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2. Most parts are assembled together at the factory using pop rivets When replacing parts these rivets may be substituted with standard screws washers and nuts which can be purchased at any local hardware store ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE INTENDED TO GIVE THE GENERAL IMPRESSION OF UNITS ONLY WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER ANY SPECIFICATION WITHOUT NOTICE SPACE RAY Post Office Box 36485 28236 305 Doggett Street 28203 Charlotte North Carolina Phone 704 372 3485 Fax 704 332 5843 www spaceray com email info spaceray com 43206000 21
3. SPACE RAY INFRARED GAS HEATERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS RSTP SERIES INFRARED RADIANT TUBE HEATER Models RSTP15C RSTP17C OWNER INSTALLER For your safety this manual must be carefully and thoroughly read and understood before installing operating or servicing this heater FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION VENTED OR UNVENTED LINSTALLER This manual is the property of the owner Please present this manual to the owner when you leave the job site AWARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read the installation operation and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment tIMPORTANT SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPACE RAY Post Office Box 36485 28236 305 Doggett Street 28203 Charlotte North Carolina Phone 704 372 3485 Fax 704 332 5843 www spaceray com email info spaceray com FORM 43206000 April O6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 General Information csccsccsssecssesssessensessansoessensessanseoessensessansaeeseensessaeseeeseensaesanseeeaes 1 2 RSTP Series Specifications cccssscssscseecseesecesecseecseesesesecsaeseeeeesssessaesaeensseessaesseneesees 2 3 RSTP Series Heater ASSCMDIY e ceccsceceeeeecesceeceeeseeeeeaneecaneeseaeseseasaeeeeeaneeseaneesaeaes 3 4 Typical Sus
4. lt a 25V GND VALVE varvel 25V GND Red Black Module FLAME SENSOR CURRENT CHECK use microamp scale FORM 43206000 16 April 06 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OF DIRECT SPARK IGNITION SYSTEM START TURN GAS SUPPLY ON SET THERMOSTAT TO CALL FOR HEAT v Check line voltage Power To Control Module No Vv Low voltage transformer 25 vac nominal v Thermostat and wiring v Diaphragm air switch Ignition Module 30 Second ne yY Check fuse and replace if necessary Delay For Prepurge yY Replace module if fuse checks okay Spark Across Igniter or Igniter Sensor Gap v Turn off gas supply v Pull ignition leads and check spark at ignition stud Spark Okay Check ignition cable ground wiring ceramic insulator and gap 3 16 and correct Check boot of the ignition cable for signs of melting or buckling Check for 25 vac across valve and valve terminals on ignition module If no voltage replace module Check electrical connections between ignition module and gas control If okay replace gas control Main Burner Lights NOTE If module goes into lockout reset system Check continuity of sensor cable and ground wire Spark Stops when Burner is Lit Check that burner flame covers electrode If checks are okay replace ignition module NOTE If module goes into locko
5. external fuse on the module c Verify power 24V at module input terminals and output terminal to gas valve d Replace spark module if fuse and power are OK gt STEP 4 CHECK FLAME SENSOR CIRCUIT a Turn off heater at thermostat b Connect a meter dc microammeter scale in series with the ground lead as shown in the diagram Use a Honeywell W136 Test Meter or equivalent Connect the meter as follows e Disconnect the ground lead at the electronic control e Connect the black negative meter lead to the electronic control GND terminal e Connect the red positive meter lead to the free end of the ground lead c Restart the system and read the meter The flame sensor current must be steady and measure at least 1 5 micro amps d If the meter reads less than the minimum or if reading is unsteady e Make sure burner flame is capable of providing a good rectification signal e Make sure fasteners securing igniter sensor are tightened to assure correct positions DO NOT relocate igniter sensor e Check for excessive over 1000 F temperature at ceramic insulator on flame sensor Excessive temperature can cause short to ground DO NOT relocate igniter sensor e Check for cracked ceramic insulator which can cause short to ground and replace sensor if necessary e Make sure that electrical connections are clean and tight Replace damaged wire e Remove microammeter and reconnect ground wire Return system to normal operation Multipurpose Meter
6. heater by placing the collar directly over the gasket Secure the collar flange with clamps See Figure 1 Perforated Cover Panel DO NOT obstruct opening Burner Solid Cover Sight Glass Panel Access Panel 3 Attach a 6 diameter flue pipe to the flue collar Place an approved vent cap to the outside end of the flue pipe See Section 9A for flue vent requirements 4 Ifthe heater is to be used Indoors and Unvented order the Indoor Unvented Kit Part 42406000 Remove the clamps and install the Exhaust Hood directly over the gasket See Figure 2 5 Ifthe heater is to be used Outdoors order the Outdoor Kit Part 42411000 Install the Exhaust Hood as instructed above in 4 Remove the solid cover panel from the side and install the Inlet Air Hood Remove the perforated cover panel from the top and replace it with the solid cover panel See Figure 2 After completing the assembly silicone sealant should be utilized to seal the access panel openings If the installation site is subject to excessive wind conditions it might be necessary to utilize pop rivets to secure the reflectors to the heater body FORM 43206000 April O6 NOTE EXHAUST HOODS AND INLET AIR HOODS ARE SUPPLIED AS ACCESSORY ITEMS REFER TO THE PART NUMBERS BELOW TO ORDER THE KIT YOUR APPLICATION MAY REQUIRE PART NO DESCRIPTION 42406000 Indoor Unvented Kit includes Exhaust Hood 42411000 Outdoor Kit includes Exhaust Hood and Inl
7. l l POO Site aen l Control Box re aeons 57 po 9 H lt lt END VIEW Movement TYPICAL GAS CONNECTION SIDE VIEW Available as Accessories FORM 43206000 April 06 7 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE TEST GAUGE CONNECTION Supply Pressure 1 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 1 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 a 1 8 nipple to the tapped hole Connect the gauge to the nipple Turn on the gas supply 2 With the main burner operating check the burner manifold pressure using a water manometer Gauges that measure pressure in pounds per square inch are not accurate enough to measure or set the manifold pressure All measurements MUST BE made when this heater and all other gas burning equipment that is connected to the gas supply system are operating at maximum capacity 3 The combination gas valve is factory set and should not be adjusted If full rate adjustment is required remove the cover screw Using a small screwdriver turn the adjustment screw clockwise U to increase or counterclockwise U to decrease the gas pressure to the burner Replace the cover screw NOTE The step opening pressure of this gas valve is not adjustable 4 Check the burner at step pressure observing b
8. same outside pressure zone both through the roof or both through the same sidewall Outside combustion air can be brought directly to the heater by a 6 diameter duct that is no more than 50 ft long Use a larger diameter duct if the duct length is more than 50 ft Use a 6 vent cap Part 41000000 for fresh air inlet duct termination To bring outside combustion air to the heater you will need to order the RSTP Fresh Air Kit Part 4278200 which includes one adapter plate Refer to installation instruction below INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS RSTP FRESH AIR KIT Part 42782000 1 Remove the existing perforated panel from the top of the heater and replace it with the adapter plate from the Fresh Air Kit 2 Insert a 6 starting collar not supplied and bend over the tabs to secure Install the 6 diameter duct not supplied and vent cap per guidelines above 6 Starting Collar for connection to combustion air duct not supplied Flue Outlet Perforated Panel remove Install Adapter Plate Part 42783000 FORM 43206000 April 06 13 12 LIGHTING AND SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING AWARNING IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE A This heater does not have a pilot It is equipped with an electronic device that automatically lights the burner DO NOT try to light
9. MOSTAT or Controller SATISFIED BURNER OFF ALL lights OFF NOTES Insufficient airflow indicates defective draft inducer or restricted flue Corrective action and system reset are necessary If burner does not re ignite system goes into lockout Corrective action and system reset are necessary Octagons represent actions resulting from possible malfunction FORM 43206000 April 06 15 14 IGNITION SYSTEM CHECKS gt STEP 1 CHECK IGNITION CABLE a Make sure that the ignition cable does not touch any metal surface b Make sure that connections to the stud terminal and the igniter sensor are clean and tight c Make sure that the ignition cable provides good electrical continuity gt STEP 2 CHECK IGNITION SYSTEM GROUNDING Nuisance shutdowns are often caused by a poor or erratic ground A common ground is required for the module igniter flame sensor and main burner a Check for good metal to metal contact between the igniter bracket and the main burner b Check the ground lead from the GND BURNER terminal on the module to the igniter bracket Make sure connections are clean and tight If the wire is damaged or deteriorated replace it c Replace igniter sensor with factory replacement part if insulator is cracked gt STEP 3 CHECK SPARK IGNITION CIRCUIT WARNING THE IGNITION CIRCUIT GENERATES A 20 000 VOLT OPEN CIRCUIT AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN RESULT a Check ignition cable b Check
