Air Handlers

“AH” Series
1,000 - 47,000 CFM
Custom Builds to 150,000 CFM
Retrofit Units Are Our Specialty

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American Energy Exchange, Inc.

5737 East Cork St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone (616) 383-9200 Fax (616) 388-8377
www.aexusa.com, email aexusa@net-link.net
AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Standard Features

Unit Construction
• Lifting lugs at four points
• 2” Double wall in the heat exchanger section
• 16, 20, & 18 gauge G90 galvanized steel cabinet construction
• 1", 1.5 Lb density fiberglass duct liner insulation
• Formed steel base frame
• Fully welded structural steel base if over 10' in length
• Doublewall insulated roof
• Exterior finish - 2 coats of industrial enamel with primer

Service Doors
• Insulated 2" doublewall construction
• Full length stainless steel hinge
• Large rubber bubble gasket
• Rain gutter
• Commercial grade double cam action “T” handle door latches

Supply and Exhaust Air Fans

• Class 1 DWDI forward curve blowers with angle frames
• Adjustable sheave pulleys for air balancing
• Pillow block bearings
• ODP motors, mounted on adjustable slide bases
• Rubber-in-shear fan and motor vibration isolation

Filters
• 2", 30% pleated paper outside air filters

Hoods and Ducts

• 17° No leak supply hood with full perimeter gutters
• Birdscreen on supply and exhaust hoods
• 2" duct connection flanges

Electrical
• Electrical control panel:
Control voltage transformer, motor starters, motor heater,
overload protection, field connection terminals
• Voltages: 1 Phase - 115, 208, 240 Volt or 3 Phase - 208, 240, 480

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 AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Options and Performance

Available Options
UL 1995 & CSA C22.2 labeled unit by ETL & CSA C22.2 labeled unit by ETL
Fully welded or knockdown curbs Spring/seismic fan and motor isolation
1", 2" and 4" double wall cabinet construction 3 Speed motors with switches
1", 2" & 4", 1.5 & 3 Lb density insulation Premium efficiency and TEFC motors
Special filters of most types Variable frequency drives
Return air filter racks with filters DDC control with programmed EPROM
Dirty filter indicators/alarms Remote control panel
Stainless steel drain pans with welded fittings Phase monitors, HOA switch, time clocks
Coated drain pans Smoke detectors
Liquid tight wiring throughout unit Additional heating and cooling devices
Face/bypass dampers -Hot and chilled water coils
Back draft dampers -DX coils with or without condensers
Recirculation dampers for return air -Electric heating elements
Low leakage dampers -Direct fired gas furnaces
Special construction dampers -Indirect gas furnaces NG or LP
Belt guards and explosion proof components Steam humidifiers
Class II, BL, plenum, sparkproof fans Fused disconnects
Special material fans

Performance
Model CFM Range HP Range

AH - 2.8 1000 - 2800 1-3

AH - 3.8 2000 - 3800 1.5 - 5

AH - 4.8 3000 - 4800 2-5

AH - 5.8 4000 - 5800 3 - 7.5

AH - 6.8 5000 - 6800 3 - 7.5

AH - 7.8 6000 - 7800 5 - 10

AH - 9.8 7500 - 9800 5 - 15

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 AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Physical Dimensions

L
4
4 4

B B
OA - (opt) A A SA - (opt)
W OA RA - (opt)
See Note*
See Note** SA
Note**
Supply Air (SA) may be
ducted through end,
roof or base of unit.

Note*
Return or Supply Air may
be ducted through end, roof
TOP DISCONNECT
or base of unit. CONTROL BOX
OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) SA - (opt)
See Note* See Note**

HS 4 B B 4

H
OA

OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) SA - (opt)
SUPPLY FILTERS SUPPLY FAN
See Note* See Note**
FILTER ACCESS DOOR FAN ACCESS DOOR
FRONT

4 A 4 C 4 A 4
OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) SA - (opt)
See Note* See Note**

D SA
OA

OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) E SA - (opt)
See Note* See Note**

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 AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Physical Dimensions

Model Weight* L** W H HS

AH - 2.8 550 85 40 26.25 18

AH - 3.8 650 85 40 32.3 18

AH - 4.8 750 85 40 40.25 22

AH - 5.8 1200 120 54 38 22

AH - 6.8 1500 120 54 46 31.5

AH - 7.8 1600 120 64 42 28.75

AH - 9.8 2000 120 64 54 39

* Approximate weight, actual weight depends on options ordered.

