Roberts Gorden Caribe CGTH-30 Use And Care Manual
Gas-fired, low-intensity infrared heaters for residential garages and light industrial/commercial applications
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© Copyright 2007 Roberts-Gordon
Gas-Fired, Low-Intensity
Infrared Heaters for
Residential Garages and
Light Industrial/Commercial
Care Manual
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.
Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide
your serviceman with necessary information.
Roberts-Gordon, LLC
1250 William Street
P.O. Box 44
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: 716.852.4400
Fax: 716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.rg-inc.com
Caribe
Applications
Use and
Installer
Owner
P/N 180101NA Rev. B 1/07
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CGTH-30
CGTH-40
CGTH-50
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- Page 1 Caribe ® Gas-Fired, Low-Intensity Infrared Heaters for Residential Garages and Light Industrial/Commercial Applications CGTH-30 CGTH-40 CGTH-50 Use and Care Manual 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 your serviceman with necessary information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Before You Begin ..........1 1.1 Read This Manual ............1 1.2 Questions, Comments or Suggestions......1 SECTION 2: Heater Safety............2 SECTION 3: Introduction............3 3.1 About Roberts-Gordon ..........3 3.2 About the Heater............3 3.3 Unpacking the Heater .......... - Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Components Identification ......... 4 Figure 2: Balanced Flue............7 Figure 3: Thermostat Tag ............9 Figure 4: Horizontal Installation..........10 Figure 5: 45° Tilted Installation..........10 Figure 6: Vent Terminal Clearances ........11 Figure 7: Reflector and Grille ..........13 Figure 8: Typical Installation............
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Page 7: Section 1: Before You Begin
SECTION 1: B EFORE EGIN SECTION 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing a ROBERTS GORDON ® Keep this manual in a safe place in case you have heating product. We are pleased you have chosen any questions or require service in the future. Also, the CGTH Series overhead tube heater. -
Page 8: Section 2: Heater Safety
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 2: HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us! This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possi- ble fire, electrical or burn hazards. Please pay special attention when reading and following the warn- ings in these sections. -
Page 9: Section 3: Introduction
SECTION 3: I NTRODUCTION SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION 3.1 About Roberts-Gordon lifted from the carton at the same time. The burner should be lifted by gripping the bottom. The reflector Roberts-Gordon pioneered low-intensity infrared of the heater should be lifted using the hanger. heating systems in 1962 with the introduction of its revolutionary custom-engineered CORAYVAC sys-... -
Page 10: Components Identification
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL 3.4 Components Identification FIGURE 1: Components Identification CGTH-Series Burner - Contains the electrical components (i.e. and gas distribution components. blower motor, power transformer, etc.) and gas distri- Gas Line - Must only be installed and serviced by a bution components (i.e. -
Page 11: Where Can The Heater Be Installed
SECTION 3: I NTRODUCTION Thermostat Connection - Two terminals to which aspects of the installation are unclear, consult your the thermostat wires will be connected. ROBERTS GORDON independent distributor for ® clarification. The installer must furnish all needed Power Cord - Includes a three-prong plug that must materials that are not furnished as standard equip- be connected to a dedicated and properly grounded ment. -
Page 12: Section 4: Before Using The Heater
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 4: BEFORE USING THE HEATER The following information is included in the Installa- for checking system gas pressure. tion Manual and applies to the installer at the time of 4.2.3 Meter and Service installation. The warnings are included on the prod- Meter and service must be large enough to handle all uct. -
Page 13: Venting Requirements
SECTION 4: B EFORE SING EATER 4.4 Venting Requirements FIGURE 2: Balanced Flue The CGTH-Series heater must be installed with the venting system supplied or with the optional venting kit available from Roberts-Gordon. DO NOT connect this heater to a separate chimney, and do not com- mon vent with any other fuel burning appliance. -
Page 14: Heater Location