10. Tube Clamp 32 42377000 Flue Collar Outlet 33 42851000 Vent Collar Assembly 34 42392000 Clamp Flue Collar 35 42395000 Gasket Flue Collar 36 42391000 Extrusion Bracket 37 42365000 Control Mounting Panel 38 42368000 Extension Panel RH 39 42369000 Extension Panel LH 40 42374000 Cover Panel Perforated 41 42389000 Cover Panel Solid 42 42448000 Access Panel Assembly 43 42929000 Suspension Bracket L Shaped 44 40481000 Suspension Bracket 3 45 42376000 Flue Collar Inlet 5 8 dia holes 46 30356040 Spark Module S87K 1032 47 30220010 Monitoring Light Green 48 30220020 Monitoring Light Red 49 30220030 Monitoring Light Amber 50 42709000 Terminal Block Shield FORM 43206000 April O6 19 51 30279000 Transformer 120 24V 20VA 50 60Hz 52 30281000 Terminal Block EK 204 53 42360000 Connection Wire Diagram not shown 54 43206000 Manual not shown 5 16 17 18 20 FORM 43206000 April O6 FORM April O6 BODY COMPONENTS ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 55 40481010 Suspension Bracket 4 56 40531000 Reflector Short 57 40531010 Reflector Long 58 40788000 Side Rail 59 40919010 Extrusion Reflector 60 42367000 Foot End Panel 61 43159000 Tube Assembly 62 42378010 Tube Channel Retainer 63 42386000 Suspension Panel Assembly 64 42396010 Brace Cross 65 42396020 Brace Diagonal 66 42873000 U Bolt Clamp
11. dewall MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING CONNECTIONS INTO A COMMON VENT OR MANIFOLD Requirements for venting of multiple heaters are the same as described for SINGLE HEATER VENTING except as follows 1 3 4 5 The common vent size and total vent height is normally determined by the number of heaters per common vent length of horizontal connector runs and connector rise Connector lengths should be as short as possible and have a minimum 1 per ft rise Without regard to connector rise and total vent height due to many possible venting configurations the following should be observed a Common vent pipe amp vent connector diameter should be no less than that shown in the following Vent Sizing Table b The connector length should be no more than 75 of the vertical portion of vent above the connector c Where possible use a Y connector to the common vent Material for connectors should be constructed of galvanized sheet metal or other approved noncombustible corrosion resistant material as allowed by state or local codes All common vent pipe should be double wall Type B vent Avoid unnecessary bends Limit to two 2 90 elbows The entire length of vent connector shall be readily accessible for inspection cleaning and replacement Groups of heaters with a common vent must be controlled by a common thermostat AWARNING COMMON VENTING OF MULTIPLE HEATERS IN CONFINED SPACES IS PROHIBITED If any heater connected to a common
12. eas b At least 8 feet above the floor in public garages AWARNING Minimum clearances marked on the heater must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater FOR CANADA ONLY a Installation of this appliance is to be in accordance with latest edition of CAN 1 B149 1 Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and or CAN B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment b Forinstallation in public garages or aircraft hangars the minimum clearances from the bottom of the infrared heater to the upper surface of the highest aircraft or vehicle shall be 50 percent greater than the certified minimum clearance but the clearance shall not be less than 8 feet Although these heaters may be used in many applications other than space heating e g process heating Gas Fired Products Inc will not recognize the warranty for any use other than space heating This heater is for Indoor or Outdoor Installation and can be used in either Vented or Unvented mode The term Unvented actually means Indirect Vented While the products of combustion are expelled into the building national codes require ventilation in the building to dilute these products of combustion This ventilation may be provided by gravity or mechanical means This heater is not an explosion proof heater Where the possibility of exposure to volatile and low flash point materials exists it could result in property damage
13. eeping the heater clean To clean the heater follow these instructions 1 Turn off all electrical and gas supply to the heater 2 Open the control box access panel 3 Clean the access panel the inside of the control box the emitter tube and the reflector panels Dirty reflectors will reduce output 4 Visually inspect the spark electrode Remove any foreign objects from electrode tip Set the spark gap to the proper value of 3 16 CAUTION The ceramic portion of the electrode is very fragile so any cleaning or adjustments must be done with care 5 Disconnect the vent stack and remove any foreign material that may have collected on the blower wheel Make sure the blower wheel is clean A dirty wheel can reduce the volume of air pulled and can result in premature tube failure 18 REPLACING PARTS Ensure that at all times when parts are being replaced both gas and electrical supplies are disconnected Various parts are available from the factory for replacement by a licensed person Refer to the Replacement Parts Guide in Section 20 for all replacement parts 19 INSTALLATION DATA Date of Installation Number of Heaters in System Serial No Model No RSTP MODEL NUMBER SUFFIXES N Natural Gas L Propane Gas 5D Direct Spark Ignition of Main Burner IMPORTANT Please order by Part Number not by Item Number Refer to complete Model Number when ordering All replacement part prices available when
