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INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
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.
Part No. 700100
Model VPLUS 120V 60Hz
Applies to:
Gas-Fired, Tubular, Radiant,
Low-Intensity Infrared Heater
VPLUS OWNERS MANUAL

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Model VPLUS 120V 60Hz Applies to: Gas-Fired, Tubular, Radiant, Low-Intensity Infrared Heater VPLUS OWNERS MANUAL 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.

  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    Introduction. Welcome to the new range of powered infra-red heaters specified in these instructions, due care heaters. Local regulations may vary and it is the and attention is required to ensure that working installer’s responsibility to ensure that such at height regulations are adhered to. regulations are satisfied.
  • Page 3 accordance with the Standard for Parking to carry the whole weight of the heater. In the Structures, ANSI/NFPA 88A, or the Stand- event suitable roof steelwork being ard for Repair Garages, ANSI/NFPA 88B, unavailable, additional steelwork should be fitted or the Canadian Natural Gas and Pro- to enable vertical hangers to be used for pane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and...
  • Page 4 ON U TUBE VARIANTS THE HEATER SHOULD SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS THE RETURN BEND AND ON LINEAR VARIANTS SHOULD SLOPE DOWNWARDS TOWARDS BURNER BY APPROX. ½” FOR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATIONS AS SHOWN BELOW (DIAGRAMS EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY) 1/2” U bend Linear heater side view U Tube heater side view bustibles represents a surface temperature of 90°F (50°...
  • Page 5 WARNING! Ensure that there is adequate provision in the building for combustion and ventilation air supply. Angled view. Side Installation must meet minimum vented requirements and appliciable codes. applicable Below End view. heater Outlet end. 0° to 55° Side unvented unvented Above Above...
  • Page 6 Gas Connection and Supply Figure 3. Correct orientation of Ball Valve WARNING: Before installation, check that the local distribution conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment of the appliance are compatible. Gas Flow The gas connection on the heater is ½” N.P.T Gas Flow internal thread.
  • Page 7 Table 3 * Connector must be certified for use on a radiant tube type infrared heater and must comply with Standards for Connectors for Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10 or HOSE SIZE PART No. with the Standard for Elastomeric Composite Hose and Hose Couplings for Conducting Propane and Natural Gas, 3/4”...
  • Page 8 Figure 5a. Single and Multiple Heater Installations 120V Control KEY: G-GREEN 120V 60Hz 1 Ph W-WHITE Supply circuit BK-BLACK L1 (HOT) 110V Thermostat 120V Thermostat Other burners Burner 1 other burners Figure 5b. Single Heater Installations 24V Control METHOD:- Cut and strip pink cables linking terminals W1 and R KEY: Attach thermostat wires using suitable wire nuts.
  • Page 9 Figure 6. Internal Burner Wiring Diagram. 120V AC Fan 120V/60Hz AC Supply KEY: BL - BLUE BK - BLACK BR - BROWN GR - GREY G - GREEN K - PINK R - RED W - WHITE Y - YELLOW 120v/24VAC 60Hz Power ON (red) Pressure Switch...
  • Page 10 1.6 Vent Requirements and Details This protects building material from degradation by the vent gasses. 1.6.1 Unvented units Vent joints should be sealed and secured according vent manufacturers Heaters may be installed without a vent instructions. Should condensation occur the providing the governing building codes are met vent should be shortened or insulated.
  • Page 11 Figure 7.a Vertical Venting. CODE APPROVED VENT THROUGH ROOF ROOF SEAL APPROVED CAT III VENT PIPE ALUMINUM 4" (101mm) O.D. OR 6" (152mm) O.D. FLUE 12'-0" (3.66m) 12'-0" (3.66m) SEAL JOINTS WITH (APPROXIMATE HIGH TEMPERATURE SILICONE MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS) 4" (101mm) TO 6" (152mm) DIA. ALUMINUM ADAPTER CAT III ADAPTER REQUIRED ONLY FOR 6"...
  • Page 12 Technical Details - Table 5 No of Injectors Gas Connection ½” N.P.T Electrical Supply 120 volt 1 phase 60Hz Vent size (in) 4” or 6” (101mm or 152mm) Unitary Fan Motor Details 120 volt 1 phase 60Hz Current Rating 1.2A MAX Ignition Electronic Program Start up with Spark Ignition Min.
  • Page 13 Technical Details continued USA & Natural Gas 0- 2000 ft (0-610m) CANADA Size Burner Orifice Plate 201063-57 201063-45 201063-29 201063-23 201063-26 201063-25 201063-24 201063-24 Part No. Fan Type 2576T 2560-1 Fan Orifice 201970 L200281 201654 L200281 L200262 201637 201425 201911 Part No.
  • Page 14 Technical Details continued U Tube Straight Tube MODEL 200* Tube Type Material Min. Distance to MODEL Aluminized Mild Steel Bend ft (m) (or superior) (or superior) TUBE 1 REMAINDER 10 (3.0) TUBE 1 REMAINDER 10 (3.0) TUBE 1 REMAINDER 10 (3.0) TUBE 1 REMAINDER 15 (4.6)
