Natural gas (g20, g25 & g25.3), propane gas (g31) gas fired floor standing heater (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Nortek BENSON VRA-4 12
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Gas‐fired, balanced flue or power‐vented unit heater VRA‐4 12, 20, 30, 35, 45, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 145 This appliance meets the following EC Directives DIR 2009/142/EC : GAD DIR 2004/108/EC : EMC DIR 2006/95/EC : LVD DIR 2006/42/EC : MD INSTALLATION – COMMISSIONING – SERVICING ‐ USER INSTRUCTIONS Please read this document carefully before commencing installation commissioning and/or servicing. Leave it with the user or attached to the appliance or gas service meter after installation. ATTENTION Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. All work must be carried out by appropriately qualified persons. The manufacturer does not take any responsibility in the event of non‐observance of the regulation concerning the connection of the apparatus causing a harmful operation possibly resulting in damage to the apparatus and/or environment in which the unit is installed. ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION p 3 6.2 Gas Connection 1.1 Basic Information 6.3 Suspension and Support 1.2 Warranty 6.4 Lighting the Heater 6.5 Heater pipe work 2.0 TECHNICAL DATA p 4 6.6 Adjustments 2.1 Specifications 6.7 Air Distribution System ...
WARNINGS For your safety, if you smell gas : Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch, do not use any phone in your building Evacuate all personnel & contact your gas supplier immediately WARNINGS Do not store or use petrol or other flammable vapours and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Do not use this appliance if any part has been immersed in water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and replace any gas control that has been immersed in water. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced sensory ...
When the external control calls for heat, an electronic control begins the ignition sequence to provide for a safe start. About 30 seconds after the call for heat, the fan will begin circulating warm air. The electronic control will supervise the flame during the entire heating cycle to ensure safe operation. When the required room temperature is reached, the main burner will shut down leaving the fan running to cool down the heat exchanger. After approximately 45 seconds, the fan delay relay will turn off the fan. 1.2 Warranty Warranty is void if: ...
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Related documents It is important that all gas appliances are installed Air heaters should not be installed in in accordance with the rules in force and by corrosive atmospheres, i.e. near plating or appropriately qualified persons. Failure to install degreasing ...
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3.3.1 Flues for power vented installations (Type B appliances) If the air heater is to be installed as a type B appliance, air for combustion will be taken from within the space where the heater is installed. Ensure that an adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation is provided within the building in accordance with the regulations & rules in force. Table 5 shows flue pipe sizes and maximum Table 5 : Flue pipe diameters & maximum lengths pipe lengths. The minimum flue length is 0.5 20, 30 VRA-4 35->145 metres. Single wall flue pipes are required. Heater socket & All ...
3.4 Air supply It is important to ensure that there is an adequate WARNING: This model air heater is air supply at all times for both combustion and installed as a type B application and is heating requirements. designed to take air for combustion from ...
INSTALLATION 4.1 Unpacking and preparation Prior to dispatch, the air heater was operated and tested at the factory. If the heater has incurred any damage in shipment, file a report claim within 2 working days from receipt. Check the shipping label and data plate to ensure the specification of gas and electrical supplies are compatible. ...
Figure 4 Figure 5 4.4 Gas connection Do not use the appliance gas supply to Figure 6 balance or support any part of the appliance. Connection to a gas network may only be carried out by appropriately ...
4.6 Room thermostat location Do not attempt to control more than 1 air heater from a room thermostat or control panel unless a properly wired relay is fitted. Follow instructions supplied with such panels. The location of the room thermostat is important. It should not be fitted on an outside wall. Avoid location in draughty areas or where it may be influenced by heat sources e.g. the sun, process plant, etc. ...
6.3 Suspension and support Check to ensure that the air heater is adequately suspended or supported and that no other parts have been fitted that are not independently supported and secured. For safe and correct operation, check the heater is level in both planes. 6.4 Lighting the air heater VRA‐4 air heaters are all fitted with automatic spark ignition systems. When adequate airflow for combustion ...
Figure 7 : Honeywell gas valve 1 Gas valve HONEYWELL VR4601AB 2 Inlet pressure gas test point 3 Burner pressure gas test point 4 Burner pressure regulator cover 5 Burner pressure regulator 6 Electrical connection 230V 6.7 Air distribution system Adjust the air outlet discharge louvers to provide a If louver adjustment is carried out whilst satisfactory spread of the warm air. Direct the air the appliance is hot wear gloves to avoid towards ...
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Only appropriately qualified persons may carry out servicing and fault finding on this gas fired equipment. Before commencing service ensure that both the gas and the electricity are turned and switched "OFF" and that the air heater has cooled down. Inadvertent substitution or replacement of components similar to those specified or replacement in a manner contrary to the method herein described could constitute a hazard and lead to prosecution. VRA‐4 air heaters will operate with a minimum of maintenance. To ensure long life and satisfactory and safe ...
