About Us
QUALIFICATIONS
In 1981 I started working in the Plumbing, Heating,
Refrigeration, and Cooling trades. Since that time I have had
the opportunity to work for both large and small HVAC companies
mainly in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. This was a
great training field in which to start, as there were many diverse
and challenging situations almost daily. Also, learning the trades
from Masters in their fields and performing these skills to meet
the strictest of State, Local, and Federal codes and regulations.
SPECIALTY SCHOOLING AND TRAINING
Licensed Gas Fitter, Boiler/Furnace Technician and Installer
(Qualified to First Class “C” Engineer), Refrigeration Technician
and Installer (Licensed for Highest Universal Level), Sheet Metal
Fabricator and Installer. Schooled at Hennipen Technical College
for Heating and Air Conditioning. Schooled at Bemidji State
University for Mechanical/Architectural Drafting and Engineering.
Experience:
Field Service and Installation
Flare Heating Co. Golden Valley, MN.
Quality Heating and Air in Robbinsdale, MN.
Ray N. Welter Heating and Cooling Co. Minneapolis, MN.
Del Air Heating & Cooling Co. Bloomington, MN.
Corporate Facility In-House Engineer:
- Cargill Corporation in Eagan, MN.
North Star Steel Facility in So. St. Paul, MN. Large industrial
facility covering about 7-acres. Performed all repair, service,
designing, engineering, and installation for all mechanical and
refrigeration applications in the office buildings, computer labs,
shops, control rooms, roll mill, melt shop, all cranes, trucks etc.
Cargill In-House Systems included: 3 through 20 Ton
Rooftop Heat/Cool Packaged Units, Lintern Industrial Cab Air
Conditioning Units, Trane 200-Ton Chillers, Heat Pumps (Geo-Thermal
and Air Over Systems), Boilers, Forced Air Furnaces, Make-Up Air
Systems, etc.
- Riverplace Commercial Hi-Rise Complex in Minneapolis, MN.
Large commercial retail, professional, and residential facility over
460,000 Sq. Ft. Main boiler system over 1-Million BTU’s, Rooftop
Systems up to 100-Tons of Cooling, Make-Up Air Systems, Heat Pumps
up to 20-Tons, Cooling Towers, etc.
Former Wholesale Businesses Employed with:
Graybow Daniels Corp. Plymouth, MN.
Westburne Supply Corp. Minneapolis, MN.
Title: Buyer for HVAC products. $3.2 million responsibility.
Heating and cooling products purchased: Honeywell, Hydrotherm,
Valaint, Bell & Gosssett, Grundfos, Tjernlund, Rheem, AprilAire,
White Rogers, Research Products, etc.
Larger Projects:
- Askov American Newspaper Askov, MN Year 2005.
 Complete mechanical renovation of entire building.
Removed all existing cast iron radiation and refurbished
these antique radiator units, installed some new cast iron
radiation as well. Installed new 8.5 Ton rooftop with 2-stage
heat/cool unit with economizer and powered exhaust.
Installed commercial spiral pipe for entire building.
Installed large commercial “Fantech” Air Exchange system providing
fresh air to building @ 90% efficiency.
- First National Bank of Moose Lake, MN Year 2004.
Complete Mechanical and Electrical renovation of entire complex.
Total of 300,000 BTU heating plant, total of 12-Tons of
cooling capacity, 6-Zone system with set-back operation.
Installation of Make-Up Air system with free cooling capabilities
and a 3,600 CFM drive. Installation of a Commercial Air Exchange
ventilation system rated at 85% efficient, Auto defrost and humidity
controlled, Thermostatically controlled240-volt electric pre-heater.
- Moose Lake Hockey Arena Moose Lake, MN Year 2004.
Install a 1,000 gallon Off-Peak “Hydrokinetics” electric
boiler system. A 150-amp off-peak electric panel & meter was
installed with a modulating outdoor reset controller.
A Hydronic/radiant baseboard and a fan forced coil unit zone system
was installed with 5 independent zones to provide complete comfort
for the Lobby area as well as the different locker rooms etc. This
heating plant and system provides heat for about 3,000 sq. ft.
- Hope Lutheran Church in Moose Lake, MN. Year 2000.
Existing commercial building with about 8,000 Square Feet.
Removed old boilers. Installed new Boiler System with (3-boilers)
375,000 BTU’s. Honeywell outdoor temperature sensing and heating
reset control system. In-Direct water heater with 40-gallon capacity.
- Joe Jitters Coffee House in Moose Lake, MN. 1999.
Existing commercial building with about 3,500 Square Feet.
Designed and installed complete Heating, Cooling, and Air
Exchange Systems. 1-Five Ton and 1-Three Ton Heat/Cool
Rooftop Packaged Units on roof. Energy Recovery Ventilator
(ERV-1200D) 1200-CFM with high efficiency @ 65%, Auto Defrost
and Humidity Controls System Built-In. This ERV system also works
to assist Make-up Air.
- Wyndtree Restaurant North in Barnum, MN. 2002.
Commercial 90-seat restaurant with gift shop in lower level.
Remove existing 15-Ton air handler and ductwork from attic of
building and remove 15-Ton condenser from slab. Install new 15-Ton
Air Handler with Hydronic Heat Coil (from boiler) in attic space
and build custom ductwork and fittings to adapt to existing system.
Build in steel insulated doorway on gable end of building to provide
access for mechanical work. Also, build ramp and bridging going to
steel doorway to set equipment on and enter building with same.
Crane 15-Ton Air handler onto ramp system and bring into building.
Crane 15-Ton condenser onto slab. Install new refrigerant piping,
core dryer filters, etc. Set up and install control system to work
with Hydronic heating coils from boiler. Install commercial Make-up
Air system with 3200-CFM drive.
References:
Richard Burt
Moose Lake, MN Phone: 218-485-4425
Lyle & Patty Almquist
Moose Lake, MN Phone: 218-485-4335
Charles & Mary Morris
Duluth, MN Phone: 218-525-5024
Roger Hyska
Willow River, MN Phone: 218-372-3121
Mr. Bruce Lang
Moose Lake, MN Phone: 218-485-8245
Mr. Mark Macor
Duluth, MN Phone: 218-626-2649
Larry Peterson - President of First National Bank of
Moose Lake, MN Bank Office: 218-485-4441
Staff:
Richard A. Hatanpaa - Owner of H.E.A.T., INC. of Moose Lake, MN.
Master Refrigeration Technician, Gas fitter, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Service Tech.
23-Years Experience. Started HVAC/R company in 1996.
Joe Sayler - Gas fitter, Sheet Metal Installer.
Kathy J. Hatanpaa - General Office Manager H.E.A.T. Mechanical, INC.
19-Years experience. Started with company in 1996.
Other staff sub-contracted as needed.
Carpenters, Electricians and any others as needed.
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