Gasmate RH205, RH200 User Manual

SOLARIS

RADIANT CERAMIC HEATERS

OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open ﬂame.

3. If odour continues, keep away from he appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your ﬁre department. Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable vapour and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.

Read the instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.

WARNING

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY PROPANE GAS / NATURAL GAS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR USED INDOORS.

APPLIANCE IS TO BE PROTECTED FROM RAIN AND WIND

SOLARIS DELUXE

RH200

SOLARIS

RH205

Gasmate® is a registered trademark of: Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd www.gasmate.com.au Aber Living, N.Z. www.gasmate.co.nz

Important: Retain these instructions for future use.

03719 10/18

Table of Contents

Important Safety Rules 1

Product Overview 2-3

Installation Servicing 4-6

Operation Instructions 7-11

RH200 Auto Electrical Diagram 12

RH200 Automatic Ignition Overview 13-14

Safe Appliance Locations 15

Troubleshooting 16

Spare Parts 17-18

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

1. This appliance shall not be installed or used indoors, in buildings, garages or any other enclosed area.

2. DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance.

3. DO NOT use or store ﬂammable materials near this appliance.

4. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures, burns and clothing ignition.

5. Children should be carefully supervised when they are in the area of the appliance.

6. NEVER hang anything including clothes or other ﬂammable items on the appliance.

7. DO NOT operate this appliance unless it is fully assembled with burner guard in place.

8. DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.

9. Installation and repair should be done by a qualiﬁed service person. The appliance must be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualiﬁed service person. It is imperative that control compartment, burners and circulating air passages of the heater be kept clean.

10. This appliance must be only used in a well ventilated area.

11. Do not perform maintenance until heater has been turned off, and heater has cooled to room temperature.

12. Do not expose the burner to water or moisture. The appliance must be protected from rain and wind.

13. Avoid inhaling fumes emitted from the heater’s ﬁrst use. Smoke and odour from the burning of oils used in manufacturing will appear. Both the smoke and odour will dissipate after approximately 20-30 minutes.

14. Any modiﬁcation to the heater not described in the installation instructions may compromise the safety of this appliance. Special concern is as follows:

(1) DO NOT bypass thermocouple safety burner;

(2) DO NOT operate appliance without the guard;

15. Clothing or other ﬂammable materials should not be hung from the appliance, or placed on or near the appliance. The area above the burner may be extremely hot. Direct contact with these metal surfaces should be avoided in order to prevent burns or clothing ignition.

16. The appliance must be used or installed in a location such that it is readily accessible for servicing and have no restriction of air ﬂow to the air inlet of the heater’s casing.

17. Special conditions that must be avoided, e.g. marine environment and any conditions necessary to ensure optimum performance.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Prior to Installation and Assembly of your appliance, the following must be reviewed. Compliance with the following should result in satisfactory heater operation. This instruction manual should be retained for future reference. The installation must conform with local codes or authority having jurisdiction.

1. The appliance is intended for heating residential and non-residential outdoor spaces. The installation must conform with local codes and with the Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601.

2. Adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber, clearances from combustible materials, provisions for accessibility and for combustion and ventilating air supply must be maintained at all times when the appliance is operating.

3. Proper clearance from combustible materials must be maintained at all times. The minimum clearances are as follows:

Minimum Clearance from Combustibles:

Side 1000 mm Bottom 2000 mm

Ceiling 400 mm

Combustible materials are considered to be wood, compressed paper, plant ﬁbres, plastic, plexiglas or other materials capable of being ignited and burned.

Such materials shall be considered combustible even though ﬂame proofed, ﬁre-retardant treated or plastered. Additional clearance may be required for glass, painted surfaces and other materials which may be damaged by radiant or convection heat.

Gas Requirements:

Solaris LPG Models

1. Use Propane (LPG) gas only.

2 The approved inlet pressure to the appliance is

2.75KPA.

To convert the product to (LPG), call the Sitro service team for injector, hose and regulator requirements.

Note! Heater must be installed and serviced by a licenced gas ﬁtter or plumber

Solaris Natural Gas Models

1. Use Natural Gas Only.

2 Always use Natural Gas Regulator (supplied).

3. Ensure that inlet pressure to the regulator does not exceed 5KPA.

4. The approved inlet pressure to the appliance is

1.0KPA (RH205) / 0.8KPA (RH200).

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. The hose must be protected from contact with hot or sharp surfaces both during use and while in storage. The hose assembly should be visually inspected prior to each use of the appliance. If excessive abrasion or wear is evident, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to operating the appliance. The replacement hose assembly may be obtained from the manufacturer.

2. DO NOT use any pressure regulator or hose assembly other than those supplied with the appliance. Replacement pressure regulator and hose assembly must be those speciﬁed. Replacement parts maybe obtained from the manufacturer or your local sales representative.

