EvenGlo GA 301 H, Manual

Page 1: ...nstalling or servicing this equipment FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance IMPORTANT The installer or seller must leave these instructions with the owner Only those who are certified to do so should per...

Page 2: ... mount models GA301 H 11 Hanging model GA301 M GA301 MP 12 CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 13 INSTALLATION CODE REQUIREMENTS 14 POWER GAS SPECIFICATIONS 15 ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 16 36 PORTABLE 16 20 FLOOR MOUNT 21 26 CEILING MOUNT 27 34 HEATER POSITION 35 SECURE HEATER 36 LIGHTING SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 37 38 LIGHTING 37 SHUT DOWN 37 38 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 39 43 MODELS GA301 GA301 T ...

Page 3: ...nal injury hazard Certain materials when stored under this heater are subjected to radiant heat can soften distort or otherwise be damaged special care should be taken of plastic materials Appliance surfaces other than the obvious flame and emitter surfaces attain elevated temperatures during operation Do not touch the heater head during operation Everyone should be alerted to this hazard to avoid...

Page 4: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 4 October 28 15 Pre installation Overview What You Will Receive evenGLO GA301 Models U T ...

Page 5: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 5 October 28 15 Pre installation Overview What You Will Receive evenGLO GA301 Model MP ...

Page 6: ... Lock Nut x4 EH056 3 8 S S Flat Washer 0 875 OD x4 EH087 Pole Neck to Pole Orange Tape EH070 5 16 18 X 18 8 S S Button Socket Cap Screw x4 EH081 5 16 S S Internal Lock Washer x4 EH072 5 16 18 Brass Nylon Insert Lock Nut x4 EH088 5 16 Allen Key x1 MODEL GA301 M EH001 Top Reflector to Support Arms Blue Tape EH027 1 4 20 x 1 2 S S Carriage Bolt x4 CH143 1 4 S S Flat Washer x4 EH028 1 4 20 S S Acorn N...

Page 7: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 7 October 28 15 Pre installation Overview Mounting Plate Hole Pattern Full size Ø0 42 6 30 ...

Page 8: ...construct a concrete base for floor mounted model for GA301 U GA301 T only 3 Gas supply line that is installed to the Gas and Electric Supply according to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 NFPA 54 in the US and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code B149 2 in Canada 4 Electrical supply rated at 24 VAC with two stage control for GA301 U GA301...

Page 9: ... interlocked fan Refer to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 NFPA 54 in the US and CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes in Canada Safety Requirements 1 Never locate the heater directly below electrical lines gas lines or sprinkler systems 2 Do not locate heater too close to vinyl or plastic wall coverings These materials may discolour or soften well before they reach combustible limit...

Page 10: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 10 October 28 15 Specifications Details Equipment Dimensions Floor mount models Model GA301 Model GA301 T ...

Page 11: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 11 October 28 15 Specifications Details Hanging model GA301 H Ø39 50 47 98 17 95 1 13 46 81 6 Feet Minimum Clearance Below ...

Page 12: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 12 October 28 15 Specifications Details Portable model GA301 M GA301 MP Model GA301 M Model GA301 MP ...

Page 13: ...ach 160 F Care should be taken with placement of plastic or vinyl in the proximity of the heater as they tend to distort and soften at these temperatures The INSTALLER is responsible to ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance which may degrade at higher temperatures are protected to prevent degradation 22 MODEL NO TOP SIDES BELOW 33 18 GA301 M 22 33 18 GA301 MP BELOW TOP SIDE CLEA...

Page 14: ... NFPA 54 and for Canada CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 National Gas and Propane Installation Code latest editions Appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in their absence the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in the USA CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada NOTE Some materials deteriorate or soften at sustained temperatures below 160 F Consult material manuf...

Page 15: ...ural 53 000 btuh Gas Supply Pressure Natural Gas Minimum 6 5 W C Maximum 14 0 W C The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of psig 3 5 kPa The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressu...

Page 16: ...e Wheels to Bottom Base a Flip Over Base b Line up holes and press Carriage Bolt through Wheel Bracket and Bottom Base Place Lock Washer over threads of Carriage Bolt and hand tighten Nut c Tighten Nut with Wrench while making sure Carriage Bolt is properly secured and not spinning ...

Page 17: ...Base right side up remove Bottom Housing Assembly and place Pole on the 4 threads of the Elevator Bolts b Line up Pole Flange indication dot with the Bottom Base indication dot c Position the Regulator Bracket relative to the indication dots as shown Tighten Nut with a 9 16 Socket while making sure Carriage Bolt is properly secured ...

Page 18: ...using Assembly down Pole b Place Pole Neck in Pole Line up the 4 holes place Button Socket Cap Screws into holes and place Internal S S Lock Washer over threads inside Pole and hand tighten Nylon Insert Brass Nuts c Tighten Nut with Wrench while making sure Button Socket Cap Screw is properly secured and not spinning ...

Page 19: ...ober 28 15 Portable Models GA301M GA301MP Secure Heater Head to Pole Neck a Place Heater Head on Pole Neck and line up the holes b Hand tighten the 4 Button Socket Cap Screw into weld nuts on Heater Head Tighten with Allan Key provided ...

