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1.5 RX Controller Location
It is essential the Controller is positioned in the
same room as the air curtain. It should be where its
temperature will not be change with local effects.
Avoid:
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Draughty places near windows or doors
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Places near the air curtain itself or any other
heat sources in the room
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Place where the sun will shine on it
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Places where it may get wet
1.6 Controller standard models
The RAC1306 and RAC1309 heaters are supplied
with a remote controller. The remote control unit
houses 3 single pole and 1 change over 10A rocker
switches. The controller is wired to the base unit via
0.75mm² 5 core PVC flexible cable.
1.7 Clearance Distances
It is recommended that a minimum clearance of
100mm is allowed around the case and 55mm
above. The clearance allows for cable entry and
prevents combustible surfaces overheating.
The minimum mounting height (floor to grille) is 2m.
The maximum mounting height for RAC1306 is
2.8m and for RAC1309 is 3.4m.
1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
The heaters are designed for discreet positioning in
a suspended ceiling or bulkhead in the doorways of
retail or commercial premises. Overall energy sav-
ing is likely when the heater is sited above a fre-
quently opened external door as the airstream can
prevent heat loss. Will fit a recess as shallow as
195mm.
1.2 General
All installations must be in accordance with the
regulations in force in the country of use.
These instructions must be handed to the user on
completion of the installation.
Installers and service engineers must be able to
demonstrate competence and be suitably qualified
in accordance with the regulations in force in the
country of use.
To ensure continued and safe operation it is recom-
mended that the appliance is serviced annually.
The heater outlet / inlet must not be obstructed dur-
ing use.
1.3 Electrical Supply
Electrical supply for RAC1306 and RAC1309 is ei-
ther 230V single phase or 415V three phase, Neu-
tral and Earth. Max cable inlet size is 4mm² for 1 - 4
terminals and 6mm² for L and N terminals.
Electrical supply for RAC1306RX is 230V single
phase only. Max cable inlet size is 4mm².
It is recommended that the electrical supply to the
base unit in the air curtain is via an appropriate
switched isolator having a contact separation of
greater than 3mm on all poles.
BMS control, time switches, room thermostats and
door interlocks can be installed at the discretion and
responsibility of the installer.
All units must be wired in accordance with I.E.E
regulations for the Electrical Equipment of Buildings
and the installer should ensure that a suitable isolat-
ing switch is connected in the mains supply.
1.4 Controller `RX` models
The RAC1306RX heater is supplied without a con-
troller. The `RX` models will not work without the
CRX2 wireless controller. See section 5.1 for more
details.
CONSORT Wireless CRX2 controller
