Alke Global-5, Global-5-T, Global-10-T, Global-5-2FT, Global-5-S Installation, Service & User Instructions

Version: September 2017 1 manual number: 0009 0440EN

User, Service and Installation Manual

Global-5, Global-10

Series

Atmospheric stainless-steel gas infrared heaters for use in well ventilated areas

Country of destination:

GB, IE, MT

General international manual

Global-5 Global-10

Global-5-(T)(2F)(2FT)(S)(2FS)

Global-10-(T)(2F)(2FT)(S)(2FS)

Global-5-(Ei)(2FEi)(SEi)(2FSEi)

Global-10-(Ei)(2FEi)(SEi)(2FSEi)

Alke BV

Industrielaan 11a

3925 BD Scherpenzeel

The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

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[e-mail]

www.alke.nl

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Warnings

Do:

• Read this manual carefully before installation and use and keep it for future reference. Make sure
that all daily users know the content of this manual.

• Install these heaters only in according with all applicable local and/or national regulations for
installation and ventilation of gas heaters.

• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury, damage or
death. For assistance or additional information consult your dealer, gas supplier or installer.

• Use these heaters only in well ventilated environment.

• Before installation and use make sure that the required type of electricity, gas and gas pressure, as

mentioned on the data plate, is in accordance with the local situation.

• Store gas cylinders always in accordance with national and local regulations.

• Use only gas cylinders with a gas isolation valve or gas lines with a main gas valve at the beginning.

In case more than one heater is connected to a gas system, place also a gas tap directly before the
heaters. Close these taps when the heaters are not in use.

• Installation, maintenance and conversion to other gases shall only be done by competent, qualified
and experienced installers.

• Make sure that during service, maintenance, cleaning and other work on the heaters, gas lines and
electricity are closed and the heaters are cooled down

• These heaters are intended for heating of animals, poultry, barns, workshops, local outside heating
projects and other similar heating purposes in agricultural environment.

• When gas is smelled or a leak is detected, directly close the gas supply and immediately take care
for good ventilation. Do not touch any electrical switch or do not create sparks in another way. Do
not use the system before the leaks are solved and the system is safe again. Consult an installer.

• If a heater is not safe to use anymore, remove it so that nobody accidentally operates the heater.
Store the heater in a safe place, mark that it cannot be used, and contact a service agent or gas
installer to solve the problem.

• This heater has an open flame. Make sure and take action that small children, mentally disabled
persons or elderly people never can touch the appliance or are in the vicinity without supervision.

Do not:

• These heaters are not intended for domestic use or for use in habitable parts of buildings and
houses.

• Never use LPG heaters below ground level or in cellars or basements.

• Never use these heaters in small rooms or insufficient ventilated areas. This can be dangerous and

is forbidden.

• Do not use these heaters for other purposes than room heating. Other use is not foreseen or
evaluated and maybe will be dangerous.

• Do not use another electricity voltage or type, gas or gas pressure than what is written on the data
plate.

• Never use these heaters in rooms or areas where combustible liquids or vapours are used or stored
or where there is a danger for dust explosions. These heaters are not ATEX approved.

• Never cover these heaters with cloths or other materials for drying purposes.

• Make sure that never gas lines, gas hoses, electric lines, etc. are mounted directly above the heaters

or are heated by these.

• Take care that gas hoses are not heated above 40 degrees Celsius.

• Never modify heaters. The manufacturer does not take any responsibility for modified heaters.

• Bad installation, wrong adjustment or incorrect maintenance can cause damage, accidents or even

personal injury or death.

• Do not touch, move, handle or service the heater when it is burning or in operation.

NOTE: Sometimes in the text numbers between brackets are used. These numbers correspond with the
numbers of the exploded view and parts list in the back of the manual.

General information

Model identification

The main identification of the different models is Global-5 and Global-10. These are independent
atmospheric stainless-steel infrared heaters. Suffixes are used behind these model names to add
additional type information about the models (e.g. Global-5-2FT).

