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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 supplier’s
instructions.
7. If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the Fire Department.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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
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.
© Copyright 2005 Roberts-Gordon
The Economical Unitary
Infrared Heater
Installation, Operation &
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.
Keep this manual in a safe place in order to provide
your serviceman with necessary information.
Rapid Engineering
1100 Seven Mile Road, NW
Comstock Park, MI 49321
Telephone: 616.784.0500
Fax: 616.784.1910
Toll Free: 800.536.3461
www.rapidengineering.com
™
Service Manual
BH-40
BH-60
BH-80
BH-100
BH-115
BH-125
BH-140
BH-150
BH-175
BH-200
Installer
Owner
P/N RPBH70101NA Orig 11/05
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- Page 1 7. If you cannot reach your gas Infrared Heater supplier, call the Fire Department. WARNING Installation, Operation & Service Manual BH-40 BH-60 Fire Hazard BH-80 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the BH-100 vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Heater Safety............1 SECTION 10: Wiring.............. 40 1.1 Manpower Requirements ..........1 10.1 Line Voltage Thermostat Wiring....... 40 SECTION 2: Installer Responsibility ........2 10.2 Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring ....... 41 2.1 Wall Tag ............... 2 10.3 Internal Wiring............ - Page 5 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 ............5 Figure 5: U-Tube, Standard Reflector........5 Figure 6: U-Tube, 45° ..............5 Figure 7: U-Tube, Opposite 45°...
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Page 7: Section 1: Heater Safety
SECTION 1: H EATER AFETY 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. -
Page 8: Section 2: Installer Responsibility
• To install the heater in accordance with the Rapid Engineering cannot be responsible for Clearances to Combustibles. ensuring that all appropriate safety measures are • To furnish all needed materials not furnished as undertaken prior to installation;... -
Page 9: Section 3: Critical Considerations
SECTION 3: C RITICAL ONSIDERATIONS SECTION 3: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS WARNING 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 include common items such as wood, paper, rubber, fabric, etc. -
Page 10: Figure 1: Standard Reflector
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 Reflector (inches) (centimeters) Model BH-40 BH-60 BH-80 BH-100 BH-115/125 BH-140/150 BH-175/200... -
Page 11: Figure 4: 45° Tilt Reflector
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) (centimeters) Model BH-40 BH-60 BH-80 BH-100 BH-115/125 BH-140/150... -
Page 12: Figure 7: U-Tube, Opposite 45° Reflector
FIGURE 7: U-Tube, Opposite 45° Reflector (inches) (centimeters) Model - UNAPPROVED - - UNAPPROVED - BH-40 BH-60 BH-80 BH-100 BH-115/125 BH-140/150 BH-175/200 FIGURE 8: 2-Foot Deco Grille, 1-Foot Deco Grille and Protective Grille... -
Page 13: Figure 10: Venting
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) Model BH-40 Unvented BH-60 Vent Pipes Radiant Tubes BH-80... -
Page 14: Section 4: National Standards And Applicable Codes
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 4: NATIONAL STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE CODES 4.3 Public Garages 4.1 Gas Codes Installation in garages must be in accordance with the following codes: The type of gas appearing on the nameplate must be the type of gas used. Installation must United States: Standard for Parking Structures comply with national and local codes and NFPA 88A - latest revision or the Code for Motor... -
Page 15: Section 5: Major Components
SECTION 5: M AJOR OMPONENTS SECTION 5: MAJOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 11: Major Component Descriptions Reflector (Aluminum or Burner with Tube Gasket Stainless Steel) Must be installed with the Alternate overlap as shown on flame observation window overview and on Page 14, facing down. -
Page 16: Standard Parts List
ANUAL 5.1 Standard Parts List 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 RP71XXXXX Burner (Rate and Fuel Varies) 90709700 Blower Assembly with Cord 02568200 Gasket (Burner to Burner Tube) - Page 17 SECTION 5: M AJOR OMPONENTS Table 3: BH-Series Component Package Guide Tubing Length Core Packages Model Minimum Standard Aluminized BH-40 10' (3 m) CP10ALUM BH-60 20' (6 m) CP20HRS CP20ALUM BH-80 20' (6 m) CP20HRS CP20ALUM BH-100 30' (9 m)
