Issue Date: 06-18-99
Rev. Date: 01-13-14
Rev. Level 13
ECN 1-7155
OIPM P/N 8999
LAMP INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Disconnect power before installing or replacing
lamps. They can, and should be, installed prior to mounting
heater.
1. Remove the housing end caps.
2. Position quartz lamp in holes in lamp brackets at each end of
reflector center lamp between brackets.
3. Carefully wrap heating element pigtail clockwise around
terminal screw (see figure A). Avoid handling quartz lamp
as much as practical. Lamp should be wiped off with a clean
cloth.
4. Tighten terminal screws (see figure A).
CAUTION: Do
not draw pigtail so tight that pressure is put on heating
element. Maintain a partial loop (or looseness) in the
pigtail
.
5. IMPORTANT!
Cut excess pigtail off at terminal to
prevent lead from touching metal parts. Failure to do so
could result in fatal electric shock or fire.
6. Replace end caps using sheet metal screws removed in Step
1.
POSSIBLE LAMP FAILURE
The heating elements used in this product can be damaged by
contamination (salt deposits from perspiration or coastal air)
on the surface of the quartz sleeve. At high temperatures, these
salts will cause the quartz to become porous and leak allowing
air to come in contact with the tungsten element. When this
occurs, the element will burn out quickly and the quartz tube
can break. The instructions below must be followed.
• Always wear cotton or latex gloves when installing or
replacing elements.
• Always clean the quartz tube with an alcohol-moistened
soft cloth before using the heater.
• Whenever contamination (milky white appearance
on quartz tube) is observed, the element must be
immediately replaced.
Wrap pigtail clockwis
e
around screw.
Lamp
Lamp suppor
t
FIGURE "A"
Cut off
excess
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Assemble the supplied outlet box cover to the top of the heater
using the two hex head screws.
2. Route the two blue leads and the green (bonding) lead through
a section of 6” conduit (supplied by customer) and thread it into
the cover.
3. Attach an outlet box cover to the other end of the conduit,
make electrical connections and attach cover to customer
supplied junction box.
CAUTION: FOR TOTALLY EXPOSED OUTDOOR
APPLICATIONS (NOT CEILING PROTECTED) THE
CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE AS ILLUSTRATED
BELOW.
NEMA Type 4 or
equal junction box
NEMA Type 4 or equal
connection required
at locations shown
6" Condui
t
Housing
Heater
Cover
WIRING
CAUTION:
For supply connections use number 12 AWG copper
wires suitable for at least 90
o
C.
LAMPGUARD INSTALLATION
To install the optional lampguard (Model RPHWG):
1. Remove the screws and end cap from one end of the heater.
2. Insert the lampguard into the holes provided in each end cap.
3. Replace the end cap and screws removed in step 1. (See
illustration below.)
Heater housing
Screw
End Cap
Lampguard
MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the heater from the power source
before performing any service or maintenance.
Periodically clean the reflector with a soft damp cloth, using a
mild detergent. Rinse with water and wipe dry with a clean soft
cloth.
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