Roberts Gorden VANTAGE NP CTHN-100 Installation & Operation Manual Download

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CTHN-40
CTHN-60
CTHN-80

CTHN-100

CTHN-125
CTHN-150
CTHN-175

CTHN-200

P/N 152101NA Rev A 10/06

Vantage

Negative Pressure

Unitary or Multiburner

Infrared Heater

Installation,

Operation &

Service Manual

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open windows.

2. DO NOT try to light any appliance.

3. DO NOT use electrical switches.

4. DO NOT use any telephone in

your building.

5. Leave the building.

6. Immediately call your local gas

supplier after leaving the building.

Follow the gas suppliers

instructions.

7. If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the Fire Department.

Fire Hazard

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Some objects will catch fire or explode

when placed close to heater.

Failure to follow these instructions can

result in death, injury or property

damage.

WARNING

Installation must be done by a contractor qualified

in the installation and service of gas-fired heating

equipment or your gas supplier.

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service

or maintenance can result in death, injury or property

damage. Read the Installation, Operation and Service

Manual thoroughly before installing or servicing

this equipment.

Installer

Please take the time to read and understand

these instructions prior to any installation.

Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner.

Owner

Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide

your serviceman with necessary information.

Summary of Contents for VANTAGE NP CTHN-100

Page 1: ...ur gas supplier call the Fire Department Fire Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Some objects will catch fire or explode when placed close to heater Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage WARNING Installation must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation an...

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Page 3: ...12 5 Length Requirements 51 12 6 Flue Connection Detail 52 12 7 Horizontal Ventilation 4 10 cm Pipe 52 12 8 Vertical Ventilation 4 10 cm Pipe 53 12 9 Common Sidewall Venting 53 12 10 Common Vertical Venting 54 SECTION 13 Venting Multiburner Systems 55 13 1 General Requirements 55 13 2 Manifold Tube Requirements 55 13 3 Venting the Pump 55 13 4 EP 100 Pump Models 56 13 5 EP 200 Pump Series 56 13 6 ...

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Page 5: ...ypical CTHN Multiburner System Installation 29 Figure 19 Flag Layout 32 Figure 20 Modified In Series Layout 32 Figure 21 T Layout 33 Figure 22 Fork Layout 34 Figure 23 Herringbone Layout 35 Figure 24 Reflector Joint Detail 43 Figure 25 Fan Termination 51 Figure 26 Tailpipe Connection Points 55 Figure 27 Roof Venting of Pump 56 Figure 28 Side Wall Venting Configurations 57 Figure 29 General System ...

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Page 7: ... install in residential spaces These instructions the layout drawing local codes and ordinances and applicable standards that apply to gas piping electrical wiring venting etc must be thoroughly understood before proceeding with the installation Thin sheet metal parts including the aluminum reflector and the various venting components have sharp edges To prevent injury the use of work gloves is re...

Page 8: ... on the back cover For an immediate solution you may affix this copy on the wall near the heater Know your model number and installed configuration Model number and installed configuration are found on the burner and in the Installation Operation and Service Manual See Page 3 Figure 1 through Page 6 Figure 10 Write the proper clearance dimensions in permanent ink according to your model number and...

Page 9: ...acking height to maintain required clearances from the heater to the combustibles Signs must be posted adjacent to the heater thermostat In the absence of a thermostat signs must be posted in a conspicuous location Consult local Fire Marshal Fire Insurance Carrier or other authorities for approval of proposed installation when there is a possibility of exposure to combustible airborne materials or...

Page 10: ... 6 77 68 20 15 196 170 CTHN 200 8 6 79 70 20 15 201 175 A C D B FIGURE 3 TWO SIDE REFLECTORS inches centimeters Model A B C D A B C D CTHN 40 5 16 47 16 13 41 119 41 CTHN 60 5 18 56 18 13 46 142 46 CTHN 80 5 21 65 21 13 53 165 53 CTHN 100 5 23 68 23 13 58 173 58 CTHN 125 5 26 73 26 13 66 185 66 CTHN 150 5 30 76 30 13 76 193 76 CTHN 175 8 32 88 32 20 81 224 81 CTHN 200 8 33 90 33 20 84 229 84 A C D...

Page 11: ...0 112 191 66 CTHN 200 8 47 76 30 20 119 193 76 FIGURE 6 U TUBE 45 inches centimeters Model A B C D A B C D CTHN 40 UNAPPROVED UNAPPROVED CTHN 60 8 4 47 40 20 10 119 102 CTHN 80 8 4 54 46 20 10 137 117 CTHN 100 8 4 57 48 20 10 145 122 CTHN 125 8 4 63 53 20 10 160 135 CTHN 150 8 4 66 56 20 10 168 142 CTHN 175 8 4 69 59 20 10 175 150 CTHN 200 8 4 73 63 20 10 185 160 B C D A FIGURE 7 U TUBE OPPOSITE 4...

