Fostoria PCH-48C Operation & Installation Manual

OPERATION – INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT BEFORE READING ALL
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DESCRIPTION
The PCH-48C Heaters are designed to provide efficient
spot heating for construction sites, farms, warehouses,
garages, truck docks, paint and plaster drying, etc. NOT
FOR INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE. Heaters are equipped
with steel grid type protective guards. A toggle switch is
supplied for turning the heater on and off. A tip-over switch
is also supplied to de-energize the element should the
heater be turned over.
Read all instructions before using this heater.
1. Make certain that the power source conforms to the
electrical requirements of the heater
2. Unplug power cord before installing or servicing.
WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND UPON A THERMOSTAT OR
OTHER SWITCH AS
DISCONNECTING POWER
SERVICING THE HEATER. ALWAYS UNPLUG THE HEATER.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN FATAL ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
3. NEVER leave the heater unattended for extended periods,
while it is in operation.
4. Power cord is equipped with a three-wire bonding
(grounding) type plug that must be inserted into a matching
receptacle. Under no circumstances should the bonding
prong be cut off plug. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly bonded
(grounded) three-prong receptacle installed in accordance
with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all applicable
local codes and ordinances. This work must be done only
by a qualified electrician, using copper
WARNING: USE OF A THREE-PRONG TO TWO-PRONG
ADAPTER IS NOT
connection may create the risk of electrocution. Use of
such adapters is not permitted in Canada.
Issue Date: 10-1-09
Fostoria Division of:
TPI Corporation
P.O. Box 4973
Johnson City, TN 37602
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
THE SOLE MEANS
WHEN INSTALLING
wire only.
RECOMMENDED. Improper
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL No............................................ PCH-48C
Heat source...................................................5/8" Dia. Quartz Tube
Element Life (Avg.)...........................................................5000 Hrs.
Wire Guard...................................................0.125" Dia. Steel Wire
Housing.........................................20 gauge Powder Coated Steel
Powercord.................15', 14/3 Grounded Type w/ Nema 5-20P Plug
Power Requirements..........................................................120V
Element Wattage................................................................1500
5. All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.
6. This heater can be used for 120V, single phase power. These
units are supplied with 3-wire cordsets for portability.
reduce the risk of electric shock, the heater must be
securely and adequately bonded (grounded)! This can be
accomplished by either: 1) Inserting the plug directly into a
properly installed
OF receptacle. 2) Using a separate bonding wire connected to
OR the bare metal of the heater. 3) Using other suitable means.
The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the
bonding (grounding) wire.
WARNING: Never connect the green (or green and yellow)
wire to a live terminal!
7. Where possible, avoid the use of extension cords. If they
must be used, minimize the risk of overheating by ensuring
that they are Listed and are of the proper gauge and length,
and that they have 3-prong bonding (grounding) type plugs.
Use 3-pole receptacles that accept the 3-prong plugs. Never
use a single extension cord to operate more than one heater.
8. Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the heater. Do not
block or tamper with the heater while it is in operation. Do not
touch heater while it is in operation or just after it has been
turned off, as some parts may be hot enough to cause injury.
OIPM
INFRARED HEATER
MODEL NO.:
PCH-48C
and bonded 3-prong bonding
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