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Air Duct Accessories Specification for Volusia County Branch Jail
This is a detailed technical specification document for air duct accessories prepared by Volusia County Government in Florida for the Branch Jail Air Handler-Fire Suppression System Removal, Replacement and Upgrade project dated December 5, 2025. The specification (Section 233300) establishes comprehensive requirements for the procurement and installation of HVAC duct accessories, including backdraft dampers, volume dampers, motorized control dampers, fire dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, turning vanes, duct-mounting access doors, flexible connectors, flexible ducts, and duct accessory hardware. The document specifies approved manufacturers for each product category, with multiple vendors identified for competitive bidding purposes. Installation requirements are detailed in the execution section, covering proper placement of dampers, access doors of specified dimensions for different access levels, flexible connector specifications based on equipment static pressure ratings, and integration with the facility's fire and smoke control systems. The specification references industry standards including SMACNA's HVAC Duct Construction Standards, NFPA 90A and 90B for system installation safety, UL 181 for flexible connector compliance, and UL 555 for fire damper labeling requirements.
Material specifications include galvanized sheet steel complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M with G60 coating designation, aluminum sheets meeting ASTM B 209, stainless steel per ASTM A 480/A 480M, and extruded aluminum per ASTM B 221. The specification establishes detailed construction standards for damper frames, blades, bearings, and seals, with particular emphasis on fire and smoke damper performance, including 1-1/2 hour fire ratings and automatic-reopening capabilities for combination fire and smoke dampers as part of an engineered smoke control system. Flexible ducts must comply with UL 181 Class 1 standards with pressure ratings ranging from 4 to 10 inches water gauge depending on application, maximum air velocities of 4000 feet per minute, and temperature ranges from minus 20 to plus 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Access door specifications include detailed sizing requirements for various levels of inspection and maintenance access, from 8 by 5 inches for one-hand inspection access to 25 by 17 inches for body plus ladder access in rectangular configurations. The specification requires quality assurance compliance with referenced industry standards and detailed shop drawing submittals indicating dimensions, weights, clearances, and field assembly methods prior to installation.
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BID SET VOLUSIA COUNTY
DECEMBER 5, 2025 BRANCH JAIL
AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES 233300.00 - 1
SECTION 233300 - AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the following:
1. Backdraft dampers.
2. Volume dampers.
3. Motorized control dampers.
4. Fire Dampers
5. Combination Fire and Smoke Dampers
6. Turning vanes.
7. Duct-mounting access doors.
8. Flexible connectors.
9. Flexible ducts.
10. Duct accessory hardware.
B. Related Sections include the following:
1. Division 23 Section "Instrumentation and Controls" for electric damper actuators.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For the following:
1. Backdraft dampers.
2. Volume dampers.
3. Motorized control dampers.
4. Turning vanes.
5. Duct-mounting access doors.
6. Flexible connectors.
7. Flexible ducts.
B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.
1. Special fittings.
2. Manual-volume damper installations.
3. Motorized-control damper installations.
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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Comply with NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems," and NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems."
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SHEET METAL MATERIALS
A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction methods, unless otherwise indicated.
B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Lock-forming quality; complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M and having G60 (Z180) coating designation; ducts shall have mill-phosphatized finish for surfaces exposed to view.
C. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 480/A 480M.
D. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy 3003, temper H14; with mill finish for concealed ducts and standard, 1-side bright finish for exposed ducts.
E. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy 6063, temper T6.
F. Reinforcement Shapes and Plates: Galvanized-steel reinforcement where installed on galvanized sheet metal ducts; compatible materials for aluminum and stainless-steel ducts.
G. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch (6-mm) minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches (900
mm) or less; 3/8-inch (10-mm) minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches (900 mm).
2.2 BACKDRAFT AND PRESSURE RELIEF DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Air Balance, Inc.
2. American Warming and Ventilating.
3. CESCO Products.
4. Duro Dyne Corp.
5. Greenheck.
6. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc.
