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Literature Showcase Following are some of the latest catalogues, manuals, software and product brochures from the industry’s leading manufacturers. To receive a copy, please circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card in this issue, fill out your contact information, and mail it or fax it to (416) 620-9790. Your requests will be forwarded to the appropriate companies. They, in turn, will send you the information. Accubid estimating solutions Accubid has introduced Version 6 of its family of estimating solutions: Accubid Pro, BidWinner Plus and BidWinner. The Version 6 eight-page brochure describes exciting new features and enhancements to increase accuracy and productivity, including power substitution, temporary assemblies, print preview, Schedule screen sorting and filtering, direct export to Excel, spell checking, and many more. Accubid delivers the power and flexibility the contractor and his staff need to produce accurate and detailed estimates quickly and easily. Visit www.accubid.com or call 1-800-222-8243. Accubid Systems Circle no. 179 Steam humidifier The Elite Steam Humidifier for hydronic-heated homes is an investment that pays dividends for your customer every day. The GeneralAire Elite Steam humidifier was developed to provide a solution for dry winter air in homes heated with radiant heat or where other types of mechanical humidifiers just do not fit the application. Available in three installation options including a duct injection model, a direct room injection model for homes with no ductwork and – coming soon – a closet wall-mounted model for homes/offices with no ducts or basement. CGF Products Circle no. 180 Specialty IAQ products A catalogue of more than 20 different products that will solve a variety of Indoor Air Quality problems is available from master distributor Evolution Air. Included are a variety of filters, including a new humidifier, the portable air cleaner from Friedrich, whole house HEPA units, ultraviolet sterilizer systems, odour eliminators, fans, telephone-controlled thermostats and a room HRV. The contractor will go on an update list as new items are added. Check the full line at www.evolutionair.com. Evolution Air Circle no. 181 Automated leak detection FloodStopper provides 24-hour leak detection and control protection caused by flooding from internal plumbing failures and accidental overflows by automatically shutting off a 3/4 to 2-inch Honeywell valve to the water supply. Features include a controller to monitor sensors in single and four-zone models (can connect 250 hardwired sensors in a single system to 2,500 feet), 24 volt transformer, pushbutton reset, and wireless option. It interfaces with a phone dialer, security alarm or building automation system. GasSafe System also available. First Smart Sensor Circle no. 182 Twelve reasons This eight-page full-colour brochure describes in colourful detail 12 reasons to select a De Dietrich boiler: their history starts in 1684, flexible eutectic cast iron, 88 per cent-plus efficiencies, modulation with indoor-outdoor reset, low noise and NOx levels, an industry-leading 95 psi working pressure, bispherical push nipple assembly to ensure a perfect fit, and other benefits. Also included are details on the four De Dietrich boilers in the GT Series with input ranges from 107 to 6,206 MBH. Flexible Eutectic Circle no. 183 Affordable, efficient ventilation Finally, there is a simple ventilation solution for production homes, condos and apartments. The Breeze line by RenewAire includes the BR70 for up to 1500 square feet of living apace and the BR130 for up to 2700 square feet of living space. As a ‘balanced ventilator’, the Breeze unit simultaneously exhausts stale air and delivers an equal amount of fresh air back into the home. The Breeze mounts directly on furnace or AC return ductwork in half the time of conventional air exchangers. MITS Airconditioning Inc. Circle no. 184 Cooling/heating solutions The S Series all-in-one air conditioning solution for large residences or light commercial applications integrates up to eight indoor units to one outdoor in a five-ton capacity. The Y Series inverter system in heating or cooling mode allows up to 16 indoor units to one outdoor, in 7.5 and 10 tons. The R Series, a world first and only simultaneous heating /cooling two-pipe system with total heat recovery, is available in 7.5 and 10 tons. Also offered is the WR2 Series advanced water primary heat source unit. Mitsubishi Electric Circle no. 185 Wolseley in Canada A six-page corporate brochure that details the operations of Wolseley in Canada is available from the company’s 200 branches. The former Westburne operations were acquired by Wolseley plc of England in 2001, one of the world’s largest and most successful distributors. The brochure details the Plumbing, Engineered Pipe, Pipe Valves & Fittings, Hydronics, HVAC/R, Waterworks, Industrial