Circulation heaters provide a readymade means to install electric
heating with a minimal amount of
time and labor. This is
accomplished by combining
heating elements, vessel, insulation,
terminal enclosure, mounting
brackets and inlet and outlet
connections into a complete
assembly.
Made from NPT screw plug or ANSI
flange heater assemblies mated
with a pressure vessel (tank),
circulation heaters are designed to
heat forced-circulation air, gases or
liquids. Ideal for either in-line or
side-arm operations, these
assemblies direct fluids past
FIREBAR
elements, to deliver fast response
and even heat distribution.
Watlow can meet virtually all your
circulation heater assembly needs
with made-to-order units. Made-toorder units can be made from a
wide range of heating element
sheath materials, wattages, vessel
sizes and materials, pressure
ratings, terminal enclosures and
controls.
Performance Capabilities
• Watt densities to 120 W/in
(18.6 W/cm2)
• Wattages to one megawatt
•UL
recognition to 480VÅ(ac) and
600VÅ(ac) respectively
• Ratings to 600 lb pressure class
• Incoloy®sheath temperatures to
1600°F (870°C)
• Passivated 316 stainless steel
sheath temperatures to 1200°F
(650°C)
• Steel sheath temperatures to
750°F (400°C)
• Copper sheath temperatures to
350°F (175°C)
®
or WATROD heating
®
and CSA component
2
Features and Benefits
• Standard screw plugs and
flanges feature a wide selection
of WATROD and FIREBAR
elements to meet specific
application requirements.
TypeSizes (inch)
NPT1
Screw Plugs
ANSI flanges3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
1
⁄4, 21⁄2
• Flange ratings meet recognizedagency standards. ANSI B16.5
Class 150 on:
Four or six inch FIREBAR
element flanges
Three to 14 inch WATROD
element flanges
• FIREBAR assemblies pack
more wattage in a smaller heater
bundle—replaces larger flanges
with round tubular elements, with
a smaller package.
• Compacted MgO insulationfilled elements maximize
dielectric strength, heat transfer
and life.
• One inch (25 mm) thermalinsulation, rated to 750°F
(400°C), reduces heat loss from
the vessel.
On stock chart units:
• Five to seven working days on all Assembly Stock
heaters
• 10 working days on special voltages and/or
wattages
insulation and heating vessel.
Comes with protective primer
coating.
• All catalog units rated to ANSIpressure Class 150. Pressure
vessels (tanks) are either carbon
or 316 stainless steel.
• NPT or ANSI Class 150 nozzleconnections make installation
easy. Inlet and outlet nozzle
connections are:
Threaded MNPT on eight inch
and smaller tanks
Class 150 flanged connections
on 10 inch and larger tanks
Circulation Heaters
UL®is a registered trademark of
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.
Incoloy®is a registered trademark of
Special Metals Corporation.
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Features and Benefits
• Mounting lugs are welded onto
the tank wall of all 21⁄2
and larger units. Lugs are flush
with outer insulation jacket and
provide mounting support.
Applications
• Water:
Deionized
Demineralized
Clean
Potable
Process
Options
Terminal Enclosures
General purpose (NEMA 1) terminal
enclosures, without thermostats, are
supplied on all Watlow circulation
heaters. Moisture and explosion
resistant ratings are available to
meet specific application needs. For
screw plug terminal enclosures,
inch NPT
• Flange mounting holes straddle
centerline to comply with industry
standards.
• Standard, general purpose
(NEMA 1) terminal enclosures
offer easy access to terminal
wiring.
• Industrial water rinse tanks
• Hydraulic oil, crude, asphalt
• Lubricating oils at API specified
watt densities
• Heat transfer oil
refer to pages 322 to 324. For
flange terminal enclosures, refer to
pages 340 to 341.
Stand-off Terminal Enclosures
Stand-off terminal enclosures help
protect terminal enclosures against
excessive temperatures. For details,
refer to page 340.
®
• UL
and CSA component
recognition under file numbers
E52951 and 31388 respectively.
See pages 268 to 271 for details.
