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Roberts Gorden Linear Heater Installation Manual

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SECTION 6: H
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EATER
NSTALLATION
FIGURE 15: Linear Heater Assembly Overview
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  • Page 1: Section 6: Heater Installation

    SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION FIGURE 15: Linear Heater Assembly Overview...
  • Page 2 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 16: Linear Heater Layout Overview...

  • Page 3: Step 6.1 Burner Tube Installation

    FIGURE 17: Linear Heater Layout Overview (Continued) Step 6.1 Burner Tube Installation Description Part Number Burner Tube S-Hook Tube/Reflector Hanger 03051XXX 91907302 03090100 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION...

  • Page 4: Step 6.2 Tube Clamp Package Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE Step 6.2 Tube Clamp Package Installation Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 01318901 Tube Clamp 01396801 Bolt 97113940 Flat Washer 95211600 92113900 Step 6.3 Coupling and Tube Assembly Close coupling with tab. Insert tubes into coupling. ANUAL Start slide bar/coupling lock onto coupling.
  • Page 5 Step 6.3.1 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) Tighten slide bar as shown below. • Repeat Step 6.3 A - D until all tubes are assembled. Step 6.3.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) 7' 6" ± 1' (2.3 m ± .25 m) (3 m ±...

  • Page 6: Step 6.4 Turbulator Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE Step 6.4 Turbulator Installation Turbulator section 2.5' (76.2 cm) (stainless) used in BH-40 heaters must be in the section of turbulator nearest to the burner. Description Turbulator Adapter 2.5' (76.2 cm) Turbulator Section 2' (61 cm) Turbulator Section 2.5' (76.2 cm)(Stainless) Tube ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Step 6.5 Reflector Installation

    Step 6.5 Reflector Installation WARNING Fire Hazard Support reflector with reflector hanger and support strap. Reflector must not touch tube. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage. Description Part Number Tube/Reflector Hanger Burner Tube Reflector NOTE: All tube surfaces must be covered 03090100...
  • Page 8 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE Step 6.5.1 Reflector, U-Clip and Reflector Support Installation The pictorial drawings of the heater construction in Section 6 are schematic only and provide a general guideline of where hangers, reflector supports and U-clips are to be installed. To ensure proper expansion and contraction movement of the reflectors, a combination of U-clips Description...

  • Page 9: Step 6.6 Burner Installation

    Step 6.6 Burner Installation Description Part Number Bolt Burner 071XXXXX Lock Washer Gasket 94273914 96411600 02568200 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION...

  • Page 10: Section 7: Optional Heater Accessories

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE SECTION 7: OPTIONAL HEATER ACCESSORIES WARNING Cut/Pinch Hazard Wear protective gear during installation, operation and service. Edges are sharp. Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury. 7.1 U-Tube Configuration Heaters (except BH-40) are approved for optional U-tube configurations.
  • Page 11 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES FIGURE 18: U-Tube Heater Assembly Overview...
  • Page 12 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 19: U-Tube Heater Layout Overview...

  • Page 13: Elbow Package Configuration

    FIGURE 20: U-Tube Layout Overview (Continued) 7.2 Elbow Package Configuration Step 7.2.1 Elbow Installation Description Part Number Elbow Package 02718702 90° Elbow 01335801 Coupling 01312700 Reflector End Cap 02750800 Reflector Joint Piece 02750900 U-Clip Package 91107720 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Minimum Distance Required...

