Roberts Gorden UHA-XS60, UHA-XS75, UHA-XS100, UHA-XS30, UHA-XS125, UHA-XS45 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
WARNING
Installation must be done by a contractor qualified
in the installation and service of gas-fired heating
equipment or your gas supplier.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can result in death, injury or property
damage. Read the Installation, Operation and Service
Manual thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.
Installer
Please take the time to read and understand
these instructions prior to any installation.
Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner.
Owner
Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide
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SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
Your Safety is Important to Us!
This symbol is used throughout
the manual to notify you of
possible fire, electrical or burn
hazards. Please pay special
attention when reading and
following the warnings in these
sections.
Installation, service and annual
inspection of heater must be done by a contractor
qualified in the installation and service of gas-fired
heating equipment.
Read this manual carefully before installation,
operation or service of this equipment.
Not all heaters are approved for residential
installation. Check the heater’s silver rating plate for
residential approval status. Heaters that do not have
residential approval must not be installed in
residential spaces. These instructions, the layout
drawing, local codes and ordinances and applicable
standards that apply to gas piping, electrical wiring,
venting, etc. must be thoroughly understood before
proceeding with the installation.
Protective gear is to be worn during installation,
operation and service. Thin sheet metal parts,
including the various venting components, have
sharp edges. To prevent injury, the use of work
gloves is recommended.
Before installation, check that the local distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure and
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
1.1 Manpower Requirements
To prevent personal injury and damage to the
heater, two persons will be required for installation.
1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement
Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by
product user when they are no longer legible.
Please contact Roberts Gordon LLC or your
ROBERTS GORDON
obtain replacement signs or labels.
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independent distributor to
See Page 2,
Figure 1 through Page 4, Figure 3.
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• To install the heater, as well as the gas and
electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable
specifications and codes. Roberts-Gordon
recommends the installer contact a Local
Building Inspector or Fire Marshal for guidance.
• To use the information given in a layout drawing
and in the manual together with the cited codes
and regulations to perform the installation.
• To install the heater in accordance with the
clearances to combustibles.
• To furnish all needed materials not furnished as
standard equipment.
• To plan location of supports, vents and air
intakes.
• To provide access for servicing.
• To provide the owner with a copy of this
Installation, Operation and Service Manual.
• To never use heater as support for a ladder or
other access equipment and never hang or
suspend anything from heater.
• To ensure there is adequate air circulation
around the heater and to supply air for
combustion, ventilation and distribution in
accordance with local codes.
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
of combustible materials, corrosive chemicals or
halogenated hydrocarbons* anywhere in the
premises.
* Halogenated Hydrocarbons are a family of chemical
compounds characterized by the presence of halogen elements (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, etc.). These compounds are
frequently used in refrigerants, cleaning agents, solvents, etc. If
these compounds enter the air supply of the burner, the life
span of the heater components will be greatly reduced. An outside air supply must be provided to the burners whenever the
presence of these compounds is suspected. Warranty will be
invalid if the heater is exposed to halogenated hydrocarbons.
2.3 National Standards and Applicable Codes
All appliances must be installed in accordance with
the latest revision of the applicable standards and
national codes. This refers also to the electric, gas
and venting installation. Note: Additional standards
for installations in public garages, aircraft hangars,
etc. may be applicable.
2.1 Wall Tag
A laminated wall tag is included with the heater as a
permanent reminder of the safety instructions and
the importance of the required clearances to
combustibles. Affix the tag by peeling off the backing
of the adhesive strips on the rear surface and
position the tag on a wall near the heater.
A copy of the wall tag (P/N 91040031) is illustrated
on the back cover.
Know your model number. Model number is found
on the heater and throughout the Installation,
Operation and Service Manual.
2.2 Corrosive Chemicals
Caution: Do not use heater in an area containing
corrosive chemicals. Avoid the use of corrosive
chemicals to ensure a longer life of the burner, heat
exchanger and other parts.
Roberts-Gordon cannot be responsible for ensuring
that all appropriate safety measures are undertaken
prior to installation; this is entirely the responsibility
of the installer. It is essential that the contractor, the
sub-contractor, or the owner identifies the presence
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WARNING
Fire Hazard
Some objects can catch fire or explode
when placed close to heater.
