Hydronic Finned-Tube Radiation

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With so manyadvantages

shouldn’t youchoose

hydronicperimeter

heat?

HYDRONIC PERIMETERHEATINGADVANTAGES

• COMFORTABLE: Hydronicperimeter heat gently blankets theexterior walls and glass, eliminatingthe drafts and local cold spots whichoften occur with forced air heatingsystems. Through the combinedeffects of radiant and convectionheating, people are morecomfortable at temperatures 2 - 4degrees lower offering significantenergy savings. Humidity levels arealso easier to maintain as heatprovided by hydronic finned-tuberadiation does not produce the lowerhumidity levels often associated withforced air and electric heat systems.Rooms can be easily zoned withindividual temperature controls toprovide that extra comfort.

• FLEXIBLE: The piping used todistribute the hydronic heat is muchsmaller than the ductwork used inforced air systems. This not onlyprovides more usable space for theoccupants, but offers much moreflexibility when designing buildings ormajor renovations. Future layoutchanges, such as enlarging therooms and moving partitions can bemuch more easily accomplished.

• QUIET: Hydronic finned-tuberadiation systems have no largefans, but deliver hot water to theindividual zones by quiet, remotepumps. Without ductwork, there is noconduit to carry the system’s fannoise and other sounds throughoutthe building.

• CLEAN: Hydronic perimeter heatingsystems are cleaner and healthier. Thereis no ductwork and fans to redistributedirt, odors, and germs through abuilding’s forced air system.

• ECONOMICAL: The pump energyrequired in hydronic perimeter systems ismuch less than that required for fans inforced air systems. The amount ofenergy to distribute the same amount ofheat in forced air systems is typically 10times greater than that needed for thepumps in a hydronic perimeter system.

Forced air systems also havesignificant heat loss and leakage in theduct system, while there is no leakageand much less heat loss through hydronicpiping. Additional savings can be realizedwith the use of outdoor air reset controlswhich are easily applied on hydronicperimeter systems.

• FUEL OPTIONS: Because hydronicperimeter systems employ boilers astheir source of heat, the system canusually use any energy source includinggas, oil, electric, solid fuel or solar. Theboiler used to provide the hot waterheating can also be used for other dutiesin the building including domestic hotwater heating, snow melting, swimmingpool heating, etc.

• DEDICATED HEATING: A single systemthat both heats and cools must havecompromises designed in. Deliveringheat from below and allowing the heat torise is much more comfortable andpreferable to overhead heating, which ismore appropriate for cooling systems.Any additional expenses required toinstall dedicated separate systems forheating and cooling is paid with greatercomfort and operating efficiency. Fordedicated heating, hydronic perimeterheat is the best choice.

STERLINGADVANTAGES

Sterling Finned-TubeRadiation

• IBR RATINGS: As a member of theHydronic Institute of Boiler andRadiator Manufacturers (IBR), Sterlingmeets strict industry performancerequirements. All Sterling performanceratings are based on IBR testing or areIBR approved, where applicable.

Sterling offers the industry’s mostcomplete line of finned-tube hydronicheating elements and enclosures. Weengineer and manufacture productsthat deliver reliability, long life, and

value.

This catalog highlights the range,features, and benefits of ourcommercial and institutional finned-tube radiation product lines.

• STERLING VERSALINE SPECIFIER: AWindows® based selection programwhich helps engineers select thebest combination of enclosures andelements for their project and helpswith the creation of project specific

specification. Available on CD-ROM.

• CAD LIBRARY: These librariesnow include standard and customfinned-tube application drawings.Tied back to the Sterling Specifier, it can call up specific productdrawings on CAD for measuring,checking clearances and copyingto project documents. The customdrawings aid in finding solutions toyour unique design needs.

• QUALITY: Sterling finned-tuberadiation is built to last. Internalwelded gussets integrate with andsupport the enclosure. Ball bearingelement supports are nylon isolatedto eliminate the transition of noisedue to expansion and contraction.Aluminum or steel fins aremechanically bonded throughexpansion to copper or steel tubing,ensuring quiet operation, long life,and maximum heat transfer. All paintfinishes are oven baked.

• TRAINING: Sterling’s state-of-the-art Reed Institute Training Centerfeatures many installed, operatingHVAC systems. The combination ofclassroom and hands-on traininggives participants the opportunity tolearn by doing and improve theirknowledge of products, applications,installation, and service.

VERSA-LINE

Versa-Line is Sterling’s most versatileand flexible line of multi-purposecommercial hydronic heatingenclosures. Contractors and engineersappreciate Versa-Line’s exceptionalrange of enclosure styles, heights,depths, lengths, and elementselections. In schools, general officebuildings, common walkways, and hightraffic areas, Versa-Line enclosuresprovide good looks, durability, andexcellent value.

VERSA-LINE

CommercialEnclosures

CLASSIC Architecturally DesignedEnclosures

Classic Architecturally Designed Enclosures, astandard of excellence in design, materials, andconstruction unmatched in the industry, areSterling’s top line. Their crisp look andstreamlined clear anodized aluminum grilleprovide unmatched design opportunities foroffice buildings, banks, executive offices, andluxury hotels. Two basic Classic designs areavailable in three standard depths and a widerange of heights and can include mill-pressedtextured steel.

ARCHITECTURALLYD ♦ E ♦ S ♦ I ♦ G ♦ N ♦ E ♦ DE N C L O S U R E S

LB2/LCS10

LB2

LB2 and LCS-10 are Sterling’s high-value choicefor commercial strength and durability. SpecifyLB2 for to-the-floor installations in such areas asdormitories, military housing, nursing homes,and apartment houses. Specify LCS-10 forareas where off the floor mounting is appropriateor higher BTU’s are required.

Light CommercialEnclosures

GUARDIAN

Guardian security enclosures areconstructed from perforated heavy gaugesteel. Their exceptionally rugged design isideal for secure and controlledenvironments including correctionalfacilities, holding cells, psychiatricfacilities, and athletic facilities.Choose from a variety of designs thataccommodate local and prevailing designcodes, or let Sterling develop a customdesign to your specifications.

SecurityEnclosures

CUSTOM ENCLOSURES

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Any Questions?We’ll be happy to discuss yourneeds to help you get the bestperformance from the best hydronicperimeter heating systems in thebusiness — STERLING. To learnmore about the products describedin this catalog, please call us todayat (413) 568-9571.

Thank you for your interest inSterling.

CPB-1R

When only made-to-order will do,Sterling can build custom enclosuredesigns to your specifications. Wework directly with the architects tocreate enclosures that combineaesthetic beauty with theexceptional performance you expectfrom STERLING. Customenclosures may be straight orangular and mount on the wall, flooror sill — whatever the job demands.Sterling custom enclosures arecompatible with all standardhydronic heating systemcomponents. A CAD library ofpreviously designed customapplications is available on diskettefrom your local representative as adesign aid to help you visualizesome of the possible configurationsavailable to deal with specialsituations.