Please read this document carefully before commencing installation commissioning and/or servicing.
Leave it with the user or attached to the appliance or gas service meter after installation.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury,
or death. All work must be carried out by appropriately qualified persons.
Subject to modifications
Ambi-Rad Limited, Fens Pool Avenue, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 1QA (United Kingdom)
Tel : 01384 489700
fax : 01384 489707
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INDEX
1.0 Introduction
1.1 General Information
1.2 Quality Products
1.3 CE Approved European Directives
1.4 Product Information
1.5 Warning
2.0 Technical Specifications
2.1 Data Sheets
2.2 Dimensions
3.0 Mechanical/Electrical Services
3.1 Gas Connection
3.2 Electrical Connection
3.3 Ventilation Requirement
4.0 Installation
4.1 Location
4.2 Heater Clearances
4.3 Flue
4.4 Nozzled Heaters
4.5 Ducted Heaters
4.6 Filters
4.7 Controls
5.0 Commissioning
5.1 Pre-Commissioning Checks
5.2 Commissioning Procedure
5.3 Commissioning Outlets
5.4 User Instructions
6.0 Instructions for Servicing
6.1 Frequency
6.2 Procedures
6.3 Re-Commissioning
7.0 Fault Finding
8.0 Spare Parts
9.1 3D Drawing
9.2 Parts List
9.0 Reference Standards
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 Before installation check that the appliance
as described on the packaging label is in
accordance with the correct type and model
specified on the data plate and complies
with your customer order.
1.1.2 The heater is delivered wrapped in heavy
duty polythene and should be checked to
ensure that it has been delivered
undamaged.
1.1.3 Please read this document before
commencing installation. The onus rests
with the installer to ensure that all relevant
manuals are read and understood,
especially with regard to any safety
instructions stipulated by the manufacturer.
1.1.4 These instructions are only valid for the
country of use indicated on the appliance,
i.e. GB - IE. If these symbols are not shown
it is necessary to obtain appropriate
technical instructions which will provide
information concerning the necessary
modification of the appliance for use in the
country concerned. Such instructions may
be obtained from your supplier upon
request.
1.1.5 Check that the local distribution conditions of
electricity supply, type of gas and pressure
and adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
1.1.6 When installed in Great Britain the total
installation must comply with the
requirements and recommendations of
British Standard BS 6230 "Installation of
Gas Fired Forced Convection Air Heaters for
Commercial and Industrial Space Heating".
The installation must also be in accordance
with the relevant requirements of "The Gas
Safety (Installation and Use Regulations)
and (Amendment Regulations) and The
"Building" and "Electrical Regulations" (in
GB the IEE Regulations).
Installation, commissioning and servicing
must be carried out by competent CORGI
registered gas installers.
1.1.7 Warning!
Unauthorised modification of this appliance
or departure from use in the manner for
which it was intended by the manufacturer,
or installation in a manner contrary to these
instructions may constitute a hazard and
jeopardise all warranties.
Deviations should only be carried out after
formal consent has been obtained from the
manufacturer.
1.1.8 Caution! Ensure that the environment in
which the air heater is to be installed will not
create a hazard, i.e. where excessive
(volatile) dust, flammable or corrosive
substances and/or vapours and combustible
materials may be present. Suitable
protection should be given to prevent
damage to the appliance, for example from
fork lift trucks.
1.1.9 These appliances have been tested and set
according to the data plate before leaving
the factory.
1.2 Quality Products
1.2.1 The Ambi-Rad range of gas fired cabinet
heaters is manufactured in the EC and
supplied in accordance with BS EN 9002:
Quality Assurance System.
1.2.2 Certificates of conformity are available from
the Quality Control department at Ambi-Rad
Limited.
1.3 CE-Approval-European Directives
1.3.1 Ambi-Rad cabinet heaters have been fully
assessed and tested and meet the following
EC Directives:
- Gas Appliance Directive
(90/396/EEG)
- Machinery Directive
(89/392/EEC)
- Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC)
- Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (89/336/EEC & 91/36 EEC)
- Product Liability Directive (65/379/EEC)
1.3.2 In addition Ambi-Rad gas fired cabinet
heaters conform to the followi ng harmonised
standards:
BS EN 676 :
Automatic forced draught burners for
gaseous fuels.
EN 1020 :
Requirements for non domestic gas fired
forced convection air heaters for space
heating incorporating a fan to assist
transportation of combustion air and/or
combustion products.
BS EN 292 - Part 1 :
Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts,
General Principles for terminology,
methodology
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BS EN 292 - Part 2:
Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts,
General Principles for Design Technical
Principles and Specifications.
BS EN 60204 - Part 1:
Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment
for Machine Specification for General
Requirements.
BS EN 60335 - Part 1:
Safety of Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances General Requirements.
BS EN 55014
Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of electrical
motor-operated and thermal appliances for
household and similar purposes, electric
tools and similar electric apparatus.
prEN 50165
Electrical equipment of non-electric heating
appliances for household and similar
purposes, safety requirements.
1.4. Product Information
1.4.1 Ambi-Rad cabinet heaters are available with
burner outputs from 30kW to 270kW and
can be floor mounted (VCHE units) or
suspended (HCHE units).
Cabinet heaters can be used in free blowing
or ducted applications.
Each heater must have its own individual
open flue.
1.4.2 All cabinet heaters are fitted with a pretested and set forced draught burner. A
sequential control box is fitted to each
burner to provide safety. Note: No asbestos
or soldered joints are present in the
construction of the heater.
