Powrmatic VPC Series User, Installation & Servicing Manual

Powrmatic VPC Series User, Installation & Servicing Manual

Vpc gas cabinet heater range

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Doc Ref: M202 Issue 5.5 Aug 2018
VPC Gas Cabinet Heater Range
Industrial & Commercial Heating Systems
User, Installation
& Servicing Manual
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  • Page 1 Doc Ref: M202 Issue 5.5 Aug 2018 VPC Gas Cabinet Heater Range Industrial & Commercial Heating Systems User, Installation & Servicing Manual + 4 4 ( 0 ) 1 4 6 0 5 3 5 3 5 w w w . p o w r m a t i c . c o . u k i n f o @ p o w r m a t i c .
  • Page 2 1. The appliance type and serial number. 2. The original commissioning documentation. As much detail as possible on the fault. 3. Your supplier, or installer, will then contact Powrmatic to make a guarantee claim on your behalf. Conditions of Guarantee 1.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    We appreciate you buying one of our high quality products and know that you have made the best choice. By choosing Powrmatic, you are investing in UK manufacturing & its workforce. We pride ourselves by manufacturing products that provide clean, comfortable and safe working environments worldwide together with the personal &...
  • Page 4: User Instructions

    User Instructions D) Description of Operation If the heater has not been left operational proceed as follows. Important: The heater must NOT be A) Checks before lighting the Air Heater controlled by switching ON and OFF the main electrical supply to it. 1) Standard Units The following preliminary checks should be made before lighting the heater(s)
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 and draw in air for combustion. The air heater must be It is law that all gas appliances are connected to a flue system that is approved by Powrmatic installed, adjusted and, if necessary, Ltd.
  • Page 6: Duties

    Volume 0.87 1.59 2.34 2.96 3.63 Heads Throw 12.0 22.0 21.0 26.0 27.0 Airflow Standard Static Uprated (Refer to Powrmatic) Standard V/ph/Hz 230/1/50 Supply Optional V/ph/Hz 400/3/50 Electrics Motor 0.55 1 x 1.5 1 x 2.2 Start 10.7 Connection BSP/Rc ¾”...
  • Page 7: Dimensions

    Dimensions COMBUSTION EXHAUST AIR INLET AIR OUTLET Ø D ALTERNATIVE FLUE & COMBUSTION AIR POSITIONS GAS ENTRY Head Model Plan 1108 1676 1378 1108 2132 1832 1412 2132 1756 1767 2043 1667 1315 1767 2209 1835 1315 page no. 7 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation &...
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Accessories Side/Rear Inlet Spigot Side/Rear Filters Side/Rear Dampers SIDE REAR SIDE REAR SIDE REAR Model 1315 1060 1415 Notes - • All dimensions are outside dimensions • Vertical units shown. • Standard filter specification is 10ppi • Higher specification filters available on request - contact our sales team for more information •...
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    1.2 Technical Data Injector Sizes & Burner Pressures - Natural Gas - Group H - G20 Net CV (Hi = 34.02MJ/m³). Minimum Inlet Pressure = 17.5mbar High Fire Low Fire Nominal Nett Flue Nominal Nett Flue Burner Burner Injectors Pressure Rate Pressure Rate...
  • Page 10 Drive Data - Standard Motor Motor Pulley Motor (a) Motor Pulley (b) Centrifugal Fan (d) TaperLock (c) Size Pha RPM Pt no. Size Pt no. Pt no. Size Pt no. VPC30 0.55 321 x 321 1402CFAN280/T/15 VPC52 321 x 321 1402CFAN210/T/15 VPC80 381 x 381...
  • Page 11: General Requirements

    1.3 General Requirements 1.3.1. Related Documents 1.3.4 Gas Supply All VPC heaters comply with the following European 1.3.4.1 Service Pipes Directives: The local gas undertaking should be consulted at the Energy Related Product Directive: 2009/125/EC* installation planning stage in order to establish the Gas Appliance Directive: 2009/142/EC availability of an adequate supply of gas.
  • Page 12 heat distribution and minimise stratification. Care should be taken to avoid impeding the air throw with racking, partitions, plant or machinery etc. Care must be taken to ensure that return-air intakes are kept clear of sources of smells and fumes, and where there is any possibility of pollution of the air by dust, shavings etc., precautions must be taken to prevent contamination.
  • Page 13: Ventilation Air Requirements

