The Instructions contained in this manual apply to Variante gas fired models only.
These models are suitable for roof suspension, indoor installation only.
VRA VRC models are suitable for both horizontal and vertical room sealed flue terminals
IMPORTANT :
Variante heaters must be installed in sufficiently ventilated premises
In garage applications the must be mounted at a minimum height of 1.8 meters to the bottom of the
heater from floor level
It is a requirement that only suitably qualified and competent personnel may install and
commission the heater
The heater should be installed so as to comply with all the relevant standards and guide lines as
well as meeting all national and local regulations and insurance criteria
The Benson Variante range of warm air heaters detailed herewith are manufactured for Benson Heating
within the parameters of ISO 9002.
The Benson Variante range has been independently tested and assessed, and has been found to meet
the Essential Requirement of the following European Directives:
Gas appliance Directive (90/396/EEC)
Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC)
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC)
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (98/336/EEC and 91/31/EEC)
Product Liability Directive (65/374/EEC)
Contents
Section INDEX Pages
1 GENERAL RECOMENDATIONS 2-3
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 4
2-1 VRA Data 4
2-2 VRC Data 5
2-3 VRE Data 6
3 INSTALLATION 7
3-1 Wall mounting dimensions VRA 065 -170 VRC065 -110 7
3-2 Girder mounting dimensions VRA 065 -170 VRC 065 -110 7
3-3 Wall mounting dimensions VRA 220 - 285 8
4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VRC RANGE 8
5 WIRING DIAGRAMS 9
5-1 Electrical diagram VRA 9
5-2 Remote connections VRA CP 2 10
5-3 Electrical diagram VRA Remote connections CP4 10
6 FLUE INSTALLATION 11
6-1 Recommended horizontal concentric flue for VRA 065 to 110 11
6-2 Recommended horizontal concentric flue for VRA 140 to 285 11
6-3 Recommended Vertical concentric flue for VRA 065 to 110 12
6-4 Recommended Vertical concentric flue for VRA 140 to 285 12
6-5 Recommended vertical flue assembly for VRA 065 to 110 13
6-6 Recommended vertical flue assembly for VRA 140 to 285 13
6-7 Accessories for flue for models VRA 065 to 110 14
6-8 Accessories for flue for models VRA 140 to 285 14
7 VRE RANGE DATA 15
7-1 Fixing height dimensions VRE Range 15
7-2 Recommended vertical flue connections VRE range 15
8 GAS 16
8-1 Gas conversion 16
8-2 Gas supply 17
9 SERVICE 17
9-1 Heater Controls VRA 18
10 MAINTENANCE 19
11 END USER RECOMMENDATIONS 19
12 FAULT FINDING 20
1-GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS