CCI Thermal Technologies SF-1 User Manual

STANDARD APPLICATIONS

STRATAFAN™

INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 SPECIAL NOTICES

1.1 The following special notices highlight
important information in the installation
and maintenance sections. Each serves a
special purpose and is displayed in the
format shown:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, can result in

CAUTION

personal injury or damage to the equipment.

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may be a

CAUTION

shock hazard.

This symbol indicates an imminently
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

WARNING

WARNING

could result in death or serious injury.

IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, EXCESSIVE VIBRATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
READ THE INSTALLATION, OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

2.0 CERTIFICATION

2.1 Stratafan™ model SF-1 is certied
intrinsically safe by the Canadian Standards
Association for use in Class I, Divisions
1 and 2, Group D; Class I, Zone 1 and 2,

Groups IIA hazardous (classied) locations.

The unit has a temperature code of T2C at
a maximum ambient temperature of 40°C

(104°F) and must be used in conjunction with

a Cata-Dyne™ WX or MKII catalytic heater.

3.0 INTENDED USE

3.1 The Cata-Dyne™ Stratafan™ can be used in
industrial locations to promote higher overall
air temperature, lower humidity, reduced
condensation and ice build up.

3.2 The Stratafan™ thermoelectric fan is
designed and intended for use only with
Cata-Dyne™ WX or MKII catalytic heaters,
a product by CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.

Use of the Stratafan™ with any other style of

heater will void the product certication and

may pose a risk of property damage, injury
or death. Under no circumstances should
the Stratafan™ be used with any alternative
catalytic heater, gas stove, wood stove, etc.

E-mail: [e-mail] www.ccithermal.com

Printed In Canada

C US

®

ISO 9001

Date of Issue: January 2013

11416.Rev.3.01

4.0 OPERATION

4.1 Startup:

(i) Install the Stratafan™ in the desired

location as per the Installation
Instructions section of the Installation
& Operation Instructions. The fan will
start operation when the unit absorbs

sufcient heat from the heater. Under

normal operating conditions with the
heater at steady-state temperature, the
fan should reach continuous operating
speed within approximately 5 minutes.
The Stratafan™ does not require any
assistance for start-up.

4.2 Shutdown:

5.2 Top Installation:

Heat Collection Plate

(i) To stop the fan, the heater must be

turned off. The fan will slow to a stop
once it cools off.

THE STRATAFAN™ INCLUDES ROTATING
COMPONENTS AND CARE SHOULD BE

CAUTION

WARNING

TAKEN AROUND THE UNIT. DO NOT
INSERT FINGERS OR OTHER OBJECTS
INTO THE FAN WHILE THE UNIT IS
IN OPERATION. DO NOT BLOCK AIR
FLOW BY PLACING MITTS OR OTHER
OBJECTS ON TOP OR IN FRONT OF THE
WIRE GRILLE.

PLACING A HOT FAN ON A SURFACE
MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE,
FIRE OR INJURY. DO NOT TOUCH THE
STRATAFAN™ WHILE IN OPERATION.

5.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 General Instructions:

(i) Start your Cata-Dyne™ heater and

let reaction fully develop for at least
30 minutes.

(ii) The Stratafan™ must be installed on

a CSA approved WX or MKII model
Cata-Dyne™ heater with a maximum
input capacity of 5,000 Btu/hr for every
square foot of pad area. For example,

the Stratafan™ is certied for use on a

WX 12x24 heater rated to 10,000 Btu/
hr, this WX heater will have two square
feet of pad area at 5,000 Btu/hr for every
square foot.

(iii) Determine where you would like to

mount the unit on the heater. The ideal
mounting position for the Stratafan™
is on the top. If you have a vent-hood,
mount the unit on the side or bottom.

CAUTION

use a 5/32”

(i) Place on top of the unit with the heat

collection plate directly in front of the
pad surface.

DO NOT PUT STRATAFAN™ OVER TOP
OF THE SUPPORTING RAIL.

allen key

(ii) Clamp the Stratafan™ to the heater box

by tightening the hex head socket cap
screws using a 5/32” allen key.

use a 7/64” allen key

(iii) Secure the Stratafan™ to the

Cata-Dyne™ unit heater by tightening
the cone head set screws using a 7/64”
allen key.

