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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This heater must be permanently installed and hard wired by a licensed electrician in accordance with local electrical 
codes. Assembly procedure must be performed with no electrical power to unit.

Step 1:

 Check UL/CUL/CE label on heater for proper voltage.

Step 2:

 Follow supplied wiring instructions (see wiring instructions below).

Step 3:

 Heater must be mounted with reflector angled down.

Step 4:

  All electrical connections must be in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes for 

outdoor wiring.

Step 5:

 Use only wiring components UL/CUL/CE listed for outdoor use with IPX4 minimum rating.

3

1/2" NPT

If rotation is required, 
push in the spring pin 
located on the back 
side of the heater 
trim to disengage the 
two pins from their 
alignment hole and 
rotate 180º.

Connect power with flexible 
conduit or appropriate cord to 
allow heater to be swiveled.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The heater is drilled and threaded for standard 1/2" conduit fittings. The installing electrician will need to provide the 
appropriate rigid metallic, flexible or liquid tight conduit for the installation location.
• Use only copper wire suitable for 90°C.
• Observe local electrical code regulations.

"T" slot allows the 
mounting bracket 
to slide for flexible 
mounting options.

Logo plate (designed 
to rotate if required).

TYPICAL WIRING OPTIONS

HEATING ELEMENT

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

HEATER

TOP

P L1

L2

H2

H1

HEATER

FOR 115V. PILOT 

LIGHT IF USED

11/32" (0.9 CM) INSIDE NUT

SNUG TO CERAMIC

11/32" (0.9 CM) OUTSIDE NUT

REAR VIEW OF

CONTROLLER FOR

MAX. 15 AMP

LOAD ONLY

"TOP" MARKED ON
REAR OF CONTROL

MUST BE INSTALLED

IN AN UP POSITION

240 V.

240 V.

WHITE

BLACK

115 

V.

TYPICAL 120V WIRING

FOR A SINGLE POLE SWITCH

TYPICAL 240V WIRING FOR 

A TWO POLE SWITCH

WIRING FOR OPTIONAL 120V/240V CONTROLS

Summary of Contents for SL Series

Page 1: ...rnings 2 Installation Instructions 3 Wiring Instructions 3 Bracket Spacing 4 Mounting Instructions 4 5 Replacement Element Installation 5 Replacement Parts 5 6 Heater Coverage Areas 6 General Notes 6 Maintenance Instructions 6 Trouble Shooting 7 Location Suggestions 7 Warranty 8 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ... 6 15 2cm from ceiling and do not install less than 6 1 8m if the heater is labeled as UL Listed and 8 2 4m if the heater is labeled as UL CUL Listed from floor while heater is set at a downward angle of 30 to 60 degrees For Ceiling Mounting do not install heater closer than 18 45 7cm from adjacent walls and 6 15 2cm from ceiling and do not install less than 6 1 8m if the heater is labeled as UL L...

Page 3: ... and rotate 180º Connect power with flexible conduit or appropriate cord to allow heater to be swiveled WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The heater is drilled and threaded for standard 1 2 conduit fittings The installing electrician will need to provide the appropriate rigid metallic flexible or liquid tight conduit for the installation location Use only copper wire suitable for 90 C Observe local electrical c...

Page 4: ...SPACING These models may be chain or bracket mounted to any ceiling or horizontal surface Installation must be such that 18 45 7cm minimum clearance is maintained around the heater on all four sides and 36 0 9m directly in front A minimum of 6 15 2cm of clearance provided by mounting brackets is required behind the plane of the face Adjustable wall ceiling brackets are furnished with all SL Series...

Page 5: ...t to prevent damage to element Nut should be tightened snug A loose connection can cause the element to short or fail prematurely REPLACEMENT ELEMENT INSTALLATION VISIT INFRATECH USA COM FOR VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS SCAN FOR VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS Heater must be installed with the quartz tube horizontally level For maximum tube life use a level to find the optimum position for the heater s body Always maint...

Page 6: ...se brackets may be discarded when the heater is hung with chains or other special bracketing See sales literature and price list for full listing of models descriptions amperages and voltages At times especially when the mounting height might be quite low an increased number of smaller heaters can help prevent overheating Heaters up to 15 AMPS can be controlled with a simple INF Input Regulator Th...

Page 7: ...TING Unless heaters are installed over 12 3 7m high it is generally recommended that all radiant heaters be mounted on an angle to assure that radiant warmth is distributed from the sides rather than straight down on the heads and shoulders of the people being warmed Angle fixture 30º to 60º from horizontal face down Best angle is approximately 45º Install fixture to heat the area from the cold si...

Page 8: ...es due to harsh chemicals i e cleaning products improperly applied Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damages Under no circumstances shall INFRATECH or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any person or damage to any property however arising Important Please retain original proof of purchase to establish warranty period Any implied warranties of merchan...

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