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DANGER: If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odour continues, immediately call your gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
*
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY: The evenGLO® heater has been approved for indoor use in non-
residential applications. (See page 8 for details) for natural gas units ONLY!
IMPORTANT: The installer or seller must leave these instructions with the owner. Only those who are
certified to do so should perform service on these heaters.
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
563 Barton Street
Stoney Creek ON L8E 5S1 Canada
www.irenergy.ca
Series GA301
Models U, T, H, M, MP
October-28-15

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  • Page 1 An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY: The evenGLO® heater has been approved for indoor use in non- residential applications. (See page 8 for details) for natural gas units ONLY! IMPORTANT: The installer or seller must leave these instructions with the owner.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........................10.11.12 QUIPMENT IMENSIONS Portable models # GA301 & GA301 - T ......................10 Floor mount models # GA301- H ........................11 Hanging model # GA301- M & GA301 - MP ..................... 12 ........................13 LEARANCE TO OMBUSTIBLES ......................14...

  • Page 3: Caution And General Safety

    Children should be strictly supervised when in the area of this heating appliance. • Playing or running around the structure should be strictly forbidden. Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung on or near this heater. • October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Overview

    Pre-installation Overview What You Will Receive: evenGLO GA301 Models U & T: October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 4...
  • Page 5 Pre-installation Overview What You Will Receive: evenGLO GA301 Model MP: October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 5...
  • Page 6 Tape) EH027: 1/4”-20 x 1/2” S.S Carriage Bolt (x4), CH143: 1/4” S.S Flat Washer (x4), EH028 1/4”-20 S.S Acorn Nut (x4) EH021: Pole Package MODEL GA301-U, GA301-T: EH001: Top Reflector to Support Arms (Blue Tape) EH027: 1/4”-20 x 1/2” S.S Carriage Bolt (x4), CH143: 1/4” S.S Flat Washer (x4), EH028 1/4”-20 S.S Acorn Nut (x4)

  • Page 7: Mounting Plate Hole Pattern

    Pre-installation Overview Mounting Plate Hole Pattern (Full size) 6.30" Ø0.42" October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 7...

  • Page 8: What You Need To Supply

    National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z.223.1 (NFPA 54) in the US and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 in Canada. 4. Electrical supply rated at 24 VAC with two stage control for GA301-U, GA301-H &GA301-T only. October-28-15 Even-GLO™...

  • Page 9: Location Planning

    4. Always allow room for removal of the top reflector and heater head for maintenance purposes. 5. The heater aspirates air for combustion. Do not locate heater where there are severe draft conditions or airflow restrictions to the heater head base. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 9...

  • Page 10: Specifications / Details

    Specifications / Details Equipment Dimensions Floor mount models Model GA301 Model GA301-T October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 10...

  • Page 11: Hanging Model # Ga301- M & Ga301 - Mp

    Specifications / Details Hanging model GA301- H 1.13" 17.95" Ø39.50" 47.98" 46.81" 6 Feet Minimum Clearance Below October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 11...
  • Page 12 Specifications / Details Portable model GA301- M & GA301- MP Model GA301- M Model GA301- MP October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 12...

  • Page 13: Clearance To Combustibles

    MODEL NO. SIDES BELOW BELOW GA 301 18" 22" 33" GA 301 H 18" 22" 33" GA 301 T 18" 22" 33" MODEL NO. SIDES BELOW GA301-M 18" 22" 33" GA301-MP 18" 22" 33" October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 13...

  • Page 14: Installation / Code Requirements

    Appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence; the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 in the USA, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada. NOTE: Some materials deteriorate or soften at sustained temperatures below 160°F. Consult material manufacturer for recommendations October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Power & Gas Specifications

    Specifications / Details Power & Gas Specifications Models : GA301, GA301H & GA301T High fire rate: Natural - 53,000 btuh Propane - 47,000 btuh Low fire rate: Natural - 46,000 btuh Propane - 40,000 btuh Gas Supply Pressure: Natural Gas: Minimum 6.5 ”...

