Solaira Alpha Series Electric Infrared Heaters User Guide

Solaira Alpha Series Electric Infrared Heaters

Specifications

• Manufacturer: SolairaTM
• Heater Fixture Warranty: 3 years
• Emitter Warranty: 1 year
• Controls Warranty: 1 year
• Heaters certified to UL2021, 3rd edition and CSA 22.2 46-13
• Control Panels approved by cULus UL508 and CSA 22.2-286
• Emitters must provide shortwave wavelengths between 1000-1300nm with 92% radiant efficiency

Product Description

The Alpha Series is a line of indoor commercial or outdoor overhead mounted, short wave, electric powered, infrared radiant heaters. The heaters are designed to provide efficient heating in commercial and industrial applications. The heaters are controlled using either an On/Off controller or the Solaira OMNIS controller, which offers infinitely variable speed control and a Building Management System.

Heater Controls

The heaters can be controlled with the following options:

1. On/Off Controller: This controller includes an on/off switch to control the heater output in specified zones. The controller panel is UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.
2. OMNIS PASCR Controller: This controller includes a 0-10VDC/0-4MA input for interface with the building automation system. It utilizes solid-state, Phase Angle power control to provide smooth proportional output from 0-100%. The controller module is epoxy thermally protected from humidity and overheating. The control panel includes cooling fans for applications larger than 90A. The controller panel is UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.
3. OMNIS Custom Controller: (No further information provided in the manual)

Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1. Store the heater, controls, and accessories in a safe location free of access moisture.
2. Ensure that the heater is delivered in undamaged and original packaging.
3. Handle the heater and its components according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Check that the identification labels on the packaging are intact.
5. The control components should be new, free from defects, and factory-tested.

Installation

1. Install the radiant heater(s) according to the provided installation scope of work.
2. If required, perform miscellaneous or structural work as necessary for the installation.
3. Provide field electrical wiring, cable, conduit, fuses, and disconnect switches as required.

Controls Setup

1. Determine whether an On/Off controller or an OMNIS controller will be used to control the heaters.
2. Follow the specific instructions provided in the user manual for the chosen controller type.

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Section Includes
Indoor Commercial or Outdoor overhead mounted, short wave, electric powered, infrared radiant heaters.

Summary of Work
Installation of the heater(s), miscellaneous or structural work (if required), field electrical wiring, cable, conduit, fuses and disconnect switches, other than those addressed in the installation scope of work shall be provided by others.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Certifications and Testing

1. The heater assembly, as a system, shall be cCSAus listed and certified to UL2021, 3rd edition. Fixed and Location Dedicated Electric Room Heaters and CSA 22.2 No. 46-13 Electric Air Heaters.
2. CSAus Seal and certification number must be visible.
3. Heaters and Controllers shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards and shall be labelled where required by code.
4. The controller shall be UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.
5. The Heater Fixture will be warranted for 3 years, and the Emitter will be warranted for 1 year.

General Installation

1. Heaters may be wall hung, ceiling suspended or recessed into ceiling structure per manufacturers’ requirements in instruction manuals.
2. Solaira Alpha Series Heaters are suitable for indoor/outdoor commercial industrial applications and outdoor use only in residential applications.
3. Minimum required clearances must be followed as per product instruction manuals.
4. In recessed application, appropriate fire-rated construction materials per installation region and NFPA requirements must be followed.
5. By the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (USA) and Canadian Electric Code CSA 22.1 (CANADA) and complying with all local codes based on jurisdiction, heaters shall be electrically grounded.

Manufacturer Qualifications
The heater, controls and all accessories shall be supplied by Solaira™, which has a minimum of fifteen years (15) years of product experience in the heating industry.

RELATED SECTIONS

• 23 00 00 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• 26 00 00 Electrical

REFERENCES

• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
• Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA

SUBMITTALS

• Product Specification Sheets – All product data including
• Heater clearance requirements
• Rated heater capabilities in power(W), BTUs and rated voltage(V)
• Heater physical dimensions
• Heater mounting configurations
• Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals
• Schedule
• Submittal documents

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

• The heater, controls and all accessories shall be stored in a safe location free of access moisture.
• The Heater shall be delivered in undamaged and original packaging and handled per the manufacturers’ recommendations. Packing shall have identification labels intact.
• The control components shall be new, free from defects, and factory-tested.

WARRANTY

The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of the radiant heater defective in material or workmanship within the specified period

• Heater Fixture: 3 Years
• Emitter: 1 Year
• Controls: 1 Year

PRODUCT MANUFACTURER

• Acceptable Manufacture: Solaira™ Solaira°™ is a registered Trademark of Inforesight Consumer Products Inc.
• Inforesight Consumer Products Inc., 125 Traders Blvd E, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2H3. Phone 905-568-7655. Fax 905-568-7521. www.solairaheaters.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Alternatives or Substitutions: Not permitted. The model shall be Solaira°™ Alpha Series.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Heaters shall be cCSAus listed and certified to UL2021, 3rd edition and CSA 22.2 46-13 with CSA seal and certification number is visible on the back of the radiant heater.
• Control Panels shall be cULus UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved with Seal and serial number visible inside controls.

