This is to certify that this heater is guaranteed for two years parts and one year labour from the date
of original commissioning. The heater must be commissioned within 4 weeks of installation.
To make a claim
In the first instance you must contact your appliance supplier, or installer and provide:-
1. The appliance type and serial number.
2. The original commissioning documentation. As much detail as possible on the fault.
3. Your supplier, or installer, will then contact Powrmatic to make a guarantee claim on your behalf.
Conditions of Guarantee
1. The heater must have been installed by a competent qualified installer, and in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, building regulations and local regulations.
2. The heater has been professionally commissioned, within 4 weeks of installation, and a copy of
the commissioning sheet returned to Powrmatic.
3. The heater has been maintained on a yearly basis by a competent and qualified servicing
company.
4. The heater has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. The correct specification fuel has been used.
6. No unauthorised repairs of modifications have been made. Powrmatic ‘General Conditions of
Sales’ have been observed.
7. Except for the obligation of Powrmatic Ltd to perform warranty repairs during the guarantee
period, Powrmatic will not be liable in respect of any claim for direct or indirect consequential
losses, including loss of profits or increased cost arising from loss of use of the heater, or any
event arising there from.
Exclusions
Consumables such as gaskets, ignition electrodes, flame rectification electrodes, drive belts, fusible
links, control batteries are all excluded from guarantee.
Appendices
Information required for ecodesign (ErP) Directive 2009/125 37
Warnings
When working on this appliance the following warnings
must be observed:
Danger: Electricity
Warning: Flammable Materials
Warning: Hot Surfaces
Warning: Contains Moving Parts
Read and understand this Service Manual
Instructions before operating or servicing
this appliance
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User Instructions
If the heater has not been left operational
proceed as follows.
A) Checks before operating the Air Heater
The following preliminary checks should be made before
lighting the heater(s)
a) Ensure that the ELECTRICAL supply to the heater is
switched OFF.
b) Check that any warm air delivery outlets are open.
c) Check that the thermostat is set.
d) Check that the clock control is set to an ON period.
e) Check that any other controls are calling for heat.
B) Operating the Air Heater
1. Switch on the electrical supply at the isolator
2. If the Red Limit indicator lamp is illuminated, identify
the limit stat, remove the black cap and press the reset
button.
3. The startup sequence will commence. After a short
delay the burners will light and the green ‘ON’ indicator on
the front of the heater will be illuminated.
4. If the burners fail to light the control box will
automatically restart the ignition sequence. If after 5
attempts at ignition the burners have still failed to light
the control box will go to lockout and the Amber lockout
lamp on the front of the heater (or on the low level remote
reset, or MC200/MC300 if fitted) will be illuminated. To
restart the ignition sequence depress the reset button on
the low level reset for about 1-2 seconds.
WARNING: If it is not possible to light the
heater after several attempts, contact the
installer or local service company.
C) To Shut Down the Air Heater
1) For Short Periods:
Turn the room thermostat to the OFF, or set to 'Summer
Mode'.
2) For Long Periods:
Complete step 1 above. Wait for 5 minutes and then turn
OFF the electrical supply at the isolator.
D) Description of Operation
Important: The heater must NOT be
controlled by switching ON and OFF the
main electrical supply to it.
1) Standard Units
The ignition sequence commences each time the external
controls e.g. time clock, room thermostat, controller etc.
call for heat. The internal exhaust fan will run and, when
sufficient combustion airflow is proved by the air pressure
switch, the ignition spark will be generated, the main
gas valve opens and the burners will light on HIGH FIRE
for the first 30 seconds irrespective of the requirements
of the external control. The green ‘ON’ indicator will be
illuminated. The heater fan will automatically start 30
seconds after the burners light. After the first 30 seconds,
the heat output will then be controlled either to high fire
or low fire depending on the requirements of the space
being heated and the external controls fitted. When the
external controls are satisfied the burners will be turned
off and 2½ minutes later the heater fan will automatically
stop. If the burners fail to light the control box will make
another four attempts at ignition before going into burner
lockout. The amber ‘Lockout’ indicator/reset switch will be
illuminated.
