Specifications for

Omega II^® Oil Fired UNITARY P.E.P. SYSTEMS

It is the intent of this specification to identify design requirements and minimum standards for the quality, construction, delivery, installation, and operation of the low intensity, power vented, gas fired infrared heating equipment. Minor variations, in accordance with standard practice, shall be indicated on the shop drawings and submitted for approval.

1.1 - CODES AND STANDARDS

1.1.1  The entire heating system shall be designed certified to:

1.1.2  Installation shall conform to local codes and local gas authorities including the National Electrical Code, National Fuel Gas Code, and applicable ANSI, NFPA & CAN/CGA & CSA codes.

1.2.1  The material construction and operation of the infrared heating equipment shall conform to the performance specifications contained herein. Approved manufacturer is: Combustion Research Corporation, 2516 Leach Rd., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309; Tel. No. 248.852.3611, Fax. No. 248.852.9165.

1.2.2  Manufacturer shall warrant mechanical and electrical components for a period of one year from original invoice date.

1.2.3  Manufacturer shall warrant radiant tube for a period of ten (10) years (against internally created corrosion) from the original invoice date provided system is installed and maintained in accordance with the owner's manual - see warranty statement for details.

1.2.4  System shall be furnished complete with Burner(s), Tubular infrared emitters, Fittings, Reflector Shields, Hangers, and System Controls.

1.3 - MANUFACTURER AND INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

1.3.1  The low intensity, oil fired, unitary, low infrared heating system shall be a product of a manufacturer who has had at least ten years experience in design and fabrication and who is regularly engaged in the manufacture of the type of low intensity infrared heating equipment.

1.3.2  Installation of the oil fired, unitary, low intensity infrared heating equipment shall be supervised by an authorized representative of the heater manufacturer and shall be in accordance with approved installation drawings. Mechanics shall be skilled and experienced in the erection of the oil fired, low intensity infrared heating equipment of the type specified herein.

1.4 - DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.4.1  Materials shall be shipped in the manufacturers standard protective packaging to the designated site.

1.4.2  The installing contractor is responsible for receiving, unloading and storage of materials. Storage shall be in dry locations free from dust and water and available for inspection and handling. Handle equipment carefully to prevent damage. Remove damaged items that cannot be restored to like new condition and replace with new items.

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.1.1  Burners shall be capable of firing at 75,000, 100,000, 125,000 or 150,000 Btu/hr with No.2 Fuel Oil.

2.1.2  Burner power requirements 115 Volt, 60 Hz - 3.13 amps.

2.1.3  Burners shall include the following features:

a) Fitted with a 4" diameter combustion air inlet with a adjustable combustion air-metering orifice.
b) Burners shall be fitted a differential air pressure switch so as to prove adequate combustion air is present before burner fires.
c) Burners shall be fitted with solid state electronic controls with spark ignition & 100% lockout in event of flame failure.
d) Burner oil pressure shall be factory set at:
- 140 psi for 09L.075 (75,000 Btu) & 09L.100 (100,000 Btu)
- 150 psi for 09L.125 (125,000 Btu) & 09L.150 (150,000 Btu)
e) Electrodes to be made of Stainless Steel.
f)  Burner(s) shall have a minimum 30-second pre-purge before ignition.
g) Burner(s) shall have a minimum 300-second post-purge cycle.
g) Burner(s) to be by "Carlin" Manufacturing

2.2  SYSTEM CONTROLS

2.2.1  Shall be supplied with:

a)  Supplied with pre-wired controls. 115V, 16 amp, 60 Hz.
b)  Solid state spark ignition and flame rectification (separate probe) with 100% flame lockout and 30 second pre-purge (24 VAC, 22 VA).
c)  Thermostat provided by equipment manufacturer, 115V, 8 amp minimum rating.

2.4.1  All radiant tubing (including combustion tube) shall be 16 gauge aluminized steel 6.0" OD

2.4.2  Radiant tubing shall be 10' long  sections swaged one end.

2.4.3  Elbows and fittings to be made of minimum 18 gauge, 6.0" dia. aluminized steel.

2.4.6  Reflectors to be made of minimum 0.025 bright aluminum.

2.4.7  Tubing and reflector hangers to be made of 0.25" Dia. Zinc plated CRS.

2.4.8  All joints to be sealed and mechanically fastened with self drilling and tapping screws.

2.4.9  All radiant tubing to be continuously covered by the reflector, i.e. radiant tube elbows, "U' bends and fittings to be covered by reflectors -- NO GAPS BETWEEN REFLECTORS. Reflectors are to be overlapped a minimum of one-inch (1") and secured together with sheet metal screws allowing for one unsecured overlap joint for expansion on each straight run exceeding ten feet (10').

2.5.1  Outside combustion air (if used) is to be provided without the use of supplementary supply blowers or fans.

2.5.2  Outside combustion air ducting to be minimum of 4" OD (S&D PVC or galvanized stovepipe).

2.6.1  System shall attain a net exhaust temperature of not less than 200 ° F in a 15 min. run cycle and shall not exceed a maximum net temperature of 400° F.

2.6.2  System STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY shall be a minimum of 77%, maximum 87%.

2.6.3  System shall be a non-condensing dry tube system i.e. - After a minimum run time of 8 minutes all condensation will cease and moisture will exit the system in a vapor state.

3.1.1  Power Requirements: It is the installers' responsibility to verify the correct power requirements for the project.

a)  A suitably designed oil supply distribution system shall be installed per shop drawings.
b)  Installing contractor is to supply each burner assembly with a fusible link, manual shut off valve.

3.1.3   Assembly: Assemble and install the heating system in accordance with the installation manual and shop drawings.

3.1.4  Cleaning: Clean reflectors as may be required and touch up painted surfaces as may be needed.

3.1.5  Testing: Upon completion of installation, including work by other trades, adjust and test the heating system in accordance to the manufacturer's owners manual. Adjust and re-test heating system until entire installation is fully operable and acceptable.

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