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HI1-50-03 Industrial Utility Heater
HI1-50-03
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 Thank you for choosing a Soleus Air Utility Heater. This owner’s manual will provide you with valuable information necessary for the proper care and maintenance of your new product. Please take a few moments to thoroughly read the instructions and familiarize yourself with all the operational aspects of your new heater. For your own records, please attach a copy of your sales receipt to this manual. Also, write the store name/location, date purchased, and
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 on soft surfaces, like a bed, where openings may become blocked. 12. A heater has hot and arcing or sparking parts inside. DO NOT use in areas where gasoline, paint, explosive and/or flammable liquids are used or stored. Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames. 13. Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat and cause a risk of fire. 14. To disconnect heater, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from outlet. Pul
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Use Copper wire only rated at least 60°C (140°F) 2. For supply connections use No.10 AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 60°C (140°F) 3. Heater air flow must be directed parallel to, or away from, adjacent walls. 4. Observe wall, floor, and ceiling clearance requirements on DIAGRAM 1 on Page 5 of this manual. 5. Do not install closer than 1 5/8” (41.27mm) from the ceiling, 6 feet (2.4 meters) from the floor, or 13” (330mm) from a
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 HEATER LOCATION AND INSTALLATION Install the heater out of traffic areas maintaining the required clearances below. The direction of air flow shold not be restricted by anything and the air flow should not blow directly at exposed walls. When more than one heater is used in an area, the heaters should be arranged so that the air discharge of each heater supports the air flow of the other heater(s) to provide optimal circulation of warm air DIAGRAM 1 MINI
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Rating / Amps 208/240 V / 21 Amps / Single Phase Power Consumption 5000 Watts Heating BTU’s 17,100 Fan CFM 270 CFM Unit Size 15.7 in. (W) x 11.29 in. (D) x 14.37 in. (H) Unit Weight 27.00 lbs. 6
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (CONT.) MOUNTING THE BRACKET 1. Locate a stud in the ceiling joist. 2. Remove the mounting bracket from the heating unit be loosening the bracket screws with a wrench and slipping the handle off over the screw heads. 3. Place a washer on the screws before inserting through the holes in the mounting bracket and screw them securely into the ceiling joist. NOTE: If you want the heater to swivel side to side, add a washer to both side
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (CONT.) CONNECTING THE POWER 1. Turn off the power at the main service 2. Remove the screw from the back of the unit to connect the power to the heater. 3. Attach the cable connectors to the unit and slide the 10 gauge wire through the cable connector. NOTE: For certain applications, conduit may be required. Check your local electrical codes. If you run the wiring in conduit and wish to be able to rotate the heater, be sure to pur
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 OPERATION (CONT.) ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW DIRECTION 1. Rotating the unit - if the unit has been installed with a single lag bolt, simply rotate the entire unit as needed to adjust the direction of the air flow. 2. Tilting the unit - Loosen the bracket screws, tilt the heater to the desired position, and re-tighten the bracket screws. NOTE: To tilt the heater it must be mounted in bottom keyhole slots of mounting brackets to maintain adequate clearance and
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 OPERATION (CONT.) WIRING DIAGRAM 1. It is recommended that #10 AWG wire be used in all installations for possible future reconnection at a higher wattage (Refer to the National Electric Code (NEC) for maximum run length to mini- mize voltage drop to 3% max. Circuit runs exceed 100 ft. may require larger conductor size). 2. Wires should be routed through the indicated element jumper wire eliminating the use of a wire tie. 10
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 MAINTENANCE To prevent possible electric shock, disconnect the power to the heater at the main service box be- fore attempting inspect or clean the unit. Use care to prevent damage to the internal components of the heater when cleaning the heating element. Make sure all connections remain tight and all wiring is routed away from the element fins when reassembling the unit. Allowing wiring to touch the element fins could result in a fire hazard.
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Heater to be free of defects in material and workman- ship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original re- tail purchase in the United States. If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace it, free of charge within a r
