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1. 5 4 5 4 2 Aircraft Hangars ace cred 5 4 3 Public Garages eee 5 4 4 Electrical teet ee 5 SECTION 5 Major Components 6 5 1 Standard Parts 6 SECTION 6 Heater Installation 7 6 1 Irisulation noie ea ees 8 6 2 VentllatiOri ien rica 8 SECTION 7 Gas Piping eene 10 GA Gas OU lia 10 7 2 Gas Pressure 10 SECTION 8 Wiring eene 11 8 1 DHEA usura iter erre tr roads 11 8 2 Millivolt Heater eene 11 8 3 Thermostat and Location 11 8 4 Line Voltage Thermostat Wiring 11 8 5 Millivolt Thermostat Wiring and Diagram 11 8 6 DSI Wiring 12 8 7 DSI Ladder 12 SECTION 9 Operation and Maintenance 13 9 1 Operation Spark Ignition System 13 9 2 Operation Millivolt System 13 9 3 Pre Season Maintenance and Annual Inspection 13 9 4 Maintenance Checklist 14 SECTION 10 Troubleshooting 16 10 1 DS t
2. Any defect in the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series arising from a drawing PL or specification supplied by or on behalf of the consumer Failure of parts not manufactured by Roberts Gordon in respect of any claim where the total price of the goods has not been paid WARRANTY IS VOID IF The ROBERTS GORDON GG Series is not installed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment You cannot prove original purchase date and required annual maintenance history The data plate and or serial number are removed defaced modified or altered in any way The ROBERTS GORDON GG Series is transferred This warranty is nontransferable Roberts Gordon is not permitted to inspect the damaged burner and or component parts READ YOUR INSTALLATION MANUAL If you have questions about your heater contact your installing professional Should you need Replacement c or have additional questions call or write Roberts ordon Canada 76 Main Street West Unit 10 Grimsby Ontario L3M 1R6 905 945 5403 U S A 1250 William Street P O Box 44 Buffalo New York 14240 0044 716 852 4400 On the web at www rg inc com Roberts Gordon s liability and your exclusive remedy under this warranty or any implied warranty including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose is limited to providing replacement parts during the term of this warranty Some jur
3. close and the heater shuts off leaving the standing pilot valve open If the standing pilot goes out the millivolt generator will cool and IF THE HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY interrupt the circuit to the pilot valve Both the pilot and main gas FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO SHUT DOWN YOUR HEATER valves are closed The heater remains inactive until steps 1 2 3 and 4 are repeated Set the thermostat to off or the lowest setting Turn off electric power to the heater Turn off the manual gas valve in the heater supply line Call your registered installer contractor qualified in the installation Set the thermostat to off or the lowest setting and service of gas fired heating equipment Maintain clearance to the side and clearance below the heater from vehicles and combustible materials Roherts Gordon Roberts Gordon Roberts Gordon 1250 William Street Telephone 905 945 5403 Oxford Street Service Telephone 44 0 1902 498733 P O Box 44 Fax 905 945 0511 Bilston West Midlands WV14 7EG UK Service Fax 44 0 1902 401464 Buffalo NY 14240 0044 USA Telephone 44 0 1902 494425 Export Telephone 44 0 1794 521562 Telephone 716 852 4400 Fax 44 0 1902 403200 Export Fax 44 0 1794 521387 are E mail uksales rg inc com Fax 716 852 0854 E mail export rg inc com Toll Free 800 828 7450 TO TURN OFF THE HEATER Installation Code ROBERTS GORDON products are to be installed only in accordance wit
4. 2 From the front of the heater direct the air hose from a distance of approximately 12 30 cm over the entire exposed area of the ceramic tile 3 not insert the air hose into the inlet of the ven turi tube 4 Remove clean and re install each gas orifice 13 GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 5 Ifadditional service to the heater is required contact the factory or your local representative Before every heating season a contractor qualified For safety and best performance the gas electrical thermostat connections suspensions and overall heater condition are some of the areas requiring in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment must perform a thorough safety inspec tion of the heater 9 4 Maintenance Checklist inspection NOTE Gas flow and burner ignition are among the first things that should be inspected Please See Page 14 Section 9 4 for suggested items to inspect Installation Service and Annual Inspection of the heater must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heat ing equipment Read this manual carefully before installation operation or service of this equipment The Vicinity of the Heater Do not store or use flammable objects liquids or vapors near the heater Immediately remove these items if they are present See Page 3 Section 3 Vehicles and Other Objects Maintain the clearances
