RenewAire RH-D Series Instruction manual

ELECTRIC DUCT HEATER
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RH-D Series
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
ARC FLASH AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
All models of Electric Heaters as discussed in this manual operate
on high voltages that can cause severe electric shock. Some
models of Electric Heaters use high voltages that are capable
of causing dangerous arc flash. Whenever accessing any part or
component of the heater, disconnect all electric power supplies,
verify with a voltmeter that electric power is OFF and wear
protective equipment per NFPA 70E when working within the
electric enclosure. Failure to comply can cause serious injury
or death.
The terminal blocks contain live high-voltage.
The only way to ensure that there is NO voltage inside the unit
is to install and open a remote disconnect switch and verify that
power is off with a voltmeter. Refer to unit electrical schematic.
Follow all local codes.
RISQUE FLASH D’ARC OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE GRAVE
Tous les modèles de radiateurs électriques décrits dans ce manuel
fonctionnent avec des tensions élevées pouvant causer un choc
électrique grave. Certains modèles de radiateurs électriques
utilisent des tensions élevées susceptibles de provoquer des arcs
électriques dangereux. Lorsque vous accédez à une pièce ou à un
composant du chauffe-eau, débranchez toutes les alimentations
électriques, vérifiez avec un voltmètre que le courant est coupé
et portez un équipement de protection conformément à NFPA
70E lorsque vous travaillez dans le boîtier électrique. Ne pas se
conformer peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort.
Les borniers contiennent une haute tension sous tension.
Le seul moyen de s’assurer qu’il n’ya PAS de tension à l’intérieur
de l’unité est d’installer et d’ouvrir un sectionneur à distance et de
vérifier que l’alimentation est coupée avec un voltmètre. Reportez-
vous au schéma électrique de l’unité.
Suivez tous les codes locaux.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Whenever electrical wiring is connected, disconnected or
changed, the power supply to the electric heater and its controls
must be disconnected. Lock and tag the disconnect switch or
circuit breaker to prevent accidental reconnection of electric
power. RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE DOMMAGES MATERIELS
Chaque fois que le câblage électrique est connecté, déconnecté
ou modifié, l’alimentation électrique du radiateur électrique
et de ses commandes doit être déconnectée. Verrouillez et
étiquetez le sectionneur ou le disjoncteur pour empêcher toute
reconnexion accidentelle de l’alimentation électrique.
RISQUE DE BRÛLURES
Cet appareil est un radiateur électrique et est capable de produire
des températures très élevées, susceptibles de provoquer de
graves brûlures. Soyez prudent lorsque vous travaillez sur le
radiateur et portez un équipement de protection individuelle
(EPI) approprié lorsque vous travaillez sur l’appareil.
RISK OF BURNS
This device is an electric heater and produces very high
temperatures, capable of causing severe burns. Use caution
when working on the heater and wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever working on the unit.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Only persons who have been properly trained and authorized
are to access the electric heater and its controls. Changes to
the electric heater wiring and controls are to be made only by
trained and authorized personnel.
This equipment is to be installed by following Industry Best
Practices and all applicable codes. Any damage to components,
assemblies or subassemblies which is caused by improper
installation practices will void the warranty.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
CAUTION