Products and Fire Protection divisions, shows the 14 companies retaining their own names, and lists every acquisition from 1951 to 2003. Wolseley Canada Inc. Circle no. 186 In the Next Issue! ■ MEET show edition Kitchen & Bath Product Guide Moen Inc. has produced a free 36-page full colour pocket-sized guide to all its kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, and accessories. Included are pull-out kitchen faucets, kitchen and bar faucets, soap-lotion dispensers and pressure balancing valves. Featured products include the new AquaSuite in the range of PureTouch filtering faucets and the new Revolution massaging showerhead with its spin-twist-spiraland-swirl water sprays. Moen finishes, patented one-piece washerless cartridge and the M-Pact common valve system are also illustrated. Moen Incorporated Circle no. 187 Reset control school The Reset Control School (S 110) covers the operation, selection, installation and setup of tekmar’s line of stand-alone boiler and mixing reset controls. The school discusses the concepts of Outdoor Reset, Characterized Heating Curves and mixing methods. The material is presented in a manner suitable for students that are new to tekmar’s product line and is an ideal introductory course. Visit www.tekmarcontrols.com for a list of upcoming school dates. tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Circle no. 188 Multi-boiler control school The Multiple Boiler Control School (S 121) covers the operation, selection, applications and installation of controls for multiple boiler systems and commercial mixing systems. The school discusses different piping methods, staging and rotation concepts, boiler protection, as well as the different devices that can be used for mixing and their proper piping. In addition, the school will cover the operation and installation of tekmar’s Pump Sequencer Control 132. Visit www.tekmarcontrols.com for a list of upcoming school dates. tekmar Control Systems Ltd. Circle no. 189 ■ Annual Luxury Plumbing report ■ Spring air conditioning ■ Products, products and more products! 68 Plumbing & HVAC Product News – March/April 2004 www.plumbingandhvac.ca
Mechanical Marketplace The bulletin board of products, services, professionals, employment opportunities and more for Canada’s Mechanical Contracting Industry. Fabric Air Diffuser Systems INDUSTRIAL MAKEUP AIR FLOWCON Air Diffusers are being used as a highly effective system for dispersing and mixing outside makeup air and are reversible. Patron Products Inc, Scarborough, Ont. M1V 5G4 1-800-361-5451 Fax: (416) 298-1412 Circle Number 191 for More Information There is a proposed Settlement of two class action lawsuits, Kelman et al. v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company et al. and Galanti v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. The first lawsuit is pending in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The second lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuits concern Entran II hose used in Canada and the United States. (The lawsuit does not include Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island.) Entran II was manufactured and sold by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Goodyear Canada Inc. (“Defendants”). What is the Litigation About? Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants manufactured defective Entran II hose. The product was used in radiant heating and snowmelting systems. They claim the hose is prone to leaking when operated under normal conditions. Entran II was also known as Twintran, Nytrace, Entran II Trace, Entran II Wire, Entran 2, Entran 2 Trace, and Entran 2 Wire. Defendants deny all claims of wrongdoing made by Plaintiffs. Defendants believe that if properly maintained Entran II hoses do not cause a problem. Who is Involved? You may be a member of the Settlement Class if you are the current or former owner of property in which the Entran II hose has been installed. The property must be in Canada or the United States, including territories and possessions. If you own or owned property in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut or Rhode Island, in which Entran II was or is installed, you are not part of this lawsuit. To see if your hose is covered by this Settlement you should check the Settlement Web site or call the toll free number below. What are the Settlement Terms? The Settlement Fund will be between $196 million and $236 million (U.S.). Defendants will pay this amount over a five (5) year period. Depending upon the number of claims, Class Counsel estimate some Class Members may receive as much as 40% of the cost of remediation. Information on the specific relief Class Members can expect is detailed in a document called the Plan of Allocation and Distribution. Class Counsel developed the Plan with the assistance of the Special Master, appointed by the Court, and other interested parties. The Plan is available on the Settlement Web site or by