Force Flow Heaters

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 Force Flow Heaters Product Overview

Sigma force flow cabinet unit heaters are styled to fit into
any room and provide efficient, individualized room
temperature control.

Sigma force flow heaters have been designed so that as

the unit size increases, the depth and height of the units
remains constant. Only the length of the unit increases
with capacity, resulting in uniform heights between
models.

The standard cabinet is easily installed and may be

ordered in any of several different airflow configurations.
Installation collars shipped with recessed models provide
further standardization and product simplification. These
collars are field installed permitting units to be fully or
partially recessed to suit field conditions and are
adaptable to both floor mount or above-floor installations.
Force Flow

Force flow cabinet heaters are available in various

standard finishes, from the economical primer finish to a
choice of industry-standard baked enamel colours.
Heaters

Custom baked enamel colours are available upon request.

Force flow cabinet heaters are also available with various

options including : 1) an infinitely variable motor speed
controller, 2) unit or remote mounted temperature controls
to cycle fan on demand, 3) an aquastat override which
disables unit operation when the hot water supply
temperature is below 85 DegF, 4) motor starter (with or
without overloads) and 5) safety chains for ceiling hung
units.

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 Force Flow Heaters Unit Specifications

CABINETS MOTORS

Permanent split capacitor type motors with

The outer cabinet is constructed from heavy
self aligning sleeve bearings for durable
duty corrosion resistant 16 Ga steel. The
motor life, low operating cost and reduced
removable front panel provides uninhibited
access to the internal structure for servicing noise levels. A motor controller provides
the motor, fans, controls and coil. Cabinets infinitely adjustable blower speed.
are available in a left or right hand FILTERS
configurations. Cabinets have a standard
factory finish in grey primer. Cabinets are All units are supplied with wire framed
also available with standard or custom color polyester media filters as standard. These
baked enamel finishes. filters are designed for quick and cost
effective replacement within all units.
COILS
CONTROLS
Heating coils are manufactured from 1/2"
outside diameter seamless copper tubes Force flow units are offered with the
which are expanded within corrugated following control options:
aluminum fins. This forced expansion within
a restrictive frame creates a durable 1. Motor Speed Control with On/Off Switch
mechanical bond between the fins and tube. 2. Built-In Thermostat (1 Stage )
This bond means there is no movement of 3. Remote Thermostat (1 Stage)
the fin on the tube and no rattling noises as 4. Motor Starter with/without Overloads
air is forced through the coil. The coils are 5. Aquastat Override
designed for working pressures up to 150
psi.

BLOWERS

Twin centrifugal double-inlet double-width

fans are mounted onto double-shafted
motors for quiet operation and optimum
airflow distribution across the coil and
through the unit. The 1200 and 1500 cfm
units employ a pair of twin fan & motor
assemblies. All fan wheels and fan
housings are corrosion resistant.

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 Force Flow Heaters Dimensions and Weights

FIGURE 1

FULLY EXPOSED
3/4” Cu Tube
ELEVATION & SIDE VIEW (7/8” O.D.)
Sweat
Connections

FIGURE 2

SEMI-RECESSED TO FULLY
RECESSED ELEVATION &
SIDE VIEW

TABLE 1 MODEL DIMENSIONS

NOMINAL NO. OF MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR NO. OF DUCT TOTAL
LENGTH FILTER
MODEL AIR FLOW MOTORS POWER SPEED CURRENT FANS COLLAR WEIGHT
“L” (IN) SIZE (IN)
(CFM) (HP) (RPM) (AMPS) SIZE (IN) (LB)
SFF-A-02 200 1 26.0 5 x 14 7.5 x 18 75
SFF-A-03 300
SFF-A-04 400 40.5 5 x 28 7.5 x 32 125
1 1/10 1.9
SFF-A-06 600 1075 2
SFF-A-08 800
50.5 5 x 38 7.5 x 42 150
SFF-A-10 1000
SFF-A-12 1200 2×1/10 3.8
2 4 70.5 5 x 58 7.5 x 62 200
SFF-A-15 1500 2×1/6 1625 4.4

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 Force Flow Heaters Inverted Dimensions and Weights

