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ISSUE DATE 12-12-08 REV. DATE 12-12-08 REV. LEVEL: 01 ECN: GP-5179 OIPM P/N 3420466 PG

FHK-4 series

FHK-2 series

FHK-13 series

FHK-6 series

FHK-Series

Heavy-duty Metal Sheath Element

Electric Portable Infrared Heaters

A DIVISION

TPI Corporation

PHONE: 1-800-251-0382

www.tpicorp.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION INSIDE

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Serious injury or death possible

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Read, understand, and follow
all safety information and
instructions in this manual
before using or servicing this
product.

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Retain these instructions for
future reference.

REFER TO COMPLETE

INDEX OF

INFORMATION ON

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Page 1: ...w tpicorp com 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 If you have questions about the product you have purchased or would like to leave us feedback please...

Page 2: ...lt in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage ATTEN...

Page 3: ...AZARD BURN HAZARD Serious injury or death may occur Not for indoor residential use Do not use outdoors in wet conditions and in unprotected locations Use for comfort heating only Do not use in locations containing hazardous or explosive atmospheres Comply with REQUIRED CLEARANCES table at right for minimum clearances to combustible materials The Fostoria FHK series is a line of heavy duty portable...

Page 4: ...ed environments U shaped metal sheath elements are factory installed and mounted on a corrosion protected steel terminal box Model FHK 624 1CA is equipped with a 15ft type S 3 wire cable with a 10 3 dryer plug Amps Amps Dimensions in Heater Models Voltage And Phase 1ph 3ph Number Of Elements Watts Btu s Hr A B C FHK 212 1CA 120 1ph 15 0 n a 1800 6 142 FHK 220 1A 208 1ph 9 7 n a FHK 224 1A 240 1ph ...

Page 5: ...n change with time specifically in environments with high humidity or where mechanical damage can occur causing the internal electrical insulation to weaken Use of Fostoria s GF SK 1 ground fault sensing switch will monitor this gradual change and interrupt power to the heaters prior to any arc fault type failures thereby protecting against a possible fire or burn hazard Any installation where thi...

Page 6: ...er circuit load calculations and circuit design must be done by a licensed electrician or engineer Installer Qualifications The installation and wiring of Fostoria FHK heaters must be performed by a licensed electrician Installer Responsibility The National Electric Code NEC and local codes and ordinances together with specifications provided by Fostoria comprise the information needed for proper ...

Page 7: ...ire FHK 657 3A 6 600 6 1 10 4 14 4 14 3 20A 600V 4 Wire 20A 600v 3 Wire FHK 1320 3A 13 5 208 37 4 N A 6 4 N A 50A 250V 4 Wire N A FHK 1324 3A 13 5 240 32 4 N A 8 4 N A 50A 250V 4 Wire N A FHK 1327 3A 13 5 277 N A 48 8 N A 4 3 N A 50A 480V 3 Wire FHK 1348 3A 13 5 480 16 2 N A 12 4 N A 20A 480V 4 Wire N A FHK 1357 3A 13 5 600 13 6 N A 12 4 N A 20A 600V 4 Wire N A INSTALLATION PLANNING cont The follo...

Page 8: ...he power supply so that safety devices circuit breakers fuses can quickly remove dangerous touch voltage from these parts when a fault occurs Always securely connect the green conductor from the power supply to the green conductor of the heater ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Serious injury or death may occur Disconnect heater and lock out from electrical supply before installing or servicing Always secur...

Page 9: ...lotted holes Fasten the base and terminal box together with the screws and nuts items 16 17 provided See page 14 FHK 2 or 15 FHK 4 for item number list 5 Screw handle item 22 onto the 3 8 bolt on the back of the housing 6 Connect heater to a suitable electric circuit Note Handle gasket bolts and nuts are in hardware package 3917900 INSTALLATION WIRING cont 22 Base and handle Assembly view 7 21 17 ...

Page 10: ...codes and the NEC Reference plug sizes on page 7 Table A 7 Connect the heater to a suitable electrical circuit These items are not supplied with the heaters and must be purchased locally Jumper 2 customer supplied must be 12 AWG 200º C rated type SEW 2 or equivalent UL style 3074 wire at least 10 inches long This jumper p n 3160609 can be purchased from the factory 3 Phase to Single Phase Conversi...

