Consort ScreenZone RAC1306 User manual

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Consort Equipment Products Limited
Thornton Industrial Estate, Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire, A73 2RT
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Web: www.consortepl.com
S CREEN Z ONE
RECESSED WARM AIR CURTAINS
C ATALOGUE N UM ERS
RAC1306, RAC1309
RAC1306RX
I NSTALLATION AND O PERATING M ANUAL
INDEX Section
General Information ------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Dimensions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
Installation Details --------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Electrical Connection ----------------------------------------------------------- 4
Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
ervicing & Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------ 6

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1.5 RX Controller Location
It is essential the Controller is positioned in the
same room as the air curtain. It should be where its
temperature will not be change with local effects.
Avoid:
• Draughty places near windows or doors
• Places near the air curtain itself or any other
heat sources in the room
• Place where the sun will shine on it
• Places where it may get wet
1.6 Controller standard models
The RAC1306 and RAC1309 heaters are supplied
with a remote controller. The remote control unit
houses 3 single pole and 1 change over 10A rocker
switches. The controller is wired to the base unit via
0.75mm² 5 core PVC flexible cable.
1.7 Clearance Distances
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of
100mm is allowed around the case and 55mm
above. The clearance allows for cable entry and
prevents combustible surfaces overheating.
The minimum mounting height (floor to grille) is 2m.
The maximum mounting height for RAC1306 is
2.8m and for RAC1309 is 3.4m.
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
The heaters are designed for discreet positioning in
a suspended ceiling or bulkhead in the doorways of
retail or commercial premises. Overall energy sav-
ing is likely when the heater is sited above a fre-
quently opened external door as the airstream can
prevent heat loss. Will fit a recess as shallow as
195mm.
1.2 General
All installations must be in accordance with the
regulations in force in the country of use.
These instructions must be handed to the user on
completion of the installation.
Installers and service engineers must be able to
demonstrate competence and be suitably qualified
in accordance with the regulations in force in the
country of use.
To ensure continued and safe operation it is recom-
mended that the appliance is serviced annually.
The heater outlet / inlet must not be obstructed dur-
ing use.
1.3 Electrical Supply
Electrical supply for RAC1306 and RAC1309 is ei-
ther 230V single phase or 415V three phase, Neu-
tral and Earth. Max cable inlet size is 4mm² for 1 - 4
terminals and 6mm² for L and N terminals.
Electrical supply for RAC1306RX is 230V single
phase only. Max cable inlet size is 4mm².
It is recommended that the electrical supply to the
base unit in the air curtain is via an appropriate
switched isolator having a contact separation of
greater than 3mm on all poles.
BM control, time switches, room thermostats and
door interlocks can be installed at the discretion and
responsibility of the installer.
All units must be wired in accordance with I.E.E
regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings
and the installer should ensure that a suitable isolat-
ing switch is connected in the mains supply.
1.4 Controller `RX` models
The RAC1306RX heater is supplied without a con-
troller. The `RX` models will not work without the
CRX2 wireless controller. ee section 5.1 for more
details.
CONSORT Wireless CRX2 controller

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2. Dimensions
2.1 Air Curtain Dimensions

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3. Installation Details
ENSURE AIR OUTLET LOUVRES ARE NEAREST
TO DOOR APPERTURE.
3. Installation Details
3.1 Location
All units should be installed horizontally directly
over the door opening. It is recommended that the
air curtain is installed on the inside of the building,
within the open room space against a wall or
ceiling.
Care must be taken to allow complete free air
movement into the inlet grilles of the unit to ensure
correct working operation of the air curtain. The
discharge opening should be as close to the top of
the door as possible and cover the entire door
width.
Units can be mounted adjacent to each other to
cover the full door opening across wider
entrances.
The weight of the RAC13 heaters is 17kg
3.2 Clearance Distance
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of
55mm is allowed around the case.
The minimum mounting height (floor to grille) is
1.8m. The recommended mounting height is 2.8m.
3.3 Health and Safety
ole liability rests with the installer to ensure that
all site safety procedures are adhered to during
installation.
ole liability rests with the installer to ensure that
protective safety wear such as hand, eye, ear and
head protection is used during installation of the
product.
Do not rest anything especially ladders against the
product.
Fig.1 Air discharge
Fig.2 Mounting cut out dimensions
Fig.3 Grille fixing
WARNING:
THI AIR CURTAIN HOULD NOT BE
IN TALLED WHERE THERE I A
CORRO IVE ATMO PHERE.

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3.4 Installation
It is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure
that the points of attachment to the building are
sound. Consultation with the consultant/architect or
owner of the building is recommended to ensure
that a sound, mechanically stable installation is
achieved.
Before fitting or wiring the air curtain, ensure the
outlet is facing the doorway as on the picture and
see the general installation guidance notes.
Using a pozidrive screwdriver slacken the two M5
screws in the corners near air inlet side and remove
the two M5 screws in opposite corner near the out-
let. lide the lid sideways until the keyhole slots
pass over the screw heads. The grille assembly can
now be removed from the case.
Each unit has 2 fixing brackets from which it is sus-
pended. The brackets may be removed to assist in
passing the air curtain through the recess then reat-
tached when in-situ.
Either drop rods or catenary wire can be used to
fasten the air curtain to the ceiling support structure.
The height between the ceiling face and the top of
the air curtain case needs to be adjusted to circa
140mm to enable the grille assembly to fit flush with
the ceiling. Adjust accordingly.
After fitting the product in the ceiling recess and ad-
justing the height to ensure that the grille sits flush
to the ceiling (when re-fitted) take the grille assem-
bly and refit using the screws removed.
4. Electrical Connections
Fig.8 Cable entry position
4.1 Electrical connections Fig.7 Grille Earth lead
With grille removed, connect the electrical supply
and controls wiring to the appropriate terminals (see
relevant wiring diagram section).
The unit has four holes for the cable entry, two on
the top and two on the side. Cable entry may be
moved to alternative position if desired (see Fig.8
drawing).
An EARTH lead is connected to the lid from the unit
body, push on connection at grille. When replacing
the grille onto the unit ensure the EARTH lead is re-
connected. (see Fig.7 )
3. Installation Details
Fig.4 Fixing points
Fig.5 Wire fixing
Fig.6 Rod fixing