14. es to combustibles as outlined in this manual should always be observed In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they may be stacked below the heater NFPA54 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 Every heater shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the heater Each installer shall use quality installation practices when locating the heater and must give consideration to clearances to combustible materials vehicles parked below lights overhead doors storage areas with stacked materials sprinkler heads gas and electrical lines and any other possible obstructions or hazards Consideration also must be given to service accessibility FORM 43206000 April O6 The heater when installed in aircraft hangars and public garages must be installed in accordance with ANSI NFPA 409 latest edition Standard for Aircraft Hangars ANSI NFPA 88a latest edition Standard for Parking Structures and ANSI NFPA 88b latest edition Standard for Repair Garages with the following clearances a Atleast 10 feet above the upper surfaces of wings or engine enclosures of the highest aircraft that may be housed in the hangar and at least 8 feet above the floor in shops offices and other sections of hangars communicating with aircraft storage or service ar
15. eseenseseescesueseeseseenseseesoeseenenenseenaes 19 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 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department to 19 te 0 This heater complies with ANSI Z83 20 current standard and CSA 2 34 Copies of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition are available from the CSA at 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland Ohio 441314 or 55 Scarsdale Road Don Mills Ontario M3B 2R3 All NFPA codes are available from the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 1 GENERAL INFORMATION This heater is a self contained infrared radiant tube heater for use in locations where flammable gases or vapors are not generally present as defined by OSHA acceptable limits and is intended for the heating of nonresidential spaces INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Installation of this heater must be in accordance with all applicable codes shown in the instructions and or the local codes and authorities having jurisdiction In Canada the installation must conform to current CAN CGA B149 1 2 Installation Code in the absence of local codes Heaters shall be installed by a licensed contractor or licensed installer Clearanc
16. est edition In Canada refer to current standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 3 The wiring providing power to the heater shall be connected to a permanently live electrical circuit one that is not controlled by a light switch 4 The power supply to the unit should be protected with a fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker A service switch as required by local codes shall be located in the vicinity of the heater check local codes for allowable distances and should be identified as the Heater Service Switch All electrical wiring must be located in accordance with the required Clearances to Combustibles below the heater as listed on the nameplate of the heater 5 When connecting the supply circuit to the heater wiring material having a minimum size of 14 AWG and a temperature rating of at least 90 C shall be used THERMOSTAT erre Ho GROUND Te gon nnn 4H l el 3 Z ai gt m z l CONTINUE TO ADDITIONAL HEATERS Vers les autres radiateurs FACTORY WIRING Circuit d origine FIELD WIRING Connexions client DRAFT INDUCER MOTOR Moteur d amorce d aspiration CONNECTION WIRING DIAGRAM Sch ma de circuit de connexion MONITORING LIGHTS Lampes t moins A CONTROL CABINET Armoire de commande AIR SWITCH pressostat A BK M BK _ GAS VALVE Robinet a gaz ELECTRODE GAP 3 16 Ecartement d lectrode BL BL IGNITION
17. et Air Hood Figure 2 Solid Cover Panel Inlet Air Hood Outdoor Installation Only FORM 43206000 4 April 06 4 TYPICAL SUSPENSION METHODS Various means of suspending the heater can be used The following should be observed 1 Use only noncombustible materials for hangers and brackets 2 Heaters must not be supported by gas or electric supply lines and must be suspended from a permanent structure with adequate load capacity 3 Heaters subject to vibration must be provided with vibration isolating hangers 4 A minimum No 2 chain with a working load limit of 115 Ibs is required when using four 4 separate chains If a trapeze method of hanging is desired you must use a chain with a load limit of at least 230 Ibs 5 The heater can be mounted horizontally or at angles of 30 60 or 90 indoors The maximum mounting angle is 45 when installed outdoors The long axis of the heater should be level whether is it mounted horizontally or angled 6 Ifthe heater is to be mounted horizontally or at an angle up to 60 use the hanging brackets installed on the heater See Figure 3 7 Ifthe heater is to be mounted at a 90 angle remove the existing hanging brackets from each end of the heater and replace with L shaped brackets See Figure 4 Note L shaped brackets are supplied as an accessory item Order Kit No 42929000 8 IMPORTANT When the heater is angle mounted the exhaust side
