BRANT RADIANT PT User Manual

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Detroit Radiant Products Co.

PT Series Manual

Models P-16T & P-32T

Installation
Operation
Maintenance
and Parts

Important! The LP gas heater is designed and
approved for use as a construction heater in
accordance with the ANSI Z83.7a-2007 Standard.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and
heat producing products in specific applications.
Check with local authorities if you have questions or
need advice about applications.

WARNING

Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater can
result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fire,
explosion, burns, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and / or electrical shock.

Only persons who can understand and follow the instructions should use or service
this heater. If you need assistance or heater information such as an instruction manual,
label, etc. contact the manufacturer.

Fire, burn, inhalation, and explosion hazard. Keep combustibles such as building
materials, paper or cardboard, a safe distance away from the heater as recommended
by the instructions. Never use the heater in spaces which do or may contain volatile or
airborne combustibles or products such as gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, dust
particles or unknown chemicals.

This heater is not approved for use in any indoor residential application. This
includes, but is not limited to, attached garages, solarium, living quarters, mobile
homes, campers, tents, recreational vehicles etc.

For Your Safety

Propane gas is VERY FLAMMABLE! It is scented and its strong odor is readily detectable. In the event of
a leak, propane will accumulate and the possibility of a fire is present. If you smell gas:

• Never strike a match, create a flame or an electric spark.

• Move the heater outside and ventilate the area thoroughly.

• Find and correct the source of the leak before attempting to light the heater. If the leak cannot be
corrected, do not tamper with the heater.

• Turn the heater “OFF” and consult the manufacturer, a qualified installer or the gas supplier.

Keep these instructions for future reference.

Replaces: LIOPT-3M-10/10 (CDS)

LIOPT-Rev. 29110

Print: LIOPT-1M-6/12 (CDS)

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Contents

1.0 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warning Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Clearance to Combustibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Heater Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mounting the Heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.0 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6.0 Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

7.0 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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1.0 Safety • Warning Symbols • Applications

1.0 Safety

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. All persons involved with the operation and
maintenance of this heater must read and understand the information in this manual
before use or service of the heater.

Warning Symbols

Safety is the most important consideration during installation, operation and maintenance of the infrared
heater. You will see the following symbols and signal words when there is a hazard related to safety or
property damage.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation

WARNING

which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation

CAUTION

NOTICE

which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

Notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.

WARNING

Not For Indoor Residential Use. Operating an infrared heater system in

residential indoor spaces may result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Use this heater in open, well ventilated space only.

Applications

This is not an explosion proof heater. Consult your local Fire Marshall, insurance carrier and other
authorities for approval of location and use of the heater.

Construction

The primary use of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction,
alteration or repair. It may also be used to provide temporary emergency heat. This heater is not to be
used in the home, mobile homes, campers, tents, recreational vehicles etc.

For maximum safety, the building must be evaluated for potential hazards before locating and using the
heater. A critical safety factor to consider before installation is the clearance to combustibles (see page 4).

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1.0 Safety • Clearance to Combustibles

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Clearance to Combustibles

WARNING

Improperly connected gas line may result in serious injury or death, explosion, poisonous
fumes, toxic gases, asphyxiation. Connect gas lines in accordance to national, state,
provincial and local codes.

Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids and vapors close to the heater
may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury or death. Do not store, or use,
explosive objects, liquids and vapor in the vicinity the heater.

Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal
injury, death and/or property damage.

When deciding on a location for the heater, the minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained.
These distances are shown in Chart 1.1. If you are unsure of the potential hazards, consult your local Fire
Marshall, insurance carrier or other qualified authorities on the application of gas fired infrared heaters for
approval of the proposed location.

Hazards:

For maximum safety the building must be evaluated for hazards before locating the heater system.
Examples include, but not limited to:

• Gas and electrical lines

• Combustible and explosive materials

• Chemical storage areas

• Areas of high chemical fume concentrations

A critical safety factor to consider before placement is the clearances to combustibles. Clearance to
combustibles is defined as the minimum distance you must have between the infrared surface, or
reflector, and the combustible item. Considerations must also be made for moving objects around the
infrared heater. The following is a partial list of items to maintain clearances from:

• Provisions for accessibility to the heater

• Combustion and ventilating air supply

• Vehicle parking areas

• Dirty, contaminated environment

Combustible items: Moving Objects:

• Wood • Overhead doors

• Paper • Vehicle lifts

• Fabric • Cranes

• Chemicals • Hoists

• Wall or roof insulation • Car wash equipment

• Rags or towels

IMPORTANT! Locate the unit at least 10 feet away from canvas, tarpaulins or similar coverings and
secure such coverings to prevent ignition and interference with the heater. It is the responsibility of the
installer to ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance, which may degrade at lower
temperature, are protected to prevent degradation.

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