Ruffneck Rge series User manual

ISO 9001

RGE heater with optional disconnect

Part No.MI280.Rev.4.01 August 2018 Printed in Canada

RGE Series

Owner’s Manual

Regular Duty Forced Air Unit Heaters

Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Instructions

RGE 20 3 C T L - D

Model

Series

Kilowatts

02 - 2 kW

03 - 3 kW

04 - 4 kW

05 - 5 kW

07 - 7.5 kW

10 - 10 kW

15 - 15 kW

20 - 20 kW

25 - 25 kW

30 - 30 kW

40 - 40 kW

Voltage

2 - 208

3 - 240

5 - 347

6 - 416

7 - 480

8 - 600

Contactor

(Optional)

Thermostat

(Optional)

Other Options

B - Epoxy painted fan blade and motor

D - Disconnect switch

F - Fan only switch

K - Fused control circuit

M - Manual reset high limit

N - Low voltage relay (24 V)

V - 120V control voltage (240 V is standard)

Model Coding

Energy

Management

Controller

(Optional)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before installing or using the heater. Please adhere to instructions published in this manual.

Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of your warranty.

Ruffneck™ is a registered trademark of Thermon Heating Systems Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Important Notices 3

B. Installation 4

B.1 Location........................................................................................................................ 4

B.2 Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 4

B.3 Electrical....................................................................................................................... 5

B.4 Sample Wiring Schematics - RGE Series Heater .......................................................... 5

C. Operation 8

C.1 General .........................................................................................................................8

D. Repair & Replacement 8

D.1 Heating Elements..........................................................................................................8

D.2 Fan ............................................................................................................................... 8

D.3 Thermal Cut-Out...........................................................................................................8

E. Parts List 9

F. Troubleshooting Tips 11

F.1 Heater is not operating..................................................................................................11

F.2 Contactor is chattering. ................................................................................................11

F.3 Contactor is burned or welded .....................................................................................11

F.4 Heater cycles on high limit............................................................................................11

F.5 Heater is operating but no heat is present....................................................................11

F.6 Heater fan does not operate but the heating elements operate. ...................................11

F.7 The Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) trips on the main panel, or heater blows fuses. ...... 12

F.8 The fan is turning but very little air comes from the front of the heater. ........................ 12

G. Technical Data 13

H. General Specifications 14

I. Heater Maintenance Instructions 15

Important Notices

A. IMPORTANT NOTICES

CAUTION

CAUTION. This symbol indicates a potentially

hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

personal injury or damage to the equipment.

WARNING

WARNING. This symbol indicates an imminently

hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in

serious injury or damage to the equipment.

WARNING

WARNING. Read and adhere to the following. Failure to

do so may result in a risk of re, electrical shock, and

severe or fatal injury. Warranty will be void.

1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual.

2. This heater is intended to be used for commercial and

industrial indoor space heating applications.

WARNING

WARNING. Heater is not to be used in hazardous

atmospheres where ammable vapors, gases, liquids

or other combustible atmospheres are present.

3. Heater is to be connected and serviced only by a qualied

electrician.

4. Installation and wiring of the heater must adhere to all

applicable codes.

5. Disconnect heater from power supply at disconnect or

fuse box before opening enclosures or servicing heater. IF

DISCONNECT IS BEING SERVICED, verify power has been

disconnected at fuse box or main panel. Lock the switch

in the “OFF” (open) position and tag the switch to prevent

unexpected power application.

6. Do not operate heater in wet and humid environments.

WARNING

WARNING. Elements get hot during operation.

Contact can cause burns.

7. Install and maintain clearances as per this manual.

8. Do not operate the heater in corrosive atmospheres.

9. Use factory replacement parts only.

10. Maximum ambient operating temperature is 40°C (104°F).

11. Do not operate the heater with the louvers deformed

or damaged.

12. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the heater,

please refer to contact information on the back page of this

manual.

13. Follow the recommended maintenance procedures under

Section I. Heater Maintenance Instructions, page 15.

Installation

B. INSTALLATION

All applicable codes must be adhered to. For optimum

performance, the heater should be installed as follows:

B.1 Location

1. Ensure there are no obstructions that may impede the

heater’s air inlet or discharge. Refer to Figure 1 – Mounting

Clearance, page4, for minimum clearances.

