Detroit Radiant Products DR Series Installation Manual

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DR Series
Installation Manual
All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and
understand the information in this manual.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property
damage, injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this heater.
Only trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this
heater. Failure to comply could result in personal injury, asphyxiation, death, fire, and/or
property damage.
In locations used for the storage of combustible materials, signs must be posted to specify
the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the
heater to the combustibles. Signs must either be posted adjacent to the heater
thermostats or, in the absence of such thermostats, in a conspicuous location.
Not for residential use!
This heater is not approved in any residential application. This includes (but is not limited to) the home,
living quarters, attached garages, etc. Installation in residential indoor spaces may result in property
damage, asphyxiation, serious injury, or death.
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.
INSTALLER: Present this manual to the end user.
Keep these instructions in a clean and dry place for future reference.
Model#: ___________________ Serial #: _________________________
!
WARNING
!
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
• Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
(located on rating label)
LIODR-Rev. 23014
Print: 2M-02/24(CDS)
Replaces: LIODR-5M-05/22 (CDS)

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  • Page 1 DR Series Installation Manual All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and understand the information in this manual. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this heater.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Series Contents 1.0 Safety ................3 Safety Symbols.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Series Safety • Safety Symbols • Applications Safety WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, serious injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this heater. Only trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this heater.
  • Page 4: Clearances To Combustibles

    Series Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Clearances to Combustibles WARNING Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store or use explosive objects, liquids, or vapors in the vicinity of the heater.
  • Page 5 Series Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Chart 1.1 • Clearances to Combustibles in Inches (see Figure 1.1) Model No. Sides Back Below/Front DR 30 (S) DR 45 DR 50 DR 55 DR 60 DR 75 DR 80 DR 85 DR 90 DR 95 DR 100 DR 130...
  • Page 6: Gas Connection

    Safety • Gas Connection • Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations Series Gas Connection WARNING An approved connector, suitable for the environment of heater usage, is required. Visible or excessive swaying, flexing, and vibration of the gas connections must be avoided to prevent failure.
  • Page 7 Series Safety • Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations Chart 1.3 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Type Building Aspect Codes and Guidelines Public Garages Installation of this infrared heater in public garages must conform to the following codes: United States: Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A (latest edition) or the Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages NFPA 30A (latest edition).
  • Page 8: Safety Labels And Their Locations

    2011DETRXXXXXX 0001 DEGREES DEGREES DESIGN COMPLIES WITH: ANSI Z83.19-2017/CSA 2.35-2017 Gas-Fired High Intensity Infrared Heater DETROIT RADIANT PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE 21400 Hoover Rd., Warren, MI 48089 MADE IN USA (586) 756-0950 www.reverberray.com...
  • Page 9: Installation

    Series Installation • Design Installation WARNING Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this heater. Only trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this heater. CAUTION This heater cannot be used in a building with an uninsulated roof or condensation problems can occur. Design To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct placement of the infrared heater(s).
  • Page 10: Heater Placement

    Factory recommended mounting heights are listed as a guideline. If infrared heaters are mounted too low or too high, they may result in discomfort or lack of heat. Detroit Radiant Products Company generally recommends observing the recommended mounting heights to optimize comfort conditions. However, certain applications such as spot heating, freeze protection, outdoor patio heating, or very high ceilings may result in the heaters being mounted outside of the recommended mounting heights.
  • Page 11: Spot Heating

    Series Installation • Heater Placement Chart 2.2 • Recommended Mounting Heights and Distances for “Spot” Heating Recommended Distance Centers for Full Mounting Height Approx. Approx. Behind Person Coverage (Spot Stnd. Reflector Model Type of Area Area Coverage or Work Station &...
  • Page 12: Heater Mounting

    Installation • Heater Mounting Series Heater Mounting WARNING Improper suspension of the infrared heater may result in collapse and being crushed. Always suspend from a permanent part of the building structure that can support the total force and weight of the heater. Failure to maintain minimum clearances to combustibles may result in fire and/or explosion, property damage, serious injury, or death.
  • Page 13: Ventilation

