SunStar SG6-N5B, STARGLO, SG8-N5B, SG10-N5B, SG12-N5B Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

OWNER

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

/ INSTALLER: For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read

and understood before installing, operating or servicing this heater.

INFRARED RADIANT CERAMIC HEATER

STARGLO SERIES

!INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual

to the owner when you leave the job site.

SWARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can

cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operation
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.

In locations used for the storage of combustible materials, signs must be
posted to specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain
the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles. Signs must
either be posted adjacent to the heater thermostats or in the absence of
such thermostats, in a conspicuous location.

!IMPORTANT

Post Office Box 36271 (28236)  306 West Tremont Avenue (28203)  Charlotte, North Carolina

Phone [phone] – www.sunstarheaters.com – email: [e-mail]

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: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SUNSTAR HEATING PRODUCTS, INC.

! WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

! DO NOT try to light any appliance. Extinguish any open flame. Open windows.
! DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO NOT use any telephone in your building.
! Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas

supplier's instructions.

! If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.

SWARNING: NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

This heater is not approved in any residential application. This includes (but is not limited
to) the home, living quarters, attached garages, etc. Installation in residential indoor
spaces may result in property damage, asphyxiation, and serious injury or death.

SWARNING:

♦ Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

♦ If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

♦ DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

1) Safety.................................................................................... 2 11) Ventilation............................................................... 10

2) Installer Responsibility....................................................... 2 12) Lighting and Shutdown Instructions ................... 10

3) General Information ........................................................... 2 13) Sequence of Operation ......................................... 11

4) Minimum Clearances To Combustibles .......................... 4 14) Cleaning and Annual Maintenance..................... 11

5) SG Series Specifications.................................................... 5 15) Burner Operation/Troubleshooting..................... 12

6) SG Series Dimensions........................................................ 6 16) Optional Parabolic Reflector Extension ............. 14

7) Hanging ................................................................................ 6 17) Optional Protective Reverb Screen ..................... 14

8) Gas Connections and Regulation ..................................... 6 18) Replacing Parts...................................................... 14

9) Instructions for Pressure Test Gauge Connection.......... 8 19) Installation Data .................................................... 14

10) Electrical Connections........................................................ 9 20) Replacement Parts Guide .................................... 15

This heater complies with Z83.19 (current standard) and CSA 2 .3 5. Co pi es of th e N ational Fuel Gas Code (ANSI
Z223.1-latest edition) are available from the CSA at 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131 or
55 Scarsdale Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2R3. All NFPA codes are available from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269.

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1) SAFETY

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This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant ceramic heater. Safety information required during installation and
operation of this heater is provided in this manual and the labels on the product. The installation, service and
maintenance of this heater must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired
heating equipment.

All personnel in contact with the heater must read and understand all safety information, instructions and labels
before operation. The following symbols will be used in this manual to indicate important safety information.

Warning instructions must be followed to prevent or avoid hazards which ma
cause serious injury, property damage or death.

Caution instructions must be followed to prevent incorrect operation or
installation of the heater which may cause minor injury or property damage.

2) INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

The installer is responsible for the following:

• The heater installation, electrical and gas supplies must be installed in accordance with these installation

instructions and any applicable codes and regulations.

• Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit

access to the heater.

• Each installer must follow the clearances to combustible materials for the heaters.

• Install the heater so that the supports and hangers are correctly spaced in accordance with these instructions.

The heater must be supported by materials having a working load limit of at least 87lbs.

• Supply the owner with a copy of these Installation and Operation Instructions.

• Gravity or mechanical means shall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4 CFM per 1,000 Btu/hr input

of installed heaters.

• Never use the heater as a support for a ladder or other access equipment. Do not hang anything from the

heater.

• Supply all installation materials necessary that are not included with the heater.

• Check the nameplate to make sure that the burner is correct for the gas type in the building.

3) GENERAL INFORMATION

This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant ceramic heater for use in locations where flammable gases or
vapors are not generally present (as defined by OSHA acceptable limits) and is intended for the heating of
nonresidential spaces.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

! The heater area must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors

and liquids.

! This heater is designed for use with one type of gas (LPG or Natural). Make sure that the type of gas to be

supplied to this heater matches that shown on the heater rating plate.

! DO NOT install this heater directly onto an LPG container or propane cylinder without directions from your

propane company. LPG containers (propane cylinders) must not be stored indoors or in the vicinity of any gas­burning appliance.

! Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of high surface temperatures and should stay away to

avoid burns or clothing ignition.
! Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung from the heater or placed on or near the heater.
! Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same space as the heater.

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! NEVER attempt to service the heater while it is plugged in, operating or hot. Any guard or other protective

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device removed for servicing a heater must be replaced prior to operating the heater.
! Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be inspected before use

and at least annually by a qualified service person. More frequent cleaning may be required as necessary. It is

imperative that the control compartment, air passageways and burner of the heater be kept clean.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Installation of this heater must be in accordance with all applicable codes shown in the instructions and/or the
local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. In Canada, the installation must conform to current CSA B149.1
(The Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code) in the absence of local codes. Heaters shall be installed by a
licensed contractor or licensed installer. Clearances to combustibles as outlined in this manual should always be
observed. In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they may be stacked below the heater,
NFPA54 requires that the installer must post signs that will “specify the maximum permissible stacking height
to maintain the required clearances from the heater to combustibles.”

Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to
the heater. Each installer shall use quality installation practices when locating the heater and must give
consideration to clearances to combustible materials, vehicles parked below, lights, overhead doors, storage
areas with stacked materials, sprinkler heads, gas and electrical lines, and any other possible obstructions or
hazards. Consideration also must be given to service accessibility.

