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Rapid Engineering BH-100 Installation, Operation & Service Manual - page 33
SECTION 7: O
PTIONAL
H
EATER
A
CCESSORIES
27
7.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation
Step 7.4.1 Shield Support Strap Assembly
7.5 Two-Foot Decorative Grille Installation
Step 7.5.1 Grille Installation
12"
(300
mm)
Reflector
Lower
Clearance
Shield
1
7
.1"
(434
mm)
Washers
Screws
Loc
k
nuts
Align
Pilot
Holes
Description
Part Number
Lower Clearance Shield Package
01397501
Shield Support Strap
01397500
Lower Clearance Shield 8'
02793000
Locknut #8
92311400
Flat Washer #8
95310800
Screw #8 x 3/8
93511406
Suspended Ceiling Frame
Tube
2' x 4' (61 x 122 cm) Aluminum Grille
Reflector
Tube and Reflector
Hanger
Description
Part Number
Aluminum Grille 2 ft x 4 ft
91407000
Summary of BH-100
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Warning for your safety if you smell gas: 1. Open windows. 2. Do not try to light any appliance. 3. Do not use electrical switches. 4. Do not use any telephone in your building. 5. Leave the building. 6. Immediately call your local gas supplier after leaving the building. Follow the gas suppliers i...
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Table of figures figure 1: standard reflector ..................................................... 4 figure 2: one side reflector..................................................... 4 figure 3: two side reflectors ................................................... 4 figure 4: 45° tilt reflector ....
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Section 1: h eater s afety 1 section 1: heater safety your safety is important to us! This symbol is used throughout the manual to notify you of possible fire, electrical or burn hazards. Please pay special attention when reading and following the warnings in these sections. Installation, service an...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 2 section 2: installer responsibility the installer is responsible for the following: • to install the heater, as well as the gas and electrical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. Rapid engineering recommends t...
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Section 3: c ritical c onsiderations 3 section 3: critical considerations 3.1 required clearances to combustibles clearances are the required distances that combustible objects must be away from the heater to prevent serious fire hazards. Combustibles are materials, that may catch on fire and includ...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 4 note: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances b, c and d can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. Figure 1: standard refle...
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Section 3: c ritical c onsiderations 5 note: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances b, c and d can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. Figure 4: 45° tilt reflector (inches) (centime...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 6 note: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances b, c and d can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. *when installed in the f...
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Section 3: c ritical c onsiderations 7 note: 1. All dimensions are from the surfaces of all tubes, couplings and elbows. 2. Clearances b, c and d can be reduced by 50% after 25' (7.5 m) of tubing downstream from where the burner and burner tube connect. Figure 10: venting (inches) (centimeters) mode...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 8 section 4: national standards and applicable codes 4.1 gas codes 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. Uni...
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Section 5: m ajor c omponents 9 section 5: major components figure 11: major component descriptions burner with tube gasket must be installed with the flame observation window facing down. Reflector (aluminum or stainless steel) alternate overlap as shown on overview and on page 14, figure 14 . Mini...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 10 5.1 standard parts list *canadian models: rubber (type 1) gas hoses available as an accessory. See page 39 . Table 1: contents of burner carton part no. Description bh-40 bh-60 bh-80 bh-100 bh-115 bh-125 bh-140 bh-150 bh-175 bh-200 rp71xx...
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Section 5: m ajor c omponents 11 additional tubing length may be added to heater. Tubing must be heat-treated, aluminized or porcelain coated. Any additional tubing lengths are considered as vent length for length determination. Maximum venting length for minimum heater length is 45' (13.7 m). Table...
Page 18: Arning
Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 12 section 6: heater installation to ensure your safety, and comply with the terms of the warranty, all units must be installed in accordance with these instructions. The gas or the electrical supply lines must not be used to support the hea...
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Section 6: h eater i nstallation 13 figure 13: linear heater assembly overview tube ref lect or ref lect or end c ap ref lect or suppor t bur ner c oupling u-clips bur ner tube tube and ref lect or hanger tube clamp pa ck age vent adapt er turb ulat or (w ith select models).
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 14 figure 14: linear heater layout overview a = 14" (36 cm) reflector width (not shown) b = 2" (5 cm) end cap to burner c = 2" (5 cm) end cap to hanger d = 7' 6" (229 cm) distance first hanger e = 10' (305 cm) distance between hangers f = 12...
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Section 6: h eater i nstallation 15 figure 15: linear heater layout overview (continued) step 6.1 burner tube installation g c b d e f e e e e g c b d e f e e e e e g c b d e f e e e e e e 60 ' tube length 70 ' tube length 80 ' tube length 7' 6" ± 1 ft (229 cm ± 25 cm) note: tubing requires a downwa...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 16 step 6.2 tube clamp package installation step 6.3 coupling and tube assembly bolt tube clamp flat washer nut (torque 120 in/lb 13.56 nm) description part number tube clamp package 01318901 tube clamp 01396801 bolt 97113940 flat washer 952...