2. Ensure the air discharge is not directed at a thermostat.

3. Ensure the air discharge is not directed towards areas of

heat loss, such as windows.

4. Ensure the air discharge is directed along and at a slight

angle toward exterior walls.

5. If equipment freeze protection is important, direct air discharge

at equipment while maintaining minimum clearances.

B.2 Mounting

CAUTION

CAUTION. This symbol indicates a potentially

hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

personal injury or damage to the equipment.

1. The heater must be permanently mounted.

2. The mounting surface must be strong enough to:

a. Support the heater’s weight.

b. Provide sufcient stiffness to prevent excessive

vibration.

3. The single bolt mounting is not designed for high dynamic

loads that can occur during transportation. For heaters that

are to be installed prior to transportation, it is recommended

that temporary blocking or strapping be used to limit

movement of the heater with respect to the mounting

structure. Inspection of the mounting bolt for correct

tensioning is also recommended after arrival at site to ensure

no loosening has occurred in transportation. The mounting

bolt/nut should be torqued to 65 – 75ft-lbs, refer to Table 5 -

Recommended Torque Specications, page 10.

4. Install the bracket on the heater with hardware provided.

4.1 Orient the heater to its nal position before tightening

all hardware.

4.2 In higher vibration installations use of a removable

thread locking compound such as Loctite®243™Blue

Threadlocker is recommended.

4.3 Correct tensioning of the mounting bolt will include

full compression of the split lock washer and

inspection for correct thread engagement. The

mounting bolt/nut should be torqued to 65 – 75ft-lbs,

refer to Table 5 – Recommended Torque

Specications, page12.

5. The discharge air louvers are individually adjustable.

WALL MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

2¼"

HEATING ELEMENTS

MOTOR

1/2" x 3/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

1" x 1-1/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

MIN. INLET

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET HOLE

PATTERN

CLEARANCE

6 FT C

MOUNTING ARM

MIN.

DISCHARGE

DISTANCE

'R' HOLE

CEILING MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

'W' HOLE

6" MIN.

CEILING

CLEARANCE

WALL MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

2¼"

HEATING ELEMENTS

MOTOR

1/2" x 3/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

1" x 1-1/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

MIN. INLET

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET HOLE

PATTERN

CLEARANCE

6 FT C

MOUNTING ARM

MIN.

DISCHARGE

DISTANCE

'R' HOLE

CEILING MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

'W' HOLE

6" MIN.

CEILING

CLEARANCE

WALL MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

2¼"

HEATING ELEMENTS

MOTOR

1/2" x 3/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

1" x 1-1/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

MIN. INLET

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET HOLE

PATTERN

CLEARANCE

6 FT C

MOUNTING ARM

MIN.

DISCHARGE

DISTANCE

'R' HOLE

CEILING MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

'W' HOLE

6" MIN.

CEILING

CLEARANCE

WALL MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

2¼"

HEATING ELEMENTS

MOTOR

1/2" x 3/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

1" x 1-1/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

MIN. INLET

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET HOLE

PATTERN

CLEARANCE

6 FT C

MOUNTING ARM

MIN.

DISCHARGE

DISTANCE

'R' HOLE

CEILING MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

'W' HOLE

6" MIN.

CEILING

CLEARANCE

WALL MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

FRONT VIEW

REAR VIEW

2¼"

HEATING ELEMENTS

MOTOR

1/2" x 3/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

1" x 1-1/4" MULTIPLE

CONDUIT ENTRY

MIN. INLET

WALL MOUNT

BRACKET HOLE

PATTERN

CLEARANCE

6 FT C

MOUNTING ARM

MIN.

DISCHARGE

DISTANCE

'R' HOLE

CEILING MOUNT

WITH CLEARANCES

'W' HOLE

6" MIN.

