The heater is one of the most functional devices in every home, business, and

1 industry, it is a device that allows you to regulate the ambient temperature in a way
that is pleasant for people inside, developing the different
activities more comfortably and ensuring that the environment will be airtight and
controlled.

In the coldest months, the use of this tool will be essential, as it is the only one
that will allow you to keep the environment pleasant and prevent the cold winds and rains from
outsiders filter into the various rooms inside the home, establishment or
industry and impact the quality of life and comfort of employees, clients or
family members.

Installation of the Electric Heater

Follow these steps to install the heater:

Inspect the equipment instructions before installation.

2 The equipment must be installed using the recognized system voltage (the industry) /
Tension Process.
Check the insulation resistance of the heater by stage. Use a megohmmeter.
calibrated to 500 V DC to take a reading between each phase terminal with
reference to ground/ground. The reading should be taken for 60 seconds and to achieve
more than 2 megaohms. If any of the stages of the heater is below 2
megaohms, contact your supplier for advice.
Ensure that the team has good support, both internal and external, and that
should not be subjected to excessive loads or vibrations.

If a heating unit is supplied without the casing, the submerged part

it must have adequate support within the respective container, tank, or duct.
Make sure there is enough space around the heater to move it.
heater equipment when maintenance should be performed.
Each heater is equipped with safety devices according to the details of
diagram. These safety devices must be kept in good condition.
operation and they must be connected to the dedicated switch system as
establish in the diagrams.
 Safety interlocks must be installed to ensure that the heater
receive feed only when the predetermined flow rate is reached
through the heater, and that the heater does not receive power if this flow rate
is reduced or interrupted.
Make sure that the supply cable is of the appropriate type, and that
match the type of current to be supplied. Consider:
The maximum ambient temperatures,
The cable routing method,
The voltage drops caused by the cable route.
Make sure that the supply cables are properly supported for
avoid excessive force or tension at the terminal points.
Check that the voltage on the heater's label is compatible with the outlets.
electric ones that are used.
Do not obstruct in any way the internal wiring or connections of the equipment.
This includes the rerouting cables and the grouping cables, since
that it can produce a serious adverse effect on heat accumulation
generated within the terminal cabinet.

Terminal points

The terminal points of each heater are as follows:

Power terminals and cable tray plates (or cable inlets) for the
power supply of the heater.
Control terminals and cable tray plates (or cable entries) for alarms
the heater switches.
Earth terminals of the equipment.

Protection against ground leakage

For safety reasons, it is essential to limit the magnitude and duration of the currents.
from flight to ground. It is not practical to cover all possible systems; however, keep in
It states that, regardless of the system used, the heater must be protected with a
suitable device that is set up in such a way that it disconnects the heater in case of
that a heating element does not make contact with ground. Among the suitable devices are
find the residual current device (RCD) - this is the preferred method and it
should be used whenever possible - or a monitoring device
isolation.

Recommended adjustment for companies for RCD: instant trigger at 100 mA.
maximum duration time configuration of 10 ms (ten milliseconds) guarantees
that any failure is detected within a single cycle of a thyristor system
(when applicable).
Recommended maximum configuration for the monitoring device
isolation: The insulation resistance should not be greater than 50 ohms of voltage
nominal.

Make sure that the equipment is grounded according to the adopted standards.
of grounding.

If it has been equipped, the anti-condensation heater must be protected with a circuit breaker.
earth dispersion of 30mA.

Before fine-tuning the equipment, once the installation is completed, it must be approved.
by a qualified supervisor to ensure that the system has been developed
correctly and that the system is safe for fine-tuning.

Heaters can only be immersed in the fluid for which they have been designed.
designed to heat. Introduce different fluids, even in small concentrations, through
Example, to sterilize, it can cause serious damage to the heater and invalidate the
guarantee.

Before connecting the heater, check that the heating elements and the sensors of
temperature be completely submerged, and that the nominal process flow exceeds
the heating elements.

