Model VCS/VCT (Harsh Environment )
On/Off & High/Low Burner/Control Box
with 20 - 80 ft Tube/Reflector Length
Part No. 270685
Introduction.
Welcome to the new range of powered Harsh
Environment infrared heaters. Local regulations
may vary and it is the installer’s responsibility
to ensure that such regulations are satisfied.
All installation, assembly, commissioning and
service procedures must be carried out by
suitable qualified competent persons and
conform with local building codes, or in the
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the
National Gas and Propane Installation Code
CSA B149.1.
When assembling, installing, commissioning
Document Index.
1 Installation Requirements
1.1 Health & Safety
1.2 Heater Suspension
1.3 Clearance to Combustibles
1.4 Gas Connection & Supply Details
1.5 Electrical Connections
1.6 Ventilation Requirements
1.6.1 Unvented Units
1.6.2 Vertical Venting
1.6.3 Horizontal Venting
1.7 Fresh Air Intake
1.8 Technical Details
2 Assembly Instructions
2.1 Tools Required
2.2 Assembly Notes
2.2.1 Tubes
2.2.2 Turbulators
2.2.3 Brackets
2.2.4 Couplers
2.2.5 Reflectors
2.2.6 End Caps (optional)
2.2.7 Bends (where required)
2.2.8 Burner/Fan Assembly
2.2.9 Heating Configurations
2.2.10 Detailed Assembly Drawings
and servicing is undertaken on radiant tube
heaters specified in these instructions, due care
and attention is required to ensure that working
at height regulations are adhered to
PLEASE READ this document prior to
installation to familiarize yourself with the
components and tools you require at the various
stages of assembly.
All dimensions shown are in inches unless
otherwise stated.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter
specifications without prior notice.
3 Start Up Instructions
3.1 Tools Required
3.2 Start up procedure
4 Servicing Instructions
4.1 Tools Required
4.2 Burner Description
4.3 Burner Removal
4.4 Burner Gas Injector Servicing
4.5 Burner Head and Electrode Servicing
4.6 Combustion Fan Assembly
4.7 Radiant Tube Servicing
4.8 Reflector Servicing
4.9 Cleaning of Vent
4.10 Re-commissioning after Service
5 Spare Parts
6 Troubleshooting Guide
7 Replacing Parts
7.1 Burner Controller Replacement
7.2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement
7.3 Gas Valve Replacement
7.4 Optional Extra Kits
8 User and Operating Instructions
8.1 To Start Heater
8.2 To Switch Off Heater
8.3 Servicing
1. Installation Requirements.
1.1 Health and Safety
A. Heater is intended for heating outdoor or
non-residential indoor spaces and should
only be installed where flammable gases or
vapours are not generally present.
B. Heaters may be suspended either horizontal
or at any angle. See section 1.3 for
clearance dimensions.
C. The installation must conform with local
building codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Natural Gas
D. The unit shall be electrically grounded in
E. The heater may be installed in aircraft
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and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
accordance with National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 and Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.1.
hangars in accordance with the Standard for
Aircraft Hangars, ANSI/NFPA 409 and in
automotive garages when installed in
accordance with the Standard for Parking Structures, ANSI/NFPA 88A, or the Standard
for Repair Garages, ANSI/NFPA 88B, or the
Canadian Natural Gas and Propane
CHAIN
55° SUSPENSION
2/0 GA CHAIN
(TWISTED LINK, PLATED)
NOTE.
HOOKS ARE TO
BE CLOSED UP
AFTER ASSEMBLY
EYE HOOKS
EXHAUST
END
BURNER
END
U TUBE VARIANTS
Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and are so
marked.
Ensure that minimum clearances will be
maintained to vehicles parked below the
heater.
F. These heaters are approved for installations
between 0 - 2000ft (0 - 610m) for the US and 0
- 4500 ft (1370m) for Canada. Consult factory
for installations above these heights in the
USA.
G. Massachusetts Requirement: If the
heater is being installed in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, this unit must be installed by
a licensed plumber or licenced gas fitter.
