scope:

Scope.

This standard applies to steam or water heated room heaters composed of a finned tube element fabricated from metallic tubing with a plurality of metallic fins attached to the tubing by means of a mechanical or other type bond. These heaters are designed for installation bare, or with Open Type Grilles, Covers, or Enclosures having top, front, or inclined outlets.

Purpose.

The purpose of this standard is to establish for commercial finned tube radiation: definitions; test requirements; rating requirements; nomenclature; minimum data requirements for Published Ratings; marking and nameplate data; and conformance conditions.