Fostoria VHC-32 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. ostoriaindustries.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION INSIDE
• Serious injury or death ossible
• Read, understand, and follow
all safety information and
instructions in this manual
before using or servicing this
roduct.
REFER TO COMPLETE
INDEX OF
INFORMATION ON
PAGE 2
VHC-32
Variable Heat Controller
or
QUARTZ LAMP (TUNGSTEN) HEATER SOURCES
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INDEX
General Description & Use Page 3
Speci ications Page 3
Installation & Wiring Page 4
Mounting Instructions Page 5
Replacement Parts Page 6
Limited Warranty Page 6
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, i not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, i not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, i not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the sa ety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
i not avoided, may result in property damage.
ATTENTION:
The table to the right provides
de initions o the signal words that
can be ound throughout this
manual. These signal words are
used to express the severity o the
hazard at hand. The signal wor
ds
are generally used in conjunction
with sa ety symbols that correspond
to the text or that particular hazard.
As you read this manual, re er back
to this table when you are unsure o
the signal word de inition.

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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
ex losive atmos heres.
• Do not use outdoors in wet
conditions and in un rotected
locations.
The Fostoria VHC-
32 Variable Heat Controller is a
solid-
state power control designed to provide a
convenient w
ay to adjust heat output on electric
in rared heating elements. The aceplate includes an
ON/OFF switch that glows red when the controller is
in use. It also includes the heat intensity control knob.
Use the VHC-
32 to control heaters on patios, in
shelter
houses or other protected outdoor
environments. It is designed or use with 208 or 240
volt 3200 watt Fostoria heaters.
The VHC-
32 can be used with any o the ollowing
Fostoria heaters:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & USE
SPECIFICATIONS
- 208/240 VAC single-phase single stage controller
- Built-in On/O switch with sur ace plate included
- A triac to control heat settings rom 10 to 100%.
- Designed or wall mounting in the same space a
4”x 4” electrical wall box would mount.
- Accommodates hardware or 1/2” conduit.
- Will o erate: One (1) or two (2) quartz lam s
totaling u to 3200W
The initial current inrush o T3 quartz lamps is
very high; as much as 10 – 15 times the steady
-
state current. Operating the VHC-
32 with more
than two (2) 1600W quartz lamps may damage the
control.
MODEL WATTS HEATER
QTY.
MTM-222-208V SERIES 3200 1
MTM-222-240V SERIES 3200 1
RPH-208-A 1600 2
RPH-240-A 1600 2
Note: Face late may become warm to the touch
during use; this is normal.

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To install the VHC-32:
1. Care ully remove controller cover and mount the
enclosure. View mounting options and hole patterns
on next page.
2. Feed all power supply and heater wires to enclosure.
3. Attach the (3) wires rom the controller to the triac
located in the upper le t hand corner o enclosure.
NOTE: The wires must be terminated on the triac as
shown per wiring diagram below or label located in
the enclosure. Failure to do so will result in
premature ailure o the controller.
4. Wire to power source and heater as shown in wiring
diagram using (4) wire nuts provided. Note that
wires marked “L1” or “L2” can be attached to either
incoming power lead. Also, the wire marked “H1”
and the red wire coming rom the heat sink can be
wired to either lead going out to the heater.
5. Attach bonding (ground) wires to green ground lead
in back o box.
6. Using the (4) screws provided, attach the cover to
the enclosure. Be careful not to damage the
controller or internal wiring when ositioning the
cover.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Serious injury or death may
occur.
• Disconnect from electrical
su ly before installing or
servicing this roduct.
• Make certain the ower
source conforms to
s ecifications on heater label.
• Always
securely connect green
wire from heater to bonding
(ground) wire from electrical
su ly, not to a live or “hot”
conductor.
• Use 12 AWG, 90° C rated
co er 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.
All wiring must be erformed by a licensed
electrician.
INSTALLATION & WIRING
RED
ORANGE
BLUE
RED
PURPLE
CONTROLLER
ROCKER
SWITCH
208/240V
SOURCE
GND.
L1 L2
HEATER
H1
TRIAC
LOCATED ON COVER
LOCATED
ON COVER
LOCATED IN
ENCLOSURE
LOCATED IN
ENCLOSURE
BLACK
FROM CAPACITOR
The triac must be wired as
shown in the wiring diagram.
Failure to do so will result in
premature ailure o the
controller.

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One hole on top and one on bottom
or 1/2” conduit ittings
Three (3)
mounting
holes (typ.
both sides)
Three (3)
holes or
mounting
box to
wall
Back view o controller box
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
FIRE HAZARD
• Serious injury or death may
occur.
• Plug all unused conduit
o enings with suitable lug
after installation.
• Enclosure su lied with unit
must be used.
• Modifying the enclosure will
void the manufacturer’s
warranty
•
Do not block or cover the vent
holes shown in Figures 2 and
3.
• Do not fully recess unit.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
-
When installing the VHC enclosure, the triac
must be positioned in the upper le t hand
corner, re er to Figure 1.
Semi-Recessed A lications
-Minimum wall depth required: 2-3/4”
-Rough opening size:
-min.: 4-1/8” x 4-1/8”
-max.: 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”
Traic
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Sur ace Mounted
FIGURE 3
Semi-Recessed
Mounted
Wall
Vent holes; typical on
all 4 sides

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
The bligati n f F st ria Industries, Inc. under the terms f this warranty, shall be t
supply a new part, repair f defective part, r a refund, at the c mpany’s pti n with n
c st t
wner f r the new r repaired part. Such parts are t be returned t the fact ry, r
such ther l cati n as the c mpany may designate. This warranty d es n t bligate
F st ria Industries, Inc. t bear the c st f lab r in replacing any assembly, unit r
c mp nent part there f, n r d es the c mpany assume any liability f r sec ndary
charges, expenses f r installing r rem val, r any ther c nsequential l sses. The
c mpany’s maximum liability shall n t in any case exceed the list price f r the pr duct
claimed t be defective.
The warranty shall n t apply t any pr duct r parts f pr ducts which have been repaired
r altered utside f Seller’s fact ry in any manner. Warranty is v id n pr ducts that have
been determined t have been subjected t misuse, negligence r accident r which have
been used in a manner c ntrary t Seller’s instructi ns.
The warranty herein set f rth is in lieu f all ther warranties expressed r
implied.
F st ria Industries, Inc. f F st ria, Ohi 44830, warrants its pr ducts t the
wner against defects in mate
rial and w rkmanship f r a twelve (12) m nth
peri d under n rmal use and service f ll wing date f manufacture r installati n
when pr f f such is pr vided t seller.
This Warranty requires that the wner, r his agent, install the equipment in
acc rdance with the Nati nal Electrical C de, any ther applicable heating r
electrical c des and the manufacturer’s installati n instructi ns. It further requires
that he perf rm reas nable and necessary maintenance n the unit. The
c mpany is n t liable f r abuse r misuse f pr duct as may be finally
determined by the c mpany.
FOSTORIA INDUSTRIES, INC. – 1200 N. Main St., F st ria, Ohi 44830 - [phone]
LIMITED WARRANTY
Rocker Switch
Part No.: 3111700
Knob
Part No.: 3183800
Cover
Part No.: 8052500
I you need to replace one o the parts on your VHC-32
shown below, you can purchase it through your local
distributor or directly rom Fostoria Industries Customer
Service.
Triac
Part No.: 8892800