PART NOS: 6920182, 6920186, 6920188, 6920190, 6920192, &6920194
USER INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0722 - ISS 5
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Gas Powered Heater.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
FUNCTION AND OPERATING PARAMETERS
This is gas powered heater. It’s intended use is for drying and the warming of
commercial/industrial buildings where adequate ventilation is provided.
• It must be operated as prescribed in the operating manual.
• Is not intended to be used for domestic use or for the heating of
habitable areas.
• Is not intended to be used to reach and maintain a certain level of
human thermal comfort within an enclosed space in which the heater is
situated.
• Is not intended to be used in enclosed areas with restricted ventilation.
• Is not for use in areas with high levels of fluctuating drafts.
• Is not intended for warming animals or live stock.
WARNING: LACK OF VENTILATION CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING.
WARNING: CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING CAN KILL.
Signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning are headaches, dizziness and/or nausea.
Should anyone show these signs, they must GET FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. Turn
off the heater and have it serviced before using again.
Pregnant women, persons with a heart or lung condition, anaemia or under
the influence of alcohol, or those at high altitude, are more likely to be
effected by Carbon Monoxide.
Read, and make sure you fully understand the following precautions and the
hazards associated with this type of heater.
• Use only liquid propane gas with this heater.
• Ensure the Propane gas bottle, gas hose and electric cable, are
positioned behind the unit, well away from the heat.
• Ensure gas hose and regulator connections are gastight and the hose is
not kinked.
• Never use the heater where flammable vapours or if a high dust content
is present in the air.
• Only use with the voltage specified and ensure the heater is properly
earthed.
• Use only in well ventilated areas. Provide ventilation of at least 3 square
feet of fresh air for every 100,000 BTU/hr of rating.
• Always allow the working clearances around the heater as stated on
page 7.
• Keep the heater as far as practical from propane tanks and never point
the heater directly at any propane tank.
• Stand the heater on a stable, level surface whilst hot or operating. If the
heater should overturn, a fire could occur.
• Keep children and animals away from heater at all times.
• Use heater in accordance with all fire regulations.
• Never use heater for domestic heating in living or sleeping areas.
• Never leave a heater plugged in without adult supervision if children or
animals are likely to be present.
• Never move, handle, replenish the gas supply or service the heater
when it is hot, operating or plugged in.
• Never attach the heater to any duct work, or impede air flow into or out
of the heater.
• Disconnect the heater from the power supply when not in use.
• Use ONLY the factory pre-set regulator supplied with the heater.
• If the heater works for long periods at maximum capacity, be aware
that it is possible for ice to form on the gas cylinder due to excessive
evaporation.
• Never direct hot air towards the cylinder in order to de-ice.
• Never use in wet areas, basements or below ground level. Propane gas
is heavier than air and will sink to the lowest possible level.
• Always ensure the heater is correctly maintained in accordance with
this manual.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using
this product. The following safety symbols may be found on the product.
General hazard
warning
Always read the
manual before use
Danger-Hot Surfaces.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
Earth
(Green and Yellow)
WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly
before connecting the product to the mains supply.
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on
230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or
damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to
damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions
shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket
could cause an electrical hazard
WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth
.
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the
markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
•The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked N or coloured Black.
•The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked L or coloured Red.
•The wire which is coloured Yellow and Green must be connected to the
terminal which is marked E or or coloured Green.
We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply
via a Residual Current Device (RCD)
If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself.
When unpacking, check the heater for possible shipping damage. Should any
damage be apparent, please notify your Clarke dealer immediately.
Your heater is fully assembled,- only the electrical and gas supplies need
connecting. Retain any plastic cover caps (attached to the inlet connector
and hose/regulator assembly) for future storage.
PROPANE GAS SUPPLY
These heaters are designed for use with PROPANE GAS ONLY. Gas cylinders are
not supplied, but are readily available from builders merchants or gas suppliers
etc.
This range of portable, direct fired gas heaters is designed to BS 4096 for
industrial applications to give safe, efficient and reliable operation.
As with all mechanical equipment, optimum performance will only be
achieved if the correct operation and servicing procedures are followed.
WARNING: PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS MUST BE USED AND STORED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM GASES REGULATIONS 1972’
GAS CONNECTION
Connect the free end of the gas hose to the gas inlet connection on the
heater and tighten to ensure there are no gas leaks. Before attaching the
regulator to the gas cylinder, ensure the mating parts are free from grease and
dirt and are undamaged.
Fit the regulator to the cylinder,
tightening the thread as tight as
possible with a propane spanner,
noting that the threads are LEFT
HANDED. To check for leaks, use
soapy water or liquid soap applied to
each of the connections. Any
bubbles formed indicate a leak.
Correct all leaks immediately.
IMPORTANT: The gas hose and
cylinder must ALWAYS be located well
behind the heater.
In order to reduce the risk of icing up
when operating at long periods at
maximum capacity, you should use a
larger capacity gas bottle, or two/
three bottles in parallel, as shown in
Fig 2.
• The ‘Tee’ piece and ‘pigtails’
are readily available from your
builders merchants or gas
supplier.
CHANGING GAS BOTTLES
1. Turn off the heater and disconnect from the electrical supply.
2. Close the gas valve on the bottle and unscrew the regulator, (left hand
thread).
3. Ensure the replacement bottle screw threads and gas orifice is perfectly
clean before screwing in the regulator valve tightly.
4. Check to ensure there are no leaks using soapy water and when satisfied,
plug in to the electrical supply and restart the heater.
OPERATING SPACE AND AIR SUPPLY
MINIMUM FRESH AIR OPENING REQUIREMENTS
As a general rule of thumb, an opening of 1in2 per 1000 Btu/hr is a minimum
requirement.
These heaters are specified as requiring a minimum ventilation of 3 sq/ ft per
100,000BTU/hr.
OPERATING SPACE
Do not obstruct the air intake to the heater and allow the following
clearances from combustible surfaces.
Outlet: 8 feet (2.4 m)
Sides: 2 feet (0.6 m)
Top: 6 feet (1.8 m)
Rear: 2 feet (0.6 m)
Keep the heater as far as practical from propane tanks and never point the
heater directly at any propane tank.
Understanding the basic operation of the heater will reinforce the need to
maintain the unit in top condition at all times, whilst always observing the
safety precautions.
The heater comprises four basic systems:
1. The gas system.
2. The air system.
3. The ignition system.
4. The safety control system.
AIR SYSTEM
An axial fan, which is energised when switching on, provides the air flow
through the combustion chamber to provide a stream of hot air from the
heater.
GAS SYSTEM
The gas supply to the machine is by means of a high pressure hose,
connected to an LPG (Liquid Propane Gas) cylinder, via a pressure regulator.
When the mains supply is switched on, the Safety Shut-off valve solenoid is
energised, allowing the gas to flow to the Flame Failure valve, and when the
failure valve override knob is depressed, gas flows to the burner head.
Ignition is automatic with this heater as soon as the gas valve button is
depressed, with a continuous spark from the spark plug igniting the gas. As the
thermocouple heats up, a low voltage is fed to the Flame Failure valve,
causing the valve to open, so that after a few seconds, the gas valve button
may be released and the flame is established.
SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEM
Should the flame extinguish for any reason, the thermocouple will quickly cool,
causing the Flame Failure valve to close, shutting off the gas supply.
Similarly, should there be a power failure, causing the fan motor to stop, the
Safety Shut-Off valve solenoid will become de-energised, and therefore shut
off the gas supply.
Additionally, the machine is equipped with thermal overload protection,
which will intervene should the unit overheat, shutting off the electrical supply.
STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING: BEFORE STARTING THE HEATER, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE
MINIMUM VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OBSERVED TO AVOID THE
RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING.
1. Ensure there is sufficient gas and that it is correctly connected.
2. Open the supply valve on the gas
cylinder, and fully open the
regulator valve adjacent to the
gas inlet pipe.
3. Plug the heater in to a suitable
power supply.
4. Set the flame intensity control
valve (B), to a low setting,
5. Set the fan switch (A) to the ON (I)
position. Confirm the fan
operates.
6. Hold in the gas valve button (C), until the thermocouple is energised and
the heater ignites.
