Chromalox NWHO-45 User manual

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Installation Instructions
Type NWHO-45, 72, 108
Circulation Heaters
for Regular and Fuel Oil Heating
PE429
161-058065-001
October 2018

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Type NWHO-45, 72, 108 Circulation Heaters
for Regular and Fuel Oil Heating
General
Model Volts 3Ø kW
No. 3Ø
Ckts
Dimensions (In.)
A B C D E
NWHO-4590 240 or
480
90 5 72-1/2 25-1/2 63-5/8 18-3/16 12-1/2
NWHO-45125 240 or
480
125 5 87-1/2 25-1/2 78-5/8 18-3/16 12-1/2
NWHO-45150 240 or
480
150 5 102-1/2 25-1/2 93-5/8 18-3/16 12-1/2
NWHO-45175 240 or
480
175 5 117-1/2 25-1/2 108-5/8 18-3/16 12-1/2
NWHO-45200 240 or
480
200 5 125 25-1/2 116-1/8 18-3/16 12-1/2
NWHO-77220 240 or
480
200 6 97-1/2 27-3/4 88-5/8 19 13-3/4
NWHO-77225 240 or
480
225 6 105-1/2 27-3/4 96-5/8 19 13-3/4
NWHO-77250 240 or
480
250 6 113-1/2 27-3/4 104-5/8 19 13-3/4
NWHO-108300 240 or
480
300 6 98-1/2 29-1/2 89-5/16 19-3/8 14-1/2
NWHO-108325 240 or
480
325 6 104-1/2 29-1/2 95-5/16 19-3/8 14-1/2
NWHO-108350 240 or
480
350 6 110-1/2 29-1/2 101-1/16 19-3/8 14-1/2
6” Outlet
Temperature
Control
C
Mounting
Lug Centers
8-13/16”
D
A
6” Inlet
5 Conduit
Outlets
72° Apart
or
6 Conduit
Outlets
60° Apart
2 x 3/4”
Slot 1”
E
B
The high capacity NWHO-45, 72 or 108 series are in-
tended for indoor use and are used primarily for oil
heating.
The 45, 72 or 108 steel sheathed tubular elements are
centered in a 14”, 16” or 18” diameter steel heating
chamber, respectively, and welded to a removable steel
flange. The assembly is surrounded by 2” of insulation
and a sheet metal jacket.
Depending upon the order specifications, the NWHO-
45, 72 or 108 may or may not be factory equipped with
an MF2 or other Chromalox thermostat. Such thermo-
stats function to control outlet temperatures and to
limit internal temperatures under abnormal flow condi-
tions. These controls do not fail-safe.
CAUTION: Users should install adequate back-
up controls and safety devices with their
electric heating equipment. Where the con-
sequences of failure may be severe, back-up
controls are essential. Although the safety of
the installation is the responsibility of the user,
Chromalox will be glad to make equipment rec-
ommendations.

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Installation
1. Vertical mounting (axis of chamber vertical) is pre-
ferred. Check factory for constructions suitable for
horizontal mounting.
2. Mount heater with terminal enclosure at top, and
use lower nozzle as inlet to the circulating fluid.
3. The NWHO-45, 72 and 108 series of circulation
heaters are provided with mounting lugs to support
the heater chamber. Refer to Figure A for one sug-
gested mode of support.
Figure A
4. Mount heaters to permit unrestrained expansion of
chamber due to temperature. The large flange lug
should be bolted solidly; however, the remaining lug
should be bolted loosely to allow freedom of move-
ment with expansion.
5. DANGER: Hazard of Fire. Provide minimum of 6”
spacing from chamber and related piping to near-
est combustible material. Avoid operation of heater
near combustible fluids or in combustible vapor or
gas laden atmosphere. Note: Contact factory for
heaters suitable for use in hazardous locations.
6. Provide adequate space at terminal end to permit
withdrawal of the heater from chamber should ser-
vicing be required.
7. If two or more heaters are needed to provide the
needed heating capacity, arrange them for series
flow.
8. DANGER: Possible Explosion. A pressure relief
valve should be provided by customer at outlet of
vessel. There should be no valving between vessel
and relief valve.
Wiring
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Any installation
involving electric heaters must be grounded to
earth to eliminate shock hazard.
1. Electric wiring to heater must be installed in accor-
dance with National Electrical Code and with local
codes.
2. Because of high operating temperatures expected,
aluminum wiring is not recommended.
3. Refer to Wiring Diagram Figure B for the typical wir-
ing used for connecting the NWHO-45 series heat-
er.
4. Three 3 phase circuits is a typical design for these
heaters. Other circuit arrangements are often sup-
plied depending upon customer specifications or
amperage rating.
1L1
1L2
1L3
2L1
2L2
2L3
3L1
3L2
3L3Over-Temp
Cutout
120V
or
240V
Thermostat
Contactor
Fuses
Fuses
Fuses
Contactor
Contactor
Figure B

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Limited Warranty:
Please refer to the Chromalox limited warranty applicable to this product at
http://www.chromalox.com/customer-service/policies/termsofsale.aspx.
© 2018 Chromalox, Inc. All rights reserved.
Chromalox
103 Gamma Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
[phone]
www.chromalox.com
Operation
Maintenance
Renewal Parts Identification
1. Do not heat materials that are corrosive to the heat-
ing element sheath or chamber.
Type NWHO Circulation Heaters are equipped
with steel heating elements and galvanized-
steel heating chambers. It is the responsibility
of the user to know the chemical composition
of the corrosive solution 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 fail-
ure is the result of operating conditions beyond
our control.
2. Terminal ends of heater must be protected from
drippings, condensation, spray or direct spill-over
of material whose presence at the terminals may
damage heater electrical insulation. Liquid-tight
terminal enclosures are available to protect heater.
Check Factory.
3. If foreign material is carried by the fluid flow, install
suitable filters in the inlet pipe line to the heater.
4. Do not allow heater to operate when oil flow is inter-
rupted.
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Disconnect all
power before servicing heater.
1. Remove heating element assembly periodically
to check heater sheath for corrosion or excessive
oxidation. Correct operating conditions to minimize
sheath deterioration.
2. Periodically check temperature control and pres-
sure-temperature safety limit control operation to
insure accurate and safe process operation.
3. Check all electrical connections periodically and
retighten connections which may have loosened
in service. Replace wire and wire terminals which
show signs of oxidation which would interfere with
establishment of reliable electrical connections.
Order Renewal Parts on a Special Order Basis. Give
the name of the part, part number, voltage, wattage
and any special features to your local Chromalox Rep-
resentative or the factory.