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RV Series
Installation Manual
Read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate, or service the
heater.
This heater must be installed and serviced by a Gas Safe Gas Engineer only!
Conversion of the heater for use with other gases must be carried out by a Gas Safe
Gas Engineer.
All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater
system must read and understand the information in this manual. Failure to comply
with these warnings and instructions, or those on the heater, could result in personal
injury, death, fire, asphyxiation, and/or property damage.
Not for domestic use!
This unflued, gas fired, overhead radiant heater is designed for use in industrial and commercial
building such as warehouses, manufacturing plants, aircraft hangars, service garages, etc.
This heater is not approved in any domestic application. This includes (but is not limited to) the
home, living quarters, attached garages, etc. Installation in domestic indoor spaces may result in
property damage, asphyxiation, serious injury, or death.
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every use that may be made with their heaters. Check with your
local fire safety authority if you have questions about local regulations.
INSTALLER: Present this manual to the end user.
Keep these instructions in a clean and dry place for future reference.
Model#: ______________________ Serial #: _____________________________
© 2022 Detroit Radiant Products Company
Maintenance, and Parts
!
WARNING
!
(located on rating label)
Gas Fired Radiant
Plaque Heater
Installation, Operation,
This appliance is pre-set for use in the
country whose code appears on the
appliance's rating label only. If the code on
the appliance does not match your
application, refer to the technical
instructions for adapting the appliance to
the conditions for use in that country.
Warren, MI 48089 U.S.A.
www.detroitradiant.com
Replaces: LIOGRV-2M-10/19(CDS)
0063
21400 Hoover Road
Voice: (586) 756-0950
Fax: (586) 756-2626
LIOGRV-Rev. 03312
Print: 1M-04/22(CDS)
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- Page 1 Keep these instructions in a clean and dry place for future reference. Voice: (586) 756-0950 Model#: ______________________ Serial #: _____________________________ Fax: (586) 756-2626 (located on rating label) www.detroitradiant.com © 2022 Detroit Radiant Products Company LIOGRV-Rev. 03312 Print: 1M-04/22(CDS) Replaces: LIOGRV-2M-10/19(CDS)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Series Contents 1.0 Safety ..................2 Codes and Regulations . -
Page 3: Safety
Safety • Codes and Regulations • General Specifications Series Safety General Specifications Table 1.1 • RV Series General Specifications CATEGORY I RV 30 8,8 kW 0,84 m RV 50 14,6 kW 1,39 m 12,2 RV 60 17,6 kW 1,68 m... -
Page 4: Safety Symbols
Safety • Safety Symbols • Applications Series 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 equipment. Only trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this equipment. -
Page 5: Safety Label Locations
EN 13410. LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (92/42/EEC) E Consult the instructions before installation and use of this appliance. MC DIRECTIVE (89/338/EMC) DETROIT RADIANT PRODUCTS COMPANY Serial No.: 12 01XXX XXXXXX 001 21400 HOOVER ROAD - WARREN, MI 48089 (586) 756-0950 - www.drp-co.com... -
Page 6: Clearances To Combustibles
Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Series 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 PETROL OR OTHER INFLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCES. - Page 7 Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Series Table 1.2 • Clearances to Combustibles in Centimeters (see Figure 1.2) Model No. Sides Back Below/Front RV 30 RV 50 RV 60 185* RV 80 RV 90 RV 100 RV 120 RV 130 RV 150 RV 160 * This clearance is 203 cm when the heater is fitted with a parabolic reflector.
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Page 8: Installation
Series Installation • Design Installation WARNING Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only trained, qualified gas installation and service personnel may install or service this equipment. CAUTION Before installation, check that the local distribution condition, the nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment of the appliance are compatible. -
Page 9: Heater Mounting
Series Installation • Heater Mounting Heater Mounting Whenever possible, fit the heater at the recommended mounting height above floor level (see Table 2.1 below). When considering heater position, ensure that the required minimum clearances between the various heater surfaces and combustible materials are preserved (refer to Table 1.2 on page 7). Extended parabolic reflectors are available for all heater models. - Page 10 Series Installation • Heater Mounting • Preferred Mounting Methods Preferred Mounting Methods Heaters may be suspended from roof structures by various methods. Figure 2.2 below shows common methods to mount the heater. Some local regulations or application conditions, such as draughts that could cause the unit to swing, stipulate that if flexible gas connectors are used then the heater must be rigidly mounted.
- Page 11 Series Installation • Heater Mounting • Optional Wall Bracket Set Mounting the Heater Using Optional Wall Bracket Set Wall brackets allow mounting angles between 20° and 35° to the horizontal, and heaters must not be installed on walls or at angles outside of this range. Place brackets in proposed heater position on the wall.