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Page 18: Section 6: Heater Installation
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 6: HEATER INSTALLATION The gas or the electrical supply lines must not be used to support the heater. WARNING Do not locate the gas or electric supply lines directly over the path of the flue products from the heater. Suspension Hazard The heater must be installed in a location that it is Burner is secured to burner tube... -
Page 19: Figure 13: Linear Heater Assembly Overview
SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION FIGURE 13: Linear Heater Assembly Overview... -
Page 20: Figure 14: Linear Heater Layout Overview
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 14: Linear Heater Layout Overview LEGEND Burner Reflector Tube Length Tube Tube/Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly Vent Adapter a = 14" (36 cm) reflector width (not shown) Tube Length b = 2" (5 cm) end cap to burner c = 2"... -
Page 21: Burner Tube Installation
SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION FIGURE 15: Linear Heater Layout Overview (Continued) Tube Length Tube Length Tube Length Step 6.1 Burner Tube Installation Note: Tubing requires a downward slope of 1/2" (13 mm) per 20' (6 m) away from burner. 7' 6"... -
Page 22: Tube Clamp Package Installation
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 6.2 Tube Clamp Package Installation Bolt Tube Clamp Flat Washer (torque 120 in/lb 13.56 Nm) Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 01318901 Tube Clamp 01396801 Bolt 97113940 Flat Washer 95211600 92113900 Step 6.3 Coupling and Tube Assembly Close coupling Start slide bar/coupling lock with tab. - Page 23 • Repeat Step 6.3 A - D until all tubes are assembled. See Page 17 , Step 6.3.2. Step 6.3.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) Tube Length Model Minimum BH-40 10' (3 m) BH-60 20' (6 m) BH-80 20' (6 m)
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Page 24: Turbulator Installation
BH-200 Pull String Turbulator section 2.5' Fold tab around outside (stainless) used in BH-40 of tube nearest to the vent to hold turbulator heaters must be in the section of in place. Where a vent sleeve is used, do not fold tab. - Page 25 SECTION 6: H EATER NSTALLATION Step 6.5.1 Reflector, U-Clip and Reflector Support Installation The pictorial drawings of the heater construction in and reflector supports are used. The positioning of Section 6 are schematic only and provide a general reflector supports and U-clips depend on the guideline of where hangers, reflector supports and individual installation.
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Page 26: Burner Installation
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 6.6 Burner Installation Extra chain min. 12" (30 cm) S-Hook Burner Tube Burner Gasket Lock Washer Description Part Number Bolt 94273914 Burner RP71XXXXX Lock Washer 96411600 Gasket 02568200... -
Page 27: Section 7: Optional Heater Accessories
• A minimum of 10' (3 m) on BH-60/80 and a minimum of 15' (4.5 m) on BH-100/115/125/140/ 7.1 U-Tube Configuration 150/175/200 is required between the burner and Heaters (except BH-40) are approved for optional the U-Tube. U-Tube configurations. • The correct turbulator (See Page 18, Step 6.4) -
Page 28: Figure 17: U-Tube Heater Layout Overviews
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL FIGURE 17: U-Tube Heater Layout Overviews LEGEND Burner Reflector Tube 10' Tube Length* Tube 5' ** Tube/Reflector Hanger Coupling Assembly U-Tube Vent Adapter (not shown) a = 14" (36 cm) Tube Length** reflector width (not shown) b = 2"... -
Page 29: Elbow Package Configuration
Tube Length 7.2 Elbow Package Configuration Step 7.2.1 Elbow Installation Tube Minimum Distance Required Coupling Between Burner and Elbow Minimum Model Distance BH-40 10' (3 m) BH-60 10' (3 m) BH-80 10' (3 m) 90° Elbow Description Part Number BH-100 15' (4.5 m) - Page 30 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 7.2.2 Elbow Installation Tube Coupling Step 7.2.3 Reflector Joint Installation Reflector Reflector Joint Flatten Edge Scribe Contour 1" (2.5 cm) Maximum Step 7.2.4 Reflector Joint Installation Cut away contour with tin snips. Punch/drill six 3/32"...
