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VIEW SHOWN WITH TIP OVER SWITCH ASSY COVER REMOVED
MOUNTING BRACKET
(STEP 4)
3/8" LOCKWASHER AND NUT (STEP 4)
SELF TAPPING SCREW (STEP 8)
HEAT/NO HEAT
3 POLE CONTACTOR
OPENING FOR 1" CORD FITTING (STEP 11)
CHASE NIPPLE AND GASKET (STEP 6)
COVER (STEP 3)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING “STAR-TIP” AND “STAR-TG” ON
6 AND 13.5 KW PORTABLE RADIANT HEATERS
1. Addition of the tip over switch assy must be done by a qualified electrician.
2. The tip over switch assy includes the following parts.
Verify that all parts are included, if not, contact the Chromalox Service Dept.
(1)Tip Over Switch Assy
(2)Mounting Bracket
(3)Hardware Kit:
Two 3/8” Lockwashers
Two 3/8” Nuts
Two Self Tapping Screw
One Gasket for Cord Fitting (Supplied Separately)
3. Remove the screws in the heater terminal box. Remove cover.
4. Place mounting bracket over 3/8” studs as shown. Place lockwashers on studs and secure in place
with 3/8” nuts.
5. Remove cover from tip over switch assy using same method as Step 3.
6. Remove Chase nipple and gasket from open end of tip over switch assy. Slide Chase nipple through
hole in heater terminal box and then gasket over threads.
7. Thread Chase nipple into threaded coupling. Hand tighten nipple.
8. Line up hole in bottom of tip over switch with hole in mounting bracket. Tap 10-32 x 1/2” long
screws into mounting bracket.
9. Wrench tightened Chase nipple installed in Step 6.
10. Uncoil three (3) leads marked “1”, “2”, and “3” located in disconnect switch housing. Thread these
three (3) leads through the nipple. Wire nut leads of tip over switch to leads of heater. If using for
single phase, cap off lead marked “3”.
11. Attach cord assembly to the opening in the tip over switch housing. Connect leads of cord to the
contactor.
12. Inspect all wiring to make sure all connections are tight, adequate electrical clearances exist, and
all electrical practices are met.
13. Install both covers.
Drawing shows 6 kW heater.
13.5 kW heater steps are identical.