5. and energizes the electrode 2 When the flame is established the sparking sequence ceases 3 If the flame is not established during the ignition sequence the ignition module closes the gas valve and purge begins The ignition module will try 2 additional times for ignition with purge between If ignition is not established the mod ule will lock out NOTE After 1 hour the module will re set automatically and return to steps 1 2 and 3 5 Ifa flame is detected the gas valve remains open When the thermostat is satisfied power 120 or 24 VAC is shut off and the gas valve closes 9 1 1 To Shut Off Heater Turn thermostat to lowest setting Turn OFF electric current to heater Turn OFF manual gas valve 9 1 2 To Start Heater Before lighting turn gas valve and electric current OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gas to vent from heater After five minutes Turn ON manual gas valve Turn ON electric current to heater Turn thermostat above room temperature and burner should light automatically Set thermostat to desired temperature 9 2 Operation Millivolt System 9 2 1 To Shut Off Heater Turn thermostat to lowest setting Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to OFF NOTE Knob cannot be turned from PILOT to OFF unless knob is pushed in slightly Do not force 9 2 2 To Start Heater SECTION 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Before lighting turn gas valve OFF and wait five min utes for u
6. rod or angle iron brackets Typical installation configurations are shown in Figure 2 Typical Suspension Details DS Rod 3 8 Turnbuckle Not Included Concrete Beam Wood Beam Screw Hook 3 8 Chain size 3 16 minimum Washers Snap Hooks er 7 EI 1 DT 8 gt DESEE m Front View Part Number 91903300 Description Snap Hook not included GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Table 3 Recommended mounting height and approximate coverage for indoor spot heating Mounting Height Model Approx Coverage Minimum Maximum 30 Design Temperature 100 BTU Hr sq ft GG 30 10 3m 12 3 6m 300 sq ft GG 60 16 bm 18 5 4m 600 sq ft GG 100 19 6m 23 7m 900 sq ft GG 130 22 6 7m 28 8m 1200 sq ft GG 160 25 7 6 m 32 9 7 m 1500 sq ft 0 Design Temperature 250 BTU Hr sq ft GG 30 8 2 4m 9 2 7m 120 sq ft GG 60 11 3 3m 13 4m 240 sq ft GG 100 13 4m 15 4 5m 360 sq ft GG 130 16 bm 18 5 4m 480 sq ft GG 160 20 6 m 24 7 8 m 600 sq ft 30 F Design Temperature 420 BTU Hr sq ft GG 30 GG 60 9 2 7m 11 3 3m 142 sq ft GG 100 11 3 3m 13 4
7. thermostat to desired temperature burner should light automatically TO TURN OFF THE HEATER 1 Set the thermostat to off or the lowest setting Fire Hazard IF THE HEATER WILL NOT OPERATE TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY Some objects can catch fire or explode when placed close FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO SHUT DOWN YOUR HEATER to heater Keep all flammable objects liquids and vapors the required Setthe thermostat to off or the lowest setting clearances to combustibles away from heater Turn off electric power to the heater Turn off the manual gas valve in the heater supply line Failure to follow these instructions can result in death Call your registered installer contractor qualified in the installation injury or property damage and service of gas fired heating equipment Maintain clearance to the side and clearance below the heater from vehicles and combustible materials Roherts Gordon Roberts Gordon Roberts Gordon 1250 William Street 76 Main Street West Oxford Street Service Telephone 44 0 1902 498733 P O Box 44 Unit 10 Bilston West Midlands WV14 7EG UK Service Fax 44 0 1902 401464 Telephone 44 0 1902 494425 Export Telephone 44 0 1794 521562 Buffalo NY 14240 0044 USA Grimsby Ontario L3M 1R6 Canada Telephone SIC Boa AAO S Telephone QOEM B403 Fax 44 0 1902 403200 Export Fax 44 0 1794 521387 Fax 716 852 0854 Fax 905 945 0511 E mail Toll Free 800 828 7450 Installation Code RO
8. used for the storage of combustible materials signs must be posted to specify the maximum permissible stacking height to main tain required clearances from the heater to the combustibles Signs must be posted adjacent to the heater thermostat In the absence of a ther mostat signs must be posted in a conspicuous location Consult local Fire Marshal Fire Insurance Car rier or other authorities for approval of proposed installation when there is a possibility of expo sure to combustible airborne materials or vapors Hang heater in accordance to the minimum sus pension requirements on Page 7 Figure 2 SECTION 3 CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS WARNING 7 Fire Hazard Some objects will catch fire or explode when placed close to heater Keep all flammable objects liquids and vapors the required clearances to combustibles away from heater Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL FIGURE 1 Clearances to Combustibles NOTE Dimension C indicates the required clearances to combustibles it DOES NOT indicate the required mounting height Required Clearances to Combustibles Model GG 60 GG 130 Required Clearances to Combustibles fentimeters Model GG 60 GG 130 gt SECTION 4 NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES SECTIO
9. 0 to 2 000 above sea level All L P burners with part numbers042030LPHA through 042130LPHA are intended for installation at altitudes from 2 000 to 4 500 above sea level For installations higher than 4 500 above sea level consult your ROBERTS GORDON Independent Distributor General Specifications for GG Series heaters are as follows A 22 5 57 cm Heat Input Rate BTUH X1000 A 30 15 6 39 6 cm Recommended Minimum Mounting Height for Space Heating 8 10 2 4 3m 60 22 3 56 6 cm 10 12 3 3 6m 29 1 74 cm 12 15 3 6 4 5m 35 8 91 cm 12 15 3 6 4 5m 35 8 91 cm 15 4 5m See Page 3 Section 3 for clearrances to combustibles GAS PRESSURE AT MANIFOLD Natural Gas Models 6 0 w c 14 9 mbar LP Gas All Models 11 0 w c 26 1 mbar GAS INLET PRESSURE Natural Gas 7 0 w c 17 4 mbar Minimum 14 0 w c 34 8 mbar Maximum LP Gas 12 0 w c 27 4 mbar Minimum 14 0 w c 34 8 mbar Maximum 18 PIPE CONNECTION 1 2 NPT All Models ELECTRICAL RATING DIRECT SPARK IGNITION MODELS 24V 60 Hz 0 67 Amp MILLIVOLT MODELS No outside source of power required SECTION 13 THE ROBERTS GORDON GG SERIES LIMITED WARRANTY ROBERTS GORDON WILL PAY FOR ROBERTS GORDON warrants to the original owner user that this ROBERTS G
