Travis Industries Tempest, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DANGER FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD If you smell gas Shut off gas to the appliance Extinguish any open flame If odor continues leave the area immediately After leaving the area call your gas supplier or fire department Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage personal ...

Page 2: ...ve Appliances The listing label is chained to the appliance A copy is shown to the right Important Registration and Service Information No other Tempest Lantern has the same serial number as yours The serial number is on the safety label attached by a chain near the control panel This serial number will be needed in case you require service of any type To receive full warranty coverage you will ne...

Page 3: ...lation 10 24VAC Transformer 10 Wire Configuration Direct Run vs Daisy Chain Installations 10 Lantern Wiring Diagram 11 Wiring Multiple Transformers to One Switch 12 Wiring Multiple Lanterns to One Transformer 13 Daisy Chain Example 13 Direct Run Example 13 Daisy Chain Wire Length Chart 14 Direct Run Wire Length Chart 15 Wiring Examples 15 Daisy Chain Installations 15 Direct Run Installations 15 Po...

Page 4: ... LP Burning the incorrect fuel will void the warranty and safety listing and may cause an extreme safety hazard Direct questions about the type of fuel used to your dealer A label is placed on the control panel to show which fuel the Lantern is designed for in addition NG units have 25 burner holes LP units have 49 burner holes Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and informati...

Page 5: ...ll Mount Post Mount Pillar Mount Gas Specifications NG LP Input Rating BTU h 20 000 20 000 Orifice Size DMS 50 55 Burner Ports 25 Holes 49 Holes Manifold Pressure 7 wc 11 wc Max Inlet Pressure 7 wc 11 wc Electrical Specifications 24 Volts AC 1 6 amps on startup 40 watts on startup Dimensions NOTE Side clearances are measured from the glass Top clearances are measured from the glass frame 19 1 8 2 ...

Page 6: ...rmation You provide them page 2 The requirements listed below are divided into sections All requirements must be met simultaneously The order of installation is not rigid the qualified installer should follow the procedure best suited for the installation Packing List Main Assembly Burner Top Rain Cap Control Cover pre installed 4 6 x 1 Screws used to secure control module to wall or other structu...

Page 7: ...re the circuit and wiring is appropriately sized see diagram on pg 12 If multiple Lanterns are powered through a single switch the control modules for each of the individual Lanterns may be daisy chained together make sure polarity is correct see pg 16 Make sure to leave slack in the electrical line so the head can be removed for service 5 For outside post and pillar installations route a stainles...

Page 8: ...ern in these locations are recommended In places where the controls beneath the Lantern may be submerged under water Submerging of any part of its controls may require complete replacement of the controls Clearances The distance from ground level to the top of the Lantern shall be a minimum of 7 ft 2 1M where installed within 2 feet 0 6M of public walkways e g sidewalk shared walkway between two h...

Page 9: ...nd Handling Code B149 2 as applicable Consult your local gas supplier or propane gas dealer for code regulations and recommended procedures The Lantern and gas control module must be disconnected from the gas supply piping during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig For pressures less than 1 2 psig isolate the gas supply piping by closing the manual shut off ...

Page 10: ...or wall mount Make sure to provide slack in the electrical line for removal and service Each Lantern uses approximately 40 watts during startup 1 6 amps at 24VAC Make sure the circuit and wire are sized appropriately The Lantern requires a minimum of 21VAC to operate if voltage drops below this the Lantern may not start 24VAC Transformer This Lantern must be used with a 24VAC switched circuit The ...

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Page 12: ...34 Tempest Lantern 24v Wiring Multiple Transformers to One Switch Multiple 24VAC transformers may be wired to a single switch see diagram below WA R N I N G WA R N I N G A T T E N T I O N A T T E N T I O N 1 1 Hot Black Common White Ground Green Po wer Su pply GF CI Protected ...

Page 13: ...to determine the wire configuration before installation NOTE You may use both direct run and daisy chain configurations Polarity must be maintained in all multiple Lantern installations Failure to maintain polarity will result in damage to the control module Daisy Chain Example Direct Run Example 1 Hot Black Common White Ground Green Power Supply GFCI Protected WA R N I N G A T T E N T I O N 1 Hot...

Page 14: ...gths your wire length would be 140 24 Volt Lead Of Lanterns On Branch Wire 2 3 4 5 6 14 G min 0 0 0 0 0 max 113 71 49 37 28 12 G min 0 0 0 0 0 max 173 108 75 55 43 10 G min 0 0 0 0 0 max 266 165 115 85 65 26 Volt Lead Of Lanterns On Branch Wire 2 3 4 5 6 14 G min 27 10 1 0 0 max 184 118 85 65 51 12 G min 41 16 2 0 0 max 281 179 129 99 79 10 G min 63 23 3 0 0 max 432 276 198 151 121 28 Volt Lead Of...

