The KCF Safe Touch heater is intended for areas that are required to have surface temperatures below 120 degrees F. These areas are typically assisted living facilities, day care centers, memory care centers, common areas where wheel chair patients may be placed or anywhere a temperature of an electric heater over 120 degrees could cause someone to accidentally burn themselves over time. Many older care centers have implemented this type of heater replacing the old style high wattage baseboards as it has been enforced by inspectors and required by code to keep their patients safe. Heavy duty front covers and our Ceramic Core heating element makes this a long lasting heater with virtually no maintenance required. Optional: Sub-base for mounting close to the floor, inbuilt thermostat factory or tamper-proof thermostat may be installed. Heaters can be ganged together to work on one thermostat if higher output is required.
Not for residential use unless the manual reset option is added.
- 120ºF Max Surface Temperature
Safe To Touch Case - Designed for Assisted Living Facilities, Daycare Centers, Memory Care Centers, or Any Facility With High-Risk Occupants
- Low Density Heat Output
- Fan-Forced Heat
- High Mass Ceramic Heating-core with Aluminum Fins
- Low Noise Squirrel Cage Blower
- Capillary Tube Safety Limit
- Heavy Duty 18 Gauge Cabinet
- 208/240/277 & 480V Models Available
- 1 or 3-Phase Models Available
- Proudly Made in the USA with U.S. & Global Materials
- Available in (5) New Designer Finishes
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
Product Features
Safe To Touch. When It Matters
Ideal for assisted living facilities, day care centers, memory care centers, common areas where wheel chair patients may be placed or anywhere a temperature of an electric heater over 120 degrees could cause someone to accidentally burn themselves over time.
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Freedom of Color
You know what it feels like when you walk into a well-designed building. Combine colors, materials, lighting, and now even designer heating fixtures to achieve the ambiance that fits your building. Choose from one of our dynamic designer colors, inspired by the architecture around us.
Pearl White – White Dove – Almondine – Satin Nickel – Oiled Bronze
Available Models
Ordering Information - Single Phase
| MODEL | VOLTS | WATTS | (1PH) AMPS | BTUH | CONTROL VOLTAGE | # of BLOWERS | CFM | LENGTH | SHIP WEIGHT lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCF2-2005-1 | 208 | 500 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 208V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-2007-1 | 208 | 750 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 208V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-2015-1 | 208 | 1500 | 7.2 | 5.1 | 208V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-2020-1 | 208 | 2000 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 208V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
| KCF2-2405-1 | 240 | 500 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 240V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-2407-1 | 240 | 750 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 240V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-2415-1 | 240 | 1500 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 240V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-2420-1 | 240 | 2000 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 240V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
| KCF2-2705-1 | 277 | 500 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-2707-1 | 277 | 750 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-2715-1 | 277 | 1500 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 277V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-2720-1 | 277 | 2000 | 7.2 | 6.8 | 277V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
| KCF2-4805-1 | 480 | 500 | 1 | 1.7 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-4807-1 | 480 | 750 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-4815-1 | 480 | 1500 | 3.1 | 5.1 | 277V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-4820-1 | 480 | 2000 | 4.2 | 6.8 | 277V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
Ordering Information - Three Phase
| MODEL | VOLTS | WATTS | (3PH) AMPS | BTUH | CONTROL VOLTAGE | # of BLOWERS | CFM | LENGTH | SHIP WEIGHT lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCF2-2005-3 | 208 | 500 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 208V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-2007-3 | 208 | 750 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 208V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-2015-3 | 208 | 1500 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 208V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-2020-3 | 208 | 2000 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 208V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
| KCF2-2405-3 | 240 | 500 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 240V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-2407-3 | 240 | 750 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 240V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-2415-3 | 240 | 1500 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 240V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-2420-3 | 240 | 2000 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 240V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
| KCF2-4805-3 | 480 | 500 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 24" | 35 |
| KCF3-4807-3 | 480 | 750 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 277V | 1 | 70 | 36" | 35 |
| KCF4-4815-3 | 480 | 1500 | 1.8 | 5.1 | 277V | 2 | 140 | 48" | 45 |
| KCF4-4820-3 | 480 | 2000 | 2.4 | 6.8 | 277V | 3 | 210 | 48" | 55 |
Ordering Information - Factory Installed Options
| ADD SUFFIX | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| -R | Recessed Mount |
| -S | Surface Mount |
| -PW | Pearl White Color |
| -WD | White Dove Color |
| -AD | Almondine Color |
| -SN | Satin Nickel Color |
| -OB | Oiled Bronze Color |
Ordering Information - Field Installed Accessories
| MODEL | UPC | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| KC-SB-24 | 20319 | KC ACCY SUB-FLOOR BASE 24" WIDE, 2" TALL, 3" DEEP |
| KC-SB-36 | 20316 | KC ACCY SUB-FLOOR BASE 36" WIDE, 2" TALL, 3" DEEP |
| KC-SB-48 | 20317 | KC ACCY SUB-FLOOR BASE 48" WIDE, 2" TALL, 3" DEEP |
Ordering Information - Factory Installed Control Options
| ADD SUFFIX | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| -RT | Line Voltage Terminal Block |
| -CX | Power Contactor (1-Phase Models Only) - Comes Standard on 3-Phase Models |
| -RT24 | 24 Volt Contactor & Transformer |
| -3PS | 3-Position Switch |
| -DS1 | Double Pole Disconnect Switch (1-Phase) |
| -DS3 | Three Pole Disconnect Switch (3-Phase) |
| -T | 25 Amp Single Pole Thermostat w/Knob |
| -T2 | 25 Amp Double Pole Thermostat w/Knob |
| -TP | 25 Amp Tamperproof (slotted shaft), single pole |
Engineering Specs
Contractor shall supply and install KCF Series Safe Touch cabinet heaters manufactured by King Electrical Mfg. Company. Heaters shall be of the wattage and voltage as indicated on the plans.
Surface Temperature: *Not to exceed 120F based on 76F ambient.
Construction: Heaters shall be constructed in 18 gauge galvanized Steel with epoxy powder-coated manufacturer’s standard finish. A louvered front cover with intake and outlet grille will protect element area and provide ample air flow to dissipate heated air.
Element: The superior performance comes from the proven technology of the ceramic thermal storage heater core. A 7/8″ diameter aluminum tube is filled with a special high density ceramic that stores the thermal energy. The oversized fins (4.875 in2) are made from durable (0.015″thick) high grade aluminum which produces better heat transfer than other elements. The benefit of the technology comes when the thermostat is turned off and the element continues to radiate heat. It also reduces temperature swings by heating and cooling more evenly. A fired refractory ceramic core with two large diameter Nickel Chromium coils attached with high temperature stainless connectors and stranded Nickel wire, terminated in a junctionbox.
Controls: A built-in thermal cutout shall automatically shut off the heater in case of overheating. A built-in thermostat for temperature control will have a range from 40°- 95°F and be of the high accuracy capillary tube-type. Disconnect switch and contactors will be provided if necessary.
Blower and Motor: Up to 3 tangential cylindrical blowers, delivering 70 CFM each, shall be driven by a shaded pole, permanently lubricated, C-frame type motor with impedance protection and sealed bearings. Motors shall be the same voltage as the heater. All 480V units use 277V motors and contactors. This requires a neutral connection.
Approvals: cULus
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