10. BERTS GORDON products are to be installed only in accordance with local laws codes and regulations and only by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment For optimum product performance and safety installation service and annual inspections must be completed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment 2002 ROBERTS GORDON All rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of Roberts Gordon www rg inc com Printed in the U S A P N 91037911
11. FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas Open windows DO NOT try to light any appliance DO NOT use electrical switches DO NOT use any telephone in your building Leave the building 6 Immediately call your local gas supplier after leaving the building Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the Fire Department WARNING Ai Fire Hazard Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can result in death injury or property damage Read the installation operation and service manual thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment Installation must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment or your gas supplier Quality in Any Language Copyright 2002 Roberts Gordon 23 ROBERTS GORDON 0010100 Gas Fired Unvented High Intensity Infrared Heaters Installation Operation amp Service Manual GG 30 GG 60 GG 100 GG 130 GG 160 Installer Please take the time to read and understand these instructions prior to any installation Installer must give a copy of this manual to the owner Owner Keep this manual in a safe place to provide your servi
12. N 4 NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES 4 1 Gas Codes 4 3 Public Garages The type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be the type of gas used Installation must comply with national and local codes and requirements of the local gas company United States Refer to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest revision same as NFPA Bulletin 54 Canada Refer to CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances 4 2 Aircraft Hangars Installation in aircraft hangars must be in accordance with the following codes United States Refer to Standard for Aircraft Hangars ANSI NFPA 409 latest revision Canada Refer to Standard CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 n aircraft storage and servicing areas heaters shall be installed at least 10 3 m above the upper surface of wings or of engine enclosures of the highest aircraft which may be housed in the hangar The measurement shall be made from the wing or engine enclosure whichever is higher from the floor to the bottom of the heater In shops offices and other sections of aircraft hangars communicating with aircraft storage or servicing areas heaters shall be installed not less than 8 2 4 m above the floor Suspended or elevated heaters shall be so located in all spaces of aircraft hangars that they shall not be subject to injury by aircraft cranes movable scaffolding or other objects Provisions shall be ma
13. ORDON product will be free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty is limited to twelve 12 months from the date of purchase by the original consumer or eighteen 18 months from date of shipment by Roberts Gordon whichever occurs first ROBERTS GORDON warrants the ceramic grid will be free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty is limited to ten 10 years from the date of shipment by Roberts Gordon ROBERTS GORDON WILL NOT PAY FOR Service trips service calls and labor charges Shipment of replacement parts Damage due to Failure to install operate or maintain the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series as directed in Installation Operation and Service Manual You must follow requirements printed in this manual Misuse abuse neglect or modification of the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series in any way Improper service use of replacement parts or accessories that are not specified by Roberts Gordon Improper installation or any relocation of the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series after initial installation Incorrect supply accident fire flood acts of God or other casualty Use of the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series for other than its intended purpose Use of the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series in a corrosive atmosphere or any atmosphere containing contaminants Shipping Claim must be filed with carrier Use of the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series in the vicinity of combustible or explosive materials
