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 Issue Date: 10-1-09 

 OIPM 

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WARNING!

 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL, OPERATE, OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT BEFORE READING ALL

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN FIRE,  PERSONAL

 

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NJURY

 

AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE!

 

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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The PCH-48C Heaters are designed to provide efficient 
spot heating for construction sites, farms, warehouses, 
garages, truck docks, paint and plaster drying, etc. 

NOT 

FOR INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE.

  Heaters are equipped 

with steel grid type protective guards. A toggle switch is 
supplied for turning the heater on and off. A tip-over switch 
is also supplied to de-energize the element should the 
heater be turned over. 

DESCRIPTION 

MODEL No

…………………………………….. 

PCH-48C

 

Heat source

……....…………...……………..………5/8” Dia. Quartz Tube 

Element Life (Avg.)

……..………................………………….....5000 Hrs. 

Wire Guard

...………………..…………………….…0.125” Dia. Steel Wire 

Housing

……………………….……….…20 gauge Powder Coated Steel 

Powercord

…………..…15’, 14/3 Grounded Type w/ Nema 5-20P Plug 

Power Requirements

…………………………………………….……120V 

Element Wattage

…………………………………………….…………1500 

SPECIFICATIONS 

Read all instructions before using this heater. 

1.

Make certain that the power source conforms to the
electrical requirements of the heater

2.

Unplug power cord before installing or servicing.

WARNING:  DO NOT DEPEND UPON A THERMOSTAT OR 
OTHER SWITCH AS THE SOLE MEANS OF 
DISCONNECTING POWER WHEN INSTALLING OR 
SERVICING THE HEATER.  ALWAYS UNPLUG THE HEATER.  
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN FATAL ELECTRIC 
SHOCK. 

3.

NEVER

  leave the heater unattended for extended periods,

while it is in operation.

4.

Power cord is equipped with a three-wire bonding 
(grounding) type plug that must be inserted into a matching 
receptacle.  Under no circumstances should the bonding 
prong be cut off plug.  Where a two-prong wall receptacle is 
encountered,  it must be replaced with a properly bonded 
(grounded) three-prong receptacle installed in accordance 
with the National Electric Code (NEC) and all applicable 
local codes and ordinances.  This work must be done only 
by a qualified electrician, using copper wire  only.

WARNING:  USE OF A THREE-PRONG TO TWO-PRONG 
ADAPTER IS NOT RECOMMENDED.  Improper 
connection may create the risk of electrocution.  Use of 
such adapters is not permitted in Canada.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 

5.

All wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician.

6.

This heater can be used for 120V, single phase power.  These 
units are supplied with 3-wire cordsets for portability.  

To 

reduce the risk of electric shock, the heater must be 
securely and adequately bonded (grounded)!  

This can be

accomplished by either:  1) Inserting the plug directly into a 
properly installed and bonded 3-prong bonding type 
receptacle.  2) Using a separate bonding wire connected to 
the bare metal of the heater.  3) Using other suitable means. 
The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the 
bonding (grounding) wire.

WARNING:  Never connect the green (or green and yellow) 
wire to a live terminal! 

7.

Where possible, avoid the use of extension cords.  If they 
must be used, minimize the risk of overheating by ensuring 
that they are  Listed and are of the proper gauge and length, 
and that they have 3-prong bonding (grounding) type plugs. 
Use 3-pole receptacles that accept the 3-prong plugs.  Never 
use a single extension cord to operate more than one heater.

8.

Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the heater.  Do not 
block or tamper with the heater while it is in operation.  Do not 
touch heater while it is in operation or just after it has been
turned off, as some parts may be hot enough to cause injury.

INFRARED HEATER 

MODEL NO.: 

   PCH-48C

 

OPERATION – INSTALLATION MANUAL 

 

Fostoria Division of: 

TPI Corporation 

P.O. Box 4973 

Johnson City, TN 37602

 

Summary of Contents for PCH-48C

Page 1: ...tered it must be replaced with a properly bonded grounded three prong receptacle installed in accordance with the National Electric Code NEC and all applicable local codes and ordinances This work must be done only by a qualified electrician using copper wire only WARNING USE OF A THREE PRONG TO TWO PRONG ADAPTER IS NOT RECOMMENDED Improper connection may create the risk of electrocution Use of su...

Page 2: ... conforms to your power source requirements INSTALLATION OF HEATING ELEMENTS The heater is equipped with two hi temperature 14 gauge silicone lead wires and a ground termination Make sure power source conforms to the heater requirements Use only Fostoria quartz tubes 1 Remove the sheet metal screws that hold fixture end caps and lamp guard in place 2 Insert quartz tube in the L shaped slots in hea...

Page 3: ... One bolt in bottom hole of opposing legs and one bolt in top of second set of opposing legs 3 Tighten support plate bolts 4 Secure castors as shown 5 Assemble heater to column as shown TO INSIDE OF COLUMN OUTIDE OF COLUMN STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 4 STEP 5 PART MODEL Watts Volts Ph BTU s WT Lbs 58763001 Quartz tube stud termination 1500 120 1 5120 3 REPLACEMENT ELEMENT Quartz Tube Series ...

Page 4: ...equential damages and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts The above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you During the warranty period TPI Corporation will at its sole option repair or replace any defective parts or products returned freight prepaid to the TPI Corporation factory or such other locations as TPI Corporation may designate Returned product...

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