General
Glo-Ray
Infra-Black
Strip Heaters are designed for ease of
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operation. Use the following information and procedures to
operate the unit.
WARNING
Read all safety messages in the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION section before operating this equipment.
CAUTION
BURN HAzARD: Some exterior surfaces on the unit will get
hot. Avoid unnecessary contact with unit.
Controls
Infra-Black Strip Heaters are equipped with either a
Thermostatic Control Box with Indicator Lights (TCBI) mounted
on the unit or an optional remote control enclosure (RMB)
mounted remotely. The following is a list of the available
controls for either control configuration.
Thermostatic Control—Controls the temperature of the
heating element(s). The thermostatic control is available only
on a TCBI-equipped unit.
Infinite Control—Turns on the power and controls the
temperature of the heating elements. The infinite control is
available only on a remote control enclosure.
ON/OFF (I/0) Toggle Switch—Turns power on and off to the
heating elements and/or the lights.
Indicator Light—Illuminates when power is on, shuts off when
power is off.
Startup
1. Move the ON/OFF (I/O) toggle switch to the ON (I) position
and/or turn the infinite control(s) to the desired setting.
• The indicator light (if equipped) will illuminate and the
heating elements will energize.
2. For units with a thermostatic control, turn the control to the
desired setting.
NOTE: Allow 15-20 minutes to reach operating temperature.
3. For units with display lights, move the Lights ON/OFF (I/O)
toggle switch to the ON (I) position to turn on the lights.
Thermostatic Control
Indicator Light
Figure 18. Thermostatic Control Box with
Indicator Lights (TCBI)
Form No. GRAIHCEM1-0111
Infinite Control
ON/OFF (I/O)
Toggle Switch
NOTE: Refer to the OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES section
Shutdown
1. Move the ON/OFF (I/O) toggle switch to the OFF (O)
position and/or turn the infinite control(s) to the OFF(O)
position.
• The indicator light (if equipped) will shut off and the
2. For units with display lights, move the lights ON/OFF (I/O)
toggle switch to the OFF (O) position.
ON/OFF (I/O)
Toggle Switch
15
RMB Series
Lights ON/OFF
(I/O) Toggle Switch
RMB2 Series
Indicator Light
Figure 19. Remote Control Enclosures
for remote control enclosure information.
heating elements will shut down.
OPERATION
Indicator Light
Infinite Control