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Detroit Radiant Products Co.
Tube Heater
General Manual
To be used in conjunction with Series 3 insert manuals.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury or death. Read and understand the installation, operating
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
This heater must be installed and serviced by trained gas installation and service
personnel only. Failure to comply could result in personal injury, asphyxiation, death,
fire and/or property damage.
In locations used for the storage of combustible materials, signs must be posted to
specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances
from the heater to the combustibles. Signs must either be posted adjacent to the
heater thermostats or in the absence of such thermostats, in a conspicuous location.
For Your Safety
If you smell gas:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
INSTALLER: Present this manual to the end user.
Keep these instructions in a clean and dry place for future reference.
Model#: ___________________ Serial #: _________________________
WARNING
!
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
• Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
(located on rating label)
Form: LIOGT3-10211
Print:5M-8/13 (CDS)
Replaces:LIOGT3-2M-4/13 (CDS)
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- Page 1 Detroit Radiant Products Co. Tube Heater General Manual To be used in conjunction with Series 3 insert manuals. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read and understand the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1.0 Introduction ............. . 3 Overview . -
Page 3: Introduction
Refer to the Series Insert for a list of the kit contents for your Series heater. Materials not included in the heater kit contents (e.g., screws, vent material, terminals, etc.) are the responsibility of the installer. Notify your product representative or Detroit Radiant Products of any discrepancy or missing kit contents prior to installing unit. -
Page 4: Safety
Safety • Warning Symbols • Applications Safety 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: Clearance To Combustibles
Contact Detroit Radiant Products Co. or an authorized dealer for Clearance Safety Limit Signs or for Clearance Safety Limit Tags (one tag is provided with each heater). -
Page 6: Venting
Safety • Venting • Gas Supply • Heater Expansion Venting WARNING Insufficient ventilation may result in health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning and death. Vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to national, state, provincial and local codes. This tube heater must be vented in accordance with national, state, provincial and local codes and the guidelines in the Detroit Radiant Tube Heater General (refer to pages 24 - 28) and applicable Series Insert Manual. -
Page 7: Standards, Certifications And Government Regulations
Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations Installation of this tube heater must comply with all applicable local, state and national specifications, regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshall for guidance. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest edition of: United States: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54). - Page 8 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations Chart 2.2 • Standards and Code Installation Guidelines • Building Location Building Guidelines Location Guidelines: High Altitude Installation of this tube heater is approved, without modifications, for elevations up to 6,000 feet (1,829 m) MSL (sea level) in the United States. Contact the factory for installations above these elevations.
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Page 9: Installation
Installation • Design Considerations and Prechecks Installation 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 10 Installation • Design Considerations When heated, materials high in hydrocarbons (solvents, paint thinner, mineral spirits, formaldehydes, etc.) can evaporate. This may result in odors or fumes being emitted into the environment. To correct this problem, clean the area and/or introduce additional ventilation. The heaters themselves, when installed and serviced in accordance with the installation manual, do not emit foul odors into the environment.
- Page 11 Factory recommended mounting heights are listed as a guideline. If infrared heaters are mounted to low or to high, they may result in discomfort or lack of heat. Detroit Radiant Products Company generally recommends observing the recommended mounting heights to optimize comfort conditions. However, certain applications such as spot heating, freeze protection, outdoor patio heating or very high ceilings may result in the heaters being mounted outside of the factory recommended mounting heights.
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Page 12: Hanger Placement And Suspension
Installation • Hanger Placement and Suspension Hanger Placement and Suspension WARNING Improper suspension of the tube heater may result in collapse and being crushed. Always suspend from a permanent part of the building structure that can evenly support the total force and weight of the heater. - Page 13 Installation • Hanger Placement and Suspension Figure 3.4 • Heater Mounting Layout Suspension Point NOTE: A sticker identifying the combustion chamber(s) is located on the swaged end of the tube(s). (For 150,000-200,000 BTU/h models and all heaters with 409 stainless steel tubes only) Suspension Point Radiant Emitter...
