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Appendix

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 9150 (53kW Storage Module)

Input Voltage

277/480

347/600

Phase

3

3

Number of Wires

4

4

Charging Input (kW)

50.4

53.3

Elements - Quantity

Elements - Watts Each

12

4,200

12

4,444

Amps - Core Charging

60.65

51.23

Max. Pump & Blower Load (AMPS)

2.3

1.9

Minimum Circuit Ampacity

78.69

66.41

Minimum Fuse Size

80

70

Maximum Fuse Size

100

100

Blower/System Control Voltage

*

240V/208V

Storage Capacity - kWh

**

 

Storage Capacity - BTU

290

989,480

Pipe Size (Inlet/Outlet)

1 1/2”

Required Primary Loop

***

Minimum of 12’ of 1.25” pipe in primary loop plumbing

Output Water Temperature (selection range)

50

o

F to 185

o

F

Maximum Working Pressure

20 PSIG requires 30 PSI Pressure Relief Valve

60 PSIG requires 75 PSI Pressure Relief Valve (Standard)

125 PSIG requires 150 PSI Pressure Relief Valve

Minimum Flow Rate (Primary Loop)

1 GPM per 10,000 BTU of required output at 20

o

Temperature Rise (30 GMP Maximum)

Internal Pressure Drop 

(assuming 50% glycol mix)

.7 ft @ 15 GPM 1.8 ft @ 25 GPM

1.2 ft @ 20 GPM 2.5 ft @ 30 GPM

Maximum Static Dissipation (Watts)

3,000

Appropriate Heater Module Weight (lbs)

988

Approximate Insulation Block/Elements/Other 

Weight (lbs)

295

Approximate Brick Weights (lbs)

3,178

Number of Bricks

192

Approximate Installed Weight (lbs)

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4,461

*

 Supply via stepdown transformer - field installed.

**

 Storage capacity is based on maximum core temperature of 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.

*** 

Heat exchanger inlet and outlet are 1.5” diameter. Reducers will be required using 1.25” pipe for primary loop.

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 Approximate total shipping weight (lbs) 5,170

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Summary of Contents for ThermElect Hydronic 9150

Page 1: ...OWNER S AND INSTALLER S MANUAL Models 9150 9180 ThermElect Elect Hydronic With Integrated SSR Control Applicable to Software Version 2 18 2 XX...

Page 2: ...ead all instructions prior to attempting to assemble install operate maintain or repair this product Upon unpacking of the system inspect all parts for damage prior to installation and start up This m...

Page 3: ...w describes these safety devices DEVICE NAME FUNCTION LOCATION ON SYSTEM Core Charging High Limit Switches Auto Reset These limit switches monitor the core and top temperatures If normal operating tem...

Page 4: ...04 Brick Loading 3 04 3 05 Heating Element Installation 3 05 3 06 Brick Core Temperature Sensor Installation 3 06 Line Voltage Electrical Connections 3 07 Low Voltage Electrical Connections Outdoor Te...

Page 5: ...another ducted heating system such as a heat pump SYSTEM USE DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE Like most heating equipment manufacturers Steffes strongly recommends that Construction Heating Units be used ins...

Page 6: ...advanced operating modes updating software and troubleshooting OPERATING STATUS The four digit LED will display various operating information as described below Press and release the up arrow to view...

Page 7: ...t level which is determined by outdoor temperature utility peak conditions building automation system and or the heating requirements Sensors monitor the brick core temperature and communicate this in...

Page 8: ...ndle section The bottom part of the lifting handle must be installed with the hook facing down as shown in Figure 1B 5 Align the top and bottom parts of the lifting handle so the holes match up Use th...

Page 9: ...stem receives a signal from an external load control device such as a building load management system This external signal dictates the maximum amount of energy which can be consumed during a preset t...

Page 10: ...electrical panel HEATING ELEMENTS WITH CERAMIC INSULATORS Model Elements 9150 12 2 boxes of 6 9180 18 3 boxes of 6 shipped separately Installation 3 01 ThermElect Hydronic Installation SHIPPING AND PA...

Page 11: ...pped inside the electrical panel TOP AIR CHANNEL BLOCK shipped separately CERAMIC BRICK Model Brick LBS Pallets 9150 192 3 360 2 9180 288 5 040 3 96 brick per pallet shipped separately OUTDOOR TEMPERA...

Page 12: ...ystem must also be taken into consideration when selecting the installation location A level concrete floor is the designed installation surface however most well supported surfaces are acceptable If...

Page 13: ...2 Remove any and 1 trade size knockouts where the electrical panel mates to the units left side panel These openings may be knockouts or holes 3 Line up the electrical panel to these holes and fasten...

