Installing Permanent Units - Hatco GR Series Installation And Operating Manual

Installing Permanent Units

Strip heater units can be mounted permanently with tubular
stands or angle brackets. Permanent units are not available
with a power cord and plug connection. Refer to the proper
permanent mounting section for the installation procedure.
Tubular Stand Mounting
Tubular stand mounting permanently attaches the unit to a
countertop or serving table. all wiring may be concealed within
one of the tubular stands.
Ensure safe and proper operation. Refer to the "Minimum
Clearance Requirements" listed in the Installation section
of this manual.
Non-adjustable tubular stands are available in aluminum,
Designer colors, or gloss finishes in heights from 254–406 mm
(10"–16"). adjustable tubular stands are available in stainless
steel in heights from 254–356 mm (10"–14").
NOTE: Tubular stands cannot be retrofitted in the field.
NOTE: If wiring is to be concealed, a 25 mm (1") diameter hole
must be provided in the mounting surface centered
under the stand containing the wiring conduit.
1. Position the unit upside-down on a flat surface.
NOTE: Units for this application are supplied with the conduit
attached to one side of the unit. Conduit should not be
removed.
2. If applicable, prepare the mounting surface for concealing
wiring.
a. Cut a 25 mm (1") diameter hole into the mounting
surface at the appropriate location.
NOTE: The distance between the center of the two stands is
found by subtracting 62 mm (2-7/16") from the overall
width of the strip heater.
b. Route the flexible conduit through the tubular stand and
into the mounting surface.
30 mm
(1-3/16")
Mounting Hole Distance =
Width (A) – 62 mm (2-7/16")
Figure 18. Countertop Conduit Hole Dimension
Form No. GRCEM1-0611
CAUTION
A
3. Secure the conduit-side stand to the unit using the screws
supplied.
4. align the opposite-side stand with the mounting holes at the
other end of the unit and secure the stand to the unit using
the screws supplied.
5. Secure the stands to the mounting surface.
NOTE: The adjustable stands can be raised or lowered by
turning the locking set screw counterclockwise one turn
with a hex wrench. After loosening the set screw, raise
or lower the unit to the desired height and retighten the
screw. Do not loosen the screw more than necessary.
NOTE: Two pairs of tubular stands will be needed for mounting
dual units.
Set
Screw
Mounting
Screw
Adjustable
Stand
Figure 19. Tubular Stand Mounting
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INSTALLATION
Non-Adjustable
Stand
Flexible
Conduit