Chromalox NWHMT User Manual

Chromalox, Installation, operation, Type nwhmt circulation heater (for water heating)

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Chromalox

®

DIVISION

4

SECTION

NWHMT

SALES

REFERENCE

DATE

SERVICE REFERENCE

Installation, Operation

and

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

PE439-2

161-303186-001

APRIL, 1999

(Supersedes PE439-1)

GENERAL

INSTALLATION

© 2010 Chromalox, Inc.

Type NWHMT Circulation Heater

(for Water Heating)

WARNING: This heater is not intended for use in haz-
ardous atmospheres where flammable vapors, gases,
liquids or other combustible atmospheres are present
as defined in the National Electrical Code. Failure to
comply can result in explosion or fire.

Hazardous area terminal housings are available, consult your
Local Chromalox representative for details.

The NWHMT series is a general-purpose water circulation heater

intended for use indoors.

The three Copper sheathed tubular elements are centered in a 2-

1/2” diameter galvanized heating chamber and sealed in a removable
screwplug. The assembly is surrounded by 1-1/2” insulation and sheet

metal jacket.

Depending upon the specifications, the NWHMT may or may not

be factory equipped with AR or other Chromalox thermostats. Such
thermostats function to control outlet temperatures and limits internal
temperatures under abnormal flow conditions. These controls do not
fail-safe.

CAUTION: Users should install adequate back-up con-
trols and safety devices with their electric heating
equipment. Where the consequences of failure may
be severe, back-up controls are essential. Although
the safety of the installation is the responsibility of the
user, Chromalox will be glad to make equipment rec-
ommendations.

WARNING: Hazard of Shock. Disconnect all power
before installing heater.

1. Vertical mounting (axis of chamber vertical, see above drawing.)

is preferred with terminal housing at top of heater (Figure 1).

2. When mounting heater horizontally, inlet and outlet pipes must be

up. In any other position, heater cannot be purged of air and ele-

ments may be seriously damaged (Figure 2).

3. The NWHMT series of circulation heaters are provided with

mounting lugs to support the heater chamber. Refer to drawing
above for location of these mounting lugs.

4. Mount heaters to permit unrestrained expansion of chamber due to

temperature. This can be accomplished by using a slotted mount-
ing assembly on either of the lugs.

Dimensions (In.)

Model Volts

Phase

kW

W/In

2

A

B

C

NWHMT-3305

120, 240 or 480

1 or 3

3

50

21-5/8

9-3/8

NWHMT-3455

240 or 480

1 or 3

4.5

50

21-5/8

9-3/8

NWHMT-3605

240 or 480

1 or 3

6

50

34-3/4

22-1/2

16-1/2

NWHMT-3905

240 or 480

1 or 3

9

50

34-3/4

22-1/2

16-1/2

NWHMT-31205

240 or 480

1 or 3

12

50

57-1/2

45-1/4

39-1/4

NWHMT-31505

240 or 480

1 or 3

15

50

57-1/2

45-1/4

39-1/4

NWHMT-31805

240 or 480

1 or 3

18

50

57-1/2

45-1/4

39-1/4

Specifications — Table A

Incorrect

Correct

Figure 1 — Vertical Mounting

Figure 2 — Horizontal Mounting

Correct

Incorrect

7”

A

B

C

3”

3”

2 Mtg. Lugs ea. with
two 3/8” - 16 x 1-1/2”
deep holes on 1-1/4”
centers

1” Pipe
Inlet (Std.)

1” Pipe
Outlet (Std.)

3/8” NPT
Pipe Plug

Internal
Thermostat

1-1/16” Dia. K.O.
for 3/4” Conduit

9-1/4”

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