The heater, when installed in aircraft hangars and public garages, must be installed in accordance with
ANSI/NFPA 409-latest edition (Standard for Aircraft Hangars), ANSI/NFPA 88a-latest edition (Standard for
Parking Structures), and ANSI/NFPA 88b-latest edition (Standard for Repair Garages) with the following
clearances:
a. At least 10 feet above the upper surfaces of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be

housed in the hangar and at least 8 feet above the floor in shops, offices, and other sections of hangars
communicating with aircraft storage or service areas.

b. At least 8 feet above the floor in public garages. SWARNING

must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater.

FOR CANADA ONLY)

a. Installation of this appliance is to be in accordance with latest edition of CSA B149.1 (The Natural Gas and

Minimum clearances marked on the heater

Propane Installation Code).

b. For installation in public garages or aircraft hangars, the minimum clearances from the bottom of the

infrared heater to the upper surface of the highest aircraft or vehicle shall be 50 percent greater than the
certified minimum clearance, but the clearance shall not be less than 8 feet.

Although these heaters may be used in many applications other than space heating (e.g., process heating),
SunStar Heating Products, Inc. will not recognize the warranty for any use other than space heating.

This heater is for Indoor Installation only and can be used in Unvented mode. The term Unvented actually means
Indirect Vented. While the products of combustion are expelled into the building, national codes require
ventilation in the building to dilute these products of combustion. This ventilation may be provided by gravity or
mechanical means.

This heater is not an explosion proof heater. Where the possibility of exposure to volatile and low flash point
materials exists, it could result in property damage or death. This heater must not be installed in a spray booth
where the heater can operate during the spraying process. Consult your local fire marshal or insurance company.

SWARNING

Certain materials or objects, when stored under the heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and
could be seriously damaged. Observe the Minimum Clearances to Combustibles listed in the manual and on the
heater at all times

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4) MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Combustible material must be located outside the
clearance dimensions listed.

Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury or
property damage.

Always maintain minimum clearances and post signs
where needed. Signs should state the hazards for the
particular application and be legible to the building
occupants. Consult the factory or a factory
representative for additional information on signage
compliance.

Failure to do so may result in fire and/or explosion,
property damage, serious injury or death.

When installing the infra-red heater system, the minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained. These
distances are shown in Chart below and on the heater. If you are unsure of the potential hazards, consult your
local fire marshal, fire insurance carrier or other qualified authorities on the installation of gas fired infra-red
heaters for approval of the proposed installation.

Minimum clearances shall be measured from the outer surfaces as shown below:

! IMPORTANT: WHEN ANGLE MOUNTING, THE

Gas Manifold
Assembly

VALVE AND MANIFOLD SIDE MUST BE DOWN.

Gas Valve

CEILING

SIDE

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SIDE

REAR

FRONT

A

BELOW

MODEL SIDES CEILING

SG3 and SG4

SG6 and SG8

SG10 and SG12

31” 37” 73” 101” 73” 101” 37” 51” 31”

49” 49” 99” 138” 99” 138” 49” 69” 37”

49” 65” 129” 181” 129” 181” 61” 85” 49”

MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES

Mounted Horizontally Mounted at 35º Angle

BELOW BELOW FRONT

w/Standard

Reflector

w/Reflector

Extension

w/Standard

Reflector

w/Reflector

Extension

w/Standard

Reflector

w/Reflector

Extension

REAR

Angle

Mounting

(degree)

0º min

35º max

0º min

35º max

0º min

35º max

SG13,SG14 and
SG15

61” 65” 137” 191” 137” 191” 65” 91” 49”

10º min

35º max

: The clearances specified above must be maintained to combustibles and other materials that may be

NOTE

damaged by temperatures 90ºF above ambient temperature. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that
building materials with a low heat tolerance which may degrade at lower temperatures are protected to
prevent degradation. Clearances to combustibles are posted on the reflector near the control end of the heater.
In locations used for storage of combustible materials where they may be stacked below the heater, NFPA 54
requires that the installer must post signs that will “specify the maximum permissible stacking height to
maintain the required clearances from the heater to combustibles.” SunStar recommends posting these signs
adjacent to the heater thermostat or other suitable location that will provide enhanced visibility.

5) SG SERIES SPECIFICATIONS

ORIFICE SIZE7

Natural Gas Propane Gas

SHIPPING WEIGHT

MODEL NO. BTU/HR INPUT

NUMBER

OF BURNERS

SG3-N5B 33,000 1 3/32” n/a 30 lbs. 12
SG4-N5B 40,000 1 #38 n/a 30 lbs. 12
SG6-N5B 65,000 2 3/32” n/a 35 lbs. 13

SG8-N5B 80,000 2 #38 n/a 35 lbs. 14
SG10-N5B 100,000 3 #41 n/a 48 lbs. 15
SG12-N5B 120,000 3 #38 n/a 48 lbs. 16
SG14-N5B 140,000 4 #41 n/a 58 lbs. 17
SG15-N5B 155,000 4 #38 n/a 58 lbs. 18
SG3-L5B 32,000 1 n/a #52 30 lbs. 12
SG6-L5B 65,000 2 n/a #52 35 lbs. 13
SG10-L5B 100,000 3 n/a #52 48 lbs. 15
SG13-L5B 140,000 4 n/a #52 58 lbs. 17

MODEL SUFFIX

Gas Type: Ignition System:
N = Natural
L = Propane 5 = Direct Spark (115 Volt / 0.40 Amp / 60 Hz)

GAS-PIPE

CONNECTION:

1/2” NPT (Female)

7

One Orifice Per Burner

*MOUNT HEATERS AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. Minimums are shown as a guideline for human comfort and
uniform energy distribution for complete building heating applications. Consult your SunStar representative
for the particulars of your installation requirements.

MINIMUM

MOUNTING

HEIGHTS (FEET)

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