14. als 2 2 2 2 2 142100NA Installation Operation and Service Manual 1 1 1 1 1 Table 2 Millivolt Carton Contents Part No Description GG 30 GG 60 GG 100 GG 130 GG 160 043XXXXX Burner Assembly Rate and Fuel Varies 1 1 1 1 1 90440000 Thermostat 1 1 1 1 1 142100NA Installation Operation and Service Manual 1 1 1 1 1 SECTION 6 HEATER INSTALLATION A WARNING Suspension Hazard Hang heater with materials with a minimum working load of 175 Ibs 80 kg Failure of the supports can result in death injury or property damage To ensure your safety and comply with the terms of the warranty all units must be installed in accor dance with these instructions The gas or the electrical supply lines must not be used to support the heater FIGURE 2 Installation Configurations SECTION 6 HEATER INSTALLATION Do not locate the gas or electric supply lines directly over the path of the flue products from the heater The heater must be installed in a location that is readily accessible for servicing and no restriction of air flow to the inlet of the heater s venturi tubes can The heaters must be installed with clearances to combustibles as indicated on the rating plate and in this instruction manual The minimum and maximum gas inlet pressures must be maintained as indicated on the rating plate The heater has four mounting holes one at each cor ner for attaching chain
15. ceman with information should it become necessary Roberts Gordon Canada Inc 1250 William Street 76 Main Street West Unit 10 P O Box 44 Grimsby Ontario L3M 1R6 Buffalo New York 14240 0044 Canada Telephone 716 852 4400 Telephone 905 945 5403 Fax 716 852 0854 Fax 905 945 0511 Toll Free 800 828 7450 Roberts Gordon www rg inc com P N 142100NA Original 04 02 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 Heater 1 SECTION 12 Specifications 18 1 1 Manpower Requirements 1 12 1 Material Specifications 18 SECTION 2 Installer Responsibility 2 12 2 Heater Specifications 18 2 1 Wall Tag tton etes 2 12 3 Suspension Specifications 18 2 2 Corrosive 2 12 4 Controls Specifications 18 2 3 National Standards and Applicable Codes 2 12 5 Altitude Specifications eneee 18 SECTION 3 Critical Considerations 3 SECTION 13 The ROBERTS GORDON GG Series 3 1 Required Clearances to Combustibles 3 Limited Warranty ener 19 SECTION 4 National Standards and Applicable 6 101
16. de to assure accessibility to suspended heaters for recurrent maintenance purposes Installation in garages must be in accordance with the following codes United States Standard for Parking Structures NFPA 88A latest revision or the Standard for Repair Garages NFPA 88B latest revision Canada Refer to CAN CGA B149 1 and B149 2 Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances Heaters must not be installed less than 8 2 4m above the floor Minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from vehicles parked below the heater When installed over hoists minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained from the upper most point of objects on the hoist 4 4 Electrical The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes United States Refer to National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest revision Wiring must conform to the most current National Electrical Code local ordinances and any special diagrams furnished Canada Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Part 1 latest revision GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 5 MAJOR COMPONENTS 5 1 Standard Parts List Table 1 DSI Carton Contents Part No Description GG 30 GG 60 GG 100 GG 130 GG 160 042XXXXX Burner Assembly Rate and Fuel Varies 1 1 1 1 1 90439900 Transformer 1 1 1 1 1 91317300 Termin
17. drafts or directly beneath the infrared heater The distance that the 24V thermostat or the millivolt thermostat may be located from the gas valve is lim ited by the size of wire that is run between the two devices DO NOT exceed the maximum distance given below 24 VOLT SYSTEM OR MILLIVOLT SYSTEM WIRE SIZES DISTANCE No 18 15 5 m No 16 30 9 m No 14 50 15 m LINE VOLTAGE THERMOSTAT 120V 60Hz SUPPLY CIRCUIT Y 24V TRANSFORMER 24V THERMOSTAT Optional BURNER 8 5 Millivolt Thermostat Wiring and Diagram IN Gas Valve N Power Pile 11 GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 8 6 DSI Wiring Diagram IGNITION MODULE GAS VALVE IGNITER YELLOW TRANSFORMER CONNECTION EXTERNAL TRANSFORMER 120 VAC 8 7 DSI Ladder Diagram L1 120VAC IGNITION MODULE TH TRANSFORMER 120 24VAC THERMOSTAT O 24VAC optional O V1 THERMOSTAT CONNECTION THERMOSTAT V2 GND 120VAC 9 EN optional L2 12 SECTION 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 9 1 Operation Spark Ignition System The GG Series heater is equipped with a spark ignition system When the system calls for heat the following sequence occurs 1 After a 45 second pre purge the ignition module opens the gas valve
18. e Codes All Appliances must be installed in accordance with the latest revision of the applicable standards and national codes This refers also to the electric gas and venting installation Note Additional standards for installations in Public Garages Aircraft Hangars etc may be applicable SECTION 3 CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS 3 1 Required Clearances to Combustibles Clearances are the required distances that combus tible objects must be away from the heater to pre vent serious fire hazards Combustibles are materials which may catch on fire and include com mon items such as wood paper rubber fabric etc Maintain clearances to combustibles at all times for your safety Clearances for all heater models are located on the heater and on Page 4 Figure 1 in this manual Check the clearances on each heater for the model being installed to make sure the product is suitable for your application and the clearances are main tained Read and follow the safety guidelines below Keep gasoline or other combustible materials including flammable objects liquids dust or vapors away from this heater or any other appli ance Maintain clearances from heat sensitive mate rial equipment and workstations Maintain clearances from vehicles parked below the heater Maintain clearances from swinging and over head doors overhead cranes vehicle lifts parti tions storage racks hoists building construction etc In locations
