EGHB Industrial Suspended Unit Heater

An image shows the Reznor EGHB industrial suspended unit heater, a rectangular metal casing with louvres on the front.

Features

Color

Standard: almond

Finish

Standard: epoxy/polyester powder paint

Voltage

• 208V, 240V, 277V, 347V, 480V, 600V, 1 or 3-phase
• Some units may be field converted from 3 to 1-phase

Construction

• 18 and 20-gauge steel
• Adjustable louvres to direct airflow
• High-limit temperature control with automatic reset

Fan

• Motor mounted in cold compartment
• Thermally-protected motor
• Totally enclosed and factory-lubricated ball bearing motor (except for 15 to 25kW at 208/240V)
• 58 dBA fan (2 to 10kW), 67 dBA fan (15 to 30kW) and 77 dBA fan (40 to 60kW)
• Fan delay purges heater of residual heat

Heating Element

• Durable tubular heating elements; stainless steel (2 to 10kW); finned (15 to 60kW)
• Concentric disposition of heating elements
• Factory sealed element upon request

Control

• All models have a factory-installed contactor
• 240/208V control circuit standard (with transformer if necessary)
• 24V relay, with or without transformer available
• Built-in thermostat available
• 120V control circuit available

Manufacturer highly recommends to use a wall thermostat for greater comfort. Any remote thermostat or relay must be connected to the heater control terminal block.

Installation

• Horizontal wall or ceiling mounting using one of two supplied brackets which allow 360° rotation (Horizontal mounting only for 40kW, 50kW and 60kW secured by 4 hooks [ceiling only])
• Vertical mounting using 4 threaded rods 1/2 inch X 13 UNC (not included) (except option -MD)
• Diffuser cones available (except option -MD)
• Large and easily accessible control compartment
• Maximum recommended height (horizontal): 2 to 10kW: 8 ft. (2.4 m); 15 to 30kW: 10 ft. (3 m); 40 to 60kW: 15 ft. (4.5 m)
• Protective screen allows lower mounting height (except 40 to 60kW)
• Minimum height of 8 ft. (2.4 m) for 40 to 60kW heaters
• 30 °C (85 °F) maximum operating ambient temperature

Diagrams

Illustrations show two mounting configurations for the unit heater: one for small areas and one for large areas, both depicting suspended installation. A side view schematic of the unit heater displays the motor, fan, heating elements, and adjustable louvres within the cold section. Another diagram indicates the mounting points for vertical installation, requiring four threaded rods (1/2" - 13 UNC).

Warranty

• 1-year warranty against defects

Application

• Commercial hall, warehouse, stairwell, factory

Model Specifications

Options

Notes:
1 Models with the indications "3/1" can be field converted from 3 to 1-phase.
2 2-pole contactor is standard with single and 3-phase units. 3-pole contactor may be required by some codes for 3-phase.
3 For the U.S. only: The nominal current of the unit must not exceed 80% of the capacity of the disconnect.
4 For single or multiple unit control.
5 IR24: 24V signal by others (multiple units per thermostat). IR2B: for 24V thermostat on each unit.
6 All heaters have a 240V control circuit unless otherwise specified.
7 Field installed. Same thermostat as Option IC11.
8 CL1A thermostat requires option BT1.
Standard color is almond.

Dimensions