King KBP-RCS Series Ruggedized Cold Start Unit Heater - Reliable Performance Down to -40°F

KBP-RCS Series: Compact Ruggedized Cold Start Unit Heater

The King KBP-RCS Series is a robust, compact unit heater engineered to reliably operate in extreme cold environments, designed to start and function in sub-freezing temperatures down to -40°F. It features heavy-duty, vibration, and shock-resistant construction, tested to MIL-STD-810 standards, ensuring reliable and consistent heat output in the harshest conditions.

This series offers models ranging from 950W to 6kW, available in 208V, 240V, and 480V, with options for 1 or 3 phase power.

Key Features: [Ruggedized Cold Start] capability, designed for temperatures down to -40°F, and guaranteed heat even in harsh environments.

[CULUS Listed] certification.

Customer Needs Addressed

This heater is engineered to overcome common challenges in cold environments:

Starting in Sub-Freezing Temperatures: Electric motors and heaters often struggle to start in sub-freezing conditions. The KBP-RCS is designed to start and operate reliably down to -40°F ambient temperatures.
Ruggedness for Mobile Applications: For applications involving heavy vibrations or shock, such as mobile units, the heater's rugged construction ensures durability and consistent performance.

Features & Benefits

Features	Benefits
24V Pre-Heat Circuit	Starts In Sub-Freezing Temperatures Down To -40°F
Tested to MIL-STD-810, 514 Vibration & 516 Shock Standard	Vibration & Shock-Resistant Construction
Provision to Connect 24V Remote Thermostat	Remote Temperature Sensing, Programmable Heating Schedule, WIFI Compatible, and the Ability to control multiple heaters from a single thermostat (Thermostat Purchased Separately).
Low-Profile Mounting Bracket w/Isolation Hardware	Compact, Versatile Mounting For A Variety of Applications
Pic-A-Watt® Steel Fin Elements	Selectable Wattage Design Allows Heater To Be Tailored To The Space
385CFM Flow-Through Design	Efficiently Moves Air At 385CFM Heating Large Spaces

Applications

Sub-Freezing Conditions
Man Camps
Mobile Trucks
Heavy Duty Industrial
Oil & Gas Pipelines
Agriculture
Emergency & Backup Systems
Outdoor Equipment

Specifications

Original Pic-A-Watt® Selectable Wattage Elements
Designed To Operate Down To -40°F
24VAC Motor Preheat Circuit with Indicator Light, that operates when ambient is below 32°F
Vibration Tested: Tested to MIL-STD-810, 514 Vibration Standard
Shock Tested: Tested to MIL-STD-810, 516 Shock Standard
24-Volt Control Voltage
Operates with 24V Remote Thermostat
Multiple Wattage Options, to Tailor Heater To Specific Heating Requirements
Patented Smart Limit Protection® [Smart Limit Protection]
Long Life Cast Iron Unit Bearing Motor
Aluminum Axial Flow Fan Blade
Fan Delay To Dissipate Heat
Low-profile Ceiling-Mounting Bracket with Vibration Isolation Hardware

Warranty

2-Year Limited Warranty

Ordering Information

MODEL	UPC	WATTS	PHASE	VOLTS	AMPS
KBP2006-RCS	70363	5700-4750-3800-2850-1900-950	1	208	27.4 - 22.8 - 18.3 - 13.7 - 9.1 - 4.6
KBP2406-RCS	70364	5700-4750-3800-2850-1900-950	1	240/208*	23.8 - 19.8 - 15.8 - 11.9 - 7.9 - 4
KBP2006-3-RCS	70372	5700-2850	3	208	15.8 - 7.9
KBP2406-3-RCS	70373	5700-2850	3	240/208*	13.7 - 6.9
KBP4806-3-RCS	70374	6000	3	480	7.2

*Note: Volts may be 240 or 208.

Advanced Features for Ease of Use & Flexibility

Low-profile Mounting Bracket With Vibration Isolation Hardware
Vibration & Shock Tested to MIL-STD-810 Standards
Designed To Start In Sub-Freezing Temperatures Down To -40°F
Permanent Lubricated Unit Bearing Motor
Operates with 24V Remote Thermostat (purchased separately)
Selector Switch: [Selector Switch: OFF/ON/OFF]

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