Removal & replacement of parts VRA‐4 air heaters must only be fitted with authorized replacement parts. These heaters must use certificated spare parts to comply with legislation. Remember! After any service work has been carried out, the air heater must be fully commissioned. See section 6 of this document Figure 8 (for clarity, heater 8.1 Main burner removal cabinet & other parts are not illustrated Instructions for burner removal (see figure 8): 1. Turn OFF the gas supply to the air heater. 2. Switch OFF the electricity supply to the air heater. 3. ...
8.3 Ignition system To access the ignition system, follow steps 1 to 3 in § 8.1. Due to high voltage on the spark wire Ignitor‐ refer to figure 9 and locate the ignitor (on the side of and electrode, do not touch when the burner rack). Disconnect the wire, remove the screw and the energized. See hazard levels. ignitor. Clean with an emery cloth. Note: Spark gap must be maintained to 3.0 mm (see figure 10a). Re‐fit the ignitor as per figure 10b. Flame sensor ‐ Refer to figure 9 and locate the flame sensor. Disconnect the wire, remove the screw and the flame sensor. Clean with an emery cloth. ...
FAULT FINDING Fault finding may only be carried out by appropriately qualified persons 9.1 Main fault finding chart ‐ Lock‐out indicator light is "OFF", but air heater will not operate Is the thermostat above room temperature and if used is the time Set thermostat above room clock"ON" temperature & if used make certain the time clock is ON Is power venting operating? Is there continuity between terminals 9 &10 Reset limit control...
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9.2 Ignition Controller Lockout indicator Light Repeatedly Comes "ON" Is polarity of mains correct? Correct polarity Does the inlet gas pressure agree with the correct the gas supply data badge pressure Wait 15" and press reset button Check spark gap and ceramic & check During 5" trial for ignition is spark wire &...
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9.3 Limit Control Fault Finding Chart (limit control trips) Note VRA‐4 air heaters are equipped with 2 limits (a recycling limit and a manual reset limit). During normal operation, neither limit should trip even if the main electric supply is interrupted during operation. In the event of motor failure, the recycling limit will trip opening the gas valve. Adjust thermostat Replace temp. setting above the motor ambient to energize fan & gas solenoid valve Is there 220-240V at terminals N and 4? Does the fan motor operate? Has any non-factory authorized air distribution device been placed on the heater? Is there excessive Consult fan static pressure in the ductwork? Did the motor overload...
PARTS LISTING Settings VRA-4 Part number Delta P switch S3: 12 30 60617 238 238Pa out 250Pa in Delta P switch S3: 20/30 30 60617 175 175Pa out 203Pa in Delta P switch S3: 35/45 30 60621 155 1627Pa out 1767Pa in...
USER INSTRUCTIONS Operating How the air heater works Gas is burned by an atmospheric burner which fires into a heat exchanger. The gas burner is controlled by a double gas valve via an electronic burner control, which is actuated automatically via external controls i.e. a room thermostat and/or a time switch. The burner is ignited by a spark igniter. When the burner fires and warms the heat exchanger, the heat is sensed by a thermally actuated fan control which switches on the fan when ...
HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENT General Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and Section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 we hereby provide the following information on substances hazardous to health. Product range reference VRA‐4 air heaters. Cautionary note During first firing some smoking may occur, this is due to the burning off of protective/lubricating oils used ...
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CERTIFICATE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY OF MACHINERY (Annex II 1 A of EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC) The manufacturer Nortek Global HVAC Belgium nv J&M Sabbestraat 130/A000 B‐8930 Menen, Belgium Hereby declares that the following gas‐fired unit heaters: VRA‐4 Types 12‐4,20‐4, 30‐4, 35‐4, 45‐4, 50‐4, 60‐4, 75‐4, 100‐4, 120‐4, 145‐4 Complies with the requirements of the above mentioned machinery directive Complies with the requirements of further directives, namely GAD 2009/142/EC ‐ EMC 2004/108/EC – LVD 2006/95/EC the following harmonized standards have been applied: EN 1020: Non‐domestic gas‐fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a ...
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NORTEK GLOBAL HVAC (UK) LTD Fens Pool Avenue Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 1QA United Kingdom Tel. 01384 489 250 www.ambirad.co.uk Registered in England N° 1390934. Registered office: 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 18D Nortek Global HVAC is a registered trademark of the Nortek Global HVAC Limited. Because of continuous product innovation. Nortek Global HVAC reserves the right to change product specification without due notice 1610VRA4‐AMEN,p 24/24 ...