Solaira Alpha H1 User manual

EN
Reference Manual
Solaira Alpha
H1 277V
(1 × Lamp Emitter Heater)
CANADA & USA MODELS:
I M P OR TA N T - S AV E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R F U T U R E R E F E R E N C E
Ref No. 043482-EN-S Iss. Oa
WEATHERPROOF INFRARED HEATERS SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR AND INDOOR USE
IN NON-HAZARDOUS AREAS
- COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, (RESIDENTIAL 240V OUTDOOR USE ONLY)
247748
INFORESIGHT CONSUMER RODUCTS INC.
125 Traders Blvd. E Unit # 4, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2 3
Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] - Website: www.solairaheaters.com
C COLOR CODE
SALPHA15277C (240V - 1125W / 277V - 1500W)
SALPHA15277L1C (240V - 1125W / 277V - 1500W) CANDEL LOW LIGHT
SALPHA20277C (240V - 1500W / 277V - 2000W)
SALPHA20277L1C (240V - 1500W / 277V - 2000W) CANDEL LOW LIGHT

1. Read all instructions before using this heater.
2. Use this heater only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
3. This heater is hot when in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. If provided, use handles when moving this heater.
Keep combustible materials, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the front of the
heater and keep them away from the sides and rear.
4. Extreme caution is necessary when any heater is used by or near
children or invalids and whenever the heater is left operating and
unattended.
5. Do not operate any heater with a damaged cord or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
heater to authorized service facility for examination, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or repair.
6. This heater is not intended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas and
similar locations. Never locate heater where it may fall into a bathtub
or other water container.
7. To disconnect heater, turn controls to off.
WARNING -
Each power supply circuit shall be provided with
disconnecting means and the disconnecting means shall be grouped
together.
I M P O R TA N T I N S T RU C T I O N S
When using electrical INFRARED EATERS, basic precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, including the following:
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8. Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any opening as this may
cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the heater.
9. To prevent a possible fire, do not block openings in any manner.
10. A heater has hot parts inside. Do not use it in areas where gasoline,
paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored.
11. Do not cover or otherwise obstruct the heater.
I M P O R TA N T I N S T RU C T I O N S
SAVE THE SE I NST RUCTI ON S
G R O U N D I N G I N S T R U C T IO N S
For 240V / 277V heaters, the cords from each terminal box must be
permanently connected (hard wired).
Kee combustible material such as furniture, a ers,
clothes and curtains at least 6 feet (1.8m) from the front
of the heater and away from the sides and rear.
Heaters are not intended for use as indoor residential or
as a household heater. They may be used for outdoor residential
1.5kW 240V use.
WAR N I NG : R I S K O F F IRE
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I N T R O D U C T I O N
The Alpha 1 heater produces radiant heat like the sun, warming people and objects rather
than the air in between. It is mounted on an adjustable bracket that allows the heat to be
directed exactly where it is required. The Alpha 1 can also be used in a modular system in
that more than one heater can be connected together - see ‘Configurations’ later in the
manual. The Alpha 1 weatherproof heater is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
Please read the following instructions carefully before use. The safety of this heater is
guaranteed only by its correct usage in accordance with these instructions, therefore
they should be retained for future reference.
Before using this appliance:
1. Check that the voltage indicated on the units rating label corresponds to the mains
supply voltage.
2. Do not install the heaters less than the minimum height from the floor as specified below
in the specification table.
3. Ensure that the heater has been securely fastened in its final mounting position.
4. WARNING - This appliance must be grounded and hard wired!
5. WARNING - Keep the supply cables away from the front and body of the heater which
will get hot during use.
6. Do not cover or obstruct the heater while it is in use.
7. Do not insert any object through any slot or opening in the heater.
8. Do not use if a grille is not present.
9. When replacing the lamp emitter or cleaning the unit, ensure that the
hard wired
circuit(s) is disconnected from the mains supply. Note: always ensure that the lamp
emitter is cool before handling.
10. Do not handle the halogen emitter with bare hands. If it is inadvertently
touched, remove finger marks with a soft cloth and methylated spirit or
rubbing alcohol. Otherwise, the marks will burn into the quartz glass of the
lamp emitter during use causing premature heater failure.
11. The heater is not intended for use by young children and must be supervised
by a responsible person at all times.
CAUT I O N
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S P E C I F I C AT I O N TA B L E A l h a H 1 2 4 0 V / 2 7 7 V H e a t e r s
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Number of
Units
Model Type
1 - off
SALPHA15277C
or
SALPHA15277L1C
1 - off
SALPHA20277C
or
SALPHA20277L1C
2 - off
SALPHA15277C
or
SALPHA15277L1C
2 - off
SALPHA20277C
or
SALPHA20277L1C
3 - off
SALPHA15277C
or
SALPHA15277L1C
3 - off
SALPHA20277C
or
SALPHA20277L1C
Voltage 240V /277V 240V /277V 240V /277V 240V /277V 240V /277V 240V /277V
Number of 1 1 2 2 3 3
Lamp
Emitters
Power
1125
W
/1500
W
1500
W
/2000
W
1125
W
/1500
W
1500
W
/2000
W
1125
W
/1500
W
1500
W
/2000
W
Total Power of Unit
1125
W/
1500
W1500W /2000W
2250
W/
3000
W3000W /4000W
3375
W/
4500
W4500W /6000W
Current er Lam Emitter 4.7A /5.4A 6.3A /7.2A 4.7A /5.4A 6.3A /7.2A 5.0A /5.4A 6.7A /7.2A Total Current of Unit 4.7A /5.4A 6.3A /7.2A 9.4A /10.8A 12.5A /14.4A 14.1A /16.2A 18.8A /21.7A Minimum Mounting Height from Floor/ Grade to Bottom of Heater Minimum Distance from Ceiling to To of Heater
7½in
(19cm)
15in
(38cm)
15in
(38cm)
Minimum Distance from Side Wall to Side of Heater
30in
(76
cm)
/
30in
(76
cm)
30in
(76
cm)
/
30in
(76
cm)
33in
(83
cm)
/
40in
(101
cm)
35in
(89
cm)
/
39in
(99
cm)
30in
(76
cm)
/
33in
(84
cm)
39in
(94
cm)
/
42in
(107
cm)
Dimensions - W × H × D (inc. Bracket & bars in max. osition)
17in × 9in × 12¾in
(43cm × 23cm × 32cm)
17in × 18¼in × 16in
(43cm × 46cm × 41cm)
17in × 27¼in × 17¼in
(43cm × 69cm × 44cm)
Weight 7.5lb
(3.4kg)
15lb
(6.8kg)
22.5lb
(10.2kg)
7ft 10½in
(240 cm)