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Page 31: Figure 19: Reflector Joint Detail
SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES Step 7.2.5 Reflector Joint Detail Install reflector end cap. Attach reflector joint with six #8 sheet metal screws. FIGURE 19: Reflector Joint Detail Reflector Reflector Joint... -
Page 32: Reflector Side Extension
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 7.3 Reflector Side Extension Step 7.3.1 Bracket Installation Tube Reflector Tube and Reflector Hanger Reflector Support Reflector Side Extension Bracket (2 per reflector) Use additional supports in high air movement applications. Description Part Number Reflector Side Extension Package 02712700 Reflector Side Extension... -
Page 33: Lower Clearance Shield Installation
SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES 7.4 Lower Clearance Shield Installation Step 7.4.1 Shield Support Strap Assembly Reflector 12" (300 mm) 17.1" (434 mm) Align Pilot Holes Lower Clearance Shield Locknuts Washers Description Part Number Lower Clearance Shield Package 01397501 Shield Support Strap 01397500 Lower Clearance Shield 8'... - Page 34 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 7.5.2 Frame Shield Installation Shield Description Part Number Deco Grille Shield 01365900 Step 7.5.3 Reflector Side Extension Installation for Decorative Grilles NOTE: If the Decorative Grille system is to Cut Relief Notches for Tube be installed in an area with considerable and Reflector Hangers air movement, it is recommended that one...
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Page 35: One-Foot Decorative Grille Installation
SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES 7.6 One-Foot Decorative Grille Installation Step 7.6.1 One-Foot Decorative Grille Bracket In order to maintain reflector shape, do #8 Sheet Metal Screws not fasten brackets together. Do not fasten bracket to adjoining reflectors. Maintain same slipjoint position as reflectors. - Page 36 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL Step 7.6.4 End Piece and Reflector End Cap Reflector End Cap End Piece Insert end piece between grille and brackets. Fasten end piece to brackets using two #8 sheet metal screws and replace reflector end cap. Description Part Number End Piece...
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Page 37: Protective Grille Installation
SECTION 7: O PTIONAL EATER CCESSORIES 7.7 Protective Grille Installation Step 7.7.1 Silicone Cap Installation Silicone Cap Description Part Number Grille Grille Section 08050001 Finger Grille End Cap 08050002 Silicone Cap 91915951-6P Step 7.7.2 Grille End Cap Installation Grille Grille End Cap Bend up 90°... -
Page 38: Section 8: Venting
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 8: VENTING The vent shall not terminate less than 7' (2.1 m) above grade where located adjacent to public WARNING walkways. Carbon Monoxide Hazard Vent terminal must be installed at a height sufficient Heaters installed unvented must to prevent blockage by snow, and building materials be interlocked with sufficient... -
Page 39: Vertical Venting
SECTION 8: V ENTING 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. -
Page 40: Horizontal Ventilation 4 In (10 Cm) Pipe
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.7 Horizontal Ventilation 4 in (10 cm) Pipe SIDE VIEW Combustible or Non-Combustible Wall Only Non-Combustible Wall Vent Adapter Vent Adapter 18" Min. 4" Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal 4" Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal Description Part Number... -
Page 41: Common Side Wall Venting
SECTION 8: V ENTING 8.9 Common Side Wall Venting Vent Terminal Tjernlund VH1-6 or Equivalent TOP VIEW Outside Wall Outside Wall Sweeping 'T' 6" Single Wall Pipe Vent Adapter Connection Vent Adapter 4" Single Wall Pipe Vent Terminal Tjernlund VH1-6 or Equivalent Outside Wall 6"... -
Page 42: Common Vertical Venting
ERVICE ANUAL 8.10 Common Vertical Venting Type "B" vent cap (7" or 8") may be used. SIDE VIEW (These are not available from Rapid Engineering.) Type "B" Vent Pipe 18" (46 cm) Roof Min. Flashing Roof The last section of vent pipe... -
Page 43: Outside Combustion Air Supply
