Issue Date: 1-27-04 Rev. Date: 4-4-08 Rev. Level: 03 ECN: N/A OIPM P/N: 3420463
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
FIRE HAZARD
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Serious injury or death may
occur.
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Not for indoor residential use.
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Do not use in locations
containing hazardous or
explosive atmospheres.
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Do not use outdoors in wet
conditions and in unprotected
locations.
The Fostoria VHC-15 Variable Heat Controller is a
solid-state power control designed to provide a
convenient way to adjust heat output on electric
infrared heating elements. The faceplate includes the
heat intensity control knob.
Use the VHC-15 to control heaters on patios, in shelter
houses or other protected outdoor environments.
One (1) VHC-15 is designed to operate one (1) quartz
tube heater.
The VHC-15 can be used with any of the following
Fostoria heaters:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & USE
MODEL WATTS
OCH-46-120V (-SS)
1500
OCH-46-208V (-SS)
2000
OCH-46-240V (-SS)
2000
OCH-57-208V (-SS)
3000
OCH-57-240V (-SS)
3000
CH-46-C 1500
CH-57-C 3000
Note: Faceplate may become warm to the touch
during use; this is normal.
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
•
Serious injury or death
may occur.
•
Disconnect from electrical
supply before installing or
servicing this product.
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Read, understand, and
follow all wiring and
installation instructions
below.
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120/208/240 V A.C. single-phase “In-Line”
controller
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Built-in On/Off switch with surface plate
included
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Designed for 2”x 4” electrical wall box
mounting (not supplied)
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Will operate: One (1) quartz tube (rated under
15Amps).
The initial current inrush of a quartz lamp
(tungsten type heat source) is very high; as
much as 10 – 15 times the steady-state
current. Operating any quartz lamp with this
product will damage the control.
