Certification & Intended Use; A.1 Certification; A.2 Intended Use; Specifications - Thermon Cata-Dyne Instructions D'installation Et D'utilisation

A. CERTIFICATION & INTENDED USE
A.1 Certification
1. Model WX (Series X) & MKII (Series X) Cata-Dyne™
explosion-proof, flameless infrared catalytic gas heaters
are certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
for use in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Group D hazardous
locations temperature code T2C, at a maximum ambient
temperature of 40ºC (104ºF).
2. Model WXS (Series X) is FM certified for Class I, Division I,
Group D, temperature code T2B at a maximum ambient
temperature of 40°C (104°F). Model BX (Series X) and
Model MKII (Series X) are FM certified for Class I, Division I,
Group D, temperature code T2C at a maximum ambient
temperature of 40°C (104°F).
3. Models WX (Series X) are certified CE for use in gas
environments, Category 2, Zone 1 & 2, Group IIA.
B.

SPECIFICATIONS

To ensure the maximum efficiency of your Cata-Dyne™ heater,
it should be installed with the heating surface positioned plus
or minus 45° from the vertical plane at a height of no more than
8 ft (2.44 m). All heaters must be installed in accordance with
the latest revisions of the codes described in Table 1, page 3
and in accordance with any local codes and regulations. Before
installing the heater, all information on the heater nameplate
must be carefully reviewed. The nameplate lists all the fuel and
electrical requirements for the heater.
Table 1 – National Code Requirements
For Cata-DyneTM Heaters Installed in:
Canada
CSA/CAN-C22.1-02 NFPA 70, National
Canadian Electrical Electrical Code
Code
NFPA 54, National Fuel
CSA/CAN-B149.1 Gas Code
Natural Gas and
Propane Installation
Code
B.1 MKII Model (Series X)
CSA and FM approved for use in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Group D
hazardous (classified) locations, T-Code T2C.
Table 2 – MKII Model (Series X)
For Both Natural and Propane Gas
Model Number
Max. Btu/hr
MKII 12x12
MKII 12x24
MKII 18x24
MKII 18x48
MKII 24x24
MKII 24x48
USA Internationally
Install according to
local and national/
international fuel and
electrical codes
Input Ratings
Max. kW
5,000 1.464
10,000 2.929
15,000 4.393
30,000 8.786
20,000 5.857
40,000 11.715
4. The Model BX (Series G) Cata-Dyne™ heater is certified by
CSA and FM for use in general industrial non-hazardous
locations. Models listed are certified for industrial use only,
for either natural gas or propane gas.
5. CSA approved models are equipped for high altitudes:
0 to 4500 ft (0 m to 1370 m) above sea level. FM approved
models are equipped for high altitudes: 0 to 6000 ft (0 m
to 1829 m) above sea level.
A.2 Intended Use
The Cata-Dyne™ heater can be used in all industrial indoor
locations where a source of infrared radiant heat is required,
where adequate ventilation is available.
B.2 BX Model (Series G) *
CSA approved for use in general industrial non-hazardous
locations.
Table 3 – BX Model (Series G)
For Both Natural and Propane Gas
Model Number
Max. Btu/hr
LPG
BX 6x6 1,250
BX 6x12 2,500
BX 6x24 5,000
BX 8x8 2,222
BX 10x12 4,167
BX 12x12 5,000
BX 12x24 10,000
BX 12x36 15,000
BX 12x48 20,000
BX 12x60 25,000
BX 12x72 30,000
BX 18x24 15,000
BX 18x30 18,750
BX 18x36 22,500
BX 18x48 30,000
BX 18x60 37,500
BX 18x72 45,000
BX 24x24 20,000
BX 24x30 25,000
BX 24x36 30,000
BX 24x48 40,000
BX 24x60 50,000
*Model available for CSA only.
Input Ratings
Max. kW
NAT LPG NAT
1,500 0.366 0.439
3,000 0.732 0.879
6,000 1.464 1.757
2,667 0.651 0.781
5,000 1.220 1.464
6,000 1.464 1.757
12,000 2.929 3.514
18,000 4.393 5.272
24,000 5.857 7.029
30,000 7.322 8.786
36,000 8.786 10.543
18,000 4.393 5.272
22,500 5.491 6.590
27,000 6.590 7.908
36,000 8.786 10.543
45,000 10.983 13.179
54,000 13.179 15.815
24,000 5.857 7.029
30,000 7.322 7.322
36,000 8.786 10.543
48,000 11.715 14.058
60,000 14.644 17.572
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