Lynx LHPM, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...R YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Please retain these instructions for future reference IMPORTANT The installer must leave these instructions with the owner Only those who are certified to do so should perform service on these heaters LT087 M Mo od de el l N No o L LH HP PM M Infrared Outdoor Patio Heater...

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Page 3: ...ply 7 4 Location Planning 8 5 Clearance to Combustible Materials 9 6 Installation Instructions 10 Equipment dimensions 10 Power Gas Specification 11 7 Assembly 12 8 Wiring 18 8 Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 19 9 Maintenance and Trouble Shooting 20 10 Parts List 21 11 Internal Wiring Diagram 22 12 Warranty 23 ...

Page 4: ... 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 burning C...

Page 5: ...Lynx Page 5 Rev 3 06 08 Pre installation Overview What you will receive Top Reflector Heater head Assembly Pole Assembly Hardware ...

Page 6: ...Lynx Page 6 Rev 3 06 08 Pre installation Overview Mounting Plate hole Pattern Full size 6 25 Ø0 40 4 42 ...

Page 7: ...ls necessary to construct a concrete base for floor mounting 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 CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes in Canada 4 Electrical supply rated at 24 Vac with two stage control ...

Page 8: ...o 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 1 Location Requirements a Never locate the heater directly below electrical lines gas lines or sprinkler systems b Do not locate heater too close to vinyl or plastic wall coverings These materials may discolour or soften well before they reach combustible limits c Always allow roo...

Page 9: ...es at the clearance distances listed below could reach 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 NOTE Some materials deteriorate or soften at sustained temperatures below 160 F Consult material manufacturer for recommendations BELOW TOP SIDE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 22 MODEL NO TOP SIDES BE...

Page 10: ...A 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 CZ21 1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada Equipment Dimensions Floor mount model LHPM 89 7 5 1 67 0 39 5 6 25 ...

Page 11: ...nected 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 pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than psig 3 5 KPa Installation or repair should only be done by p...

Page 12: ...iameter 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 13: ... 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 14: ...Lynx Page 14 Rev 3 06 08 Assembly c Secure burner head to pole with three 8 screws provided ...

Page 15: ...Lynx Page 15 Rev 3 06 08 Assembly 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 16: ...Lynx Page 16 Rev 3 06 08 Assembly 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 17: ...x Page 17 Rev 3 06 08 Assembly 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 18: ...es a 24 volt AC supply with a minimum 20 VA capacity Below is a suggested control circuit for operating this appliance The switching mechanisms may also be Timers To Patio Heater Blue Red Green Hi Lo On Off 24 120V 24V 20VA Min Ensure a good ground source ...

Page 19: ...s detected flame will continue until turned off f 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 trials for ignition before locking out for approximately 5 minutes at which time it will automatically try again Electronic control of heater can be...

Page 20: ...st and all connections for gas leaks Trouble Shooting 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 Ensure gas valve gets 24v power from control module during ON cycle 2 No spark Ensure control module has 24VAC supply Ensure spark electrode assembly is grounded and there are no cracks in ceramic insulator 3 Flam...

Page 21: ... B Gas Hose Assembly EG014 C Emitter ES011 D Flame Sensor EE002 E Spark Electrode EE001 F Electronic Control Module EE009 Item Description Part G Orifice Nat Gas EG002 H Gas Valve Assembly EG007 I Indicator Light EE010 J Burner assembly EG008 K Pole Package ES066 M Ignition wire EE005 ...

Page 22: ...terial 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 Spark Electrode Gas Valve H I L O C HI LEDs Green Yellow Blue 24 VAC Hi Green Green Pink Yellow Green Red 24 VAC Lo Red Green Blue 01 08 ...

Page 23: ...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 judgement of the Manufacturer the equipment has been improperly installed unreason...