I N S TAL L AT I O N
The heater is fitted with a supply cord measuring 79in (200cm) for hard wiring.
WARNING: Wiring procedures and connections should be in accordance with the National
Electric Code (NEC) and local codes.
WARNING: If the supply cord(s) becomes damaged, it must be immediately replaced by a
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: Disconnect electric power supply before working on circuit wiring to prevent electric
shock.
CAUTION:
Please observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and any
inflammable surfaces.
CAUTION: When the electrical connection is outside weatherproof sockets must be used having
ground fault protection (GFCI or GFI).
NOTE: CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN, IF IN DOUBT.
!
C O N F I G U R AT I O N S
The Alpha 1 heater contains one lamp emitter. It can be installed as a single unit or joined
to one or two other individual units with joining bars that are available to connect the heaters
together and increase the size and output of the installation. The maximum number of Alpha
1 heaters that can be joined together is three. Please read the section ‘joining heaters
together’ for information on how this should be done.
 The Alpha 1 heater should only be wall
mounted in a horizontal manner or hung from
a ceiling from chains (not supplied).
 When wall mounting the Alpha 1 heater, do
not position the heater at an angle more than
50° and less than 30° as shown in Fig. A.
 When ceiling hanging the Alpha 1 heater,
ensure the minimum distance from the
ceiling is adhered to as shown in Fig. B.
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M O U N T I N G - ONE SIN G L E HE AT E R
C AU T I O N
Always isolate the heater from the mains
su ly when mounting or adjusting the
heater osition.
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Fig. A

