Brant Radiant Heaters BAH Series Owner's manual

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Keep these instructions for future reference.
LIOBAH-Rev. 0522
BAH Series Manual
Brant Radiant Heaters Limited
All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and
understand the information in this manual.
Overhead Electric Infrared Heater
Installation, Operation, Maintenance, and Parts
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating,
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
L’installation incorrecte, l’ajustement, le changement, le service ou le maintien peuvent causer
des dégâts de propriété, la blessure ou la mort. Lisez et comprenez l’installation, opérant et des
instructions de maintien à fond avant l’installation ou l’entretien de cet équipement.

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Contents
1.0 Safety ...................................................................3
Safety Symbols..........................................................3
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Model Number Designation Chart ...........................................4
Available Models and Operational Specifications...............................4
Clearances to Combustibles ...............................................5
Safety Signs and Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Outdoor Application ......................................................10
Heater Mounting ........................................................11
Lamp Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mounting Bracket Assembly ...............................................14
Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.0 Maintenance.................................................................16
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................17
Replacement Element Chart ...............................................18
Notes..................................................................19
4.0 Limited Warranty .............................................................20

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Safety Symbols
Safety is the most important consideration during installation, operation, and maintenance of the infrared
heater. You will see the following symbols and signal words when there is a hazard related to safety or
property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
property damage, serious injury, or death. Read and understand the installation,
operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment. Only trained, qualified personnel with proper electrical experience
may install or service this equipment.
1.0 Safety •Safety Symbols •Applications
Applications
Commercial / Industrial (Indoors)
Infrared heaters are designed and certified for use in industrial and commercial buildings such as
warehouses, manufacturing plants, aircraft hangars, and vehicle maintenance shops. For maximum safety,
the building must be evaluated for potential hazards before installing the heater system. A critical safety
factor to consider before installation is the clearances to combustibles.
Garage Only
This heater is NOT approved for use in an indoor residential application. This includes, but is not limited to,
living quarters, solariums, home offices, etc. Consult the local fire marshal and/or insurance provider if
unsure of your application.
Not For Indoor Residential Use.
Installation of this infrared heater system in residential indoor spaces, RVs, mobile homes,
etc. may result in property damage, fire, serious injury, or death.
1.0 Safety
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
NOTICE
WARNING
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CAUTION
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Available Models and Operational Specifications
Model Number Designation Chart
Model Configuration Examples:
BAH-25-B-10
1.0 Safety •Model Number Designation Chart • Available Models
Series Voltage;
Phase kW Watts Amp BTU/h Weight Length Width Height
BAH-18 -A-05 120; 1ph 0.5 500 4.2 1,700 8 lbs. 18”
6.75” 6.4”
BAH -25 - A-10 120; 1ph
1.0 1,000
8.3
3,400 10 lbs. 25”
BAH -25 - B -10 208; 1ph 4.8
BAH -25 - C -10 240; 1ph 4.2
BAH -35 - A-17 120; 1ph
1.7 1,750
14.0
5,900 13 lbs 35”
BAH -35 - B -17 208; 1ph 8.3
BAH -35 - C -17 240; 1ph 7.0
BAH -35 - G -17 480; 1ph 3.6
BAH-45-B-25 208; 1ph
2.5 2,500
12.0
8,500 16 lbs. 45”
BAH-45-C-25 240; 1ph 10.0
BAH-45-G-25 480; 1ph 5.2
BAH-60-B-30 240; 1ph
3.0 3,000
14.0
10,200 20 lbs. 60”
BAH-60-C-30 480; 1ph 12.0
BAH-60-G-30 240; 1ph 6.2
BAH-60-C-40 240; 1ph
4.0 4,000
16.5
13,500 20 lbs. 60”
BAH-60-G-40 480; 1ph 8.3
BAH-60-D-40 575; 1ph 7.0
Series Length Voltage Code Lamp Wattage Code
BAH
18
A = 120 VAC
B = 208 VAC
C = 240 VAC
G = 480 VAC
D = 575 VAC
05 = 500 W
10 = 1,000 W
17 = 1,750 W
25 = 2,500 W
30 = 3,000 W
40 = 4,000 W
25
35
45
60

