or other flammable liquids or va pors are stored Maintain adequate clearance around air openings into the co...

Page 7: ...fety a complete gas tightness check of all connections and hoses must be performed at the installation site prior to use PRESSURE TESTING OF THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING This appliance and its individual shu...

Page 8: ...d post and base N natural gas L propane Gas valve and orifice are specific to gas type all other components are common for all models Note One or more gas pressure regulator is required not supplied t...

Page 9: ...or connec tion to heater wiring 4 Connect gas hose to burner flare connection and tighten connection with wrenches 1 The 1 2 gas supply pipe can be located either external to or routed through the hea...

Page 10: ...burner assembly to post with screws sup plied HAND TIGHTEN the burner fastening screws at this time Once the heater is connected to the gas supply the burner head will need to be lifted slightly to al...

Page 11: ...eplace components at the leaking connection and repeat leak test proce dure The heater cannot be put into service until ALL gas leaks have ceased no matter how small Connect the natural gas supply lin...

Page 12: ...gas vapours are present or inflammable liquids are stored or used In case of high winds completely shut off the heater and gas valve Remove reflector dome to secure storage if necessary 8 1 CLEARANCES...

Page 13: ...L5 Manual IM100310 RD DEC 2013 RL 1B 13 9 LIGHTING OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 2 If the heater will not be used for a longer time period or requires service shut off the gas supply to isolate...

Page 14: ...y before the heater is put into service the heater should be inspected by a qualified gas service technician for spider webs insects and debris around burner and orifice A plugged in jector or orifice...

Page 15: ...ar wa ter or use a commercially available specialty cleaner In particular keep the surface clean and clear at the base of the burner where air is taken in for combustion A complete replacement parts l...

Page 16: ...Burner will not stay lit Debris or dirt around pilot Gas leak loose connections Thermocouple faulty Clean pilot area Inspect and tighten connections Gas leak check page 11 Replace Thermocouple Low Bur...

Page 17: ...4BN L6 4SN L5 Manual IM100310 RD DEC 2013 RL 1B 17 12 REPLACEMENT PARTS EXPLODED VIEW PROPANE MODELS 4SL5 CB 4BL6 CB NAT GAS MODELS 4SN5 CB 4BN6 CB...

Page 18: ...document contains all warranties made by the Manufacturer and may not be varied altered or extended by any per son There are no promises or agreements extending from the Manufacture other than the st...

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