• Branch circuits are subdivided
by National Electric Code (NEC)
requirements to a maximum of
48 amps per circuit.
• Paraffin
• Caustic cleaners
• Nitrogen, hydrogen and other
air/gas systems
• Superheating steam
CSA Certified Enclosures
To meet agency recognition
requirements, CSA certified
moisture and/or explosion resistant
terminal enclosures are available.
Consult your Watlow representative
for details.
Thermostats
To provide process temperature
control, Watlow offers optional
single and double pole thermostats.
Process Thermocouple in Nozzle
(Must specify which nozzle)
Thermostats are typically mounted
in the terminal enclosure. Optional
side mounting on vessel also
available.
Thermocouples
To sense process or element sheath
temperature, ASTM Type J or K
thermocouples are available.
Ref.Ref.Dimension
Tank SizeNozzle Size"A"
1
1
⁄4
2 1⁄2
31 NPT8 3⁄16
41
52 NPT11 1⁄16
62
82
For 10 inch and larger tanks consult factory for dimension.
3
⁄4 NPT8 3⁄16
1 NPT8
1
⁄2 NPT10 3⁄8
1
⁄2 NPT13 3⁄8
1
⁄2 NPT14 3⁄8
See Screw Plug Immersion
Heaters, page 324, and Flange
Immersion Heaters, on page 342
for details.
See Screw Plug Immersion
Heaters, page 325 and Flange
Immersion Heaters, on page 342
for details.
3
⁄16
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Options
Continued
Branch Circuits
Branch circuits are subdivided by
National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements to a maximum of
Wattages and Voltages
Watlow routinely supplies circulation
heaters with 120 to 480VÅ(ac) as
well as wattages from 500 watts to
one megawatt. If required, Watlow
will configure circulation heaters
48 amps per circuit. Consult factory
for circuit requirements other than
those listed in the stock charts.
with voltages and wattages outside
these parameters.
For more information on special
voltage and wattage configurations,
consult your Watlow representative.
Circulation Heaters
Sheath Materials
The following sheath materials are
available on WATROD and
FIREBAR heating elements:
Baffles
Direction of Flow
Pressure Vessels
All standard pressure vessel (tank)
materials are rated to 150 lb and
made from:
• Carbon steel
• 316 stainless steel
All catalog pressure vessels (tanks)
are steel unless otherwise noted.
Standard Sheath Materials
WATRODIncoloy
FIREBARIncoloy
®
316 stainless steel
Steel
Copper
®
Baffles mounted on the heating
element bundle enhance and/or
modify liquid or gas flow for better
heat transfer.
316 stainless steel pressure
vessels (tanks) are passivated on all
wetted surfaces. Available from
Assembly Stock on 2
1
⁄2 inch NPT
and four or six inch ANSI flange
circulation heaters.
Made-to-order units can be made in
a variety of materials, flange sizes
and pressure classes.
Made-to-Order Sheath Materials
WATROD304 stainless steel
FIREBAR304 stainless steel
Monel
®
Exotic Sheath Materials
Consult your Watlow representative
for details and availability.
For critical sheath temperature and
low flow conditions, baffles may be
required.
Consult your Watlow representative
for details.
To order, specify pressure
vessel (tank) size, material and
pressure class.
ANSI ratings to 600 lb are available
for high-pressure applications. For
pressure class ratings above
600 lb, as well as other vessel
materials, consult Watlow Process
Systems in Troy, Missouri.
Monel®is a registered trademark of
Special Metals Corporation.
Passivated Finish
For critical applications, passivation
will remove free iron from all wetted
surfaces.
Consult factory for details.
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Options
ontinued
C
Gaskets
Rubber, asbestos-free and spiral
wound gaskets are available for all
heater flange, and inlet and outlet
flange sizes.
Watlow recommends ordering
spares in case replacement
becomes necessary.
and Outlet Nozzle Connections
Inlet
All inlet and outlet materials are
compatible with the pressure vessel
material and pressure class rating.
Vessel sizes from 11⁄4 to eight inches
are typically configured with MNPT
(Male National Pipe Thread)
nozzles. Optional NPT and flange
sizes can be supplied to mate with
existing piping.
To order, specify gasket type,
flange size/rating and process
operating temperature.
For details on gasket materials and
temperature ratings, see page 343.
10 inch and larger vessels are
supplied with Class 150 inlet and
outlet flanges. Optional Class 300 or
Class 600 can be provided to mate
with existing piping.
To order, specify type, size andpressure class rating for both inlet
and outlet nozzle/flange
connections.
High Temperature Thermal Insulation
To further minimize heat loss, the
pressure vessel’s standard one inch
thermal insulation wrap may be
replaced with thicker or higher
temperature insulation. For more
information, consult your Watlow
representative.
Protective Steel Jacket (Shroud)
To protect circulation heaters from
weather or wash-down conditions,
fully welded (weatherproof) or
partially welded (standard) outer
protective steel jackets are
available. Standard steel, or madeto-order 304 or 316 stainless steel
Support Saddles
To mate with an existing installation,
customized support saddle(s)
and/or mounting lugs are available.
To order, specify insulation
thickness, standard or high
temperature insulation and
temperature rating.
Vessels may be supplied with a
primer coating without insulation.
To order, specify no insulation.
can be supplied. Jacket diameter is
dependent upon thermal insulation
thickness.
To order, specify protective steel
jacket, material type and
weatherproof, if desired.
To order, specify mounting lugs or
support saddles and supply a
dimensional drawing.
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Maximum V elocities
The rate at which a gas or liquid
flows through inlet and outlet pipes
is critical to maintaining the desired
output temperature. Pressure drop
through the circulation heater must
be considered to properly size
blowers or pumps. The Maximum
Velocity to Avoid Excessive
Pressure Drop chart gives
recommended maximum velocities,
in feet per second and meters per
second of gas or liquid being
heated and nominal pipe size.
Vessel Orientation
Guidelines
Correctly orienting the heating
vessel assures lower terminal
enclosure temperatures and
element immersion. Detailed
instructions on vessel orientation are
contained in the Installation andMaintenance Instructions that
accompanies all circulation heaters.
The following are guidelines for
vessel orientation in liquid and gas
heating applications.
Maximum Velocity to Avoid Excessive Pressure Drop
FluidNominal Pipe SizeMaximum Velocity
inchft/sec(m/sec)
GasesAll200(61.0)
Liquid4 and smaller10(3.0)
Liquid6-815(5.0)
Liquid10-1219(6.0)
Liquid14-1621(6.4)
Liquid18-2023(7.0)
Liquid2424(7.3)
Liquids
Orient circulation heater:
• Horizontally with inlet and outlet
pipes pointing up
• Vertically with the terminal
enclosure up and the inlet pipe
on the bottom
These orientations ensure the
heating elements will be immersed
at all times and help prevent
premature failure.
Air or Gases
Orient circulation heater:
• Horizontally with the inlet nozzle
closest to the terminal enclosure.
• Vertically with terminal enclosure
at the bottom of the tank. Use the
nozzle nearest the bottom as the
inlet connection.
If installation constraints do not
allow mounting in accordance with
these guidelines, consult your
Watlow representative.
Circulation Heaters
Application Hints
• Select the recommended heating
element sheath material and watt
density for the substance being
heated. Use the SupplementalApplications Chart on pages
263 to 266. If unable to
determine the correct heating
element type and material,
consult your Watlow
representative.
• Assure selecting proper vessel by
considering the pressure or flow
rate, process temperature and
corrosiveness of the media being
heated. If assistance with vessel
selection is required, consult your
Watlow representative.
• For maintenance/replacement
procedures, retain an area twice
the circulation heater’s overall
length to permit easy removal
and inspection of screw plug or
flange heater assemblies.
• Choose a FIREBAR assembly
when you require:
A smaller package
More kilowatts or lower watt
density in an equally sized
WATROD circulation tank.
• Minimize problems associated
with low flow or low liquid level
conditions with a low liquid level
sensor and/or sheath high-limit
control.
• Ensure wiring integrity by making
sure terminal enclosure
temperature does not exceed
400°F (205°C).
