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SRP UAB SERIES Installation, Operation And Service Instructions

Summary of UAB SERIES

  • Page 1

    Series uab page 1 feb 18/2015 lt056 series uab infrared heater installation, operation and service instructions installer read and thoroughly understand these instructions before attempting any installation. Owner retain this manual for reference. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, servi...

  • Page 2

    Series uab page 2 feb 18/2015 www.Superiorradiant.Com caution: fire or explosion hazard maintain clearance to combustible constructions as further specified in this manual. Failure to do so could result in a serious fire hazard. Heaters should not be located in hazardous atmospheres containing flamm...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Series uab page 3 feb 18/2015 table of contents introduction ............................................................................................................................... 4 important ......................................................................................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Series uab page 4 feb 18/2015 introduction superior radiant products is a company in the infrared heating industry founded on the principles of product quality and customer commitment. Quality commitments are evidenced by superior design, a regard for design detail and an upgrade of materials wherev...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Series uab page 5 feb 18/2015 introduction installation codes installations must comply with all local building codes or in their absence; the latest edition of the national regulations and procedures applicable to gas fired and suspended heaters. General installation and gas codes/electrical codes ...

  • Page 6: General Specifications

    Series uab page 6 feb 18/2015 general specifications general specifications gas supply inlet pressure natural gas: minimum maximum 5.0  w.C 14.0  w.C. Propane gas: minimum maximum 11.5  w.C 14.0  w.C. Manifold pressure natural gas: 3.5  w.C. Propane gas: 10.5  w.C. Inlet connection natural gas...

  • Page 7: General Specifications

    Series uab page 7 feb 18/2015 general specifications general dimensions of burner and heat exchanger. Figure 1: burner general dimensions figure 2: basic component dimensions 8.8" 8.8" 30.7" 7.5" 9.0" 14.0" 4.5" 10.7" 10' - 4" reflector 10' typical 14" 18.0" r8.0" u-bend 24" 18" elbow 16" when insta...

  • Page 8: Burner Rates

    Series uab page 8 feb 18/2015 burner rates burner rates and baffle configurations model rate (btu/hr) heat exchanger length (ft.) baffle length (ft.) minimum maximum uab-40 40,000 10' 20' 6' uab-60 60,000 20' 30' 6' uab-80 80,000 30' 40' 6' uab-100 100,000 30' 40' 6' uab-125 125,000 40' 50' 6' uab-1...

  • Page 9: Clearance To Combustibles

    Series uab page 9 feb 18/2015 clearance to combustibles a general clearance of 18” (0.5 m) in every direction is recommended for servicing only around each burner, vacuum pump, and end vent cap air supply (at the far end of each radiant branch) also to ensure adequate air flow in and around the heat...

  • Page 10: Clearance To Combustibles

    Series uab page 10 feb 18/2015 clearance to combustibles model no.: uab reflector configurations dim 40 60 80 100 125 150 175 205 horizontal a c d b a b c d 2" 14" 45" 14" 2" 23" 58" 25" 2" 26" 60" 26" 2" 30" 67" 30" 4" 33" 71" 33" 4" 36" 73" 36" 6" 40" 80" 40" 6" 44" 85" 44" 45° reflector tilt d a ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Series uab page 11 feb 18/2015 installation installation sequence generally, there is no unique sequence for installation of the burner or heat exchanger. A review of the job site will usually indicate a logical installation order. However, time and expense can be saved if installation is begun at t...

  • Page 12: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 12 feb 18/2015 installation sequence a general ordered sequence for installations is provided below for reference. Locate hanging chain at predetermined suspension points in the structure. It is required that the first hanging point be at the burner mounting flange, the second hangin...

  • Page 13: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 13 feb 18/2015 installation sequence suspension mechanism (shown in figure 5) must allow for lateral tubing expansion. A minimum 12” inch length welded link chain with a working load limit of at least 200 lbs. Is recommended. Srp recommends and make available “quick links” for connec...

  • Page 14: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 14 feb 18/2015 installation sequence fasten the reflector hanger to the end of the hanging chain and place the tube in the hanger (as shown in figure 7). Figure 7: hanger / chain / tube hanging installation join consecutive pieces of tube using couplings. Insert one end of both tubes...

  • Page 15: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 15 feb 18/2015 installation sequence note: in order to obtain smoothly sealed coupling liners, tighten each of the coupling bolt/nut progressively and alternately. Tightening one nut completely before the other may result in an undesirable wrinkle in the liner. Bolt the burner in pla...

  • Page 16: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 16 feb 18/2015 installation sequence slide reflector section into place within the support hangar (as shown in figure 10). Figure 10: reflector installation continue placing tube, couplings and reflectors to complete the heater assembly. Be sure to line up heat exchanger sections, an...

  • Page 17: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 17 feb 18/2015 installation sequence install reflector support brackets (refer to figure 12 and figure 13), one at each reflector overlap position, and one in the middle of each 10-foot reflector length. Figure 12: reflector bracket installation secure every second reflector overlap ...

  • Page 18: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 18 feb 18/2015 installation sequence if required for your heater model (refer to table a), install the baffle at the end of the heat exchanger. The small tab on the baffle is folded over the end of the tube and clamped in place by the vent connector and vent system as shown in figure...

  • Page 19: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 19 feb 18/2015 installation sequence figure 15: elbows and u-tube installation install end cap as shown in figure 16 below. Figure 16: end cap installation endcap elbow detail couplings hanger location u-tube detail couplings endcap endcap hanger location endcap hanger location inser...

  • Page 20: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 20 feb 18/2015 installation sequence if required by the heater layout, install side shields and/or bottom shield as required. Refer to figure 17 and figure 18 for details. Side shields are 124 inches long. Fasten one side shield per reflector with #8 x 3/8” inch screws. Use three sid...

  • Page 21: Installation Sequence

    Series uab page 21 feb 18/2015 installation sequence bottom shields need not overlap. Each 5’ feet section is held with two support brackets. Figure 18: bottom shield installation tighten screw tubing section support bracket bottom shield #8 x 3/8" screws.

  • Page 22

    Series uab page 22 feb 18/2015 venting/combustion air ducting general requirements refer to the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1 (nfpa 54) in the us and can/cga b149.1 and b149.2 installation codes in canada, as well as all local requirements for general venting guidance. Series uab infrared heat...

  • Page 23

    Series uab page 23 feb 18/2015 venting/combustion air ducting un-vented operation requirements for combustion air supply and dilution air vary by jurisdiction, building type and specific installation details. See local codes for guidance. In general, fresh air ventilation must be provided to the bui...

  • Page 24

    Series uab page 24 feb 18/2015 venting/combustion air ducting vertical venting minimum vent pipe size is 4 inch for an individual heater. Additional vent pipe sizes as required to accommodate multiple heaters venting through a common roof vent are defined in the appropriate gas installation code (re...

  • Page 25

    Series uab page 25 feb 18/2015 venting/combustion air ducting common horizontal venting all heaters connected to a common horizontal vent must operate at the same time. Connect the electrical circuit to the same thermostat to ensure simultaneous operation. Fresh air supply cannot supply other burner...

  • Page 26

    Series uab page 26 feb 18/2015 venting/combustion air ducting combustion air supply (optional) an outside combustion air supply is strongly recommended if the building space encloses a negative pressure due to exhaust etc. Or if the building contains materials which would expose the heater to haloge...

  • Page 27: Gas Piping

    Series uab page 27 feb 18/2015 gas piping general requirements the gas meter and service must be sufficiently large to supply gas to the connected building gas load including the heating equipment and any other gas-fired equipment. Additionally, the gas distribution piping must be designed according...

  • Page 28: Electrical Wiring

    Series uab page 28 feb 18/2015 electrical wiring general requirements heaters are normally controlled by line voltage or low voltage (24v) thermostats. Line voltage thermostats are wired directly to the line voltage supplying the heater while low voltage thermostats connect to the 24 vac wiring in t...

  • Page 29: Electrical Wiring

    Series uab page 29 feb 18/2015 electrical wiring 24 volts thermostat connection below is a wiring diagram showing how to connect a heater to a 24 volt thermostat. Note: this will not give a post purge. Figure 25: 24 voltwiring diagram white black black 120v, 60 hz supply voltage black white thermost...

  • Page 30: Operation / Maintenance

    Series uab page 30 feb 18/2015 operation / maintenance starting sequence of operation turn the thermostat up. When the thermostat calls for heat, the blower motor will energize. When the motor approaches nominal running rpm, the air-proving switch closes and activates the ignition module. The igniti...

  • Page 31: Operation / Maintenance

    Series uab page 31 feb 18/2015 operation / maintenance maintenance for the best performance, certain maintenance procedures should be performed before each heating season: before performing any service or maintenance, shut off gas and electrical supply to heater. Check condition of forced air blower...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Series uab page 32 feb 18/2015 troubleshooting blower motor fails to run is the thermostat calling for heat? Is there 115v at the burner receptacle? Check blower motor connections. Repair as necessary. Check blower for obstructions. Replace blower if necessary. No gas supply check to see if manual s...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Series uab page 33 feb 18/2015 troubleshooting troubleshooting chart doe s 24 v occ ur at va lve during ignit ion tr ial? Check wir ing an d rect ify as re quired che ck ele ctro de gap set to 1/8" rep lac e motor if re qu ired che ck 120 v power ver ify at m otor tr ou ble sh oo ting cha rt check t...

  • Page 34: Parts List

    Series uab page 34 feb 18/2015 parts list table c: burner parts list item # 1 2 part # indicator light description ignition module (fenwal) ce109 ce057 cg143 3 4 ignition module (cne) honeywell valve train replacement kit - nat. Ce005c cg142 5 transformer ce008 6 blower motor (40,000-175,000 btu) ce...

  • Page 35: Parts List

    Series uab page 35 feb 18/2015 parts list.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Series uab page 36 feb 18/2015 superior radiant products ltd. 563 barton street, stoney creek, ontario canada 905-664-8274 warranty series uab infrared heaters warranty the manufacturer warrants to the original owner that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship. For the serie...