Chromalox NWHO-33015 User manual

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®
DIVISION 4 SECTION NHWO
SALES
REFERENCE
DATE
SERVICE REFERENCE
Installation
and
RENEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION
PE406-5
FEBRUARY, 1999
(Supersedes PE406-4)
161-048710-001
GENERAL
INSTALLATION
© 2010 Chromalox, Inc.
Type NWHO-3 Series Circulation Heaters
(for Regular and Fuel Oil Heating)
WARNING: This heater is not intended for use in haz-
ardous atmospheres where flammable vapors, gases,
liquids or other combustible atmospheres are present
as defined in the National Electrical Code. Failure to
comply can result in explosion or fire.
The NWHO-3 series is a general-purpose regular and fuel oil solu-
tion circulation heater intended for use indoors. It is designed for 150
psig at 550˚F per ANSI standards.
The 3 steel-sheathed tubular elements are centered in a 3” diame-
ter steel heating chamber and welded to a removable steel flange. The
assembly is surrounded by 1-1/2” insulation and sheet metal jacket.
Depending upon the order specifications, the NWHO-3 may or
may not be factory equipped with AR or other Chromalox thermostat.
Such thermostats function to control outlet temperatures and to limit
internal temperatures under abnormal flow conditions. These controls
do not fail safe.
CAUTION: Users should install adequate back-up controls
and safety devices with their electric heating equipment.
Where the consequences of failure may be severe, back-
up controls are essential. Although the safety of installa-
tion is the responsibility of the user, Chromalox will be
glad to make equipment recommendations.
WARNING: Hazard of Shock. Disconnect all power
before installing heater.
1. Vertical mounting (Preferred) —
When the heater is vertically mounted, the terminal housing will be
at the top of the heater. The inlet pipe will be located on the side
near the bottom of the heater and the outlet pipe at the top.
The axis of the chamber will be in a vertical position as in the
photo above and as in Figure A.
Note: A drain pipe located at the bottom of the heater should be
provided and enough room left, when mounting heater, to allow
draining the heater.
2. Horizontal Mounting (Optional) —
When mounting heater horizontally, inlet and outlet pipes must be
up. In any other position, heater cannot be purged of air, and ele-
ments may be seriously damaged. (See Figure B.)
Specifications — Table A
Incorrect
Correct
Figure A — Vertical Mounting Figure B — Horizontal Mounting
Correct
Incorrect
Regular Oil Heaters
Dimensions (In.)
Model Volts Phase kW W/In2ABC
NWHO-33015 3 32-15/16 22-1/2 16-1/2
NWHO-34515 4.5 32-15/16 22-1/2 16-1/2
NWHO-36015 240 or 480 1 or 3 ss6 23 42-15/16 32-1/2 26-1/2
NWHO-37515 7.5 55-7/16 45 39
NWHO-39015 9 55-7/16 45 39
NWHO-30315 3 32-15/16 22-1/2 16-1/2
NWHO-30415 240 or 480 1 or 3 ss4 15 42-15/16 32-1/2 26-1/2
NWHO-30615 6 55-7/16 45 39
Fuel Oil Heaters
AB C
8-1/32”
12-5/16”
6-1/8”
Thermostat
Type AR
Mounting Lugs
3/8” - 16
Threaded Holes -
1-1/2” Deep
1-1/4” Centers
1-3/8” Conduit
Openings
1” Pipe
Outlet
1” Pipe
Inlet

