HI1-50-03 Industrial Utility Heater 3092402 HI1-50-03 © 2010 Soleus Air International
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.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use Copper wire only rated at least 60°C (140°F) For supply connections use No.10 AWG or larger wires suitable for at least 60°C (140°F) Heater air flow must be directed parallel to, or away from, adjacent walls. Observe wall, floor, and ceiling clearance requirements on DIAGRAM 1 on Page 6 of this manual. 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 wall 6.
SPECIFICATIONS Voltage Rating / Amps 208V-240 V / 21 Amps / Single Phase Power Consumption 5000 Watts Heating BTU’s 17,100 BTU Air Flow 270 CFM Unit Size 15.7 inches. (W) x 11.29 inches. (D) x 14.37 inches. (H) Unit Weight 27.00 lbs.
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 MINIMUM DISTANCE TO WALL 13” 11.29” 15.
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 sides of the bracket.
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (CONT.) CONNECTING THE POWER (HARDWIRING) 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.
LOCATION AND INSTALLATION (CONT.) CONNECTING THE HEATER TO A 208V-240V / 30AMP PLUG (SOLD SEPARATELY) 1. Remove the screws from the back of the unit to remove the cover . 2. Attach the 208V-240V / 30 AMP Plug to the heater using the Live (Also called “Line” or “Hot”), Neutral, and Ground wires from the plug . 3. Connect the wires to the corresponding connections on the power terminal block located in the base of the heater. 4. Connect the plug to a 208V-240V / 30Amp outlet.
OPERATION NOTE: The first time you operate this heater, it may emit a slight odor and some smoke. This is due to the residual cleaning agents used to clean the element during manufacturing. This is normal operation and will cease after the heater has been used for a few minutes. 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.
MAINTENANCE To prevent possible electric shock, disconnect the power to the heater at the main service box before 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.
WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Soleus International Inc. warrants the accompanying Soleus Air Heater to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the applications specified in its operation instruction for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of original retail purchase in the United States. If the unit exhibits a defect in normal use, Soleus International Inc.