Page 11: ...ater This is normal There are no on off switches tip over switches or over temperature safety cut out devices included on any of these heaters See the Accessories section of this manual for more details FIRE HAZARD BURN HAZARD Serious injury or death may occur Always operate heaters on level surfaces Allow heater to fully cool after power is removed before touching or working on it Do not leave he...

Page 12: ...To prevent arcing type faults premature element failure and potential fire or burn hazard use Fostoria model GF SK 1 ground fault switch with these heaters Read and follow all instructions provided for proper installation of heaters and GF SK 1 MAINTENANCE Pre Season Maintenance and Annual Inspection To ensure your safety and years of trouble free operation from the heaters periodic service and in...

Page 13: ...connect the 2 wires from heating element by loosening the 3 8 hex nuts at the bottom of the rod 7 Remove old element by removing the large hex nuts metal washers and gaskets discard all 8 Slide old reflector out of the extrusion and discard 9 Peel protective film from new reflector and then place it in the extrusion Make sure reflector is secured in slots in extrusion 10 Install new element in ter...

Page 14: ...heater housing These clips will cause some drag or resistance to removal There will be some unpleasant noise as the elements slide through the clips 6 Remove cover and gasket from terminal box save them and all screws 7 Disconnect the wires from only the heating element to be replaced by loosening the 3 8 hex nuts at the bottom of the element similar to Illustration 5 8 Remove old element by remov...

Page 15: ...ion and discard 6 Peel protective film from new reflector and then place the reflector in the extrusion Make sure it is secured in slots in extrusion 7 Reattach extrusion back shield and cart using hardware removed in previous steps 8 Replace support clips in the front of the reflector 9 Finish reassembly of heater by completing Steps 13 and 14 on page 14 Illustration 10 Jam nut Cart Back shield W...

Page 16: ...re guard Screw 10 32 x 3 4 Nut self retaining 10 32 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 Nut 8 32 Gasket Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Washer fender 3 8 Base Handle Metal sheath element Cable connector 1 2 14 3 Cordset PART NUMBER 8022707 8022607 8023000 8023100 3482200 8041700 8040501 8048900 8024100 3474300 3429100 3475000 8022329 3424956 3403900 3427456 3405156 8040700 3493900 3478600 8042921 8041800 See Table 1 7714114 317560...

Page 17: ...m nut 3 8 16 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 Wireguard Screw 10 32 x 3 4 Nut self retaining 10 32 Screw 8 32 x 1 2 Hex nut 8 32 Gasket Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Fender washer 3 8 Base Handle Metal sheath element PART NUMBER 8022907 8022807 8023000 8023100 3482200 8042400 8040502 8049000 8024100 3474300 3429100 3475000 8022429 3424956 3403900 3427456 3405156 8040700 3493900 3478600 8042921 8041800 See Table 2 QTY 2 1 2 1...

Page 18: ...d Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 Self retaining nut 10 32 Fender washer 3 8 Metal sheath element Cable 10 3 type S x 15 long Plug 3 pole 3 wire 30 50 amps 3 4 cable connector Tubing plug Cart weld assembly Cart axle Wheel Push nut 1 2 diameter PART NUMBER 8827999 8041700 8040802 8040900 8048900 8024100 3474300 3429100 3444456 3470800 3475000 8041000 8020829 8020707 3493900 3424956 3403900 3478...

Page 19: ...ex head screw 10 32 x 3 8 Gasket Lamp guard Back shield Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Screw 10 32 x 5 8 Self retaining nut 10 32 Fender washer 3 8 Cart weld assembly Cart axle Wheel Push nut 1 2 diameter Tubing plug Metal sheath element PART NUMBER 8829599 8042400 8040802 8040900 8049000 8024100 3474300 3429100 3444456 3470800 3475000 8041000 8021929 8021707 3493900 3424956 3403900 3478600 3924402 8523632 8043...

Page 20: ...misuse of product as may be finally determined by the company The obligation of TPI Corporation under the terms of this warranty shall be to supply a new part repair of defective part or a refund at the company s option with no cost to owner for the new or repaired part Such parts are to be returned to the factory or such other location as the company may designate This warranty does not obligate ...

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