Gas-Fired Products Infrared Radiant Tube Heater PTS Series - Manual (Page 21)

Form #43343330
–20– May 08
Tube
Coupling
Center both
tubes with hole
#10 Self-Drilling
Screws
(QTY 2)
4
5
7
6
4. Slide the next tube into the coupling.
5. Make sure both tube ends are butted together.
6. Finish tightening both bolts to 40-60 ft.lbs. torque to ensure a complete seal.
7. Use the two Self-drilling screws through the pre-punched holes to secure the tubes in the coupling.
8. Check to ensure that the hardware is completely closed and the band is seated on the reaction block and
interference pins as illustrated above.
9. Once all the heater body sections are attached, make sure that the heater system is level. If it is not, slight
adjustments can be made using the turnbuckles. (See Section 9.0)
IMPORTANT: NEVER REUSE A COUPLING. Always install a new
coupling only and torque as per instructions above and the diagrams
above.
10.2) INSERTING TURBULATORS
1. Assemble the turbulators together by interlocking the slotted end portions. Slide these into the last tube
section until they are flush with the tube end. Note: Refer to the table below for quantities of turbulators
required for each heater model.
INCORRECT
INSTALLATION
CORRECT
INSTALLATION
Force
Bars
Reaction
Block
Interference
Pins
Bolt
Band
Failure to do so may result in death, serious injury, property damage or illness
from Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
The heater must be assembled with the correct number of turbulator sections
and tube length for the rated heat input.
The turbulator must be installed in the last tube section as shown.
POISONOUS GAS AND SOOT HAZARD