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Roberts Gorden Caribe CGTH-30 Use And Care Manual

Roberts Gorden Caribe CGTH-30 Use And Care Manual

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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 safe
distances 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.
© 2017 Roberts-Gordon LLC
Gas-Fired, Low-Intensity
Infrared Heaters for Light
Industrial/Commercial
Care Manual
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 service technician with necessary information.
Roberts-Gordon LLC
1250 William Street
P.O. Box 44
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: +1.716.852.4400
Fax: +1.716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.robertsgordon.com
Applications
Use and
Installer
Owner
P/N 180101NA Rev. D 04/17
CGTH-30
CGTH-40
CGTH-50

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Before You Begin ..........1 1.1 Heater Safety ............... 1 1.2 Questions, Comments or Suggestions......2 SECTION 2: Introduction............3 2.1 About Roberts-Gordon LLC ......... 3 2.2 About the Heater............3 2.3 Unpacking the Heater ..........3 2.4 Safety Labels and Their Placement......
  • Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Bottom and Side Panel Label Placement....4 Figure 2: Control Side and Back Panel Label Placement ..5 Figure 3: Assembly Overview ........... 6 Figure 4: Balanced Flue............9 Figure 5: Thermostat Tag............12 Figure 6: Horizontal Installations ..........13 Figure 7: 45°...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Before You Begin

    SECTION 1: B EFORE EGIN SECTION 1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing a ROBERTS GORDON last page of this manual. In addition to activating your ® heating product. We are pleased you have chosen warranty, registering your heater enables us to con- the CGTH-Series overhead tube heater.

  • Page 8: Questions, Comments Or Suggestions

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL 1.2 Questions, Comments or Suggestions Please direct any questions, comments or sugges- tions to: Roberts-Gordon LLC 1250 William Street P.O. Box 44 Buffalo, New York 14240-0044 Telephone: +1.716.852.4400 Fax: +1.716.852.0854 Toll Free: 800.828.7450 www.robertsgordon.com www.rg-inc.com www.radiantheaters.com 2 of 29...

  • Page 9: Section 2: Introduction

    SECTION 2: I NTRODUCTION SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION 2.1 About Roberts-Gordon LLC 2.3.2 Safety Roberts-Gordon LLC pioneered low-intensity infrared WARNING heating systems with the introduction of its revolu- tionary, custom-engineered CORAYVAC system. ® With years of infrared expertise in commercial and industrial applications, Roberts-Gordon LLC offers the CGTH-Series heater for use in light industrial/ commercial applications.

  • Page 10: Figure 1: Bottom And Side Panel Label Placement

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL FIGURE 1: Bottom and Side Panel Label Placement Logo Label Bottom Panel Clearances to Combustibles Label Side Panel Operating Instruction Label Description Part Number Logo Label 91037702 Operating Instruction Label 91037100 Clearances to Combustibles Label 91037800 4 of 29...

  • Page 11: Figure 2: Control Side And Back Panel Label Placement

    SECTION 2: I NTRODUCTION FIGURE 2: Control Side and Back Panel Label Placement Description Part Number Shock Hazard Label 91037901 Wiring Diagram Label 91037600 Fire Hazard Label 91037900 Cord Shock Hazard Label 91037500 Thermostat Connection Label 91037902 Carbon Monoxide Hazard label 91037300 Rating Plate Label 91010401...

  • Page 12: Section 3: Components Identification

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 3: COMPONENTS IDENTIFICATION FIGURE 3: Assembly Overview Burner - Contains the electrical components (i.e. Wall Termination Plate - Placed on the outside wall blower motor, power transformer, etc.) and gas distri- over the venting. bution components (i.e.

  • Page 13: Section 4: Installation Considerations

    SECTION 4: I NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS SECTION 4: INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 4.3 Installer's Responsibility WARNING The CGTH-Series heater, the gas and electrical sup- plies, as well as the venting, must be installed in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 7223.1/NFPA-54, Natural Gas and Propane Installa- tion Code, CSA B149.1.

  • Page 14: Section 5: Heater Installation Requirements

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 5: HEATER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.1 National Standards and Applicable Codes local codes and recommendations of the local gas company. United States: Refer to National Fuel Gas All appliances must be installed in accordance with Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - latest revision.

  • Page 15: Venting Requirements

    SECTION 5: H EATER NSTALLATION EQUIREMENTS sion. Wiring must conform to the most current connect this heater to a separate chimney and do not National Electrical Code , local ordinances and any common vent with any other fuel burning appliance. ®...
  • Page 16 CGTH U SE AND ANUAL upper surface of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which may be housed in the hangar. (This should be measured from the bot- tom of the heater to the top of the wing, or engine enclosure, whichever is highest from the floor).

  • Page 17: Section 6: Required Safe Distances From Combustibles

    SECTION 6: R EQUIRED ISTANCES OMBUSTIBLES SECTION 6: REQUIRED SAFE DISTANCES FROM business hours which are Monday through Friday, COMBUSTIBLES 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Eastern Time. WARNING For owner safety, a thermostat tag is supplied with the CGTH-Series as a permanent reminder of the importance of maintaining the required safe dis- tances from combustibles.

