CALORITEC TYPE GE Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

SERIES OKA – INFRARED RADIANT HEATERS

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING - During operation, take precautions to ensure that
combustible materials are always kept at a safe distance from the radiant energy. This heater is
not intended for use in hazardous areas where flammable vapours, gases or liquids or other
combustibles are present. Remember that objects placed under an infrared heater can take a while
to reach stabilized temperatures. If you are unsure of the suitability of the heater for the intended
application, check with the factory for recommendations. Failure to comply can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.

DESCRIPTION

1.0 The OKA radiant heater is suitable for process heating in

non-hazardous areas protected from rain, snow or splashing, where
heating element temperatures in excess of 1382°F(750°C) will not
present the risk of fire or explosion. This heater is not intended for
use in comfort heating applications.

2.0 The OKA heater is available with metal sheathed, quartz
lamp or quartz tube heating elements. Use heaters with metal
sheathed elements where there is heavy vibration or mechanical
shock. Quartz tube or

quartz lamp elements are very fragile and
require extreme care in handling. Heaters utilizing quartz tubes or
quartz lamps are unsuitable for applications in locations where the
risk of heavy vibration or mechanical shock exists.

3.0 To avoid damage in transit, heaters with quartz lamp or
quartz tube elements are shipped with the elements not installed in
the fixture.

4.0 A minimum of handling of the quartz sheath is
recommended since any type of contamination on the sheath may
reduce service life.

INSTALLATION

The system designer is responsible for
the safety of this equipment and
adequate back-up controls and safety
devices must be installed. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury
and/or property damage.

Heaters must be wired by qualified
personnel in compliance with local
codes.

5.0 Verify that the nameplate voltage and wattage are suitable
for use on the available electrical power supply. Do not connect
the heater to an electrical supply voltage other than shown on the
product label.

For metal sheathed heaters, insulation
contamination or moisture
accumulation can cause fault to the
element sheath generating arcing and
releasing molten metal. Install proper
ground fault protection to prevent
personal injury and/or property
damage.

6.0 When mounting, maintain a minimum clearance to
combustibles of 15”(381 mm) at sides, 10”(254 mm) at top and
12”(305 mm) at ends.

Heaters with quartz tube or quartz lamp
type heating elements are suitable for
horizontal mounting only. Heaters with
metal sheathed heating elements can
be mounted in any desired position.

7.0 For short circuit protection, heaters must be installed with
proper fast acting fuses or breakers as close as possible to the
amperage draw of the unit(s), in compliance with the local electrical
codes.

380 mm

[15”]

300 mm

[12”]

250 mm

[10”]

FIG. 1 – MOUNTING CLEARANCES

ISO 9001:2000

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ISO 9001

MI153 REV.4.01

MI146 REV.10 Page 1 of 3

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

SERIES OKA – INFRARED RADIANT HEATERS

FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING - During operation, take precautions to ensure that
combustible materials are always kept at a safe distance from the radiant energy. This heater is
not intended for use in hazardous areas where flammable vapours, gases or liquids or other
combustibles are present. Remember that objects placed under an infrared heater can take a while
to reach stabilized temperatures. If you are unsure of the suitability of the heater for the intended
application, check with the factory for recommendations. Failure to comply can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.

DESCRIPTION

quartz lamp elements are very fragile and

INSTALLATION

The system designer is responsible for
the safety of this equipment and
adequate back-up controls and safety
devices must be installed. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury
and/or property damage.

Heaters must be wired by qualified
personnel in compliance with local
codes.

For metal sheathed heaters, insulation
contamination or moisture
accumulation can cause fault to the
element sheath generating arcing and
releasing molten metal. Install proper
ground fault protection to prevent
personal injury and/or property
damage.

6.0 When mounting, maintain a minimum clearance to
combustibles of 15”(381 mm) at sides, 10”(254 mm) at top and
12”(305 mm) at ends.

Heaters with quartz tube or quartz lamp
type heating elements are suitable for
horizontal mounting only. Heaters with
metal sheathed heating elements can
be mounted in any desired position.

380 mm

[15”]

300 mm

[12”]

250 mm

[10”]

FIG. 1 – MOUNTING CLEARANCES

ISO 9001:2000

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FORCED AIR HEATERS - TYPE GE

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Models without a built-in contactor should have the limit switch
wired in the control circuit of an external contactor, and for three
phase supply, this control circuit should be connected to lines 2
and 3 which feed the centre heating element, as shown in the
wiring diagrams.

The limit switch is rated 600 volts, 10 Amps resistive.

The fan motor has built-in thermal overload protection.

LOUVRED GRILLE

The grille bars all move together and can be set at any angle
between 10° and 35° down when the two bottom screws are
loosened. The bars are locked in position when these screws are
tightened.

WARRANTY

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. warrants to the original purchaser
of Forced Air Heaters that they are free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year of normal service when installed
and operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the
Company and subject to the following conditions:

1. Since the paint nish may be damaged in use, no warranty
applies to such paint nish except for manufacturing
defects which become apparent within 30 days from date
of installation.

2. Labour costs for removal and re-installation of parts which
may be repaired or replaced under this warranty are the
sole responsibility of the purchaser.

3. The warranty will not apply to parts which have been
subject to accident, misuse, abuse or operation on an
incorrect power supply.

4. Parts which become defective within the terms of the
warranty will be repaired or replaced at the option of CCI
Thermal Technologies Inc. without charge.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FORCED AIR HEATERS - TYPE GE

CAUTION

To ensure unrestricted air ow through the heater and avoid high
temperatures on any adjacent surfaces, the sides, rear and top
of the heater case should be spaced away from walls and ceiling
not less than the minimum distances marked on the nameplate.

MOUNTING

The heater may be suspended from a truss of suitable support
by a bolt through the catalog number CB swivel bracket (A), Fig.
1, or may be bolted to a wall bracket (B), catalog number WB
Fig. 2, and swivelled to face any direction. The heater may be
suspended by two tie bolts with jam nuts (C), which should be
tightened down against the top of the case, Fig. 3.

The tie bolts may be fastened to the catalog number CB bracket
(A), allowing the heater to swivel, Fig. 4.

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

The power supply may be single or three phase as shown on
the nameplate. Wiring diagrams are on the inside of the terminal
compartment cover which is the removable right hand side panel.
Connection box volume: 2-10kW: 9893cm
15-40kW: 32333cm

GROUNDING

A ground screw with a cup washer is located beside the terminal
block.

OVER-HEAT PROTECTION

In the event of fan failure, an automatic reset limit switch opens a
contactor control circuit, breaking the power supply to the heater.

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CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 2721 Plymouth Drive, Oakville, ON L6H 5R5 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

www.ccithermal.com

Models without a built-in contactor should have the limit switch
wired in the control circuit of an external contactor, and for three
phase supply, this control circuit should be connected to lines 2
and 3 which feed the centre heating element, as shown in the
wiring diagrams.

The limit switch is rated 600 volts, 10 Amps resistive.

The fan motor has built-in thermal overload protection.

LOUVRED GRILLE

The grille bars all move together and can be set at any angle
between 10° and 35° down when the two bottom screws are
loosened. The bars are locked in position when these screws are
tightened.

WARRANTY

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. warrants to the original purchaser
of Forced Air Heaters that they are free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year of normal service when installed
and operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the
Company and subject to the following conditions:

1. Since the paint nish may be damaged in use, no warranty
applies to such paint nish except for manufacturing
defects which become apparent within 30 days from date
of installation.

2. Labour costs for removal and re-installation of parts which
may be repaired or replaced under this warranty are the
sole responsibility of the purchaser.

3. The warranty will not apply to parts which have been
subject to accident, misuse, abuse or operation on an
incorrect power supply.

4. Parts which become defective within the terms of the
warranty will be repaired or replaced at the option of CCI
Thermal Technologies Inc. without charge.

ISO 9001

2721 Plymouth Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H R5R

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED IN THIS MANUAL.

Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of your warranty.

For further assistance, please call:

Oakville: 1-800-410-3131

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.

WARRANTY: Under normal use the Company
warrants to the purchaser that defects in material or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced
without charge for a period of 18 months from
date of shipment, or 12 months from the start date of

product was purchased for authorized repair or
replacement within the terms of this warranty.

Subject to State or Provincial law to the contrary, the
Company will not be responsible for any expense for
installation, removal from service, transportation, or
damages of any type whatsoever, including damages
arising from lack of use, business interruptions, or
incidental or consequential damages.

The Company cannot anticipate or control the
conditions of product usage and therefore
accepts no responsibility for the safe application and
suitability of its products when used alone or in
combination with other products. Tests for the safe
application and suitability of the products are the sole
responsibility of the user.

This warranty will be void if, in the judgment of the
Company, the damage, failure or defect is the result of:

• vibration, radiation, erosion, corrosion, process
contamination, abnormal process conditions,
temperature and pressures, unusual surges or
pulsation, fouling, ordinary wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, incorrectly applied utilities such as
voltage, air, gas, water, and others or any
combination of the aforementioned causes not

• any act or omission by the Purchaser, its agents,
servants or independent contractors which for
greater certainty, but not so as to limit the generality
of the foregoing, includes physical, chemical or
mechanical abuse, accident, improper
installation of the product, improper storage and
handling of the product, improper application or the
misalignment of parts.

manufacturing defects apparent within 30 days from
the date of installation.

The Company neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume for it any other
obligation or liability in connection with the product(s).

The Purchaser agrees that all warranty work required
after the initial commissioning of the product will be
provided only if the Company has been paid by the
Purchaser in full accordance with the terms and
conditions of the contract.

The Purchaser agrees that the Company makes
no warranty or guarantee, express, implied or
statutory, (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) written or oral, of

the Article or incidental labour, except as is expressed
or contained in the agreement herein.

LIABILITY: Technical data contained in the catalog or
on the website is subject to change without notice. The
Company reserves the right to make dimensional and
other design changes as required. The Purchaser
acknowledges the Company shall not be obligated
to modify those articles manufactured before the
formulation of the changes in design or improvements
of the products by the Company.

The Company shall not be liable to compensate or
indemnify the Purchaser, end user or any other party
against any actions, claims, liabilities, injury, loss, loss
of use, loss of business, damages, indirect or conse-

­es (including legal expenses), costs, obligations and
causes of action of any kind arising wholly or partly
from negligence or omission of the user or the mis­use, incorrect application, unsafe application, incor­rect storage and handling, incorrect installation, lack
of maintenance, improper maintenance or improper
operation of products furnished by the Company.

Edmonton

1-800-661-8529
[phone]
F 780-468-5904

Oakville

1-800-410-3131
[phone]
F 905-829-4430

Orillia

1-877-325-3473
[phone]
F 705-325-2106

Greensburg

1-800-473-2402
[phone]
F 812-663-4202

Houston

1-855-219-2101
[phone]
F 281-506-2316

Denver

1-855-244-3128
[phone]
F 303-979-7350