Control panel installation

To install a control panel, follow these instructions:

 Make sure there is enough space around the panel to open the door.
from the panel when maintenance needs to be performed.
Make sure that all cables that need to be connected to the panel are of the type
corresponding, and that match the type of current to be supplied.
Consider these aspects:
The maximum ambient temperatures.
The cable routing method.
The voltage drop caused by the cable route.
Check that the voltage of the control panel label is compatible with the outlets.
electric ones that are used.
After installation, remove the lifting hooks, if they have been installed, and
replace them with suitable shutters.
Before fine-tuning the equipment, the completed installation must be approved by a
qualified supervisor to ensure that the system has been developed
correctly and that the system is safe for commissioning.
Please note that the guide plates, both on the control panel and in the
Heaters can be drilled to adjust to the guide wire according to the instructions.
from the manufacturer of the gland and in accordance with IEC 60079, taking care to
maintain the IP classification of the cabinet

Terminal points

The terminal points of each control panel are as follows:

Input terminals and cable guide plates (or cable entries) for the
power supply of the control panel.
Output terminals and cable tray plates (or cable entries) for the
electric supply and the alarms or the heater switches.
Ground terminals of the equipment.

Protection against earth leakage

The heater must be protected with an appropriate failure protection device.

ground connection laid out so that it disconnects the heater in case an element
heater does not make a ground connection. The cause must be investigated in detail and rectified.
 any interruption condition initiated by the fault protection device of
ground connection, before restarting the system and connecting the heater.

Maintenance instructions

It is important that you verify that theheatingworks properly before

face periods of inactivity.

In that regard, we recommend that you carry out the precise maintenance of these equipment with
the purpose of preventing possible errors and solving some failures that harm your
performance. There are several actions that can be taken; however, the wide
The magnitude of activities gives rise to a large number of questions that in many
occasions hinder a proper review.

General Safety Precautions

All prevailing safety regulations on the site must be complied with.

3 at all times.
Before removing the terminal cabinet, wait long enough for the
internal components cool down after electrical insulation.
Check if hazardous gases are present before and during the activity.
maintenance.
Completely isolate the equipment from the power supply before and during the execution.
from the work.
When the equipment is painted, there is a possibility of electrostatic discharge and
Such painted surfaces should only be cleaned with a damp cloth.

The following preventive maintenance tasks must be carried out at intervals

as indicated below.

4 Compliance with maintenance recommendations is a requirement.

mandatory.
Documentary evidence must be kept in the form of a signed checklist and
records.

Quarterly verifications

Perform a general inspection of the equipment to check for external damage.

Semester checks

The following checks should be performed every six months:

Isolate the electrical supply and carefully remove the cover of the terminal cabinet.
not to damage the paths of the flame.
Make sure the interior is clean, dry, and free of debris.
Ensure that the electrical terminations are undamaged and that they are
safe.
Measure the total insulation resistance of the heater by phase. Use a megohmmeter.
from 500 V DC to take a reading per phase with reference to ground/earth. The reading
It should be taken for 60 seconds to achieve more than 2 megaohms.
Make sure that the gasket or O-ring, as appropriate, is in good condition.
conditions and carefully replace the cover.
Make sure that the ground conductors have been properly installed between
the ground points and the main structure.
Make sure that all switch devices work correctly
(including the safety interlocks for overpressure, overtemperature,
low flow and no flow.

Annual verifications

Ensure that the following checks are carried out annually. This includes
the team that is in storage:

Check for element failures by comparing resistance values

of the phase. In a properly functioning three-phase system, these values should be
equivalents.
 For fireproof heaters, change the notches on the terminal cabinets.
These notches have been fitted and sealed.
When the replacement of capillary thermostats is required, it is done with the
case recommendations.

Verifications every 24 months

If necessary, carry out the following verifications every two years:

For heaters submerged in an electrically non-conductive process,

Perform a hydrostatic test of the container with the heater already installed. Record.
the insulation resistance of each element, including all spare parts,
before and after this test.
Remove the heating element from the immersion heaters and inspect.
completely the condition of the submerged parts, especially the elements, for
check for signs of abrasion or distortion.

Control panel

This section describes the regular maintenance checks for control panels.

Quarterly verifications

Inspect the equipment in a general way to check for any external damage.

Semi-annual verifications

The following checks must be carried out every six months:

Isolate the incoming electrical supply and open the panel door.
Clean the dust or debris that may have accumulated inside the cabinet.
Check the voltage of the electrical connections.
Clean the filters of the fan inlets and the outlet filters, if they are present.
equipped, and check the proper operation of the fans
cooling.
Check the tension of the component assemblies.
 Make sure that the ground drivers are properly installed between
all land points and the main structure.
Check that the lamps are functioning properly.
Check that all connections and external glands are complete,
tight and conform to the correct specification for use in hazardous areas
(if applicable).

Annual controls

Check the contactors for the contact points of the conductor

Check the PLC functions.
Test the electronic relay unit if it works correctly (if applicable).
Check the stock level of the availability of operational spare parts
critical

5 Failure detection