7. Prefco Products, Inc.
8. Ruskin Company.
9. Vent Products Company, Inc.
B. Description: Multiple-blade, parallel action gravity balanced, with center-pivoted blades of maximum 6-inch (150-mm) width, with sealed edges, assembled in rattle-free manner with 90-degree stop, steel ball bearings, and axles; adjustment device to permit setting for varying differential static pressure.
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C. Frame: 0.063-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick extruded aluminum, with welded corners and mounting flange.
D. Blades: 0.025-inch- (0.6-mm-) thick, roll-formed aluminum
E. Blade Seals: Vinyl
F. Blade Axles: Nonferrous
G. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum.
H. Return Spring: Adjustable tension.
2.3 VOLUME DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Air Balance, Inc.
2. American Warming and Ventilating.
3. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc.
4. McGill AirFlow Corporation.
5. METALAIRE, Inc.
6. Nailor Industries Inc.
7. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc.
8. Ruskin Company.
9. Vent Products Company, Inc.
B. General Description: Factory fabricated, with required hardware and accessories. Stiffen damper blades for stability. Include locking device to hold single-blade dampers in a fixed position without vibration. Close duct penetrations for damper components to seal duct consistent with pressure class.
1. Pressure Classes of 3-Inch wg (750 Pa) or Higher: End bearings or other seals for ducts with axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of operating shaft.
C. Standard Volume Dampers: Multiple- or single-blade, parallel- or opposed-blade design as indicated, standard leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream, and suitable for horizontal or vertical applications.
1. Steel Frames: Hat-shaped, galvanized sheet steel channels, minimum of 0.064 inch (1.62
mm) thick, with mitered and welded corners; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts.
2. Roll-Formed Steel Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel.
3. Aluminum Frames: Hat-shaped, 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick, aluminum sheet channels;
frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls; and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts.
4. Roll-Formed Aluminum Blades: 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick aluminum sheet.
5. Extruded-Aluminum Blades: 0.050-inch- (1.2-mm-) thick extruded aluminum.
6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel
7. Bearings: Oil-impregnated bronze.
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8. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum.
9. Tie Bars and Brackets: Galvanized steel.
D. Low-Leakage Volume Dampers: Multiple- or single-blade, parallel- or opposed-blade design as indicated, low-leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream, and suitable for horizontal or vertical applications.
1. Steel Frames: Hat -shaped, galvanized sheet steel channels, minimum of 0.064 inch (1.62 mm) thick, with mitered and welded corners; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts.
2. Roll-Formed Steel Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel.
3. Aluminum Frames: Hat -shaped, 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick, aluminum sheet channels;
frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts.
4. Roll-Formed Aluminum Blades: 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick aluminum sheet.
5. Extruded-Aluminum Blades: 0.050-inch- (1.2-mm-) thick extruded aluminum.
6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel
7. Bearings: Oil-impregnated bronze thrust or ball.
8. Blade Seals: Vinyl .
9. Jamb Seals: Cambered aluminum.
10. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum.
E. Jackshaft: 1-inch- (25-mm-) diameter, galvanized-steel pipe rotating within pipe-bearing assembly mounted on supports at each mullion and at each end of multiple-damper assemblies.
1. Length and Number of Mountings: Appropriate to connect linkage of each damper in multiple-damper assembly.
F. Damper Hardware: Zinc-plated, die-cast core with dial and handle made of 3/32-inch- (2.4-mm-) thick zinc-plated steel, and a 3/4-inch (19-mm) hexagon locking nut. Include center hole to suit damper operating-rod size. Include elevated platform for insulated duct mounting.
2.4 MOTORIZED CONTROL DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Air Balance, Inc.
2. American Warming and Ventilating.
3. CESCO Products.
4. Duro Dyne Corp.
5. Greenheck.
6. McGill AirFlow Corporation.
7. METALAIRE, Inc.
8. Nailor Industries Inc.
9. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc.
10. Ruskin Company.
11. Vent Products Company, Inc.
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B. General Description: AMCA-rated, opposed-blade design; minimum of 0.1084-inch- (2.8-mm- ) thick, galvanized-steel frames with holes for duct mounting; minimum of 0.0635-inch- (1.61-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel damper blades with maximum blade width of 8 inches (203 mm).
