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Issue 5.1 Sept 2014 VPC Gas Cabinet Heater Range Industrial & Commercial Heating Systems. Users, Installation and Servicing Instructions (Brahma Control, L4064) WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: Reset from Lockout is by a switched Neutral GB & IE H E A T I N G V E N T I L A T I O N A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G...
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Except for the obligation of Powrmatic Ltd to perform warranty repairs during the guarantee period Powrmatic will not be liable in repect of any claim for direct or indirect consequential losses, including loss of profits or increased cost arising from loss of use of the heater, or any event arising there from.
We appreciate you buying one of our high quality products and know that you have made the best choice. By choosing Powrmatic, you are investing in UK manufacturing & its workforce. We pride ourselves by manufacturing products that provide clean, comfortable and safe working environ- ments worldwide together with the personal &...
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Users Instructions A) First Start Sequence C) To Shut Down the Air Heater Follow the sequence below before lighting the heater(s) 1) For Short Periods: for the first time. Turn the room thermostat to the OFF or lowest setting. Ensure that the gas supply to the unit is 2) For Long Periods: turned OFF.
- DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME - and contact the local gas undertaking immediate- All Powrmatic heaters use gas and electricity to power them, they may also contain moving parts such as pulley belts. It would be hazardous to...
flame sensing, gas supply control and safety functions Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations and an internal exhaust fan, as well as the main air fan(s) It is law that all gas appliances are installed, and limit thermostat. adjusted and, if necessary, converted by qualified persons* in accordance with the current issue of IMPORTANT the above regulations.
1.2.4 Flue System (b) High Level (outlet) for heaters of total rated heat input less than VPC units must be used with a closed flue system and 60kW: 4.5cm² per kilowatt of rated heat input. have an internal exhaust fan, mounted downstream of the for heaters of total rated heat input 60kW or heat exchanger, to both assist the evacuation of the prod- more: 270 cm²...
1.3 Size Data HEAD Model DØ PLAN VPC 30 1676 1378 1108 VPC 52 1108 2132 1832 VPC 80 1412 2132 1756 VPC 110 1767 2043 1667 1315 VPC 130 1767 2209 1835 1315 Head Plan 2 Head Plan 3...
Model 1315 1315 1060 1415 1415 2.1 Fitting the unit Before installation, check that the local distribution condi- tions, nature of gas and pressure, and adjustment of the Any combustible material adjacent to the air heater and appliance are compatible. the flue system must be so placed or shielded as to The air heater must be installed in accordance with the ensure that its temperature does not exceed 65 °C.
ensure that its temperature does not exceed 65 °C. design requirements. Particular attention should be given If the method of mounting allows for any movement of the to the correct arrangement of delivery ducts and regis- heater it is essential that all gas, duct, and electrical ters, return air ducts and grills and general adequacy of connections to the heater are made with flexible connec- return air paths.
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Extend the adjustable lengths to make the final connection but do not exceed the Note: A terminal guard, as supplied by Powrmatic maximum extended length so as to maintain joint Ltd, must be fitted to horizontal flue terminals.
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Fig 2a Exhaust only system - horizontal Fig 3a Individual system - horizontal Combustion air entry (fitted with inlet grille) Single to twin Terminal Terminal Adjustable Lengths adaptor Flue Flue socket length outlet Lengths Combustion air entry (fitted with inlet grille) Combustion air duct Adjustable...
2.3 General Identification of Electrical Items Fan/Limit Stat Exhaust Fan Pressure Switch Gas Valve Manual O/Ride Burner Reset High Limit Reset MC200 Contactor Overload VPC Range Users, Instructions & Service Instructions Issue 5.1 Sept 2014 Page 13...
AMPS All units are fully prewired and only require final connec- tions for the incoming mains supply and fitment of the VPC 30 MC200. The control is shipped inside the heater burner compartment. Pass the connection cable through the hole...
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2.5.6.1.1 Standard Units Ensure that the controls are not calling for heat i.e. the thermostat is at minimum or the clock control is set to an OFF period or the function 1. Set external controls to ensure that the main burner is switch is set to OFF.
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3. Repeat 2 above with external controls set to maintain pressure to that stated on the data plate. In addition it is low fire. advisable to check the gas rate using the gas meter dial 4. If it is necessary to adjust either the high fire or low fire pointer ensuring that no other appliances supplied pressures proceed as follows after levering off the plastic through the meter are in operation.
NB. Ensure that the fan and limit settings are as follows:- Fan ON - 122°F (50°C), Fan OFF - 86°F (30°C) Limit Thermostat settings:- VPC 30, 52 194°F (90°C) VPC 80, 110, 130 248°F (120°C) 3.1 Technical Data...
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Table 3.2 Injector Sizes & Burner Pressure Propane – G31 Net CV (Hi) = 88.00MJ/m High Fire Low Fire Inlet INJECTORS Pressure Burner Burner Gas Rate Gas Rate 20mb Pressure Pressure MODEL Size Marked mbar m³/h mbar m³/h Inlet pressure 37mbar VPC30 1.36...
3.2 Short List of Parts Only original specified parts may be fitted as service replacements. Please refer to Powrmatic Ltd for any parts not detailed in the lisitng below. ITEM USAGE PART # 30 - 80 145035204 110, 130 141378715...
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Exhaust Fan 30,52 140210499 Exhaust Fan 80 - 130 140201505 Pressure Switch 30, 52 146522174 Pressure Switch 80 - 130 142961107 Contactor 143000610 Page 20 VPC Range Users, Instructions & Service Instructions Issue 5.1 Sept 2014...
4.1 Servicing 4.1.4 Heat Exchanger WARNING: Always switch off and disconnect electricity supply and close the gas service valve before carrying out any servicing work or Whilst the main burner assemblies are removed from the replacement of failed components. unit check that the primary sections that the burners fire NOTE: into are clean.
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4.1.6.4 Limit Thermostat - Honeywell 4.1.6.5 Exhaust Fan L4064B 1. Disconnect the flexible pipe from the fan outlet. 2. Disconnect fan electrical connections from the termi- 1. Squeeze the sides of the cover and remove cover by nals on the P.C.B. pulling forward.
4.2 Fault Finding START Gas & Electrical supplies present at heater? Turn supplies on, Check fuses/connections Unit at lockout (lockout lamp on low level controls Press lockout reset button on low level controls or on internal control panel and on internal control panel alight)? Press reset switch on front panel when unit is cool Limit thermostat tripped (red lamp on front panel on)? If it will not reset when cold - check/change thermostat, check limit interlock relay operation...
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HEATING DIVISION Hort Bridge Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9PS Tel: 01460 53535 Fax: 01460 52341 Every effort is made to ensure accuracy at time of going to press. However as part of our policy of continued product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specification without prior notice. Page 24 VPC Range Users, Instructions &...
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