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Section 6: h eater i nstallation 17 step 6.3.1 coupling and tube assembly (continued) step 6.3.2 coupling and tube assembly (continued) incorrect slide b ar position correct slide b ar dimensions ± 2" (5 cm) drive slide bar until tight. End of slide bar should be within tolerance listed below. • rep...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 18 step 6.4 turbulator installation step 6.5 reflector installation tw ist pull string tab fold tab around outside of tube nearest to the vent to hold turbulator in place. Where a vent sleeve is used, do not fold tab. Turbulator 2.5' section...
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Section 6: h eater i nstallation 19 step 6.5.1 reflector, u-clip and reflector support installation the pictorial drawings of the heater construction in section 6 are schematic only and provide a general guideline of where hangers, reflector supports and u-clips are to be installed. To ensure proper...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 20 step 6.6 burner installation lock washer gasket burner bolt (torque 120 in/lb 13.56 nm) s-hook burner tube extra chain min. 12" (30 cm) description part number bolt 94273914 burner rp71xxxxx lock washer 96411600 gasket 02568200
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 21 section 7: optional heater accessories 7.1 u-tube configuration heaters (except bh-40) are approved for optional u-tube configurations. The u-tube may be installed in either a standard horizontal position, a 45° position or in an opposite 45° position as ...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 22 figure 17: u-tube heater layout overviews legend a = 14" (36 cm) reflector width (not shown) b = 2" (5 cm) end cap to burner c = 2" (5 cm) end cap to hanger d = 7' 6" (229 cm) distance first hanger e = 10' (305 cm) distance between hanger...
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 23 figure 18: u-tube layout overviews (continued) 7.2 elbow package configuration step 7.2.1 elbow installation g c b d e h e f g c b d e h e e g c b d e h e 60 ' tube length 70 ' tube length** 80 ' tube length tube 90° elbow coupling description part number...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 24 step 7.2.2 elbow installation step 7.2.3 reflector joint installation step 7.2.4 reflector joint installation tube coupling reflector reflector j oint flatten edge 1" (2.5 cm) m a x imum scribe contour cut away contour with tin snips. Pun...
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 25 step 7.2.5 reflector joint detail figure 19: reflector joint detail i nstall reflector end cap. Attach reflector j oint with si x # 8 sheet metal screws. Reflector reflector j oint.
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 26 7.3 reflector side extension step 7.3.1 bracket installation step 7.3.2 side reflector installation reflector side e x tension b rac k et (2 per reflector) u se additional supports in high air mo v ement applications. T ube and reflector ...
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 27 7.4 lower clearance shield installation step 7.4.1 shield support strap assembly 7.5 two-foot decorative grille installation step 7.5.1 grille installation 12" (300 mm) reflector lower clearance shield 1 7 .1" (434 mm) washers screws loc k nuts align pilo...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 28 step 7.5.2 frame shield installation step 7.5.3 reflector side extension installation for decorative grilles shield description part number deco grille shield 01365900 note: if the decorative grille system is to be installed in an area wi...
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 29 7.6 one-foot decorative grille installation step 7.6.1 one-foot decorative grille bracket step 7.6.2 decorative grille step 7.6.3 joint piece and reinforcement #8 sheet metal screws cut relief notches for supports and hangers. Decorative grille bracket 2"...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 30 step 7.6.4 end piece and reflector end cap step 7.6.5 90° elbow fasten end piece to brackets using two # 8 sheet metal screws and replace reflector end cap. I nsert end piece between grille and brackets. End piece reflector end cap descri...
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Section 7: o ptional h eater a ccessories 31 7.7 protective grille installation step 7.7.1 silicone cap installation step 7.7.2 grille end cap installation step 7.7.3 grille installation silicone cap grille finger description part number grille section 08050001 grille end cap 08050002 silicone cap 9...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 32 section 8: venting 8.1 venting this heater must be vented in accordance with the rules contained in this manual and with the following national codes and any state, provincial or local codes which may apply: united states: refer to ansi z...
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Section 8: v enting 33 8.4 vertical venting for 4” (10 cm) common vent, an approved vent cap (p/n 90502300) must be used. For 6” (15 cm) common vent, an approved vent cap (p/n 90502302) must be used. For common vertical venting of more than two heaters, see page 36, section 8.10 . A vent shall not e...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 34 8.7 horizontal ventilation 4 in (10 cm) pipe 8.8 vertical ventilation 4 in (10 cm) pipe 4" single wall pipe vent adapter vent terminal combustible or non-combustible wall vent adapter 18" min. Vent terminal 4" single wall pipe non-combust...
