Caloritech OKA Series Installation instructions

Part No.MI146 October 2017 Printed in Canada
OKA Series
Infrared Radiant Heaters
Installation, Operation, Maintenance Instructions & Spare Parts
ISO 9001
WARNING
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING.
During operation, take precautions to ensure that combustible materials are always kept at a
safe distance from the radiant energy, as required by the codes and rules of the jurisdiction
of installsion. This heater is not intended for use in hazardous areas where flammable
vapours, gases or liquids or other combustibles are present. Remember that objects placed
under an infrared heater can take a while to reach stabilized temperatures. If you are unsure
of the suitability of THE HEATER for the intended application, check with the factory for
recommendations. Failure to comply can result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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Description / Installation
A. DESCRIPTION
1. The OKA radiant heater is suitable for process heating
in non-hazardous areas protected from rain, snow
or splashing, where heating element temperatures in
excess of 1382°F (750°C) will not present the risk of fire or
explosion. This heater is not intended for use in comfort
heating applications.
2. The OKA heater is available with metal sheathed, quartz
lamp or quartz tube heating elements. Use heaters with
metal sheathed elements where there is heavy vibration or
mechanical shock. Quartz tube or quartz lamp elements
are very fragile and require extreme care in handling.
Heaters utilizing quartz tubes or quartz lamps are
unsuitable for applications in locations where the risk of
heavy vibration or mechanical shock exists.
3. A minimum of handling of the quartz sheath is
recommended since any type of contamination on the
sheath may reduce service life.
B. INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING. The system designer is responsible for the
safety of this equipment and adequate backup controls
and safety devices must be installed. Failure to comply
could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION. Heaters must be installed and wired by
qualified personnel in compliance with local codes and
rules of the jurisdiction of installation.
1. Verify that the nameplate voltage and wattage are suitable
for use on the available electrical power supply. Do not
connect the heater to an electrical supply voltage other
than shown on the product label.
2. For metal sheathed heaters, install proper ground fault
protection to prevent personal injury and/or property
damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Description 2
B. Installation 2
C. Operation 4
D. Maintenance 4

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Installation
WARNING
WARNING. For metal sheathed heaters, insulation
contamination or moisture accumulation can cause
fault to the element sheath generating arcing and
releasing molten metal. Install proper ground fault
protection to prevent personal injury and/or property
damage.
3. When mounting, maintain a minimum clearance to
combustibles of 15” (381 mm) at sides, 10”(254 mm) at top
and 12” (305 mm) at ends.
CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 1 Hunter Valley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.ccithermal.com
MI430 REV.0 Page 1 of 3
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SERIES OKA – INFRARED RADIANT HEATERS
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD WARNING - During operation, take precautions to ensure that
combustible materials are always kept at a safe distance from the radiant energy. This heater is
not intended for use in hazardous areas where flammable vapours, gases or liquids or other
combustibles are present. Remember that objects placed under an infrared heater can take a while
to reach stabilized temperatures. If you are unsure of the suitability of the heater for the intended
application, check with the factory for recommendations. Failure to comply can result in personal
injury and/or property damage.
DESCRIPTION
1.0 The OKA radiant heater is suitable for process heating in
non-hazardous areas protected from rain, snow or splashing, where
heating element temperatures in excess of 1382°F(750°C) will not
present the risk of fire or explosion. This heater is not intended for
use in comfort heating applications.
2.0 The OKA heater is available with metal sheathed, quartz
lamp or quartz tube heating elements. Use heaters with metal
sheathed elements where there is heavy vibration or mechanical
shock. Quartz tube or quartz lamp elements are very fragile and
require extreme care in handling. Heaters utilizing quartz tubes or
quartz lamps are unsuitable for applications in locations where the
risk of heavy vibration or mechanical shock exists.
3.0 To avoid damage in transit, heaters with quartz lamp or
quartz tube elements are shipped with the elements not installed in
the fixture.
4.0 A minimum of handling of the quartz sheath is
recommended since any type of contamination on the sheath may
reduce service life.