1.4.3 All the materials selected can withstand the
range of chemical, mechanical and thermal
demands expected during the foreseen and
normal use of the product, as stipulated by
manufacturers' instructions and
recommendations.
1.4.4 Before final location of the product the
following criteria should always be
considered in placing the heater:-
• Flue outlet access
• Placing for efficient distribution of warm air
• Gas supply
• Electrical services
• Fresh air supply (when applicable)
• Service access and maintenance
requirements
1.5 Warning
Heaters should not be installed in a
corrosive or solvent atmosphere (i.e. near
plating or degreasing plants), in areas where
there is a fire risk, or any other environment
which is detrimental to the heater or its
operation.
Consult BS 6230 for further information on
hazardous areas.
(1) : G20 : 10.48 kWh/m³– 1013 mbar – 15°C – G.C.V.
(2) : CO2 figure measured by reference condition with reference gas (this figure can be subject to fluctuations in different installations on site (see § 6.2.1 /g)
(*) : extended head
mbar2,12,94,74,54,15,23,44,05,16,05,68,0
ins WG0,841,161,891,811,652,091,361,612,052,412,253,21
Number
Number
mbar
%
3,494,685,947,308,6910,3613,8616,19
1,53,54,51,42,0
2,753,5
3,354,73,3
9,710,09,3
190218217229246232227198192190210185
5,02,8
4,15,1
3,53,7
9,69,9
3,82,03,0
2,9
5,75,16,74,4
9,79,39,99,09,5
3,75,75,9
17,6625,0028,51
20,55
4,03,5
6,0
6,03,0
2,0
9,29,3
4,0
8,05,1
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(
)
g
(
)
2.1 Natural Gas – Single Stage (table 1b)
VCHE/HCHE Model
FRAME sizeIIIIIIIVV
Nominal air flow
Available outlet pressure
(1) : unobstructed in still air with a terminal velocity of 0.25m/s
(2) : Condition r=5m; Q=2; A=160; louvres in neutral position
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2.2 Dimensions
Figure 1a : unit with discharge nozzle
Vertical heater range
Front view
Figure 1b : unit with discharge plenum
Front view
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Figure 1c – Side view
Figure 1d
air inlet
air inlet
Figure 1e
Figure 1f : burner mounting flange
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Figure 2a – Side view
Horizontal heater range
Figure 2b – Front view
Remark :
The fixation eyes (4x dia 22.5) may only be used to put the unit into horizontal p osition a fter del ivery . It is strict ly forb idden
to use the fixation eyes for suspending the unit.
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Dimensions (mm) (table 2)
VCHE/HCHE 30 40 50 60/75 90 120 140 150/180 215 250
Frame size I II III IV V
3.1.1 Connection to a gas service may only be
carried by suitably qualified persons. The
gas installation must comply with the rules in
force using materials appropriate for gas
service installations.
3.1.2 Check that the gas category is in
accordance with the data described on the
air heater.
3.1.3 An adequate gas supply sized to provide the
dynamic pressure for the volume required by
the air heater(s) is essential to maintain the
nominal heat input.
3.1.4 A 90° action gas service tap and, to facilitate
servicing, a disconnect union fitting must be
provided adjacent to the appliance.
3.1.5 Ensure that a gas service includes a filter
and has been tested and purged in
accordance with prescribed practice prior to
commissioning and taking the air heater into
service.
Warning: Never use a flame to test for
gas soundness.
3.2 Electrical connection
3.2.1 The electrical installation may only be
carried out by suitably qualified persons
observing the rules in force.
3.2.2 Check that the electrical specification is in
accordance with the specified d ata on the air
heater. A unique appliance wiring diagram
is supplied as a separate document attached
to this one, plus an additional copy attached
to the air heater.
3.2.3 These appliances must
3.2.4 A lockable main switch must be installed
adjacent to each appliance and in view when
facing the service compartment. The
isolator must have a contact separation of at
least 3.0mm on all poles.
3.2.5 The cabinet heaters are foreseen with a
control unit supplied by Ambi-Rad.
3.2.6 Ensure when planning the external
appliance control circuitry that power will be
supplied at all times to the air heater, even
when it is control switched in the ‘heat-off’
mode. This is necessary to ensure that the
fan can operate independently of the heating
control. Therefore never
automatic controls that electrically isolate the
appliance.
be earthed.
incorporate
Figure 4 :
Legend
c Control unit
d Fuse
3.3 Ventilation requirements
3.3.1 It is essential that sufficient fresh air is
provided for combustion and room
ventilation.
Most traditional building constructions have
a natural air change rate of at least 0.5/h.
Where it is know n that the air change rate is
at least 0.5/h and the volume of the heated
space is greater than 4.7m
3
per kW of total
rated heat input, additional ventilation is not
required.
3.3.2 Building volume limits for Ambi-Rad
cabinet heaters based upon 4.7m
3
per kW
of rated heat input for one air heater only
(table 3)
If the minimum volumes stated above exist
together with appropriate similar allowances
for other combustion plant that may be
installed in the same space or zone, then
additional ventilation is not required.
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3.3.3 Where it is known that the air change rate is
less than 0.5/h or where the building volume
is less than 4.7m
ventilation grilles must be provided at low
level, i.e. below the level of the appliance
flue connection. In cases where doubt
exists over the air change rate ventilation
should be provided.
For air heaters of heat input less than 60kW
the total minimum free area shall not be less
than 4.5 cm
for low level inlet and 2.25cm² for high level
inlet.
For our heaters of heat input 60kW or more
the total minimum free area shall not be less
than 540cm
of the 60kW rated heat input for low level
grills and 270cm² plus 2.25cm² per kW in
excess of the 60kW rated heat input for high
level outlet grills.
Note: Ventilation grilles must be installed so
that air is drawn directly from outdoors. In
the event that communication from the
space where the heater is installed to
outdoors is via another room then the route
to outdoors must be ducted through the
communicating area.
The grille velocity for all air supply must not
exceed 2.0 m/s. Grilles should be sited
where they cannot easily be blocked or
flooded. Notices should be provided
advising about the need to keep air supply
grilles unobstructed.
3.3.5 Where mechanical ventilation is used it shall
be by mechanical inlet with either
mechanical or natural extraction. Automatic
means of control such as interlocks must be
provided. The function of other ventilation
plant in the zone must be taken into account.
At no time should it be possible to create a
negative pressure in the zone as this will
lead to a hazardous situation whereby the
air heater flue will act as a pressure relief.
3
per kW of heat input
2
per kW of total rated heat input
2
plus 4.5cm2 per kW in excess
Heat
Input
kW
Low
Level
Grill cm²
High
Level
Grill cm
2
3.3.6 Normally cabinet air heaters, which are used
in the free, blowing mode, i.e. without
discharge air ducting, are installed w ithin th e
room to be heated. If it is necessary to
install the air heater in a separate room and
blow the air into an adjoining room then a
short duct may be used to connect the
appliance to the air discharge louvre.
A return air grille must be provided to ensure
that an unobstructed path for recirculation air
back to the air heater is maintained. This is
to ensure that a negative pressure cannot
develop within the space where the air
heater is installed.
Grilles sized in accordance with table below
must be installed at low level. Sizes stated
must be regarded as the minimum free area
size to be fitted. Such grilles should be
situated as low as possible in the dividing
wall and in a location where they are un likely
to become obstructed. It is recommended
that a guard be fitted to prevent obstruction,
i.e. stored materials. Permanent notices
should be fitted in a prominent location on
either side of the grille worded "This grille
must be kept clean and unobstructed at all
times".
Return air grille sizes based upon the
appliance operated at standard airflow.
(table 5)
For spigot connection sizes to heater see fig.
10 & table 10 in section 5. For appliances
operating at higher air volumes the size
should be calculated to ensure that the grille
velocity does not exceed 2.0 metres per
second.
3.3.7 Where ducted cabinet heaters are installed
within a separate room from the space bein g
heated and the appliance does not have a
direct supply connection to the outside, a
return air grille must be provided to ensure
that an unobstructed path for recirculation of
air back to the heater is maintained. This is
to ensure that a negative pressure cannot
develop within the space where the air
heater is installed.
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4.0 Installation
4.1 Location
4.1.1 Ensure the structural elements of the building are
adequate to carry the weight of the appliance and
its ancillary components, i.e. the flue system, and
that the surface on which the heater is located is
level in all plains and non-combustible.
4.1.2 Sufficient space must be maintained around the
heater for servicing and the appliance should not
be sited where it may suffer damage, e.g. forklift
trucks or traffic.
4.1.3 The location must also allow for fitting an
effective flue system and for adequate clearance
for the air supply, return air, circulation, gas and
electrical supplies whilst providing good and safe
working access.
4.1.4 When moving the heater it is strongly advised
that the lifting eyes are used. Adequate
clearance from combustible materials must be
maintained between the appliance and its flue
system.
4.1.5 The horizontal cabinet heater (HCHE) must be
suspended as illustrated in figure 5. When
suspending the horizontal units, ensure the
structural elements of the building are adequate
to carry the weight of the appliance and its
ancillary components (e.g. : flue system, duct
system, ...). Unit may only be suspended by
means of a frame on which the unit must be
installed. It is strictly forbidden to make use of the
fixation eyes to suspend the unit!
When unit is installed as a ducted heater, the
duct connections must be installed as described
in § 4.5.3. Ensure the dimensions of inlet & outlet
duct are the same.
When the air intake is installed without a grille at
the backside of the unit, ensure that a protection
grille IP20 is installed to avoid the penetration of
objects into the blower compartment.
Figure 5 :
4.2 Heater clearances
4.2.1 The following minimum clearances must be
observed when installing the heater to enable
easy access to the heater:
4.3.1 Ambi-Rad cabinet heaters must be
connected to a flue system venting the
products of combustion directly to outdoors.
Flue systems must be installed in
accordance with the rules in force taking into
account the location of flue termination
relative to the construction elements of the
building, i.e. windows, roof levels, etc., and
in accordance with statutory requirements.
4.3.2 Ambi-Rad recommends that appliances are
connected to individual flues sized in
accordance with the diameter appropriate to
the appliance flue connection socket.
Flues must be terminated with an approved
terminal fitting.
Figure 6
Attention : ensure that the connection of
the flue to the cabinet heater is
completely air tight or sealed.
4.3.3 A minimum length of 2.0m is required to
ensure a good flue draught condition.
4.3.4 Install the flue elbow or T-with drip pan
directly into the appliance flue socket and
secure firmly using self-tapping
screws. Seal the joint with high temperature
sealant or fibreglass rope and fire clay.
4.3.5 The use of twin wall flue should be
considered if condensation in the flue
system is a possibility.
