Temp-Heat THP-400A Manual

Installation and Service Manual
THP-400A, THP-500A and THP-550
Gas, Direct-Fired Process Heater
1-800-836-7432
Heating
Cooling
Dehumidifying
Ventilating
For your safety,
do not use this heater in a
space where gasoline or
other liquids having
flammable vapors are
stored or used.
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rating Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Fuel Supply System — Bulk-Tank System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Natural-Gas Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preliminary Start-Up Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control Vestibule Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Start-Up Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Shut-Down Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Short-Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Long-Term or Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Wiring Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Control Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Airflow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To Check Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
This manual is the property of the
owner. Leave with the unit when
set-up and start-up are complete.

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We cannot anticipate every use which may be made of our heaters. Check with your local fire safety
authority if you have questions about applications.
Other standards govern the use of fuel gases and heat-producing products in specific applications.
Your local authority can advise you about these.
Warning

THP-400A, THP-500A and THP-550 Installation and Service Manual
Introduction
The following recommendations are not intended to supplement requirements of federal, state, or
local codes having jurisdiction over the application and operation of this heater.
This instruction booklet contains the necessary information, instructions, and guidelines to achieve
maximum efficiency and safety from the TEMP-HEAT process heater. Please read all instructions
before attempting the set-up and operation of this heater.
The THP-Series Heaters are direct-fired, fresh-air heaters used to provide heat for buildings under
Class B furnaces as defined by NFPA 86 standard for ovens and furnaces. The area of fresh air
required for safe operation must be equal to the area of the unit’s intake grill. THP-Series Heaters
draw fresh outside air through the unit’s intake and discharge tempered air controlled by a remote
sensors. The heaters generate 85° F to 270° F discharge temperatures with models ranging from
300,000 BTU/hour to 4,500,000 BTU/hour operating on natural gas or propane vapor.
Most models are equipped with a remote temperature sensors and an adjustable automatic burner
control. This combination prevents extreme temperature fluctuations that occur when ON/OFF
burner controls are selected.

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Rating Information
Forindoororoutdoorinstallation
UnitSpecifications THP-400A THP-500A THP-550
CFM 2,500 3,000 3,000
BTU/Hour minimum
maximum
200,000
400,000
44,500
500,000
40,500
550,000
Inlet Pressure
Natural Gas
minimum psig
maximum psig
1/2
4*
1/4
4*
1/2
4*
Inlet Pressure
Propane Gas
maximum psig 10 10 10
Electrical Requirements voltage/hertz/phase/amps 115/60/1/20 115/60/1/20 115/60/1/20
Dimensions l x w x h, in 50 x 26 x 48 58 x 28 x 53 56 x 29 x 40
Weight lbs 450 565 500
Minimum distance from
combustible materials
floor, in
top, in
sides, in
discharge, ft
0
6
6
10
0
6
6
10
0
6
6
10
Ambient Conditions minimum oF
maximum oF
-40
120
-40
120
-40
120
*For inlet pressure over 4-psi natural gas, contact TEMP-AIR.

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Control Functions
Airflow Switch Verifies that proper airflow through unit is present before ignition can
take place.
First-Stage Regulator Reduces tank pressure to an intermediate pressure, and supplies inlet
pressure to a second-stage regulator.
Flame-Safety Control Senses flame and shuts down the heater in the event of flame failure.
High-Gas Pressure Switch Measures manifold-gas pressure. If pressure is greater than setpoint,
the switch closes the gas valves.
High-Temperature Limit Opens electric circuit to flame-safety control and closes gas valves in
the event of an overheating condition.
Low-Temperature Limit Protects against the possibility of discharging freezing air into the
building in the event the burner fails to ignite. Pre-set at 40° F, this
control shuts the blower down if the temperature through the unit
drops below this setpoint.
Manual Bypass Switch Over-rides automatic shut-down of the blower during start-up if the
temperature through the unit is below the 40° F setting of the
Low-Temperature Limit control.
Manual Gas Valve Manually shuts off fuel supply at heater. For short-term, shut-down
only.
Modulating Control Valve Regulates gas supply to the burner controlled by the remote
thermostat.
Pilot Valve Supplies fuel to the ignition pilot when starting unit.
Proof-of-Closure Switch Monitors and proves that gas valve is totally closed in the normally
closed position.
Second-Stage Regulator Reduces the outlet pressure from first-stage levels to burner pressure.
Starter Interlock Proves motor-starter is engaged in the normally closed position.
Thermostat Automatically cycles the heater from low- to high-fire to maintain
desired room temperature.