2) Modulating Units
When the burners are alight, the heat output will be
controlled to any point between high and low fire;
depending on the requirements of the space being heated
and the external controls fitted.
3) Summer / Winter Modes
Certain types of external controls will provide for two
modes of operation i.e:
Summer: The heater fan alone will run at the dictate of
the external controls to provide air movement.
Winter: The heater will operate normally.
4) Overheat Thermostat
This operates if high temperatures within the heater are
detected, the burners are turned off and a Red indicator
lamp on the front panel is illuminated. VPx35 - 70 units
have a single thermostat located inside the heater.
VPx90 - 140 units have an additional thermostat on the
side of the unit at the opposite end to the controls (either
thermostat can go to limit and shut off the burners). The
fault condition must be identified and rectified and the
thermostat manually reset via the red high limit reset
switch. When the unit has cooled, identify the limit stat,
remove the black cap and press the reset button. The red
indicator lamp will go out and the unit is operational again.
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User Instructions
Note: The limit thermostat(s) can only be reset
once the unit has cooled down. Unless the
cause of the fault condition is readily obvious,
for example a power cut whilst the heater was
operating, a service engineer should be contacted.
E) Maintenance
To maintain efficient, reliable and safe operation of the
heater it must serviced annually by a qualified person.
F) IMPORTANT
Free access must be maintained to and around the heater
for servicing purposes and the air supply to the heater
must not be restricted in any way. Combustible materials
must not be stored adjacent to the heater.
If at any time a gas leak is suspected, turn OFF the gas
supply at the meter and contact the local gas undertaking
immediately.
All Powrmatic heaters use gas and electricity to power
them, they may also contain moving parts such as pulleys
and belts. It would be hazardous to tamper with or
attempt to service unless you are a competent person in
the field of Gas and Electrical work.
If you have any safety questions reference the servicing
and installation of any of our heaters please do not
hesitate to contact our head office for expert advice. Your
safety is paramount to us.
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) (Amendment)
Regulations 2018
It is law that all gas appliances are installed,
adjusted and, if necessary, converted by
qualified persons* in accordance with the
current issue of the above regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly can lead to
prosecution. It is in your own interests and that of safety
to ensure that the law is complied with.
* Gas Safe Registered Engineer
The VPx range are highly efficient, gas fired, fanned
circulation air heaters that cover heat outputs of 35kW to
140kW, have a closed combustion circuit and are supplied
complete with a flue system that can be either vertical or
horizontal.
VPx heaters are certified for use on Natural Gas, Group H
- G20*. Appliance Categories are Cat II2H (GB, IE). All VPx
heaters are CE certified and conform to all the European
directives stated in section 1.3.1
VPx heaters are designed to be floor standing and have a
centrifugal fan assembly fitted at the base of the heater
to circulate the air being heated past the formed tube
heat exchanger.
VPx heaters feature a closed combustion circuit and have
an internal exhaust fan, mounted downstream of the
heat exchanger, to evacuate the products of combustion
and draw in air for combustion. The air heater must be
connected to a flue system that is approved by Powrmatic
Ltd.
1.1 Introduction
as defined in BS 5345: Part 2. They are not suitable for
siting externally.
Heaters are fitted as standard with inshot burners, a fully
automatic control for ignition, flame sensing, gas supply
control and safety functions, an internal exhaust fan,
main air fan, fan command module and a limit thermostat.
Options include Modulating burner controls, inlet duct
connection, outlet duct connection, 90° outlet bend and a
full range of modular duct components.
IMPORTANT
Service and Maintenance Engineers shall
ensure that replacement items are fitted,
adjusted and set in accordance with the
data and detail set out in these instructions. If in doubt
consult Powrmatic Technical Department.
* LPG conversion kits available.
