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AL-4, AL-6, AL-7 Series Atmospheric ceramic gas infrared heaters for outdoor use Country of destination: GB, IE, MT General international manual AL-7-SEi-AS AL-4-F-AS AL-6-FSEi-AS Alke BV Industrielaan 11a 3925 BD Scherpenzeel The Netherlands Tel: +31 33-277 3824 Fax: +31 33-277 3080 info@alke.nl www.alke.nl...
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Warnings • Read this manual carefully before installation and use and keep it for future reference. Make sure that all daily users know the content of this manual. • A competent and qualified person, like a gas installer or other professional, shall do the mounting, installation, maintenance and servicing (and conversion to other gases if applicable).
General information Model identification. The main identification of the different models is AL-4, AL-6 or AL-7. These are independent atmospheric ceramic gas infrared heaters. Suffixes are used behind these model names to add additional information about the models (e.g. AL-4-FSEi-AS). equipped with a dust filter equipped with an individual solenoid valve for high-low operation equipped with an electronic ignition device (EID2G)
Installation General A competent and qualified person, like a gas installer or other professional, shall do the mounting and installation. In particular this is applicable for the gas technical and electrical part of the installation. Install this heater always in accordance with the applicable gas technical and electrical regulations, local and national installation regulations and with the requirements written in this manual.
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Safety distance to combustible materials The heaters provide heat by radiation and by combustion gases. It is important to take into account the distances as mentioned in the table from the heaters to combustible materials. This is to avoid risk of fire. Do not use the heater in situations where the distances to combustibles are smaller or take additional protective actions.
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The gas safety device and electric components can handle a maximum temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. Be sure that the heater is not mounted in such a way that this temperature will be reached (e.g. by other heaters in close vicinity). Gas supply information General Make sure that an authorised company in the country, in accordance with the local rules and requirements,...
Changing gas cylinders Changing or connecting gas cylinders must be done carefully outside, or in an amply ventilated area, in a flame- free environment and away from other people. • Check if there are no other operating terrace heaters, other gas appliances, burning candles or people smoking cigarettes in the area.
Schematic diagram electronic ignition device Timing diagram electronic ignition device Typical lay-out for the connection of the electric lines To control box To additional zones Switch on/off Switch high/low fire Brown Blue Yellow/Green = Earth Electronic Ignition Device Solenoid for high/low NB: dotted line is only applicable for the …S…...
Extinguishing of the heater Close the gas tap or the central gas supply. The burner will extinguish now. The thermocouple safety valve will close after 60 seconds (Fig. 5b, 5c). Electric operated heaters (All models with …Ei… or …SEi…) Ignition of the heater 1) Open all gas taps and turn the gas pressure regulator (if mounted) on maximum pressure, open the solenoid valve (S)(if mounted) by electricity.
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Dust filter (F-models) Dust filters (11) must be checked a few times during the heating season and cleaned in case needed. Remove a filter before cleaning. Brush the surface gently with a brush or clean it with compressed air from inside to the outside.
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Conversion instructions Conversion shall be done by a qualified installer only. To convert a heater from one gas or gas pressure to another gas or gas pressure, take the following actions. - Consult the technical table on the last page and contact the manufacturer or dealer with the model number and serial number for the parts needed.
Fault finding Trouble Cause • The gas valve of the gas cylinder (or gas line) is not open • Gas cylinder is empty • Air in the (new) gas lines • Gas injector is blocked • Gas pressure/gas quality is not corresponding with the data plate info Burner does not light.
Always mention the model name and serial number. Service parts are only available via the distributor or gas installer. For general manufacturers information please see the internet: www.alke.nl Overview Parts AL-4 Version 2: March 2020...
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Overview Parts AL-6 Version 2: March 2020 manual: 0009 0231EN...
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Overview Parts AL-7 Version 2: March 2020 manual: 0009 0231EN...
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Art. number Description 03025000 Electric Connector 3-poles 00185005 EID2G Ignition block 01336000 Hose nipple 1/4" x 8 mm 01409000 Socket 1/2" male x 1/4" female Socket 3/8" male x 1/4” female 01356000 Socket straight M24x1.5 male x 3/8” female 00464010 00198010 Thermocouple extension 00161010...
10. Declaration of conformity Alke B.V., located in Scherpenzeel, The Netherlands, hereby declares that the AL-series, marked on their dataplates with CE and with CE approval/production supervision by Kiwa (number 0063) are in compliance with the following EU legislation: Regulation on appliances burning gaseous fuels (GAR) 2016/426/EU...
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