Floor Mounted Active Beam The Price Floor Mounted Active Beam,, is designed for occupant comfort. It provides high cooling and heating capacities while simultaneously supplying ventilation air from a DOAS unit to the occupied area at low velocities. The is ideally suited for perimeter applications that naturally have a permanent cabinet element in the space, such as classrooms. air flow pattern www.price-hvac.com for additional product information, including product videos and brochures.
Ideal for Classrooms The design of the makes the unit ideal for classroom applications as it supplies low velocity fresh air at ground level, which improves ventilation effectiveness and thermal comfort. With no fan/ motor in the, noise levels are reduced, thus creadting an ideal learning environment. Improved indoor air quality Improved student concentration and performance Low noise levels air flow pattern Design Integration The can easily be incorporated into any classroom design and building aesthetic. The design can be incorporated into the architectural building features, utilizing bookcases or shelving. The perimeter installation maximizes floor space while maintaining air flow. Heating and cooling capability Heavy gauge construction Classroom application Perfect for Retrofitting With many old buildings being updated to meet today s high building standards, updating HVAC mechanical systems is of great importance. The works well in these applications, replacing old pedestal or window perimeter units to provide energy efficient technology to the system. Retrofitting old products Increased energy efficiency Customization Retrofit application
Product Features Models Floor Mounted Active Beam The Floor Mounted Price Active Beam,, is an exposed, perimeter unit suitable for office spaces, schools, hotels, lobbies, or any application where occupant comfort demands are high. The upper portion of the induces room air to pass through a heat exchanger and mix with the fresh ventilation air from DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System). The mixed air is then discharged evenly from the lower portion of the across a louvered or perforated face at a low velocity. During cooling, the cool air flows down to the floor and spreads across the occupied space. During heating, the warm air rises and will heat the perimeter. The can be used as a standalone product or can be connected in series, by interlocking plenums, with other units to create a continuous look. Features 2 or 4 pipe configuration Heavy gauge face Quiet operation Internally painted black to hide internal elements Pressure port for air side balancing and flow verification Casing Construction Steel plenum Louvered or perforated face White powder coat finish Water Coil Construction Aluminum fins Manufacturer pressure tested to 450 psi [3.1 MPa] Vent and drain Water Connection Type Standard Connection Options: - ½ [13mm] SWT - ½ [13mm] NPT (female) Other connection types available - Continuous Air flow Pattern L-132 All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011.
Product Options Optional lint screen for return air inlet to assist in the prevention of dirt accumulation in the coil. Optional 12 [300mm] access blank section for room-side access to water connections and enclosure for controls. Optional internal and external insulation for thermal barrier and sound attenuation. Optional volume flow regulator maintains constant air flow at plenum pressure required for active beams to operate at design conditions. Optional drain pan for condensate collection. - It is uncommon to operate active beams below dew point. Louvered Perforated Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011. All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. L-133
Dimensional Data 3.600 Primary Air Inlet D - 1 /8" 1 /4 Turn Latches for Face Removal 30.000 25.125 10.000 8.555 Wall Mounting Brackets Outlet Air Discharges from Bottom Louver Face 4.022 1L Air Inlet Left Coil Connection 1R Air Inlet Right Coil Connection 4.022 Non Coil Side Integrated Pressure Port 13.696 Water Connections (Left Hand) Water Connections (Right Hand) Length (L) Dimensional Data - Imperial (inches) Nominal Length (L) Dry Weight (lbs) Wet Length 24 24 46 50 Length 36 36 79 84 Length 48 48 112 118 Length 60 60 145 152 Length 1500 67.750 (1721) 167 175 Length 72 72 178 186 Length 2000 87.438 (2201) 222 232 Length 96 96 244 255 L-134 All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011.
