Model Codes: How To Decipher The Code
Some Are Simple. Others Are Complex. All Can Be Read The Same Way.
King Model Codes:
While it may seem intimating to decipher, every King Mode Code is designed to provide the basic technical specs of the product right in the part number. Once you understand the system it is very quick and easy to understand the basic electrical ratings of a product to have confidence you are ordering the correct model. Some are short and simple, while others appear longer and complex. However most King model numbers start with the same 3 basic truths.
- Most King Model starts with the Series designation.
- Next, most King Model has a 2-digit code to designate Voltage.
- Next, most King Model has a 2-digit code to designate Wattage.
What follows depends on the specific model series. In some instances, descriptive suffixes are added to designate special attributes of the product series or others to designate factory installed options that are included in that specific part number. You can simply refer to Model Code Legend, located on the top right of each product’s catalog page for a full detailed explanation. Really, it’s that easy.
While there are some exceptions, such as thermostat model numbers, with specialized numbers but in most cases the basic formula applies.
Example 1 : PAW Series
1) Most King Model starts with the Series designation. This example: PAW Series.
2) Next, most King Model has a 2 digit code to designate Voltage.
3) Next, most King Model has a 2 digit code to designate Wattage.
This is where the number scheme changes specific to the complexity of the product series and available specs/options
4) Next, available factory installed options would be listed as a -Suffix. The below example includes 2 factory installed options.
PAW 12 15 -I -RF
A B C D E
A: Series: PAW
B: Volts: 12 = 120V, 20 = 208V, 24 = 240V, 27 = 277V
C: Watts: 15 = 1500, 20 = 2000W, 22 = 2250W
D: Factory Installed Option #1
E: Factory Installed Option #2
Example 2 : MAU Series
1) Most King Model starts with the Series designation. This example: MAU Series.
2) Next, most King Model has a 2 digit code to designate Voltage.
3) Next, most King Model has a 2 digit code to designate Wattage.
4) Next, for King Models that have options for Phasing, a 1 digit code to designate the Phase is provided.
Note: If a product line is only available in Single Phase configurations it may not show the phasing in the model number.
In some instances descriptive suffixes are added to designate special features a product series offers that are unique. In this case the next 2 suffixes designate motor type and switching type.
5) Next, for MAU the suffix -ECM is used to designate that this series offers an energy-saving ECM motor.
6) Next, for MAU the suffix -ECM is used to designate that this series offers Solid State Relays to Modulate the heat output.
MAU 48 35 -3 – ECM – SSR
A B C – D – E – F
A: Series
B: Volts: 20 = 208V, 24 = 240V, 48 = 480v
C: Kilowatts: 04 – 35 Kw
D: Phase: 1 or 3-phase
E: ECM Motor
F: Solid State Relay