Note: Any outdoor installations must be
installed with a vent cap at the inlet and
the flue end.
1.2 Heater Suspension
Attachment to the heater support lugs should
be made by D shackle. The hanging
attachments to overhead steelwork etc. must
They must be adequately fixed and designed to
carry the whole weight of the heater. In the
event of suitable roof steelwork being
unavailable, additional steelwork should be fitted
to enable vertical hangers to be used for
suspending the heaters.
These methods are illustrated in Figure 1. If
there are any doubts as to the strength or
suitability of roof steelwork to which heaters are
to be suspended, please refer to a Consultant,
Architect or owner of the building.
It is recommended that the heater is raised to its
final position once the assembly of the tube/
bracket/reflector has been completed. Longer
tube assemblies may be raised in more than
one sub-assembly with final tube connection
made in the air.
Ensure that the installer uses the burner roof
support mounting bracket when suspending the
heater. This is situated on the front of the
burner. When packed the bracket is reversed
and must be turned to its correct state for
mounting. (ref page 18.)
be purpose made to sound engineering
practice or supplied by others.
WARNING:
If not installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
this product could expose you to substances in fuel or from fuel combustion which are
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Figure 1. Recommended Methods of Heater Suspension.
Suitable Chain
Working Load Limit
100lb.
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ON U TUBE VARIANTS THE HEATER SHOULD SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE RETURN BEND AND
ON LINEAR VARIANTS SHOULD SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS BURNER BY APPROX. ½” FOR
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS AS SHOWN BELOW (DIAGRAMS EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY)
1/2”
Outlet
Linear heater side view
U Tube heater side view
1/2”
U bend
1.3 Clearance to Combustibles.
Minimum clearance to combustibles are shown in Table 1 below.
IMPORTANT: The stated clearance to combustibles represents a surface temperature of 90°F (50°C) above room
temperature. Building material with a low heat tolerance (such as plastics, vinyl siding, canvas, tri -ply, etc.) may be
subject to degradation at lower temperatures. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that adjacent materials are
WARNING: Minimum clearance from the heater must be maintained from vehicles parked below heater. In
all situations, clearances to combustibles must be maintained. Signs should be posted in storage areas to
specify maximum stacking height to maintain required clearance to combustibles. Such signs must either be
posted adjacent to the heater thermostats or in the absence of such thermostats in a conspicuous location.
Refer to mounting clearance tables.
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C2
C1
A
B1
B
B
A
E
D2
0° to 55°
D1
Ensure that there is adequate
provision in the building for
combustion and ventilation air
supply. Installation must meet
minimum requirements and
appliciable codes.
Burner end.
Outlet end.
Angled view.
End view.
C3
Below
heater
Side
vented
Side
unvented
End
unvented
Above outlet
unvented
Above
Reflector
Above
Burner
Service
distance
Return end on
U tube heater
B1
A
D2
0° to 55°
D1
Ensure that there is adequate
provision in the building for
combustion and ventilation air
supply. Installation must meet
minimum requirements and
appliciable codes.
Outlet end.
Angledview.
C3
End
unvented
Above outlet
unvented
Return end on
U tube heater
WARNING!
Figure 2 Clearance to Combustibles (Standard indoor reflectors).
The minimum clearances to combustible materials are given in the tables below. These
minimum distances MUST be adhered to at all times. Adequate clearance MUST be provided
around air openings into the combustion chamber and there MUST be suitable clearance for
accessibility and for combustion / ventilating air supplies.
applicable
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1.4 Gas Connection and Supply
WARNING: Before installation, check
that the local distribution conditions,
nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment
of the appliance are compatible.
The gas connection on the heater is ½” N.P.T
internal thread.
Injector sizes and manifold pressure for the
burners are shown in the table 4. The gas
supply piping and connections must be installed
so that the minimum pressure stated is
achieved.
