Reznor 270615 User manual

Revision: VCS-VCT-DE5 (12-22) 270689-A
WIND AND RAIN HOOD KIT (PN 270615) INSTALLATION FOR
HARSH ENVIRONMENT GAS-FIRED RADIANT HEATERS
Supersedes: I-VC-WH-FC (09-14) PN270689R1
OPTION DE5 FOR MODELS VCS AND VCT
⚠ DANGER ⚠
This kit is to be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with these instructions and in
compliance with all codes and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, and/or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for this installation.
⚠ CAUTION ⚠
It is essential that when fitting the wind and rain hood kit that waterproof sealant is used where
indicated.
•Refer to the installation manual provided with the unit for important safety information.
•Ensure that all components listed in Table 1 are available before beginning installation.
INSTALLATION
1. Turn OFF gas and disconnect electric power.
2. Remove screws that secure fresh air inlet plate (see Figure 1, DETAIL A) and carefully pry off plate, which is
adhered with sealant, taking care not to damage burner casing.
3. Apply full circle bead of waterproof sealant to inner flange of outdoor air spigot shown in Figure 1, DETAIL B.
DO NOT DESTROY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Table 1. Wind and Rain Hood Kit (PN 270615) Components
Component Description PN (Quantity)
Cover Wind and rain hood, 4-inch, SST 270617 (1)
Spigot Outdoor air 270616 (1)
Screw Spigot, 5 mm diameter × 16 mm long, SST 270435 (3)
Self tapping, panhead, #8 × 1/2, SST 270414 (2)
Figure 1. Fresh Air Inlet Plate and Outdoor Air Spigot
DETAIL A DETAIL B

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VCS-VCT-DE5 (12-22) 270689-A
INSTALLATION—CONTINUED
NOTE: Screws securing outdoor air spigot are installed in the same screw holes as the screws
that secured the fresh air inlet plate.
4. Secure outdoor air spigot to burner casing using three spigot screws.
5. Apply full circle bead of waterproof sealant to mating surface of wind and rain hood cover as shown in Figure 2,
DETAIL A and insert cover into outdoor air spigot.
6. Push wind and rain hood cover fully home and drill screw hole in each side of outdoor air spigot as shown in
Figure 2, DETAIL B.
Figure 2. Wind and Rain Hood Cover
7. Secure wind and rain hood cover using two self-tapping screws installed in holes drilled in step 6.
8. After waterproof sealant has cured, turn ON electric and gas and check unit for proper operation.
DETAIL A DETAIL B
SEALANT
SCREW
HOLE