Architectural and Engineering Design Standards

(avery) #1
r. Remote Radiator

A remote radiator, of the quiet type, shall be provided as follows:

1) Welded and bolted steel frame suitable for 100 mph wind load.

2) Plenum Chamber.

3) Fan Ring.

4) Lifting Lugs.

5) Core Guard.

6) OSHA Fan Guard and fan drive supported from channels integral with frame.

7) Horizontal core for vertical air discharge with copper plat fins solder bonded to flat
brass tubes.

8) Removable manifold tanks to permit access to tube ends for inspection and
cleaning.

9) Thermal expansion and contraction differential provision between core and frame
supports.

10) Core shall be pitched and have drainage connections to permit complete drainage
of unit.

11) Fan shall be fixed center, airfoil type, belt driven by totally enclosed fan cooled
motor, 480 volt, 3 phase. Fan shall have a maximum tip speed of 11,000 feet per
minute.

12) Radiator shall be equipped with a surge tank.

13) Radiator shall be stainless flexible connections for all piping connections.

14) Radiator shall be provided with spring type vibration isolators.

15) Radiator shall be sized to provide adequate engine cooling when the ambient
temperature is 105° F and with the radiator located approximately 8 feet above the
engine-generator set.

16) Radiator shall be provided with a water temperature sensing thermostat to control
and cycle the fan motor starter.

s. Remote indicating lamp, alarm horn and silencing switch to indicate when the engine-
generator set is running.

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November 1, 2016
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