Question about Trane unit electric heater

[slghmmr88]

I posted this in Heating also.

I aquired a Trane UHEC-05 electric heater 5 KW heater. Actual Model number is UHEC-051C0C0 meaning 277 volt single ph. Does anyone know if it can be converted to work at 208/240 or 120, and if so how can this be accomplished? Here is a link to the PDF of info:

http://www.trane.com/download/equipmentpdfs/UH-PRC003-EN.pdf

 

[Norcal]

You have a problem changing the supply voltage on a listed heater, parts will be expensive, getting someone to sell them to you is another, & when your done the UL listing is void.

There are 3 components off the top of my head to replace, 1) 277V elements, 2) 265V blower motor, 3) control transformer, they will not be cheap. Something to consider is will the factory wiring & controls support the increased current from converting to a lower voltage.

It will be less trouble to get a heater for the correct voltage.