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Owner’s Manual

Heat-Exchanger Unit Heaters

FR (Frost Resistant) & HP (High Pressure) Series Heaters

Warning 

Please read all warnings and notices on page 2

 

 

 

Part No. 5347-8

Printed in Canada

ISO 9001:2000

CLASSIFICATION

All Ruffneck

TM

 FR and HP heaters may be supplied with CSA or UL approved 

explosion-proof motors for use in hazardous locations, Divisions 1 & 2, Class I, Groups 

C & D and Class II, Groups E, F and G or TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) motors. 

Ensure the motor meets the classification requirements.

This manual covers the installation, maintenance, repair

and parts for all FR and HP series heaters.

Ruffneck

TM

 is a key brand of CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.

Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved

IMPORTANT NOTICES

WARNING

Read and adhere to the following.

Failure to do so may result in severe or fatal personal injury.

WARRANTY MAY BECOME VOID IF THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. 

PLEASE SEE WARRANTY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

INSTALLATION

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1.       It is essential that any Ruffneck

TM

 heater that will be used in a hazardous classified location be fitted with an electric motor that has 

          been approved for such service and that the fluid temperature is below the ignition temperature of the atmosphere.

2.       Operate heater within the mounting guidelines set out in this manual.

3.       For correct operation, the heater must be kept clean. Periodic checks to see if the unit is clean are required. If the unit is dirty, clean the 

          finned tubes, the fan, and the fan guard.

4.       Never operate the heater with any or all louvers fully closed.

5.       Do not operate in atmospheres which are corrosive to steel or aluminum.

6.       Installation and wiring of the heater must adhere to all applicable codes.

7.       For steam service use only single pass models (HP1 or FR1).

8.       Heater is to be installed and serviced only by a person qualified and experienced with electrical and piping work.

9.       Periodically inspect the cores for signs of corrosion and deformed headers. This must be done immediately after a suspected freeze up  

          or a steam system overpressure condition.

10.     Cores that have deformed headers must be replaced as soon as possible.

11.      When shutting down a Ruffneck

TM  

steam heater, shut off the steam supply first then the heater fan.

WARNING

Disconnect heater from power supply before servicing or repairing heater. 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 equipment experience. Some components of this heater are heavy and assistance will be 

required to remove them. 

DESCRIPTION

Two basic types of Ruffneck™ Heat Exchanger configurations are available from CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.:

 

FR (Frost Resistant) Series - for steam service only, up to 100 psi (690 kPa)

 

HP (High Pressure) Series - for steam and liquid service up to 400 psi (2,700 kPa) on select models

LOCATION OF HEATERS

 

The following guidelines have been established by CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. to ensure that you properly locate the heaters in 

 

your building. These are only suggestions, and variations may be deemed necessary depending on application.

 

1. 

When occupant comfort is the major objective, heaters should be positioned so that the airflow is directed to areas of 

 

 

highest heat loss (i.e., doorways, windows and outside walls).

 

 

2. 

For personnel comfort, a less turbulent and more even air distribution is required. To achieve this effect a larger quantity of 

 

 

smaller unit heaters should be installed.

 

3.  

When equipment protection is of utmost concern, heaters should be positioned so that the airflow is directed towards the 

 

 

equipment.

 

4.  

In very large areas, arrangement of heaters should be such that the air will exit from one heater and be projected towards 

 

 

the inlet, or back, of another heater. A rotational airflow will result, with air circulation in the central area of the building. 

Model   

 

 

Motor HP  

 

RPM  

 

Throw in Feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND LEVEL dBA

 

MODEL   

 

 

REAR 

 

 

 

FRONT

3

 

5. 

When arranging heaters, check the fan throws for the heaters being mounted (see table below).

 

 

Although it is not generally required that the fan throws reach the next heater, air circulation must be sufficient to prevent 

 

 

cold spots from occuring.

 

 

6. 

Do not install heaters such that airflow is blocked or impeded by equipment or walls.

 

7.  

For warehouses or large workshops, it may be acceptable to use fewer, but larger, heaters mounted well above floor level. 

 

 

it has to be recognized, however, that only the largest heaters have long fan throw distanced.

FAN THROWS FOR RUFFNECK

TM

 HEAT-EXCHANGER UNIT AIR HEATERS

NOISE LEVELS

MEASURED SOUND LEVELS OF RUFFNECK

TM

 HEAT-EXCHANGER AIR UNIT HEATERS

Where personnel inhabit a room or building for long periods of time, and local ambient noise levels are low, 
the noise from the heaters has to be considered. Typically, the smaller the heater the lower the noise level will 
be. The largest heaters that move large volumes of air are noticeably noisier than units handling low volumes 
of air. 