Separate Installation and Operation Instructions are available for industrial heating applications.

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5.3 Side Installation -

Cata-Dyne™ Z - Mounting Bracket:

use a 5/32” allen key

(i) Remove the 1.5” socket head cap screws

from the back of the Stratafan™ using a
5/32” allen key. Flip the rear mounted
clamp bracket. Install the included 2.5”
long hex head socket cap screws using
a 5/32” allen key. This will leave a 1/2”

(12.7 mm) gap between the clamp and

the Stratafan™ unit.

5/16” x 1” hex head bolt

(iii) Hold the Stratafan™ in the desired

mounting position and install the
5/16” x 1” hex head bolt through the clamp
and the mounting bracket. Secure the
Stratafan™ to the heater by tightening
the nut and the lock washer to the bolt.

No space

(ii) Align the hole in rear clamp bracket with

any available holes on the Z-bracket.
Ensure that the heat collection plate
is fully exposed to the front face of the
heater. If there is no hole available you
may drill out the stainless steel bracket
with a 3/8” bit.

(iv) Check to see that there is no space

between the front clamp and the bezel.
If there is too much space remove the
Stratafan™ and tighten the hex head
socket cap screws, drawing the rear
clamp closer to the fan body.

use a 5/32”

allen key

(v) Tighten the front mounted set screws

through the holes in the front heat
collection plate. This should secure the
Stratafan™ to the heater itself.

Separate Installation and Operation Instructions are available for industrial heating applications.

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5.4 Side Installation -

Cata-Dyne™ Standard Mounting Bracket:

use a 5/32” allen key

(i) Remove the 1.5” hex head cap screws

from the back of the Stratafan™ and

ip the rear mounted clamp bracket.

Install the 2.5” long, 5/32” socket
cap screws using a 5/32” allen key.
This will leave a 1/2” (12.7 mm)
gap between the clamp and the
Stratafan™ unit.

5/16” hex
head bolt

(iii) Hold the Stratafan™ in the desired

mounting position and install the
5/16” x 1” bolt through the Stratafan™
clamp and the mounting bracket.
Secure the Stratafan™ to the heater by
tightening the nut and the lock washer to
the bolt.

(iv) Check to see that there is no space

between the front clamp and the bezel.
If there is space, remove the Stratafan™
and tighten the hex head socket
cap screws, drawing the rear clamp
closer to the fan body.

(ii) Align the hole in the Stratafan™ clamp

bracket with any available hole in
the Cata-Dyne™ standard mounting
bracket. Ensure that the heat collection
plate is fully exposed to the front face of
the heater.

(v) Tighten the front mounted set screws

through the holes in the front heat

collection plate. This should rmly secure

the Stratafan™ to the heater itself.

Separate Installation and Operation Instructions are available for industrial heating applications.

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5.5 Bottom Installation:

(i) Place on top of the unit with the heat

collection plate directly in front of the
pad surface.

DO NOT PUT STRATAFAN™ OVER TOP

CAUTION

OF THE SUPPORTING RAIL.

6.0 REPAIRS

6.1 Under no circumstances should users attempt
to repair the Stratafan™. User repair will void
the product warranty and the CSA Intrinsic

Safety Certication.

6.2 Contact the original sales distributor to
arrange for product repair.

7.0 RETURN GOODS POLICY

7.1 All product returns must be sent to the original
sales distributor. Prior written approval
must be obtained for the return of any

Cata-Dyne™ product(s). Final acceptance

will be contingent on inspection at the factory.

8.0 ORDERING INFORMATION

8.1 Order any of CCI Thermal products
by telephone, fax, email or online at
www.ccithermal.com.

use a 5/32” allen key

(ii) Support the unit while tightening the hex

head, socket cap screws using a 5/32”
allen key. This will clamp the unit to the
heater box.

use a 7/64” allen key

(iii) Secure the Stratafan™ to the

Cata-Dyne™ unit heater by tightening
the cone head set screws using a 7/64”
allen key.

Separate Installation and Operation Instructions are available for industrial heating applications.

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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:

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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.

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