
ELECTRIC DUCT HEATER
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
F7
500 fpm
470 fpm
780 fpm
ELECTRIC DUCT HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
24" MIN.
48" MIN.
HEAT PUMP OR
AIR CONDITIONER
HEATER
HEATER
DUCT
DUCT
HEATER
48" MIN. 48" MIN.
HEATER
EXAMPLE: IF 780 fpm IS REQUIRED
EXAMPLE: IF 780 fpm IS REQUIRED
EXAMPLE: IF 780 fpm IS REQUIRED
CORRECT
MIN. AIRFLOW AND EVEN AIR
DISTRIBUTION ARE PRESENT
INCORRECT
MIN. AIRFLOW AND EVEN AIR
DISTRIBUTION ARE NOT PRESENT
INCORRECT
MIN. AIRFLOW IS NOT PRESENT
INCORRECT
CORRECT
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
A DUCT HEATER MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING
TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, WIRING
DIAGRAM AND LABELING SUPPLIED WITH THE
HEATER.
Listed below are some important items when installing
a electric duct heater:
1. NEVER OPERATE A DUCT HEATER WITHOUT
AIRFLOW.
The heater must always be interlocked with the
fan. This may be accomplished by either an airflow
switch or fan interlock relay.
2. NEVER OPERATE HEATER WITHOUT ACHIEVING
AT LEAST THE MINIMUM AIRFLOW REQUIRED.
Always refer to the installation instructions and
the nameplate label to determine your minimum
air velocities based on your inlet air temperature.
If the minimum airflow requirements are not
present the heater will not function properly and
safely. (see fig. 1)
3. NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER WITH UNEVEN
AIRFLOW.
The minimum airflow requirements must be
present at all points over the heater face.
(see fig. 1)
4. THE AIR MUST BE FILTERED.
The incoming air must be free from all debris,
combustible particles, and hazardous vapors.
5. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 24"
FROM AN ELBOW OR TURN.
(see fig. 2)
6. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
FROM AN HEAT PUMP OR CENTRAL AIR
CONDITIONER.
(see fig. 3)
7. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
FROM ANY CANVAS DUCT CONNECTOR OR
TRANSITION SECTION FOR CHANGE IN DUCT
SIZE.
(see fig. 4)
8. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
DOWNSTREAM FROM AN AIR HANDLER.
(see fig. 5)
9. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
UPSTREAM FROM AN HUMIDIFIER.
(see fig. 6)
470 fpm
470 fpm
780 fpm
780 fpm
DUCT
DUCT
PAGE 1 OF 2
NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE SHOWING A TOP
VIEW OF A HORZONTIAL DUCT.
780 fpm
780 fpm
500 GOULD DRIVE COOKEVILLE, TN 38506
FAX (931)432-4140 PHONE (931)432-4141
INC.
DUCT W/ INTERNAL INSULATION
DUCT W/ EXTERNAL INSULATION
10. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
DOWNSTREAM FROM AN AIR FILTER.
(see fig. 7)
11. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER INTO A
DUCT WITH AN INTERNAL OBSTRUCTION.
Due to the fact that an obstruction can block
airflow at the temperature limit controls and
element terminations. If this situation exist, it
can be corrected by using a heater with a
recessed control box and reduced wrapper size.
This situation is common with internally insulated
ducts. (see fig. 8)
12. NEVER INSULATE THE EXTERIOR OF THE
CONTROL BOX.
The control box must be completely accessible
and located where ventilation can be provided at
all times. (see fig. 9)
13. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER NEAR A DOUBLE
BLOWER OUTLET.
A heater must be installed far enough away from
a double blower outlet that even and proper
airflow is present or separate duct heaters
placed in the duct runouts of each blower. (all
installation must conform with the heater
installation instructions.) (see fig. 10)
14. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER LESS THAN 48"
FROM ANY FAN.
Mounting a heater any closer than 48" to a fan
will result in uneven airflow.
15. ORDER THE HEATER WITH THE FACTORY
INSTALLED LINEAR TEMPERATURE LIMIT
CONTROL IF THE HEATER WIDTH > 72".
16. NEVER USE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS.
Use copper conductors only for all incoming
wiring.
17. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER
OUTDOORS WITHOUT MAKING SPECIAL
PROVISIONS TO PROTECT THE HEATER
AND CONTROL BOX FROM THE ELEMENTS.
18. NEVER BUNDLE, TIE OR WRAP POWER WIRING.
The wire could overheat or the insulation could
breakdown.
19. NEVER USE A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE AND/OR
PHASE THAN WHAT IS LISTED ON THE HEATER
NAMEPLATE LABEL.
The duct heater is to be used only at the voltage
and phase that is listed on the nameplate label.
Note: An airflow switch only proves that airflow exist
(a differential in static pressure), not that the
minimum air velocities and proper air
distribution for the duct heater exist.
AIR HANDLER
HEATER
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
HEATER
HUMIDIFIER
AIR FILTER
HEATER
FIG. 7
48" MIN.
48" MIN.
CORRECT INCORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
PAGE 2 OF 2
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VIEW OF A HORZONTIAL DUCT.
NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE SHOWING A TOP
INCORRECT
48" MIN.
F8
DUCT W/ INTERNAL INSULATION
DUCT W/ EXTERNAL INSULATION
10. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
DOWNSTREAM FROM AN AIR FILTER.
(see fig. 7)
11. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER INTO A
DUCT WITH AN INTERNAL OBSTRUCTION.