CEILING

CLEARANCE

Table 1 – Heater & Bracket

Dimensions

Dim. 210 kW 15 –40 kW

in. mm in. mm

A17 432 24 610

B14 356 19 1/2 495

C (Depth) 15 1/2 394 22 559

R (Hole dia.) 1/2 13 5/8 16

S12 1/2 318 17 1/2 445

T4 1/2 114 6152

U4 1/2 114 6152

W (Hole dia.) 3/4 19 3/4 19

Table 2 – Installation Height &

Heater Weight

Recommended

Mounting

Height - ft (m)

Heater

Weight

lbs (kg)

2 – 10 6 - 8 (1.8 - 2.4) 59 (24)

15 – 40 8 - 12 (2.4 - 3.0) 104 (47)

Figure 1 – Mounting Clearance

General Guideline for Installation and Wiring

Installation

B.3 Electrical

WARNING

WARNING. Disconnect heater from power supply at

disconnect or fuse box before opening enclosures or

servicing heater.

Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position and tag

the switch to prevent unexpected power application.

This heater should only be serviced by qualied

personnel with electrical heating equipment experience.

Install and use the heater in accordance with local

codes and this manual.

B.3.1 General

1. Use only approved copper conductors for installation. Refer

to Section G. Technical Data, page 13 and heater data

plate for conductor rating.

2. The power supply may be single or three phase as shown

on the nameplate. Wiring diagrams are on the inside of the

terminal compartment cover (or refer to Section B.4 Sample

Wiring Schematics - RGE Series Heater, page 5–7).

Connection box volume: 2 – 10 kW: 9893 cm³, 15 – 40 kW:

32333 cm³.

B.3.2 Field Wiring

1. Heater is supplied with an enclosure that has standard trade

size conduit openings to accommodate the line conductors

or external thermostat connection. Two 1/2" or 3/4" conduit

knockouts are located on the 2 – 10 kW units. Two 1/2", 3/4",

1" or 1-1/4" conduit knockouts are located on the 15 – 40 kW

units.

2. Heater may be supplied with a factory-installed built-in

room thermostat. On heaters not supplied with this option,

a remote thermostat is required. Connect the remote

thermostat conductors to the terminal block, refer to Section

B.4 Sample Wiring Schematics - RGE Series Heater, page

5–7. Remote thermostats are available from the

factory. Any thermostat used with this heater must be:

2.1 UL listed or CSA approved

2.2 Rated for 240 volts minimum and 5 amps minimum.

3. Grounding: a ground screw with a cup washer is located

beside the terminal block. Ensure the unit is properly

grounded before energizing.

4. Models without a built-in contactor should have the limit switch

wired in the control circuit of an external contactor, and for three

phase supply, this control circuit should be connected to L2 and

L3 which feed the centre heating element,

refer to Figure2E,

page 7.

The limit switch is rated 600 volts, 10 amps

resistive.

B.3.3 Final Inspection

Before application of electrical power:

4.1 Check that all connections are secured and comply

with the applicable code requirements.

4.2 Conrm supply voltage is compatible with the data

plate specications.

4.3 Remove any foreign objects from the heater.

4.4 Ensure all external ttings and enclosure covers are

secured.

4.5 Ensure fan rotates freely.

4.6 If equipped, ensure manual reset thermal cut-out has

been reset.

B.4 Sample Wiring Schematics - RGE Series Heater

If the wiring schematics of Figures 2A–2F, page5–7,

do not match your conguration, check the inside access

panel of the unit for specic wiring schematic. Alternatively, all

wiring schematics are available online at: www.ruffneck.com.

Figure 2A – RGE Series 2 – 10 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit option. 208V and 240V models.

Installation

Figure 2B – RGE Series 2 – 10 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit and fused control circuit options. 208/240/480/600V models.

Figure 2C – RGE Series 2 – 10 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit, contactor, built-in thermostat, fan only switch options. 208 - 240V models.

Figure 2D – RGE Series 2 – 10 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit, contactor, built-in thermostat, fan only switch, transformer and

fused control circuit options. 208 – 600V models.

B.4 Sample Wiring Schematics RGE Series Heaters (cont’d)

If the wiring schematics of Figures 2A–2F, page5–7, do not match your conguration, check the inside access panel of the

unit for specic wiring schematic. Alternatively, all wiring schematics are available online at: www.ruffneck.com.

Installation

B.4 Sample Wiring Schematics RGE Series Heaters (cont’d)

Figure2E - RGE Series 15 – 40 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit option. 208 – 600V models.

Figure 2F - RGE Series 15 – 40 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit and contactor options. 208 – 240V models.

Figure 2G - RGE Series 15 – 40 kW wiring schematic with hi-limit, contactor, transformer and fused control circuit options. 208 – 600V

models.

