Detroit Radiant Products Co. SW Series Manual Overhead Electric Infrared Heater Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Parts 1, 2 and 3 Lamp Units ! All persons involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of the heater system must read and understand the information in this manual. ! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
SW Series Manual Contents 1.0 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model Number Designation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.0 Safety • Safety Symbols • Applications SW Series Manual 1.0 Safety ! ! WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, serious injury or death. Read and understand the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Only trained, qualified personnel with proper electrical experience may install or service this equipment.
SW Series Manual 1.0 Safety • Model Number Designation Chart • Available Models Model Number Designation Chart Series Material Type Lamp Qty. 1 SW-24 B= Black Powder Coat SW-33 or SW-46 S= Stainless Steel 2 3 Voltage Code Lamp Wattage Code Lamp Type (Color) A= 120 VAC B= 208 VAC C= 240 VAC D= 277 VAC G= 480 VAC H= 575 VAC 16 25 36 38 R= Ruby Lamp or W= Standard Lamp Model Configuration Examples: SW-24B1-C16R, or SW-33S2-G25W Available Models and Operational Specifications Series Lamp Qty.
SW Series Manual 1.0 Safety • Clearance to Combustibles Clearance to Combustibles ! WARNING Placement of explosive objects, flammable objects, liquids and vapors close to the heater may result in explosion, fire, property damage, serious injury or death. Do not store, or use, explosive objects, liquids and vapor in the vicinity of the heater. Failure to comply with the published clearances to combustibles could result in personal injury, death and/or property damage.
SW Series Manual 1.0 Safety • Clearance to Combustibles Chart 1.1 • Clearance to Combustibles in Inches (see Figure 1.
1.0 Safety • Safety Signs and Labels SW Series Manual Safety Signs and Labels It is important to provide warnings to alert individuals to potential hazards and safety actions. Signs should state the hazards for the particular application and be legible to the building occupants. Consult the factory or a factory representative for additional information on signage compliance. Safety warning labels must be maintained on the infrared heater.
1.0 Safety • Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations SW Series Manual Standards, Certifications and Government Regulations Installation of this infrared heater must comply with all applicable local, state and national specifications, regulations and building codes. Contact the local building inspector and/or fire marshal for guidance.
2.0 Installation • Design SW Series Manual 2.0 Installation WARNING ! Read and understand, the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Design To ensure a safe, properly designed heating system, a layout should be developed for the correct placement of the infrared heater(s). Aside from safety factors such as clearance to combustibles (see Chart 1.1 on page 6), you should also take into consideration the environment (e.g.
2.0 Installation • Design SW Series Manual Chart 2.1 • Outdoor Comfort Heating Application Chart Series Lamp Qty. (Dim A) Recommended Mounting Height (Ft.)* 1 8-10 17 x 15 6.3 2 8-10 17 x 16 11.8 3 10-12 21 x 21 10.9 1 8-10 18 x 15 9.3 2 10-12 22 x 20 11.4 3 10-12 22 x 21 16.2 1 10-12 22 x 19 8.7 2 12-14 27 x 24 11.3 3 12-14 27 x 25 16.2 SW-24 SW-33 SW-46 Coverage of Heater Length x Width (Ft.
2.0 Installation • Heater Mounting SW Series Manual Heater Mounting ! WARNING Improper suspension of the infrared heater may result in collapse and being crushed. Always suspend from a permanent part of the building structure that can support the total force and weight of the heater. Failure to maintain minimum clearance to combustibles may result in fire and/or explosion, property damage, serious injury or death.
2.0 Installation • Heater Mounting SW Series Manual Top Channel Assembly 1 Attach the mounting brackets to the top wire raceway. On each end, place (1) 1/4” x 1/2” bolt through the bottom hole of the mounting bracket and through the bottom hole of the top wire raceway. Place (1) 1/4” lock nut on each bolt. Do not tighten completely. Refer to figure 2.4. NOTE: The mounting brackets are NOT required for chain suspension.
2.0 Installation • Lamp Installation SW Series Manual Lamp Installation ! CAUTION Disconnect power prior to installing or replacing supplied quartz lamp(s). The elements can and should be installed prior to mounting the heater. 1 Remove the service access panels and open lamp retainers. 2 Position heating elements in “U” slots at the ends of the reflector. When utilizing the ruby lamps, the lamp adapter plates (EL-006) must first be removed.
2.0 Installation • Outdoor Application • Electrical SW Series Manual Totally Exposed Outdoor Applications CAUTION ! For totally exposed outdoor applications (not ceiling protected) ensure connections are made as illustrated in Figure 2.7 Figure 2.7 • Exposed Outdoor Application 6” Minimum NOTE: All conduit, conduit fittings, and junction boxes are field supplied. Must be NEMA Type 4x or equivalent. Heater must be suspended from mounting brackets.
SW Series Manual 2.0 Installation • Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Figure 2.8 • SW Wiring Diagram • Units with 1 Lamp L1 L2 LAMP NO. 1 Figure 2.9 • SW Wiring Diagram • Units with 2 Lamps L1 LAMP NO. 1 L2 LAMP NO. 2 Figure 2.10 • SW Wiring Diagram • Units with 3 Lamps LAMP NO. 1 L1 L2 LAMP NO. 2 LAMP NO. 3 Field Wiring Figure 2.11 • Single Phase Service L1 Figure 2.
SW Series Manual 3.0 Maintenance • Maintenance Checks & Log 3.0 Maintenance It is recommended that the following become a standard yearly procedure to obtain maximum operating efficiency and trouble free operation. During long periods of non-usage, remove or cover heater with a polyethylene bag and disconnect from power supply. If further service to the heater is desired, contact your representative or the factory. 1 Clean reflector surface with a damp cloth.
SW Series Manual 3.0 Maintenance • Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Key Start Question Turn Heater on from power source. Does the heating lamps turn on? No Are the heating lamps physically damaged? Process Question Yes Corrective Action Replace heating lamp(s). No Are the heating lamps wired as indicated in the manual? Yes No Rewire lamps as indicated in this manual. Yes Find the source of the electrical problem between panel and heater.
SW Series Manual 3.0 Maintenance • Heater Assembly Components Heater Assembly Components For complete information on SW Series replacement parts, visit the online replacement parts library at www.detroitradiant.com/partscenter. For discontinued models, consult the factory. Figure 3.
SW Series Manual 3.0 Maintenance • Heater Assembly Components Electric Parts Listing Chart 3.2 • General Parts List Part No. Description Part No.
4.0 Limited Warranty SW Series Manual 4.0 Limited Warranty One-Year Limited Warranty. Detroit Radiant Products Company (hereinafter referred to as the Company) warrants to the original purchaser or original user that all Detroit Radiant Gas Infrared Heaters sold by it and all parts thereof are free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service. The Company’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing replacement parts, F.O.B.