Page 12: ...89 CTHN 150 5 39 71 39 13 99 180 99 CTHN 175 8 44 74 44 20 112 188 112 CTHN 200 8 47 76 47 20 119 193 119 A C D B FIGURE 9 LOWER CLEARANCE SHIELD inches centimeters Model A B C D A B C D CTHN 40 5 25 22 25 13 64 56 64 CTHN 60 5 30 27 30 13 76 69 76 CTHN 80 5 37 37 37 13 94 94 94 CTHN 100 5 39 39 39 13 99 99 99 CTHN 125 5 41 41 41 13 104 104 104 CTHN 150 5 43 50 43 13 109 127 109 CTHN 175 UNAPPROVE...

Page 13: ...objects Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility to suspended heaters for recurrent maintenance purposes 4 3 Public Garages Installation in garages must be in accordance with the following codes United States Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A latest revision or the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A latest revision Canada Refer to CAN CGA B149 1 an...

Page 14: ...or details Multiburner systems consist of more than one burner and more than one run of radiant tubing The runs of radiant tubing are connected together by manifold tubing The manifold tubing connects to a single pump that exhausts the flue gases outdoors See Page 32 Figure 19 through Page 35 Figure 23 for common multiburner system layouts Since this manual addresses installation of both unitary h...

Page 15: ...the CTHN 40 60 and 80 For installation See Page 21 Step 8 8 EP 100 Pump Package For more information refer to the EP 100 Installation Operation and Service Manual P N 127201NA EP 201 Pump Package For more information refer to the EP 200 Series Installation Operation and Service Manual P N 127200NA Fan Assembly EP 300 Series Pump Package For more information refer to the EP 300 Series Installation ...

Page 16: ...e maintained as indicated on the rating plate Typical installation configurations are shown in Figure 12 FIGURE 12 Critical Hanger Placement WARNING Suspension Hazard Burner is secured to burner tube by bolts and lockwashers Hang heater with materials with a minimum working load of 75 lbs 33 kg Failure of the supports can result in death injury or property damage Hanger Side View Must Be Within 4 ...

Page 17: ...d Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 7 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 96411600 Split Lock Washer 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 91201708 Pipe Nipple 1 2 NPT x 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 152101NA Installation Operation and Service Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Table 2 Contents of Core and Extension Packages Core Packages Extension Packages Hot Rolled Aluminized Hot Rolled Aluminized Part No Description 20 6m 30 9m 40 12m 10 3m 20 6m 30 9m 40 12m 10 3m 20 6...

Page 18: ...cm Aluminized 45 0133610D Elbow 4 10 cm Coated 45 91409300 Tube 4 10 cm dia Hot Rolled Steel 10 3 m 91409403 Tube 4 10 cm dia Non Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 91409408 Tube 4 10 cm dia Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 91409420 Tube 6 15 cm dia Non Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 9141030D Tube 4 10 cm dia Coated 10 3 m E0009105 Tube 6 15 cm dia 10 3 m Heat Treated Aluminized 91418200 Tube Adapter 6 ...

Page 19: ...age 40 150 05221000 Fan Package 175 200 02719105 EP 100 Pump Package 02719100 EP 100 Pump 02724700 Accessory Package 02716305 EP 201 Pump Package 01312001 EP 201 Pump 01317805 Accessory Package 02712034 EP 203 Pump Package 01312002 EP 203 Pump 01317805 Accessory Package 02723014 EP 301 Pump Package 4 10 cm 02730101 EP 301 Pump Assembly 02730104 Accessory Package 02723016 EP 301 Pump Package 6 15 c...

Page 20: ... 14 8 3 Unitary Linear Heater Layouts FIGURE 13 Linear Heater Assembly Overview Tube Reflector Reflector End Cap Reflector Support Burner Coupling U Clips Burner Tube Tube and Reflector Hanger Tube Clamp Package Fan Assembly Turbulator With Select Models ...

Page 21: ... cm reflector width not shown b 2 5 cm end cap to burner fan c 2 5 cm end cap to hanger d 7 6 229 cm distance first hanger e 10 305 cm distance between hangers f 9 5 24 cm burner height g 17 5 44 cm burner length c b d e b c b d e b e c b d e b e e c b d e b e e e 20 6 m Tube Length 30 9 m Tube Length 40 12 m Tube Length 50 15 m Tube Length g c b d f 10 3 m Tube Length f g f g f g f g ...

Page 22: ...ATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 16 FIGURE 15 Unitary Linear Layout Overviews Continued c b d e b e e e e c b d e b e e e e e c b d e b e e e e e e 60 18 m Tube Length 70 21 m Tube Length 80 24 m Tube Length f g f g f g ...

