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Easy Radiant Works GH40N Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Phone 905-899-3473
INSTALLATION / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LIQUID PROPANE OR NATURAL GAS
TECHNICAL DATA FOR VENTED RADIANT TUBE HEATER
The installation must comply with local codes and CAN / CGA B – 149 in Canada
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause property damage,
injury or death. Read the installation,
operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.
12288 Brawn Rd, Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada L0S 1V0
e-mail erw@vaxxine.com
Easy Radiant "Works"
HEATWAVE
INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER
MODEL NUMBERS
GH40N
40,000 BTU
5003356
or the National Fuel Gas codes
Fax 905-899-2262
GH40P
ETL LISTED
COMFORMS TO
ANSI STD Z83.20
CERTIFIED TO
CSA STD 2.34
CGA/CSA STD 2.17
AVERTISSEMENT. Une installation, un
réglage, une modification, une réparation ou un
entretien incorrect peut entraîner des dommages
matériels, des blessures ou la mort. Li sez
attentivement les instructions d'installation, de
fonctionnement et d'entretien avant de procéder à
l'installation ou àl'entretien de cet équipement.
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  • Page 1 Fax 905-899-2262 INSTALLATION / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR Easy Radiant “Works” HEATWAVE INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER MODEL NUMBERS GH40N GH40P 40,000 BTU LIQUID PROPANE OR NATURAL GAS TECHNICAL DATA FOR VENTED RADIANT TUBE HEATER ETL LISTED COMFORMS TO ANSI STD Z83.20 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD 2.34...
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL FOR EASY RADIANT WORKS “HEATWAVE” MODEL GH40N/GH40P GAS FIRED, VENTED INFRARED TUBE HEATER FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS. Consignes De Securite AFETY MELL ENTEZ DEUR 1. Open windows 1. Ouvrez les fenetres 2. Do not touch electrical switches, or telephone 2.
  • Page 3 This appliance is manufactured by: Easy Radiant Works 12288 Brawn Road Wainfleet, Ontario, Canada L0S 1V0 Phone 905 899 3473 905 899 2262 www.easyradiantworks.com...

  • Page 4: Contents Of The Shipping Box

    CONTENTS OF THE SHIPPING BOX Please check the carton and locate the items shown on this page. Heater Assembly Vent termination 5" (12.7 cm) Balanced flue consisting of 1 - 5" (12.7 cm) vent pipe - 60 inches (or 5 ft) (1.5 meters) long and 1- 3"...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Heater specifications “Heatwave” Model GH40N (Natural Gas) GH40P (Liquid Propane) Electrical: 120VAC / 60 Hz / 1-Ph / 1A Manifold Pressure Connection: 3 pin grounded plug Natural Gas: 3.5" w.c. L.P. (Propane) 10.0" w.c. Gas Inlet Connections: Connection: ½" (1.2 cm) Male NPT Venting Specifications: BTU/hr.
  • Page 6 The Heatwave GH40N/GH40P garage Where can the heater heater is intended for use in the be installed? following areas: - residential garages - workshops Light commercial / industrial applications such as: - entranceways - storage rooms - lobby areas - manufacturing areas - lunch rooms - agricultural buildings Where can’t the heater...

  • Page 7: Venting Requirements

    The Heatwave heater MUST be installed with the venting system supplied with the heater, or one of the optional venting kits available from Easy Radiant Works. DO NOT connect the heater to a separate chimney and DO NOT common vent with any other fuel-burning appliance.

  • Page 8: Hazardous Locations

    COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS The Heatwave heater may be used in certain areas of aircraft Aircraft hangers. The installation must be in accordance with local and Hangers national codes.  Heaters in aircraft, storage or service areas must be installed a minimum of 10 ft. (3 meters) above the upper surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be housed in the hanger.

  • Page 9: General Installation Procedures

    GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES CHOOSING A SAFE LOCATION When selecting a suitable mounting location for the heater, it is important to consider the following:  The heater must be installed with a minimum of 7 ft. (2.1 meters) between the floor and the bottom of the heater in Canada.

  • Page 10: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    If you have any questions concerning safe distances to combustibles contact Easy Radiant Works prior to proceeding. It is important to keep the minimum required safe clearances to combustibles at all times to avoid death, personal injury or property damage.

  • Page 11: Gas Connection

    IMPORTANT The clearance to combustibles “below” (32 inches) (81 cm) indicates the safe clearance to combustibles and NOT the minimum mounting height. CLEARANCES TO COMBUSITBLES The clearance to combustible materials represents the minimum distance that must be maintained between the heater and a nearby surface.

  • Page 12: Heater Orientation

    GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES HEATER ORIENTATION The HeatWave heater may be installed in either of the following orientations:  horizontally  tilted - 45 degree angle For Horizontal installation (see drawing below):  Using “S” hooks; attach four equal lengths of #10 jack chain (or equivalent) to the 4 holes in the front fixed hangers.

  • Page 13: Typical Installation

    TYPICAL INSTALLATION Minimum 6” (15.2 cm) Min. 24” (61 cm) Minimum 7 ft (2.1 meters) Vent terminal Burner Box 16” (40.6 cm) Minimum mounting height 7 ft (2.1 meters) Exterior Wall Movable hangar Floor Minimum mounting height in United States between bottom of tube and floor is 8 ft. (2.4 meters)(7 ft.