5.0 On CE marked heaters which are being installed in the EU, the
installation of heater shall be in accordance with the Low Voltage
Directive 73/23/EEC, and any applicable local jurisdictional
requirements.
INSTALLATION
The system designer is responsible for
the safety of this equipment and
adequate back-up controls and safety
devices must be installed. Failure to
comply could result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
Heaters must be wired by qualified
personnel in compliance with local
codes.
6.0 Verify that the nameplate voltage and wattage are suitable
for use on the available electrical power supply. Do not connect the
heater to an electrical supply voltage other than shown on the product
label.
7.0 For metal sheathed heaters, install proper ground fault
protection to prevent personal injury and/or property damage.
For metal sheathed heaters, insulation
contamination or moisture
accumulation can cause fault to the
element sheath generating arcing and
releasing molten metal. Install proper
ground fault protection to prevent
personal injury and/or property
damage.
8.0 When mounting, maintain a minimum clearance to combustibles
of 15”(381 mm) at sides, 10”(254 mm) at top and 12”(305 mm) at ends.
Heaters with quartz tube or quartz lamp
type heating elements are suitable for
horizontal mounting only. Heaters with
metal sheathed heating elements can
be mounted in any desired position.
9.0 For short circuit protection, heaters must be installed with
proper fast acting fuses or breakers as close as possible to the
amperage draw of the unit(s), in compliance with the local electrical
codes.
380 mm
[15”]
300 mm
[12”]
250 mm
[10”]
FIG. 1 – MOUNTING CLEARANCES
Figure 1 – Mounting clearances
WARNING
WARNING. Heaters with quartz tube or quartz lamp
type heating elements are suitable for horizontal
mounting only. Heaters with metal sheathed heating
elements can be mounted in any desired position.
4. For short circuit protection, heaters must be installed with
proper fast acting fuses or breakers as close as possible
to the amperage draw of the unit(s), in compliance with the
local electrical codes.
5. Two sliding mounting pads are provided with each heater.
6. The mounting pads have a ¼”-20 tapped hole which
can be utilized to attach the heater to a suitable non-
combustible support positioned as in paragraph 2 of
Section B. Installation.
CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 1 Hunter Valley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.ccithermal.com
MI430 REV.0 Page 2 of 3
10.0 Two sliding mounting pads are provided with each heater.
The mounting pads have a ¼”-20 tapped hole which can be utilized to
attach the heater to a suitable non-combustible support positioned as
in paragraph 7.0.
OPERATION
For metal sheathed heaters, prior to
operation an insulation resistance
check must be performed. Heater with
values less than 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ should follow a
drying process. Please contact factory
for details on procedure if heater is
under 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ.
15.0 Energize the heater at the voltage shown on the nameplate
and visually check the element to ensure that it slides freely on
expansion. A small sag is normal, especially on longer heaters.
16.0 Heaters with metal sheathed elements which have not been
energized for a prolonged period shall be restarted under close
supervision for the first thirty minutes of operation.
FIG. 3 – TYPICAL WIRING ATTACHMENT
OF QUARTZ HEATER
ELEMENT LEAD WIRE
TERMINATE WITH VERY
LITTLE SLACK
QUARTZ TUBE
OR LAMP
ELECTRICAL
TERMINAL
POWER
WIRE
RETAINER
BRACKET KEEPER
SCREW
CERAMIC ELEMENT HOLDER
11.0 The connection boxes at the ends of the heater each have a
volume of 12 in³(196 cm³).
12.0 Heater is provided with 15” long pig tail lead wires suitable for
200°C that must be terminated in a remote junction box. Supply
connectors into the remote junction box must be suitable for
194°F(90°C), or, alternately the heater may be wired with 200°C supply
wire. The ground wire from the supply shall be connected to the
grounding connection located in the box at one end of the heater.
13.0 To facilitate wiring, a ½” NPT tapped hole is provided at each
end of the heater extrusion. A duplex conduit connector or T type
junction box attached to either mounting hole will simplify wiring of
single or multiple units. For type R heaters, which have both terminals
at one end in a moisture resistant housing, use rigid conduit to ensure
moisture protection.
