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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Model 4185 StripIR™. We believe it is the finest system of
its type and are confident you will think so too.
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Summary of Contents for StripIR 4185
- Page 1 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the Model 4185 StripIR™. We believe it is the finest system of its type and are confident you will think so too. For technical assistance, training, replacement parts and assemblies, or any other problems or questions, contact our Field Service specialists. They will do everything they can to help you or will put you in touch with someone who can.
- Page 2 Instruction Manual Infrared Strip Heater Model 4185 StripIR Publication No. 106991-001 Rev. 1 June 2005 Another quality product from: 7128 Shady Oak Road • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 949-9009 Fax (952) 949-9559 www.researchinc.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1 Introduction Features and Benefits………………………………………………… Heater Description……………………………………………………. Product Sizes…….……………………………………………………. Lamps………...…..……………………………………………………. Power Controller………….…………………………………………… Section 2 Safety General ………………………………………………………………… Infrared Radiation…………………………………………………….. High Temperatures…………………………………………………… Electrical Safety ………………………………………………………. Fire Safety……………………………………………………………... Section 3 Assembly Required Tools…………………………………………………………. Reflector and Lamp Installation ……………………………………… Exploded View.…………………………………………………………. Section 4 Installation Unpack and Check for Damage……………………………………... -
Page 4: Introduction
The Model 4185 StripIR infrared heater is a lamp and formed reflector heating system that provides even heat distribution across a 1.7” wide strip. The Model 4185 heater uses T-3, halogen lamps backed by a ceramic reflector to provide heat and offer the users benefits of a high density heating solution. -
Page 5: Features And Benefits
Model 4185 heater module maintain a high surface temperature. The reflector material also serves as a re-emitter of medium wave (3 to 4 microns) infrared energy. This can be beneficial in many processes depending on the absorptive properties of the material being heated. -
Page 6: Product Sizes
1.15 microns. Each heater requires one lamp to operate. The Model 4185 will heat a strip that is 1.7 inch (43 mm) wide and is available in heated lengths of 5, 10, 16, 25 and 38 inches (127, 254, 406, 635 and 965 mm). Heated lengths... -
Page 7: Power Controller
Power Controller The Model 4185 heater comes with the Research, Inc. Model 5420 SCR Power Controller. A separate instruction manual for the Power Controller is included with the heater. Figure 1-4: Model 4185 with Power Controller... -
Page 8: Safety
Safety GENERAL The Model 4185 Strip Heater is designed for safe operation. Nevertheless, installation, maintenance and operation of the heater can be dangerous for a careless operator or maintenance person. For your safety and the safety of others, please read the instructions in this INSTRUCTION MANUAL and follow these safety practices that will help to prevent accident or injury. -
Page 9: Fire Safety
2. Remove all solids, liquids, and gases that burn easily from the area around the heater. 3. Know where the nearest fire extinguisher is located and how to use it. 4. Know how to put out fired from all the types of material near the Model 4185 Heater. -
Page 10: Assembly
Section 3 Assembly UNPACK AND Remove the Model 4185 heater from its shipping container and associated packaging. Check the entire unit for any potential damage due to shipping. In the unlikely event CHECK FOR damage has occurred, keep all shipping containers and materials and file a damage DAMAGE claim with the shipping company that delivered the heater. - Page 11 LABEL-THERMAL/BARCODE (2X1) 098901-001 LABEL-HOT SURFACE UL IEC 5041 100571-001 TERMINAL BLOCK CERAMIC 2P 10A 103390-004 LAMP-QIH240-2000/V CER.END 106690-002 CABLE-14/3 TEFLON JACKET 200°C *** DENOTES PART NUMBERS LISTED ARE FOR MODEL 4185-10. CONSULT FACTORY FOR PART NUMBER CORRESPONDING TO YOUR MODEL.
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Page 12: Mechanical Installation
As shown in Figure 4-1, six 10-32 x 1/2 inch screws are provided on the top of the Model 4185 heater for mounting purposes. The heater can be attached directly to a suitable frame structure or mounting brackets using these six screws. Mount the heater so that the intended target absorbs the generated infrared energy yet not so close that the heater touches the target. -
Page 13: Heater Dimensions
Figure 4-2: Mounting Dimensions for Model 4185 Heater DIMENSIONS STRIP IR 4185 Dimension 4185-05 4185-10 4185-16 4185-25 4185-38 9.5 (241) 14.5 (368) 20.5 (521) 29.5 (749) 42.5 (1080) Overall Length Inches (mm) B Lighted 5 (127) 10 (254) 16 (406) -
Page 14: Wiring Power To Heater
All electrical wiring from the Model 4185 to the Model 5420 SCR Power WIRING POWER TO HEATER Controller is included on Model 4185 units. Refer to Model 5420 SCR Power Controller Instruction Manual for further wiring details. -
Page 15: Maintenance
REPLACEMENT skin oils come in contact with the quartz tube, the lamp will fail prematurely. 1. Remove both end covers from the Model 4185 by removing the two screws from each end cover using the Phillips screwdriver. 2. Disconnect lamp leads from terminal blocks. -
Page 16: Product Information
Section 6 Product Information Specification MODEL SPECIFICATIONS 4185 Specifications 4185-05 4185-10 4185-16 4185-25 4185-38 Weight lb (kg) 2.0 (0.91) 3.3 (2.6) 5.4 (2.6) 8.4 (3.8) 12.8 (5.8) 120 Volt 240 Volt 240 Volt 480 Volt Rated Voltage Volt Power at 0.5 KW... -
Page 17: Ordering Information
4185-05-500-02-00 4185-05 with Model 5420E-120 controller (includes potentionmeter and timer) 4185-05-500-03-00 4185-05 with Model 5420mA-120 controller (includes 4-10 mA input control) Product Description - 10 inch Strip heaters with EZ eye lamp (1000 watt) 4185-10-1000E-01-00 4185-10 with Model 5420-120 controller (includes potentiometer) -
Page 18: Accessories/Replacement Parts
037195-002 25 inch length (4 per heater) 037795-002 38 inch length (6 per heater) Heater Modules 4185-05-500 4184-05-500 Heater Module 4185-10-1000 4185-10-1000 Heater Module 4185-16-1600 4185-16-1600 Heater Module 4185-25-2500 4185-25-2500 Heater Module 4185-38-3800 4185-38-3800 Heater Module 120 volt Power Controllers... - Page 19 Accessories/Replacement Parts continued 4184/4185 Ceramic Reflectors Replacement Part Numbers Heater Size Old Reflector Part # Length Qty. New Reflector Part # Length Qty. 037195-003 6.0” 037195-003 6.00” 037195-004 5.5” 037195-008 11.0” 037195-001 5.66” 037195-008 11.0” 037195-003 6.0” 037195-002 6.5” 037195-008 11.0”...
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