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OWNER INFORMATION
Record information as shown below. In the unlikely event that factory assistance is ever required, this
information will be needed.
Serial Number:
Electric Duct Heater Model:
Electric Duct Heater Type: (D or W)
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Locate the RenewAire unit label, to be found on the outside of the appliance.
NOTE: This information is for purposes of identifying the specific appliance. Unit-specific option data can
then be obtained, as needed, from the Model Number.
NOTE: This page is to
be completed by the
installing contractor.
The completed
document is to be turned over
to the owner after start-up.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2
UNIT RECORDS 3
1.0 OVERVIEW 5
1.1 DESCRIPTION 5
1.2 APPLICATIONS 5
1.3 SAFETY FEATURES 5
1.3.1 Low Air Flow Modulation / Shut Off 5
1.3.2 Auto-Reset Thermal Cutout 5
1.3.3 Manual Reset Thermal Cutout 5
1.3.4 Maintenance 5
1.4 AIRFLOW DIRECTION 5
1.4.1 RH-D 5
1.4.2 RH-W 5
1.5 RH-D AND RH-W MODELS 6
2.0 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 7
2.1 RH-D 7
2.2 RH-W 8
2.2.1 CTH291 Thermostat 8
2.3 COMPANION ACCESSORIES 9
2.3.1 Occupancy Sensor 9
2.3.2 Timer 9
3.0 DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS 10
3.1 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 6” DUCT COLLAR 10
3.2 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 8” DUCT COLLAR 10
3.3 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 10” DUCT COLLAR 11
3.4 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 12” DUCT COLLAR 11
4.0 UNIT WEIGHTS 12
4.1 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 6” DUCT 12
4.2 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 8” DUCT 12
4.3 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 10” OR 12” DUCTS 12
5.0 INSTALLATION 12
5.1 MINIMUM AIRFLOW REQUIREMENTS 12
5.2 INSTALLATION LOCATION 12
5.3 UNIT ORIENTATION 12
5.4 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES 12
5.5 DUCTWORK CONNECTIONS 12
5.6 DUCTWORK INSULATION 13
5.7 VERIFY AIRFLOW DIRECTION (RH-D UNITS ONLY) 13
5.8 CONNECT ELECTRIC SERVICE 13
5.8.1 Line Voltage Wiring Entry Point 13
5.9 CONNECT THERMOSTAT (RH-W ONLY) 13
5.9.1 Low Voltage Wiring Entry Point (RH-W Only) 17
5.10 SET CONTROLLER POTENTIOMETER (RH-D ONLY) 17
6.0 WIRING SCHEMATICS 18
6.1 RH-D 120 VAC 18
6.2 RH-D 208/240 VAC (1,2,3,4,5 AND 6 KW) 18
6.3 RH-D 208/240 VAC (8,10 AND 11.5 KW) 19
6.4 RH-W 120 VAC 19
6.5 RH-W 208/240 VAC (3,4,5,6 KW) 20
6.6 RH-W 208/240 VAC (8,10,11.5 KW) 20
7.0 MAINTENANCE 21
7.1 RH-D ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 21
7.2 RH-W ANNUAL MAINTENANCE 21
7.3 RH-D TROUBLE SHOOTING 21
7.3.1 Testing AFS and S1 Sensors 21
7.3.2 Testing Control Modules D21-T and D22-T 21
7.3.3 Testing Heating Elements 22
7.3.4 Testing the Transformer 22
7.4 RH-W TROUBLE SHOOTING 22
7.4.1 Testing the CTH291 Thermostat 22
7.4.2 Testing the S2 Airflow Sensor 22
7.4.3 Testing the PSSR Control Module 22
7.4.4 Testing the SSR 23
7.4.5 Testing the Heating Elements 23
7.4.6 Testing the Transformer 23
7.5 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION 23
7.5.1 RH-D Heaters 23
7.5.2 RH-W Heaters 24
8.0 FACTORY ASSISTANCE 24
9.0 WARRANTY 24
10.0 REPAIR PARTS 25
10.1 RH-D 1,2,3,4,5,6 KW REPAIR PARTS 25
10.2 RH-D 8,10,11.5 KW REPAIR PARTS 25
10.4 RH-W 8,10,11.5 KW REPAIR PARTS 26
10.3 RH-W 1,2,3,4,5,6 KW REPAIR PARTS 26
11.0 ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE DATA 27
RH-D Heater (typ) 7
RH-D Controls (typ) 7
RH-W Heater (typ) 8
RH-W Controls (typ) 8
Wall Thermostat (typ) 8
MC-C Occupancy Sensor, Ceiling Mount 9
TC7D-W Wall Mount Time Clock 9
MC-W Occupancy Sensor, Wall Mount 9
TC7D-E Time Clock 9
RH-D and RH-W 6” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg 10
RH-D and RH-W 8” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg 10
RH-D and RH-W 10” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg 11
RH-D 12” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg 11
Ventilation Clearance 12
Thermostat Wiring Illustration 15
DIP Switch Positions 15
Comfort Mode Screen Shot 16
Economy Mode Screen Shot 16
Wiring Termination Illustration 17
RH-D 1,2,3,4,5,6 KW Repair Parts 25
RH-D 8,10,11,5 KW Repair Parts 25
RH-W 1,2,3,4,5,6 KW Repair Parts 26
RH-W 8,10,11.5 KW Repair Parts 26

