Modine Manufacturing BAE Installation And Service Manual

Summary of BAE

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    Contents pages inspection on arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 installation (including venting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10 checking input rate . . ...

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    2 the installation and maintenance instructions in this manual must be followed to provide safe, efficient and trouble-free operation. In addition, particular care must be exercised regarding the special precautions listed below. Failure to properly address these critical areas could result in prope...

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    In the u.S., the installation of these units must comply with the “national fuel gas code,” ansi z223.1, latest edition (also known as nfpa 54) and other applicable local building codes. In canada, the installation of these units must comply with local plumbing or waste water codes and other applica...

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    4 installation note: a vent is the vertical passageway used to convey flue gases from the unit or the vent connector to the outside atmosphere. A vent connector is the pipe which connects the unit to a vent or chimney. Venting instructions 1. Using table 1, determine the venting system category of t...

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    5 piping 1. Installation of piping must be in accordance with local codes, and ansi z223.1, “national fuel gas code,” or can/cga-b149 in canada. Do not use flexible connectors. 2. Piping to units should conform with local and national requirements for type and volume and gas handled, and pressure dr...

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    Wiring all field installed wiring must be done in accordance with the national electrical code ansi/nfpa 70 – latest edition or canadian electrical code csa c22.1 part 1 or local codes. Unit must be electrically grounded according to these codes. See wiring diagram shipped with unit. For optional wi...

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    7 installation installation of blower models (bae units) determining blower speed the drive assembly and motor on all gas-fired blower unit heaters are factory assembled. The adjustable motor sheave has been pre-set to permit operation of this unit under average conditions of air flow and without an...

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    8 toward motor set screw adjustable half of sheave 3/4" deflection with 5# force installation figure 6 motor sheave adjustment figure 6a belt tension adjustment blower adjustments following electrical connections, check blower rotation to assure blow-through heating. If necessary interchange wiring ...

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    9 prior to operation although this unit has been assembled and fire-tested at the factory, the following pre-operational procedures should be performed to assure proper on-site operation: 1. Turn off all electric power to the unit. 2. Check burner to insure proper alignment. 3. Check fan clearance. ...

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    10 operation lack of primary air will cause soft yellow-tipped flames. Excess primary air produces short, well-defined flames with a tendency to lift off the burner ports. Proper operation with natural gas provides a soft blue flame with a well-defined inner core. To increase primary air, loosen the...

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    10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 70 80 90 100 120 180 150 129 112 100 90 82 75 69 64 60 51 45 40 36 33 30 26 22 20 18 15 360 300 257 225 200 180 164 150 138 129 120 103 90 80 72 65 60 51 45 40 36 30 720 600 514 450 400 360 327 300 277 257 240 206 180 160 144 131 120 103 90 80 72 60...

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    Standard model number pae 30 pae 50 pae 75 pae 100 pae 125 pae 145 pae 175 pae 200 pae 225 pae 250 pae 300 pae 350 pae 400 btu/hr. Input 30,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 145,000 175,000 200,000 225,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 btu/hr. Output 24,300 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 116,000 140...

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    13 dimensions/performance – bae w x f c m (approx.) n s k ee p filter rack (optional) blower enclosure (optional) a h d (opening) bb e aa b k g j vent pipe 4-5/8'' l (min. Distance to wall) rxt qxv o dimensions (inches) — bae standard blower motor data — bae note: mounting heights and throws for bae...

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    14 performance data – nozzles mounting height, heat throw, heat spread (in feet) s t h s s h s t t h s s 40° downward nozzle 40° splitter nozzle 90° vertical nozzle 5-way nozzles max. Mounting ht. (ft.) h 14 16 18 22 21 24 27 24 26 28 32 32 heat throw (ft.) t 41 49 54 66 63 72 81 71 78 83 96 96 heat...

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    15 dimensional data dimensions (in inches) a c b / 4 " 3 d b a / 4 " 3 c d b c d a / 4 " 3 40° downward nozzles 90° downward nozzles b a / 4 " 3 c d 40° splitter nozzles 5-way nozzle a 14-13/16 16-13/16 18-9/16 18-9/16 21-1/16 23-3/16 23-3/16 26-3/16 26-3/16 31-1/8 31-1/8 37-1/2 b 16 16 20 20 20 24 ...