**Length is increased by 15”, 30’, 45”, or 60” depending on options ordered.

Model A B C D E
AH - 2.8 32 18 3 20 2

AH - 3.8 32 18 5.5 20 5.5

AH - 4.8 32 18 7.5 24 7.5

AH - 5.8 44 24 7 24 7
AH - 6.8 44 24 5 36 5

AH - 7.8 54 24 5 32 5
AH - 9.8 54 24 5 44 5

Typical Component Layout

With Condenser and Indirect Furnace

INDIRECT FURNACE
CONDENSER (GAS OR LP)

HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE
SA
OA VERTICAL DISCHARGE

SA
ONE PIECE STRUCTURAL STEEL BASE EXTENDED

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 AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Sample Specification
Complete unit specifications are available for download at www.aexusa.com
A. General
Provide a factory-assembled, self-contained Air Handling Unit. Unit shall consist of but not be limited to: insulated casing, supply fan, filters,
electrical controls, completely factory wired, and accessories as specified (Unit shall be shipped as a single package.)

B. Manufacturer
Shall be American Energy Exchange, Inc. (AEX) with model numbers as shown on the unit schedule or equal with prior approval.

C. Unit Construction
Unit casing shall be single package type and shall provide complete protection for all components and controls. The unit base shall be formed 16-
gauge steel for rigidity and strength and shall be double wall with Styrofoam insulation and all interior seams watertight.
____ The unit base, shall be have structural “C” channel and “L” angle added to support heavy optional components specified.
The walls and roof panels shall be a minimum of 18 gauge. The roof shall be double wall with a minimum of 20 gauge inner panels. The case
design shall utilize unibody and stress skin construction for ultralight weight and maximum strength. All metal used shall be G90 galvanized steel
for corrosion protection. The unit casing shall be airtight and waterproof and supplied with condensate drain connections. Exterior surfaces shall
be primed and finish coated with multiple coats of industrial acrylic latex enamel. Access doors shall be hinged, double wall, insulated, bubble
gasketed and have an industrial grade cam action “T” handle latch. Access door hinges shall be continuous and made of stainless steel. All
interior surfaces shall be insulated with 1”, 1½# density insulation with a hard face coating. The insulation shall be rated per UL 723 for Flame
Spread not exceeding 25 and Smoke Development not exceeding 50. The hard face surface coating must face to the inside to act as an inner wall
and protect the fiberglass. Outdoor units shall be equipped with intake and exhaust hoods. All units shall be equipped with built-in lifting lugs. The
intake hood shall have a 17½-degree angle and have rain gutters on three sides to prevent water entry. All hoods shall have bird screen covering
the open area.

____ The unit shall be insulated with 1”, 3# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be insulated with 2", 1 ½# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be insulated with 2", 3# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be double wall construction throughout, with a minimum of 20 gauge inner panels.
____ The complete unit shall be ETL Labeled per UL-1995 and CSA C22.2 No. 236, 2nd Edition.

D. Fan Section
Fans shall be selected per the scheduled data. The fans shall be a minimum of Class I, with reinforced angle frames and pillowblock style
bearings rated for 200,000 hours of B-10 life. The fans shall not be selected to operate outside of their cataloged efficient zone. Drive shall be
“B” width belt type with adjustable motor sheave for field air balancing. Each fan with corresponding motor and motor slide base shall be mounted
together on Structural supporting frame. The fan and motor assembly shall be vibration isolated with rubber-in-shear isolators. The fans shall be
isolated from their outlet collar with a flexible duct connection to minimize noise transmission into the outlet duct. Fan motors shall be ODP high
efficiency. Fans must be AMCA certified. Fan type and motors shall be: (select one each below)

____ ODP, premium efficiency ____ TEFC, premium efficiency

____ Fan motors shall be equipped with a VFD ____ Fans shall be backward curve, airfoil blade, DWDI centrifugal
____ Fans shall be backward curve, airfoil blade, plenum type

E. Filters
Supply air filters shall be 2", high efficiency, Farr 30/30 or equal. Filter face velocity shall not exceed 500 feet per minute.