1. Secure blades to 1/2-inch- (13-mm-) diameter, zinc-plated axles using zinc-plated hardware, with nylon blade bearings, blade-linkage hardware of zinc-plated steel and brass, ends sealed against spring-stainless-steel blade bearings, and thrust bearings at each end of every blade.
2. Operating Temperature Range: From minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (minus 40 to plus 93 deg C).
3. Provide closed-cell neoprene edging
2.5 FIRE DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers:
4. Air Balance, Inc.
5. CESCO Products.
6. Greenheck.
7. McGill AirFlow Corporation.
8. METALAIRE, Inc.
9. Nailor Industries Inc.
10. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc.
11. Prefco Products, Inc.
12. Ruskin Company.
13. Vent Products Company, Inc.
14. Ward Industries, Inc.
B. Fire dampers shall be labeled according to UL 555.
C. Fire Rating: 1-1/2 hours.
C. Frame: Curtain type with blades outside airstream; fabricated with roll-formed, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking corners.
D. Mounting Sleeve: Factory- or field-installed, galvanized sheet steel.
1. Minimum Thickness: 0.052 or 0.138 inch (1.3 or 3.5 mm) thick as indicated and of length to suit application.
2. Exceptions: Omit sleeve where damper frame width permits direct attachment of perimeter mounting angles on each side of wall or floor, and thickness of damper frame complies with sleeve requirements.
E. Mounting Orientation: Vertical or horizontal as indicated.
F. Blades: Roll-formed, interlocking, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. In place of interlocking blades, use full-length, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel blade connectors.
G. Horizontal Dampers: Include blade lock and stainless-steel closure spring.
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H. Fusible Links: Replaceable, 165 deg F (74 deg C) rated.
2.6 COMBINATION FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Air Balance, Inc.
2. CESCO Products.
3. Greenheck.
4. Nailor Industries Inc.
5. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc.
6. Ruskin Company.
B. Combination fire and smoke dampers shall include automatic-reopening types to be part of an engineered smoke control system.
C. General Description: Combination fire and smoke dampers shall be labeled according to UL 555 for 1-1/2-hour rating.
D. When smoke is detected (via a smoke detector), during testing or if power failure occurs, the damper will close and remain closed. When the smoke signal ceases (smoke detector reset), the test is completed or power is restored the damper will automatically RESET to the open position. The damper automatically resets if nuisance alarms occur and the system is reset.
E. The position of the damper to be shown in the fire command center or on a separate control panel. When closed, the damper CLOSED indicator light (on the separate control panel or in the fire command center) will light. The damper remains closed until an override signal for smoke management is initiated and the duct temperature has not exceeded the high limit.
F. A High Limit Temperature Sensor prevents the damper from reopening when duct temperature is above damper’s UL555S degradation test temperature of 250◦F/121◦C or 350◦F/177◦C.
G. Upon cessation of the fire conditions, the damper can be reopened by pressing the RESET button located on the damper assembly.
H. Frame and Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel.
I. Mounting Sleeve: Factory-installed, 0.052-inch- (1.3-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel; length to suit wall or floor application.
J. Damper Motors: Modulating and two-position action.
1. Comply with requirements in Division 15 Section "Motors."
2. Electrical Connection: 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz.
2.7 TURNING VANES
A. Fabricate to comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for vanes and vane runners. Vane runners shall automatically align vanes.
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B. Manufactured Turning Vanes: Fabricate 1-1/2-inch- (38-mm-) wide, single-vane, curved blades of galvanized sheet steel set 3/4 inch (19 mm) o.c.; support with bars perpendicular to blades set 2 inches (50 mm) o.c.; and set into vane runners suitable for duct mounting.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Ductmate Industries, Inc.
b. Duro Dyne Corp.
c. METALAIRE, Inc.
d. Ward Industries, Inc.
C. Acoustic Turning Vanes: Fabricate airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusions with perforated faces and fibrous-glass fill.
2.8 DUCT-MOUNTING ACCESS DOORS
A. General Description: Fabricate doors airtight and suitable for duct pressure class.
B. Door: Double wall, duct mounting, and rectangular; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure class. Include vision panel where indicated. Include 1-by-1-inch (25-by-25-mm) butt or piano hinge and cam latches.
