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GASMAC

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Installation / Operating Instructions for

GARAGEMAC

Infrared Radiant Tube Heater/Radiateur a tube rayonnant a infrafouge

A COPY OF THIS MANUAL MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE END USER

MODEL

NUMBERS

GM-40U GM-40S

40,000 BTUH

LIQUID PROPANE OR NATURAL GAS

TECHNICAL DATA FOR STRAIGHT AND U CONFIGURED HEATERS

The installation must conform with local building codes or, in the absence of local

codes, the

National Fuel Gas Code

, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the

Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code,

CSA B149.1 The latest edition Electrical Code PART 1 CSA C22.1 in Canada

and ANSI/NFPA NO 70 in the USA must also be observed.

It is beyond the scope of these instructions to consider all conditions that may be encountered

.

WARNING:

Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly before installing or
servicing this heater.

AVERTISSEMENT.

Une installation, un

réglage, une modification, une réparation ou un
entretien incorrect peut entraîner des
dommages matériels, des blessures ou la mort.
Li sez attentivement les instructions
d’installation, de fonctionnement et d’entretien
avant de procéder à l’installation ou àl’entretien
de cet radiateur.

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Summary of Contents for GARAGEMAC GM-40S

Page 1: ...dition Electrical Code PART 1 CSA C22 1 in Canada and ANSI NFPA NO 70 in the USA must also be observed It is beyond the scope of these instructions to consider all conditions that may be encountered WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before insta...

Page 2: ...nt in the appliance Dimensions at certain points of the appliance may be less WARNING THIS AND EVERY GAS FIRED PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED OR SERVICED BY A PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED AND QUALIFIED GAS TECHNICIAN INSTALLING GAS FIRED APPLIANCES WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LISCENCE KNOWLEDGE AND OR UNDERSTANDING OF ALL RELEVELANT CODES AND REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT IN FIRE EXPLOSION PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY D...

Page 3: ... to light this or any other appliance 6 Ne pas tenter d allumer ceci ou aucun autre appareil WARNING This appliance may have sharp edges and corners Wear protective clothing such as gloves and protective eye wear when servicing this or any other appliance ATTENTION Cet appareil peut avoir des arêtes vives et des coins Porter des vêtements de protection tels que des gants et des lunettes de protect...

Page 4: ...ent should be installed in a visible location Minimum required clearances below the heater should be clearly visible so that appropriate distances to combustibles will be maintained to vehicles In locations used for the storage of combustible materials signs must be posted to specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles and...

Page 5: ...uate space around the burner and off the gas connection end of the burner to allow for servicing Minimum distance from the radiant surface to the floor in non agricultural installations is 7 ft 2 1 m in Canada and 8 ft 2 4 m U S A Minimum clearances inches and cm from combustibles are measured from radiant surface The clearances are reduced by 1 3 15 ft 4 6 m from the burner MAXIMUM STACK HEIGHT B...

Page 6: ...cal Code ANSI NFPA N0 70 in the U S A and PART 1 CSA C22 1 in Canada must also be observed This appliance is approved for use in an attached garage only when required building codes have been met for isolation separation of the garage from the interior of the residence all required fire and air separations barriers are in place and all construction is compliant with all required building and fire ...

Page 7: ...eating equipment WARNING HEATER EXPANSION It is a normal condition that during heat up and cool down a tube heater will expand and contract Allowances for heater expansion must be made in the gas connection venting and combustion air ducting Consider that the heater will expand in length as much as inch 12 5 mm or more for every 10 ft 3 m of system length Typically the greater the firing rate the ...

Page 8: ...GARS Low intensity radiant tube heaters are suitable for use in aircraft hangars when installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard for Aircraft Hangars ANSI NFPA No 409 in the USA or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code B149 1 A minimum clearance of 10 ft 3 m above either the highest fuel storage compartment or the highest engine enclosure of the highest aircra...

Page 9: ... Celsius It is the installer s responsibility to ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance which may degrade at lower temperatures are protected to prevent degradation Refer to Clearance to Combustibles information in these installation instructions GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE PRE INSTALLATION SURVEY It is recommended that a full heating design including a heat loss calculation b...

Page 10: ... support you may need to securely attach strapping backing to the structure as required Attach hanger supporting anchors securely and directly into building structure only in no case should any support that anchors only into drywall or other interior wall ceiling facing be used for installing this appliance Refer to section Suspending The System Ensure that hanger is suspended in a manner that wil...