61
70
66
74
74
76

FR/HP - 12
FR/HP - 16
FR/HP - 20
FR/HP - 24
FR/HP - 30
FR/HP - 36

60
70
69
73
73
75

1/4
1/4
1/2
1/2
3/4
1 1/2

1725
1725
1725
1725
1140
1725

FR/HP - 12
FR/HP - 16
FR/HP - 20
FR/HP - 24
FR/HP - 30
FR/HP - 36

40
60
65
70
70
60

Note: 

Sound levels were measured at a distance of 15 feet with louver blades horizontal and sound 

 

meters on centreline of heater (i.e., in line with motor/fan shaft).

MOUNTING

Although Ruffneck™ Unit Heaters are designed to be installed in an upright and level position, they may be installed in 
other positions. However, for steam service the inlet must be above the outlet and the bottom of the core must drain 
toward the outlet. They are designed to be suspended from the top of the cabinet either with two or four (depending on 
model) 5/8” NC bolts screwed into internally threaded holes provided in the cabinet top panel. It is essential that adequate 
structural support be provided for installation.

Basic Mounting Kits (BMK), Hanging Mounting Kits (HMK), Swivel Hanging Mounting Kits (SHMK) or Wall Mounting Kits 
(WMK) are available for Ruffneck™ heaters. If the strength of the structure is not adequate to support the units, a suitable 
alternative such as the Ruffneck™ Pipe Mounting Kit (PMK) would be recommended to ensure safe and proper operation. 
The HMK is the only suitable mounting kit for the 30” and 36” heater models.

Repair and Replacement Procedures 

 

 

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CORES

 

 

1. Remove the bottom cover which is attached with #10 screws and 1/4” bolts.

 

2. Take out the four 1/4” or 5/16” bolts on each side of the cabinet.

 

3. When removing the core assembly, it will usually be necessary to have assistance in order to handle it safely. 

 

    In some instances, dismounting the complete heater from support structure may be advisable to allow core 

 

    assembly removal at ground or bench level. 

REMOVAL OF FAN, FAN GUARD OR MOTOR

(All models except FR/HP 36)

 

1. Remove the #10 screws that attach the fan guard to the cabinet.

 

2. Remove the motor, fan and fan guard together by removing the four 5/16” carriage bolts and nuts that attach 

 

    the motor to the motor bracket.

 

3. Before removing the fan from the motor shaft, measure the distance between the fan hub and the motor end 

 

    face. Make a note of this dimension to permit installation of the fan in the correct position at reassembly. The 

 

    fan guard must first be positioned over the motor shaft before the fan is installed on the shaft.

FR/HP 36

FAN GUARD

 The fan guard consists of a removable upper panel and a frame bolted to the heater cabinet. For most service procedures 
it is necessary only to remove the upper removable panel. In cases where the complete fan guard is to be removed, 
assistance will be required due to its size and weight. To remove the complete fan guard: 

 

1. Disconnect the wiring from the motor.

 

2. Remove the bolts fastening the fan guard to the cabinet and slide the fan guard past the motor.

V-BELT-SERVICE -- REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TENSIONING

 

1. Remove upper fan guard panel.

 

2. Slide motor mount up to relieve the tension to the v-belt and remove the v-belt.

 

3. Before installing a new v-belt, ensure that the sheaves are properly aligned. (See Drive Sheave Section)

 

4. Install the new v-belt and tension it by sliding the motor mount down until the v-belt will only move 10 to 16 mm 

 

    (3/8 to 5/8 in.) when 68N (15 lbs) of force are applied to the belt midway between the sheaves. Ensure that the 

 

    motor is level and then tighten the bolts fastening the motor mount to the drive frame.

 

5. Replace upper fan guard panel. 

 

6. After a few days of operation the new v-belt will seat-in and may require adjustment.

WARNING

Disconnect heater from power supply before servicing or repairing heater. 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 equipment experience. Some components of this heater are heavy

and assistance will be required to remove them.

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FAN MOTOR - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 

 

1. Remove bolts holding motor to the motor mount.

 

2. Remove the two piece fan guard assembly.

 

3. Lift the motor assembly off the motor mount.

    

4. Before removing the fan, measure and record the location of the fan hub on the motor shaft. If fan is difficult to 

 

    remove, use a gear puller on the fan hub.

 

5. To reassemble, position fan on motor shaft, and tighten set screws.

 

6. Place motor assembly onto motor mount, and fasten the fan guard to cabinet.

 

DRIVE SHEAVES - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 

1. The sheaves on the fan motor and fan drive may be removed by removing the cap screws from the bushings.

 

2. Thread the cap screws into the threaded removal holes and progressively tighten the cap screws until the 

 

    sheave and bushing are loose and slide off the shaft.