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Page 12: 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 local regulations. Improper venting may result in asphyxiation, fire, explosion, injury, or death. This infrared heater operates as an unflued appliance. The flue outlet area of the heater (see Figure 2.3) must remain free of obstructions at all times. -
Page 13: Gas Supply
Series Installation • Gas Supply Gas Supply WARNING Improperly connected gas lines may result in fire, explosion, poisonous fumes, toxic gases, asphyxiation, serious injury, or death. Connect gas lines in accordance with the regulations listed on page 3. This heater must be installed and serviced by trained gas installation and service technicians only. All pipework must be supported and installed in accordance with the regulations listed on page 3 and provide the operating gas pressure for the appliance. -
Page 14: Electrical
Series Installation • Electrical • Control Wiring Electrical WARNING Electric Shock Field wiring to the heater must be earthed and comply with I.E.E. and local authority recommendations. A 230 Volt, 50Hz, single-phase supply is required. Important! Proper earthing and polarity are essential for heaters with spark ignition controls. If the system is not properly earthed, it cannot determine the presence of a flame and will lockout and shut off. - Page 15 Series Installation • Internal Wiring Diagrams Before field wiring this appliance - Check existing wiring; replace if necessary. NOTE: If any of the original wire supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with wiring material having a temperature rating of at least 600 V, 105° C. Figure 2.4 •...
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Page 16: Operation
Operation • Annual Maintenance Series Operation Annual Maintenance WARNING Electric Shock - Disconnect power to heater before servicing! Do not touch the ignition or flame detection electrodes or any part of the ignition/flame detection circuit while power is connected to the heater. The parts carry high voltages at all times and will give an electric shock if touched. -
Page 17: Pre-Commissioning
Series Operation • Commissioning Pre-Commissioning Check Inspect ceramic plaques to ensure that none have been damaged. If any cracks are detected, the heater must not be commissioned until the affected burner unit has been replaced (See Section 4.0 Maintenance). Commissioning Ensure that the service cock to heater is turned OFF. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance • Troubleshooting Series Maintenance Troubleshooting Table 4.1 • General Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Power is connected to the heater but nothing Check electrical supply and all electrical happens. connections. If this reveals nothing, it is likely that the ignition control has failed. Replace control. The electrode sparks but the heater fails to ignite. -
Page 19: Replacement Procedures
Series Maintenance • Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Figure 4.1 • Replacement of Gas Controller Non-Reversible Wire Connector Gas Controller Switch OFF electrical supply. Unscrew the screw which retains the cover of the control enclosure. Remove cover. Disconnect the spark electrode lead from the control box terminal. Unscrew the two machine screws which retain the gas controller in place. - Page 20 Maintenance • Replacement Procedures Series Figure 4.3 • Replacement of Electrode Set If electrodes are damaged, they must be replaced complete with holder. Retaining Screws Proper installation results in 3.2 mm clearance from face of ceramic Electrode Set Set gap to 3.00 mm - 4.75 mm Side View Switch OFF electrical supply and gas service cock.
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Page 21: Injector Sizes
Maintenance • Converting Heaters Series Converting Heaters from one Gas to Another Table 4.2 • Suitable Conversions Normal Model Inlet Countries of Use Notes Category Type Pressure DK, ES, FI, GB, IE, IT, RV30 PT, SE, AT, CH, CY, EE, 20 mbar Suitable for use without modification RV50... - Page 22 Maintenance • Converting Heaters Series Converting a Heater from Natural Gas (I ) to Propane (I If the heater is already installed, switch OFF the gas and electricity then remove the heater to the ground level. Remove the gas injectors. Replace the injectors with the correctly sized injectors for propane (see Table 4.3).
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Page 23: Adjusting The Gas Pressure
Maintenance • Converting Heaters • Adjusting Gas Pressure Series Converting a Heater for Operation on Group LL Nat. Gas (I ) in Germany 2ELL Follow the procedure outlined on page 22 for conversion of a heater for operation on natural gas. Replace the injectors with the correctly sized injectors for Group LL Natural Gas (see Table 4.3 on page 21). -
Page 24: Parts
Parts • Heater Components Parts List Series Parts Table 5.1 • Heater Components Parts List Part Description Stock No. Part Description Stock No. Electrical Parts Reference List Electrode Set (3-prong) 32-508 230V 3-Core Wire (560 mm) DR-3CW RV-230V Gas Valve - SIT 0.840.061 TP-740B 230V Junction Box Bottom DR-PJBB...
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