• Protect against electrical shock
by properly grounding the unit
per NEC requirements.
• One or more circulation heaters
may be connected in series to
achieve the desired total kilowatt
or temperature output.
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3
/4
"
(95 mm)
4
"
(100 mm)
Ref
A
Ref
6
7
/16
"
(164 mm)
3
/4
"
NPT Inlet & Outlet
B
Ref
3
1
/8
"
(79 mm)
Ref
C
1
/2
"
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Process Assemblies
Circulation Heaters
Replacement Heater Assemblies
To help assure minimum process
downtime, it’s advisable to order
and keep on hand a replacement
flange or screw plug heater
assembly.
a Thermostat code numbers shown on page 425. Check sensing bulb O.D. against thermowell I.D. to
assure proper fit. For side-mount thermostats, also assure adequate capillary tube length.
b Specify Type J or K thermocouple. If overtemp thermocouple specify orientation horizontal, vertical
up or vertical down.
How to Order
To order a stock circulation heater,
please specify:
• Watlow code number
• Volts/watts
• Phase
• Flange or screw plug size
• Tank material
• Options
• Quantity
If the circulation heater is to be
configured with options, add the
suffix letter(s) to the circulation
heater base code number, as
indicated on the Build-a-Code
chart.
b
If stock units do not meet your
application needs, Watlow can
provide made-to-order heaters.
Please provide:
• Application (including vessel
orientation)
• Volts/watts
• Phase
• Number of circuits
• Watt density
• Sheath material and number of
heating elements
• Flange or screw plug size
• Tank material
• Inlet and outlet mating type and
size
• Centerline of inlet and outlet
• Terminal enclosure type
• Options
• Quantity
-
Availability
Assembly Stock: Five to seven
working days
➁
:
Modified Stock
days
Standard: 10 working days
Made-to-Order: Six to eight weeks
Options, complexity and quantity
may affect availability and lead
times. Consult factory.
Replacement Heater
Assemblies Only
Replacement heater assemblies
available by ordering circulation
heater code number and specifying
“replacement heater only.”
➁ Assembly Stock units with catalog options.
Five-10 working
-
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Opening
NEMA 1
Terminal
Enclosure
with Integral
Thermostat
1" FNPT
Outlet Pipe
Vessel
WATROD
Element
4" (100 mm)
O.D. Jacket
Insulation
1" FNPT
Inlet Pipe
Process Assemblies
Circulation Heaters
Booster Heaters
Booster Heaters
Booster heaters are ideal for
circulating applications requiring
less kilowatts, including engine
preheating.
Booster heaters are made from a
steel or brass 11⁄
4" NPT screw plug
heater and insulated pressure
vessel with 1" FNPT inlet and outlet.
This assembly also contains an
integral thermostat.
Features and Benefits
• Dual voltages simplify stocking
and wiring.
• Carbon steel, standard pipewall vessel is compatible with
many applications.
• One inch thick (25 mm) fiber-glass thermal insulation, rated
to 750°F (400°C), reduces heat
loss.
• Steel jacket (shroud) is fully
welded and painted to protect
thermal insulation.
Performance Capabilities
• Watt densities to 60 W/in
2
(9.3 W/cm2)
• Wattages to 3kW
• Voltages to 480VÅ(ac)
• Steel sheath temperatures to
750°F (400°C)
• Copper sheath temperatures to
350°F (175°C)
• Inlet and outlet nozzle
connections are one inch FNPT
fittings welded to the vessel.
• General purpose (NEMA 1)
terminal enclosure protects
terminals and thermostat.
• Integral thermostat controls
process temperatures from:
60° to 160°F (15° to 70°C)
on copper sheath elements
175° to 550°F (80° to 290°C) on
steel sheath elements
Applications
• Stand by generators
• Peak power trimming generators
• Mobile generator sets
• Earth-moving equipment
• Water heaters
• Lightweight oils
Options
Terminal Enclosure
General purpose (NEMA 1) terminal
enclosures with integral thermostats
are supplied on all Watlow booster
heaters. Optional moisture resistant
(NEMA 4) terminal enclosures
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protect wiring and thermostat from
liquid contaminants. To order, add
the suffix letter W to the booster
heater base code number.
