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The Alpha H1 heater is a single emitter unit - it has one only. It can be installed on its own or 
joined to one or two more of the same units. It is supplied with joining bars that connect the 
heaters together to increase the size and output of the installation. The maximum number of 
single  units  that  can  be  joined  together  is  three.  Please  read  the  section  ‘assembling’  for    
information on how this should be done. 

The Alpha H1 heater should only be wall mounted in a 
horizontal  manner  or  hung  from  a  ceiling  from  chains 
(not supplied). 

 

When  wall  mounting  the  Alpha  H1  heater  in  a        
horizontal  manner,  do  not  position  the  heater  at  an  
angle  more  than  50°  and  less  than  30°  as  shown  in 
Fig. A. 

 

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The 120V Alpha H1 heater is fitted with 15 feet (500 cm) of supply cable and a molded 3 - 
pin 15 amp plug. 
The  208  /  240V  version  of  the  heater  is  fitted  with  2  x  supply  cords  measuring  79  inches 
(200 cm) for hard wiring. 

 

WARNING: 

Wiring  procedures  and  connections  should  be  in  accordance  with  the         

National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes. 

 

WARNING: 

If the supply cord becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by a     

qualified person in  order to avoid a hazard. 

 

CAUTION: 

Disconnect  electric  power  supply  before  working  on  circuit  wiring  to  prevent 

electric shock. 

 

CAUTION: 

Please observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and any          

inflammable surfaces. 

 

CAUTION: 

When the electrical connection is outside weatherproof sockets must be used 

having ground fault protection (GFCI or GFI).

 

NOTE: CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, IF IN DOUBT.

 

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SINGLE UNIT  ( WA L L   M O U N T E D   O R   C H A I N   H A N G I N G )

 

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Switch off/unplug the heater from the  mains  supply 
when mounting or adjusting the heater position.

 

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Summary of Contents for SALPHA10240

Page 1: ...8 240V 1500 2000W INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC 125 Traders Blvd E Unit 4 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H3 Tel 905 568 7655 Fax 905 568 7521 Email info solairaheaters com Website www solairaheaters com IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 247748 WEATHERPROOF INFRARED HEATERS SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EN ...

Page 2: ...ont of the heater and keep them away from the sides and rear 4 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended 5 Always unplug the 120 volt heater when not in use 6 Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or plug or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return heate...

Page 3: ...t use it in areas where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored 14 Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire 15 Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater 16 Do not touch the heater during operation as the body becomes very hot and cause burns Particular attention has been given where children and vulnerable people are pre...

Page 4: ... emitter is cool before handling 12 Do not handle the halogen emitter with bare hands If it is inadvertently touched remove finger marks with a soft cloth and methylated spirit or rubbing alcohol Otherwise the marks will burn into the quartz emitter during use causing premature heater failure 13 The heater is not intended for use by young children and must be supervised by a responsible person at ...

Page 5: ...5 1500 1500 2000 1500 2000 2250 3000 3000 4000 2250 3000 3375 4500 4500 6000 Current Amps per Emitter 12 5 3 6 4 2 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 3 3 6 4 2 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 3 3 6 4 2 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 3 Total Current Amps of Unit 12 5 3 6 4 2 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 3 7 2 8 3 10 8 12 5 14 4 16 7 10 8 12 5 16 2 18 8 21 6 25 0 Min Mounting Height From Floor 79 in 201 cm 98 in 108 in 250 cm 274 cm 108 in 120 in 250 cm 305 cm Min Dist...

Page 6: ...le and a molded 3 pin 15 amp plug The 208 240V version of the heater is fitted with 2 x supply cords measuring 79 inches 200 cm for hard wiring WARNING Wiring procedures and connections should be in accordance with the National Electric Code NEC and local codes WARNING If the supply cord becomes damaged it must be immediately replaced by a qualified person in order to avoid a hazard CAUTION Discon...

Page 7: ...ter Please note wall fixings are not supplied They should be selected to substantially support the weight of the installation If in doubt contact a professional for advice When hanging from a ceiling two equal length and gauge chains are required and should be selected with fixings that are adequate to hold the weight of the heater Again if in doubt contact a professional for advice 2 The heater s...

Page 8: ...shers and nuts 7 Again ensuring the heaters remain flat fully tighten all four nuts to secure the joining bars in place When wall mounting two Alpha H1 heaters joined together in a horizontal manner do not position the heater at an angle more than 50 and less than 30 as shown in Fig F Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to reposition move Never attempt to move the heater while it is ...

Page 9: ...y can also be chain hung from a ceiling Fig J Please refer to Table 1 for the recommended positioning of the heater with regards to minimum distances Do not install the heater in a corner Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to reposition move Never attempt to move the heater while it is switched on continued on next page Fig H DRILLING HOLE TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS FOR WALL MOUNTED BRACKE...

Page 10: ...on the rear heaters and slide a shake proof washer on all the threads from the protruding side 4 Slide the joining bars on each bolt and fit a washer and nut do not fully tighten at this point 5 Position the second heater so it s parallel to the first and sitting flat 6 Take the third heater and a joining bar Push a bolt and washer through the end hole and place a serrated washer on the other side...

Page 11: ...he heater Please note wall fixings are not supplied They should be selected to substantially support the weight of the heater assembly If in doubt contact a professional for advice 2 The heater assembly should be mounted with the terminal boxes positioned at the bottom of the heaters 3 Fix the heater assembly to the brackets via the bolt threads on the middle heater A serrated washer should be pla...

Page 12: ...y faces directly down when hanging 3 Secure the supply cables so they do not rest on the body or obstruct the air vents Fig M SEE TABLE 1 FOR MINIMUM DIMENSIONS Observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and inflammable surfaces and objects when mounting Please refer to Table 1 for the recommended positioning of the heater with regards to minimum distances Do not install the heater ...

Page 13: ...tor quoting model type and rating from rating label It is very important that your replacement emitter is exactly the same as the one it was supplied with Failure to fit the exact same type can cause the heater to prematurely fail Unplug switch off from the mains to the heater or heater assembly power before any attempts are made to replace the emitter Contact your distributor for the correct repl...

Page 14: ...flector up and away from the heater Repeat at the opposite end to remove other side reflector 8 The emitter wires should be pulled out of the side slots Fig U and the emitter can be lifted up completely The wires can then be gently pulled forward so that they come out from behind the reflector SCREW Fig U 5 Pull the emitter wires one at a time through the plate to remove as shown in Fig R Fig Q Fi...

Page 15: ...r screws Before any other parts are fitted to make sure emitter is held safely Fig V W AL L M O U N T E D C O N F I G U R AT I O N S AT A G L AN C E 1 x Alpha H1 Unit 2 x Alpha H1 Units 3 x Alpha H1 Units 9 The emitter can now be removed away from the heater leaving it ready to have the new emitter fitted as shown in Fig V 15 ...

Page 16: ...its INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC 125 Traders Blvd E Unit 4 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 2H3 Tel 905 568 7655 Fax 905 568 7521 Email info solairaheaters com Website www solairaheaters com Due to our policy of ongoing improvement we reserve the right to make changes without notice 2013 INFORESIGHT CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC Ref No 042224 Issue No 3 247748 ...

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