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Section 8: v enting 35 8.9 common side wall venting requirements: • maximum of 2 heaters can be commonly vented through a side wall. • heaters must be of the same btu output. • heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. 4" single wall pipe outside wall vent adapter sweeping 't' connection sw...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 36 8.10 common vertical venting requirements: • heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. • connections to a commom stack must be positioned to avoid direct opposition between streams of combustion gases. Roof 18" (46 cm) min. Type ...
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Section 8: v enting 37 8.11 outside combustion air supply important: if the building has a slight negative pressure or corrosive contaminants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons, are present in the air, an outside combustion air supply to the heater is required. Seal all combustion air pipe joints. Us...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 38 8.11.4 vertical outside air supply for double heater installation requirements: • heaters must be controlled by a common thermostat. 8.11.5 horizontal outside air supply for double heater installation requirements: • heaters must be contr...
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Section 9: g as p iping 39 section 9: gas piping install the gas hose as shown in figure 21 . The gas hose accommodates expansion of the heating system and allows for easy installation and service of the burner. Before connecting the burners to the supply system, verify that all high pressure testin...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 40 section 10: wiring heaters can be controlled using several methods. Normally thermostats are used to control the heaters but they can also be controlled by an energy management system. Section 10.1 illustrates the connection for heaters c...
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Section 10: w iring 41 10.2 low voltage thermostat wiring 10.3 internal wiring r c w g y 1 2 3 4 5 6 co i l l1 l2 gnd. N h gnd. N h gnd. Additional burners 120 v-60 h z supply circuit low voltage thermostat b urner 1 b urner 2 m a x imum 8 burners per relay black s p dt transformer relay p/n 9 041 7...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 42 10.4 ladder diagram p ower valve sense ground spar k transformer b lower p ressure switch ignition module gas valve power supply 120 v - 60 h z gap e lectrode 120 v 24 v.
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Section 10: w iring 43 10.5 electrical connection to the burner conduit h ole bx or rome x connector burner bo x i nternal wire bundle green white black l1 l2 gnd. Connect wires together with suitable approved wire connections. Green to gnd. White to l2 black to l1 electrical cord or fle x ible cond...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 44 section 11: operation and maintenance this heater is equipped with a direct spark ignition system. 11.1 sequence of operation 1. Turn the thermostat up. When the thermostat calls for heat, the blower motor will energize. 2. When the motor...
Page 51: Warning
Section 11: o peration and m aintenance 45 11.5 maintenance checklist installation code and annual inspections: all installations and service of rapid ™ products must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and service of gas-fired heating equipment and conform to all requirements...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 46 tubes make sure there are no cracks. Make sure tubes are connected and suspended securely. See page 12, section 6 . Make sure there is no sagging, bending or distortion. Clean or replace as required. Gas line check for gas leaks. See page...
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Section 12: t roubleshooting 47 section 12: troubleshooting 12.1 troubleshooting flow chart replace pr essur e s w itch yes no replace tr ansf or mer . Yes no remo ve obstr uction. Yes no yes no replace b lo w er . No yes no yes no yes yes no no yes is ther e spar k at the ignit er? Yes no no is the...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 48 ye s no clean or r eplace electr ode . P erf or m the f lame curr ent chec k. Remo ve lo w v olt age sensing lead w ire fr om electr ode t er minal and inser t a 0-50 dc micr oamp met er in ser ies w ith the sensor w ire and sensor pr obe...
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Section 12: t roubleshooting 49 12.2 manifold gas pressure setting 10.5" natural propane 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3.5" 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 top view of heater m anometer.
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 50 section 13: replacement parts use only genuine rapid ™ replacement parts. Use of parts not specified by rapid engineering voids warranty. Failure to follow these instructions can result in property damage. Blower outlet gasket r e a r v i...
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Section 13: r eplacement p arts 51 description part number mica window assembly 02553203 electrode gasket 02558501 tube gasket 02568200 burner cup assembly 03020100 gas valve (natural) 90032500 gas valve (lp) 90032502 electrode 90427400 dsi ignition module 90439500 transformer 90436900k pressure swi...
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Bh-s eries i nstallation , o peration and s ervice m anual 52 section 14: general specifications 14.1 material specification 14.1.1 reflectors .024 aluminum (optional .024 stainless steel type 304) 14.2 heater specifications 14.2.1 ignition fully automatic spark ignition with safety shut-off. 14.3 s...
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Section 15: t he rapid ™ bh w arranty 53 section 15: the rapid ™ bh warranty rapid engineering will pay for: within 42 months from date of shipment from rapid engineering, replacement parts will be provided free of charge for any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing or material def...
Page 62: Maintain
Maintain ???? Cm clearance to the side and ???? Cm clearance below the heater from vehicles and combustible materials. Www.Rapidengineering.Com printed in u.S.A. P/n 91037920 orig attach this information to a wall near the rapid heater. Installation code and annual inspections: all installations and...