SECTION 23 8239

UNIT HEATERS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Cabinet unit heaters with centrifugal fans and [hot-water] [electric-

resistance heating] coils.

2. Propeller unit heaters with [hot-water] [electric-resistance heating] coils.

3. Wall and ceiling heaters with propeller fans and electric-resistance heating
coils.

4. Gas-fired unit heaters.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Unit Heaters shall perform satisfactorily in the following service conditions:

1. Elevation: 7500 feet above sea level.

2. Maximum ambient temperature: 104 degrees F.

3. Minimum ambient temperature: Minus 20 degrees F.

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 4. 24-hour average temperature: not exceeding 86 degrees F.

B. Seismic Protection and Performance: The seismic protection and performance

of Unit Heaters shall be in accordance with Section 22 0548, Vibration and
Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment.
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C. Delegated Design: Design vibration isolation and seismic-restraint details,
including comprehensive engineering analysis by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of NM, using performance requirements and design criteria
indicated.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type and size of unit heater indicated, include rated
capacities, operating characteristics, furnished specialties, and accessories for
each product indicated. Include documentation indicating that units comply with
ASHRAE 62.1, Section 5 - Systems and Equipment.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights,

loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location
and size of each field connection.

1. Plans, elevations, sections, and details.

2. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads,

required clearances, method of field assembly

3. Location and size of each field connection.

4. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring as applicable.

5. Equipment schedules to include rated capacities, furnished specialties, and

accessories.

C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions.

D. Warranty: Provide documentation of [Five] [Ten] [_____] year warranty.

E. Unit Heater Labeling: Certified and labeled by testing agency acceptable to

authorities having jurisdiction. [UL, AGA, ASHRAE, CSA]

F. Test Reports: For each type of [electric,] [gas-fired] [hot water] unit heater.
[Include factory test reports]

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 G. Operation and maintenance data: Include emergency, operation, and
maintenance manuals.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined

in NFPA 70, Article 100, by any nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)
recognized under 29 CFR 1910.7.

B. ASHRAE Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE 62.1, Section 5 -

Systems and Equipment; and Section 7 - Construction and Startup.

C. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 Compliance: Applicable requirements in

ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, Section 6 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning.

D. Gas-Fired Unit Heater Performance Requirements: Conform to minimum

efficiency prescribed by ASHRAE 90.1 when tested in accordance with ANSI
Z83.8.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Furnish [five] [ten] [____] year manufacturer warranty for heat exchanger.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products indicated on

Drawings or a comparable product by one of the following:

A. Airtherm; a Mestek Company.

B. Chromalox, Inc.; a division of Emerson Electric Company.

C. Dunham-Bush, Inc.

D. Engineered Air Ltd.

E. Indeeco.

F. Lennox Industries, Inc.

G. Markel Products; a division of TPI Corporation.

H. Marley Engineered Products.

I.Modine Manufacturing Company.

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 J. McQuay International.

K. Reznor/Thomas & Betts Corporation.

L. Ruffneck Heaters; a Division of Lexa Corporation.

M. The Trane Company.

2.2 CABINET UNIT HEATERS

A. Description: A factory-assembled and tested unit complying with AHRI 440,

Performance Rating of Room Fan-Coils.

1. Comply with the safety requirements in [UL 1995 for heaters with hot water
coils] [UL 1995 and UL 2021 for heaters with electric heating coils].

B. Cabinet: Steel with baked-enamel finish with manufacturer's standard paint.

1. Vertical Unit, Exposed Front Panels: Minimum [16 gage] [14 gage],
galvanized, sheet steel, removable panels with channel-formed edges
secured with tamperproof cam fasteners.

2. Horizontal Unit, Exposed Bottom Panels: Minimum [16 gage] [14 gage],
galvanized, sheet steel, removable panels secured with tamperproof cam
fasteners and safety chain.

3. Control Access Door: Key operated.

4. Vertical Mounted Units:

a. Base: Minimum 16 gage steel, finished to match cabinet, 6 inches

high with leveling bolts.

b. False Back: Minimum 18 gage thick steel, finished to match cabinet.

5. Extended Piping Compartment: [8-inch] [ ] wide piping end pocket.

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C. Hot-Water Coil: Copper tube, with mechanically bonded aluminum fins spaced
no closer than 0.1 inch and rated for a minimum working pressure of 200 psig
and a maximum entering-water temperature of 220 deg F. Include manual air
vent and drain.

