Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION 16: The ROBERTS GORDON
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Page 5 - TABLE OF FIGURES
TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Standard Reflector ..................................................... 3Figure 2: One Side Reflector..................................................... 4Figure 3: Two Side Reflectors ................................................... 4Figure 4: 45° Tilt Reflector .......
Page 7 - SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
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 and...
Page 8 - SECTION 2: INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY; through Page; Corrosive Chemicals; National Standards and Applicable Codes; AUTION
TF-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 elec- trical supplies, in accordance with applicable specifications and codes. Roberts-Gordon recom-mends t...
Page 9 - through; WARNING; Fire Hazard; FIGURE 1: STANDARD REFLECTOR
SECTION 3: C RITICAL C ONSIDERATIONS 3 SECTION 3: CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS3.1 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...
Page 11 - Model
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 5: U-TUBE, STANDARD REFLECTOR (inches) ...
Page 12 - Unvented
TF-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...
Page 13 - , local ordinances and any
SECTION 4: N ATIONAL S TANDARDS AND A PPLICABLE C ODES 7 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. United ...
Page 15 - Standard Parts List; Table 1: Contents of Burner Carton
SECTION 5: M AJOR C OMPONENTS 9 5.1 Standard Parts List *Canadian Models: Rubber (Type 1) Gas Hoses available as an accessory. See Page 40, Section 10 . Table 1: Contents of Burner Carton Part No. Description TF-120 TF-160 TF-200 TF-250 TF-300 TF-350 TF-380 090XXXXX Burner Assembly (Rate and Fuel Va...
Page 16 - Table 3: Component Package Guide
TF-S ERIES I NSTALLATION , O PERATION AND S ERVICE M ANUAL 10 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 ...
Page 17 - SECTION 6: SUGGESTED LAYOUTS; See Page
SECTION 6: S UGGESTED L AYOUTS 11 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 34, Section 9 ) depe...
Page 19 - SECTION 7: HEATER INSTALLATION; on
SECTION 7: H EATER I NSTALLATION 13 SECTION 7: 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 heater.Do not locate the gas o...
Page 20 - FIGURE 12: Critical Hanger Placement; Typical Suspension Details
TF-S ERIES I NSTALLATION , O PERATION AND S ERVICE M ANUAL 14 FIGURE 12: Critical Hanger Placement Hanger Side View Must Be Within 4" (10 cm) Front View S Hooks Reflector Hanger 45° Angle * Allows for thermal expansion of system Typical Suspension Details Rod (3/8") (9.5 mm) Beam Clamp Concr...
Page 21 - FIGURE 13: Linear Heater Assembly Overview
SECTION 7: H EATER I NSTALLATION 15 FIGURE 13: Linear Heater Assembly Overview Turbulator Flat W asher Nut ( To r q ue 1 2 0 in / lb 13 .5 6 Nm ) Tube Clamp Bolt Reflector Reflector End Cap Tube Reflector S upport Burner Tube Burner Tube Clamp Package Coupling U -Clips Fle x ible Boot Burner Tube Tu...
Page 24 - Lock
TF-S ERIES I NSTALLATION , O PERATION AND S ERVICE M ANUAL 18 Step 7.1 Burner Tube Installation Step 7.2 Burner Installation 7' 6" ± 1' (229 cm ± 25 cm) S Hook Burner Tube Hanger 29"± 2" (73 cm ± 5 cm) NOTE: Tubing requires a downward slope of 1/2" (13 mm) per 20' (6 m) away from bur...
Page 25 - Step 7.3 Tube Clamp Package Installation; losed; Insert tubes into coupling.
SECTION 7: H EATER I NSTALLATION 19 Step 7.3 Tube Clamp Package Installation Step 7.4 Coupling and Tube Assembly Bolt Flat W asher Tu b e Clamp Nut ( Tor q ue 1 2 0 in / l b 13 .5 6 Nm ) Description Part Number Tube Clamp Package 01318901 Tube Clamp 01396801 Bolt 97113940 Flat Washer 95211600 Nut 92...
Page 26 - Drive; Tighten slide bar as shown below; See recommended venting lengths
TF-S ERIES I NSTALLATION , O PERATION AND S ERVICE M ANUAL 20 Step 7.4.1 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) Step 7.4.2 Coupling and Tube Assembly (Continued) Incorrect Slide Bar position C orrect Slide Bar dimensions ± 2" ( 5 cm ) Drive S lide Bar until tight. End of S lide Bar should be wit...
Page 27 - Step 7.5 Turbulator Installation; Tw; All tube surfaces must be covered
SECTION 7: H EATER I NSTALLATION 21 Step 7.5 Turbulator Installation Step 7.6 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 Turbulator Adapter Descri...