For explosion resistant (NEMA 7)
and explosion/moisture resistant
(NEMA 7/4) terminal enclosures,
see Screw Plug Immersion
All units are Assembly Stock
For optional housing adders use circulation heater adders.
Availability
Assembly Stock: Five to seven days
1.51CBEC8G618(8.2)
0.51CBES7G618(8.2)
F.O.B.: Hannibal, Missouri
Circulation Heaters
How to Order
To order a booster heater, please
specify:
• Watlow code number
• Volts/watts
• Options
• Quantity
If the booster heater requires an
optional NEMA 4 terminal
enclosure, add the suffix letter W
to the base code number.
If our Assembly Stock units do not
meet your application needs,
Watlow can provide a made-to-order
unit. For made-to-order units, consult your Watlow representative and
provide the following information:
• Application
• Volts/watts
• Watt density
Availability
Assembly Stock: Five to seven
working days
➀
Modified Stock
: Five to seven
working days
Made-to-Order: Six to eight weeks
Options, complexity and quantity
may affect availability and lead
times. Consult factory.
• Phase
• Ter minal enclosure type
• Options
• Quantity
➀ Assembly Stock units with catalog options.
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Engine Preheaters
Watlow engine preheaters help
maintain a desired minimum engine
temperature to make starting fast
and easy. Also reduces engine wear
caused by cold engine starting.
Engine preheaters mount
conveniently on an engine or rail.
The internal thermostat constantly
adjusts to ambient temperature
changes to keep engine coolant
warm at all times.
An internal tank temperature sensor
protects Watlow engine preheaters
from dry fire conditions caused by
low coolant levels or blocked flow.
Installation is easy with just two
mounting bolts, and inlet and outlet
hose connections.
Performance Capabilities
• Watt densities from 45 to 90 W/in
(7 to 14 W/cm2)
• Up to 6 kW
•UL®and CSA component
recognition to 480VÅ(ac) and
600VÅ(ac) respectively.
• Thermostatically controlled from
60 to 160°F (15 to 70°C)
• Incoloy®sheath temperatures to
1600°F (870°C)
2
Features and Benefits
• Incoloy®sheath minimizes the
risk of premature failure in the
event of a dry-fire condition.
• Integral, prewired adjustable thermostat, mounted in a general
purpose (NEMA 1) terminal
enclosure provides a ready-toinstall unit.
• Easy installation with standard,
one inch (25 mm) diameter
beaded inlet and outlet nozzles.
Rubber hose connections
eliminate the need for threaded
fittings and adapters.
• 120/240VÅ(ac) or 240/480VÅ(ac)dual voltages make field wiring
flexible. Minimizes stocking
multiple voltages.
• Heavy-duty welded carbon steeltank resists corrosion and
extends life.
• Optional oil pressure interconnect switch disrupts
power during engine operation.
• Integral check valve assures
proper coolant flow and correct
thermostat operation. Check
valve will not interfere with
adequate thermo-siphoning.
®
• UL
Applications
• Standby generators
• Primary power generators
• Firepump engines
and CSA component
recognition under file numbers
E52951 and 31388 respectively.
See pages 268 to 271 for details.
Options
Terminal Enclosures
The following terminal enclosures
are available:
• Standard, general purpose
(NEMA 1)
• Moisture resistant (NEMA 4)
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• Explosion resistant (NEMA 7)
class 1, groups C and D.
For class 1, group B enclosures,
consult your Watlow
representative.
Threaded Nozzles
Carbon steel threaded inlets and
outlets are available for installations
using rigid piping or threaded
adapters. Threaded nozzles are
Order by adding the suffix letter W
(NEMA 4) or E (NEMA 7) to the
engine preheater base code
number.
typically supplied for firepump
applications. To order, specify
threaded nozzles and NPT size.
