Fostoria’s flat panel emitter heaters are equipped with heating elements that are manufactured using
materials with exceptional mechanical and thermal performance and are built with precise process
control to provide rugged and reliable infrared performance in challenging environments. It is our
understanding that these precision characteristics can change with time, specifically in environments
with high humidity or where mechanical damage can occur, causing the internal electrical insulation to
weaken.
Installer Qualifications
The installation and wiring of Fostoria MR heaters
must be performed by a licensed electrician.
Installer Responsibility
The National Electric Code (NEC) and local
codes and ordinances together with specifications
provided by Fostoria comprise the information
needed for proper installation.
The installer must furnish all materials that
have not been purchased from Fostoria or its
representatives. It is the installer’s responsibility
that the materials and methods of installation
result in a job that is workmanlike and compliant
with all applicable codes.
Preparations For Hanging Heaters
• Hardware to suspend these heaters from overhead supports (chain, “S”-hooks etc.) is not included
with the product. Make certain that the hardware to be used is capable of supporting at least twice
the total weight of the heater’s in question. Refer to the specifications section of this manual for
product weights.
• Identify and use installation locations that are strictly compliant with the clearance-to-combustibles
requirements in the installation section of this manual.
• Mounting height is an important consideration to assure satisfaction with the heating performance
of infrared heaters. Fostoria has many years of practical experience in the successful applica-
tion of infrared technology. For that reason, recommended mounting heights have been included
in the installation section of this manual. Please refer to this data and select installation points
where these recommendations can be followed.
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FIRE HAZARD
• Serious injury or death may
occur.
• Heater circuit load calculations
and circuit design must be
done by a licensed electrician
or engineer
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INSTALLATION PLANNING
ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV. LEVEL: - ECO 1-7090 OIPM P/N 8419 PG 7 OF12
