Berner’s Architectural Contour Air Curtain Series “outside-the-box” design sets the trend toward aesthetic, geometrically shaped, front entrance air curtains that complement modern commercial architecture North America’s leading air curtain manufacturer and innovator, added the Architectural Contour Air Curtain Series to its Architectural Collection, giving specifiers another beautiful, technologically advanced design for protecting commercial building main entrances when Read more
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Berner’s Architectural Contour Air Curtain Series “outside-the-box” design sets the trend toward aesthetic, geometrically shaped, front entrance air curtains that complement modern commercial architecture
North America’s leading air curtain manufacturer and innovator, added the Architectural Contour Air Curtain Series to its Architectural Collection, giving specifiers another beautiful, technologically advanced design for protecting commercial building main entrances when the door is open.
The Architectural Contour 8 and 10 models feature the HVAC industry’s quietest operation from a high-performance air curtain. The design targets healthcare, hotels, retail, restaurants, and other applications where thermal comfort, front entrance doorway aesthetics, and energy savings are critical.
Its patented, unprecedented aesthetic is Berner’s second departure from the industry’s decades-old rectangular box shapes after recently introducing the Architectural Elite. Featuring a sleek, discreetly contoured cabinet constructed of anodized aluminum, the Architectural Contour complements 21st Century anodized aluminum doorways and metal architecture.
The Architectural Contour 8 and 10 feature low profiles of 8-1/4 H x 20-inch D (20.9 x 50.8-cm) and 12-3/4 H x 25-3/4 D (30.3 x 60.4-cm) without sacrificing performance for protecting up to 8 and 10-foot-high (2.4 and 3.0-meter) doorway heights, respectively. Both models (including heating options) are certified under AMCA-220, which qualifies them for the new construction cost-saving vestibule exception now included in building and energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1-2019; the IECC -2015; and the IgCC.
The Architectural Contour equals the aesthetics of the Architectural Collection’s full-featured, Golden Ratio-inspired Architectural Elite air curtain, but offers an economical alternative. Specifiers can add the Elite’s standard features as à la carte options to the Contour, such as electronically commutated (EC) motors or the Berner AIR™ smart controller and app. When combined with the Collection’s entry level Architectural Low Profile 8 and High Performance 10 models, the Contour and Elite offer building owners a diverse “good, better, best” selection, respectively.
All air curtains in the Architectural Collection use Berner’s industry-leading, factory-installed Intelliswitch™ digital controller platform. The Intelliswitch features pre-set programs, a time clock, time delay, built-in thermostat, 10-speed fan control, and other integrated, end-user customizable features. The optional Berner AIR™ smart controller and app can be added to the platform, allowing operation and monitoring from a smartphone. The Berner AIR includes true BACnet integration and a proactive adaptive setting based on the weather. The optional Berner AIR must be ordered with the air curtain.
Heating options include hot water or electric coils. A thermostatic probe monitors the coils and reports the temperature to the Intelliswitch. Also available is Berner’s proprietary Venturi electric heater option that heats supply air from a unique blower intake setup versus the industry standard of positioning electric coils in the airstream, making the air flow less efficient.
Both the Contour and Elite models are the industry’s quietest high performance air curtains. These patented designs combine innovative out-of-sight top intake panels; Berner’s patented high efficiency, low noise, articulating Pro-V Nozzle; and quiet-running 1/5th-HP AC or EC motor choices. Depending on the selected motor and speed, typical operating noise is 49 to 55-dB, which is similar to a coffee percolator or quieter than normal conversation.
Other Architectural Contour features are:
- Designed, manufactured, assembled and factory-tested in U.S.A.;
- Available in most voltages;
- Five-year warranty on ambient, two-year warranty on heated models;
- UL/cUL-listing and AMCA 220 certification;
- Top and wall mounting hardware is included. Glass transom mounting hardware is available.
- Hot water coils are tested to 450-psi;
- Architectural Contour 8 (AC08) and Architectural Contour 10 (AC10) come in installation cost-saving single length construction up to 10 and 12 feet (3 and 3.6-meters), respectively.
