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WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY  

Installation & Maintenance Manual for MULTICELL

TM

 Heaters   

I&M MANUAL No: 316-42-21-1 

 

Page: 18 

Date: 3/15/2017 

 

 Rev: 5.00 

 

 

WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY - 6 INDUSTRIAL LOOP RD. 

– HANNIBAL, MO   63401 - PHONE 573-221-2816 

 

Original Instructions (English) 

 

 

Thermal cycling, corrosion and vibration can cause degradation of thermal system and electrical 
interfaces.  Follow system designer’s guidelines for periodic checking the condition of the 
installed heater and the electrical connections.   

Check line connections on a regular basis (6 months recommended) to make sure they are tight, 
free of oxide build-up, and that no dust or dirt build-up is present. Retighten as necessary per the 
instruction found in Wiring Section of this manual. 
 
If an enclosure is provided, check enclosure (inside) for rust, dirt or dust. Remove rust if present, 
with steel wool (or equal) and thoroughly blow clean with dry, oil-free air.  If enclosure is moisture 
resistant, check condition of cover gasket. If the gasket is damaged or is in needed of 
replacement, please contact the factory for further assistance in resolving this issue.  
 
Thermal cycling may cause sealed joints to relax causing a leak. Inspect all sealing-related 
features and replace gaskets and/or tighten connections if necessary. 

Replacement Parts  

Please contact a Watlow representative directly to order additional or replacement parts.  If your 
Watlow representative is not known, please visit our website http://www.watlow.com and use the 
interactive “Sales & Distributor Locator” tool to identify and contact your local Watlow distributor 
for ordering replacement parts.  

When ordering any additional or replacement products from Watlow, please reference the part 
number, which should be located on the Prod

uct’s marking, nameplate or tag. 

Disposal and Recycling 

Heaters are classified under the RoHS and WEEE directives as electronic components with 
respect to disposal, and as such, must be recycled as per the requirements of the national 
regulations of the End User.   

 

 

 

     

WARNING 

The heater and thermal system can remain hot for a long period of time after the 
power has been removed, so make sure the equipment has cooled down to a safe 
temperature before performing any preventative maintenance.  

 

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Страница 1: ...atlow com or contact Watlow customer service 1 800 WATLOW2 for more information regarding Watlow s products To ensure the proper use of the Product each User of the Products should carefully review this Manual FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL CAUSE THE USER TO ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF SUCH FAILURE Table of Contents General Statement 1 Product Descrip...

Страница 2: ...eed wire and other components for the safe operation of the heater Rated Voltage and wattage are provided for this purpose NOTE The rated temperature range is not stated since this heater is a component in the User s overall system Be sure to read and understand the warnings given in the Electrical Enclosure and Wiring section of this manual Safety Statements The following markers utilized through...

Страница 3: ...l codes WARNING Electric heaters are inherently dangerous Care should be taken to read and completely understand this document before installing and wiring the heater Due to the design intent of this component it will inherently become hot during operation Therefore the User must conduct their own Risk assessment to identify if there is any residual risk pertaining to direct contact with hot surfa...

Страница 4: ...s required in accordance with applicable national and local electrical codes WARNING Risk of Electric Shock If an enclosure is provided the terminal enclosure cover is bonded to enclosure body to ensure an effective ground fault current path If this bonding conductor is disconnected for any reason it must be reconnected for safety The typical connection utilizes two external tooth lockwashers to s...

Страница 5: ... in Classified hazardous locations WARNING It is the User s responsibility to ensure that the heater being used is properly selected and installed in the application This heater should only be used in the application that it was originally designed for and failure to do so could result in damage to equipment or injury to personnel For example an immersion heater is not likely suitable to be used f...

Страница 6: ...eater in hand is the same as that which was ordered and which is intended for use In the event of a discrepancy please contact your Watlow representative prior to taking further action with the Product s Installation Proper heater selection and installation will help to ensure heat transfer efficiency safety and increased Product life The following sets forth instructions and requirements relating...

