Exheat Industrial FLR FWD-T Type Flameproof Air Warmers Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
Exheat Industrial

INSTALLATION OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
EXHEAT INDUSTRIAL LTD. FWD & FWD-T
TYPE FLAMEPROOF AIR WARMERS

Exheat Industrial FLR FWD-T Type Flameproof Air
Warmers-----

Please read these instructions thoroughly before installation and ensure they are passed on to the end-user

**** To maintain the equipment warranty and the Hazardous Area Certification, the instructions contained within this manual must be complied with in full.

 GENERAL

1.1 All work should be carried out by suitable qualified personnel.
1.2 Carefully remove all protective packaging and visually inspect unit for any transit damage.
1.3 Heaters must be handled with care and stored in dry conditions.
1.4 CAUTION – Air warmers over 1m long are HEAVY and must be handled appropriately.
1.5 CAUTION – These heaters are designed for industrial use only, and additional personnel protection against contact with hot surfaces may be required in some installations.
1.6 Before connection ensure that the supply corresponds with that specified on the rating label.
1.7 Ensure that the sizes and types of cables to be used are suitably rated for the load and temperature of the unit.
1.8 Each heater must be protected by a suitably rated over current device.
1.9 All prevailing rules, regulations and bylaws in force at the time and place of installation must be observed.
1.10 The heater should be securely fixed in position and all terminal connections checked for tightness before energising.
1.11 Any modification not carried out by Exheat Industrial Ltd will invalidate certification and warranty.
1.12 If you are installing a hazardous area heater. Reference must be made to EN 60079-17 & IEC 1241-1-2.
1.13 All electrical testing must be carried out in a non-hazardous area.
1.14 Precautions must be taken to prevent damage to machined surfaces and threads of flameproof enclosure.
1.15 The FWD-T model variant includes a factory fitted integral externally adjustable air sensing thermostat. The MAXIMUM setting is to be no more than +25°C (approx. between 2 & 3 on the scale)
1.16 Ensure that any special conditions for safe use detailed on the hazardous area certification are complied with.

STORAGE

2.1 Store the equipment in an inside location that is dry, clean and well ventilated.
2.2 Suitable preservation materials, such as silica gel bags or equivalent, have been placed inside the packaging. Additionally, spare silica gel bags, or equivalent, can be supplied by contacting Exheat Industrial Ltd.
2.3 If the equipment is stored beyond 3 months, ensure that preservation materials are replaced.
2.4 CAUTION – It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that, if the terminal enclosure is opened prior to installation, these bags are checked and replaced if necessary. When refitting terminal enclosure lid please ensure the gaskets or O-rings are not damaged or moved in any way and for the HFT & AFT thermostats please refer to 5.9 below.
2.5 CAUTION – The following preservation instructions must be adhered to. Failure to do so could result in the equipment warranty being invalidated:

  • Store the equipment at between 0°C and +50°C.
  • Ensure that the equipment is not subjected to direct sunlight at ambient temperatures above 30°C.

PRE INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND CHECKS

3.1 Each heater and thermostat is manufactured to the highest standard with great care and quality materials. All the goods are thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the manufacturing plant. They must be handled with care during storage and installation. Before the installation starts it is advised that the heater is checked to ensure the insulation resistance reading is above 2MΩ per element at 500 volts dc.
Should the heater fail this test, isolate the power and control circuits (if installed), and follow the steps below:

  • Fill the terminal box with silica gel bags, and replace the terminal box lid.

  • Leave for 24hrs to draw any moisture out of the heater elements.

  • If you have a heated blanket, place this over the heater elements to help with the drying.
    Heater blankets are available to purchase from http://www.exheatindustrial.com/contact/enquiry

  • If the insulation resistance has not been raised to a sufficient level after 24hrs, repeat the process above with replacement gel bags.

  • Should the above not raise the insulation resistance to the required level please contact the technical help on our website. http://www.exheat-industrial.com/contact/support

3.2 Insulation Resistance (Megger)
3.2.1 The ‘Megger’ should be applied between the phases and earth. A reading of greater than 2MΩ at 500 volts dc should be recorded. Should the whole heater be below this value each element would need to be checked to ascertain which one was low in resistance.
3.2.2 Use the continuity (Ohms) setting on the elements and check the resistance of each element matches or is approximately equal to the results as per the electrical test cert that would have been sent with the heater.