  • Page 14: Horizontal Venting

    VENTING INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL VENTING After the heater has been properly suspended according to this manual, proceed to install the venting as described below:  Measure the distance from the floor to the center of the vent collar on the rear of the burner. Transfer this measurement to the inside surface of the exterior wall that the vent will penetrate, and make a mark.
  • Page 15 VENT ELBOW ASSEMBLY INSTALLING HORIZONTAL VENTING WITH AN ELBOW After the heater has been properly suspended in accordance with this manual, proceed to install the venting and 90-degree elbow as described below. Note: a 90-degree elbow kit (available from the manufacturer) is required for this installation. ...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES INSTALLING HORIZONTAL VENTING WITH AN ELBOW (CONTINUED)  For each linear foot of measured distance (total of A plus B) measure down vertically ¼” (6mm) from the reference mark on the exterior wall. This new reference mark is the centerline of the clearance hole for the 5"...
  • Page 17 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURES BIRD SCREEN INSTALLATION The bird screen is supplied in order to prevent blockage of the flue vent by birds or other small animals nesting in the flue. It must be installed directly at the end of the 3” (7.6 cm) flue. ...

  • Page 18: Grill Installation

    THIS HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN ONLY. READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THE EASY RADIANT WORKS HEATER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS, AND THOSE ON THE HEATER COULD...
  • Page 19 RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, FIRE, ASPHYXIATION, AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPOURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER GAS FIRED APPLIANCE THIS APPLIANCE MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES AND CORNERS, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SUCH AS GLOVES AND PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR WHEN SERVICING THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

  • Page 20: Heater Expansion

    WARNING HEATER EXPANSION It is normal condition that during heat-up and cool-down a tube heater will expand and contract. Allowances for heater expansion must be made in the gas connection, venting and combustion air ducting. Consider that the heater will expand in length as much as ½ inch (12 mm) or more for every 10 ft (3 m) of system length. Typically, the greater the firing rate, the greater the expansion.

  • Page 21: Clearances To Combustibles

    WARNING CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A warning statement that an overhead heater should be installed so that the minimum clearances marked on the heater will be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater Location of flammable or explosive objects, liquids or vapours close to the heater may cause fire or explosion and result in property damage, injury or death.

  • Page 22: Installations Other Than Space Heating

    INSTALLATION IN COMMERCIAL GARAGES AND PARKING STRUCTURES Low intensity heaters are suitable for use in commercial garages when installed in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard for Parking Structures, ANSI/NFPA 88A, or the Standard for Repair Garages ANSI/NFPA No. 88B, or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, B149.1 WARNING INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN SPACE HEATING Use for process or other applications that are not space heating will void the products warranty.

  • Page 23: Routine Maintenance

    ELECTRICAL 120V, 60 H , 3 A MPS STARTING AMP RUNNING Ignition System: 120 Volt / Hot surface igniter Thermostat control: Heaters are designed for compatibility with either 120 Volt thermostat controllers or 24 Volt thermostat controllers. For use with 120 Volt controllers, the heater must be plugged into a “switched” 120 Volt duplex receptacle, where the receptacle is switched by the thermostat controller.

  • Page 24: Suspending The System

    SUSPENDING THE SYSTEM Inadequate or improper suspension of the tube heater can result in collapse of the system, property damage, and personal injury or death. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the hardware and structural supports from which the heater is suspended are sound and of adequate strength to support the weight and expansion forces of the heater.
  • Page 25 : Correct inlet pressure is vital to efficient operation of heaters. Refer to the rating AUTION plate and, if necessary, consult Gas Company. WARNING Never use a match or other flame to test for gas leaks. Use soap and water solution to check for leaks to all connections and joints and if bubbles appear, leaks have been detected and must be corrected.
  • Page 26 GAS SUPPLY, HEATER EXPANSION, AND FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTION The gas supply must be installed to the heater using: In USA an approved Stainless Steel Flexible Gas Connector certified for use on an infrared radiant tube heater (ANSI Z21.24 CSA 6.10) In Canada an approved Type 1 Hose Gas Connector (CAN/CGA 8.1) The heater must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off valve (field supplied) during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Improper adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. This heater must be installed and serviced only by a trained gas service technician. If at the onset of ignition, no ignition occurs, the following should be checked. Lack of power at the input of the controls caused by: ...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    PROMPT DISPOSITION OF WARRANTY CLAIMS Easy Radiant Works will make a good faith effort for prompt correction or other adjustment with respect to any product that proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period. For any product believed to be defective under this warranty, first write or call the dealer / retailer from whom the product was purchased.
  • Page 29 START-UP/TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION This equipment has been factory fired and tested prior to shipment. To ensure that site conditions are compatible with the heater’s performance, the following start up needs to be completed by the qualified gas installer. A technician calling for technical support must provide the information from the following completed reports. Completed reports can be faxed to Technical Support.
  • Page 30 IS THERE A BAFFLE INSTALLED IN THE RADIANT TUBE IF REQUIRED..WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE BAFFLE(S ) FEET IF INSTALLED..IS THE BAFFLE AT FLUE END OF SYSTEM THIS HEATER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT: FAX 905-899-2262, VOICE 905-899-3473 EASY RADIANT WORKS...

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