____ additional filters, state type and model:_____________________________________________________________________

____ Each filter bank shall be equipped with a Magnehelic dirty filter indicator gauge.
____ Each filter bank shall be equipped with a differential pressure type dirty filter switch with an indication light on the unit remote control
panel, if so equipped or shipped loose.

G. Dampers
Provide dampers of the types shown below. Dampers shall be made with 16 gauge galvanized steel blades and 14 gauge frames. Blades shall
rotate on cadmium plated rods in porous bronze bushings. Modulating dampers shall be opposed blade and two position dampers shall be
paralleled blade configuration.

Provide damper actuators and controls per controls specified. Provide dampers as follows:
____ Recirculation dampers, motorized type ____ Exhaust backdraft damper, motorized type
____ Supply backdraft damper, motorized type ____ Face/Bypass dampers for auxiliary heating or cooling coils, motorized
____ All dampers shall have low leakage construction with vinyl edge seals and stainless steel side seals

H. Control Systems
An integral control panel enclosure, built to NEMA 3R specification, shall be provided. The heat recovery unit controls shall contain but not be
limited to: motor starters with heaters and overloads, externally mounted non-fused disconnect switch (NEMA 3R), fused machine tool trans-
former to provide control voltage, appropriate low and high voltage terminals, damper motors and frost control components. All electrical compo-
nents shall be UL listed. The unit-wiring diagram shall be mounted and clearly visible on the inside of the electrical access door. The wiring diagram
shall be made of waterproof materials.

In addition, all controls required for automatic operation with all of the following selected accessories shall be provided, mounted and wired to the
internal control panel. Field wiring to the unit shall be limited to a single point power connection to the unit and control wires run to the units’ remote
control panel if provided.
 AH-2.8 To AH-9.8 - Sample Specification Continued
H. Control Systems (continued)
Damper Controls:
____ A full modulating motor and a modulating thermostat, sensing the temperature shortly downstream of the coil shall control
auxiliary heating or cooling coil face/bypass dampers.
____ Backdraft damper shall automatically close when its attending fan motor is turned off and reopen when it is turned back on.
____ Recirculation damper shall automatically open when needed.
____ A Honeywell Excel 20 or equal direct digital control module shall be provided to control the above described operations.
Inputs: 7 Analog (Modulating 0-10,4-20ma, 20K), 2 Digital (On – Off)
Outputs: 3 Analog (0-10V), 4 Digital (On-Off)(Pilot Duty)
____ A remote control panel with fan motor on/off switches and indicating lamps shall be provided for each unit.

J. Roof Curb
Provide a roof curb designed to support the heat recovery unit. The curb shall be of the bolt-together type for ease of installation. The
curb shall be 14 gauge galvanized steel, 12” curb, and insulated with 1", 1.5# density, hard surface coated insulation.
____ Unit curb shall be double wall construction
____ Unit curb shall be ____ high
____ Unit curb shall have a ____ /12 pitch for a sloped roof

K. Additional Unit Options

____ The complete interior of the heat recovery unit including fans shall be coated with two-part epoxy for protection against
corrosives in the air streams.
____ The air handling unit shall be equipped with a built in coil of the capacity shown in the schedule.
The coil(s) shall be of the following:
____ Chilled water cooling coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, teaders
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 Gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 250F, Face velocity shall not exceed 500 feet per minute
____ Hot water heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 Gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 300F
____ Standard steam heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 Gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 150 PSIG 366F
____ High-pressure steam heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 Gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 500 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 350 PSIG 450F
____ Evaporative cooling coil (DX) shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 Gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 300F, face velocity shall not exceed 500 feet per minute

