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Space-Ray RSTP15C Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Rstp series infrared radiant tube heater, single stage pull through system (negative pressure)
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER / INSTALLER: For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read and
understood before installing, operating or servicing this heater.
INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER
Single Stage Pull Through System (Negative Pressure)
!INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual to the
owner when you leave the job site.
▲WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, 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.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
! ! ! ! DO NOT
DO NOT try to light any appliance.
DO NOT
DO NOT
! ! ! ! DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT touch any electrical switch; DO NOT
telephone in your building.
! ! ! ! IMMEDIATELY
IMMEDIATELY call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
IMMEDIATELY
IMMEDIATELY
telephone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. If you
cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
!IMPORTANT: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
!IMPORTANT:
!IMPORTANT:
!IMPORTANT:
Post Office Box 36485 (28236) • 305 Doggett Street (28203) • Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone (704) 372-6391 • Fax (704) 332-5843 • www.spaceray.com • email: info@spaceray.com
RSTP SERIES
Models:
RSTP15C
RSTP17C
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT use any
DO NOT
DO NOT
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPACE- - - - RAY
SPACE
RAY
SPACE
SPACE
RAY
RAY
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
store or use gasoline or other
store or use gasoline or other
store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
this or any other appliance.
this or any other appliance.
this or any other appliance.
Form 43206000
Sept 2011

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation Instructions

    RSTP SERIES INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER Single Stage Pull Through System (Negative Pressure) Models: RSTP15C RSTP17C !INSTALLER: This manual is the property of the owner. Please present this manual to the owner when you leave the job site. ▲WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1.0) Safety ..............................2 2.0) Installer Responsibility ........................2 3.0) General Information........................... 2 4.0) Minimum Clearances to Combustibles ................... 4 5.0) Specifications............................5 6.0) Packing List ............................5 6.1) Accessory Packages .......................... 5 7.0) Dimensions ............................

  • Page 3: Safety

    1.0) SAFETY This heater is a self-contained infrared radiant tube heater. Safety information required during installation and operation of this heater is provided in this manual and the labels on the product. The installation, service and maintenance of this heater must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment.
  • Page 4 Although these heaters may be used in many applications other than space heating (e.g., process heating), Space-Ray will not recognize the warranty for any use other than space heating. This heater is for Indoor or Outdoor Installation and can be used in either Vented or Unvented mode. The term Unvented actually means Indirect Vented.

  • Page 5: Minimum Clearances To Combustibles

    4.0) MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearances to combustibles shall be measured from the outer surfaces as shown in the following diagram: ▲WARNING: ▲WARNING: Certain materials or objects, when stored under the heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and Certain materials or objects, when stored under the heater, will be subjected to radiant heat and ▲WARNING: ▲WARNING:...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    16 ft. 14 ft. * MOUNT HEATERS AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE. Minimums are shown as a guideline for human comfort and uniform energy distribution for complete building heating applications. Consult your Space-Ray representative for the particulars of your installation requirements. Type...

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    7.0) DIMENSIONS Form 43206000 Sept 2011...

  • Page 8: Heater Assembly Overview

    8.0) HEATER ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW Form 43206000 Sept 2011...

  • Page 9: Typical Suspension Methods

    9.0) TYPICAL SUSPENSION METHODS Various means of suspending the heater can be used. The following should be observed: 1. Use only noncombustible materials for suspending hangers and brackets. 2. Heaters must not be supported by gas or electric supply lines and must be suspended from a permanent structure with adequate load capacity.
  • Page 10 Form 43206000 Sept 2011...

  • Page 11: Heater Assembly

    10.0) HEATER ASSEMBLY The heater is completely factory assembled. The gas manifold tubing requires field assembly; the recommended procedure is as follows: 1. Add the manifold tube and fittings. The required components are packaged inside the control box. a. Remove the access panel. Apply pipe joint compound to the 5/8” tube x 1/2” Male NPT compression union and screw it into the valve.
  • Page 12 2. Install the suspension chains (according to Section 7.0) using proper suspension method (see Section 9.0). Trapeze Method Trapeze Method Individual Suspension Method Individual Suspension Method Trapeze Method Trapeze Method Individual Suspension Method Individual Suspension Method 3. Lift the heater and suspend it into place. When lifting, caution should be used to avoid damaging the assembly.
  • Page 13 NOTE: NOTE: EXHAUST HOODS AND EXHAUST HOODS AND INLET AIR HOODS ARE SUPPLIED AS ACCESSORY ITEMS. REFER TO THE PART INLET AIR HOODS ARE SUPPLIED AS ACCESSORY ITEMS. REFER TO THE PART NOTE: NOTE: EXHAUST HOODS AND EXHAUST HOODS AND INLET AIR HOODS ARE SUPPLIED AS ACCESSORY ITEMS.

