Luce, Schwab & Kase is a proud Modine distributor! Modine has always been the industry standard for comfort heating applications. With the Modine product line, you can fulfill your unit heater application needs with a variety of energy sources including:
- Natural or Propane Gas Unit Heaters
- Steam/Hot Water Unit Heaters
- Oil Unit Heaters
- Electric Unit Heaters
GAS UNIT HEATERS
Modine Hot Dawg®
The gas-fired Hot Dawg® offers the following features:
- Hush-puppy quiet operation
- 10 year warranty on heat exchanger
- Lightweight, easy installation
- Low profile design
- Certified for residential, commercial and industrial use
- Operates with natural gas or propane
The Hot Dawg® is available in both power-exhausted and separated-combustion. The separated-combustion unit offers these additional features:
- Draws air from outside for clean and fresh breathing air
- Increased seasonal heating efficiency
- Greater durability in hostile environments
- External gas connections
Modine’s Hot Dawg® is widely recognized as the industry’s most popular residentially-certified gas-fired unit heater, with six sizes available from 30,000 – 125,000 BTUs. It is an ideal solution for residential garages and workshops, along with light commercial or industrial applications.
Modine High Efficiency II®
Each Modine power-exhausted unit heater has been engineered to include the following features:
- 80% thermal efficiency, maximizing seasonal efficiency through the use of a collector box and the power exhauster.
- 1A power exhaust that can be rotated 180°. The unit can be vented vertically or horizontally.
- A 100% shut-off, intermittent pilot-ignition system with continuous retry, at no extra charge. This ignition system allows for all PDP/BDP units to be field-converted to propane, if desired.
- A safety pressure-switch to assure safe venting conditions.
- Designed to utilize the smallest-diameter vent pipe possible.
- PDP models are designed to operate against 0.5 inches of external static pressure.
- “Wing” screws so that the bottom pan can be dropped without a screwdriver or nut driver.
- A level hanging mechanism for easy field adjustments after adding accessories that may change the unit’s center of gravity.
The PDP (propeller-driven) and BDP (blower-driven) High Efficiency II® gas-fired unit heaters are a generation of products that are inexpensive to install, easy to use, and offer excellent in-service economy.
Modine PTS/BTS-Series
All PTS/BTS units are packed with features to deliver maximum comfort:
- Swept wing fan on sizes from 100,000 to 200,000 BTU’s/hr for superior airflow and noise reduction where it’s needed most.
- In-shot burners fire each heat exchanger tube for reliable performance, ease of service and decreased noise on ignition.
- Same-size vent and combustion air inlets throughout product line makes installation easier.
- Optional stainless steel heat exchanger.
- Centrifugal blower models with adjustable sheaves for wide airflow range (BTS line).
- Longer allowable vent lengths (up to 50′ vs 30′) versus previous line, providing greater installation options.
Modine’s PTS/BTS separated combustion unit is specifically designed for environments with hostile atmospheric conditions, such as chemicals, high humidity or negative pressure. This tubular heat exchanger is available in units rated from 150,000 to 400,000 BTU/hr. On these units, combustion air is brought in from outside the heated area, either from outdoor air or from an adjacent room, eliminating the need to use contaminated indoor air for combustion.
Modine Effinity 93-Series
With the Effinity93 you are assured the following features:
- Modine’s exclusive Conservicore™ technology withstands acidic condensate.
- Designed with contractors in mind: faster installation and lower installation costs.
- All Effinity93 box sizes are equal to a corresponding PTS model.
- The standard Contractor Convenience Package allows for easy connectivity and troubleshooting.
The Effinity93 (model PTC) from Modine is the most efficient gas-fired unit heater in North America. With six models available – from 135,000 to 310,000 BTU/hr – all operating at 93% efficiency, the Effinity93 will dramatically lower energy costs through decreased gas/propane consumption. Each unit reduces CO2 output by roughly 13% versus comparable sized heaters.