INSTALLATION

4.1 Carefully remove the packaging from each item and check for damage. Immediately report any damage to Exheat Industrial Ltd.
4.2 The heater should be securely fixed in position and all terminal connections checked for tightness before energising.
4.3 The appliance must be securely fitted to a wall or floor using only the brackets provided.
4.4 The installer or end user shall ensure that the unit has free and unrestricted airflow to allow natural convection to occur.
4.5 Orientation of heater must be strictly adhered to. The heater tube must remain horizontal at all times whilst energised.
4.6 The installer or end user shall ensure that the unit has free and unrestricted air flow to allow natural convection to occur at all times. DO NOT COVER the heater and do not allow anything to rest on or against it. This could lead to dangerous overheating and will invalidate the hazardous area certification.
4.7 At no time is the ambient temperature to be allowed to rise above 40°C (T3 & T4 Variants) Or 60°C (T2 Variants). This can be achieved by the use of Exheat Industrial Ltd Integral (if option available) or separate flameproof air thermostats (HFT & AFT).
4.8 Threaded (FWD) or spigot (FWD-T) cover flame path surfaces must be checked to ensure that they are undamaged and the ‘O’ ring must be fully located in its groove before re-fitting.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION

5.1 Refer to wiring diagrams in APPENDIX A.
5.2 The cable entries in the FWD & FWD-T Ranges are positioned to the side and bottom of the terminal boxes. No additional cable entries are to be made within any of the terminal boxes.
Only Exheat Industrial Ltd personnel can facilitate this.
5.3 The cables must enter the FWD & FWD-T heaters via the terminal box cable entries using Ex d cable glands and IP Washers (If Required). All cable glands are to be suitable for the rating and size of the supply cables.
5.4 Before connection ensure that the supply corresponds with that specified on the rating label.
5.5 Ensure that the sizes and types of cables to be used are suitably rated for the load and temperature of the unit.
5.6 Each heater must be protected by a suitably rated over current device and earth leakage circuit breaker device. See section 5 below for earthing details.
5.7 The cables must enter the heater terminal box via suitably certified cable glands and IP washers (not supplied) and be fitted by a qualified person. Any unused entries should remain plugged with the factory fitted certified Ex d plugs (if installed) or with suitably rated plugs and IP washers.
5.8 FWD only: the cover of the FWD terminal box is unscrewed after slackening a locking grub screw using a 3mm A/F hex key. When re-fitting ensure that the ‘O’ ring seal is in good condition and correctly located. The cover threads MUST be kept clean and free from any debris at all times.
5.9 FWD-T only: the cover of the FWD-T terminal box is opened after the three socket head screws have been removed. When re-fitting ensure that the ‘O’ ring seal is in good condition and correctly located. The cover spigot mating faces MUST be kept clean and free from any debris at all times.
5.10 FWD-T only: the terminal box of the FWD-T may be rotated as necessary for alignment purposes only while the cover is removed. Slacken the 3-off grub screws in the locking ring inside the base of the terminal box and then rotate the locking ring anti-clockwise sufficiently to allow re-alignment of the terminal box. The locking ring is tightened by rotating clockwise.
The 3-off grub screws in the ring must be re-tightened before the terminal box cover is refitted
5.11 After re-fitting the lids on the FWD-T, the gap between the cover and the body must be checked to ensure that it does not exceed 0.15mm.
5.12 The installer or end user must connect to the Exheat Industrial Ltd supplied terminals within the terminal box – DO NOT connect to or disturb factory fitted wiring.
5.13 WARNING – Silica gel bags must be removed before the heater is energised.

EARTH CONNECTION

6.1 WARNING – the heater MUST BE EARTHED.
6.2 The external earth connection is located on the outside of the terminal box.
6.3 The internal earth connection is via a pillar or screw (FWD-T) inside the terminal box.