FIGURE 1

FULLY EXPOSED
ELEVATION & SIDE VIEW

FIGURE 2

SEMI-RECESSED TO FULLY
RECESSED ELEVATION &
SIDE VIEW

TABLE 1 MODEL DIMENSIONS

NOMINAL NO. OF MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR NO. OF DUCT TOTAL
LENGTH FILTER
MODEL AIR FLOW MOTORS POWER SPEED CURRENT FANS COLLAR WEIGHT
“L” (IN) SIZE (IN)
(CFM) (HP) (RPM) (AMPS) SIZE (IN) (LB)
SFF-A-02 200 1 26.0 5 x 14 7.5 x 18 75
SFF-A-03 300
SFF-A-04 400 40.5 5 x 28 7.5 x 32 125
1 1/10 1.9
SFF-A-06 600 1075 2
SFF-A-08 800
50.5 5 x 38 7.5 x 42 150
SFF-A-10 1000
SFF-A-12 1200 2×1/10 3.8
2 4 70.5 5 x 58 7.5 x 62 200
SFF-A-15 1500 2×1/6 1625 4.4

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 Selection Procedure
Force Flow Heaters Hot Water Applications

1. If required selection is at tabulated conditions (200/180/160°F EWT, 60°F EAT & 20/30/40°F
∆T), then the resulting performance can be looked up directly from the Heating Performance
Data (Table 2).

2. If the conditions are as above but with a non-standard ∆T, then the performance can be
interpolated from data in Table 2 between the adjacent ∆T values.

3. If required selection is not at tabulated conditions (200/180/160 °F EWT, 60°F EAT), one
must first calculate the equivalent required performance at standard conditions (180°F EWT
& 60°F) by applying a Correction Factor from Table 3, then lookup in the Heating
Performance Data (Table 2) under 180°F EWT to find the unit which best matches the
equivalent required capacity at the same gpm (See example on page 5).

TABLE 2 FORCE FLOW HEATERS PERFORMANCE DATA AT 60°°F ENTERING AIR TEMPERATURE
200° F EWT 180° F EWT 160° F EWT
AIR
WTD
MODEL FLOW
(°F) CAP. FLOW WPD LAT CAP. FLOW WPD LAT CAP. FLOW WPD LAT
(CFM) (MBH) (GPM) (FT WG) (°F) (MBH) (GPM) (FT WG) (°F) (MBH) (GPM) (FT WG) (°F)
20 19.4 1.95 0.8 142 16.2 1.62 0.6 128 13.0 1.30 0.4 115
SFF02 220 30 18.2 1.22 0.4 137 15.0 1.00 0.3 123 11.7 0.78 0.2 109
40 17.0 0.85 0.2 132 13.6 0.68 0.1 117 10.3 0.52 0.1 103
20 30.7 3.07 2.4 155 25.9 2.59 1.8 140 21.0 2.10 1.2 125
SFF03 300 30 29.4 1.96 1.1 151 24.5 1.63 0.8 136 19.6 1.31 0.5 120
40 28.1 1.40 0.6 147 23.2 1.19 0.4 132 18.0 0.90 0.3 116
20 38.0 3.80 3.5 148 32.0 3.20 2.6 134 25.9 2.59 1.8 120
SFF04 400 30 36.3 2.42 1.6 144 30.2 2.01 1.1 130 24.0 1.60 0.8 116
40 34.5 1.73 0.9 140 28.3 1.42 0.6 126 22.0 1.10 0.4 111
20 50.6 5.06 5.8 138 42.5 4.25 4.3 126 34.3 3.43 2.9 113
SFF06 600 30 48.1 3.21 2.6 134 39.9 2.66 1.9 122 31.7 2.11 1.2 109
40 45.5 2.28 1.4 130 37.2 1.86 1.0 117 28.9 1.44 0.6 105
20 66.9 6.69 1.6 137 56.0 5.60 1.1 125 45.0 4.50 0.8 112
SFF08 800 30 63.1 4.21 0.7 133 52.1 3.47 0.5 120 41.0 2.73 0.3 107
40 59.3 2.97 0.4 129 48.1 2.41 0.3 116 36.8 1.84 0.2 103
20 77.7 7.77 2.0 132 64.9 6.49 1.5 120 52.1 5.21 1.0 108
SFF10 1000 30 73.1 4.88 0.9 128 60.2 4.02 0.6 116 47.3 3.15 0.4 104
40 68.6 3.43 0.5 123 55.5 2.77 0.3 111 42.4 2.12 0.2 99
20 103.0 10.30 4.5 140 86.6 8.66 3.3 127 70.1 7.01 2.3 114
SFF12 1200 30 98.1 6.54 2.0 136 81.5 5.43 1.4 123 64.8 4.32 1.0 110
40 93.0 4.65 1.1 132 76.2 3.81 0.8 119 59.2 2.96 0.5 106
20 119.8 12.00 5.9 134 100.7 10.10 4.3 122 81.4 8.14 3.0 110
SFF15 1500 30 113.9 7.59 2.6 130 94.5 6.30 1.9 118 75.0 5.00 1.2 106
40 107.8 5.39 1.4 127 88.2 4.41 1.0 114 68.4 3.42 0.6 102

Notes: EWT = Entering Water Temperature; LAT = Leaving Air Temperature

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 Selection Procedure - Example
Force Flow Heaters Hot Water Applications

DESIGN CONDITIONS UNIT SELECTION AND ACTUAL CAPACITY

Heating Load = 52.0 MbH From the standard hot water capacities (Table 2), at
Entering Water Temp. = 215°F 180°F EWT, model SFF-06 which delivers 39.9 MbH at
Water Temp. Drop = 40°F 2.66 gpm (and 30°F ∆T) meets the capacity
Entering Air Temp. = 55°F requirements. Note, that to utilize this method, the gpm
is to be matched as closely as possible (∆T will vary).
REQUIRED EQUIVALENT CAPACITY (AT 180°F To obtain the actual capacity, multiply the capacity (at
EWT / 60°F EAT) std conditions) by the correction factor as follows:
From Table 3, since there are no factors for 55°F
entering air, nor any for 215°F entering water, the Capactual = Capat_std_conditions × 1.345
correction factor must be Interpolated across the = 39.9 × 1.345 = 53.7 MbH
pertinent downward diagonal as follows:
DETERMINING GPM AND WATER PRESSURE DROP
Factor at 50°F EAT & 210°F EWT= 1.342
Factor at 60°F EAT & 220°F EWT= 1.347 The required water flow can be found by:
Factor at 55°F EAT & 215°F EWT(Average) = 1.345
Capactual (MbH) 53.7
Qactual = = = 2.7 gpm
There is no need to utilize the factors along the upward 0.5 x ∆Tactual 0.5 × 40.0
diagonal (i.e., 50°F EAT-220°F EWT & 60°F EAT-210°F The water pressure drop can be approximated using the
EWT). following equation:
The equivalent required capacity at standard conditions
(180°F water and 60°F entering air) is: Qactual
∆Pactual = WPD at_std_conditions × ( )1.8
Qat_std_conditions
52.0
Capat _ std_ conditions= = 40.9 MbH 2.7 1.8
1.345 = 1.9 × ( ) = 1.95 ft. of water
2.66
CALCULATE GPM DETERMINING FINAL AIR TEMPERATURE
Capdesign (MbH) 52.0 Capactual (Btu/hr)
Q= = = 2.75 gpm FATactual = EAT + ∆Tair = EAT +
0.5 x ∆Tdesign 0.5 × 40.0 CFM × 1.085
53,700
= 55° + = 137.5°F
600 × 1.085

TABLE 3 HOT WATER CORRECTION FACTORS (APPLIED TO 180°F EWT / 60°F EAT CAPACITY DATA)
Entering Air Entering Water Temperature (°°F)
Temp. (°°F) 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220

40 0.495 0.569 0.655 0.743 0.830 0.918 0.989 1.076 1.163 1.250 1.337 1.424 1.512

50 0.404 0.490 0.576 0.662 0.749 0.822 0.908 0.995 1.082 1.168 1.255 1.342 1.429
60 0.325 0.410 0.495 0.581 0.668 0.742 0.828 0.914 1.000 1.086 1.173 1.260 1.347