A gas shut off valve and union should be fitted
in the gas supply line close to the heater and a
⅛” N.P.T plugged tapping, accessible for test
gauge connection, provided immediately
upstream of the appliance gas inlet.
It is essential to provide some flexibility in the
final gas connection by use of an approved
flexible gas connector. (See Fig 4.)
Take care when making a gas connection
to the heater not to apply excessive turning
force to the internal controls.
Care must be taken to observe the minimum
pipe bend diameter (minimum 10”, maximum
14”) & pipe expansion distance (minimum 1⅛”,
maximum 3¾”).
The correct installation as shown will allow
for approx 4” of movement due to
expansion.
Figure 3. Correct orientation of Ball Valve
Gas Flow
Gas Flow
Figure 4. Correct Installation of Flexible
Gas Connection
* Connector must be certified for use on a radiant tube type
infrared heater and must comply with Standard for
Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10 or
with the Standard for Elastomeric Composite Hose and
Hose Couplings for Conducting Propane and Natural Gas,
CAN/CGA 8.1.
For heaters up to 150,000Btu/h, ½” ID x 24” long
For heaters 150,000Btu/h and above, ¾” ID x 36” long
NOTE: For Canada all heaters MUST use a hose 36” long
(See Table 3)
Table 3
HOSE SIZE USA CANADA
3/4” CE4
CONTACT
FACTORY
WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD - Expansion of the radiant pipe occurs with
each firing cycle causing the burner to move with respect to the gas line. This can
result in a gas leak producing an unsafe condition. It is therefore essential to provide some
flexibility in the final gas line connection by use of an approved flexible connector as shown
in the drawings.
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F2
F1
R
C
W1
W2
24V AC
Terminals
(120V AC Fan
Terminals)
120V AC
Supply
24V AC 2-Stage
Thermostat (Ext.)
R C
W1 W2
Burner 1
E
N
L
N
E
CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN A “U” CONFIGURATION. FOR HEATERS
UPTO 150,000 BTU/H, A 24” LONG CONNECTOR OF AT LEAST ½” ID MUST BE
USED. FOR HEATERS ABOVE 150,000 BTU/H, A 36” LONG CONNECTOR OF AT
LEAST ¾” NOMINAL ID MUST BE USED.
Table 4 Gas Supply Pressures
Gas Type Natural GasLP/Propane Gas
Required Gas Pressure (in W.C) 7.011.0
Maximum Supply Pressure (in W.C) 14.014.0
Gas Supply Connection ½” N.P.T thread
Figure 5a. External Wiring Schematic. (VCT)
1.5 Electrical Connections
WARNING: Before making electrical
connections, switch OFF the main
electrical disconnect. There may be more
than one disconnect switch. Lock out
and tag switch with a suitable warning
label. Electrical shock can cause
personal injury or death.
This appliance must be electrically grounded
Supply 120V 60Hz single phase.
Standard heater 0.16HP.
Current rating 1.2 amp max (inductive).
Fuse: external 3 amp.
BK
BK
G
W
BL
R
O
Important: All electrical work should be done by a
qualified electrician in strict accordance with the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian
Codes CSA C22.1.
The electrical supply to the
heater is by three wires: hot
(Live), neutral and ground
connections.
Install in accordance with all
state & local codes.
Where alternative manufacturers
controls are used, please refer to
their instructions for their
installation details.
VCS models can have an optional
24V AC single stage thermostat.
(See Fig. 5c overleaf)
Notes:
Use 18/4 class 2 thermostat cable
between heater and thermostat.
Max. length @ 18 Awg (0.8mm²) =
100ft.
Only one burner can operate from
one thermostat as supplied.
KEY:
BK-BLACK
BL-BLUE
R-RED
O-ORANGE
G-GREEN
W-WHITE
When servicing heaters ensure the
electricity supply is isolated from the
mains supply.
120V AC supply is still present at
each burner when the thermostat is
switched off.