Unit Handing Typically, handing is determined by looking into the return air flow inlet (face of the unit) and locating what side the coil connections are on. Left Hand Right Hand Left Hand Orientation Right Hand Orientation Coil Connection Location active beams are installed with a 2 row water coil, available in 2 or 4 pipe configuration, and come standard with vent and drain. Single or dual circuiting is available for various water flow rates. All connections are ½ [13mm] nom. copper sweat or female NPT. - 2 pipe - 4 pipe Cold Water Return Cold Water Return Hot Water Return Cold Water Supply Hot Water Supply Cold Water Supply Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011. All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. L-135
Installation ACBL-HE / ACBM ACBH / ACBV / ACBR / Installation ACBL-HE ACBL-HE active beams come standard with four (72 or less) or six (84 or greater slotted mounting brackets in total along the lengths of the unit. The mounting brackets are adjustable and can slide along the length of the unit to allow for better flexibility of location, especially when coupled with a strut channel (by others) mounted above the beam. installed using threaded rod, carabineer, hanger wire, or wire rope (by others) as per local building codes. The hanging device used should allow for vertical adjustment. If used in a suspended ceiling, do not rest the weight of the active beam on the ceiling grid. ACBM ACBM active beams come standard with four slotted mounting brackets in total along the lengths of the unit. The mounting brackets are adjustable and can slide along the length of the unit to allow for better flexibility of location, especially when coupled with a dual sided strut channel (by others) mounted above the beam. installed using threaded rod, carabineer, hanger wire, gripple, chain, or wire rope (by others) as per local building codes. The hanging device used should allow for vertical adjustment. If used in a suspended ceiling, do not rest the weight of the active beam on the ceiling grid. ACBH ACBH active beams come standard with four slotted mounting brackets in total along the lengths of the unit. Confirm all opening sizes and location prior to installation. installed using threaded rod, carabineer, hanger wire, or wire rope (by others) as per local building codes. The hanging device used should allow for vertical adjustment. Grill and slot diffusers are to be attached as per the relevant product installation instructions. ACBL-HE ACBM ACBH L-136 All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011.
Installation ACBL-HE / ACBM ACBH / ACBV / ACBR / Installation ACBV ACBV active beams come standard with two slotted mounting brackets in total along the top/bottom (depending on discharge orientation) of the unit. Confirm all opening sizes and location prior to installation. installed using threaded rod, carabineer, hanger wire, wire rope, or wall screws (by others) as per local building codes. The hanging device used should allow for vertical adjustment. Grill and slot diffusers are to be attached as per the relevant product installation instructions. ACBR ACBR active beams come standard with six slotted mounting brackets in total along the lengths of the unit. The mounting brackets are adjustable and can slide along the length of the unit to allow for better flexibility of location, especially when coupled with a dual sided strut channel (by others) mounted above the beam. Confirm all opening sizes and location prior to installation. installed using threaded rod, carabineer, hanger wire, gripple, chain, or wire rope (by others) as per local building codes. The hanging device used should allow for vertical adjustment. Grill and slot diffusers are to be attached as per the relevant product installation instructions. active beams come standard with a mounting plate that attaches to the wall, floor and face cover. installed using wall screws (by others) as per local building codes. ACBV ACBR Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011. All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. L-137
Active & Passive Beams Suggested Specification Active and Passive Beams SECTION 23 82 26 INDUCTION UNITS Part 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Summary A. This Section includes the following: 1. Active Beams 2. Passive Beams 1.2 Related Documents A. 230100 Operation and Maintenance of HVAC Systems B. 230500 Common Work Results for HVAC C. 230900 Instrumentation and Control for HVAC D. 232000 HVAC Piping and Pumps E. 233000 HVAC Air Distribution 1.3 Submittals A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated, include rated capacities, furnished specialties, sound-power ratings, and accessories. B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicated dimensions, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and locations and size of each field connection. 1. Include a schedule showing unique model designation, room location, model number, size, and accessories furnished. 2. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. C. Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, based on input from installers of the items involved: 1. Ceiling suspension assembly members. 2. Method of attaching hangers to building structure. 3. Size & location of initial access modules for acoustical tile. 4. Ceiling-mounted items including lighting fixtures, diffusers, grilles, speakers, sprinklers, access panels, and special moldings. D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For active or passive beam units to include in emergency, operation and maintenance manuals 1.4 Quality Assurance A. Product Options: Drawings indicating size, profiles, and dimensional requirements of active or passive beam units and are based on the specific system indicated. B. Electrical Components, Devices and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. C. Active or passive beams and accessories shall be rated and tested for pressure as shown on the Drawings. 