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: This unit is a
high-voltage open coil
electric heater, used for
both commercial and res-
idential applications. It is com-
monly referred to in this manual
as an “electric heater”.
1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.2 APPLICATIONS
1.4 AIRFLOW DIRECTION
The RH-D and RH-W heaters are open-coil, electric resistance duct heaters that come in several
different models with different wattages and duct sizes. The RH-D heater has an internal temperature
sensor mounted in the outlet side of the unit and has an adjustable thermostat that determines what
the outlet air temperature is to be. The controller then modulates current to the heating coil to maintain
that temperature setting. The RH-W heater requires an external analog 0 - 10 VDC control signal,
supplied by wall-mount thermostat, a RenewAire Premium Commercial Controller or a BMS. A wall-
mount thermostat is provided with each RH-W unit. Every heater is equipped with an airflow sensor to
detect minimum allowable airflow. If there is inadequate airflow, current to the heating coils is reduced
to a level that corresponds to the detected airflow volume. All heaters use a Solid State Relay (SSR) to
modulate the heat output.
1.4.1 RH-D
1.4.2 RH-W
Airflow direction in the RH-D must be coordinated with the Output Air Temperature Sensor. The sensor
must be located on the outlet side of the unit in order to properly monitor the output temperature.
See the illustrations on page 7. If airflow direction other than as shown is desired, the sensor must be
relocated to the alternate location, as shown.
Airflow direction in the RH-W can be in either direction, with no changes to the unit hardware.
1.3 SAFETY FEATURES
1.3.1 Low Air Flow Modulation / Shut Off
The heater has a thermistor air flow sensor that will detect any overheating condition caused by low
air flow. The sensor has a threshold of 111º F [44º C]. If a temperature higher than 111º F is detected,
it will cause the controller to begin reducing the pulse width of the control signal being sent to the SSR.
The reduction in pulse width begins at a detected temperature of 111º F and the reduction will increase
proportionally up to a detected temperature of 124º F [51º C], at which point the sensor will shut off the
control signal to the SSR. In this mode, the unit’s Red (or Yellow) warning light is ON steady.
1.3.2 Auto-Reset Thermal Cutout
The heater has an auto-reset thermal cutout having a threshold of 125º F. If a temperature higher than
125º F is detected, the auto-reset cutout will shut off power to the heater element. Once the detected
temperature drops below 125º F, the cutout will reset itself and restore power to the heater element.
1.3.3 Manual Reset Thermal Cutout
1.3.4 Maintenance
The heater has a manual reset thermal cutout having a threshold of 200º F. If a temperature higher
than 200º F is detected, power to the heater element is shut off until the heater cools and the cutout
is manually reset.
There is no required annual maintenance for these units.
These heaters are ideally suited for use in tempering air that is delivered directly to an Occupied Space
or they can also be used as a primary heat source. They can be used as pre-heat or post-heat devices
in conjunction with an ERV or a DOAS. The RH-D can operate independantly by setting an on-board
potentiometer to maintain a constant output temperature while the RH-W uses an external temperature
control signal (wall thermostat) to modulate the heat output. These heaters are suitable for use in both
residential and commercial applications.