 

3. To install; first slide the sheave with the bushing and cap screws in place onto the shaft. Align the sheaves.

 

4. Tighten the cap screws alternately until a torque of 10.8Nm (8ft.-lbs) is achieved. DO NOT over torque, 

 

    damage may result.

DRIVE FRAME - REMOVAL

 

1. Remove the complete fan guard assembly as described in the Fan Guard section.

 

2. Support the fan drives frame, then remove the bolts fastening it to the heater. Lower frame from the heater.

FAN SHAFT BEARINGS - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 
 

The ball bearings used on the FR/HP-36 heaters are of the extended inner ring type, which use an eccentric 

 

self-locking collar for a positive locking action of the shaft. 

 
 

1. The fan shaft bearing may be serviced either on the heater by removing the upper fan guard panel or first 

 

    removing the whole drive frame from the heater.

 

2. Remove the v-belt and the drive sheave as described in the appropriate section.

 

3. Measure and record the distance from the end of the shaft to the bearing housing.

 

4. Loosen the set screws in the locking collars. Unlock the collars by placing a drift punch in the collar hole and hit 

 

    the punch opposite to the direction of shaft rotation.

 

5. Loosen and remove the bolts fastening the bearing to the bearing support and slide bearings off the shaft. 

 

    NOTE: It may be necessary to file the burr left by the bearings set screws on the shaft, in order to remove the 

 

    inner bearing.

 

6. To install new bearings; slide the bearings and locking collars onto the shaft with the locking collars facing each 

 

    other. Bolt bearings onto the bearing support. Position shaft using the measurement taken in Step 3. 

 

7. Assemble locking collars to the bearing, turning them in the direction of shaft rotation and use a drift punch to  

 

    tighten the collar in place. Then tighten the set screws in the locking collars. 

 

8. Reassemble the unit, ensuring the sheaves are aligned and the v-belt is tensioned as described in the 

 

    appropriate sections.

FAN - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

 

1. Remove the fan guard assembly as described in the Fan Guard Section. 

 

2. Remove the drive frame as described in the Drive Frame Section.

 

3. Remove the set screws on the fan hub and remove the fan from the shaft. NOTE: if the shaft is corroded it may 

 

    be necessary to replace the shaft. 

 

4. To reassemble, slide the shaft into the fan hub until the end of the hub. Ensure that the two flats on the shaft 

 

    align with the set screws in the fan hub. Then tighten the fan’s set screws.

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ITEM  

PART 

FR, HP 12 

FR, HP 16  

FR, HP 20 

FR, HP 24 

FR, HP 30 

 

NO.  

DESCRIPTION 

QTY       NUMBER 

QTY      NUMBER 

QTY       NUMBER 

QTY       NUMBER 

QTY      NUMBER

 

FR1 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2053 

1        2054 

1        2055 

1        2056 

1        2057

 

HP1 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2051 

1        1914 

1        1986 

1        2042 

1        2043

 

HP3 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2065 

1        1936 

1        1875 

1        2045 

1        2047

 

HP5 CORE ASSEMBLY 

 

1        1983 

1        1991 

1        2046 

1        2048

 

HP7 CORE ASSEMBLY 

 

 

 

1        2190 

1        2188

 

MOTOR BRACKET 

1        1512 

1        1217 

1        1237 

1        1219 

1        1280

 

LOUVER BLADE KIT 

1        4881 

1        4882 

1        4883 

1        4884 

1        4958

 

BOTTOM PANEL 

1        7874 

1        7868 

1        7861 

1        7960 

1        8391

 

TOP PANEL 

1        7875 

1        7870 

1        7865 

1        7961 

1        8395

 

RIGHT PANEL 

1        7872 

1        7866 

1        9885 

1        9057 

1        8393

 

LEFT PANEL 

1        7873 

1        7867 

1        9884 

1        9058 

1        8394

 

FAN SHROUD 

1        7871 

1        7869 

1        7864 

1        7962 

1        8392

 

MOTOR 

1         

--

**

--

     

1         

--

**

--

     

1         

--

**

--

  

1         

--

**

--

  

1         

--

**

--

 

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FAN BLADE 

1        1513 

1        1378 

1        1382 

1        1389 

1        1386

 

11 

FAN GUARD 

2        5456 

2        5457 

2        5458 

2        5459 

2        5460

** Check motor name plate for voltage, phase, H.P., frame size, and service classification.

PARTS LIST

FR/HP 12, 16, 20, 24 and 30 models

1

8

15

16

7

10 11 14 17

12

5

13

9

2

6

4

3

11

PARTS LIST

FR/HP 36 models

 

ITEM  

PART 

FR, HP36

 

NO.  

