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Service Instructions
1.
Close the fuel supply valve to the heater and
disconnect the electrical supply before servicing
unless necessary for your service procedure.
2. Remove the heater’s base bottom for access to
electrical components and connections.
3
Disconnect the appropriate electrical leads for the
component being replaced.
4. Remove the fan guard and motor/fan assembly for
access to barrel components.
5. The auto reset backflash, and thermostat can be
tested by disconnecting the leads at the component,
and placing a jumper connecting the leads together.:
-- Reconnect the electrical supply and open fuel
supply valves.
-- If the heater lights, the component is defective
and must be replaced.
-- Do not leave the jumper on or operate the heater if
the part is defective. Replace the part immediately.
-- An alternate method for checking the components
is to perform a continuity check..
6. Ultra Heaters: Do not jumper the air proving switch.
If jumpered, the ignition control will not allow heater
operation. Test the air proving switch for continuity.
If defective, replace the switch
7. For reassembly, reverse the respective ser vice
procedure. Ensure gas connections are tightened
securely.
8. After servicing, start the heater to ensure proper
operation and check for gas leaks.
9. Clean the heater’s orifice with compressed air or a
soft, dry rag. Do not use files, drills, broaches, etc. to
clean the orifice. Doing so may enlarge the hole,
causing combustion or ignition problems. Replace
the orifice if it cannot be cleaned properly.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
■
Heater surfaces are hot for a period of time after the
heater has been shut down.
■
Allow the heater to cool before performing service,
maintenance, or cleaning.
■
Failure to follow this warning will result in burns
causing injury.
WARNING
Fire and Explosion Hazard
■
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair any heater
components or gas train components.
■
All component parts must be replaced if defects are
found.
■
Failure to follow this warning will result in fire or
explosions, causing property damage, injury, or death.
GENERAL
1.
Remove fan guard and screws securing the motor
mount to the heater’s barrel. See Fig 8..
2.
Lift motor/fan assembly from heater.
FIG. 8
Motor
-- Remove both screws and strap securing the motor.
-- Position the motor between motor mount stops when
reinstalling.
Air Proving Switch (Ultra Heaters Only)
-- Remove screw securing switch bracket to motor mount.
-- On reassembly, ensure tab on switch bracket is located in
hole.
Fan
-- Loosen set screw at hub.
-- Pull fan from shaft.
-- Ensure fan is flush on shaft end, and set screw is
positioned over flat of motor shaft before tightening
FIG. 9
MOTOR , FAN, AND AIR PROVING SWITCH
14
13
SET SCREW
FAN HUB FLUSH WITH SHAFT END
REMOVE
SCREWS
STRAP
AIR PROVING
SWITCH
TAB IN
HOLE
REMOVE
REMOVE
(BOTH SIDES)