Page 23: ...ube For turbulator installation See Page 21 Step 8 8 The burner must never be operated in a tilted position The heater must be properly supported at all locations See Page 10 Figure 12 FIGURE 16 U tube Assembly Overview U tube 18 457 mm Center to Center U clips Reflector End Caps 1 2 1 2 1 2 U tube Full 45 1 2 Burner Reflector Turbulator With Select Models Tube Clamp Package Burner Tube Tube U tub...

Page 24: ...f 5 153 cm distance between last full tube hanger and half tube hanger g 17 5 44 cm burner length h 9 5 24 cm burner height 20 6 m 50 15 m tube length heaters require the last reflector before the u tube to be cut in half for use on both sides U tube Burner Reflector Tube Tube Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly Fan Assembly not shown c b d e e e c b e g h g h g h g h g h g h g h 20 6 m Tube Length...

Page 25: ...r 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 Bolt Tube Clamp Flat Washer Nut Torque 120 in lb 13 56 Nm Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 01318901 Tube Clamp 01396801 Bolt 97113940 Flat Washer 95211600 Nut 921...

Page 26: ...ng 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 Number Coupling 01329600 Slide Bar Coupling Lock 01329700 Tube 91409XXX Incorrect Slide Bar Position Correct Slide Bar Dimensions 2 5 cm Drive slide bar until tight End of slide bar should be within tolerance listed below Repeat Step 8 7 A D...

Page 27: ... in place Turbulator Section Turbulator Adapter Description Part Number Turbulator Adapter 03051503 Turbulator Section 03051504 Turbulator Section Stainless 03051505 Tube 91409XXX Turbulator must be installed in the last standard section of radiant tube Turbulator is only required on the CTHN 40 CTHN 60 and CTHN 80 Turbulator Installation Model Tube Section CTHN 40 1st 10 3 m Section CTHN 60 2nd 1...

Page 28: ...Reflector Installation Hanger Burner Tube Reflector Description Part Number Tube Reflector Hanger 03090100 Burner Tube 03051XXX Reflector 02750303 NOTE All radiant tube surfaces must be covered by a reflector except for a u tube Manifold tube may or may not be covered ...

Page 29: ...g a reflector support with loose screws at the reflector overlap 3 The remaining 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...

Page 30: ...e Burner must be installed with the flame observation window facing down Description Part Number Bolt 94273914 Burner 052XXXXX Lock Washer 96411600 Gasket 02568200 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Remove this tag and install the restrictor plate before assembling fan to the tube Remove this tag and install the restrictor plate before assembling fan to the tube Remove the warning tag and inlet collar from fan i...

Page 31: ...000 NONE CTHN 100 05220000 07730500 2 25 dia CTHN 125 05220000 07730500 2 25 dia CTHN 150 05220000 07730700 2 75 dia CTHN 175 05221000 07730600 2 50 dia CTHN 200 05221000 NONE Vent Adapter Fan Assembly Tighten securely until tube cannot be removed Last Tube Fold tab around outside of tube nearest to the vent to hold turbulator in place Description Part Number Fan Assembly 40 150 05220000 Fan Assem...

Page 32: ...p Screw 5 16 18 x 7 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 96411600 Split Lock Washer 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 91201708 Pipe Nipple 1 2 NPT x 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 152101NA Installation Operation and Service Manual 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Table 7 Contents of Core and Extension Packages Core Packages Extension Packages Hot Rolled Aluminized Hot Rolled Aluminized Part No Description 20 6m 30 9m 40 12m 10 3m 20 6m 30 9m 40 12m 10 3m 20 6m 30...

Page 33: ...lbow 4 10 cm Aluminized 45 0133610D Elbow 4 10 cm Coated 45 91409300 Tube 4 10 cm dia Hot Rolled Steel 10 3 m 91409403 Tube 4 10 cm dia Non Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 91409408 Tube 4 10 cm dia Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 91409420 Tube 6 15 cm dia Non Heat Treated Aluminized 10 3 m 9141030D Tube 4 10 cm dia Coated 10 3 m E0009105 Tube 6 15 cm dia 10 3 m Heat Treated Aluminized 91418200 Tube ...

Page 34: ... Accessory Package 02716305 EP 201 Pump Package 01312001 EP 201 Pump 01317805 Accessory Package 02712034 EP 203 Pump Package 01312002 EP 203 Pump 01317805 Accessory Package 02723014 EP 301 Pump Package 4 10 cm 02730101 EP 301 Pump Assembly 02730104 Accessory Package 02723016 EP 301 Pump Package 6 15 cm 02730101 EP 301 Pump Assembly 02730106 Accessory Package 02723034 EP 303 Pump Package 4 10 cm 02...

