SunSpan S series Instruction Manual

Gas-fired high-intensity infra-red heaters

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GAS-FIRED HIGH-INTENSITY INFRA-RED HEATERS
o Installation
WARNING
Improper
installation,
service or maintenance can cause property
damage, injury or death. Read the installation,
operating, and service/maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
WARNING
Gas-fired appliances are not designed for use in
hazardous atmospheres containing flammable
vapors or combustible dust, or atmospheres
containing
chlorinated
hydrocarbons.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The use and storage of gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this appliance is
hazardous.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
5. If gas supplier cannot be reached, call fire
department.
FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY.
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
These heaters must NOT be used in the
following applications:
Enclosed swimming pool areas.
Areas with contaminated atmospheres.
Areas requiring explosion-proof equipment.
Process heating applications.
SunSpan Form S-IOM-26B
S-Series (Single-Stage)
S2S-Series (2-Stage)
INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO:
o Operation
adjustment,
alteration,
or
halogenated
210060
o Maintenance
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVELS
DANGER: Failure to comply will result in severe
personal injury or death and property damage.
WARNING: Failure to comply could result in
severe personal injury or death and/or property
damage.
CAUTION: Failure to comply could result in minor
personal injury and/or property damage.
CONTENTS
Section
2. Canadian Codes........................................3
3. Unpacking.................................................4
4. Restrictions...............................................4
5. Basic Dimensions......................................4
6. Clearance to Combustibles..........................5
7. Mounting Considerations..............................6
8. Ventilation Requirements.............................7
9. Gas Supply...............................................7
10. Electrical Supply........................................8
11. Installation...............................................10
14. Maintenance.............................................16
15. Accessories..............................................17
16. Replacement Parts.....................................17
17.
Troubleshooting........................................18
ATTENTION
Mount a copy of these instructions adjacent to the
heater and retain a copy for future reference.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SunSpan Form S-IOM-26B 210060 S-Series (Single-Stage) S2S-Series (2-Stage) GAS-FIRED HIGH-INTENSITY INFRA-RED HEATERS INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO: o Installation o Operation o Maintenance WARNING HAZARD INTENSITY LEVELS • Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, DANGER: Failure to comply will result in severe service or maintenance can cause property personal injury or death and property damage.
  • Page 2: General Information And Installation Codes

    Page 2 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION CODES WARNING • These infrared heaters are the unvented type. Products of combustion generated are released into the space being heated. When operating heaters, air for ventilation MUST be provided as per the Ventilation Requirements section.
  • Page 3: Canadian Codes

    Page 3 2. CANADIAN CODES • The information on this page applies specifically to installations in Canada. INSTALLATION CODES • These heaters are CSA International Designed Certified and manufactured in compliance with the Standard for Gas- Fired High-Intensity Infrared Heaters, CAN/CSA 2.35-latest edition, approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), for indoor installation only.
  • Page 4: Unpacking

    Page 4 3. UNPACKING • This heater is completely assembled, 100% factory tested, inspected prior to shipment, and ready for installation. • Review the transportation company's bill of lading and/or freight bill. Observe and confirm the number of packages received agrees with the quantity indicated on the documents. If there is any disagreement or any part of the shipment is visibly damaged, note the nature and extent of it on the documents.
  • Page 5: Clearance To Combustibles

    Page 5 6. CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING • Single or multi-heater placement must be such that continuous operation of the heater or heaters will not cause combustible materials or materials in storage to attain a temperature in excess of 150°F (66°C). •...
  • Page 6: Mounting Considerations

    Page 6 7. MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS • These heaters shall be installed with clearances from combustible material as specified in the Clearance to Combustibles section. • Heaters should also be located with respect to building construction and equipment so as to provide sufficient clearance and accessibility for servicing and cleaning.
  • Page 7: Ventilation Requirements

    Page 7 8. VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING • Insufficient ventilation may result in health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Always vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to national, state, provincial and local codes. • Improper venting may result in asphyxiation, fire, explosion, injury or death. •...
  • Page 8: Electrical Supply

