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Sure Flame IX1500 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Indirect construction heater 1,500,000 btu/h
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IX1500 / IX1500L / IX1500NC
INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION HEATER
1,500,000 Btu/h
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Retain these instructions for future reference.
Sure Flame Products
A Divison of Haul-All Equipment
4115 - 18 Avenue North
Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5G1
www.sureflame.com
WARNING
Read and follow all installation,
and operating instructions before
first use of this product.
P/N 974-9464
Rev 4.01 Oct. 4, 2024

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  • Page 1 IX1500 / IX1500L / IX1500NC INDIRECT CONSTRUCTION HEATER 1,500,000 Btu/h Operation and Maintenance Manual Retain these instructions for future reference. WARNING Read and follow all installation, and operating instructions before first use of this product. Sure Flame Products A Divison of Haul-All Equipment...
  • Page 2 IX405 Operation & Service Manual IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual GENERAL HAZARD WARNING Failure to comply with the precautions and instructions provided with this heater, can result in death, serious bodily injury and property loss or damage from hazards of fire, explosion, burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or electrical shock.
  • Page 3 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Read this Warning First This heater is designed and approved for use as a construction heater under ANSI Z83.7/CSA 2.14. The primary purpose of construction heaters is to provide temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair and to provide temporary emergency heat.
  • Page 4 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual WARNING Air Quality Hazard • Do not use this heater for heating human living quarters. Use of direct-fired heaters in the construction environment can result in exposure to levels of CO, CO2, and NO2 considered to be hazardous to health and potentially life threatening.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Table of Contents Specifications ................6 Installation ................7 Keypad and Display.............10 Menu..................12 Operating Instructions ............14 Maintenance ...............15 Troubleshooting ..............17 Wiring Diagrams ..............24 Parts Diagrams ..............28 Fuel Vaporization Rate ............35 P/N 794-9464 Rev: 4.01...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Specifications IX1500/IX1500L IX1500NC Fuel Fuel Natural Gas Natural Gas Vapour Propane Input Capacity Input Capacity Maximum: 1,500,000 Btuh (440 kWh) Maximum: 1,500,000 Btuh (440 kWh) Inlet Pressure Minimum: 1,150,000 Btuh (337 kWh) Maximum 5 psi (35 kPa)

  • Page 7: Installation

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Installation The Sure Flame Model IX1500/IX1500L/IX1500NC is an indirect-fired gas heater intended to be used primarily for the temporary heating of buildings under construction, alteration or repair. Since the products of combustion are released, it is imperative that the flue stack is extended outside of the enclosed area when the heater is positioned indoors.

  • Page 8: Gas Connections

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Ducting The IX1500 series can be ducted on both the inlet and outlet. The inlet duct can be up to 50' of smooth 24”x24" metal duct The outlet duct shall be of a material able to withstand temperatures of up to 450F.
  • Page 9 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual INSTALLATION USING A PROPANE SUPPLY TANK 1 When installing the heater for use with propane gas, set the gas selector valve to “Propane” and lock in position. 2 Arrange the propane supply system to provide for vapour withdrawal from the operating container.

  • Page 10: Keypad And Display

    Menu/ Exit Menu Button When heater is first plugged in and the power selector switched on, the screen first displays the logo “SURE FLAME,” then displays the heater model and software version currently installed, and finally the Status/Mode/Run page. Status...
  • Page 11 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Errors Occasionally errors and warnings may be displayed on the screen. If more than one error is triggered the arrow keys can be used to scroll between the errors and warnings. The top right displays the current and total number of errors with the most recent being shown first.

  • Page 12: Menu

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Menu To access the menu press the MENU button and scroll using the arrow keys. Press SELECT/SAVE to select an option. Press MENU to back out of the menu. Menu Item Description Heat Mode Allows the switching between different heat modes and fan only mode.

  • Page 13: Error Log

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Error Log To access the Error Log press the MENU button and scroll using the arrow keys to Error Log and press SELECT/SAVE. Scroll up and down using the arrow keys to view the error history from most recent to oldest.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Operating Instructions Start Set GAS SELECTOR VALVE to gas being used (dual-fuel models). NOTE: When using Propane Gas the Selector valve must be locked in position. Ensure the firing valve (manual valve nearest the burner) is in the “ON” position.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Maintenance Warning: Disconnect gas and electrical supplies before servicing. Weekly: Gas Hose Check for cracks and damaged connectors Air flow Remove any obstructions to air flow Bearings Lubricate bearings according to details below Monthly:...

