Detroit Radiant Products MW-24 Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Parts Download Page 10

MW 

Series

10

2.0

 Installation

 

 Design

Figure 2.1

 • 

Heating Application

Dim A*

Dim B

Series

Lamp 

Qty.

Recommended 

Mounting Height (Ft.)*

[Dim. A]

Recommended 

Distance Between 

Heaters (Ft.)  [Dim. B]

Approx. 

Square Foot 

Coverage

Approximate Watts 

per Square Foot

MW-24

1

7 to 9

2 to 7

200

4

2

7 to 9

3 to 9

200

8

3

8 to 10

4 to 11

300

8

MW-33

1

7 to 9

3 to 9

200

6

2

8 to 10

4 to 11

300

8

3

8 to 10

5 to 13

300

11

MW-46

1

8 to 10

4 to 11

300

7 to 10

2

10 to 14

5 to 13

500

8 to 12

3

10 to 15

6 to 15

500

12 to 18

Chart 2.1 • 

MW Series Basic Heating Application Chart

When comfort heating people, two heaters should be used to heat both sides of the individual. Heater 
installation shall comply with all IOPM, NEC, ANSI/NFPA-70, CEC, and local restrictions.

* Clearance to combustibles published in the MW Series Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts 

Manuals and on safety labels must be maintained at all times. Factory recommended mounting heights are 
listed as a guideline. If infrared heaters are mounted too low or too high, they may result in discomfort or 
lack of heat.

Type of Building

Watts Req. per Square  

Foot at Floor Level

Insulated

10

Uninsulated

16

Outdoor Sheltered

25 to 30

Outdoor Unsheltered

30 to 45

Chart 2.2 • 

Estimating Required Load

Summary of Contents for MW-24

Page 1: ...Units MW Series Manual Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause property damage injury or death Read and understand the installation operating and maintenance inst...

Page 2: ...ions 4 Clearance to Combustibles 5 Safety Signs and Labels 7 Standards Certifications and Government Regulations 8 2 0 Installation 9 Design 10 Heater Mounting 11 Lamp Installation 13 Outdoor Applicat...

Page 3: ...and vehicle maintenance shops For maximum safety the building must be evaluated for potential hazards before installing the heater system A critical safety factor to consider before installation is t...

Page 4: ...50 20 2000 30 3000 2 3 MW 24 1 120 1ph 6 25 750 2 559 208 1ph 3 6 240 1ph 3 1 2 120 1ph 12 5 1 500 5 118 208 1ph 7 2 240 1ph 6 2 3 120 1 or 3ph 18 7 2 250 7 677 208 1 or 3ph 10 8 240 1 or 3ph 9 3 MW 3...

Page 5: ...ing the heater system Examples include but are not limited to Gas and electrical lines Combustible and explosive materials Chemical storage areas Areas of high chemical fume concentrations Provisions...

Page 6: ...to Combustibles Chart 1 1 MW Series Clearance to Combustibles in Inches see Figure 1 1 A minimum clearance of 36 inches must be maintained from behind another heater NOTE Ensure that building materia...

Page 7: ...UE D LECTROCUTION D brancher toutes les alimentations avant d ex cuter des travaux sur un circuit quelconque Heater MUST be properly grounded prior to operation L appareil de chauffage DOIT tre correc...

Page 8: ...uidance The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes United States Refer to National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition Wiring must conform to the latest ed...

Page 9: ...along with national state provincial and local codes address these issues It is critical that you read understand and follow all guidelines and instructions Always inspect and evaluate the mounting co...

Page 10: ...Basic Heating Application Chart When comfort heating people two heaters should be used to heat both sides of the individual Heater installation shall comply with all IOPM NEC ANSI NFPA 70 CEC and loca...

Page 11: ...a factory representative for additional information on signage compliance The heater can be suspended with chains or rigid threaded rod Local codes or conditions that would cause the unit to move e g...

Page 12: ...each side place 1 1 4 x 1 2 bolt through slot in the mounting bracket and the hole in the top wire raceway Place 1 1 4 lock nut on each bolt and tighten 4 Tighten lock nuts from Step 1 5 Hook heater...

Page 13: ...should be installed prior to mounting the heater 1 Remove the service access panels and open lamp retainers 2 Position heating elements in U slots at the ends of the reflector 3 Close lamp retainers t...

Page 14: ...ould always be through one of the knockouts in the top wire raceway Wire connections must also be made outside the of the top wire raceway Consult the factory or a qualified electrician for details on...

Page 15: ...Figure 2 11 Three Phase Service Figure 2 8 MW Wiring Diagram Units with 2 Lamps Figure 2 9 MW Wiring Diagram Units with 3 Lamps LAMP NO 1 L1 L2 LAMP NO 1 L1 L2 LAMP NO 2 LAMP NO 1 L1 L2 LAMP NO 2 LAMP...

Page 16: ...es 4 Check electrical wires and connections for wear or any kind of damage It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble fr...

Page 17: ...l Find the source of the electrical problem between panel and heater No No Yes Yes Is there a sufficient amount of heat Is the supply voltage correct for the model type on the rating label Is the heat...

Page 18: ...information on MW Series replacement parts visit the online replacement parts library at http www reverberray com partscenter For discontinued models consult the factory 012 013 014 106 206 306 152 1...

Page 19: ...anel Single Lamp EL 028 1 4 20 Nut EL 1521 Single Lamp Shell Assembly 24 Inches EL 029 1 4 Split lock washer EL 1531 Single Lamp Shell Assembly 33 Inches EL 030 Stainless Steel Rivet EL 1541 Single La...

Page 20: ...for labor charges for the analysis of a defective condition in the heater or for the installation of replacement parts The warranties provided herein will not apply if the input of the heater exceeds...

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