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Form 43343050 

Jan 2014 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

INFRARED RADIANT POULTRY TUBE HEATER 

Single Stage Pull Through System (Negative Pressure) 

Models: 

(Hot Rolled Steel) 

(Aluminized Steel) 

 

CTS  80-30 

 

CTA  80-30 

 

CTS  100-30 

 

CTA 100-30 

 

CTS  100-40 

 

CTA 100-40 

 

CTS  125-40 

 

CTA 125-40 

 

CTS  125-50 

 

CTA 125-50 

 

FOR  YOUR  S

FOR  YOUR  S

FOR  YOUR  S

FOR  YOUR  SAFETY:

AFETY:

AFETY:

AFETY:  Exhaust  fans  MUST

MUST

MUST

MUST  be  operating  on  an  appropriate  cycle  when  heaters  are  operating  to 

avoid a  high concentration  of carbon  monoxide.  When used  without  fresh air,  this  heater  may  give  off  carbon 
monoxide, an odorless and poisonous gas. CARBON MONOXIDE

CARBON MONOXIDE

CARBON MONOXIDE

CARBON MONOXIDE    POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH

POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH

POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH

POISONING MAY LEAD TO DEATH. Early signs of 

carbon  monoxide  poisoning  resemble  the  flue  with  headaches,  dizziness  and  nausea.  If  you  experience  these 
signs, GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY!

GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY!

GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY!

GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY! Have the heaters serviced as soon as possible and check the ventilation in 

the house. 

 

These heaters are designed for agricultural applications and may operate with the use of either Natural Gas or 
Liquid  Propane  (LP)  Gas.  Check  the  heater’s  nameplate  to  determine  the  correct  gas  type  before  proceeding 
with installation. 

 

!INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual to the owner when you leave 
the job site. 

 

 

   

IF YOU SMELL GAS: 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY    

 

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DO NOT

DO NOT

DO NOT

DO NOT try to light any appliance. 

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DO  NOT

DO  NOT

DO  NOT

DO  NOT  touch  any  electrical  switch;  DO  NOT

DO  NOT

DO  NOT

DO  NOT  use  any 

telephone in your building. 

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IMMEDIATELY

IMMEDIATELY

IMMEDIATELY

IMMEDIATELY  call  your  gas  supplier  from  a  neighbor's 
telephone.  Follow  the  gas  supplier's  instructions.  If  you 
cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. 

 

    
    
DO NOT 

DO NOT 

DO NOT 

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other 

store or use gasoline or other 

store or use gasoline or other 

store or use gasoline or other 

flammable vapors and li

flammable vapors and li

flammable vapors and li

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of 

quids in the vicinity of 

quids in the vicinity of 

quids in the vicinity of 

this or any other appliance.

this or any other appliance.

this or any other appliance.

this or any other appliance.

 

 

 

!IMPORTANT:

!IMPORTANT:

!IMPORTANT:

!IMPORTANT:    SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

 

SPACE

SPACE

SPACE

SPACE----RAY

RAY

RAY

RAY    

Post Office Box 36485 (28236)  •  305 Doggett Street (28203)  •  Charlotte, North Carolina 

Phone  (704) 372-3488  •  Fax  (704) 332-5843  •  www.spaceray.com  •  email:  [email protected] 

OWNER / INSTALLER: For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read and understood before 
installing, operating or servicing this heater. This heater is intended for use with either Natural Gas or Propane 
Gas. It must be installed by a qualified service person or a licensed contractor in accordance with state and local 
codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 
(latest edition), also known as NFPA54 or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149.1 in Canada. 

 

▲WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, 
injury  or  death.  Read  the  installation,  operation  and  maintenance  instructions  thoroughly  before  installing  or 
servicing this equipment. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or 
the gas supplier. 

 

INSPECT

INSPECT

INSPECT

INSPECT all combustion air openings into the building and, if necessary, clear as they become blocked by litter, 
dust, feathers or other matter.

 

Summary of Contents for CTA 100-30

Page 1: ...one Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT store or use gasoline or other store or use gasoline or other stor...

Page 2: ...AT SENSOR LOCATION 28 16 0 Venting 30 17 0 Air for Combustion 32 17 1 Air for Combustion Horizontal Through a Sidewall 32 17 2 Air for Combustion Through Ceiling 33 18 0 Lighting and Shutdown Instruct...

Page 3: ...a ladder or other access equipment Do not hang anything from the heater Supply all installation materials necessary that are not included with the heater Check the nameplate to make sure that the bur...

Page 4: ...ght Since straight Since straight configuration configuration configuration configuration tube heaters are always hotter at the control end tube heaters are always hotter at the control end tube heate...

Page 5: ...s to combustibles are posted on the Clearances to combustibles are posted on the Clearances to combustibles are posted on the control box control box control box control box In areas used for storage...

