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RHU Electric Cabin Heaters

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Add electric cabin heat without a hot-coolant circuit. Rencool RHU heaters offer separate 12 V and 24 V builds, with element power and outlet options to suit the installation.

Supply options
12 V / 24 V DC
Heater options
200 W–1,000 W
Air outlet options
One, two or three

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Product details

RHU heaters use electric elements and a fan to deliver warm air to the cabin. The range includes compact housings with a choice of outlets and the separate RHU8 configuration, so the heater can be selected around available space and electrical capacity.

Electric heating operates independently of the A/C refrigeration circuit.

Compact RHU outlet options: one, two or three.

Separate RHU8 build with a two-speed fan.

What you get

The quotation identifies the heater model, voltage, element power, outlets and controls. Compact RHU and RHU8 are different builds. The compact body is 300 × 150 × 125 mm plus 35 mm outlet projection; those dimensions do not apply to RHU8. Cabin temperature control is separate from the internal over-temperature protection.

Specifications

Product & configuration

Product & configuration
Heating method DC electric
Air outlet options One, two or threeSelected with the heater build.
Compact RHU fan 80 mm brushless

Electrical & controls

Electrical & controls
Supply options 12 V / 24 V DCSeparate heater builds.
Over-temperature protection Two internal cut-outsCompact RHU build; retain the specified external switching and protection.
Compact RHU switching Remote solid-state relaySeparate cabin temperature control is required.

Performance

Performance
Element configuration 200 W–1,000 WOutput depends on the specified voltage and element combination.
RHU8 — 12 V output 750 W maximumRHU8 is a separate heater build with a two-speed fan.
RHU8 — 24 V output 1,000 W maximum; 750 W settingRHU8 is a separate heater build with a two-speed fan.

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions & installation
Compact housing option 300 × 150 × 125 mmBody only; outlet projection is an additional 35 mm. Confirm the selected enclosure before installation.
Compact RHU housing Powder-coated steel
Compact RHU mounting Outlets horizontal or front outlet facing upKeep the inlet, outlets and surrounding space clear.

Performance & selection

RHU8 heater settings

Choose heater output to match the cabin heat loss and the available electrical supply.

RHU8 · 12 V
Heating750 W
RHU8 · 24 V, low
Heating750 W
RHU8 · 24 V, high
Heating1000 W

RHU8 build with two-speed fan. The compact RHU enclosure is a different configuration; its size and element combinations are listed separately in the specifications.

Model / settingHeating
12 V maximum750 W
24 V reduced setting750 W
24 V maximum1,000 W

Fit & installation

Compact RHU configuration

Choose one, two or three outlets. The 300 × 150 × 125 mm body excludes the outlet projection, which adds 35 mm. The powder-coated steel housing contains an 80 mm brushless fan.

Switching and temperature control

The compact RHU uses a remote solid-state relay and two internal over-temperature cut-outs. Cabin temperature control requires a separate control arrangement; over-temperature protection is not a cabin thermostat.

RHU8 configuration

The RHU8 is a separate heater build with a two-speed fan. The 12 V model is rated up to 750 W; the 24 V model is rated up to 1,000 W with a 750 W setting. Do not apply the compact RHU enclosure dimensions to the RHU8.

Power and airflow

Keep the air inlet and outlets unobstructed. Size the cables and circuit protection for the selected voltage, element combination and starting current.

  • Allow safe mounting clearances and unobstructed airflow.
  • Size wiring and protection for the complete heater assembly.
  • Allow the specified clearances around the housing, ducts and hot-air outlets.

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Delivery

Delivery cost Delivery is priced with your quote. Include your delivery address and order quantity when requesting a quote.
Delivery information Shipping, delivery times and returns

Manuals & drawings

View manuals and drawings (2)
  • RHU compact heater manualJune 2020 · compact RHU heater. Element combinations and supply voltage vary by build.
  • RHU8 heater specificationRHU8: separate 12 V and 24 V builds with two-speed fans. The compact RHU manual describes a different enclosure option.
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