Accessory electric heat foundation packaged rooftop units 15 to 25 tons (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Trane UHEC-IM-7A
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Installation UHEC-IM-7A Maintenance Service Literature Library Air Terminal Devices & Heating Products Product Section Unit Heaters — Electric Product UHEC Model Installation/Maintenance Literature Type Sequence February 1997 Date SV-TD-UH-UHEC-IM-7A-297 File No. EUH-IM-7A-895 Supersedes Electric Unit Heater Model UHEC Since the American-Standard Company has a policy of continuous product improvement, it reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice.
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Model Number Description Trane products are identified by a Digits 1,2,3 multiple character model number that Product Type precisely identifies a particular type of UHE = Unit Heater, Electric Digit 8 unit. Following is an explanation of the Element and Motor Voltage...
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Specify the extent and type of Manual revised to include literature damage found and notify the name change to reflect model appropriate Trane sales office. Do not number, addition of junction box proceed with installation of a damaged volume table and addition of unit without sales office approval.
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3100/2800 40 F/45 F 55 Ft. 15 Ft. 25 Ft. 50.0 1/4** 1550/1310 3100/2800 51 F/56 F 50 Ft. 15 Ft. 22 Ft. Notes: * 480 volt units - 1/15 horsepower motor **480 volt units = 1/5 horsepower motor UHEC-IM-7A...
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1.25 through 50 Kw models are equipped with two-speed motors for Hi-Lo fan operation with addition of fan switch option. Figure 2 Wall/Ceiling Swivel Bracket Dimensions and Clearance Requirements (Horizontal Air Delivery) Dimensions in ( ) are in millimeters. UHEC-IM-7A...
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1. For units with existing holes in louver frame, the fan guard snaps into place. 2. To retrofit the fan guard, holes must be drilled 1/8" (3.2mm) diameter as shown in Figure 2a. 3. OSHA approved. 4. Dimensions in ( ) are in millimeters. UHEC-IM-7A...
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1/2-inch (12.7 mm) beyond Tighten the lock nut to within two the inside of the unit case. turns of being completely tightened down. 4. Swivel the heater into the desired position, and finish tightening the lock nut. UHEC-IM-7A...
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Wall/Ceiling Swivel Bracket Installation for Horizontal Air Delivery Horizontal Ceiling Suspension Horizontal Wall Suspension Figure 3a Dust Shield Installation for Horizontal Air Delivery Customer Supplied Bracket or Direct Wall Mounted Bracket Ceiling Mounted Bracket Connection to Building Structural Member UHEC-IM-7A...
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(610 mm) (610 mm) (610 mm) Minimum Distance from Floor 7 Ft. 7 Ft. 7 Ft. 7 Ft. to Unit * (2.4 m) (2.4 m) (2.4 m) (2.4 m) * Do not exceed unit’s maximum mounting height; see Table 1. UHEC-IM-7A...
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U-frames as shown in Figure 5. 4. Secure the unit-and-bracket assembly to the ceiling in the desired location; use field-supplied hardware of sufficient strength to support the combined weight of the unit and any accessories. UHEC-IM-7A...
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9’ (2.7 M) 15’ ( 4.6 M) (No Diffuser) 7.5 & 10.0 KW 12’ (3.7 M) 30’ ( 9.1 M) Trane’s Airchute Venturi 15.0 & 20.0 KW 18’ (5.5 M) 40’ (12.2 M) permits general downflow 25.0 & 30.0 KW 22’...
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Caution must be exercised when mounting the diffuser so as not to damage the fan blade. Figure 5a Heaters 7.5 KW, 10 KW, 25 KW, Figure 5b Heaters 15 KW and 30 KW, 40 KW and 50 KW 20 KW UHEC-IM-7A...
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Cubic Inches 3.3 -5 74.4 1219 7..5 - 10 3245 15.0 - 20 3245 25.0 - 50 5592 * Use 75° C wire. + Amp rating for 3-phase operation **Use copper conductors on all heaters. 1 KW = 3,413 BTU UHEC-IM-7A...
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Note: Except in emergencies, do not open the air disconnect while the heater is in operation. Any power interrupt during normal heater operation will prevent the fan from running; residual heat remaining in the unit may cause the thermal cutouts to open. UHEC-IM-7A...
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Within malfunction. When mechanical each chart are three columns: (1) the problems do occur, the Trane Symptom column describes the Company recommends that qualified behavior the unit is exhibiting; (2) the...
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1. For 2 pole thermostat, remove 1 to 8 jumper. For 1 pole thermostat jumper 1 to 8, wire thermostat 4 to 5. 2. Control circuit wiring must be NEC class 1, rated 600 volts. WD5101 UHEC-IM-7A...
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