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Roberts Gorden Vantage TF Series Instructions Manual

Roberts Gorden Vantage TF Series Instructions Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. DO NOT try to light any appliance.
3. DO NOT use electrical switches.
4. DO NOT use any telephone in
your building.
5. Extinguish any open flame.
6. Leave the building.
7. Immediately call your local gas
supplier after leaving the building.
Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
8. If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the Fire Department.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Keep all flammable objects, liquids and
vapors the minimum required clear-
ances to combustibles away from
heater.
Some objects will catch fire or explode
when placed close to heater.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, injury or property
damage.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can result in death, injury or
property damage. Read the Installation, Operation
and Service Manual thoroughly before installing or
servicing this equipment.
Installation must be done by a contractor qualified
in the installation and service of gas-fired heating
equipment or your gas supplier.
© 2012 Roberts-Gordon LLC
Vantage
Fuel Conversion
Kit Instructions
Please take the time to read and understand
these instructions prior to any installation.
Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner.
Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide
your serviceman with necessary information.
Roberts-Gordon, LLC
1250 William Street
P.O. Box 44
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: +1.716.852.4400
Fax: +1.716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.rg-inc.com
www.radiantheaters.com
www.robertsgordon.com
®
TF
TF-120
TF-160
TF-200
TF-250
TF-300
TF-350
TF-380
Installer
Owner
P/N 290100NA Rev. C 06/12

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. DO NOT try to light any appliance. 3. DO NOT use electrical switches. Vantage ® 4. DO NOT use any telephone in your building. 5. Extinguish any open flame. 6.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Heater Safety............1 1.1 Manpower Requirements ..........1 1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement ......1 1.3 California Proposition 65 ..........1 SECTION 2: Installer Responsibility ........4 2.1 Wall Tag ............... 4 2.2 Corrosive Chemicals............ 4 2.3 National Standards and Applicable Codes ....
  • Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Top and Bottom Panel Label Placement ....2 Figure 2: Side Panel Label Placement........3 Figure 3: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane)........... 5 Figure 4: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural)...........

  • Page 7: Section 1: Heater Safety

    SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us! 1.1 Manpower Requirements This symbol is used throughout To prevent personal injury and damage to the heater, the manual to notify you of two persons will be required for installation. possible fire, electrical or burn hazards.

  • Page 8: Figure 1: Top And Bottom Panel Label Placement

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 1: Top and Bottom Panel Label Placement WARNING ATTENTION Fire Hazard Risque d’incendie Tighten and install gas hose fittings to connect gas Serrez et installez les raccords de canalisation de gaz pour supply according to example below. relier la source de gaz selon l'exemple.

  • Page 9: Figure 2: Side Panel Label Placement

    SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY FIGURE 2: Side Panel Label Placement Control Side Panel Control Side Panel (Inside) Wiring Label Clearances to Combustibles Label Side Panel Description Part Number Clearances to Combustibles Label 91013407 Wiring Label 91013302 Vent Length Label 91039500 Vent Length Label...

  • Page 10: Section 2: Installer Responsibility

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY The installer is responsible for the following: on the burner and in the Installation, Operation and Service Manual. Write the proper clearance dimen- • To install the heater, as well as the gas and electri- sions in permanent ink according to your model num- cal supplies, in accordance with applicable specifi- ber and configuration in the open spaces on the tag.

  • Page 11: Section 3: For Natural To Propane Conversions Only

    SECTION 3: F ATURAL TO ROPANE ONVERSIONS SECTION 3: FOR NATURAL TO PROPANE CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 3: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane) Spring Kit (P/N 90032600) Cap Screw (black) Gas Conversion Label (P/N 91039400) O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator Adjusting Screw (white) Spring (red)

  • Page 12: Section 4: For Propane To Natural Conversions Only

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4: FOR PROPANE TO NATURAL CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 4: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural) WARNING Fire Hazard Check conversion kit part number before proceeding. Kit part number must match the corresponding model number.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5: FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Step 5.1 Burner Removal 1. Turn off gas supply valve, disconnect gas from burner. 2. Turn off power supply and disconnect wires from burner. 3. Unplug thermostat wires from burner. Severe Injury Hazard 4.