  • Page 15 2. Assembly Instructions. PLEASE READ this section prior to Please ensure that all packaging is assembly to familiarize yourself with the disposed of in a safe environmentally components and tools you require at the friendly way. various stages of assembly. Carefully open the packaging and check the contents against the For your own safety we recommend the parts and check list.
  • Page 16 Type ‘F’ are fixed reflector brackets. Slide the coupler over the tube ensuring that the rivet stop has butted up to the tube ends. Using 2 x SCREWS TIGHTENED TO FIX REFLECTOR the Allen wrench, tighten the pins. Type ‘S’ are sliding reflector brackets. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!! Moving between the two screws, tighten each one in turn ensuring that equal pressure is...
  • Page 17 2.2.7 Bend(s) (where fitted) 2.2.5 Reflectors. The heater can be installed with 1 or 2 90° After removing the protective plastic coating bends or a 180° U bend. (if fitted), slip the reflectors through the hanger Slide the bend into the open end of the brackets until they overlap each other.
  • Page 18 2.2.8 Burner/Fan Assembly. Slide the burner assembly onto the open tube end, ensuring it is fully engaged. Secure with set screws. For the purpose of unvented applications, a 4” 90° elbow should be used on the terminating end of the radiant tube sections. This elbow should be turned with the outlet facing either side.
  • Page 19 Bends must be fitted at a distance of at least 50% of the total heat exchanger Figure . 8. Possible Heater Orientations e.g. for a 60ft long heater, the closest to the burner a bend can be is 30ft.
  • Page 20 11'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFLECTOR BURNER 4" SWAGED TUBE/TUBE ORIFICE TURBULATOR 6" 202018 FITTED BURNER END SEE DETAIL MODEL 40 ONLY 12.6" ref SUSPENSION REFLECTOR BRACKET SUPPLIED TUBE...
  • Page 21 21'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS 6"-9" REFLECTOR OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 2 BURNER 4" SWAGED TUBE/TUBE BURNER INSERT COUPLER TURBULATOR 6" ORIFICE 202018 FITTED (SEE DETAIL) (SEE DETAIL) BURNER END SIZE 12 ONLY NAT GAS ONLY...
  • Page 22 31'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS 6" REFLECTOR OVERLAP 6" REFLECTOR OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 3 BURNER 4" COUPLER BURNER INSERT SWAGED COUPLER 6" (SEE DETAIL) TUBE/TUBE *(HIGH TEMP ORIFICE 202018 NAT GAS ONLY...
  • Page 23 41'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12' 6" REFLECTOR 6" REFLECTOR 3" REFLECTOR CAPS CAPS OVERLAP OVERLAP OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 4 BURNER 4" COUPLER COUPLER BURNER INSERT 6" (SEE DETAIL) NAT GAS ONLY COUPLER *(HIGH TEMP COUPLER...
  • Page 24 51'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NOT TO EXCEED 12' 6" REFLECTOR 6" REFLECTOR 3" REFLECTOR 3" REFLECTOR CAPS OVERLAP OVERLAP OVERLAP OVERLAP CAPS (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 5 BURNER 4" COUPLER COUPLER COUPLER 6"...
  • Page 25 61'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NOT TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS 6" OVERLAP 6" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFL'S TYPICAL OF 6 4" COUPLER *HT COUPLER BURNER COUPLER COUPLER COUPLER 6"...
  • Page 26 71'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NOT TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS 6" OVERLAP 6" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFL'S TYPICAL OF 7 4" HT COUPLER COUPLER BURNER 6"...
  • Page 27 81'6½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO EXCEED 12' CAPS CAPS 6" OVERLAP 6" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP 3" OVERLAP (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 10' 3" REFL'S TYPICAL OF 8 4" HT COUPLER COUPLER COUPLER COUPLER...
  • Page 28 12'1½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH COUPLER CAPS (OPTIONAL) BURNER 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 2 4" SWAGED TUBE/TUBE 6" ORIFICE 202018 DISTANCE BETWEEN BURNER INSERT FITTED BURNER END SUSPENSION POINTS 12.6" ref (SEE DETAIL) MODEL 40 ONLY NO TO EXCEED 12' NAT GAS ONLY SUSPENSION BRACKET...
  • Page 29 22'1½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS CAPS COUPLER (OPTIONAL) NO TO EXCEED 12' BURNER 6"-9" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 4 4" 6" BURNER INSERT COUPLER (SEE DETAIL) *(HIGH TEMP NAT GAS ONLY COUPLER MODEL 125/150 ) SUSPENSION BRACKET REFLECTOR...
  • Page 30 32'1½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS CAPS NO TO EXCEED 12' (OPTIONAL) 6"-9" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 6" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 6 4" 6" HT COUPLER COUPLER *(HT COUPLERS MODELS 170 & 200) SUSPENSION BRACKET REFLECTOR TUBE STRAP...
  • Page 31 42'1½" NOMINAL OVERALL ASSEMBLED LENGTH DISTANCE BETWEEN SUSPENSION POINTS NO TO CAPS EXCEED 12' (OPTIONAL) 6"-9" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 6" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 3" REFLECTOR OVERLAPS 10' 3" REFLECTORS TYPICAL OF 8 4" 6" HT COUPLER HT COUPLERS COUPLERS SUSPENSION BRACKET REFLECTOR SUPPLIED TUBE NUT &...

