Heat Controller IR15S User Manual
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
Radiant Infrared Electric Heater
IR15S
WALL MOUNT FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
IP65 Rated for Wet Conditions
Heat Controller • 1900 Wellworth Ave. • Jackson MI 49203 • 517-787-2100 • www.heatcontroller.com
Installation & Operation Radiant Infrared Heater Heat Controller
WARNINGS
This electric appliance produces infrared heat and failure to follow
warnings and instructions can cause a re or injury.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could
result in serious injury or property damage.
• Do not use gasoline or other ammable vapors or
liquids, including aerosol cans, in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is operating.
• Do not store any of the following ammable
materials on, or allow them to come in contact
with the unit: rags, fabrics ,spray or aerosol cans,
cleaning compounds, plastics or plastic containers,
paper products, gasoline, kerosene, lighter uid.
• Do not install the heater close to furniture, curtains
or other ammable items. Allow at least 36 inches
(1 meter) between the heater and ammable items.
• Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
• Do not touch the heater during operation. Burn or
scald injury could result. The casing and front cover
are extremely hot during operation.
• Keep children away from the heater. Never leave
an unsupervised child near the heater.
• Because of injury risk, the heater should be
operated only by individuals knowledgeable about
the operation and familiar with the warnings and
cautions listed in this manual.
• Service must be performed only by a qualed
service technician.
• Do not use the heater if the power cord is damaged.
Contact an authorized servicer or qualied
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter, or come into contact with hot surfaces.
WARNING
INSTALLATION & USE
To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, follow all instructions in this
Installation and Operation manual.
• All local, regional and national electric codes and
local construction codes must be observed in the
installation of the heater.
• The heater must be installed by a qualied
electrician or service technician.
• Be sure the voltage listed on the heater’s
nameplate is the same as the voltage at the
installation site.
• Do not use the heater if the power cord is
damaged. Contact an authorized servicer or
electrician to replace the cord prior to use.
• Remove the plug from the power outlet and wait
until the heater is sufciently cool before cleaning it.
CAUTION
• Because of injury risk, this heater is not intended
for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD–SERVICE
• To avoid property damage, personal injury or death
due to electrical shock, do not service the unit
without rst unplugging the unit from the wall outlet
and allowing adequate time for the unit to cool down.
• Never use with an extension cord or multi-socket.
• Never leave the heater unattended while it is
operating.
• Do not install the heater immediately below a wall
socket outlet.
• Do not use a timer or other device that
automatically turns on the unit.
• Do not use the heater with an external voltage
regulator such as a dimmer or speed controller.
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Heat Controller Radiant Infrared Heater Installation & Operation
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
To provide additional protection against re and
injury, the installation of a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFI) is strongly recommended.
WARNING: For outdoor installation only!
1. Remove the heater from the packaging, and
remove all packing materials including the antivibration foam around the emitter/lamp. Check
the heater, power cord, and plug for any signs of
damage. Do not install if damage is apparent.
2. Check the mounting materials (dowels and screws)
to ensure that they are suitable to ensure a stable
and secure mounting of the heater.
3. Select a location for mounting following these
guidelines:
WARNING
SAFETY HAZARDS
The minimum safe mounting clearances and tilt
angles must be strictly followed. See below and
Figures 1 and 2.
a. The distance between the bottom edge of
the heater and the oor must be at least 6' 7"
(2.0m). See Figure 1.
b. The distance between the top of the heater and
the ceiling/roof/overhead material must be at
least 1' 6" (0.5m). See Figure 1.
c. The distance between each end and adjoining
walls or surfaces must be at least 5' (1.5m).
See Figure 1.
d. DO NOT mount the heater at any angle greater
than 45
o
up or down from the horizontal
position. See Figure 2.
e. The maximum swing rotation from side to side
(right to left/left to right) is 90
o
.
4. Check to be sure the installation of the heater does
not add excessive wind load.
5. Attach the mounting bracket to the wall, making
sure that it is secure to support the weight of the
heater. Keep in mind that mechanical bearing
pressure and oscillation due to wind or rain could
lead to loosening.
6. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
7. Turn the unit on. The heater has a red ON/OFF
switch located on the side of the unit.
8. Observe the operation for 10 to 15 minutes to be
sure the unit is working properly.
If there is an operation problem, immediately turn
OFF the heater and disconnect the power cord
from the electric outlet.
9. Do not leave the heater unattended while
operating. Turn the unit OFF when use is not
desired.
Min. 1' 6" (0.5m)
Min. 5' (1.5m)
Min. 6' 7" (2.0m)
POWER:
1.5 kW, 120V-1-60
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