DESCRIPTION 

QTY       NUMBER 

 

FR1 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2058

 

HP1 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2044

 

HP3 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2049

 

HP5 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2050

 

HP7 CORE ASSEMBLY 

1        2189

 

MOTOR BRACKET 

1        3426

 

LOUVER BLADE KIT 

1        4959

 

BOTTOM COVER 

1        1233

 

MOTOR 

1        

--

**

--

 

U-CLIPS 

2        3444

 

FAN BLADE 

1        1395

 ITEM  

PART 

FR, HP36

 

NO.  

DESCRIPTION 

QTY       NUMBER 

  8 

FAN GUARD FRAME 

1        3443

  9 

TAPER BUSHING, DRIVE 

1        

-- 

--

   

  10 

DRIVEN SHEAVE 

1        1398

  11 

1” TAPER BUSHING, DRIVEN 

1        1401

  12 

V-BELT 

1        1402

  13 

DRIVE SHEAVE 

1        1399

  14 

BEARING 1” PILLOW BLOCK 

2        1396

  15 

FAN GUARD, UPPER PANEL 

1        3455

  16 

FRAME, 36 FAN DRIVE 

1        3424

  17 

SHAFT 

1        1268

*   Specify shaft diameter when ordering.
** Check motor name plate for voltage, phase, H.P., frame size, and service classification.

Maintenance Plan

5918 Roper Road
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 3E1
Canada 

Phone: (780) 466-3178
Fax: (780) 468-5904
www.ccithermal.com

ISO 9001:2000

WARNING

Disconnect heater from power supply before servicing or repairing heater. 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 equipment experience. Some components of this heater are heavy

and assistance will be required to remove them.

All terminal connections and wire installations should be inspected annually for damage, looseness, fraying defects, etc. 
as applicable.

Keep the fins clear of any materials likely to plug or clog the fins. We suggest that cleaning of the cooling fins be 
accomplished by use of an air nozzle. 
 
The fan guard should be kept clear of any materials that may impede the air flow thereby reducing heater output capacity.

The unit’s fan should be inspected to ensure that the blades are not bent, dirty or running out of balance. If the blades are 
dirty, they should be cleaned using water. The fan blades must not be allowed to operate in an unbalanced condition as 
the fan blade(s) may fall from fatigue and possibly cause damage to the cooling fins of the heater cores.

If the output of the heater drops significantly, it is possible that the core tubes may have become partially blocked 
internally. In such cases, the core should be flushed out with water or a suitable liquid. Flow should return to normal. but, in 
extreme cases, reverse flow or flushing may be required (refer to Repair & Replacement Procedures for removal of core).

The bolts that attach the heater assembly and motor should be checked for tightness periodically. Please refer to Repair & 
Replacement Procedures Section for further reference. 

Warranty

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. warrants all Ruffneck™ Unit Heaters against defects in materials and 
workmanship; damage due to over-torquing of inlet/outlet connections; and for the FR Series units, damage 
due to inadvertent freeze-up(s). CCI Thermal technologies Inc. will make good or replace any faulty equipment 
within one year from date of purchase. Faulty equipment shall be returned to CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 
freight charges prepaid. This warranty shall be limited to the actual faulty equipment and under no 
circumstances shall include or extend to installation costs or to consequential losses or damages. 

PLEASE CALL BEFORE REPAIRING

It will save time and money. Failure to do so may be dangerous and may

void certain provisions of your warranty. For information regarding

installation, operation, repair, or purchase, please call our:

24 Hr. Hotline: 1-800-661-8529

(USA and Canada)

Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.

Phone: (780) 466-3178

Fax: (780) 468-5904

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FIG.2

UNIT HEATER CONNECTION

FOR LOW-PRESSURE STEAM,

OPEN GRAVITY OR VACUUM

RETURN SYSTEM

NOTES:

1. For medium to high-pressure systems a bucket 

    or float trap must be used.

2. Do not use with fluids corrosive to steel.

3. Install using proper piping practices

4. In horizontal pipe runs, use eccentric reducers only.

5. Use a properly sized steam trap.

FIG.3

UNIT HEATER CONNECTIONS

TO OVERHEAD STEAM AND

RETURN MAINS

NOTES:

1. This piping arrangement is only for two-position-type

    control. Modulating steam control may not provide sufficient 

    pressure to lift condensate to return main.

2. Do not use with fluids corrosive to steel.

3. Install using proper piping practices.

4. In horizontal pipe runs use eccentric reducers only.

5. Use a properly sized steam trap.

TAP INTO TOP OF MAIN

SHUT-OFF VALVE

UNION

PITCH DOWN

UNION

RETURN
MAIN

TAP INTO TOP OF MAIN

SHUT-OFF VALVE

PITCH DOWN

FULL SIZE DROP LEG
10.0 in. Min.
(254 mm)

SHUT-OFF VALVE

RETURN MAIN

PITCH 
DOWN

LIFT NOT TO EXCEED 1 FT FOR 
EACH POIND PRESSURE 
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STEAM
AND RETURN MAINS

THERMOSTATIC AIR
VENT OR PETCOCK.
(INSTALL IF TRAP DOES
NOT HAVE AIR VENT)

SHUT-OFF
VALVE

FLOAT AND 
THERMOSTATIC 
TRAP

STEAM 
MAIN

UNION

UNION

UNION

UNION

SWING CHECK VALVE

STEAM TRAP WITH AIR VENT

STAINER AND DRAIN VALVE

6 in. (152mm) LONG
FULL SIZE
DIRT POCKET

STAINER

10 IN. Min.
(254 mm)

FULL SIZE DROP LEG

6 in. (152mm) LONG
FULL SIZE
DIRT POCKET

UNION

Electrical Wiring 

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Ruffneck

TM

 fan-forced unit heaters and heat exchangers may be thermostatically controlled if required. Usually the flow of 

heat transfer fluid is allowed to pass through the heat exchanger without interruption. The fan motor, in such cases, shuts 
on and off by an electrical thermostat. Air flow through the heater is thus controlled. A small amount of heat will radiate 
from the heat exchanger when the fan is inoperative but this is usually tolerable. Absolute control of heat output from the 
heat exchanger would require that steam or flow of hot liquid to the heat exchanger be shut off. Such control of the heat 
transfer medium is possible by thermostatic valve control, separately or in combination with thermostatic fan control. 
Typically a manual shut-off valve is placed in the steam or liquid line for control purposes.

NOTES:

- Installation must comply with local electrical code.

- For internal wiring of control devices and starters, consult device manufacturer.

- The thermostat must have an electrical rating equal to or exceeding the HP, line voltage and current expected.

- For wiring of fan motor, refer to diagram on the motor name plate.

- Some motors may be equipped with external high-limit wires. These wires must be connected in series with the motor control circuit. (see

  appropriate diagrams above)

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
208/230V
1PH

208/230 VOLT
CONTACTOR COIL

(NOT SUPPLIED)

EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL

(NOT SUPPLIED)

230 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR

208/230 VOLTS, 1 PHASE

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR

115 VOLTS, 1 PHASE

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR 
208/230 VOLT, 3 PHASE MOTORS
C/W EXTERNAL HIGH-LIMIT WIRES

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR

208/230 VOLTS, 3 PHASE

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR

460/600 VOLTS, 3 PHASE

THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR 
460/600 VOLT, 3 PHASE MOTORS
C/W EXTERNAL HIGH-LIMIT WIRES

FAN

MOTOR

FAN

MOTOR

FAN

MOTOR

FAN

MOTOR

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
115 VOLTS
1 PH

NEUTRAL

115 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

SUPPLY

VOLTAGE

208/230
VOLTS
3PH

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
208/230 
VOLTS 
3PH

208/230 VOLT
CONTACTOR COIL

3 POLE CONTACTOR RELAY
(NOT SUPPLIED)

EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL
(NOT SUPPLIED)

3 POLE CONTACTOR RELAY
(NOT SUPPLIED)

SUPPLY 
VOLTAGE
460/600
3PH

VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
(NOT SUPPLIED)

EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL
(NOT SUPPLIED)

24 TO 230 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

230 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

208/230 VOLT
CONTACTOR COIL

MOTOR C/W EXTERNAL
HIGH-LIMIT WIRES

230 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL

(NOT SUPPLIED)

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
460/600
VOLTS
3PH

EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL

(NOT SUPPLIED)

VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
(NOT SUPPLIED)

24 TO 230 VOLT

THERMOSTAT

3 POLE CONTACTOR RELAY

(NOT SUPPLIED)

MOTOR C/W EXTERNAL

HIGH-LIMIT WIRES

3 POLE CONTACTOR RELAY

(NOT SUPPLIED)

FAN

MOTOR

FAN

MOTOR

24 TO 230

VOLTS

24 TO 230

VOLTS

2" NPT FEMALE

CONNECTION

CONNECTION

5/8" UNC

K

D

G

H

L

F

B

I

A

E

C

J

CONNECTION

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Physical Dimensions

 

DIM  

 

FR/HP12 

FR/HP 16 

FR/HP 20 

FR/HP 24 

FR/HP 30 

FR/HP 36 

 

 

16  5/16 (415) 

20  5/16 (516) 

24  5/16 (618) 

28 3/8 (720) 

34  7/16 (874) 

42 5/8 (1083)

 

 

16 3/8 (416) 

20  5/16 (517) 

24  5/16 (618) 

28 1/4 (718) 

34  5/16 (872) 

42 5/8 (1083)

 

 

4 (102) 

4 (102) 

4 (102) 

4 5/8 (118) 

5 11/16 (145) 

5 1/2 (140)

 

 

9 3/4 (248) 

9 3/4 (248) 

10 1/2 (267) 

11 13/16 (300) 

13 3/4 (350) 

23 5/8 (600)

 

 

12 5/8 (320) 

15 1/2 (394) 

19 1/2 (495) 

23  7/16 (596) 

29 1/2 (750) 

37 3/8 (950)

 

 

11 (280) 

15 (381) 

17  (432) 

19 11/16 (500)  25  9/16  (650) 

29 1/2 (750)

 

 

N/A 

1 3/4 (44) 

2 1/2 (63) 

2 3/4 (70) 

3 1/8 (80) 

3 1/8 (80)

 

 

6 3/4 (172) 

5 3/4 (147) 

5 3/4 (146) 

6 11/16 (170) 

7 1/2 (190) 

9  7/16 (240)

 

 

2 5/8 (68) 

2 5/8 (68) 

3 5/8 (93) 

4  5/16 (109) 

4 3/8 (111) 

6  7/16 (163)

 

 

1 7/8 (48) 

2 3/4 (70) 

2 7/8 (73) 

3 (76) 

3 1/8 (80) 

3 (76)

 

  K*  

(MAX) 

21 1/4 (540) 

21 1/4 (540) 

22  7/16 (570) 

23 5/8 (600) 

25  3/16 (640) 

34 5/8 (880)

 

L  

(MAX) 

1 5/8 (42) 

1 5/8 (42) 

1 5/8 (42) 

1 5/8 (42) 

1 7/8 (47) 

1 3/4 (45)

  Core weight  

lbs (Kg) 

27 (12) 

38 (17) 

48 (22) 

91 (41) 

121 (55) 

175 (79)

  Unit weight  

lbs (Kg) 

80 (36) 

100 (45) 

126 (57) 

191 (87) 

286 (130) 

534 (242)

 Shipping weight 

lbs (Kg) 

132 (60) 

148 (67) 

174 (79) 

214 (97) 

321 (146) 

526 (239)

*May vary with motor used.

Note:  The FR/HP12 has only

 

two mounting holes on 

 

the top of the unit.

4

SHUT-OFF  VALVE

PITCH  DOWN

UNION

6  in.  (152  mm)  LONG
FULL  SIZE 
DIRT  POCKET

RETURN

SUPPLY

PITCH  DOWN

DRAIN  VALVE

AUTOMATIC
AIR  VENT
OR
PETCOCK.

SHUT-OFF  VALVE

BALANCING 
VALVE

UNION

Where heaters are installed in applications that are of a relocatable or transportable nature such as land or offshore drilling 
rigs, an adequate mounting structure should be supplied to withstand all probable load conditions. Such load conditions 
should recognize abuse situations such as truck off-loading impacts, etc. It is recommended that lock washers be used 
beneath the bolt heads for these installations.

Heaters may be mounted at any reasonable height above floor level depending on the purpose of the heater. When 
equipment is placed in a seldomly occupied building, the heaters may be placed at a low level. When heaters are required 
to ensure personnel comfort, they should be mounted overhead. Typically, mounting heights range from 7 1/2 feet to 12 
feet. All Ruffneck™ heaters have louvers installed that allow air flow to be directed from horizontal to 60 degrees or greater 
downward deflection. Louvers should never be set to within less than 15 degrees of the closed position.

CLEARANCES FOR MAINTENANCE

 

It is important to provide adequate clearance around the heater for servicing. Allow enough space to permit easy fan or 
motor replacement. Do not position the back of the fan motor against a surface, as air for the cooling fan will be blocked. It 
is advisable to leave at least 2” clearance between the rear of the motor and the nearest obstruction. For easy removal of 
the heat exchanger core assembly, it is important to leave clearance beneath the heater equal to the height of the heater 
cabinet plus two inches. 

PIPING APPLICATIONS

The following piping application and arrangements are only suggestions. Since it is impractical to cover all possible 
applications, please refer to detailed piping references for more information. 