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Supply circuit
120V 60Hz 1 Ph
L2
L1 (HOT)
GND
T
110V Thermostat
other burners
Burner 1
F2
F1
R
C
W1
24V AC
Terminals
(120V AC Fan
Terminals)
120V AC
Supply
24V AC Single Stage
Thermostat (Ext.)
R C
W1
Burner 1
E
N
L
N
E
R
C
W1
Burner
Figure 5b. Single and Multiple Heater Installations 120V Control (VCS)
G
BK
T
W
BK
120V Thermostat
W
BK
KEY:
G-GREEN
W-WHITE
BK-BLACK
If heaters are wired using the method shown above, a link wire must be
fitted to the burner terminals as shown in the diagram opposite.
G
Other burners
Link
Figure 5c. External Wiring Schematic (VCS)
BK
G
W
BK
BL
R
KEY:
BK-BLACK
BL-BLUE
R-RED
G-GREEN
W-WHITE
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Notes:
Use 18/4 class 2 thermostat cable
between heater and thermostat.
Max. length @ 18 Awg (0.8mm²) =
100ft.
Only one burner can operate from one
thermostat as supplied.
When servicing heaters ensure the
electricity supply is isolated from the
mains supply.
120V AC supply is still present at each
burner when the thermostat is
switched off.
LN
E
L1
Gas Control
MV
X
C
COM
W1
PS0
PS1
IND
R
E
Gas Valve
C
M
E
NOTES:Power On light is permanently illuminated when 120V / 60 Hz AC external supply is connected to burner.
Additional wiring is required to install a thermostat and / or time clock.
If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced
with wiring material having a temperature rating of at least 220°F/105°C
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LN
E
L1
Gas Control
MV
X
C
COM
W1
PS0
PS1
IND
R
E
Gas Valve
C
M
HI
NOTES:Power On light is permanently illuminated when 120V / 60 Hz AC external supply is connected to burner.
Additional wiring is required to install a thermostat and / or time clock.
Wire specification:- 18 AWG (1.0mm²), Tri-rated, 105°C
Pressure Switch
120V/24VAC 60Hz
Transformer
Power ON (red)
BK
R
Y
O
BR
GR
BL
KEY:
BL - BLUE
BK - BLACK
BR - BROWN
GR - GREY
G - GREEN
K - PINK
R - RED
W - WHITE
Y - YELLOW
O - ORANGE
P - PURPLE
BR
Y
P
YY
R
W
G
BK
W
G
BLBR
PGR
P
GR
K
BR
W
BK
LNE
120V AC
Supply
BK
F1NEF2
120V AC Fan
Terminals
High Fire
KGR
24V AC
RELAY
21
1424
11
A2
1222
A1
High Fire
Relay
COIL
NC
NO
COM
C
W2W1
R
24V AC Stat
Terminals
K
O
BL
BR
Low Fire
(amber)
C
W2W1
R
24V Two stage
Thermostat
R
W
G
BK
W
G
BK
BL
R
BK
R
K
O
BL
BR
E
Figure 7b. Internal Burner Wiring Diagram. (VCT)
If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced
with wiring material having a temperature rating of at least 220°F/105°C
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1.6 Vent Requirements and Details
1.6.1 Unvented units
Heaters may be installed without a vent
providing the governing building codes are met
and consideration is properly given to
possibilities of condensation on cold surfaces.
Installation shall meet the following
requirements when unvented:
Internal volume of the heated room must
be greater than 214cu.ft. per 100 BTU
per hour of heaters installed.
OR
Natural or mechanical means shall be
provided to supply and exhaust at least 4
CFM per 1000 BTU per hour input of
installed heaters.
Combustion gasses shall not impinge on
combustible materials.
1.6.2 Vertical venting
The heater can be installed with a vertical vent.
All vent piping should be adequately supported
from the building structure and terminated with
an approved terminal. The maximum
recommended vent length is 25ft (7.6m) with
a maximum of two 90° elbows. All
connections should be properly sealed.
(refer fig 8a)
1.6.3 Horizontal venting
Individual units can be vented horizontally
through side walls. Recommended terminals
are part numbers 111848 for 4” and 111850 for
6”.
