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Chromalox
DIVISION
SALES
SECTION
4
VTS
(Supersedes PG433)
(Supersedes )
PG433-1
REFERENCE
161-304901-001
DATE
MAY, 2003
Type STAR Radiant Heater
For Portable Installations
Specifications – Table 1
Amperage
Dimensions (In.)
B Width
Cord Ga./No. cond.
Model
Figure
Volts
KW
BTU
1 Phase
3 Phase
A Height
D Depth
11-3/4
1 Phase
3 Phase
Comes w/cord & plug
STAR-02A-11-PC
STAR-02A-81-P
STAR-02A-21-P
STAR-02A-71-P
STAR-02A-41-P
STAR-02A-61-P
120
208
240
277
480
600
1.5
2
12.5
9.6
8.3
7.2
4.2
3.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
5118
6824
6824
6824
6824
6824
14/3
14/3
14/3
14/3
14/3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1
2
28-1/2
11-3/8
2
2
2
STAR-05A-81-P
STAR-05A-21-P
STAR-05A-71-P
STAR-05A-41-P
STAR-05A-61-P
208
240
277
480
600
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
21.6
18.8
15.9
9.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
15354
15354
15354
15354
15354
12/3
12/3
14/3
14/3
14/3
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
2
3
4
49
11-3/8
23-5/8
23-5/8
11-3/4
11-1/2
11-1/2
7.5
STAR-06A-83-P
STAR-06A-23-P
STAR-06A-71-P
STAR-06A-43-P
STAR-06A-63-P
208
240
277
480
600
6
6
6
6
6
28.8
25.0
21.7
12.5
10.0
16.7
14.4
—
7.2
5.8
20472
20472
20472
20472
20472
10/3
10/3
10/3
12/3
12/3
12/4
12/4
—
12/4
12/4
32-1/2
55-5/8
STAR-14A-83-P
STAR-14A-23-P
STAR-14A-71-P
STAR-14A-43-P
STAR-14A-63-P
208
240
277
480
600
13.5
13.5
13.3
13.5
13.5
NR
NR
47.7
28.1
22.5
37.5
32.5
—
16.2
13.0
46062
46062
45038
46062
46062
NR
NR
6/3
10/3
10/3
6/4
6/4
—
12/4
12/4
NA - Not Available
NR - Not Recommended
11-3/4"
11-3/8"
28-1/2"
49"
Side View
Front View
Side View
Front View
Figure 2
Figure 1
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WIRING
2. The heater connection points are located in the gasketed termi-
nal enclosure. To remove cover, remove screw(s) on the cover.
Remove the cover to expose wiring connection points.
3. A green ground terminal is provided in the bottom of the enclo-
sure. The ground wire should be connected before other con-
nections are made.
ELECRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before installing or servicing heater. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or property dam-
age. Heater must be effectively grounded in accor-
dance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
4. Use type "SO" or equal cord.
Refer to Table 1 for proper cord gage and number of conduc-
tors.
5. All 3 element heaters are factory pre-wired for 3-phase delta
operation. Some units can be converted to single phase operation
by changing the wiring. Refer to Table 1 for those heaters that
can be converted to single phase. The appropriate wiring dia-
gram (Figure 4) is also located on the bottom of the enclosure.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified
person in accordance with National Electrical Code
(NEC) and meet all state and local regulations.
1. Use heater only at the voltage specified on the nameplate.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD CONVERSION FROM 3 PHASE TO 1 PHASE:
1. Remove nuts from all terminals.
2. Remove all pigtail leads and hat shaped buss bar.
3. Remove end of leadwire on terminal 5 and slip onto terminal 4.
4. Remove leadwire attached to instruction sheet and connect between terminals 4 and 6.
5. Install hat shaped buss bar between terminals 3 and 5.
6. Place pigtail lead marked “L1” on to terminal 2 and pigtail lead marked “L2” on to terminal 6.
7. Install nuts.
8. Connect entrance wiring to pigtail leads “L1” and “L2”. Connect ground to screw provided.
9. Inspect to make sure wiring is per “Single Phase Wiring” above.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Chromalox STAR series radiant heaters can be field modified by
Plugs
adding optional kits. Refer to Chart A and B to select the proper kit.
Single and three phase with ground. Available in nonlocking
and locking. See Chart B.
Disconnect Kit
The disconnect kit consists of a complete assembly consisting
of a disconnect switch (3 Pole), power terminal block and all hard-
ware to complete the installation. This kit can be mounted to both
the fixed, overhead heater or the portable heater; see instruction
bulletin PG436 for details.
Tip Over and Ground Fault Kits
Star Tip Series Kit attaches to portable heater and de-energizes
the heater in the event it is tipped over.
Star-TG Series Kit combines the tip over and ground fault fea-
ture for portable heaters. See installation bulletin PG436.
