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Flat Panel Emitter Replacement Element Guide
The flat panel emitter is a total element replacement for metal sheath elements.
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All metal sheath elements and reflectors are replaced by one complete unit including:
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The flat panel emitter.
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All mounting hardware to convert the metal sheath elements to the flat panel emitter.
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All hardware and components for power connection requirements.
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A heavy-duty wire guard for units that do not have one as standard equipment.
All flat panel emitter replacement elements except (CH-4 and MR-4) come fully assembled and wired
for ease of field conversion.
METAL SHEATH REPRESENTATION
ISSUE DATE 7/2015
TPI Corporation
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37602
For CH, MR and FHK Series
REV. DATE-
REV. LEVEL: -
P.O. BOX 4973
www.tpicorp.com
FLAT PANEL EMITTER REPRESENTATION
ECO 1-7065
OIPM P/N 8422
PG 1 OF 9
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Summary of Contents for TPI Fostoria CH Series
- Page 1 TPI Corporation P.O. BOX 4973 JOHNSON CITY, TN 37602 www.tpicorp.com Flat Panel Emitter Replacement Element Guide For CH, MR and FHK Series The flat panel emitter is a total element replacement for metal sheath elements. • All metal sheath elements and reflectors are replaced by one complete unit including: •...
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Page 2: Electrical Shock Hazard
Preparation of Existing CH or MR series For installing Flat Panel Emitter This procedure applies to all CH and MR series metal sheath heaters. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Serious injury or death may 1. Remove existing u-shaped or straight metal occur. - Page 3 EXTRUSION DETAIL 'B' DETAIL 'C' ISSUE DATE 7/2015 REV. DATE- REV. LEVEL: - ECO 1-7065 OIPM P/N 8422 PG 3 OF 9...
- Page 4 Installing the Flat Panel Emitter CH & MR-6,-13 AND 27 1. Install cage nuts into housing for grille attachment. 2. For ease of assembly, rest the element assembly on blocks high enough to allow the housing to set down over the element assembly and not rest on the work surface. Be careful to not damage the front of the Flat Panel Emitter.
- Page 5 Installing the Flat Panel Emitter CH & MR-4 1. Remove extension ring from element assembly. This must be done to allow insertion between side baffles. 2. For ease of assembly, rest the element assembly on blocks high enough to allow the housing to set down over the element assembly and not rest on the work surface.
- Page 6 Preparation of Existing FHK-6 AND FHK-13 series For installing Flat Panel Emitter 1. DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CABLE OF THE PORTABLE HEATER BEING REPAIRED. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 2. Position heater with reflector opening pointing • Serious injury or death may occur.
- Page 7 REMOVING REFLECTORS AND EXTRUSION To remove the reflector and extrusion : 1. Lay heater face down and remove the cart from the heater by taking off the (4) jam nuts as shown in Illustration 4. 2. Lift the back shield and (4) washers off the heater.
- Page 8 4. Re-install cart assembly as shown in Illustration 6. Be sure that the connection box and mounting bracket are on the back side of the cart. Secure the cart to the housing using the 1/4” hardware provided. Secure the mounting bracket to the cart frame using the u-bolts and 5/16” nuts and washers. BLOCKING U-BOLT ILLUSTRATION 6...
- Page 9 5. After installing the cart, turn the complete assembly over and install the wire guard using the original screws. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FSP-SERIES WITHOUT THE WIRE GUARD INSTALLED. 6. Install cable or conduit as previously used on the heater. For additional wiring space, an extension ring may be used on the connection box.
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