  • Page 14: Gas Connections And Regulations

    11.0) GAS CONNECTIONS AND REGULATIONS IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE HEATER IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE HEATER IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE HEATER IMPORTANT BEFORE CONNECTING THE GAS TO THE HEATER 1. Connect to the supply tank or manifold in accordance with the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1), and local building codes.
  • Page 15 INCORRECT POSITIONS WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG US ONLY: US ONLY: CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN “ CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN “⊃ ⊃ ⊃ ⊃ ” CONFIGURATION. ” CONFIGURATION. US ONLY: US ONLY: CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN “ CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED IN “ ”...

  • Page 16: Instructions For Pressure Test Gauge Connection

    12.0) INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE TEST GAUGE CONNECTION SUPPLY PRESSURE SUPPLY PRESSURE SUPPLY PRESSURE SUPPLY PRESSURE 1. The installer will provide a 1/8” N.P.T. tapped plug, accessible for test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater. MANIFOLD PRESSURE MANIFOLD PRESSURE –...

  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    13.0) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD 1. All electric wiring shall conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70), or the code legally authorized in the locality where the installation is made. 2. The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest edition).
  • Page 18 SCHEMATIC SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM — — — — Direct Spark Ignition Direct Spark Ignition SCHEMATIC SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM Direct Spark Ignition Direct Spark Ignition Moteur Témoin vert Transformateur 24ÊV Témoin rouge pressostat Bloc d'allumage électrode Robinet à gaz Témoin ambre FIELD CONNECTION FIELD CONNECTION AN...
  • Page 19 LOW VOLTAGE ( VOLTAGE (24 24V) THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS V) THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS – – – – SINGLE HEATER PE SINGLE HEATER PER THERMOSTAT R THERMOSTAT VOLTAGE ( VOLTAGE ( V) THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS V) THERMOSTAT CONNECTIONS SINGLE HEATER PE SINGLE HEATER PE R THERMOSTAT R THERMOSTAT C.

  • Page 20: Venting

    14.0) VENTING CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD A. A. A. A. BASIC FLUE VENTING BASIC FLUE VENTING BASIC FLUE VENTING BASIC FLUE VENTING — Venting must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-latest edition) or the authority having jurisdiction. Other venting references are in the equipment volume of the ASHRAE Handbook.
  • Page 21 SINGLE HEATER VENTING SINGLE HEATER VENTING SINGLE HEATER VENTING SINGLE HEATER VENTING (HORIZONTAL THROUGH SIDEWALL) (HORIZONTAL THROUGH SIDEWALL) (HORIZONTAL THROUGH SIDEWALL) (HORIZONTAL THROUGH SIDEWALL) When venting the heater horizontally through a combustible outside sidewall, the same requirements listed previously for venting Vertical Through The Roof Vertical Through The Roof apply except as follows: Vertical Through The Roof Vertical Through The Roof...
  • Page 22 MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING (CONNECTIONS INTO A COMMON VENT OR MANIFOLD) (CONNECTIONS INTO A COMMON VENT OR MANIFOLD) MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING (CONNECTIONS INTO A COMMON VENT OR MANIFOLD) (CONNECTIONS INTO A COMMON VENT OR MANIFOLD) Requirements for venting of multiple heaters are the same as described for SINGLE HEATER VENTING SINGLE HEATER VENTING SINGLE HEATER VENTING...
  • Page 23 Multiple Heater Horizontal Venting Arrangement Multiple Heater Venting (Connections into a Manifold) VENT SIZING TABLE VENT SIZING TABLE — — — — Multiple Heater Venting VENT SIZING TABLE VENT SIZING TABLE Multiple Heater Venting Multiple Heater Venting Multiple Heater Venting Number of Heaters Number of Heaters Number of Heaters...

  • Page 24: Air For Combustion

    B. B. B. B. INDIRECT VENTING INDIRECT VENTING (UNVENTED HEATERS) (UNVENTED HE ATERS) — This heater requires ventilation in the building to dilute the INDIRECT VENTING INDIRECT VENTING (UNVENTED HE (UNVENTED HE ATERS) ATERS) products of combustion and provide fresh air for efficient combustion. Where unvented heaters are used, gravity or mechanical means shall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4 CFM per 1,000 Btu/hr input of installed heaters.
  • Page 25 Vertical Through the roof Horizontal Through Sidewall Form 43206000 -24- Sept 2011...
  • Page 26 To bring outside combustion air to the heater, you will need to order the RSTP Fresh Air Kit (Part #427820 RSTP Fresh Air Kit (Part #4278200 0 0 0 0) 0) 0) 0), RSTP Fresh Air Kit (Part #427820 RSTP Fresh Air Kit (Part #427820 which includes one adapter plate.

  • Page 27: Lighting And Shutdown Instructions

    16.0) LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn on the gas and electrical supply. Rotate the gas valve knob counter-clockwise to the “ON” position. 2. Set the thermostat to call for heat. The blower motor will energize. 3. Ignition should occur after the 30-second air pre-purge. 4.

  • Page 28: Control Component Location

    18.0) CONTROL COMPONENT LOCATION Form 43206000 Sept 2011 -27-...

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Annual Maintenance

    19.0) CLEANING AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD This heater must be cleaned and serviced annually by a qualified contractor before the start of each heating season and at any time excessive accumulation of dust and dirt is observed. Maximum heating efficiency and clean combustion will be maintained by keeping the heater clean.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    20.0) TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Form 43206000 Sept 2011 -29-...
  • Page 31 Form 43206000 -30- Sept 2011...
  • Page 32 Form 43206000 Sept 2011 -31-...

  • Page 33: Replacing Parts

    21.0) REPLACING PARTS ELECTRIC SHOCK & EXPLOSION HAZARD Only use genuine Space-Ray replacement parts. Parts are available from the factory for replacement by a licensed person. Refer to the Replacement Parts Guide in Section 23.0) for all replacement parts. 21.1) REMOVAL OF SPARK ELECTRODE AND FLAME SENSOR 1.

  • Page 34: Removing Main Burner And Gas Valve

    21.2) REMOVING MAIN BURNER AND GAS VALVE 1. Disconnect electrical supply and gas connection from control box. 2. Remove the access panel and disconnect the wires from gas valve. 3. Disconnect the nut and sleeve from the gas valve compression fitting. 4.

  • Page 35: Ignition System Checks

    21.4) IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKS TO CHECK TO CHECK TO CHECK TO CHECK IGNITION CABLE IGNITION CABLE IGNITION CABLE..IGNITION CABLE a. Make sure that the ignition cable does not touch any metal surface. b. Make sure that connections to the stud terminal and the igniter/sensor are clean and tight. Make sure that the ignition cable provides good electrical continuity.

  • Page 36: Motor And Blower Wheel Check

    21.5) MOTOR AND BLOWER WHEEL CHECK If draft inducer motor fails to run: a. Check power supply to junction box. b. Check for loose or broken motor lead wire. Check to see that blower wheel turns freely and is not rubbing housing. Blower wheel may have worked loose from shaft and jammed against housing.

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts Guide

    30175000 Brass Nipple - 1/2 41971000 Burner Assembly 03339020 Plug - 1/8 03259010 Main Burner Orifice (#1) Nat. (RSTP15C-N5D) 03259950 Main Burner Orifice ("D") Nat. (RSTP17C-N5D) 03259260 Main Burner Orifice (#26) LP (RSTP17C-L5D) 03333140 Nipple - 1/2 x 4" 30333030 Gas Valve - VR8205A-2008 @ 3-1/2"WC Nat.
  • Page 38 Label, Connection Wire Diagram 42785000 Label, Ladder Wire Diagram 42309000 Label, Clearance to Combustibles 42309010 Label, Gas Connector Warning 42848000 Label, Nameplate 42013000 Label, “Space-Ray” Logo 42922040 Label, Side Wall Venting 42834000 Label, 120V Caution 42875000 Label, Warning WARNING: AVERTISSEMENT: WARNING:...
  • Page 39 BODY BODY BODY BODY COMPONENTS COMPONENTS COMPONENTS COMPONENTS Item No. Item No. Item No. Item No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Description Description Description Description 40481010 Suspension Bracket - 4" 40531000 Reflector - Short 40531010 Reflector - Long 40788000 Side Rail 40919010...

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