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ELX Series
Installation Manual
Overhead Electric Infrared Heater with Interchangeable Elements
1, 2, and 3 Lamp Units
All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater
system must read and understand all the information in this manual.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
property damage, injury, or death. Read and understand the installation, operating,
and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
INSTALLER: Present this manual to the end user.
Keep these instructions in a clean and dry place for future reference.
Model#: ______________________ Serial #: _____________________________
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LIOELX-Rev. 17720
Print: 1c-11/21 (DRPC)
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- Page 1 ELX Series Installation Manual Overhead Electric Infrared Heater with Interchangeable Elements 1, 2, and 3 Lamp Units WARNING All persons involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the heater system must read and understand all the information in this manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Safety
Applications This is not an explosion proof heater. No ELX series heater may be used in a Class 1 or Class 2 Explosive Environment. Consult your local fire marshal, insurance carrier, and other authorities for approval if the proposed installation is in question. -
Page 4: Model Number Designation Chart
Safety • Model Number Designation Chart • Available Models Chart 1.1 • Model Number Designation Chart Series Material Type Lamp Quantity Voltage ELX-24 B = Black Powder Coat with Black Nylon End Caps ELX-33 ELX-46 S = Stainless Steel with Black Nylon End Caps Model Con iguration Examples: ELX-24B1-120 or ELX-33S2-277 * Heaters are configured at the factory for single phase wiring. -
Page 5: Clearances To Combustibles
Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Clearances to Combustibles WARNING Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids, and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury, or death. Do not store or use explosive objects, liquids, or vapors in the vicinity of the heater. Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death, and/or property damage. - Page 6 Safety • Clearances to Combustibles Chart 1.5 • Clearances to Combustibles in Inches (Millimeters) - see Figure 1.1 Side Mounting Min. Mtg. Length Angle Front Behind Below Height Single Element 24’’ 0° 16 (407) 16 (407) 12 (305) 6 (153) 56 (1423) 8 ft.
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Page 7: Safety Labels And Their Locations
Mounting Side Length Angle Front Behind Below HOT. Do not touch any part of ELX Series Single Element Apply proper voltage. the heater while in operation. 24” 0° 16 (407) 16 (407) 12 (305) 6 (153) 56 (1423) 33”... -
Page 8: Standards, Certifications, And Government Regulations
, local ordinances, and any special diagrams from the manufacturer. ® Canada: Refer to Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 Part 1 (latest edition). Detroit Radiant Products Company units comply with or are certified by one or more of the following organizations or standards: • CSA 22.2 #46 - M1988... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation • Design Installation WARNING Read and understand the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Design To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct placement of the infrared heater(s). Aside from safety factors such as clearances to combustibles (see Chart 1.5 on page 8), consideration should also be given to factors such as the environment (e.g., cold/drafty, average, protected), heat coverage (sq. - Page 10 Installation • Design Chart 2.1 • Heating Application Chart Minimum Recommended Recommended Distance Approximate Lamp Mounting Mounting Height (Ft.)* Between Heaters (Ft.) Square Foot Series Quantity Height (Ft.) [Dim. A] [Dim. B] Coverage 10 to 12 5 to 10 ELX-24 10 to 12 6 to 12 12 to 14...
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Page 11: Heater Mounting
Installation • Heater Mounting Heater Mounting WARNING Improper suspension of the infrared heater may result in collapse and being crushed. Always suspend from a permanent part of the building structure that can support the total force and weight of the heater. Failure to maintain minimum clearance to combustibles may result in fire and/or explosion, property damage, serious injury, or death. - Page 12 Installation • Top Channel Assembly Top Channel Assembly Attach the mounting brackets to the top wire raceway. On each end, place (1) 1/4” x 1/2” bolt through the bottom hole of the mounting bracket and through the bottom hole of the top wire raceway. Place (1) 1/4”...
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Page 13: Lamp Installation
NOTE: ELX series heaters are designed for use with quartz lamp infrared heating elements only. They are NOT intended to be used with straight metal rod heating elements. Replace lamps with parts from Detroit Radiant Products Company only! -
Page 14: Outdoor Application
Installation • Outdoor Applications • Electrical Outdoor Applications CAUTION For totally exposed outdoor applications (not ceiling protected) ensure connections are made as illustrated in Figure 2.6. Figure 2.6 • Outdoor Application 6” Minimum NOTE: All conduit, conduit fittings, and junction boxes are field supplied. Must be NEMA Type 4X or equivalent. Heater must be suspended from mounting brackets. Electrical WARNING Electric Shock... - Page 15 Installation • Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Figure 2.7 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 1 Lamp LAMP NO. 1 Figure 2.8 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 2 Lamps LAMP NO. 1 LAMP NO. 2 Figure 2.9 • Wiring Diagram for Units with 3 Lamps LAMP NO.
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Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance • Maintenance Log Maintenance It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble-free operation. During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover heater with a polyethylene bag and disconnect from power supply. If further service to the heater is desired, contact your representative or the factory. Clean reflector surface with a damp cloth. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
Maintenance • Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Process Start Corrective Question Question Action Turn Heater on from power source. Does the heating Are the heating lamps Replace heating lamp(s). physically damaged? lamp(s) turn on? Are the heating lamps Rewire lamps as indicated wired as indicated in in this manual. -
Page 18: Heater Assembly Components
Maintenance • Heater Assembly Components Heater Assembly Components For complete information on ELX series replacement parts, visit the online replacement parts library at www.reverberray.com/shop. For discontinued models, consult the factory. Figure 3.1 • Components 1057 1058 1059 1037 1160A 1260A... -
Page 19: Parts List
Maintenance • Parts List Parts List Chart 3.1 • General Parts Part No. Description Part No. Description EL-016 Mounting Brackets (set of 2) Double Element Model-Specific Parts EL-033 12 Gauge Wire Length for 33” (specify color) EL-255A Chassis Assembly with Lamp Stopper EL-034 12 Gauge Wire Length for 24” (specify color) EL-1003A Service Access Panel - Vented EL-035 12 Gauge Wire Length for 46” (specify color) EL-1206 Reflector, 24” Model... - Page 20 Maintenance • Parts List Chart 3.2 • Elements Part No. Description Part No. Description Short Wave - Clear High-Output Medium Wave EL-SC-A24 120 V, 1500 W, 24” Long EL-HO-A24 120 V, 1360 W, 24” Long EL-SC-B24 208 V, 1600 W, 24” Long EL-HO-B24 208 V, 1360 W, 24”...
- Page 21 Maintenance • Notes Notes...
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty. Detroit Radiant Products Company (hereinafter referred to as the Company) warrants to the original purchaser or original user that all Detroit Radiant Electric Infrared Heaters sold by it and all parts thereof are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The Company’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing replacement parts, F.O.B. Warren, Michigan, for 12 months from the date of initial installation of the heater, but not to exceed 18 months from the date of shipment by the Company of the heaters, for any parts which the Company’s examination shall disclose to its...
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