Protherm 40 Series Instructions And Warnings

SERIES 40 ELECTRIC INFRARED HEATERS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
General
The inherent nature of electric heating products
presents safety hazards such as FIRE or
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, that can result in personal
injury, property, or heater damage if used improperly.
The purchaser is responsible for proper installation,
use, and suitability of the heaters to their application
in accordance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and any other
state or local standards which may apply.
It is strongly recommended that anyone working with or
around this equipment should read and understand all
product literature and instructions and become familiar
with the heater operation and safety concerns prior to
use.
Users should install high temperature control protection
in systems where an over-temperature fault condition
could present a fire hazard or other hazard. Failure to
install temperature control protection where a potential
hazard exists could result in damage to equipment and
property, and injury to personnel.
Shipping & Handling
The glass/ceramic heater face is fragile and will crack if
subjected to severe shock or vibration. Also internal
elements could move out of position if heater is hit on
the side. To reduce these risks, the heaters must be
adequately packaged and ALWAYS SHIPPED ON
THEIR BACK. If shipped on sides, damage can occur.
Upon receiving, immediately inspect glass/ceramic
face for damage, and verify the internal elements are
centered in the case and parallel with ¼" space
between them. If not, please consult factory
If heaters are to be re-shipped, they should be re-
packaged and shipped as received from the factory.
Heaters should always be shipped facing up with at
least 3" of protection on all sides, and securely
packaged or crated. We take a great deal of care in
packaging to assure safe delivery. Upon arrival,
please inspect and immediately report any damage to
the carrier. The customer will be responsible for any
damage or defect occurring after the contents have
been removed, reshipped, repackaged, or replaced.
Installation
Long heater life and high heating efficiency will result
when heaters are properly installed with the following
guidelines.
Series 40 heaters should only be installed by
qualified personnel.
Series 40 heaters can be mounted vertically,
horizontally, or any position.
The end of the heater with the electrical connection
must be mounded at the lowest or coolest position.
The supplied mounting brackets allow for heater
expansion. The brackets must be positioned from
the ends as specified below. The other brackets
must be evenly spaced between. The nameplate
end bracket must be rigidly fastened and the other
brackets must be loosely fastened to allow the
heater to expand or grow.
Heated length
14"
26"
38"
48"
54"
62"
74"
86"
Recommended distance of at least 2" between the
heater and the product.
Heaters mounted face to face and closer than 6
inches are not recommended without having a
constant full target, or being controlled by an
automatic temperature controller.
DANGER: HAZARD OF FIRE. Heaters are capable of
developing high temperatures; extreme care should be
taken to:
1. Do not mount heaters in an atmosphere
containing combustible gasses and vapors.
2. Keep combustible materials far enough away
to be free from the effects of high
temperatures.
3. Guard against contact between heaters and
combustible materials.
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