- The RoHS compliant Intelliswitch Gen 4 is discreetly placed as part of a design feature along the nozzle of the air curtain, and easily accessible with a step stool or ladder for direct programming, and/or initial pairing with the Berner AIR app;
- All Berner air curtains are simple to install, operate, and maintain;
- Washable aluminum filters are removable and cleanable in less than five minutes.
- Sustainability and ESG commitments – The Architectural Collection air curtains are included in Berner’s Energy Savings Calculator, which includes a GHG emissions reduction estimate.
For more information on Berner International air curtain products, please call 724-658-3551 or email: sales@berner.com.
Fresh-Aire UV®, Jupiter, Fla., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduces the Blue-Tube UV-X, the enhanced, next generation of the world’s most popular UVC light, the Blue-Tube UV for HVAC systems. The feature-rich Blue-Tube UV-X features an industry-leading three-year lamp, a newly-designed mounting bracket, upgraded power supply and 90-degree electrical connector. Like its predecessor Read more
Fresh-Aire UV®, Jupiter, Fla., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduces the Blue-Tube UV-X, the enhanced, next generation of the world’s most popular UVC light, the Blue-Tube UV for HVAC systems. The feature-rich Blue-Tube UV-X features an industry-leading three-year lamp, a newly-designed mounting bracket, upgraded power supply and 90-degree electrical connector.
Like its predecessor, the patented Blue-Tube UV-X keeps HVAC interiors clean of biological contaminants and continually treats the airstream.
The Blue-Tube UV-X’s mounting bracket redesign includes a smaller footprint and a powerful magnet with an anti-vibration coating that prevents vibrating out of position when positioned near an evaporator coil or in a plenum or duct. The mounting assembly also includes a 90-degree low profile electrical connector for the remote power supply that offers inches of more clearance than space-consuming straight plugs in HVAC confines.
The compact lifetime warranty power supply, which carries Fresh-Aire UV’s renowned lifetime warranty, now features a power and lamp indicator LED on the low voltage power supply model. The power supply is available in two models:
- 18-32 VAC, 60-Hz, 0.8-amps, 20-VA in a 4.2 (l) x 1.8 (w) x 1.7 (d)-inch (106 x 45 x 43-mm) enclosure.
- 110-277 VAC, 60-Hz, 0.18-amps/120V through 0.09 Amps/277V in a 5 (l) x 2.4 (w) x 1 (d)-inch (127 x 61 x 25-mm) enclosure.
The Blue-Tube UV-X also features a three-year, 15-inch-long (381-mm) UVC (254-nm) quartz lamp and UL-2998 validation as free of potentially harmful ozone.
Other APCO-X MAG features include:
- Designed and assembled in the US;
- Consumer oriented packaging helps contractors educate consumers on the benefits of UV disinfection.
While SARS CoV-2 has inspired many industry products with airborne virus neutralization claims, the Blue-Tube UV-X maintains UVC fundamentals of reliable microbial prevention for sterile HVAC coils and interiors, in addition to airstream disinfection.
The Blue-Tube UV-X is available at most HVAC wholesale distributors. For more information on the Fresh-Aire UV products, please visit www.freshaireuv.com; call 800-741-1195; or email: sales@freshaireuv.com.
The Jomar JP-100G lead free brass ball valves are premium, Italian-made products that are 2-piece, full-port, 250 WOG with a press end connection and NSF certification. Now including an all-new leak detect o-ring system, these valves are a savvy solution that leads to no more leaks during installation and application. Additional features also include heat treated Read more
The Jomar JP-100G lead free brass ball valves are premium, Italian-made products that are 2-piece, full-port, 250 WOG with a press end connection and NSF certification.
Now including an all-new leak detect o-ring system, these valves are a savvy solution that leads to no more leaks during installation and application. Additional features also include heat treated dezincification resistant alloy; corrosion resistant geomet handles; and a triple stem seal with lifetime warranty.
The JP-100G with leak detect o-ring system are available in sizes ranging from ½” – 2” with optional stainless steel trim, and can be customized with various accessories. BIM and CAD files are available for download.
