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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: 716.852.4400
Fax: 716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.robertsgordon.com
www.rg-inc.com
www.radiantheaters.com
NP
®
CTHN-40
CTHN-60
CTHN-80
CTHN-100
CTHN-125
CTHN-150
CTHN-175
CTHN-200
Installer
Owner
P/N 252101NA Rev. A 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. Vantage 3. DO NOT use electrical switches. ® 4. DO NOT use any telephone in your building. 5. Extinguish any open flame. 6.
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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 and Back 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)...........
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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
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 1: Top and Bottom Panel Label Placement Description Part Number Logo Label 91013213 Rating Plate Label 91010401 Gas Connection Label 91018122 Proposition 65 Label 91070016... -
Page 9: Figure 2: Side And Back Panel Label Placement
SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY FIGURE 2: Side and Back Panel Label Placement Control Side Panel Clearances to Combustibles Label Control Side Panel (Inside) Wiring Label Vent Length Label Thermostat Connection Label Back Panel Lighting Instruction Plate Label Description Part Number Clearances to Combustibles Label 91013419 Wiring Label... -
Page 10: Section 2: Installer Responsibility
VANTAGE ® NP F 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) Sping 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
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4: FOR PROPANE TO NATURAL CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 4: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural) Sping Kit: P/N 90032700 Cap Screw (silver) Gas Conversion Label: P/N 91039400 O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator Adjusting Screw (white) Spring (silver) -
Page 13: Section 5: Fuel Conversion Instructions
SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5: FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Burner Removal WARNING 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)
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 6: Burner (external view from below) Control Side Door Air Side Door Vantage ® by ROBERTS GORDON (3) Thumb Screws Install Label Here P/N 91039400 Thumb Screws FIGURE 7: Burner, Top View (internal assembly) Motor and Blower Assembly Blower Inlet Gasket Door Switch... -
Page 15: Burner Cup Assembly Removal And Reassembly
SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Step 5.3 Burner Cup Assembly Removal FIGURE 8: Pressure Regulator and Reassembly Cap Screw (black) 1. Remove the electrode: Remove the electrode with a 1/4" nutdriver or phillips (+) screwdriver. O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator 2. -
Page 16: Inlet Gas Pressure Checks
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 9: Burner, Side View (internal assembly) Pressure Switch Gas Valve Tube Gasket Transformer Step 5.5 Inlet Gas Pressure Checks Step 5.6 Adjust Regulator 1. Using a 3/16" hex key, remove the plug at the The gas inlet pressure to the heater must be checked as follows: valve outlet and install a test tap and hose. -
Page 17: Figure 10: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure)
SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 10: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure) 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. Valve Inlet Valve Outlet Regulator... -
Page 18: Figure 11: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading)
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 11: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading) DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service. Appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Remove Cap Remove Cap Attach Manometer Hose Attach Manometer Hose Manometer... -
Page 19: Burner Conversion Label Information
SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 12: 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 CTHN-40 1.8 mm CTHN-40 CTHN-60 CTHN-60 CTHN-80 2.6 mm CTHN-80 CTHN-100 CTHN-100... -
Page 20: Section 6: Critical Considerations
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 6: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles WARNING Clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent fire hazards. Combustible materials that may catch fire include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc. -
Page 21: Figure 14: One Side Reflector
SECTION 6: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS TE: 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 14: ONE SIDE REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters) -
Page 22: Figure 17: U-Tube, Standard Reflector
VANTAGE ® NP F 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 17: U-TUBE, STANDARD REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters) -
Page 23: Figure 20: 2-Foot Deco Grille And Protective Grille
SECTION 6: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS 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 20: 2-FOOT DECO GRILLE AND PROTECTIVE GRILLE (inches) (centimeters) -
Page 24: Section 7: Operation And Maintenance
VANTAGE ® NP F 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: Multiburner System Operation
SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE 7.2.2 To Start Heater - Unitary burner ignites, a blue flame will be observed through the viewer window. Turn gas valve and electric power OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater. 4. -
Page 26: Figure 23: Vacuum Differential Reading
VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS must be reset by turning down the thermostat 3. Approximately 1.0'' of vacuum differential is for five seconds, then raising it again to the required at the burner when the system is cold. desired temperature, or by disconnecting and Normal operating (hot) differential of the burners re-connecting power to the control. -
Page 27: Maintenance
SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE 7.4 Maintenance NOTE: Gas flow and burner ignition are among the first things that should be inspected. 7.4.1 Pre-Season Maintenance and Annual Please see Page 21, Section 7 .5 for suggested items Inspection to inspect. To ensure your safety and years of trouble-free operation of the heating system, service and annual 7.5 Maintenance Checklist... - Page 28 VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Tubes Make sure there are no cracks. Make sure tubes are connected and suspended securely. Make sure there is no dirt, sagging, bending or distortion. Clean or replace as required. Gas Line Check for gas leaks. Burner Observation Make sure it is clean and free of cracks or holes.
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Page 29: Section 8: The Roberts Gordon
SECTION 8: T ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® NP L IMITED ARRANTY SECTION 8: THE ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® NP LIMITED WARRANTY ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® NP is moved or transferred. This warranty is Within 36 months from date of purchase by buyer or 42 nontransferable.