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Form 43343090 

Jan 2014    

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

INFRARED RADIANT POULTRY TUBE HEATER 

Single and Two Stage Push Through System (Positive Pressure) 

Models: 
 

PBF 60-15 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

 PBF 70-15 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

PBF 60-20 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

PBF 70-20 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

PBF 80-20 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

PBF 90-20 (N5, L5, N7, L7) 

 

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 PBF 60-15

Page 1: ...ne 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...

Page 2: ...ions 31 15 0 Venting 38 16 0 Air for Combustion 41 16 1 Air for Combustion Horizontal Through a Sidewall 41 16 2 Air for Combustion Through Ceiling 42 17 0 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 43 18 0 S...

Page 3: ...per 1 000 Btu hr input of installed heaters Never use the heater as a support for a ladder or other access equipment Do not hang anything from the heater Supply all installation materials necessary t...

Page 4: ...losion proof heater This heater is not an explosion proof heater This heater is not an explosion proof heater Where the possibility of exposure to volatile and low flash point materials exists it coul...

Page 5: ...e of combustible materials where they m box In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they m box In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they m box In areas used for st...

Page 6: ...Tube Tube Tube Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Flue Flue Flue Flue Connection Connection Connection Connection1 1 1 1 Fresh Air Fresh Air Fresh Air Fresh Air Connection Connection Connection Conne...

Page 7: ...EL MODEL MODEL MODEL GAS TYPE GAS TYPE GAS TYPE GAS TYPE SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH SYSTEM LENGTH TUBE MATERIAL TUBE MATERIAL TUBE MATERIAL TUBE MATERIAL PBF PBF PBF PBF Series Series S...

Page 8: ...kages Body Fastener Kit included in body packages 4290736 4290736 4290736 42907360 0 0 0 02125130 Screw 10 24 x Round Head Machine 6 02189020 Screw 10 16 x Self Drill TEKS 12 02266010 Speed Clip refle...

Page 9: ...flector 10 42769010 Clamp Sliding reflector 6 30303010 S Hook 6 429075 429075 429075 42907560 60 60 60 U U U U Bolt Kit Bolt Kit Bolt Kit Bolt Kit comprising of comprising of comprising of comprising...

Page 10: ...Clamp 30676049 QTY 2 d 12 x Sheet Metal Screws 02240010 QTY 4 A B C E E E E Fresh Air Inlet Through Sidewall Fresh Air Inlet Through Sidewall Fresh Air Inlet Through Sidewall Fresh Air Inlet Through S...

Page 11: ...tions Sections Sections Sections PBF 60 15 7 1 2 Ft 2 each 15 Ft 3 PBF 70 15 7 1 2 Ft 2 each 15 Ft 4 PBF 60 20 10 Ft 2 each 20 Ft 3 PBF 70 20 10 Ft 2 each 20 Ft 4 PBF 80 20 10 Ft 2 each 20 Ft 5 PBF 90...

Page 12: ...y 2 Emitter Tube Bottom View 24 3 4 63cm 12 30cm U Bend 21 53cm from burner suspension to first hanger U Bend End View 24 3 8 62cm Hanging Centers End Reflector U bend 19 Deg typical Tube Support Hang...

Page 13: ...x Reflector Qty 2 Emitter Tube Bottom View 24 3 4 63cm 12 30cm U Bend 21 53cm from burner suspension to first hanger U Bend End View 24 3 8 62cm Hanging Centers End Reflector U bend 19 Deg typical Tub...

Page 14: ...Reflector Panel 2 each 10 Self Drill Screws 2 each Turbulator See specifications section 5 for required quantities 10 Self Drill Screws 2 each reflector this hanger only Reflector U Bend Panel 10 Sel...

Page 15: ...suspension rod flat bar etc provide sufficient lengths or swing joints to compensate for expansion See Figures b and c 5 Heaters subject to vibration must be provided with vibration isolating hangers...

Page 16: ...ter of a ceiling rafter B Add a 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 wooden stringer for suspension of the burner box and one side of the heater body C Add a 2 x 4 wooden stringer for suspension of remaining side of the he...

Page 17: ...uts from the fastener kit Failure to assemble the tube with the seam facing down and installing the first tube support hanger bracket Failure to assemble the tube with the seam facing down and install...

Page 18: ...will void manufacturer s warranty in premature tube failure this will void manufacturer s warranty in premature tube failure this will void manufacturer s warranty in premature tube failure this will...

