Protherm FH Series General Instructions

SERIES FH 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
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 FH heaters should only be installed by
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qualified personnel.
Series FH heaters can be mounted vertically,
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horizontally, or any position.
The end of the heater with the electrical connection
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must be mounted at the lowest or coolest position.
The supplied mounting brackets allow for heater
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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
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heater and the product.
Heaters mounted face to face and closer than 6
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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.
Wiring
CAUTION: HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Turn
off and lock out all power to heaters before servicing.
To avoid electric shock and damage to property and
equipment, electrical sensors, or peripheral devices,
heaters must be installed by a qualified electrician in
accordance with National Electric Code and any other
national or local codes required. Failure to do so could
result in injury or death.
Properly rated hook-up wire must be used to connect
electrical power to the heater. The physical and
environmental conditions are determining factors for
the correct wire size, material, and insulation type to be
used. High temperature wire such as MG (mica/glass)
or TG(Teflon/glass) with nickel clad copper conductors
may be required.
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