Comfort Plus Forced Air Heating System Specifications

MODEL 3120 4120 4130 4140
Charging Input (kW) 14.0 17.5 21.6 19.2 24.8 28.8 37.2 38.4 45.6
Element Current Draw 59 amps 73 amps 90 amps 80 amps 104 amps 120 amps 155 amps 160 amps 190 amps
Element Circuits Required 2-40 amp 2-50 amp 2-60 amp 3-40 amp 3-50 amp 4-40 amp 4-50 amp 4-50 amp 4-60 amp
Blowers/Controls Circuit Required 1-15 amp (6 amps maximum load) 1-15 amp (7 amps maximum load)
Unit is factory configured to be connected to multiple line voltage circuits. If single feed to the element and blowers/controsl circuits is desired, an optional single feed kit is available.
Storage Capacity  
86 kWh ( 293,432 BTU)
 
125 kWh (426,500 BTU)
 
180 kWh (614,160 BTU)
 
240 kWh (818,880 BTU)
The size and heating ability of the system required for an application is dependent on the heat loss of the area and the power company's off-peak hours. In addition, if the unit is not installed within the heated area, heat lost statically must be taken into account. Contact your local power company, a contractor, or Steffes Corporation for assistance in selecting an appropriately sized system.
Approximate Installed Weight (lbs) 1,562 2,183 3,031 3,859
Contact a building contractor or architect if you have structural weight concerns of the installation surface selected. Adhere to all national and local electrical and building code placement requirements for electrical heating appliances.
Duct Openings
   Supply Air Outlet
(1/2 HP Blower)
   Return Air Inlet
10.1" x 16"
21.4" x 21.4" (factory built plenum)
18" x 22.6" (in factory built plenum)
10.5" x 22.3" (in unit) or 21.4" x 21.4" (if using factory built plenum)
Maximum Coil Size
(W x D x H)
 
21" x 21" x 24.25"
The factory-built return air plenum is configured for housing an indoor coil. Dimensions listed are that of the inner coil area in this plenum. For larger coils, field provisions to the plenum are necessary or it will need to be supplied by the installer.
Maximum Maintable Heat Loss
    8 hours consecutive charge (BTU/hr)
  12 hours consecutive charge (BTU/hr)
  6/4/6/8 Charge Strategy
 
20,414
30,621
30,621
 
23,512
31,350
38,276
 
23,512
31,350
47,097
 
27,996
41,994
41,994
 
34,175
45,566
54,242
 
41,994
62,991
62,991
 
49,212
65,615
81,363
 
55,992
83,988
83,988
 
65,615
87,487
99,735