INSTALLATION
Electrical Information
Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit and
specification label attached to the unit for specific electrical
information. also, refer to the ELECTRICaL RaTING CHaRTS
for unit specific information.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAzARD: For hard-wired units, all
electrical connections must be in accordance with local
electrical codes and any other applicable codes.
Connections should be made by a qualified, licensed
electrician.
Strip heaters equipped with incandescent lights that
require a circuit breaker larger than 20 amps for the heat
element must have a separate circuit breaker for the
incandescent lights that is 20 amps or less.
NOTE: If the unit being installed is not shown or listed in this
manual, refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the
unit and the installation information on the unit for further
instructions.
Power Supply
Install supply wire and connectors suitable for at least 194°F
(90°C).
• Use a minimum of No. 14 aWG copper wire for individual
circuits up to 15 amps.
• Use a minimum of No. 12 aWG copper wire for individual
circuits 15 to 20 amps.
• Use a minimum of No. 10 aWG copper wire for individual
circuits 20 to 25 amps.
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram supplied with the unit and
specifications label attached to the unit for specific
electrical information.
D O N O T
CAUTION
I N S T A L L
E N C L O S
U R E I N T
Remote mounted Enclosure Installation Locations
Conduit Connection
Units supplied with a right angle fitting and flexible conduit
attached have had all internal connections completed at the
factory. attach the proper power supply leads to the high
temperature lead wires in the conduit.
Conduit
Remote Control Enclosures
Hatco remote control enclosures include switches, wire leads,
and/or indicator lights and are shipped ready for installation.
The RmB Series require one remote control enclosure per strip
heater. The RmB2 Series allows multiple strip heaters to be
connected to one remote control enclosure.
NOTE: Remote control enclosures are available in several
configurations depending on the model. All enclosures
are built in accordance with UL standards to
accommodate switches, indicator lights, and wiring.
To prevent premature failure of components due to
excessive heat, remote mounted control enclosures must
be installed outside the strip heater heat zone.
Heat
H I S A R E A
Mounting
Screw
12
English
Right Angle Fitting
Conduit Connections
NOTICE
Mounting
Mounting
Flange
Flange
Form No. GRamm-1114