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Fuel Supply System — Bulk-Tank System
• Installation must comply with all state and local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58.
• Locate fuel tanks according to the minimum distances shown in the Rating Information
Table on page 5.
• The vapor-supply fuel line from the tank or vaporizer must have a first-stage regulator located
at the tank or vaporizer to reduce the tank pressure to the 10-psi needed to supply unit.
• A vaporizer may be necessary, especially on multiple-heater installations where adequate storage
supply is not attainable or practicable.
• Vaporizers must be no closer than 10-ft from a container.
• Locate vaporizers at a minimum of 15-ft from fuel-transfer valves.
Typical Vaporizer Installation — Algas 40/40 Vaporizer
EachStorageCapacity
above Ground
Minimum Distance
fromBuilding
one, 500-gal tank 10-ft
one or two, 1000-gal tanks 25-ft
2001-gal or more 50-ft

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Set-Up
• Keep fresh-air intake and heated-air discharge clear of obstruction.
• Provide clearance to allow access to vestibule, blower, and motor compartments.
• Heater must be level and in compliance with minimum-clearance and minimum-distance
requirements for combustible materials. See Rating Information Table on page 5.
• Position heater to draw 100% fresh, outside air through its intake grill.
• Do not use or operate the heater in the presence of combustible vapors or liquids.
• Maintain a maximum voltage differential of plus or minus 10% while unit is running.
• Do not move, handle, or service heater while hot, running, or connected to power supply.
• Check for gas leaks and proper functioning during installation, periodically, or when relocating.
Typical Heater Installation
Natural Gas Installations
• See Rating Information Table on page 5 for proper inlet pressure.
• Use external regulator supplied on all installations over 4-psi.
• Gas meter and supply system must be able to supply the minimum supply pressures as specified
in the Rating Information Table on page 5.
• Follow all federal, state, and local codes governing temporary-gas connections.
• Leak test all gas connections using a 1:3 solution of soap and water.

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Preliminary Start-Up Steps
• Check for proper fuel-supply application, connections, and pressure.
• Check that external regulator has been installed on all natural-gas installations over 4-psi.
• External regulator must be installed on unit on all propane installations.
• Purge gas line of air, as necessary.
• Leak test all gas connections with a 1:3 solution of soap and water.
• Do not operate unit if leaks are present.
• Determine that unit is drawing 100% fresh outside air through its intake grill.
• Check for proper electrical connections and supply voltage.
• Check that the intake and discharge of unit are free from obstructions.
• Reset flame-safety control by pressing reset button on control.
• Reset motor overload.
• Check control settings:
high-temperature limit switch: 270° F
low-temperature limit switch: 40° F
THP-400A Switch Panel
THP-550 Switch Panel
THP-500A Switch Panel
Note: Other switch panel layouts may be
used depending on application.

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THP-400A Vestibule Layout
Control Vestibule Layout
THP-500A Vestibule Layout

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Control Vestibule Layout
THP-550 Vestibule Layout

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Start-Up Steps
1. Connect power supply. See Rating Information Table on page 5 for electrical requirements.
2. Confirm heater is set up for fuel being supplied. See Rating Information Table on page 5 for proper
gas-inlet pressures.
3. Open fuel-supply valve at tank slowly.
4. Open manual gas valve at heater.
5. Reset Flame-Safety control.
6. Check control settings
high-temperature limit switch: 270° F
low-temperature limit switch: 40° F
7. Turn blower and burner switches to the ON position.
For units equipped with electronic low-temperature limit control:
Allows unit to run for 3-min. If discharge-sensor bulb located in the discharge-air stream does
not reach the 40° F minimum temperature, the unit shuts down, and the low-temperature bulb
glows.
To reset: turn blower and burner switches OFF. Reset the Flame-Safety Control and turn
switches back to ON.
Do not attempt to light the pilot manually.
8. Set discharge air temperature.
9. Set room air temperature.