    Series Installation • Ventilation Ventilation WARNING Insufficient ventilation may result in health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning, or death. Vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to national, state, provincial, and local codes. Improper venting may result in asphyxiation, fire, explosion, injury, or death. It is required that the levels where heaters are mounted be properly ventilated to supply combustion air to the heaters and to sufficiently dilute the products of combustion.
  • Page 14: Gas Supply

    Installation • Gas Supply Series Gas Supply WARNING Improperly connected gas lines may result in fire, explosion, poisonous fumes, toxic gases, asphyxiation, or death. Connect gas lines in accordance to national, state, provincial, and local codes. The gas supply to the infrared heater must be connected and tested in accordance with national, state, provincial, and local codes along with the guidelines in this manual.
  • Page 15 The DR Series heater is equipped to receive a gas supply line nipple of 1/2” NPT Schedule 40 metallic pipe. All piping must be installed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI/Z223.1 (latest edition) or CSA B149.2.
  • Page 16: Leak Testing

    Installation • Gas Connection • Leak Testing Series Figure 2.5 • Gas Connection NOTE: Use a regulator Disconnect switch TOP VIEW when gas supply pressure exceeds 14” W.C. Do not exceed 14” W.C. to the appliance. Drip Leg/ Sediment Trap 20˚...
  • Page 17: Electrical Requirements And Wiring Diagrams

    The humidistat control should be installed at roof level. For summer ventilation, a simple on/off switch can be installed at the occupant level. Figure 2.6 • Typical Field Wiring DR Series DR Series DR Series Heater Heater...
  • Page 18 Installation • Wiring Diagrams Series Figure 2.7 • NMV-2/PMV-2 • 750 Schematic • Millivolt Control N/PFS-2 24VAC Figure 2.8 • NFS-2/PFS-2 (24V) • 24 V Schematic • Direct Spark (24VAC) Ignition ELECTRODE • VA Draw: 12 ASSEMBLY • Amps: 0.48 SENSE •...
  • Page 19: Operation

    Series Operation • Lighting Instructions Operation WARNING Do not attempt to ignite a direct spark ignition heater by hand. Failure to comply could result in personal injury, property damage, explosion, fire, or death. Upon satisfactory completion of the electrical supply and purging of the gas supply line to the heater(s), follow the lighting instructions on the heater’s rating label to put the heater into operation.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance • Maintenance Checks Series Maintenance It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble-free operation. During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover heater with a polyethylene bag and shut off gas supply. If further service to the heater is desired, contact your representative or the factory.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Series Maintenance • Troubleshooting Chart 4.1 • Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Code Possible Cause Corrective Action Burning of gas-air A, B • Heater mounted at incorrect angle. • Mounting angle 20°-35° from horizontal. mixture inside A, B • Excessive drafts. • Relocate or shield from draft. plenum (flashback).
  • Page 22: Heater Assembly Components

    Series Heater Assembly Components For complete information on DR Series replacement parts, visit the online replacement parts library at http://www.reverberray.com/partscenter. For discontinued models, consult the factory. NOTE: Replacement burners are called “rayheads” with rod inserts (part no. DR-RH and DR-ROD). Ceramic grids are not sold separately, order DR-RH.
  • Page 23: Parts Listing

    Series Maintenance • Parts Listing Parts Listing IMPORTANT: Contact factory for conversion assistance. Note: Gas type conversions require gas valve and gas orifice among other changes. Conversion may also require burner and crossover changes. Chart 4.2 • Direct Spark NFS-2/PFS-2 Control Components Part No.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    Series Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty: Detroit Radiant Products Company (hereinafter referred to as the Company) warrants to the original purchaser or original user that all Detroit Radiant Gas Infrared Heaters sold by it and all parts thereof are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The Company’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing replacement parts, F.O.B.

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