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Gordon-Ray BH Installation, Operation & Service 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 clear-
ances 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.
©2019 Roberts-Gordon LLC
Model BH
The Economical Unitary
Infrared Heater
Installation, Operation &
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
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BH-40
BH-60
BH-80
BH-100
BH-115
BH-125
BH-140
BH-150
BH-175
BH-200
Installer
Owner
P/N 170101NA Rev. T
10/19

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  • Page 1 1. Open windows. 2. DO NOT try to light any appliance. 3. DO NOT use electrical switches. 4. DO NOT use any telephone in Model BH your building. 5. Extinguish any open flame. 6. Leave the building. 7. Immediately call your local gas The Economical Unitary supplier after leaving the building.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 15: The ROBERTS GORDON ® COMPACT ™ 6.5 Reflector Installation ..........24 BH Warranty........... 63 6.6 Burner Installation............26 SECTION 7: Optional Heater Accessories ......27 7.1 U-Tube Configuration..........27 7.2 Elbow Package Configuration........30 7.3 Reflector Side Extension ..........33 7.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation ......

  • Page 3: Section 1: Heater Safety

    SECTION 1: 9H EATER AFETY SECTION 1: 9HEATER SAFETY For additional copies of the Installation, Operation and Service Manual, please contact Roberts-Gordon Your Safety is Important to Us! LLC. This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of 1.1 Manpower Requirements possible fire, electrical or burn hazards.
  • Page 4 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 1: Top and Bottom Panel Label Placement Description Part Number Logo Label 91013222 Vent Length Label 91039500 Gas Connection Label 91018123 2 of 63...
  • Page 5 SECTION 1: 9H EATER AFETY FIGURE 2: Side and Back Panel Label Placement Level droit Level droit Level Description Part Number droit Rating Plate Label 91010401 Lighting Instruction Plate Label 91029602 Wiring Label 91030301-NA Clearances to Combustibles Label 91013412 Level Proposition 65 Label 91070016 droit...

  • Page 6: Section 2: Installer Responsibility

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY permanent ink according to your model number and configuration in the open spaces on the tag. The installer is responsible for the following: • To install the heater, as well as the gas and 2.2 Corrosive Chemicals...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Clearances To Combustibles

    SECTION 3: C LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES SECTION 3: CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING 3.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles Clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent serious fire hazards. Combustibles are materials that may catch on fire and include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc.
  • Page 8 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 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 9 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 6: 45° Tilt Reflector (inches) (centimeters) Model BH-40 BH-60 BH-80 BH-100 BH-115/125 BH-140/150...
  • Page 10 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 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 11 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 12: Venting (inches) (centimeters) Model BH-40 Unvented BH-60 Vent Pipes BH-80 Radiant Tubes...

  • Page 12: Section 4: National Standards And Applicable Codes

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES 4.1 Gas Codes 4.3 Public Garages Type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be Installation in garages must be in accordance the type of gas used. Installation must comply...

  • Page 13: Section 5: Major Components

    Vent Adapter Reflector Support Strap & Wire Form Turbulator Install turbulator as specified in the “Turbulator Installation” chart. See Page 21, Step 6.4. Turbulator is not required on the BH-125/150/ Flex Gas Line with 175/200. Shut Off Cock 11 of 63...
  • Page 14 Vent Adapter Reflector Support Strap & Wire Form-EF Turbulator Install turbulator as specified in the “Turbulator Installation” chart. See Page 21, Step 6.4. Turbulator is not required on the BH-125/150/ Flex Gas Line with 175/200. Shut Off Cock 12 of 63...

  • Page 15: Standard Parts List

    5.1 Standard Parts List Table 1: Contents of BH-Series Burner Carton Part No. Description BH-40 BH-60 BH-80 BH-100 BH-115 BH-125 BH-140 BH-150 BH-175 BH-200 071XXXXX Burner (Rate and Fuel Varies) 90709700 Blower Assembly with Cord 02568200 Gasket (Burner to Burner Tube)
  • Page 16 91907302 S-Hook 03050012 Reflector Support Package-EF (Strap, Wire Form, Screws) 91107720 U-Clip Package 90502701 Vent Adapter 01318902 Tube Clamp Package-EF Part Number Table 3: BH-Series Component Package Guide - Standard Reflector Tubing Length Core Packages Model Minimum Hot Rolled Aluminized...
  • Page 17 SECTION 5: M AJOR OMPONENTS Table 4: BH-Series Component Package Guide - High Efficiency Reflector Tubing Length Core Packages Model Minimum Hot Rolled Aluminized BH-40 10' (3 m) CP10ALUMEF BH-60 20' (6 m) CP20HRSEF CP20ALUMEF BH-80 20' (6 m) CP20HRSEF...