70 0.245 0.329 0.414 0.499 0.576 0.661 0.746 0.832 0.918 1.004 1.091 1.177 1.264

80 0.164 0.248 0.332 0.417 0.495 0.579 0.665 0.750 0.836 0.922 1.008 1.094 1.181

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 Force Flow Heaters Force Flow Ordering & Model Numbers

FORCE FLOW ORDERING

1. Select the appropriate order form for Upright & Horizontal Units (pg. 8) or Inverted Units (pg. 9).
2. Fill in appropriate job specific information on the order form (PO No., Job Name, Qty., and Tags).
3. Select only one option from each of the items grouped in Section A: Air Flow, Voltage, Inlet/Outlet,
Configuration, Handing, Thermostat, and Finish.
4. Select only required items from the options in Section B: speed controller, access door (for optional speed
controller and unit mounted thermostat), cover safety chains (usually for horizontal ceiling units), recess collars
(for semi or fully recessed units), aquastat, and manual starter.

TYPICAL MODEL NUMBERS

The Sigma force flow model number encapsulates options and accessories relevant to the unit. An example model
number is depicted below showing the various options. A full list of options is provided in Table 4.

Position: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Code: SFF-A-04-120-FIFO-OLV-ILV-TU-LH-UT-SPD-RC-NSC-AD-MST-AQS-GRY-TAG1

TABLE 4 POSITION DEFINITION CODE OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION
1 Unit designation SFF = Sigma Force Flow
OF CODE
2 Development series A
OPTIONS FOR 3 Nominal CFM/100 02, 03, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12, 15
FORCE FLOW 4 Voltage 120=120V/1/60Hz, 208=208-230V/1/60Hz
HEATERS 5 Flow configuration For Upright (TU): For Inverted (BI):
FIFO = front in-front out FIFO = front in-front out
FITO = front in-top out FIBO = front in-bottom out,
BIFO = bottom in-front out TIFO = top in-front out,
BITO = bottom in-top out TIBO = top in-bottom out
6 Outlet type OLV = louvers, OBG = bargrille, ODT = ducted
7 Inlet type ILV = louvers, IBG = bargrille, IDT = ducted
8 Arrangement TU = upright, BI = inverted
9 Pipe handing LH = left hand, RH = right hand
10 Temperature control UT=unit mounted thermostat,
RTI=remote mounted thermostat (imperial units),
RTM=remote mounted thermostat (metric units)
11 Speed control SPD = variable speed controller, NSPD = no controller
12 Collar configuration RC = recessed collar, EX = exposed collar
13 Safety chain SC = safety chain, NSC = no safety chain
14 Access AD = access door, NAD = no access door
15 Starter MST = manual starter (no overloads)
MSO = manual starter with overloads
NMS no manual starter
16 Aquastat AQS = aquastat, NAQ = no aquastat
17 Finish type NON=no paint, PRM=primer, SNO=snow white,
TWHT=tinted white, CMW=cameo white, SFD=soft dove,
BGE = beige, GRY=gray, BLK=satin black, CST = custom
18 Tag As per customer’s direction

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 Plant Order Form - TU
Force Flow Heaters Upright & Horizontal Units

PO NO.: __________________________ QUANTITY: _______

JOB NAME: ________________________ TAGS: _________________________________

SECTION A: SELECT ONE OPTION FROM EACH GROUP

AIR FLOW
= (02) 200 cfm
= (04) 400 cfm
= (08) 800 cfm
= (12) 1200 cfm

= (03) 300 cfm
= (06) 600 cfm
= (10) 1000 cfm
= (15) 1500 cfm
VOLTAGE
= (120) 120V/1Ph/60 Hz
= (208) 208-230V/1Ph/60 Hz

OUTLET
= (OLV) Louvers
= (OBG) Bargrille
=(ODT)Duct Collar

INLET/OUTLET
= (FIFO)
= (FITO)
= (BIFO)
= (BITO)

CONFIGURATION Front in/Front out Front in/Top out Bottom in/Front out Bottom in/Top out