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4.4 Free blowing nozzled Heaters
4.4.1 Nozzle boxes (options 203 / 203.2)
When the unit is ordered with option 203 or
option 203.2 (nozzle boxes), the nozzle top
plate is installed on the unit. The nozzle
boxes are supplied loose and must be
installed on the top plate of the heater, as
shown in figure 7
Each nozzle box must be correctly
positioned in order to obtain the desired air
distribution The louvers can be adjusted. It
is forbidden to close all louvers at a time as
overheating could occur. For safety reaso ns
it is recommended to wear gloves & glasses
when adjusting the louvers.
(*) :Quantity of nozzle boxes & fixing screws
2 for types 30 & 40 + 4 fixing screws
3 for types 50/60/75 + 6 fixing screws
4 for types 90→250 + 8 fixing screws
It is recommended to fix the nozzle boxes to
the top panel using 2 fixing screws. This will
secure the nozzle boxes particularly when
applied on horizontal units
Figure 7 : Nozzle box
4.4.2 Discharge plenum (option 203.3) (figure 8)
The discharge plenum is designed to be
installed on top of the VCHE series. When
ordered with this option, the unit is delivered
without top plate so that the discharge
plenum can easily be pushed in the top
outlet of the unit.
A plastic bag contains the needed fixing
screws (qty 12 for the sizes 30 & 40 / qty 14
for the sizes 50, 60 & 75 / qty 16 for the
sizes 90 & 120 / qty 16 for the sizes 140,
150 & 180 and qty 18 for the sizes 215 &
- for protection of fan motor and proper
heater operation do not close all louvers at
a time
- a minimum of 2 open louvers per direction
must always be respected
4.4.3 Vertical louvers (option 207.1) (fig. 9) The discharge plenum (option 203.3) can be
equipped with vertical louvers thus enabling a
horizontal deflection of the air (max. ! 150°).
The vertical louver frame must be securely
screwed in the openings (outlets) foreseen in
the bottom and upper side of the plenum).
When adjusting the vertical louvers wear
gloves and glasses.
Closing all the vertical louvers at a time is
forbidden as this could result into an air
obstruction influencing the LC3 (maximum
temperature thermostat).
The number of vertical louver assemblies, the
vertical louvers and the fixing screws vary per
model. See table 8b below.
VCHE Vertical
30/40 4 6 24
50/60/75 4 8 24
90/120
140/150/180 4 8 14
215/250
louvers
assy
2
2
4
2
Vertical
louvers
10
8
8
10
3
2x3
Fixing
screws
24
36
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Figure 8 : Nozzle plenum
2
B
D
2
A
D
D
B
1
D
A
1
Figure 9 : Vertical louvres
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4.5 Ducted Heaters
4.5.1 The Ambi-Rad ducted cabinet heater is
designed to be used with discharge ducting.
Remark
fixation method applies for ducted air outlet
Figure 10
A positive seal should be made between
any ducting and the air heater. A flexible
connection is desirable to eliminate
transmission of noise and to take account of
thermal expansion.
4.5.2 Consideration should be given to the
application of duct fittings directly connected
to the appliance. Air outlet elbows,
transitions etc. should be designed to ensure
an unrestricted and turbulent free air flow.
This requirement is to ensure than an even
air temperature is maintained when leaving
the appliance thus eliminating heat
exchanger "hot-spots" and nuisance shutdown of the burner due to over heating.
4.5.3 Figures 8 and. 10 illustrate the principle and
the method of fixing duct channels to the
heater
- ducts must have adequate duct flanges to
fit into the frame structure of the heater
- the dimensions DA1/DA2/DA3/DA4 refer to
the duct flange; the dimensions
DB1/DB2/DB3/DB4 refer to the duct.
Attention must be given to the motor load when
applying discharge ducting. Duct outlets must be
adjusted when necessary to meet the values mentioned
in table 9.
current of 10% lower than the figures mentioned in table 9, means that the air flow will be lower and the ∆T higher. In this case
overheating can occur. To avoid this problem, larger outlets must be provided. In case motor current is greater than the
maximum motor load (mentioned in table 9) duct outlet openings must be decreased so that motor load becomes lower.
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4.5.4 Ducted air outlet on VCHE/HCHE units
(std. option 206.1)
In this situation, the unit is delivered
without nozzle boxes (option 203) or outlet
discharge plenum (option 203.3). The
ducts must be connected to the air outlet
Table 10a (refer to fig. 8) : duct dimensions required for ducted outlet on VERTI CAL model (VCHE)
VERTICAL MODEL VCHE
Frame Model
I 30/40 761 509 721 469
II 50/60/75 761 755 721 715
III 90/120 691 1054 651 1014
IV 140/150/180 1082 1201 1042 1161
V 215/250 1082 1400 1042 1360
Duct flange dimensions
(mm)
Width DA1 Depth DA2 Width DB1 Depth DB2
Table 10b (refer to fig. 8) : duct dimensions required for ducted outlet on HORIZONTAL model (HCHE)
HORIZONTAL MODEL HCHE
Frame Model
Duct flange dimensions
Height DA1 Depth DA2 Height DB1 Depth DB2
I 30/40 761 509 721 469
II 50/60/75 761 755 721 715
III 90/120 691 1054 651 1014
IV 140/150/180 1082 1201 1042 1161
V 215/250 1082 1400 1042 1360
Attention must be given to the motor load when applying discharge ducting. Duct outlets must be adjusted when necessary to meet
the values mentioned in table 9.
(mm)
4.5.5 Ducted air inlet on VCHE/HCHE units
The unit is designed so that it can be
installed with inlet air ducts.
