Read the installation, operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. !IMPORTANT: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SUNSTAR HEATING PRODUCTS, INC. Post Office Box 36271 306 West Tremont Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina...
! WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: DO NOT try to light any appliance. Extinguish any open flame. Open windows. DO NOT touch any electrical switch. DO NOT use any telephone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s telephone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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8 feet. Although these heaters may be used in many applications other than space heating (e.g., process heating), SunStar Heating Products, Inc. will not recognize the warranty for any use other than space heating.
NFPA 54 requires that the installer must post signs that will “specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to combustibles.” SunStar recommends posting these signs adjacent to the heater thermostat or other suitable location that will provide enhanced visibility.
1/2” NPT (Female) *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 SunStar representative for the particulars of your installation requirements. SG SERIES DIMENSIONS...
GAS CONNECTIONS AND REGULATION 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. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before the installation is made. All gas supply lines must be located in accordance with the required clearances to combustibles below the heater as listed on the nameplate of the heater.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE TEST GAUGE CONNECTION Supply Pressure The installer will provide a 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater. Manifold Pressure: Turn the gas valve to the “OFF” position. Remove the 1/8” plug from the combination gas valve at the outlet pressure tap and connect the 1/8”...
TYPICAL THERMOSTAT WIRING Single Heater Per Thermostat Multiple Heaters Per Thermostat Ground Ground Neutral Continue to Neutral Continue to additional additional 120V 120V heaters heaters Thermostat Service Service Service Thermostat Switch Switch Switch Heater Heater Heater VENTILATION This heater requires ventilation in the building to dilute the products of combustion and provide fresh air for efficient combustion.
LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM (Ignition Suffix “5”) Turn on the gas supply. Set the thermostat to call for heat. Ignition should occur immediately. If ignition fails, the unit will spark for approximately 21 seconds and go into safety lockout. Turn the thermostat (or power) off for 60 seconds to take the system out of lockout.
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C) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS The supply gas pressure is too low. Check the manifold gas pressure and adjust if necessary. Improper size of gas piping. If you are not sure of the performance, Heater is not glowing use the NFPA 54 gas pipe sizing table.
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C) TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (Continued) Form #43219020 June 08...
OPTIONAL PARABOLIC REFLECTOR EXTENSION ASSEMBLY The heater is completely factory assembled and requires no field assembly. If the optional parabolic reflector extension is utilized, locate and identify the end panels and side panels as shown in the Form #43219020 June 08...
following diagram. Attach the side panels as shown. Attach the end panels so that the end flanges of the end panels overlap the side panels. Attach the side panels and end panels together with the screws provided in the kit. Attach the remaining screws as shown in Detail A.
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LIMITED WARRANTY: SunStar Heating Products, Inc., the manufacturer, warrants to the original owner of any SunStar infrared gas heater that said heater will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The heater(s) shall be installed, used and maintained strictly in accordance with...
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Replacement parts are available through SunStar distributors. LIMITATIONOFWARRANTY:THEREARENOWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED, WHICHEXTENDBEYONDTHEDESCRIPTIONON THE FACE HEREOF. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FOR ITS PRODUCTS.
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