Thomas & Betts TR Installation Manual

Gas-fired tubular, radiant, low-intensity infrared heater

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GENERAL ................................................................................................. 1
HEATER INSTALLATION ............................................................... 1-21
1A. Installation Codes ............................................................................... 2
1B. Warranty .............................................................................................. 2
2. Description/General .............................................................................. 2
3. Specifications ........................................................................................ 3
4. Clearances to Combustibles ................................................................. 3
5. Location and Mounting Height ....................................................... 3-4
6. Uncrating/Packaging ............................................................................ 4
7. High Altitude Operation ....................................................................... 5
8. Suspension Dimensions and Preparation ........................................... 5
Combustion Chamber Tube ......................................................... 6-8
Tube, and Turbulator Strip ....................................................... 8-11
REFERENCES: Operation/Maintenance/Service Manual, Form RZ-NA-O-TR
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The use and storage of gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in open
containers in the vicinity of this appliance is
hazardous.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, 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.

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Suspension Dimensions and Configuration Drawings Booklet, Form RZ-NA 607
Replacement Parts Manual, Form RZ-NAP-VR/TRP/TR
WARNING: Gas-fired appliances are not
designed for use in hazardous atmospheres containing
flammable vapors or combustible dust, in
atmospheres containing chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons, or in applications with airborne
silicone substances. See Hazard Levels, Page 2.
GENERAL
Installation should be done by a qualified agency in accordance with the in-
structions in this manual and in compliance with all codes and requirements of
authorities having jurisdiction. The instructions in this manual apply to the
heater models shown below.
Model Characteristics
TR
TR-H Indoor, Gas-Fired,
Gas-Fired Tubular,
Radiant, Low-Intensity
INSTALLATION FORM RZ-NA-I-TR
APPLIES TO:
INFRA-REZ
Paragraph No.
12. Venting ........................................................................................ 13-17
13. Combustion Air ................................................................................ 1 7
14. Gas Piping and Pressures .......................................................... 17-19
15. Electrical Supply and Connections .......................................... 19-20
16. Check Installation and Start-Up ..................................................... 2 1
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT - Field Installed ................................ 22-23
18. Hanger Kit, Option CK11 ............................................................... 2 2
19. Turnbuckle Kit, Options CK12-18 ................................................ 2 2
20. Combustion Air Inlet Kit, Option DE2 ......................................... 2 3
21. Dual Vent Kit, Option CC5 ............................................................. 2 3
22. Optional Side Shield, Options CD13-20 ....................................... 2 3
23. Optional Reflector Gap and End and Gap Covers ...................... 2 3
Option CM3 ................................................................................... 2 3
Index ......................................................................................................... 2 4
Indoor, Gas-Fired,
Low-Intensity
Infrared Tubular
System, 0-2000 ft
(0-610M) elevation
Low-Intensity Infrared
Tubular System,
for 2001-8000 ft
(611-2438M) elevation
Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5,
Infrared Heater
Obsoletes Form 456 (Version B)
®
Heater Models TR/TR-H
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    TR-H Indoor, Gas-Fired, Low-Intensity Infrared Read the installation, operation, and Tubular System, maintenance instructions thoroughly before for 2001-8000 ft installing or servicing this equipment. (611-2438M) elevation Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 1...
  • Page 2: Installation Codes

    NOT qualify for explosion-proof installations. for combustion. Installation of an Optional Combustion Air Inlet Kit is required to provide outside combustion air. 3. Specifications Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 2...
  • Page 3: Clearances To Combustibles

    These requirements for heaters installed in aircraft hangars and public ga- heaters do not qualify for explosion-proof installations. rages. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 3...
  • Page 4: Location And Mounting Height

    P/N 120295 P/N 120296 lation, this can be done from directly overhead or reflector angled from the side. U-tube configurations are often best suited to overhead spot Reflectors, reflector brackets, and hardware packages are included in Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 4...
  • Page 5: High Altitude Operation

    7. High Altitude Operation All factory-built Model TR-H units are designed to operate at full input rates at elevations from 2001 to 6000 ft (611-1830M). In addition, Model TR- H in Sizes 50 to 175 will operate at full rate at elevations from 2001 to 8000 ft (611-2440M).
  • Page 6: Prepare And Install Burner/Control Box And Combustion Chamber Tube

