Summary of Contents for Detroit Radiant Products DSS-35B1-C25
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DSS Series Installation Manual Overhead Medium Wave Electric Infrared Heater 1,500 and 2,500 Watt Units All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and understand the information in this manual. WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, injury, or death.
Safety • Safety Symbols • Applications Series Safety WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause property damage, serious injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only trained, qualified personnel with proper electrical experience may install or service this equipment.
Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Series Clearances to Combustibles WARNING Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store or use explosive objects, liquids, or vapors in the vicinity of the heater. Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage. The outside surfaces of the heater are hot during operation and after operation.
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Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Series Chart 1.1 • Clearances to Combustibles in Inches (see Figure 1.1) Side Model Mounting Wattage Angle Front Behind Below 0°* All Models 45° * Supplied bracket to be used for 0° mounting only. NOTE: Ensure that building materials with a low heat tolerance (i.e, awnings, fabrics, plastics, sprinklers, insulation, etc.) are protected against degradation.
, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition). ® Wiring must conform to the latest edition of National Electrical Code , local ordinances, and any special diagrams from the manufacturer. ® Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition). Detroit Radiant Products Company units comply or are certified by one or more of the following organizations or standards: • Intertek / ETL • CSA...
Installation • Design Series Installation WARNING Read and understand the installation, operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Design To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct placement of the infrared heater(s). Aside from safety factors such as clearances to combustibles (see Chart 1.1 on page 6), consideration should also be given to factors such as the environment (e.g., cold/drafty, average, protected), heat coverage (sq.
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Square Foot DSS-35B1-A15 6 to 8 3 to 9 DSS-35B1-C25 7 to 11 1 to 11 * Clearances to combustibles published in the DSS Series Installation Manual and on safety labels must be maintained at all times. Factory recommended mounting heights are listed as a guideline. If infrared heaters are mounted too low or too high, they may result in discomfort or lack of heat.
Physical Dimensions - Inches (mm) Model No. DSS-35B1-A15 34.5 (876) 7.7 (195) 3.3 (85) 34.5 (876) 7.7 (195) 3.3 (85) DSS-35B1-C25 * This dimension does not include the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is 4” high in its vertical orientation.
Installation • Heater Installation • Field Wiring Series Heater Installation The mounting bracket, electrical cord (plug on 120 V models only), and screws required to install this heater are provided with the unit. To install the unit: Determine the area where the heater is to be mounted. The DSS series is to be ceiling-mounted only.
Installation • Heater Usage Tips Series Heater Usage Tips WARNING Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store or use explosive objects, liquids, or vapors in the vicinity of the heater. Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage. The outside surfaces of the heater are hot during operation and after operation.
Installation • Optional Remote Control Instructions • Maintenance Series Optional Remote Control Instructions NOTE: All DSS series heaters and their remote controls share a frequency, so it is possible to control several heaters with a single remote control. Figure 2.4 •...
Installation • Troubleshooting Guide Series Troubleshooting Guide Start Process Corrective Question Question Action Turn Heater on from power source. Does the heating Is the heating lamp Replace heating lamp. physically damaged? lamp turn on? Is the heating lamp Rewire lamp as indicated wired as indicated in in this manual.
Repair cost is $65.00 and includes return shipping and handling costs. Units can be returned COD via UPS (additional fees for COD service will apply). When sending a heater to Detroit Radiant Products for repair, include a packing list with an explanation of the heater’s symptoms and contact information for a contact who can provide valid credit card or payment information.
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