Page 11: ...ly labeled Reflectors can now be placed in the hangers To prevent walking of the reflectors the first and second reflector can be joined together at the overlap with a sheet metal screw With the radiant tube and reflectors now installed the burner can be fitted on the primary tube and secured using the pre installed set screw The burner does not require its own hanging support provided the first h...

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Page 14: ...r installing this appliance Consider that the heater will expand in length as much as inch 12 7 or more for every 10 ft 3 m of system length Typically the greater the firing rate the greater the expansion Survey the available structural supports considering the system configuration and heat requirements of the area to establish the optimum heater location Locating a heater directly under joists or...

Page 15: ...where the receptacle is switched by the thermostat controller Heating zones may be established where one 120 Volt thermostat controls more than one heater provided the total heater electrical load does not exceed the maximum allowable amperage on the circuit For a 24 volt thermostat control plug the heater into a 120 Volt duplex receptacle Remove the jumper wire on the control box marked 24 Volt t...

Page 16: ...the gas line at the heater inlet connection tee followed by a pipe drop to the heater Failure to provide a drip leg could result in condensation and foreign matter passing into the gas valve Failure to install a drip leg in the gas line can cause property damage injury or death and will void the heater warranty CAUTION Ensure that flexible gas connectors are installed correctly to allow for heater...

Page 17: ...ength of 36 6 in 91 15 cm with an ID of a least in 12 7 mm In USA an approved Stainless Steel Flexible Gas Connector certified for use on an infrared radiant tube heater per the Standard for Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 24 CSA 6 10 and comply with a 24 in 610 mm to 36 in 91 cm long connector with an ID of a least 1 2 in 12 7 mm Heaters installed with maximum thermal expansion of up to 2 in 50 mm shall ...

Page 18: ...orm to local codes Provide a 1 8 in 3 2 mm NPT plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater Test for leaks All gas piping and connections must be tested for leaks after the installation is completed The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve field supplied duri...

Page 19: ...ions contravene this manual e g vent lengths vent clearances number of elbows transitions required terminations etc defer to the specifications outlined in the venting system s manual In cases where suitability for a manufactured vent system is in question contact Easy Radiant Works the vent manufacturer or the local gas authority having jurisdiction for clarification VENT LENGTHS Minimum Vent Len...

Page 20: ...any building any non mechanical air supply inlet to any building or of the combustion air inlet of any other appliance For units with inputs over 100 000 BTUH Within 36 in 91 5 cm of a window or door that can be opened in any building any non mechanical air supply inlet to any building or of the combustion air inlet of any other appliance Less than 7 above a paved driveway sidewalk path U S A SPEC...

Page 21: ...pported to prevent sagging When the vent pipe passes through a cold or unheated area where the ambient temperature is likely to produce condensation of the flue gases the vent pipe must be insulated with a suitable insulation material that is approved and specified by the insulation manufacturer to withstand temperatures up to 450 F 232 C Blockages of air intake and exhaust vent caps by snow and o...

Page 22: ...hall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4ft3 min 1000Btuh 0 38m3 min kW input of installed heaters Some local codes may require an electrical interlock to a dedicated exhaust fan Exhaust must be located as high as practicable in the structure above the level of the heater s Consult your local code and ANSI Z223 1 latest edition for all venting requirements and practices UNVENTED INSTALLATI...

Page 23: ...horizontally or vertically and must be protected with a suitable screened cap to prevent pest debris infiltration of the duct Do not use termination caps that utilize a damper or flapper system See accessory AC1220 Side wall air Intake Flex Duct Cap Kit Roof caps are field supplied Air intake terminations shall not be located less than 3 ft 90 cm above grade and must be adequately protected from p...

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Page 25: ...25 GASMAC ACCESSORIES NOTE FOR EXPANDED 4 ID END ORDER PART AC1190 ...

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Page 27: ...Duct AC1060 24V Thermostat AC1120 4 x 4 x 6 Exhaust Tee AC1072 x 36 Type I Gas Flex AC1210 3 5 Dia Emitter 90 Elbow AC1070 x 24 Stainless Steel Gas Flex AC1220 Combustion Air Intake Kit AC1080 Outside Air Adapter AC1085 Attic Air Intake Kit w Adapter AC1100 Screened Combustion Air Cap ...

Page 28: ...des dommagnes matériels de blessure ou la mort Le service d entretien qualifiée est responsible de l installation de crette trousse L installation n est pas adéquate no complète tant que le bon fonctionnement de l appareil converti n a pas été vérifié selon les instructions du fabricant fournies avec la trousse WARNING The conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordan...

Page 29: ...iated valve with pictorial illustrations 4 A rating label indicating model no serial no btu hr rating orifice size and identification of the gas to which the appliance is to be converted The conversion rating label must be affixed in a location closest to the existing heater rating plate 5 Label stating This appliance was converted on ____ day month year to gas Kit No ____ by name and address of o...

Page 30: ...ove pressure gauge and replace outlet pressure tap plug and pressure regulator cap screw Refer to chart below for manifold pressure and maximum and minimum gas pressures of the converted heater Gas Supply Natural Gas Propane Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C 10 0 W C Min Inlet Pressure 7 0 W C 11 5 W C Max Inlet Pressure 14 0 W C 14 0 W C Max Outlet Pressure 3 5 W C 10 0 W C Mount the conversion label on ...

Page 31: ...tion occurs then the control itself is suspect and should be changed If the igniter operates and there is still no ignition then the gas valve is suspect Be sure that the main gas supply is on that the gas cock in the drop line is on and that the shut off cock on the gas valve is open If all gas cocks are open then power to the gas valve should be checked If there is power to the valve and it does...

Page 32: ...n contact your local distributor or the manufacturer WARRANTY ALL Gasmac heaters are covered by a 4 year guarantee All heaters manufactured by Gasmac are warranted to the original user against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 4 years from date of purchase Gasmac tubes are covered by a 20 year warranty against burn out Any part that is determined to be defective...

Page 33: ...START UP TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION This equipment has been factory fired and tested prior to shipment To ensure that site conditions are compatible with the heater s performance the following start up needs to be completed by the qualified gas installer A technician calling for technical support must provide the information from the following completed reports Completed reports can be faxed to...

Page 34: ...LET GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE WITH HEATER OPERATING WC GAS VALVE OUTLET Manifold PRESSURE WITH HEATER OPERATING WC WHAT IS THE LINE VOLTAGE READING AT THE HEATER VOLTS WHAT IS THE VOLTAGE READING AT THE IGNITION MODULE VOLTS IS HEATER CONTROLLED BY A THERMOSTAT YES NO IS THE THERMOSTAT STRATEGICALLY LOCATED YES NO WHAT IS TOTAL LENGTH OF INSTALLED THERMOSTAT WIRE FEET WHAT IS THE GAUGE OF THE THERMOSTAT...

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Page 36: ...perly earth grounded 5 Flame sense rod contaminated or in incorrect position 6 HSI element located in incorrect position 7 Hot surface element or flame sense rod wiring in good condition and properly connected 8 3 consecutive ignition failures for any cause 4 Flashes Flame sensed out of sequence or internal fault Module self diagnostics have detected a critical fault in module programming operatio...

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Page 39: ...er is energized If control system indicates Electronic Fan Timer the heat speed circulation air fan will be energized after the selected heat fan on delay Flame at main burner 6 Flashes System lockout After 1 hour lockout reset delay control will reset and initiate a new ignition sequence if the call for heat is still present 1 Gas supply off or at too low pressure to operate appliance 2 Damaged o...

Page 40: ...40 AB2017 H S I CONTROL MODULE ...

Page 41: ...oller ONLY 7 wire C2 PIN 9 Black Igniter PIN 10 Orange Flame sensor IMPORTANT 10 and 12 Loop together for units with single flame sensor For EZM dual flame sense 10 and 12 lead to individual flame sensors PIN 11 White Igniter neutral PIN 12 Orange Flame sensor no 2 for dual flame sense Middleman IMPORTANT 10 and 12 Loop together for units with single flame sensor For EZM dual flame sense 10 and 12...

Page 42: ...roperly earth grounded 5 Flame sense rod contaminated or in incorrect position 6 HSI element located in incorrect position 7 Hot surface element or flame sense rod wiring in good condition and properly connected 8 3 consecutive ignition failures for any cause 4 FLASHES Flame sensed out of sequence or internal fault Module self diagnostics have detected a critical fault in module programming operat...

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