AGCO AP Cumberland VariFlame VF-16-EPS User manual

VariFlame™Heater with EDGE®
Connect
Patent Pending
Models:
VF-16–EPS, VF-16–EPP, VF-16–EPG
VF-16–ENG, VF-16–ENS, VF-16–ENP
Owner’s Manual
PNEG-2092
Version 1.0
Date: 09-14-16
PNEG-2092

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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................6
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................7
Safety Decals ...........................................................................................................................12
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Specifications .........................................................................................................................15
VariFlame vapor propane specifications ......................................................................................15
VariFlame natural gas specifications...........................................................................................16
Chapter 3 System Overview ....................................................................................................................17
User Interface ...........................................................................................................................18
Typical Controller Connections...................................................................................................21
Heater component functions ......................................................................................................22
Burner control module and sequence of operation .......................................................................24
Operation modes ......................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Installation ..............................................................................................................................29
Installing the air diverter.............................................................................................................29
Installing for recirculating operation (indoor) ................................................................................30
Pipe sizing guidelines ................................................................................................................32
Wiring Diagrams and Schematics ...............................................................................................36
Chapter 5 Controller Settings ..................................................................................................................41
The Main Screen.......................................................................................................................41
Turning OFF the heater..............................................................................................................42
Setting the parameters for the heater..........................................................................................42
Setting the parameters for a Variable Input Mode.........................................................................43
Setting the parameters for Standalone Mode...............................................................................46
Setting the parameters for Legacy Mode .....................................................................................47
Enabling a second probe ...........................................................................................................49
Testing the LED probes with blink mode ......................................................................................51
Checking the System Status ......................................................................................................52
Chapter 6 Startup and Operation .............................................................................................................53
Pre-startup inspections ..............................................................................................................53
Emergency heater shutdown......................................................................................................53
Normal heater shutdown............................................................................................................53
Starting the heater.....................................................................................................................54
Operating the burner .................................................................................................................54
Adjusting the heater output ........................................................................................................54
Chapter 7 Service and Maintenance ........................................................................................................57
Cleaning the heater ...................................................................................................................57
Guidelines for checking gas pressure .........................................................................................57
Checking the valve inlet pressure ...............................................................................................58
Checking the valve output pressure ............................................................................................58
Replacing the motor and fan wheel.............................................................................................59
Replacing the air proving switch .................................................................................................61
Replacing the Temperature High Limit Switch..............................................................................62
Replacing the Flame Probe........................................................................................................64
Replacing the Ignitor..................................................................................................................66
Replacing the control board .......................................................................................................67
Replacing the gas valve.............................................................................................................68
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................71
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................71
LED meanings ..........................................................................................................................74
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Chapter 9 Parts List.................................................................................................................................75
VariFlame EDGE Controller Parts...............................................................................................75
Switch and Probe Parts .............................................................................................................76
Gas Parts .................................................................................................................................77
Motor and Blower Wheel Parts ...................................................................................................78
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................79
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1Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Precautions
▪ Safety Decals
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the
operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Save these safety guidelines for future
reference.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all
times.
Alterations must not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regula-
tions, which must be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction must be consulted
before installations are made.
When necessary, you must consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered
with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment.
ST-0001–3
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Cautionary Symbol Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005–2
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
Eye
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Foot
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Head
Protection
Fall
Protection
Hand
Protection
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
ST-0004–1
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Follow Safety Instructions
• Warning: If the information in the manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion can result, causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety
signs on your machine. Keep signs in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new
equipment components and repair parts include the current
safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from
the manufacturer.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
ST-0025–3
For Your Safety
• If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flames.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
• Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
ST-0064–1
General Hazard Warning
• Failure to comply with precautions and instructions provided
with this heater can result in death, serious bodily injury and
property loss or damage from hazards of fire, explosion,
burn, asphyxiation, carbon monoxide poisoning, and/or elec-
trical shock.
• If you need assistance or heater information such as an
instruction manual, labels, etc. contact the manufacturer.
ST-0065–1
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Do not attempt maintenance or repairs on the heater unless
you are competent to do so. Understand service procedures
before doing work.
• Use only genuine Cumberland/AP parts when maintaining
the heater. Use of other non-genuine parts is a misuse and
may lead to dangerous situations.
• Heater should be inspected before each use and at least
annually by a qualified service person.
• Be aware that the heater may operate under automatic con-
trol and may start without warning.
• Do not service the heater without first disconnecting and
locking-out power.
• Keep area clean and dry.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep the heater in proper working condition. Replace worn
or broken parts immediately.
• Keep the heater clean. Do not allow debris to collect around
motor, blower wheel, burner or controls. Burner orifice and
hot surface igniter must be kept clean and free of carbon
build up.
• Be sure that all electrical enclosures and guards are closed
and locked before re-starting the heater.
• Igniter must be cool before wash-down. Heater must not be
operated for one hour following wash-down.
ST-0067–1
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Install and Operate Gas-Fired Equipment Properly
• Gas-fired equipment should be installed by a qualified pipe
fitter and must conform with local codes.
• For Canada: The equipment shall be installed in accordance
with the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1, or the Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA
B149.2, or applicable provincial regulations, which should be
carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted before installations are made.
• For the United States: The equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54.
• Check all connections for gas leaks.
• Do not operate heater with door open or panels.
• Do not move or handle heater while it is operating, hot, or
connected to power supply.
• Adequate ventilation is required. Combustion and ventilation
air must not be obstructed.
ST-0068–1
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