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    Model pae 50 pae 75 pae 100 pae 125 pae 145 pae 175 pae 200 pae 225 pae 250 pae 300 pae 350 pae 400 s s s s s s s s s s s s 8' 14 23 23 34 46 32 44 44 65 57 68 74 10' 12 21 20 30 42 29 39 39 58 51 60 66 12' 11 19 19 27 38 26 36 36 53 47 55 60 14' – 17 17 25 35 25 33 33 50 43 51 56 16' – 16 16 23 33 ...

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    Model bae 50 bae 75 bae 100 bae 125 bae 145 bae 175 bae 200 bae 225 bae 250 bae 300 bae 350 bae 400 x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z x y z 8' 11 24 33 16 35 48 16 35 48 21 44 60 23 46 63 21 43 59 25 50 69 26 53 71 29 58 79 30 61 83 36 71 97 36 71 97 10' 9 22 30 15 34...

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    0.0 static air pressure 0.1 static air pressure 0.2 static air pressure 0.3 static air pressure temp sheave sheave sheave sheave model input rise airflow rpm hp drive turns rpm hp drive turns rpm hp drive turns rpm hp drive turns no. Output (°f) (cfm) no. Open no. Open no. Open no. Open 40 938 635 1...

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    For blower units with enclosure and filter, add the following static pressures to the static pressure determined by the system designer for total external static pressure. 19 performance data - continued bae50 0.1" w.C. Bae75 0.2" w.C. Bae100 0.1" w.C. Bae125 0.1" w.C. Bae145 0.2" w.C. Bae175 0.1" w...

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    20 service instructions – safety devices figure 13 cross-section of propeller type unit limit control (overheat switch) the limit control, mounted on the left inner side panel (when facing front of unit), will shut off the gas supply to the main burner in the event of overheating. It is a single pol...

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    21 service instructions – safety devices figure 13a bvss - troubleshooting flow chart limit control (overheat switch) the limit control, mounted on the left inner side panel (when facing front of unit), will shut off the gas supply to the main burner in the event of overheating. It is a single pole ...

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    Combustion problem symptoms and diagnosis to realize full gas heating value requires periodic inspections with proper combustion control corrections as outlined and illustrated here. 1. Lifting flames lifting flames rise unevenly above the burner port and may occur on few or all the ports. Sometimes...

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    2. Yellow tipping yellow tipping of a normally blue flame is caused by insufficient primary air, and indicated incomplete combustion producing carbon monoxide, aldehydes, and free carbon (soot). A dirty orifice or one that is out of line, can also reduce primary air and cause yellow tipping. Check o...

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    3a. Flame sensing circuit failure. 3b. Soot on sensing rod. 3c. Blockage in heat exchanger. 3d. Blockage in main burner orifice. 3a. Check flame sensing rod, sensor ceramic, sensor lead and connections for damage or loss of continuity; replace defective elements. 3b. Clean off soot and adjust pilot ...

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    Bae 350 bae 400 hp drive hp drive voltage 115/60/1 230/60/1 200/60/3 230/460/60/3 mtr. Mtr. Total total mtr. Mtr. Total total mtr. Mtr. Total total mtr. Mtr. Total total hp amps rpm amps watts amps rpm amps watts amps rpm amps watts amps rpm amps watts 1/40 1.0 1550 1.3 95 0.5 1550 0.6 105 – – – – –...

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    Blower sheave motor sheave drive belt no. Max. No. Browning pitch dia. Bore pitch dia. Bore c99 a47 8 1 2.9 1/2 c100 a50 8 1 4.4 5/8 c101 a50 9 1 2.9 5/8 c102 a49 9 1 2.9 1/2 c103 a54 12 1 2.9 1/2 c104 a55 12 1 2.9 5/8 c105 a54 10 1 4.4 5/8 c106 a52 9 1 4.4 5/8 c107 a45 6 1 2.9 5/8 c108 a52 9 1 4.4 ...

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    27 control options propeller and blower unit heaters – pae and bae models ➀ ➁ ➂ single-stage, standing pilot, 100% shut-off – utilizes a single-stage combination gas control and thermocouple. Pilot needs to be manually lit initially and stays lit. Two-stage, standing pilot, 100% shut-off – utilizes ...

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    Heating division modine manufacturing company 1221 magnolia avenue buena vista, va 24416 telephone: 540-261-2166 fax: 540-261-1563 © modine manufacturing company 1996 6/96 - 30m litho in usa sales representatives alabama watts engr. Sales birmingham, al (205) 871-4673 alaska proctor sales, inc. Anch...