Installation; General - Hatco GLOMAX GM5AH Series Installation And Operating Manual

INSTALLATION

General

Use the information in this section to install a GLOMAX
Infrared Strip Heater. Strip heaters are shipped with most
components pre-assembled.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:
• Units require a hardwired connection to on-site electrical
system. Connection must be properly grounded and of
correct voltage, size, and configuration for electrical
specifications of unit. Contact a qualified electrician to
determine and install proper electrical connection.
• Unit must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Installation must conform to all local electrical codes.
Installation by unqualified personnel will void unit
warranty and may lead to electric shock or burn, as well
as damage to unit and/or its surroundings.
FIRE HAZARD:
• Do not install units above or around combustible
surfaces. Discoloration or combustion could
occur. Units must be installed in non-combustible
surroundings only.
• Do not install strip heaters less than 254 mm (10")
above non-combustible surfaces. If safe distances are
not maintained, discoloration or combustion could
occur.
To ensure safe and proper operation, refer to "Installation
Site Requirements" in the INSTALLATION section of this
manual.
NOTICE
Units are voltage-specific. Refer to specification label for
electrical requirements before beginning installation.
Do not add a decorative soffit to hide a pass-through
mounted strip heater. Excessive heat can cause unit failure.
Damage to any countertop material caused by heat
generated from Hatco equipment is not covered under the
Hatco warranty. Contact the manufacturer of the countertop
material for application information.
NOTE: Contact the manufacturer of the countertop base
material for application information and surface
temperature limits before installing the unit.
CAUTION
1. Remove the unit from the shipping carton, and remove all
packing materials.
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NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage, complete
online warranty registration. See the IMPORTANT
OWNER INFORMATION section for details.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces of
the unit.
NOTE: For units equipped with tubular stands, refer to the
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES section for installtion
details.
3. Install the unit in an appropriate location. Refer to
"Installation Site Requirements" and the "Installing the Unit"
procedure in this section.
• Locate the unit in an area where the ambient air
temperature is constant and a minimum of 21°C
(70°F). Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods,
air conditioning ducts, and exterior doors).
• Verify that minimum clearance requirements
recommended mounting heights are met. Refer to
"Installation Site Requirements" in this section.
• Strip heaters can be installed over a steam table. Follow
the standard minimum clearance requirements.
4. Install the remote control box in the desired location. Refer
to "Installing the Control Box" in this section for detailed
information.
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Form No. GM5AHCEM-0619