14.0 Follow this procedure and Fig. 3 when installing the quartz
tube or lamp:
14.1 Disconnect power at source.
14.2 Remove the terminal covers at each end of the heater.
14.3 Remove the keeper screw on one retainer bracket and slide
the ceramic element holder aside.
14.4 Feed the element lead wire through the hole in the ceramic
holder at the fixed end first. Slide the ceramic holder removed in 14.3
over the element so that the element is captured in both ceramic
holders and then reinstall the keeper screw.
14.5 Loosen the electrical terminal nut on the ceramic blocks to
permit connection of the power and lead wires.
14.6 To connect the element lead wires, slide the ceramic holders
as far as possible toward the centre of the fixture and loop the
element wire over the electrical terminal leaving very little slack in
the wire. Note that the ceramic blocks are designed to slide freely
with element thermal expansion and the taut lead wires help to
secure the element in place.
14.7 Connect the power wires to the electrical terminals and install
terminal covers.
14.8 Before energizing, wipe the quartz sheath and reflector with
a cloth or paper towel dampened with alcohol.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect all power before installing
or servicing the heater. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/or
property damage. All maintenance and
installation should be done by qualified
personnel in compliance with local
codes.
17.0 As a safety precaution and to avoid non-scheduled
downtimes, replace the heating element if a pronounced hot spot
(area of the element that glows brighter) is visible along its heated
section.
For metal sheathed heaters, after
performing maintenance, and prior to
energization, an insulation resistance
check must be performed. Heater with
values less than 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ should follow a
drying process. Please contact factory
for details on procedure if heater is
under 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ.
5 cm
[2”]
4.4 cm
[1¾”]
SLIDING MOUNTING PAD
WITH ¼”-20 TAPPED HOLE
FIG. 2 – TYPICAL HEATER ATTACHMENT
Figure 2 – Typical heater attachment
7. The connection boxes at the ends of the heater each have
a volume of 12 in³ (196 cm³).
8. Heater is provided with 15” long pig tail lead wires suitable
for 200°C that must be terminated in a remote junction
box. Supply connectors into the remote junction box must
be suitable for 194°F (90°C), or, alternately the heater
may be wired with 200°C supply wire. The ground wire
from the supply shall be connected to the grounding
connection located in the box at one end of the heater.
9. To facilitate wiring, a ½” NPT tapped hole is provided
at each end of the heater extrusion. A duplex conduit
connector or T type junction box attached to either
mounting hole will simplify wiring of single or multiple units.
For type R heaters, which have both terminals at one end
in a moisture resistant housing, use rigid conduit to ensure
moisture protection.
10. Follow this procedure and Fig. 3 when installing the quartz
tube or lamp:
10.1 Disconnect power at source.
10.2 Remove the terminal covers at each end of the
heater. Remove the keeper screw on one retainer
bracket and slide the ceramic element holder aside.
10.3 Feed the element lead wire through the hole in
the ceramic holder at the fixed end first. Slide the
ceramic holder removed in paragraph 10.2 over
the element so that the element is captured in both
ceramic holders and then reinstall the keeper screw.
10.4 Loosen the electrical terminal nut on the ceramic
blocks to permit connection of the power and
lead wires.
10.5 To connect the element lead wires, slide the ceramic
holders as far as possible toward the centre of the
fixture and loop the element wire over the electrical
terminal leaving very little slack in the wire. Note that
the ceramic blocks are designed to slide freely with
element thermal expansion and the taut lead wires
help to secure the element in place.
10.6 Connect the power wires to the electrical terminals
and install terminal covers.
10.7 Before energizing, wipe the quartz sheath and
reflector with a cloth or paper towel dampened with
alcohol.
11. Wire guard (if required) to be installed per Figure 3,
page 3. When installed, the wire guard should move
freely on the reflector.
Figure 3 – Correctly installed wire guard
Figure 4 – Incorrectly installed wire guard

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Operation / Maintenance
C. OPERATION
WARNING
WARNING. For metal sheathed heaters, prior to
operation an insulation resistance check must be
performed. Heater with values less than 1 MΩshould
follow a drying process. Please contact factory for
details on procedure if heater is under 1 MΩ.
