THERMON FX5 Electric Heaters Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: THERMON

Table of Contents

Pipe Mounting Kit Installation Instructions
WARRANTY
LIABILITY
CUSTOMERT SUPPORT
References
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THERMON FX5 Electric Heaters Instruction Manual

Pipe Mounting Kit Installation Instructions

| WARNING:
If the heater is installed on a structure that is to be transported, provide additional support for the heater during transit.
The suspended weight should not exceed 250 lbs (114 kg). Refer to the unit heater owner’s manual for the mounting specifications and conditions.
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Check that your heater model number corresponds to the model number shown on the mounting kit carton (see Table 2).

Step 1
Fasten the Column Stabilizer Bracket (#14) to the wall using the installer supplied fastening method with the slotted holes pointing away from the wall.
The Column Stabilizer Bracket (#14) must be mounted at an appropriate height to support the top of the pipe.
Note: Installer to supply three 3/8″ diameter, grade 5 bolts or equivalent strength fasteners.
Step 2
Install the Base Plate (#13) centered below the Column Stabilizer Bracket (#14) using the Expansion Bolt (#6) or installer supplied fasteners.
To install the Expansion Bolt drill a 3/8″ (9.5mm) diameter hole a minimum of 2″ (51mm) deep into the floor then tap the flared end of the bolt into the hole.
Using the hole in the Base Plate (#13) place it onto the Expansion Bolt and fasten it using a 3/8″-16 UNC Nut (#12) and 3/8″ Flat Washer (#16).
Step 3
Using the 3/8″ U-Bolts (#15), 3/8″ Lock Washers (#9), and 3/8″ UNC Nuts (#12) fasten the Stabilizer Angle (#1) and Arm Assembly (#2) at their approximate final location on the 3″ Steel Pipe.
Leave nuts loose enough to permit parts to be moved to final location after pipe is erected.
One piece of 3″ SCH. 40 or heavier steel pipe cut to required length to be supplied by the installer.
Maximum length to be 25 ft (7.6 m).
Step 4
Erect the pipe on the Base Plate (#13) that was fastened to the floor in Step

Using 3/8″-16 UNC X 1″ Bolts (#4), Flat Washers (#16), Locking Washers (#9) and 3/8″-16 UNC Nuts (#12) fasten the Stabilizer Angle (#1) to the Column Stabilizer Bracket (#14).
Position the Arm Assembly (#2) at final mounting height and tighten all fasteners.

Step 5
Bolt Mounting Bracket Attach Assembly (#7) to the heater using 1/2″-13 UNC X 1 1/4″ Bolts (#3), Flat Washers (#17), Locking Washers (#8) and 1/2″-13 UNC Nuts (#11).
Note: Mounting Attach Assembly Bracket (# 7) must be placed with the threaded hole closest to the control enclosure side of the heater, attach to heater using the rear two holes on top panel.
Step 6
Lift the heater into place and fasten it to the Arm Assembly (#2) using a 5/8″-11 UNC X 1 1/4″ Bolt (#5) and 5/8″ Locking Washer (#10).

| CAUTION:
This step will require more than one person due to the weight of the heater. Refer to the unit heater owner’s manual for the weight of the heater.
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Parts List

Table 1 – Contents

Item	Qty	Description	Part No.
1	1	Column stabilizer bracket	3199
2	1	Arm, mounting	9706
3	2	Bolt 1/2-13UNCx1 1/4 long, hexagon head	2940
4	2	Bolt 3/8-16UNCx1 long, hexagon head	3153
5	1	Bolt 5/8-11UNCx1 1/4 long, hexagon head	3122
6	1	Expansion bolt, 3/8″ x 2 3/4 lg.	2944
7	1	Mounting Bracket Attach Assembly	12″ – 9675

14″ – 9676
16″ – 9677
8| 2| Lock washer 1/2″ ID split| 4373
9| 8| Lock washer 3/8″ ID split| 3159
10| 1| Lock washer 5/8″ ID split| 3093
11| 2| Nut 1/2-13 UNC hexagonal| 4372
12| 0| Nut 3/8-16 UNC hexagonal| 2785
13| 1| Base plate| 3383
14| 1| Pipe mounting kit, column stabilizer| 2800
15| 3| U-bolt, 1/2-13 UNC x 3″ pipe| 3384
16| 5| Washer, 3/8″ SAE, PLTD| 3091
17| 2| Washer, flat 1/2″| 2941

Table 2 – Pipe Mounting Kit

FX5/FX6/FE2 Heater Cabinet Size	Part No.
12″	9727
16″	9728
20″	9729

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of your warranty

For further assistance, please call 24hr hotline: 1-800-661-8529 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.

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.
The Purchaser agrees that the Company makes no warranty or 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 labor, except as is expressed or contained in the agreement herein.

LIABILITY

Technical data contained in the catalog or on the 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.
The Company shall not be liable to compensate or indemnify the 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