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FSS-31

FSS-14 FSS-43

FSS-95

REFER TO COMPLETE INDEX OF

INFORMATION ON PAGE 2.

EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE

PRESENT, DURING OPERATION. MAINTAIN

CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLES AS

STATED IN MANUAL.

ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV. LEVEL: - ECO 1-7090 OIPM P/N 8419 PG 1 OF12

TPI Corporation

P.O. Box 4973

Johnson City, TN 37602

www.tpicorp.com

FSS-Series

Heavy-Duty Flat panel Emitter

Electric Overhead Infrared Heaters

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INSIDE

• Serious injury or death possible

• Read, understand and follow all safety

information and instructions in this manual

before using or servicing this product.

• Retain these instructions for future use.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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TPI Corporation P.O. Box 4973 Johnson City, TN 37602 www.tpicorp.com FSS-Series Heavy-Duty Flat panel Emitter Electric Overhead Infrared Heaters FSS-14 FSS-43 FSS-31 FSS-95 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE • Serious injury or death possible • Read, understand and follow all safety information and instructions in this manual before using or servicing this product. • Retain these instructions for future use. ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV.
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read all instructions before installing or using the heater. 2. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin touch hot surfaces. Keep away from combustible materials at minimum, the following required distances. DO NOT install closer than 36 inches to a vertical surface or 24 inches to a ceiling. Heaters MUST BE SEPARATED by more than 36 inches and 72 inches from any combustible surface in direct radiation path (87 inches for FSS-19 Series). 3.
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ATTENTION: The table to the right provides definitions of the signal words that can be found throughout this manual. These signal words are used to express the severity of the hazard at hand. The signal words are generally used in conjunction with safety symbols that correspond to the text for that particular hazard. As you read this manual, refer back to this table when you are unsure of the signal word definition.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION & USE EXPLOSION HAZARD FIRE HAZARD BURN HAZARD • Serious injury or death may occur • Not for residential use. • Do not use outdoors.
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SPECIFICATIONS (con’t.) Heater Models Voltage And Phase Amps 1ph. Amps 3ph. FSS-1412-1 120; 1ph 12.1 FSS-1420-1 208; 1ph FSS-1424-1 ETL listed cETLus certified N/A Yes Yes 6.97 N/A Yes Yes 240; 1ph 6.04 N/A Yes Yes FSS-1427-1 277; 1ph 5.23 N/A Yes Yes FSS-1448-1 480; 1ph 3.02 N/A Yes Yes FSS-1457-1 600; 1ph 2.52 N/A Yes Yes FSS-3120-1 120; 1ph 15.14 N/A Yes Yes FSS-3124-1 240; 1ph 13.13 N/A Yes Yes FSS-3127-1 277; 1ph 11.
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SPECIFICATIONS (con’t.) FSS-14, FSS-31 B C A FSS-43, FSS-95 B C A Model Series Dimension A (inches) Dimension B (inches) Dimension C (inches) Weight (lbs.) FSS-14 8-1/2 9 26 7 FSS-31 8-1/2 9 46 13 FSS-43 9-3/4 20 29 18 FSS-95 7-3/4 20 49 31 ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV.
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INSTALLATION PLANNING Fostoria’s flat panel emitter heaters are equipped with heating elements that are manufactured using materials with exceptional mechanical and thermal performance and are built with precise process control to provide rugged and reliable infrared performance in challenging environments.
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INSTALLATION PLANNING (CON’T.) Supply Wire Size Recommendations Heater Model kW Volts The table at the right is provided to assist the licensed electrician in sizing the electric supply wires required to deliver power to each individual heater. All branch circuit supply wiring must be copper, rated 90o C minimum and comply with all local codes and the NEC. FSS-1412-1 1.45 120 All recommended wire sizes assume a 50ft. maximum wire length. Amps 3ph N/A Recommended AWG Wire Size 1ph 3ph 12.
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CHAIN HANGING SERIES RECOMMENDED MOUNTING HEIGHTS FSS-14 8-10 Ft. FSS-31 8-12 Ft. FSS-43 10-14Ft. FSS-95 12-16Ft. CHAIN S-HOOK Fixed-Mounting Mounting Centers (In Inches) Series Dim. A Dim. B FSS-14 14-1/4 2-1/2 FSS-31 34-1/4 2-1/2 FSS-43 18-1/4 12-3/4 FSS-95 36 3/4 12-3/4 B B A A FSS-43, FSS-95 FSS-14, FSS-31 ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV.
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INSTALLATION - WIRING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD • Serious injury or death may occur. • Disconnect heater and lock out from electrical supply before installing or servicing. • Always securely connect green wire on heater to bonding (green) wire from electrical supply. FOR ALL HEATERS Wiring procedures and connections shall be in accordance with the national and local authority having jurisdiction.
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OPERATION BURN HAZARD • Serious injury or death may occur. • Allow heater to fully cool after power is removed (may take minutes) before touching or working on it. When power is provided to these heaters the heater elements will take several minutes to achieve full infrared output that can be confirmed by an orange to dull red glow on the element surface. The element under this condition is operating between 1,500 and 1,600° F emitting medium wavelength (approx.
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INSTALLATION WIRING (con’t.) WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR FSS-14, FSS-31 FSS-4327-1 AND FSS-9527-1 MODELS L1 L2(N) FOR ALL OTHER MODELS 1 2 3 4 FOR 3PH OPERATION L1-1 & 4,L2-2,L3-3. FOR 1PH OPERATION L1-1 & 3, L2(N)-2 & 4. ISSUE DATE 07-2015 REV. DATE ------------ REV.