Cord Kits
Cord kits consist of 25 feet of 90°C cable and a right angle cord
fitting which can connect directly to the heater terminal box or dis-
connect switch (if used). See installation bulletin PF491 for details
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Chart A - Kit Selection
Disconnect
Tipover
Kit
Tipover
w/Ground Fault
Single Phase
Cord Set
Three Phase
Cord Set
Model
Kit
Comes w/cord & plug
STAR-02A-11-PC
STAR-02A-81-P
STAR-02A-21-P
STAR-02A-71-P
STAR-02A-41-P
STAR-02A-61-P
STAR-05A-81-P
STAR-05A-21-P
STAR-05A-71-P
STAR-05A-41-P
STAR-05A-61-P
STAR-06A-83-P
STAR-06A-23-P
STAR-06A-71-P
STAR-06A-43-P
STAR-06A-63-P
STAR-1A4-83-P
STAR-14A-23-P
STAR-14A-71-P
STAR-14A-43-P
STAR-14A-63-P
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295662
PCN 295662
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295670
PCN 295443
PCN 295443
PCN 295443
PCN 295662
PCN 295662
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340662
PCN 340670
PCN 340689
PCN 340697
PCN 340700
PCN 340718
PCN 340670
PCN 340689
PCN 340697
PCN 340700
PCN 340718
PCN 340726
PCN 340734
PCN 340742
PCN 340750
PCN 340769
PCN 340726
PCN 340734
PCN 340742
PCN 340750
PCN 340769
PCN 295435
PCN 295435
NA
PCN 295427
PCN 295427
PCN 295494
PCN 295478
NA
NA
PCN 295486
PCN 295443
PCN 295443
PCN 295435
PCN 295427
Chart B - Plug Selection
Fits Cable Dia. Plug Type
—
Model
Description
Volts
250
Amps Configuration
20
NEMA #
ANSI #
C73.85
.385”-.780”
.385”-.780”
Locking
Locking
PGL-15-20
3 Pole, 4 Wire
3 Pole, 4 Wire
L15-20
L15-30
PGL-15-30
PGL-16-30
PGL-17-30
PGL-3763C
PGL-3765C
PGN-6-50
250
480
600
600
600
250
250
250
30
30
30
50
50
50
20
50
C73.86
C73.88
C73.89
—
.595”-1.150”
.595”-1.150”
.750”-1.125”
.750”-1.125”
.625”-1.187”
.390”-.775”
.750”-1.250”
Locking
Locking
3 Pole, 4 Wire
3 Pole, 4 Wire
2 Pole, 4 Wire
3 Pole, 4 Wire
2 Pole, 3 Wire
3 Pole, 4 Wire
3 Pole, 4 Wire
L16-30
L17-30
—
Locking
Locking
—
—
Non Locking
6-50
C73.53
C73.59
C73.61
Non Locking PGN-15-20
Non Locking PGN-15-50
15-20
15-50
The above plugs are designed to be used with specific ranges of cable diameters. If not used with Chromalox Cable Kits, check cable man-
ufacturers cable diameter to be sure plug fits selected cable.
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MAINTENANCE
6. Remove wires and jumper straps as required to replace the
failed heating element(s).
7. Remove bulkhead fitting nuts and washers.
8. Remove failed element and replace with a new element.
Replace only with genuine Chromalox "Arctic End" ele-
ments. Use of other elements will cause excess temperatures
inside terminal box.
ELECRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all power
before servicing or replacing heating elements.
The reflectors should be kept clean to obtain the maximum
radiant output.
9. Place gasket on the bulkhead fitting and insert terminals and
fittings into the element holes in the terminal box.
10. Place washers and nuts on bulkhead fittings and tighten.
11. Replace wiring and jumper straps ( see Fig. 4).
12. Reassemble by following the reverse procedures (steps 5
through 1)
Element Replacement
1. Remove Terminal Box Cover.
2. Disconnect lead wires from heater terminals.
3. Remove safety grills (if installed).
4. Remove retainer screw located on the reflector at the terminal end.
5. Loosen (2), 3/8" nuts from the terminal box bracket located on
the back of the heater and slide the entire heating element
assembly out of the reflector assembly.
RENEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Element Housing
Terminal Box
Gasket
Model
Element***
PCN 106059
Reflector
Safety Screen
PCN 111878
PCN 111878
PCN 340638
PCN 111878
PCN 340638
PCN 111878
PCN 340638
PCN 111878
PCN 340638
PCN 111878
PCN 340638
PCN 111894
PCN 340857
PCN 111894
PCN 340857
PCN 111894
PCN 340857
PCN 111894
PCN 340857
PCN 111894
PCN 340857
STAR-02A-11-PC
STAR-02A-81-P
STAR-06A-83-P
STAR-02A-21-P
STAR-06A-23-P
STAR-02A-71-P
STAR-06A-71-P
STAR-02A-41-P
STAR-06A-43-P
STAR-02A-61-P
STAR-06A-63-P
STAR-05A-81-P
STAR-14A-83-P
STAR-05A-21-P
STAR-14A-23-P
STAR-05A-71-P
STAR-14A-71-P
STAR-05A-41-P
STAR-14A-43-P
STAR-05A-61-P
STAR-14A-63-P
132-304879-004
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
132-304879-004
132-304879-003
PCN 106067
PCN 106075
PCN 106083
PCN 106091
PCN 106104
PCN 106403
PCN 106411
PCN 106796
PCN 106964
PCN 106972
234-891755-004
234-891-755-002
*** Includes element supports
Parts Common to All Models:
Parts Common to STAR, 06A-P and 14A-P Models:
Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333-557518-001
End Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 039-510848-001
Bulkhead fitting gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132-895735-008
Bulkhead fitting washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328-890675-014
Bulkhead fitting nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200-890615-031
Element Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291-304869-002
Vinyl Grip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024-304894-001
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Limited Warranty:
Please refer to the Chromalox limited warranty applicable to this product at
2150 N. RULON WHITE BLVD., OGDEN, UT 84404
Phone: 1-800-368-2493
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