Description:
Ruffneck FX6-SD-240160-030 Severe Duty Explosion Proof Electric Heater Features:
- Not cancelable, not returnable. Before purchasing please double check to confirm this item is correct for your application.
- Two levels of over temperature protection new standard on all FX6 heaters.
- Backup over pressure protection standard on all heaters.
- Standard unit now has low ambient operating ranges to -58F (-50C).
- Backup over temperature protection with dedicated contactor.
- Standard 12 gauge steel cabinet and motor mounting plates.
- Increased rigidity.
- Strongest construction in the industry.
- Mounting options.
- Bottom flange enables pedestal mounting and allows extra bracing for special applications.
- Heavy duty robot welded HD core.
- Non-toxic, corrosion inhibited heat transfer fluid.
- Rugged high VA control transformer.
- Multiple thermostat options are available.
- Additional ceramic high temperature limit controls.
- Oversized motors with high volume aluminum fans.
- UL approved for Class Division 1 hazardous locations, see catalog for all certifications by model number.
Additional Features
Ruffneck FX6 heaters are CULUS certified for use in hazardous locations. They are designed for the harshest environments such as: dry indoor industrial applications, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, grain elevators, hazardous waste storage facilities, wastewater treatment plants, etc., where specificexplosive gases or dusts may be present. Suitable for extreme environments with low ambient operating temperatures as low as -58F (-50C).
The FX6 offers a larger junction box for easier installation, additional limit controls and a heavy duty core. Two levels of
pressure and thermal protection offered standard on all units for best in class safety and reliability. The heater core assembly is contained in a sturdy, epoxy-coated 12-gauge steel cabinet, which also carries the motor and fan
assembly. Adjustable louvres allow directional control of the airflow. A narrow gap, two-piece fan guard is provided to shield all moving parts. All fasteners are zinc plated for corrosion protection.
Ruffneck heaters are built to last. All Ruffneck products are subjected to exhaustive technical analysis and testing
during design and development, and are manufactured under a registered quality assurance program. As a result, they have consistently proven their safety and reliability. For hazardous location heating, rely on the Ruffneck FX6 heater
for the most dependable, trouble-free service available.
Additional Information
The FX6-SD is the next generation Ruffneck explosion-proof electric air heater, built for severe duty applications that can lead to accelerated wear of electrical components and damage to the heater core. The FX6-SD is specifically designed for severe duty applications including locations with:
- Fluctuating power quality.
- Backup over pressure protection standard on all heaters.
- High vibration.
- Dirty or corrosive atmospheres.
- Extended maintenance intervals.
Only the Ruffneck FX6-SD incorporates a dedicated shunt trip circuit breaker which operates independent of the control circuit. It is triggered by a redundant heater core high temperature limit enabling primary interruption of line power to safely protect the heater core. Additional standard features include a definite purpose high capacity contactor, explosion-proof Arctic Duty motor and heavy gauge wiring to make the FX6-SD the safest andmost robust explosion-proof unit heater available. FX6-SD heaters are CULUS approved for use in hazardous locations.