1.5 Coordination A. Coordinate layout and installation of active or passive beams and suspension system with other construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression system, and partition assemblies. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 Manufacturers A. In Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.2 Active Beams A. Approved Manufacturers: 1. Price 2. Alternates: Alternates or approved equals are acceptable if and only if a mock up and witness test is performed to demonstrate that the substitution meets design criteria. B. Operation: 1. [ACBL-HE / ACBM] Active beam shall utilize induction of room air across a water coil mounted within the unit to provide sensible cooling or heating when required. The induced air shall mix with primary air and discharge evenly into the room via lateral discharge slots. 2. [ACBH / ACBR] Active beam shall utilize induction of room or plenum air across a water coil mounted within the unit to provide sensible cooling or heating when required. The induced air shall mix with primary air and discharge evenly into the room via single discharge slots. C. Configuration: 1. [ACBL-HE] Active beams shall consist of an air inlet, pressurization cavity, induction nozzles, enclosed single water coil, 2-pipe or 4-pipe water connections as indicated on the drawings, induction face grille or perforated panel, and shall have either a 1-sided or 2-sided discharge as per contract schedule. 2. [ACBM / ACBR] Active beams shall consist of an air inlet, pressurization cavity, induction nozzles, enclosed single water coil, 2-pipe or 4-pipe water connections as indicated on the drawings, induction face grille or perforated panel, and shall have either a 4-sided discharge as per contract schedule. 3. [ACBH / ACBR] Active beams shall consist of an air inlet, pressurization cavity, induction nozzles, enclosed single water coil, 2-pipe or 4-pipe water connections as indicated on the drawings, induction face grille or perforated panel as indicated on the drawings, and shall have either a single discharge as per contract schedule. Discharge directional orientation determined by discharge face type selected D. Active beam capacity shall be tested and certified by manufacturer in accordance with EN Standard 15116 to meet the performance listed on the schedule. Should any performance rating, including supply air volume, chilled water supply temperature, plenum static pressure, etc; deviate from the schedule, Manufacturer shall submit updated capacity, throw and noise data collected as described in Section 2.4 as well as computational fluid dynamic modeling demonstrating that any changes to not impact the air distribution in a room that would cause a detriment to the PMV and ADPI rating from the design conditions. Manufacturer shall have factory testing facility available to perform performance test of units in accordance with said standard, as required. Upon request, up to 1% of units for the project can be tested in accordance with the standard. Request will be made with order and prior to shipment of active beams. Engineer will have the option of witnessing this test. All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. L-171
Active & Passive Beams Suggested Specification Active and Passive Beams E. Casing: Air plenum shall be constructed of 24 gauge galvanneal steel, consisting of at least one (1) air inlet. The frame shall be constructed of 0.060 aluminum extrusion. F. Water Coil: Coil shall consist of copper tubing mechanically expanded into aluminum plate fins. Coils shall be leak tested by manufacture to 450 PSI and have a working pressure of 250 psi and shall be AHRI 410 certified. Water connections shall be one end only. Water connections shall be ½ and be suitable for solder, compression fittings, push on fittings or threaded connection. Fin spacing shall be no greater than 10 fins per inch to prevent dust bridging. The coil shall be removable from the room side without requiring the removal of the beam casing from the ceiling. The coil shall include a vent and drain to facilitate maintenance on the unit. The coil pipes shall be upturned 90 degrees. G. Fastening: Adjustable mounting brackets shall be factory installed along the length of the air plenum on the unit. Each beam shall be individually supported to the building structure by a minimum of 4 laterally adjustable fixing points, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Installation hardware shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations and any local codes that dictate hanging requirements. H. Nozzles: Nozzles shall be of a fixed size, selected based on cooling and heating requirement. Only formed metal nozzles are acceptable. I. Face: 1. [ACBL-HE / ACBM] The coil shall be accessible from the room side for inspection and cleaning without the need for tools through a hinged face supported by the beam casing. i. Room side accessible controls enclosure shall be furnished where indicated ii. Integrated return section shall be furnished where indicated 2. [ACBH / ACBR] The coil shall be accessible from the room or return plenum for inspection and cleaning. J. Paint Finish: Internal casing components and exterior shall be painted black, face and frame elements shall be painted white or other color as chosen by the architect. The paint shall be powder coat polyester with 500 hour salt spray rating and periodic cross hatch and bend adhesion tests. K. Balancing: Integrated pressure port shall be included with k-factor to read the plenum pressure and corresponding supply air volume. L. Water and air connections shall be shipped sealed to limit the introduction of dust / dirt during shipping and construction. M. Accessories: 1. Manufacturer shall supply 12 /18 stainless steel braided hose with isolation ball valves 2. Integral manual inlet balancing damper shall be included with locking handle where indicated on the drawings. 