Roberts Gorden Vantage twin Fire Unitary Infrared Heater TF-250 User Manual
Vantage, Twin fire unitary infrared heater, Installation, operation & service manual
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. Extinguish any open flame.
6. Leave the building.
7. Immediately call your local gas
supplier after leaving the building.
Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
8. If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the Fire Department.
Fire Hazard
Keep all flammable objects, liquids and
vapors the minimum required clear-
ances to combustibles away from
heater.
Some objects will catch fire or explode
when placed close to heater.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, injury or property
damage.
WARNING
Installation must be done by a contractor qualified
in the installation and service of gas-fired heating
equipment or your gas supplier.
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.
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 in order to provide
your serviceman with necessary information.
Roberts-Gordon LLC
1250 William Street
P.O. Box 44
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: +1.716.852.4400
Fax: +1.716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
www.rg-inc.com
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© 2012 Roberts-Gordon LLC
Vantage
®
TF
Twin Fire
Unitary Infrared Heater
Installation, Operation &
Service Manual
TF-120
TF-160
TF-200
TF-250
TF-300
TF-350
TF-380
P/N 190100NA Rev. H 05/12
Document Outline
- Vantage® TF
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- SECTION 1: Heater Safety
- SECTION 2: Installer Responsibility
- SECTION 3: Clearances to Combustibles
- 3.1 Required Clearances to Combustibles
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- SECTION 4: National Standards and Applicable Codes
- SECTION 5: Major Components
- Figure 13: Major Component Descriptions
- 5.1 Standard Parts List
- Part No.
- Description
- TF-120
- TF-160
- TF-200
- TF-250
- TF-300
- TF-350
- TF-380
- Core Packages
- Extension Packages
- Hot Rolled
- with
- Aluminum
- Reflector
- Aluminized with Aluminum Reflector
- Aluminized with Stainless Steel Reflector
- Hot Rolled
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- Reflector
- Aluminized with Aluminum Reflector
- Aluminized with Stainless Steel Reflector
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- Part Number
- Tubing Length Each Side
- Core Packages (2 Required)
- Model
- Minimum
- Hot Rolled with Aluminum Reflector
- Aluminized with Aluminum Reflector
- Aluminized with Stainless Steel Reflector
- TF-120
- 20' (6 m)
- CP20HRS
- CP20ALUM
- CP20ALUMSS
- TF-160
- 20' (6 m)
- CP20HRS
- CP20ALUM
- CP20ALUMSS
- TF-200
- 30' (9 m)
- CP30HRS
- CP30ALUM
- CP30ALUMSS
- TF-250
- 40' (12 m)
- CP40HRS
- CP40ALUM
- CP40ALUMSS
- TF-300
- 50' (15 m)
- CP30HRS + EXP20HRS
- CP30ALUM + EXP20ALUM
- CP30ALUMSS + EXP20ALUMSS
- TF-350
- 50' (15 m)
- CP30HRS + EXP20HRS
- CP30ALUM + EXP20ALUM
- CP30ALUMSS + EXP20ALUMSS
- TF-380
- 60' (18 m)
- CP30HRS + EXP30HRS
- CP30ALUM + EXP30ALUM
- CP30ALUMSS + EXP30ALUMSS
- 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...
- Figure 13: Major Component Descriptions
- SECTION 6: Suggested Layouts
- The following are suggested layouts for the heater. These layouts are effective in maximizing the heat pattern and overall performance of the heater. All heaters can be common vented or individually vented (See Page 37, Section 9) depending on the bu...
- • A minimum of 10' (3 m) of tubing on TF-120/160 and/or a minimum of 15' (4.5 m) of tubing on the TF-200/250/300/350/380 is required between the burner and the Elbow or U Tube.
- • The design and installation must adhere to the rules and guidelines located in this manual (See Page 16, Section 7 and Page 37, Section 9).
- • Review venting options before selecting a layout.
