HEATSTRIP THH2400VS-SS, THH3200VS-SS, THH1500VS-SS, THH3200VS, THH2400VS Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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27 Rosalie Street, Springvale VIC 3171 Australia
P: 61+3 9562 3455 F: 61 [phone] [e-mail]

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ELECTRIC RADIANT OUTDOOR / INDOOR HEATER

INSTALLATION, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Casing options include powder coat finish and stainless steel. (Stainless steel model is
recommended in coastal areas.)

All HEATSTRIP products have an IPX5 rating for protection against water ingress and are
suitable for undercover outdoor installation.

MODEL CODES

model watts rating

branch

circuit

dimensions weight

THH1500US / THH1500US-SS 1500 120V 15A 33 ½ x 7 ¾ x 1 ¾ 12.0lbs
THH2400US / THH2400US-SS 2400 240V 15A 52 ½ x 7 ¾ x 1 ¾ 17.0lbs
THH3200US / THH3200US-SS 3200 240V 20A 69 ¾ x 7 ¾ x 1 ¾ 22.0lbs

MODEL CODE NOTES

SS Denotes stainless steel casing.

UL / CSA APPROVAL E321448

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CAUTION

When using electrical appliances, basic preparations should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using the heater.

• This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot

surfaces. Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding, papers,
clothes and curtains at least 39” (1000mm) from the front of the heater and keep
them away from the sides and rear.

• Do not touch any part of the heater while it is turned on or for 30 minutes after it is
turned off.

• Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and unattended.

• Do not operate any heater after the heater malfunctions, or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return heater to an authorised service facility for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.

• 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; for example pool or spa.

• The heater is fitted with an electrical connection box and should be connected as a
fixed installation by a licensed electrical professional in ac

cordance with the relevant

electrical code.

•

The heater is required to be fitted with an “ON/OFF” isolation switch and can also be

controlled via thermostat, timer or dimmer type control. A wall switch should be
installed on fixed wire installations. The heater should also be connected via an
R.C.D. (Residual Current Device).

• 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.

• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner.

• A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use it in areas where

gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.

• Use this heater only as described in the manual. Any other use not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• Save these instructions.

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.

The heater is fitted with an electrical connection box and should be connected as a fixed
installation by a licensed electrical professional according to the relevant electrical code.

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

controlled via thermostat, timer or dimmer type control. A wall switch should be installed
on fixed wire installations. The heater should also be connected via an R.C.D. (Residual
Current Device).

In case of heater fault, the appliance should be returned to the distributor/manufacturer

or

and authorised service specialist for repair.

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INSTALLATION

– LOCATION

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

of

96” (2400mm) above floor level.

Within

an outdoor undercover location, the recommended most effective mounting height

for performance and comfort is between

96” (2400mm) and 106” (2700mm).

Recommended maximum effective mounting height

– 122” (3100mm).

For further information refer to www.hea

tstrip.com.au

The heater should have a clearance of

39” (1000mm) to adjacent walls, a minimum 4”

(100mm)

clearance from back of heater to any mounting surface and a minimum clearance

of

39” (1000mm) or more from bottom of heater to any surface below.

The

heater should have a minimum clearance of 12” (300mm) from the ceiling to the back

of the heater, when wall mounted at an angle.

The heater must not be mounted immediately below or in front of a socket outlet.

If installed in wet areas, the heater switc

hes 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 any other items to come in

contact with any surface of the heater (purpose designed brackets exclud

ed).

MINIMAL CLEARANCES
Horizontal Ceiling mounting Angled Wall mounting

96” (24

00mm)

39” (1000mm)

Surface below heater

Ceiling Floor

12” (300mm)

Wall

Ceiling

Floor

Surface below heater

Wall

Ceiling

Wall

Ceiling

4” (100mm)

39” (1000

mm)

96”

(2400mm)

Floor

Floor

39” (1000mm)