• When ceiling hanging the Alpha 1 heater, ensure the
minimum distance from the ceiling is adhered to as
shown in Fig. B.
• Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to
reposition/move. Never attempt to move the heater while
it is switched on!
• Observe the minimum safe distance between the heater
body and inflammable surfaces and objects when
mounting.
• Please refer to the specification tables for the
recommended positioning of the heater with regards to
minimum distances. Do not install the heater in a corner!
• Keep out of the reach of children.
1. When wall mounting, securely fasten the L-shaped
wall brackets to the mounting surface using both of the
fixing holes in the short part of the bracket (see Fig. D on
the next page for mounting hole centres). Please refer to
the specification tables for recommended positioning of the
heater. Please note. wall fixings are not supplied. They
should be selected to substantially support the weight of
the installation. If in doubt contact a professional for advice!
When hanging from a ceiling two equal length and gauge
chains are required and should be selected with fixings that
are adequate to hold the weight of the heater. Again, if in
doubt contact a professional for advice!
2. The heater should be mounted with the terminal box
at the bottom of the heater when being wall mounted.
3. When wall mounting, fix in the required angular
position by tightening the fixing bolts on the brackets at the
rear of the heater as shown in Fig. C on the next page. The
heater should face directly down when hanging.
4. Ensure the supply cable from the terminal box is
routed away from the body of the heater.
Fig. D
DRILLING HOLE TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS FOR WALL MOUNTED BRACKETS
Fig. C
TERMINAL
BOX
Fig. B
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USE
BRACKET
SUPPLIED
MIN.

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C AU T I O N
AS S E M B L I N G - T W O S IN G L E H E AT E R S JO I N E D (WAL L
M O U N T E D O R C H AI N H A N G I N G )
1. Take the first heater and place it face down on a flat surface.
2. Take the second heater and place it face down and positioned parallel to the first heater.
3. Push the bolts used to hold the wall brackets through the hole in the brackets on the rear
heaters and slide a shake-proof washer on all the threads from the protruding side.
4. Slide the joining bars on each bolt and fit a washer and nut – do not fully tighten at this
point.
5. Ensure the second heater is still parallel to the first and sitting flat.
6.
Slide the joining bars on each protruding bolt of the other heater to connect them
together and fit the washers and nuts.
7. Again, ensuring the heaters remain flat, fully tighten all four nuts to secure the joining
bars in place.
 When wall mounting two Alpha 1 heaters
joined together in a horizontal manner, do not
position the heater at an angle more than 50°
and less than 30° as shown in Fig. E.
 Always allow the heater to cool before
attempting to reposition/move. Never attempt to
move the heater while it is switched on!
 Observe the minimum safe distance between
the heater body and inflammable surfaces and
objects when mounting.
 Please refer to the specification tables for the
recommended positioning of the heater with
regards to minimum distances. Do not install the
heater in a corner!
 Keep out of the reach of children.
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Fig. E
WAL L M O U N T I N G - T W O S I N G L E H E AT E R S J O I N E D
Fig. F
Always isolate the heater from the mains
su ly when mounting or adjusting the
heater osition.
SEE SPEC.
TABLE
FOR MIN.
HEIGHT
SEE SPEC.
TABLE
FOR MIN.
CLEARANCE

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2. Fix the heater assembly to the brackets
via the hole in the centre of the joining
bar. The joining bars should slide inside
the gap of the two wall brackets.
3. Place a bolt and washer in the hole of
the wall bracket and put a serrated
washer on the opposite side between
the bracket and joining bar. Repeat on
opposite side.
1. Securely fasten the L-shaped wall brackets to the mounting surface using both of the fixing
holes in the short part of the bracket (see Fig. G for mounting hole template centres).
Please refer to the specification tables for recommended positioning of the heater. Please
note. wall fixings are not supplied. They should be selected to substantially support the
weight of the installation. If in doubt contact a professional for advice!
 When two Alpha 1 heaters are joined they can also
be chain hung from a ceiling (Fig. ).
 Please refer to the specification tables for the
recommended positioning of the heater with regards to
minimum distances. Do not install the heater in a
corner!
 Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to
reposition/move. Never attempt to move the heater
while it is switched on!
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Fig. G
DRILLING HOLE TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS
FOR WALL MOUNTED BRACKETS
C H AI N H AN G IN G - T W O S I N G L E H E AT E R S J O I N E D
Fig. H
4.
Fit the heater assembly to the brackets and place a washer and nut on the bolts
protruding through the joining bars.
5. Fully tighten the nut and bolts (Fig. F) with the heaters set as shown in Fig. E.
6. Ensure the supply cables from the terminal boxes are routed away from the body of the
heater.
C AU T I O N
Always isolate the heater from the mains su ly
when mounting or adjusting the heater osition.
SEE SPEC.
TABLE
FOR MIN.
CLEARANCE

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 Observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and inflammable surfaces
and objects when mounting.
 Keep out of the reach of children.
1. Please refer to the specification tables for recommended positioning of the heater. When
hanging from a ceiling two chains of equal length and gauge are required and should be
selected with fixings that are adequate to hold the weight of the heater. If in doubt
contact a professional for advice!
2. Attach the heater assembly to the chains via the hole in the centre of the joining bar as
shown in Fig. . and ensure the heater faces directly down when hanging.
3. Ensure the supply cables from the terminal boxes are routed away from the body of the
heater.
AS S E M B L I N G - T H R E E S I N G L E H E AT E R S J O I N E D
1. Take the first heater and lie it face down on a flat surface.
2. Take the second and third heaters and position them face down and parallel to the first.
3. Push the bolts used to hold the wall brackets through the hole in the brackets on the
rear heaters and slide a shake-proof washer on all the threads from the protruding side.
4. Slide the joining bars on each bolt and fit a washer and nut – do not fully tighten at this
point.
5. Position the second heater so it’s parallel to the first and sitting flat.
6. Take the third heater and a joining bar. Push a bolt and washer through the end hole
and place a serrated washer on the other side. Push the bolt through the bracket hole
on heater. Repeat on opposite side and secure with a washer and nut – do not fully
tighten at this point.
7. Position the third heater so it’s parallel to the second.
8. Line-up the bars of the first heater with the brackets of the second heater – they should
go on the inside faces like heater one.
9. Line-up the bars of the third heater with the brackets of the second heater – these
should go on the outside faces like heater three.
10. Push a bolt from the back of the joining bars through the holes putting a serrated wash-
er on each side of the heater bracket.
11. Fit a washer and nut to both sides and providing the assembly is sitting flat, fully tighten
both sides and also the nuts of the first and third heaters to the joining bars.
12. The heater is now ready for mounting or hanging.

 When wall mounting three Alpha 1 heaters
joined together in a vertically stacked manner,
position the assembly downward as shown in
Fig. I.
 Always allow the heaters to cool before
attempting to reposition/move. Never attempt
to move the heaters while they are switched
on!
 Observe the minimum safe distance between
the heater body and objects when mounting.
 Please refer to the specification tables for the
recommended positioning of the heater with
regards to minimum distances. Do not install
the heater in a corner!
 Keep out of the reach of children. Fig. I
WAL L M O U N T I N G - T H R E E S I N G L E H E AT E R S J O I N E D
Fig. J
1. Securely fasten the L-shaped wall brackets to the mounting surface using both of the
fixing holes in the short part of the bracket (see Fig. J for mounting hole centres).
Please refer to the specification tables for recommended positioning of the heater.
Please note. wall fixings are not supplied. They should be selected to substantially
support the weight of the heater assembly. If in doubt contact a professional for advice!
2. The heater assembly should be mounted with the terminal boxes positioned at the
bottom of the heaters.
3. Fix the heater assembly to the brackets via the bolt threads on the middle heater. A
serrated washer should be placed on the threads first and the wall brackets should
prise apart in order to fit the threads in place.
4. Place a washer and a nut on the thread on the outside of the wall brackets – both sides.
5. Securely tighten the nut and bolts with heaters in line with each other (as assembled on
flat surface).
6. Ensure the supply cables from the terminal boxes are routed away from the body of the
heater.
DRILLING HOLE TEMPLATE DIMENSIONS FOR WALL MOUNTED BRACKETS
C AU T I O N
Always isolate the heater from the mains
su ly when mounting or adjusting the
heater osition.
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 When three Alpha 1 heaters are joined they should only be hung from a ceiling on chains
- do not wall mount!
 Always allow the heater to cool before attempting to reposition/move. Never attempt to
move the heater while it is switched on!
 Observe the minimum safe distance between the heater body and inflammable surfaces
and objects when mounting.
 Please refer to Table 1 for the recommended positioning of the heater with regards to min-
imum distances. Do not install the heater in a corner!
 Keep out of the reach of children.
C H AI N H AN G IN G - T H R E E S I N G L E H E AT E R S J O I N E D
C AU T I O N
Always isolate the heater from the mains su ly when mounting or adjusting the
heater osition.
Fig. K
1. Please refer to the specification tables for recommended positioning of the heater.
When hanging from a ceiling four chains of equal length and gauge are required and
should be selected with fixings that are adequate to hold the weight of the heater. If in
doubt contact a professional for advice!
2. Fix the heater assembly to the chains via the hole in the centre of the joining bars as
shown in Fig. K. and ensure the heaters face directly down when hanging.
3. Ensure the supply cables from the terminal boxes are routed away from the body of the
heater.
SEE SPEC.
TABLES
FOR MIN.
CLEARANCE
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C I R C U I T D I A G R AM Fig. L
Represents cables
Pre-wired to heater
(colours as shown)
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240V / 277V ~ 60 z
M AI N T E N AN C E ( 2 7 7 V C I R C U I T )
CAUTION: Isolate unit from the mains supply before replacing a lamp emitter or any
maintenance procedure including cleaning.
CAUTION: Should dust or dirt appear on the reflectors, it is recommended that that the
wire grilles are removed and carefully wipe the reflectors with a lint-free cloth taking care
not to get finger marks on the lamp emitters.
NOTE: For re lacement lam emitters or s are arts lease contact your local
distributor quoting model ty e and rating from rating label. It is very im ortant that
your re lacement lam emitters are exactly the same as the one it was su lied
with. Failure to fit the exact same ty e can cause the heater to rematurely fail.
!
CAUTION: Please ensure that the length of wires on the replacement lamp emitter are the same
as shown in the diagram below (Fig. M).
Y O U R R E P LA C E M E N T 2 7 7 V L AM P E M I T T E R
Fig. M
[13.976in]
3 mm MAX.
[17.976in]
37 mm MAX.
[17.976in]
37 mm MAX.

