IR Energy Even-Tube ETO-100 Series, Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

Page 1: ...r 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 WARNING FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY OWNER Retain these instructions for future reference INSTALLER Installer must leave these instructions with the owner Only those who are certified to do so should per...

Page 2: ...SERIES EVEN TUBE 2 JULY 25 2012 ...

Page 3: ...NTING 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 14 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE 14 HANGER INSTALLATION 15 TUBE INSTALLATION 16 HEATER INSTALLATION 18 BAFFLE INSTALLATION 19 FRESH AIR INLET INSTALLATION 20 FIRST SYSTEM INSTALLATION CHECK 21 REFLECTOR INSTALLATION 22 DECO GRILLE INSTALLATION 26 VENTING 30 GAS CONNECTIONS 31 INSTALLATION CODE REQUIREMENTS 31 WIRING DIAGRAMS 32 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 32 LIGHTING SHUTDOWN I...

Page 4: ...rvised when in the area of this heating appliance Playing or running around the structure should be strictly forbidden Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung on or near this heater Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be replaced prior to operating the heater Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person The heater shou...

Page 5: ...ter maybe approved for either indoor or outdoor installation Not for use in residential dwellings refer to Rating plate Gas Supply Lines Gas supply pipe sizing must be in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 in the US and CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes in Canada A 1 8 NPT plugged tap must be installed in the gas line connection immediately upstream of the bu...

Page 6: ... 16 Nut QTY 5 5 16 Lock Washer QTY 4 Hanger QTY 3 Reflector Bracket QTY 1 Spring Clip QTY 1 End Cap Extension QTY 1 8 32 x 1 1 4 Screws QTY 6 Gasket QTY 1 Coupling QTY 1 Cross Strap QTY 2 Front End Cap QTY 1 Exhaust End Cap QTY 1 Fresh Air Inlet QTY 1 Exhaust Screen QTY 1 S S Band Clamp QTY 1 ...

Page 7: ...ES EVEN TUBE 7 JULY 25 2012 Specifications Heater Components continued 10 Tube QTY 1 4 Extension Tube QTY 1 10 Reflector QTY 1 5 Reflector QTY 1 Deco Grille QTY 3 Baffle QTY 1 Deco Grille Side Support QTY 6 ...

Page 8: ...S EVEN TUBE 8 JULY 25 2012 Specifications Dimensional Details Note All dimensions are in inches 6 5 Electrical Cord Location 4 9 Gas inlet Location 9 0 Thermostat Connection 14 5 14 1 6 0 5 9 4 2 4 5 1 1 3 5 ...

Page 9: ...SERIES EVEN TUBE 9 JULY 25 2012 Specifications Dimensional Details continued Note All dimensions are in inches 9 0 14 5 14 0 194 9 180 0 16 7 3 8 108 0 48 0 6 0 ...

Page 10: ...6 Cord with grounded 3 prong plug Important Installation or repair should only be done by a qualified service person The heater should be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person 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 ...

Page 11: ... fibres plastics Plexiglas or other materials capable of being ignited and burned Such materials shall be considered combustible even though flame proofed fire retardant treated or plastered Adequate clearance to sprinkler heads must be maintained The stated clearance to combustibles represents a surface temperature of 90 F 50 C above room temperature Building materials with low heat tolerance suc...

Page 12: ...45 Reflector Tilt D A B C A B C D 8 2 5 55 5 43 Ends both sides 4 This heater can be installed between wood beams with minimum distances as shown Air flow MUST NOT be restricted NOTE Some materials deteriorate or soften at sustained temperatures below 160 F Consult material manufacturer for recommendations 1 2 Trusses CAN T be enclosed Wood Beam ...

Page 13: ...ast 200 lbs is recommended refer to figure below for more details Close all open ended S hooks and turnbuckles to avoid unhooking chain with inadvertent contact Note Minimum mounting height is 7 in Canada and 8 in the US Concrete Beam Turnbuckle Beam Clamp 24 Min 3 8 Threaded Rod I Beam I Beam 12 Min Anchor 12 Min Truss Eye Bolt Wood Beam Note Close all S Hooks Turnbuckles J Bolts Use S Hooks or C...

Page 14: ...nterference from overhead beams etc Figure below provides a general overview of the components utilized in the installation as well as their general relationship Combustion Non Heat Treated 10 Tube Tube Reflector Hangers Bend Tab over End of Tube Gasket 3 Install J Bolt at first Hanger Tube Flange Burner Assembly Tube Coupling Baffle Heat Treated 4 Tube Tight Screws Reflector Support Reflector Ove...