  • Page 32: Start Up Instructions

    3. Start Up Instructions. These appliances should be commissioned by a qualified mechanical contractor. Tools Required. The following tools and equipment are advisable Suitable alternative tools may be used. to complete the tasks laid out in this manual. Large Adjustable Small Flat Leather Phillips...
  • Page 33 Start heater using suitable screwdriver adjust the pressure regulator, turning the screw clockwise to increase the pressure or counter-clockwise to decrease the pressure. Set the pressure to appropriate inches w.c. from the table of gas pressures and orifice plate dimensions for correct heater description. Switch off the power supply to the heating system.
  • Page 34 Commissioning chart Check installation has Ensure gas and electricity Disconnect gas hose from been carried out to these supplies are isolated. burner instructions. Remove burner from tube and inspect burner head. (See servicing instructions) Reconnect gas hose. Open control housing and Replace burner on tube Open manual valve.

  • Page 35: Servicing Instructions

    4. Servicing Instructions. These appliances should be serviced annually by a competent person to ensure safe and efficient operation. In mildly dusty or polluted conditions more frequent servicing may be required. Servicing work should be carried out by a qualified mechanical contractor.
  • Page 36 4.3 Burner Removal Step 1: Isolate power and gas sup- plies. or components attached to the burner from fall- ing to the ground. 4.4 Burner Gas Injector Servicing Step 2: Unplug the power connectors. Step 3: Detach the gas supply as shown be- Step 1.a: Remove the burner support casting low, taking care to support the burner and gasket.
  • Page 37 moving the two screws and separating the ignit- er lead connectors. Step 3: Reconnect ignition leads, ground lead and silicone tube to test nipple. Refit gasket and support casting. Step 4: Refit the electrode assembly and en- 4.5 Burner Head and Electrode Servicing sure the connections are secure to prevent in- correct sparking .
  • Page 38 plug from burner box. Step 3: The combustion fan can now be The condition of the reflectors should be noted. If necessary the reflectors can be cleaned with a mild detergent. This can significantly improve the efficiency of the appliance. 4.9 Cleaning of Vent Inspect the fresh air inlet duct and vent to ensure they are free from any blockage or...

  • Page 39: Spare Parts

    5. Spare Parts. Required Spares Note: Any spare part components that are not approved by the manufacturer could In order to aid troubleshooting and servicing we recommend that the components shown in this invalidate the approval of the appliance and the section should be stocked.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    6. Troubleshooting Guide. START Ensure gas & electricity supplies are enabled. Turn any external timer to call for heat (if fitted). CHECK: - Does the Power On Is there power to the 1. Transformer light illuminate? burner? 2. Integrity of wiring connections. 3.
  • Page 41 To aid the troubleshooting process, the UT controller has a LED flash code diagnostic se- quence: Steady Off No control power Steady On Power applied, control OK 1 Flash Combustion pressure switch open with blower on 2 Flashes Combustion pressure switch closed with blower off 3 Flashes Lockout from the three ignition trials 4 Flashes...

  • Page 42: Replacing Parts

    7. Replacing Parts. 7.2 Air Pressure Switch Replacement Turn off gas and any electrical supplies to the heater before starting repair work. Step 1: Open left hand door. Disconnect the two 7.1 Burner Controller Replacement silicone tubes from the pressure switch. Step 1: Loosen screw in right hand burner access door and open.
  • Page 43 7.3 Gas Valve Replacement front of the gas valve. Step 7: Remove the four screws (arrowed), Step 1: Remove the burner assembly as described in the servicing section. Step 2: Open the right hand access door and detach the burner controller from the wiring harness.
  • Page 44 Propane Gas & Aluminized Natural Gas Altitude Combustion 90° Elbow Kit 180° U-Bend MODEL Propane Altitude Steel End Cap Conversion Kit Air inlet Kit (1 Off) Conversion Kit Kit (1Pair) 202579 202568 202580 202569 202580 202570 202582 202571 202566 202587 202631 202632 202583...