Fostoria VHC-15 User manual

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A DIVISION OF
FOSTORIA INDUSTRIES, INC.
1200 North Main Street
Fostoria, OH 44830-1911
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.fostoriaindustries.com
REFER TO COMPLETE
INDEX OF
INFORMATION ON
PAGE 2
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
p
roduct.
VHC-15
VARIABLE HEAT CONTROLLER
for
QUARTZ TUBE (CONSTANT-RESISTANCE) HEAT SOURCES
For quartz lamp (tungsten)
heat sources refer to
Fostoria model VHC-32
p
/n 04853502

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INDEX
Index Page 2
Safety Signal Word Definitions Page 2
General Description & Use Page 3
Specifications Page 3
Wiring Page 4
Limited Warranty Page 4
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious in
j
ur
y
.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
deat
h
o
r
se
ri
ous
in
ju
r
y.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
ATTENTION:
The table to the right provides
definitions of the signal words tha
t
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 correspon
d
to the text for that particular hazard.
As you read this manual, refer bac
k
to this table when you are unsure o
f
the signal word definition.

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ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
FIRE HAZARD
• Serious injury or death may
occur.
• Not for indoor residential use.
• Do not use in locations
containing hazardous or
explosive atmospheres.
• Do not use outdoors in wet
conditions and in unprotected
locations.
The Fostoria VHC-15 Variable Heat Controller is a
solid-state power control designed to provide
a
convenient way to adjust heat output on electric
infrared heating elements. The faceplate includes the
heat intensity control knob.
Use the VHC-15 to control heaters on patios, in shelte
r
houses or other protected outdoor environments.
One (1) VHC-15 is designed to operate one (1) quartz
tube heater.
The VHC-15 can be used with any of the following
Fostoria heaters:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & USE
MODEL WATTS
OCH-46-120V (-SS) 1500
OCH-46-208V (-SS) 2000
OCH-46-240V (-SS) 2000
OCH-57-208V (-SS) 3000
OCH-57-240V (-SS) 3000
CH-46-C 1500
CH-57-C 3000
Note: Faceplate may become warm to the touch
during use; this is normal.
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
• Serious injury or death
may occur.
• Disconnect from electrical
supply before installing or
servicing this product.
• Read, understand, and
follow all wiring and
installation instructions
below.
- 120/208/240 V A.C. single-phase “In-Line”
controller
- Built-in On/Off switch with surface plate
included
- Designed for 2”x 4” electrical wall box
mounting (not supplied)
- Will operate: One (1) quartz tube (rated under
15Amps).
The initial current inrush of a quartz lamp
(tungsten type heat source) is very high; as
much as 10 – 15 times the steady-state
current. Operating any quartz lamp with this
product will damage the control.

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L1
L2
Grd
VHC-15
WIRING
The obligation of Fostoria Industries, Inc. under the terms of this warranty, shall be to
supply a new part, repair of defective part, or a refund, at the company’s option with no
cost to owner for the new or repaired part. Such parts are to be returned to the factory, o
r
such other location as the company may designate. This warranty does not obligate
Fostoria Industries, Inc. to bear the cost of labor in replacing any assembly, unit o
r
component part thereof, nor does the company assume any liability for secondar
y
charges, expenses for installing or removal, or any other consequential losses. The
company’s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the list price for the product
claimed to be defective.
The warranty shall not apply to any product or parts of products which have been repaired
or altered outside of Seller’s factory in any manner. Warranty is void on products that have
been determined to have been subjected to misuse, negligence or accident or which have
been used in a manner contrary to Seller’s instructions.
The warranty herein set forth is in lieu of all other warranties expressed o
r
implied.
Fostoria Industries, Inc. of Fostoria, Ohio 44830, warrants its products to the
owner against defects in material and workmanship for a twelve (12) month
period under normal use and service following date of manufacture or installation
when proof of such is provided to seller.
This Warranty requires that the owner, or his agent, install the equipment in
accordance with the National Electrical Code, any other applicable heating or
electrical codes and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. It further requires
that he perform reasonable and necessary maintenance on the unit. The
company is not liable for abuse or misuse of product as may be finally
determined by the company.
FOSTORIA INDUSTRIES, INC. – 1200 N. Main St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830 - [phone]
LIMITED WARRANTY
H
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Serious injury or death may
occur.
• Disconnect from electrical
supply before installing or
servicing this product.
• Make certain the power
source conforms to
specifications on heater label.
• Always securel
y
connect
g
reen
wire from heater to bonding
(ground) wire from electrical
supply, not to a live or “hot”
conductor.
• Use 12 AWG, 90° C rated
copper wire only. Maximum
50 ft. run.
• Follow state, local and
national electric codes (NEC).
For field wiring, refer to the Installation manual
included with your heater and wire the VHC-15
in-line with the ungrounded, hot leg of the power
supply (see diagram below) with wire nuts.
All wiring must be performed by a licensed
electrician.