Summary of Contents for Detroit Radiant Products MW2-24
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MW2 Series Installation Manual Overhead Medium Wave Electric Infrared Heater 1, 2, and 3 Lamp Units WARNING All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and understand all the information in this manual. 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 1.3 • Clearances to Combustibles in Inches (Millimeters) - see Figure 1.1 Side Mounting Length Angle Front Behind Below Single Element 24’’ 0° 9 (229) 9 (229) 6 (153) 6 (153) 42 (1067) 33’’...
Maintenance manual. Product installation and operation must comply with applicable standards, codes, and regulations. Post this tag adjacent to the heater’s thermostat or controls before DETROIT RADIANT PRODUCTS COMPANY FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND OUTDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE. operating the heater. 21400 HOOVER ROAD - WARREN, MI FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE.
, 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 with or are certified by one or more of the following organizations or standards: • CSA 22.2 #46 - M1988...
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 1.3 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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Series Qty. [Dim. A] Heaters (Ft.) [Dim. B] Coverage Square Foot 7 to 9 2 to 7 MW2-24 7 to 9 3 to 9 8 to 10 4 to 11 7 to 9 3 to 9 MW2-33 8 to 10...
Installation • Heater Mounting Series Heater Mounting WARNING Improper suspension of the infrared heater may result in collapse and being crushed. Always suspend from a permanent part of the building structure that can support the total force and weight of the heater. Failure to maintain minimum clearances to combustibles may result in fire and/or explosion, property damage, serious injury, or death.
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Installation • Top Channel Assembly Series Top Channel Assembly Attach the mounting brackets to the top wire raceway. On each end, place (1) 1/4” x 1/2” bolt through the bottom hole of the mounting bracket and through the bottom hole of the top wire raceway.
“U” Slots Element NOTE: MW2 series heaters are designed for use with quartz lamp infrared heating elements only. They are NOT intended to be used with straight metal rod heating elements. Replace lamps with parts from Detroit Radiant Products Company only!
Installation • Totally Exposed Outdoor Applications • Electrical Series Totally Exposed Outdoor Applications CAUTION For totally exposed outdoor applications (not ceiling protected) ensure connections are made as illustrated in Figure 2.6. Figure 2.6 • Exposed Outdoor Application 6” Minimum NOTE: All conduit, conduit fittings, and junction boxes are field supplied. Must be NEMA Type 4X or equivalent.
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Installation • Wiring Diagrams Series Wiring Diagrams Figure 2.7 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 1 Lamp LAMP NO. 1 Figure 2.8 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 2 Lamps LAMP NO. 1 LAMP NO. 2 Figure 2.9 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 3 Lamps LAMP NO.
Maintenance • Maintenance Log Series Maintenance It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble free operation. During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover heater with a polyethylene bag and disconnect from power supply. If further service to the heater is desired, contact your representative or the factory. Clean reflector surface with a damp cloth.
Maintenance • Troubleshooting Guide Series Troubleshooting Guide Process Start Corrective Question Question Action Turn Heater on from power source. Does the heating Are the heating lamps Replace heating lamp(s). physically damaged? lamps turn on? Are the heating lamps Rewire lamps as indicated wired as indicated in in this manual.
Maintenance • Heater Assembly Components Series Heater Assembly Components For complete information on MW2 series replacement parts, visit the online replacement parts library at ww.reverberray.com/shop. For discontinued models, consult the factory. Figure 3.1 • Components 1057 1058 1059 1037 1160 1037 1260 1152, 1153, 1154...
Maintenance • Parts List Series Parts List Chart 3.1 • General Parts List Part No. Description Part No. Description EL-016 Mounting Brackets EL-1107 Single Lamp Reflector, 33” Model EL-033 12 Gauge Wire Length for 33” (specify color) EL-1108 Single Lamp Reflector, 46” Model EL-034 12 Gauge Wire Length for 24” (specify color) EL-1153 Single Lamp Shell Assembly, 33” Model EL-035 12 Gauge Wire Length for 46” (specify color) EL-1154 Single Lamp Shell Assembly, 46” Model Rubber Spacer, LG, End (2 per heater) (not EL-039 EL-1160...
One-Year Limited Warranty. Detroit Radiant Products Company (hereinafter referred to as the Company) warrants to the original purchaser or original user that all Detroit Radiant Products Company sold by it and all parts thereof are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The Company’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing replacement parts, F.O.B. Warren, Michigan, for...
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