2.3 Passive Beams A. Approved Manufacturers: 1. Price 2. Alternates: Alternates or approved equals are acceptable if and only if a mock up and witness test is performed to demonstrate that the substitution meets design criteria. B. Passive beam shall utilize natural convection of room air across a water coil mounted within the unit to provide sensible cooling when required. The air shall be drawn from a ceiling cavity and pass through the coil and into the space below. C. Configuration: Passive beams shall consist of an enclosed water coil of a 2-pipe water connections configuration. Drip pans and/or drain pans are not acceptable. D. Casing: The enclosure shall be constructed of painted sheet metal. E. Water Coil: Coil shall consist of copper tubing mechanically expanded into aluminum plate fins. Coils shall have a working pressure of 300 psi minimum. Water connections shall be one end only. Pipes shall terminate in a ½ connection F. Fastening: Adjustable mounting brackets shall be factory installed along the length of the air plenum on the unit. Each beam shall be individually supported to the building structure by a minimum of 4 laterally adjustable fixing points, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Installation hardware shall be in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations and any local codes that dictate hanging requirements. G. Paint Finish: Internal casing components and exterior shall be painted black for concealed applications, white for visible applications or other color as chosen by the architect. The paint shall be powder coat polyester with 500 hour salt spray rating and periodic cross hatch and bend adhesion tests. 2.4 Source Quality Control A. Identification: Label each active or passive beam with appropriate tag number. B. Verification of Performance: 1. Rate active beam capacity in accordance with EN Standard 15116, active beam throw and noise criterion in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70. Active beam supplier shall also provide generated noise in octave bands 2-7, measured as specified in ASHRAE Standard 130. 2. Rate passive beam capacity in accordance with EN Standard 14518. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 Pre-Design Services A. Bid shall include the costs to complete final selections and coordination with the Engineer at the Engineers office. Allow for a minimum of three (3) days. L-172 All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011.
Active & Passive Beams Suggested Specification Active and Passive Beams 3.2 Installation General A. Install active or passive beam level and plumb. Maintain sufficient clearance for normal services, maintenance, or in accordance with construction drawings. B. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer s written instructions and perform the following: 1. Verify inlet duct connections are as recommended by manufacture to achieve proper performance. 2. Verify controls and control enclosures are accessible. 3. Verify control connections are complete to control valves as needed. 4. Verify that any identification tags are visible. 5. Verify controls respond to inputs as specified. 3.3 Connections A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 23 Sections. Drawings indicated general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties B. Install piping adjacent to active or passive beams to allow service and maintenance. C. In addition to Division 23 Section Hydronic Piping, connect coils to supply with shutoff valve, strainer, control valve, and union or flange, and to return with balancing valve and union or flange. D. Connect ducts to active beams according to Division 23 Section Metal Ducts. E. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section Low- Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables. F. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer s published torque-tightening 3.4 Field Quality Control A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. After installing active or passive beam and after electrical circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with requirements. 2. Leak Test: After installation, fill water coils and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist. 3. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to conform to proper unit operation. 4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment. B. Manufacturer s Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust fieldassembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report any findings in writing. C. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above. 3.5 Cleaning And Protection A. Clean all visible surfaces of equipment; touch up as required. B. Protect all units before, during and after installation. Damaged materials due to improper protection shall be cause for rejection. 3.6 Construction Phase Services A. Installer shall visit the active or passive beam factory, or factory-authorized representative, prior to the arrival of the product on site, to become familiar with the beams. Manufacturer shall include the cost of such a visit for one (1) installer in the bid. B. Manufacturer or factory-authorized representative shall visit the site regularly during the installation process to ensure proper means and methods are being employed. Bid shall include the cost of a minimum of two (2) such visits. C. Manufacturer or factory-authorized representative shall provide start-up and training services to Owners staff to adjust, operate, and maintain active or passive beam. Refer to Division 01 Section Demonstration and Training. A minimum of eight (8) hours of such services shall be included in bid. Copyright Price Industries Limited 2011. All Metric dimensions ( ) are soft conversion. L-173