Keep all flammable objects, liquids and
vapors the required clearances to
combustibles away from heater.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, injury or property damage.
WARNING
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Heaters may be installed
vented or unvented.
Vented heaters must be
vented outdoors.
Unvented heaters must be
installed in buildings with
ventilation rates as per
section 6.4.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death or injury.
SECTION 3: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS
3.1 Basic Information
UHA[X][S] heaters have automatic ignition burners
for ON/OFF operation only.
3.2 Manufactured Units
Gas-fired, power-vented unit heater with tubular heat
exchanger. Units shall have a minimum of 82%
thermal efficiency. The standard unit shall consist of
a non-separated combustion design with an
aluminized heat exchanger. Design and heat
exchanger alternatives shall be offered as follows:
• Separated Combustion: A separated combustion
unit shall consist of an enclosed sealed burner
box to which combustion air is vented through a
piece of internal flexible air duct. This duct
terminates at an exterior cabinet flange to which
a vent ran to the outside of the heated space
should be attached.
• Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger: A stainless
steel heat exchanger unit shall consist of heat
exchanger tubes, heat exchanger tube supports,
heat exchanger tube plates and a vent box
produced of 409 stainless steel.
3.5 Clearances to Combustibles
Clearances must be as indicated on Page 7, Figure
4. If clearances to combustibles are not indicated,
then installation clearances apply.
3.6 Ventilation
3.3 Location and Suspension
All models:
• Must be installed indoors.
• Must be installed in a level position with
horizontal discharge.
• May be mounted on a shelf of non-combustible
material using shelf mounting brackets.(
Page 11, Figure 6and Page 12, Figure 7 for
details.)
• May be suspended from above (See Page 11, Figure 5) or from wall brackets of sufficient
strength to support the heater as listed in the
Dimension Data Table
Drop rods must be a minimum of 3/8" diameter
mild steel. Four suspension points (3/8" nuts)
are located on top of the heater.
• Must be installed in a manner which allows
access to all serviceable components.
See Page 7, Figure 4 for details.
3.4 Minimum Required Installation Clearances
Clearances around the heater and vent must be as
indicated
through Page 20, Figure 14 to ensure access for
servicing, and correct operation.
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on Page 7, Figure 4; Page 17, Figure 9
on Page 49, Section 15.1.
See
It is important to ensure that there is adequate air
space around the heater to supply air for
combustion, ventilation and distribution in
accordance with local and national code
14, Section 6.
on Page
SECTION 3: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical and gas supply before
servicing.
This appliance must be connected to a
properly grounded electrical source.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or electrical shock.
* Recommended mounting height varies with heater input.
Heaters may be mounted at a higher level if destratification
fans are installed.
Clearance to Vent: 2" (5 cm)
**18" (45.7 cm) minimum is
necessary for servicing.
The heater must always be installed at least 6' (2 m) above the floor.
The vent pipe must have clearance from combustibles by 2" (5 cm).
If installed at low levels where individuals can come in contact with hot heat exchanger components,
adequate guarding must be provided.
3.7 Gas Supply
3.8 Electrical Supply
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Connect gas supply according to Figure 15.
Do not use gas supply pipe and electrical
connections to support heater’s weight.
Gas can leak if not installed properly.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, injury or property damage.
It is important that the gas supply pipe is sized
correctly to provide the inlet pressure as stated on
the heater data plate. The gas supply pipe and
electrical connections must not support any of the
heater's weight.
Figure 4: Installation Clearances and Clearances to Combustibles
See Page 22, Section 8
A permanent 120 V / 1 Ø / 60 Hz electrical supply is
required for the main electrical power. The heater
also requires suitable controls in accordance with
See Page 23, Section 9.
3.9 Vent
Choose heater orientation to allow for the proper
location of the vent. Each heater must be fitted with
a correctly sized sealed vent system.
If vented horizontally, no other appliance may be
connected to the vent.
See Page 14, Section 6.
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SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES
4.1 Gas Codes
The type of gas appearing on the name plate
must be the type of gas used. Installation must
comply with national and local codes and
requirements of the local gas company.
United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ ANSI Z223.1
- latest revision, National Fuel Gas Code.
Canada: Refer to CSA B149.1 Natual Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
4.2 Aircraft Hangars
Installation in aircraft hangars must be in
accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to Standard for Aircraft
Hangars, NFPA 409 - latest revision.
Canada: Refer to Standard CSA B149.1 Natural
Gas and Propane Installation Code.
• In aircraft storage and servicing areas,
heaters shall be installed at least 10' (3 m)
above the upper surface of wings or of engine
enclosures of the highest aircraft which may be
housed in the hangar. The measurement shall
be made from the wing or engine enclosure
(whichever is higher from the floor) to the
bottom of the heater.
• In shops, offices and other sections of aircraft
hangars communicating with aircraft storage or
servicing areas, heaters shall be installed not
less than 8' (2.4 m) above the floor.
• Suspended or elevated heaters shall be so
located in all spaces of aircraft hangars that
they shall not be subject to injury by aircraft,
cranes, movable scaffolding or other objects.
Provisions shall be made to assure accessibility
to suspended heaters for recurrent
maintenance purposes.
4.3 Parking Structures and Repair Garages
Installation in garages must be in accordance
with the following codes:
United States: Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 88A - latest revision or the Code for
Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair
Garages, NFPA 30A - latest revision. Canada:
Refer to CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
• In accordance with the Standard for Parking
Structures NFPA 88A, heaters must be located
a minimum of 18" (50 cm) below the floorceiling assembly or 18" (50 cm) above the
floor.
• In accordance with the Code for Motor Fuel
Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages,
NFPA 30A - latest revision, heaters must not be
installed less than 8' (2.4 m) above the floor.
4.4 Electrical
The heater must be electrically grounded in
accordance with the following codes:
United States: Refer to National Electrical
®
Code
, NFPA 70 - latest revision. Wiring must
conform to the most current National Electrical
®
Code
, local ordinances and any special
diagrams furnished.
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1 Part 1 - latest revision.
4.5 Venting
The venting must be installed in accordance
with the requirements within this manual and
the following codes:
United States: Refer to NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 latest revision, National Fuel Gas Code.
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Canada: Refer to CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code.
4.6 High Altitude
These heaters are CSA-approved (without
modifications) for installations up to 2000' (610
m) in US and Canada. CSA approved heaters
installed above 2000' (610 m) must be derated. For installations above 2000' (610 m) in
US, consult factory for information on burner
de-rating. For installations from 2000' (610 m)
to 4500' (1370m) in Canada, high altitude
conversion kits are available. Heaters installed
over 4500' (1370 m) in Canada are not CSAapproved and must be approved by the local or
provincial authority.
SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDSAND APPLICABLE CODES
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WARNING
Crush Hazard
Use 3/8" threaded rod
minimum.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, injury or property
damage.
SECTION 5: MAJOR COMPONENTS
5.1 General
Heaters are designed for installation above 6'
(1.8 m). These heaters must be installed within the
heated space. Duct delivery systems are not
permitted with axial fan units. When handling or
supporting the heater from below, ensure that the
weight is taken at the support points.
The gas or electrical supply lines must not be used
to support the heater.
Do not locate the gas or electrical supply lines
directly over the path of the flue products from the
heater.
The heater must be installed in accordance with
clearances to combustibles as indicated on the wall
tag and this manual.
5.2 Shelf Mounting and Suspension
Four suspension points (3/8" nuts) are located on
the top of the heater. Drop rods must be 3/8"
diameter mild steel.
When handling or supporting the heater from below,
ensure that the weight is taken at the support points.
For typical suspension, See Page 11, Figure 5.
For typical shelf mounting on existing shelf, See
Page 11, Figure 6
5.3 Wall Mounting
For typical suspension, See Page 12, Figure 7. Wall
mounted heaters blowing parallel to the wall can
only be installed with the service door away from the
wall.
The wall mounting brackets must be attached to a
suitable wall using all mounting holes. Screw sizes
less than 3/8" may not be used. In order for the wall
mounting brackets to adequately carry the weight of
the heater, it must be installed according to best
building practices.
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Figure 5: Suspension Methods
Cone Point
Set Pin
Window
Clamp
Unistrut
3/8"
Threaded
Rod
Nut
Washer
Riv
Nut
Support Points
Ensure all suspension
hardware is torqued to
a minimum of 20 ft lbs.