18. kouts particularly during momentary power interruptions 7 To shut down the heater turn off the gas and the electrical supply NOTE The Lighting and Shutdown Instructions are also shown on the permanent nameplate attached to the heater control box Entrance Cone Burner amp with Spark Electrode Orifice amp Flame Sensor Burner Emitter Gas Control Valve DNS TEE X iE NS na Ignition Monitoring ei Control Lights Module Transformer Terminal Block Draft Inducer Assembly with Diaphragm Air Switch FORM 43206000 14 April 06 13 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION THERMOSTAT or Controller CALLS FOR HEAT GREEN light ON DRAFT INDUCER STARTS Purge Period INSUFFICIENT AIRFLOW SYSTEM SHUTS OFF RED light OFF DIAPHRAGM AIR SWITCH ON RED light ON FAILURE TO IGNITE SYSTEM GOES INTO LOCKOUT AMBER light OFF IF NO SPARK SYSTEM GOES INTO LOCKOUT AMBER light OFF SPARK ON VALVE OPENS AMBER light ON AMBER light ON IF FLAME OUT OCCURS SPARK RETURNS FOR RE IGNITION pee seacenseeseeesacennesnessenes BURNER IGNITES SPARK CUTS OFF Heb bh aea ash eciccdedten IF POWER INTERRUPTED SYSTEM SHUTS OFF UNTIL POWER IS RESTORED ALL lights OFF ALENS THER
19. m Equivalent Length 100 ft of Pipe Use the following correction factors to obtain the equivalent length a Subtract 15 ft if the run is horizontal b Subtract 10 ft for an approved vent cap c Subtract 10 ft for each elbow beyond 15 ft from the heater d Subtract 15 ft for each elbow within 15 ft of the heater 4 Avoid locating elbows in the first 5 ft of vent pipe whenever possible Limit to 2 90 elbows When vent pipe is in a horizontal run it must have 1 4 inch per foot rise 5 Joints between sections of piping shall be fastened by sheet metal screws or other approved means and should be sealed to prevent leakage of flue gas into building Aluminum or Teflon tape suitable for 550 F 3M Company tapes 433 or 363 or silicone sealant is recommended All portions of the vent pipe shall be supported to prevent from sagging 7 When the vent pipe passes through areas where the ambient temperature is likely to induce condensation of the flue gases the vent pipe should be insulated and a condensation drain should be provided 8 Minimum clearance for single wall flue pipe to combustible material shall be 6 inches This may be reduced when the combustible material is protected as specified in the National Fuel Gas Code or the authority having jurisdiction 9 Single wall metal pipe shall not originate in any unoccupied attic or concealed space and shall not pass through any attic inside wall or concealed space or through any floo
20. nical means shall be provided to supply and exhaust at least 4 CFM per 1 000 Btu hr input of installed heaters Exhaust vents must be located at the highest point above and in the vicinity of the heaters and the inlet vents must be located below the level of the heaters An Exhaust Hood must be used as described in Section 3 NOTE Exhaust Hoods and Inlet Air Hoods are supplied as Accessory items Refer to the Part Numbers listed in Section 3 to order the kit your unvented application requires 10 AIR FOR COMBUSTION If indoor combustion air is to be supplied for a tightly enclosed area one square inch of free area opening shall be provided below the heater for each 1 000 Btu hr of heater input Adequate clearances around the perforated fresh air plate must be maintained at all times In larger open areas of buildings infiltration normally is adequate to provide air for combustion FORM 43206000 12 April 06 11 DIRECT OUTSIDE AIR FOR COMBUSTION Outside combustion air should be supplied directly to the heater when the building is subject to negative pressure or when contaminants or high humidity are present in the building air These contaminants include paints solvents corrosive vapors or any other foreign particles that may cause damage to the heater or result in poor combustion Products of combustion should be vented outside the building when bringing fresh air to the heater The fresh air inlet and the flue outlet should be in the
