ISSUE DATE 10-09-03 REV. DATE 12/17 REV. LEVEL: 17 ECO 1-7383 OIPM P/N 8329
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS ON PAGE 8 OF THIS MANUAL AND ON THE HEATER MUST BE
MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES!
NOTE: If asymmetrical reflectors are used, be sure to mount the wireway with the “T” slots facing
away from the wall or obstruction, and toward the area to be heated.
CAUTION: Install heater so that the quartz lamps are horizontal. Failure to do this may cause the
heating element within the tube to sag and cause premature burnout.
Heater Series “A” dimension
222 & 223
23-1/2
342 & 343
32-1/2
462 & 463
45-1/2
Mounting Centers
Top channel assembly
1.
Attach the adjustment hanging brackets to the top wire
channel. On each end, place (1) 10-32 x ½ screw
through the bottom hole of the adjustment hanging
bracket and through the bottom hole of the top wire
channel. Place (1) 10-32 lock nut on the screw. Don’t
tighten completely.
NOTE
: The adjustment hanging
brackets are
NOT
required for chain suspension.
2.
Adjust bracket to desired mounting angle (see figure B).
3.
Place (1) 10-32 x ½” screw through the slot in the
adjustment hanging bracket and the hole in the top wire
channel. Place (1) 10-32 lock nut on the screw and
tighten.
4.
Tighten 10-32 lock nuts from step #1.
5.
Hook heater body into mounted wire channel cover.
Unit will hang freely by the “T” tabs, leaving both hands
free to wire unit (see figure C).
6.
Close wire channel using the (4 or 6) 8-32 x 3/8 screws
provided in hardware pack.
NOTE:
Quantity will vary
depending on heater length.
Figure B
MOUNTING OPTIONS
CHAIN SUSPENSION:
Use 14 gauge jack chain and “S”
hooks (not supplied). “S” hooks must be crimped shut so
the heater cannot be inadvertently lifted off of its mounting.
*NOTE – 462 & 463 Series heaters are not designed for
chain suspension. One of the three mounting options
to the right should be used for these heaters.
Figure A
STEM SUSPENSION:
U
se solid rods (1/4” diameter min.)
or suitable tubing. Drill holes in top wire channel 4” from
each end for mounting
.
VMB-41-SS:
Wall Mounting Bracket.
RECESSED MOUNTING:
Refer to page 14 of this
manual.
Use blunt tip #8-32 X 3/8
screws (provided) to secure
top channel to wiring
channel
Figure C
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WIRE CHANNEL COVER CONTAINS
KNOCKOUTS ON BOTH ENDS AND
TOP CENTER