19. e control terminal board see Figure 4 Mea sure the current with a DC Micro Ammeter or equal We recommend a steady output of 0 9 yA or more A steady flow of current in this amount under actual fir ing conditions will generally indicate adequate flame 1 Read all control data sheets supplied with this heater 2 Check flame rod for any contact to heater parts Flame rod must be free of any contact to heater Contact with heater will short circuit flame rod 3 Cracked porcelain on flame rod will short circuit sensor Replace flame rod 10 2 Millivolt 10 2 1 Pilot Burner Main Burner Fails to Light 1 Ensure adequate gas supply pressure 2 Ensure pilot flame 3 Ensure correct manifold gas pressure is present when valve is energized SECTION 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS SECTION 11 REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only genuine ROBERTS GORDON replacement parts Use of parts not specified by Roberts Gordon voids warranty Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage Gas Valve Electrode Ignition Module 11 1 DSI Replacement Parts 11 2 Millivolt Replacement Parts Description Part Number Description Part Number Gas Valve Natural 90032503 Gas Valve NAT Milliv
20. er Installation must comply with local codes and recommendations of the local gas company United States Refer to National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest revision same as NFPA Bulletin 54 Canada Refer to Can 1 B149 1 and B149 2 Installa tion Codes for Gas Burning Appliances For recom mended heater gas connection refer to Figure 3 7 2 Gas Pressure When a higher than the maximum recommended gas pressure is being maintained at the main gas FIGURE 3 Gas Connection line a separate regulator must be installed ahead of the heater Refer to the Specifications on Page 18 Section 12 for the maximum allowable pressure for stated heater model and gas Install a ground joint union with brass seat and a manual shut off valve adjacent to the unit for emer gency shut off and easy servicing of controls includ ing a 1 8 NPT plugged tapping immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the heater accessible for test gauge connection See Figure 3 below A plugged 1 8 NPT Test point is located on the heater gas control See heater rating plate for mini mum gas supply pressure For the Purpose of Input Adjustment On a multiple heater installation it may be possible to use one large capacity regulator or an individual regulator for each heater Do not high pressure test the gas piping with the burner connected Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage Check the gas pipe for leaks be
21. fore placing heating equipment into service When check ing for gas leaks use a soap and water solu tion never use an open flame 1 8 NPT Test Port Stainless Steel Flex Gas Connector Shut Off Valve optional 1 8 NPT Test Port Drip Leg Ted Cap Ground Joint Union Hold gas valve securely while making gas connection Failure to follow these instructions can result in product damage 10 SECTION 8 WIRING WARNING E Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect electrical power before servicing This appliance must be connected to a properly grounded electrical source Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or electrical shock 8 1 DSI Heater Heaters are normally controlled by thermostats Line voltage thermostats are wired directly see below a 24V thermostat may also be used Heaters may also be controlled with a manual line voltage switch or timer switch in place of the thermostat 8 4 Line Voltage Thermostat Wiring SECTION 8 WiRING 8 2 Millivolt Heater Millivolt heaters are controlled by a 24V thermostat P N 90440000 8 3 Thermostat and Location Make sure that the electrical characteristics of the thermostat match those of the heater controls For best results the thermostat should be positioned 5 1 5 m above the floor where air can circulate freely around it DO NOT mount the thermostat directly to the cold side wall in direct
22. h local laws codes and regulations and only by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment For optimum product performance and safety installation service and annual inspections must be completed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment 2002 ROBERTS GORDON All rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of Roberts Gordon www rg inc com Printed in the U S A P N 91037913 Direct Spark Ignition Wall Tag Attach this information to a wall near the ROBERTS GORDON heater ROBERTS GORDON Heating Read the Installation Operation and Service Manual thoroughly before installation operation or service Know your model number and installed configuration Model number is found on the burner and in the Installation Operation and Service Manual Write the largest clearance dimensions with permanent ink according to your model number in the open spaces below OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read all safety instructions on this information sheet 2 Turn gas valve and electric power OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater 3 Turn ON main gas valve 4 Turn ON electric power 5 Set