SECTION 8: V ENTING 8.11 Outside Combustion Air Supply 8.11.1 Length Requirements IMPORTANT: If the building has a slight negative Follow the constraints listed on Page 33, Section 8.6. pressure or corrosive contaminants, such as halogenated hydrocarbons, are present in the air, an outside combustion air supply to the heater is required. - Page 44 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 8.11.4 Vertical Outside Air Supply for Double Heater Installation Vent Cap Roof 6" (15 cm) Single Wall Pipe Sweeping 'T' Connection Flex Hose (Recommended) Burner Burner 4" (10 cm) Flex Hose Band Clamp (Recommended) Single Wall Pipe (Recommended)
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Page 45: Section 9: Gas Piping
SECTION 9: G IPING SECTION 9: GAS PIPING system, verify that all high pressure testing of the gas WARNING piping has been completed. There is an expansion of the tube with each firing cycle, this will cause the burner to move with respect to the gas hose. -
Page 46: Section 10: Wiring
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 10: WIRING WARNING 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 controlled by a line voltage thermostat. -
Page 47: Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring
SECTION 10: W IRING 10.2 Low Voltage Thermostat Wiring FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW SPDT Transformer Relay P/N 90417600 Low Voltage Thermostat Black COIL COIL Black 120 V-60 Hz White Supply Circuit Additional Burners Gnd. Gnd. Gnd. Maximum 8 Burners Per Relay Burner 1 Burner 2 Description... -
Page 48: Ladder Diagram
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 10.4 Ladder Diagram Power Supply 120 V - 60 Hz Blower 120 V Transformer 24 V Pressure Switch Ground Power Sense Spark Valve Ignition Module Electrode Gas Valve... -
Page 49: Electrical Connection To The Burner
SECTION 10: W IRING 10.5 Electrical Connection to the Burner Connect Wires together with suitable approved wire connections. Green White Black Green to Gnd. White to L2 Gnd. Black to L1 Internal Wire Bundle Burner Box Electrical Cord or Flexible Conduit Conduit Hole BX or Romex Connector... -
Page 50: Section 11: Operation And Maintenance
BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL SECTION 11: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 11.4 Pre-Season Maintenance and Annual Inspection This heater is equipped with a direct spark ignition system. WARNING 11.1 Sequence of Operation 1. Turn the thermostat up. When the thermostat Turn off gas and electrical supplies before performing service or maintenance. -
Page 51: Maintenance Checklist
SECTION 11: O PERATION AND AINTENANCE 11.5 Maintenance Checklist Installation Code and Annual Inspections: WARNING ™ installations and service of RAPID products must be performed by a contractor qualified in the installation and Turn off gas and electrical supplies before performing service of gas-fired heating equipment and conform to all service or maintenance. - Page 52 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL 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.
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Page 53: Section 12: Troubleshooting
SECTION 12: T ROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 Troubleshooting Flow Chart... - Page 54 BH-S ERIES NSTALLATION PERATION AND ERVICE ANUAL...
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Page 55: Manifold Gas Pressure Setting
SECTION 12: T ROUBLESHOOTING 12.2 Manifold Gas Pressure Setting Top View of Heater Manometer 3.5" 10.5" Natural Propane... -
Page 56: Section 13: Replacement Parts
ANUAL 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 Assemby DSI Ignition Module Blower Outlet Gasket... - Page 57 SECTION 13: R EPLACEMENT ARTS 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 Switch (200) 90439801K (115, 140, 175)
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Page 58: Section 14: General Specifications
BH-40, 60, 80, 100, PIPE CONNECTION: 115, 125, 140, 150 4.6" wc Minimum 1/2” NPT (for BH-40, 60, 80, 100, 115 & 125) for BH-175, 200 5.0" wc Minimum 3/4” NPT (for BH- 140, 150,175 & 200) 14.0" wc Maximum... -
Page 59: Section 15: The Rapid ™ Bh Warranty
Rapid Engineering: manufacturing or material defect. Rapid Engineering will require the part in question to be Rapid Engineering returned to the factory. Rapid Engineering will, at its 1100 Seven Mile Road, NW... - Page 62 RAPID™ manuals and all applicable governmental authorities pertaining to the installation, service and operation of the equipment. To help facilitate optimum performance and safety, Rapid Engineering recommends that a qualified contractor annually inspect your RAPID™ products and perform service where necessary, using only RAPID™...