  • Page 18: Section 6: Heater Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 6: HEATER INSTALLATION Expansion and contraction of the tube dictates that the minimum suspension lengths must be WARNING maintained. See table on Page 17 , Figure 15. Severe Injury Hazard Secure burner to burner tube with nuts and lockwashers.
  • Page 19 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION FIGURE 15: Critical Hanger Placement NOTE: Suspension material provided by others. Run Length Typical Expansion Minimum “X” Length Description Part Number 10' (3 m) - 50' (15.2 m) ±1" (3 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) S-Hook 91907302 51' (15.5 m) - 60' (18.3 m) ±2"...
  • Page 20 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 16: Linear Heater Assembly Overview 18 of 63...
  • Page 21 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION FIGURE 17: Linear Heater Layout Overview LEGEND Burner Reflector (3 m) Tube Length Tube Tube/Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly Vent Adapter a = 14" (36 cm) reflector width (not shown) (6.1 m) Tube Length b = 2" (5 cm) end cap to burner c = 2"...

  • Page 22: Burner Tube Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 18: Linear Heater Layout Overview (Continued) (18.3 m) Tube Length (21. 3 m) Tube Length (24.4 m) Tube Length Step 6.1 Burner Tube Installation NOTE: Tubing requires a downward slope of 1/2" (13 mm)

  • Page 23: Tube Clamp Package Installation

    SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION Step 6.2 Tube Clamp Package Installation Bolt Tube Clamp Flat Washer (Torque 120 in/lb 13.56 Nm) Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 0131890X Step 6.3 Coupling and Tube Assembly Close coupling and slide Insert wide end of slide bar/coupling lock into opposite end into tab.
  • Page 24 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 6.3.1 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) Tighten slide bar as shown below. See Page 22, Step 6.3.2 • Repeat Step 6.3 A - D until all tubes are assembled. Step 6.3.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued)

  • Page 25: Turbulator Installation

    SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION Step 6.4 Turbulator Installation Install turbulator as specified in the “Turbulator Installation” chart below. Turbulator is not required on the BH-125/ 150/175/200. Turbulator Installation Model Tube Section BH-40 1st 10' (3 m) Section BH-60 2nd 10' (3 m) Section...

  • Page 26: Reflector Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 6.5 Reflector Installation WARNING Fire Hazard Support reflector with reflector hanger and support strap. Reflector must not touch tube. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, injury or property damage.
  • Page 27 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION Step 6.5.1 Reflector, U-Clip and Reflector Support Installation The pictorial drawings of the heater construction in reflector supports and U-clips depend on the Section 6 are schematic only and provide a general individual installation. Use either pop rivets or sheet guideline of where hangers, reflector supports and metal screws instead of u-clips when installing end U-clips are to be installed.

  • Page 28: Burner Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 6.6 Burner Installation Extra chain min. 12" (30 cm) S-hook Burner Tube Burner Gasket Lock Washer Description Part Number NOTE: To ensure proper orientation, Bolt 94273914 Burner 071XXXXX attached burner tube with tube weld...

  • Page 29: Section 7: Optional Heater Accessories

    Page 8, Figure 9. When using a U-tube configuration, the following additional rules must be adhered to: • A minimum of 10' (3 m) on BH-60/80 and a minimum of 15' (4.5 m) on BH-100/115/125/140/ 150/175/200 is required between the burner and the U-tube.
  • Page 30 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 19: U-Tube Heater Assembly Overview Description Part Number U-Tube Package 03011XXX 180° U-Tube 013359XX Tube and Reflector Hanger 030901XX Coupling 01312700 Reflector End Cap 027508XX U-Tube Support Bracket 030205XX 4" (10 cm) U-Bolts...
  • Page 31 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES FIGURE 20: U-Tube Heater Layout Overview LEGEND Burner Reflector Tube 10' (3.0 m) (6.1 m) Tube Length* Tube 5' (1.5 m)** Tube/Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly U-tube Vent Adapter (Not Shown) a = 14" (36 cm) (9.1 m) Tube Length** Reflector Width (Not Shown) b = 2"...