____ The unit shall be equipped with keyed locks on all service doors.
____ The unit shall be equipped with an indirect fired gas furnace, built on the same base as the unit. The furnace shall be
equipped to operate with __Natural Gas, __Propane and shall be equipped with __Gravity vent, __Power vent. The heat
exchanger and the burner shall be stainless steel (#409) and the furnace shall also have the following:
____ Single stage gas valve with duct probe ____ Two stage gas valve with duct probe
____ Electronic modulation with duct probe ____ Electronic modulation with remote adjustment, duct probe and
room temperature override
Duct furnaces shall have A.G.A. certification. (For use in Canada: Duct furnaces shall have C.G.A. certification)
____ The unit shall be equipped with a direct fired gas furnace assembly built into the packaged unit for operation with
__Natural Gas, __Propane. The burner baffles and end plates and manifolds shall be heavy-duty cast iron. The furnace
controls shall include electronic ignition, flame safeguard control, electric solenoid gas valve, pilot solenoid gas valve,
electronic modulating gas valve with 30-1 turndown and remote setpoint, high limit switch, control voltage transformer, ignition
transformer, and burner pressure differential switch. The gas train shall be A.G.A. design certified.
The furnace shall also have the following:
____ Single stage gas valve with duct probe ____Two stage gas valve with duct probe
____ Electronic modulation with duct probe ____Electronic modulation with remote adjustment, duct probe and
room temperature override

L. Startup Service
Manufacturer or his representative shall furnish a factory-trained representative without charge for a maximum of two working days to
supervise startup and instruct the owner’s personnel on operation and maintenance. Manufacturer shall provide several copies of their
operation and maintenance instructions in the booklet form.

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 AH-15 To AH-47 - Standard Features

Unit Construction
• 2" Double wall in exchanger section
• 14-18 Gauge, G90 galvanized steel cabinet construction
• Fully welded (5"-12") structural steel base with integral lifting lugs
• 1", 1.5 Lb density fiberglass duct liner insulation
• Insulated double wall pitched roof with truss bracing
Exterior finish - two coats industrial enamel with primer

Filters
• 2", 30% pleated paper outside air filters

Service Doors
• Insulated 2" double wall construction
• Rain gutter
• Full length stainless steel hinge
• Large bubble gasket
• Double cam action commercial grade “T” handle door latches

Supply and Exhaust Air Fans

• Class II, DWDI forward curve blowers
• Structural steel angle fan and motor frames
• Pillow block bearings
• Motor slide bases
• Adjustable drive sheaves for balancing and "B" width belts
• Rubber-in-shear fan and motor vibration isolation

Hoods and Ducts

• 17 ½° No leak supply hood with full perimeter rain gutters
• Bird screen on supply hood
• 2" duct connection flanges

Electrical
• Non-fused disconnect switch
• Electrical control panel:
Control voltage transformer, motor starters, motor heater,
overload protection, field connection terminals
• Voltages: 208, 240, 480, 3 Phase, 60 Hz

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 AH-15 To AH-47 - Options and Performance

Available Options
UL 1995 & CSA C22.2 labeled unit by ETL2
Fully welded or knockdown curbs
1", 2" and 4" double wall cabinet construction
1", 2" & 4", 1.5 & 3 Lb density insulation
Special filters of most types
Return air filter racks with filters
Dirty filter indicators/alarms
Stainless steel drain pans with welded fittings
Coated drain pans
Liquid tight wiring throughout unit
Face/bypass dampers
Back draft dampers
Recirculation dampers for return air
Low leakage dampers
Special construction dampers
Belt guards and explosion proof components
Class II, BL, plenum, sparkproof fans
Special material fans
Spring/seismic fan and motor isolation
Premium efficiency and TEFC motors
Variable frequency drives
DDC control with programmed EPROM
Remote control panel
Phase monitors, HOA switch, time clocks
Smoke detectors
Additional heating and cooling devices
-Hot and chilled water coils
-DX coils with or without condensers
-Electric heating elements
-Direct fired gas furnaces
-Indirect gas furnaces NG or LP
Steam humidifiers
Fused disconnects

