Installation; General - Hatco GR Series Installation And Operating Manual

INSTALLATION

General

Use the information in this section to prepare for and install a
Glo-Ray Infrared Strip Heater. Make sure to locate the specific
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information in this section for the type of installation. Strip
heaters are shipped with most components pre-assembled.
Dual units are supplied with a required 76 mm (3") or
152 mm (6") spacer pre-assembled at the factory.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD:
• Locate the unit the correct distance from combustible
walls and materials. If safe distances are not
maintained, discoloration or combustion could occur.
Refer to specific installation and mounting information
in this manual for proper clearances.
• Make sure to follow the installation information listed
below for specific strip heaters. If safe distances are
not maintained, discoloration or combustion could
occur.
a. Do not install standard wattage strip heaters (GR,
GRA, GRN, GRL, and GRAL Series) less than 254 mm
(10") above combustible surfaces.
b. Do not install high wattage strip heaters (GRH,
GRHL, GRAH, GRNH, GRAHL Series) less than
343 mm (13-1/2") above combustible surfaces.
c. Do not install dual strip heaters above combustible
surfaces.
e. Install all single strip heaters with a minimum
distance of 76 mm (3") from a combustible wall or
adjacent surface.
CAUTION
To ensure safe and proper operation, refer to the Clearance
Requirements listed 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.
1. Remove the unit from the shipping carton and remove all
packing materials.
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: If the unit is configured with optional equipment, see the
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES section in this manual.
3. Install/mount the unit in an appropriate location.
a. Verify recommended mounting heights and minimum
clearance requirements are met for the appropriate
model. Refer to "Recommended Mounting Heights" and
"Minimum Clearance Requirements" in this section.
b. Refer to "Installing Units" procedure in this section for
unit installation information.
Dual Mounting
When mounting units side-by-side, a space not less than
76 mm (3") must be maintained between units. Dual units
ordered from the factory are shipped with a pre-assembled
76 mm (3") or 152 mm (6") spacer.
NOTE: Dual units are available with aluminum housings only.
Installation of two or more separate units with less than
76 mm (3") between housings may result in premature
failure of component parts. Failure to provide proper
spacing may result in heat damage to electrical
components.
Under Shelf Mounting
When mounting a unit under a shelf, use adjustable angle
brackets to assure proper spacing. Remote control enclosures
are recommended to keep switches out of the heat zone and
prevent premature failure.
Pass-Through
If a pass-through area is 305–406 mm (12"–16") deep, a
standard wattage or high wattage single unit can be used. For
a 508–610 mm (20"–24") deep pass-through area, a dual unit
in either standard or high wattage is recommended. Installation
of multiple units must have a minimum spacing of 76 mm (3")
between heaters.
Over Steam Table
When mounting over a steam table, a remote control enclosure
must be installed.
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