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Form No. GM5AHM_CN-0520
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Use the information in this section to install a GLO
MAX
®
Curved
Infrared Strip Heater. Strip heaters are shipped with most
components pre-assembled.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Plug unit into a properly
grounded electrical receptacle of the correct voltage,
size, and plug configuration. If plug and receptacle do not
match, contact a qualified electrician to determine and
install proper voltage and size electrical receptacle.
FIRE HAZARD:
• Do not install units above or around combustible
surfaces. Discoloration or combustion could
occur. Units must be installed in non-combustible
surroundings only.
• Do not install strip heaters less than 254 mm (10″)
above non-combustible surfaces. If safe distances are
not maintained, discoloration or combustion could
occur.
CAUTION
To ensure safe and proper operation, refer to “Installation
Site Requirements” in the INSTALLATION section of this
manual.
NOTICE
Units are voltage-specific. Refer to specification label for
electrical requirements before beginning installation.
Do not add a decorative soffit to hide a pass-through
mounted strip heater. Excessive heat can cause unit failure.
Damage to any countertop material caused by heat
generated from Hatco equipment is not covered under the
Hatco warranty. Contact the manufacturer of the countertop
material for application information.
NOTE: Contact the manufacturer of the countertop base
material for application information and surface
temperature limits before installing the unit.
1. Remove the unit and control box from the shipping cartons,
and remove all packing materials.
NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See the
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION
section for
details.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces of
the unit.
NOTE: For units equipped with tubular stands, refer to the
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
section for installtion
details.
3. Install the unit in an appropriate location. Refer to
“Installation Site Requirements” and the “Installing the Unit”
procedure in this section.
• Locate the unit in an area where the ambient air
temperature is constant and a minimum of 21°C
(70°F). Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods,
air conditioning ducts, and exterior doors).
• Verify that minimum clearance requirements and
recommended mounting heights are met. Refer to
“Installation Site Requirements” in this section.
• Strip heaters can be installed over a steam table. Follow
the standard minimum clearance requirements.
4. Install the remote control box in the desired location. Refer
to “Installing a Vertical Surface Mounted Control Box” or
"Installing an Under Shelf Mounted Control Box" in this
section for detailed information.
Side
View
Front
View
51 mm
(2″)
229 mm (9″)
136 mm
(5-3/8″)
Vertical Surface Mounted Control Box
236 mm
(9-5/16″)
Under Shelf Mounted Control Box
136 mm
(5-3/8″)
51 mm
(2″)
Side
View
Front
View
Dimensions — Control Boxes
INSTALLATION
