High-efficiency, separated-combustion, low-static unit heater (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Reznor RIH Series
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Form I-RIH (4-16) Obsoletes Form I-RIH (10-14) Installation/Operation/Maintenance Applies to: Models RIH, RIHV, RIHVN, and RIHVL Gas-Fired High-Intensity Infrared Heaters Models RIH/RIHV WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause serious property damage, injury, or death. Read these instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
Table of Contents 1.0 General ....... 2-4 7.0 Electrical ......10-13 1.1 Hazard Labels and Notices ......2 7.1 Electrical Supply .........10 1.2 General Information ........2...
1.0 General Special Space Heating Installations (cont'd) (cont'd) Repair Garages - U.S.: 1.4 Installation Codes (cont'd) Parking Structures - U.S Garages - Canada 2.1 Recommended Mounting Height and Distance from a Wall 2.0 Location NOTE: Clearances to combustibles must be observed; see Paragraph 4.2. Recommended Mounting Height (feet and meters) Model at 5°...
2.2 Ventilation WARNING Requirements monoxide poisoning, or death. Always vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to national, state, provincial, and local codes. In the United States is operating. Total area required can be computed by dividing exhaust CFM by 500 feet per minute. (Total area required can be computed by dividing exhaust cubic meters per minute by 152 meters per minute.) In Canada 3.0 Receiving...
4.0 Dimensions and Clearances 4.1 Dimensions FIGURE 1 - Model RIH Dimensions - inches and (mm) Dimensions - inches Size 13" (330mm) Dimensions - mm Size 8-1/2" (216mm) 23-23/32" (603mm) NOTE: 4.2 Clearances WARNING Single or multi-heater placement must be such that continuous operation of the heater or heaters will not cause combustible materials or materials in storage to attain a temperature in excess of 150°F (66°C).
FIGURE 2 - Clearances to Combustibles (Inches and mm) 3D VIEW STACKING HEIGHT Sizes 30, 50, & 60 ONLY ALL Sizes A - D See Table below. In locations used for the storage of combustible materials, signs shall be posted to specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain required clearances from the heater to combustibles.
5.0 Suspending the Unit (cont'd) FIGURE 3B FIGURE 3A - Rigid or Chain Suspension applies to all Sizes - Heater must be level. 3/8” (10mm) all-thread rods for rigid mount 200# (91kg) working load chain for chain mount 1/4” (6.3mm) Gas Manifold diameter “S”...
The installer is responsible for suspension of the heater. Under no circumstances should either the gas supply line or electrical supply line to the unit be used to provide assistance in suspension. Do not run any gas or electric service lines 6.0 Gas Supply 6.1 Gas Supply Line FIGURE 6...
6.0 Gas Supply 6.2 Gas Pressure (cont'd) Gas Pressure Requirements Supply Pressure (w.c) Manifold Pressure Type (at the pressure tap in the gas valve) Minimum Maximum Natural Gas Propane gauge. All measurements must be made when this heater and all other gas burning 7.1 Electrical Supply 7.0 Electrical WARNINGS...
7.2 Electrical Requirements applies to the unit being installed. by Voltage and NOTES common to FIGURES 6A, 6B, and 6C (page 12): Control Types FIGURE 6A - With 120 VAC DIRECT SPARK IGNITION (DSI) SINGLE-STAGE CONTROLS 120 VAC DSI HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND THERMOSTAT WIRING* Heater 1 Heater 2 LEGEND...
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 8.0 Ignition and Operation IMPORTANT: The control system cannot determine the burner; the control system will lockout and shut off. The control is extremely polarity sensitive. Proper grounding and proper electrical polarity are essential to the operation of these heaters.
11.0 Maintenance illustrates general arrangement of heater operation. and Service should be performed as follows: 11.1 Maintenance Procedures and CAUTION: Always wear protective goggles when cleaning heaters. Illustrations FIGURE 8 - General Arrangement LEGEND Symbol Item Description Gas manifold Gas orifice Venturi Optional heat deflector Heater flue exhaust path...
11.0 Maintenance and Service (cont'd) 11.2 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION of heaters not of gas lines but heater not minutes, then reset thermostat. systems see fails to ignite operation Pilot goes out down button is released Pilot burning, no gas to main turn off inside burner...
INSTALLATION RECORD - to be completed by the installer: Installer: Distributor (company from which the unit was purchased): BUILDING OWNER OR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL: For service or repair: FORM I-RIH (4-16), PN 131793R11 P/N 131793R11, Page 20...
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