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Installation
Safety Information
RISK OF FIRE/EXPLOSION
• This heater should not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Do not use in areas where gasoline, paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
• Installation minimum clearances specified on the heater nameplate and in the owner's manual must be
followed.
• The heater must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
1. Before installation, read this manual carefully and
keep for future reference.
2. Disconnect electric power supply before working on
circuit wiring to prevent electric shock.
3. When installing outdoors it is recommended that the
heater be positioned where it will be protected from
exposure to extreme weather such as snow and ice.
4. This heater must be grounded.
5. Electrical connection must have ground fault
protection (GFCI or GFI).
6. A circuit breaker is required for proper installation, do
not load beyond 80% capacity.
7. It is recommended that the heater be on a dedicated
circuit. The type of circuit breaker must be C curve
type.
8. The heater is designed for outdoor and indoor use
and should not be used for any other purpose. Any
other use not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. Before commencing installation make sure the
electrical supply voltage is the same as that shown
on the rating plate of the heater.
10. The heater must be mounted per the clearances in
Figure 1 (page 8).
11. The heater is not intended for use in bathrooms,
laundry areas or similar indoor areas. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub, pool, spa, or
other water container.
12. Do not install the heater directly near a bathtub,
shower or swimming pool. Any switches or controls
must not be within reach of a person in the bathtub,
shower or swimming pool.
13. Ensure that the heater had been securely fastened in
its final mounting position.
14. The heater can only be installed horizontally. DO
NOT install the heater vertically. Failure to do this
may cause the heating element within the tube to
sag and cause premature burnout.
WARNING:
The heater must not be used if the glass
panel is damaged.
WARNING:
For outdoor installation all connections
must be made in accordance with local electrical
code regulations for outdoor wiring. Contact a
qualified electrician if needed.
!
NOTE:
The heater is equipped with a tilting switch
as a safety feature. A non-horizontal installation will
activate the tilting switch, which will power the unit
off. To turn the heater back on after the tilting switch
has been activated, turn the power off at the power
switch, unplug the heater, verify the installation, and
turn the unit the back on.
WARNING:
This heater must be grounded. The
infrared electric heating system comes equipped
with a heavy-duty, 16/3 gauge and grounded plug.
The appliance must be used with an outlet that has
been installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. Make sure that the
heater is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as plug shown as
Figure 1
. DO NOT
use an adapter with this product. Check with a
licensed electrician if the grounding instructions are
not understood completely or if the wall outlet does
not match the plug.
Heater
3
Securing hardward:
Anchor
Screw
The DIRP15A10GR heater package contains the following:
910mm(35.4") Min. to surfaces (ie table tops,ect)
USA
:1800mm(72") Min.floor
CANADA
:2400mm(96") Min.floor
3000mm(118.1") Max.from floor (recommended)
1500mm
(
59
.
1
")
Min.
1500mm
(
59
.
1
")
Min.
(recommended)
from both ends
300mm
(
11
.
8
")
Min.
(recommended)
from both ends
Figure 1