Vertical units
:
Option 541.1 = left
Option 541.2 = right
Option 541.3 = rear
Horizontal units
:
Option 541.4 = end
Option 541.5 = top
Option 541.6 = rear
Option 541.7 = bottom
Table 11a (refer to fig. 10)
VERTICAL MODELS VCHE
Frame Model Option
I 30/40
II 50/60/75
III 90/120
IV 140/150/180
V 215/250
541.1 (left
541.2 (right)
541.3 (rear) 441 761 401 721
541.1 (left)
541.2 (right)
541.3 (rear) 512 761 472 721
541.1 (left)
541.2 (right)
541.3(rear) 596 691 556 651
541.1 (left)
541.2 (right)
541.3 (rear) 707 1082 667 1042
541.1 (left)
541.2 (right)
541.3 (rear) 596 1082 556 1042
Duct flange dimensions
Height DA3 Width DA4 Height DB3 Width DB4
441 509 401 469
512 755 472 715
596 1054 556 1014
707 1201 667 1161
596 1400 556 1360
(on top of the heater for vertical model or at
the left side of the heater for horizontal
models). Respect the dimensions for the
duct air outlet and for the flange as
indicated in table 10a & 10b.
Duct channel dimensions
Duct channel dimensions
(mm)
(mm)
To enable free blowing of the air into the
blower system, it is forbidden to install air
baffles or elbows in the last part ( !0.75m) of
the duct connected to the heater.
Respect the normal motor current as shown in
table 9 as a normal motor current guarantees
a normal airflow and a normal ∆T. Respect
dimensions for duct air inlet and for the flange
as indicated in table 11a & 11b
Attention : Never install the inlet air ducts
in combination with the standard
protection air inlet grille. This situation
may constitute a hazard & jeopardise all
warranties.
(mm)
Duct channel dimensions
(mm)
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Table 11b (refer to fig. 10)
Frame Model Option
541.5 (top)
I 30/40
II 50/60/75
III 90/120
IV 140/150/180
V 215/250
541.7 (bottom)
541.6 (rear) 761 441 721 401
541.4 (end) 761 509 721 469
541.5 (top)
541.7 (bottom)
541.6 (rear) 761 712 721 672
541.4 (end) 761 755 721 715
541.5 (top)
541.7 (bottom)
541.6 (rear) 1054 596 1014 556
541.4 (end) 691 1054 651 1014
541.5 (top)
541.7 (bottom)
541.6 (rear) 1082 707 1042 667
541.4 (end) 1082 1201 1042 1161
541.5 (top)
541.7 (bottom)
541.6 (rear) 1082 596 1042 556
541.4 (end) 1082 1400 1042 1360
HORIZONTAL MODELS HCHE
Duct flange dimensions
Height (1)
Depth (2)
DA3
509 441 469 401
755 512 715 472
1054 596 1014 556
1201 707 1161 667
1400 596 1360 556
(mm)
Width
DA4
Duct channel dimensions
Height (1)
Depth (2)
DB3
(mm)
Width
DB4
(1) : Depth : top/bottom
(2) : Height: end/rear
4.5.6 Air inlet via an air inlet duct with extra
filter cabinet (option 501.x) (fig. 11).
The cabinet is equipped with sliding rails
for installing the flat filter elements. EU4
panel filters (1”) can be used.
Figure 11
The filter elements can be replaced without
removing the duct.
The tables 12a & 12b on next page show
the different possibilities and option
numbers.
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Table 12a
VERTICAL MODEL
Frame Model Option Location Dimensions
(mm)
I 30/40 501.7 Rear 622x394 2 443 763 466
I 50/60/75 501.7 Rear 622x394 3 514 763 471
III 90/120 501.7 Left 495x495 6 598 1056 465
IV 140/150/180 501.7 Left 495x495 6 709 1203 560
V 215/250 501.7 left 622x495 6 598 1402 567
Table 12b
HORIZONTAL MODEL
Frame Model Option Location Dimensions
(mm)
I 30/40 501.8 End 622x394 1 763 511 176
I 50/60/75 501.8 End 622x394 3 763 757 446
III 90/120 501.8 End 495x495 6 693 1056 454
IV 140/150/180 501.8 End 495x495 6 1084 1203 502
V 215/250 501.8 End 622x495 6 1084 1402 502
4.6 Filters (
(only for vertical heater model VCHE)
The cabinet heaters can be equipped with
panels with sliding rails for filter elements
(option 501.1)
EU4 panel filter (1”) can be fitted to this
heater (option 502.1). Refer to table
13a/13b for more details.
Filters must be inspected on a regular
basis as dirty filters can affect the safe
working of the unit.
options 501.1 / 502.1) (fig. 12)
For safety reasons it is recommended to
wear gloves & glasses when inspecting the
filters. Dirty filters should be carefully
handled and must be packed in plastic
bags – never throw them in the usual
dustbin.
Attention :
It is forbidden to use filters with standard
air intake panels. The pressure drop
would become too high resulting into
overheating of the heater.
