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Important Notices / Installation
B. IMPORTANT NOTICES
WARNING
WARNING. Read and adhere to the following
installation instructions. Failure to do so may result in
severe or fatal injury and/or possible voiding of the
warranty.
1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual.
2. Heater is to be used only in atmospheres having an
ignition temperature higher than the heater’s maximum
rated operating temperature, as shown on the heater
data plate. Refer to applicable electrical codes for
additional information.
3. Heater to be used only in the hazardous locations
indicated on the heater data plate.
4. Heater is for dry, indoor use only. Do not immerse in
water.
Do not store or use in areas exposed to rain or snow.
5. Maximum ambient operating temperature 104°F (40°C).
6. Heater is to be connected and serviced only by a
equipment.
7. Installation and wiring of the heater must adhere to all
applicable codes.
8. Before opening any enclosures, disconnect the heater
from the power supply. Lock the switch in the “OFF”
(open) position and/or tag the switch to prevent
unexpected power application.
9. External surfaces get hot and can cause burns with
prolonged contact.
10. Operate the heater only while it is permanently mounted
in an upright position. Refer to the C.1 Mechanical,
11. Heater must be kept clean. When operating in a dirty
and keep bottom opening free of obstructions. Follow
the recommended maintenance procedures. Refer
details.
12. Do not operate the heater in atmosphere corrosive to
steel or aluminum.
13. Use factory approved replacement parts only.
14. Conduit seals are not required in the heater’s factory
installed conduits.
15.
16. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the
heater, contact the factory. Refer to the last page of this
manual for details.
C. INSTALLATION
All applicable codes must be adhered to. For optimum heating,
the heater should be installed as follows:
C.1 Mechanical
1. Location
1.1 The air discharge is not directed at a thermostat.
1.2 The air discharge is across areas of heat loss, such
as windows.
1.3 If equipment freeze protection is of importance,
locate heater as close to equipment as possible.
2. Mounting
2.1 Heater must be mounted level on a vertical surface
using the factory supplied mounting brackets such
that there are no obstructions to impede air inlet or
discharge.
2.2 The mounting surface must be strong enough to:
– Support the heater’s weight, refer to Section D.
– Withstand abusive situations such as transportable
installations of the heater.
2.3 Secure mounting brackets to vertical surface with
Mounting brackets are to be spaced to match the
slots in the rear panel of heater cabinet.
2.4 After mounting brackets are secured, tilt the heater
and lower it onto the top tabs of the mounting
bracket such that the tabs go into the mounting
slots on the rear panel of the heater cabinet
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