D. Electric-Resistance Heating Coil: Nickel-chromium heating wire, free from

expansion noise and hum, mounted in ceramic inserts in galvanized-steel
housing; with fuses in terminal box for overcurrent protection and limit controls for

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 high-temperature protection. Terminate elements in stainless-steel machine-
staked terminals secured with stainless-steel hardware.

E. Fan and Motor:

1. Fan: Centrifugal; forward curved, double width, directly connected to

motor. Thermoplastic or painted-steel wheels, and aluminum, painted-
steel, or galvanized-steel fan scrolls.

2. Motor: Permanently lubricated, multispeed; resiliently mounted on motor

board. Comply with requirements in Section 26 0700, Induction Motors –
500 HP and Smaller.

3. Wiring Terminations: Connect motor to chassis wiring with plug connection.

F. Coil Section Insulation: Glass-fiber insulation; surfaces exposed to airstream

shall be [aluminum-foil facing] [erosion-resistant coating] to prevent erosion of
glass fibers.

1. Thickness: [1/2 inch] [1 inch] [1-1/2 inches].

2. Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): 0.26 Btu x in./h x sq. ft. at 75 deg F mean
temperature.

3. Fire-Hazard Classification: Maximum flame-spread index of 25 and smoke-

developed index of 50 when tested according to ASTM E 84.

4. Adhesive: Comply with ASTM C 916 and with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B.

5. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply

with requirements in ASHRAE 62.1.
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G. Factory, Hot-Water Piping Package: [ASTM B 88, Type L] [ASTM B 88, Type M]
copper tube with wrought-copper fittings and brazed joints. Label piping to
indicate service, inlet and outlet.

1. Hose Kits: Minimum 400-psig working pressure, and operating

temperatures from 33 to 211 deg F. Tag hose kits to equipment
designations.

a. Length: [24] [36] [ ] inches.

b. Minimum Diameter: Equal to cabinet unit heater connection size.

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 2. Two-Piece, Ball Valves: Bronze body with full-port, chrome-plated bronze
ball; PTFE or TFE seats; and 600-psig minimum CWP rating and blowout-
proof stem.

3. Calibrated-Orifice Balancing Valves: Bronze body, ball type, 125-psig

working pressure, 250 deg F maximum operating temperature; with
calibrated orifice or venture, connection for portable differential pressure
meter with integral seals, threaded ends, and equipped with a memory stop
to retain set position.

4. Y-Pattern, Hot-Water Strainers: Cast-iron body (ASTM A 126, Class B);

125-psig minimum working pressure; with threaded connections, bolted
cover, perforated stainless-steel basket, and bottom drain connection.
Include minimum NPS 1/2 threaded pipe and full-port ball valve in strainer
drain connection.

5. Wrought-Copper Unions: ASME B16.22.

H. Basic Unit Controls:

1. Control voltage transformer.

2. [Wall-mounting] [Unit-mounted] thermostat with the following features.

a. Heat-off switch.

b. Fan on-auto switch.

c. Adjustable deadband.

d. [Concealed] [Exposed] set point.

e. [Concealed] [Exposed] indication.

f. Temperature indication.

3. [Wall-mounting] [Unit-mounted] temperature sensor.

4. Unoccupied period override push button.

5. Data entry and access port.

a. Input data includes room temperature, and occupied and unoccupied

periods.

b. Output data includes room temperature, supply-air temperature,

entering-water temperature, operating mode, and status.

I.Electrical Connection: Factory wire motors and controls for a single field connection.

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 J. Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Fan:

a. Airflow: [ ] cfm.

b. External Static Pressure: [ ] inches wg.

c. Fan Speed: [ ] rpm.

d. Motor Size: [ ] hp

2. Heating Capacity:

a. Output: [ ] Btu/h.

b. Entering-Air Temperature: [ ] deg F.

c. Air-Temperature Rise: [ ] deg F.

3. Hot-Water Heating Coil:

a. Water Flow: [ ] gpm.

b. Water-Side Pressure Loss: [ ] feet wg.

c. Entering-Water Temperature: [ ] deg F.

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4. Electric-Resistance Heating Coil:

a. Capacity: [ ] kW.

b. Number of Steps: [ ].

5. Filters:

a. Face Area: [ ] sq. ft.

b. Thickness: [1/2 inch] [1 inch].

6. Electrical Characteristics for Single-Point Connection:

a. Volts: [120] [208] [230] V.

b. Phase: [Single] [Three].

c. Hertz: 60

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2.3 PROPELLER UNIT HEATERS

A. Description: An assembly including casing, coil, fan, and motor in [vertical] [and]
[horizontal] discharge configuration with adjustable discharge louvers.