2F: equipped with a dual dust filter
Di: equipped with a dual injection system

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T: equipped with an independent manual thermostat with remote sensor (Ti = integrated sensor)
S: equipped with an individual solenoid valve
Ei: equipped with an electronic ignition device (EID2G)
Ha: adjusted for high altitude installation (>1400 meter)

Packaging

Normally (depending model and order quantity) the heaters are packed per 1, 2 or 4 in a box. Always
check the heaters for transport damage directly after receiving them. Note that the heaters will be a bit
discoloured by temperature due to a 5 minutes quality check after manufacturing.

The heaters are pre-assembled. In some cases, if there is a risk for damaging during transport, the
thermocouple sensor is separated from the gas safety device. Re-assembly can be simply done by
screwing the M8 nut of the thermocouple sensor (64-68) back on the safety device nut (55) or on EID2G
(59) for the Ei models. Do not tighten too strong.

In most cases the reflector is delivered separately from the burner part to save on transport costs.
Reassembly is easy: move the burner tube through the hole in the reflector. Slide the reflector over the
tube till it rests on the upper plate of the burner. Secure the reflector with 4 nuts M4 (17) and washers
(16).

The thermostat knob is always delivered separated from the thermostat valve.

1) Remove the plastic protection cover from the thermostat valve (sometimes already removed before).

2) Turn the knob on maximum temperature and push the knob on the valve.

3) Fix the knob by turning the large metal screw ring till it stops (at least 2 turns, hand tight).

For thermostats with a remote sensor only: bend the sensor line carefully (no sharp bends) to the
thermostat valve and secure the sensor line with a ty-rap around the red protection lining and the
thermocouple safety device (see picture). Note that the tubing is hollow, a sharp bend will close the
tubing and makes the sensor worthless. The chance of breaking the line at the entrance of the
thermostat knob is largely limited now.

Installation

Before installation, check that the local distribution conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and
adjustment of the appliance are compatible. Make sure that the gas is clean. Install a gas filter and
condensate trap before the heaters in case the gas is dirty or wet/oily. No guarantee can be given on
heaters operating on gas that is not clean.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the appliances (rounded values)

Model

Length (cm)

Width (cm)

Height (cm)

Weight (kg)

Global-5 / Global-10

59 / 69

42 / 61

25 / 25

2,0 / 3,3

Global-5-T / Global-10-T

64 / 74

42 / 61

31 / 31

2,4 / 3,7

Global-5-2F / Global-10-2F

59 / 69

42 / 61

25 / 25

2,2 / 3,5

Global-5-2FT / Global-10-2FT

64 / 74

42 / 61

31 / 31

2,5 / 3,8

Global-5-S / Global-10-S

67 / 77

42 / 61

26 / 26

2,4 / 3,7

Global-5-2FS / Global-10-2FS

67 / 77

42 / 61

26 / 26

2,5 / 3,8

Global-5-Ei / Global-10-Ei

60 / 70

42 / 61

31 / 31

2,7 / 4,0

Global-5-2FEi / Global-10-2FEi

60 / 70

42 / 61

31 / 31

2,8 / 4,1

Global-5-SEi / Global-10-SEi

65 / 75

42 / 61

31 / 31

2,9 / 4,2

Global-5-2FSEi / Global-10-2FSEi

65 / 75

42 / 61

31 / 31

3,1 / 4,4

Global-5-2FDi

57

42

25

2,3

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Place of installation

The heaters are intended for use in well ventilated areas only. Do not install the heaters in situations
that are not well ventilated. See also below for more ventilation information. Check also your local
regulations for the ventilation and room size requirements. The number of heaters per building is
depending the type of building, the animals, the insulation, the climate and local wind conditions. Check
with your installer or distributor for a heat transmission calculation to determine the number of heaters
needed.