    1.4 Ventilation Air Requirements Type B flued installations Plant Rooms Where VPC heaters are installed within the heated space Low level (inlet) 4cm²/kw of total rated net heat input (ie not in a plant room or an enclosure) and having High level (outlet) 2cm²/kw of total rated net heat input Enclosures a building design air change rate of greater than 0.5/h,...
  • Page 14: Fitting The Unit

    2.1 Fitting the Unit Minimum Clearance Distance Model Front 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Rear Above 1000 Side (Blank panel)* Side (Louvred)* To the front of the heater to nearest wall 1.0m To the rear of the heater to nearest wall 0.5m To the side having louvred lower panels* 0.5m...
  • Page 15 Before installation, check that the local distribution If the method of mounting allows for any movement of conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment of the heater it is essential that all gas, duct, and electrical the appliance are compatible. connections to the heater are made with flexible connections to maintain continuity of connection.
  • Page 16: Flue/Combustion Air Duct System

    1. Remove the two blanking plates from the flue / combustion air openings at the side of the unit. Note: A terminal guard, as supplied by Powrmatic Ltd, must be fitted to horizontal flue 2. Disconnect the flexible pipe from the exhaust spigot. terminals.
  • Page 17 Fig 1a Exhaust only system - vertical Fig 1b Exhaust only system - horizontal Type C32 installation Type C12 installation Terminal Single to twin Terminal adaptor Flue socket Lengths Flashing Single to twin adaptor Combustion 6m maximum air duct Adjustable length Combustion air socket...
  • Page 18: General Identification Of Electrical Items

    2.2.4. Condense Length inline condense drain even if the drain point is capped, should the drain be required in the future. Any clarification can be achieved by consulting with Powrmatic’s Technical VPC gas fired heaters (with on/off burner) Department. A VPC heater fitted with an on/off burner, an approved flue 2.3 General Identification of Electrical Items...
  • Page 19: Electrical Cable Installation

    2.4 Electrical Cable Installation Electrical Connections Screened 2 core (MC200 models only)* * (screen must be grounded only at the MC200, See instructions supplied with controller for wiring sizing, Warning: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE Max. 100m)All units are fully prewired and only require EARTHED.
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    2.5 Wiring Diagrams VPC 30-80 On/Off Gas Cabinet 1Pha page no. 20 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 21 VPC 30-80 Hi/Low Gas Cabinet 1Pha page no. 21 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 22 VPC 30-80 Modulating Gas Cabinet 1Pha page no. 22 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 23 VPC 110-130 On/Off Gas Cabinet 3Pha page no. 23 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 24 VPC 110-130 Hi/Low Gas Cabinet 3Pha page no. 24 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 25 VPC 110-130 Modulating Gas Cabinet 3Pha page no. 25 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 26: Commissioning And Testing

    2.6 Commissioning and Testing 2.6.1. Electrical Installation IMPORTANT: The internal pipe work of the appliance has been tested for soundness before leaving the factory. After Checks to ensure electrical safety must be carried out by a establishing the main burners test round qualified person.
  • Page 27 Model Natural Gas G20 High Fire CO2 Low Fire CO2 Propane G31 High Fire CO2 11.0 10.4 Low Fire CO2 2.6.5.1.2. Modulating Regulation Note: High fire setting must be adjusted first after which the low fire setting can be set. Any adjustment of the high fire setting alters the 1.
  • Page 28 Minimum Setting The MIB interfaces between a 0-10VDC control signal and the modulating regulator. The following are applicable to Disconnect electrical connection of modulating regulator this application. and turn burners back on and wait until the burner pressure has stabilized. Turn 9mm adjustment nut for low fire pressure clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise 1.
  • Page 29 Drop Out Hold-in Voltage Volts 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 2.6.5.3. Air Heater Controls 3. In addition it is advisable to check the gas rate using the gas meter dial pointer. Ensure that no other appliances supplied through the meter are in operation. 1.
  • Page 30: Servicing

