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Convection Heater For Hazardous Locations

Convection Heater For Hazardous Locations

Convection Heater For Hazardous Locations

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Chromalox CVEP convection heater is engineered for hazardous environments with volatile flammable substances. It is robust, corrosion-resistant, and available in models for both North American and European markets.
Features:
  • Prewired control options with integral thermostat, contactor, and transformer for easy installation.
  • Durable, corrosion-resistant housing made from polyester powder-coated 16-gauge steel.
  • Long-lasting heating element with a sealed, low watt-density resistance wire.
  • Explosion-proof junction boxes for conduit entry and power wiring convenience.
  • Sloped top cabinet for optimal ventilation.
  • Integral mounting brackets for straightforward wall installation.
Specifications:
  • North American models are UL listed and CSA certified for Class 1, Division 1 or 2 Group B, C, or D locations.
  • European models comply with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
  • Available in various power ratings and temperature limits, with maximum heater temperatures of 180˚C (356˚F) or 280˚C (536˚F) for North American models, and 200˚C (392˚F) or 300˚C (572˚F) for European models.
Applications: Ideal for use in petroleum refineries, gasoline storage and dispensing areas, industrial areas with flammable liquids, petrochemical manufacturers, dry cleaning plants, utility and natural gas plants, aircraft hangars, solvent extraction plants, storage areas for flammable products, sewage treatment plants, and hydrogen atmospheres.
Technical Data:
  • Power ratings range from 1.6kW to 9.0kW.
  • Voltage options from 120V to 575V, supporting single and three-phase configurations.
  • Control options include built-in thermostats, contactors, and control voltage transformers.
Ordering Information: Models are available from stock or can be customized. European models do not include built-in controls.
Control Options:
  • 00: No transformer, no contactor
  • 30*: Transformer and contactor (24V)
  • 31*: No transformer with contactor (24V)
  • 32*: Transformer and contactor (120V)
  • 33*: No transformer with contactor (120V)
  • 34*: No transformer with contactor (208/240V)
  • 35*: No transformer with contactor (277V)
Phase:
  • 1: Single
  • 3: Three (Not available in 120 and 277V)
Voltage:
  • 1: 120V
  • 2: 240V
  • 3: 380V
  • 4: 480V
  • 5: 415V
  • 6: 575V
  • 7: 277V
  • 8: 208V
  • 9: 600V
Watts:
  • 16: 1600W
  • 18: 1800W
  • 32: 3200W
  • 36: 3600W
  • 40: 4000W
  • 45: 4500W
  • 76: 7600W
  • 90: 9000W
Typical Model Number: CVEP 16 1 1 30 42
Product Description: Explosion-Proof Convection Heater
Note: *North American Models Only
Contact Information: Chromalox, 103 Gamma Drive Ext., Pittsburgh, PA 15238, Phone: 1-800-443-2640, Fax: 412-967-5148, Website: www.chromalox.com
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The Chromalox CVEP convection heater is designed and manufactured toprovide a rugged, corrosion-resistantheat source for areas where volatile flammable liquids, gases or vapors arepresent. Prewired Control Options - Integralthermostat, contactor and transformereliminate the need to purchase andwire separate controls, simplifying installation and reducing costs. (NorthAmerican approvals only) > o North American Models All basic models without controls areUL listed and CSA certified for use in areas designated as Class 1, Division 1or 2 Group B, C or D locations.The CVEP is available in ratings wherethe maximum allowable heater temperature is 180˚C (365˚F) NECidentification T3A; or 280˚C (536˚F) NECidentification T2A. Heavy Duty, Corrosion ResistantHousing > o constructed of polyesterpowder coated 16 Gauge Steel. High Quality, Long Life HeatingElement - Sealed, heavy duty, low watt-density high grade resistancewire in MgO core. Element is inserted incopper and aluminum fin tube assem- bly, designed for low temperatures andlong life. European Models European model ratings are for use where the maximum allowable heatertemperature is 300˚C (572˚F) T-2 at1.8kW, 3.6kW, 4.5kW, 7.6kW, 9.0kW or 200˚C (392˚F) T-3 at 1.6kW, 3.2kW and4.0kW. Explosion-Proof Junction Boxes included for conduit entry and ease ofpower wiring. Sloped Top Cabinet EnsuresMaximum Ventilation by preventingobjects from being set on top whichcould restrict airflow. Easily Mounted with integralmounting brackets provided for wallinstallation. > Petroleum Refineries, GasolineStorage and Dispensing AreasՕIndustrial Areas Using FlammableLiquids in Dip TanksPetrochemical ManufacturersՕDry Cleaning PlantsUtility and Natural Gas Plants ՕAircraft Hangers/Fueling AreasSolvent Extraction PlantsՕStorage Areas for FlammableProducts or BatteriesSewage Treatment PlantsՕHydrogen Atmospheres > PH: 1-800-443-2640 FX: 412-967-5148www.chromalox.com թ 2004 Chromalox, Inc. size="-2">

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1.1The Explosion-Proof Convection Air Heater Model Number ___________________ Rated ________________ Volts, _______________ Phase,_______________ Watts, shall be designed and constructed for use in hazardous locations.1.2 For Groups B, C and D Check This BlockThe Heater shall be Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Listed and Canadian Standards Association Certified for constant use in Class I, Groups B, Cand D, Division 1 or 2 hazardous locations, and National Electric Code minimum gas ignition temperature identification number T2A, 280˚C (536˚F) or T3A, 180˚C (356˚F).1.3 For Groups C and D Check...

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Explosion-Proof Convection Heater*North American Models Only CVEP161130 42 CE (Europe Only)Thermo/Class Watts 16 = 1600W 18 = 1800W 32 = 3200W 36 = 3600W 40 = 4000W 45 = 4500W 76 = 7600W 90 = 9000WCVEP1611 30 42 Typical Model Number Phase 1 = Single 3 = Three (Not available in 120 and 277V) Voltage 00 = no thermo B, C & D 40 = thermo in box B, C & D 42 = thermo C & D 1 = 120V 2 = 240V 3 = 380V 4 = 480V 5 = 415V 6 = 575V 7 = 277V 8 = 208V 9 = 600V Control Options 00 = no transformer no contactor 30* = (24V) transformer and contactor 31* = no transformer with contactor (24V) 32* = (120V) transformer...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.