23. he areas of openings shall not be less than 300 square inches for every 100 000 BTU input Provi sions must be made to provide sufficient fresh air inlet area and exhaust air outlet area to accomplish the displacement This is essential in providing a bal anced system to avoid negative building pressures which cause excessive infiltration unfavorable drafts and effect efficient combustion of infrared heaters Mechanical exhausters are preferred and are typi cally mounted at high points in the building where stagnant air can accumulate under the deck Local codes may require that mechanical exhausters be interlocked with the heaters to enable both to operate simultaneously Other codes may allow control of exhausters with a ceiling mounted humidistat Exhausters then operate when relative humidity rises above the humidistat setting Since the combustion process increases the relative humidity this is a feasible method of controlling humidity SECTION 6 HEATER INSTALLATION GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 7 GAS PIPING A WARNING 24 Fire Hazard Tighten gas line fittings to connect gas supply according to Figure 3 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or property damage 7 1 Gas Supply It is important that the gas supply pipe and the elec trical connections do not support any of the heater s weight Provide adequate gas supply for rated input of each heat
24. ion Wall Tag Attach this information to a wall near the ROBERTS GORDON heater ROBERTS GORDON Infrared Heating Read the Installation Operation and Service Manual thoroughly before installation operation or service Know your model number and installed configuration Model number is found on the burner and in the Installation Operation and Service Manual Write the largest clearance dimensions with permanent ink according to your model number in the open spaces below OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read all safety instructions on this information sheet Turn gas valve to OFF and wait five minutes for unburned gases to vent from heater Turn the control knob on the gas valve to the PILOT position Push in control knob and light pilot with a match while continuing to depress knob Hold knob in for one minute millivolt generator will heat sufficiently Fire Hazard to keep the pilot valve open Some objects can catch fire or explode when placed close to Turn gas control knob to ON heater Upon a call for heat the millivolt thermostat contacts close completing Keep all flammable objects liquids and vapors the required the circuit to the gas valve The gas valve will open and standing clearances to combustibles away from heater pilot will light heater MT Failure to follow these instructions can result in death injury or Once the millivolt thermostat is satisfied the main gas valve will property damage
25. isdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you There are no rights warranties or conditions expressed or implied statutory or otherwise other than those contained in this warranty Roberts Gordon shall in no event be responsible for incidental or consequential damages or incur liability for damages in excess of the amount paid by you for the ROBERTS GORDON GG Series Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Roberts Gordon shall not be responsible for failure to perform under the terms of this warranty if caused by circumstances out of its control including but not limited to fire flood strike government or court orders unavailability of supplies parts or power No person is authorized to assume for Roberts Gordon any other warranty obligation or liability LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY OF REPRESENTATIVES No representative of Roberts Gordon other than an Executive Officer has authority to change or extend these provisions Changes or extensions shall be binding only if confirmed in writing by Roberts Gordon s duly authorized Executive Officer GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL 20 Millivolt Ignit
26. iti eat 16 10 2 Miliva ta 16 SECTION 11 Replacement Parts 17 11 1 DSI Replacement 17 11 2 Millivolt Replacement Parts 17 O 2002 ROBERTSGORDON All rights reserved No part of this work covered by the copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of Roberts Gordon Printed in U S A TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1 Clearances to Combustibles 4 Figure 2 Installation Configurations Figure 3 Gas Connection Figure 4 DSI Test Set up Flame Rod Current 16 SECTION 1 HEATER SAFETY Your Safety is Important to Us This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possi ble fire electrical or burn hazards Please pay special attention when reading and following the warn ings in these sections Installation Service and Annual Inspection of heater must be done by a contractor qualified in the installa tion and service of gas fired heating equipment Read this manual carefully before installation opera tion or service of this equipment This heater is designed for heating nonresidential indoor spaces Do not install in residential spaces These instructions the layout drawing loca
