ISSUE DATE 3-23-06 REV. DATE: 6-5-08 REV. NO.: 07 ECN: N/A OIPM P/N 3420318 Page
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
FIRE HAZARD
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Serious injury or death may
occur.
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Not for indoor residential use.
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Do not use in locations
containing hazardous or
explosive atmospheres.
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Do not use outdoors in wet
conditions and in unprotected
locations.
The Fostoria VHC-32 Variable Heat Controller is a
solid-state power control designed to provide a
convenient way to adjust heat output on electric
infrared heating elements. The faceplate includes an
ON/OFF switch that glows red when the controller is
in use. It also includes the heat intensity control knob.
Use the VHC-32 to control heaters on patios, in
shelter
houses
or
other
protected
outdoor
environments. It is designed for use with 208 or 240
volt 3200 watt Fostoria heaters.
The VHC-32 can be used with any of the following
Fostoria heaters:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & USE
SPECIFICATIONS
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208/240 VAC single-phase single stage controller
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Built-in On/Off switch with surface plate included
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A triac to control heat settings from 10 to 100%.
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Designed for wall mounting in the same space a
4”x 4” electrical wall box would mount.
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Accommodates hardware for 1/2” conduit.
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Will operate: One (1) or two (2) quartz lamps
totaling up to 3200W
The initial current inrush of T3 quartz lamps is
very high; as much as 10 – 15 times the steady-
state current. Operating the VHC-32 with more
than two (2) 1600W quartz lamps may damage the
control.
MODEL
WATTS HEATER
QTY.
MTM-222-208V SERIES
3200
1
MTM-222-240V SERIES
3200
1
RPH-208-A
1600
2
RPH-240-A
1600
2
Note: Faceplate may become warm to the touch
during use; this is normal.
