
DHCX Hazardous-Area Drum Heater
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Product Highlights
Class I Division 2 Groups A*, B, C, and D Class II Division 2 Groups F and G
Exceptional 8" (203mm) coverage area
Exceptional durability and flexibility
Moisture and chemical resistant
Dual set-point NEMA 7 temperature controller connected to a high temperature limit indicator light
Grounded heating element meets NEC 427.23
Designed for metal drums
* only for drum heater without NEMA 7 temperature controller
Specifications
- 8" (203mm) wide band
- High-limit thermostat designed to keep heater below NEC article 500 T-rating
- T3: 292°F (145°C)
- T4A: 158°F (70°C)
- Power density: 2.5 watts/in² (.004 watts/mm²)
- Patented grounded heating element
- Heating element is laminated between two layers of 23mil and two layers of 25mil fiberglass reinforced silicone rubber
- Nominal silicone rubber density of 26 oz/yd² (881 grams/m²) per layer
- Attached adjustable dual set-point NEMA 7 temperature controller with power cord 6 feet (1.8) long. One set-point is set at a high temperature limit and connected to read indicator light.
- Blanket leads 6 feet (1.8m)long for NEMA 7 controller; 1 foot (0.3M) without controller
- Leads from blanket to controller are enclosed in a liquid tight conduit
- 392°F (200°C) maximum exposure temperature on heating surface
- Moisture and chemical resistant
DHCX Hazardous-Area Drum Heater Specification Sheet
Ordering Information
For T3 rated environments
| Gallon (Liter) Size | Diameter in (mm) | Total Wattage | Length in (mm) | Width in (mm) | Part Number | |
| 120VAC | 240VAC | |||||
| 30 (114) | 18.6 (473) | 1000 | 58.5 (1496) | 8 (203) | DHCX131000T3 | DHCX231000T3 |
| 55 (208) | 22.3 (565) | 1300 | 70.0 (1778) | 8 (203) | DHCX151300T3 | DHCX251300T3 |
For T4A rated environments
| Gallon (Liter) Size | Diameter in (mm) | Total Wattage | Length in (mm) | Width in (mm) | Part Number | |
| 120VAC | 240VAC | |||||
| 30 (114) | 18.6 (473) | 1000 | 58.5 (1496) | 8 (203) | DHCX131000T4A | DHCX231000T4A |
| 55 (208) | 22.3 (565) | 1300 | 70.0 (1778) | 8 (203) | DHCX151300T4A | DHCX251300T4A |
Ordering Option: Without a controlling thermostat, replace "C" with "N" in part number. External control is required with this option.
Support
Documents
DHCX Hazardous-Area Drum Heater Specification Sheet
Part # 11663: Silicone Drum Heater Instruction Manual
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