OPERATION
1. Do not heat solutions that are corrosive to the heating element
sheath or the heating chamber.
WARNING: Type NWHO Circulation Heaters are
equipped with steel heating elements and steel heat-
ing chambers. It is the responsibility of the user to
know the chemical composition of the corrosive solu-
tion and the character of the materials entering the
solution as well as the corrosive effect of the solution
upon the heating elements and chamber. Chromalox
cannot warrant any electric circulation heater against
failure by sheath corrosion if such failure is the result
of operating conditions beyond our control.
2. Terminal ends of heater must be protected from drippings, con-
densation, spray or direct spill-over of material. Their presence at
the terminals may damage heater electrical insulation. Liquid-tight
terminal enclosures are available to protect heater. Check with
local sales representative.
3. If foreign material is carried by the liquid flow, install suitable fil-
ters in the inlet pipe line to the heater.
4. Do not allow heater to operate when liquid flow is interrupted.
MAINTENANCE
1. WARNING: Hazard of Shock. Disconnect all power
before servicing heater.
2. Remove heating element assembly periodically to check heater
sheath for scaling, corrosion or excessive oxidation. Correct oper-
ating conditions to minimize sheath deterioration.
3. Periodically check temperature control and limit control operation
to insure accurate and safe process operation.
4. Check all electrical connections periodically and retighten connec-
tions which may have loosened in service. Replace wire terminals
that show signs of oxidation which would interfere with establish-
ment of reliable electrical connections.
3. Whether vertically or horizontally, the heater should be rigidly
mounted so that vibration is at a minimum since excessive vibra-
tion will result in erratic thermostat operation. The NWHO-3 is
provided with mounting lugs to support the heating chamber. (See
photo.)
4. By using a slotted mounting assembly on either of the lugs, the
heater chamber will be permitted to expand with increasing tem-
perature.
5. DANGER: Hazard of Fire. Provide minimum of 6” spacing
from chamber and related piping to nearest combustible material.
Do not operate near combustible fluids or in combustible vapor or
gas laden atmosphere.
6. Provide adequate space at terminal end to permit withdrawal of the
heater from chamber should servicing be required.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Hazard of Shock. Any installation involving
electric heaters must be effectively grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code to elim-
inate shock hazard.
1. Be sure line voltage matches heat voltage (on nameplate).
2. Electric wiring to heater must be installed in accordance with local and
National Electrical Codes by a qualified person as defined in the NEC.
3. Power controllers must be used when heaters are rated 3 phase and
when the heater amperage exceeds the rating of the thermostat.
4. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Table B, to properly connect the heater.
Wiring Diagrams — Table B
Note: Use wire size and type specified by N.E.C. 480V and 550V heaters require 600V wire, per
N.E.C. Contactors and wire supplied by customer.
WIRING
L1
L2
L3
Ground
Contactor
Thermostat
120V
or
240V
240V, 1Ø 240V, 3Ø ss480V, 1Ø 480V, 3Ø ss
Model Fig. Fig. Fig. Fig.
NWHO-3301 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3451 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3601 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3751 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3901 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3031 2 1 2 1
NWHO-3041 2 1 2 1
Note: Dotted lines indicate “customer furnished.” However, Thermostat could have been furnished by Chromalox if so specified on the order.
Figure 1
240V, 480V 3Øss
Figure 2
240V, 480V, 1Ø
Use contactor when the heater amperage exceeds
the rating of the thermostat.
Ground
Contactor
Thermostat
Line
120V
or
240V

RENEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Note: When ordering parts for Model Numbers suffixed by “XX” or any other letters not specifically identified on this instruction sheet, order Renewal Parts on special order basis, giving
name of part, part number, model number and description.
Regular Oil Heater
Heating
Model Volts Phase kW Elements
NWHO-33015 240 1 3 155-024796-031
NWHO-33015 240 3 ss3 155-024796-032
NWHO-33015 480 1 3 155-024796-033
NWHO-33015 480 3 ss3 155-024796-034
NWHO-34515 240 1 4.5 155-024796-036
NWHO-34515 240 3 ss4.5 155-024796-037
NWHO-34515 480 1 4.5 155-024796-038
NWHO-34515 480 3 ss4.5 155-024796-039
NWHO-36015 240 1 6 155-024796-041
NWHO-36015 240 3 ss6 155-024796-042
NWHO-36015 480 1 6 155-024796-043
NWHO-36015 480 3 ss6 155-024796-044
NWHO-37515 240 1 7.5 155-024796-046
NWHO-37515 240 3 ss7.5 155-024796-047
NWHO-37515 480 1 7.5 155-024796-048
NWHO-37515 480 3 ss7.5 155-024796-049
NWHO-39015 240 1 9 155-024796-051
NWHO-39015 240 3 ss9 155-024796-052
NWHO-39015 480 1 9 155-024796-053
NWHO-39015 480 3 ss9 155-024796-054
Fuel Oil Heater
Heating
Model Volts Phase kW Elements
NWHO-30315 240 1 3 155-024796-066
NWHO-30315 240 3 ss3 155-024796-067
NWHO-30315 480 1 3 155-024796-068
NWHO-30315 480 3 ss3 155-024796-069
NWHO-30415 240 1 4 155-024796-071
NWHO-30415 240 3 ss4 155-024796-072
NWHO-30415 480 1 4 155-024796-073
NWHO-30415 480 3 ss4 155-024796-074
NWHO-30615 240 1 6 155-024796-081
NWHO-30615 240 3 ss6 155-024796-082
NWHO-30615 480 1 6 155-024796-083
NWHO-30615 480 3 ss6 155-024796-084
Parts Common To All Heaters
Standard Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-017222-015
Spiral Wound Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132-073008-009
Thermostat (Regular Oil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300-057502-015
Thermostat (Fuel Oil) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300-057502-016

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