CCI Thermal Technologies RCH1 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

RCH16225

Transit Duty Cab Heater

MI420 REV.1.01

MI420 REV.1

ISO 9001:2000

ISO 9001

This manual covers installation, maintenance, repair and replacement parts.

WARNING!

READ ALL IMPORTANT NOTICES ON PAGE 2.

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED IN THIS MANUAL.

Failure to do so may be dangerous and may voide certain provisions of your warranty.

Caloritech™ is a registered trademark of

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.

Copyright © 1990. All rights reserved.

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. 2721 Plymouth Drive, Oakville, ON L6H 5R5 Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

www.ccithermal.com

WARNING:

Disconnect heater from the power supply before opening enclosures, washing or servicing heater.

This heater should only be serviced by qualied personnel with electrical heating equipment experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

WARNING:

Read and adhere to the following. Failure to do so may result in severe or fatal injury.

1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual.

2. Heater is not to be used in hazardous atmospheres

where ammable vapors, gases, liquids or other

combustible atmospheres are present.

3. Heater is to be connected and serviced only by a

qualied electrician.

4. Installation and wiring of the heater must adhere to all
applicable codes.

5. Before opening any enclosures, disconnect the heater
from the power supply. Lock the switch in the “OFF”
position and/or tag the switch to prevent unexpected
power application.

HEATER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Heater Model:

Date of Maintenance:

Comments:

6. The heater is not to be operated with the high-limit
disconnected from the control circuit.

7. Elements get hot during operation. Contact can cause
burns.

8. Use factory replacement parts only.

9. Maximum ambient operating temperature is 40°C(104°F).

10. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the

heater, please refer to contact info on page 10.

Serial No.:

Maintenance Done By:

1. CLEAN

 Calvane Elements  Motor  Fan

 Discharge Grill  Inlet Grill

2. CHECK

 Motor for smooth, quiet operation

3. ELECTRICAL

 Check all terminal connections and conductors.

Tighten loose connections. Conductors with

damaged insulation must be replaced.

4. MECHANICAL

 Check motor shaft bearing play. Replace

motor if play is excessive, or if motor

does not run quietly and smoothly.

Bearings are permanently lubricated.

 Check fan. Replace immediately if

cracked or damaged.

 Check tightness of all hardware. All

fasteners must be tight.

 Turn heater on for a minimum of five

minutes. Check for warm air exiting
heater through discharge grill.

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INSTALLATION

The installation instructions provide a general guideline for the installation and wiring of

the heater. All applicable codes must be adhered to.

MECHANICAL

LOCATION

1. The heater’s inlet and discharge areas must not be
obstructed.

2. The air discharge is not to be directed at a thermostat.

3. The air discharge is directed across areas of heat loss.

ELECTRICAL

WARNING:

Disconnect the power supply before installation of the heater. Lock the switch in

the “OFF” (open) position and/or tag the switch to prevent unexpected power application.

Installation and wiring of the heater must adhere to all applicable codes.

GENERAL

1. Use only copper conductors.

2. Supply voltage is to be within 10% of the data plate voltage.

3. External over-current protection is required and must meet data
plate ratings for voltage, amperage and frequency.

MOUNTING

1. The mounting surface must be strong enough to:
a) support the heater’s weight;

b) provide sufcient stiffness to prevent excessive

vibration, and

c) withstand abusive situations such as transportable

installations of the heater.

FIELD WIRING

1. Heater is supplied with an enclosure that has mate-n-lock
connector.

2. Heater requires external thermostat and controls. Thermostat

and controls used with this heater must be:

a) listed for approved;
b) rated at 208 volt minimum and 5 amp minimum.

FINAL INSPECTION

1. Before application of electrical power:

a) check that all connections are secured and comply with

the applicable code requirements;

b) conrm that the supply voltage is compatible with the data

plate specications;

c) remove any foreign objects from the heater;
d) ensure all external ttings and enclosure covers are

secured;

e) ensure that the fan rotates freely.

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OPERATION

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GENERAL

1. To operate heater, make sure power supply is properly

connected as specied in the wiring schematic.

2. Ensure that the thermostat controlling the heater is set
above the ambient temperature.

3. During normal operation, the high-limit control should not
cycle the heater ON and OFF. If cycling occurs, check

to see if there is an airow blockage. If there are no
obstructions, the heater must be examined by qualied

personnel to determine the cause of the high-limit cycling.

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING:

Disconnect heater from the power supply before opening enclosures or servicing heater. Lock the switch in

the “OFF” (open) position and/or tag the switch to prevent unexpected power application. This heater

should only be serviced by qualied personnel with electrical heating equipment experience.

Note: ONLY USE FACTORY SUPPLIED REPLACEMENT PARTS OF THE SAME SPECIFICATION.

HEATING ELEMENTS

1. Remove discharge grill from heater. Disconnect all wires
connected to the element terminals and remove all bus
bars. Remove element brackets from heater.

2. Remove elements, noting their proper placement.

3. Install factory-supplied replacement elements. Ensure that
the element brackets are in place and in good condition.

4. Reinstall all bus bars, wires, brackets, and discharge grill.

FAN

1. Remove grill from heater. Remove the screws securing
the fan to the fan hub attached to the motor.

2. Replace fan with factory-supplied fan.

TEMPERATURE HIGH-LIMIT

1. Remove discharge grill from heater.

2. Remove the wires connected to the high-limit.

3. Remove the screws securing the high-limit.

4. Install factory-supplied high-limit.

5. Reinstall wires, high-limit screws and discharge grill.

AIR INLE

FAN
ASSEMBLY

IR OUTLETMOTOR

MATE-N-LOCK
CONNECTOR

THERMAL
HIGH-LIMIT

ELEMENTS

4

PARTS LIST

Heater

Fan

MI420 REV.1

Catalogue No.