Due to the fact that an obstruction can block
airflow at the temperature limit controls and
element terminations. If this situation exist, it
can be corrected by using a heater with a
recessed control box and reduced wrapper size.
This situation is common with internally insulated
ducts. (see fig. 8)
12. NEVER INSULATE THE EXTERIOR OF THE
CONTROL BOX.
The control box must be completely accessible
and located where ventilation can be provided at
all times. (see fig. 9)
13. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER NEAR A DOUBLE
BLOWER OUTLET.
A heater must be installed far enough away from
a double blower outlet that even and proper
airflow is present or separate duct heaters
placed in the duct runouts of each blower. (all
installation must conform with the heater
installation instructions.) (see fig. 10)
14. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER LESS THAN 48"
FROM ANY FAN.
Mounting a heater any closer than 48" to a fan
will result in uneven airflow.
15. ORDER THE HEATER WITH THE FACTORY
INSTALLED LINEAR TEMPERATURE LIMIT
CONTROL IF THE HEATER WIDTH > 72".
16. NEVER USE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS.
Use copper conductors only for all incoming
wiring.
17. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER
OUTDOORS WITHOUT MAKING SPECIAL
PROVISIONS TO PROTECT THE HEATER
AND CONTROL BOX FROM THE ELEMENTS.
18. NEVER BUNDLE, TIE OR WRAP POWER WIRING.
The wire could overheat or the insulation could
breakdown.
19. NEVER USE A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE AND/OR
PHASE THAN WHAT IS LISTED ON THE HEATER
NAMEPLATE LABEL.
The duct heater is to be used only at the voltage
and phase that is listed on the nameplate label.
Note: An airflow switch only proves that airflow exist
(a differential in static pressure), not that the
minimum air velocities and proper air
distribution for the duct heater exist.
AIR HANDLER
HEATER
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
HEATER
HUMIDIFIER
AIR FILTER
HEATER
FIG. 7
48" MIN.
48" MIN.
CORRECT INCORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
PAGE 2 OF 2
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VIEW OF A HORZONTIAL DUCT.
NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE SHOWING A TOP
INCORRECT
48" MIN.
F9
DUCT W/ INTERNAL INSULATION
DUCT W/ EXTERNAL INSULATION
10. ALWAYS LOCATE THE HEATER AT LEAST 48"
DOWNSTREAM FROM AN AIR FILTER.
(see fig. 7)
11. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER INTO A
DUCT WITH AN INTERNAL OBSTRUCTION.
Due to the fact that an obstruction can block
airflow at the temperature limit controls and
element terminations. If this situation exist, it
can be corrected by using a heater with a
recessed control box and reduced wrapper size.
This situation is common with internally insulated
ducts. (see fig. 8)
12. NEVER INSULATE THE EXTERIOR OF THE
CONTROL BOX.
The control box must be completely accessible
and located where ventilation can be provided at
all times. (see fig. 9)
13. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER NEAR A DOUBLE
BLOWER OUTLET.
A heater must be installed far enough away from
a double blower outlet that even and proper
airflow is present or separate duct heaters
placed in the duct runouts of each blower. (all
installation must conform with the heater
installation instructions.) (see fig. 10)
14. NEVER INSTALL A HEATER LESS THAN 48"
FROM ANY FAN.
Mounting a heater any closer than 48" to a fan
will result in uneven airflow.
15. ORDER THE HEATER WITH THE FACTORY
INSTALLED LINEAR TEMPERATURE LIMIT
CONTROL IF THE HEATER WIDTH > 72".
16. NEVER USE ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS.
Use copper conductors only for all incoming
wiring.
17. NEVER INSTALL A STANDARD HEATER
OUTDOORS WITHOUT MAKING SPECIAL
PROVISIONS TO PROTECT THE HEATER
AND CONTROL BOX FROM THE ELEMENTS.
18. NEVER BUNDLE, TIE OR WRAP POWER WIRING.
The wire could overheat or the insulation could
breakdown.
19. NEVER USE A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE AND/OR
PHASE THAN WHAT IS LISTED ON THE HEATER
NAMEPLATE LABEL.
The duct heater is to be used only at the voltage
and phase that is listed on the nameplate label.
Note: An airflow switch only proves that airflow exist
(a differential in static pressure), not that the
minimum air velocities and proper air
distribution for the duct heater exist.
AIR HANDLER
HEATER
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
HEATER
HUMIDIFIER
AIR FILTER
48" MIN.
CORRECT INCORRECT
CORRECT INCORRECT
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
PAGE 2 OF 2
DUCT
DUCT
DUCT
VIEW OF A HORZONTIAL DUCT.
NOTE: ALL FIGURES ARE SHOWING A TOP
INCORRECT
48" MIN.
F10
7. Always locate the heater
at least 48" from any
canvas duct connector
or transition section for
change in duct size. If
connecting to round duct,
install heater in a rectangular
duct section. Use round-
to-rectangular pyramidal
transitions to connect round
duct to rectangular duct.
Always locate the heater at
least 48" from any transition
section for change in duct
size. Follow installation
guidelines given in manual
and in accordance with
SMACNA guidelines (see F7)
8. Always locate the heater at
least 48" downstream from
an air handler. (See F8)
9. Always locate the heater
at least 48" upstream from
an humidifier. (See F9)
10. Always locate the heater
at least 48" downstream
from an air filter. (See F10)