    2.7 Servicing Gas Safety (Installation & Use) (Amendment) removing the four screws. Regulations It is law that all gas appliances are 5. If required remove the manifold by removing the four installed, adjusted and, if necessary, screws securing it to the burner assembly. converted by qualified persons* in accordance with the current issue of the 6.
  • Page 31: Short List Of Parts

    2.7.6. Replacement of Faulty Components 2.7.6.4. Fan/Limit Thermostat Only parts supplied via or authorised by Powrmatic should Thermostat settings:- be used. A short list of parts and part numbers are detailed Fan Off: 86°F/30°C Fan On: 122°F/50°C in section 3.2 of this manual. If in doubt, please contact Limit: VPC 30, 52 212°F/100°C...
  • Page 32 2.7.6.5. Exhaust Fan 2.7.6.8. Centrifugal Fan/Motor 1. Remove the flexi flue from the flue outlet socket. 1. Disconnect the electrical connections to the centrifugal fan section. 2. Disconnect the fan electrical connections from the main terminal strip 2. Remove the lower and top side panels of the unit for access to the fan and motor.
  • Page 33 3.1 Fault Finding START Gas & Electrical supplies present at heater? Turn supplies on, Check fuses/connections Unit at lockout (lockout lamp on low level controls Press lockout reset button on low level controls or on internal control panel and on internal control panel alight)? Press reset switch on front panel when unit is cool Limit thermostat tripped (red lamp on front panel on)? If it will not reset when cold - check/change thermostat, check limit interlock relay operation...
  • Page 34 3.2 List of Parts Item Description Usage Part No. Gas Valve VR4605AB 30-80 145035204/KIT Gas Valve V425AB 110, 130 141378715/KIT 30-80 142423002 Ignition Electrode 110, 130 142400004 Rectification (Flame Sensor) Probe 142423003 30-80 142400240 Burner 110, 130 142400241 Fan & Limit Thermostat L4064 143000306 Control Box (Sequence Controller) 145030844...
  • Page 35 'JOX' 230V Relay 143000816 Pressure Switch Dungs LGW 146522174 Exhaust Fan 30/52 VP3052EXH Exhaust Fan 80 - 130 VP80130EXH 1402CFAN280/T/15 1402CFAN210/T/15 Main Centrifugal Blower 1402CFAN580/T/15 110/130 1402CFAN240/T/2DECK 30/52 143000601 Contactor 80/110/130 143000600 30/52 143000801 80/110 143000801 Overload 1301P 142000800 1303P 142000802 110 1p 140001908...
  • Page 36: Gas Conversion

    3.3 Gas Conversion 3.3.3.1. Sigma 843 Adjustment Gas Safety (Installation & Use) (Amendment) Regulations It is law that all gas appliances are installed, adjusted and, if necessary, converted by qualified persons* in accordance with the current issue of the above regulations. Failure to install appliances Adjustment screw correctly can lead to prosecution.
  • Page 37 Natural Gas to Propane (LPG) Conversion Data Nominal Inlet Pressure = 37mbar, Minimum Inlet Pressure = 37mbar High Fire Low Fire Burner Burner Injectors Pressure Pressure Conversion Kit Injector part MODEL Size (mm) Marked mbar mbar part number number VPC30LPG VPC30 142401661 1.36...
  • Page 38: Information Required For Ecodesign (Erp) Directive 2009/125

    Appendices Information required for ecodesign (ErP) Directive 2009/125 Model 30.4 52.7 80.0 11.4 139.7 Rated Heat Capacity Nett CV 18.9 30.0 41.6 62.2 81.2 Low Heat Input 16.6 26.4 36.9 55.9 72.4 Minimum Heat Capacity High Fire Useful Efficiency Low Fire High Fire 0.05 0.05...
  • Page 39 Notes page no. 39 of 40 VPC Range Users, Installation & Servicing Instructions Doc Ref M202 issue 5.5 Aug 2018.
  • Page 40 More information is available from our web site on:- http://www.powrmatic.co.uk/products/heating/browse/view/product/vpc-gas-cabinet-heaters-2/ HEATING DIVISION Hort Bridge Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PS Tel: 01460 53535 Fax: 01460 52341 Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time of going to press. However as part of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specification without prior notice.

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