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 Model
I Institutional Radiators
Shaw-Perkins, the leader in security and long-life
institutional radiation, saw the importance of proper room-heat distribution
in corrective institutions and mental hospitals. Model I was designed
over 40 years ago to meet these particular needs; in fact, Model I goes
far beyond any other heating radiation product offered by the industry
for the institutional market.
The Shaw Model I sets the standards that corrective
institution and mental hospitals use to gauge quality. The demands set
by institutions for unusual strength, durability, ease of maintenance,
and insured safety of each room occupant against accidental or self-inflicted
injuries, are available only with the Shaw Model I Radiator.
The knowledge obtained from numerous prisons and
mental hospitals presently using Model I, plus the continued explicit
stipulations set forth by institution administrators, architects and specifying
engineers, attests to the validity of the superior design and strength
of the Model I Radiator.
Because of the nature of the prisoners typically
housed in maximum security facilities, special consideration must be given
to the quality and durability of the fittings and fixtures installed in
the cell areas. Shaw-Perkins’ Model I Radiators are the only radiators
that are designed specifically for high security prison use.
Rate of Obsolescence
Shaw-Perkins has been manufacturing Model I for over 50 years
and will continue to manufacture the Model I as the highest quality heating
product available in the industry.
Ease of Maintenance
There are no moving parts on Model I. Model I offers 1/2”
fin spacing. This keeps dirt and dust from building up and affecting BTU
output. Maintenance of valves is easier because only the small pipe cover
has to be removed to obtain access.
Availability of Service
Shaw-Perkins has been in business for over 100 years and has
standardized our design for the last 40 years. If necessary, parts or
units could be replaced in a short time.
Durability
Shaw-Perkins has a proven track record of Model I installations
for over 40 years in major prison and mental institutions.
Piping Arrangements
A variety of arrangements are available and include built-in
air vent chambers and built-in supply and return lines. (See piping drawings
beginning on page 14.)
Lengths and Heights
Lengths and heights suit every engineering need. Heights range
from 11” to 26” in 3” increments. Lengths range from
11” to 111” in 2” increments.
Low Surface Temperatures
Perforated steel sections provide an increased flow of convected
air, resulting in reduced surface temperatures, safe to the touch. The
possibility of deliberate burning is reduced, even when radiators are
operating at top temperatures. The need for special system zoning is eliminated.
Product Warranty
Shaw-Perkins warrants the Model I to be free of manufacturers’
defects, due to faulty material or defects in workmanship, for a period
of 10 years from date of installation. This warranty applies to the replacement
of parts or radiator. No other manufacturer offers this type or length
of warranty.
 Engineering
design offers distinct advantages
- Die-Formed Section
Shaw-Perkins Model I Radiator is a series of individual, die-formed
box sections stacked on 1” O.D. copper serpentine tubing. Each
section measures 2” wide x 3” deep, and is available in
heights corresponding to Model I heights. Each box section has 3 steel
fins running the entire length and width of the box section, giving
the Model I Radiator steel reinforcement every 1/2” of live radiator,
to form a structurally strong, unitized radiator that resists all institutional
abuse.
- Copper Tubing
The copper tubing is expanded at 3750 psi hydraulic pressure against
fins and box sections to make a permanent bond for heat transfer from
copper to fins. The expansion also locks all fins, copper and box sections
into one unitized radiator. Once the unit is expanded, the enclosure,
fins and copper tubing cannot be removed or damaged by abuse.
- Low Surface Temperature
Perforated steel sections provide an increased flow of convected air,
resulting in reduced surface temperatures, safe to the touch. In addition
to reducing the possibility of deliberate burning, the need for special
system zoning is eliminated.
- Mounting
Model I mounting uses 3/16” carbon steel bars permanently welded
to the radiator, giving the Model I more strength. Because of the unitized
construction, the radiator is mounted as a complete unit.
- Painting
Shaw-Perkins’ Radiator, after assembly at the factory, is submerged
in a paint tank filled with zinc-rich primer. This process coats every
surface, inside and out, of the radiator fins, copper tubing and internal
steel. This prevents moisture, and urine-based corrosion, and therefore,
maintains high BTU output and minimizes maintenance problems.
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Factory Tested/Leak Free
The Model I is tested at the factory and is guaranteed to be leak-free
when it is installed on the job.
- Permanent Pipe Covers
In a wall-to-wall installation, pipe covers are mounted to the radiator
to cover external pipes and valves. These pipe covers are heavy-gauge
steel and are ribbed to provide extra strength. Covers are mounted to
3/16” carbon steel bars that are permanently welded to the radiator.
The use of force will not dislodge this cover.
- Variety of Sizes
A variety of lengths and heights from 11” to 26” in height,
and 11” to 111’ in length are available.
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