Solaira RADIUS glass Safety And Installation Manual

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RADIUS

Safety and Installation Manual

RADIUS

OUTDOOR USE – RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE WITH OVERHEAD ROOF WITH NO RAIN EXPOSURE

Heater Model

4500W Radius Glass

3000W Radius Glass

4500W Radius Cage

3000W Radius Cage

3000W Carbon Emitter Radius Glass

3000W Carbon Emitter Radius Cage

*Some models available by special order ONLY. MOQ may apply.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

INFRARED HEATERS FOR:

INDOOR USE – RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE

FOR USE IN NON-HAZARDOUS AREA ONLY!

This manual is for the following models:

208V

GRAD45208-C

GRAD30208-C

CRAD45208-C

CRAD30208-C

CGRAD30208-C

CCRAD30208-C

RADIUS

240V

GRAD45240-C

GRAD30240-C

CRAD45240-C

CRAD30240C

CGRAD30240-C

CCRAD30240-C

208V

240V

277V

GRAD45277-C

GRAD30277-C

CRAD45277-C

CRAD30277-C

REV. A2 – 2024-08-19

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Page 1 4500W Radius Cage CRAD45208-C CRAD45240-C CRAD45277-C 3000W Radius Cage CRAD30208-C CRAD30240C CRAD30277-C 3000W Carbon Emitter Radius Glass CGRAD30208-C CGRAD30240-C 3000W Carbon Emitter Radius Cage CCRAD30208-C CCRAD30240-C *Some models available by special order ONLY. MOQ may apply. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
Page 2 WARNING All persons involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of the heater 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 heater.
Page 3 Read all instructions carefully before installing, servicing, or using this heater. 2. WARNING! This unit is not equipped with a thermal overheat device. When used in indoor residential applications, this heater must be installed with a thermostat or other temperature limiting device.
Page 4 Applications ..................................6 Commercial / Industrial (indoors and outdoors) ......................6 Overall heater dimensions .............................. 7 heater specification ................................. 8 Radius Glass Specification ............................8 Radius Cage Specification ............................8 Installation Instructions ............................... 9 Grounding Instructions ..............................9 Clearances Between Heaters ............................9 Clearances to Combustibles ............................
Page 5 The Solaira Radius heater produces radiant heat like the sun, warming people and objects rather than the air in between. The Radius is available in two grille configurations: Ceramic Glass and Wire Cage. The Wire Cage grille configuration produces short wave radiant heat and is suitable for a wide variety of installations, including areas with high wind exposure.
Page 6 APPLICATIONS Commercial / Industrial (indoors and outdoors) This heater is certified for use inside and outside commercial and industrial buildings such as restaurants, hotels, patios, seating areas and stadiums. Before installing always ensure clearances outlined in this manual are followed, and always ensure clearances to combustibles.
Page 7 OVERALL HEATER DIMENSIONS 3000W GLASS MODELS 4500W GLASS MODELS GRAD30208-C | GRAD30240-C | GRAD30277-C GRAD45208-C | GRAD45240-C | GRAD45277 CGRAD30208-C | CGRAD30240-C 4500W CAGE MODELS 3000W CAGE MODELS CRAD45208-C | CRAD45240-C | CRAD45277-C CRAD30208-C | CRAD30240-C | CRAD30277-C CCRAD30208-C | CCRAD30240-C...
Page 8 HEATER SPECIFICATION Radius Glass Specification Minimum Minimum Minimum Suspension Model Part Lamp type, Voltage Power Power Current Mounting Wall Ceiling Pole Number Power (BTU/h) Height Clearance Clearance provided GRAD45208-C 1500W Tungsten 4500 15,345 21.6 4500 15,345 18.8 30" 24” 20”...
Page 9 All heaters are fitted with 3 feet (90cm) of high temperature supply cable. All heaters must be hard wired. WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW SAFETY NOTES BELOW • WARNING! Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with local, state, provincial, Canadian or National Electric Codes (NEC/ CEC) •...
Page 10 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES WARNING: RISK OF FIRE • Proximity of explosive objects, flammable liquids and vapours and aerosol cans may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury or death • To reduce the risk of fire, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the heater.
Page 11 CLEARANCES FOR CERAMIC GLASS GRILLE MODELS • Heaters must be installed while maintaining the minimum clearances shown in the diagrams below. • Installing the heater at clearances less than the minimum required clearances will result in voiding the product warranty. 3000W GLASS MODELS 4500W GLASS MODELS GRAD30208-C | GRAD30240-C | GRAD30277-C...
Page 12 CLEARANCES FOR WIRE CAGE GRILLE MODELS • Heaters must be installed while maintaining the minimum clearances shown in the diagrams below. • Installing the heater at clearances less than the minimum required clearances will result in voiding the product warranty. 3000W CAGE MODELS 4500W CAGE MODELS CRAD30208-C | CRAD30240-C | CRAD30277-C...
Page 13 Minimum clearances to adjacent walls and ceilings must be followed when installing heaters on angled ceilings All Solaira Radius Infrared Heaters are supplied with a ceiling suspension kit which allows for installation on angled ceilings. For ceilings with a pitch greater than 22.5°, a flat buildout to mount the junction box is required.
Page 14 4x4x1.5” steel octagonal ceiling junction box. • 1. Select a suitable location to mount the heater. This heater must only be installed on a ceiling mounted junction box or other Solaira approved mounting accessories. The junction box must be surface WARNING! mounted and must not be recessed into the ceiling.
Page 15 2. a-c. 2. Install the suspension ball a. Slide the suspension ball down onto suspension tube. b. Insert the steel pin through the hole on the suspension tube. Slide the suspension ball up so the pin sits in the groove on the ball. c.
Page 16 Mounting Shaft Horizontal Mounting Shaft Pin correctly seated Safety cable installed to top of heater, metal clip used to pull slack cable from inside the heater.
Page 17 5. Carefully lift the heater assembly up to the ceiling mounting bracket. Seat the hanger ball in the mounting bracket socket. The slot in the hanging ball must CEILING MOUNTING BRACKET rest in the tab on the heater mounting bracket. Failure to seat the tab in the slot on the hanger ball could cause twisting of the heater and result in damage to HANGER BALL SLOT...
Page 18 MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: USE SUPPLY WIRES RATED FOR AT LEAST 194°F / 90 °C Heater must be installed to wires rated for at least 194°F / 90°C. Failure to use appropriately rated wire could result in fire, loss of property or death. WARNING: USE CONDUIT RATED FOR AT LEAST 194°F / 90 °C If using conduit, use conduit rated for at least 194°F / 90°C.
Page 19 208V CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 208V INFRARED LAMP 208V INFRARED LAMP 208V INFRARED LAMP L1 (WHITE) L2 (BLACK) G (GREEN) 240V CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 240V INFRARED LAMP 240V INFRARED LAMP 240V INFRARED LAMP L1 (WHITE) L2 (BLACK) G (GREEN)
Page 20 277V CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 277V INFRARED LAMP 277V INFRARED LAMP 277V INFRARED LAMP N (WHITE) L (BLACK) G (GREEN)
Page 21 Surface Mounted Ceiling Outlet Box Suspension Bracket Upper Canopy Suspension Pole Heater Dome Heater Core Electrical Box Reflector Assembly Heater Core Cap Safety Cable Ceramic Glass Grille Cover Cap...
Page 22 1. This heater must be properly installed before it is used. 2. This heater is not provided with onboard controls. If additional controls are required, please contact Solaira. To maintain the appearance and performance of this heater it should be serviced when required. Cleaning can be performed by the product owner and should be performed several times per season.
Page 23 5. Apply light upward pressure with one hand on the center metal cap on the ceramic glass or metal cage grille assembly. Press upwards so the horizontal pin in the hanging post exits the vertical pins which prevent the grille from spinning when it is installed. 6.
Page 24 EMITTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Follow steps 1-8 in MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Remove the 4 screws in junction box cover. Remove the cover and place the screws and cover in a safe location. 2. remove 4X Screws 3. Locate the emitter to be replaced. Trace the emitter lead wires into the heater core.
Page 25 6. Remove the grommet and free the lead wires from the cable raceway to allow removal of the emitter. Remove the emitter retaining clips in the reflector. Carefully remove the emitter by sliding it out one end of the reflector. Properly dispose of the emitter at your local recycling center.
Page 26 9. Thread wires through the 9. Thread the lead wires back through the hole holes on the reflector bracket on the end of the reflector bracket, along the raceway on the back of the bracket and through the opening where the bracket connects to the heater core.
Page 27 RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION/USE: period. Without this proof, the express warranty begins on the LIMITED THREE (3) YEAR PARTS WARRANTY date of shipment from the factory. Inforesight Consumer Products Inc. warrants all parts of the infrared heaters to be free from defects in workmanship and REMEDY PROVIDED BY THE LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY materials for normal residential use and maintenance for three (3) The sole remedy under the Limited Warranty is replacement of...

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