Page 19: ...over one of the heater tubes Squeeze reflector reflector reflector reflector inward slightly and rotate until the edge flange engages with the divider clip of each hanger bracket as shown in DETAIL D...

Page 20: ...43343090 Jan 2014 19 1 DETAIL A Divider Clip Reflector Reflector Reflector Reflectors Fasten reflector to this hanger bracket only using 10 x 1 2 self drill screws Qty 2 each per reflector DETAIL B 2...

Page 21: ...clamp lector clamp lector clamp installation detail which allows the reflector to slide under the installation detail which allows the reflector to slide under the installation detail which allows th...

Page 22: ...nd reflector flush with the main body reflectors Secure by sliding speed clips onto the end end end end reflector reflector reflector reflector edges Evenly space the speed clips on the sides two each...

Page 23: ...e the turbulators turbulators turbulators turbulators together by interlocking the slotted end portions Slide these into the secondary exhaust tube section until they are flush with the tube end Note...

Page 24: ...hown below Burner Box Reflector 1 4 20 Locknut QTY 3 per flange Mounting Flange 12 Radial Hole Burner Box Suspension Eyebolt Turnbuckle Failure to install the burner box suspension chain will void man...

Page 25: ...cluded must also be installed Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions 1 Make sure that the gap between the burner box and end of the reflector is 3 and that the reflector is securely attac...

Page 26: ...eater heater heater heater assemblies only Spring B Spring A DETAIL A 4 Hold the spring retainer clamp and pull the TISS TISS TISS TISS wire assembly wire assembly wire assembly wire assembly to end o...

Page 27: ...Assembly 11 extension 15ft heaters 23 extension 20ft heaters If the extension is less than 11 for 15ft heaters or 23 for 20ft heaters follow the instructions below to increase the extension Reflector...

Page 28: ...flexible connector supplied with this heater is required for connections between the rigid piping and the heater A union should be installed before the burner box inlet An approved shut off valve sho...

Page 29: ...The gas connector is 36 long for Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 is supplied for installation in US only The gas connector is 36 long for Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 is supplied for insta...

Page 30: ...t If gas pressure adjustment is required follow the instructions 1 Turn off all electrical power to the system to connect manometer hoses 2 Turn the pressure test screw 3 32 Hex in the center of the b...

Page 31: ...ve regulator cover screw from the high high high high outlet pressure regulator see Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 Figure 2 below and turn screw clockwise to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decre...

Page 32: ...ll be connected to a permanently live electrical circuit one that is not controlled by a light switch 4 The power supply to the unit should be protected with a fused disconnect switch or circuit break...

Page 33: ...TH Ignition Module Fenwal R 24VAC L1 IND NC P SW HV S1 Flame Sensor FACTORY WIRING FIELD WIRING Circuit d origine Connexions client L2 NEUTRAL L1 hot 120V THERMOSTAT line voltage GROUND MONITORING LI...

Page 34: ...E VOLTAGE 120V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS LINE VOLTAGE 120V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS SINGLE HEATER SINGLE HEATER SINGLE HEATER SINGLE HEATER Burner Control Box Ground N Neutral L1 Hot 120V Line voltage ther...

Page 35: ...CTION WIRING DIAGRAM INTERNAL CONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAM INTERNAL CONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAM INTERNAL CONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAM Draft Inducer Motor Gas Valve 2 Stage Air Switch Transformer Primary 120V...

Page 36: ...Module Air Switch Thermostat TISS Red Light Amber Lights Motor Time Delay Relay 175 200 BTU units only 24VAC R 24 VAC Supply to Module TH W Thermostat Input PS W Pressure Switch Input GND System Grou...

Page 37: ...E 24V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS W VOLTAGE 24V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS W VOLTAGE 24V THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS MULTIPLE HEATERS LO HI C LO HI C Burner Contro...

Page 38: ...nnect Switch Continue To Additional Heaters 24V Transformer 1 5 VA rating per relay field supplied 24V Thermostat Connection Block 3 Position DPDT Switch Remote HIGH OFF LOW field supplied Power Suppl...

Page 39: ...t length ft length ft Maximum vent length ft Maximum vent length ft Maximum vent length ft Maximum vent length ft 4 diameter 4 diameter 4 diameter 4 diameter Maximum Fresh air Maximum Fresh air Maximu...

Page 40: ...Single wall metal pipe shall not originate in any unoccupied attic or concealed space and shall not pass through any attic inside wall or concealed space or through any floor For the installation of...