Features include:
- Dezincification resistant brass alloy
- Press Connection with Leak Detection O-Rings
- Triple sealing stem with 2 FKM O-Rings and Second Generation PTFE seats
- Blow-out proof stem
- 100% leak tested
- 100% Made in Italy
- Leakproof stem – Lifetime Warranty
- Wetted surfaces contain less than .25% lead content
- Accessories available
For more information on the JP-100G, visit Jomar Valve.
The unique Wall Mount indoor mini-split system optimizes comfort while minimizing sound levels and power consumption in small to mid-size commercial spaces Users can activate ideal temperature control at the touch of a button and contractors are offered easier installation compared to ducted and cassette systems Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced a new Wall Mount indoor Read more
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The unique Wall Mount indoor mini-split system optimizes comfort while minimizing sound levels and power consumption in small to mid-size commercial spaces
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Users can activate ideal temperature control at the touch of a button and contractors are offered easier installation compared to ducted and cassette systems
Johnson Controls-Hitachi has introduced a new Wall Mount indoor mini-split unit as the newest addition to its PRIMAIRY P300 line of high-efficiency, single-zone commercial mini-split systems. This energy-efficient and cost-effective ductless heating and cooling solution is designed to meet the unique needs of small to mid-size spaces such as shops, restaurants and classrooms.
“The new Wall Mount PRIMAIRY indoor unit intelligently optimizes the comfort in a space while reducing sound levels and power consumption while offering ease of installation to contractors and technicians,” said Manuel DelaFuente, vice president and general manager of Johnson Controls-Hitachi North America.
Designed with Hitachi quality
The new Wall Mount unit is compact and lightweight, and the full line of Hitachi PRIMAIRY mini-split systems come in multiple placement options that simplifies installation for contractors. Long piping further enhances layout flexibility, and a wide capacity range means there’s a precisely sized system for every application. Indoor units come in a range of styles and types to meet customer needs and application aesthetics.
The systems have a uniquely wide temperature range, performing in low-ambient temperatures down to -13°F(-25°C) (for the 24K model) and down to -4°F(-20°C) in heating mode for all other models.
Intelligent comfort
The comfort needs of shops and restaurants can fluctuate based on a variety of factors, including occupancy levels. At the press of the “SMART” button, the new Wall Mount unit automatically adjusts temperature and fan speed based on the actual room temperature to provide optimal comfort, regardless of the unit being on or off.
Users can also activate the intelligent temperature control that provides ideal conditions for the space. The remote control is equipped with a temperature sensor that measures just over three feet into the surrounding temperature of the environment and transmits that information to the indoor unit every three minutes, intelligently adjusting according to the perceived temperature. Further, the unit provides nearly immediate cooling thanks to rapid inverter startup technology that allows the compressor to quickly reach its highest frequency.
Quiet, energy-efficient operation
When occupants are shopping, sharing a meal or attending an educational course, excess noise can affect their concentration. The new Wall Mount system features advanced comfort control technology, an innovative air duct design and a high-quality, silent DC motor, allowing the unit to significantly increase airflow and improve its distribution without generating additional sound or consuming more energy. Some PRIMAIRY models can achieve ultra-low sound levels.
Learn more about the PRIMAIRY Wall Mount Unit and the entire mini-line by visiting the PRIMAIRY product website.
Powers has announced the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFLM495 and LFLM490 mixing valve series. The addition of PEX F1960 union tailpieces allows Powers to continue to offer a wide range of tailpiece options for these point-of-use and point-of-source thermostatic mixing valves, which also include threaded, sweat, PEX, CPVC Read more
Powers has announced the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFLM495 and LFLM490 mixing valve series.
The addition of PEX F1960 union tailpieces allows Powers to continue to offer a wide range of tailpiece options for these point-of-use and point-of-source thermostatic mixing valves, which also include threaded, sweat, PEX, CPVC, Press, and Push-to-Connect options.
Connections are available in ½” and ¾” sizes.
For more information, go to Powers.com.