Operation, Repair & Replacement

C. OPERATION

C.1 General

1. To operate heater, ensure power supply is properly

connected as specied in the wiring schematic (refer to

Figures 2A–2F, page5–7).

2. If unit is equipped with an optional thermostat, ensure the

thermostat is set above the ambient temperature.

3. If unit is equipped with the optional “fan only” switch, ensure

the switch is in the “ON” position. Note: If the switch is in

the “FAN ONLY” position, only the fan will energize, not the

heating elements.

4. During normal operation, the thermal cut-out control should not

cycle the heater ON and OFF. If cycling occurs, check to see

if there is an airow blockage. If there are no obstructions, the

heater must be examined by qualied personnel to determine

the cause of the thermal cut-out cycling.

5. Operate the unit for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the

heating elements to reach a steady state. If no warm air is

discharged from the heater, shut off the unit and see the

Section F. Troubleshooting Tips, page 11.

D. REPAIR & REPLACEMENT

WARNING

WARNING. Disconnect heater from power supply at

disconnect or fuse box before opening enclosures or

servicing heater.

Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position and tag

the switch to prevent unexpected power application.

This heater should only be serviced by qualied

personnel with electrical heating equipment experience.

Install and use the heater in accordance with local

codes and this manual.

NOTE: ONLY USE FACTORY SUPPLIED REPLACEMENT PARTS

OF THE SAME SPECIFICATION. REFER TO TABLE 3 – PARTS LIST:

HEATING ELEMENTS, PAGE10 FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF

AVAILABLE PARTS.

D.1 Heating Elements

1. Disconnect all wires connected to the heating element

terminals. Remove louver assembly from heater. Remove

heating elements, noting their proper placement.

2. Install factory-supplied replacement heating element (see

Table 3 – Parts List: Heating Elements, page10).

2.1 Ensure heating element attaching screws are in good

condition.

2.2 Re-attach heating element mounting screws and

tighten.

2.3 Check heating elements are not in contact with the

cabinet or each other.

3. Reinstall all wires with hardware provided. Torque the

element terminal hardware to the torque specications,

refer to Table 5 – Recommended Torque Specications,

page12.

4. Reinstall the louvers.

D.2 Fan

1. Remove the rear grille. Remove the screw securing the fan

to the fan hub attached to the motor.

2. Replace fan with factory-supplied fan. Install the fan such

that the “spider” of the fan faces the inside of the heater, i.e.

facing towards the elements.

D.3 Thermal Cut-Out

1. Disconnect all wires connected to thermal cut-out.

2. Remove two mounting screws.

3. Remove thermal cut-out switch from the enclosure.

4. Replace thermal cut-out with factory-supplied replacement

thermal cut-out.

5. Reinstall thermal cut-out switch in the control enclosure.

6. Re-attach thermal cut-out mounting screws.

7. Reconnect all wires to thermal cut-out.

HEATER

CABINET

PANEL

ELEMENT

TERMINAL

HARDWARE

ELEMENT

MOUNTING

HARDWARE

HEATING ELEMENT

Figure 3 – Heating Element Assembly

Parts List

PARTS LIST

ITEMDESCRIPTION

1 CABINET BOX ASSEMBLY

2LOUVER ASSEMBLY

3 MOTOR MOUNT

4 MOTOR

5FAN BLADE

6COVER PANEL

7REAR GRILLE

8 NON-FINNED (2-10 KW), FINNED ELEMENT (15-40 KW)

9THERMOSTAT - SPST

10 THERMOSTAT KNOB

11 TRANSFORMER

12 THERMAL CUT-OUT

13 TERMINAL BLOCK, 6 POLE

14 TERMINAL BLOCK, 3 POLE

15 CONTACTOR, 3 POLE

16 GROUND CONNECTOR

17 FUSE

E. PARTS LIST

Item Description

1Cabinet box assembly

2Louver assembly

3Motor mount

4Motor

5Fan blade

6 Cover panel

7Rear grille

8Non-nned (2–10 kW),

Finned element (15–40 kW)

