Indirect fired space heaters propane and natural gas (30 pages)
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INDIRECT FIRED SPACE HEATERS PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS MODEL IDH400QR LP/NG Installation - Operation Maintenance Instructions and Parts List READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING HEATERS FROST FIGHTER INC. 100-1500 NOTRE DAME AVE WINNIPEG, MANITOBA CANADA R3E 0P9 TEL : (204) 775-8252 FAX: (204) 783-6794 Rev.
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6. The heat exchanger shows no signs of an implosion or explosion. No representative of Frost Fighter Inc., nor any of its distributors or dealers, is authorized to assume for Frost Fighter Inc. any other obligations or liability in connection with this product, nor alter the terms of the warranty in any way.
INSTALLATION- OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO OPERATING HEATER GENERAL HAZARD WARNING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, BURN, ASPHYXIATION, CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
CAN/CSA 3.2. The intended use is for 5, the temporary heating of building or structures under construction, alteration or repair. 2. Frost Fighter cannot anticipate every use, which may be made of our heaters. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE AND SAFETY AUTHORITY IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFE APPLICATIONS.
MODELS AND SPECIFICATIONS MODEL IDH400QR LP/NG HEATING 390,000 BTU CAPACITY FUEL NATURAL GAS/ CAPACITY PROPANE POWER 115 VOLT 15 AMP REQUIREMENTS BURNER 1/4 HP 3450 RPM MOTOR 2.3" W.C. NAT GAS MANIFOLD PRESSURE 2.0 “ W.C. PROPANE MAXIMUM INLET 14" W.C./ ½ LB...
GAS REGULATOR SETUP REG 1: 1ST Stage Required if gas supply pressure is above 10 PSI & up to 250 PSI Max. To reduce pressure down to 5 - 10 PSI and supply 2nd stage regulator. P/N 50276A REG 2: 2nd Stage Required if gas supply pressure is equipment...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO START HEATER 1. Ensure unit is flat and level 2. Check that the operating switch on the unit is in the "OFF" position before plugging supply cord to a 115 V AC outlet. . Ensure that gas supply is 14” ( ½ lb) pressure maximum that is being fed to the RV53 Maxitrol regulator.
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STANDARD GAS CONVERSION PROCEDURE CHECK TYPE OF GAS BEING USED FOR OPERATION. SUITABLE GASES ARE NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE GAS. Propane Gas 1. For propane gas use, the conversion valve must be placed in the propane gas position as per the label on the unit. This is the closed position of the red handled ball valve on the manifold.
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IDH MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) AIR SWITCH The air switch should be tested regularly to ensure it will cut out i f any blockage or disruption to burner airflow occurs. With the unit running, slide a 6” X 8” piece of cardboard upwards if front of screen on burner ( under control panel) slowly.
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SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 1-Flip toggle switch to either manual or thermostat position. 2-Red LED light on ignition controller will come on for 1 second 3-Burner fan motor will start, unit will pre-purge for 45 seconds 4-Spark ignitor energized for 4 seconds, gas solenoid valves will open during 4 second TFI ( trial for ignition)The unit has three trials for ignition before lockout.
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-BURNER IGNITES BUT THEN SHUTS DOWN Connect D.C. Micro amp multimeter probes to FC pins controller ( beside LED light). You should receive a reading between 3.5-5.5 microamp (fluctuating 10%) during the time it fires. If reading is lower, check flame rod and wire as per trouble shooting instructions. Disconnect orange MVI wire f rom controller. Shut off...
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ELECTRODE DRAWER ASSEMBLY (IDH400QR) (#50268) SPARK ROD LEAD WIRE (#50140) FLAME ROD & ELECTRODE BRASS COUPLING (#50183) FLAME ROD LEAD WIRE (#50140A) ELECTRODE SPARK ROD (#50150) ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PLATE (#50142) PROPANE AND NATURAL NOZZLE (#48292) FLAME ROD (#50154) MOUNTING FLANGE BLAST TUBE ASSEMBLY (#50257) BLAST TUBE (INC.
