Specification Sheet

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Specifications for

Serengeti-IR™ UNITARY RESIDENTAL SYSTEMS

REVISED – 3 November 2015 SPEC-SERENGETI.docx

PART 1 - GENERAL

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, 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:

a) United States - Certified to CSA Requirement for residential heaters, No. 7-89 & "Gas-Fired Low-

Intensity Infrared Heaters" conforming to the ANSI Z83.20- (Current Standard).

b) Canada - Certified to CSA 2.32 – (Current Standard), CSA 2.34 – (Current Standard)"Gas-Fired

Low-Intensity Infrared Heaters" conforming to CSA 2.34 – (Current Standard).

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 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

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 three (3) years

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, gas fired 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 gas fired low intensity infrared heating equipment specified herein. Only

manufactures who can submit evidence of actual installations of comparable designed construction,

and that the products have proven practical, durable, and require a minimum of maintenance, will be

qualified under this specification.

1.3.2 Installation of the gas fired low intensity infrared heating equipment shall be by 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 low intensity

infrared heating equipment of the type specified herein.

1.4 - DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.4.1 Materials shall be shipped in the manufacturer’s 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.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Specifications for Serengeti-IR™ UNITARY RESIDENTAL SYSTEMS PART 1 - GENERAL 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, 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.
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Specifications for Serengeti-IR™ UNITARY RESIDENTAL SYSTEMS PART 2 - PRODUCT 2.1 - BURNER 2.1.1 Burner shall be capable of firing at 40,000 BTU/hr (11.72 kW) up to and including 60,000 BTU/hr (17.56 kW) at 5,000 BTU/hr (1.46 kW) increments with natural gas or LP gas. 2.1.2 Burner power requirements 115 Volt, 60 Hz AC, 1.8 A. 2.1.3 Burner shall include the following features: a) Fitted with a 4" (102 mm) diameter combustion air inlet with a fixed combustion air-metering orifice.
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Specifications for Serengeti-IR™ UNITARY RESIDENTAL SYSTEMS b) Remainder of radiant tube to be supported with tube and reflector hangers on maximum centers of: - Straight tube systems - 118" (2,997 mm) with intermediate reflector supports between each 118" (2,997 mm) distance. - "U" tube systems - 66" (1676 mm). c) Burner head is to be supported by approved hanging method and not allowed to "free hang" off of the combustion tube. 2.3.5 Elbows and tube coupler to be made of min. 18 gauge (1.