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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION GUIDE
MODEL IDHB, IDHE, IDHE-O SERIES DUCT HEATERS
FACILITY SERVICE SUBGROUP: 23 82 33 – Electric Duct Heaters

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Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction
Specifications Institute (CSI) Format.

The section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Engineer to meet the
requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate with other specification
sections and the drawings.

Delete all "Specifier Notes" when editing this section.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. This section contains Duct Heaters – IDHB, IDHE, and IDHE-O

1.2 RELATED WORK

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A. Section 238233 – Duct Heaters

1.3 REFERENCES
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A. The latest published edition of a reference shall be applicable to this Project

unless identified by a specific edition date.
B. All reference amendments adopted prior to the effective date of this Contract
shall be applicable to this Project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data for duct heaters showing an
electrical connection diagram, dimensions, capacities, ratings, performance
characteristics, control type, and accessories

B. Record Documents: Manufacturers wiring diagrams detailing electrical

connections to duct heater for power, signal, and control systems wiring,
differentiating clearly between manufacturer-installed wiring and field-installed
wiring.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of electric

duct heaters, of types and sizes required, whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar service for not less than three (3) years.

1.6 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. All materials, installation and workmanship shall comply with the applicable
requirements and standards addressed within the following references:
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code
2. UL 1996
3. Provide only UL listed electrical components.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver, store, protect, and handle products to the project site under
provisions of Division 01 and 20.

B. Storage: Store materials in a clean dry area indoor, protected from damage.

C. Handling: Handle carefully to avoid damage to components, enclosures, and

finish.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Mounting:
 IDHB: Heaters installed in vertical ducts are tested and approved for
up airflow only.
 IDHE and IDHE-O: Heaters installed in vertical ducts are tested and
approved for up and down airflow.

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  IDHB / IDHE / IDHE-O: Heaters installed in the vertical sides of
horizontal or vertical ducts are tested and approved.
 Heaters are approved for airflow in both directions when installed in
horizontal duct.

B. Element housing: Element housing shall be constructed of heavy gauge G60,

minimum, galvanized steel and configured for [Slip-in] or [Flanged] mounting.
 IDHE-O: Limited to [Slip-in] mounting only.

C. Testing Agency Listing and Labeling: Assembly shall be listed to UL standard 1996
and approved for installation with zero clearance to combustibles. Heater shall bear
UL and CSA labels.
D. Heating elements: All heating elements shall be made of [N60] or [80/20]
nickel/chromium resistance wire with ends terminated by means of staking and
Heliarc welding to machine screws. Heating element support structure shall consist
of [galvanized steel] or [stainless steel] wire formed around ceramic insulators that
fully encircle and support the heating element.

E. Control Panel:
 Construction:
o IDHB / IDHE: Unit mounted control panel and cover shall be
constructed of heavy gauge minimum G60 galvanized steel
with multiple knockouts for field wiring.
o IDHE-O: Unit mounted control panel and cover shall be
constructed to comply with NEMA [4] or [4x] standards. Finish
on panel shall be powder coating on NEMA 4 or stainless steel
on NEMA 4x.
 Control cabinet cover shall be held in place with hinges and tool-
release latches or door-interlocking type disconnect switch handle
when provided. Two latches shall be employed when cover is 48
inches wide or greater. Control panel shall provide means of safety
disconnect and overcurrent protection. Include the following controls:
o Door interlocking disconnect switch
o [Fan interlock] circuit or an [(adjustable), (non-adjustable)
airflow proving switch]
o [Staged (1, 2, 3 or 4 stages)] or [SCR] [Vernier SCR] control
o [Transformer], [(fused), (unfused)], [24VAC, 120VAC]
o [Thermostat], [(room) or (duct)]

F. Over-temperature protection: Duct heater shall be supplied with primary

automatically resetting and secondary manually reset thermal cut-out devices. These
devices must function independently to prohibit the heater’s operation if either one is
activated. A disconnecting magnetic contactor circuit is required. All safety
components must be serviceable through the control cabinet access panel without
the need to remove the heater from the duct.

G. Over-current protection: Duct heaters rated at more than 48 amps shall be supplied
with factory-installed fusing. Heating elements shall be subdivided and fused
accordingly.

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H. All wiring component sizing, component spacing and protective devices within the
control cabinet shall be factory installed and comply with NEC and UL standards. All
heaters shall function properly with a 50 or 60 Hz power supply.

I. Power and control conductors shall be terminated in factory installed and labeled
terminal blocks.

J. A wiring diagram depicting the layout and connection points of all electrical
components shall be affixed to the inside of the control cabinet cover.

K. A rating label stating model number, serial number, volts, amps, phase, frequency,
control volts, volt-amps and minimum airflow requirements shall be affixed to the
interior and exterior of the control cabinet cover.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state and local
requirements, referenced standards and conform to codes and ordinances of
authorities having jurisdiction.

B. All installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s published

recommendations.

C. Inspect areas and conditions under which terminal units are to be installed. Do
not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in
manner acceptable to installer.

D. Do not operate electric heaters for any purpose until ductwork is clean of any
possible debris.

E. Maintain minimum working clearances around the heater electrical panel in

accordance with NEC Article 110.

F. Install duct heaters in metal ducts and casings constructed according to

SMACNA “HVAC Duct Construction Standards.”

G. If applicable, anchor duct heaters in position using suitable supports.

H. Connect duct heaters and components to wiring systems and to ground as

indicated by manufacturer wiring diagram and NEC. Tighten connectors and
terminals to torques specified in UL 486A.

I. After construction is completed, including painting, clean unit’s exposed surfaces

and vacuum clean electric duct heaters and inside of cabinets.

END OF SECTION

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