  • Page 32: Elbow Package Configuration

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 21: U-Tube Layout Overview (Continued) (18.3 m) Tube Length (21.3 m) Tube Length** (24.4 m) Tube Length 7.2 Elbow Package Configuration Step 7.2.1 Elbow Installation Minimum Distance Required Between Burner and Elbow...
  • Page 33 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Step 7.2.2 Elbow Installation Step 7.2.3 Reflector Joint Installation Step 7.2.4 Reflector Joint Installation 31 of 63...
  • Page 34 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 7.2.5 Reflector Joint Detail FIGURE 22: Reflector Joint Detail 32 of 63...

  • Page 35: Reflector Side Extension

    SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES 7.3 Reflector Side Extension Step 7.3.1 Bracket Installation Tube Reflector Tube and Reflector Hanger Reflector Support Reflector Side Extension Bracket (2 per Reflector) Use additional supports in high air movement applications. Description Part Number Reflector Side Extension Package 0271270X Reflector Side Extension...

  • Page 36: Lower Clearance Shield Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 7.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation Step 7.4.1 Shield Support Strap Assembly Reflector 12" (30 cm) 17" (43 cm) Align Pilot Holes Lower Clearance Shield Locknuts Washers Description Part Number Lower Clearance Shield Package...
  • Page 37 SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Step 7.5.2 Frame Shield Installation Description Part Number Deco Grille Shield 24" (61 cm) 01365900 Step 7.5.3 Reflector Side Extension Installation for Decorative Grilles Distance "A" Extension Minimum Maximum Part No. Width 2" (4 cm) 6"...

  • Page 38: Protective Grille Installation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 7.6 Protective Grille Installation Step 7.6.1 Silicone Cap Installation Silicone Cap Grille Description Part Number Finger Grille Section 08050001 NOTE: Protective Grille NOT APPROVED for Grille End Cap 08050002 Grille Section - EF Reflector 08050003 use with 45°...

  • Page 39: Section 8: Venting

    SECTION 8: V ENTING SECTION 8: VENTING Any portion of vent pipe passing through a WARNING combustible wall must have an approved thimble to conform with the above listed codes. Vent pipe must be sloped downward away from the heater 1/2'' (1 cm) for every 20' (6 m). The heater may be individually vented or common vented.

  • Page 40: Unvented Operation

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.2 Unvented Operation 8.6 Length Requirements Sufficient ventilation must be provided in the amount The maximum vent length allowed is 45' (13.7 m). of 4 cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (United States); 3 The maximum outside air supply duct length allowed cfm per 1000 Btu/h firing rate (Canada).

  • Page 41: Horizontal Ventilation 4'' (10 Cm) Pipe

    SECTION 8: V ENTING 8.8 Horizontal Ventilation 4'' (10 cm) Pipe SIDE VIEW Combustible or Non-Combustible Wall Only Non-Combustible Wall Vent Adapter Vent Adapter 18" (46 cm) Min. 4" (10 cm) Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal 4" (10 cm) Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal Description Part Number...

  • Page 42: Common Side Wall Venting

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.10 Common Side Wall Venting Description Part Number Vent Terminal 6" (15 cm) 90502101 Requirements: • Maximum of two heaters can be commonly vented through a side wall. • Heaters must be of the same BTU output.

  • Page 43: Common Vertical Venting

    SECTION 8: V ENTING 8.11 Common Vertical Venting Requirements: • Maximum of four heaters can be commonly vented through the roof. • Heaters must be of the same BTU output. • Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. • Connections to a common stack must be positioned to avoid direct opposition between streams of combustion gases.

  • Page 44: Outside Combustion Air Supply

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.12 Outside Combustion Air Supply 8.12.1 Length Requirements IMPORTANT: If the building has a slight negative Follow the constraints listed on Page 38, Section 8.6. pressure or corrosive contaminants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons, are present in the air, an outside combustion air supply to the heater is required.
  • Page 45 SECTION 8: V ENTING 8.12.3 Horizontal Outside Air Supply for Single Heater Installation 4" (10 cm) Single Wall Pipe Vent Cap Flex Hose (Recommended) Burner Band Clamp (Recommended) Description Part Number Vent Cap 4" (10 cm) 90502300 8.12.4 Vertical Outside Air Supply for Double Heater Installation Description Part Number Vent Cap 6"...
  • Page 46 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.12.5 Horizontal Outside Air Supply for Double Heater Installation Description Part Number Vent Cap 6" (15 cm) 90502302 Requirements: • Heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. 44 of 63...