Page 6: ...and Body Packag Includes Control Box Draft Inducer and Body Package e e e MODE MODE MODE MODEL L L L GAS TYPE GAS TYPE GAS TYPE GAS TYPE SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH TUBE MA...

Page 7: ...Body Package Includes Each Body Package Includes Each Body Package Includes Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty Qty 42912180 10 Ft Tube with 12 Hole Flange Aluminized 1 1 1 41932101 10 Ft Tube...

Page 8: ...eflector Package Part 4334100 Package Part 4334100 Package Part 4334100 Package Part 43341000 0 0 0 1 pkg per Straight Configuration Series or 2 pkgs per U Configuration Series with the optional U Ben...

Page 9: ...675020 QTY 1 c 4 Spring Tension Clamp 30676040 QTY 2 A B C E E E E Exhaust Hood Package Part 42924000 Exhaust Hood Package Part 42924000 Exhaust Hood Package Part 42924000 Exhaust Hood Package Part 42...

Page 10: ...unit must be connected directly to a 10 ft aluminized steel body section in all systems 2 An optional U Bend can be used on Models CTS A100 40 and CTS A125 40 to create a U configuration The control b...

Page 11: ...18 46cm Control Box Draft Inducer 10 FT Tube Assembly typical Bottom View Wire Hanger Wire Hanger 13 Tube Support Hanger Bracket 13 Tube Support Hanger Bracket 108 274cm 600 1524cm 108 274cm 108 274c...

Page 12: ...ube Support Hanger Brackets typical at control end Shipped with U Bend Package 4 Tube Coupling typical 13 Tube Support Hanger Brackets typical Wire Hangers typical 7 18cm 10 7 8 28cm 10 9 16 27cm 8 1...

Page 13: ...e reflectors from separating separating separating separating during expansion and contraction of the heater during expansion and contraction of the heater during expansion and contraction of the heat...

Page 14: ...upport hanger bracket 8 to 9 Wire Hanger Draft Inducer Assembly 10 Self Drill Screws Typical all tube supports and tube couplings 4 OD x 10Ft Aluminized Steel Tube 13 Tube Support Brk with U Bolt Clam...

Page 15: ...s or swing joints to compensate for expansion See Figures b and c 5 Heaters subject to vibration must be provided with vibration isolating hangers 6 Heaters must not be supported by gas or electric su...

Page 16: ...nge Align the tube such that the welded seam is facing down toward the ground F F F Failure to assemble the tube ailure to assemble the tube ailure to assemble the tube ailure to assemble the tube wit...

Page 17: ...roperly to ensure the integrity of the tube connections Two 10 self connections Two 10 self connections Two 10 self connections Two 10 self drilling screws drilling screws drilling screws drilling scr...

Page 18: ...reuse a coupling reuse a coupling Always Always Always Always install a new coupling only and install a new coupling only and install a new coupling only and install a new coupling only and torque as...

Page 19: ...he reflector overlap must be able to slide at this joint for expansion of the heater Fasten screws to tube support hanger bracket and reflector Typical all tube support hanger brackets 10 x 1 2 SHEET...

Page 20: ...ctor Bend Reflector and the reflector on each body section Use two self drilling screws to permanently secure both sides to the reflectors 3 Place the End Reflector End Reflector End Reflector End Ref...

Page 21: ...warranty 2 A 1 2 connector is located on the left side of the control cabinet to provide strain relief for field wiring to the draft inducer junction box refer to Section 15 0 on Electrical Connectio...

Page 22: ...sheet metal screws and terminate with an approved vent cap 6 If the heater is for UNVENTED use place the exhaust hood supplied as an accessory directly onto the outlet of the draft inducer starting c...

Page 23: ...Where local codes do not prohibit a CSA or U L approved flexible connector supplied with this heater is required for connections between the rigid piping and the heater A union should be installed bef...

Page 24: ...g ation in US only The gas connector is 36 long ation in US only The gas connector is 36 long ation in US only The gas connector is 36 long and and and and 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 nominal ID and must be insta...

Page 25: ...LVE ON OFF MV MV MODEL SUFFIX 5A MODEL SUFFIX 5A MODEL SUFFIX 5A MODEL SUFFIX 5A 2 With the main burner operating check the burner manifold pressure using a water column manometer Gauges that measure...

Page 26: ...valves stage gas valves stage gas valves 1 Turn on power and energize the main gas valve Remove regulator cover screw see Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 1 below Turn regulator adjustment screw cloc...

Page 27: ...he heater check local codes for allowable distances and should be identified as Heater Service Switch All electrical wiring must be located in accordance with the required Clearances to Combustibles f...

Page 28: ...secondaire 24 V pressostat Robinet gaz cartement d lectrode 4 7 mm Haute tension Armoire de commande Bloc d allumage Moteur d amorce d aspiration S il faut remplacer un fil de l appareil d origine uti...