Table 13a : Panel filters for vertical units
Frame Mod Location Qty Dim (mm)
side 0 no filters
rear 1 394x622
side 2 394x622
rear 1 394x622
side 2x2 495x394
rear 1 495x622
side 2x2 495x495
1
rear
side 2x2 495x622
rear 2 495x394
front 1 495x622
495x495
1
495x394
II
III
IV
V
30
I
40
50
60
75
90
120
140
150
180
215
250
Table 13b : Panel filters for horizontal units
Frame Mod Location Qty Dim (mm)
I
II
III
IV
V
Qty DX
(mm)
Qty DX
(mm)
right (end) 1 394x622
30
40
top 0 no filters
50
right 2 394x622
60
top 1 394x622
75
right
90
120
top 2 394x495
140
top 2 495x495
150
right (end) 4 495x495
180
top 2 495x622
215
front 1 495x622
250
right (end) 4 495x622
DY
(mm)
DY
(mm)
1
1
394x495
622x495
DZ
(mm)
DZ
(mm)
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Figure 12 : Filters
Legend
1. standard
2. duct left
3. duct right
4. duct rear
Figure 13a : Overview of the VCHE options
Note : When filters (option 502.1) are required, then the standard air intake panels must be replaced by the panels included
in option 501.1
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Figure 13b : Overview of the HCHE options
1 Standard 2 Ducted inlet end
3 Ducted inlet bottom 4 Ducted inlet top
5 Ducted inlet rear 6 Ducted outlet
Note : When the option 541.4 (ducted inlet end) is required, the standard perforated end panel is not required
4.7 Controls
4.7.1 Vertical heaters are supplied with a pre-
wired control unit, comprising :
1. time control
2. day/night temperature control
3. heat-vent facility
Horizontal heaters are supplied with a
remote panel.
Refer also to § 3.2 ‘Electrical connections’.
5.0 Commissioning
5.1 Only suitably trained personnel or specialist
commissioning engineers should be used to
carry out the commissioning of the installed
equipment. Ensure that all relevant manuals
and user instructions are available before
the commissioning engineer proceeds.
Although the heater is test fired at the
factory, each installation has a different
set of site conditions. Therefore
commissioning is very important.
Note: The heater should not just be
switched on and left to function.
The correct type of combustion analysis
equipment, correctly calibrated, should be
used at all times.
Pre-Commissioning Checks
Always ensure electrical safety and
soundness of the gas installation before
(a) Ensure electrical supply has been
switched off.
(b) Ensure the gas supply is switched off.
(c) Check that the heater has been
installed on a suitable level base and is
supported correctly with adequate
clearance around the inlet grilles.
(d) Fully open louvres on nozzled outlets
or ductwork grilles.
(e) Ensure the flue system is adequately
supported with correct termination and
sealing of the joints.
(f) Check that all heater panels are
securely fastened and correctly fitted.
(g) Locate gas sampling point and ensure
this can be resealed on completion of
commissioning.
(h) Check fan and limit stat
Fan off 30°C
Fan on 60°C
Overheat Limit see table 14
Ensure white button is pulled out and
red button has been reset.
(i) Where applicable check pulley
alignment and belt tension.
(j) Test for earth continuity between the
heater, control panels, burner and gas
pipe work.
(k) Turn on the electrical supply and
ventilation manual switch. The fan will
start enabling the direction of the fan
impeller to be verified.
(l) Switch off electrical supply.
(m) At the heater control panel or remote
panel set the required positions of the
thermostats and time clock.
commencing, then proceed with the
following checks:-
5.2.1 Do not proceed with this section unless all
parts of section 6.1.2 have been
successfully completed. In the event that
one part does not comply DO NOT
PROCEED. Seek assistance from the
supplier. Refer to the burner manual,
supplied separately, ensuring all setting
data is known before commencing.
(a) Turn on electrical supply and adjust
panel to ‘heat’ mode.
(b) Check that burner goes through
correct ignition sequence and goes to
’lock-out’.
(c) Adjust panel to ‘off’ mode. If the
burner does not go to lockout DO
NOT PROCEED until the fault has
been correctly identified and
repaired.
(d) Switch on the gas supply and
connect a suitable manometer to the
test point on the burner prior to the
combustion head.
(e) Adjust panel to ‘heat’ mode and reset
the control box from lockout. The
burner will start and a head gas
pressure will be indicated on the
manometer. Check this value is in
line with the technical specification in
section 2. If not adjust governor on
gas valve accordingly. See burner
manual accompanying this manual.
(f) Using approved and calibrated
combustion analysis equipment to
measure the percentage CO
gross flue temperature and ambient
temperature.
(g) If the CO
to the technical specification in
section 2 adjust the primary air
damper, more open for less CO
more closed for more CO
correct level has been obtained.
The CO2 level on the site must be
lower than 10% & higher than 8.5%.
(h) Re-check all readings and enter on
the commissioning sheet.
(i) From readings calculate the net
efficiency of the unit. This is not to
be less than 84%.
(j) The operation of the fan/limit stat is
checked as follows :
*for types 30-75 (direct driven
blowers) : by depressing and holding
the main fan starter overload button.
*for types 90-250 (V-belt driven) : by
removing the red wire of the fan stat.
This will stop the main fan without
stopping the burner. After 3 minutes
the burner will stop.
button and allow the main fan to cool
down the heater. Then check the
following:-
- Fan & limit stat settings are correct.
- The bi-metal strip has not been
damaged.
- The bi-metal strip casing is not in
contact with the heat exchanger
body.
(l) Adjust temperatures and time periods to
ensure that the burner operates when
required by the controls.
(m) Adjust panel to ‘off’ mode’. The burner
will stop. Note the time it takes for the
fan to stop, approximately two minutes,
thus ensuring the fan side of the fan/limit
stat is operating correctly.
(n) Complete the commissioning sheet and
return a copy to the Service Department.
In the event of any problems occurring during
the commissioning process, which cannot be
properly, rectified please consult the Technical
Department of Ambi-Rad Limited.
