1. Are they really Equal? VS CAMUS
It can be a little grey if you don’t have all the information.
RBI has worked hard to develop a worry free INDUSTRIAL boiler design. Are you’re equals truly keeping up?

2. On the ‘outside’ it would seem so:
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
RBI FUTERA FUSION
COPPER FIN DESIGN
DOWN-FIRED CONCEPT
FULL MODULATION
STAINLESS STEEL CABINETS
EFFICIENCY FROM 88% TO 92% PLUS
MANTLE TYPE BURNER
SMALL ‘FOOTPRINT’

3. A closer look though…. RBI FUTERA FUSION CAMUS DYNAFLAME
THE IGNITION SYSTEM:
The ignition system shall be a commercial / industrial design utilizing an interrupted spark ignition system independent of the main burner. The system shall provide UV flame monitoring (sensor eye) with 100% shut off upon failure during the trial for ignition period. The use of glow coil ignition systems shall not be permitted.
CAMUS DYNAFLAME

4. A closer look though…. RBI FUTERA FUSION CAMUS DYNAFLAME
Flame safeguard Control:
The boiler shall be equipped with a Honeywell RM7800 series commercial / industrial flame safeguard system independent of the boiler sequencing controls. The flame safeguard shall be a solid state digital diagnostic control with a removable display screen. Control shall monitor run hours, faults, fault timing, and keep a minimum of the last 5 faults in history. Control shall continually monitor and display boiler status, and flame signal on a multi line LCD screen.
RBI FUTERA FUSION
CAMUS DYNAFLAME

5. Complete Management ‘system’ on board!
Modulation and Reset:
The boiler shall be fully equipped with boiler management controls equal to HeatNet (A Mestek Company). Controls shall…
networkable
Outdoor reset, stand alone, network, 4-10ma or 0-10vdc signal acceptable
Operate multiple boiler modulation on the highest efficiency curve (intercommunication required)
Not third party
Log running errors and conditions continually.
Firmware updateable through USB port and internet download.
Communicate LonWorks, BacNet, and Modbus.
Basic Tekmar single boiler modulation is not acceptable.
Have hybrid technology to control various volume and efficiency type boilers.
RBI FUTERA FUSION
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
Not equal. No network. Simple Tekmar control cut into panel. Third party control, limited input. No point reporting outputs.
Complete Management ‘system’ on board!

6. RBI FUTERA FUSION Monitor Safeties Analog Inputs Digital Input
Separating RBI as an Equal is critical if these items are important to you!
Monitor Safeties
Analog Inputs
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Digital Input
VFD Signal
Heat Net Link
Hand Shake
Relay Outputs
Control Inputs

7. RBI FUTERA FUSION Domestic Hot Water Priority
Separating RBI as an Equal is critical if these items are important to you!
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Mestek Made – Mestek Supported
Manufactured in Westfield, MA
Domestic Hot Water Priority
On board HeatNet and Modbus connections
Low Fire Hold Switch
‘U’ Shaped Socket for direct mounted protocessor module
Support for Dual Fuel Option
Flash Drive Updateable
Control Pro Compatible
Set point signal control (reduce points and external requirements).
On board outdoor reset and night set back.
Digital or Analog
Local AND system pump coordination control.
Combustion air damper Sequencing.
Multi-boiler efficiency maximization.

8. RBI FUTERA FUSION SET POINT CONTROL OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Separating RBI as an Equal is critical if these items are important to you!
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Mestek Made – Mestek Supported
Manufactured in Westfield, MA
SET POINT CONTROL OPTIONS INCLUDE:
Boiler to Boiler Communication – Heat Net
Multiple Heat Bands
Add Boiler Delay Timing
Shed Boiler Delay Timing
Adaptive Modulation – prevents short cycling
Modulate Delay Time (Low Fire Hold)
Mod Max – ‘till last boiler fire’
Promote True Rotation (Sequencing)
CONDITION MEMORIZATION
BMS full integration

9. Separating RBI as an Equal is critical if these items are important to you!
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Min/Max VFD – Load Match (low fire); Input Adjustment (Elevation, Direct Vent)
Log Entry – Troubleshoot and Diagnostic Tool
Records major activity
Monitor Min Return Temp
Heat Exchanger Delta T (Limits to half fire)
Fail Safe Mode – Member Boilers
First Boiler mode – Set up to optimize proper Venting
Min Boiler Off Time

10. Camus THIRD PARTY, NOT SELF MANUFACTURED NOR SELF SUPPORTED.
Separating RBI as an Equal is critical if these items are important to you!
Camus
THIRD PARTY, NOT SELF MANUFACTURED NOR SELF SUPPORTED.
BOILER TO BOILER CANNOT MAXIMIZE MODULATION EFFICIENCY
DOES NOT COMPLETELY INTEGRATE WITH BMS.
VERY LIMITED INPUT/OUTPUT ABILITY.
SIMILAR CONTROL USED ON OUR BASIC 85% HORIZONTAL DOMINATOR BOILER (APPRX. 50% OF THE COST OF A FUSION.)
LONWORKS AND BACNET VERY DIFFICULT TO APPLY, CONDITION, WIRE AND INTEGRATE.

11. Still thinking “equal”?
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
RBI FUTERA FUSION

12. CONSTRUCTION - RBI FUTERA FUSION
Condensing “Package”:
The boiler shall be completely packaged and tested as a package by the factory. Boiler shall have the boiler ‘package’ listed and tested as per UL/CSA and ASME section IV standards. Each boiler shall be fire-tested as a package in the factory prior to shipment. Test report shall show all combustion settings at various points of modulation, as well as corresponding delta T. A single primary pump shall be supplied, sized, piped and wired within the manufacturers control sequence by the manufacturer. A three way tempering valve shall be piped and wired to allow for return temperatures as low as 40F directly to a single water inlet.
The use of independent secondary heat exchangers and/or economizers will not be permitted.

13. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN - RBI FUTERA FUSION
Fully packaged, means :
Three way bypass valve keeps the primary heat exchanger at the required 140F (copper).
Flow Switch (ILO LWCO)
Primary pump sized for both the primary/secondary hX.
ASME relief valve for ‘both’ primary/secondary HX.
Approved T & P gauge.
Vessel drain valves as required by OHIO code.
“all factory provided, mounted, wired, and tested”

14. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN - RBI FUTERA FUSION
Non-electric bypass valve set and mounted.
All stainless steel jackets (no plastic tops)
Single System inlet/outlet
Single Primary pump mounted and wired
Complete ‘quick latch’ access to all heat exchangers.
HeatNet on board and ready to go
Pallet jack fork lift ready!

15. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Can one boiler be everything to everybody? You do the math..
Stack Economizer
Dynaflame Modulation Non-Condensing boiler
Dynaflame Fully condensing boiler

16. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
All the ‘packaged’ items on the RBI already handle that so the boiler can be put in, and simply hooked up!

17. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
Rbi includes the non-electric thermostatic valve in their design.

18. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
Does this sound like a true condensing design? Let’s see Non-condensing can return 115F but condensing 130F?????

19. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
Absolutely untrue. We represent Cat. II and IV boilers that have NO minimum and some that have a 60F limit. It’s about design, not ‘official’ listing!

20. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
So, they give us the CHRM separate and ‘we’ have to protect it (flow and temp), shed the load with it, monitor temperatures and be responsible for any misapplication?
Again, not a ‘packaged’ condensing boiler!

21. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
Finally, a drawing! Of course, this is typical.. Since you have to design and pipe it, I guess you can do it however you want. Bottom line is, you need to pipe both HX, and control the primary temperature. If you don’t.. Warranty is void!

22. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Experience Knows Better!

23. CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN – Dynaflame Camus
Step one: Read the manual!
Secondary HX in vent. add the flow switch, valves, and a second pump. Be sure to get the GPM from this HX and size the pump for it. Also add temp controls and sequencing.
Below 140F, you better use a three way bypass system. Of course you need to design it and have it installed.
Primary HX separate. Don’t forget 140F, 130F, 120F, or 115F… not sure which they really want but it’s up to you to keep it warm! Oh, and another primary pump!

24. Still thinking “equal”?
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
RBI FUTERA FUSION

25. So far we have some serious cost differences making your equal a ‘sure bet’!
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Honeywell RM7800 series with screen vs Fenwell control:
Three way thermostatic bypass valve installed and designed:
Heat net management vs. Tekmar
Primary pump installed, sized, wired and controlled.
Turbo pilot with UV scanner, ignition transformer vs. glow coil.
Access panels with quick release latches:
If you are the contractor, you have no choice!
$ cost
$ cost
$ cost
$ cost
$ cost
$ cost
$ additional cost per boiler

26. Still, you’ll find some of the math won’t add up. Why?
CAMUS DYNAFLAME
RBI FUTERA FUSION
Still, you’ll find some of the math won’t add up. Why?
Well, there will be a realization that all the equal products are far more expensive. Camus then had a ‘cap’ to bid up to.
This is the result of the last 2000MBH condensing boiler design we bid vs Camus:
$ For two boilers including freight, start up, they did NOT include factory labor warranty.
$ For two boilers including freight, start up, warranty labor.
NOTE THAT ‘COSTS’ ARE CALCULATED BEFORE ANY MARGINS REQUIRED BY THE REP, DISTRIBUTOR, OR WHOLESALER.

27. CAMUS DYNAFLAME RBI FUTERA FUSION
On the ‘outside’ the contractor seemed to have saved $6, Had he not used this price on bid day, he could have lost the project. That’s only $3, per boiler.
Problem is, the END USER sacraficed $5, per boiler in equipment, trim and features or a total of $10, over all. Was the investment wise?
Additionally, chances are the contractor was not aware he had additional cost in piping, pumping, design work, trim and safety controls. That closes the gap very quickly.
If the contractor didn’t know it, as an engineer you must know it because these items can easily slip by the submittal if you are not careful. The end user actually suffers from the very competition we think is healthy!

28. B: Lochinvar Intellifin
RBI FUTERA FUSION
The ‘real’ Equals
“The basis of design shall be the RBI Fusion series packaged condensing boiler. Sizes, quantities and capacities as listed on the drawings.
Acceptable equal manufacturers shall still meet the performance and intent of this specification completely. Installation must completed in accordance to the requirements of the manufacturer.
Any additional cost incurred by using one of the following approved manufacturers shall be that of the installing contractor. This includes, but is not limited to venting, piping, electrical, and/or any needed as built drawings.
In accordance with the above, you may provide a product equal to the requirements of this specification as manufactured by:”
A: Aerco Benchmark
B: Lochinvar Intellifin
C: Laars Rihos

29. RBI FUTERA FUSION
The ‘real’ Equals
Allowing the Camus Dynaflame to be an acceptable equal to a packaged condensing boiler opens the door for the following:
Any copper boiler manufacturer should be permitted to provide his ‘base’ boiler design with a separately shipped stack economizer.
Base boilers should be allowed a light commercial residential flame safeguard and ignition system.
Any form of boiler controls become acceptable because of the limitations of this equal product.