
Mfg No. 144662 Rev. 2, Page 13
6.7 Air Distribution System
6.7.1 General Requirements
The system should be checked to ensure that the installation work
has been carried out in accordance with the design requirements.
6.7.2 Free Blowing Heaters
Adjustthedischarge louvres toprovideasatisfactory spread of heated
air. Direct the heated air to the floor avoiding direct draught on per-
sonnel who may be working nearby.
CAUTION: To avoid getting burned, adjust louvres prior
to heater operation. If louvres need re-adjusting after
startup, wear protective gloves.
The free blowing heater is equipped with a motor with thermal over-
load protection of the automatic reset type. Should the motor refuse
to run, it may be because of improper current characteristics. Make
certain that the correct voltage is available at the motor.
6.7.3 Ducted Heaters - Model TB or Model TE
Heaters with a centrifugal blower for air delivery are limited to a
maximum external pressure of 500 Pa (2.0 inches W.G.) and a tem-
perature rise of 42oC.
Most motors are equipped with thermal overload protection of the
automatic reset type. If a motor is not equipped with thermal over-
load protection, the unit will be and the starter must be manually
reset.
After the installation is complete including all ductwork, check the
amp draw of the motor with an amp meter to verify that the motor
amp rating on the motor data plate is not being exceeded. Amps may
be adjusted downward by reducing blower speed or by increasing
the duct system static pressure. The temperature rise must be within
the range specified on the unit rating plate.
6.7.4 Adjusting Centrifugal Fan (Blower) Speed
The blower speed may be adjusted to achieve the desired outlet tem-
perature, as long as the adjustment is within the temperature rise and
the static pressure limits shown on the heater rating plate. Motors
are factory set between maximum and minimum blower speeds.
If the duct resistance is low, the blower may deliver too high an air
volume. If the resistance is very low, the blower may deliver excess
air to overload the motor, causing the overload protector to cycle the
motor. Reducing the blower speed will correct these conditions. If
ductwork is added to an installation, it may be necessary to increase
the blower speed. Decreasing blower speed will increase outlet tem-
perature; increasing blower speed will decrease outlet temperature.
The belt drive on these units is equipped with an adjustable pulley
which permits adjustment of the blower speed. Follow these instruc-
tions to adjust the blower speed.
1. Turn off the gas and the electric power.
2. Loosen belt tension and remove the belt.
3. Loosen the set screw on the side of the pulley away from the
motor.
4. To increase the blower speed, decreasing outlet temperature,
turn the adjustable half of the pulley inward. To decrease the
blower speed, increasing the outlet temperature, turn the ad-
justable half of the pulley outward. One turn of the pulley will
change the speed 8-10%.
5. Tighten the set screw on the flat portion of the pulley shaft.
6. Replace the belt and adjust the belt tension. Adjust tension by
turning the adjusting screw on the motor base until the belt can
be depressed 19 mm. (See Figure 13, page 16.) Re-tighten the
lock nut on the adjusting screw.
7. Turn on the gas and electric. Light the heater following the in-
structions on the lighting instruction plate.
8. Check the motor amps with an amp meter. The maximum motor
amp rating on the motor nameplate must not be exceeded.
When service is complete, carry out commissioning procedure, Sec-
tion 6.0-6.8.
6.7.5 Check Belt Tension
Check the belt for proper tension. Proper belt tension is important to
the long life of the belt and motor. A loose belt will cause wear and
slippage. Too much tension will cause excessive motor and blower
bearing wear. Adjust the belt tension by turning the adjusting screw
on the motor base until the belt can be depressed 19 mm. (See Fig-
ure 13, page 16.) After correct tension is achieved, re-tighten the
locknut on the adjusting screw.
6.7.6 Blower Rotation
Each blower housing is marked for proper rotation. Rotation may be
changed on single-phase motors by re-wiring in the motor terminal
box.Three-phasemotors may be reversed by interchanging two wires
on the 3-phase supply connections.
6.8 Heater Controls
6.8.1 Standard Heater Controls
Check heater operation after all adjustments have been carried out.
Set the room temperature control to above ambient temperature. The
main burner will light. Within approximately 30 seconds, the fan
thermostat control will sense a rise in the temperature of the heat
exchanger and energize the fan or blower motor. (The fan control
has a fixed setting and cannot be adjusted.)
Continue to operate the heater for several minutes to ensure the limit
switch does not activate. The limit switch is a manually reset switch
which must be cooled to room temperature before being reset. The
reset button is accessible by opening the heater control panel. If for
any reason, the limit switch trips, the cause must be determined. See
Fault Finding Chart, Section 10.3.
Turn the room temperature control to its lowest setting. The main
burners should extinguish while the fan or blower continues to cool
the heat exchanger. When the heat exchanger is sufficiently cooled
(usually within five minutes), the fan control will de-energize the
fan or blower motor.
The circuit diagram on the heater indicates the type of gas control.
6.8.2 Heater with Optional Two-Stage Gas
Control
Checks and operation sequence are the same as in Section 6.8.1,
except that the heater is controlled by a two-stage temperature con-
troller and a two-stage valve (50% and 100%). Depending on the
temperature control setting, the gas valve fires the burner at either
50% or 100%.
6.8.3 Heater Controls with Optional Electronic
Modulation Gas Control
Checks and operation sequence are the same as in Section 6.8.1,
except that the gas valve is electrically controlled to modulate be-
tween 50% to 100% firing rate depending on the temperature re-
quirement.
6.9 Handing Over
Uponthesatisfactorycompletionofcommissioningandtesting,hand
the instructions to the user or purchaser. Advise the user/purchaser
how to safely use and operate the heater, including all associated
equipment and controls. Ensure that the user/purchaser understands
how to start the heater and how to turn it off.
Suggest that the instructions be placed close to the heater for future
reference. Instruct the user/purchaser not to place the instructions
adjacent to a hot surface or in a place where they may restrict air
flow.
Advise the user/purchaser that for safe and efficient operation, the
heater must be serviced at least annually. A complete after sales ser-
vice is available from AMBI-RAD.