  • Page 14: Step 7.2.2 Elbow Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 7.2.2 Elbow Installation Step 7.2.3 Reflector Joint Installation Step 7.2.4 Reflector Joint Installation...
  • Page 15 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Step 7.2.5 Reflector Joint Detail FIGURE 21: Reflector Joint Detail...
  • Page 16 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 7.3 Reflector Side Extension Step 7.3.1 Bracket Installation Description Reflector Side Extension Package Reflector Side Extension Retainer Clips Sheet Metal Screws Order Separately Reflector Side Extension Bracket Step 7.3.2 Side Reflector Installation ANUAL Part Number 02712700 01368000 02751200...
  • Page 17 7.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation Step 7.4.1 Shield Support Strap Assembly 7.5 Two-Foot Decorative Grille Installation Step 7.5.1 Grille Installation SECTION 7: O PTIONAL Description Part Number Lower Clearance Shield Package Shield Support Strap Lower Clearance Shield 8' (2.4 m) Locknut #8 Flat Washer #8 Screw #8 x 3/8''...
  • Page 18 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE Step 7.5.2 Frame Shield Installation Step 7.5.3 Reflector Side Extension Installation for Decorative Grilles Distance "A" Minimum Maximum Part No. 2" (4 cm) 6" (15 cm) 01370408 6" (15 cm) 10" (26 cm) 01370412 10"...

  • Page 19: Step 7.6.3 Grille Installation

    7.6 Protective Grille Installation Step 7.6.1 Silicone Cap Installation Step 7.6.2 Grille End Cap Installation Step 7.6.3 Grille Installation SECTION 7: O Description Grille Section Grille End Cap Silicone Cap PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Part Number 08050001 08050002 91915951-6P...
  • Page 20 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE SECTION 8: VENTING WARNING Carbon Monoxide Hazard Heaters installed unvented must be interlocked with sufficient building exhaust. Heaters must be installed according to the installation manual. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or injury. WARNING Cut/Pinch Hazard Wear protective gear during installation,...
  • Page 21 8.2 Unvented Operation Sufficient ventilation must be provided in the amount of 4 cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (United States); 3 cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (Canada). Use of optional outside combustion air is not recommended with unvented heaters. If exhaust fans are used to supply ventilation air, an interlock switch must be used to prevent the heater from coming on when the fans are off.
  • Page 22 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 8.7 Horizontal Ventilation 4'' (10 cm) Pipe Description Part Number Vent Terminal (Comb. Wall) Vent Terminal 02537801-XX Wall Thimble 4" (10 cm) 90505600 8.8 Vertical Ventilation 4'' (10 cm) Pipe Description Part Number Vent Cap 4" (10 cm) 90502300 ANUAL 90502100...

  • Page 23: Common Side Wall Venting

    8.9 Common Side Wall Venting Description Part Number Vent Terminal 6" (15 cm) 90502101 Requirements: • Maximum of two heaters can be commonly vented through a side wall. • Heaters must be of the same BTU output. • Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat.

  • Page 24: Common Vertical Venting

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 8.10 Common Vertical Venting Requirements: • Maximum of four heaters can be commonly vented through the roof. • Heaters must be of the same BTU output. • Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat.
  • Page 25 8.11 Outside Combustion Air Supply IMPORTANT: If the building has a slight negative pressure or corrosive contaminants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons, are present in the air, an outside combustion air supply to the heater is required. Seal all combustion air pipe joints. Use of optional outside combustion air is not recommended with unvented heaters.
  • Page 26 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 8.11.4 Vertical Outside Air Supply for Double Heater Installation Description Part Number Vent Cap 6" (15 cm) Requirements: • Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. 8.11.5 Horizontal Outside Air Supply for Double Heater Installation Description Part Number Vent Cap 6"...

  • Page 27: Section 9: Gas Piping

    SECTION 9: GAS PIPING WARNING Fire Hazard Tighten gas hose fittings to connect gas supply according to Figure 23. Gas hose can crack when twisted. Gas hose moves during normal operation. Use only 36" (91 cm) long connector of 1/2" or 3/4"...
  • Page 28 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE FIGURE 23: Gas Connection with Flexible Gas Hose Shut-Off Valve (included with gas hose) must be parallel to burner gas inlet. The 3" (8 cm) displacement shown is for the cold condition. This displacement may reduce when the system is fired.
  • Page 29 SECTION 10: WIRING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service or maintenance. Heater must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. 10.1 Line Voltage Thermostat Wiring Heaters can be controlled using several methods.
  • Page 30 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 10.2 Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring SPST Transformer Relay Black Black 120 V-60 Hz Supply Circuit Gnd. Burner 1 Description Part Number SPST Transformer Relay 90417600 Low Voltage Thermostat 90425100 ANUAL FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW COIL COIL White...

