Flagro FLE-150RC Operating Instructions Manual

Flagro FLE-150RC Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
FLE-150RC
575V
INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HEATER
(OPERATOR MUST RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE)
Suitable for indoor installation only / Unvented / Unattended Type
26 Benfield Drive, St.Catharines, Ontario Canada L2S 3V5
(P) 905-685-4243 - (F) 905-685-0113

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FLE-150RC 575V INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HEATER (OPERATOR MUST RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE) Suitable for indoor installation only / Unvented / Unattended Type 26 Benfield Drive, St.Catharines, Ontario Canada L2S 3V5 (P) 905-685-4243 - (F) 905-685-0113...
  • Page 2 FLE-150RC 575V OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE 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, OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK...
  • Page 3 Introduction You have just received an FLE-150RC 150kW Electric Construction Heater manufactured by Flagro. Use: The FLE-150RC Electric Construction Heater is designed for temporary heat only. The heater is to be installed indoors The FLE-150RC is designed to heat large spaces, buildings and machines without worrying about on site fuel.
  • Page 4: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Every heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified service person The appliance must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and/or liquids The flow of ventilation air must not be obstructed. Be sure to check the fan assembly and ensure the motor and blade are operating properly.
  • Page 5: Start-Up Instructions

    START UP INSTRUCTIONS Determine power source - 575V (confirm power source is correct) Remove top cover and inspect all wiring (once complete, secure top cover to heater using the same hardware) Connect Flanged Camlocks to female camlocks ( colour coded) Connect camlocks as follows: Black Blue...
  • Page 6 Notes: Speed inverter is pre-set for optimum air flow/temperature rise. Based on kW selection, blower will adjust speed. See Chart below HEAT SETTING BTUH TEMP. RISE NOISE RATING 150 kW 512,000 7300 120F 83 DB 90 kW 307,000 6700 81 DB 60kW 205,000 5400...
  • Page 7: Heater Specifications

    HEATER SPECIFICATIONS MODEL FLE150RC Power Requirements 575V MAXIMUM INPUT (KW) 512,000 btu BLOWER 7 1/2 H.P. TEMPERATURE RISE 60KW 56 F (above ambient) 90KW 88 F 150 KW 120 F AMP DRAW MOTOR 5 AMPS 60KW 54 AMPS 90KW 81 AMPS 150KW 136 AMPS DB (noise level)
  • Page 8 EVERY FLE SERIES HEATER IS EQUIPPED WITH A “VFD” VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE. THE VFD HAS BEEN PRE PROGRAMMED WITH THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS: HEAT SETTING AIR SPEED Hz FLE-150RC (60 KW) 40Hz (4100 CFM) FLE-150RC (90 KW) 50 Hz (4650 CFM) FLE-150RC (150 KW)
  • Page 9 MAY APPEAR ON THE SCREEN OF THE VFD. IF ANY OF THE MESSAGE DO APPEAR, PLEASE REVIEW THE VFD MANUAL OR CONTACT FLAGRO INDUSTRIES TO HELP CORRECT THE ISSUE. TO REVIEW FAULT HISTORY, PASSWORD MUST BE ENTERED AND GO TO P500 FOR...
  • Page 10 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE- STATUS/WARNING MESSAGES...
  • Page 12 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE- FAULT MESSAGES...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PULL MASTER SWITCH ON, NO RED LIGHT “NON-PROVEN” TRY BLOWER SWITCH, IF BLOWER ENGAGES, TURN POWER OFF & TEST RED “NON-PROVEN” LIGHT CONTACT BLOCK. SHUT POWER OFF TO HEATER, TEST OHMS RESISTANCE ACROSS CONTACT BLOCK. IF OHMS RESISTANCE GOOD, FAULTY BULB IF BLOWER DOES NOT ENGAGE, CHECK OUTPUT POWER ON TRANSFORMER, SHOULD BE 120...
  • Page 17 UNIT WILL NOT “PROVEN” AIR, NO GREEN LIGHT AFTER ENGAGING BLOWER FAN SWITCH WILL THE HEAT ENGAGE? IF NOT, CHECK AIR PRESSURE SWITCH (FLE-150) TRY TO BYPASS SWITCH TO DETERMINE IF FAULTY. SHUT POWER OFF, BYPASS SWITCH, THEN TURN POWER ON FOR TEST.
  • Page 18 BLOWER ENGAGED, HEAT SWITCHES ADJUST AIR FLOW, BUT HEAT ELEMENT DOES NOT COME ON CHECK CONTACTOR FUSES. CHECK CONTACT BLOCK BEHIND HEATER SWITCH (RED WIRE) PERFORM OHM RESISTANCE TEST. BYPASS HIGH LIMIT & OR AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. IF ELEMENT STILL DOES NOT ENGAGE, RUN JUMPER WIRE FROM TB3 TO TB10, IF ELEMENT WORKS, PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE RELAYS.
  • Page 19 TEST. CHECK FUSES TO THE CONTACTOR THAT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DO OHM TEST OF ELEMENT (EACH SIDE TEST SEPARATE FLE-60 (20KW, 40KW) FLE-150RC (60KW, 90KW) PLEASE SEE CHART BELOW FOR READINGS: TEST OHM READING FLE-150RC (60KW BANK) 7 OHMS FLE-150RC (90KW BANK) 4.3 OHMS...
  • Page 20 FLE-150RC – PARTS LIST 150KW RESISTOR ELEMENT FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY 7.5 HP MOTOR FLE- 1503A FLE-1501A (575VOLT) (575 VOLT) FLE-1502 VARIALBLE SPEED DRIVE FUSES TRANSFORMER FLE-1509 - 125 Amp Class T FLE-1510A - 80 Amp Class T FLE-1511B – 12 Amp Class CC...
  • Page 21: High Limit

