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Series Deco-Tube
Model BTD-ETO100
Infrared Patio Heater

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Table of Contents
CAUTION AND GENERAL SAFETY.............................................................................................................4
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................................4
GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................5
INSTALLATION CODES................................................................................................................................................5
GENERAL INSTALLATION AND GAS CODES.....................................................................................................................5
GAS SUPPLY LINES ....................................................................................................................................................5
ELECTRICAL..............................................................................................................................................................5
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................6
HEATER COMPONENTS:.............................................................................................................................................6
DIMENSIONAL DETAILS:.............................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................10
POWER &GAS SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................10
CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES .................................................................................................................................11
HEATER MOUNTING ...............................................................................................................................................13
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................14
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE: .......................................................................................................................................14
STANDARD FREEHANGING INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................14
DROP CEILING INSTALLATION: ..................................................................................................................................28
VENTING...............................................................................................................................................................31
GAS CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................................................32
INSTALLATION /CODE REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................... 32
WIRING DIAGRAMS ..............................................................................................................................33
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................33
EXTERNAL WIRING OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................35
LIGHTING & SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................36
LIGHTING ..............................................................................................................................................................36
SHUT DOWN.........................................................................................................................................................36
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................................................37
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................................37
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...............................................................................................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART......................................................................................................................................39
PARTS LIST............................................................................................................................................40
WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................41

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Caution and General Safety
At all times maintain clearance to combustible materials as further specified in this manual.
Failure to do so can result in serious fire hazard.
Never operate heaters in atmosphere containing flammable vapours or combustible dusts.
This heater is equipped with an electronic and automatic ignition device. Do not attempt to
light the burner by hand. Failure to comply can result in a serious fire and personal injury
hazard.
Certain materials, when stored under this heater are subjected to radiant heat can soften,
distort or otherwise be damaged, special care should be taken of plastic materials
Appliance surfaces, other than the obvious flame and emitter surfaces, attain elevated
temperatures during operation. Do not touch the heater head during operation. Everyone
should be alerted to this hazard to avoid burning.
Children should be strictly supervised when in the area of this heating appliance. Playing or
running around the structure should be strictly forbidden.
Clothing or other flammable materials should not be hung on or near this heater.
Any guard or other protective device removed for servicing the heater must be replaced
prior to operating the heater.
Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person. The heater should be
inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
Safety Requirements
1. Never locate the heater directly below electrical lines, gas lines or sprinkler systems.
2. Do not locate heater too close to vinyl or plastic wall coverings. These materials may
discolour or soften well before they reach combustible limits.
3. The heater requires a minimum clearance from combustible materials. See the
Clearance to Combustible Materials section for specific requirements.
4. Always allow room for maintenance purposes.
5. The heater aspirates air for combustion. Do not locate heater where there are severe
draft conditions or airflow restrictions to the burner.
CAUTION: FIRE OR BURN INJURY HAZARD
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General
Installation Codes
Installations must comply with local building codes, or in their absence, the latest edition of the
national regulations and procedures as listed below.
General Installation and Gas Codes
Heaters must be installed only for use with the type of gas appearing on the rating plate, and the
installation must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the US and
CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2 Installation Codes in Canada.
This heater maybe approved for either indoor or outdoor installation. Not for use in residential
dwellings, refer to Rating plate.
Gas SupplyLines
Gas supply pipe sizing must be in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the US and CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2 Installation Codes in Canada.
A 1/8" NPT plugged tap must be installed in the gas line connection immediately upstream of the
burner farthest from the gas supply meter to allow checking of system gas pressure.
Electrical
All heaters must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 in the US, and the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 in Canada, and must
comply with all local requirements.
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Specifications
Heater Components:
Heater
5/16 Nut
QTY (4)
5/16 Lock
Washer
QTY (4)
Burner
Hanger
QTY (1)
Middle
Hanger Ass'y
QTY (1)
Vent
Hanger
QTY (1)
#8-32 x 3/8"
Screws
QTY (42)
Gasket
QTY (1)
Coupling
QTY (1)
Vent
Terminal
Assembly
QTY (1)
#8 X 1/2"
screws
Self drilling
QTY (2)
Deco Grille
Supports
QTY (2)
#8 X 1/2"
Spring
Clip
QTY (4)
End
Cap
QTY (1)
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Specifications
Heater Components continued:
10' Flanged
Tube
QTY (1)
4' Extension
Tube
QTY (1)
Primary
Reflector
QTY (1)
Secondary
Reflector
QTY (1)
Deco-Grille
QTY (3)
6' Baffle
QTY (1)
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Specifications
Dimensional Details:
Note: All dimensions are in inches.
6.5
Electrical
Cord Location 5.0
Gas
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9.1
Thermostat
Connection
4.2
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14.1
6.0
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Specifications
Dimensional Details continued:
Note: All dimensions are in inches.
9.2
180.1
14.8
13.9
195.9
4.0
14.1
1.690.072.0
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Installation Requirements
Power & Gas Specifications
Gas Supply
Rated Input Hi Fire Low Fire
100,000 BTU 75,000 BTU
Inlet Pressure Natural Gas: Propane Gas:
Min. 5.0” W.C. 11.5” W.C.
Max. 14.0” W.C. 14.0” W.C.
Manifold Pressure Natural Gas: Propane Gas:
High Rate 3.3” W.C. 10.2” W.C.
Low Rate 2.0” W.C. 6.4” W.C.
Inlet Connection Natural Gas: Propane Gas:
½” Female NPT ½” Female NPT
Electrical Supply
120 VAC, 60Hz. 1Amp: 72” Cord with grounded 3 prong plug.
Important
Installation or repair should only be done by a qualified service person. The heater should
be inspected before use and at least annually by a qualified service person.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½
psig (3.5 kPa)
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½ psig (3.5 kPa)
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