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Shut-Down Steps
Short-Term Shut Down
• Turn burner switch to OFF position.
• Wait 30-sec.
• Turn blower switch to OFF position.
• Look to see that flame is extinguished.
Extended Shut-down or Disconnection of Unit
• With unit running, close vapor-fuel supply valve at vaporizer. (Propane installation only.)
Caution: Do not close liquid supply valve while vaporizer is ON. See vaporizer for proper
operation of vaporizer. Contact your gas company for further information on safe handling
of propane vaporizers.
• Allow heater to run until flame-safety light goes ON, indicating that all gas has been burned
from gas lines.
Caution: Check to see that pilot light on vaporizer is extinguished before disconnecting gas lines.
• Turn burner switch OFF.
• Continue running blower until no flame exists in the base of the burner.
• Turn the blower switch OFF.
• Turn power OFF at source and disconnect electrical lines.
• Disconnect propane-vapor line from heater.
• Contact gas company to disconnect vaporizer.

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ComponentIdentification
FU-01 main fuse SN-01 low-temperature sensor TS-04 high-temperature limit switch
FU-02 control fuse SN-02 flame rod TS-07 low-temperature limit switch
LI-01 low-temperature light ST-01 motor starter TS-11 room-override thermostat
LI-02 burner-reset light SW-06 burner switch VA-01 main-gas valve
MT-01 supply-blower motor SW-07 blower switch VA-02 2nd main-gas valve
PS-01 air flow switch TR-02 low-voltage transformer VA-03 pilot-gas valve
RE-07 flame-safety relay TR-03 ignition transformer VA-05 modulating gas valve
RF-01 rectifier TS-01 discharge-air sensor
Wiring — THP-400A

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to 6
5
to 15
9
to 6
10
to 13
8
to 12
10
When the main safety switch, SW-01 is turned ON, power is supplied:
— to the line side of the motor starter, ST-01,
— to the primary side of the power transformer, TR-01, and
— from the secondary side of the power transformer to the FU-02 control fuse, located
on the transformer.
Terminal 1 receives 120-V power from the FU-02 control fuse.
Terminal 2 is neutral.
Terminal 3 receives power from Terminal 1 through the blower switch, SW-07.
Terminal 5 receives power from Terminal 3 through the low-temperature limit
control, TS-07.
Note: The low-temperature limit control is a timed thermostat that allows the heater
to run for 3-min. If the discharge sensor bulb, located in the discharge-air stream,
does not meet the 40° F minimum temperature setting of the control, the unit shuts
down, and the amber low-temperature alarm light, LI-01, glows.
To Reset: Turn blower switch OFF, wait 45 seconds, and turn back ON.
Terminal 6 receives power from Terminal 5.
Terminal 7 receives power through the burner switch, SW-06.
Terminal 8 receives power from Terminal 7 through the supply-fan motor starter.
With proper airflow through unit, Terminal 8 supplies power to Terminal 9 through
the airflow switch, PS-01.
Terminal 15 receives power from Terminal 9 through the high-temperature limit
switch, TS-04.
Terminal 10 receives power from Terminal 15 through the cabinet high-temperature
switch, TS-08.
Terminal 10 supplies power to Terminal 6 within the flame safety control,
RE-07. Internal circuitry energizes Terminals 4, 8, 9, and 10 within the control.
Terminal 8 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 13, energizing the
pilot-gas valve, VA-03, and the main-gas valve, VA-01.
Note: If pilot flame is not present, the flame safety control locks out, illuminates the
red flame light, and the control must be reset.
Terminal 10 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 12, energizing the
ignition transformer, TR-03.
Terminal 9 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 11, energizing the
second-main gas valve, VA-02
to 5
3
to
to
1
F2
2
13
to 11
9
to 7
6
to 8
7
to 9
8
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ComponentIdentification
AM-01 amplifier RE-07 flame safeguard relay TR-02 low voltage transformer TS-11 room override thermostat
FU-01 main fuse SN-01 low temp sensor TR-03 ignition transformer VA-01 main gas valve
FU-02 control fuse SN-02 flame rod TS-01 discharge air sensor VA-02 2nd main gas valve
LI-01 "low temp" fuse ST-01 supply fan motor starter (28) TS-04 high temp limit switch VA-03 pilot gas valve
LI-02 "flame" light SW-06 burner service switch TS-05 2nd high temp limit switch VA-04 modulating gas valve
MT-01 supply blower motor SW-07 blower starting switch TS-07 low temp stat/timer
PS-01 low air flow switch SW-09 unit tip over switch TS-08 remote disch. temp. setpoint
Wiring — THP-500A