27. l codes and ordinances and applicable standards that apply to gas piping electrical wiring venting etc must be thoroughly understood before proceeding with the installation Thin sheet metal parts such as the reflector portion of the heater and the various venting components have sharp edges To prevent injury the use of work gloves is recommended The use of gloves will also prevent the transfer of body oils from the hands to the surface of the reflector Before installation check that the local distribution conditions nature of gas and pressure and adjust ment of the appliance are compatible 1 1 Manpower Requirements To prevent personal injury and damage to the heater two persons will be required for installation SECTION 1 HEATER SAFETY GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 2 INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY The installer is responsible for the following To install the heater as well as the gas and elec trical supplies in accordance with applicable specifications and codes Roberts Gordon rec ommends the installer contact a local building inspector or Fire Marshal for guidance To use the information given in a layout drawing and in the manual together with the cited codes and regulations to perform the installation To install the heater in accordance with the Clear ances to Combustibles To furnish all needed materials not furnished as standard equipment To plan l
28. m 210 sq ft GG 130 12 3 6m 14 4 2m 285 sq ft GG 160 16 4 8 m 20 6 m 360 sq ft 6 1 Insulation Roof insulation or built up roofing is required for metal decks to maintain inside surface temperatures above the dew point of air If the roof is bare metal not insulated the inside surface temperature may become cold enough for moisture to form Vapor bar riers must be applied to insulation Tears or gaps must be sealed Insulation without a vapor barrier is not acceptable 6 2 Ventilation Ventilation of upper levels of the space to be heated is required to supply combustion air to the heaters and sufficiently dilute the products of combustion This also prevents excessive humidity build up The minimum intake and exhaust air openings shall pro vide for not less than 400 CFM for every 100 000 BTU input except that the infiltration area may be included in the intake area The exhaust fan must be interlocked with the heater thermostat Check with local codes for requirements Many large industrial buildings have sufficient air movement to satisfy 8 these dilution requirements However in tightly con structed buildings where insufficient air movement exists induced air displacement is required This may be accomplished by either gravity or mechanical means Where natural gravity ventilation is provided for exhaust the openings must be distributed above the heaters preferably at the peak of the roof and t
29. nburned gas to vent from heater After five minutes Turn knob on gas control counterclockwise to PILOT Push in control knob all the way and hold in Immedi ately light the pilot with a match Continue to hold the control knob in for about one minute after the pilot is lit Release knob and it will pop back up Pilot should remain lit If it goes out repeat Section 9 2 2 f knob does not pop up when released stop and immediately call your service technician or gas supplier f pilot will not stay lit after several tries turn the gas control knob to OFF and call your service technician or gas supplier Turn gas control knob counterclockwise to ON Set thermostat to desired setting Once heater is operating keep away from the heater Do not touch any part of the heater because it is very hot 9 3 Pre Season Maintenance and Annual Inspection To ensure your safety and years of trouble free oper ation of the heating system service and annual inspections must be done by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas fired heating equipment Disconnect gas and electric supplies before perform ing service or maintenance Allow heater to cool before servicing To obtain the maximum performance from your heater each year we recommend the following be performed at the start of the heating season 1 With an air hose regulated to 25 PSIG blow off any dust and dirt that has accumulated on the heater
30. ocation of supports To provide access to burners for servicing on all sides for burner removal To provide the owner with a copy of this installa tion operation and service manual To never use heater as support for ladder or other access equipment and never hang or suspend anything from heater To safely and adequately install heater attaching chain rod or angle iron brackets through four mounting holes To ensure there is adequate air circulation around the heater and to supply air for combus tion ventilation and distribution in accordance with local codes 2 1 Wall Tag A laminated wall tag is available for the GG Series heater as a permanent reminder of the safety instructions and the importance of the required clear ances to combustibles Please contact Roberts Gor don or your ROBERTS GORDON independent distributor to obtain the wall tag Since the GG Seri es heater is available in DSI and millivolt it is important to order the correct tag for the heater pur chased Affix the tag by peeling off the backing of the adhesive strips on the rear surface and position the tag on a wall near the GG Series heater e g ther mostat or ROBERTS GORDON BZC Controller Copies of the wall tags P N 91037911 for DSI and P N 91037913 for millivolt are illustrated on the back cover The appropiate copy of the wall tag can be affixed on the wall near the heater To complete the tag you must know the model numbe