Page 41: ...below a combustible overhang In regions of the country where prevailing winds are consistently higher than 40 mph it may be necessary to terminate the vent system above the roof level Vent Cap Part 3...

Page 42: ...xible Air Intake Hose Insure that the Air Intake Hose connection is not too tight between the control box and Flexible Air Intake Hose Insure that the Air Intake Hose connection is not too tight betwe...

Page 43: ...The air intake hose can become disconnected as the heater expands and contracts during the Air Intake The air intake hose can become disconnected as the heater expands and contracts during the Air In...

Page 44: ...ized immediately The blower will be turned off following a post purge period of approximately 30 seconds 5 If the heater does not light manually reset the thermostat or shut off power completely for 5...

Page 45: ...0V power supply and the heater is turned on and off by a remote 24V thermostat T0 T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T8 Call for heat Thermostat on 15 secs pre purge 15 secs trial for ignition Normal high fire operation...

Page 46: ...me Sensor 17 Main Burner Orifice 18 Air Restrictor Plate 2 9 4 3 6 7 8 10 11 5 12 25 Note This panel must remain closed for burner operation Note This panel must remain closed for burner operation 30...

Page 47: ...or any signs of damage fatigue or corrosion If there are any signs of damage to the gas connection or leaks found in the gas piping immediately stop using the heater until the gas pipe and connections...

Page 48: ...the first tube and reflector is there a hole Check TISS wire for a break if it is close to the terminal repair Otherwise replace TISS wire Replace heat exchanger tube reflector and TISS No Yes Is ther...

Page 49: ...ht No Yes Remove and inspect flame sense electrode Is it clean and the ceramic intact Repair or replace flame sense electrode Yes Check the gas supply pressure with all the heaters on Does it stay abo...

Page 50: ...djust manifold gas pressure No Yes Is there are spark to the side of the burner cup No Yes Check electrode spark gap Is it 1 8 Troubleshooting continued from previous page Yes Replace gas valve Remove...

Page 51: ...ISS has broken continuity Check the first tube and reflector is there a hole Check TISS wire for a break if it is close to the terminal repair Otherwise replace TISS wire Replace heat exchanger tube r...

Page 52: ...le flash three times Replace ignition module Check flame sense wire does it have continuity Contact factory for assistance Replace flame sense wire Adjust terminal connection Restart troubleshooting N...

Page 53: ...Restart troubleshooting Contact factory for assistance No Yes No No Yes Check vent and fresh air lengths are they within the maximum permissible No Yes Check air plate stamped part numbers Are they c...

Page 54: ...sconnect electrical supply and Remove cover 1 2 Remove screw securing burner casting to the gas manifold 3 Disconnect Spark lead and sensing wire 4 Pull burner forward from the gas manifold and then o...

Page 55: ...wires from gas valve Step 4 Remove 6 screws from end panel Rotate gas valve and manifold assembly slightly counter clockwise and slide out from housing Step 2 22 3 AIR SWITCH PRESSURE CHECK P1 P2 P1...

Page 56: ...system from lockout is 0 7 microamps G G G G Turn off heater at thermosta Turn off heater at thermosta Turn off heater at thermosta Turn off heater at thermostat t t t a Connect a meter dc microammet...

Page 57: ...1 IND NC P SW S1 Error Mode Error Mode Error Mode Error Mode LED Indication LED Indication LED Indication LED Indication Internal Control Failure Internal Control Failure Internal Control Failure Inte...

Page 58: ...Burner Components Burner Components Burner Components Burner Components 15 42700500 Burner Investment Casting Machined 1 16 44146080 Manifold Support Bracket 1 17 44146060 Manifold Support Clamp 1 17...

Page 59: ...013000 Label Logo Space Ray Not Shown 1 51 43344150 Label Clearances to Combustibles 1 52 42874020 Label Wire Connection Diagram Single Stage 1 52a 42874030 Label Wire Connection Diagram Two Stage 1 5...

Page 60: ...Thermostat 43269060 rev A HI C LO 3b 21a 4 6 6 38a 38 5 11a Two Stage 43269070 4 08 High Fire Low Fire 64 8 11b 11 GAS TYPE SUPPLY PRESSURE Pression de Sortie Type de Gaz MAXIMUM MINIMUM MANIFOLD PRES...

Page 61: ...long 2 per 10ft section 11 43319070 Reflector 7 6 long 2 per 7 1 2ft section 12 43320000 Reflector Head End 2 each 13 43490010 Reflector U Bend Overlap 13a 43490060 Reflector U Bend Overlap half size...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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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