Electric Shock Hazard; Fire Hazard - Hatco GLO-RAY Manuel D'installation

INSTALLATION
General
Use the information in this section to install a Glo-Ray
Infrared Strip Heater. Strip heaters are shipped with most
components pre-assembled.
WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:

• Units require a hardwired connection to on-site electrical
system. Connection must be properly grounded and of
correct voltage, size, and configuration for electrical
specifications of unit. Contact a qualified electrician to
determine and install proper electrical connection.
• Unit must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Installation must conform to all local electrical codes.
Installation by unqualified personnel will void unit
warranty and may lead to electric shock or burn, as
well as damage to unit and/or its surroundings.

FIRE HAZARD:

• Do not install high wattage units above or around
combustible surfaces. Discoloration or combustion
could occur. High wattage units must be installed in
non-combustible surroundings only.
• Make sure to follow the installation information listed
below for specific strip heaters. If safe distances are
not maintained, discoloration or combustion could
occur.
a. Do not install standard wattage strip heaters (GR5AL
models) less than 11ʺ (279 mm) above combustible
surfaces.
b. Do not install high wattage strip heaters (GR5AHL
models) less than 10ʺ (254 mm) above non-
combustible surfaces.
c. Do not install standard wattage units less than 1ʺ
(25 mm) away from a combustible wall or adjacent
surface.
To ensure safe and proper operation, refer to "Installation
Site Requirements" in the INSTALLATION section of this
manual.
NOTICE
Units are voltage-specific. Refer to specification label for
electrical requirements before beginning installation.
Do not add a decorative soffit to hide a pass-through
mounted strip heater. Excessive heat can cause unit
failure.
Damage to any countertop material caused by heat
generated from Hatco equipment is not covered under
the Hatco warranty. Contact the manufacturer of the
countertop material for application information.
NOTE: Contact the manufacturer of the countertop base
material for application information and surface
temperature limits before installing the unit.
CAUTION
1. Remove the unit from the shipping carton, and remove all
packing materials.
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NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See the
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION section for
details.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces
of the unit.
3. Install the unit in an appropriate location. Refer to
"Installation Site Requirements" and the "Installing the
Unit" procedure in this section.
• Locate the unit in an area where the ambient air
temperature is constant and a minimum of 70°F
(21°C). Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods,
air conditioning ducts, and exterior doors).
• Verify that minimum clearance requirements
recommended mounting heights are met. Refer to
"Installation Site Requirements" in this section.
• GR5AL Series strip heaters can be installed over a
steam table. Follow the standard minimum clearance
requirements.
4. Install the control box in the desired location. Refer to
"Installing the Control Box" procedure in this section.
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