Sunpak® Infrared Heaters
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WARNING
Suspension Hazard
Mounting kits and hanging supports must
be able to withstand a minimum working
load of 75 lbs. (33 kg). Failure of the
supports can result in death.
Local codes regarding head clearance
requirement must be observed.
Heater Mounting and Support
Heaters shall be mounted in a fixed position independent
of gas and electrical supply line. Hangers and brackets
shall be of noncombustible material.
Heaters subject to vibration shall be provided with
vibration isolating hangers.
Suitable materials for hanging infrared heaters are steel
pipe, steel channel, or fabricated hangers of at least 16-
gage material. Hanger and brackets must be secured with
adequate anchor to a secure structure using good building
practices. Additional bracing to protect against seismic
forces may be required in seismically active areas. Never
mount heaters to a moving object such as a trailer, motor
home, boat, etc.
Gas Piping
1. A minimum pipe size of ½” is required for inlet
piping. A ½” lever handled gas shut-off valve
should be installed within 6 feet of the appliance
for servicing and as emergency shutoff to the unit.
2. Check with local and state plumbing and heating
codes regarding sizing of gas lines.
3. All gas pipe connections to the heater(s) must be
sealed with a gas pipe compound resistant to
liquefied petroleum gases.
4. Installation of a drip leg or sediment trap in the gas
supply line going to each heater is required to
minimize the possibility of any loose scale or dirt
within the gas supply line from entering the
heater’s control system.
5. When checking for gas leaks, do not use an open
flame. Use a soap and water solution.
6. For gas supply line pressures in excess of ½ PSI,
consult the factory or your local representative.
7.
Installation of 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap accessible
for test gage connections is required upstream of
the gas supply connections to the heater.
8.
Never use pipe sealing compound on brass to
brass flared fittings.
Electrical
1. Sunpak S34-TSH Heaters need 24 VAC to operate.
A special lighted switch is provided which also
requires 24 VAC. In sizing your step down
120V/24V transformer always allow for a current
draw of 20 VA per heater. A 24V – 40VA
transformer will operate two heaters.
2. If any of the original wire supplied
inside
the
appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with
wiring material having a temperature rating of at
least 105 degrees Centigrade.