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to 6
5
to 15
9
to 6
10
to 13
8
to 12
10
When the main safety switch, SW-01 is turned ON, power is supplied:
— to the line side of the motor starter, ST-01,
— to the primary side of the power transformer, TR-01, and
— from the secondary side of the power transformer to the FU-02 control fuse, located
on the transformer.
Terminal 1 receives 120-V power from the FU-02 control fuse.
Terminal 2 is neutral.
Terminal 3 receives power from Terminal 1 through the blower switch, SW-07.
Terminal 5 receives power from Terminal 3 through the low-temperature limit
control, TS-07.
Note: The low-temperature limit control is a timed thermostat that allows the heater
to run for 3-min. If the discharge sensor bulb, located in the discharge-air stream,
does not meet the 40° F minimum temperature setting of the control, the unit shuts
down, and the amber low-temperature alarm light, LI-01, glows.
To Reset: Turn blower switch OFF, wait 45 seconds, and turn back ON.
Terminal 6 receives power from Terminal 5 through Tip Over Switch
Terminal 7 receives power through the burner switch, SW-06.
Terminal 8 receives power from Terminal 7 through the supply-fan motor starter.
With proper airflow through unit, Terminal 8 supplies power to Terminal 9 through
the airflow switch, PS-01.
Terminal 15 receives power from Terminal 9 through the high-temperature limit
switch, TS-04.
Terminal 10 receives power from Terminal 15 through the cabinet high-temperature
switch, TS-08.
Terminal 10 supplies power to Terminal 6 within the flame safety control,
RE-07. Internal circuitry energizes Terminals 4, 8, 9, and 10 within the control.
Terminal 8 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 13, energizing the
pilot-gas valve, VA-03, and the main-gas valve, VA-01.
Note: If pilot flame is not present, the flame safety control locks out, illuminates the
red flame light, and the control must be reset.
Terminal 10 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 12, energizing the
ignition transformer, TR-03.
Terminal 9 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 11, energizing the
second-main gas valve, VA-02
to 5
3
to
to
1
F2
2
13
to 11
9
to 7
6
to 8
7
to 9
8
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ComponentIdentification
AM-01 amplifier SN-01 low-temperature sensor TS-05 cabinet high-temperature limit
FU-01 main fuse SN-02 flame rod TS-07 low-temperature limit switch
FU-02 control fuse ST-01 motor starter TS-08 remote-discharge temperature
LI-01 low-temperature light SW-06 burner switch TS-11 room-override thermostat
LI-02 burner reset light SW-07 blower switch VA-01 main-gas valve
MT-01 supply-blower motor TR-02 low-voltage transformer VA-02 2nd main-gas valve
PS-01 air flow switch TS-01 discharge-air sensor VA-03 pilot-gas valve
RE-07 flame-safety relay TS-04 high-temperature limit switch VA-05 modulating gas valve
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to 7
6
to 10
15
to 6
10
to 13
8
to 12
10
When the main safety switch, SW-01 is turned ON, power is supplied:
— to the line side of the motor starter, ST-01,
— to the primary side of the power transformer, TR-01, and
— from the secondary side of the power transformer to the FU-02 control fuse, located
on the transformer.
Terminal 1 receives 120-V power from the FU-02 control fuse.
Terminal 2 is neutral.
Terminal 3 receives power from Terminal 1 through the blower switch, SW-07.
Terminal 5 receives power from Terminal 3 through the low-temperature limit
