Enerco ERXL-100 User Manual

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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Manual
Enerco | enerRadiant® XL Series Heater
Outside Combustion Air Supply
The Ener-Radiant XL heater is approved for installation with an 
outside air supply system. Some compounds such as halogenated 
hydrocarbons or other corrosive chemicals in the air can be drawn 
into the equipment and cause an accelerated rate of corrosion 
of some of the heater components. The use of such chemical 
compounds near the enclosure should be avoided.
IMPORTANT: If the building has a slight negative pressure or 
contaminants are present in the air, an outside combustion air supply 
to the heaters is strongly recommended.
For an outside air supply, a four (4”) inch O.D. single wall pipe may 
be attached to the heater. The duct may be up to forty-five (45’) ft. 
maximum length or two (2’) ft. minimum length with no more than 
two (2) elbows. (See General Requirements in page 21 for additional 
information.) An outside air supply should not be used with the draft 
hood venting configuration.
The air supply duct may have to be insulated to prevent 
condensation on the outer surface. The outside air terminal should 
be securely fastened to the outside wall by drilling four (4) 1/4” 
diameter holes in the outside flange; wood screws or bolts and 
expansion sleeves may be used to fasten terminal.
FIGURE 16: Non-pressurized Outside Air Supply Duct
Outside Air Terminal: Use ACME #104 Enerco Stk. #19030.
PVC Pipe, “Dryer Hose”, or equivalent may be used instead of 
standard vent pipe.
SECTION 6
Gas piping
Read applicable warnings in (Section 1) before proceeding with 
Gas Pipe installation. Improper installation may result in property 
damage, severe injury, or death.
Meter and service must be large enough to handle all the burners 
being installed plus any other connected load. The gas line which 
feed the system must be large enough to supply the required gas 
with a maximum pressure drop of 1/2” water column. When gas 
piping is not included in the layout drawing, the local gas supplier 
will usually help in planning the gas piping.
A 1/2” tapping at each burner location must be located and oriented 
as shown in (Figure 17). To check system pressure, put a plugged 
1/8” NPT tapping in the gas line at the connection to the burner 
farthest from the supply. Before connecting the burners to the 
supply system, verify that all high pressure testing of the gas piping 
has been completed. Do not high pressure test the gas piping with 
the burners connected.
Follow these instructions to ensure a professional gas supply 
installation:
• 
Support all gas piping with suitable pipe hanging 
materials.
• 
Use wrought iron or wrought steel pipe and malleable 
iron fitting. All pipe fittings should be new and free 
from defects. Carefully ream the pipe and tubing ends 
to remove obstructions and burrs.
• 
Use L.P. gas-resistant joint compound on all pipe 
threads.
• 
Check the pipe and tubing ends for leaks before 
placing heating equipment into service. When 
checking for gas leaks, use soap and water solution: 
NEVER USE AND OPEN FLAME.
Install the flex gas connector as shown. The flex gas connector 
accommodates expansion of the heating system and allows for easy 
installation and service of the burner.
FIGURE 17: Gas Line Connection with Stainless Steel Flex Gas 
Connector
Shut-Off Valve must be parallel 
to burner gas inlet. The 2” 
displacement shown is for the cold 
condition. This displacement may 
reduce when the system is fired.
Shut – off Valve
12"
2"
1/2" Stainless Steel Flex Gas Connector
Stk. #16401
90°
45°
45°