
Form # 70.0 IOM-001 REV 0603
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Step 2: Determine the duct dimensions, air requirements,
and mechanical options . . .
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Airflow requirements for minimum velocity:
Electric heating coils will generate 100% of the heating capacity regardless of the airflow
or the heating output is constant as long as the unit is energized. A drop in airflow
through an electric coil below the minimum required velocity (FPM) will increase both the
coil temperature and the temperature of the discharge air which may lead to the
overheat devices tripping out. Further, if the airflow is uneven as it passes through the
heater, then the uneven airflow across the heating element will cause “hot spots” and
premature element failure. Therefore, it is most important to select the heaters with a
KW capacity that is below 22.5 KW per square foot of duct area.
Airflow requirements for SCR Control:
The Acu-Zone™ SCR controlled heater may be considered as having an infinite number
of control stages and the heater can operate with a velocity as low as 50 FPM.
The Acu-Zone™ contains a patented proportional airflow sensor (Acu-Sensor™) that
responds to the radiant heat of the heating element which is directly affected by the
airflow quantity passing through the heater by modulating the power to the heater down,
thereby adjusting the heater capacity to accurately match the airflow available. This
feature is unique to the Acu-Zone™ heating unit - a feature that allows precisely
controlled heat upstream from the Therma-Fuser™ diffuser unit(s).
The benefits of the proportional air flow sensor are that it allows the heaters to operate
with extremely low air flow, and the heaters operate safely regardless of the duct static
pressure.
The electronic controller also allows a proportional control for the heater and is
compatible with the following input signals:
1. Variable voltage signal 0-10VDC
2. Pulse signal – 24VAC or 24VDC
Acu-Zone
I & II
Electric Zone Heater
Application, Selection, &
Specification Manual
Standard Capacities Standard Dimensions
Up to 2KW @120/1/60 6”Ø through 12”Ø – 6” x 6” through 24” x 18”
Up to 5KW @ 208/1/60 6”Ø through 12”Ø – 6” x 6” through 24” x 18”
Up to 6KW @ 240/1/60 6”Ø through 12”Ø – 6” x 6” through 24” x 18”
Up to 7KW @ 277/1/60 6”Ø through 12”Ø – 6” x 6” through 24” x 18”
Up to 8KW @ 347/1/60 6”Ø through 12”Ø – 6” x 6” through 24” x 18”
Other dimensions, capacities and voltages up to 40 KW and 600V/3PH are available upon request