EvenGlo GA 301 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Manual for Installation, Operation & Maintenance
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odour continues, immediately call your
gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. An LP
cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
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The Even-GLO heater has been approved for indoor use in non-residential
applications (See page 8 for details) for natural gas units ONLY
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT: The installer or seller must leave these
instructions with the owner. Only those who are certified to do
so should perform service on these heaters.
23-428 Millen Road
Stoney Creek ON L8E 3N9 Canada
www.irenergy.ca
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  • Page 1 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Radiant Patio Heater Manual for Installation, Operation & Maintenance Performance that outshines DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. If odour continues, immediately call your gas supplier. WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo INDEX 1) Caution and General Safety ..................4 2) Pre-installation Overview ..................5 3) What you need to supply ..................7 4) Location Planning ....................... 9 5) Clearance to Combustible Materials ..............10 6) Installation Instructions .................... 11 Equipment dimensions ..................
  • Page 4: Caution And General Safety

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Caution and General Safety CAUTION: FIRE OR BURN INJURY HAZARD • At all times maintain clearance to combustible materials as further specified in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious fire hazard. • Never operate heaters in atmosphere containing flammable vapours or combustible dusts.
  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Overview

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Pre-installation Overview What you will receive: Heater head Top Reflector Sectional Pole Emitter Gas train/hose assembly Gas Connection Cover Page 5 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 6 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Pre-installation Overview Mounting Plate hole Pattern (Full size) 6.30" Ø0.42" Page 6 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 7: What You Need To Supply

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo What you need to Supply What you need to Supply: 1. Heater post anchoring hardware for either the base mount or the hanging model. 2. Materials necessary to construct a concrete base for floor mounted model 3. Gas supply line that is installed to the Gas and Electric Supply according to the: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z.223.1 (NFPA 54) in the US and Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2 in Canada.
  • Page 8: Location Planning

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Location Planning Wind protection has an important influence on the body’s ability to retain radiant heat. Use natural or newly built wind barriers where possible, such as existing buildings, shrubbery or tree lines and fences. A clear plastic six-foot fence is used in some commercial restaurants to give an open look while giving good wind protection.
  • Page 9: Clearance To Combustible Materials

    SIDE MODEL NO. SIDES BELOW BELOW GA 301 18" 22" 33" GA 301 H 18" 22" 33" NOTE: Some materials deteriorate or soften at sustained temperatures below 160°F. Consult material manufacturer for recommendations Page 9 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence; the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 in the USA, CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code in Canada. Equipment Dimensions Floor mount model # GA 301 39.5" 89.7" 67.0"...
  • Page 11 888-Warm-Glo Installation Instructions Equipment Dimensions Hanging model # GA 301 H 1.13" 17.95" Ø39.50" 47.98" 46.81" 6 Feet Minimum Clearance Below Page 11 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 12: Power/Gas Specification

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Power/Gas Specifications High fire rate: Natural - 53,000 btuh Propane - 47,000 btuh Low fire rate: Natural - 46,000 btuh Propane - 40,000 btuh Gas Supply Pressure: Natural Gas: Minimum 6.5 ” W.C. Maximum 14.0 ” W.C. Propane Gas: Minimum 10.8 ”...
  • Page 13: Assembly

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly 1. Floor Mount a. Slide the Gas Connection Cover over the bottom pole. Assemble the top pole portion to the bottom pole portion by sliding the two parts together and aligning the four boltholes with the threaded holes in the bottom portion.
  • Page 14 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly b. Mount pole base onto a concrete floor or cast concrete with a minimum below grade depth of 12” and having a 12” diameter. If forming concrete, cast in place appropriate passage for gas and control wires. Use minimum 3/8” x 5” 90° lag bolts or equivalent to mount heater base to the concrete base.
  • Page 15 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly c. Place the emitter in place as illustrated below such that it is held in place by the three fingers. Page 15 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 16 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly d. Install the fourth finger with the hardware provided. It is normal for the emitter to have some movement for thermal expansion. Page 16 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 17 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly e. Remove protective coating from the reflector surface and fasten to the four heater arms using ¼ -20 carriage bolt with washers and nuts. Page 17 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 18 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly f. Feed hose and wires through pole section and guide the gas line and wires through appropriate hole in the pole. Page 18 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 19 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly g. Assemble heater head to the pole section with three stainless steel type F screws provided. Install the electrical box provided to the pole with a self drilling #8 sheet metal screw. Page 19 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 20: Ceiling Mount

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly h. Connect gas supply and electric power following all local codes. Check for gas leaks at all connections with appropriate soap solution. Never connect an unregulated gas supply to the heater. Do not use high pressure (above ½ psig) to test the gas supply system with the appliance connected.
  • Page 21 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly b. Assemble angular arms to the base. c. Assemble vertical arm to angular arm using two gusset plates and 5/16” carriage bolts with nuts and washers. Repeat this for the other side. Page 21 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 22 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly d. Install mounting brackets on both sides with supplies hardware. e. Mount the heater base assembly to the ceiling in the desired location keeping in mind clearance to combustibles. Use minimum 6 #14 x1.5” wood screws. Caution: To prevent possible head injury provide pedestrian protection if lowest point of the heater is less that 7 feet in height.
  • Page 23 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly f. Install heater assembly into the base assembly allowing the gas line and wires through the bottom. Use three #8-32 typeF to secure heater head to the base. Page 23 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 24 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly g. Feed the gas line and control wires through either side of the assembly. Page 24 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 25 alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Assembly h. Install the heat shields as illustrated using the #8-32 typeF screws supplied. Also install the bottom cover to complete the assemble using 4 #8-32 typeF screws. Page 25 Rev. 06/2009 Even-GLO™ Series GA301...
  • Page 26: Lighting And Shutdown Instructions

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Lighting and Shutdown Instructions 1. Lighting a. Open manual gas supply valve (ensure gas supply lines have been purged). b. Turn on switch to energize electric supply. c. The electronic control module will time out 45 sec. d. The gas valve will open and ignition spark will commence and continue for 15 sec.
  • Page 27: Maintenance And Trouble Shooting

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Maintenance • Before performing any service shut off gas and electric supply. • Check condition of burner, especially integrity of flame screen. • Inspect condition of spark and sense electrode. Check for cracks in ceramic insulators or excessive corrosion.
  • Page 28: Parts List

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Parts List Item Description Part # Reflector package ES041 Gas Hose Assembly EG004 Emitter ES011 Flame Sensor EE002 Spark Electrode EE001 Electronic Control Module EE008 Orifice Nat Gas EG002 Gas Valve Assembly EG007 Indicator Light EE004 Burner assembly EG008 Sectional Pole Package K - L...
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Internal Wiring Green Green 24 VAC (Lo) Green Yellow Green Gas Valve Green Yellow Pink Flame Sensor Leds Green Blue Spark Electrode 24 VAC (Hi) Si l'un des fils électriques original fournis avec If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced cet appareil doit etre remplacé, le remplace avec un fil électrique fait de la température évaluation...
  • Page 30: Warranty

    alfresco-heating.com 888-Warm-Glo Warranty SERIES GA301 AND GA301H EVEN-GLO PATIO HEATER WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original owner that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, for everything except the electronic control module, spark electrode, and sense electrodes which have a replacement warranty period of 3 years.

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