Below are suggested piping arrangements.

FIG.1

UNIT HEATER

CONNECTIONS TO 

OVERHEAD 

FLUID MAINS

NOTES:

1. Do not use with fluids corrosive to steel

2. Install using proper piping practices.

CABINET MATERIAL

EPOXY POWDER COATED CARBON STEEL

A

HERESITE® PHENOLIC COATED CARBON 
STEEL

B

STAINLESS STEEL

C

FRHP Heat-Exchanger Unit Heaters
Model Coding

HEATER SIZES AVAILABLE

MODEL & SIZE

HP1-12 THRU HP1-36

1 - Pass

HP1

HP3-12 THRU HP3-36

3 - Pass

HP3

HP5-16 THRU HP5-36

5 - Pass

HP5

HP7-24 THRU HP7-36

7 - Pass

HP7

FR1-12 THRU FR1-36

1 - Pass

FR1

MOTOR ENCLOSURE

1

TOTALLY ENCLOSED

2

X-PROOF, GR C, D, E , F & G

MOTOR ELECTRICAL 

VOLTS

PHASE

HERTZ

A

115

1

60

B

208

1

60

C

208

3

60

D

230

1

60

E

230

3

60

F

460

1

60

G

460

3

60

H

575

3

60

I

220

1

50

J

380

3

50

K

440

3

50

Note: CCI units utilize a standard motor.  Specifying any

other O.E.M. motor may result in longer lead times. 

Heresite

®

 coated exchangers and cabinets: contact 

     factory for quote.

Louvres and fan blades are also Heresite

®

 coated.

Contact factory for shipping lead time.

Motor designed to be used at rated voltage with

     tolerances of ±15%.

   Motor may be marked 230 volts, but is suitable for 208 

volt operation.

  460 1 phase motors are only certified for groups D, F & G

  Only available in 16” and larger units

  Only available in 24” and larger units

TUBE MATERIAL

W

ALL

T

HIC

KNESS

R

OWS

FINNING

TUBING

FINS/

INCH

MATERIAL TYPE

A

.065"

3

10

AL

TW

5/8"

TW = Tension Wound
EX = Extruded

AL = Aluminum

SERIES

FAN

SIZE

CABINET

MATERIAL

EXCHANGER

COATINGS

CONNECTIONS

TUBE

MATERIAL

MOTOR

EXCHANGER COATINGS

HEAT RESISTANT ALUMINUM PAINT

1

HERESITE® PHENOLIC COATING

2

CONNECTIONS

2” NPT FEMALE

A

2” NPT MALE, SCH. 80

B

2” 300# RF FLANGE

C

FAN SIZE

12” DIA

12

16” DIA

16

20” DIA

20

24” DIA

24

30” DIA

30

36” DIA

36

HP1

12

A

1

A

1

1

A

12

13

NOTES

Summary of Contents for FR Series

Page 1: ...may be supplied with CSA or UL approved explosion proof motors for use in hazardous locations Divisions 1 2 Class I Groups C D and Class II Groups E F and G or TEFC Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled motors Ensure the motor meets the classification requirements This manual covers the installation maintenance repair and parts for all FR and HP series heaters Ruffneck TM is a key brand of CCI Thermal Techn...

Page 2: ... supply first then the heater fan WARNING Disconnect heater from power supply before servicing or repairing heater 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 equipment experience Some components of this heater are heavy and assistance will be required to remove them DESCRIPTION...

Page 3: ... FR HP 12 FR HP 16 FR HP 20 FR HP 24 FR HP 30 FR HP 36 60 70 69 73 73 75 1 4 1 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 1725 1725 1725 1725 1140 1725 FR HP 12 FR HP 16 FR HP 20 FR HP 24 FR HP 30 FR HP 36 40 60 65 70 70 60 Note Sound levels were measured at a distance of 15 feet with louver blades horizontal and sound meters on centreline of heater i e in line with motor fan shaft MOUNTING Although Ruffneck Unit Heater...

Page 4: ...eck heaters have louvers installed that allow air flow to be directed from horizontal to 60 degrees or greater downward deflection Louvers should never be set to within less than 15 degrees of the closed position CLEARANCES FOR MAINTENANCE It is important to provide adequate clearance around the heater for servicing Allow enough space to permit easy fan or motor replacement Do not position the bac...

Page 5: ... with fluids corrosive to steel 3 Install using proper piping practices 4 In horizontal pipe runs use eccentric reducers only 5 Use a properly sized steam trap TAP INTO TOP OF MAIN SHUT OFF VALVE UNION PITCH DOWN UNION RETURN MAIN TAP INTO TOP OF MAIN SHUT OFF VALVE PITCH DOWN FULL SIZE DROP LEG 10 0 in Min 254 mm SHUT OFF VALVE RETURN MAIN PITCH DOWN LIFT NOT TO EXCEED 1 FT FOR EACH POIND PRESSUR...