Page 20: ... Heater Head a Peel plastic of 39 Top Reflector b Place Top Reflector onto Heater Head and line up 4 holes to 4 Arms of Heater Head Place S S Carriage Bolt through Arm and Top Reflector c Place S S Flat Washer over threads of S S Carriage Bolt and tighten S S Acorn Nut Portable Models GA301M GA301MP ...

Page 21: ...depth of 12 and having a 12 diameter If forming concrete cast in place appropriate passage for gas and control wires Use minimum 3 8 x 5 90 lag bolts or equivalent to mount heater base to the concrete base The pole base could also be mounted on wood decks with 3 8 bolts and lock washers on the underside of the deck Periodically check for tightness when mounted to a wood deck ...

Page 22: ...the wires and gas hose are arranged as illustrated Feed a pull wire through the pole to assist in pulling the three power wires into the pole and through the junction box Firmly tape the pull wire to the power wires Lower the assembly into place while pulling the wires Two people may be necessary for this operation ...

Page 23: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 23 October 28 15 Floor Mount Models GA301 U GA301 T c Secure burner head to pole with three 10 screws provided ...

Page 24: ...01 Page 24 October 28 15 Floor Mount Models GA301 U GA301 T d Push the gas connection into the slot buy slightly pushing on the gas line through the electrical box The gas fitting should be positioned as illustrated below ...

Page 25: ... GLO Series GA301 Page 25 October 28 15 Floor Mount Models GA301 U GA301 T e Place gas connection cover onto the fitting and install the nut to fasten the cover assuring the nut is properly seated See below ...

Page 26: ... 26 October 28 15 Floor Mount Models GA301 U GA301 T f Install reflector using the four carriage bolts nuts and washer provided g Connect gas supply and electric power following all local codes Pressure test all gas connections ...

Page 27: ...d align elbow to point at a right angle to heater door opening C After inserting heater assembly into frame base connect the Swivel Fitting on the opposite end of the gas hose to the Flared Elbow The picture to the right shows how it should look like Note All gas connections must be done according to local and national codes Also all new connections must be leak tested ...

Page 28: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 28 October 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 1 Assemble 4 gusset plates to the base as illustrated Use 5 16 carriage bolts with washers and nuts ...

Page 29: ...01 Page 29 October 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 2 Assemble angular arms to the base 3 Assemble vertical arm to angular arm using two gusset plates and 5 16 carriage bolts with nuts and washers Repeat this for the other side ...

Page 30: ... Mount the heater base assembly to the ceiling in the desired location keeping in mind clearance to combustibles Use minimum 6 14 x1 5 wood screws Caution To prevent possible head injury provide pedestrian protection if lowest point of the heater is less than 7 feet in height The heater must have a minimum clearance of 6 Feet below ...

Page 31: ...Series GA301 Page 31 October 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 6 Install heater assembly into the base assembly allowing the gas line and wires through the bottom Use three 8 32 type F to secure heater head to the base ...

Page 32: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 32 October 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 7 Feed the gas line and control wires through either side of the assembly ...

Page 33: ...ries GA301 Page 33 October 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 8 Install the heat shields as illustrated using the 8 32 type F screws supplied 9 Install the bottom cover to complete the assemble using 4 8 32 type F screws ...

Page 34: ...er 28 15 Hanging Model GA301H 10 Installation of reflector support brackets 1 2 1 After putting on heat shields screw reflector brackets to frame upright 2 Secure reflector by screwing the reflector to the reflector support brackets x 2 ...

Page 35: ...y take two people to manoeuvre the Heater safely depending on the size strength of the person s 3 Tip the Heater backwards at an angle to overtop of the wheels until Base no longer touches the ground Wheel Heater to the desired new location and return Base to ground Ensure Heater is on level ground and stable in new location 4 If the Heater is going to be operated at the new location the Start Up ...

Page 36: ...ent with the connecting hole s of the Base Bracket is maintained Table A Methods for Securing Heater to Floor Ground Floor Ground Type Foundation Fastener Type Size Mounting Method Summary Floor Ground Preparation Concrete Concrete Anchor Ø5 16 x 2 1 2 Place Anchors into pilot holes aligned with Base Brackets tap hammer lightly screw fastener into anchor Drill 3 Pilot Holes Pilot hole drill size C...

Page 37: ... electronic control 2 For longer periods of shut down also close manual gas supply valve Lighting instructions for models GA301 M GA301 MP 1 Open manual gas supply valve ensure gas supply lines have been purged 2 Push and turn the ignition knob counter clockwise from the OFF position to the PILOT position lightning symbol To start the gas flow and sparking push the knob inwards Keep pressing until...

Page 38: ...me begin the ignition period in 3 seconds 4 The gas valve will open and ignition spark will commence and continue for 20 sec 5 If flame starts and is detected flame will continue until turned off 6 If no flame is detected the gas valve will close after 20 sec A wait period commences and lasts approximately 5 sec and a second trial for combustion commences The electronic control will attempt three ...

