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Detroit Radiant Products GPH Series User Manual

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Gas-Fired High Intensity Patio Heater
GPH Series
Installation, Operation,
Maintenance and Parts
This heater must be installed and serviced by a Gas Safe Registered Gas Engineer
only! Conversion of the heater for use with other gases must be carried out by a Gas
Safe Registered Gas Engineer. Read these instructions carefully before attempting to
install, operate or service the heater.
This heater is not approved for use in indoor residential applications and must
never be install indoor in the home. This heater may only be used in outdoor residential
applications or indoor/outdoor commercial (or industrial) applications. Installation in
residential indoor spaces may result in property damage, asphyxiation, serious injury
or death.
Failure to comply with these warnings and instructions, and those on the heater, could
result in personal injury or death.
For Use in the UK (GB) and Ireland (IE) Only. These instructions are only valid if the country code
appears on the appliance. If the code does not appear on the appliance, refer to the technical instructions
for adapting the appliance to the conditions for use in that country.
For Your Safety
If you smell gas:
• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
Keep these instructions for future reference.
Manual
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WARNING
!
WARNING
NOTICE
• Call your gas supplier. Do not use any phone in your building.
• Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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© 2011 Detroit Radiant Products Co.
LIOGPH-Rev. 23411
Print: 2M-9/10-r1_8/22/11(DRP)
Replaces: LIOGPH-1m-5/08(DRP)

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  • Page 1 • Do not try to light any appliance. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. • Do not touch any electrical switch. © 2011 Detroit Radiant Products Co. LIOGPH-Rev. 23411 Keep these instructions for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Safety ..............3 Applications .

  • Page 3: Safety

    1.0 Safety • Applications 1.0 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 Gas Safe Registered Gas Engineers and service personnel may install or service this equipment.

  • Page 4: Safety Signs And Labels

    1.0 Safety • Safety Signs and Labels Safety Signs and Labels It is important to provide warnings to alert individuals to potential hazards and safety actions. It is important to post a sign “specifying the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to the combustibles”...

  • Page 5: Regulations And General Specifications

    1.0 Safety • Regulations • General Specifications Regulations Notwithstanding their limited scope, this appliance must be installed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the following regulations: UNITED KINGDOM Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1984 and BS 6896:2005. Due account should be taken of any obligations arising from the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the current Building Regulations, the current I.E.E.

  • Page 6: Design

    1.0 Safety • Design Design To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct placement of the infrared heater(s). Aside from safety factors such as clearance to combustibles (see Table 2.2 on page 10), you should take into consideration: •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    2.0 Installation • Mounting the Heater 2.0 Installation To ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance with these instructions. WARNING Read and understand, the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
  • Page 8 2.0 Installation • Mounting the Heater Mounting the Heater Table 2.1 • Recommended Mounting Heights Recommended Fixing Height Approximate Model & Input (Dim. A) Area Covered GPH 9 (9 kW) 2000 to 2700 mm 6.0 m GPH 10 (10 kW) 2000 to 3100 mm 7.5 m NOTE: This table is provided as a guideline.
  • Page 9 2.0 Installation • Mounting the Heater Figure 2.3 illustrates the most common methods for heater mounting. Depending on the type of mounting you use, be sure to: Prepare mounting surface. If necessary, weld blocks to mounting structure, drill holes, etc. Fasten beam clamp, screw hook or other type of suspension anchor to hanging point.

  • Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles

    2.0 Installation • Clearance to Combustibles Clearance to Combustibles WARNING Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death 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.

  • Page 11: Gas Supply

    2.0 Installation • Gas Supply Gas Supply WARNING Failure to install, operate or service this appliance in the approved manner may result in property damage, asphyxiation, injury or death. This heater must be installed and serviced by Gas Safe Registered Gas Engineers and service personnel only. The installation of this heater must conform to the requirements of EN 14543:2005 and other relevant standards.
  • Page 12 2.0 Installation • Gas Supply • Table 2.3 Gas Pressure The following information is valid for heaters supplied in the UK and Ireland using either natural gas or propane fuel. Please check heater data plate and packaging to verify fuel type. Refer to page 21 for information on converting heater for use in other countries.

