Reflect-O-Ray
®
Oil Fired EDS 3.5
Installation, Operation & Service
Page 8
Combustion Research Corporation
Radiant Tube Sub-Assembly:
CAUTION
CUT HAZARD - SHARP EDGES.
Wear protective gloves when installing and handling
and cutting radiant tubes. Failure to follow these
instructions will result in personal injury.
If is recommend that a maximum of twenty-foot lengths of
radiant tube and possibly an elbow be assembled on the
floor before raising into position.
Experience has shown that it is best to start laying out the
system from the exhauster end, although this is not a
requirement. Avoid small segments that cannot be
supported properly according to the instructions in this
manual.
1. Apply sealer sparingly from the tube furnished to the
outside of the heat tube coupler, elbows, and other
fittings.
NOTE: Failure to use sealer can result in loss of vacuum.
Apply sealer sparingly to
outside of coupler
Placement of screws @
approximately 120°
2. Secure joint with sheet metal screws to provide a
mechanical joint rather than rely on friction. Use damp
cloth to remove excess sealer. Heat tube and fitting
assembly ends are designed for minimum clearance and
tight fitting to minimize air in filtration.
3. Insert coupler inside tube section. Be sure the radiant
tube is butted up tightly against the stop rim in the middle
of the coupler. Note: Tolerances are closely controlled at
this point to insure as tight a joint as possible. At this
point make sure that radiant tube sections to be joined
are straight and in line.
4. Attach combination hanger (0361.00) to the radiant tube
at dimensional support locations as outlined in this
manual. Combination hangers should be position so that
The locking loop / 45° suspension point, face the same
direction. Combination hanger’s (0361.00) shall be
positioned at all elbows and tee’s so as to provide
support for the adjoining reflector.
5. Position the intermediate reflector supports (0362.00)
between the combination hangers illustrated below.
6. Using two or more men, raise the length of pre
assembled tube sections up to suspension height, and
using "S" hooks or turnbuckles attach tube hangers to
suspension hardware.
7. Check to be sure all suspension hardware, chain, wire
rope, etc., is hanging straight. Reposition hangers where
necessary until suspension is straight.
8. Adjust suspension length until heat tube is straight and in
line. If possible, heat tube should be parallel with floor.
9. Proceed in manner described above to complete
hanging the remainder of the radiant tubes as described
and detailed in this owner's manual and the layout
drawing.
NOTE:
Review system layout carefully before any cutting
radiant tube. If cuts are not made where shown, radiant
tube lengths may be short and require additional tube
couplers to complete the project.
When cutting radiant tubes, de-burr them with a file to
remove sharp edges and facilitate easier assembly with
the couplers.
10. Make final check to be sure heat tube is straight and in
line before installing reflectors as illustrated on pages 13
- 15.
HANGER & SUPPORT LOCATIONS – STANDARD INSTALLATION
HANGER & SUPPORT LOCATIONS – “INSL” TUBE SYSTEM
5"
58"
58"
59"
118"
59"
118"
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Support
Support
Hanger
5"
59"
59"
59"
118"
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
Hanger
59"
59"
0304.INSL.25 – “INSL” Tube
0304.AS.16 – Aluminized Tube
Hanger
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