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Combustible Items Include: Moving Objects Include:
• Wood • Overhead doors
• Paper • Vehicles on lifts
• Fabric • Cranes
• Chemicals • Hoists
• Wall or roof insulation • Car wash equipment
When installing the infrared heater system, the minimum clearances to combustibles must be maintained.
These distances are shown in Chart 1.1 and on page 6. If you are unsure of the potential hazards, consult
your local fire marshal, fire insurance carrier, or other qualified authorities on the installation of infrared
heaters for approval of the proposed installation.
A critical safety factor to consider before installation is the clearances to combustibles. Clearance to
combustibles is defined as the minimum distance you must have between the indicated surface and the
combustible item. Considerations must also be made for moving objects around the infrared heater. The
following is a partial list of items to maintain clearances from:
Hazards Include:
For maximum safety the building must be evaluated for hazards before installing the heater system.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Gas and electrical lines
• Combustible and explosive materials
• Chemical storage areas
• Areas of high chemical fume concentrations
• Provisions for accessibility to the heater
• Adequate clearances around air openings
• Vehicle parking areas
• Vehicles with lifts or cranes
• Storage areas with stacked materials
• Lights
• Sprinkler heads
• Overhead doors and tracks
• Dirty, contaminated environment
Signs shall be posted specifying the maximum permissible stacking height in order to
maintain clearances to combustibles.
Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapours close to the heater
may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store, or use,
explosive objects, liquids, and vapour in the vicinity of the heater.
Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal
injury, death, and/or property damage.
The outside surfaces of the heater are hot during operation and after operation. If contact is
made, permanent skin damage may occur. Do not move, handle, or service the unit during
operation or while hot.
CAUTION
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1.0 Safety •Clearances to Combustibles
Clearances to Combustibles
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Side
Model
Wattage
Mounting
Angle Front Behind End Top Below
All Models
0° 18” (46) 18” (46) 24 (61) 12 (30) 24 (61)
20° 18” (46) 18” (46) 24 (61) 12 (30) 24 (61)
1.0 Safety •Clearances to Combustibles
Space Heating: Mount bottom of heater 8 feet above grade or floor.
** Mounting angles exceeding 0° must use the angle brackets or additional field-supplied brackets,
spacers, chains, etc. as necessary to maintain clearances to combustables.
NOTE: Ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance (i.e, awnings, fabrics, plastics, sprinklers,
insulation, etc.) are protected against degradation. This may require the heater to be mounted at a distance
in excess of the published clearances to combustibles. Contact the material manufacturer for specific
details.
SIDE
SIDE
BELOW
TOP
Figure 1.1 •Clearances to Combustibles
SIDE
TOP VIEW •0°
SIDE
FRONT
BELOW
BEHIND
TOP
Chart 1.1 • Clearances to Combustibles in Inches (cm) (see Figure 1.1)
END VIEW
20° Mounting Angle
END VIEW
0° Mounting Angle

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CAUTION:
Use Supply Wires Suitable for 90°C
ATTENTION:
Employer des câbles électriques résistant à 90°C
BRANT RADIANT HEATER LIMITED
34SCOTT AVE., PARIS,ONTARIO, CANADA
MODEL/MODELE
VOLTS/VOLTS
AMPS/AMPERES
WATTS/WATTS
FREQUENCY/FREQUENCE
SERIAL/SERIE
CONFORMSTOUL STD 2021 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2#
CAUTION:Mountat least 12 inches from ceiling and 18 inches from verticle
walls.Aminimum of 24 inches must be maintained between the heater and
anycombustiblematerial directly radiated by the heater.
ATTENTION:Installeza au moins 12 pouces du plafond et 18 pouces des
mursverticaux.Un minimum de 24 pouces doit etre maintenu entre le
radiateuret tous materiaux.
BAH-35-A-17
120
13.8
1750
60Hz
MAY.21
5008644
CAUTION:Mount with bottom of heater at least 8 feet above
floor or grade.
ATTENTION:Installez a au moins 8 pieds du plancher.
Safety Signs and Labels
It is important to provide warnings to alert individuals to potential hazards and safety actions. Signs should
state the hazards for the particular application and be legible to the building occupants. Consult the
factory or a factory representative for additional information on signage compliance.
Safety warning labels must be maintained on the infrared heater. Illustrations of the safety labels, and their
locations, are pictured below. When no longer legible, they must be replaced. Contact either your local
distributor or the product manufacturer for obtaining replacement signs or labels.
1.0 Safety •Safety Signs and Labels
Top View
Rating Plate
SAMPLE
BRANT RADIANT HEATER LIMITED
34 SCOTT AVE., PARIS, ONTARIO, CANADA
MODEL/MODELE
VOLTS/VOLTS
AMPS/AMPERES
WATTS/WATTS
FREQUENCY/FREQUENCE
SERIAL/SERIE
CONFORMS TO UL STD 2021 CERTIFIED TO CSA STD C22.2#
CAUTION: Mount at least 12 inches from ceiling and 18 inches from verticle
walls. A minimum of 24 inches must be maintained between the heater and
any combustible material directly radiated by the heater.
ATTENTION: Installez a au moins 12 pouces du plafond et 18 pouces des
murs verticaux. Un minimum de 24 pouces doit etre maintenu entre le
radiateur et tous materiaux.
BAH-35-A-17
120
13.8
1750
60 Hz
MAY. 21
5008644
Mounting Label
Ground Screw Label
Wire Label
CAUTION: Mount with bottom of heater at least 8 feet
above floor or grade.
ATTENTION: Installez a au moins 8 pieds du plancher.
GROUND
SCREW
INSIDE
CAUTION:
Use Supply Wires Suitable for 90°C
ATTENTION:
Employer des câbles électriques résistant à 90°C