Make sure that the place of installation is free of draft (less than 1 m/s). Too much draft will make the
flames unstable and will result in a lower infrared heat efficiency. It is advisable to install an alarm system
that reacts on temperature in case a temperature drop will cause damage. Find in the table below a
rough guideline for the installation height to start with. Adjust afterwards on to the height based on your
personal preference and experience.

Operational Distances

Global-5

Global-10

To the ground

1,4 – 1,7 m

1,6 – 2,0 m

Safety distance to combustible materials

The heaters produce heat by radiation and by combustion gases. It is important to take the following
distances in account from the heaters to combustible materials. This is to avoid fire or overheating. Do
not use the heaters in situations where the distances to combustibles are smaller. Never store gases or
inflammable liquids or easy combustible materials in close vicinity of the heaters.

Safety Distances

Global-5

Global-10

to the ceiling (A)

>65 cm

>70 cm

to the ground. (B)

>135 cm

>130 cm

in front of heater (C)

>50 cm

>60 cm

to the back (D)

>50 cm

>60 cm

to side walls (E)

>50 cm

>60 cm

The minimum distance to non-combustible materials depends on the specific local situation. Keep in
mind that there must be sufficient free space left to vent the combustion gases away. Otherwise, they
will influence the combustion and proper function of the heater. On locations where the combustion
gases can vent away easily, a minimum of 25 cm to the ceiling is advisable. Note: Be aware that some
non-combustible materials can be subject to discolouring when they become too hot.

Warning: be careful with the use of heaters in places with storage of manure. Manure can contain large
amounts of methane and other inflammable gases.

Ventilation

These models of appliances are of the so-called type A1. That means that there is no independent air
supply connection and no flue connection. The flue gasses are vented away by the ventilation of the
space.

A proper ventilation is extreme important for safe and convenient operation. Lack of ventilation can cause
production of carbon monoxide (very poisonous). Sufficient ventilation shall be guaranteed by a
monitored fan or by permanent, non-adjustable, ventilation openings. Consult EN13410:2001 for more
details.

Beside other important requirements this standard states in short that a 1,5 times room air replacement
per hour is sufficient in most situations. Also, a maximum of 5W heat input per m3 room content is
considered to be safe. If this is not the case make sure that a minimum of 10m3/h air replacement per
1 kW heat input is guaranteed by means of fans or ventilation openings.

In case local requirements ask for more stringent ventilation, or when animals ask for more ventilation,
always follow the most stringent requirements. In case there are no requirements or standards for

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ventilation in the country of installation, we advise to keep a minimum ventilation of 20m3/h per kW heat
input. Check regularly if fans are working properly and ventilation openings are not closed.

Installation

The heaters are intended for suspension only. Use only a chain and S-hooks that are galvanised or
made of stainless steel. Do not use the gas line, gas hose or electric lines for suspension purposes.
Never use rope or plastic mounting materials. Close all S-hooks after the heater is in correct position.

• Mount a screw eye or screw hook at a rigid part of the ceiling construction at the proper location of

the building.

• Attach a chain of sufficient length with an S-hook to the screw eye or screw hook.

• Attach the suspension clamp of the heater with an S-hook or carabiner hook at the other end of the

chain at the proper height.

• Move the suspension clamp in such a position on the tube of the heater that the heater (including the

gas hose and electric lines) has an angle of 15 degrees with the horizontal level and with the gas
safety device at the lower end.

• Secure the suspension clamp in the proper location by the eyebolt and close the S-hooks.

• Never hang the heater horizontally while in that case the flue gases will influence a proper

combustion.

The gas safety device and electric components can handle a maximum temperature of 60 degrees
Celsius. Be sure that the heater is not mounted in such a way that this temperature will be reached (e.g.
by other heaters in close vicinity). Take into account the safety distances mentioned on page 4. After
installation always check if the gas type and gas pressure complies with the technical table and data
plate information. Remove the black end cap from the safety device (hose pillar and 1/8” thread version
only).

The gas hose shall be hanging free and have a minimal distance of 1,3 meters from the ground. This to
make sure animals will not damage the hose. Connect the hose via an individual gas tap to the central
gas supply.