- Page 14 Installation • Hanger Placement and Suspension Prepare mounting surface, if necessary weld blocks, drill holes (see figure 3.5). NOTE: The burner control box and radiant tubes should be in straight alignment and level. Fasten beam clamp, screw hook or other type of suspension anchor to hanging point. Attach and close S-Hook (P/N: S-HOOK) and #1 double-loop chain (P/N: THCS) to anchor.
- Page 15 Installation • Hanger Placement and Suspension Figure 3.6 • U-Tube Hanger Mounting Options Single Mounting Bracket Brass Knuckle Exhaust U-Tubes can be mounted from a single suspension U-Tubes can be mounted at a point using a Single Mounting Bracket (P/N: SMB) 15, 30 or 45 degree angle with two with five S-hooks and #1 double-loop chains.
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Page 16: Radiant Tube Assembly
Installation • Radiant Tube Assembly Radiant Tube Assembly To install the radiant tubes: Place tubes in hangers with the welded seam facing downward and the swaged end of the tube towards the exhaust end of the heater system (see figure 3.8). Refer to the Series Insert Manual for tube installation sequence. -
Page 17: Optional Elbow Or U-Bend Accessory Configuration
Installation • Optional Elbow or U-Bend Accessory Configuration Slip-fit the radiant tube sections together until tightly connected (install the swaged end of each tube towards exhaust end). NOTE: If it is difficult to mate the tubes, they may be installed incorrectly. Center tube clamps over the seam where two radiant tube sections connect. - Page 18 Installation • Optional Elbow or U-Bend Accessory Configuration Figure 3.12 • Elbow and U-Bend Clearances Elbow can be set in both directions Dimension A Tube Clamp Tube Clamp U-Bend can be set in both directions Dimension A Tube Clamp 12” Tube Clamp 8”...
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Page 19: Burner Control Box Suspension
Installation • Burner Control Box Suspension Burner Control Box Suspension Suspending the burner control box must be done in accordance with applicable codes listed in the Safety section and these instructions. The burner control box must be in straight alignment with all radiant tubes and level. Contact your local distributor or the factory to see if your application allows for the rotation of the burner control box. -
Page 20: Reflector Assembly
Installation • Reflector Assembly Reflector Assembly To install the reflectors (see figure 3.16): Attach the reflector center supports onto radiant tubes. NOTE: On models equipped with a single reflector center support, place at mid-point of primary combustion chamber. Slide each reflector section through the hangers and adjust the reflector tension spring (if applicable) into the V-groove on the top of the reflector. - Page 21 ** Refer to the Clearance to Combustible chart in the Series Insert Manual for minimum distances to combustibles when side shield extension(s) are used. Additional accessory options are listed in the Detroit Radiant Products Company Tube Heater Accessory Guide or online at www.detroitradiant.com.