AL P H A H 1 - C O M P O N E N T PAR T D I AG R AM
Fig. N
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Always isolate the mains ower from the heater or heater assembly before any
attem ts are made to re lace the lam emitter. Contact your distributor for the
correct re lacement lam emitter quoting model ty e and rating from rating label.
It is
im ortant that you read through the lam emitter re lacement rocedure before
commencing.
1. Ensure the heater and lamp emitter is cool and the power supply is disconnected before
disassembly.
2. Remove the screws from the terminal box at the back of the lamp emitter to be replaced
and lift off the lid - see Fig. P.
Fig. P
CAUT I O N
R E P L AC I N G A 2 7 7 V L AM P E M I T T E R
3.
Disconnect the lamp emitter from the connector block by unscrewing the screws
highlighted above in Fig. Q and remove the lamp emitter wires from the connector block.
4.
At the back of the heater, remove the terminal plate (holding the terminal box) by
removing the 2 × fixing screws as shown in Fig. R.
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5. Pull the emitter wires one at a time through the gasket on the terminal plate to remove as
shown in Fig. S.
Fig. R Fig. S
Fig. Q
CONNECTOR BLOCK
FIXING SCREWS

Fig. U
6. At the front of the heater, remove the grille bridging clamps as shown in Fig. T from both
sides of the grille by undoing the centre screws and gently remove the grille by pulling it out
from the centre and prizing the prongs away from their locating holes at one end (Fig. U) and
pull out of opposite end.
Fig. T
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7. Remove the screw from the side reflector (Fig. V) and lift the side reflector up and away
from the heater. Repeat at the opposite end to remove other side reflector.
8. The lamp emitter wires should be pulled out of the side slots (Fig. W) and the lamp emitter
can be lifted up completely. The wires can then be gently pulled forward so that they come
out from behind the reflector.
Fig. W
9. The lamp emitter can now be removed away from the heater leaving it ready to have the
new lamp emitter fitted as shown in Fig. X.
Fig. V
SCREW
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10. Refit the new lamp emitter in reverse order making sure that no wires can get trapped.
Replace the side reflectors and their screws before any other parts are fitted to make sure
the lamp emitter is held securely.
11. Refit the grille by taking it and inserting the 2 × prongs into the holes in the end of the
heater (left side shown below in Fig. Y) and gently flex the grille to insert the 2 × opposite
prongs into the grille holder holes to the other side of the heater and refit the grille bridging
pieces over the grille prongs.
Fig. Y
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Fig. X
12. Check the fitment of the grille by moving it to its extreme left and right positions/pushing
up and down to ensure it is securely located in its fixing as shown above in Fig. Z.
Fig. Z

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247748
C COLOR CODE
SALPHA15277C (240V - 1125W / 277V - 1500W)
SALPHA15277L1C (240V - 1125W / 277V - 1500W) CANDEL LOW LIGHT
SALPHA20277C (240V - 1500W / 277V - 2000W)
SALPHA20277L1C (240V - 1500W / 277V - 2000W) CANDEL LOW LIGHT