HEATSTRIP THH1500, THH1800, THH1800SS, THH1500SS, THH2400 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

THERMOFILM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 27 Rosalie Street, Springvale VIC 3178
P: 61+3 9562 3455 F: 61 [phone] www.heatstrip.com.au

ELECTRIC RADIANT OUTDOOR / INDOOR HEATER

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Prior to installing and operating the heater, read these instructions carefully and retain

for future reference.

INTRODUCTION

The HEATSTRIP product range offers an elegant solution for both indoor and outdoor heating
requirements.
With a wide range of sizes to choose from, heating solutions from a small balcony to large outdoor
restaurant areas are easily catered for.
The heaters can be surface mounted on walls or ceilings, suspension mounted and also fitted to
structural umbrellas.
Casing options include powder coat finish and stainless steel. (Stainless steel model is recommended
in coastal areas.)
All HEATSTRIP products are approved to IEC (European) and ANS (Australia and New Zealand)
standards.
All HEATSTRIP products have an IPX5 rating for protection against water ingress and are suitable for
undercover outdoor installation.

MODEL CODES
model watts rating dimensions weight

THH1500 / THH1500SS 1500 230-240V 850 x 172 x 45mm

5.5Kg

THH1800 / THH1800SS 1800 230-240V 1010 x 172 x 45mm

6.0Kg

THH2400 / THH2400SS 2400 230-240V 1330 x 172 x 45mm

7.5Kg

THH3200 / THH3200SS 3200 230-240V 1770 x 172 x 45mm

9.5Kg

MODEL CODE NOTES

SS Denotes stainless steel casing.
AUS Denotes Australian/NZ plug fitted where applicable.
EUR Denotes European plug fitted where applicable.
UK Denotes UK plug fitted where applicable.
USA Denotes US plug fitted where applicable.

CAUTION

In operation, this heater is VERY HOT – do not touch any part of the heater while it is turned on or
for 30 minutes after it is turned off.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

THERMOFILM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 27 Rosalie Street, Springvale VIC 3178
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Do not allow any cables, furnishings, flammable materials or other items to come in contact with any
surface of the heater.

If installed in wet areas, the heater switches or controls must be located so they cannot be touched
by persons in the bath or shower.

The heater should have a clearance of 1000mm to adjacent walls, a minimum 60mm clearance from
back of heater to any mounting surface and a minimum clearance of 1000mm or more from bottom
of heater to any surface below.

The heater comes in both plug in (1500W, 1800W, 2400W) and hardwired (3200W) versions. In
both cases, the fixed wiring must be installed in accordance with the relevant wiring regulations.

The heater must not be mounted immediately below or in front of a socket outlet.
In case of heater fault or damaged supply lead, the appliance should be returned to the

distributor/manufacturer for repair.

INSTALLATION – PREPARATION

The HEATSTRIP product is a high intensity radiant heater designed for domestic and commercial
heating applications within indoor and undercover outdoor areas, and should not be used for any
other purpose.

Before commencing installation, make sure the electrical supply voltage is the same as that shown
on the rating plate of the heater.

This appliance must be earthed.
The heater is required to be fitted with an “ON/OFF” isolation switch and can also be controlled via a

timer (recommended), dimmer type or thermostat control. A wall switch should be installed on fixed
wire installations. Optional connection to an R.C.D. is recommended.

In case of heater fault or damaged supply lead, the appliance should be returned to the
distributor/manufacturer for repair.

INSTALLATION

– LOCATION

For both wall and ceiling mounting, the lower part of the heater must be located a minimum of

2100mm above floor level.

Wi

thin an outdoor undercover location, the recommended most effective mounting height for

performance and comfort is between 2300mm and 2

700mm (all sizes).

Recommended maximum effective mounting height

– 3200mm.

For further information refer to www.heatstrip

.com.au

The heater should have a clearance of 1000mm to adjacent walls, a minimum 60mm clearance from

back of heater to any mounting surface and a minimum clearance of 1000mm or more from bottom of

heater to any surface below.

The heater must not be moun

ted immediately below or in front of a socket outlet.

If installed in wet areas, the heater switches or controls must be located so they cannot be touched by

persons in the bath or shower.

Do not allow thermal insulation, cables, flammable materials or a

ny other items to come in contact

with any surface of the heater (purpose designed brackets excluded).

The heater must not be mounted to heat sensitive materials.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The heater is required to be fitted with an “ON/OFF” isolation swit

ch and can also be controlled via a

timer (recommended), dimmer type or thermostat control. A wall switch should be installed on fixed

wire installations. Optional connection to an R.C.D. is recommended.