Performance
Model CFM Range HP Range

AH - 15 9000 - 15000 7.5 - 20

AH - 20 14000 - 20000 15 - 25

AH - 27 19000 - 27000 15 - 30

AH - 31 26000 - 31000 20 - 40

AH - 37 30000 - 37000 25 - 40

AH - 42 36000 - 42000 30 - 50

AH - 47 41000 - 47000 40 - 60

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 AH-15 To AH-47 - Physical Dimensions

5 5

B B 5

W
OA - (opt) A A SA - (opt)
OA RA - (opt)
See Note*
See Note** SA
Note**
Supply Air (SA) may be
ducted through end,
roof or base of unit.

Note*
Return or Supply Air may
DISCONNECT
be ducted through end, roof
or base of unit.
TOP CONTROL BOX

OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) SA - (opt)
See Note* See Note**

HS 5 B B 5

OA

OA

OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) SUPPLY FILTERS SA - (opt) SUPPLY FAN
See Note* FILTER ACCESS DOOR See Note** FAN ACCESS DOOR

FRONT
5 D 5 5 5 D 5
OA - (opt) ~ RA - (opt) SA - (opt)
See Note* See Note**

E
OA SA

E SA
OA

OA - (opt)
RA - (opt) 10 SA - (opt)
See Note**

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See Note*

LEFT RIGHT
 AH-15 To AH-47 - Physical Dimensions

Model Weight* L** W H HS

AH - 15 2800 144 62 85 27

AH - 20 3200 144 82 85 27

AH - 27 4000 160 98 95 31

AH - 31 6000 204 98 105 35

AH - 37 8000 234 98 125 43

AH - 42 10000 234 110 125 43

AH - 47 12000 234 122 125 43

* Approximate weight, actual weight depends on options ordered.

**Length is increased by 15”, 30’, 45”, or 60” depending on options ordered.

Model A B C D E

AH - 15 50 24 28 52 30

AH - 20 70 24 28 72 30

AH - 27 66 26 30 88 35

AH - 31 66 30 30 88 40

AH - 37 66 30 40 88 50

AH - 42 96 30 40 100 50

AH - 47 110 30 40 112 50

Typical Component Layout

With Condenser and Indirect Furnace

CONDENSER

INDIRECT FURNACE
OA
(GAS OR LP)

HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE
SA
OA
VERTICAL DISCHARGE

ONE PIECE STRUCTURAL STEEL BASE EXTENDED SA

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11 AH-15 To AH-47 Series - Sample Specification

AH 15-47 Sample Specification

Complete unit specifications are available for download at www.aexusa.com
A. General
Provide a factory-assembled, self-contained Air Handling Unit. Unit shall consist of but not be limited to: insulated casing, supply fan, filters,
electrical controls, completely factory wired, and accessories as specified (Unit shall be shipped as a single package.)

B. Manufacturer
Shall be American Energy Exchange, Inc. (AEX) with model numbers as shown on the unit schedule or equal with prior approval.

C. Unit Construction
Unit casing shall be single package type and shall provide complete protection for all components and controls. The unit base, with integral
lifting lugs, shall be all welded structural “C” channel and “L” angle with sufficient cross members to insure unit integrity during lifting. The floor,
wall and roof panels shall be a minimum of 16 gauge. The unit base shall be double wall with Styrofoam insulation and all interior seams
watertight. The roof shall be pitched, double wall with a minimum of 20 gauge inner panels. The case design shall utilize unibody and stress
skin construction for ultralight weight and maximum strength. All metal used shall be G90 galvanized steel for corrosion protection. The unit
casing shall be airtight and waterproof and supplied with condensate drain connections. Exterior surfaces shall be primed and finish coated
with multiple coats of industrial acrylic latex enamel. Access doors shall be hinged, double wall, insulated, bubble gasketed and have an
industrial grade cam action “T” handle latch. Access door hinges shall be continuous and made of stainless steel. All interior surfaces shall be
insulated with 1”, 1½# density insulation with a hard face coating. The insulation shall be rated per UL 723 for Flame Spread not exceeding 25
and Smoke Development not exceeding 50. The hard face surface coating must face to the inside to act as an inner wall and protect the
fiberglass. Outdoor units shall be equipped with intake and exhaust hoods. The intake hood shall have a 17½-degree angle and have rain
gutters on three sides to prevent water entry. All hoods shall have bird screen covering the open area.