  • Page 18: Figure 5: Thermostat Tag

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL FIGURE 5: Thermostat Tag 12 of 29...

  • Page 19: Figure 6: Horizontal Installations

    SECTION 6: R EQUIRED ISTANCES OMBUSTIBLES Your heater may be installed in one of three ways: horizontal, 45° tilt left or 45° tilt right. Since the distances for the tilt installation are the same, the chart only shows one (the 45° tilt left). To determine the minimum required safe distances for your heater, you must know the mounting type and model number of your heater.

  • Page 20: Section 7: Installation

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 7: INSTALLATION • The proposed location of the heater will not restrict motion of passageway doors or windows. WARNING • The proposed location will not interfere with oper- ation of the overhead garage door or allow the door to enter the minimum required safe dis- tances from combustibles.

  • Page 21: Figure 8: Vent Terminal Locations

    SECTION 7: I NSTALLATION 2. The 3" (8 cm) flue pipe must be centered inside 5. Be sure that the venting installation is in accor- the 5" (13 cm) air supply pipe. dance with all applicable local codes and recom- mendations of the local gas company.
  • Page 22 CGTH U SE AND ANUAL Vertical clearances to ventilated soffit located above the terminal within a 12" (30 cm) 12" (30 cm) horizontal distance of 2' (61 cm) from the center line of the terminal. Clearances to 12" (30 cm) 12"...

  • Page 23: Venting

    SECTION 7: I NSTALLATION 7.3 Venting As mentioned on Page 7 , Section 4.3, it is the Installer’s Responsibility to properly vent (exhaust) the heater outside. Please make sure your heater is vented. If it is not vented, do not use the heater. Immediately call your installer.

  • Page 24: Figure 10: Horizontal Venting With An Elbow

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL FIGURE 10: Horizontal Venting With An Elbow - Top View - Optional Vent Extension 3" (7.6 cm) 5" (12.5 cm) Vent Terminal 6" (15.2 cm) Minimum 3" (7.6 cm) pipe is slid through end of terminal Heater FIGURE 11: Roof Venting VERTICAL...

  • Page 25: Typical Installation

    SECTION 7: I NSTALLATION 7.4 Typical Installation Figure 12, Page 19, shows a typical installation of the CGTH-Series heater. The installation drawing shown has a straight horizontal venting arrangement and specifies the minimum space required for maintenance, as well as the allowable range of distances between the two suspension points. Detailed venting arrangements are illustrated in the venting section of this manual.

  • Page 26: Figure 13: Horizontal Installation

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL FIGURE 13: Horizontal Installation Snap Hooks Front Fixed Hanger Rear Movable Hanger FIGURE 14: 45° Tilted Installation Use both suspension points for installation Snap Hooks Tilted Right Tilted Left 20 of 29...

  • Page 27: Protective Grille

    SECTION 7: I NSTALLATION 7.6 Protective Grille The Model CGTH-30 heater is 8' (2.5 m) long and requires installation of two protective grille sections and • Do not touch the heater one grille endcap, while the Models CGTH-40 and • Keep all persons, especially children, away CGTH-50 are 11' 6"...

  • Page 28: Section 8: Operation

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 8: OPERATION 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 29 SECTION 8: O PERATION 2. When the motor approaches nominal running speed, the pressure switch closes and activates the ignition module which in turn initiates the purge. 3. The ignition module then energizes the spark igniter. 4. When sparking begins, the gas valve is ener- gized.

  • Page 30: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service. Replace door before operating. Heater must be properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard Burn Hazard Cut/Pinch Hazard...

  • Page 31: General

    SECTION 9: T ROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 General manuals and all applicable governmental ® authorities pertaining to the installation, service, This troubleshooting guide has been designed to operation and labeling of the equipment. assist you in locating and correcting minor problems that may occur with the CGTH-Series heater. To help facilitate optimum performance and safety, Installation Code and Annual Inspections: Roberts-Gordon LLC recommends that a qualified...

  • Page 32: Basic Heater Care

    CGTH U SE AND ANUAL terminals 4 and 5 (red and yellow wires) of the transformer. IF NO: Check for 120V across the primary terminals 1 and 3 (black and white wires) of the transformer. If 120V is present, replace transformer.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    SECTION 9: T ROUBLESHOOTING 9.3 Replacement Parts WARNING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Carbon Monoxide Hazard Fire Hazard Use only genuine ROBERTS GORDON ® replacement parts per this installation, operation and service manual. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electric shock, injury or property damage. 27 of 29...
  • Page 34 CGTH U SE AND ANUAL 28 of 29...

  • Page 35: Section 10: The Roberts Gordon Caribe Warranty

    SECTION 10: T ROBERTS GORDON CARIBE ® ® ARRANTY SECTION 10: THE ROBERTS GORDON CARIBE The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON ® CARIBE ® ® ® moved or transferred. This warranty is nontransferable. WARRANTY Roberts-Gordon LLC is not permitted to inspect the ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: damaged controller and/or component parts.

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