Therma Stor Products Group Heating System PN 4027300 User Manual

PO Box 8680 • Madison, WI 53708  
Owners Manual — Phoenix FireBird  
Installation, Operation and Service Instructions  
Important Instructions – Read and Save These Instructions  
The FireBird portable, heavy duty electric heater features a built-in 50-amp twist lock receptacle designed to work with  
standard 30 or 50 amp power sources—select the setting using the HIGH/LOW switch.  
At the 50-amp setting, the FirebBird produces 3ꢀ,000 BTUs—thats 360 CFM with a 80°F temperature rise. In an area  
with below freezing temperatures the FireBird can produce 360 CFM of air over ꢀ00 degrees. Using the 30-amp setting the  
FireBird produces ꢀ8,000 BTUs—giving a 46°F temperature rise. Internal temperature cutouts prevent the FireBird from  
overheating an area while the FireBirds externally located thermostat terminals provide a means to control the heat from  
anywhere in the drying space.  
The Phoenix FireBird  
• ETL Certified, UL Listed  
• 30 or 50 Amp operation (18,000 BTU/31,000 BTU)  
30 Amp = 24 Actual Amp Draw and 46ºF Temperature Rise  
50 Amp = 40 Actual Amp Draw and 80ºF Temperature Rise  
• Two 8’ Power Cords  
(1 dryer, 1 range) included with unit  
• 360 CFM  
• Multiple air filter options  
Standard MERV-ꢀꢀ, MERV-ꢀ4  
• Multiple ducting options  
ꢀ2” intake, ꢀ2” supply  
• Detachable 12” Duct Collar stores in lid with room for  
power cords  
• Stainless steel cabinet  
PN 4027300  
TS-407  
Revised 12/07  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533  
 
Install the ꢀ2” duct adapter by lining up the notch of the  
adapter with the rivet on the cabinet, then push in the  
directions shown to engage fasteners.  
1 Specifications  
Part No.  
Power  
4027300  
User selectable 30/50 A operation  
220/240 VAC  
60 Hz, ꢀ Phase  
PUSH IN  
SLIDE DOWN  
INTO PLACE  
30 Amp = 46°F temperature rise; ꢀ8,000 BTUs  
50 Amp = 80°F temperature rise; 3ꢀ,000 BTUs  
Blower  
Filters  
360 CFM  
Pleated Media MERV-ꢀꢀ  
Duct Options Intake – ꢀ2” Flex-Duct  
Supply – ꢀ2” Flex-Duct  
Warranty  
Five years;  
ꢀst year ꢀ00% of Parts and Labor  
Dimensions  
Machine  
Shipping  
2.4 Power Switch  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
Weight  
20.25”  
40”  
2ꢀ.4”  
90 lb  
27.5”  
45.25”  
25.5”  
ꢀꢀ5 lb  
Master POWER Switch: The master power switch located  
on the back of the FireBird can be used to turn the unit  
ON, OFF, or set the unit to be controlled by an external  
thermostat.  
When set to ON, the FireBird will energize the blower  
relay and heater elements(s) continuously. In this mode,  
the heaters are thermostatically limited to ꢀ40 degree F  
incoming air temperature with an automatic switch.  
2 Operation  
2.1 Transporting  
The Phoenix FireBird must always be upright when  
transported by vehicle. It may be tipped onto its handle  
and back for loading and moving by hand. The Phoenix  
FireBird features a high-impact plastic skid plate which  
protects the unit while navigating obstacles such as curbs,  
stairways, and while loading into vehicles.  
When set to THERMOSTAT, the blower and heater will run  
when the thermostat terminals (located under the lid) are  
connected by a switch, remote thermostat, timer, etc.  
HIGH/LOW POWER Switch: This switch selects either  
high or low power operation. If this switch is set to HIGH  
POWER operation, the FireBird MUST be connected to a  
minimum 50 Amp source.  
2.2 Electrical Requirements  
The Phoenix FireBird requires 220/240VAC. The FireBird  
outlet is 240VAC with ground. When properly installed,  
it provides a ground connection through the cord to the  
heater to protect the operator from electric shock. The  
Phoenix FireBird comes equipped with two 8’ long cords  
for connection to grounded residential range and dryer  
receptacles. An accessory extension cord is also available  
(see Accessories).  
2.5 Hour Meter  
The digital hour meter measures the cumulative time that  
the unit is turned on to tenths of an hour. It stores and  
displays the total when the unit is unplugged. It resets to  
zero after 99,999.9 hours of operation.  