W A T L O W
Overall Length ±
3
/8
"
(10 mm)
1
1
/2
"
(38 mm)
2
1
/4
"
(57 mm)
Ref. Diameter
(4) Mounting Slots
9
/32
"
X
3
/4
"
(7 mm X 19 mm)
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
3
3
/4
"
(95 mm)
1" (25 mm)
2" (50 mm)
(4)
1
/4-20
Bolts,
5
/8
"
(16 mm)
Threaded
Length
2
3
/16
"
(56 mm)
6
3
/16
"
(157 mm)
3
1
/8
"
(79 mm)
6
3
/8
"
(162 mm)
Up Outlet
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
Outlet Nozzle
Sized for 1" I.D.
(25 mm) hose
Vibration
Isolator Bushings
Mounting Slots
1
/4
"- 20
Mounting Bolts
(2) Mounting Studs
Drain
NEMA 1 Terminal Enclosure
WATROD Heating Element
Thermowell
Check Valve
Inlet Nozzle
Sized for 1" I.D.
(25 mm) hose
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Engine Preheaters
Application Hints
• Mount engine preheaters in
horizontal position only (as shown
in Figures #1, #2 and #3). Consult
your Watlow representative if
vertical mounting is unavoidable.
• Mount the heater near or below
the lowest point on the engine
block. Keep outlet nozzle pointed
up, as indicated on the tank.
• Estimate kilowatt requirements
with the following formula. First
determine the engine
displacement, then multiply:
F.O.B.: Hannibal, Missouri
English
Cubic inches X 3 = estimated wattage
Metric
Liters X 183 = estimated wattage
Circulation Heaters
Figure 1
OverallCode No.Est. Ship.
kW
Length
Inch (mm)1-Phase1-Phase1-Phaselbs (kg)
Application: Ethylene Glycol/Engine Coolant
1.13207⁄8(530)CPBPL2S12➀12(6)
1.5020
1.6920
1.88207⁄8(530)CPBPN2S12➀12(6)
2.0020
2.2520
2.252611⁄16 (678)CPBPD2S12➀15(7)
2.5020
3.0026
3.752611⁄16 (678)CPBPG2S12➀15(7)
4.0026
5.002611⁄16
All preheaters are Stock unless
otherwise noted.
Availability
Stock: Same day shipment
Standard: Four weeks
7
⁄8
7
⁄8(530)CPBPM2S12➀12(6)
7
⁄8(530) CPBPC6S1212(6)
7
⁄8(530) CPBPD6S1212(6)
7
⁄8(530) CPBPE6S1212(6)
11
⁄16 (678)CPBPF2S12➀CPBPF7S1215(7)
11
⁄16 (678)CPBPH7S1215(7)
120/240VÅ(ac)208VÅ(ac)240/480VÅ(ac)Weight
(530) CPBPB6S12CPBPB2S12➀12(6)
(678)CPBPJ7S12➀15(7)
➀ Standard
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Overall Length ±
3
/8
"
(10 mm)
1
1
/2
"
(38 mm)
3
1
/2
"
(89 mm)
Ref. Diameter
(4) Mounting Slots
9
/32
"
X
3
/4
"
(7 mm X 19 mm)
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
3
3
/4
"
(95 mm)
1" (25 mm)
2" (50 mm)
(4)
1
/4-20
Bolts,
5
/8
"
(16 mm)
Threaded
Length
2
15
/16
"
(75 mm)
6
3
/16
"
(157 mm)
6
3
/8
"
(162 mm)
3
1
/8
"
(79 mm)
Up Outlet
Inlet
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
1
1
/2
"
(38 mm)
Overall Length ±
3
/8
"
(10 mm)
1
1
/2
"
(38 mm)
(4) Mounting Slots
9
/32
"
X
3
/4
"
(7 mm X 19 mm)
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
4
3
/8
"
(111 mm)
1" (25 mm)
2" (50 mm)
(4)
1
/4-20 Bolts,
5
/8
"
(16 mm)
Threaded Length
2
1
/4
"
(57mm)
Ref. Diameter
6
3
/8
"
(162 mm)
3
1
/8
"
(79 mm)
4
5
/8
"
(117 mm)
Up Outlet
Inlet
Process Assemblies
Circulation Heaters
Engine Preheaters
Figure 2
OverallCode No.Est. Ship.
kWLength277V
Å(ac)
Inch (mm)1-Phase3-Phaselbs (kg)
Application: Ethylene Glycol/Engine Coolant
1.5207⁄8(530)CPCPB4S12
2.0207⁄8(530)CPCPC4S12
2.520
3.7520
7
⁄8(530)CPCPE4S12
7
⁄8(530)CPCPG4S12
4.0207⁄8(530)CPCPH4S12
5.020
7
⁄8(530)CPCPJ4S12
➀
➀
➀
➀
➀
➀
Å(ac)
480V
CPCPB13S12
CPCPC13S12
CPCPE13S12
CPCPG13S12
CPCPH13S1212(6)
CPCPJ13S1212(6)
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F.O.B.: Hannibal, Missouri
Weight
12(6)
12(6)
12(6)
12(6)
Figure 3
OverallCode No.Est. Ship.
kW
Length
120/240V
Å(ac)
208V
Inch (mm)1-Phase1-Phaselbs (kg)
Application: Ethylene Glycol/Engine Coolant
0.75155⁄8(397)CPBPK2S12
1.0155⁄8(397)CPBPA6S12
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How to Order
To order a Stock, or Standard
engine preheater, please specify:
• Code number
• Volts/watts
• Phase
• Options
• Quantity
If our Stock units do not meet your
application needs, Watlow will
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Å(ac)
Weight
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provide a made-to-order unit. For
made-to-order units, provide the
following information:
• Volts/watts
• Phase
• Inlet and outlet type and size
• Ter minal enclosure type
• Mounting orientation
• Options
• Quantity
All preheaters are stock unless otherwise
noted.
Availability
Stock: Same day shipment
Standard: Four weeks
➀ Standard
Availability
Stock: Same day shipment
Modified Stock
➁: Five to seven
working days
Standard: Four weeks
Made-to-Order: Six to eight weeks
Options, complexity and quantity
may affect availability and lead
times. Consult factory.
➁ Stock units with catalog options.
W A T L O W
Vent
Drain
Bayonet Vessel
Fill
Expansion Tank (OPT)
Storage Tank
Flange
Heater
No-Heat
Tubular and
Process Assemblies
Circulation Heaters
Pipe Insert Heaters
Pipe insert immersion heaters
permit removing and servicing the
heater bundle without draining the
liquid being heated.
Heating is accomplished by
mounting a flange or screw plug
immersion heater inside a pressuretight bayonet pipe vessel. The pipe
vessel then mates to a flange
connection on a storage tank’s side.
Heat transfer between element(s)
and tank contents is accomplished
by heating the air or heat transfer
fluid inside the bayonet pipe for
conduction to the tank’s contents.
Performance Capabilities
• Wattages to 100kW
• Voltages to 600VÅ(ac)
• Ratings to 600 lb pressure class
• Incoloy
1400°F (760°C)
• Stainless steel sheath
temperatures to 1200°F (650°C)
• Steel sheath temperatures to
750°F (400°C)
Features and Benefits
• Low watt density screw plug or
flange heaters, mounted in the
bayonet vessel, provide long life.
®
sheath temperatures to
• Carbon steel, 304 and 316
stainless steel bayonet vessels
offer compatibility with a wide
range of liquids.
• Welded flange on pipe vessel
ensures pressure seal.
• Heating element support(s)
ensure proper element spacing
and maximum heater
performance.
• Heat transfer fluid fill/drain andvent couplings ease installation
and maintenance.
Circulation Heaters
Applications
• Indirect heating of viscous fluids:
Asphalt
Tar
Molasses
Syrup
Glue
• Corrosive liquids
• Degreasing fluids
Options
Pipe insert heaters can be supplied
with a variety of options, including:
• Appropriate gasket materials
• Passivation cleaning on pipe
insert
• European screw plug to flange
adapters
Flanges
Flanges to 24 inches nominal pipe
size are available in materials
compatible with specific application
• CSA certified terminal enclosures
• Stand-off terminal enclosures
• Thermocouple temperature
sensors
• Thermostats
• Customer specified materials,
sizes and pressure class ratings
needs. For information on flange
materials and ratings, consult your
Watlow representative.