  • Page 16: Lubricating Bearings

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Lubricating Bearings: Warning: Disconnect power before servicing bearings. Two pairs of bearings are installed in the heater. One pair is on the burner impeller, the second is on the main blower impeller. They need to be periodically lubricated according to the schedule below.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Adjusting Manifold Pressure: Remove valve cover. Connect manometer to the port on the inlet flange of the regulator. While heater is operating, verify that the inlet pressure is between 9” WC and 5 psi.
  • Page 18 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual A-Burner blower does not start. Flame does not start. Green Error Symptoms Possible problem light light Code NO PCB LED lights (3 No electrical supply. display. solid 1 flashing). No Main power switch off.
  • Page 19 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Green Error Symptoms Possible problem light light Code Warning Heater does not start. Low supply voltage. Transformer wired for incorrect voltage (Low). Warning Heater does not start. High voltage. Transformer wired for incorrect voltage (High).
  • Page 20 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual C-Burner blower does start. Flame does not start. Green Error Symptoms Possible problem light light Code Siemens displays “P20-P21- Signal to X5-01-2 disconnected. P22-LOC20” in sequence. Gas inlet pressure switch failure (when installed). Siemens displays “P21-P22- No air pressure indication.
  • Page 21 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual D-Burner blower does start. Flame does start but fails during operation. Green Error Symptoms Possible problem light light Code Siemens resets to “P01” with Too much load on power supply orange and red flashing on LED.
  • Page 22 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual E-Burner blower starts. flame starts, but main blower does not start. Green Error Symptoms Possible problem light light Code Siemens displays “P21-P22- Contactor failure P30-P40-P42-LOC 2“. Heater PCB failure goes through one heat cycle Circulation fan motor failure then shuts down.
  • Page 23 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Symptoms Possible problem Green Error light light Code OFF N/A Main blower starts too soon and RTD sensor out of calibration blows cold air for a long time at start OFF N/A The burner cycles often. Average RTD sensor out of calibration output temperature lowered.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual IX1500L/IX1500NC Wiring Diagrams (1 stage) Red 18AWG Hi Temp Green 18 AWG Red 18AWG Red 18AWG IX-3791 Red 18AWG IX-3792 IX-5742 (Circuit Breaker 4703) (Circuit Breaker 4703) Black 18 AWG Black 18 AWG Black 18 AWG...
  • Page 25 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual IX1500L/IX1500NC Ladder Diagram (1 stage) L2 L3 Power Switch Transformer 208/230V to 115V 460/480V to 115V 575/600V to 115V Fuse (Breaker) Jumper Jumper 208/230 460/480 575/600V Power In 120VAC 3Ø SYS 120 VAC SYS 120 VAC...
  • Page 26 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual IX1500 Wiring Diagrams (2 stage) Red 18AWG Hi Temp Green 18 AWG Red 18AWG Red 18AWG IX-3791 Red 18AWG IX-3792 IX-5742 (Circuit Breaker 4703) (Circuit Breaker 4703) Black 18 AWG Black 18 AWG Black 18 AWG...
  • Page 27 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual IX1500 Ladder Diagram (2 stage) L2 L3 Power Switch Transformer 208/230V to 115V 460/480V to 115V 575/600V to 115V Fuse (Breaker) Jumper Jumper 208/230 460/480 575/600V Power In 120VAC 3Ø SYS 120 VAC SYS 120 VAC...

  • Page 28: Parts Diagrams

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Main Assembly Replacement Parts P/N 794-9464 Rev: 4.01...
  • Page 29 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Main Assembly Replacement Parts Options - Not Shown Ref # Part # Description IX-6213 Outside Blower Panel Part # Description 1094 Split Taper Bushing IX-5546 Single 24” Sq Outlet (std) 11264 Motor Sheave IX-5833 24”...
  • Page 30 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Control Box Replacement Parts 13 12 P/N 794-9464 Rev: 4.01...

  • Page 31: Control Box Parts List

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Control Box Parts List Quantity Ref # Part # Description IX1500 IX1500L,NC 10712 Relay 120VAC IX-5867 LME71 Flame Controller 4703 Circuit Breaker 2502 Stepdown Transformer 4655 End Plate Green 4668 Ground Terminal Block 4669...
  • Page 32 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Burner Assembly Replacement Parts P/N 794-9464 Rev: 4.01...
  • Page 33 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Burner Assembly Parts List Ref # Part # Description Quantity 7751 Motor Bushing 1088 Burner Belt 11542 Motor Sheave IX-3547 Bearing Mount IX-3715 Turnbuckle Assembly 9453 Burner Motor (208/230/460V) 1110 Burner Motor (575V) IX-3739...
  • Page 34 IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Valve Train Replacement Parts IX1500 IX1500L & IX1500NC Ref # Part # Description Quantity 4723 1-½" NPT Flange 8685 Gas Regulator 8648 Second Stage Shutoff Valve 4725 Combination Valve 2539 1-½” Ball Valve IX-3733...

  • Page 35: Option Parts List

    IX1500 Series Operation & Service Manual Option Parts List IX--6788 RPM Sensor Kit IX-9702 Auto Greasing System Part # Description Part # Description 3588 Indicator Light 11853 Magnet 3604 Greasing System IX-6347 Blower RPM Sensor Bracket 12497 Fuse 1.5A IX-6348...
  • Page 36 Sure Flame Products A Divison of Haul-All Equipment 4115 - 18 Avenue North Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5G1 www.sureflame.com...

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