  • Page 31: Internal Wiring

    SECTION 10: W IRING 10.3 Internal Wiring...

  • Page 32: Ladder Diagram

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 10.4 Ladder Diagram 10.5 Electrical Connection to the Burner...

  • Page 33: Section 11: Operation And Maintenance

    SECTION 11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Turn off gas supply to Disconnect electric heater before service before service or or maintenance. maintenance. Heater must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electric shock, injury or property damage. This heater is equipped with a direct spark ignition system.
  • Page 34 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL For best performance, the gas, electrical, thermostat connections, tubing, venting, suspensions and overall heater condition should be inspected thoroughly. NOTE: Gas flow and burner ignition are among the first things that should be inspected. Please see Page 49, Section 11.5 for suggested items to inspect.
  • Page 35 11.5 Maintenance Checklist Installation Code and Annual Inspections: All installation and service of ROBERTS GORDON equipment must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of equipment sold and supplied by Roberts-Gordon and conform to all requirements set forth in the ROBERTS GORDON manuals and all applicable governmental ®...
  • Page 36 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE Burner Cup and Orifice Clear of obstructions (even spider webs will cause problems). Carefully remove any dust and debris from the burner. Electrode Replace if there are cracked ceramics, excessive carbon residue, or erosion of the electrode.

  • Page 37: Section 12: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service or maintenance. Heater must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Fire Hazard Keep all flammable Turn off gas supply to objects, liquids and heater before service...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Flow Chart

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 12.1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart...
  • Page 39 SECTION 12: T ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 40: Manifold Gas Pressure Setting

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE 12.2 Manifold Gas Pressure Setting ANUAL...

  • Page 41: Section 13: Replacement Parts

    SECTION 13: R EPLACEMENT ARTS SECTION 13: REPLACEMENT PARTS WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Carbon Monoxide Hazard Fire Hazard ® Use only genuine ROBERTS GORDON replacement parts per this installation, operation and service manual. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electric shock, injury or property damage.
  • Page 42 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL...
  • Page 43 Description Mica Window Assembly Electrode Gasket Tube Gasket Burner Cup Assembly Gas Valve (Natural) Gas Valve (LP) Electrode DSI Ignition Module Transformer Pressure Switch (200) (115, 140, 175) (150) (60, 80, 100, 125) (40) Motor/Blower Assembly Blower Outlet Gasket SECTION 13: R EPLACEMENT ARTS Part Number...
  • Page 44 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE SECTION 14: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 14.1 Material Specifications 14.1.1 Reflectors .024 Aluminum (Optional .024 Stainless Steel Type 304) 14.2 Heater Specifications 14.2.1 Ignition Fully automatic spark ignition with safety shut-off. General Specifications for BH-Series heaters are as follows: Heat Input Rate Model (Btu/h) x (1000)

  • Page 45: Section 15: The Roberts Gordon

    SECTION 15: THE ROBERTS GORDON GORDONRAY BH WARRANTY ® ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: Within 36 months from date of purchase by buyer or 42 months from date of shipment by Roberts-Gordon LLC (whichever occurs first), replacement parts will be provided free of charge for any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing or material defect.

  • Page 47: Owner Warranty Registration Card

    OWNER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Roberts Gordon LLC •1250 William Street, P.O. Box 44 • Buffalo, NY 14240-0044 • Phone: 716-852-4400 • Fax: 716-852-0854 About the Owner: Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________City:_________________________ State:__________Zip Code:________ Phone:_________________________ Fax:_________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ About the Installer: Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________City:_________________________ State:_________Zip Code:_________ Phone:__________________________Fax:_________________________ E-mail:______________________________________ Purchased From (if different than installer): Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 50 Attach this information to a wall near the ROBERTS GORDON I n f r a r e d Read the Installation, Operation, and Service Manual thoroughly before installation, operation, or service. Know your model number and installed configuration. Model number and installed configuration are found on the burner and in the Installation, Operation and Service Manual. Write the largest clearance dimensions with permanent ink according to your model number and configuration in the open spaces below.

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