    Page 8 10. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY (1 OF 2) WARNING • If an external electrical source is utilized, the heater, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition, or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1-latest edition.
  • Page 9 Page 9 10. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY (2 OF 2) FIGURE 4 – 120 VAC DSI HEATER ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND THERMOSTAT WIRING* LEGEND (+120) = 120 VAC Supply Voltage = Supply Neutral GND = Earth Ground = Mechanical Ventilation* = Ventilation Relay* SW* = Ventilation Interlock Switch* (normally opened) = Thermostat...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Page 10 11. INSTALLATION (1 OF 2) • Before installing heater, check the supporting structure to determine it has sufficient load carrying capacity to support the weight. • The heater shall be supported independent of gas and electric supply lines. •...
  • Page 11 Page 11 11. INSTALLATION (2 OF 2) FIGURE 8 – CHAIN HANGING ARRANGEMENT SIDE VIEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING OPTIONAL CHAIN KITS Securely attach long chains to overhead building structure with S-hooks (A). Attach the other end of the long chains to the back of the heater with S-hooks (B).
  • Page 12: Ignition, Operation And Shutdown

    Page 12 12. IGNITION, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN (1 OF 4) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL 120 VAC AND 24 VAC DIRECT SPARK IGNITION (DSI) MODELS Some heater models may have an ON / OFF knob on the Combination Gas Valve (CGV). Set gas cock (by others) to OFF position.
  • Page 13 Page 13 12. IGNITION, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN (2 OF 4) FIGURE 10 – 120 VAC DIRECT SPARK IGNITION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM 120 VAC – 60 Hz – 1 Phase Heater Maximum Current Draw = 0.14 Amps. Total Heater Power Consumed = 16.8 VA *BK(2)/R(2) W(3) W(2)
  • Page 14 Page 14 12. IGNITION, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN (3 OF 4) FIGURE 11 – 24 VAC SINGLE-STAGE DIRECT SPARK IGNITION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM 24 VAC – 60 Hz – 1 Phase Heater Maximum Current Draw = 0.66 Amps. Total Heater Power Consumed = 15.9 VA Control is polarity sensitive.
  • Page 15 Page 15 12. IGNITION, OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN (4 OF 4) FIGURE 12 – 24 VAC 2-STAGE DIRECT SPARK IGNITION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM 24 VAC – 60 Hz – 1 Phase Maximum Current Draw = 0.96 Amps. Total Power Consumed = 23.1 VA G(4) G(4) Control is polarity sensitive.
  • Page 16: Gas Pressure And Gas Conversion

    Page 16 13. GAS PRESSURE AND GAS CONVERSION GAS PRESSURE • Whether the heater is on or off, the main gas supply line pressure must be limited to 14 inches (35cm) of water column (WC) (1/2 PSI). If the gas supply line pressure can go above 14” WC (35cm WC) at any time, a separate positive lockup high-pressure regulator must be used.
  • Page 17: Accessories

    Page 17 15. ACCESSORIES WARNING • The safe application and use of the supplied equipment is responsibility of the installer, user, owner and employer. The application of this equipment can vary greatly. For most applications and use there are available diversified product models and optional safety accessories.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Page 18 17. TROUBLESHOOTING (1 OF 2) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Gas Odor Gas pipe joints loose Check joints with non-corrosive leak detection fluid, tighten as needed New Installation Heaters not isolated during high Replace combination gas valves on each heater of heaters not pressure leak testing of gas lines working...
  • Page 19 Page 19 17. TROUBLESHOOTING (2 OF 2) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Heater will not Thermostat defective Replace thermostat turn off Controls Heater mounted incorrectly See Mounting and Suspending sections overheating Burning of gas Heater mounted incorrectly See Mounting and Suspending sections inside burner Gas leaking from: manifold, control Check joints with non-corrosive leak detection...
  • Page 20 No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied by any means: graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, information storage and retrieval systems without written permission. Copyright © 2012 SunSpan P.O. Box 80217, Rochester MI 48308-0217 Toll Free: 1-866-664-3824 FAX: (248) 651-0357 E-mail: sales@sunspanheaters.com...

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