Chromalox GS - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – WIRING; Flexible Conduit Fittings —; Cut conduit. Slide nut and sealing insert onto the conduit.; Figure 4; INSTALLATION; Avoid contact between heater and combustible material.
- Page 3 – THERMAL FUSE INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT; DO NOT; MAINTENANCE; Do not operate
- Page 4 – Thermal Fuse Replacement Protection Devices
Chromalox
®
DIVISION
4
SECTION
GS, GT
SALES
REFERENCE
DATE
SERVICE REFERENCE
PD442-2
161-562650-001
DECEMBER, 2004
Installation Instructions
(Supersedes PD442-1)
© 2010 Chromalox, Inc.
GENERAL
F I R E / E X P L O S I O N H A Z A R D : T h i s h e a t e r i s n o t
intended for use in hazardous atmospheres where
flammable vapors, gases, liquids, or other com-
bustible atmospheres are present as defined in
the National Electrical Code. Failure to comply can
result in explosion or fire.
Chromalox type GS and GT over-the-side immersion heaters
are designed primarily for corrosive baths and available in a vari-
ety of sheath materials. 316 stainless steel and titanium sheets are
standard.
S h e a t h c o r r o s i o n c a n r e s u l t i n a g r o u n d f a u l t
which, depending upon the solution being heated,
can cause an explosion or fire
IMPORTANT:
It is the responsibility of the pur-
chaser of the heater to make the ultimate choice
of sheath material based upon his knowledge of
the chemical composition of the corrosive solu-
tion, character of the materials entering the solu-
t i o n , a n d c o n t r o l s w h i c h h e m a i n t a i n s o n t h e
process.
Chromalox cannot warrant any electric immersion
heater against failure by sheath corrosion if such failure is the result
of operating conditions beyond our control.
1.
Heater Construction Characteristics
A.
High quality resistance wire held in place by ceramic core and
magnesium oxide in various sheath materials.
B.
Medium and low watt densities.
C.
Epoxy filled cavity to prevent entry of contaminants.
D.
Over-temperature protection.
E.
Flexible conduit 3’ long with 6” leadwire extension.
The system designer is responsible for the safety
of this equipment and should install adequate
back-up controls and safety devices with their
e l e c t r i c h e a t i n g e q u i p m e n t . W h e r e t h e c o n s e -
quences of failure could result in personal injury
or property damage, back-up controls are essen-
tial.
Chromalox Type GS and GT Series
Over-The-Side Immersion Heaters
GS or GT
GSL3 or GTL3
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Summary
WIRING E L E C T R I C S H O C K H A Z A R D . A n y i n s t a l l a t i o ninvolving electric heaters must be performed by aqualified person and must be effectively groundedin accordance with the National Electrical Code toeliminate shock hazard. 1. Electrical wiring to heater must be installed in ...
THERMAL FUSE INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. Disconnect all powerbefore installing or servicing heater. Failure to doso could result in personal injury or property dam-age. Heater must be installed by a qualified per-son in accordance with the National ElectricalCode, NFPA 70. The Th...
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