Electrical Wiring Hook-Up - Hatco GLO-RAY GR Series Installation And Operating Manual

INSTALLATION

Electrical Wiring Hook-Up

Refer to the ELECTRICAL RATING CHARTS for
unit specific information.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: For hard-wired
units, all electrical connections must be in
accordance with local electrical codes and any
other applicable codes. Connections should be
made by a qualified, licensed electrician.
CAUTION
Strip heaters equipped with incandescent lights
that require a circuit breaker larger than 20 amps
for the heat element must have a separate circuit
breaker for the incandescent lights that is 20
amps or less.
NOTE: If the unit being installed is not shown or
listed in this manual, refer to the wiring
diagram supplied with the unit and the
installation information on the unit for further
instructions.
Power Supply
Install supply wire and connectors suitable for at
least 194°F (90°C).
• Use a minimum of No. 14 AWG copper wire for
individual circuits up to 15 amps.
• Use a minimum of No. 12 AWG copper wire for
individual circuits 15 to 20 amps.
• Use a minimum of No. 10 AWG copper wire for
individual circuits 20 to 25 amps.
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with
the unit and specifications label attached to
the unit for specific electrical information.
Conduit Connection
Units supplied with a right angle fitting and flexible
conduit attached have had all internal connections
completed at the factory. Attach the proper power
supply leads to the high temperature lead wires in
the conduit.
Conduit
Figure 28. Conduit Connections
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with
the unit and specifications label attached to
the unit for specific electrical information.
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Right Angle Fitting
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Power Cord and Plug Models
Units can be supplied with a 5' (1524 mm) power
cord and plug attached at the factory if the unit
meets the following guidelines:
• Single unit only, no dual units
• 60" (1524 mm) or less in length
• Built-in switches
• Portable mounting using C-Legs or T-Legs
supplied by Hatco or stationary mounting using
"S" hooks and mounting chain supplied by
Hatco.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Units equipped
with a cord and plug supplied by Hatco must be
plugged into a properly grounded electrical
outlet of the correct voltage, size, and plug
configuration. If the plug and receptacle do not
match, contact a qualified electrician to
determine and install the proper voltage and size
electrical outlet.
NOTE: Units intended for fixed or permanent
mounting cannot have a power cord
attached and must be hard wired according
to local and national electrical codes.
Remote Mounted Control Boxes
Hatco Remote Mounted Control Boxes (RMBs)
include switches, wire leads, and/or indicator lights
and are ready for installation. Proper use of RMB's
require one RMB per strip heater.
NOTICE
To prevent premature failure of components due
to excessive heat, remote mounted control
boxes must be installed outside the strip heater
heat zone.
Control Switches
When two or more units are mounted where the
heat from one housing tends to raise the
temperature of another, the control switches should
be installed in a remote control enclosure. Units in a
multiple installation should use remote control
enclosures.
NOTE: Remote mounted control boxes are
available in five sizes. All models are built in
accordance with
accommodate switches, indicator lights,
and wiring, ready for installation. See the
ACCESSORIES section near the back of
this manual.
U.L. standards to
Form No. GRM-0508