7. If the heater fails to ignite, there may be air in the hose so keep the fuel
valve open and wait for about 15 seconds. Wait 30 seconds for unburned
fuel to exit the heater. Repeat the step above.
8. When the burner remains lit, set the heater at the required level by turning
the flame intensity control valve counter-clockwise. If the burner goes out,
turn off the gas. Turn the gas valve fully clockwise to its lowest position.
Check the fuel supply. If adequate fuel is available, re-start the heater from
step 1.
Should the flame extinguish when the ignition button is released, wait for 1
minute, before repeating the operation.
• Turning the flame intensity control valve anti-clockwise will increase the
gas supply and therefore the output, clockwise to decrease.
If ignition is difficult or irregular, ensure the fan is operating and that the air inlet
and outlet are completely clear. Also ensure that the electrode gap is correct,
and that the electrode is clean (see Maintenance).
IMPORTANT:
Should the thermal overload protection feature operate and the spark plug is
seen to be operating, shut off the gas supply and allow the unit to cool for at
least 10 minutes with the fan running, before attempting to relight the burner.
Should the flame safety valve operate, the heater may be restarted once the
cause of the problem has been found and rectified.
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the gas at the propane cylinder valve(s).
2. Let the heater run while any gas left in the supply hoses is burnt off.
3. Allow the fan to run for 2 - 3 minutes with the burner off, in order to allow
the casing to cool down and the fan to disperse any residual gas.
4. Switch off the fan and unplug from the electrical supply.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE HEATER FROM THE PROPANE SUPPLY
CYLINDER(S)
1. Store the propane gas cylinders in a safe manner outdoors and keep them
o
below 100
2. Place protective bags over fittings & connectors and store in a clean, dry
place.
3. Fit the plastic cover caps which were removed when unpacking, over the
connections they covered when received.
4. When removing from storage, always check inside of heater for debris/
foreign objects before returning to use. Do not store the hose/regulator
inside the combustion chamber.
F (37 oC).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ADJUSTMENT OR
MAINTENANCE, ENSURE THE HEATER IS SWITCHED OFF, DISCONNECTED
FROM THE MAINS AND GAS SUPPLY, AND HAS BEEN GIVEN ADEQUATE
TIME TO COOL DOWN.
It is essential that the heater is correctly maintained and kept in top condition
at all times.
All models are similar, in that access to the control components is gained by
removing the access panel under the base of the heater which is secured by
screws around the edge.
MONTHLY (WHEN IN CONSTANT USE)
Check the spark plug for cleanliness and correct operation. Have the gap reset to no more than 5mm by your Clarke service engineer.
Check the condition of the gas hose. If there are any signs of deterioration, it
should be renewed using only a Clarke original spare part.
Ensure that all connections are clean and secure.
When necessary, clean the fan and the inside of the heater thoroughly.
The use of parts other than genuine Clarke replacement parts may result in
safety hazards or decreased performance, and will invalidate your warranty.
Burner starts but stops
as the gas valve
button is released.
Thermocouple is not warm
enough or is faulty.
Weak gas supply.Increase flame intensity
Repeat the starting
operation, keeping the
gas valve button
depressed for longer.
control valve setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number700900/910SS1600/1610ss2100
Dimensions
(L x W x H) mm
Weight 5.3 kg6.4 kg 6.4 kg8.0 kg
Fuse Rating13A13A13A13A
425x215x340500x215x370500x215x370640x220x385
Operating Voltage
Rated Input
Power
Rated Input 0.7 A0.7 A0.7 A0.7 A
Gas Consumption (kg/hr)
Air Flow (m3/hr)500535580690
Gas Pressure
(max)
Min Heat
Output (kWbtu)
Max Heat
Output (kW/btu
230V/50Hz230V/50Hz230V/50Hz230V/50Hz
90 W110W110W135 W
0.63 -1.051.16-1.791.59-2.633.0-3.86
300mBar300mBar300mBar300mBar
8.8/30,00017.6/60,00022/75,00035.2/120,000
14.6/50,00024.9/8500036.6/125,00049.8/170,000
Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct
at the time of going to print. However CLARKE International reserve the right to
change specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the
heater’s data plate.