    FLE-150RC - PARTS LIST AIR PROVING SWITCH HIGH LIMIT 2 POSITION SWITCH (250-F) FLE-633 60KW 90KW FLE-1512 FLE-1513 THERMOSTAT/MANUAL BLOWER ON/OFF EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON GREEN AIR PROVEN LIGHT HIGH LIMIT/AIR PROVEN LIGHT FLE-634 FLE-635 FLE-636 THERMOSTAT N/C CONTACT BLOCK N/O CONTACT BLOCK...
  • Page 22 FLE-150RC - PARTS LIST WHEELS SNAP COVERS - PANEL CAM-LOCK DETACHABLE FLE-615 – BLUE FLE-611A – BLUE FLE-616 – BLACK FLE-612A – BLACK FLE-609 – 6” LOCKABLE FLE-617 – GREEN FLE-613A – GREEN FLE-610 – 6” RIGID FLE-618 - RED...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST FOR FLE-150RC (575V) Part Number Part Description FLE-1501A 150KW RESISTOR ELEMENT (575 VOLT) FLE-1502 FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY FLE-1502A BLOWER WHEEL & HUB FLE-1503A 7.5 HP MOTOR FOR FLE-150 (575 VOLT) FLE-1504A VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE (575 VOLT) FLE-1505A WIRED CONTROL/OPERATOR PANELS (575 VOLT)
  • Page 24 FLE-621 GROUNDING BLOCK FLE-622 DISTRIBUTION BLOCK FLE-626 DAYTON CUBE RELAY (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-631 1/2 AMP CLASS CC TIME DELAY (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-633 TWO POSITION SWITCH FLE-634 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON FLE-635 RED HIGH LIMIT/NON-PROVEN AIR LIGHT (LENS ONLY) FLE-635A RED HIGH LIMIT/NON-PROVEN AIR LIGHT LED (MODULE ONLY) FLE-635B RED HIGH LIMIT/NON-PROVEN AIR LIGHT LED (COMPLETE) FLE-636...
  • Page 25 +LOT1 (Operator Panel) 16'' 10'' 45'' (.0120) (.0124) T90/THHN TEW BC SEW-2 MASTER PULL 2 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG 0120 0124 0100 0130 22'' 22'' 28'' 28'' 23'' 18'' AIR FLOW 18'' 12'' 15'' 150 KW TEW BC TEW BC TEW BC TEW BC SEW-2...

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