1. Manufacturers:
a. American Warming and Ventilating.
b. CESCO Products.
c. Ductmate Industries, Inc.
d. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc.
e. Greenheck.
f. McGill AirFlow Corporation.
g. Nailor Industries Inc.
h. Ventfabrics, Inc.
i. Ward Industries, Inc.
2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend-over tabs and foam gaskets.
3. Provide number of hinges and locks as follows:
a. Less Than 12 Inches (300 mm) Square: Secure with two sash locks.
b. Up to 18 Inches (450 mm) Square: Two hinges and two sash locks.
c. Up to 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm): Three hinges and two compression latches.
d. Sizes 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm) and Larger: One additional hinge.
C. Door: Double wall, duct mounting, and round; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and 1-inch (25-mm) thickness. Include cam latches.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Ductmate Industries, Inc.
b. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc.
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2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with spin-in notched frame.
D. Pressure Relief Access Door: Single wall and duct mounting; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure class. Include vision panel where indicated, latches, and retaining chain.
1. Manufacturers:
a. American Warming and Ventilating.
b. CESCO Products.
c. Ductmate Industries, Inc.
d. Greenheck.
e. KEES, Inc.
f. McGill AirFlow Corporation.
g. Nexus PDQ.
2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend-over tabs and foam gaskets.
E. Seal around frame attachment to duct and door to frame with neoprene or foam rubber.
F. Insulation: 1-inch- (25-mm-) thick, fibrous-glass or polystyrene-foam board.
2.9 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS
A. Manufacturers:
1. Ductmate Industries, Inc.
2. Duro Dyne Corp.
3. Ventfabrics, Inc.
4. Ward Industries, Inc.
B. General Description: Flame-retardant or noncombustible fabrics, coatings, and adhesives complying with UL 181, Class 1.
C. Metal-Edged Connectors: Factory fabricated with a fabric strip 5-3/4 inches (146 mm) wide attached to two strips of 2-3/4-inch- (70-mm-) wide, 0.028-inch- (0.7-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel or 0.032-inch- (0.8-mm-) thick aluminum sheets. Select metal compatible with ducts.
D. Indoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with neoprene.
1. Minimum Weight: 26 oz. /sq. yd. (880 g/sq. m).
2. Tensile Strength: 480 lbf/inch (84 N/mm) in the warp and 360 lbf/inch (63 N/mm) in the filling.
3. Service Temperature: Minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 93 deg C).
E. Outdoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with weatherproof, synthetic rubber resistant to UV rays and ozone.
1. Minimum Weight: 24 oz. /sq. yd. (810 g/sq. m).
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2. Tensile Strength: 530 lbf/inch (93 N/mm) in the warp and 440 lbf/inch (77 N/mm) in the filling.
3. Service Temperature: Minus 50 to plus 250 deg F (Minus 45 to plus 121 deg C).
F. High-Temperature System, Flexible Connectors: Glass fabric coated with silicone rubber.
1. Minimum Weight: 16 oz. /sq. yd. (542 g/sq. m).
2. Tensile Strength: 285 lbf/inch (50 N/mm) in the warp and 185 lbf/inch (32 N/mm) in the filling.
3. Service Temperature: Minus 67 to plus 500 deg F (Minus 55 to plus 260 deg C).
G. High-Corrosive-Environment System, Flexible Connectors: Glass fabric with chemical-resistant coating.
1. Minimum Weight: 14 oz. /sq. yd. (474 g/sq. m).
2. Tensile Strength: 450 lbf/inch (79 N/mm) in the warp and 340 lbf/inch (60 N/mm) in the filling.
3. Service Temperature: Minus 67 to plus 500 deg F (Minus 55 to plus 260 deg C).
2.10 FLEXIBLE DUCTS (NON MEDICAL GRADE)
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements:
1. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc.
2. McGill AirFlow LLC.
3. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc.
B. Insulated, Flexible Duct: UL 181, Class 1, black polymer film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor-barrier film.
1. Pressure Rating: 4-inch wg (1000 Pa) positive and 0.5-inch wg (125 Pa) negative.
2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20 m/s).