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WATER/STEAM UNIT HEATERS
Modine Hot Dawg® H2O
The Hot Dawg H2O offers many benefits including:
- No external moving parts – twin centrifugal blowers keep all moving parts inside the cabinet.
- Easy, versatile installation.
- Horizontal or vertical air delivery.
- Electrical and piping connections can easily be reversed in the field.
- Low profile design.
- Constructed of heavy gauge steel for clean appearance and maximum headroom.
- Includes two mounting brackets with vibration isolators to reduce noise and vibration.
- Side-panel inlet air openings are finger-proof.
- Available in hammertone beige.
- Internal coil is suitable for water pressures up to 150PSI and temperature up to 200°F
The Hot Dawg H2O is the first of its kind in North America – a low profile hot water unit heater with no external moving parts. Its low-profile design makes it ideal for residential garages, basements and vestibules, as well as commercial, industrial and institutional installations. With side access piping and all moving parts enclosed, the Hot Dawg H2O has the versatility to be mounted vertically or horizontally, and is designed to work wherever you need it.
Modine HS/HC-Series
- Standard units include a totally-enclosed motor with thermal overload protection and adjustable horizontal blades.
- Carefully-selected motors and fans with a scientifically designed venturi fan-shroud reduce noise levels to a satisfactory minimum.
- Adjustable horizontal air-deflector blades are standard with optional vertical blades available to permit complete air-direction control.
- A built-in safety guard provides protection from an exposed fan.
- Modine horizontal steam/hot water unit heaters are also available in low outlet-temperature models.
Proven as one of the most popular of all unit-heater types, the horizontal steam/hot water unit heater is ideal for general commercial and industrial applications. Available with top/bottom (Model HS) or side (Model HC) inlet/outlet piping, Modine horizontal steam/hot water unit heaters install quickly, easily and at low cost because they are lightweight. Yet they are ruggedly constructed to resist rigorous handling and on-the-job abuse.
Modine V/VN-Series
- Units install quickly, easily, and at low cost because they are lightweight, yet are ruggedly constructed to resist rigorius handling and on-the-job abuse.
- Carefully-selected motors and fans with a scientifically designed venturi fan-shroud reduce noise levels to a satisfactory minimum.
- Totally enclosed motor with thermal-overload protection.
- A motor heat shield protects the motor from heated air passing through the heater.
- Fans are statically and dynamically balanced.
- Fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
- The unit casing is treated for protection against corrosion prior to the application of the attarctive gray-green, baked-on polyester powder coat paint finish.
- A variety of deflector-blade options provides an increased degree of control over air-discharge direction.
- Low outlet temperature models are recommended for steam pressure above 30 PSI, but can also be used in dirty environments to minimize biuldup of air contaminants on the coil.
- Modine VN models feature coils made from cupro-nickel tubes that have extra strength to withstand higher steam pressures (250 PSI) or water temperatures (400°F).
Recommended for a wide range of heating requirements, vertical steam/hot water unit heaters provide downward air delivery. These units may be suspended from up to 54 feet above the floor, depending upon the size of the heater, steam pressure (or hot-water temperature) and air deflector selected.
Modine offers four optional deflector-assemblies, each with its own air-distribution characteristics. Patterns vary from a high-volume jet-like stream to a low, broad, gentle cone. Modine vertical steam/hot water unit heaters are also available in low outlet-temperature models.
Protected by a cooling cone to shield it from the condenser heat, the heater’s motor can be removed through the venturi opening in the bottom of the unit heater for easy service. Sheet-metal casing parts are rust-protected before the application of an attractive gray-green, baked-on, high-solids paint finish.
In addition to the conventional V models, Modine offers VN unit heaters featuring heavy-duty coils with cupro-nickel tubes. These VN models are ideal for industrial installations with corrosive atmospheres or where higher steam-pressures or water temperatures are present. Available up to a maximum output of 952,000 Btu/Hr, the VN models can withstand operating temperatures up to 400°F and pressures up to 250 psi.