  • Page 13: Electrical Requirements

    2.0 Installation • Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements WARNING This heater must be earthed. Incorrect or improper wiring may result in shock, injury or death. Do not touch the ignition, flame detection electrodes or any part of the circuitry while the power is connected to the heater.

  • Page 14: Ventilation

    2.0 Installation • Ventilation Ventilation WARNING Improper or insufficient ventilation may result in explosion, fire, health problems, carbon monoxide poisoning or death. Vent enclosed spaces and buildings according to relevant applicable codes. This heater may only be used in outdoor residential applications or indoor/outdoor commercial (or industrial) applications.

  • Page 15: Operation

    3.0 Operation • Pre-Commissioning Check 3.0 Operation WARNING Improper operation of the heater may result in explosion, fire, shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. Follow all guidelines and warnings in this manual and relevant applicable codes. Always conduct safety checks before operating the heater.

  • Page 16: Commissioning

    3.0 Operation • Commissioning Commissioning Ensure that the service cock to the heater is turned off. Purge air from gas supply and test for gas soundness in accordance with the relevant standards. See page 5. Check that all electrical connections are made to the heater and that the unit has a sound earth connection.

  • Page 17: Sequence Of Operation

    The power supply to the heater must be switched off and then switched back on before another ignition attempt is made. Figure 3.1 • Heater Control Wiring Amp draw: GPH Series 230V-50Hz .15 starting .15 running 230V Door Switch...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    4.0 Maintenance • Periodic Maintenance 4.0 Maintenance WARNING Electrical shock or explosion may occur when conducting maintenance while the heater is connected to the power source and gas supply. Disconnect power and gas supply to heater before servicing. Do not touch the ignition or flame detection electrodes or any part of the ignition/flame detection circuitry while power is supplied to the heater.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    4.0 Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Replacement Procedures Troubleshooting Symptom: Power is connected to the heater, but nothing happens. Remedy: Check the electrical supply and all electrical connections. If this reveals nothing, it is likely that the fan, gas controller or pressure switch has failed. Check the fan, pressure switch and controller sequence. Replace as necessary.
  • Page 20 4.0 Maintenance • Replacement Procedures Replacement Procedures Figure 4.2 • Gas Valve Replacement of gas valve (see Figure 4.2) Inlet pressure Switch OFF electrical and gas supplies. test point Disconnect the electrical connections from gas valve. Disconnect the inlet gas connector from the heater. Burner setting pressure Unscrew the inlet gas pipe from gas valve inlet.

  • Page 21: Converting Gas Type

    4.0 Maintenance • Adjusting Gas Pressure • Gas Type Conversion Adjusting the Gas Pressure The gas pressure is adjusted using the pressure adjusting screw on the SIT valve. On valve micro 850, the hexagonal screw is rotated clockwise to increase the pressure. See Figure 4.2. Converting Gas Type IMPORTANT! Modification of the appliance and the method of installation are essential in order to use the appliance safely and correctly.
  • Page 22 4.0 Maintenance • Gas Type Conversions Gas Type Conversions Converting a Heater to LPG (I3P) If the heater is already installed, switch OFF the gas and electricity. Remove the heater and place at ground level. Remove the injector and replace with the injector sized for propane. Table 4.2. Re-install the heater and connect gas and electrical supply.

  • Page 23: Parts

    5.0 Parts • Heater Components 5.0 Parts Figure 5.1 • Heater Components 340, 341 197, 297 104, 204 198, 298 105, 205 199, 299 197, 297 106, 206 110, 210 102, 202 182, 282 101, 201 110, 210 103, 203 183, 283 See Table 5.1 for numerical parts listing.

  • Page 24: Heater Component Parts List

    5.0 Parts • Heater Component Parts List Table 5.1 • Heater Component Parts List PART# HEATER COMPONENT PART# HEATER COMPONENT PH-101 Top Panel PH-178 Burner End Mounting Panel PH-102 Left Frame Side Panel (Gas & Electric) PH-180 #1/4-20 x 1/2” Machine Bolt (DR-20MB) PH-103 Right Frame Side Panel PH-181...

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