OPERATION

7.1 Heat is generated by means of electric heating elements. Once energized the air warmers will continue to operate until de-energized by an external (or integral) air thermostat.
7.2 To adjust the temperature settings on an integral thermostat (FWD-T), rotate the adjustable control (by means of a large flat screwdriver) clockwise to increase the desired set-point or anti-clockwise to reduce the set-point. The MAXIMUM setting is to be no more than +25°C (approx. between 2 & 3 on the scale)
7.3 The permitted ambient temperature range for operation of the standard FWD Air Warmers is 60°C ≤ Tamb≤ +40°C. A special high ambient version (up to +60°C) is available, identified by marking of the extended ambient temperature range. The end user must ensure that no excursions outside these ambient temperature limits are allowed to occur at any time.
7.5 CAUTION – Check that the voltage on the heater nameplate is compatible with the mains supply being used before energising the heater.

 MAINTENANCE

8.1 All prevailing site safety regulations shall be adhered to at all times.
8.2 Equipment shall be checked regularly for any dust accumulation which must be removed from all surfaces.
8.3 Before and whilst any maintenance activity is carried out, it must be ensured that there are no hazardous gases or dusts present.
8.4 Equipment is to be fully isolated from the electrical supply before and whilst any work is being carried out.
8.5 Any damage or faults should be notified to Exheat Industrial Ltd immediately.
8.6 Any replacement parts required must be obtained directly from Exheat Industrial Ltd. The use of any other parts will void any certification and warranty.
8.7 Equipment is certified for use in a hazardous area and reference should be made to EN60079-17 (especially table 1) & IEC 1241-1-2 in addition to the following recommendations.

8.7.1 3 Monthly
a. Generally inspect the equipment for external damage.
b. Ensure that the spaces between the element fins remain clear and that the airflow remains unrestricted.
8.6.2 6 Monthly
a. Isolate the electrical supply and remove the cover. (As 5.8 or 5.9)
b. Internals should be clean and dry.
c. Ensure terminals are intact and secure.
d. Heating element insulation resistance to be at least 2 M-ohm. Please refer to section 3.0 for further information)
e. Refit cover with new ‘O’ ring if required (note – this must be secured in place using RTV sealant supplied with the replacement ‘o’-ring. (As 5.8 to 5.13)
f. Earth continuity must be maintained between all earth points and main structure.

8.7.3 Annually
a. Carry out 3 monthly and 6 monthly checks as above.
b. Check for element failure or low insulation resistance, as section 2.
8.8 If equipment is being left unused for a period greater than 3 months, carry out 6 monthly maintenance before energizing.
8.9 Removal and Replacement of Ceramic Core Type Heating Element.
8.9.1 Request the new core and the relevant “Clients Works Instruction” to facilitate the removal and replacement of a new core.

Marking and certification reference

9.1 II 2 G D (ATEX certified units only)
Ex d IIC T4, T3 or T2
Ex t IIIC T***°C Db IP66 (T135, T200 or T300ºC)
Do not open while energised
Do not open in presence of explosive atmosphere
If the temperature at the conduit entry exceeds 70ºC high temperature cable must be used
LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X (ATEX certified units)
IECEx LCI 07.0005X (IECEx certified units)

APPENDIX A

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR FWD TYPE (DIRECT CONNECTION TO ELEMENT)

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APPENDIX B – CERTIFICATION

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The FWD air warmer is a tubular convector heater comprising a ceramic core type electric heating element fitted in an horizontally mounted mild stee! or stainless steel externally finned tube and terminated in an integral Ex d IIC terminal enclosure.
A FWD-T model additionally includes the option of integral externally adjustable thermostatic control.
The maximum rating is established to ensure that whilst continuously energised at its rated voltage a given temperature class cannot be exceeded in a given ambient.
The enclosure is made of mild steel or stainiess steel of welded construction with a threaded cover for the FWD model and of cast aluminium with a spigot cover for the FWD-T model. All electrical connections are terminated in the terminal enclosure. The equipment for both model is designed to operate in a -60°C to +60°C ambient temperature.
CONDITIONS OF CERTIFICATION: YES as shown below:
Ambient operating temperature range: -60°C to +60°C
Temperature classification according to a power density of 0.33W/cm::
T4 for gas and T135°C for dust according to an ambient operating temperature range of -60°C to +40°C
T3 for gas and T200°C for dust according to an ambient operating temperature range of -60°C to +60°C
Temperature classification according to a power density of 0.67W/cm?:
T3 for gas and T200°C for dust according to an ambient operating temperature range of -60°C to +40°C
T2 for gas and T300°C for dust according to an ambient operating temperature range of -60°C to +60°C