Page 15: ...ormers Wiring Examples Daisy Chain Installations When using 3 Lanterns on one branch 14 G wire and 150 of wire use the 28V Lead When using 4 Lanterns on one branch 10 G wire and 100 of wire use the 24V Lead Direct Run Installations When using a Lantern on a 200 run 14 G wire use the 24V Lead When using 6 Lanterns each on a 200 run 14 G wire use the 24V Lead How to Determine Wire Gauge When purchas...

Page 16: ...important that the polarity between the Lanterns are connected in parallel all yellow wires connected together and all white yellow stripe wires connected together Polarity between the Lanterns and the transformer does not matter Yellow White Yellow Yellow White Yellow 24V AC Transformer Yellow White Yellow Yellow White Yellow 24V AC Transformer Correct Incorrect WRONG DO NOT ALLOW A YELLOW WIRE T...

Page 17: ...ack tape to protect the post from scratches NOTE When installing the post make sure the post is positioned with the mounting holes 45 offset from the front The post mount has obround holes that allow 20 of rotation 10 in each direction b Attach the gas and electrical lines WARNING Take care when handling the Lantern assembly to not damage the gas or electrical line c Attach the Lantern to the post...

Page 18: ...he hole on the burner top b Slide the glass panels into place by aligning each panel with one of the slots in the top plate of the Lantern Support the glass panels as you lower them into place to avoid damaging them HINT Make sure the glass is clean before installing and handle with soft gloves or other non marking material e g paper towel c Place the rain cap on the top of the Lantern glass assem...

Page 19: ...ptional post base kit If the post is placed in a remote location it may be sunk into the ground using concrete or other suitable means See the post or post base kit for assembly and installation instructions Post Mount included with torch Post Base separate kit Deck Mount post or pillar Gas 24V 24V Elec Elec Line Line Line Deck Surface or equivalent Post Mount included with torch Free Standing Pos...

Page 20: ...1534 Tempest Lantern 24v Wall Mounted Lantern Optional The tempest Lantern may be mounted to an external wall an optional wall mount kit Make sure that all clearances are can be maintained in your application See the wall mount kit for assembly and installation instructions ...

Page 21: ...conds then re start the 35 second ignition sequence The control module will try to re start the Lantern a total of 3 times If it fails to light after three tries the Lantern will then shut off To re start turn the switch off wait 3 seconds then turn the switch on Lantern in Operation The Lantern once lit will stay lit until power to the Lantern is turned off If gas flow is interrupted or if wind b...

Page 22: ... a car windshield It is special glass and if you break one or need to replace a piece use only 3 16 thick tempered glass supplied by your Tempest Lantern dealer To inspect for or clean debris out of the inside of your Lantern remove one piece of glass This will provide access to the inside of your Lantern Once your glass piece is out remove the pyramid shaped piece with the rings on the top by lif...

Page 23: ...rol Module 1 250 04553 2 Control Module Assembly 1 250 04552 3 Gas Control Valve 1 250 04554 4 Thermopile 1 250 04550 5 Ignitor 1 250 04549 6 Burner Assembly NG 1 250 05516 6 Burner Assembly LP 1 250 05515 ID Description Qty Part 7 Lower Base Assembly 1 250 05518 8 Rain Cap Assembly 1 250 05512 9 Glass Frame Assembly 1 250 05513 10 Base Cover 1 250 05514 11 Glass 4 250 01251 12 Flame Spreader NG 1...

Page 24: ...eplace thermopile Flames are too short under 6 The gas supply pressure to the appliance is too low Depleted LP cylinder Gas supply lines or gas regulators do not have enough capacity This may be due to other appliances in the house using up the available capacity e g pool heaters furnaces hot water tanks etc Flames are not Spiral Lantern was just turned on Windy Condition It takes 5 to 10 minutes ...

Page 25: ...ings of components lack of proper and regular maintenance damage incurred while the appliance is in transit alteration or act of God 8 This 1 Year warranty excludes damage caused by normal wear and tear such as discoloration Also excluded is damage to the unit caused by abuse improper installation modification of the unit drilling of the orifices or the use of fuel other than that for which the un...

Page 26: ...llation Options 5 Installation Warnings 6 Listing Details 2 Maintaining Your Lantern 18 Operating Instructions 17 Optional Rain Cap 16 Overview 2 Packing List 6 Placement Requirements 8 Post Mount and Control Cover Installation 14 Recommended Order of Installation 7 Replacement Parts 19 Safety Precautions 4 Specifications 5 Lantern Assembly 15 Troubleshooting Table 20 Warranty 21 Winterizing the L...