    The burner/control box was ordered as a TR75/100, TR125/ bottom of the burner/control box. Locate the burner orifice. See Fig- 150, or TR 175/200 and will be installed at sea level to 2000 ft ure 4. Using a 9/16" open-end wrench, remove and discard the fac- elevation as a Size 100, 150, or 200.
  • Page 7: Combustion Air

    The illustration in Figure 9 includes turnbuckles. Turnbuckles are Attach "S" Hook Attach "S" Hook Figure 9 - Suspended Burner/ Control Box with Attach attached "S" Combustion Hook Chamber Tube Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 7...
  • Page 8: Install The Heat Exchanger Tube(S), Tail Pipe Tube, And Turbulator Strip

    "U" or "L" tube is connected. Follow the instructions in Step No. 3) tube from the next hanging chain. Slide the expanded end over the previ- on pages 9-11, and install two sections of turbulator strip. (This will only ous tube and make the connection. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 8...
  • Page 9 Section, 26" long Figure 12A - Turbulator Strip Section Figure 12B - Interlock Sections as Turbulator Strip is Installed Turbulators interlocked ready for insertion into heat exchanger Turbulators tubes. Slide Together Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 9...
  • Page 10 * To install a heater above 2000 ft elevation, that heater must either be factory-built for the required elevation or field-converted to that elevation. Check the rating plate or field conversion label for allowable altitude. ** M etric equivalent: 37-1/8" is 943mm; 26" is 660mm Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 10...
  • Page 11 Straight systems should be straight; systems with "L" tubes should be at right angles; and "U" shaped systems should be parallel. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 11...
  • Page 12: Install Reflectors (Including Standard Reflectors, Optional Side Shield And Optional Reflector Gap And End Covers)

    Figure 15 - Install Reflector, Reflectors with gap covers cannot be rotated. Side Shield (Optional), and Reflectors on straight systems with a side shield may be angled up to 30°. Reflector Retainers The side shield must hang vertically. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 12...
  • Page 13 18.3 1.5 12 3.7 1.8 12 3.7 65, 70 on the heater for support of either horizontal or vertical vent pipe. Must be deducted from the total vent length of each heater. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 13...
  • Page 14 Figure 18B - Vertical Vent Terminal/Air Intake Arrangements (drawings are not proportional; read all information) DOUBLE WALL - Single wall vent run; double wall SINGLE WALL - Single wall vent run; single wall terminal end; and single wall fresh air intake terminal end; and single wall fresh air intake Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 14...
  • Page 15 SINGLE WALL - Single wall vent run; single wall DOUBLE WALL - Single wall vent run; double wall terminal end; and single wall fresh air intake terminal end; and single wall fresh air intake Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 15...
  • Page 16: Dual Vent Kit, Option Cc5 2

    18 inches (See Paragraph 4). a vented system with an optional combustion air inlet be installed. • Do not operate in the unvented mode if there is any doubt about the Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 16...
  • Page 17: Gas Piping And Pressures

    1000 BTUH. Never less than 100 square inches free area for each 175,000 - 200,000 Natural 6" w.c. 14" w.c. opening. See (1) in Figure 22 above. 50,000 - 150,000 Propane 11" w.c. 14" w.c. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 17...
  • Page 18 Test Pressures Below 1/2 PSI: Before testing, close the manual valve on the heater. Figure 23 - Gas and Electrical Connections DANGER: Do not install gas piping where it may be exposed to radiant or convection heat. See Hazard Levels, page 2. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 18...
  • Page 19: Electrical Supply And Connections

    Option Kit. See Paragraph 24. is recommended rather than a spring type gauge due to the difficulty of maintaining calibration of a spring type gauge. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 19...
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 20...
  • Page 21: Check Installation And Start

    OPERATING CONDITION. If the unit is unvented, PROVIDE 4 CFM OF FRESH AIR PER 1000 BTUH'S FOR NATURAL GAS OR 5 CFM OF FRESH AIR PER 1000 BTUH'S FOR PROPANE GAS. Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 21...
  • Page 22: Optional Equipment - Field Installed

    (4) the heater is Tube installed in a tightly closed room that does not provide required air DO NOT replace either for combustion. If outside combustion air is required, the optional with a 5' tube Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Page 22...
  • Page 23: Dual Vent Kit, Option Cc5

    With a side shield attached, reflec- tors may not be rotated more than 30 . When an optional Form RZ-NA-I-TR, Mfg No. 121027 Rev 5, Page 23...
  • Page 24: Index (

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