21. ong horizontal runs vent pipe can be insulated When venting through a sidewall the horizontal vent pipe shall rise not less than 1 4 inch per foot from the start of the vent system to the vent terminal All portions of the vent pipe shall be supported to prevent sagging A minimum clearance of 6 inches must be maintained between the outside wall and vent cap The horizontal venting system shall not terminate a Less than 4 ft 1 2m below 4 ft 1 2m horizontally from or 1 ft 30cm above any door window or gravity air inlet into any building The bottom of the vent terminal shall be located at least 7 ft 2 1m above grade or above snow accumulation level as determined by local codes Less than 3 ft 0 9m from a combustion air inlet Less than 3 ft 0 9m from any other building opening or any gas service regulator d Directly over areas where condensate or vapor could create a nuisance or hazard or be harmful to the operation of gas utility meters regulators relief valves or other equipment Building materials should be protected from flue gases and condensate In regions of the country where prevailing winds are consistently higher than 40 mph it may be necessary to terminate the vent system above the roof level 9 5 lt 6 15cm gt minimum Bet Sem Clearance J thimble f 1 4 6mm per ft rise Vent Cap toward vent terminal Breidert or equivalent Type L Horizontal Through Si
22. or death This heater must not be installed in a spray booth where the heater can operate during the spraying process Consult your local fire marshal or insurance company AWARNING Certain materials or objects when stored under the heater will be subjected to radiant heat and could be seriously damaged Observe the Minimum Clearances to Combustibles listed in the manual and on the heater at all times LATTENTION SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2 RSTP SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Btu hr Orifice Size Weight Ibs Mounting Height Model No Input Natural Gas Propane Gas Shipping Unit Horizontal 45 Angle RSTP15C N5D 150 000 1 0 220 n a 256 216 14 ft 12 ft RSTP17C N5D 175 000 D 0 246 n a 256 216 16 ft 14 ft RSTP17C L5D 175 000 n a 26 0 147 256 216 16 ft 14 ft Type Gas Pipe Tube Flue Fresh Air Gas Connection Diameter Connection Connection Natural or Propane 1 2 NPT Female 4 6 Round 6 Round Electrical Current Fuse Ignition Supply Rating Rating System Spark Module Direct Spark 120 Volt 60Hz 1 Phase 2 6 Amp 3 Amp 250 Volts for 24V Circuit with 30 second prepurge period FORM 43206000 2 April 06 3 RSTP SERIES HEATER ASSEMBLY 1 This heater is completely factory assembled and requires no field assembly 2 Ifthe heater is to be used Indoors and Vented to the outside install the flue collar supplied with the
23. ordering FORM 43206000 18 April 06 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS GUIDE Models RSTP15C amp RSTP17C CONTROL COMPONENTS ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 30314120 Ignition Cable Assembly 2 30216000 Spark Electrode PSE GF2 3 03763000 Flame Sensor PSE GF3 4 42387000 Entrance Cone amp Support Assembly 5 04702000 Clamp Manifold 6 42393000 Clamp Burner 7 30175000 Brass Nipple 1 2 8 41971000 Burner Assembly 9 03339020 Plug 1 8 10 03259010 Main Burner Orifice 1 Nat RSTP15C 11 03259950 Main Burner Orifice D Nat 12 03259260 Main Burner Orifice 26 LP 13 03333140 Nipple 1 2 x 4 14 30333030 Gas Valve VR8205A 2008 3 1 2 WC Nat 15 30333040 Gas Valve VR8205A 2081 10 WC LP 16 03602100 Compression Union 5 8 Tube x 1 2 NPT 17 03600040 Compression Sleeve 5 8 Tube 18 03601040 Compression Nut 5 8 Tube 19 42372000 Manifold Tubing 20 30244000 Compression Fitting 5 8 Tube x 1 2 NPT 21 43143000 Draft Inducer Assembly w Air Switch 22 43142000 Draft Inducer Housing Assembly 23 03723000 Blower Wheel 24 43221000 Motor Gasket 25 30347000 Motor Spacer 5 16 0D x 1 26 42740000 Motor Plate 27 03721000 Motor 115V 1 20HP 1 73A 60Hz 28 03988070 Tubing Silicone 7 29 30186201 Air Switch RSS 495 307 set 11 WC 30 42744020 Air Sensing Tube 31 42742000 Air Sensing
24. ound Continue To a Continue To Neutral Additional eutra Additional Hot ___ Heaters Hot Heaters Fused Th ii Service Tah Thanmastat Disconnect EMSA Switch RRS Service Service Switch Switch Switch Heater gt M v Heater Heater FORM 43206000 April 06 9 9 VENTING A BASIC FLUE VENTING Venting must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition or the authority having jurisdiction Other venting references are in the equipment volume of the ASHRAE Handbook SINGLE HEATER VENTING VERTICAL THROUGH THE ROOF 1 When venting the heater to the outside of a building through a roof use single wall metal pipe This is to be constructed of galvanized sheet metal or other approved noncombustible corrosion resistant material as allowed by state or local codes 2 Avent passing through a combustible roof shall extend through a 2 inch clearance roof thimble Double wall Type B vent must be used for the portion of the vent system which passes through the roof An approved vent cap Leslie VersaCap Type B must be attached to end of the flue 3 The maximum equivalent length of vent pipe should be carefully observed A safety switch in the heater is designed to shut the heater off before excessive flue restriction causes bad combustion Refer to the Vent Sizing Table at the end of this section for required vent pipe diameter Minimum Equivalent Length 5 ft of Pipe Maximu
