Heavy Duty 500 Watt Garage Heater User Manual
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1. FLOW DIRECTION 1 Rotating the unit if the unit has been installed with a single lag bolt simply rotate the entire unit as needed to adjust the direction of the air flow 2 Tilting the unit Loosen the bracket screws tilt the heater to the desired position and re tighten the bracket screws NOTE To tilt the heater it must be mounted in bottom keyhole slots of mounting brackets to maintain adequate clearance and prevent possible overheating 3 Adjust the louvers to the desired position NOTE The louvers are designed so they cannot be completely closed Do not attempt to close the louvers completely as this may damage the unit To prevent possible electric shock disconnect the power to the heater at the main service box be fore attempting to adjust the heat output of the unit 10 E MAINTENANCE To prevent possible electric shock disconnect the power to the heater at the main service box be fore attempting inspect or clean the unit Use care to prevent damage to the internal components of the heater when cleaning the heating element Make sure all connections remain tight and all wiring is routed away from the element fins when reassembling the unit Allowing wiring to touch the element fins could result in a fire hazard CLEANING THE FAN AND MOTOR Remove the protective grille from the rear of the heater This provides access to the fan and motor Wipe off the fan and motor with a soft cloth or brush The fan motor d2. PARTS INSIDE SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Rating Amps 208V 240 V 21 Amps Single Phase Power Consumption 5000 Watts Heating BTU s 17 100 BTU Air Flow 270 CFM Unit Size 15 7 inches W x 11 29 inches D x 14 37 inches H Unit Weight 27 00 Ibs eee HEATER LOCATION AND INSTALLATION Install the heater out of traffic areas maintaining the required clearances below The direction of air flow shold not be restricted by anything and the air flow should not blow directly at exposed walls When more than one heater is used in an area the heaters should be arranged so that the air discharge of each heater supports the air flow of the other heater s to provide optimal circulation of warm air DIAGRAM 1 MINIMUM DISTANCE TO WALL _ 13 je 1129 e 5 1 2 ae 24 i MINIMUM MOUNTING DISTANCE LOCATION FROM DISCHARGE TO ANY OBJECT t y MINIMUM Note Min clearance to ceiling when DISTANCE TO not using mounting brackets is 1 5 8 FLOOR 6 ft MAXIMUM MOUNTING HEIGHT FOR Vertical air delivery unit 11 ft Horizontal air delivery unit 8 ft FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW t A nae E A EE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION CONT MOUNTING THE BRACKET 1 2 Locate a stud in the ceiling joist Remove the mounting bracket from the heating unit be loosening the bracket screws with a wrench and slipping the handle off over the screw heads Place a washer on the screws before inserting through the holes
3. _ SOLEUSAIR W T Ne Requires 208V 240V 30A 10 Gauge Wire _ awe F Use milAimun N 10 AWG copper Win Intertek TA aa rated at ai PISCO F for all connection os 2 PRES 3092402 H11 50 03 2011 Soleus Air International Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Utility Heater This owner s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new heater For your own records please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual Also write the store name location date purchased and serial number below Store Name Location Date Purchased Serial Number located on back of unit EE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS When using this electric unit basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Read ALL instructions before using this unit CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock DO NOT open or try to repair the heater yourself 3 This heater may get hot when in use To avoid burns DO NOT let bare skin touch hot surfaces If provided use handles when moving this heater 4 Keep combustible materials such as furniture pillows bedding paper clothes and curtains at least 3 ft from the front of the heater and keep them away from th
4. the power terminal block located in the base of the heater Turn on the power at the main service To the fused disconnect box From unit Conduit LS Flexible Conduit Flextble Conduit Connector Flexible NM Cable exible NM Cable Connector 1 Re be 3 ed Mi Main power box Fused disconnect box BE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION CONT CONNECTING THE HEATER TO A 208V 240V 30AMP PLUG SOLD SEPARATELY 1 Remove the screws from the back of the unit to remove the cover 2 Attach the 208V 240V 30 AMP Plug to the heater using the Live Also called Line or Hot Neutral and Ground wires from the plug 3 Connect the wires to the corresponding connections on the power terminal block located in the base of the heater 4 Connect the plug to a 208V 240V 30Amp outlet PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED k T La 1 ley j Me Fr i j pS k F ie ai b mt sue A F ie ll F ny I i Yi ul qt ss Requires 208V 240V 30A 10 Gauge Wire Use minimum No 10 AWG copper wire rated at 60 C or 140 F for all connections Sold separately EE OPERATION NOTE The first time you operate this heater it may emit a slight odor and some smoke This is due to the residual cleaning agents used to clean the element during manufacturing This is normal op eration and will cease after the heater has been used for a few minutes ADJUSTING THE AIR
5. ARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLEUS INTERNATIONAL INC S LIABILITY EXCEED THE RETAIL VALUE OF THE UNIT FOR BREACH OF ANY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THIS UNIT This warranty covers only new products purchased from our authorized dealers or retailers It does not cover used sal vaged or refurbished products As some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or do not allow limitation on implied warranties the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For Technical Support or Warranty Service Please Call 888 876 5387 Or Write To Soleus International Inc 20035 E Walnut Dr N City of Industry CA 91789 USA www soleusair com 12