1. Energize the heater at the voltage shown on the nameplate
and visually check the element to ensure that it slides
freely on expansion. A small sag is normal, especially on
longer heaters.
2. Heaters with metal sheathed elements which have not
been energized for a prolonged period shall be restarted
under close supervision for the first thirty minutes of
operation.
CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 1 Hunter Valley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]
www.ccithermal.com
MI430 REV.0 Page 2 of 3
10.0 Two sliding mounting pads are provided with each heater.
The mounting pads have a ¼”-20 tapped hole which can be utilized to
attach the heater to a suitable non-combustible support positioned as
in paragraph 7.0.
OPERATION
For metal sheathed heaters, prior to
operation an insulation resistance
check must be performed. Heater with
values less than 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ should follow a
drying process. Please contact factory
for details on procedure if heater is
under 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ.
15.0 Energize the heater at the voltage shown on the nameplate
and visually check the element to ensure that it slides freely on
expansion. A small sag is normal, especially on longer heaters.
16.0 Heaters with metal sheathed elements which have not been
energized for a prolonged period shall be restarted under close
supervision for the first thirty minutes of operation.
FIG. 3 – TYPICAL WIRING ATTACHMENT
OF QUARTZ HEATER
ELEMENT LEAD WIRE
TERMINATE WITH VERY
LITTLE SLACK
QUARTZ TUBE
OR LAMP
ELECTRICAL
TERMINAL
POWER
WIRE
RETAINER
BRACKET KEEPER
SCREW
CERAMIC ELEMENT HOLDER
11.0 The connection boxes at the ends of the heater each have a
volume of 12 in³(196 cm³).
12.0 Heater is provided with 15” long pig tail lead wires suitable for
200°C that must be terminated in a remote junction box. Supply
connectors into the remote junction box must be suitable for
194°F(90°C), or, alternately the heater may be wired with 200°C supply
wire. The ground wire from the supply shall be connected to the
grounding connection located in the box at one end of the heater.
13.0 To facilitate wiring, a ½” NPT tapped hole is provided at each
end of the heater extrusion. A duplex conduit connector or T type
junction box attached to either mounting hole will simplify wiring of
single or multiple units. For type R heaters, which have both terminals
at one end in a moisture resistant housing, use rigid conduit to ensure
moisture protection.
14.0 Follow this procedure and Fig. 3 when installing the quartz
tube or lamp:
14.1 Disconnect power at source.
14.2 Remove the terminal covers at each end of the heater.
14.3 Remove the keeper screw on one retainer bracket and slide
the ceramic element holder aside.
14.4 Feed the element lead wire through the hole in the ceramic
holder at the fixed end first. Slide the ceramic holder removed in 14.3
over the element so that the element is captured in both ceramic
holders and then reinstall the keeper screw.
14.5 Loosen the electrical terminal nut on the ceramic blocks to
permit connection of the power and lead wires.
14.6 To connect the element lead wires, slide the ceramic holders
as far as possible toward the centre of the fixture and loop the
element wire over the electrical terminal leaving very little slack in
the wire. Note that the ceramic blocks are designed to slide freely
with element thermal expansion and the taut lead wires help to
secure the element in place.
14.7 Connect the power wires to the electrical terminals and install
terminal covers.
14.8 Before energizing, wipe the quartz sheath and reflector with
a cloth or paper towel dampened with alcohol.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect all power before installing
or servicing the heater. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury and/or
property damage. All maintenance and
installation should be done by qualified
personnel in compliance with local
codes.
17.0 As a safety precaution and to avoid non-scheduled
downtimes, replace the heating element if a pronounced hot spot
(area of the element that glows brighter) is visible along its heated
section.
For metal sheathed heaters, after
performing maintenance, and prior to
energization, an insulation resistance
check must be performed. Heater with
values less than 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ should follow a
drying process. Please contact factory
for details on procedure if heater is
under 1 MΩΩΩΩΩ.
