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Chromalox Installation, Operation RENEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION Chromalox Type FXTH Flexible Tank Heater Thermowell 3/4” NPT Thermowell Riser Three Tube Heater Assembly Specifications – Type FXTH Amp / Tube Minimum Manhole Size (In.) *Suffix letters with FXTH Catalog Number indicate modification from standard as follows: V= Voltage, W= Wattage, A= change in riser length, R= low temperature alarm contactor, D= temperature indicator and XX = special.
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The Chromalox FXTH Flexible Tank Heater is designed for heat- ing viscous liquids in large steel, concrete or fibrous glass tanks with normal manhole entry. Standard equipment with every heater includes flexible pipe and 14’ riser(s), two lifting cables, 4” high sludge legs and a 50-250°...
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PREPARATION OF TANK TO RECEIVE HEATER 13” Dia. (See Note 1) By Customer Conduit Opening 8 - 3/8” - 11 Drilled and Tapped Equally Spaced Manhole Cover Holes on 11-3/4” B.C. 3/8” Min. Machining of Manhole Cover to Receive FXTH Immersion Heater Terminal Box 1.
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INSTALLATION OF HEATER ASSEMBLY IN TANK (cont’d.) 5. Begin lowering heater into tank as per Figure G, Step 1 thru 3 (end manhole) or Figure H, Step 4 thru 7 (center manhole). Once the heater has touched bottom, use pulling wire (front lifting cable) to pull heater toward far end of tank.
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Repeat same procedure if low limit alarm is provided. Attach wire for overtemperature sensor to terminals. NOTE: Over-temperature control is located in the Chromalox Control Center. If heater is supplied without control center, be sure to obtain an over-temperature control for a positive thermis- tor, otherwise heater will be without over-temperature protection.
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G. Installation of terminal housing lid and gasket (with proper gasket sealant) completes the check-out procedure. H. If any difficulties are encountered during the installation and check-out, call your local Chromalox Representative or Chromalox Product Service. Specifications – OCC and WCC Control Center (All Phases) Max.
CHROMALOX TYPE TMC 7-DAY TIMER TMC 7-day Calendar, Electric Dial Timer is used to provide auto- matic start-up/off-on control of large tank heaters or could be set up for non-peak operation.
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RENEWAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION Voltage Catalog No. Element Part Number FXTH-11206 063-115244-004 FXTH-11508 063-115244-003 FXTH-11510 063-115244-005 FXTH-11512 063-115244-009 FXTH-12010 063-115244-007 FXTH-12012 063-115244-011 FXTH-12015 063-115244-013 FXTH-12718 063-115244-015 FXTH-13021 063-115244-017 FXTH-13224 063-115244-019 FXTH-13527 063-115244-021 FXTH-14030 063-115244-023 FXTH-21212 063-115244-001 (2) FXTH-21516 063-115244-003 (2) FXTH-21520 063-115244-005 (2) FXTH-21524 063-115244-009 (2)
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REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OCC AND WCC CONTROL CENTER (cont’d.) Qty. Description OCC or WCC-15-413, 480V, 1-3ø, 10 & 12 kW Circuit Breaker, 480V, 20 Amp, 3 pole...104-071818-018 Contactor, 600V, 20 Amp, 3 pole...072-120812-005 Fuses, FNQ 1/2 (F1 and F2)...128-114696-010 Transformer, 150VA...315-048507-018 OCC or WCC-15-423, 480V, 2-3ø, 20 &...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OCC AND WCC CONTROL CENTER (cont’d.) Qty. Description OCC or WCC-35-413, 480V, 1-3ø, 27 kW Circuit Breaker, 480V, 45 Amp, 3 pole...104-071818-023 Contactor, 600V, 60 Amp, 3 pole...072-120812-002 Fuses, FNQ V2 (F1 and F2)...128-114696-010 Transformer, 150VA...315-048507-018 OCC or WCC-35-423, 480V, 2-3ø, 54 kW Circuit Breaker, 480V, 90 Amp, 3 pole ...104-071818-028 Contactors, 600V, 60 Amp, 3 pole...072-120812-002 Fuses, FNQ 4/10 (F1 and F2)...128-114696-010...
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Limited Warranty: Please refer to the Chromalox limited warranty applicable to this product at http://www.chromalox.com/customer-service/policies/termsofsale.aspx. 1347 HEIL QUAKER BLVD., LAVERGNE, TN 37086 Phone: (615) 793-3900 www.chromalox.com...
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