For descriptions and ordering
information about these options,
please refer to Flange Immersion
Heaters, pages 340 to 343, or
Screw Plug Immersion Heaters,
pages 322 to 326.
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Tubular and
Process Assemblies
Circulation Heaters
Pipe Insert Heaters
Application Hints
• Mount pipe insert heater
horizontally.
• Locate pipe insert heaters low in
the tank, but above the sludge
level.
• Consider a low liquid level sensor
to protect against low liquid level
conditions.
• Select the proper heat transfer
media (air or fluid) to adequately
Bayonet V essels
Bayonet vessels are available up to
14 inches nominal pipe size and
20 feet long. Vessel size is
dependent upon the kW
conduct heat from the elements
to the bayonet vessel. Consult
your Watlow representative for
recommendations.
• Select a watt density that’s
compatible with the heat transfer
media being used.
• Use a sheath high-limit sensing
device inside the bayonet vessel
to protect against element
over-heating.
F.O.B.: Hannibal, Missouri
requirement and element watt
density. For more information,
please consult your Watlow
representative.
• For pipe insert heater assemblies
employing heat transfer fluid, use
an expansion tank. This will allow
for fluid expansion and
contraction during heater cycling.
• Insulate the pipe insert heater’s
exterior to minimize heat loss.
Caution:
Do not insulate the terminal
enclosure.
How to Order
All pipe insert heaters are made-toorder. To order, please specify:
• Application
• Volts/watts
• Phase
• Number of circuits
• Bayonet vessel material
• Storage tank mating flange size
• Maximum bayonet length beyond
the storage tank mating flange
• Dimension from heater flange to
inside of storage tank wall
• Terminal enclosure type
• Options
• Quantity
Availability
Made-to-Order: Six to eight weeks
Options, complexity and quantity
may affect availability and lead
times. Consult factory.
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Tubular and
Process Assemblies
Over-the-Side
Heaters
To provide portability, easy
installation and removal, Watlow
makes Over-the-Side heaters in
three versions:
• “L” and “O” shaped
• Vertical loop
• Drum
These “installed-from-the-top”
heaters slide easily into tanks, with
the heated portion immersed along
the side or at the bottom.
Over-the-Side heaters are ideal for
heating water, oils, solvents, salts
and acids. Application versatility is
enhanced with optional sheath
materials, kilowatt ratings, terminal
enclosures and mounting methods.
“L” and “O” Shaped
Performance Capabilities
• Incoloy®sheath element watt
densities to 60 W/in2(9.3 W/cm2)
• Steel sheath element watt
densities to 23 W/in2(3.6 W/cm2)
• Wattages to 50kW
• Voltages to 600VÅ(ac)
Features and Benefits
• Rugged, light-weight
construction resists damage
during installation or removal.
• Three 0.475 inch (12 mm)
diameter WATROD heating
elements offer one- or three-
phase operation.
• WATROD hairpins arerepressed (recompacted) after
bending to assure MgO density,
dielectric strength, heat transfer
and life.
• Four inch (100 mm) sludge legs
keep heating elements off the
tank’s bottom to help avoid being
covered with sediment.
• RTV riser seal prevents moisture
from infiltrating electrical areas.
Incoloy®is a registered trademark of
Special Metals Corporation.
UL®is a registered trademark of
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.
• Standard size one inch conduitopenings facilitate wiring.
• SRG insulated flexible lead wires,
rated to 390°F (200°C), allow
factory or field wiring for three or
one phase operation.
• Riser materials are compatible
with element sheath materials:
Stainless steel with Incoloy® sheath
Steel with steel sheath
All other wetted parts are
stainless steel.
• Integral thermowells provide
convenient temperature sensor
insertion and replacement without
draining the fluid being heated.
On stock chart units:
• Five to seven days on all heaters
• 10 working days on special voltages
and/or wattages