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26. r For the installation of a single wall metal pipe through an exterior combustible wall refer to latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code or the authority having jurisdiction 10 A venting system shall terminate at least 3 ft above any forced air inlet located within 10 ft D Vent Cap Leslie VersaCap Type B Z f 1 4 2 ft 77cm A 2 ft 77cm minimum 6mm Flashing e minimum when no wall S per ft rise or less or parapet exists Total veni J eight T 5 ft 152cm Tonal an S g 6 Diameter Vent Connector 4 diameter for 20 75m models Vertical Through the Roof Single Heater Venting 2 5cm Clearance Thimble Wall or Parapet Seal Joint and Annular Space FORM 43206000 10 April 06 SINGLE HEATER VENTING HORIZONTAL THROUGH SIDEWALL When venting the heater horizontally through a combustible outside sidewall the same requirements listed previously for venting Vertical Through The Roof apply except as follows 1 2 Avent passing through a combustible wall must pass through a 2 inch clearance thimble Air Jet 4VT or 6VT or Ameri Vent 4EWT or 6EWT or other thimbles that are listed by a nationally recognized testing agency An approved vent cap Breidert Type L or equal must be attached to the end of the vent pipe Minimum Equivalent Length 5ft of Pipe Maximum Equivalent Length 75 ft of Pipe NOTE To minimize problems associated with condensation in l
27. ressure then a second stage regulator that corresponds to the supply pressure must be used 6 If a second stage regulator is used and gas seeps through it the redundant combination gas valve is designed to lock out Pressure build up in the supply lines prior to the heater must be released before proper heater operation 7 After all gas connections have been made make sure the heater and all gas outlets are turned off before the main gas supply is turned on Turn the gas pressure on and check for leaks To check for leaks apply a soapsuds solution to all connections and joints or check by one of the methods listed in Appendix D of the National Fuel Gas Code DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY KIND TO TEST FOR LEAKS Certified connectors are recommended to be installed as shown in one plane and without sharp bends kinks or twists The gas take off from the drop line must be parallel to the burner gas inlet connection If the maximum supply pressure is less than 1 2 psig a second stage regulator is not required Manual Gas Shut Off Valve Second Stage Regulator with Vent Leak Limiter to reduce the Supply Pressure below 14 W C Alternate Supply Gas Pressure Locations 2 PSIG Approved Flexible Connector N ae Gas Supply Piping He E E r 12 305mm Sediment Trap l Drip Leg
28. should be up See Figure 5 Figure 4 Ba o aN Cap Screw is D f Flat Washer p J O Lockwasher Figure 3 ii Bracket CL shaped m Il Va S NaC PASS o ape Bracket Lockwasher Flat Washer Cap Screw a Exhaust Figure 5 Side Up FORM 43206000 April 06 5 5 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Minimum clearances to combustibles shall be measured from the outer surfaces as shown in the following diagram eo lt gt 60 152 cm 152 cm Clearance is 30 when installed UNVENTED in Canada 36 60 Maximum mounting angle is 45 deg n 91 cm 152 cm when used outdoors 36 91 cm 414 gt gt 60 a 36 cm 152 cm Al 24 S 60 24 lt 60 aa 61 cm 152 cm j 61cm _ 152cm 60 lt Z Al 60 247 4 7 3 152 cm 152 cm 61 cm 84 84 j i 213 cm 213 cm 213 cm 152 cm Horizontal 30 Deg Angle 60 Deg Angle 90 Deg Angle Max NOTE The clearances specified above must be maintained to combustibles and other materials that may be damaged by temperatures 90 F above ambient temperature Clearances to combustibles are posted on the control box In areas used for storage of combustible materials where they may be stacked below the heater NFPA54 requires that the installer must po
29. st signs that will specify the maximum permissible stacking height to maintain the required clearances from the heater to combustibles Space Ray recommends posting these signs adjacent to the heater thermostat or other suitable location that will provide enhanced visibility FORM 43206000 April O6 6 GAS CONNECTIONS AND REGULATIONS 1 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 In Canada refer to the latest edition of CAN Standard B 149 1 amp 2 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment 2 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 3 Pipe joint compounds must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases 4 Where local codes do not prohibit a CSA or U L approved flexible connector minimum 5 8 I D is recommended between the rigid piping and the heater A union and an approved shut off valve should be installed before the control valve inlet The shut off valve should be installed within 6 feet of the union 5 This appliance is equipped with a step opening combination gas valve The maximum supply pressure to the appliance is 14 W C or 1 2 P S I If the line pressure is more than the maximum supply p