The heaters intended primarily for heating commercial
or industrial premises. They must not be used where the
atmosphere inside the premises could be contaminated
e.g. Dust, oil mist etc. or in areas classified as hazardous
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Technical Specification
VPx
Model35507090120140
Output (nominal)
Input (nett CV)
Air Flow Volumem
Heads34
Airflow
Electrics
Fuel
Overall
Dims
Install
Clearance
Flue
Combustion Air Spigotmm Ø100130
Noise Levels VPx UFdB(A)606263686970
Nett WeightVPx UFkg180209287426468542
Throwm122225273032
Fan Static
Supply
ConnectionBSP/Rc¾"
Nominal Inlet
Pressure
Consumption
VPx UF
VPx UF
Diametermm Ø100100130130130130
Maximum
Length
High Fire (max)
Low Fire (min)
High Fire (max)
Low Fire (min)
StandardPa250250250180290250
UpratedPa400400400400400400
StandardV/ph/Hz230/1/50
Optional*V/ph/Hz N/A(400/3/50)
Start Currentamp15.626.338(18)34(14)34(14)46(29)
Run Currentamp4.77.611(5.3)9.8(4.18)9.8(4.18)13.1(8.43)
Nat Gas mbar20.0
LPGmbar37.0
Nat Gas m
LPGm
Heightmm218422862381260726072722
Widthmm819819819819819819
Depthmm132513251325195019501950
Frontmm1000
Blank Sidemm150 (wall facing side)
Louvred Sidemm500
Rearmm500
Abovemm1000
Flue Onlym12
Room Sealedm6
Model35507090120140
kW34.050.570.590.0118.5137.0
kW23.833.947.865.383.593.3
kW36.554.576.597.5127.0146.0
kW26.0837.4152.9171.6590.83101.16
3
/s1.111.511.942.813.563.75
3
/h3.865.778.1010.3213.4415.45
3
/h1.522.203.164.015.105.90
Notes:
Fuel Consumption and input figures based upon nett calorific values as
follows: Natural Gas (G20) nett CV 34.02 MJ/m
3
MJ/m
• Heaters have efficiency levels which meet with the minimum
heater efficiency requirements of UK Part L Building Regulations.
• VPx heaters comply with the seasonal efficiency and NOx limits
requirements of the Ecodesign regulation (EU) 2015/1188,
Directive 2009/125/EC – Lot 21 Tier 1
• Standard heaters configured as High/Low. Optional modulation
available.
• Air handling data is assessed at room ambient conditions
• Throw figures provide the distance to the point where the terminal
velocity degrades to 0.25m/s
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3
- Propane (G31) nett CV 88.00
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• Noise levels are applicable to standard VPx models and are
measured 5m from appliance in a free field.
• Motor kW, run and start amps apply to standard electrical supply as
stated. For optional data contact sales office.
• Optional 3 phase direct drive centrifugal blowers shown in italics within
brackets().
• Connection of combustion air duct is not required for ‘flue only’
applications.
• It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to ensure that
ductwork is correctly sized and balanced when installing VPx
Centrifugal units.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
B
M
1
2
Dimensions
VPx
K
COMBUSTION
AIR INLET
0
.
0
5
1
J
EXHAUST
AIR OUTLET
J
ØD
ALTERNATIVE FLUE
& COMBUSTION AIR
POSITIONS
1
J
HL
G
E
G
J
M
LH
M
C
F
B
Model
Amm132513251325195019501950
Bmm819819819819819819
Cmm167216721672190019001900
DØmm100100130130130130
Emm356356356337337337
Fmm131413141236154715471547
Gmm142142220220220220
Hmm237237237247247247
Jmm255286345345345400
J1mm512614709707707822
Kmm207256308308308320
Lmm915915915148514851485
Mmm685685685685685685
35507090120140
A
B
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Accessories
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
HeadPlan1
(35,50&70)
HeadPlan2
(90,120&140)
Side/rear Inlet SpigotsFiltersDampers
0
2
1
0
5
5
8
6
Model
L
35507090120140
5
5
8
6
0
2
7
0
0
6
0
7
69
L
N
Lmm9151485
Nmm9951620
Pmm9001525
Notes -
• All dimensions are outside dimensions
• Standard filter specification is 10ppi
• Higher specification filters available on request - contact our sales team for more information
• Standard dampers are manual operation - motorised options available
0
6
1
2
0
0
9
6
0
5
7
9
1
8
1
0
6
0
6
7
0
7
9
6
P
N
16
0
0
6
0
7
9
6
5
2
7
9
1
8
Head Plans
Head Plan 1
(35, 50 & 70)
Head Plan 2
(90, 120 & 140 only)
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1.2 Technical Data
Injector Sizes & Burner Pressures - Natural Gas - Group H - G20 Net CV (Hi = 34.02MJ/m³)