3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg F (Minus 29 to plus 79 deg C).
4. Insulation R-Value: Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004
C. Flexible Duct Connectors:
1. Clamps: Stainless-steel band with cadmium-plated hex screw to tighten band with a worm-gear action in sizes 3 through 18 inches (75 through 460 mm), to suit duct size.
2. Non-Clamp Connectors: Liquid adhesive plus tape
2.11 FLEXIBLE DUCTS (NON MEDICAL GRADE)
A. Prohibited unless specifically noted on plans.
B. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, 2-ply vinyl film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film.
1. Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa) positive and 1.0-inch wg (250 Pa) negative.
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2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s).
3. Temperature Range: Minus 10 to plus 160 deg F (Minus 23 to plus 71 deg C).
C. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, black polymer film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film.
1. Pressure Rating: 4-inch wg (1000 Pa) positive and 0.5-inch wg (125 Pa) negative.
2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s).
3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg F (Minus 28 to plus 79 deg C).
D. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, multiple layers of aluminum laminate supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film.
1. Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa) positive and 1.0-inch wg (250 Pa) negative.
2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s).
3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 210 deg F (Minus 28 to plus 99 deg C).
E. Flexible Duct Clamps: Nylon strap, in sizes 3 through 18 inches (75 to 450 mm) to suit duct size.
2.12 DUCT ACCESSORY HARDWARE
A. Instrument Test Holes: Cast iron or cast aluminum to suit duct material, including screw cap and gasket. Size to allow insertion of pitot tube and other testing instruments and of length to suit duct insulation thickness.
B. Adhesives: High strength, quick setting, neoprene based, waterproof, and resistant to gasoline and grease.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
A. Install duct accessories according to applicable details in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts and in NAIMA AH116, "Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards," for fibrous-glass ducts.
B. Provide duct accessories of materials suited to duct materials; use galvanized-steel accessories in galvanized-steel and fibrous-glass ducts, stainless-steel accessories in stainless-steel ducts, and aluminum accessories in aluminum ducts.
C. Install backdraft dampers on exhaust fans or exhaust ducts nearest to outside and where indicated.
D. Install volume dampers in ducts with liner; avoid damage to and erosion of duct liner.
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E. Provide balancing dampers at points on supply, return, and exhaust systems where branches lead from larger ducts as required for air balancing. Install at a minimum of two duct widths from branch takeoff.
F. Provide test holes at fan inlets and outlets and elsewhere as indicated.
G. Install duct access doors to allow for inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining accessories and terminal units as follows:
1. On both sides of duct coils.
2. Downstream from volume dampers, turning vanes, and equipment.
3. To interior of ducts for cleaning; before and after each change in direction, at maximum
50-foot (15-m) spacing.
4. On sides of ducts where adequate clearance is available.
H. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, rectangular access doors:
1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 8 by 5 inches (200 by 125 mm).
2. Two-Hand Access: 12 by 6 inches (300 by 150 mm).
3. Head and Hand Access: 18 by 10 inches (460 by 250 mm).
4. Head and Shoulders Access: 21 by 14 inches (530 by 355 mm).
5. Body Access: 25 by 14 inches (635 by 355 mm).
6. Body Plus Ladder Access: 25 by 17 inches (635 by 430 mm).
I. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, round access doors:
1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter.
2. Two-Hand Access: 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter.
3. Head and Hand Access: 12 inches (300 mm) in diameter.
4. Head and Shoulders Access: 18 inches (460 mm) in diameter.
5. Body Access: 24 inches (600 mm) in diameter.
J. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, pressure relief access doors:
1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 7 inches (175 mm) in diameter.
2. Two-Hand Access: 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter.
3. Head and Hand Access: 13 inches (330 mm) in diameter.
4. Head and Shoulders Access: 19 inches (480 mm) in diameter.
K. Label access doors according to Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification."
L. Install flexible connectors immediately adjacent to equipment in ducts associated with fans and motorized equipment supported by vibration isolators.
M. For fans developing static pressures of 5-inch wg (1250 Pa) and higher, cover flexible connectors with loaded vinyl sheet held in place with metal straps.