____ The unit shall be insulated with 1”, 3# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be insulated with 2", 1 ½# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be insulated with 2", 3# density fiberglass insulation, NFPA 90A & 90B approved.
____ The unit shall be double wall construction throughout, with a minimum of 20 gauge inner panels.
____ The complete unit shall be ETL Labeled per UL-1995 and CSA C22.2 No. 236, 2nd Edition.

D. Fan Section
Fans shall be selected per the scheduled data. The fans shall be a minimum of Class I, with reinforced angle frames and pillowblock style
bearings rated for 200,000 hours of B-10 life. The fans shall not be selected to operate outside of their cataloged efficient zone. Drive shall be
“B” width belt type with adjustable motor sheave for field air balancing. Each fan with corresponding motor and motor slide base shall be
mounted together on structural supporting frame. The fan and motor assembly shall be vibration isolated with rubber-in-shear isolators. The
fans shall be isolated from their outlet collar with a flexible duct connection to minimize noise transmission into the outlet duct. Fan motors shall
be ODP High Efficiency. Fans must be AMCA Certified.

Fan type and motors shall be: (select one each below)
____ ODP, premium efficiency.
____ TEFC, premium efficiency.
____ Fans shall be backward curve, airfoil blade, DWDI centrifugal.
____ Fans shall be backward curve, airfoil blade, plenum type.
____ Fan motors shall be equipped with a VFD.

E. Filters
Supply air filters shall be 2", high efficiency, Farr 30/30 or equal. Filter face velocity shall not exceed 500 feet per minute.
____ Additional filters, state type and model: ____________________________
____ Each filter bank shall be equipped with a Magnehelic dirty filter indicator gauge.
____ Each filter bank shall be equipped with a differential pressure type dirty filter switch with an indication light on the unit remote control
panel, if so equipped or shipped loose.

G. Dampers
Provide dampers of the types shown below. Dampers shall be made with 16 gauge galvanized steel blades and 14 gauge frames. Blades
shall rotate on cadmium plated rods in porous bronze bushings. Modulating dampers shall be opposed blade and two position dampers shall be
paralleled blade configuration. Provide damper actuators and controls per controls specified.

Provide dampers as follows:

____ Recirculation dampers, motorized type
____ Exhaust backdraft damper, motorized type
____ Supply backdraft damper, motorized type
____ Face/Bypass dampers for auxiliary heating or cooling coils, motorized
____ All dampers shall have low leakage construction with vinyl edge seals and stainless steel side seals

H. Control Systems
An integral control panel enclosure, built to NEMA 3R specification, shall be provided. The heat recovery unit controls shall contain but not be
limited to: motor starters with heaters and overloads, externally mounted non-fused disconnect switch (NEMA 3R), fused machine tool
transformer to provide control voltage, appropriate low and high voltage terminals, damper motors and frost control components. All electrical
components shall be UL listed. The unit-wiring diagram shall be mounted and clearly visible on the inside of the electrical access door. The
wiring diagram shall be made of waterproof materials.
 AH Series - Sample Specification Continued
H. Control Systems (continued)
In addition, all controls required for automatic operation with all of the following selected accessories shall be provided, mounted and
wired to the internal control panel. Field wiring to the unit shall be limited to a single point power connection to the unit and control wires
run to the units’ remote control panel if provided.