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ELECTRICAL PANEL (COMPLETE #50156) IGNITION TRANSFORMER (#50138) FUSE-5 AMP (#50216) TERMINAL GAS PRIMARY CONTROL STRIP (#50139) (#50217) FUSE-2 AMP (#50215) **AIR PROVING SWITCH STEP DOWN (#48294) TRANSFORMER (#50158) **PLEASE NOTE: AIR PROVING SWITCH IS LOCATED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL PANEL...
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MANIFOLD COMPLETE (IDH400QR) #50157 SHUT OFF VALVE FIRING VALVE (#50270) (#50270) CONVERSION VALVE (#50271) RV53/RV52 SOLENOID VALVE REGULATOR (#50273) (#50274) NOTE: ALL UNITS WILL REQUIRE A “SECONDARY” POUNDS TO INCHES REGULATOR TO OPERATE ON PROPANE/NATURAL GAS...
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ELECTRODE AND FLAME ROD SETTINGS ELECTRODE AND FLAME ROD SHOULD BE BOTH 1/8” ABOVE RETENTION PLATE. ENSURE TIP OF ELECTRODE IS IN THE MIDDLE OF GAS PORT FLAME ELECTRODE BRASS 50154 1/8” COUPLING IGNITION IGNITION ELECTRODE ELECTRODE 50150 GAS NOZZLE (#48292) RETENTION PLATE...
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LIMITS, FAN SWITCHES AND TEMPERATURE FEELERS ADJUSTABLE FAN SWITCH 90-130’F ( 48111B) ALL MODELS MANUAL HIGH LIMIT ( 48109) 300°F HIGH LIMIT L250-40F (48110C) 250°F FAN FEELER (48171) Indoor and outdoor settings of fan switch Indoors & if surrounding air is warm i.e. -5C/23F-Fan switch should be set to 115°F or higher so as to shut down unit when heat exchanger is properly cooled, also keeps fan motor from excessive running on when discharging cooler air.
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HIGH LIMIT/FAN SWITCH WIRING ON IDH400QR LP/NG HEATERS 250°F AUTOMATIC 300°F MANUAL HIGH ADJUSTABLE FAN LIMIT SWITCH SWITCH RESET HIGH LIMIT 48109 48111B SWITCH 48110C...
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IDH400QR LP/NG WIRING DIAGRAM POLARITY REVERSED MALE PLUG GREEN RECEPTACLE 115/1/60 WHITE WHITE FAN MOTOR BLACK FAN SWITCH BLACK BLACK WHITE THERMOSTAT RECEPTACLE CAPACITOR(S) THERMOSTAT BLACK GREEN MANUAL BURNER MOTOR WHITE WHITE AUTO RESET AIR PROVING MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT...
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IDH-QR LP/NG WIRING DIAGRAM (GP BURNER WITH POWER METER) POWER SUPPLY PLUG 115V 1PH V 60HZ WHITE GREEN JUNCTION BOX ON SIDE OF FAN HOUSING POLARITY PICK UP INDICATOR COIL BLACK BLACK WHITE 1 AMP FUSE POWER METER MOTOR CAPACITOR BLUE WHITE RED/BLK STRIPE...
Frost Fighter IDH-QR Heaters after June 2018 may be equipped with optional power meter providing a real time display of critical information about the electrical power that is being supplied to the heater as well as heater's function and performance.
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HEAT EXCHANGER FOR LP/NG UNITS P/N 50200- IDH400QR LP/NG COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSEMBLY FLUE COLLAR ASSEMBLY P/N 50207- IDH400QR P/N 48113 - ALL UNITS HEAT SHIELD P/N 50205 ALL UNITS OUTER SHELL P/N 50206-IDH400QR RETAINER BOLT W/WASHER 24 PER UNIT CAP RING...
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UNDER COVER CAPACITOR FOR FAN (50 uF) 48111B FAN SWITCH 48110C AUTO RESET LIMIT 250°F 48109 MANUAL RESET LIMIT 300°F...
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