Each heater is equipped with two hi-temperature 12 gauge
silicone lead wires and a ground termination.
Make sure
power source conforms to the heater requirements. Use
only Fostoria quartz tubes.
a. Insert quartz tube in the “L”-shaped slots in heater
housing.
b. Remove first hex nut from each of the threaded studs
on the quartz tube.
c. Place ring terminals (attached to the wire leads) on
the threaded studs, replace hex nuts and
tighten
securely
.
d. Remove protective white film from one or both end
caps.
e.
Assemble both end caps to housing using the (4)
screws provided in hardware package. For assembly
views refer to items 6 and 7 on page 6 of this
Instruction Manual
QUARTZ TUBE INSTALLATION
Install heater so that the quartz tubes are
horizontal. Failure to do this may cause the
heating element within the tube to sag and cause
premature burnout.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
•
Serious injury or death
may occur.
•
Disconnect from electrical
supply before installing or
servicing this heater.
HEATER INSTALLATION
These heaters MUST be installed as follows:
12 inches minimum from a vertical surface
24 inches minimum from ANY combustible
material
3 inches minimum from the ceiling
36 inches minimum from other heaters
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
FIRE HAZARD
•
Serious injury or death
may occur.
•
Read and follow
clearances shown in box at
left for ALL OCH series
heater installations.
NOTE: For optimum spot heating performance, it is recommended that the distance from the floor
should be approximately 7 to 9 feet for OCH-46 models, and 8 to 10 feet for OCH-57 models.
Issue Date: 7-21-03 Rev. Date: 9-15-03 Rev. Level: 03 ECN: GP-5005 OIPM P/N: 3420367
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