5.3 Commissioning Outlets
For free standing heaters it is essential to
ensure that the nozzled outlet louvres
(discharge or plenum louvres) have been
adjusted to the required angle of discharge
and have been rotated to give the optimum
distribution of air throughout the premises.
Take care to avoid the short cutting of hot air
back into the fan system, i.e. when installed
close to a wall, as this can lead to a nuisance
overheating condition.
Securely fix all nozzle outlets after final
adjustments have been made.
Outlets for ducted systems are generally
adjusted by the ductwork-commissioning
engineer. On completion ensure that the
static pressure at the top of the heater does
not exceed that as quoted in the technical
specification in section 2 of this manual This
can be achieved by the use of a manometer
taking a pressure reading in the plenum of the
ductwork. Also check the running current of
the main fan motor.
If the ductwork pressure is correct then the
running current will be as quoted on the data
plate. If the static pressure is too low this will
be verified by a high running current, which
could lead to premature failure of the fan
motor. Consequently, the ductwork outlet
grilles will have to be closed to increase the
static pressure. If the static pressure is too
high this will be verified by a low running
current of the motor, which could lead to
overheating of the heater. The limiter will trip
out. Consequently the duct grilles will have to
be opened.
5.4 User Instructions
(a) Complete all commissioning data on the
commissioning sheet.
(b) Instruct end user in correct operation and
function of heater and ancillary controls.
Particular awareness should be made to
start up and shut down of the equipment.
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(c) Instruct on the safety features of the
heater.
(d) Hand over to the end user a copy of
the ‘User Instructions’ complete with
a copy of the commissioning sheet.
(e) Advise on the need for regular
servicing of the equipment. In
particular that the fan belts will
require tensioning after the first 100
hours of running.
6.0 Instructions for Servicing
Servicing should be carried out on a
regular basis (minimum once a year) by a
suitably qualified engineer or fully trained
competent personnel. More frequent
servicing may be required dependent upon
the environmental circumstances where
the air heater is installed. Regular
inspection is necessary, especially in dirty
areas. Failure to undertake this servicing
could lead to premature failure of various
components and invalidation of the
warranty for individual parts or the heater
as a whole.
Only approved spares or replacement
parts may be used. Failure to comply with
requirement could lead to an unsafe
condition within the heater and invalidate
any warranty claim.
Reference should also be made to the
appropriate burner manual accompanying
this manual before the commencement of
any work.
For safety reasons no service should
commence before isolating both the
electrical and gas supplies to the heater
and the heater has been allowed to cool
down until the heat exchanger is
completely cold.
6.1 Frequency
In order to maintain a safe, reliable and
efficient operation of the heater we
recommend that the following planned
service maintenance programme is
adopted by the end user.
First 100 hours of use:Inspect fan belts and retention if required.
After 3 months:-
(a) Visual inspection of outer panels
(b) Visual inspection of burner
(c) Clean and check position of
(d) Check operation of burner lock-out.
(e) Check operation of safety overheat
After 6 months:
(a) Same as after 3 months
(b) Carry out check on all combustion
Annual inspection
(a) Same as after 6 months
(b) Heat exchanger inspection and
ionisation and ignition probes.
and device.
readings.
cleaning.
(c) Burner maintenance.
(d) Main fan and motor.
(e) Pulley and belts.
(f) Flue. system
(g) Control panel and electrical connections.
(h) Gas supply connections.
6.2 Procedures
Heat Exchanger
a) Access to the heat exchanger is made via
the top rear panels, i.e. the panels
opposite to the burner. Loosen the 8 hex
head screws on the back panel of the
heater and remove the panel.. The rear
panel and heat shield can now be lifted off
The cover plate over the end assembly will
now be exposed and can be removed by
undoing the brass nuts around the
periphery of the cover, thus exposing all
the heater exchanger tubes.
Attention
For safety reasons it is forbidden to
remove the explosion relief panel and
its 4 bolts and springs.
Inspect for deposits and clean, using a
strong flue brush suitable for 51mm
diameter tubes. The loose deposits can
now be vacuumed up using an industrial
vacuum cleaner. During the inspection of
these parts the deposit can also be
vacuumed out.
b) Remove the burner to inspect and clean
the combustion chamber.
The whole of the heat exchanger and
combustion chamber should be given a good
inspection ensuring there are no slots, cracks
or severe distortion. If the condition of
either the heat exchanger or the
combustion chamber gives cause for
concern please notify the end user and the
Ambi-Rad UK Limited Service De partme nt
immediately.
Replace access cover plate ensuring the new
gasket material is used. The outer panels can
also be replaced
Retighten the hex screws on the top of the
heater.
When removing side panels (qty 2 for models
30→120 & qty 4 for the models 140 →250) be
aware that the inner skin plate of the side
panels has a 90° air deflector being very
important for the good operation (efficiency) of
the heater. Be careful not to remove or
damaging the air deflector. The location of the
fixing holes in the side panels ensures an
exact position of the air deflector even after
removing the side panels.
Burner Maintenance
Remove the burner from the heater and carry
out the following procedures:(a) Clean burner head with a stiff brush,
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removing any deposits.
(b) Clean and check positions of
ionisation and ignition probes.
(c) Check airways for any obstructions.
(d) Check ionisation and ignition probes
for wear or burning. Replace if
necessary.
(e) Clean the blades of the burner fan
impeller with a stiff brush to remove
any dust.
(f) Check settings of pressure switches.
(g) Inspect condition of sequence
controller and ensure the blade
terminals are clean and tight.
(h) Fit new gasket to burner and replace
to combustion chamber.