- 6.4 TF-160 - Single Elbow Design (Individual Vents)
- 6.5 TF-160 - Double "L" Design (Individual Vents)
- 6.6 TF-250 - Combination "L" and "U" Design (Individual Vents)
- The following are suggested layouts for the heater. These layouts are effective in maximizing the heat pattern and overall performance of the heater. All heaters can be common vented or individually vented (See Page 37, Section 9) depending on the bu...
- SECTION 7: Heater Installation
- Figure 14: Critical Hanger Placement
- Figure 15: Linear Heater Assembly Overview
- Figure 16: Linear Heater Layout Overview
- Figure 17: Linear Heater Layout Overview (Continued)
- Step 7.1 Burner Tube Installation
- Step 7.2 Burner Installation
- Step 7.3 Tube Clamp Package Installation
- Step 7.4 Coupling and Tube Assembly
- Step 7.4.1 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued)
- Step 7.4.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued)
- Step 7.5 Turbulator Installation
- Step 7.6.1 Reflector, U-Clip and Reflector Support Installation
- SECTION 8: Optional Heater Accessories
- 8.1 U-Tube Configuration
- Figure 18: U-Tube Heater Assembly Overview
- Figure 19: U-Tube Heater Layout Overview
- Figure 20: U-Tube Heater Layout Overview (Continued)
- 8.2 Elbow Package Configuration
- Step 8.2.1 Elbow Installation
- Step 8.2.2 Elbow Installation
- Step 8.2.3 Reflector Joint Installation
- Step 8.2.4 Reflector Joint Installation
- Step 8.2.5 Reflector Joint Detail
- Figure 21: Reflector Joint Detail
- 8.3 Reflector Side Extension
- Step 8.3.1 Bracket Installation
- Step 8.3.2 Side Reflector Installation
- 8.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation
- Step 8.4.1 Shield Support Strap Assembly
- 8.5 Two-Foot Decorative Grille Installation
- Step 8.5.1 Grille Installation
- Step 8.5.2 Frame Shield Installation
- Step 8.5.3 Reflector Side Extension Installation for Decorative Grilles
- Step 8.6.1 Silicone Cap Installation
- Step 8.6.2 Grille End Cap Installation
- Step 8.6.3 Grille Installation
- SECTION 9: Venting
- 9.1 Venting Requirements
- 9.1.1 United States Requirements
- 9.1.2 Canadian Requirements
- Figure 22: Tube Termination
- 9.7 Horizontal Ventilation 4" (10 cm) Pipe
- 9.8 Vertical Ventilation 4" (10 cm) Pipe
- 9.9 Flexible Boot Installation (Single Vent)
- 9.10 Common Sidewall Venting
- 9.11 Vertical Ventilation 6" (15 cm) Pipe
- 9.12 Flexible Boot Installation (Common Vent)
- 9.13.1 Length Requirements
- 9.13.2 Vertical Outside Air Supply
- 9.13.3 Horizontal Outside Air Supply
- SECTION 10: Gas Piping
- SECTION 11: Wiring
- SECTION 12: Operation and Maintenance
- 12.1 Sequence of Operation
- 1. Turn the thermostat up, the blower motor will energize.
- 2. When the motor approaches nominal running RPM, the pressure switches will close and activate the ignition module.
- 3. After a 45 second purge period, the ignition module then opens the gas valve and energizes both spark igniters. The light will be illuminated at any time the gas valve is energized.
- 4. When both flames are established, the sparking sequence ceases.
- 5. If both flames are not established during the ignition sequence, the ignition module closes the gas valve and purge begins. The module will try two additional times for ignition with purge between trials. If ignition is not established during eith...
- 6. After lock out has occurred, the ignition module must be re-set by turning down the thermostat (disconnecting power) for five seconds, and raising it again to the desired temperature.
- 7. When the thermostat is satisfied, all power to the heater is shut off.
- 12.2 To Shut Off Heater
- 12.3 To Start Heater
- 12.4 Pre-Season Maintenance and Annual Inspection
- 12.5 Maintenance Checklist
- 12.1 Sequence of Operation
- SECTION 13: Troubleshooting
- SECTION 14: Replacement Parts
- SECTION 15: General Specifications
- SECTION 16: The ROBERTS GORDON® VANTAGE® TF Warranty