Chromalox
®
DIVISION
4
SECTION
V
SALES
REFERENCE
DATE
SERVICE REFERENCE
Installation
and
REWNEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION
PF404-4
MAY, 1999
161-048364-001
(Supersedes PF404-3)
© 2010 Chromalox
®
, Inc.
Type V Industrial Wall Mounted
Convection Space Heater
1.
All wiring should be done in accordance with local codes and the
National Electrical Code by a qualified person as defined in the NEC.
2.
Connect air heaters to same line voltage as on heater nameplate.
3 .
Check possibility of corrosion if heaters are operated in atmospheres
other than air.
4.
In general, locate heater approximately 1 foot from the floor, but not
less than 6 inches, for best overall results. Heater, however can be
located anywhere to meet unique requirements of any particular appli-
cation.
5.
Heaters are mounted directly on any type of surface-masonry, con-
crete, block, plastered walls, metal framework, etc.-using appropriate
hardware.
6.
Standard heaters are mounted in a vertical position with the terminal
end on the bottom. This unit has special baffle plates and vent holes
in the cover to ensure sufficient convection currents. Make sure that
the heater is mounted so that the
mounting label located on the back
panel points up as shown in Figure
1 . The end covers will be at the top
and bottom of the heater with the
terminal access at the bottom end.
WARNING:
Never recess
heater into wall.
Not Suitable for household or resi-
dential use.
Do not cover.
Keep combustible materials away
from heater.
Specifications —
Dimensions (In.)
No.
Model
kW Volts Elem. Amps
Btuh
Height
Width
Depth
V-2020
2
240
4
8.3
6,824
27
12-3/4
5-3/4
V-2030
3
240
4
12.5
10,236
27
12-3/4
5-3/4
V-2030
3
480
4
6.3
10,236
27
12-3/4
5-3/4
V-2040
4.5
120
6
25
10,236
27
17-3/4
5-3/4
V-2040
4.5
240
6
18.8
15,354
27
17-3/4
5-3/4
V-2040
4.5
480
6
9.4
15,354
27
17-3/4
5-3/4
GENERAL
Install
With This
End Up
6" Min.
Mounting
Floor
WARNING:
Hazard of Shock. Disconnect all power
before installing heater.
1.
Locate heater position on wall.
2.
To locate mounting holes, see Specifications Table for heater
in question. In standard 16” stud center frame construction,
locate wall studding and locate 1 upper and 1 lower mounting
hole in center of stud.
3.
Drill a pilot hole in metal or wood surfaces using a convenient
small size drill.
4.
Drill the 4 holes in accordance with sizes in Table 1. Insert
anchors where applicable.
5.
Remove cover screws.
6.
Remove cover.
7.
Fasten to wall with screws as listed in Table 1. Turn tight then
back off 1/2 turn, to allow for expansion and contraction.
8.
Replace heater cover-fasten with screws and washers removed
in Step 5.
Screw Size to Fit Hole Size
In Heater Mounting Plates
**
Type Mounting
Accessory
Screw
Drill Size
Surface
Hardware
Type
and Type
Terminal End
Opposite End
Ackerman
Rd. Hd.
1/2” Masonry
1/4 x 20 x 3”
1/4 x 20 x 2”
Mach. Steel
Concrete, Block
Rd. Hd Mach.
Masonry
Lead Anchor
Steel or Pan
3/8” Masonry
#14 x 3”
#14 x 2”
Hd. Metal
(Self-Tapping)
Wood or
Wood Studs
—
Metal
—
#14 x 3”
#14 x 2”
(Self-Tapping)
Plaster Wall
Toggle
Hollow or
—
Bolt
#7
1/4 x 4”
1/4 x 3”
Similar Type
*Metal Beam,
Rd. Hd.
Nuts, Washers
Mach.
#7 Twist
1/4 x 20 x 1-11/16” 1/4 x 20 x 13/16”
Channel, etc.
Steel
Table 1 —
Suggested Heater Mounting Screws (Types and Sizes)
Figure 1 — Mounting
*
If clearance permits, use lockwasher and nut; otherwise, drill and tap. To these lengths add thickness
of beam, washers, nut etc.
** If mounting structure permits, except plastered hollow walls, explosive type anchors can be used.
Suggest sizes noted in Table and/or sketches to be used to determine size of anchors.
MOUNTING