RCH16225-01

CCI Thermal

TEMPERATURE TEST RESULTS

Stage

Stage 1 20831000 Low110 CFM

Stage 2 20832000 High 150 CFM

Rated

Volts

Phase

Rated
Watts

Speed

Approximate

Airflow Rate

5

Ambient

2 1 °C
70°F

2 4 °C
75°F

Average Outlet

Air Temp.

35°C
95°F

48°C

118°F

Approximate

Temp. Rise

14C°
25F°

24C°
43F°

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Heater Model: RCH16225-01

Voltage: 208V

Power: 2000W

Phases /Connection: 3 / wye

Heating Element: Transit duty calvane heaters

Protections : High-limit, auto reset

Air Flow Control: Variable, 2 speed fan

Front Cover: Aluminum

Frame/enclosure: Aluminum

Plug Connection: Female Mate-N-Lock quick connector

Approx. Weight: 23 lbs

Dimensions: 16”L x 13.5”H x 6.5”W (including handle)

Heater Drawing: C16225 Rev. 7

Surface Front Grill: 304SS, 14GA

Grille Drawing: B16252 Rev. 2

WARRANTY

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. warrants to the purchaser of each new product that any part thereof which proves to be
defective in material or workmanship under normal use within 18 months of the date of shipment or 12 months from the

date of start of operation (whichever occurs rst) will be repaired or replaced without charge. Any such defect should be
brought to the attention of the company’s ofce from which the product was purchased, which is authorized to furnish or

replacement within the terms of this warranty.

The Company will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in installation, removal from service, transportation cost,

or damages of any type whatsoever, including incidental or consequential damages. Some states or provinces do not
allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the preceding exclusion or limitation may not be

applicable to you.

Since we cannot anticipate or control the condition under which our products may be used, we accept no responsibility
for the safety and suitability of our products when used alone or in combination with other products. Tests for safety and
suitability of the products should be done by the user.

This warranty will not apply if, in the judgement of the Company damage or failure has resulted from accident, alteration,
misuse, abuse or operation on an incorrect power supply. The foregoing is in lieu of other warranties expressed or
implied. CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. neither assumes no authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation,
during transportation, installation and operation or liability in connection with the said product.

Since the paint nish may be damaged in use, no warranty applies to such paint nish except for manufacturing defects

which become apparent within 30 days from date of installation.

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2721 Plymouth Drive, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H R5R

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

PLEASE ADHERE TO INSTRUCTIONS PUBLISHED IN THIS MANUAL.

Failure to do so may be dangerous and may void certain provisions of your warranty.

For further assistance, please call:

Oakville: 1-800-410-3131

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Please have model and serial numbers available before calling.

WARRANTY: Under normal use the Company
warrants to the purchaser that defects in material or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced
without charge for a period of 18 months from
date of shipment, or 12 months from the start date of

product was purchased for authorized repair or
replacement within the terms of this warranty.

Subject to State or Provincial law to the contrary, the
Company will not be responsible for any expense for
installation, removal from service, transportation, or
damages of any type whatsoever, including damages
arising from lack of use, business interruptions, or
incidental or consequential damages.

The Company cannot anticipate or control the
conditions of product usage and therefore
accepts no responsibility for the safe application and
suitability of its products when used alone or in
combination with other products. Tests for the safe
application and suitability of the products are the sole
responsibility of the user.

This warranty will be void if, in the judgment of the
Company, the damage, failure or defect is the result of:

• vibration, radiation, erosion, corrosion, process
contamination, abnormal process conditions,
temperature and pressures, unusual surges or
pulsation, fouling, ordinary wear and tear, lack of
maintenance, incorrectly applied utilities such as
voltage, air, gas, water, and others or any
combination of the aforementioned causes not

• any act or omission by the Purchaser, its agents,
servants or independent contractors which for
greater certainty, but not so as to limit the generality
of the foregoing, includes physical, chemical or
mechanical abuse, accident, improper
installation of the product, improper storage and
handling of the product, improper application or the
misalignment of parts.

manufacturing defects apparent within 30 days from
the date of installation.

The Company neither assumes nor
authorizes any person to assume for it any other
obligation or liability in connection with the product(s).

The Purchaser agrees that all warranty work required
after the initial commissioning of the product will be
provided only if the Company has been paid by the
Purchaser in full accordance with the terms and
conditions of the contract.

The Purchaser agrees that the Company makes
no warranty or guarantee, express, implied or
statutory, (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) written or oral, of

the Article or incidental labour, except as is expressed
or contained in the agreement herein.

LIABILITY: Technical data contained in the catalog or
on the website is subject to change without notice. The
Company reserves the right to make dimensional and
other design changes as required. The Purchaser
acknowledges the Company shall not be obligated
to modify those articles manufactured before the
formulation of the changes in design or improvements
of the products by the Company.

The Company shall not be liable to compensate or
indemnify the Purchaser, end user or any other party
against any actions, claims, liabilities, injury, loss, loss
of use, loss of business, damages, indirect or conse-

­es (including legal expenses), costs, obligations and
causes of action of any kind arising wholly or partly
from negligence or omission of the user or the mis­use, incorrect application, unsafe application, incor­rect storage and handling, incorrect installation, lack
of maintenance, improper maintenance or improper
operation of products furnished by the Company.

Edmonton

1-800-661-8529
[phone]
F 780-468-5904

Oakville

1-800-410-3131
[phone]
F 905-829-4430

Orillia

1-877-325-3473
[phone]
F 705-325-2106

Greensburg

1-800-473-2402
[phone]
F 812-663-4202

Houston

1-855-219-2101
[phone]
F 281-506-2316

Denver

1-855-244-3128
[phone]
F 303-979-7350