2.6 Remote Thermostat Connection  
To connect a remote thermostat, switch, or timer control,  
first locate the thermostat terminals under the lid of  
the FireBird. There are 2 spring loaded terminals for  
connecting thermostat wiring. Any dry-contact switch,  
thermostat, or other type of control that connects the  
terminals together will cause the heater to run. The  
thermostat circuit is low voltage (24VAC). DO NOT  
CONNECT POWER TO THE THERMOSTAT TERMINALS.  
2.3 Ducting  
The Phoenix FireBird can be ducted at the inlet, the  
outlet or both using the included round outlet adapter.  
The FireBird lid and outlet adapter are designed to  
accommodate ꢀ2” flexible duct. When selecting flexible  
ducting keep in mind anticipated outlet temperatures. Air  
temperature increase is typically 50 to 80 degrees F for  
low and high power settings respectively. Adding ducting  
decreases airflow which can increase outlet temperatures  
by up to 20 additional degrees F.  
Always press terminal levers to release spring pressure  
before disconnecting thermostat wiring. Failure to do  
so will lead to excessive wear on spring loaded terminal  
connector.  
Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533  
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Blower not running  
3 Maintenance  
ꢀ. Unit unplugged, no power to outlet  
3.1 Air Filter  
2. Power switch not working or set to “THERMOSTAT” and  
no thermostat connected, or thermostat not calling for  
heat  
The Phoenix FireBird is equipped with a pleated fabric air  
filter that must be checked regularly. The standard filter  
is a MERV-ꢀꢀ high efficiency filter. Operating the FireBird  
with a dirty or obstructed filter will reduce airflow eventually  
causing the heating element to shut off. Installing a clean  
filter or removing the obstruction to restore airflow will  
allow the heating element to operate again.  
3. Blower Relay not operating  
4. Wiring fault inside device  
5. Defective blower or blower capacitor  
The filter can generally be vacuumed clean several times  
before needing replacement. Replacement filters can be  
ordered from the factory or purchased locally if available.  
Blower running but no heat  
ꢀ. Airflow restricted at inlet or outlet  
2. High temperature limit reached (ꢀ40°F)  
3. Heating contactor(s) not operating  
4. Wiring fault inside device  
WARNING: DO NOT operate the unit without the filter or  
with a less effective filter as the heating coils inside the  
unit could become clogged and require disassembly to  
clean.  
5. Defective heating element, pressure switch, or  
temperature limit switch  
5 Options and Accessories  
4 Service  
4024750  
4024969  
402ꢀ475  
4022ꢀ64  
4027326  
4027327  
4024440  
ꢀ2” x 25’ Intake Flex Duct  
ꢀ6” x 20” x 2” Pleated Media MERV-8  
ꢀ6” x 20” x 2” Standard Pleated Media MERV-ꢀꢀ  
ꢀ6” x 20” x 2” Optional Pleated Media MERV-ꢀ4  
25’ Cord Kit  
WARNING: Servicing the Phoenix FireBird with its high  
voltage circuitry presents a health hazard which could  
result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property  
damage. Only qualified service people should service this  
unit.  
Thermostat Kit  
Kestrel 3000 Multi-Meter  
Do not operate the unit without the front panel in place.  
High voltage is present, heater burnout may result.  
4.1 Technical Description  
The Phoenix FireBird uses a two stage wound nichrome  
heating element to provide two heat settings depending on  
application requirements or available power. One element  
provides low power operation and both elements together  
provide high power operation. The heating elements and  
the blower are operated by a 24VAC control circuit and a  
number of relays and contactors. For safety, there is an  
air pressure switch that will shut the heating elements off  
or prevent the heating elements from coming on if airflow  
is restricted at either the inlet or the outlet. An additional  
safety switch limits the incoming air temperature to  
ꢀ40°F. This switch shuts off the heating elements and  
automatically resets when the temperature falls to ꢀ00°F.  
4.2 Troubleshooting  
NOTE: High Power setting requires an external 50A circuit.  
Connecting to a 30A circuit with unit set to High Power will  
result in an external circuit breaker trip.  
Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533  
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6 Wiring Diagram  
Thermostat  
Connection (Optional)  
230 VAC  
60 HZ, 1 Ph  
L1  
L2  
Master Power  
Switch  
Red  
Hi-Low  
Power Switch  
Hour Meter  
Blue  
Brown  
Contactor #2  
Yellow  
Black  
Orange  
5200 Watt  
Element  
Red  
Red  
1
0
Black  
6
4
Contactor #1  
Transformer  
Contactor  
#1  
Contactor  
#2  
140°  
Thermal  
Cut-Out  
Yellow  
3800 Watt  
Element  
Pressure  
Switch  
Blower Relay  
Blue  
Black  
Yellow  
Blower  
Yellow  
Brown  
Blue  
Blue  
Blower  
Relay  
Blower  
Capacitor  
Low Voltage Schematic  
230 V  
Blower  
50 AMP  
Receptacle  
Transformer  
Y
X
24 V  
Blue  
Blue  
Hour  
Meter  
Black  
Red  
Orange  
Contactor #2  
Coil  
1
6
4
Optional  
Thermostat  
Transformer  
Contactor  
#1  
Contactor  
#2  
Black  
0
Hi/Low  
Pressure  
Switch  
140°  
Thermal  
Cut-Out  
Power  
Switch  
Contactor #1  
Coil  
Master  
Power Switch  
Blower  
Relay  
Blower Relay  
Coil  
5200 Watt  
10  
Blower  
Capacitor  
3800 Watt  
14  
Made in U.S.A  
Therma-Stor LLC, Madison, WI 53708  
800-533-7533 or Local 608-222-5301  
Heater  
PART NO.  
REV.  
High Voltage Schematic  
4027332  
A
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Toll-Free ꢀ-800-533-7533  
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7 Service Parts  
Item Description  
Qty  
2
2
2
Part No.  
Blower  
4027304  
4027307  
4027306  
4026898  
4027305  
4022484  
40273ꢀ5  
40273ꢀ7  
4027308  
40273ꢀ0  
402ꢀ597  
40273ꢀ4  
402569ꢀ  
4025676  
4024073  
2
Transformer  
Contactor  
3
4
Thermal Switch  
Pressure Switch  
Blower Relay  
5mf Capacitor  
Heating Element  
Flanged 50A Inlet  
Master Power Switch  
Hour Meter  
5
6
7
8
9
ꢀ0  
ꢀꢀ  
ꢀ2  
ꢀ3  
ꢀ4  
ꢀ5  
High/Low Power Switch  
Skidplate  
Wheel  
Foot  
11  
12  
10  
1
2
6
7
5
3
4
13  
9
8
15  
14  
Toll-Free ꢀ-800-533-7533  
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Phoenix FireBird Limited Warranty  
Warrantor:  
Therma-Stor LLC  
PO Box 8680  
Madison, WI 53708  
Telephone: ꢀ-800-533-7533  
Who Is Covered: This warranty extends only to the original end-user of the Phoenix FireBird, and may  
not be assigned or transferred.  
Year One: Therma-Stor LLC warrants that, for one (ꢀ) year the Phoenix FireBird will operate free from  
any defects in materials and workmanship, or Therma-Stor LLC will, at its option, repair or replace  
the defective part(s), free of any charge.  
End-User Responsibilities: Warranty service must be performed by a Servicer authorized by  
Therma-Stor LLC. If the end-user is unable to locate or obtain warranty service from an authorized  
Servicer, he should call Therma-Stor LLC at the above number and ask for the Therma-Stor  
Service Department, which will then arrange for covered warranty service. Warranty service will be  
performed during normal working hours.  
The end-user must present proof of purchase (lease) upon request, by use of the warranty card or  
other reasonable and reliable means. The enduser is responsible for normal care. This warranty  
does not cover any defect, malfunction, etc. resulting from misuse, abuse, lack of normal care,  
corrosion, tampering, modification, unauthorized or improper repair or installation, accident, acts of  
nature or any other cause beyond Therma-Stor LLCs reasonable control.  
Limitation and Exclusions: If any Phoenix FireBird part is repaired or replaced, the new part shall be  
warranted for only the remainder of the original warranty period applicable thereto (but all warranty  
periods will be extended by the period of time, if any, that the Phoenix FireBird is out of service  
while awaiting covered warranty service).  
UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE WRITTEN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PHOENIX FireBird OR ANY  
PART THEREOF, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL ALSO EXPIRE.  
ALL WARRANTIES MADE BY THERMA-STOR LLC ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, AND NO CLAIM MAY BE  
MADE AGAINST THERMA-STOR LLC BASED ON ANY ORAL WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMA-  
STOR LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, USE, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF  
ANY PHOENIX FireBird OR PART THEREOF BE LIABLE UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY SPECIAL,  
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WATER DAMAGE (THE  
END-USER SHOULD TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SAME), LOST PROFITS, DELAY, OR LOSS OF USE  
OR DAMAGE TO ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so one or both of these  
limitation may not apply to you.  
Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.  
Toll-Free 1-800-533-7533  
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