1. Comply with the safety requirements in [UL 1995 for heaters with hot water
coils] [UL 2021 for heaters with electric heating coils].

B. Cabinet: Removable panels for maintenance access to controls. Baked-enamel

finish applied to factory-assembled and -tested propeller unit heater before
shipping.

C. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply with
requirements in ASHRAE 62.1.

D. Discharge Louver: Adjustable fin diffuser for horizontal units and conical diffuser
for vertical units.
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E. Hot-Water Coil: Test and rate hot-water propeller unit heater coils according to
ASHRAE 33. Copper tube, minimum 0.025-inch wall thickness, with
mechanically bonded aluminum fins spaced no closer than 0.1 inch and rated for
a minimum working pressure of 200 psig and a maximum entering-water
temperature of 325 deg F, with manual air vent. Test for leaks to 350 psig
underwater.

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F. Electric-Resistance Heating Elements: Nickel-chromium heating wire, free from

expansion noise and 60-Hz hum, embedded in magnesium oxide refractory and
sealed in steel or corrosion-resistant metallic sheath with fins no closer than 0.16
inch. Element ends shall be enclosed in terminal box. Fin surface temperature
shall not exceed 550 deg F at any point during normal operation.
1. Circuit Protection: One-time fuses in terminal box for overcurrent protection
and limit controls for high-temperature protection of heaters.

2. Wiring Terminations: Stainless-steel or corrosion-resistant material.

G. Fan and Motor:

1. Fan: Propeller type with aluminum wheel directly mounted on motor shaft
in the fan venturi.

2. Motor: Permanently lubricated. Comply with requirements in Section

26 0700, Induction Motors – 500 HP and Smaller.

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 H. Control Devices: [Unit-mounted] [Wall-mounting] thermostat (tamperproof for
locations where heater is used for freeze protection only). (Or provide control via
the Building Automation System, if applicable)

I.Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Supply Air:

a. Airflow: [ ] cfm.

b. Leaving-Air Temperature: [ ] deg F

c. Entering-Air Temperature: [ ] deg F

2. Fan
a. Fan Speed: [ ] rpm.

b. Motor Size: [ ] hp

3. Heating Capacity:

a. Output: [ ] Btu/h.

b. Entering-Air Temperature: [ ] deg F.

c. Air-Temperature Rise: [ ] deg F.

4. Hot-Water Heating Coil:

a. Water Flow: [ ] gpm.

b. Water-Side Pressure Loss: [ ] feet wg.

c. Entering-Water Temperature: [ ] deg F.

d. Temperature Difference: [ ] deg F.

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5. Electric Heating Coil:

a. Capacity: [ ] kW.

b. Number of Steps: [ ].

6. Electrical Characteristics for Single-Point Connection:

a. Volts: [120] [208] [230] V.

b. Phase: [Single] [Three].

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2.4 WALL AND CEILING ELECTRIC UNIT HEATERS

A. Description: An assembly including chassis, electric heating coil, fan, motor, and
controls. Comply with UL 2021.

B. Cabinet:

1. Front Panel: [Stamped-steel louver] [Extruded-aluminum bar grille], with

removable panels fastened with tamperproof fasteners.

2. Finish: Baked enamel over baked-on primer with manufacturer's [standard]

[custom] color selected by Architect, applied to factory-assembled and -
tested wall and ceiling heaters before shipping.

3. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply

with requirements in ASHRAE 62.1.

C. Surface-Mounting Cabinet Enclosure: Steel with finish to match cabinet.

D. Electric-Resistance Heating Coil: Nickel-chromium heating wire, free from

expansion noise and hum, embedded in magnesium oxide refractory and sealed
in corrosion-resistant metallic sheath. Terminate elements in stainless-steel,
machine-staked terminals secured with stainless-steel hardware, and limit
controls for high temperature protection. Provide integral circuit breaker for
overcurrent protection.

E. Fan: Aluminum propeller directly connected to motor.

1. Motor: Permanently lubricated. Comply with requirements in

Section 26 0700 Induction Motors-500HP and Smaller.

F. Controls: Unit-mounted thermostat (tamperproof for locations where heater is

used for freeze protection only). Low-voltage relay with transformer kit.

G. Electrical Connection: Factory wire motors and controls for a single field
connection with disconnect switch.

H. Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Airflow: [ ] cfm.

