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NEW Viking ® Electrically Heated Pumps Electric heat, now available on Viking Universal Seal series cast iron pumps, can be used as an alternative to heating with hot oil or steam. ■ Lower installation costs in remote locations when steam or hot oil is not available or requires long piping runs. ■ Reduced environmental costs by eliminating hot oil leaks. ■ Reduced energy costs with heat source in pump vs. external heat tracing. ■ Simplified service by eliminating hot oil or steam pipe connections. ■ Improve safety by eliminating hot oil or steam leaks. Capacity to 155 M³/Hr (685 GPM) Pressure to 14 Bar (200 PSI) Viscosity 0.1 to 440,000 cSt (28 to 2,000,000 SSU) Temperature to +232°C (+450°F)

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Viking Temperature Control System To melt solid material in the pump prior to startup, Viking pumps are available with traditional jacketing to circulate steam or hot oil, or with built-in electric heat cartridges. Electric heat cartridges offer a number of advantages over steam, heat transfer oils or electric heat tracing, including: Viking’s electrically heated pumps include the heat cartridges and a ½” NPT port for a temperature sensor. Temperature control can be accomplished using your plantstandard controllers, or using Viking’s temperature control system. The Viking system includes a...

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Pump is heated by electric heat cartridges vs. heating jackets ■ Patented design uses heat cartridges installed in the head to quickly melt asphalt throughout the casing. ■ Heat cartridges located on bracket or casing heat area behind the rotor, to ensure sufficient heating in the shaft bushing and stuffing box. Head Cartridges Bracket/Casing Cartridges Performance Port Size ① Nominal Rating Pump Size Head Cartridges Watts / Cartridge (Head) Bracket / Casing Cartridges ④ Watts / Cartridge (Bracket or Casing) ④ Total Watts Note: Maximum temperature for standard pump 450°F / 232°C. Higher...

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Thermocouple (included with control system) Diagram 1 Power Source Type J thermocouple with thermowell in weather-resistant housing with ½” MNPT fitting to mount in pump. Controller (included with control system) Enclosure: 1/16 DIN, NEMA 4X / IP66 for panel mount Fuse Mains power: 240 VAC, 1 phase, 50/60 Hz SEE TABLE ON PAGE 3 FOR TOTAL WATTAGE AND NUMBER OF HEATERS Heater Output: 15A NO-ARC, Form A Control Algorithm: PID with preset bandwidths READY LIGHT Heat Cartridges "Setpoint Achieved" Relay Output: Mechanical relay, 5A, Form A Agency Approvals: UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, W.E.E.E., FM NOTES:...

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