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Page 22: Baffle Assembly And Placement
Installation • Baffle Assembly and Placement Baffle Assembly and Placement Different models and inputs utilize specific baffle lengths. Remove all enclosed baffle sections from box and retain with applicable heater. Reference shipping label for proper baffle size. To assemble the baffles: NOTE: Baffles may be inserted into the tube while being assembled. Determine the number of baffles needed for your model number. -
Page 23: Final Heater Assembly
Installation • Final Heater Assembly Final Heater Assembly Chart 3.6 Tube Installation Sequence, Baffle Location and Secured Joints for Reflectors 20 Foot 30 Foot Stainless steel clamp on 150,000 to 175,000 BTU/h models (P/N: TP-220). 40 Foot Stainless steel clamp on 150,000 to 200,000 BTU/h models (P/N: TP-220). 50 Foot Stainless steel clamp on 150,000 to 200,000 BTU/h models (P/N: TP-220). -
Page 24: Venting
Installation • Venting Venting WARNING Insufficient ventilation and/or improperly sealed vents may release gas into the building which could result in health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Improper venting may result in fire, explosion, injury or death. Seal vent pipes with high temperature sealant and three (3) #8 sheet metal screws. Vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to the guidelines in this insert manual and applicable national, state, provincial and local codes. -
Page 25: Sidewall (Horizontal) Venting
Installation • Venting • Sidewall Venting Figure 3.21 • General Vent Requirements Vent Cap 24 in. Min.* Roof* Storm Collar Adjustable Roof Flashing Double-Wall B Vent 1 in. Minimum Clearance 1 in. Minimum Clearance Fire Stop Spacer B to C Adapter Heater Single-wall Vent Pipe Single-Wall Elbow or Alternate Tee Fitting... -
Page 26: Roof (Vertical) Venting
Installation • Sidewall Venting • Roof Venting Vent Termination United States: • Vent must terminate a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2 m) below, 4 ft. (1.2 m) horizontally from, or 1 ft. (30 cm) above any window or door that may be opened or gravity air inlet into the building. •... - Page 27 Installation • Common Venting Common Venting • A staggered arrangement or a dual exhaust assembly (P/N: Y) must be used when joining two heaters to a common vent so that by-products of one heater do not flow into the adjoining vent of the other heater.
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Page 28: Optional Unvented Operation
Installation • Optional Unvented Operation • Combustion Air Requirements Optional Unvented Operation WARNING Not for residential use. The use of unvented tube heaters in residential indoor spaces may result in property damage, serious injury or death. Use unvented operation in commercial and industrial installations with proper ventilation rates only. - Page 29 Installation • Combustion Air Requirements Non-contaminated outside air for combustion must be ducted to the heater if any of the following apply: • Chemicals such as chlorinated or fluorinated hydrocarbons (typical sources are refrigerants, solvents, adhesives, degreasers, paints, paint removers, lubricants, pesticides, etc.). •...
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Page 30: Gas Supply
Installation • Combustion Air Requirements • Gas Supply Guidelines: Chart 3.7 Limitations for length and size of combustion air intake duct Single Heater Intake Dual Heater Intake Air Intake Duct Size Max. Intake Length Duct Size Max. Intake Length 4 in. 20 ft. - Page 31 Installation • Gas Supply • Test and confirm that inlet pressures are correct. Refer to the heater rating plate for gas type and the required minimum and maximum pressures (see Chart 3.8). The gas supply pipe must be of sufficient size to provide the required capacity and inlet pressure to the heater (if necessary, consult the local gas company).
- Page 32 Installation • Gas Supply Form the stainless steel flexible connector (supplied) into a smooth C-shape allowing 12 in. between the flexible connector’s end nuts (see figure 3.30). Attach a ball valve (field supplied) to the gas supply pipe. Apply pipe compound to NPT adapter threads to seal the joint.
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Page 33: Operation
Operation • Lighting and Shutdown Procedures Operation WARNING This heater is not equipped with a pilot ignition system. Do not attempt to light the system manually. Refer to the Series Insert Manual for any specific directions (e.g., single stage, two stage operation, relight after a failure, etc.). -
Page 34: Maintenance
Maintenance • Maintenance Checks & Log Maintenance WARNING Personal injury or death may result if maintenance is not performed by properly trained gas installer or service personnel. Contact the installing distributor or place of purchase for service. Do not operate heating system if repairs are necessary. Allow heater to cool prior to servicing. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide
Chart 5.1 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Thermostat closed, fan doesn’t • Blown fuse. • Replace. operate. • Faulty thermostat. • Replace. • Loose or disconnected wire. • Repair as required. • Faulty fan. • Lubricate, repair or replace. Thermostat closed. -
Page 36: Limited Warranty
Any part which is determined to be defective in material or workmanship and returned to an authorized service location, as Detroit Radiant Products Company designates, shipping costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or replaced at Detroit Radiant Products Company’s option. For limited warranty claim procedures, see PROMPT DISPOSITION below.
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