2. Fan Speed: [ ] rpm.

3. Heating Coil: [ ] kW.

4. Electrical Characteristics for Single-Point Connection:

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 a. Volts: [120] [240] [480].

b. Phase: [Single] [Three].

c. Hertz: 60.

2.5 GAS-FIRED UNIT HEATERS

A. Description: Self-contained, packaged, factory assembled, consisting of cabinet,

supply fan, heat exchanger, burner, controls, and accessories, piped and wired,
and complying with ANSI Z83.8.

1. Fuel Type: Natural gas.

2. Discharge Louvers: Individually adjustable [vertical] [horizontal] louvers to

match cabinet finish.

3. Downturn Nozzle: Discharge at 25 to 65 degrees to match outlet and cabinet

finish.

4. Location: [Floor mounted] [Suspended overhead].

B. Cabinet: Galvanized steel, easily removed and secured access panels, insulated
or double panel construction.
C. Supply Fan: Propeller type with [direct] [belt] drive [, variable pitch motor pulley].

D. Heat Exchanger: [Aluminized steel] [Stainless steel] welded construction.

E. Gas Burner Venting: [Atmospheric type] [Induced Draft] [Forced Draft] [Gravity
vented] [Power-vented with non-corrosive air blower with permanently lubricated
motor].

F. Controls: Regulated redundant gas valve containing pilot solenoid valve, electric
gas valve, pilot filter, pressure regulator, pilot shutoff, and manual shutoff all in
one body.
1. Gas Control Valve: [Single state ] [Two stage] [Modulating-electric or
mechanical].
2. Ignition System: [Standing pilot] [Electronically controlled electric spark
with flame sensor].

3. Fan Thermal Switch: Operates fan on heat-exchanger temperature.

4. Vent Flow Verification: [Flame rollout switch] [Differential pressure switch
to verify open vent].
5. Control transformer.

6. High Limit: Thermal switch or fuse to stop burner.

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 7. Thermostat: [Single-stage] [Two stage] wall-mounting type with operating
range of 50 to 90 deg F and fan ON switch (or provide control via the
Building Automation System, if applicable).

G. Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Gas Input: [ ] Btu/h

2. Gas Output: [ ] Btu/h

3. Minimum Combustion Efficiency: 80 [ ] percent.

4. Minimum Airflow: [ ] cfm

5. External Static Pressure: [ ] inches wg

6. Motor Size: [ ] horsepower

7. Motor Speed: [ ] rpm.

8. Electrical Characteristics:

a. Volts: [120] [208] [230] V.

b. Phase: [Single] [Three].

c. Hertz: 60.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install unit heaters to comply with NFPA 90A.

B. Install and connect gas-fired unit heaters and associated fuel and vent features
and systems according to NFPA 54.

C. Suspended Units: Suspend unit heaters from structure with all-thread hanger
rods and seismic restraint. Adjust hangers so unit is level and plumb. Hanger
rods and attachments to structure are specified in Section 22 0529, Hangers and
Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment. Vibration isolators are specified in
Section 22 0548, Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and
Equipment.

D. Install wall-mounting thermostats and switch controls in electrical outlet boxes at

heights to match lighting controls. Verify location of thermostats and other
exposed control sensors with Drawings and room details before installation.

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 E. Gas Piping: Comply with Section 23 1123, Facility Natural-Gas Piping. Connect
gas piping to gas train inlet; provide union with enough clearance for burner
removal and service.

F. Hot Water Unit Heaters: Unless otherwise indicated, install union and gate or
ball valve on supply-water connection and union and calibrated balancing valve
on return-water connection of unit heater.

G. Install piping adjacent to machine to allow service and maintenance.

H. Connect piping to unit heater's factory, hot-water piping package. Install the
piping package if shipped loose.

I.Ground equipment according to Section 26 0526, Grounding and Bonding for Electrical
Systems.

J. Connect wiring according to Section 26 0519, Low-Voltage Electrical Power

Conductors and Cables.

K. Adjust initial temperature set points.

L. Adjust burner and other unit components for optimum heating performance and
efficiency.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and prepare test reports:

1. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to
confirm proper motor rotation and unit operation.

2. For units that have electric resistance heating coils, operate electric heating
elements through each stage to verify proper operation and electrical
connections.

3. Test and adjust controls and safety devices. Replace damaged and
malfunctioning controls and equipment.

B. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

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This project specification is based on LANL Master Specification 23 8239 Rev. 0, dated
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