Burnham BASE-RAY 81441001R8-3/06 manual

81441001R8-3/06 Price - $2.00 R O F L A U N A M N O I T A L L A T S N I M A H N R U B A R - E S A BY ® PA G E 2 I=B=R RA TINGS 4 ASSEMBL Y CHAR T 5 SYSTEM TYPES 6 SERIES L OOP SYSTEMS 7 SERIES L OOP DESIGN 8 INST ALLA TION DET AILS 9 INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS 10 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS 14 SPECIAL APPLICA TIONS 16 W ARRANTY T ABLE OF CONTENTS r [...]

2 For Ratings at the following temperatures, multiply the 150° rating by the multiplier of the desired temperature. No. 9A Base-Ray ® I=B=R Ratings – Steam and Hot W ater ( 500 LBS/HR Flow Rate **) I=B=R Ratings are determined from tests made in accordance with the I=B=R Testing and Rating Code for Baseboard Type of Radiation, including an allo[...]

3 For Ratings at the following temperatures, multiply the 150° rating by the multiplier of the desired temperature. T emperature – Multiplier 150° - 1.0 140° - .82 No. 9A Base-Ray ® I=B=R Ratings – Steam and Hot W ater ( 2000 LBS/HR Flow Rate **) n i h t g n e L * t e e F l a e n i L m a e t S g n i t a R t e e F e r a u q S m a e t S g n i[...]

4 Dimensions and Speci ¿ cations BASE-RA Y T APPINGS- T apped 3/4" top and bot- tom of end sections. A 3/4" x 1/8" vent bushing is furnished with each Base-Ray Assembly . Only one air vent location need be used. Copper tubing is not recommended for steam appli- cations due to high heat loss through the tubing and thermal expansion n[...]

5 BASE-RA Y ® HYDRONICS T ypes of Systems Hydronic Heating Systems are classi ¿ ed according to the pip- ing arrangement and heating medium employed. BASE-RA Y is very versatile in that it may be used in almost all types of systems as noted below: 1. Series Loop Forced Circulation Hot W ater 2. One-Pipe Forced Circulation Hot W ater 3. T wo-Pipe [...]

6 SERIES LOOP SYSTEMS Installation Data This type of installation, in which the BASE-RA Y ® Assem- blies serve as part of the main, is the most economical way BASE-RA Y can be installed. Substantial savings in labor and material are realized in that one-pipe ¿ ttings, shut-of f valves, balancing cocks and additional piping are eliminated. Quality[...]

7 T o Design Series-Loop Base-Ray ® Installation – 1. Calculate the Heat Loss of each room using the procedure outlined in the I=B=R Heat Loss Calculation Guide No. H-21 or the ASHRAE Guide. 2. Using 210°F as design water temperature and 500 lbs/hr . as À ow rate, select length of BASE-RA Y Assembly for each room to produce desired output. (De[...]

8 Installation Details A BASE-RA Y ® heating system is extremely easy to install – no other heating system requires less labor . The same installa- tion practices that are used in an ordinary radiator system are followed. Use conventional methods in selecting boiler and pipe sizes, including mains, risers and branches. Supply and return connecti[...]

9 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 1. W all Preparation: T o prevent excessive heat loss through the walls in back of BASE-RA Y ® , it is recommended that the stud space behind the Assemblies be insulated to a height of at least 12” above the À oor with 4” mineral wool batts (blanket or loose insulation may also be used) or other approved insulati[...]

10 5. Assembling BASE-RA Y ® BASE-RA Y is shipped assembled in lengths up to six (6) lineal feet – longer assemblies are shipped in two or more sub-assemblies for assembly on the job (see BASE-RA Y Assembly chart, page 4). One man can join tow sub- assemblies together in a matter of minutes providing he has a BASE-RA Y Assembly Clamp (available [...]

11 Stand Assemblies upright, place in position and fasten to the walls with T op Center Supports using the number shown in the table above. Insert T op Center Supports in Air Outlet opening of Sections opposite studs (stud locations determined in step 1). Use wood screw furnished with T op Center Support and screw into stud until tight, the longer [...]

12 8. Installation of Corner Plates INVER TED CORNER PLA TES – for inside corners – furnished in two types, 4-5/8” standard plate is used when Assemblies on adjoining walls extend to within 4-3/8” of the corner . If this distance is greater than 4-3/8” but less than 10-3/8”, the 10-5/8” plate is used. Extended Plate may be cut to desi[...]

13 ADJUST ABLE END CAPS & FILLER PIECES – Adjustable End Caps are available in both left-hand and right-hand patterns and are used in the same loca- tions as the standard end caps except the 9” length of the adjustable end caps makes it possible to ¿ ll in spaces of up to 7-1/2”. A knockout is also available in the ends for piping. Fille[...]

14 SPECIAL APPLICA TIONS BASE-RA Y ® INST ALLED ON THREE W ALLS OF ROOM – When BASE-RA Y is installed on three walls, expansion noises are sometimes created by the middle assembly when rigid piping is used to connect all three assemblies together . Flexibility can be gained by connecting two of the adjoining assemblies with a À exible connector[...]

15 All Base-Ray® repair parts may be obtained through your local Burnham Wholesale Distributor . Should you require assistance in locating a Burnham Distributor in your area, or have questions regarding the availability of Burnham products or repair part s, please contact Burnham Customer Service at (717) 481-8400 or Fax (717) 481-8408.[...]

Limited W arranty – Except as provided below with respect to products or parts not manufactured by U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. U.S. Boiler Co., Inc. warrants to the original owner at the original installation site that products manufactured by U.S. Boile r Co., Inc. comply , at the time of manufacture, with recognized Hydronics industry regulatory agen[...]