9Thermostat - SPST

10 Thermostat knob

11 Transformer

12 Thermal cut-out

13 Terminal block, 6 pole

14 Terminal block, 3 pole

15 Contactor, 3 pole

16 Ground connector

17 Fuse

Figure 4 – Parts Assembly Diagram & Chart

Parts List

Item Description VkW Part Number

1Cabinet box assembly Contact Factory

2Louver assembly —2– 10 B11022-01

15 – 40 B11022-02

3Motor mounting Bracket —2– 10 B11026- 01

15 – 40 B11027-01

4Motor

208 2– 10 B11041- 02

15 – 40 B11059 -02

240 2– 10 B11041- 02

15 – 40 B11059 -02

480 2– 10 B110 41-02

15 – 40 B11059 -03

600 2– 10 B110 41-02

15 – 40 B11059 -04

5Fan blade —

2– 5C11028-02

7.5 C11028-03

10 C11028-0 4

15 C11028-0 5

20 C11028-0 6

25 – 40 C11028-07

6 Cover panel — 2– 10 A11050- 01

15 – 40 All049-01

7Rear grille —2– 10 B11024-01

15 – 40 B11023-01

Heating Elements

Non-nned

(2–10 kW)

Finned element

(15–40 kW)

208

2IXS11011-01

3IXS11011-05

4IXS11011-09

5IXS11011-13

7.5 IXS11011-18

10 IXS11011-23

15 K XF110 08-25

20 K XF110 08-16

25 K XF110 08-20

240

2IXS11011-02

3IXS11011-0 6

4IXS11011-05

5IXS11011-14

7.5 IXS11011-19

10 IXS11011-24

15 K XF110 08-26

20 K XF110 08-17

480

4IXS110 06-37

5IXS110 06-16

7.5 IXS110 06 -21

10 IXS11006-26

15 KXF11008-27

20 K XF110 08-18

25 K XF110 08-21

Item Description VkW Part Number

Heating Elements

Non-nned

(2–10 kW)

Finned element

(15–40 kW)

480 30 K XF110 08-37

40 K XF110 08-14

600

4IXS110 06-38

5IXS110 06-17

7.5 IXS110 06 -22

10 IXS11006-27

15 K XF110 08-28

20 K XF110 08-19

25 K XF110 08-22

30 K XF110 08-38

40 K XF110 08-40

9Thermostat - SPST —2– 10 FAT 8

15 – 40

10 Thermostat knob —2– 10 B11037-01

15 – 40

11 Transformer

240

2– 10

TSK4114-32

480 B110 33-02

600 B11033-03

480 15 – 40 B11033-04

600 B110 33-0 5

12 Thermal cut-out —2– 10 B11035-03

15 – 40 B11035-03

13 Terminal block, 6 pole

Contact factory.

14 Terminal block, 3 pole

15 Contactor, 3 pole

16 Ground connector

17 Fuse

240

2– 10

ATQR 1.4

480 ATQR 0.75

600 ATQR 0.75

208

15 – 40 ATQR 1/4

240

480

600

—Ceiling Bracket —2– 10 A11034-01

15 – 40

—Wall Bracket —2– 10 WB 210

15 – 40 WB 1540

Table 3 – Parts List: Heating Elements

Troubleshooting Tips

F. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

F.1 Heater is not operating.

1. Check all fuses.

2. Check disconnect switch.

3. Check voltage supplied to the heater – refer to the heater

data plate for voltage requirements.

4. Check control voltage if transformer is installed.

5. Check thermostat by turning it and check continuity.

6. Check the condition of the disconnect switch if the heater is

so equipped. Measure continuity through the disconnect by

engaging the switch.

7. Verify that there is a jumper wire present between the

terminals as per the wiring schematics (refer to Figures

2A–2F, page5–7.

8. If problem still exists, contact factory.

F.2 Contactor is chattering.

1. Check supply voltage.

2. Check control voltage if transformer is installed.

3. Check wiring connections. Tighten all loose electrical

connections.

4. Check thermostat for continuity. If thermostat does not

break continuity replace thermostat.

5. Check for excessive heater vibration.

6. Do not operate if problem persists. Contact factory.

F.3 Contactor is burned or welded

1. Check the contactor for burn marks and blackening. If

present, replace the contactor.

2. Check incoming power to the heater to ensure there are no

voltage uctuations.

3. Check heating element for continuity.

4. Check motor for continuity.

5. Check thermostat for continuity. If thermostat does not

break continuity replace thermostat.