Page 29: ...LINE VOLTAGE 120V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS PER THERMOSTAT PER THERMOSTAT PER THERMOSTAT PER THERMOSTAT Ground Neutral Hot 120VAC Fused...

Page 30: ...n 2014 29 Figure 1 Figure 2 10ft Feed Line Drink Line Thermostat Sensor Control End View Heater Side View X Distance From Burner X 20ft for 30ft heater X 30ft for 40ft heater X 40ft for 50ft heater Th...

Page 31: ...ed A safety switch in the heater is designed to shut the heater off before excessive flue restriction causes bad combustion Refer to the Vent Sizing Table for vent pipe diameter Minimum Equivalent Len...

Page 32: ...h a sidewall the horizontal vent pipe shall rise not less than 1 4 inch per foot from the start of the vent system to the vent terminal All portions of the vent pipe shall be supported to prevent sagg...

Page 33: ...non poultry application and without the use of fresh air ducting a perforated air intake plate PN 42752000 must be installed over the cabinet hole opening Failure to due so may result in damage to th...

Page 34: ...ly above the control box Provide a capped cleanout T as necessary The Cold Air Stopper Cold Air Stopper Cold Air Stopper Cold Air Stopper supplied as accessory is installed into the combustion air inl...

Page 35: ...xpand and contract with the heater Step A Step B Compress end of flexible hose Squeeze ears of spring clamp and slide over compressed end of flexible hose Step D Step E Slide hose and clamp onto start...

Page 36: ...the gas and electrical supply NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE T T T The lighting and shutdown instructions are also shown on the permanent nameplate label attached to the he lighting and shutdown instructions ar...

Page 37: ...l 13 13a Main Burner 14 14a Burner Clamp 15 15a Ignition Cable 16 Spark Electrode 17 Spark Ignition Module 18 Sight Glass 1 6 7 8 9 12a 14a 15a 16 17 18 13a 7 Restrainter Nipple 8 Terminal Block 9 Gas...

Page 38: ...ere is no obstruction around the exhaust openings Clean any foreign materials Inspect any joints to make sure they are completely sealed See also Section 16 0 Gas lines Gas lines Gas lines Gas lines M...

Page 39: ...sing tube and hose Are they clear and unobstructed Check the pressure at the air switch Is it higher than the minimum required Is the red wire from transformer securely connected to air switch termina...

Page 40: ...dule Is it 24 vac No Yes Is the fuse OK on ignition module Yes No Replace the fuse Yes Is there a spark across igniter sensor gap Yes No Is the ground wiring between the ignition module and the contro...

Page 41: ...oubleshooting Check the manifold gas pressure during startup Is it zero inches Yes No Replace gas valve After an initial step opening is the manifold gas pressure correct No Yes Adjust manifold gas pr...

Page 42: ...d without removing the burner housing from the heat exchanger tube 4 6 5 3 16 1 Access panel only opens to 90 3 2 1 Disconnect electrical supply and open access panel 2 Pull out the ignition cable hoo...

Page 43: ...least 15 minutes 23 4 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKS TO CHECK TO CHECK TO CHECK TO CHECK IGNITION CABLE IGNITION CABLE IGNITION CABLE IGNITION CABLE a Make sure that the ignition cable does not touch any met...

Page 44: ...7 0 7 0 7 micro amps a To measure the flame current connect an analog DC micro ammeter to the FC FC FC FC and FC FC FC FC terminals per diagram The meter should read 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 7 micro amps or high...

Page 45: ...ctor 11 30186170 Air Switch set 0 23 W C NS2 0306 00 13 30267000 Knockout Plug 14 30279000 Transformer 15 30281000 Terminal Block EK 204 16 30330000 Terminal Block TFB 323 16A 30202000 Fuse 2A 250V 17...

Page 46: ...nsformateur bobine primaire 120 V bobine secondaire 24 V pressostat Robinet gaz cartement d lectrode 4 7 mm Haute tension Armoire de commande Bloc d allumage Moteur d amorce d aspiration S il faut rem...

Page 47: ...iner Nipple 4 long 13 42757020 Restrainer Nipple 4 Long with center block for WR valves only 14 42885000 Spark Module Shield 15 42887100 Burner Clamp 16 42890010 Burner Assembly 17 42899100 Burner Bra...

Page 48: ...the standard for parking structures ANSI NFPA 88a latest edition or with the standard for repair garages ANSI NFPA 88b latest edition SERIAL NO No de S rie LIGHTING SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn on gas...

Page 49: ...nd Package required for CTS A100 40 and CTS A125 40 only 78 30462980 Coupling 4 O D Tube 79 02189020 10 x Sheet Metal Screw 80 43980010 Wire Hanger 81 30303010 S Hook not shown 82 44015251 Draft Induc...

Page 50: ...tible materials 43344990 July 2012 Installation Code and Annual Inspections Installation and Service of Space Ray equipment must be performed by a qualified contractor and conform with all requirement...

Page 51: ...E NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BU...

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