calling the number below. LEGAL NOTICE FOR CANADIAN PROPERTY OWNERS Circle Number 192 for More Information If You Know the Current or Former Owner of Property in which Entran II Hose was or is used for Radiant Heating or Snowmelting Please provide them with the following information about this class action settlement. Entran II is an orange rubber hose used in radiant hydronic heating and snowmelt systems, usually stamped with the name “Heatway” or “Heatway Systems” on the outside. Class Counsel will petition the Court for reasonable attorneys’ fees, in an amount not to exceed $58.8 million or 30% of the Settlement Fund, and expenses payable from the Settlement Fund. What Are My Legal Rights? • If you wish to remain a member of the Settlement Class, you do not have to do anything. But, to share in the Settlement Fund you must file a claim as discussed below. If the Courts approve the proposed Settlement, you will receive the benefits of the proposed Settlement. You will also be bound by all the courts’ orders. This means you will drop any claims you may have against the Defendants that are covered by the Settlement. • If you wish to file a claim, you must complete a Claim Form. You can get a Claim Form by contacting the Claims Administrator in writing, at the address given below, or by calling the toll-free number. It is also available on the Settlement Web site. Claim Forms must be signed and postmarked no later than October 26, 2009. • If you do not wish to be a member of the Settlement Class, you must sign a Request for Exclusion letter as outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Notice. Your request must be postmarked no later than May 7, 2004. When Will the Settlement be Approved? The Ontario Superior Court of Justice will hold a Fairness Hearing to decide if the proposed Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate October 26, 2004. The Hearing will be held at 10 a.m. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, 361 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1T3. In addition, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey will hold a Fairness Hearing to decide if the proposed Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate on October 19, 2004. The Court will hold a separate second Hearing to consider Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees, November 3, 2004. Both Hearings will be held at 10 a. m. at the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 402 East State Street, Room 2020, Trenton, N.J. 08608. If you remain a member of the Settlement Class, you or your counsel have the right to appear before the Court and object to the Settlement. However, in order to object, you must file a written objection, as outlined in the Settlement Agreement and Long Form Notice. Objections must be filed by May 7, 2004. For Information on the Proposed Settlement, Your Rights and a Copy of the Notice and Claim Form: Visit: www.entraniisettlement.com Call: 1-800-254-9222 or Write: Entran II Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 1051, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 6C7 PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COURT TS Technical Training and Resources TSSA has given us authorization to open a Training Facility to provide OBT (Oil Burner Technician) training. An OBT 2 course will begin in May of 2004. Location: Kitchener area • Cost: $2150.00 plus gst (books and exam will be billed separately) Format: Please call for course schedule Questions and Registration: David Kerr (519) 699-4681 (519) 699-4286 dkerr@tstraining.com Index of Advertisers Advertisers Page Accubid 28 AMTS 29 Astravan 25 Atmosphair 67 Atofina 5 Beckett 9 Beckett 21 Bradford White 30 Camus 9 CGF Products 65 Chrysler 54 Copeland 31 Décor Grates 32 Delta Faucet 8 Digi-Cool 9 Dupont 11 Enmar 17 Entran 69 Fantech 23 Flexible Eutectic 33 Gas Solutions 26 General Motors 62 General Pipe Cleaners 10 Gordon Williams 25 Gordon Williams 66 Heil 24 Honeywell Genetron 34 HRAI 70 ISH NA 35 Kamco 36 Keeprite 37 Keeprite 53 Knaack Mfg. 58 Lennox 3 Madok 38 Mag Tool 64 Mag Tool 70 MEET 6 MITSair 39 Mitsubishi Electric 40 Moen 2 MRG Drouin 21 MTP Instruments 42 Mueller Flow 58 Mueller Flow 58 Newmac 18 NTI Inc. 43 ECR-Olsen 44 Patron 69 P&HVAC Product News 41 Redmond Williams 45 Ridge 4 Roberts Gordon 64 Roth 26 Saniflo 60 Schwank 26 Schwank/InfraSave 66 Superior Radiant Products 19 tekmar Control Systems 22 Tempstar 12, 13 Thermo Manufacturing 48 Thermal Hydronic 11 TS Technical Training 69 VanTerior 56 Victualic 65 Victualic 67 Viessman 49 Watts 20 Watts 63 Weil McLain 51 Wirsbo 52 Wolseley 72 Wolseley Frontier 71 Literature Showcase: 68 Accubid Systems, CGF Products, Evolution Air, First Smart Sensor, Flexible Eutectic, MITS Air, Mitsubishi, Moen, tekmar, Wolseley Canada Circle Number 174 for More Info www.plumbingandhvac.ca March/April 2004 – Plumbing & HVAC Product News 69
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