6. Do not operate if problem persists. Contact factory.

F.4 Heater cycles on high limit.

1. Check the inlet and discharge louvers for air blockage.

2. Check for heating element fouling.

3. Ensure motor is functioning.

4. Do not operate if problem persists. Contact factory.

F.5 Heater is operating but no heat is present.

1. If equipped with a “FAN ONLY” switch, ensure the switch is

in the “ON” position.

2. Check the control voltage to the contactor coil, if unit is

equipped with a contactor and transformer. If voltage is not

within specication replace the transformer.

3. Verify the contactor coil resistance as per Table 4 –

Resistance Values for Electrical Components, page11. If

resistance is not within specication replace contactor.

4. Measure and record all element resistances. Contact

factory to verify if elements are within specications. If not

within specication replace heating element(s).

5. If problem persists, contact factory.

F.6 Heater fan does not operate but the heating elements

operate.

1. Check motor resistance, as per Table 4 – Resistance Values

for Electrical Components, page11 and ensure fan blade

spins freely to check motor bearings. Replace motor as

required.

2. Do not operate unit. Contact factory.

Table 4 – Resistance Values for Electrical Components

Item Description Ω

Low Nominal High

C11055-01 Contactor 0.55 0.58 0.60

TSK4114-32 Transformer 240V Primary 5.86 6.17 6.48

220V Secondary 6.56 6.90 7.25

B11033-02 Transformer 480V Primary 23.73 24.98 26.23

220V Secondary 6.62 6.97 7.32

B11033-03 Transformer 600V Primary 36.96 38.91 40.86

220V Secondary 6.69 7.04 7.3 9

B11033-04 Transfab

Transformer

480V Primary 135.21 142.33 149.45

240V Secondary 43.67 45.97 48.27

B11033-05 Marcus

Transformer

600V Primary 218.28 229.77 241.26

240V Secondary 43.28 45.56 47. 8 4

B11033-05 Transfabs

Transformer

600V Primary 215.14 226.46 237.79

240V Secondary 39.36 41.43 43.50

B11041-02 GE Motor 208V - 240V 45.45 47. 84 50.23

B11059-03 GE Motor 480V 45.45 47. 8 4 50.23

B11059-04 GE Motor 600V 57. 32 60.34 63.36

B11035-03 Thermal Cut-Out -0.10 -

Note: For element resistances, please contact factory.

Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5 – Recommended Torque Specications

Item Description Inch Pounds

Heating Elements without bus bars 16

with bus bars 30

Contactor —18–22

Mounting Bolt/Nut 65–75 (ft-lbs)

F.7 The Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) trips on the main

panel, or heater blows fuses.

1. Check that you have a fuse of the proper amperage rating.

2. Check for loose or frayed wiring.

3. If condition is not observable, send heater in for repair.

F.8 The fan is turning but very little air comes from the front

of the heater.

1. Check fan rotation and ensure fan turns clockwise as seen

from the front of the heater. Refer to Section B. Installation,

page 4.

2. Check motor winding resistance.

3. Check fan blade set screws to ensure fan blade is not loose

on the motor shaft.

4. Do not operate unit. Contact factory.

Technical Data

G. TECHNICAL DATA

Table 6 – Technical Data

Voltage

Phase

Air Flow Temp. Rise

Motor

Voltage

Basic Unit

Basic Unit with: Amps

(Btu/hr) CFM m³/min ºF ºC Contactor Thermostat

(1 Ph only)

Contactor &

Thermostat Ph 1 Ph 3

(6824)

208 1 or 3 460 13 14 8208/240 RGE022 RGE022C RGE022T RGE022CT 11.1 6.8

240 1RGE023 RGE023C RGE023T RGE023CT 9.8 –

(10236)

208 1 or 3

465 13 21 12 208/240

RGE032 RGE032C RGE032T RGE032CT 16.1 9.8

240 1RGE033 RGE033C RGE033T RGE033CT 14.1 –

600 1 or 3 RGE038 RGE038C RGE038T RGE038CT 6.2 3.9

(13648)

208 1 or 3

475 14 28 16 208/240

RGE042 RGE042C RGE042T RGE042CT 21.2 12.7

240 1RGE043 RGE043C RGE043T RGE043CT 18.5 –

480 1 or 3 RGE047 RGE047C RGE047T RGE047CT 9.9 6.2

600 1 or 3 RGE048 RGE048C RGE048T RGE048CT 7.9 4.9

(17060)

208 1 or 3

480 14 40 22 208/240

RGE052 RGE052C RGE052T RGE052CT 26.2 15.6

240 1RGE053 RGE053C RGE053T RGE053CT 22.9 –

480 1 or 3 RGE057 RGE057C RGE057T RGE057CT 12.0 7.4

600 1 or 3 RGE058 RGE058C RGE058T RGE058CT 9.6 6.0

(17060)

208 1550 16 35 20 208/240 – – RGE052T/RGX* –26.2 15.6

240 – – RGE053T/RGX* –22.9 13.6

7.5

(25590)

208

1 or 3 590 17 43 24 208/240

RGE072 RGE072C –RGE072CT 38.9 22.9

240 RGE073 RGE073C RGE073CT 33.8 20.0

480 RGE077 RGE077C RGE077CT 17.5 10.6

600 RGE078 RGE078C RGE078CT 14.0 8.5

(34120)

208

1 or 3 760 22 45 25 208/240

RGE102 RGE102C RGE102CT 51.5 30.2

240 RGE103 RGE103C RGE103CT 44.8 26.3

480 RGE107 RGE107C RGE107CT 23.0 13.7

600 RGE108 RGE108C RGE108CT 18.4 11.0

(5118 0)

208

1 or 3 1040 29 50 28

208 RGE152 RGE152C RGE152CT 78.7 46.8

240 240 RGE153 RGE153C RGE153CT 68.2 40.5

480 480 RGE157 RGE157C RGE157CT 34.1 20.3

600 600 RGE158 RGE158C RGE158CT 27. 5 16.4

(68240)

208

1 or 3 1260 37 55 31

208 RGE202 RGE202C RGE202CT 104.0 61.4

240 240 RGE203 RGE203C RGE203CT 90.1 53.2

480 480 RGE207 RGE207C RGE207CT 45.1 26.6

600 600 RGE208 RGE208C RGE208CT 36.2 21.4

(85300)

208

1 or 3 1500 43 61 34

208 RGE252 RGE252C RGE252CT 129.2 75.9

240 240 RGE253 RGE253C RGE253CT 112.0 65.8

480 480 RGE257 RGE257C RGE257CT 56.0 32.9

600 600 RGE258 RGE258C RGE258CT 45.0 26.5

(102360)

480 1 or 3 1500 43 70 39 480 RGE307 RGE307C RGE307CT 66.9 39.2

600 600 RGE308 RGE308C RGE308CT 53.7 31.5

(136480)

480 1 or 3 1500 43 80 44 480 RGE407 RGE407C RGE407CT 88.8 51.9

600 600 RGE408 RGE408C RGE408CT 71.2 41.7

Note: Barn Heaters: Approved by Manitoba Hydro for use in buildings housing livestock: c/w low watt density

General Specications

H. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Table 7 – General Specications

Nominal kW

2 3 4 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 30 40

Fan Diameter in. 10 14

mm 254 356

Air Delivery CFM 460 465 475 480 590 760 1040 1260 1500 1500 1500

m³/min 13 13 14 14 17 17 29 37 43 43 43

Horizontal Throw ft. 20 104

m 6 47

Normal Mounting

Height*

(to underside)

ft. 8.0 12.0

m1.4 3.1

Shipping Weight lbs 104 104

kg 47 47

*Recommended mounting height to ensure warm air reaches the oor.

Heater Maintenance Instructions

I. HEATER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Heater Model

Serial Number

Comments

Date of Maintenance

Maintenance Done By

Periodic (before and as required during heating season)

Clean - use compressed air only Mounting & Motor Check

All mounting hardware condition and tightness

Motor for smooth, quiet operation

Annual (before heating season)

Mechanical Check

Check heating elements for corrosion and debris buildup.

Clean as required.

Check motor shaft bearing play. Replace motor if play is

excessive, or if motor does not run quietly and smoothly.

Bearings are permanently lubricated.

Check fan. Replace immediately if cracked, damaged, or out of

balance.