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1.5 RH-D AND RH-W MODELS
Both the RH-D and RH-W heaters are available in several different duct sizes and wattages. Note that
type RH-D uses an internal temperature sensor to regulate the heat output while type RH-W uses a
wall-mount thermostat that operates on 24 VAC, which is provided with the heater. The RH-W can also
be controlled by a Building Management System, or BMS.
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RenewAire
Part
Number
Heater
Type Model
Duct Collar Size Kilowattage Voltage (1 Phase Only)

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2.0 COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 RH-D
RH-D heaters use open coil, electric resistance hardware to provide an adjustable heat output. An
airflow sensor is provided, checking for minimum airflow. There are two separate thermal cutout
devices, the first of which will shut down the heater at 1250 F and then automatically reset itself and
there is a second cutout that will shut down the heater at 2000F. The second cutout must be manually
reset. The controller operates on 24 VAC provided by an on-board transformer. The controller has a
potentiometer to set the desired output air temperature from the unit and heat output is modulated by
the controller, which causes the SSR to provide pulsed current to the heating coil.
Output Air Temperature Sensor
(must be installed on the outlet
side)
Alternate Air Temperature Sensor Location
(move the sensor here if airflow direction
is reversed)
Manual Reset Thermal Cutout
(2000F)
Manual Reset Thermal Cutout
(2000F)
Auto Reset Thermal Cutout
(1250F)
Airflow Sensor
(checks for minimum airflow)
Potentiometer for Setting
Desired Output Air
Temperature
RH-D Heater (typ)
RH-D Controls (typ)
Air Temperature Sensor as
Shipped From Factory
Airflow Direction as
Shipped From Factory
LED Indicator Light
(turns ON to show when
power is going to the
heating coils)

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2.2 RH-W
RH-W heaters use open coil, electric resistance hardware to provide an adjustable heat output. An
airflow sensor is provided, checking for minimum airflow. There are two separate thermal cutout
devices, the first of which will shut down the heater at 1250 F and then automatically reset itself and
there is a second cutout that will shut down the heater at 2000F. The second cutout must be manually
reset. The controller operates on 24 VAC provided by an on-board transformer. Output temperature is
controlled by an analog 0-10 VAC signal provided by either an optional wall thermostat, a BMS or by a
RenewAire Premium Programmable Controller. The heat output of the unit is modulated by means of
pulsed current supplied to the heating coils by the SSR, which is controlled by the on-board controller.
Wall Thermostat (typ)
RH-W Heater (typ)
RH-W Controls (typ)
2.2.1 CTH291 Thermostat
The CTH291 Thermostat is an 0 - 10 VDC output, dual mode device. It provides an analog 0 - 10 VDC
output signal to the RH-W controller, enabling the controller to modulate the heat output, as needed. It
has a Comfort mode and an Economy mode, which is a temperature setback of 80F. Comfort Mode is
the standard mode of operation and Economy mode can only be enabled if there is either an occupancy
sensor or a timer wired to the thermostat. Economy mode will remain active until the Normally Closed
(NC) contacts on either the timer or the occupancy sensor open, indicating an occupied condition
for the Occupied Space. When the NC contacts open, the device will switch back to Comfort mode
automatically. While the thermostat is in Economy mode, the mode can be overridden by pressing the
UP or DOWN arrow buttons to change the setpoint and then pressing the hand button to enter the new
setpoint. This override condition remains in effect for two hours.

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2.3 COMPANION ACCESSORIES
2.3.1 Occupancy Sensor
2.3.2 Timer
RenewAire offers both ceiling mount and wall mount occupancy sensors as options for the Electric
Duct Heater. Either device must be hard-wired to the CTH291 thermostat and powered by an external
24 VAC source.
RenewAire offers a commercial-grade timer as an option for the CTH291 Thermostat. The timer may
be pre-set to switch the thermostat from Economy mode to Comfort mode.
MC-C Occupancy Sensor, Ceiling Mount MC-W Occupancy Sensor, Wall Mount
TC7D-E Time Clock
TC7D-W Wall Mount Time Clock

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3.0 DIMENSIONED DRAWINGS
3.1 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 6” DUCT COLLAR
3.2 RH-D AND RH-W WITH 8” DUCT COLLAR
RH-D and RH-W 6” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg
RH-D and RH-W 8” Duct Collar Dimensioned Dwg