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The Chinook forced air heat exchanger unit is a high quality, performance focused product. Designed for use in the harsh and demanding climates of Western Canada, the Chinook is a frost resistant, rugged, safe and reliable heater you can depend on time after time. While the Chinook has been designed for use largely in the hazardous areas the oil and gas industry, its performance and other features make it an ideal source of heat energy in hazardous material storage buildings, pulp and paper mills, chemical process plants and many other industrial facilities.
The Chinook's revolutionary vertical header and horizontal tube configuration creates more finned surface area for a proven footprint and thus generates an energy output that exceeds competitive models by as much as 50%. This means that in most cases, the Chinook 16" heater can be used where a 20" competitive model is required. It stainless steel cabinet and adjustable louvers make it ideal for use in highly corrosive atmospheres. The exchanger core is fabricated from heavy gauge high strength steel, is designed for easy maintenance and his dimensioned to allow the Chinook to replace existing competitive products. A cast aluminum fan and a motor approved by CSA/UL for use in hazardous areas rated Class I, Groups C and D, and Class2, Groups F and G (T3C temperature rating) make this heater suitable for use where explosion proof characteristics are required.
The Chinook is fully approved by the Alberta Boilers Safety Branch (ABSA) and carries the CRN 0H6492.2.
The Chinook can be operated with several different heating mediums including steam water and glycol. If your application requires a fluid not listed above, contact us to discuss your application.
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