Page 35: ... summarized on Page 30 Table 10 CTHN multiburner heaters are typically shipped as burner packages and tube and accessory packages The tube and accessory packages contain enough tube reflector and hanging parts for the radiant section of one CTHN heater Elbows tees manifold tube pumps controls damper couplings and any other parts used beyond the burner radiant tube and reflector must be purchased s...

Page 36: ...3 m 10 3 m Maximum Manifold Tube Length per Burner 30 9 m 35 10 5 m 40 12 m 45 13 5 m 50 15 m 55 16 5 m 60 18 m 60 18 m Minimum Distance from Burner to Elbow or U tube 10 3 m 10 3 m 10 3 m 15 4 5 m 15 4 5 m 20 6 m 20 6 m 20 6 m Elbows Allowed per Burner 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Pump Model Altitude CTHN 40 CTHN 60 CTHN 80 CTHN 100 CTHN 125 CTHN 150 CTHN 175 CTHN 200 EP 100 0 2 000 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 001 3 00...

Page 37: ...iagrams of each layout type The diagrams show very simple examples of each layout type Actual layouts will vary in total number of burners in the system as well as the overall shape of the system Additional pieces such as elbows may change the overall layout appearance but are usually considered a variant of one of the five multiburner layout types 9 6 1 Flag and Modified In Series Layouts and Man...

Page 38: ...between joining tee and pump Manifold tube between radiant tube ends Burner furthest from pump does not need a damper coupling First Tee Burner Pump Multiple rows of burners pump placed at the end of the manifold tube Last Tee Pump First Tee Burner Multiple burners pump placed at the end of the manifold tube A variation on the flag layout ...

Page 39: ...be length twice Now refer to Page 30 Table 10 and find the maximum manifold tube length for each burner Add together the maximum manifold tube length on the table for each burner in the system this is the maximum manifold tube length for the entire system To determine the maximum manifold tube allowed between the last tee or cross and the pump Subtract the manifold tube length between the radiant ...

Page 40: ...ast Cross Manifold tube between radiant tube ends Damper Couplings located at the end of the rows Burner Radiant Tube Tee 2 Multiple rows of burners Manifold tube between the last tee or cross and the pump is perpendicular to the manifold tube joining the rows Pump is not required to be placed in the center of the system as shown ...

Page 41: ...m of manifold tube before the connecting tee or cross According to Table 10 each burner must have at least 40 12m of radiant tube also each burner must have between 6 2m and 45 13 5m of manifold tube Each burner has already met the minimum manifold pipe requirement due to the 10 3m of manifold tube before the connecting tees and crosses The maximum manifold tube length for the entire system is 10 ...

Page 42: ...er 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 Bolt Tube Clamp Flat Washer Nut Torque 120 in lb 13 56 Nm Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 01318901 Tube Clamp 01396801 Bolt 97113940 Flat Washer 95211600 Nut 92...

Page 43: ...lose coupling with tab B Start slide bar coupling lock onto coupling C Insert tubes into coupling D Tighten coupling to join tubes Description Part Number Coupling 01329600 Slide Bar Coupling Lock 01329700 Tube 91409XXX Incorrect Slide Bar Position Correct Slide Bar Dimensions 2 5 cm Drive slide bar until tight End of slide bar should be within tolerance listed below Repeat Step 9 9 on Page 37 A D...

Page 44: ...r in place Turbulator Section Turbulator Adapter Description Part Number Turbulator Adapter 03051503 Turbulator Section 03051504 Turbulator Section Stainless 03051505 Tube 91409XXX Turbulator must be installed in the last standard section of radiant tube Turbulator is only required on the CTHN 40 CTHN 60 and CTHN 80 Turbulator Installation Model Tube Section CTHN 40 1st 10 3 m Section CTHN 60 2nd ...

Page 45: ...tor Installation Hanger Burner Tube Reflector Description Part Number Tube Reflector Hanger 03090100 Burner Tube 03051XXX Reflector 02750303 NOTE All radiant tube surfaces must be covered by a reflector except for a u tube Manifold tube may or may not be covered ...

Page 46: ...ing a reflector support with loose screws at the reflector overlap 3 The remaining 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 tu...

Page 47: ...Burner Installation Lock Washer Gasket Burner Bolt Torque 120 in lb 13 56 Nm S hook Burner Tube Burner must be installed with the flame observation window facing down Description Part Number Bolt 94273914 Burner 052XXXXX Lock Washer 96411600 Gasket 02568200 ...

Page 48: ...g 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 CTHN 40 10 3 m CTHN 60 10 3 m CTHN 80 10 3 m CTHN 100 15 4 5 m CTHN 125 15 4 5 m CTHN 150 20 6 m CTHN 175 20 6 m CTHN 200 20 6 m Tube Coupling Reflector Reflec...

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