N. Connect terminal units to supply ducts with maximum 12-inch (300-mm) lengths of flexible duct. Do not use flexible ducts to change directions.
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O. Connect diffusers or light troffer boots to low pressure ducts with maximum 60-inch (1500-
mm) lengths of flexible duct clamped or strapped in place.
P. Connect flexible ducts to metal ducts with adhesive plus sheet metal screws.
Q. Install duct test holes where indicated and required for testing and balancing purposes.
3.2 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust duct accessories for proper settings.
B. Final positioning of manual-volume dampers is specified in Division 23 Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing."
END OF SECTION 233300
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. |
| 1.2 SUMMARY |
| A. This Section includes the following: |
| 1. Backdraft dampers. |
| 2. Volume dampers. |
| 3. Motorized control dampers. |
| 4. Fire Dampers |
| 5. Combination Fire and Smoke Dampers |
| 6. Turning vanes. |
| 7. Duct-mounting access doors. |
| 8. Flexible connectors. |
| 9. Flexible ducts. |
| 10. Duct accessory hardware. |
| B. Related Sections include the following: |
| 1. Division 23 Section "Instrumentation and Controls" for electric damper actuators. |
| 1.3 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Product Data: For the following: |
| 1. Backdraft dampers. |
| 2. Volume dampers. |
| 3. Motorized control dampers. |
| 4. Turning vanes. |
| 5. Duct-mounting access doors. |
| 6. Flexible connectors. |
| 7. Flexible ducts. |
| B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection. |
| 1. Special fittings. |
| 2. Manual-volume damper installations. |
| 3. Motorized-control damper installations. |
| 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| A. Comply with NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems," and NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems." |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 SHEET METAL MATERIALS |
| A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction methods, unless otherwise indicated. |
| B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Lock-forming quality; complying with ASTM A 653/A 653M and having G60 (Z180) coating designation; ducts shall have mill-phosphatized finish for surfaces exposed to view. |
| C. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 480/A 480M. |
| D. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M), alloy 3003, temper H14; with mill finish for concealed ducts and standard, 1-side bright finish for exposed ducts. |
| E. Extruded Aluminum: ASTM B 221 (ASTM B 221M), alloy 6063, temper T6. |
| F. Reinforcement Shapes and Plates: Galvanized-steel reinforcement where installed on galvanized sheet metal ducts; compatible materials for aluminum and stainless-steel ducts. |
| G. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch (6-mm) minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches (900 mm) or less; 3/8-inch (10-mm) minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches (900 mm). |
| 2.2 BACKDRAFT AND PRESSURE RELIEF DAMPERS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 1. Air Balance, Inc. |
| 2. American Warming and Ventilating. |
| 3. CESCO Products. |
| 4. Duro Dyne Corp. |
| 5. Greenheck. |
| 6. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc. |
| 7. Prefco Products, Inc. |
| 8. Ruskin Company. |
| 9. Vent Products Company, Inc. |
| B. Description: Multiple-blade, parallel action gravity balanced, with center-pivoted blades of maximum 6-inch (150-mm) width, with sealed edges, assembled in rattle-free manner with 90-degree stop, steel ball bearings, and axles; adjustment device t... |
| C. Frame: 0.063-inch- (1.6-mm-) thick extruded aluminum, with welded corners and mounting flange. |
| D. Blades: 0.025-inch- (0.6-mm-) thick, roll-formed aluminum |
| E. Blade Seals: Vinyl |
| F. Blade Axles: Nonferrous |
| G. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum. |
| H. Return Spring: Adjustable tension. |
| 2.3 VOLUME DAMPERS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 1. Air Balance, Inc. |
| 2. American Warming and Ventilating. |
| 3. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. |
| 4. McGill AirFlow Corporation. |
| 5. METALAIRE, Inc. |
| 6. Nailor Industries Inc. |
| 7. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc. |
| 8. Ruskin Company. |