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  1. EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE

  2. Equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres Directive 94/9/EC

  3. EC type Examination Certificate number LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X

  4. Equipment or protective system –
    Flameproof air warmer
    Type : FWD

  5. Appticant: HEATEX Ltd

  6. Address: Threxton Road Industrial Estate Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, [P25 6NG United Kingdom

  7. This equipment or protective system and any acceptable variation thereto is specified in the schedule to this certificate and the documents therein referred to.

  8. LCIE, notified body eee 0081 in accordance with article 9 of the Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 23 March 1994. certifies that this equipment or protective system has been found to comply with the essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of equipment and protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex Il of the Directive.
    The examination and test results are recorded in confidential report No 60018863 – 511607.

  9. Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety
    Requirements has been assured by compliance with :
    -EN 50014 (1997) + amendments 1 and 2
    -EN 50018 (2000)
    -EN50281-1-1 (1998)

  10. if the sign X is placed after the certificate number, it indicates that the equipment or protective system is subject to special conditions for safe use specified in the schedule to this certificate.

  11. This EC Type examination certificate relates only to the design and construction of this specified equipment or protective system in accordance with the Directive 94/9/EC. Further requirements of the Directive apply to the manufacture and supply of this equipment or protective system.

  12. The marking of the equipment or protective system shall include the following :

(A1) SCHEDULE
(A2) EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X
(A3) Description of Equipment or Protective System:

Flameproof air warmer
Type : FWO

The FWD type flameproof air warmer is a tubular convector heater comprising a ceramic core type electric heating element fitted in a horizontally mounted mild steel or stainless steel externally finned tube and terminated in an integral EEx d lIC terminal enclosure.
The electrical parameters are the following :
Maximum supply voltage : 690 V
Maximum rated power : 4 kW
The marking is the following :
HEATEX
Address
Type : FWD
Serial number
Year of construction
ll 12G/D
EEx dlIC T4, T3 or T2
IP6X T135°C, T200°C or T300°C
LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X
DO NOT OPEN WHILE ENERGIZED
If the temperature at the cable entry exceeds 70°C high temperature cable must be used

The CE marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body responsible for surveillance of the  approved quality system (0081 for LCIE).
The equipment must also carry the usual marking required by the manufacturing standards applying to such equipments.
(A4) Descriptive documents :
Technical file N°2004-60-TF Rev 01 dated 03/02/2004.
This file includes 5 items (6 pages).

(At) SCHEDULE
(A2) EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE
LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X (continued)
(A5) Special conditions for safe use:
Ambient temperature : -50°C a +60°C.
Temperature classification :

| Power density : 0.67W/cm2| Power density : 0.33W/cm’
---|---|---
-50°C 5 Ta 5 +40°C| T3 (G)
T200°C (D)| T4 (G)
T135°C (D)
-50°C 5 Tamp 5 +60°C| T2 (G)
T300°C (0)| T3 (G)
T200°C (D)

(A6) Essential Health and Safety Requirements:
Conformity to the European standards EN 50014 (1997 + amendments 1 and 2), EN 50018 (2000) and EN 50281-1-1 (1998).
Routine test:
Application of a static pressure of 20 bars al least 10 seconds without exceeding 1 minute.

1. SUPPLEMENTARY EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE
2 Equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Directive 94/9/EC)
3 Supplementary certificate number : LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X/01
4 Equipment or protective system -Liquid, gas or air immersion heater
Type : FWD…
5 Applicant: HEATEX LIMITED
15 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
Addition of a new model of terminal box for the model FWD-T.
Modification of the marking.
Updating according to the standard EN 60079-0 (2004), EN 60079-1 (2004), EN 6124 1-0 (2006), EN 61241-1 (2004).
Decrease of the ambient operating temperature to the following range : from -20°C to +60°C.
The examination and test results are recorded in confidential teport N° 60048768-549173-05.
Specific parameters of the mode(s) of protection concemed:
Unchanged.
Marking
The marking :
ll 2G/0
EEx d tIC T2 to T4 IP6X T…°C
Shall be replaced by
ll 2G/D
Ex dllC T2 to T4
Ex tD A21 IP66 T… °C
16 DESCRIPTIVE DOCUMENTS
Certification file N° 2008-60-TF dated 23/03/2007.
This file includes 16 items (17 pages).
17 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
Paragraph (A5) unchanged excepted for the ambient operating temperature limited to -20°C instead of -50°C.
18 ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Covered by the standards EN 60079-0 (2004), EN 60079-1 (2004), EN 61241-0 (2006), EN 61241-1 (2004).
19 ROUTINE VERIFICATIONS AND TESTS