Page 14: ...ottom HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLATION Proper heating element installation is important to operation of the system Reference the Useful Tools section of the Heating Element Service and Repair Guide includ...

Page 15: ...through 1 2 knockout Connect the blue core blower wires to black and the blue wires Connect the two purple violet wires to the two purple wires BRICK CORE TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSTALLATION 1 Remove the...

Page 16: ...ing Diagrams Pages A 07 A 08 for more information on these connections 5 Mount and install step down transformer CONNECTION OF PRIMARY LOOP PUMP A 120 or 240V single phase pump can be used Connect the...

Page 17: ...an be hard wired to the system s OS and SC terminals default or it can be connected to the Power Line Carrier PLC transceiver When using BACnet control for outdoor temperature the outdoor sensor will...

Page 18: ...sure all connections including the valve inlet are clean and free from any foreign material Use pipe compound sparingly or tape on external threads only Mount the pressure relief valve in a vertical u...

Page 19: ...rom the system s heat exchanger The primary loop pump should be powered by ThermElect Hydronic control system as shown in Figure 11 If using other control method flow MUST continue for at least 30 sec...

Page 20: ...and or property It is the responsibility of the installer to provide protection against freezing PIPING SUPPORT Risk of equipment damage or personal injury DO NOT use the exchanger as support for pip...

Page 21: ...requires 30 PSI Pressure Relief Valve 60 PSIG requires 75 PSI Pressure Relief Valve Standard 125 PSIG requires 150 PSI Pressure Relief Valve Minimum Flow Rate Primary Loop 1 GPM per 10 000 BTU of req...

Page 22: ...PSI Pressure Relief Valve 60 PSIG requires 75 PSI Pressure Relief Valve Standard 125 PSIG requires 150 PSI Pressure Relief Valve Minimum Flow Rate Primary Loop 1 GPM per 10 000 BTU of required output...

Page 23: ...ThermElect Hydronic Appendix A 03 EXPLODED VIEW DIAGRAM 53 kW STORAGE MODULE The exploded view diagram is for reference only The ThermElect Hydronic storage module should not be disassembled...

Page 24: ...EXPLODED VIEW DIAGRAM 80 kW STORAGE MODULE The exploded view diagram is for reference only The ThermElect Hydronic storage module should not be disassembled Appendix A 04 ThermElect Hydronic...

Page 25: ...ock Kit Front 2009 and Older 1040220 1040219 11 Brick Each 96 Brick per Pallet 5903017 5903017 12 Cast Block Bottom 1056501 1056501 13 Limit Switch EGO 575Deg 1013026 1013026 14 Insulation Blanket 2 4...

Page 26: ...12 Inlet Pipe Cover 5948526 DWG Ref Description Item 13 Outlet Pipe Cover Left Half 5948525 14 Outlet Pipe Cover Right Half 5948527 15 Left Side Exchanger Panel 5948524 16 Base Panel Rear Painted 594...

Page 27: ...ThermElect Hydronic Appendix A 07 TYPICAL SYSTEM LINE VOLTAGE WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE Use copper or aluminum conductors rated for 75o C or higher for field connection of this device...

Page 28: ...ing 9180 Shown NOTE The R and C positions in the low voltage terminal strip may be used as a source of 24 VAC for powering external low voltage devices 60 VA maximum WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Risk of...

Page 29: ...il the targeted brick core charge level is displayed Using the charge control override or the building management system initiate a full charge Once initiated the heating system will target 100 percen...

Page 30: ...s C1_x Specialty Timer 1 Charge Mode Specialty Applications Only C2_x Specialty Timer 2 Charge Mode Specialty Applications Only HUxx Heat Usage Indicates the amount of input being dissipated by the sy...

Page 31: ...verify proper calibration of the circuit board Approximate ohm readings are 60 F 1552 ohms 70 F 1199 ohms 80 F 941 ohms Max 190 F Min 0 09 Auxiliary analog input is out of normal operating range Curre...

Page 32: ...r the Energy Management Controller may be unresponsive Check the jumper configuration on the Energy Management Controller and make sure J1 is ON and J2 is OFF Verify that the value in L053 is correct...

Page 33: ...n received for 30 minutes If the MA command or Pulse Width Modulation are not being used verify that Location 53 L053 and or Location 55 L055 are set correctly for the application 47 The Relay Driver...

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Page 36: ...F THIS DOCUMENT STEFFES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES CLAIMS DAMAGES OR LIABILITY RELATING TO LOST PROFITS OR OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY PUNITIVE OR INDIRECT DAMAGES IN CONNECTION W...

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