| 9. Vent Products Company, Inc. |
| B. General Description: Factory fabricated, with required hardware and accessories. Stiffen damper blades for stability. Include locking device to hold single-blade dampers in a fixed position without vibration. Close duct penetrations for damper ... |
| 1. Pressure Classes of 3-Inch wg (750 Pa) or Higher: End bearings or other seals for ducts with axles full length of damper blades and bearings at both ends of operating shaft. |
| C. Standard Volume Dampers: Multiple- or single-blade, parallel- or opposed-blade design as indicated, standard leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream, and suitable for horizontal or vertical applications. |
| 1. Steel Frames: Hat-shaped, galvanized sheet steel channels, minimum of 0.064 inch (1.62 mm) thick, with mitered and welded corners; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in d... |
| 2. Roll-Formed Steel Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. |
| 3. Aluminum Frames: Hat-shaped, 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick, aluminum sheet channels; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls; and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts. |
| 4. Roll-Formed Aluminum Blades: 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick aluminum sheet. |
| 5. Extruded-Aluminum Blades: 0.050-inch- (1.2-mm-) thick extruded aluminum. |
| 6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel |
| 7. Bearings: Oil-impregnated bronze. |
| 8. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum. |
| 9. Tie Bars and Brackets: Galvanized steel. |
| D. Low-Leakage Volume Dampers: Multiple- or single-blade, parallel- or opposed-blade design as indicated, low-leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream, and suitable for horizontal or vertical applications. |
| 1. Steel Frames: Hat -shaped, galvanized sheet steel channels, minimum of 0.064 inch (1.62 mm) thick, with mitered and welded corners; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ... |
| 2. Roll-Formed Steel Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. |
| 3. Aluminum Frames: Hat -shaped, 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick, aluminum sheet channels; frames with flanges where indicated for attaching to walls and flangeless frames where indicated for installing in ducts. |
| 4. Roll-Formed Aluminum Blades: 0.10-inch- (2.5-mm-) thick aluminum sheet. |
| 5. Extruded-Aluminum Blades: 0.050-inch- (1.2-mm-) thick extruded aluminum. |
| 6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel |
| 7. Bearings: Oil-impregnated bronze thrust or ball. |
| 8. Blade Seals: Vinyl . |
| 9. Jamb Seals: Cambered aluminum. |
| 10. Tie Bars and Brackets: Aluminum. |
| E. Jackshaft: 1-inch- (25-mm-) diameter, galvanized-steel pipe rotating within pipe-bearing assembly mounted on supports at each mullion and at each end of multiple-damper assemblies. |
| 1. Length and Number of Mountings: Appropriate to connect linkage of each damper in multiple-damper assembly. |
F. Damper Hardware: Zinc-plated, die-cast core with dial and handle made of 3/32-inch- (2.4-mm-) thick zinc-plated steel, and a 3/4-inch (19-mm) hexagon locking nut. Include center hole to suit damper operating-rod size. Include elevated platform f...
| 2.4 MOTORIZED CONTROL DAMPERS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 1. Air Balance, Inc. |
| 2. American Warming and Ventilating. |
| 3. CESCO Products. |
| 4. Duro Dyne Corp. |
| 5. Greenheck. |
| 6. McGill AirFlow Corporation. |
| 7. METALAIRE, Inc. |
| 8. Nailor Industries Inc. |
| 9. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc. |
| 10. Ruskin Company. |
| 11. Vent Products Company, Inc. |
| B. General Description: AMCA-rated, opposed-blade design; minimum of 0.1084-inch- (2.8-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel frames with holes for duct mounting; minimum of 0.0635-inch- (1.61-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel damper blades with maximum blade width... |
| 1. Secure blades to 1/2-inch- (13-mm-) diameter, zinc-plated axles using zinc-plated hardware, with nylon blade bearings, blade-linkage hardware of zinc-plated steel and brass, ends sealed against spring-stainless-steel blade bearings, and thrust bear... |
| 2. Operating Temperature Range: From minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (minus 40 to plus 93 deg C). |
| 3. Provide closed-cell neoprene edging |
