Chromalox POO401-9 - Manual

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General Recommendations
on the Use of Electric Heating Elements
POO401-10
161-053241-001
June 2013
The safety and performance of this heater is dependent
upon proper handling, installation, control and mainte-
nance. Since we cannot anticipate all conditions un-
der which this information and heater, or this heater in
combination with other manufacturer’s products may
be used, it is advised that you conduct your own tests
to determine the safety and suitability of this heater in
combination with other products in your application.
The Safety Alert Symbol:
!
is found throughout
these installation instructions to identify potential haz-
ards that can result in personal injury. The seriousness
of the potential risk is identified by one of these three
words:
!
DANGER – will result in serious injury or death.
!
WARNING – could result in serious injury or death.
!
CAUTION – may result in minor or moderate injury.
Read and follow these instructions to minimize risks of
electric shock or fire. Save these instructions for future
reference.
The electric heating element(s) supplied herein are of
rugged construction and if properly installed, operated
and maintained, are designed for long life and depend-
able, trouble-free service.
The system designer is responsible for the
safety of this equipment and should install ad-
equate back-up controls and safety devices
with their electric heating equipment. Where
the consequences of failure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage, back-up con-
trols are essential.
FIRE HAZARD. Due to the risk of combustion
caused by direct contact, radiant heat, or drip-
ping molten metal, the area below a radiant
heater and an area of 5 feet surrounding the
heater must be kept free of combustible mate-
rials. Radiant heaters must have Ground Fault
Protection of Equipment. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in property damage or
personal injury.
Safety Guidelines
NOTICE
IF CHROMALOX ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO HEATERS SOLD BY
OTHERS, THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FORWARDED WITH THE HEATING ELE-
MENTS TO THE PURCHASER OF THOSE HEATERS.