  • Page 14: Figure 6: Burner (External View From Below)

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 6: Burner (External View From Below) FIGURE 7: Burner, Top View (Internal Assembly) Blower with Blower with Door Screen and Gasket Screen and Gasket Switch Burner Cup Viewer Window Burner Tube Gasket Electrode Pressure Pressure Gas Valve Switch Switch...

  • Page 15: Burner Cup Assembly Removal

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Step 5.3 Burner Cup Assembly Removal FIGURE 8: Pressure Regulator 1. Remove the two electrodes: Remove the elec- Cap Screw (black) trode securing screws with 1/4" nutdriver or phil- O Ring (black) lips (+) screwdriver. Use care in handling the Pressure Regulator electrodes.

  • Page 16: Adjust Regulator

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 9: Burner, Side View (Internal Assembly) Pressure Pressure Gas Valve Switch Switch Air Collar Transformer Electrode Gasket Ignition Module Indicator Light Step 5.5 Adjust Regulator 6. Turn on electrical supply to heater. 1. Using a 3/16" hex key, remove the plug at the 7.

  • Page 17: Figure 10: Manometer Reading

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 10: Manometer Reading WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical and gas before servicing. This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Control Side View of Heater Manometer 10.5"...

  • Page 18: Burner Conversion Label Information

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 11: Label P/N 91039400 Enter Data for Natural to Propane Conversions Enter Data for Propane to Natural Conversions Model Propane Orifice Size Model Natural Orifice Size TF-120 TF-120 TF-160 TF-160 TF-200 TF-200 TF-250 TF-250 TF-300 TF-300 "B"...

  • Page 19: Section 6: Clearances To Combustibles

    SECTION 6: C LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES SECTION 6: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING 6.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles Clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent serious fire hazards. Combustibles are materials, that may catch on fire and include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc.

  • Page 20: Figure 12: Standard Reflector

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 12: STANDARD REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters)

  • Page 21: Figure 15: 45° Tilt Reflector

    SECTION 6: C LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. °...

  • Page 22: Figure 18: U-Tube, Opposite 45° Reflector

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. °...

  • Page 23: Figure 21: Venting

    SECTION 6: C LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 21: VENTING (inches) (centimeters)

  • Page 24: Section 7: Operation And Maintenance

    TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 7: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Burn Hazard Cut/Pinch Hazard Turn off gas supply to Allow heater to cool Wear protective gear Disconnect electric heater before service. before service. during installation, before service.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Checklist

    SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE 7.5 Maintenance Checklist To help facilitate optimum performance and safety, Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends that a qualified Installation Code and Annual Inspections: contractor conduct, at a minimum, annual All installation and service of ROBERTS GORDON ®...
  • Page 26 TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Burner Observation Make sure it is clean and free of cracks or holes. Window Clean and replace as required. Blower Scroll, Wheel and Compressed air or a vacuum cleaner may be used to clean dust and dirt. Motor Burner Cup and Orifice Clear of obstructions (even spider webs will cause problems).

  • Page 27: Section 8: The Roberts Gordon Vantage Tf Warranty

    SECTION 8: T ROBERTS GORDON VANTAGE TF W ® ® ARRANTY SECTION 8: THE ROBERTS GORDON VANTAGE The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON VANTAGE ® ® ® ® TF is moved or transferred. This warranty is TF WARRANTY nontransferable. ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: Roberts-Gordon LLC is not permitted to inspect the damaged equipment and/or component parts.
  • Page 28 TF-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 29 SECTION 8: T ROBERTS GORDON VANTAGE TF W ® ® ARRANTY...

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