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Ruffneck™ FXSD Severe-Duty Series Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater, 30kW, 480V, 3Ø, Temp Code T3B

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Ruffneck™ FXSD Severe-Duty Series Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater, 30kW, 480V, 3Ø, Temp Code T3B

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Ruffneck™ FXSD Severe-Duty Series Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater, 30kW, 480V, 3Ø, Temp Code T3B

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$9229.99

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  • FX6-SD heaters are CULUS approved for use in hazardous locations.
  • 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
  • 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)]
  • Motor Type: Explosion-proof. Thermally protected TEFC Arctic Duty. Permanently lubricated ball bearings.
  • Fen: Aluminum blade. Steel spider and hub with 5/8" (15 mm) bore

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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.

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    (1) Ruffneck™ FXSD Severe-Duty Series Explosion-Proof Forced Air Heater, 30kW, 480V, 3Ø, Temp Code T3B

Features + Benefits

  • FX6-SD heaters are CULUS approved for use in hazardous locations.
  • 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
  • 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)]
  • Motor Type: Explosion-proof. Thermally protected TEFC Arctic Duty. Permanently lubricated ball bearings.
  • Fen: Aluminum blade. Steel spider and hub with 5/8" (15 mm) bore
  • Mounting Holes: Four 5/8" (15.9 mm) diameter holes at the top of heater
  • Heating Elements: Long-life metal-sheathed elements
  • Temperature High- Limit Primary automatic reset type, snap-action bimetal, open on temperature rise. Rated 100,000 cycles at 15 amp, handles 0.128 amps/ Secondary automatic reset type, snap?action bimetal, close on temperature rise. Rated 100,000 cycles at 15 amp, handles 0.128 amps
  • Control Circuit: 120 V, 0.128 amps, 15 VA. (Grounded)
  • Optional Built?in Thermostat: Explosion-proof 36ºF to 82ºF (2°C to 28°C)
  • Contactor: Multiple voltage primary, 120 V secondary, 50 VA
  • Cabinet Material: 12-gauge (0.315" / 2.60 mm) epoxy powder coated steel. Optional Heresite® coating available for corrosive atmospheres with an optional stainless-steel casing
  • Core: Steel with integral aluminum fins, vacuum charged and hermetically sealed
  • Conduit Material: Heavy wall, 0.122" (3.1 mm), steel
  • Junction Box: 10.25" (230 mm) x 8.00" (180 mm) x 9.12" (205 mm)
  • Overpressure Protection: Preset 100 psig (690 kPa) pressure relief valve, no field serviceable parts. Preset 300 PSIG (2070 KPa) rupture disk, no field servicable parts.
  • OperationalTemperature Limitations: -58°F to 104°F (-50°C to 40°C)
  • Storage Limitations -58°F to 176°F (-50°C to 80°C). Do not immerse in water. Do not expose to rain or snow.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

7387244

Brand

Ruffneck

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

263.0 LB

Heat Type

Forced Air

Heat Output

102,350 Btu/hour

Phase

Three-phase

Indoor Outdoor Use

Indoor

Volts

480

Watts

30,000
AttributeSpecification

Amps

36.1

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

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