TPI Corporation Fostoria OCH Series Manual Download Page 8

Date: 08-01-07 

Rev. Date: 10-28-20 

Level 07 

ECO 1-7673 

OIPM P/N: 8303 

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 MAINTENANCE

1.  Always disconnect heater from power supply 

before performing any maintenance or service.

2. 

Periodically  clean  the  reflector  with  a  dampened 

soft cloth using mild detergent.  Rinse with water 

and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

•  Serious injury or death may occur.

•  Disconnect from electrical supply 

before installing or servicing this 

heater.

• 

Reflector end caps must be installed 

prior to powering the unit; refer to 

note 3.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Element does not energize.

Not enough heat.

Too much heat.

Hot spot in tube.

1.  Defective element.

2.  Improper connection.

1.  Heater too small for application. 

2.  Heater mounted too high or too far.

1.  Heater too large for application.

2.  Heater mounted too low or too close.

1.  Heater is not level.

2.  Grease or moisture on tube.

1.  Replace element.

2.  Check connection to power outlet. 

1.  Add additional heater(s)

2.  Decrease mounting height or distance. 

1.  Replace with smaller heater.

2.  Increase mounting height or distance.

1.  Adjust to a level mount.

2.  Clean tube-replace if problem persists.

Summary of Contents for Fostoria OCH Series

Page 1: ...rd Connected Units Indoor and Outdoor Comfort Heaters EXCLUDING RESIDENCES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE Serious injury or death possible Read understand and follow all safety information and instructions in this manual before using or servicing this product Retain these instructions for future reference REFER TO COMPLETE INDEX OF INFORMATION ON PAGE 2 ...

Page 2: ... used in conjunction with safety symbols that correspond to the text for that particular hazard As you read this manual refer back to this table when you are unsure of the signal word definition SIGNAL WORD DEFINITIONS DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid...

Page 3: ...nd unattended 4 Do not operate any heater after it malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return heater to authorized service facility for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 5 Do not use outdoors unless specifically designated as an outdoor heater 6 To disconnect heater turn controls to off and turn off power to heater circuit at main disconnect panel or oper...

Page 4: ...using 24 Ga Galvanneal Finish Hi temp brown powder coat Reflector End caps 0 040 gold anodized aluminum Suspension Adjustable Mounting Bracket or Chain Voltage Cordset Plugs Matching Receptacle 120V NEMA 5 15P NEMA 5 15R 240V NEMA 6 15P NEMA 6 15R Model P N Tube P N Watts Volts Amps Cordset Dim A Dim B Dim C OCH 46 120V CE 04859702 04432302 1500 120 12 5 YES 48 0 5 375 6 500 OCH 57 208V CE 0485980...

Page 5: ...d and tighten securely see image below Lock washers and hex nuts are provided in hardware package NOTE Use a second wrench to hold the inner hex nut in place while tightening the outer hex nut Failure to securely tighten this connection will cause the element to fail prematurely 3 Attach reflector end caps to both ends of housing using the 4 screws provided in hardware package QUARTZ TUBE LOCK WAS...

Page 6: ...crements up to 45 degrees Chain Suspension The heater can also be chain hung as shown in figure 4 Cut the 16ga chains two 4 foot chains are provided to desired length Attach chains to heater with S hooks provided and suspend from overhead structure Crimp S hooks closed after assembly Install heater so that the quartz tubes are horizontal Failure to do this may cause the heating element within the ...

Page 7: ...heater Read and follow all safety informa tion in box below Make certain the power source conforms to specifications on the heater label Do not depend on a thermostat or other switch as the sole means of disconnecting power when installing or servicing heater Always unplug the cordset or open the safety switch and lock it open All wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician The cordsets sup...

Page 8: ... installed prior to powering the unit refer to note 3 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION Element does not energize Not enough heat Too much heat Hot spot in tube 1 Defective element 2 Improper connection 1 Heater too small for application 2 Heater mounted too high or too far 1 Heater too large for application 2 Heater mounted too low or too close 1 Heater is not level 2 Gre...

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