Modine Power-Throw™ (PT/PTN-Series)
- Units install quickly, easily, and at low cost because they are lightweight, yet are ruggedly constructed to resist rigorius handling and on-the-job abuse.
- Carefully-selected motors and fans with a scientifically designed venturi fan-shroud reduce noise levels to a satisfactory minimum.
- Totally enclosed motor with thermal-overload protection.
- A motor heat shield protects the motor from heated air passing through the heater.
- Fans are statically and dynamically balanced.
- Fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
- The unit casing is treated for protection against corrosion prior to the application of the attarctive gray-green, baked-on polyester powder coat paint finish.
- Horizontal air deflector blades are standard (vertical deflector blades are available).
- Low outlet temperature models are recommended for steam pressure above 30 PSI, but can also be used in dirty environments to minimize biuldup of air contaminants on the coil.
- Modine PTN models feature coils made from cupro-nickel tubes that have extra strength to withstand higher steam pressures (250 PSI) or water temperatures (400°F).
The performance of Modine’s Power-Throw™ (PT) unit heaters is characterized by a powerful, high-velocity air delivery system ranging from 1,860 to 2,520 cubic feet per minute. Consequently, these heavy-duty units are recommended to heat areas around frequently-opened large doors or wherever exceptionally long horizontal “heat throw” is required over wide areas and where sound minimization is not critical.
In warehouses and large industrial buildings, a few Power Throw heaters can often replace a larger number of conventional horizontal delivery units, resulting in equipment and piping cost savings. Adjustable horizontal air deflector blades are standard.
Modine’s upgraded PTN models provide the same features and application versatility as the conventional PT models and more. Since the PTN unit heaters have coils made from cupro-nickel tubes, they have extra strength to withstand higher steam-pressures or water-temperatures, and corrosive steam or water conditions.
OIL UNIT HEATERS
Modine POR-Series
- A long-life heat exchanger is made of corrosion-resistant, aluminized steel and roll-formed to eliminate thermal stress. It contains a preformed, ceramic fiber fire-pot that is lightweight, resilient, and resists bothe mechanical and thermal shocks.
- For ease of service, the heat exchanger is equipped with an inspection port, two cleanout ports, and an amply-sized service door for removing fire pot when replacement becomes necessary.
- A reliable, pressure-atomizing gun-type burner equipped with a stainless steel, die-stamped flame-retention head that can increase combustion efficiency by as much as 20 to 30 percent over non-flame retention-type burners.
- Honeywell microprocessor based ignition controller providing superior combustion and safety monitoring.
- Onboard diagnostics with LED output for simplifying the lives of service personnel.
- Interrupted-duty ignition that disables the spark once ignition is proven. Older technology uses a continuous spark that is noisy, prone to shorter lifespan, and not energy efficient.
- Electronic oil igniter module with superior spark voltage (20kV) replaces traditionally bulky ignition transformers.
- Beckett CleanCut burner pump that uses a solenoid valve to instantly cut off oil flow on shutdown, eliminating soot formation from coasting stops.
- Two-stage pump with PSC motor provides maximum fuel pressure delivery, even in high lift applications.
- Finger-proof fan guard.
- The unit casing is treated for protection against corrosion prior to the application of the attarctive gray-green, baked-on polyester powder coat paint finish.
- Accessory Outside Combustion Air Kit converts the burner to accept outside combustion air piping for tight building applications.
Modine oil-fired unit heaters are built with time-tested and field-proven components, all properly combined and balanced to provide optimum comfort and heating efficiency.
DUCT FURNACES
Modine DFG/DFP-Series
Standard Features:
- C.S.A. certification – bearing C.S.A. logos.
- ETL certification.
- All units a minimum of 80% thermally efficient.
- 20-gauge aluminized steel cabinet.
- Certified to 3.0″ W.C. external static pressure.
Optional Features:
- 409 stainless steel heat exchanger and burner.
- 409 stainless steel drip pan.
- Two-stage, mechanical modulation, and electronic modulation controls for either natural or propane gas.
- Building management compatible gas controls for modulation control using 0 – 10 Vdc or 4 – 20 mA input.
- High and/or low gas pressure switches.
Modine’s indoor duct furnace line was designed for use with a building’s heating, heating/cooling and make-up air systems. Available in 11 model sizes, in both gravity (DFG) and power vented (DFP) configurations, the units cover a wide variety of applications. They have input ranges from 75,000 to 400,000 Btu/Hr and can operate on either natural or propane gas. The airflow direction can be specified when ordering the unit. The duct furnace is certified for location either upstream or downstream from cooling coils and has a drain pan that allows connection to a condensate drain line.
Modine DFS-Series
Standard Features:
- C.S.A. certification – bearing C.S.A. logos.
- ETL certification.
- All units a minimum of 80% thermally efficient.
- 20-gauge aluminized steel cabinet.
- Certified to 3.0″ W.C. external static pressure.
Optional Features:
- 409 stainless steel heat exchanger and burner.
- 409 stainless steel drip pan.
- Two-stage, mechanical modulation, and electronic modulation controls for either natural or propane gas.
- Building management compatible gas controls for modulation control using 0 – 10 Vdc or 4 – 20 mA input.
- High and/or low gas pressure switches.
The Modine indoor separated combustion duct furnace was designed for use with a building’s heating, heating/cooling and make-up air systems. Modine separated combustion duct furnaces are specifically designed for buildings with hostile atmospheric conditions, such as high humidity or negative pressures. Available in 11 power exhausted model sizes, the unit covers a wide variety of applications. They have input ranges from 75,000 to 400,000 Btu/Hr and can operate on either natural or propane gas. The airflow direction can be specified when ordering the unit. The duct furnace is certified for location either upstream or downstream from cooling coils and has a drain pan that allows connection to a condensate drain line.
Modine WeatherHawk (HFG/HFP-Series)
Standard Features:
- C.S.A. certification – bearing C.S.A. logos.
- ETL certification.
- All units a minimum of 80% thermally efficient.
- 20-gauge aluminized steel cabinet.
- Certified to 3.0″ W.C. external static pressure.
Optional Features:
- 409 stainless steel heat exchanger and burner.
- 409 stainless steel drip pan.
- Two-stage, mechanical modulation, and electronic modulation controls for either natural or propane gas.
- Building management compatible gas controls for modulation control using 0 – 10 Vdc or 4 – 20 mA input.
- High and/or low gas pressure switches.
The Modine WeatherHawk weatherproof duct furnace was designed for use with a building’s heating, heating/cooling and make-up air systems. Available in 11 gravity or power vented model sizes, the unit covers a wide variety of applications. The Weather Hawk can operate on either natural or propane gas and is available in input ranges from 75,000 to 400,000 Btu/Hr.The airflow direction can be specified when ordering the unit. The duct furnace is certified for location either upstream or downstream from cooling coils and has holes to drain any condensate that may form onto the roof.
ELECTRIC UNIT HEATERS
Modine HER-Series
Features include:
- Deflector blades can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten heat throw as well as direct heated air up or down.
- Optional vertical deflector blades deflect air either to the left or right, permitting complet directional control over air discharge.
- Terminal and junction boxes provide easy access to: heating-element terminals, overheat control switch, the unit’s power supply and control connections.
- Motors are enclosed and protected from thermal overload.
- Fans are statically and dynamically balanced.
- An automatically re-setting overheat control interrupts the power supply to the heating elements in the event of overheating. This control resets once the element is at a safe temperature.
- Fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
Modine electric unit heaters provide a wide variety of options in solving comfort-heating problems. Each is designed for long heat-throw, uniform heat-delivery and reduced maintenance. Horizontal models feature hinged bottom panels for easy control access and are recommended for use in buildings where ceilings are low and with few obstructions. These models are normally placed around the perimeter of the building so that the air stream from each heater “wipes” the wall to produce a blanket of warm air along the building’s outside walls where heat loss is greatest.
Modine Power-Throw™ (PTE-Series)
Standard features include:
- Factory assembled and wired to a specific power supply.
- Finned-tube sheathed nichrome wire heating elements.
- Totally enclosed motor with thermal-overload protection.
- Fans are statically and dynamically balanced.
- The fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
Modine electric unit heaters meet the total heating requirements in most industrial plants, commercial and recreational buildings, and in special-purpose structures such as animal shelters. The features that make them the ideal selection for these types of buildings are long heat-throw, uniform heat delivery, and low installation and maintenance costs. Located up and out of the way, unit heaters beam heat down into work areas to provide clean, safe, economical heating comfort.
Where there is a requirement for air velocity and heat throw greater than can be provided by horizontal delivery models, Power-Throw™ (PTE) unit heaters should be considered. For hard-to-heat areas, such as in the vicinity of frequently opened loading docks or large warehouses, PTE units are an ideal choice. Due to the higher velocity of discharge air, their air streams should not be directed at room occupants. A single PTE unit heater can often be used to replace as many as three smaller horizontal delivery units, thereby reducing equipment, installation and maintenance costs.
Modine VE-Series
Standard features include:
- Factory assembled and wired to a specific power supply.
- Finned-tube sheathed nichrome wire heating elements.
- Totally enclosed motor with thermal-overload protection.
- Fans are statically and dynamically balanced.
- The fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
- The unit casing is treated for protection against corrosion prior to the application of the attarcticve gray-green, baked-on, polyester powder coat finish paint.
- A variety of deflector-blade options provides an increaded degree of control over air-discharge direction.
- Terminal and junction boxes provide easy access to heating-element terminals, an overheat control switch, and the power supply and control connections.
- An automatic reset overheat control.
Modine vertical electric heaters are completely factory assembled and wired for specific power supply ordered. Standard equipment includes finned-tube sheathed nichrome wire heating elements and a totally enclosed motor with thermal-overload protection. Fans are statically and dynamically balanced. The heaters are factory assembled and wired for specific power supply ordered. The Modine design incorporates a heat shield which protects the motor from heated air passing through the unit heater. The fan and motor assemblies are exposed and can be removed without lowering the unit heater.
These heaters are generally installed in areas where ceilings are high and where obstructions do not permit good horizontal movement of air. Installation should be oriented so that the heat spread from one heater overlaps the heat spread of another unit heater.
Modine HEX-Series
The explosion-protection design includes the following:
- Liquid to air, finned tube heat exchanger core.
- Ethylene glycol water mixture used as heat-transfer fluid in the heater core, providing -49°F (-45°C) freeze damage protection.
- Thermally protected, automatic reset, explosion-proof, motor driven fan moves air across finned tubes for even heat distribution.
- Automatically reset, bimetal high-limit provides over temperature protection and is rated for 100,000 cycles of service.
- Pressure relief valve provides over-pressure protection.
- Epoxy coated, 14 gauge steel cabinet contains heater core, motor, and fan assembly.
- Narrow-gap, two-piece fan-guard shields all moving parts.
- Adjustable extruded aluminum louvers allow directional control of air.
- Copper conductor wires enclosed in steel conduits carry all electrical power.
Modine’s explosion proof electric unit heaters are designed for hazardous industrial locations where potential for explosion exists due to the presence of flammable gases, vapors, powdered-metals or dusts. These unit heaters are UL-listed for Class I, Divisions 1 & 2, Groups C & D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F and G and Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G. UL temperature code shall be T3B 329°F (165°C) for Class I and II, indicating maximum operating-surface temperatures.