Refer to burner manual for any other
specific instruction.
Main fan and motor
Remove the access panels to the fan
section and clean by removing any foreign
matter and dust with a vacuum cleaner or
compressed air. The blades of the fan
impeller should also be cleaned free of
dust and dirt by means of a stiff brush and
a vacuum cleaner.
The following inspection routine should be
carried out:-
(a) Check the fan bearing resilient
mounts for signs of distortion or
excessive wear.
Change for new rubber mountings if
required.
(b) Check bearings for any signs of
excessive play in the housing.
Replace if required.
(c) Check the shaft for alignment,
straightness and rusting. Realign,
replace or oil where necessary.
(d) Check the bearings locking collars for
correct fitting and tightness.
(e) Check all screws and nuts holding
the fan and motor for tightness.
(f) For indirect drive systems check that
the locking nut on the adjustment bolt
is securely fastened.
Pulleys and Belts
Using a straight edge check that the fan
and motor pulleys are in line and are as
close to the bearings as possible. If
necessary adjust the position of the pulleys
to achieve this.
Check the condition of the belts for splits
or fraying; if one belt in any set appears to
have worn excessively then change the
whole set immediately. DO NOT MIX
BELTS OF DIFFERENT AGES OR
BATCHES. As the belts stretch at a
different rate according the batch curing
number and age, premature failure could
occur if they are mixed.
Ensure that the belts are correctly
tensioned.
6.3Re-Commissioning
This can be confirmed when the mid point of
the belt is displaced to a maximum of a6mm
when a force of 3kg is applied in a plane
perpendicular to the belt.
Check the pulleys for signs of wear in the
grooves and replace where required, also
ensure the keys.
Flue connection
Remove the flue elbow or T-piece with drip
pan. Inspect for signs of wear or leakage.
Repair or replace where necessary.
Using a vacuum cleaner clean out any
deposits remaining when the heat exchanger
tubes were cleaned.
Replace elbow (or T-piece with drip pan)
guard & nuts and ensure of the correct
installation.
Inspect the flue and terminal for water ingress,
if any found reseal where necessary.
Control Panel and Electrical Connections
Check all electrical connections to ensure they
are tight and free from corrosion. Any
connections that have signs of loose strands
that may come into contact with adjacent
terminals should be removed and a new
connection made.
Check the operation and correct functioning of
the control panel. Ensure the settings are in
accordance with the end users requirement.
Gas Supply Connections
Inspect the supply pipes and joints for any
signs of wear and corrosion. Ensure any
support brackets are secure and correctly
adjusted. Any suspect joints should be
checked for soundness in accordance with the
appropriate standard.
On completion of the service work the heater
and burner are to be re-commissioned in
accordance with the manual section 6.2.
A record of the service work carried out, any
recommendations and commissioning details
are to be completed as a report and issued to
the end user.
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7.0 Fault Finding
Burner will not
start
Burner starts
but goes to
lockout
No electricity
Check time clock
Check stat setting
Check gas supply
Flame probe failure
Ignition failure
ir pressure switch
failure
Check fused isolator
Check control panel
Check burner
Main gas cock open
ir in gas line
Faulty probe
Bad earth
Wrong position
Faulty control box
Faulty ignition
transforme
Faulty electrode
Check settings to
manual
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Check switched on
Check fuses
Check fuse
Check supply voltage Check control circuit Check overheat reset
Check lockout
Check flame probe
Check air pressure
switch
Check gas pressure
switch
Check burner motor
Gas train gas cock open
Gas pilot valve open
Purge gas line
Replace probe
Check earth connections
Check position to
manual
Replace control box
Check H.T. lead
Check gap
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A
Burner lights
but will not hold
on main flame
Burner lights
but will not hold
on main flame
Gas pressure
Excess combustion air
Combustion air too low
Check flame probe
Check control box Signal
Insufficient air
High inlet Pressure
Fan limit stat
Incorrect gas pressure
Check head pressure as
per manual
Check setting of air flap
Check head setting
Position
ir inlets blocked
Outlet nozzles closed
Duct resistance too high
Fan belts slipping
Warm air recirculation
Faulty
Incorrect settings
Mains pressure
Head pressure
Check inlet pressure
Check CO2 level at flue
djust air flap
djust head setting
Check main gas actuator
Remove obstruction
Clean filters
Open louvres on nozzles
Open duct Grilles
djust fan belts
djust nozzle position
Replace
Reset
djust to manual
settin
s
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8.0 Spare Parts & part numbers
Figure 14
Legend
1. bottom plate
2. bottom brackets
3. direct driven fan unit (frame I & II)
belt driven fan unit (frame III, IV & V)
4. electric motor
5. fan baffle plate
6. basic frame skeleton
7. lower corner profile
8. heat exchanger fixation profiles
9. combustion chamber (CC) air deflector
10. fixation plate HE
11. sliding bracket HE
12. over-pressure relief panel
13. heat exchanger (combustion chamber)
14. side air deflectors
15. side inner skins
16. top side panels
17. lower side panels
18. lower control panel
19. top front panel
20. top rear panel
21. front inner skin
22. rear inner skin
23. Honeywell thermostat
24. burner unit
25. control unit
26. control unit cover
27. nozzle panel
28. nozzles
29. plenum assy (optional)
30. vertical louvers (optional)
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Overview of most important part numbers
Description Mfgs ref. PN Application
FC limit stat Honeywell 03 24963 N1157B all sizes
Nicotra DDC 270-270 02 26012 100150 sizes 30/40
Motor & direct
driven blower