Page 6: ...11 280 15 381 17 432 19 11 16 500 25 9 16 650 29 1 2 750 G N A 1 3 4 44 2 1 2 63 2 3 4 70 3 1 8 80 3 1 8 80 H 6 3 4 172 5 3 4 147 5 3 4 146 6 11 16 170 7 1 2 190 9 7 16 240 I 2 5 8 68 2 5 8 68 3 5 8 93 4 5 16 109 4 3 8 111 6 7 16 163 J 1 7 8 48 2 3 4 70 2 7 8 73 3 76 3 1 8 80 3 76 K MAX 21 1 4 540 21 1 4 540 22 7 16 570 23 5 8 600 25 3 16 640 34 5 8 880 L MAX 1 5 8 42 1 5 8 42 1 5 8 42 1 5 8 42 1 ...

Page 7: ...ires must be connected in series with the motor control circuit see appropriate diagrams above SUPPLY VOLTAGE 208 230V 1PH 208 230 VOLT CONTACTOR COIL NOT SUPPLIED EXTERNAL CONTROL PANEL NOT SUPPLIED 230 VOLT THERMOSTAT THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR 208 230 VOLTS 1 PHASE THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR 115 VOLTS 1 PHASE THERMOSTATIC CONTROL FOR 208 230 VOLT 3 PHASE MOTORS C W EXTERNAL HIGH LIMIT WIRES THERMOS...

Page 8: ... only to remove the upper removable panel In cases where the complete fan guard is to be removed assistance will be required due to its size and weight To remove the complete fan guard 1 Disconnect the wiring from the motor 2 Remove the bolts fastening the fan guard to the cabinet and slide the fan guard past the motor V BELT SERVICE REMOVAL INSTALLATION AND TENSIONING 1 Remove upper fan guard pan...

Page 9: ... removing the upper fan guard panel or first removing the whole drive frame from the heater 2 Remove the v belt and the drive sheave as described in the appropriate section 3 Measure and record the distance from the end of the shaft to the bearing housing 4 Loosen the set screws in the locking collars Unlock the collars by placing a drift punch in the collar hole and hit the punch opposite to the ...

Page 10: ...OR BRACKET 1 1512 1 1217 1 1237 1 1219 1 1280 3 LOUVER BLADE KIT 1 4881 1 4882 1 4883 1 4884 1 4958 4 BOTTOM PANEL 1 7874 1 7868 1 7861 1 7960 1 8391 5 TOP PANEL 1 7875 1 7870 1 7865 1 7961 1 8395 6 RIGHT PANEL 1 7872 1 7866 1 9885 1 9057 1 8393 7 LEFT PANEL 1 7873 1 7867 1 9884 1 9058 1 8394 8 FAN SHROUD 1 7871 1 7869 1 7864 1 7962 1 8392 9 MOTOR 1 1 1 1 1 10 FAN BLADE 1 1513 1 1378 1 1382 1 1389...

Page 11: ...1 4959 4 BOTTOM COVER 1 1233 5 MOTOR 1 6 U CLIPS 2 3444 7 FAN BLADE 1 1395 ITEM PART FR HP36 NO DESCRIPTION QTY NUMBER 8 FAN GUARD FRAME 1 3443 9 TAPER BUSHING DRIVE 1 10 DRIVEN SHEAVE 1 1398 11 1 TAPER BUSHING DRIVEN 1 1401 12 V BELT 1 1402 13 DRIVE SHEAVE 1 1399 14 BEARING 1 PILLOW BLOCK 2 1396 15 FAN GUARD UPPER PANEL 1 3455 16 FRAME 36 FAN DRIVE 1 3424 17 SHAFT 1 1268 Specify shaft diameter wh...

Page 12: ...ite coated exchangers and cabinets contact factory for quote Louvres and fan blades are also Heresite coated Contact factory for shipping lead time Motor designed to be used at rated voltage with tolerances of 15 Motor may be marked 230 volts but is suitable for 208 volt operation 460 1 phase motors are only certified for groups D F G Only available in 16 and larger units Only available in 24 and ...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES ...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...significantly it is possible that the core tubes may have become partially blocked internally In such cases the core should be flushed out with water or a suitable liquid Flow should return to normal but in extreme cases reverse flow or flushing may be required refer to Repair Replacement Procedures for removal of core The bolts that attach the heater assembly and motor should be checked for tight...

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