Page 15: ...ger Locate hanging points at predetermined suspension points in the structure A minimum 12 length welded link chain with a working load of at least 200 lbs is recommended it is required that the first 2 hangers be about 9 108 away and the third hanging point is 4 48 as shown Install the hangers to chains using a chain link or S Hooks When S Hooks are used close all open ended S Hooks turnbuckles t...

Page 16: ...de First Hanger Second Hanger 2 to 6 Tube weld seam facing down 10 Flanged Tube 10 Flanged Tube Insert 10 Tube flanged tube into first two hangers as shown Fit tube coupling at tube end as shown do not tighten coupling Notes The flanged tube should be toward the intended burner location Tube weld seam facing down First hanger should be 2 to 6 from Flange Tube Coupling loosely fitted ...

Page 17: ...weld seam facing down When installing orient band clamp lock bolts to top at 10 o clock or 2 o clock position to avoid contact with reflector Torque to 15 25 ft lbs Install J Bolt at first hanger Tighten the cradle loops of the first hanger with the J Bolt found in the burner box to snugly hold the combustion tube from rotating Ensure the coupling joint is in the center of the coupling length and ...

Page 18: ...Tube Gasket Burner Washers Nuts Install burner gasket found in the burner box onto burner and bolt the burner in place on the flanged tube with hardware provided Burner must never be installed in a tilted position The sense electrode of the burner cup should be in the 12 o clock position ...

Page 19: ...on Install the baffle at the end of the last tube with baffle tab towards the end of the tube Fold the small baffle tab over the tube as shown Slide the Exhaust screen over the end of tube baffle tab is sandwiched between bird screen and tube Secure Exhaust screen with S S band clamp Install Exhaust screen at end of tube over the baffle tab and secure with band clamp Slide Exhaust screen over baff...

Page 20: ...LY 25 2012 Installation Instructions Fresh Air Inlet Installation Slide fresh air inlet over burner collar Secure fresh air inlet with two screws Fresh air inlet Burner Collar Secure fresh air inlet with 2 sheet metal screws ...

Page 21: ...ULY 25 2012 Installation Instructions First System Installation Check The system should look like this after the installation of Hangers Tubes J Bolt Coupling Burner Baffle Exhaust Screen S S Band Clamp and Fresh air inlet ...

Page 22: ...10 reflector section into hangers towards the burner Distance between reflector and burner is approximately 1 Slide the 5 reflector section into hangers and over the 10 reflector Overlap the reflectors by approximately 6 10 Reflector section 10 Reflector section 5 Reflector section 1 6 Overlap ...

Page 23: ... shown below Distance between hanger and bracket is approximately 3 10 Reflector section 5 Reflector section 1 Place Reflector Bracket underneath the tube 2 Hook the Spring Clip with the Reflector Bracket and rotate over the tube 3 Push down the Spring Clip and slide underneath the Reflector Bracket 6 Overlap 3 Approx Reflector Bracket Reflector Bracket Spring Clip Tube ...

Page 24: ... the reflector bracket by tightening down 8 X 1 1 4 screws supplied with reflector brackets Screws at reflector overlap should be tight to accommodate system movement Reflector Overlap Secure reflector to reflector bracket by tightening 8 x 1 1 4 long screws on each side Tight Screw Reflector Bracket Tight Screw ...

Page 25: ...2 Installation Instructions Reflector Installation continued Insert Front End Cap into reflector and secure it with 8 X 3 8 screws Fasten front end cap with screws Front End Cap Front End Cap Secure front end cap with 8 X 3 8 screws ...

Page 26: ...ed and cut out slots in Deco Grille Side Supports Notch for Hangers Support Bracket Notch for Hangers Support Bracket Screw Deco Grille Side supports to the outside of the heater s reflector Notch for Hanger Notch for Hanger Deco Grille Side Supports Deco Grille Side Supports Note Burner is removed from picture for clarification purposes only ...

Page 27: ...4 8 X 3 8 sheet metal screws Screw Deco Grille End Cap Extension to Deco Grille Side Supports using 2 8 X 3 8 sheet metal screws Deco Grille End Cap Extension Front End Cap Deco Grille End Cap Extension Deco Grille Side Supports Note Burner is removed from picture for clarification purposes only Note Burner is removed from picture for clarification purposes only ...

Page 28: ...lation continued Slide Deco Grille into reflector all 3 pieces Deco Grille Insert Exhaust End Cap after all deco grilles have been inserted into reflector Secure end cap to reflector using 8 X 3 8 sheet metal screws Exhaust End Cap Secure end cap with 8 X 3 8 sheet metal screws ...

Page 29: ...IES EVEN TUBE 29 JULY 25 2012 Installation Instructions Deco Grille Installation continued Screw each cross strap with 4 8 X 3 8 sheet metal screws Cross Strap Secure each Cross Strap with 4 8 X 3 8 screws ...

Page 30: ...s approved for OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY WARNING This heater is NOT approved for any indoor Residential application If in doubt of your application consult with your local fire marshal or gas authority having jurisdiction Indoor spaces include but are not limited to attached garages solariums living quarters etc ...

Page 31: ...al Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in the USA CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada Check for gas leaks at all connections with appropriate soap solution Never connect an unregulated gas supply to the heater Do not use high pressure above psig to test the gas supply system with the appliance connected Failure to comply can result in damage to the appliance CORRECT POSITIONS INCORRECT POSITIONS...

Page 32: ...al wire as supplied with the heater must be replaced it must be replaced with wiring having a rating of at least 105 C temperature service and 600 volts capability NOTE If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with wiring material having a rating of at least 105 C Black BURNER Pink IGNITER SENSOR SWITCH BLOWER Orange Red AIR Brown Yellow 24V F...

Page 33: ... IGNITER BURNER SENSOR 24V BLOWER Green Pink Black Yellow Black Yellow Blue SWITCH AIR Red Brown L1 TRANSFORMER NEUTRAL 120V Brown Yellow Blue Green Green Pink Black R1 R1 MOUNTED EXTERNALLY W1 STAT R W2 THERMOSTAT IS Yellow 2 C C M HI Yellow 1 Purple Brown Brown LOW FIRE LAMP HI FIRE LAMP ETO Wiring Diagram OPTIONAL Channel Module 50X 24 ...

Page 34: ... the gas valve remains open The sparking stops when the flame signal is established 7 If no flame is detected the gas valve closes and a 30 sec inter purge period begins After the inter purge the module repeats the trial for ignition period If flame is still not established a third and final inter purge followed by a final ignition trial cycle begins After three trials the module will lockout for ...

Page 35: ...e other than routine maintenance Be sure vent terminal and fresh air inlet are free from obstructions If either pipe is restricted the safety air switch will not operate properly and the heater could fail to operate Check the inside of the heat exchanger tube visually with a flashlight If carbon or scale are present scrape or otherwise remove deposits a wire brush works well Annually verify hose g...

Page 36: ...rvice person are required Check to see if gas lines were properly purged of air Check inlet and outlet gas pressure during ignition period Check for proper orifice and air plate Burner Does Not Stay Lit Check ground wire continuity Check insulation on the igniter leads Measure flame signal current it should be between 2 to 6 micro amps dc Minimum 0 8 micro amps Clean flame rod if necessary Replace...

Page 37: ...tor Impeller Spin Freely IF PROBLEM PERSISTS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL IR ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE Verify Sense Electrode Verify Ground Verify Wiring Does 24V Occur At Valve During Ignition Trial Check Wiring and Rectify As required Check Electrode Gap Set to 1 8 Replace Motor If Required Check 120V Power Verify at Motor Is There A Flame Signal To Module Min 0 8 Micro Amps Is Gas Present At Valve Is Gas Pre...

Page 38: ...ALVE TRAIN NAT CG308 BLOWER MOTOR CE004 BLOWER GASKET CH007 6 FLAME SENSOR ELECTRODE CE003 7 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 9 BURNER CUP BURNER CUP ASSEMBLY C W ELECTRODES UG001P UG007 SIGHT GLASS ASSEMBLY CH011 10 CE021 AIR SWITCH 12 IGNITION WIRE CE006 8 BURNER GASKET CH001 VALVE TRAIN LPG CG309 SPARK ELECTRODE CE002 5 11 13 TRANSFORMER NOT SHOWN CE058 ...

Page 39: ... 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 materials will be accepted for return without authorization This warranty will not apply if in the judgment of the Manufacturer the equipment has been improperly installed un...