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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. 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 T3B 329°F (165°C) Low Ambient Operating Ranges -58°F (-50°C)

What's Included

    (1) Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater c/w T'stat - 15kW, 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#

5088988

Brand

Ruffneck

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

222.0 LB

Heat Type

Forced Air

Heat Output

51,200 Btu/hour

Indoor Outdoor Use

Indoor
AttributeSpecification

Volts

480

Watts

15,000

Amps

19.3

Air Flow

1,750 cfm

Hardwired

Yes

Product Weight

172.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

24.125 x 28.75 x 23.13 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty