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Product Summary

Ruffneck™ FX6 heaters are cULus-certified for use in hazardous locations. They are designed for the harshest environments such as dry indoor industrial applications, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, grain elevators, hazardous waste storage facilities, wastewater treatment plants, etc., where specific explosive gases or dust may be present. Suitable for extreme environments with low ambient operating temperatures as low as -58°F (-50°C). The FX6 offers a larger junction box for easier installation, additional limit controls, and a heavy-duty core. Two levels of pressure and thermal protection provided standard on all units for best-in-class safety and reliability. The heater core assembly is contained in a sturdy, epoxy-coated 12-gauge steel cabinet, which also carries the motor and fan assembly. Adjustable louvers allow directional control of the airflow. A narrow gap, two-piece fan guard is provided to shield all moving parts. All fasteners are zinc plated for corrosion protection. Ruffneck™ heaters are built to last. All Ruffneck™ products are subjected to exhaustive technical analysis and testing during design and development and are manufactured under a registered quality assurance program. As a result, they have consistently proven their safety and reliability. For hazardous location heating, rely on the Ruffneck™ FX6 heater for the most dependable, trouble-free service available. The FX6-SD is the next generation Ruffneck™ explosion-proof electric air heater, built for severe duty applications that can lead to accelerated wear of electrical components and damage to the heater core. The FX6-SD is specifically designed for severe duty applications including locations with: ? Fluctuating power quality ? Temporary power generation ? High vibration ? Dirty or corrosive atmospheres or ? Extended maintenance intervals Only the Ruffneck™ FX6-SD incorporates a dedicated shunt trip circuit breaker which operates independent of the control circuit. It is triggered by a redundant heater core high temperature limit enabling primary interruption of line power to safely protect the heater core. Additional standard features include a definite purpose high capacity contactor, explosion-proof Arctic Duty motor and heavy gauge wiring to make the FX6-SD the safest and most robust explosion-proof unit heater available. FX6-SD heaters are CULUS approved for use in hazardous locations.

What's Included

    (1) Ruffneck™ FX Series Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater, 25kW, 480V, 3Ø, Temp Code T3B

Features + Benefits

  • Hazardous Location Rating: Class I, Divisions 1 and 2; Groups C and D; Class II, Groups E, F and G; Class II Division 2, Groups F & G; Class I Zones 1 & 2, Groups IIA & IIB Temperature Code T3B [329°F (165°C)]
  • Enclosures: NEMA Type 7 & 9. For dry, indoor use only. Do not immerse in water. Do not store or use in areas exposed to rain or snow
  • Backup over pressure protection standard on all heaters. Standard unit now has low ambient operating ranges to -58°F (-50°C) Backup over temperature protection with dedicated contactor.
  • Two levels of over temperature protection new standard on all FX6 heaters.
  • Motor Type: Explosion-proof. Thermally protected. Permanently lubricated ball bearings. 1725 RPM.
  • Fan: Aluminum blade. Steel spider and hub with 5/8" (15.875 mm) bore
  • Fan Guard: Split design with close wire spacing. 1/4" (6.3 mm) diameter probe will not enter
  • Mounting Holes: Two 9/16". (14.3 mm) diameter holes at top.
  • Heating Elements: Three long-life, low-watt-density, high grade metal-sheathed elements.
  • Safety Protection Circuit: Snap action bimetal switch, rated for 100,000 cycles at 10 amps. Part of secondary thermal protection circuit with dedicated contactor. Independent of main control circuit.
  • Control Circuit: 120 V, 0.128 amps, 15 VA. (Grounded)
  • Slim Junction Box: 10.25" (230 mm) x 8.00" (180 mm) x 6.75" (172 mm).
  • Control Transformer: Multi-tap primary, 120 V secondary, 50 VA.
  • Contactor: 75 amps. Rated for 1,000,000 mechanical operations. 120 V, 15 VA coil (separately fuse-protected).
  • Heat Transfer Fluid: Long life formulated propylene glycol and water.
  • Cabinet Material: 12 ga. (0.104") (2.60 mm) steel. Epoxy coated with five-stage pretreatment, including iron phosphate. Optional stainless steel.
  • Overpressure Protection: Preset 100 psig (690 kPa) pressure relief valve, aluminum body, no field serviceable parts.
  • Core: Steel with integral aluminum fins, vacuum charged and hermetically sealed.
  • Conduit Material: Heavy walled, 0.122" (3.1 mm) steel.
  • Optional Built-In Thermostat: Explosion-proof. 36°F to 82°F (2°C to 28°C).

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

7386831

Brand

Ruffneck

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

263.0 LB

Heat Type

Forced Air

Heat Output

85,300 Btu/hour

Phase

Three-phase

Indoor Outdoor Use

Indoor

Volts

480

Watts

25,000
AttributeSpecification

Amps

31.3

Air Flow

3,600 cfm

Hardwired

Yes

Thermostat Included

No

Mounting Hardware Included

No

Housing Material

Steel

Hazardous Location Rating

Suitable for the following hazardous location classifications: Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C & D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F & G Class II, Division 2, Groups F & G Class I, Zones 1 & 2, Groups IIA & IIB Temperature Code

Product Weight

263.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

38.0 x 31.0 x 32.0 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty