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Installation and Wiring Instructions for the Quartz Heater.
IMPORTANT:
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMMENCING THE INSTALLATION
DO NOT install this product in areas where the following may be present or occur:
•
Excessive oil or a grease laden atmosphere.
•
Corrosive or flammable gases, liquids or vapours.
SAFETY AND GUIDANCE NOTES
A.
All wiring to be in accordance with the current I.E.E. Regulations, or the appropriate standards of your country and
MUST
be installed by a
suitably qualified person.
B.
The Heater should be provided with a local double pole isolator switch having a contact separation of at
least 3mm.
C.
The Quartz Heater
MUST BE EARTHED.
D.
Ensure that the mains supply (Voltage, Frequency, and Phase) complies with the rating label.
E.
It is recommended that the connection to the terminal box is made with flexible cable.
F.
The Heater should not be sited in a bathroom or swimming pool area.
G.
The Heater should
NOT
be sited where it is liable to be subject to direct water spray from hoses etc.
H.
This heater is
NOT
designed for outdoor use.
I.
Do not cover with clothing etc. when in use.
J.
Do not insert objects through the slots or openings on the heater.
K.
Ensure the mains cable does not come into contact with the heater cover.
L. DO
NOT
handle the halogen lamp with bare hands. If the lamp is accidentally touched, remove finger marks with a soft cloth and
methylated spirit or alcohol.
M.
Ensure that the heater is installed out of reach of children.
N.
Do not use an extension cable with this heater.
O.
Allow the heater to cool prior to any angular adjustment.
P.
The heater should always be installed using the wall mounting brackets provided to ensure adequate clearance from the wall.
Q.
A minimum air gap of 450mm should always be allowed between the top of the heater and the ceiling or roof.
R.
A Safety distance of 1mtr should always be left in front of a 1.5kW heater. Heaters of 2kW, 3kW and 4kW should have a safety distance
of at least 1.5mts.
S.
It is recommended the heaters be operated with a guard in front of the lamp and should always be fitted to units mounted below 2.2mtrs.
Installation.
The essential element of the heater is the halogen filled quartz linear lamp with a tungsten element. This operates at about 2200
°
C and is
housed in a ruby quartz sleeve to filter out the white light and emit short wave infrared radiant heat.
The lamp operates at full output almost instantly and emits a radiant energy of 1.2microns.
Quartz heaters are recommended by The Electricity council and Building Services Research Association for General space
heating, Zone heating and localised spot heating
A.
Mounting.
Location
•
Heaters should be angled at 30° to 45° from the vertical whether wall or ceiling mounted.
•
There must always be a minimum clearance of 450mm between top of heater and ceiling.
Wall mounting
•
Decide whether vertical movement only (Diagram A) or vertical/horizontal movement (Diagram B) is required for correct positioning of heaters
and assemble as shown.
•
Avoid
mounting heaters on structures liable to vibrate.
•
Recommended mounting heights and safety distances should always be observed.
Mounting
Height
(Metres)
Safety distance
from Heater (mts)
Model Minimum
Recommended
Maximum Minimum
VAIR15B 2.2
2.5
3.0 1.0
VAIR20B 2.2
2.5
3.2 1.5
VAIR30 2.2
2.5
3.5 1.5
VAIR40 2.5
3.5
4.0 1.5
