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High Intensity Infrared Heater, Model KMI

High Intensity Infrared Heater, Model KMI

The Series KMI, High Efficiency Infrared Heater has a radiant efficiency of up to 81%! It's energy-saving reflector hoods, double gas nozzle, and removable combustion chamber are only a few features that make this infrared heater stand out against its competition.

  • Energy-saving reflector hoods with 100% Max Fiber insulation
  • New 'high-grid' technology ensures further optimization of the radiant yield
  • Increased radiant efficiency of up to 81%
  • Optimized cold start and wasted gas behaviour
  • Increased efficiency through maximum preheating of the mixture
  • Logistic advantage through consistent application of the modular system
  • Adjustable reflector plates allow for individual adjustment to fit the needs of the application
  • Reduction of maintenance costs due to the easy removal of the combustion chamber
Specification
  • Assemblies shall be CSA approved High-intensity heaters to ANS1 Z83.19 (latest revision) and CSA 2.35 (latest revision). Approval shall include components of the complete heater, including burners, reflectors, accessories, thermostats, and associated controls and specifications. Installations of units shall comply with local building codes, or in their absence, the latest edition of the national regulations and procedures listed below. Heaters shall be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 in the US, and the Canadian Electric Code, CSA C22.1 in Canada, and shall comply with all local requirements. Heaters shall be installed only for use with the type of gas appearing on the rating plate, and the installation shall conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (NFPA 54) in the US and the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes, CAN/CGA B 149.1 & B149.2 in Canada. The Manufacturer warrants to the original owner that the product will be free of defects in material and workmanship. For the Series KMI, the warranty for all components except for the ceramic burner head assembly is limited to 24 months from the date of installation. The ceramic burner head assembly shall be warranted for an additional 8 years for units that are proven to the satisfaction of the manufacturer to be inoperative due to defects in material or workmanship.

    Basis-of-Design Product shall be Superior Radiant Products Model KMI Series high-efficiency high-intensity type gas-fired radiant infrared heaters with firing rates as called for in the contract documents within the range of 21 MBH to 125 MBH. CSA approved complete with single body burner head, ignition control, valve & gas pressure switch. Heaters must provide a radiant factor of at least 81% as tested to EN 419-2 standard and provide documentation upon request and shall cover the entire infrared spectrum – from short to long wavelengths at a minimum gas inlet pressure of 6.5 inches W.C. (natural gas) and 12 inches W.C. (propane). Maximum inlet pressure for both fuel types is 14 inches W.C. The unit shall draw no more than 20 VA at either 24 VAC or 120VAC, 60Hz. The heater shall perform controlled and clean surface combustion. The resulted quantity of noxious components CO and NOx shall be CO:  20 – 200 ppm; NOx: 4 – 10 ppm. Heater body shall comprise of Burner-head (mixing chamber, ceramic emitter tiles, and steel mesh), outer body, and reflector assemblies. Burner head shall be stainless steel venturi placed inside insulated reflector housing and shall provide for pre-heat of the air-fuel mixture to achieve higher efficiency. Ignition shall be a solid-state direct spark and make a minimum of 3 ignition attempts before lockout. Ignition shall have openly accessible sense current contacts. Gas valve shall include a manual valve, two magnetic operators, and a standard gas pressure regulator and have pressure taps to measure inlet and manifold pressures. Controls shall incorporate a gas pressure switch capable of shutting off power to the ignition module in case of inlet gas pressure drops below the minimum requirement.

    This product was specified based on best practice design to meet the specific engineered design criteria for this project. 

    Any submission for substitution must include the following material for consideration or bid will be deemed unqualified and rejected:

    • Independent lab testing to EN416-2 standard dated no later than 6 months from date of submission showing a minimum 81% radiant factor.
    • Professional Engineer Stamped Design, calculations, and complete set of stamped drawings with a new system.
    • Stamped fuel usage data showing a minimum 20% fuel savings over specified Superior Radiant Model.
    • Verification that Manufacturer successfully completed and passed the auditing requirements for ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
Technical specification
  • Unique ref.kmi
  • Product familyHigh Intensity Heaters
  • Product groupHigh Efficiency - Series KMI
  • TypeObject (single object)
  • Date of publishing2021-02-16
  • Edition number1
Related
  • Material mainAluminium
  • Material secondaryCeramics
  • Designed inCanada
  • Manufactured inCanada
Classification
  • BIMobject CategoryHVAC - Heaters
  • IFC classificationSpace Heater
  • UNSPSC nameSpace heaters
  • UNSPSC code40101819
  • Uniclass 2015 CodePr_70_60_36_70
  • Uniclass 2015 DescriptionRadiant luminous heaters
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code23 55 23
  • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleGas-Fired Radiant Heaters
  • OmniClass Number23-33 15 17 13
  • OmniClass TitleFuel Fired HVAC Radiant Heaters
  • CSI UniFormat II CodeD3090
  • CSI UniFormat II TitleOther HVAC Systems & Equipment

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