Page 39: ... this equipment Shut down instructions for models GA301 M GA301 MP 1 Turn the ignition knob clockwise into the OFF position to turn off the gas flow and extinguish the burner flame 2 For longer periods of shutdown also turn off manual gas supply valve Shut Down Instructions for Models GA301 U GA301 T GA301 H 1 Turn off power to electronic control 2 For longer periods of shut down also close manual...

Page 40: ...pply in heater post and all connections for gas leaks Troubleshooting instructions for models GA301 GA301 H GA301 T No Gas Supply at Burner Ensure manual shut off valve is in proper position Ensure there is pressure and flow at inlet to gas valve Ensure gas valve gets 24v power from control module during ON cycle No Spark Ensure control module has 24VAC supply Ensure spark electrode assembly is gr...

Page 41: ...ion or wear or if the hose is damaged the hose assembly must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation 5 Keep the ventilation opening s free and clear from debris and cobwebs 6 Visually check the Burner flame pattern during use A Proper Flame should resemble image on right 7 If at any time flames extend beyond the emitter surface see image to the right below Improper Flame or bla...

Page 42: ...r cracks in ceramic insulators or excessive corrosion 4 Inspect condition of high tension lead to spark rod Troubleshooting instructions for models GA301 M GA301 MP 1 No gas supply at burner Ensure manual shut off valve is in proper position Ensure there is pressure and flow at inlet to gas valve 2 No spark Ensure battery in ignition module is operating Ensure spark electrode assembly is grounded ...

Page 43: ...or Cleaning Stainless Steel 1 Handle stainless steel with clean gloves or cloths to guard against stains of finger marks 2 Avoid the use of oily rags or greasy cloths when wiping the surface 3 Do routine cleaning of exposed surfaces 4 Where possible after cleaning rinse thoroughly with water 5 Cleaning with detergents containing Chloride must be AVOIDED 6 Rubbing or wiping should be done in the di...

Page 44: ...oved using a Glass Cleaner Or gentle rubbing with a paste of Soda Ash sodium carbonate and water applied with a soft cloth Cleaning should always be followed by rinsing with CLEAN HOT WATER and drying with clean towels Oil and Grease Oil and grease may carry grit dust and sand which produce surface soiling so periodic removal is necessarily Can be removed using soap or detergent and water or a com...

Page 45: ...S041 B Gas Hose Assembly EG004 C Emitter ES011 D Flame Sensor EE002 E Spark Electrode EE001 F Electronic Control Module EE009 G Orifice NAT Gas Orifice LP Gas EG002 EG022 H Gas Valve NAT Gas Gas Valve LP Gas EG001 EG023 I Indicator Light EE004 J Burner assembly EG008 M Ignition wire not shown EE005 ...

Page 46: ...Flame Sensor EE002 E Spark Electrode EE001 F Electronic Control Module EE009 Item Description Part G Orifice NAT Orifice LPG EG002 EG022 H Gas Valve NAT Gas Valve LPG EG001 EG023 I Indicator Light not shown EE010 J Burner assembly EG008 K Pole Package Black 63 Pole Package Black 75 Pole Package S S 63 Pole Package S S 75 ES114 ES131 ES081 ES132 M Ignition wire not shown EE005 ...

Page 47: ...itch EE034 1 11 Main Base ES168 1 14 Gas Valve EG036 1 13 Electronic Igniter EE028 1 16 Pilot Burner EE032 1 15 Current Interrupter EG038 1 18 Breakaway Pilot Nut KG015 2 17 Thermocouple EE038 1 20 Regulator Hose Assembly 1 19 Pilot Tube S S EG042 1 IR Energy reserves the right to make improvements to its product line without notice Every part is replaceable if the part is not listed above please ...

Page 48: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 48 October 28 15 Parts List ...

Page 49: ...wiring material having a temperature rating of at least 105 C Si l un des fils électriques original fournis avec cet appareil doit etre remplacé le remplace avec un fil électrique fait de la température évaluation d au moins 105 C Blue S1 GND V2 24V V1 TH LED Flame Sensor Spark Electrode Pink Gas Valve Green Green Green Red 24 VAC Lo Red H I L O HI C C HI M Green Yellow Leds Green Yellow 24 VAC Hi...

Page 50: ...olt AC Supply Hi on Low On To Patio Heater Blue Red Green Ensure A Good Ground Source 24 Volt Transformer 115 VAC Grounded Supply Option 1 Using 2 Toggle Switches Option 2 Using 2 Stage Switch SRP P N EE020 24 Volt AC Supply Grounded Neutral N 24 VAC Back Box 2 NC 1 NO 3 1 X X 2 4 Green Low Red To Patio Heater Hi Blue Front Cover ...

Page 51: ...Even GLO Series GA301 Page 51 October 28 15 Error Not a valid bookmark self reference Internal Wiring GA301 M GA301 MP ...

Page 52: ...ective part In the case of replacement parts the warranty period shall be the longer of the original warranty or a period of 12 months from the date of purchase In no event shall the Manufacturer be liable for incidental expense or consequential damages of any kind This warranty does not cover any shipping installation or other costs incurred in the repair or replacement of the product No material...