control, TS-07.
Note: The low-temperature limit control is a timed thermostat that allows the heater
to run for 3-min. If the discharge sensor bulb, located in the discharge-air stream,
does not meet the 40° F minimum temperature setting of the control, the unit shuts
down, and the amber low-temperature alarm light, LI-01, glows.
To Reset: Turn blower switch OFF, wait 45-sec, and turn back ON.
Terminal 7 receives power from Terminal 6 through the burner switch, SW-06.
Terminal 8 receives power from Terminal 7 through the supply-fan motor starter.
With proper airflow through unit, Terminal 9 supplies power to Terminal 8 through
the airflow switch, PS-01.
Terminal 15 receives power from Terminal 9 through the high-temperature limit
switch, TS-04.
Terminal 10 receives power from Terminal 15 through the cabinet high-temperature
switch, TS-05.
Terminal 10 supplies power to Terminal 6 within the flame safety control,
RE-07. Internal circuitry energizes Terminals 4, 8, 9, and 10 within the control.
Terminal 8 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 13, energizing the
pilot-gas valve, VA-03, and the main-gas valve, VA-01.
Note: If pilot flame is not present, the flame safety control locks out, illuminates the
red flame light, and the control must be reset.
Terminal 10 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 12, energizing the
ignition transformer, TR-03.
Terminal 9 of the flame safety control supplies power to Terminal 11, energizing the
second-main gas valve, VA-02
to 5
3
to
to
1
F2
2
13
to 11
9
to 8
7
to 9
8
to 15
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Troubleshooting
Problem ProbableCause Remedy
Blower does not operate Inadequate or no
voltage present
Check power supply to unit. 115-V must be available.
Check Rating Information Table on page 5.
Fuse loose or blown Check control fuse, FU-02.
Blower switch not
in ON position
Turn ON.
Blower switch defective With switch in the ON position, check for 115-V at
Terminal 3. Replace switch if voltage is not present.
Low-temperature limit
switch not at proper setting
Timer: 3-min
Temperature: 40° F
To Reset: Turn burner and blower switches OFF and
then back ON.
Defective low-temperature
limit switch
Check wiring connections. Check for 115-V at
Terminal 5. If no voltage is present, replace switch.
Defective motor Check wiring condition and connections from motor
starter to motor. If motor is receiving proper voltage and
wiring is in good condition, the motor is defective and
must be replaced.
Blower runs, burner
does not ignite
Burner switch not
in ON position
Turn ON.
Defective burner switch With burner switch in the ON position, check voltage at
Terminal 5. If 115-V are present at Terminal 5 and not
at Terminal 6, the burner switch is defective.
Insufficient airflow Check unit's intake and discharge for obstructions.
Inspect fan blade and motor for proper operation.
Adjust airflow control according to the instructions on
page 19.
Remove airflow tubing and inspect for obstructions.
Reconnect tubing.
If voltage is present at Terminal 7 but not at Terminal 8,
replace the airflow switch.
High-temperature limit
switch out of adjustment
Press reset button on switch. If unit continues to shut
down, the unit is either overfired, or the limit switch is
defective. Contact TEMP-HEAT.
Adjustable high-
temperature limit switch
not at proper setting
Set at 240° F. If unit continues to shut down, the unit is
either overfired or the limit switch is defective. Contact
TEMP-HEAT.