5 cm
[2”]
4.4 cm
[1¾”]
SLIDING MOUNTING PAD
WITH ¼”-20 TAPPED HOLE
FIG. 2 – TYPICAL HEATER ATTACHMENT
Figure 5 – Typical wiring attachment of quartz heater
D. MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING. Disconnect all power before installing or
servicing the heater. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury and/or property damage. All
maintenance and installation should be done by
qualified personnel in compliance with local codes and
rules of the jurisdiction of installation.
1. As a safety precaution and to avoid non-scheduled
downtimes, replace the heating element if a pronounced
hot spot (area of the element that glows brighter) is visible
along its heated section.
WARNING
WARNING. For metal sheathed heaters, prior to
operation an insulation resistance check must be
performed. Heater with values less than 1 MΩshould
follow a drying process. Please contact factory for
details on procedure if heater is under 1 MΩ.
2. Reflectors should be visually inspected for accumulation
of dust, and cleaned as necessary using a mild soap
and water solution. Take care to ensure that no water or
moisture is allowed to contact the ends of the element
sheath or wiring connections.

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NOTES
NOTES

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions
of your warranty.
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Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.
Oakville
1-800-410-3131
1-905-829-4422
F 905-829-4430
Orillia
1-877-325-3473
1-705-325-3473
F 705-325-2106
WARRANTY:Under normal use the Company warrants to
the purchaser that defects in material or workmanship will be
repaired or replaced without charge for a period of 18 months
from date of shipment, or 12 months from the start date of
operation, whichever expires first. Any claim for warranty must
be reported to the sales office where the product was purchased
for authorized repair or replacement within the terms of this
warranty.
Subject to State or Provincial law to the contrary, the Company
will not be responsible for any expense for installation, removal
from service, transportation, or damages of any type whatsoever,
including damages arising from lack of use, business interruptions,
or incidental or consequential damages.
The Company cannot anticipate or control the conditions of
product usage and therefore accepts no responsibility for
the safe application and suitability of its products when used
alone or in combination with other products. Tests for the
safe application and suitability of the products are the sole
responsibility of the user.
This warranty will be void if, in the judgment of the Company,
the damage, failure or defect is the result of:
• Vibration, radiation, erosion, corrosion, process
contamination, abnormal process conditions, temperature
and pressures, unusual surges or pulsation, fouling,
ordinary wear and tear, lack of maintenance, incorrectly
applied utilities such as voltage, air, gas, water, and others
or any combination of the aforementioned causes not
specifically allowed for in the design conditions or,
• Any act or omission by the Purchaser, its agents, servants
or independent contractors which for greater certainty, but
not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing, includes
physical, chemical or mechanical abuse, accident,
improper installation of the product, improper storage
and handling of the product, improper application or the
misalignment of parts.
No warranty applies to paint finishes except for manufacturing
defects apparent within 30 days from the date of installation.
The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it
any other obligation or liability in connection with the product(s).
The Purchaser agrees that all warranty work required after the initial
commissioning of the product will be provided only if the Company
has been paid by the Purchaser in full accordance with the terms and
conditions of the contract.
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guarantee, express, implied or statutory, (including any warranty of
merchantability or warranty of fitness for a particular purpose) written
or oral, of the Article or incidental labour, except as is expressed or
contained in the agreement herein.
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website is subject to change without notice. The Company reserves
the right to make dimensional and other design changes as required.
The Purchaser acknowledges the Company shall not be obligated
to modify those articles manufactured before the formulation of the
changes in design or improvements of the products by the Company.
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Purchaser, end user or any other party against any actions, claims,
liabilities, injury, loss, loss of use, loss of business, damages, indirect
or consequential damages, demands, penalties, fines, expenses
(including legal expenses), costs, obligations and causes of action of
any kind arising wholly or partly from negligence or omission of the
user or the misuse, incorrect application, unsafe application, incorrect
storage and handling, incorrect installation, lack of maintenance,
improper maintenance or improper operation of products furnished
by the Company.
Edmonton (Head Office)
1-780-466-3178
F 780-468-5904
5918 Roper Road
Alberta, Canada T6B 3E1
Houston
1-855-219-2101
1-281-506-2310
F 281-506-2316
Denver
1-855-244-3128
1-303-979-7339
F 303-979-7350