DESCRIPTION

Design and Performance
Emitter Design: The Emitter shall utilize short wave emitter technology with peak infrared wavelength between 1000 – 1300 nm. Emitters will be manufactured utilizing tubular quartz with tungsten coil
and shall be coated for glare reduction, known as Standard Low Glare or Ultra Low Glare Candel ™. Emitters shall be vibration resistant and be tested to accelerations up to 29.4 m/s² in the axial and perpendicular directions of the element coil, sweeping through frequency ranges of 20-60 hz.

Alpha Series
A1 2022-12-06 Solaira°™ ALPHA Specification 3 Wavelength: Emitters are 11mm in diameter and must provide shortwave wavelengths between 1000-1300nm to convert and deliver 92% radiant efficiency. Emitters failing to meet 92% efficiency shall not be allowed. Surface temp: Emitter coil temperatures shall reach a minimum of 2200°C during operation. Tube Layering: Emitters shall be Ultra Low Light Candel™ light reducing type utilizing a minimum 8-layer light filter to reduce light output by a minimum of 40%. Emitters without 8- 8-layer filters shall not be allowed.

Heater Construction

• The heater shall be constructed with 2mm 6063 aircraft grade, extruded, polyester powder-coated aluminium.
• Heaters constructed with sheet metal do not provide sufficient structural integrity during repeated thermal expansion cycles therefore potentially resulting in deformation and insufficient performance and shall not be allowed.
• The heater shall be rated IP55 or greater to protect against dust-limited ingress and low-pressure jets of water from all directions.
• Heater end caps shall be constructed from die-cast aluminium with air vents for heat shedding.
• Accessories and all threaded hardware shall be stainless steel.
• The heater shall be supplied with an adjustable polyester powder-coated steel wall or ceiling mounting bracket.
• Reflector: Reflectors shall be constructed of 0.8mm gold anodized aluminium, 87% reflectivity.
• Reflectors shall provide a distribution pattern angle of 40 degrees.
• Junction Boxes: Each emitter shall come with its own IP55 Rated weatherproof junction box with single-phase wiring capability.
• Electrical terminations shall be made in a high strength, high-temperature resistant PA 66 watertight box complete with a silicone gasket and self-tapping stainless steel screws and will be attached to the heater body.
• Alpha H3 heater may be wired in three phases.
• Safety Guards: Heaters shall have safety guards on the front face to protect against accidental contact with the emitter lamp. Safety guards shall be removable to allow for heater maintenance.
• Serviceability: Heaters shall be serviceable from the front face while installed, by removing 4 screws the operator shall be able to replace the emitter bulb after its terminated life.

Controls
The heaters shall be controlled with either an On/Off controller or infinitely variable speed, specified zoned Solaira OMNIS controller. Control should be Building a Management System capable of 0-
10VDC/0-4MA Input, BACnet MSTP interface.

On/Off Controller

• The controller shall include an on/off switch to control heater output, specified by zones.
•  The controller panel shall be UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.

OMNIS PASCR Controller

• The OMNIS PASCR Controller shall include 0-10VDC/0-4MA Input for interface with the building automation system.
• The control shall be solid state, Phase Angle power control to provide smooth proportional output from 0-100%.
• The controller module shall be epoxy thermally protected from humidity and overheating.
• The control panel shall include cooling fans for any application larger than 90A.
• The control panel shall be UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.

OMNIS Custom Controller

• The OMNIS Custom Controller shall include 0-10VDC/0-4MA Input and BACnet MSTP interface with the building automation system.
• The control shall be solid state, Phase Angle power control to provide smooth proportional output from 0-100%.
• The controller module is epoxy thermally protected from humidity and overheating.
• The control panel shall include fused outputs as defined by several heaters and zones. The control panel include cooling fans for any application larger than 90A.
• The control panel shall be UL508 Approved and CSA 22.2-286 Approved.
• Omnis Gateway Timer (PSST-MAXTIM) (Optional)
• Shall allow control accessories for Omnis Control including Occupancy Monitoring and 2 Button control.
• Shall be provided with 3 jumper pins to activate soft-start timer settings.
• LED indication light when the component is activated.
• Omnis Occupancy Sensor (PSW-OS) (Optional)
• PSW-OS uses passive infrared detection to operate the heater only when a space is occupied.
• The sensor shall have an effective range of 24’ (7.3m) when mounted at 8’ with a 360° radius.
• The heater shuts off from 1 – 60 minutes after space is unoccupied.
• The sensor shall be constructed of high-impact, injection-molded plastic.

EXECUTION

PREPARATION
The heater location shall meet the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (USA), US National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electric Code CSA 22.1 (CANADA) and comply with all local codes based on
jurisdiction, as well as manufacturers’ electrical and clearance requirements outlined in the product manual.

INSTALLATION

• Installation shall comply with all National Electrical Code requirements (NEC) and all applicable local codes.
• The heater shall be installed and operated according to the installation instructions including maintaining the manufacturers’ recommended clearances to combustibles.
• Electrical Installation must be performed by a listened Electrician and shall comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and local jurisdictions and /or Canadian Electrical Code.
• For Recess or Flush mount, heaters require Solaira Trim Kit Accessory and installation requires 1 Hour Fire Rated Enclosure box based on federal, State/Provincial Code and local jurisdiction requirements.

References

• Engineered Commercial, Industrial & Residential Heaters | Solaira Heaters

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