Infratech W series, WD series Installation Use & Care Instructions

ALL WEATHER W-SERIES AND WD-SERIES
QUARTZ TUBE ELECTRIC INFRARED RADIANT HE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings 2

Installation Instructions 3

Wiring Instructions 3

Mounting Instructions 4

Replacement Element Installation 5

Replacement Parts 5

Heater Coverage Areas 6

General Notes 6

Maintenance Instructions 6

Trouble Shooting 7

Location Suggestions 7

Warranty 8

WARNINGS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING HEATER

Unit may be a source of possible shock. NEVER attempt to service heater without disconnecting its power source.
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ource of possible ignition.

CAUTION

High Temperature, risk of fire, keep electrical cords, drapery, furnishings and other combustibles at least 3 feet

0.9m) from the front of heater and away from sides and rear.

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MOUNTING HEIGHT/CLEARANCES

CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLES

MIN 6” (15.2cm)

CLEARANCE BEHIND

HEATER

MIN. 18” (45.7cm)

FROM SIDES AND

NDS OF HEATER

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MIN. 36” (91.4cm)

IN FRONT OF

EATER

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• For Wall-Mounting, do not install heater closer than 18" (45.7cm) from adjacent walls and 6" (15.2cm) from
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eiling and do not install less than 6' (1.8 m) if the heater is labeled as UL Listed and 8' (2.4m) if the heater is

abeled as UL/CUL Listed from floor, while heater is set at a downward angle of 30 to 60 degrees.

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or Ceiling-Mounting, do not install heater closer than 18" (45.7cm) from adjacent walls and 6" (15.2cm) from

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eiling and do not install less than 6' (1.8 m) if the heater is labeled as UL Listed and 8' (2.4m) if the heater is

abeled as UL/CUL Listed from floor, while heater is at a maximum 30 degrees.

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djacent Heaters to be installed no less than 3' (0.9 m) apart.

o NOT operate within 25’ (7.6m) of flammable/explosive material.

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ever block heater.

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eaters greater than 240V are for “Commercial Use Only. Risk of fire. Do not use as a residential or household

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eater.”

means for disconnection of the appliance must be incorporated in accordance with the local wiring codes.

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o not use if the heating element is damaged or cracked.

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“IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS”

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“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This heater must be permanently installed and hard wired by a licensed electrician in accordance with local
electrical codes. Assembly procedure must be performed with no electrical power to unit.

Step 1: Check UL/CUL/CE label on heater for proper voltage.

Step 2: Follow supplied wiring instructions. (See wiring instructions below)

Step 3: Heater must be mounted with reflector angled down.
Step 4: All electrical connections must be in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and local codes for

outdoor wiring.

Step 5: Use only wiring components UL/CUL/CE listed for outdoor use with IPX4 minimum rating.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

The heater is drilled and threaded for standard ½” conduit fittings. The installing electrician will need to provide the
appropriate rigid metallic, flexible or liquid tight conduit for the installation.

• Observe local electrical code regulations.

• Remove cover plate from junction box.

• Attach conduit.

• Use only copper or aluminum wire

suitable for 90°C.

• Replace cover plate.

GREEN GROUND

WIRE SCREW

Connect power with flexible
conduit or appropriate cord
to allow heater to be swiveled.

The Junction Box inlet hole is

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sized for a standard ½” weather
tight conduit fitting and has a
locknut located on the inside of
the box for fastening.

Junction Box on top of the heater

has a gasket

has a gasket side access cover

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