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL tibles must be maintained from vehicles parked • Sufficient clearances will exist to allow for easy below the heater. access to the service door. • When installed over hoists, the required safe dis- • Overhead structural members (rafters, beams, etc.) tances from combustibles must be maintained from are accessible for attaching the heater. -
Page 15: Section 5: Using The Heater
SECTION 5: U SING EATER SECTION 5: USING THE HEATER 5.1 Required Safe Distances from Combustibles Once your heater is installed by a licensed contrac- tor, you must remember to maintain the required safe distances from combustibles at all times. Combusti- bles are materials which may catch fire and include many common items such as your vehicle, wood and wood shavings, paper, rubber, fabrics, etc. -
Page 16: Figure 4: Horizontal Installation
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL Your heater may be installed in one of three ways: horizontal, 45° tilt left or 45° tilt right. Since the distances for the tilt installation are the same, the chart only shows one (the 45° tilt left). To determine the minimum required safe distances for your heater, you must know the mounting type and model number of your heater. -
Page 17: Figure 6: Vent Terminal Clearances
SECTION 5: U SING EATER FIGURE 6: Vent Terminal Clearances I N S I D E D E T A I L C O R N E R F I X E D C L O S E D O P E R A B Vent Terminal Air Supply Inlet Area Where Terminal Is Not Permitted... - Page 18 CGTH U SE AND ANUAL Clearance to each side of center line 3' (91 cm) within a height 15' (4.5 m) above extended above the meter/regulator assembly meter/regulator assembly Clearance to service regulator 3' (91 cm) vent outlet Clearance to non- mechanical air supply inletto building or the...
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Page 19: Protective Grille
SECTION 5: U SING EATER 5.2 Protective Grille • Do not touch the heater • Keep all persons, especially children, away from the heater. • Use of protective grille (included with select models) is recommended. A protective grille is included with select models of the CGTH-Series heater. -
Page 20: Rear Movable Hanger Limits
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL 5.3 Rear Movable Hanger Limits Figure 8 shows a typical installation of the CGTH- Series heater. The drawing specifies the allowable range of distance between the front fixed hanger and the rear movable hanger. The rear hangar should only be moved if the distance between both hangers is not within the allowable range. -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
SECTION 5: U SING EATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE OPERATING 5.4 Operating Instructions. STOP! Read the safety information above. 1. Set the thermostat to the lowest setting. 2. Turn off all electric power to the heater. 3. Do not try to light the burner by hand. 4. -
Page 22: Sequence Of Operation
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL 2. Turn off all electric power to the heater if service 7. Reset is accomplished by removing power from is to be performed. the heater for at least five seconds. 3. Turn off the manual gas valve in the heater 8. -
Page 23: Figure 10: Horizontal Venting With An Elbow
SECTION 5: U SING EATER FIGURE 10: Horizontal Venting With An Elbow FIGURE 11: Roof Venting... -
Page 24: Section 6: Caring For The Heater
CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 6: CARING FOR THE HEATER To ensure your safety and years of trouble-free operation of the heater, inspections by both the contractor and owner are essential. 6.1 Annual Inspection Before every heating season, a licensed contractor must perform a thorough inspection of the heater. s, electrical and thermostat connections as well as the venting and suspensions are some of the areas requiring inspection. -
Page 25: Basic Heater Care
SECTION 6: MC ARING EATER Thermostat There should be no exposed wire or damage to the thermostat. Safety wall tag must be mounted over thermostat. Contact a licensed contractor for repair. Suspension Points Make sure the heater is hanging securely. Look for signs of wear on the chain or ceiling. - Page 26 CGTH U SE AND ANUAL...
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Page 27: Section 7: The Roberts Gordon Caribe Limited Warranty
SECTION 7: T ROBERTS GORDON CARIBE LIMITED W ® ® ARRANTY SECTION 7: THE ROBERTS GORDON CARIBE LIMITED WARRANTY ® ® ® ® ROBERTS-GORDON WILL PAY FOR: The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON CARIBE moved or transferred. This warranty is nontransferable. Within 42 months from date of shipment from Roberts- Gordon, replacement parts will be provided free of Roberts-Gordon is not permitted to inspect the damaged...