Distances from adjacent public walkways,
adjacent buildings, openable windows and
building openings, consistent with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1.
Maximum length of vent is 25ft (7.6m) with two
- 90° elbows.
Runs of 12ft (3.6m) or shorter can use
4” (101mm) diameter vent. Runs over 12ft
(3.6m) should use 6” (152mm) vent pipe.
Any portion of vent that passes through a
combustible wall must be insulated, or use an
approved insulating thimble.
Standard vent terminals must extend at least
6” (152mm) from the wall and at least
24” (609mm) from any combustible overhang.
Protect the building material from degradation
by the vent gasses.
Vent joints should be sealed and secured
according to the vent manufactures instructions.
Should condensation occur the vent should be
shortened or insulated.
The terminal should be at least 3ft (0.91m) away
from any air intake to the building.
If the heater is equipped with ducted combustion
air, the vent terminal must be at least 3ft
(0.91m) away from the air inlet and located
higher than the inlet.
The vent terminal must be installed at a suitable
height above the ground to prevent blockage by
snow.
1.7 Fresh Air Intake
Whenever the heater is installed in locations
where airborne dust or other pollutants are
present, a fresh air supply should be ducted to
the burner.
A fresh air duct of 4” (101mm) diameter should
be installed from the fresh air to the air intake
connection on the burner housing. A flexible
jointing piece should be installed at the burner
connection with hose clamps to facilitate
expansion and contraction.
The maximum recommended length air duct is
25ft (7.6m) and the maximum number of elbows
is two. The minimum length is 18” (456mm).
The location of the fresh air duct inlet must be
where it will receive dust free clean air. An inlet
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REFLECTOR
END OF RADIANT TUBE
VENT ADAPTOR ELBOW
12'-0" (3.66m)
12'-0" (3.66m)
(APPROXIMATE
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS)
CODE APPROVED VENT
THROUGH ROOF
SEAL
SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
ROOF
4" (101mm) O.D. OR
HIGH TEMPERATURE SILICONE
SEAL JOINTS WITH
REQUIRED ONLY FOR 6" (152mm) DIA. VENT
4" (101mm) TO 6" (152mm) DIA. ALUMINUM ADAPTER
6" (152mm) O.D. FLUE
ALUMINUM
RADIANT
TUBE
REFLECTOR
4" (101mm) TO 6" (152mm) DIA. ALUMINUM ADAPTER
TERMINAL
6" (152mm)
COLLAR
SEAL JOINTS WITH
HIGH TEMPERATURE
WALL
REQUIRED ONLY FOR 6" (152mm) DIA. VENTS
ALUMINUM 4" (101mm) O.D. MAXIMUM LENGTH = 12'-0" (3.66m)
ALUMINUM 6" (152mm) O.D.MAXIMUM LENGTH = 25'-0" (7.62m)
(PLUS A MAXIMUM OF 2 x 90° BENDS
END OF
SUPPLIED BY OTHERS
COUPLER
SILICONE
INLET WITH
BIRD SCREEN
36" (914mm) MIN CENTERS
INLET WITH
6" (152mm)
SEAL JOINTS WITH
SILICONE OR DUCT TAPE
WALL
BIRD SCREEN
TERMINAL
36" (914mm) MIN CENTERS
CLAMPS
BURNER
4" (106mm) O.D. FLEXIBLE DUCT
ALUMINUM 4" (101mm) O.D. PIPE
MAX LENGTH = 25'-0" (7.62m) WITH 2-90° LONG RADIUS BENDS
Figure 8.a Vertical Venting.
cap with bird screen must be fitted at
the inlet of the duct. If the duct inlet
is located above the roof the
underside of the inlet terminal must
be at least 2ft (0.61m) above roof
level and at least 10” (254mm)
above any projection on the roof
within 7ft (2.1m) of the inlet. Intake
APPROVED CAT III VENT PIPE
pipe, fittings and sealant are not
furnished by the manufacturer. Refer