A guideline for placement of the sensor of the temperature regulation is 60 cm above the ground and
minimal 40 cm away from a heater. Use sensors with a black surface in case the regulation is based on
measuring the infrared temperature.

Electric connection

All electrical connections/installations shall be made in accordance with the national and/or local
regulations that are in force in the country of destination where the heater will be installed. Before doing
maintenance or installation work always disconnect the electricity to all the lines by removing or
disconnecting the fuses from the electrical system to the heaters.

A proper earth connection MUST be made to the heaters with an electronic ignition device and/or with
a solenoid valve. First for safety reasons and secondly also while the electric ignition device (EID2G)
will not operate correctly and will give failures or will shut down. The EID2G device is not phase sensitive.
In case of an electrical fault directly after installation concentrate first on earth continuity and resistance
to earth. These are the main reasons for failures while all heaters are operated before leaving the factory.

Thermostats, fuses and switches are not supplied with the heater. The electric installation shall have a
separate fuse for the protection of the heaters only. The operation switches in front of the heaters shall
be preferably of a double pole type with minimum contact separation of 3 mm. Make sure that always
the live wire (or hot wire) of the electric supply is used to switch the heaters on and off.

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Ei

S (Ceme)

S (Asco)

Electrical supply:

230VAC

50/60Hz, IP65

230VAC 50/60Hz, IP65

24 VAC 50/60Hz, IP65

230VAC 50Hz, IP65

24VAC 50Hz, IP65

Power:

Max 30VA

17VA

6,3W

Current rating:

Max 0,2A

0,1A/0,9A

0,05A/0,3A

Waiting time T(w)

7 seconds X X

Safety time T(s)

30 seconds X X

Schematic diagram electronic ignition device

Timing diagram electronic ignition device

The operating or control box, which is not delivered by the manufacturer but by the installer, can be installed
on any desired place and height, provided this is within reach of the user. The temperature sensor shall have
a free view to a heater and placed on a position representative for the average temperature needed in the
whole space. Protect the sensor for draught, direct sunlight or cold walls. Avoid ramping up of the thermostat
by adding a too small temperature differential. It is far more efficient and comfortable not to ignite the
appliance more than 3 times per hour. Try to modulate as much as possible between high and low. To avoid
locking-out, the EID2G control needs to operate at least 3 minutes after each ignition. The drawings below
give a typical lay-out for the position of a switch box or thermostat in the electric lines. The drawing is

applicable for the S, 2FS, Ei, 2FEi, SEi and 2FSEi models

1

To control box

2

To additional zones

TH1

Thermostat on/off

TH2

Thermostat high/low

BR

Brown

BL

Blue

YE

Yellow/Green = Earth

Ei

Electronic Ignition
Device

S

Solenoid for high/low

NB: dotted line is optional on
the Ei model (as SEi model)
or only applicable for the S
model (as S or 2FS)

Gas line supply

In case a main gas line supplies the gas to the heaters, make sure that an authorised company in your
country, in accordance with the local rules and requirements, install the system. To avoid problems, use
galvanised or copper tubing for the gas line. First make a calculation to determine the capacity of the
whole system and the diameters of the piping in each section. Use the common available calculation
methods as written in most gas installation standards. Contact an installer or the distributor in case this
calculation method is not available in your area. For data needed to calculate the dimensions of the gas
line, see the technical table on the last page.

The most common way to install a gas line is in the centre of the barn (at least 2-meter-high) with every

3 to 5 meter a “T” or “cross” connection for gas supply to the heaters. Always mount a (easy reachable)

gas tap at the beginning of the gas hose to the heaters. This gas tap is needed to close the gas supply
to the burners to extinguish the flames. In addition, it makes it possible to remove the heaters after use
or to service the heaters safely. The gas inlet at the heater side is standard an 8-mm hose nipple

(optional a smooth hose nipple or a G1/8” right handed thread. Other connections are possible after

consultation). Always use approved gas sealant to close the gas connections.