31. olt 90068500 Gas Valve LP 90032502 Gas Valve LP Millivolt 90068700 Burner Assembly POD 04010000 Pilot Burner NAT 90311900 Electrode 90427410 Pilot Burner LP 90311801 Ignition Module 90439500 Thermopile 90311800 Push Nut 91120104 Thermostat Powerpile 90440000 Rod 91613100 Bracket Millivolt Ignitor 04030100 Wire Harness Not Shown 04091000 Burner Assembly POD 04010000 Ignition Cable Not Shown 90427710 Push Nut 91120104 Wire Mesh Not Shown Rod 91613100 GG 30 91613301 Wire Mesh Not Shown GG 60 91613302 GG 30 91613301 GG 100 91613303 GG 60 91613302 GG 130 GG 160 91613304 GG 100 91613303 GG 130 GG 160 91613304 17 GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 12 SPECIFICATIONS 12 1 Material Specifications 12 1 1 Reflectors 040 polished aluminium 12 2 Heater Specifications 12 2 1 Ignition Controller Fully automatic spark ignition with safety shut off Millivolt heater uses standing pilot 12 3 Suspension Specifications Galvanized straight link welded chain Working load of 175 Ibs 80 kg 12 4 Controls Specifications Time switches thermostats etc can be wired into the electrical supply External controls supplied as an optional extra 12 5 Altitude Specifications All natural gas heaters are intended for installation at altitudes from O to 4 500 above sea level All L P burners with part numbers 042030LP through 042130LP are intended for installation at altitudes from
32. r of your heater 2 The model number is found on the burner and in the Installation Operation and Service Manual Write the largest clearance dimensions with permanent ink according to your model number in the open spaces on the tag 2 2 Corrosive Chemicals A CAUTION Do not use heater in an area containing corrosive chemicals Avoid the use of corrosive chemicals to ensure a longer life of the burner and other parts Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage Roberts Gordon cannot be responsible for ensuring that all appropriate safety measures are undertaken prior to installation this is entirely the responsibility of the installer It is essential that the contractor the sub contractor or the owner identifies the presence of combustible materials corrosive chemicals or halogenated hydrocarbons anywhere in the premises Halogenated Hydrocarbons are a family of chemical com pounds characterized by the presence of halogen elements fluo rine chlorine bromine etc These compounds are frequently used in refrigerants cleaning agents solvents etc If these compounds enter the air supply of the burner the lifespan of the heater components will be greatly reduced An outside air supply must be provided to the burners whenever the presence of these compounds is suspected Warranty will be invalid if the heater is exposed to halogenated hydrocarbons 2 3 National Standards and Applicabl
33. ramics and metal pod 15 GG SERIES INSTALLATION OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL SECTION 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 1 DSI 10 1 1 No Spark 1 Ifthe ignition fails to spark after completion of the purge cycle ensure line voltage is present at the transformer Measure output of the transformer is it 24V 3 Interrupt line power for 10 seconds and re estab lish power to reset the ignition module If spark is not present after purge replace the ignition mod ule 10 1 2 Spark Gap 1 Insure that the flame rod is not grounding and that the spark gap is set between 1 8 3 mm and 3 16 5 mm 10 1 3 Burner Does Not Stay Lit 1 Ensure flame sensor is not grounding 2 Measure flame signal is it minimum 0 9 pA See Section 10 1 4 and Figure 4 3 Clean flame sensor and check sensor wiring Verify that the burner is wired per the circuit diagram as polarity of supply connections is critical 5 Ensure adequate gas supply pressure FIGURE 4 DSI Test Set up Flame Rod Current MICRO AMMETER 16 IGNITION MODULE 10 1 4 Flame Rod Current Test The proper flame rod to ground area ratio cannot always be determined by visual examination or physical measurement A positive means of checking the installation is to measure the flame rod current under actual firing conditions It is definitely recom mended that the installer measure the current flow between the lead of the flame rod unit and the termi nal in th
34. to combustibles Do not hang anything from or place anything on the heater Make sure nothing is lodged between the reflector pods and gas manifold or laying on top of the heater Immediately remove objects in violation of the clearances to combustibles See Page 3 Section 3 Reflector Make sure there is no dirt sagging cracking or distortion Do not operate if there is sagging cracking or distortion Clean surface with a damp cloth Gas Line Check for gas leaks See Page 10 Section 7 Orifice Clear of obstructions even spider webs will cause problems Carefully remove any dust and debris from the burner Direct Spark Igniter Replace if cracked or if rod shows signs of wear Thermostat There should be no exposed wire or damage to the thermostat See Page 11 Section 8 14 Suspension Points SECTION 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Make sure the heater is properly secured on all hanging points Look for signs of wear on the chain or ceiling See Page 3 Section 3 and Page 7 Figure 2 Wire Mesh and Support Rods Make sure the support rods are in their original position and have not moved out of the locating holes The rods are affixed with a pushnut at the bottom of the heater The wire mesh is affixed on two places to the support rods Ceramic and Burner Pods Make sure that there are no cracks in the ceramics Make sure the gaskets are between the ceramics and between the ce
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