  • Page 16: Portable

    Line-up holes and press Carriage Bolt through Wheel Bracket and Bottom Base. Place Lock Washer over threads of Carriage Bolt and hand tighten Nut. c) Tighten Nut with Wrench while making sure Carriage Bolt is properly secured and not spinning. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 16...
  • Page 17 Line up Pole Flange indication dot with the Bottom Base indication dot. c) Position the Regulator Bracket relative to the indication dots, as shown. Tighten Nut with a 9/16 Socket while making sure Carriage Bolt is properly secured. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 17...
  • Page 18 Internal S.S Lock Washer over threads inside Pole and hand tighten Nylon Insert Brass Nuts c) Tighten Nut with Wrench while making sure Button Socket Cap Screw is properly secured and not spinning. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 18...
  • Page 19 Secure Heater Head to Pole Neck a) Place Heater Head on Pole Neck and line-up the holes. b) Hand tighten the 4 Button Socket Cap Screw into weld nuts on Heater Head. Tighten with Allan Key provided October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 19...
  • Page 20 Place Top Reflector onto Heater Head and line-up 4 holes to 4 Arms of Heater Head. Place S.S Carriage Bolt through Arm and Top Reflector. c) Place S.S Flat Washer over threads of S.S Carriage Bolt and tighten S.S Acorn Portable Models (GA301M & GA301MP) October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 20...

  • Page 21: Floor Mount

    Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) Floor Mount Mount pole base onto a concrete floor or cast concrete with a minimum below grade depth of 12” and having a 12” diameter. If forming concrete, cast in place appropriate passage for gas and control wires. Use minimum 3/8” x 5” 90° lag bolts or equivalent to mount heater base to the concrete base.
  • Page 22 Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) b. Arrange the burner head such that the wires and gas hose are arranged as illustrated. Feed a pull wire through the pole to assist in pulling the three power wires into the pole and through the junction box. Firmly tape the pull wire to the power wires. Lower the assembly into place while pulling the wires.
  • Page 23 Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) c. Secure burner head to pole with three #10 screws provided. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 23...
  • Page 24 Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) d. Push the gas connection into the slot buy slightly pushing on the gas line through the electrical box. The gas fitting should be positioned as illustrated below. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 24...
  • Page 25 Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) e. Place gas connection cover onto the fitting and install the nut to fasten the cover assuring the nut is properly seated. See below. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 25...
  • Page 26 Floor Mount Models (GA301-U & GA301-T) f. Install reflector using the four carriage bolts, nuts and washer provided. g. Connect gas supply and electric power following all local codes. Pressure test all gas connections. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 26...

  • Page 27: Ceiling Mount

    Flared Elbow. The picture to the right shows how it should look like. Note: All gas connections must be done according to local and national codes. Also, all new connections must be leak tested. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 27...
  • Page 28 Hanging Model GA301H 1. Assemble 4 gusset plates to the base as illustrated. Use 5/16” carriage bolts with washers and nuts. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 28...
  • Page 29 Hanging Model GA301H 2. Assemble angular arms to the base. 3. Assemble vertical arm to angular arm using two gusset plates and 5/16” carriage bolts with nuts and washers. Repeat this for the other side. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 29...
  • Page 30 Use minimum 6 #14 x1.5” wood screws. Caution: To prevent possible head injury provide pedestrian protection if lowest point of the heater is less than 7 feet in height. The heater must have a minimum clearance of 6 Feet below. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 30...
  • Page 31 Hanging Model GA301H 6. Install heater assembly into the base assembly allowing the gas line and wires through the bottom. Use three #8-32 type F to secure heater head to the base. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 31...
  • Page 32 Hanging Model GA301H 7. Feed the gas line and control wires through either side of the assembly. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 32...
  • Page 33 Hanging Model GA301H 8. Install the heat shields as illustrated using the #8-32 type F screws supplied. 9. Install the bottom cover to complete the assemble using 4 #8-32 type F screws. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 33...
  • Page 34 Hanging Model GA301H 10. Installation of reflector support brackets. 1. After putting on heat shields, screw reflector brackets to frame upright. 2. Secure reflector by screwing the reflector to the reflector support brackets. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 34...
  • Page 35 Installation Instructions(Models GA301-M, GA301-MP) Position / Move the Heater 1. Ensure Wheels are properly connected to the Bottom Base. 2. Move the Heater by handling ONLY the Pole. It may take two people to manoeuvre the Heater safely depending on the size / strength of the person(s).

  • Page 36: Secure Heater

    Installation Instructions(Models GA301-M, GA301-MP) Secure the Heater 1. Ensure that the Hold-Down Brackets are properly installed. 2. The type of Foundation Fastener required depends on the type of Floor / Ground that the Heater is located on. Prepare the Floor / Ground as detailed in Table A at all three bracket locations.

