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Roberts Gorden Vantage EV-80 Instructions Manual

Roberts Gorden Vantage EV-80 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. 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.
© 2012 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: +1.716.852.4400
Fax: +1.716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.robertsgordon.com
EV
®
EV-80
EV-110
EV-140
EV-170
EV-200
Installer
Owner
P/N 25100NA Rev. B 07/12

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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. Extinguish any open flame. 6.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Heater Safety............1 1.1 Manpower Requirements..........1 1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement......1 1.3 California Proposition 65..........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)..
  • Page 5 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: California Proposition 64 Label........1 Figure 2: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane) ..........3 Figure 3: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural) ..........4 Figure 4: Burner Assembly Overview ........5 Figure 5: Burner (external view from below) ......6 Figure 6: Burner, Top View (internal assembly)......6 Figure 7: Pressure Regulator............7 Figure 8: Burner, Side View (internal assembly).......8...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Heater Safety

    SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us! 1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement This symbol is used throughout Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by the manual to notify you of the product user when they are no longer legible.

  • Page 8: Section 2: Installer Responsibility

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY The installer is responsible for the following: dimensions in permanent ink according to your model number and configuration in the open spaces • To install the heater, as well as the gas and electri- on the tag.

  • 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 2: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Natural to Propane) Sping Kit: P/N 90032600 Cap Screw (black) Gas Conversion Label: P/N 91039400 O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator Adjusting Screw (white) Spring (red)

  • Page 10: Section 4: For Propane To Natural Conversions Only

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4: FOR PROPANE TO NATURAL CONVERSIONS ONLY FIGURE 3: Conversion Kit Regulator Installation in Valve (Propane to Natural) Sping Kit: P/N 90032700 Cap Screw (silver) Gas Conversion Label: P/N 91039400 O Ring (black) Pressure Regulator Adjusting Screw (white) Spring (silver) Pressure...

  • Page 11: Section 5: Fuel Conversion Instructions

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 5: FUEL CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Burner Removal WARNING 1. Turn off gas supply valve, disconnect gas from burner. 2. Turn off power supply and disconnect wires from burner. 3. Unplug thermostat wires from burner. Severe Injury Hazard 4.

  • Page 12: Figure 5: Burner (External View From Below)

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 5: Burner (external view from below) FIGURE 6: Burner, Top View (internal assembly)

  • Page 13: Burner Cup Assembly Removal And Reassembly

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Step 5.3 Burner Cup Assembly Removal FIGURE 7: 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) 2. Remove the air side door. Remove the three Pressure Regulator Adjusting Screw (white) thumb screws and set the door aside.

  • Page 14: Inlet Gas Pressure Checks

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 8: Burner, Side View (internal assembly) Step 5.5 Inlet Gas Pressure Checks Step 5.6 Adjust Regulator The gas inlet pressure to the heater must be checked 1. Using a 3/16" hex key, remove the plug at the as follows: valve outlet and install a test tap and hose.

  • Page 15: Figure 9: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure)

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 9: Manometer Reading (Gas Pressure) WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical and gas 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. Valve Outlet Valve Inlet Top View of Heater...

  • Page 16: Figure 10: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading)

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 10: Manometer Reading (Differential Reading) DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electric before service. Appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock. Remove Cap Remove Cap Attach Manometer Hose Attach Manometer Hose 0.5"...

  • Page 17: Burner Conversion Label Information

    SECTION 5: F ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 11: 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 EV-80 CTHN-80 EV-110 CTHN-100 EV-140 CTHN-150 EV-170 CTHN-175 5.8mm EV-200 CTHN-200...

  • Page 18: Section 6: Critical Considerations

    EV-S ERIES 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 fire hazards. Combustible materials that may catch fire include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc.

  • Page 19: Figure 12: Standard Reflector

    SECTION 6: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. “-” indicates an unapproved application. Roberts-Gordon prohibits the installation of this heater for all unapproved applications. FIGURE 12: STANDARD REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters) Model EV-80...

  • Page 20: Figure 15: 45° Tilt Reflector

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. “-” indicates an unapproved application. Roberts-Gordon prohibits the installation of this heater for all unapproved applications. ° FIGURE 15: 45 TILT REFLECTOR (inches) (centimeters) Model...

  • Page 21: Section 7: Operation And Maintenance

    SECTION 7: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE SECTION 7: 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 heater before service. before service. during installation, before service.

  • Page 22: Section 8: Operation And Maintenance

    EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS SECTION 8: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 8.3 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 23: Maintenance Checklist

    SECTION 8: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE 8.4.1 Pre-Season Maintenance and Annual NOTE: Gas flow and burner ignition are among the first things that should be inspected. Inspection Please see Page 17, Section 8.5 for suggested items To ensure your safety and years of trouble-free to inspect.
  • Page 24 EV-S ERIES ONVERSION NSTRUCTIONS Tubes Make sure there are no cracks. Make sure tubes are connected and suspended securely. Make sure there is no dirt, 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 25: Section 9: The Roberts Gordon ® Vantage ® Ev Limited Warranty

    SECTION 9: T ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® EV L IMITED ARRANTY SECTION 9: THE ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® EV LIMITED WARRANTY ROBERTS-GORDON LLC WILL PAY FOR: The ownership of the ROBERTS GORDON ® VANTAGE ® EV is moved or transferred. This warranty is Within 36 months from date of purchase by buyer or 42 nontransferable.

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