* Not UL or CSA
NA - Not Available
NR - Not Recommended
AmperageDimensions (In.)Wire Ga. (Min.)
1 Phase3 Phase
BTU
A LengthB WidthD Depth1 Phase3 Phase
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GENERAL
5 Feet
Min.
Floor - Non combustible surface
5 Feet
M
in.
Shaded area
must be
kept clear of
combustible
materials
IMPORTANT:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE HAZARD. Do not use as a residential or household heater. Keep combustible material away from
heater. Do not operate heater where flammable
vapors, gases or liquids are present.
To avoid personal injury read “IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS” on this page before installation or operation of
heater.
INSTALLATION
The Chromalox STAR radiant heater is shipped fully assembled. The heater can be hung from the ceiling with 4 chains or rigid
angle brackets attached to the heater brackets located on the back
of the heater, for 2 and 4.5 kW heaters, chains can be attached to
the four holes in the corners of the back reflector. (Chromalox
offers hanging chain kits for these heaters that will allow for installations 2 to 6 feet from the ceiling.) Minimum spacings:
Ceiling to top of heater is 2 feet.
Wall to sides of heater is 3 feet.
Floor to bottom of heater is 10 feet.
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD. This radiant
heater is a component of the complete heating system. The heating system designer must consider the
risks associated with its operation and specify adequate controls and safety devices. Where the consequences of failure could result in personal injury,
roperty damage or fire, back-up controls are essen-
p
tial.
Installer should consult state and local codes and
meet any applicable requirements regarding the
installation.
FIRE HAZARD. Radiant heaters are capable of developing high temperatures, care should be taken to:
A. Mount heater with the proper clearance between
heater and walls, ceiling and floor.
B. Mount heater in horizontal position only. Do not
mount vertically or tilted in any direction.
C. Do not mount heater over combustible surfaces.
D. Do not stack or store combustible materials direct-
ly below the heater or in the space a distance of 5
feet from any projected edge of the heater.
E. Do not operate the heater without Ground Fault
Equipment Protection.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury and fire.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. Thisheater is hot when in use. Toavoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. Allow sufficient time for heater to cool before
serviceing or cleaning heater.
3. Do not stack or store combustible materials in the radiation path
under the heater or in the space a distance of 5 feet from any pro-
jected edge of the heateras shown in figure 4.
4. Always disconnect heater when not in use.
5. Do not use outdoors in areas subjectto wind.
Figure 4
6. Connect to properlygrounded outlets or building ground.
7. Thisheater hashotsurfaces. Do not useitinareas wheregasoline,
paint or flammable liquids are used or stored.
8. Usethis heateronlyas described in thismanual. Any otheruse not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.
9. In order to prevent equipment damage,protect with a ground fault
device such as Chromalox STAR-GF series monitor. An equipment protection device circuit breaker is also acceptable.
10.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WIRING
Three Phase Delta WiringSingle Phase Wiring
ELECRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before installing or servicing heater. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property damage.
Heater must be effectively grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified per-
on in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC)
s
and meet all state and local regulations.
1. Use heater only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.
2. Branch circuit wire for connection to heater must be at least 90°C
wire. Use copper conductors only.
3. The heater connection points are located in the gasketed terminal
enclosure. To remove cover, remove 4 screws on the cover.
Remove the cover to expose wiring connection points.
4. Agreenground terminal is provided inthebottomofthe enclosure.
5. Refer to Table 1 for proper entrance wiringsize.
6. Heater can be wired with rigidor flexible conduit.
. Unlessotherwise notedonwiring diagramlabel (locatedon heater
7
enclosure), all 3 element heatersare factory pre-wired for 3-phase
deltaoperation. Someunits can be converted to single phase operationby changing the wiring. RefertoTable1 for thoseheatersthat
can be converted to single phase. The appropriate wiring diagram
(Figure 3) is also located on the bottom of the enclosure.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD CONVERSION FROM 3 PHASE TO 1 PHASE:
1. Remove nuts from all terminals.
2. Remove all pigtail leads and hat shaped buss bar.
3. Remove end of leadwire on terminal 5 and slip onto terminal 4.
4. Remove leadwire attached to instruction sheet and connect between terminals 4 and 6.
5. Install hat shaped buss bar between terminals 3 and 5.
6. Place pigtail lead marked “L1” on to terminal 2 and pigtail lead marked “L2” on to terminal 6.
7. Install nuts.
8. Connect entrance wiring to pigtail leads “L1” and “L2”. Connect ground to screw provided.
9. Inspect to make sure wiring is per “Single Phase Wiring” above.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Chromalox STAR series radiant heaters can be field modified
by adding optional kits. Refer to Chart A to select the proper kit.
Portable Cart Kit
The portable cart kit can be used to convert a fixed overhead
unit into a portable heating device where a fixed installation is not
required. This kit includes wheels, legs, handle, grill(s), baffle (if
reqd) and all of the necessary hardware to complete the modification. See instruction bulletin PG435 for details.
Grill Kit
The grill kit consists of one (1.5, 2, 4.5 and 6 kW) or 2 grill sections (13.5kW) and hardware to protect personnel from coming
into contact with hot radiant heating elements. See instruction bulletin PG437 for details.
Disconnect Kit
The disconnect kit consists of a complete assembly consisting
of a disconnect switch (3 Pole), power terminal block and all hardware to complete the installation. This kit can be mounted to both
the fixed, overhead heater or the portable heater; see instruction
bulletin PG436 for details.
Hanger Kit
Hanger kits include 24 feet of chain and four S hooks to mount
the unit in a fixed overhead position using the universal mounting
brackets included on the heater. This kit allows installation distances from the ceiling of 2 feet to 6 feet. See installation diagram
Fig. 4 on page 2.
Cord Kits (Portable Only)
Cord kits consist of 25 feet of 90°C cable and a right angle cord
fitting which can connect directly to the heater terminal box or disconnect switch (if used). See installation bulletin PF491 for details
Tip Over and GroundFault Kits
STAR TIP Series Kit attaches to portable heater and de-energizes the heater in the event it is tipped over.
STAR-GF Series Kit mounts to wall that de-energizes heater
prior to element failure.
STAR-TG Kit combinesthetipoverandground fault feature for
portable heaters. See installation bulletin PG436.