Страница 7: ... contact the factory at the phone number shown on this manual Regardless of the insulation resistance value the heat up and cool down rates in the Start Up section of this manual should be followed Protection of heater elements from over temperature The use of automatic temperature controls to regulate the heating process and prevent heater over temperature is highly recommended to ensure safe hea...

Страница 8: ...he recommended cooling rate is 38 C 100 F per hour Note Specific slow cool down rates are recommended to reduce the probability of creating differential thermal stresses that could break mounting fasteners shorten heater life warp the platen etc The cool down rate will vary with each press design Ramping to Operating Temperature After Maintenance Scheduled maintenance periods could necessitate coo...

Страница 9: ...uickly enough to adequately protect the heater In cases where the thermostat bulb gets too hot before the system is turned off the thermostat bulb could rupture This could result in the thermostat remaining in the ON condition since there is insufficient fluid to move contacts apart WARNING It is the User s responsibility to ensure safety of the installation Heaters are components of thermal syste...

Страница 10: ... if so equipped is critical In order to help prevent premature failure and a potentially hazardous condition in cases where consequences of failure may be severe use an appropriate third party approved liquid level protection device The liquid level should be such that the entire heater is fully submerged with enough liquid above the heater to adequately dissipate heat from itself as under normal ...

Страница 11: ...minimize the risk of fire extreme care should be taken to locate the heater in a safe location and environment Ensure that combustible materials are maintained far enough away from the Product to ensure that they are free of the effects of high temperatures This Product is not suitable for use in Hazardous Classified Locations CAUTION Heater orientation can be important in order to ensure intended...

Страница 12: ...ol indicates shown below where the protective earth ground should be connected in the electrical enclosure of the heater Electric heaters can be a source of stray current aka leakage Further a short to ground is a common end of life failure mode for many kinds of electric heaters To guard against injury or damage to equipment a GFI style circuit breaker selected to accommodate the electrical leaka...

Страница 13: ...properly selected based on amperage electrical power rating ambient temperature and type of environment Feeder wire should also be housed in either rigid or flexible conduit which carries the same classification as the electrical enclosure For heaters that do not already have insulated supply leads provided the User must take action to cover any exposed conductive surfaces by adding suitable insul...

Страница 14: ...ats should not be relied upon to remove electrical power for maintenance The use of a disconnect switch or circuit breaker is highly recommended and will allow the isolation of the heater when maintenance is required WARNING Risk of Electric Shock The Mains Line voltage applied to the heater must always be equal to or less than the voltage rating marked on the heater s nameplate Some heaters are s...

Страница 15: ...heater the following items should have been checked with the Main Line voltage disconnected Failure to do so could result in damage to the heater when it is energized 1 Electrical terminations are tight and wiring is per wiring diagram when supplied with heater 2 Care should be taken to ensure all mounting features are tight 3 Proper disconnecting means and fusing have been installed 4 The voltage...

Страница 16: ... fuse rating Fuses should be at least 25 more than full Load Amperage Disconnect heater power source Check the heater resistance To ground This should be no less than 50 Megohm Refer to Megohm checking Check heater enclosure for loose or oxidized connections repair and tighten as necessary Check heater enclosure for presence of condensation Conduit seals or drains may be required Not enough power ...

Страница 17: ...ersonal Protection Equipment WARNING Risk of Electric Shock If an enclosure is provided the terminal enclosure cover is bonded to enclosure body to ensure an effective ground fault current path If this bonding conductor is disconnected for any reason it must be reconnected for safety The typical connection utilizes two external tooth lockwashers to sandwich the conductor ring terminal against the ...

Страница 18: ...r is in needed of replacement please contact the factory for further assistance in resolving this issue Thermal cycling may cause sealed joints to relax causing a leak Inspect all sealing related features and replace gaskets and or tighten connections if necessary Replacement Parts Please contact a Watlow representative directly to order additional or replacement parts If your Watlow representativ...

Страница 19: ...he applicable terms and conditions please contact Watlow customer service to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number before returning any item for repair or replacement The following information is needed to process a returned Product expeditiously Customer name Customer account number Contact Name Phone Number Part number E mail Address Quantity P O number Reason for return Application ...

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