Check tightness of all hardware. All fasteners must be tight.

Turn heater on for a minimum of ve minutes. Check for

warm air exiting heater through louvers.

Electrical Check

All terminal connections and conductors. Tighten loose

connections. Conductors with damaged insulation must

be replaced.

Electrical resistance on all load side legs. Reading should be

balanced (± 5%).

WARNING

WARNING. Disconnect heater from power supply at

disconnect or fuse box before opening enclosures or

servicing heater.

Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position and tag

the switch to prevent unexpected power application.

This heater should only be serviced by qualied

personnel with electrical heating equipment experience.

WARNING

WARNING. Use this heater only as described in this

manual. Any other use not recommended by the

manufacturer may cause re, electric shock, or injury

to persons.

Heating Elements

Louvers

Motor

Inlet Grille

Fan

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of

your warranty.

For further assistance, please call 24hr hotline: 1-800-661-8529 (U.S.A. and Canada)

Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.

Oakville

1-800-410-3131

1-905-829-4422

F 905-829-4430

Orillia

1-877-325-3473

1-705-325-3473

F 705-325-2106

WARRANTY:Under normal use the Company warrants to

the purchaser that defects in material or workmanship will be

repaired or replaced without charge for a period of 18 months

from date of shipment, or 12 months from the start date of

operation, whichever expires rst. Any claim for warranty must

be reported to the sales ofce where the product was purchased

for authorized repair or replacement within the terms of this

warranty.

Subject to State or Provincial law to the contrary, the Company

will not be responsible for any expense for installation, removal

from service, transportation, or damages of any type whatsoever,

including damages arising from lack of use, business interruptions,

or incidental or consequential damages.

The Company cannot anticipate or control the conditions of

product usage and therefore accepts no responsibility for

the safe application and suitability of its products when used

alone or in combination with other products. Tests for the

safe application and suitability of the products are the sole

responsibility of the user.

This warranty will be void if, in the judgment of the Company,

the damage, failure or defect is the result of:

• Vibration, radiation, erosion, corrosion, process

contamination, abnormal process conditions, temperature

and pressures, unusual surges or pulsation, fouling,

ordinary wear and tear, lack of maintenance, incorrectly

applied utilities such as voltage, air, gas, water, and others

or any combination of the aforementioned causes not

specically allowed for in the design conditions or,

• Any act or omission by the Purchaser, its agents, servants

or independent contractors which for greater certainty, but

not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing, includes

physical, chemical or mechanical abuse, accident,

improper installation of the product, improper storage

and handling of the product, improper application or the

misalignment of parts.

No warranty applies to paint nishes except for manufacturing defects

apparent within 30 days from the date of installation.

The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it

any other obligation or liability in connection with the product(s).

The Purchaser agrees that all warranty work required after the initial

commissioning of the product will be provided only if the Company

has been paid by the Purchaser in full accordance with the terms and

conditions of the contract.

The Purchaser agrees that the Company makes no warranty or

guarantee, express, implied or statutory, (including any warranty of

merchantability or warranty of tness for a particular purpose) written

or oral, of the Article or incidental labour, except as is expressed or

contained in the agreement herein.

LIABILITY: Technical data contained in the catalog or on the

website is subject to change without notice. The Company reserves

the right to make dimensional and other design changes as required.

The Purchaser acknowledges the Company shall not be obligated

to modify those articles manufactured before the formulation of the

changes in design or improvements of the products by the Company.

The Company shall not be liable to compensate or indemnify the

Purchaser, end user or any other party against any actions, claims,

liabilities, injury, loss, loss of use, loss of business, damages, indirect

or consequential damages, demands, penalties, nes, expenses

(including legal expenses), costs, obligations and causes of action of

any kind arising wholly or partly from negligence or omission of the

user or the misuse, incorrect application, unsafe application, incorrect

storage and handling, incorrect installation, lack of maintenance,

improper maintenance or improper operation of products furnished

by the Company.

Edmonton

1-780-466-3178

F 780-468-5904

5918 Roper Road

Alberta, Canada T6B 3E1

Houston

1-855-219-2101

1-281-506-2310

F 281-506-2316

Denver

1-855-244-3128

1-303-979-7339

F 303-979-7350

ISO 9001

Radiateur RGE avec commutateur de débranchement en option