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1.0 Safety •Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations
Standards, Certifications, and Government Regulations
Installation of this infrared heater must comply with all applicable local, province, and national
specifications, regulations, and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshal for
guidance.
The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes:
Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition).
United States: Refer to National Electrical Code®, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).
Wiring must conform to the latest edition of National Electrical
Code®, local ordinances, and any special diagrams from the manufacturer.
Brant Radiant Heaters Limited’s units comply or are certified by one or more of the following
organizations or standards:
• CSA STD 22.2
• UL STD 2021

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2.0 Installation •Design
Read and understand, the installation, operating and maintenance instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
Design
To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct
placement of the infrared heater(s).
Aside from safety factors such as clearances to combustibles (see Chart 1.1 on page 6), you should also
take into consideration the environment (e.g., cold/drafty, average, protected), heat coverage (sq. ft.)
needed, heater centers, and the distance behind a person or work station(s). Also, the effective infrared
surface temperature of a person or object may be diminished with wind above 5 mph. Wind barrier(s) may
be required. Most importantly, clearances to combustibles must always be maintained! Refer to hazards
on page 5.
When positioning the heaters, keep in mind combustible materials, lights, sprinkler heads, overhead doors,
storage areas with stacked materials, gas and electrical lines, parked vehicles, cranes, etc. Refer to Page
6 for minimum clearances to verify that a safe installation exists.
This installation manual, along with national, state, provincial, and local codes, address these issues. It is
critical that you read, understand, and follow all guidelines and instructions. Always inspect and evaluate
the mounting conditions, application, and wiring.
When heated, materials high in hydrocarbons (solvents, paint thinner, mineral spirits, formaldehydes, etc.)
can evaporate and/or degrade. This may result in odors or fumes being emitted into the environment. To
correct this problem, clean the area and/or introduce additional ventilation. Heaters installed and serviced
in accordance with the installation manual do not emit foul odors into the environment.
IMPORTANT: Fire sprinkler heads must be located at an appropriate distance from the heater to avoid an
inadvertent discharge. This distance may exceed the published clearances to combustibles. Certain
applications may require the use of high temperature sprinkler heads or relocation of the heaters.
Fire sprinkler systems containing propylene glycol, antifreeze, or other potentially flammable substances
shall not be used in conjunction with this heater without careful consideration for and avoidance of
inadvertent discharge hazards. For further information consult NFPA 13. Always observe applicable
state and local codes.
CAUTION
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2.0 Installation •Outdoor Application
Chart 2.1 • Outdoor Comfort Heating Application Chart
*Clearances to combustibles must be maintained at all times. If infrared heaters are mounted too low or too
high, they may result in discomfort or lack of heat.
Chart 2.2 • Indoor Spot Heating Application Chart
Heater installation shall comply with all IOPM, NEC, ANSI/NFPA-70, CEC, and local restrictions.
Figure 2.1 • Heating Application
When comfort heating people, two heaters should be used to heat both sides of the individual. Heater
installation shall comply with all IOPM, NEC, ANSI/NFPA-70, CEC, and local restrictions.
12 INCHES
18 INCHES
24 INCHES
Heat Pattern
Mounting
Height
Areas Heated in Feet
1 kW 1.75 kW 2.5 kW 3 & 4 kW
7 feet 8 x 10 8 x 11 8 x 12 8 x 13
8 feet 9½ x 11½ 9½ x 12 9½ x 13 9½ x 14½
9 feet 10½ x 12½ 10½ x 13 10½ x 14 10½ x 15½
10 feet - 11½ x 14½ 11½ x 15½ 11½ x 16½
11 feet - 12½ x 15 12½ x 16 12½ x 17½
12 feet - - 14 x 18 14 x 19
13 feet - - 15 x 18.9 15 x 20
14 feet - - - 16 x 21
15 feet - - - 17½ x 22½
Watts Density At Floor Level
Mounting
Height
Density in Watts
1 kW 1.75 kW 2.5 kW 3 kW 4 kW
7 feet 12.4 20.0 26.5 28.8 38.4
8 feet 9.2 16.1 20.1 22.0 29.4
9 feet 7.6 13.4 16.8 18.6 24.9
10 feet - 11.1 14.5 16.0 21.6
11 feet -9.3 12.5 14.0 18.7
12 feet - - 10.0 11.2 15.0
13 feet - - 8.8 10.0 13.3
14 feet - - - 8.9 11.9
15 feet - - - - 10.9
Estimating Required Loading
Type of Building Watts Required Per Square Foot At Floor Level
Insulated building 10
Uninsulated 16
Outdoor Sheltered 25-30
Outdoor Unsheltered 45