  • Page 37: Lighting & Shutdown Instructions

    Electronic control of heater can be re-set by de-energizing and re-energizing electric power. Shut Down instructions for models GA301, GA301-H & GA301-T: 1. Turn off power to electronic control. 2. For longer periods of shut down, also close manual gas supply valve.

  • Page 38: Lighting & Shutdown Instructions

    Heater will produce smoke the first time it is lit. This is normal. Make sure NOT to light the heater in an enclosed area. Lighting Instructions for Models GA301-U, GA301-T, & GA301-H 1. Open manual gas supply valve (ensure gas supply lines have been purged).

  • Page 39: T & Ga301-H

    2. For longer periods of shutdown, also turn off manual gas supply valve. Shut Down Instructions for Models GA301-U, GA301-T & GA301-H 1. Turn off power to electronic control. 2. For longer periods of shut down, also close manual gas supply valve.

  • Page 40: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting Instructions Maintenance instructions for models GA301, GA301-H & GA301-T: Before performing any service shut off gas and electric supply. • Check condition of burner, especially integrity of flame screen. • Inspect condition of spark and sense electrode. Check for cracks in ceramic •...

  • Page 41: Ga301-Mp:

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting Instructions Maintenance instructions for models GA301-M & GA301-MP: Maintenance ∗ Follow Caution and General Safety rules at all times before / during use. ∗ Before performing ANY service to the heater, shut off the gas supply, disconnect the regulator from the LP-Gas Cylinder and remove the battery from the ignitor module.
  • Page 42 3. Inspect condition of spark and sense electrode. Check for cracks in ceramic insulators or excessive corrosion. 4. Inspect condition of high tension lead to spark rod Troubleshooting instructions for models GA301-M & GA301-MP: 1. No gas supply at burner: • Ensure manual shut off valve is in proper position •...

  • Page 43: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    • Next in order, mild non-scratching abrasive powders such as typical household cleaners. These can be used with warm water, bristle brushes, sponges or clean cloths. DO NOT USE ordinary carbon steel brushes or steel wool. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 43...
  • Page 44 Non-halogenated solvents, such as Acetone, Methyl Alcohol, and Ethyl Alcohol work well. The preferred solvent is one that does not contain Chlorine. Cleaning should always be followed by rinsing with CLEAN HOT WATER and drying with clean towels. October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 44...

  • Page 45: Parts List

    EE009 Orifice - NAT Gas EG002 Orifice - LP Gas EG022 Gas Valve - NAT Gas EG001 Gas Valve - LP Gas EG023 Indicator Light EE004 Burner assembly EG008 Ignition wire (not shown) EE005 October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 45...
  • Page 46 EE010 Electronic Control Module EE009 shown) Burner assembly EG008 Pole Package Black 63” ES114 Pole Package Black 75” ES131 Pole Package S/S 63” ES081 Pole Package S/S 75” ES132 Ignition wire (not shown) EE005 October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 46...
  • Page 47 Parts List Model GA301-M & GA301-MP Part Item Description Part No. Qty Item Description Housing Top Pole Neck ES170* ES171* Cover Pole Assembly ES171* Emitter ES011 Burner Housing Knob EH016 ES185* Assembly Wheel Assembly EH029 Main Housing ES161* Arm Assembly...
  • Page 48 Parts List October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 48...

  • Page 49: Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Internal Wiring GA301, GA301-T, GA301-H Green Green 24 VAC (Lo) Green Yellow Green Gas Valve Green Yellow Pink Flame Sensor Leds Green Blue Spark Electrode 24 VAC (Hi) If any of the original wire as supplied with the Si l'un des fils électriques original fournis avec...
  • Page 50 Wiring Diagrams External Wiring Options GA301, GA301-T, GA301-H Option 1: Using 2 Toggle Switches Hi (on) Patio Heater Low (On) 24 Volt Blue Transformer Patio 24 Volt 115 VAC Heater Grounded Supply Supply Green **Ensure A Good Ground Source Back Box...
  • Page 51 Error! Not a valid bookmark self-reference. Internal Wiring GA301-M, GA301-MP October-28-15 Even-GLO™ Series GA301 Page 51...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Warranty SERIES GA301, GA301-T, GA301-H, GA301-M AND GA301-MP EVEN-GLO PATIO HEATER WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original owner that the emitter of the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase.

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