Damper Controls:
____ Auxiliary heating or cooling coil face/bypass dampers shall be controlled by a full modulating motor and a modulating
thermostat, sensing the temperature shortly downstream of the coil.
____ Backdraft damper shall automatically close when it’s attending fan motor is turned off and reopen when it is turned back on.
____ Recirculation damper shall automatically open when needed.
____ A Honeywell Excel 20 or equal direct digital control module shall be provided to control the above described operations.
Inputs: 7 Analog (Modulating 0-10,4-40MA, 20K). 2 Digital (On – Off).
Outputs: 3 Analog (0-10V). 4 Digital (On-Off)(Pilot Duty).
____ A remote control panel with fan motor on/off switches and indicating lamps shall be provided for each unit.

J. Roof Curb
Provide a roof curb designed to support the heat recovery unit. The curb shall be of the bolt-together type for ease of installation. The
curb shall be 14 gauge galvanized steel, 12” curb, and insulated with 1", 1.5# density, hard surface coated insulation.
____ The unit curb shall be double wall construction ____ The unit curb shall be ______ high
____ The unit curb shall have a ______/12 pitch for a sloped roof

K. Additional Unit Options

____ The complete interior of the heat recovery unit including fans shall be coated with two-part epoxy for protection against
corrosives in the air streams.
____ The air handling unit shall be equipped with a built in coil of the capacity shown in the schedule.
The coil(s) shall be of the following:

____ Chilled water cooling coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 250F
____ Hot water heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 300F
____ Standard steam heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 150 PSIG 366F
____ High-pressure steam heating coil shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 500 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 350 PSIG 450F
____ Evaporative cooling coil (DX) shall have the following specifications:
Staggered tube pattern, 5/8" OD copper tubes with .020" wall, die-formed .0075" plate type aluminum fins, headers
of heavy wall copper, M.P.T. connections, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing, tested under water with 315 PSIG air,
max. operating pressure & temperature 250 PSIG 300F, face velocity shall not exceed 500 feet per minute
____ The unit shall be equipped with keyed locks on all service doors.
____ The unit shall be equipped with an indirect fired gas furnace, built on the same base as the unit. The furnace shall be
equipped to operate with __Natural Gas, __Propane and shall be equipped with __Gravity vent, __Power vent.
The heat exchanger and the burner shall be stainless steel (#409) and the furnace shall also have the following:
____ Single stage gas valve with duct probe ____ Two stage gas valve with duct probe
____ Electronic modulation with duct probe ____ Electronic modulation with remote adjustment, duct probe and room
temperature override
Duct furnaces shall have A.G.A. certification. (For use in Canada: Duct furnaces shall have C.G.A. certification)
___ The unit shall be equipped with a direct fired gas furnace assembly built into the packaged unit for operation with __Natural Gas,
__Propane. The burner baffles and end plates and manifolds shall be heavy-duty cast iron. The furnace controls shall include
electronic ignition, flame safeguard control, electric solenoid gas valve, pilot solenoid gas valve, electronic modulating gas valve
with 30-1 turndown and remote setpoint, high limit switch, control voltage transformer, ignition transformer, and burner pressure
differential switch. The gas train shall be A.G.A. design certified. The furnace shall also have the following:
____ Single stage gas valve with duct probe ____ Two-Stage gas valve with duct probe
____ Electronic Modulation with duct probe ____ Electronic Modulation with remote adjustment, duct probe and room
temperature override

L. Startup Service
Manufacturer or his representative shall furnish a factory-trained representative without charge for a maximum of two working days to
supervise startup and instruct the owner’s personnel on operation and maintenance. Manufacturer shall provide several copies of their
operation and maintenance instructions in the booklet form.
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Complete Package System - UL 1995 Labeled Electric Control Panel

Special Filters Pin Welded Insulation

Heating & Cooling Coils
American Energy Exchange, Inc.
5737 East Cork St., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Phone (616) 383-9200 Fax (616) 388-8377
www.aexusa.com, email aexusa@net-link.net