1 SUPPLEMENTARY EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE
2 Equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Directive 94/9/EC)
3 Supplementary certificate number : LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X/01
4 Equipment or protective system : Flameproof Air Warmer
Type : FwD
5 Applicant : EXHEAT LIMITED
15 DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
– Normative update according to EN 60079-0 (2006), EN 60079-1 (2004), EN 61241-0 (2006), EN 61241-1 (2004)
– Minimum ambient temperature : -60°C
– Change of company name
The examination and test results are recorded in confidential report N° 77478-566023/02.
Specific parameters of the mode(s) of protection concemed:
Unchanged
The marking shall be modified as follows :
EXHEAT instead of HEATEX
Ex d liC 74, T3 or T2
Ex tD A21 IP6X T135°C, T200°C, T300°C
WARNING —- DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE DUST ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT
T cable entry : +82 °C (Tamb = +60°C)
T branching point : +80 °C (Tamb = +60°C)
16 DESCRIPTIVE DOCUMENTS
Certification file 2004-60-TF rev. 03 dated 30/07/08.
This file includes 10 items (11 pages).
17 SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
Temperature class

Ambient temperature Power density 0.67 W/cm2 Power density 0.33 W/cm2
-60-C Tamb +40°C T3 (G) / T200°C (D) T4 (G) / T135°C (D)
-60°C Tamb +60°C T2 (G) / T300°C (D) T3 (G) / T200°C (D)

T cable entry : +82 °C (Tamb = +60°C)
T branching point : +80 °C (Tamb = +60°C)

  1. SUPPLEMENTARY EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (continued)
  2. Equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (Directive 94/9/EC)
  3. Supplementary certificate number : LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X/01
    18 ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Conformity to the European standards EN 60079-0 (2006), EN 60079-1 (2004), EN 61241-0 (2006), EN 61241-1 (2004).
    19 ROUTINE VERIFICATIONS AND TESTS Application of a static overpressure of 31.5 bars for at least 10 seconds without exceeding 1 minute.

The LCIE’s kability applies only on the French text. This document may only be reproduced in its entirety and without any change.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Issued in accordance with the
ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
EXHEAT LIMITED
of
Threxton Road Industrial Estate, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6NG, UK.
Declare that, in compliance with the above Directive, the product detailed below has been manufactured in conformity with
EC Type Examination Certificate Number LCIE 04 ATEX 6016 X
Issued by LCIE (Notified Body Number 0081) of 33, Avenue du Général Leclerc, 92260 Fontenay-aux-Roses, France

Product description: FWD Type Flameproof Air Warmer
Protection concept(s): Flameproof ‘d*

Enclosure ‘t’
Marking:| N2GD
Ex d IIC T2 to T4 Gb
Ex t HIC T300°C-T135°C Db IP66
Harmonised standards applied:| EN 60079-0: 2009
EN 60079-1: 2007
EN 60079-31: 2009
Other applicable Directives:| 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Other standards applied:| EN 60519-2: 2006 (Safety)
EN 61000-6-4: 2007 (Emissions)
EN 61000-6-2: 2005 (Immunity)

Authorised signature:
Name:P Alford
Date: 20 December 2012

EXHEAT INDUSTRIAL LTD
Threxton House, Threxton Road Industrial Estate
Watton, Thetford, IP25 6NG
Tel: +44 (0)1953 886210
Fax: +44 (0)1953 883853
For sales and new product information see our website
www.exheat-industrial.com


2006/95/EC
89/336/EEC
(As amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC)
94/9/EC
Issue Date: Jan. 2015
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