3. Installation and use of this appliance must conform with local codes and AS/NZS 5601.

IMPORTANT

Storage of an appliance indoors with the cylinder attached is only permitted if the size of the cylinder complies with AS/NZS 1596; otherwise cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area.

The guards are ﬁtted to this appliance to reduce the risk of ﬁre or injury from burns and no part of it should be removed.

This appliance must be protected from exposure to rain and wind.

LPG GUIDELINES

If the product has been converted to LPG, then you must ensure the following conditions:

1. This appliance is designed to operate with a standard 9kg propane cylinder with Approved Cylinder Connection.

2. The valve outlet must be maintained in good condition. When the cylinder is not in use, be sure to cover it with a dust cap. A leak test should be performed with soapy water whenever connecting a new cylinder. NEVER use a match to test for leaks.

3. The propane cylinder must be turned off whenever the appliance is not in use. When the appliance is to be stored indoors, the propane cylinder and the appliance must be disconnected and the cylinder stored in accordance with the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liqueﬁed Gases.

SPECIFICATIONS

Gas type LPG NATURAL GAS

Manufactured by Gasmate

AGA Approval No.

Gas Consumption 35 MJ/h 35 MJ/h

Gas Type Propane Gas (LPG) Only Natural Gas

Gas Pressure 2.75 KPA 1 KPA (RH205), 0.8KPA (RH200)

Injector Size 1.6mm 2.80mm (RH205), 2.85mm (RH200)

Weight RH200 - 15Kg RH205 - 14Kg

Voltageq 200-240V AC 50HZ

Current >1 Amp

Note: If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly it should not be used until serviced or repaired. Heater speciﬁcations can be found on the data label.

INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

The warranty to the product will be voided if any component of the patio heater is tampered with, or altered.

To have these units altered or serviced by an unauthorised person may render the product inefﬁcient, and at worst dangerous.

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

Appliances should be serviced at least annually and servicing must only be carried out by a Licensed Plumber or Authorised Person.

1. Remove Guard from Burner Housing.

2. Clean the Burner Ports and top with a Soft Brush. Inspect and clean all combustion air inlets.

3. Clean thermocouple tip and spark igniter using a soft wire brush.

4. Check operation of the igniter and the thermocouple. Should new parts be required contact the Supplier or Sitro Group Australia.

INSTALLATION FOR WALL MOUNTED

Natural Gas Heaters must be installed by an Authorised Person.

Brackets for suspended installation must be permanently ﬁxed to a solid structure.

Positioning of both ﬂoor mounted and suspended heaters must maintain required clearances.

i.e. 1000mm above, 1000mm on all sides and 500mm below the heater emitter mesh.

It is a Standards Australia requirement that an approved metal tube such as copper or galvanized steel or an AGA certiﬁed stainless steel braided hose assembly be utilised to convey gas to the burner head, and must be installed by an authorised person, i.e. licensed plumber.

A Natural Gas Patio Heater is not designed for relocation to varying locations, so the most preferable permanent location should be selected prior to installation.

TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON

HEATER ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Recommended clearances must be maintained.

* Remove transit protection material.

TOOLS REQUIRED: Drill

Masonry drill bit

Adjustable spanner

Phillips head screwdriver

STEP 1.

Firmly attach the mounting bracket using expanding fasteners to a solid wall or alternatively speak with your hardware supplier.

STEP 2.

Attach the natural gas regulator between the manual shut off valve of the supply line and the heater gas hose or pipe and set the outlet pressure at 1kPa.

GAS PIPING

1. Where it is not practical to install solid tube an AGA certiﬁed stainless steel braided hose can be installed. This hose assembly must comply with AS/ NZS 5601. Gas Installations, pipe sizing tables and shall not exceed 3 metres in length. The internal diameter of the hose must not be less than 15mm.

2. Check with local and state plumbing and heating codes regarding sizing of the gas lines.

3. All gas pipe connections to the heater(s) must be sealed with a gas pipe compound resistant to Natural Gas.

4. Installation of a drip leg if required in the gas supply line going to each heater must conform to AS/NZS

5601.

5. When checking for gas leaks, do no use an open ﬂame. Use a soap and water solution and check for bubbles indicating gas leakage (refer Page 6).

6. Installation of 1/8” NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connections, is required upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater.

400mm

2000mm

1000mm

INSTALLATION AND SERVICING

RADIANT CERAMIC HEATER

Minimum Clearances from Combustible Surfaces*:

Care should be taken to ensure that the heater is not installed:

• Where heat/ignition can cause damage to gas cylinders lines

• Near other combustible materials

• In open locations subject to rain

• In indoor residential locations

• In areas without sufﬁcient clearances (refer below)

IMPORTANT

This appliance must only be used in a well ventilated area. *Combustible materials are considered to be wood, compressed paper, plant ﬁbres, plastic or other materials that are capable of being ignited and burned.

Refer Page 15 for safe appliance locations

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