Ambi-Rad
12910 Ford Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
TEL: (317) 577-0337
FAX: (317) 842-3989
Short Form Specifications
SC, ER, GX Heaters
RADIANT HEATING SYSTEM
Provide a vacuum type, gas fired, low intensity radiant heating system as indicated of type and
capacity on the drawing schedule and specified herein. Units shall be AMBI-RAD as manufactured
by AMBI-RAD. The system shall employ the proper number of firing units as indicated by the heat
requirements of the area, as determined in accordance with procedures recommended by the
manufacturer. All system components must be design-certified by the American Gas Association
under American National Standard Z83.6.
VACUUM FIRING BURNER CONTROL
Each burner shall employ a heavy duty cast iron burner head with a lifetime warranty.
A self-checking vacuum proving switch shall be located in each burner unit to prevent activation on
loss of vacuum.
The combustion chamber shall be isolated from the control compartment to prevent combustion air
from being drawn across the controls.
Ignition system (DSI) Direct Spark Igniter with flame rectification system. A three try 15 second trial
for ignition then lockout type control.
Indicator lights shall be located on the bottom of burner cabinet to indicate "Power On" and "Burner
On". A sight glass shall be located on the side of the burner cabinet for visual flame inspection.
Electrical rating: 120 volt/1ph/1.2amp
COMBUSTION PIPE
The combustion pipe shall be 14 gauge aluminized steel for a minimum distance of 10 feet (on SC
and ER Models, 16 gauge type 304 stainless steel on GX Models).
RADIANT PIPE
The radiant pipe shall be 14 gauge BLACK mild steel beginning at the end of the combustion pipe
to the vacuum fan at the end of the unit (on SC and ER Models, 16 gauge type 304 stainless steel
on GX Models). Couplings necessary to join pipes shall be a two bolt draw band type.
PIPING:
3 IN. ON 40,000 BTU THROUGH 75,000 BTU
4 IN. ON 100,000 BTU THROUGH 150,000 BTU
REFLECTORS
The reflectors shall be of 22 gauge type 430 polished stainless steel (on ER and GX Models, 22
gauge aluminum on SC Models). Reflectors shall be supported by means of the hanger bracket
which will surround the reflector. The reflectors will BOLT to this bracket at every other joint to allow
for expansion.
SR Zone Control Panels
Infrared zone control shall be provided by AMBI-RAD model SR---panel capable of controlling
zones. Sensing device; shall be a BLACK BULB SENSOR which will sense the mean radiant and
air temperature in the conditioned space. Each zone shall have separate adjustment for setting the
day and night temperatures. The range for the day setting shall be 32-86 degrees F. The range for
the night setting shall be 23-59 degrees F. Each zone shall be capable of operating independently
of the others in one of the following modes: Off, day setting, night setting, day/night automatic. Each
zone shall have indicator lights for power on and burners on.
Warranty
All AMBI-RAD heaters are protected by a three (SC), five (ER) and ten (GX) year warranty against
defective materials or workmanship of the heat exchangers, reflectors, brackets, fan housings,
burner heads, and burner/control housings. All purchased controls and components are protected
by a fourteen (14) month warranty. Any component that fails due to defective materials or returned,
freight paid, to the Indianapolis plant. Installations in corrosive environments must be made in
accordance with factory-recommended procedures to be covered under this warranty. Notification
of the defective part must be made in writing within the warranty period, which begins on the date of
shipment.
