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WIRING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before installing or servicing heater. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or property dam-
age. Heater must be effectively grounded in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified
person in accordance with National Electrical Code
(NEC) and meet all state and local regulations.
1.
Use heater only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.
2.
Branch circuit wire for connection to heater must be at least
90°C wire. Use copper conductors only.
3.
The heater connection points are located in the gasketed termi-
nal enclosure. To remove cover, remove 4 screws on the cover.
Remove the cover to expose wiring connection points.
4.
A green ground terminal is provided in the bottom of the enclo-
sure. The ground wire should be connected before other con-
nections are made.
5.
Refer to Table 1 for proper entrance wiring size.
6.
Heater can be wired with rigid or flexible conduit.
Grill Kit Selection Guide
Model
Volts
Watts
Optional Grill Kit
RBC-1101
120
1000
RBC-1108
208
1000
RBC-1102
240
1000
168-053169-085
RBC-1107
277
1000
RBC-11034
347
1000
RBC-1151
120
1500
RBC-1158
208
1500
RBC-1152
240
1500
68-053169-086
RBC-1157
277
1500
RBC-11534
347
1500
RBC-1208
208
2000
RBC-1202
240
2000
68-053169-087
RBC-1207
277
2000
RBC-12034
347
2000
RBC-1258
208
2500
RBC-1252
240
2500
68-053169-088
RBC-1257
277
2500
RBC-12534
347
2500
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before servicing or replacing heating elements.
The reflectors should be kept clean to obtain the maximum
radiant output.
Element Replacement
1.
Remove Terminal Box Cover.
2.
Disconnect lead wires from heater terminals and disengage box
from conduit /cable fitting.
3.
Remove safety grills (if installed).
4.
Loosen (2) 3/8” nuts from the terminal box bracket located on
the back of the heater and slide the entire heating element
assembly out of the reflector assembly.
5.
Remove bulkhead fitting nut and washers.
6.
Remove failed element and replace with a new element.
7.
Place gasket on the bulkhead fitting and insert terminals and fit-
ting into the element hole in the terminal box.
8.
Place washer and nut on the bulkhead fitting and tighten.
9.
Reassemble by following the reverse procedures (steps 4
through 1)
Replacement Parts
Model
Volts
Watts
Element
RBC-1101
120
1000
322-074905-143
RBC-1108
208
1000
322-074905-144
RBC-1102
240
1000
322-074905-145
RBC-1107
277
1000
322-074905-146
RBC-11034
347
1000
322-074905-147
RBC-1151
120
1500
322-074905-148
RBC-1158
208
1500
322-074905-149
RBC-1152
240
1500
322-074905-150
RBC-1157
277
1500
322-074905-151
RBC-11534
347
1500
322-074905-152
RBC-1208
208
2000
322-074905-153
RBC-1202
240
2000
322-074905-154
RBC-1207
277
2000
322-074905-155
RBC-12034
347
2000
322-074905-156
RBC-1258
208
2500
322-074905-157
RBC-1252
240
2500
322-074905-158
RBC-1257
277
2500
322-074905-159
RBC-12534
347
2500
322-074905-160
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using this heater.
2.
This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare
skin touch hot surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as
furniture and papers at least 7 feet from the front of the heater.
3.
Always disconnect heater when not in use.
4.
Do not use outdoors.
5.
Connect to properly grounded outlets or building ground.
6.
This heater has hot surfaces. Do not use it in areas where gaso-
line, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
7.
Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
8.
In order to prevent equipment damage, protect with a ground
fault device such as Chromalox STAR-GF series monitor.
9.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
