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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FLE-60 INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC HEATER (OPERATOR MUST RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE) Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation / Unvented / Unattended Type 26 Benfield Drive, St.Catharines, Ontario Canada L2S 3V5 (P) 905-685-4243 - (F) 905-685-0113...
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FLE-60 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GENERAL HAZARD WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS HEATER, CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM HAZARDS OF FIRE, EXPLOSION BURN ASPHYXIATION, OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK...
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Introduction You have just received an FLE-60 60kW Electric Construction Heater manufactured by Flagro Industries. Use: The FLE-60 Electric Construction Heater is designed for temporary heat only. The heater may be installed indoors or out and used to bring 100% outdoor air, or heat and re-circulate building air.
MAINTENANCE Every heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified service person The appliance must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids The flow of ventilation air must not be obstructed. Be sure to check the fan assembly and ensure the motor and blade are operating properly and it is important to clean air filters Compressed air may be used to keep components free of dust and dirt...
START UP INSTRUCTIONS Determine power source - 480V (confirm power source is correct) Remove top cover and inspect all wiring (once complete, secure top cover to heater using the same hardware) Connect Flanged Camlocks to female camlocks ( colour coded) Connect camlocks as follows: Black Blue...
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Notes: Speed inverter is pre-set for optimum air flow/temperature rise. Based on kW selection, blower will adjust speed. See Chart below HEAT SETTING BTUH TEMP. RISE NOISE RATING 60 kW 205,000 3300 110DEG F/43DEG C 67 DB 40 kW 164,000 2800 85DEG F/30DEG C 63 DB...
BODY PANELS DESCRIPTION FEH-60FR OUTER FRAME FEH-616 TOP PANEL FEH-611C LEFT SIDE PANEL FEH-610C RIGHT SIDE PANEL FEH-612C FRONT PANEL FEH-614 REAR SIDE PANEL FLE-170 CONTROL PANEL RAIN GUARD...
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WIRED CONTROL/OPERATOR PANELS (480 VOLT) FLE-606 ADJUSTABLE MOTOR BASE FLE-607 7" FAN PULLEY FLE-608 3.25" MOTOR PULLEY FLE-609 6" LOCKABLE SWIVEL CASTER FOR FLE-60 (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-610 6" RIGID CASTER (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-611 BLUE MALE PANEL CAM-LOCK FLE-611A BLUE SNAP COVER FLE-612...
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FLE-624 CONTACTOR - 65A 3P FLE-625 CONTACTOR - 32A 3P FLE-626 DAYTON CUBE RELAY (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-627 480 VOLT TRANSFORMER FLE-628 60 AMP CLASS T FUSE (THREE REQUIRED) FLE-629 30 AMP CLASS T FUSE (THREE REQUIRED) FLE-630 5 AMP CLASS CC TIME DELAY (THREE REQUIRED) FLE-631 1/2 AMP CLASS CC TIME DELAY (TWO REQUIRED) FLE-632...
THE VFD HAS BEEN PASSWORD PROTECTED WITH THE PREPROGAMMED SETTINGS. THESE SETTINGS ARE THE “MINIMUM” AIR FLOW REQUIRED, THE CHART BELOW PROVIDES THE PARAMETER FOR EACH AIR FLOW SETTING: VFD PARAMETER CODE SETTING P133 FAN ONLY AIRFLOW (FLE-60) P131 20KW (FLE-60) AIRFLOW P132 40KW (FLE-60) AIRFLOW P134...
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THE SCREEN OF THE VFD. IF ANY OF THE MESSAGE DO APPEAR, PLEASE REVIEW THE VFD MANUAL OR CONTACT FLAGRO INDUSTRIES TO HELP CORRECT THE ISSUE. TO REVIEW FAULT HISTORY, PASSWORD MUST BE ENTERED AND GO TO P500 FOR HISTORY...
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VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE- STATUS/WARNING MESSAGES...
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VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE- FAULT MESSAGES...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PULL MASTER SWITCH ON, NO RED LIGHT “NON-PROVEN” TRY BLOWER SWITCH, IF BLOWER ENGAGES, TURN POWER OFF & TEST RED “NON-PROVEN” LIGHT CONTACT BLOCK. SHUT POWER OFF TO HEATER, TEST OHMS RESISTANCE ACROSS CONTACT BLOCK. IF OHMS RESISTANCE GOOD, FAULTY BULB IF BLOWER DOES NOT ENGAGE, CHECK OUTPUT POWER ON TRANSFORMER, SHOULD BE 120...
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UNIT WILL NOT “PROVEN” AIR, NO GREEN LIGHT AFTER ENGAGING BLOWER FAN SWITCH WILL THE HEAT ENGAGE? IF NOT, CHECK AIR SAIL SWITCH ,TRY TO BYPASS SWITCH TO DETERMINE IF FAULTY. SHUT POWER OFF, BYPASS SWITCH, THEN TURN POWER ON FOR TEST.
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BLOWER ENGAGED, HEAT SWITCHES ADJUST AIR FLOW, BUT HEAT ELEMENT DOES NOT COME ON CHECK CONTACTOR FUSES. CHECK CONTACT BLOCK BEHIND HEATER SWITCH (RED WIRE) PERFORM OHM RESISTANCE TEST. BYPASS HIGH LIMIT & OR AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. IF ELEMENT STILL DOES NOT ENGAGE, RUN JUMPER WIRE FROM TB3 TO TB10, IF ELEMENT WORKS, PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE RELAYS.
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SWITCH, PERFORM OHM RESISTANCE TEST. CHECK FUSES TO THE CONTACTOR THAT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DO OHM TEST OF ELEMENT (EACH SIDE TEST SEPARATE FLE-60 (20KW, 40KW) FLE-150 (60KW, 90KW) PLEASE SEE CHART BELOW FOR READINGS: TEST OHM READING FLE-60 (20KW BANK) 22.5-23 OHMS...
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