6. ctrical codes in the United States and the heater must be grounded as a precaution against possible electrical shock Heater circuit must be protected with proper fuses 7 Install only in an area where the proper power supply connections are available 8 The mounting structure and the anchoring hardware must be capable of easily and reliably supporting the weight of the heater and the mounting bracket if used 9 All electrical power must be disconnected and the main service box must be locked before installing inspection cleaning or servicing the heater to prevent the chance of electrical shock 10 This heater is not suitable for use in hazardous locations as definied by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA in the United States This heater has hot and arcing sparking parts inside Do not use in ares where gasoline paint or flammable liquids are used or stored 11 This heater is not suitable for use in corrosive atmospheres such as marine greenhouses or chemical storage areas 12 Do not install less than 6 feet 1 83 meters from of the floor Improper installation or failure to follow the instructions outlined in this product manual can result in electrical shock WARNING Risk of Fire Keep combustible material such as furniture papers clothes and curtains at least 3 feet 0 9M from the front of the heater and away from the sides and rear CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NO USER SERVICEABLE
7. e sides top and rear DO NOT place towels or other objects on the heater 5 Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or the disabled or when the heater is left operating and unattended 6 DO NOT operate any heater with a damaged cord or after the heater malfunctions has been dropped or damaged in any manner Return heater to authorized service facility for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or repair 7 This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms laundry areas and similar indoor locations NEVER locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container To protect against electrical hazards DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids 8 DO NOT do any field wiring connection with wet hands 9 DO NOT run cord under carpeting DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs runners or similar cov erings Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over 10 DO NOT insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may cause an electric shock or fire or damage the heater 11 To prevent a possible fire DO NOT block the air intakes or exhaust in any manner DO NOT use 2 12 13 14 15 16 Ly 18 on soft surfaces like a bed where openings may become blocked A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside DO NOT use in areas where gasoline paint explosive and or flammable liquids are used or st
8. in the mounting bracket and screw them securely into the ceiling joist NOTE If you want the heater to swivel side to side add a washer to both sides of the bracket A longer lag bolt may be required to properly secure the unit Tighten the screw enough to securely hold the heater with the airflow pointed in the proper direc tion SS re CEILING JOIST e Ta CEILING JOIST WASHER rah i WASHER 2m Ys DIAGONAL 49 DIAGONAL LAG BOLT LAG BOLT SINGLE SCREW MOUNTING DOUBLE SCREW MOUNTING HANGING THE HEATER 1 Lift the heater up and into the mounting bracket Align the bracket screws with the keyhole slots in the mounting brackets 2 3 4 lf the heater is to be tilted it must be positioned in the keyhole slots Tighten the bracket screws with a wrench so the unit is securely suspended at the desired hori zontal or vertical level D LOCATION AND INSTALLATION CONT CONNECTING THE POWER HARDWIRING 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off the power at the main service Remove the screw from the back of the unit to connect the power to the heater Attach the cable connectors to the unit and slide the 10 gauge wire through the cable connector NOTE For certain applications conduit may be required Check your local electrical codes If you run the wiring in conduit and wish to be able to rotate the heater be sure to purchase enough flexible conduit to allow the heater to be rotated Connect the wire to
9. oes not require lubrication Replace the protective grille when finished FAN AND MOTOR 240V 60Hz WIRING DIAGRAM 11 WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Heater to be free of defects in material and workman ship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE 1 year from the date of original re tail purchase in the United States If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use Soleus International Inc will at its option either repair or replace it free of charge within a reasonable time after the unit is returned during the warranty period As a condition to any warranty service obligation the consumer must present this Warranty Certificate along with a copy of the original purchase invoice THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER e Damage accidental or otherwise to the unit while in the possession of a consumer not caused by a defect in material or workmanship e Damage caused by consumer misuse tampering or failure to follow the care and special handling provisions in the instructions This includes dents accidental or otherwise to the base and head of the unit e Damage to the finish of the case or other appearance parts caused by wear e Damage caused by repairs or alterations of the unit by anyone other than those authorized by Soleus International Inc e Freight and Insurance cost for the warranty service ALL W
10. ored Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire To avoid fire or shock hazard connect the unit directly to a 240V AC power source Use only for intended use as described in this manual Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury to persons The use of attachments not rec ommended or sold by unauthorized dealers may cause hazards WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT use this unit with any solid state speed control device DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void your warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts Qualified per sonnel should perform all servicing only Connect to properly grounded power source only 19 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Use Copper wire only rated at least 60 C 140 F For supply connections use No 10 AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 60 C 140 F Heater air flow must be directed parallel to or away from adjacent walls Observe wall floor and ceiling clearance requirements on DIAGRAM 1 on Page 6 of this manual Ce AS UN Do not install closer than 1 5 8 41 27mm from the ceiling 6 feet 1 83 meters from the floor or 13 330mm from a wall 6 All wiring must comform to national and local ele
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