Installation; Gas Requirements; Electrical Requirements - Re-Verber-Ray DET3 Series Insert Manual

2.0 Installation • Gas and Electrical Requirements
2.0

Installation

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property
damage, serious injury or death. Read and understand, the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only
trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this equipment.
Not for residential use! Do not use this heater in the home, sleeping quarters, attached
garages, etc. Installation of a commercial tube heater system in residential indoor
spaces may result in property damage, serious injury or death.
Instructions for the following are detailed in the Tube Heater General Manual:
• Design considerations
• Hanger suspension and placement
• Tube layout and assembly
• Burner control box suspension
• Reflectors (and accessories)
• Venting and combustion air intake

• Gas requirements

• Baffle assembly
NOTE: Electronic versions of all manuals are available at www.detroitradiant.com
Gas Requirements
Type of Gas
Natural
Liquefied Petroleum
IMPORTANT: Consult the Tube Heater General Manual for gas connection requirements.

Electrical Requirements

• 120VAC-60 Hz., single-phase, 3-wire.
• 24VAC thermostat connection.
• Starting current 1.7 amps
• Running current 1.1 amps
Connecting the thermostat with a voltage other than 24VAC may damage the heater. The DET3 Series
requires a 24VAC connection to the thermostat. The DET3 Series is equipped with an internal relay
board. A field supplied external transformer must be installed, see wiring diagram (Figures 2.1A-B).
NOTE: A yellow control wire replaces the external terminal plug on stainless steel models or models with
water resistant upgrades.
WARNING
!
Required Manifold
Pressure
3.5 inches W.C.
10.0 inches W.C.
NOTICE
6
Minimum Inlet
Pressure
5.0 inches W.C.
11.0 inches W.C.
DET3 Series
Maximum Inlet
Pressure
14.0 inches W.C.
14.0 inches W.C.