  • Page 47: Section 9: Gas Piping

    SECTION 9: G IPING SECTION 9: GAS PIPING Install the gas hose as shown on Page 46, Figure 24. WARNING The gas hose accommodates expansion of the heating system and allows for easy installation and service of the burner. Before connecting the burners to the supply system, verify that all high pressure testing of the gas piping has been completed.
  • Page 48 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 24: Gas Connection with Flexible Gas Hose See Page 61, Section Description Part Number High gas pressure regulator ½” – 2 PSI 90207600 High gas pressure regulator ¾” – 5 PSI 90207602...

  • Page 49: Section 10: Wiring

    SECTION 10: W IRING SECTION 10: WIRING Heaters can be controlled using several methods. DANGER Normally thermostats are used to control the heaters but they can also be controlled by an energy management system. Section 10.1 illustrates the connection for heaters controlled by a line voltage thermostat.

  • Page 50: Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 10.2 Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring Description Part Number SPST Transformer Relay 90425101 Low Voltage Thermostat 90425100 48 of 63...

  • Page 51: Internal Wiring

    SECTION 10: W IRING 10.3 Internal Wiring IGNITION MODULE IGNITER BLACK BLUE PRESSURE SWITCH BLUE BROWN YELLOW VALVE YELLOW TRANSFORMER GREEN YELLOW WHITE BLACK GREEN GREEN WHITE BLACK 49 of 63...

  • Page 52: Ladder Diagram

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 10.4 Ladder Diagram 10.5 Electrical Connection to the Burner 50 of 63...

  • Page 53: Section 11: Operation And Maintenance

    SECTION 11: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE SECTION 11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 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 before service. heater before service. before service.

  • Page 54: Maintenance Checklist

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL overall heater condition should be thoroughly conform to all requirements set forth in the inspected. ROBERTS GORDON manuals and all applicable ® NOTE: Gas flow and burner ignition are among the governmental authorities pertaining to the first things that should be throughly inspected.
  • Page 55 SECTION 11: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE Blower Scroll, Wheel and Compressed air or a vacuum cleaner may be used to clean dust and dirt. Motor Burner Cup and Orifice Clear of obstructions (even spider webs will cause problems). Carefully remove any dust and debris from the burner. Electrode Replace if there are cracked ceramics, excessive carbon residue, or erosion of the electrode.

  • Page 56: Section 12: Troubleshooting

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service. Heater must be properly earthed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING Fire Hazard Explosion Hazard...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Flow Chart

    SECTION 12: T ROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 55 of 63...
  • Page 58 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 56 of 63...

  • Page 59: Manifold Gas Pressure Setting

    SECTION 12: T ROUBLESHOOTING 12.2 Manifold Gas Pressure Setting Top View of Heater Manometer 10.5” 3.5” Propane Natural 57 of 63...

  • Page 60: Section 13: Replacement Parts

    BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 13: REPLACEMENT PARTS DANGER WARNING 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.
  • Page 61 SECTION 13: R EPLACEMENT ARTS Blower Assembly DSI Ignition Module Blower Outlet Gasket REAR VIEW TOP VIEW Tube Gasket Electrode Pressure Switch Mica Window Assembly Burner Cup Assembly Transformer Gas Valve 59 of 63...
  • Page 62 Description Part Number Mica Window Assembly 02553203 Electrode Gasket 02558501 Tube Gasket 02568200 Burner Cup Assembly 03020100 Gas Valve (Natural) 90032510 Gas Valve (LP) 90032512 Electrode 90427400 DSI Ignition Module 90439500K Transformer 90436900K Pressure Switch (200) 90439801K (115, 140, 175) 90439802K (150) 90439803K...

  • Page 63: Section 14: General Specifications

    BH-40, 60, 80, 100, PIPE CONNECTION: 115, 125, 140, 150 4.6" wc Minimum 1/2" NPT (for BH-40, 60, 80, 100, 115 & 125) for BH-175, 200 5.0" wc Minimum 3/4" NPT (for BH- 140, 150,175 & 200) 14.0" wc Maximum...
  • Page 64 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 62 of 63...

  • Page 65: Section 15: The Roberts Gordon

    GORDONRAY ® ™ war, fire, flood, strike, government or court orders, acts of BH in the vicinity of a combustible or explosive God, terrorism, unavailability of supplies, parts or power. No person is authorized to assume for Roberts-Gordon material. LLC any other warranty, obligation or liability.
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  • Page 67 SECTION 15: T ROBERTS GORDON GORDONRAY BH W ® ™ ARRANTY 69 of 63...

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