INLET
= (ILV) Louvers
= (IBG) Bargrille
= (IDT) Duct Collar

HANDING
= (LH) Left Hand Connections
= (RH) Right Hand Connections

THERMOSTAT
= (NT) No Thermostat
= (UT) Unit Mounted

= (RTM) Remote Mounted (Metric)
= (RTI) Remote Mounted (Imperial)

MAN. STARTER
= (NMS) NO Starter
= (MST) Manual
= (MSO) Manual

Starter (No OverLoads) Starter with OverLoads

FINISH
= (NON) No Paint
= (TWHT)Tinted White
= (BGE) Beige
= (CST) Custom

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= (PRM) Primer
= (CMW)Cameo
= (GRY) Grey

= (SNO) Snow White
= (SFD)Soft Dove
= (BLK) Satin Black

SECTION B: SELECT ONLY REQUIRED OPTIONS

= (SPD) Speed Control
= (SC) Cover Safety Chain
= (AD) Access Door

= (AQS) Aquastat
= (RC) Recessed Collar

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 Plant Order Form - BI
Force Flow Heaters Inverted Units

PO NO.: __________________________ QUANTITY: _______

JOB NAME: ________________________ TAGS: _________________________________

SECTION A: SELECT ONE OPTION FROM EACH GROUP

AIR FLOW
= (02) 200 cfm
= (04) 400 cfm
= (08) 800 cfm
= (12) 1200 cfm

= (03) 300 cfm
= (06) 600 cfm
= (10) 1000 cfm
= (15) 1500 cfm
VOLTAGE
= (120) 120V/1Ph/60 Hz
= (208) 208-230V/1Ph/60 Hz

INLET
= (ILV) Louvers
= (IBG) Bargrille
= (IDT) Duct Collar

INLET/OUTLET
= (FIFO)
= (FIBO)
= (TIFO)
= (TIBO)

CONFIGURATION Front in/Front out Front in/Bottom out Top in/Front out Top in/Bottom out

OUTLET
= (OLV) Louvers
= (OBG) Bargrille
=(ODT)Duct Collar

HANDING
= (LH) Left Hand Connections
= (RH) Right Hand Connections

THERMOSTAT
= (NT) No Thermostat
= (UT) Unit Mounted

= (RTM) Remote Mounted (Metric)
= (RTI) Remote Mounted (Imperial)

MAN. STARTER
= (NMS) NO Starter
= (MST) Manual
= (MSO) Manual

Starter (No OverLoads) Starter with OverLoads

FINISH
= (NON) No Paint
= (TWHT)Tinted White
= (BGE) Beige
= (CST) Custom

_________________

= (PRM) Primer
= (CMW)Cameo
= (GRY) Grey

= (SNO) Snow White
= (SFD)Soft Dove
= (BLK) Satin Black

SECTION B: SELECT ONLY REQUIRED OPTIONS

= (SPD) Speed Control
= (SC) Cover Safety Chain
= (AD) Access Door

= (AQS) Aquastat
= (RC) Recessed Collar

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 Force Flow Heaters Guide Specifications

1. Casing shall be constructed of corrosion 4. Motors shall be permanent split capacitor

resistant 16Ga steel. The removable front (PSC) type with self aligning sleeve bearings
panel shall provide uninhibited access to the and internal overload protection.
motor, fans, controls and coil of the unit. 5. Filter shall be supplied with a wire framed
Front panels shall be available with an
polyester media.
optional hinged access door. Recessed unit
shall be supplied with a recessing collar. 6. Factory options:
2. Heating coils shall be manufactured from • speed controller
½” seamless copper tube with expanded • aquastat
corrugated aluminum fins. Heating coils shall • manual starter
be suitable for sweat connections and • architectual bargrille inlet and/or outlet
designed for working pressures of 150 psig. • safety chains
• unit mounted thermostat/remote
3. Blowers shall be double-inlet double-width thermostat
forward curved centrifugal type manufactured
of corrosion resistant steel. All blowers shall Unit shall be Sigma, model numbers and
be balanced for quiet, vibration free sizes as indicated in schedule and/or
operation. drawings.

SIGMA FORCE FLOW SCHEDULE (BASIS OF DESIGN: SIGMA)

TAG MODEL ARRANGEMENT CAPACITY MOTOR HP REMARKS

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