Roberts Gorden Vantage NP CTHN040NP Instructions Manual
Roberts Gorden Vantage NP CTHN040NP Instructions Manual

Roberts Gorden Vantage NP CTHN040NP Instructions 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. Leave the building.
6. Immediately call your local gas
supplier after leaving the building.
Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
7. If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the Fire Department.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
Quality in Any Language™
© Copyright 2006 Roberts-Gordon, LLC
Vantage
Fuel Conversion
Kit Instructions
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 serviceman with necessary information.
Roberts-Gordon, LLC
1250 William Street
P.O. Box 44
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: 716.852.4400
Fax: 716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.rg-inc.com
NP
®
CTHN-40
CTHN-60
CTHN-80
CTHN-100
CTHN-125
CTHN-150
CTHN-175
CTHN-200
Installer
Owner
P/N 252101NA Orig. 10/06

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  • Page 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: Vantage 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. Leave the building. 6. Immediately call your local gas supplier after leaving the building.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Heater Safety............1 SECTION 2: Installer Responsibility ........2 2.1 Wall Tag ............... 2 2.2 Corrosive Chemicals............ 2 2.3 National Standards and Applicable Codes ....2 SECTION 3: For Natural to Propane Conversions Only..3 3.1 Contents of Fuel Conversion Kits (Natural to Propane)..3 SECTION 4: For Propane to Natural Conversions Only..
  • Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane)........... 3 Figure 2: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural)........... 4 ® Figure 3: VANTAGE NP Burner Assembly Overview ....5 Figure 4: Burner (external view from below) ......6 Figure 5: Burner, Top View (internal assembly) ......
  • Page 7: Section 1: Heater Safety

    SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us! WARNING This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possible fire, electrical or burn hazards. Please pay special attention when reading and following the warnings in these sections.
  • Page 8: Section 2: Installer Responsibility

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY The installer is responsible for the following: model number and configuration in the open spaces on the tag. • To install the heater, as well as the gas and 2.2 Corrosive Chemicals electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes.
  • Page 9: Section 3: For Natural To Propane Conversions Only

    SECTION 3: F ATURAL TO ROPANE ONVERSIONS SECTION 3: FOR NATURAL TO PROPANE CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 1: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane) WARNING This appliance has been converted to _______ fuel. Fire Hazard Orifice: Manifold Pressure: Check conversion kit part number before proceeding.
  • Page 10: Section 4: For Propane To Natural Conversions Only

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4: FOR PROPANE TO NATURAL CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 2: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural) WARNING This appliance has been converted to _______ fuel. Fire Hazard Orifice: Check conversion kit part number before proceeding. Manifold Pressure: Input: Kit part number must match the corresponding...
  • Page 11: Section 5: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5: FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: In order to convert the CTHN-Series heater 4. If outside air is installed, disconnect. for alternate gas, you must access both sides of the 5. Remove the bolts which hold the burner on the burner.
  • Page 12: Figure 4: Burner (External View From Below)

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 4: Burner (external view from below) Control Side Door Air Side Door Vantage ® by ROBERTS GORDON (3) Thumb Screws Install Label Here P/N 91039400 Thumb Screws FIGURE 5: Burner, Top View (internal assembly) Motor and Blower Assembly Blower Inlet Gasket Door Switch...
  • Page 13: Burner Cup Assembly Removal And Reassembly

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Step 5.3 Burner Cup Assembly Removal FIGURE 6: Pressure Regulator and Reassembly Cap Screw (black) 1. Remove the electrode: Remove the electrode with a 1/4" nutdriver or phillips (+) screwdriver. O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator 2.
  • Page 14: Inlet Gas Pressure Checks

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 7: Burner, Side View (internal assembly) Pressure Switch Gas Valve Tube Gasket Transformer Step 5.5 Inlet Gas Pressure Checks Step 5.6 Adjust Regulator 1. Using a 3/16" hex key, remove the plug at the The gas inlet pressure to the heater must be checked as follows: valve outlet and install a test tap and hose.
  • Page 15: Figure 8: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure)

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 8: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure) WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power and gas supply before servicing. This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.
  • Page 16: Figure 9: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading)

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 9: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading) WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power and gas supply before servicing. This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock.
  • Page 17: Burner Conversion Label Information

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 10: Label P/N 91039400 Enter Data for Natural to Propane Conversions Enter Data for Propane to Natural Conversions Model Propane Orifice Size Model Natural Orifice Size CTHN-40 1.8 mm CTHN-40 CTHN-60 CTHN-60 CTHN-80 2.6 mm CTHN-80 CTHN-100 CTHN-100...
  • Page 18: Section 6: Critical Considerations

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 6: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS 6.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles WARNING Clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent serious fire hazards. Combustibles are materials, which may catch on fire and include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc.
  • Page 19: Figure 11: Standard Reflector

    SECTION 6: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 11: STANDARD REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters)
  • Page 20: Figure 14: 45° Tilt Reflector

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. °...
  • Page 21: Figure 17: U-Tube, Opposite 45° Reflector

    SECTION 6: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. °...
  • Page 22: Figure 20: Venting

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances B, C and D can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. FIGURE 20: VENTING (inches) (centimeters)
  • Page 23: Section 7: Operation And Maintenance

    SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE SECTION 7: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 7.3 To Start Heater Turn gas valve and electric power OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater. Turn ON main gas valve. Turn ON electric power. Set thermostat to desired temperature, burner should light automatically.
  • Page 24: Maintenance Checklist

    VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS 7.5 Maintenance Checklist Installation Code and Annual Inspections: WARNING All installations and service of ROBERTS GORDON ® products must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of products sold and supplied by Roberts-Gordon and conform to all requirements set forth in the ROBERTS GORDON ®...
  • Page 25 SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE Tubes Make sure there are no cracks. Make sure tubes are connected and suspended securely. Make sure there is no sagging, bending or distortion. Clean or replace as required. Gas Line Check for gas leaks. Burner Observation Make sure it is clean and free of cracks or holes.
  • Page 26 VANTAGE ® NP F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Pump With pump operating, check for excessive vibration or noise. Vibration is usu- ally a sign that the impeller is out of balance. Turn off the system, insure power is shut off and remove the inlet plate. Check the shaft seal and replace if worn or missing.
  • Page 27: Section 8: The Roberts Gordon ® Vantage ® Np Warranty

    SECTION 8: T ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® NP W ARRANTY SECTION 8: THE ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® NP WARRANTY ROBERTS-GORDON WILL PAY FOR: You cannot prove original purchase date and required annual maintenance history. ROBERTS GORDON ® warrants to the original owner-user that this ROBERTS GORDON ®...
  • Page 29 ® OWNER WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD Mail or Fax to: Roberts Gordon, LLC •1250 William Street, P.O. Box 44 • Buffalo, NY 14240-0044 • Phone: 716-852-4400 • Fax: 716-852-0854 Toll Free: 800-828-7450 • www.rg-inc.com About the Owner: Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Fax:...
  • Page 32 Attach this information to a wall near the ROBERTS GORDON ® heater. ® I n f r a r e d H e a t i n g Read the Installation, Operation, and Service Manual thoroughly before installation, operation, or service. Know your model number and installed configuration.

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