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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXCEPTIONALLY ENGINEERED Installation, Operation, and Service Manual Installer 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. Owner Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide your service technician with necessary information.
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WARNING Installation must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas-fired heating equipment or your gas supplier. 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.
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY For additional copies of the Installation, Operation, and Service Manual, visit www.bigassfans.com. Your Safety is Important to Us! This 1.1 Manpower Requirements symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possible fire, To prevent personal injury and damage to the heater, electrical, or burn hazards.
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1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes and couplings. 2. Clearances B, C, and D can be reduced by 50% after 25 ft (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 2: Level Reflector IRH 80 IRH 125 IRH 150 IRH 200 6"...
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2. Clearances B, C, and D can be reduced by 50% after 25 ft (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 5: 45° Tilt Reflector IRH 80 IRH 125 IRH 150 IRH 200 8"...
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2. Clearances B, C, and D can be reduced by 50% after 25 ft (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 8: U-Tube, Opposite 45° Reflector IRH 80 IRH 125 IRH 150 IRH 200 8"...
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5.1 Standard Parts List Table 1: Contents of Burner Carton Part No. Description IRH 80 IRH 125 IRH 150 IRH 200 BF71XXXXX Burner (Rate and Fuel Varies) 90709700 Blower Assembly with Cord 02568200 Gasket (Burner to Burner Tube) 90709801 Gasket (Blower to Burner) 91201708 Pipe Nipple (Black) 1/2"...
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Table 3: Component Package Guide — Standard Reflector Model Tubing Length Aluminized Core Packages IRH 80 20 ft (6 m) CP20ALUM IRH 125 30 ft (9 m) CP30ALUM IRH 150 40 ft (12 m) CP40ALUM IRH 200 50 ft (15 m) CP30ALUM + EXP20ALUM WWW.BIGASSFANS.COM...
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Step 6.3 Coupling and Tube Assembly Note: Prior to coupling installation, review “Step 6.5 Swirler Installation” on page 21. Model IRH 125 requires swirler tab to be installed under coupling. Swirler installation for this model must be complete prior to coupling installation.
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Repeat Steps 6.3 A through D until all tubes are assembled. Step 6.3.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly Model Tube Length IRH 80 20 ft (6 m) IRH 125 30 ft (9 m) IRH 150 40 ft (12 m)
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Step 6.4 Turbulator Installation Install turbulator as specified in the “Turbulator Installation” chart below. Turbulator Installation Twist Model Tube Section IRH 80 2nd 10 ft (3 m) Section Turbulator Section Turbulator (Tab located only Adapter on turbulator starter section) Pull String...
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Swirler Installation Description Model Tube Section Swirler Qty Swirler Starter 62 in. (1.6 m) IRH 125 3rd 10 ft (3 m) Section 2 Starters + 2 Adapters Swirler Adapter 62 in. (1.6 m) IRH 150 4th 10 ft (3 m) Section...
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FIGURE 14: Swirler Installation Model: IRH 125, 30 ft Straight Tube; Swirler Package — 20 ft (6 m) Note: Swirler installation for this model must be complete prior to coupling installation for proper swirler starter tab placement. Fold swirler tab over tube as shown...
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FIGURE 15: Swirler Installation Model: IRH 125, 30 ft U-Tube; Swirler Package — 20 ft (6 m) Note: Swirler installation for this model must be complete prior to coupling installation for proper swirler starter tab placement. Pivot Point Swirler Starter Section...
U-tube configuration, the following additional rules must be adhered to: • A minimum of 10 ft (3 m) on IRH 80 and a minimum of 15 ft (4.5 m) on IRH 125/150/200 is required between the burner and the U-tube.
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