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4.2 Electrical connections for standard models
L1
Fig.12 Wiring of the heaters without using remote switch
4.3 Electrical connections without using the remote switch standard models
If the heaters are to be controlled by means other than the remote switch supplied, eg BM , then
the heat output can be selected by connecting the appropriate terminals.
WIRED TERMINAL
RAC1306 RAC1309
2 +3 + 4 or 5
6000W 9000W
2 + 4 or 5
2000W 3000W
3 + 4 or 5
4000W 6000W
Please note the ‘4’ or ‘5’ terminal must always be connected
4. Electrical Connections.
L2 L3
N
N
L
Fig.10 Three Phase connection Fig.11 Single Phase connection
Fig.9 Remote switch wiring
ON/OFF BOOST
HEAT I.
HEAT II.

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5.1 Models for wireless controls
The wireless controlled model RAC1306RX can
be controlled by our CRX2 wireless controller. The
heater will not work without this controller. Each
controller has a unique identification code, it can
control an unlimited number of heaters and will not
interfere with other controllers within the building.
For more details please follow the instructions
supplied with the controller.
5. Operation.
4. Electrical Connections.
4.4 Electrical connections for wireless control models
To switch on the appliance and operate the blower,
depress the left-hand switch (marked “on/off”).
To change the fan speed use fan/boost switch.
When the heat 1 switch only (marked with a single
bar) is depressed the heat output is ⅓ of full heat.
RAC1306 - 2kW,RAC1309 - 3kW
When the heat 2 switch only (marked with a double
bar) is depressed the heat output is ⅔ of full heat.
RAC1306 - 4kW,RAC1309 - 6kW
When both heat switches are depressed the full heat
output is available.
RAC1306 - 6kW,RAC1309 - 9kW
Fig.13 ‘L’ and ‘N’ connections Fig.14 Earth connection
L
N
5.2 Standard models
All standard RAC heaters are supplied with a re-
mote switch that gives the following functions;
On/off, fan, fan boost and heat.
For thermostatic control, a room thermostat with
6A switch rating maybe connected to the circuit.
The thermostat should be wired between the ter-
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ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE MAIN EXTER-
NAL ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IS SWITCHED
OFF EFORE COMMENCING ANY MAINTE-
NANCE ON THIS HEATER.
To obtain the best results from the heater, it is es-
sential to avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt
within the unit on the air inlet and discharge grilles.
For this reason regular cleaning is necessary, pay-
ing particular attention to the removal of dirt build up
on the rotor blades.
Cleaning of the fan is best carried out with a soft
brush.
The product should be serviced annually.
ervicing shall be undertaken by a competent per-
son.
6.2 General
If the air curtain does not operate after switching on,
then a suitably competent service engineer should
be called to identify the nature of the fault.
All Air Curtains are fitted thermal cut-outs and motor
thermal protection.
Other faults in relation to the element, motor and
wiring should be identified using conventional fault
finding techniques.
In the event that electrical components are replaced,
please ensure that electrical safety checks in accor-
dance with the regulations in force in the country of
use are undertaken.
6.3 Thermal and fault protection
The units are protected from overheating in the
event of fan failure or an obstruction of the free air-
flow by thermal cut-outs.
6. Servicing & Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance
If this happens, the thermal cut-outs effectively
switch off the appliance by disconnecting power to
the control circuit. The appliance will not operate
until the thermal cut-outs are manually reset. This
should be done by a competent electrician.
The heaters are also protected by thermal fuses to
prevent catastrophic failure. The thermal fuse will
trip and disconnect power to the affected heater.
Thermal fuses are not resettable.
6.4 Fault Conditions
If the heater will not operate, disconnect it from the
mains and arrange for a certified electrician to at-
tend to investigate the reason.
6.5 Replacing Fan Heater Assembly
Remove the lid.
Disconnect the internal wiring from the main termi-
nal block. Remove the four nuts and washers fixing
the fan heater assembly to the back of the case.
The fan heater assembly can now be eased for-
ward and removed from the heater case. Fit re-
placement fan heater and reassemble in reverse
order.
6.6 Spares
It is essential when ordering spares or replacement
parts to state the model number and the serial
number on the rating place fixed to the top of the
unit.
In the interest of progress the Company reserve the
right to vary specifications from time to time without
notice. The material listed is offered subject to the
Company’s General Conditions of ale, a copy of
which can be obtained on request.
Consort Equipment Products Ltd
Registered Office: Thornton Industrial Estate
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, S 73 2RT
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
BS EN ISO 9001 Registered Company No FM12671

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Fig.18 Wiring diagram
standard models

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Fig.19 Wiring diagram models for
wireless controls