30. the burner by hand B BEFORE OPERATING smell around the heater area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is lt heavier than air and will settle on the ground C Use only your hand to turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not turn by hand do not try to repair it call a qualified service technician Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT touch any electric 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 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the Fire Department heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control that has been under water 1 Turn on the gas supply 2 Set the thermostat to call for heat 3 Ignition should occur after the 30 second air purge 4 Ifignition fails the unit will spark for approximately 21 seconds and go into safety lockout Turn the thermostat power off for 60 seconds to take the system out of lockout 5 Ifthe heater does not light shut off gas completely for 5 minutes before attempting to relight 6 ACAUTION The heater must be grounded Poor grounding will give nuisance loc
31. urner ignition and flame characteristics The burner should ignite properly and without flashback to the orifice and should remain lit Cycle the burner several times Wait 30 seconds between cycles to allow the step opening combination gas valve or servo regulator to resume the first step action Also observe the burner operation at full pressure Repeat after allowing to cool Gas pressures are shown in the following table GAS PRESSURE TABLE SUPPLY PRESSURE GAS TYPE MANIFOLD PRESSURE Minimum Maximum Natural Gas 3 5 W C 5 W C 14 W C Propane Gas 10 0 W C 11 W C 14 W C Minimum permissible gas supply pressure for purpose of input adjustment CAUTION Never jumper these terminals This shorts out valve coil and may burn Pressure Regulator Adjustment out heat anticipator in thermostat under cap screw Wiring Terminals 2 Ground 1 8 NPT Terminals 2 Inlet Pressure Tap with 3 16 Hex Allen Wrench Plug 1 8 NPT Outlet Pressure Tap with 3 16 Hex GAS CONTROL VALVE Gas Control Allen Wrench Plug Knob FORM 43206000 8 April 06 8 1 All electric wiring shall conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 or the code legally ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS authorized in the locality where the installation is made 2 The unit must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 lat
32. ut reset system Check continuity of sensor cable and ground wire NOTE If ground is poor or erratic shutdowns may occur occasionally even though operation is normal at time of checkout Check that burner flame covers electrode NOTE Temperature above 1000 F 538 C causes short to ground If checks are okay replace ignition module System Runs Until Call for Heat Ends Call for Heat Ends and Check for proper temperature controller operation System Shuts Off Remove valve lead at module If valve closes recheck temperature controller and wiring If not replace gas control END TROUBLESHOOTING REPEAT PROCEDURE UNTIL TROUBLE FREE OPERATION IS OBTAINED FORM 43206000 April 06 17 16 MOTOR AND BLOWER WHEEL CHECK If draft inducer motor fails to run A Check power supply to junction box B Check for loose or broken motor lead wire C Check to see that blower wheel turns freely and is not rubbing housing Blower wheel may have worked loose from shaft and jammed against housing D Check for blower wheel damage replace if necessary If no damage readjust blower wheel on shaft amp retighten set screw E If all above does not correct replace motor 17 CLEANING AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE This heater must be cleaned and serviced annually before the start of each heating season and at any time excessive accumulation of dust and dirt is observed Maximum heating efficiency and clean combustion will be maintained by k
33. vent system for multiple heaters is found inoperative the heater should be disconnected from the vent system and its entrance into the vent system capped FORM 43206000 April O6 11 THE ILLUSTRATIONS AND TABLE OF VENT SIZES FOR COMMON as VENTING OF MULTIPLE HEATERS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223 1 LATEST EDITION NFPA MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING 54 LATEST EDITION EQUIPMENT VOLUME OF 1988 ASHRAE Connections into a Manifold HANDBOOK CURRENT CAN CGA B149 1 2 M86 INSTALLATION CODE AND AGA PUBLICATION NO 10M5 85 2 5 2 ON FUNDAMENTALS OF GAS APPLIANCE VENTING AND VENTILATION REVISED BUT ARE NOT A PART OF THE CSA CERTIFICATION Total Vent Height Connect or Rise MULTIPLE HEATER VENTING Connections into a Common Vent Common Vent Diameter Total A Total 6mm per Vent Vent ft rise Height Height typical Connect r noct or Rise connect Connector 3 or rise Maximum Rise 6 Diameter Vent jaximu 4 Connector 4 diameter for 20 75m models Elbows VENT SIZING TABLE Number of Heaters 3 4 RSTP15 and RSTP17 10 11 12 COMMON VENT DIAMETER If a size is not available use the next larger size B INDIRECT VENTING UNVENTED HEATERS This heater requires ventilation in the building to dilute the products of combustion and provide fresh air for efficient combustion Where unvented heaters are used gravity or mecha

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