
3.5.1 Flues for power vented installations
(Type B appliances)
Air for combustion will be taken from
within the space where the heater is
installed. Ensure that an adequate air
supply for combustion and ventilation
is provided within the building in
accordance with the regulations &
rules in force. Table 8 shows flue pipe
sizes and maximum vent lengths. The
minimum flue length is 0.5 meters.
The combustion air inlet socket at
the appliance must be foreseen with
an inlet grill of class IP20 (for indoor
applications, or an approved vertical
flue terminal for outdoor terminations).
Indoor air inlet socket = PN 60-50712-300
(100mm), PN 60-50712-130282 (130mm)
Outdoor air inlet cap = PN 33-54-107
(100mm), PN 33-54-207 (130mm)
Outdoor air inlet 250mm extension
pipe = PN 33-54-103 (100mm),
PN 33-54-203 (130mm)
Note:
extension pipe must be used with the outdoor
inlet cap.
Table 8 – Combustion air inlet & flue pipe
requirements
To avoid leakage use single wall
flue pipes of seamless aluminium or
stainless steel. All joints must be sealed
to prevent products of combustion
from leaking into the building. An
approved flue terminal is required.
If the flue passes through a combustible
element of the building it must be
enclosed by a sleeve of non-combustible
material and separated from the
sleeve by at least a 25mm air break.
The temperature of any combustible
material near to the flue must not exceed
65°C when the heater is in operation.
WARNING
The flue must be at least 50mm away from
any combustible material.
Single wall flue pipe exposed to cold
air or run through unheated areas must
be insulated. Where condensation
is unavoidable, provision must be
made for the condensation to flow
freely to a point to which it can be
released, i.e. a drain or gully.
The condensation drain from the flue
must be constructed from non-corrodible
material not less than 20mm diameter.
Copper or copper-based alloys must
not be used for condensation drains.
3.6 Air supply
WARNING
This model air heater is installed as a
type B application and is designed to
take air for combustion from the space
in which it is installed. Do not restrict
the combustion air intake.
It is important to ensure that there is an
adequate air supply at all times for both
combustion and heating requirements.
Modern constructions involve the
greater use of insulation, improved
vapor barriers, and weather- proofing.
This practice means that buildings are
sealed much tighter than in the past.
The combustion air supply for a power
vented gas fired air heater (Type B
installation) can be affected by lack of air
supply. Natural infiltration may not be
adequate.
Use of extract fans aggravates this
situation. It is important to ensure that
there is an adequate air supply at all
times. Reliance on doors and windows
is not allowed. Always ensure that an
adequate inlet for fresh air for combustion
is provided sized to suit the total
installation of any combustion apparatus.
Fit an access guard (IP20) to the
combustion air inlet and take
appropriate action to ensure that it
remains unblocked. See national
installation requirements for aeration
and ventilation of buildings..
3.7 Electrical supply
Wiring external to the air heater must be
carried out in accordance with the rules
in force and by appropriately qualified
persons.
Check the electrical specification is in
accordance with the specification on the
appliance data plate. A unique appliance
wiring diagram is supplied as a separate
document attached to this one plus an
additional copy attached to the air heater.
A constant 230 volt 50 Hertz single phase
with neutral link fused electricity supply
is required. All heaters and controls
must be earthed. A lockable isolator with
contact separation of at least 3.0mm on
all poles should be installed adjacent to
the appliance and within reach of any
person working on the heater.
When a number of heaters are to be
connected as part of a single installation
each heater must be provided with a
separate isolator.
Ensure that electrical supply cables
do not touch the very hot combustion
collector box. The cables must be
fitted on the gas pipe inside the service
compartment. The final connection must
be made in the terminals provided in the
control compartment. Follow the wiring
diagram provided with the air heater and
air handler.
Electrical supply cable conductor
size should be 1.5mm. Fit the cord
grip supplied with the heater. The
length of conductors between the
cord grip and the terminals must be
such that, in the event that the cable
becomes taut the line conductors
do so before the earth conductor.
3.8 Gas supply
(gas service connection Rc ¾)
RHC 4000 DJL heaters are designed
to operate on natural gas (G20 / G25 /
G25.3). Refer to the specifications in
section 2 of this document and to the data
plate for details of supply pressures.
The gas meter and gas service must be
checked by the supply undertaking to
ensure that they are adequate to deal with
the total load of all gas fired apparatus
installed.
Connection to a gas network may only
be carried out by appropriately qualified
persons. The gas installation must
comply with the rules in force using
materials appropriate for gas installation.
To facilitate servicing, the air heater must
be fitted with an approved gas service tap
and union fitting or union tap adjacent to
the appliance.
The inlet gas supply line must be
installed so as to permit the access door
to be opened and to allow removal of
slide out burner assembly.
An adequate gas supply sized to
provide the dynamic pressure for the
volume required for the air heater(s)
is essential to maintain the nominal
heat input. Account of other gas
fired plant using the same gas service
must also be taken into account.
Models 4024–4030 4036 4050–4150
Heater socket &
pipe dia 100 130 130
Centre distance 165 225 225
Maximum straight
length 7.5 7.5 9
Equivalent length
of 45° elbow 0.75 0.75 0.75
Equivalent length
of 90° elbow 1.5 1.5 1.5
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