EXHEAT FP Hazardous Area Flameproof Rod-Type Immersion Heater – ATEX Certified Zone 1 & Zone 2
ATEX Immersion Heater | Zone 1 & 2 (IIA, IIB, IIC), Zone 21 & 22 (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC)
Hazardous Area Immersion Heater
ATEX Certified
EXHEAT FP hazardous area immersion heaters provide certified heating for Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Flammable Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dust) hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres according to ATEX Directive.
Typical applications for the EXHEAT FP rod type immersion heater include tank heating for oil and water, frost protection and boiler equipment.
The immersion heater is suitable for applications with ambient temperatures between -50°C to 60°C and the terminal enclosure is certified IP66 and made with either mild steel or 316 stainless steel as specified by the client.
The FP rod-type immersion heater range is certified for use in hazardous areas where the atmosphere is classified as a Zone 1 or 2 (IIA, IIB, IIC) gas group, or a Zone 21 or 22 (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC) dust group.
Features of EXHEAT FP Immersion Heaters
- Hazardous Area Certification – ATEX and IECEx standards
- Mild steel or 316 stainless steel terminal enclosure with weatherproof protection to IP66 or Enclosure Type / NEMA 4 or 4X
- Choice of built in process temperature sensors
- Temperature Range – suitable for ambient temperatures from -60°C to +60°C (subject to cert parameters)
- Mounting – the immersion heater can be by a threaded NPT or BSP boss or an industry standard flange
- Installation – designed for horizontal installation (vertical mounting version available on request)
- Options – can be supplied with the terminal box mounted away from the fixing boss / flange
EXHEAT FP Hazardous Area ATEX Certification & Installation
Certification: ATEX / IECEx II 2 G/D
Ex d IIC T1 to T6 Gb Zone 1 and 2
ATEX/IECEx Ex tb IIIC T450°C to T85°C Db Zone 21 and 22 (IP66)
CSA (CEC/NEC) Class I, Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D; T1 to T6, Enclosure Type/NEMA 4 or 4X
CSA (CEC) Ex d IIC; T1 to T6 Gb, IP66 (CAN)
CSA (NEC) Class I, Zone 1, AEx d IIC; T1 to T6 Gb, IP66 (USA)
CU TR (EAC), CNEx, CCOE (CCEs), Inmetro & KGS
The EXHEAT FP hazardous area immersion heater can be easily be installed horizontally unless stated that the heater should be used in vertically orientation.
The FP immersion heater should be securely fixed in position and all terminal connections checked for tightness before energising.
EXHEAT FP Hazardous Area Immersion Heater – Applications
Applications for these electric heaters include:
- Anti-condensation
- Biofuel
- Boiler equipment
- Caustic tanks
- Chemical tanks
- Compressors
- Distillery
- Frost protection
- Heat transfer systems
- Heating medium
- Oil separators
- Pre-heating oil/water
- Processing equipment
- Refrigeration packages
- Safety showers
- Tank heating
- Turbines
- Water/glycol cooling
Please download EXHEAT FP hazardous area immersion heater O&M manual for full details on installation and maintenance procedures – this includes wiring diagrams, earth connection and pre installation inspection and checks.
EXHEAT FP Flameproof Rod-Type ATEX Immersion Heater Specifications
Enclosure | Mild steel or 316 stainless steel, external and internal earths, screwed terminal cover, finished in epoxy paint (if required) |
Heating Elements | A choice of rod-type elements comprising of 80/20 nickel chrome resistance wire, compacted in high purity magnesium oxide insulating powder and encased in either Incoloy or stainless steel sheath, secured by either brazing or welding depending upon on the process application |
Controls | Heater over-temperature protection is fitted as standard. Optional process temperature sensing devices can be incorporated in the form of thermostats, RTD’s or thermocouples. |
Mounting | Any threaded boss or flange in any material can be specified within the limits of the design parameters. Heater terminal box can be either ‘direct-on’ or ‘stand-off’, depending on process temperature. |
Power Output | To suit process requirements within the design and certification parameters |
Supply Voltage | Any electrical supply up to 690V (600V CSA) |
EXHEAT FP Flameproof Rod-Type ATEX Immersion Heater Product Range
Terminal Box Type | Hazardous Area | Minimum Flange Size Without Stand Off | KW Load with a Maximum Immersed Length of 2800 mm | ||
Inch | MM | Max number of Cable Entries | Max number of elements without Stand off | ||
FP 4 | Zone 1 &
Zone 2 |
3 Inches | 75 mm | 1 off M25 & 1 off M20 | 6 |
FP 6 | Zone 1 &
Zone 2 |
6 Inches | 150 mm | 1 off M32 & 2 off M25 | 15 |
FP 8 | Zone 1 &
Zone 2 |
8 Inches | 200 mm | 2 off M25 & 1 off M40 | 21 |
FP 10 | Zone 1 &
Zone 2 |
10 Inches | 250 mm | 2 off M32 & 1 off M25 | 39 |
FP 12 | Zone 1 &
Zone 2 |
12 Inches | 300 mm | 3 off M32 & 1 off M20 | 54 |
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