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Weather Beater Electronic Control System (WBECS)
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance
instructions thoroughly prior to installing or servicing this equipment.
WARNING: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: A propane cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: For use with Natural or Propane gas only. NO SOLID FUELS TO BE USED
WITH THIS SYSTEM.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1.
Shut off gas to appliance.
2.
Extinguish any open flame.
3.
If odor continues, keep away
from appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or fire
department.
Installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 / NFPA 54, or International Fuel Gas Code.
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, if applicable.
WEBCS-3 FT 06/21
Natural Gas Installation Kit
Owner's Operation and Installation Manual
Standard Capacity: WBECS
High Capacity: WBECS-HC
WARNING:
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
This appliance can produce carbon monoxide, which has no odor.
Using it in an enclosed space can kill you.
Never use this appliance in an enclosed space such as a camper, tent, or home.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain the manual for future reference.
Flame-Tec, LLC
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: 844-352-6383 (844-FLAME-TEC)
www.flame-tec.com
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
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136 Hillview Blvd.
Fax: 888-559-3612
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- Page 1 Weather Beater Electronic Control System (WBECS) Natural Gas Installation Kit Owner's Operation and Installation Manual Flame-Tec, LLC 136 Hillview Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone: 844-352-6383 (844-FLAME-TEC) Fax: 888-559-3612 Standard Capacity: WBECS www.flame-tec.com High Capacity: WBECS-HC WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY! CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD This appliance can produce carbon monoxide, which has no odor.
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Page 2: Wbecs Component Diagram
WBECS COMPONENT DIAGRAM WEBCS-3 FT 06/21... -
Page 3: Wbecs Diagram Reference Table
WBECS DIAGRAM REFERENCE TABLE Description Notes Certification Ignition Control Module Potted to protect against moisture and damage. CSA ANSI Z21.20-2014 Operational Temperature Range = -20°F-175°F Max Supplied Voltage= 12 VAC Pilot Valve Coils are encapsulated to protect against moisture. CSA 229521-1656058 All connectors are water resistant. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Flame-tec reserves the right to inspect components and may require part(s) to be returned to the factory for inspection. If in its sole discretion Flame-tec finds a component or system to be defective, it will repair or replace said components with new or remanufactured parts as it deems appropriate. -
Page 5: Wbecs System Overview
The WBECS unit is an electronic ignition control system certified to the latest standards for outdoor gas products. The system utilizes a 12 VAC power source with a Hot Surface Ignitor (HSI), thermocouple flame sensing, and LED diagnostics to provide a compact, fully functional, user-friendly experience. -
Page 6: Installation Requirements
Minimum 4" W.C. 8" W.C. GAS ORIFICE SIZING The WBECS unit includes a natural gas orifice sized to **Nominal** 7" W.C. 11" W.C. #12 drill bit (0.189”) for the standard capacity and letter Q Maximum 10.5"... -
Page 7: Electrical Installation Requirements
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS POWER TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS SPLICES SHOULD MADE LICENSED The WBECS is supplied with a 12 Volt AC, all weather, ELECTRICIAN CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL sealed transformer rated to a minimum of 60 Watts. WE DO ACCORDING LOCAL CODES. IMPROPER... -
Page 8: Electrical Connections
30’ 18AWG wire. Each transformer can run a max of two WBECS units in parallel. Exceeding this number will result in too low of operational current, and potentially too large of power draw causing irreversible damage to the transformer, thereby voiding the Warranty. -
Page 9: Physical Installaton Requirements
DO NOT INSTALL SUBMERGED WITHIN A WATER FEATURE, as it is not waterproof and could result in electrical shock causing physical harm or even death. If installing near a water feature, ensure the WBECS unit is away from potential, accidental submergence. -
Page 10: Media Requirements
MEDIA REQUIREMENTS the media is placed correctly you should see the top of the Do not use any other material as media in the fire feature pilot burner shield, as shown in the diagram. Assuming other than those listed below. proper pilot installation, if ignition is delayed or inconsistent •... -
Page 11: Detailed Installation Instructions
Capacity, 450,000 for High Capacity). 3. Confirm that the gas supply line is appropriate diameter for the distance being run from the supply to the WBECS unit to produce the BTU output confirmed above. Use the Table on page 7 of this manual to match the supply line internal diameter to the length being run to find the maximum BTU output to substantiate proper diameter. - Page 12 1/8” flare pilot gas tube supplied with the WBECS unit to the pilot outlet port on the WBECS unit on one end and the pilot assembly on the other. Securely tighten to ensure no gas leaks from tube. (See Fig. 2) DO NOT ADD JOINT COMPOUND, THREAD SEALANT, OR TEFLON TAPE TO THE CONNECTIONS BEING MADE.
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Page 13: Electronic Ignition Control Testing
2. The WBECS unit will run through its ignition cycle (Outlined on Page 15 of this manual), initially turning on the hot surface igniter (HSI). The igniter should glow orange. If this is not the case, ensure the HSI connector is securely plugged into the box. -
Page 14: Wbecs Operation
GENERAL OPERATION The WBECS unit is designed for simplistic operation by the end-user. Simply, the end-user turns on the power supply. The control runs through its ignition cycle by initially turning on the Hot Surface Igniter (HSI). The pilot valve is then opened allowing gas to flow across the glowing orange igniter thereby producing a pilot flame. -
Page 15: Description Of Ignition & Timings
New gas line installations often have air trapped inside that The most common cause is an electrical wiring or power is- must be removed or purged prior to installing the WBECS. If sue. Inspect all electrical connections carefully to confirm all... -
Page 16: Electrical Current
12 volts and think everything is fine electrically, so there must be a problem with the WBECS. The deficiency is not in the volts but rather the amps. Amperage reaching the fire feature is dependent on the gauge wire used between the transformer and the fire feature. - Page 17 Trial for ignition Igniter ON, does not light. Is pilot valve opening? No. Pilot gas flow Check input gas pressure. Maximum Control goes through all pressure 1/2 PSI. Install regulator if ignition attempts then en- higher. ters 2 LED flash lockout Check voltage to pilot valve.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting Flow Diagram
TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW DIAGRAM BEFORE YOU START TROUBLESHOOTING, CHECK IF YOUR UNIT HAS AN ERROR CODE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC LED. NOTE THE CODE, AND THEN CYCLE POWER OFF FOR 10 SECONDS. WEBCS-3 FT 06/21... - Page 19 WEBCS-3 FT 06/21...
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Page 21: Parts List & Accessories
PARTS LIST & ACCESSORIES Representative Image Product No. Description FT-WBECS Weather Beater Electronic Control FT-WBECS-HC Weather Beater Electronic Control (High Capacity) FT-WBEX24 Weather Beater 24" Pilot Assembly FT-WBEX36 Weather Beater 36" Pilot Assembly FT-3221 Pilot Orifice #21 (LP) FT-3225 Pilot Orifice #25 (Nat) - Page 22 Flame-Tec, LLC 136 Hillview Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone: 844-352-6383 (844-FLAME-TEC) Fax: 888-559-3612 www.flame-tec.com WEBCS-3 FT 06/21...