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HHS

Hopper Heating System Installation Instructions

DESCRIPTION

The nVent RAYCHEM Hopper Heating System (HHS) is designed for 

use with Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) hoppers, baghouse hoppers 

and material / dust-collector hoppers. 
It is highly recommended for all HHS heaters to be used in conjunction 

with a temperature control device. These instructions describe the 

procedure for installation, storage and handling of HHS heaters. 

Carefully follow all directions.
For technical assistance, contact nVent at [email protected]

ADDITIONAL / OPTIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED

The HHS heater must be installed 

correctly to ensure proper operation 

and to prevent shock or fire. Read these 

important warnings and carefully follow 

all the installation instructions.
•  All electrical wiring must follow 

local electrical codes. Ground fault 

equipment protection must be used on 

each heater branch circuit to minimize 

the danger of fire if the heater is 

damaged or improperly installed 

and to comply with nVent design 

requirements, agency certifications 

and national electrical codes.

•  Damaged heaters and connections 

must be replaced. Do not attempt to 

repair or energize if damaged. Only 

qualified personnel are allowed to 

connect electrical wiring. Disconnect 

all supply power at the source before 

making any power connections. It is 

highly recommended to never operate 

heaters without a temperature control 

device.

•  The end-user is responsible for 

providing a suitable disconnecting 

device.

•  The end-user is responsible for providing 

a suitable electrical protection device.

•  Final installation / wiring is to be 

inspected by the authority who has 

jurisdiction in the area that the heater 

is installed.

•  Approvals and performance are based 

on the use of specified parts only. 

Do not use vinyl electrical tape or 

substitute parts.

•  Read and understand this entire manual 

before operating this electric heater. 

Leave these installation instructions 

with the user for future reference.

•  Failure to observe these warnings may 

result in personal injury or damage to 

the heater.

Read and understand this entire manual before operating or servicing these heaters. Failure to understand how to safely operate these 

heaters could result in an accident causing serious injury or death. These heaters should only be operated by qualified personnel and any 

individual who has not read and understood all installation instructions is not qualified to install this product. Additional copies of this 

manual are available upon request.

WARNING:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Approvals valid only when installed in accordance with 

all applicable instructions,codes, and regulations.

Ordinary Locations

•  Never handle the heater while it is in operation; always 

disconnect the heater from the power source and allow for 

proper cooling prior to handling.

•  Inspect heater before use.
•  If spillage of foreign matter onto the heater occurs,  

disconnect from the power source and clean after the heater  

is allowed to cool.

•  Never operate a heater without an appropriate heat sink.  

(Device being heated is considered a heat sink).

•  Do not operate the heater above the rated temperature value.
•  Fasten the heater to the heated surface using approved 

methods only.

•  Do not repair damaged or faulty heaters.
•  Do not crush or apply severe physical stress on the heater or  

lead wire assembly.

•  Avoid hazards or unsafe practices which could result in 

personal injury or property damage.

LIMITED WARRANTY

nVent offers 1 year limited standard warranty for the RAYCHEM HHS.

 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

The symbol above is used to call your attention to instructions 

concerning your personal safety. It points out important safety 

precautions. It means “ATTENTION! Become Alert! Your Personal 

Safety is involved!” Read the message that follows and be alert to 

the possibility of personal injury.

•  Wire strippers
•  Cleaning / prep supplies
•  Wire ties
•  Mounting hardware
•  Junction box
•  Temperature controller  

and sensor

•  Silicone RTV
•  High-temperature  

adhesive tape

•  Wrap Wound Heater  

(HHS-WWH) for the  

Conical Throat

•  Insulating material

APPROVALS

HHS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Power density

Standard wattages up to 4650 W/m²  

(3.0 W/in²)

Voltage range (nominal) 120 to 600 VAC
Maximum continuous 

exposure / maintenance 

temperature

260ºC (500ºF)

Maximum intermittent 

exposure temperature 

(power off)

538ºC (1000ºF)

Minimum installation 

temperature

–20ºC (–4ºF)

Dielectric strength 

Up to 2,200 VAC 

Power leads 

5.0m (16 ft.) long, moisture resistant, high-

temperature stainless steel overbraid with 

a standard heater ground wire

Summary of Contents for HHS

Page 1: ...derstand how to safely operate these heaters could result in an accident causing serious injury or death These heaters should only be operated by qualified personnel and any individual who has not rea...

Page 2: ...ge to heat properly For additional information contact nVent 4 Confirm that the blanket maximum exposure temperature rating is suitable for the environment The temperature of the internal heating elem...

Page 3: ...e is supplied with each unique HHS heater module size for the individual order as specified in the BOM 2 A Insert the M10 x 25mm Stud into the Welder B Weld Stud to Hopper Wall per the stud manufactur...

Page 4: ...3 on the previous page 7 Locate the temperature sensors exactly as per the project drawings CONNECTING TO THE CONDUIT FITTING 1 Measure the distance between the heater NPT connection and power junctio...

Page 5: ...re the resistance between the heater element lead wires and a nearby ground point e g metal heater cladding or welded stud on the hopper wall at 500 VDC for 1 minute All IR values should be greater th...

Page 6: ...f dry D Low voltage check at power connection point D Adjust voltage to meet design requirements 4 High system temperature A Controller on continuously A Adjust set point or replace sensor B Controlle...

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