(All variants)
Injectors
MODELNo.Size (mm)Markedmbarm³/hmbarm³/ h
VPx3552.2658013.23.865.82.76
VPx50102.547509.55.774.53.96
VPx70102.547509.48 .104.65.60
VPx9083.5150 06.010.323.07.5 8
VP x120103.515006.713.443.39.61
VPx140123.515006.215.452.910.7
High FireLow Fire
Burner
Pressure
Gas Rate
Pressure
Burner
Gas Rate
Nominal Inlet
Pressure = 20mbar
Minimum Inlet
Pressure = 17.5mbar
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1.3 General Requirements
1.3.1. Related Documents
All VPx heaters comply with the following European
Directives:
Energy Related Product Directive: 2009/125/EC*
Gas Appliance Directive: 2009/142/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC
Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC
Air heater(s) must be installed in accordance with BS6230
and BS5440 plus any relevant requirements of local and
national building codes. * where appropriate.
1.3.2 Location
Powrmatic VPx units are designed to operate within an
ambient temperature range of -10 to 25°C.
VPx heaters should be located on a solid and level surface.
The location chosen must have adequate space for
servicing and air circulation around the air heater as well
as an adequate air supply.
Consideration should be given to flue routes and points of
exit, gas, electrical and control connections. Consideration
should also be given to the throw characteristics of the
heater, issues of public access and siting of environmental
control stations and/or remote temperature sensors
where the position needs to be representative of the zone
temperature to which they refer.
conditions. Please consult our Technical Department for
further information.
1.3.2.1 Sizing of the heater
The heater should be correctly sized for the area that it is
heating, Full calculations need to be preformed to ensure
the correct KW output heater is fitted (CIBSE elemental
methodology can be used, or the Powrmatic Technical
Department can provide guidelines).
1.3.3 Electrical Supply
Wiring external to the air heater must be installed in
accordance with the I.E.E. Regulations for Electrical
Installations and any local regulations which apply.
All standard heaters are supplied by 230V - 1ph, 50Hz.
The method of connection to the main electricity supply
must:-
- facilitate the complete electrical isolation of the unit(s)
via a suitable fused isolator (see section 2.4.5 for ratings)
- be in a readily accessible position adjacent to the unit(s)
- serve only the unit(s)
- have a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles.
See the accompanying wiring diagram for the heater
electrical connections
VPx 90-140 units can also be supplied for 400V 3N, 50Hz.
Where the location of the air heater is such that it might
suffer external mechanical damage e.g. from overhead
cranes, fork lift trucks, it must be suitably protected.
Heaters should not be installed in hazardous areas or
areas where there is a foreseeable risk of flammable
or corrosion inducing particles, gases or vapours being
drawn into the combustion air or main fan circuits.
Areas where special consideration or advice may be
required could include but is not limited to –
• Where de-greasing solvents are present, even in
minute concentrations
• Where paint spraying is carried out
• Where styrenes or other laminating products are
used
• Where airborne silicone is present
• Where petrol engine vehicles are stored or
maintained
• Where dust is present (i.e. wood working or
joinery shops)
• Where high levels of extract persist.
Installation in such areas may be possible under specific
1.3.4 Gas Supply
A servicing valve and union to facilitate servicing must
be fitted to the gas inlet pipe work of the heater. The
gas supply must be completed in solid pipe work and be
adequately supported.
Heaters suspended by drop rods, straps or chains must
have a flexible connection as the final link between the
gas supply pipe work and the heater. Sufficient slack
must be left in the connection to take account of normal
movement of the heater.
WARNING: When completing the final gas
connection to the heater do not place undue
strain on the gas pipe work of the heater.
1.3.4.1 Service Pipes
The local gas undertaking should be consulted at the
installation planning stage in order to establish the
availability of an adequate supply of gas to suit the
building requirements. An existing service pipe must not
be used without prior consultation with the local gas
undertaking.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1.3 General Requirements
1
2
3
1.3.4.2 Meters
An existing meter should be checked, preferably by the
gas undertaking, to ensure that the meter is adequate
to deal with the total rate of gas supply required by all
connected equipment.
1.3.4.3. Installation Pipes
Installation pipes should be fitted in accordance with IGE/
UP/2. Pipe work from the meter to the air heater must be
of adequate size.
Do not use pipes of a smaller size than the inlet gas
connection of the heater.
The complete installation must be tested for soundness
as described in the above Code.
1.3.5 Flue System
Only flue systems supplied through Powrmatic Ltd may
be used with VPx units. Several configurations of flue and
combustion air ducts are available.
The flue must terminate in a freely exposed position and
be sited to prevent the products of combustion entering
any opening in a building in such concentration as to be
prejudicial to health or a nuisance.
Type B22
Installation.
Horizontal Outlet
Type C12 or C32 Installation.
Vertical Outlet
Type B22 Installation.
Vertical Outlet
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Type C12 or C32 Installation.
Horizontal Outlet
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1.3 General Requirements
1.3.6 Ventilation Requirements
Type B flued installations.
Where VPx heaters are installed within the heated space
(ie not in a plant room or an enclosure)and having a
building design air change rate of greater than 0.5/h,
additional provision for ventilation is not required.
If the building design air change rate isless than 0.5/h,
additional provision for natural or mechanical ventilation
is required. These being:
• Natural Ventilation:
Grilles having a free area of at least 2cm² per kW of rated
heat input shall be provided at low level i.e. below the level
of the heater flue connection.
• Mechanical Ventilation:
Must ensure that the space air change rate is at least
0.5/h, must be of the ‘input’ type and interlocked to
ensure the heaters cannot work if the input system is not
working.
Type B flued installations.
Where VPx heaters are installed in a plant room or
an enclosure (i.e. not within the heated space) having
combustion air drawn directly from the room and
connected to a flue that evacuates the products of
combustion directly from the room additional provision
for natural or mechanical ventilation is required.
These being:
• Natural Ventilation:
There must be permanent air vents communicating
directly with the outside air, at high level and at low level.
Plant Rooms
Low level (inlet) 4cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 2cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
Enclosures
Low level (inlet) 10cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 5cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
• Mechanical Ventilation:
The minimum flow rate of ventilation shall be 4.14m³/h
per kilowatt of total rated heat input.
Type C flued installations.
Where VPx heaters are Installed within the heated
space (i.e. not in a plant room or an enclosure) having
combustion air ducted to the appliance and combustion
products ducted to the outside air, NO additional
provision for the supply of either combustion air or for
combustion products dilution or additional provision for
the supply of air is necessary.
Type C flued installations.
Where VPx heaters are installed in a plant room or
an enclosure (i.e. not within the heated space)having
combustion air ducted to the appliance and combustion
products ducted to the outside, air vents shall be
provided and be permanently open.
• To room or internal space
Low level (inlet) 10cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 10cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
• Direct to outside air
Low level (inlet) 5cm²/kw of total rated net heat input
High level (outlet) 5cm²/kw of total rated net heat input.
Typ e C
12 or C32 Installation (these refer to section 2.2
of these instructions)
VPx
Input
kW
Typ e B22 Installation (these refer to section 2.2 of
these instructions)
Air vents shall be permanently open.
In all cases figures are per heater installed.
For multi heater installations the appropriate
values for each heater must be added together
In the
heated
space
Low level
grille.
Free area
cm²
In a plant room,
ventilation to
outside
Low level
grille.
Free area
cm²
High level
grille.
Free area
cm²
In an enclosure,
ventilation to
outside
Low level
grille.
Free area
cm²
High level
grille.
Free area
cm²
Air vents shall be permanently open.
Figures are for heaters in plant rooms or
enclosures ONLY
In all cases figures are per heater installed.
For multi heater installations the appropriate