Ruffneck FE2 Series, Developer'S Manual

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HEATER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
For Electric Forced Air Heaters
Heater Model: _________________________ Serial No.: ___________________________
Date of Maintenance: ___________________ Maintenance Done By: _________________
Comments: _________________________________________________________________
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WARNING
Disconnect heater from power supply at fuse box before opening enclosures or servicing heater.
Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position and/or tag the switch to prevent unexpected power application.
Verify that power has been disconnected at fuse box or main panel. Lock the switch in the “OFF” (open) position
and/or tag the switch to prevent unexpected power application.
This heater should only be serviced by personnel with heating and hazardous location equipment experience.
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Regular Service Severe Service
Annual
Start Up
1 Month 3 Month 12
Month
Annual
Start Up
1 Month 3 Month 12
Month
Clean:
Finned Tubes
Fan
Fan Guard
Motor
Louvers
Remove dust using compressed air.
Do not immerse in water
or solvents.
X X X
Electrical
Check all terminal
connections and
conductors.
Tighten loose connections.
Replace conductors with damaged
insulation & frayed wiring. For
drilling rigs, this should be done
with every rig re-location.
X X X X
Inspect
contactor contacts.
If badly pitted, burned or welded
shut, replace with factory supplied
contactor. For drilling rigs, this
should be done with every
rig re-location.
X X X
Check Fuses
are printed on the circuit board.
Always ensure a backup fuse is
available on the PCB. For drilling
rigs, this should be done with
every rig re-location.
X X
Mechanical
Inspect the Pressure Release Valve
label indicator for signs of rupture
and degradation. If any fluid
leakage occurs from the heater,
disconnect it from the power
supply and have the core replaced
immediately. For drilling rigs,
this should be done with every
rig re-location.
X X X
Check all enclosures
must be clean, dry and free of
foreign materials. For drilling
rigs, this should be done with
every rig re-location.
X X X
Check motor shaft
bearing play
If the motor does not run quietly
and smoothly and has excessive
play replace the motor. For
drilling rigs, this should be done
with every rig re-location.
X X X
Check for
fluid leakage
Do not spray with water
or solvents.
The interiors of each enclosure
The Correct fuse rating and type
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