BAYHTR1415BRK – HEAT KIT (15 KW, 208/230V, TWE/TEC/TEE)

Trane/American Standard supplementary electric heater kit for slide-in installation in the air handler heater cavity, nominally rated 15 kW. BRK denotes a factory-installed circuit breaker package used as a service disconnect; per Trane the supplied breakers are NOT branch-circuit overcurrent protection, so the branch circuit must be sized and protected per the unit nameplate. Installer’s Guide 18-HB13D7-2 approves this heater across the TWG/2TGB, TEC/TWE, 4TEP/TWE and TEE3D/TEE3F/TWE air handlers, subject to the minimum-heating-airflow heater matrix in that guide.

Specifications published by the manufacturer. Source: manufacturer documentation.

Specs

• BrandTUTCO
• Nominal rating15 kW
• Capacity @ 240V15.36 kW / 52,400 BTUH
• Capacity @ 208V11.53 kW / 39,300 BTUH
• Heater amps per circuit @ 240V40.0/24.0
• Heater amps per circuit @ 208V34.6/20.8
• Number of circuits2
• Phase1
• Number of heater racks3
• DisconnectCircuit breaker (BRK)
• Control voltage connectionSingle polarized plug to air handler
• Approved air handler familiesTWG/2TGB, TEC/TWE, 4TEP/TWE, TEE3D/TEE3F/TWE (see heater matrix)
• Source documentInstaller's Guide 18-HB13D7-2
• Sold AsTUTCO-built kit, OEM equivalent

Cross-reference numbers

This part replaces the following OEM and aftermarket numbers:

• HTR81-0801-00
• BAYHTR1419BRK
• 81-0801-00

Not sure if your number matches? Call (214) 340-9421 or bring the old part in — bench-testing is free.

Fits these models

• Trane / American Standard TWG and 2TGB air handlers
• Trane / American Standard TEC and TWE air handlers
• Trane / American Standard 4TEP and TWE air handlers
• Trane / American Standard TEE3D, TEE3F and TWE air handlers
• Per Installer's Guide 18-HB13D7-2, subject to the minimum-heating-airflow heater matrix in that guide
• Approval is model-specific - check the matrix and the unit nameplate before ordering

How do I size a heat kit for my air handler?

Match the kW rating to your air handler's tonnage: - 10 kW -- fits 1.5, 2, or 2.5 ton air handlers - 15 kW -- fits 3, 3.5, or 4 ton air handlers - 20 kW -- fits 5 ton air handlers

Can I add electric heat to my heat pump system?

Yes -- heat pumps almost always use electric strips as backup ("auxiliary heat" or "emergency heat"). The thermostat energizes the strips when outdoor temps drop below balance point (typically 35-40 degrees F in DFW). Match the heat kit to your air handler model.

What does the suffix on the part number mean?

The suffix typically indicates breaker configuration: - BRK = factory breaker included - BR = breakerless (you provide the disconnect) - Other suffixes = circuit count, voltage taps, or thermostat compatibility

How long does an electric heat kit last?

20+ years typical for the kit itself; individual heating elements (sheath heaters) may fail in 8-15 years from cycling. Most kits have replaceable elements -- you don't have to replace the whole kit for one bad strip.

Why is my heat kit tripping the high-limit?

Restricted airflow is the #1 cause: clogged filter, dirty blower wheel, undersized return, closed-off supplies. The strips overheat when air doesn't move across them fast enough. Diagnose airflow before condemning the heat kit or limit switch.