| 2.5 FIRE DAMPERS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 4. Air Balance, Inc. |
| 5. CESCO Products. |
| 6. Greenheck. |
| 7. McGill AirFlow Corporation. |
| 8. METALAIRE, Inc. |
| 9. Nailor Industries Inc. |
| 10. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc. |
| 11. Prefco Products, Inc. |
| 12. Ruskin Company. |
| 13. Vent Products Company, Inc. |
| 14. Ward Industries, Inc. |
| B. Fire dampers shall be labeled according to UL 555. |
| C. Fire Rating: 1-1/2 hours. |
| C. Frame: Curtain type with blades outside airstream; fabricated with roll-formed, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking corners. |
| D. Mounting Sleeve: Factory- or field-installed, galvanized sheet steel. |
| 1. Minimum Thickness: 0.052 or 0.138 inch (1.3 or 3.5 mm) thick as indicated and of length to suit application. |
| 2. Exceptions: Omit sleeve where damper frame width permits direct attachment of perimeter mounting angles on each side of wall or floor, and thickness of damper frame complies with sleeve requirements. |
| E. Mounting Orientation: Vertical or horizontal as indicated. |
| F. Blades: Roll-formed, interlocking, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. In place of interlocking blades, use full-length, 0.034-inch- (0.85-mm-) thick, galvanized-steel blade connectors. |
| G. Horizontal Dampers: Include blade lock and stainless-steel closure spring. |
| H. Fusible Links: Replaceable, 165 deg F (74 deg C) rated. |
| 2.6 COMBINATION FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 1. Air Balance, Inc. |
| 2. CESCO Products. |
| 3. Greenheck. |
| 4. Nailor Industries Inc. |
| 5. Penn Ventilation Company, Inc. |
| 6. Ruskin Company. |
| B. Combination fire and smoke dampers shall include automatic-reopening types to be part of an engineered smoke control system. |
| C. General Description: Combination fire and smoke dampers shall be labeled according to UL 555 for 1-1/2-hour rating. |
| D. When smoke is detected (via a smoke detector), during testing or if power failure occurs, the damper will close and remain closed. When the smoke signal ceases (smoke detector reset), the test is completed or power is restored the damper will auto... |
| E. The position of the damper to be shown in the fire command center or on a separate control panel. When closed, the damper CLOSED indicator light (on the separate control panel or in the fire command center) will light. The damper remains closed u... |
| F. A High Limit Temperature Sensor prevents the damper from reopening when duct temperature is above damper’s UL555S degradation test temperature of 250◦F/121◦C or 350◦F/177◦C. |
| G. Upon cessation of the fire conditions, the damper can be reopened by pressing the RESET button located on the damper assembly. |
| H. Frame and Blades: 0.064-inch- (1.62-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel. |
| I. Mounting Sleeve: Factory-installed, 0.052-inch- (1.3-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel; length to suit wall or floor application. |
| J. Damper Motors: Modulating and two-position action. |
| 1. Comply with requirements in Division 15 Section "Motors." |
| 2. Electrical Connection: 115 V, single phase, 60 Hz. |
| 2.7 TURNING VANES |
| A. Fabricate to comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for vanes and vane runners. Vane runners shall automatically align vanes. |
| B. Manufactured Turning Vanes: Fabricate 1-1/2-inch- (38-mm-) wide, single-vane, curved blades of galvanized sheet steel set 3/4 inch (19 mm) o.c.; support with bars perpendicular to blades set 2 inches (50 mm) o.c.; and set into vane runners suitabl... |
| 1. Manufacturers: |
| a. Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
| b. Duro Dyne Corp. |
| c. METALAIRE, Inc. |
| d. Ward Industries, Inc. |
C. Acoustic Turning Vanes: Fabricate airfoil-shaped aluminum extrusions with perforated faces and fibrous-glass fill.
| 2.8 DUCT-MOUNTING ACCESS DOORS |
| A. General Description: Fabricate doors airtight and suitable for duct pressure class. |
| B. Door: Double wall, duct mounting, and rectangular; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure class. Include vision panel where indicated. Include 1-by-1-inch (25-by-25-mm) butt or pian... |
| 1. Manufacturers: |
| a. American Warming and Ventilating. |
| b. CESCO Products. |
| c. Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
| d. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. |
| e. Greenheck. |
| f. McGill AirFlow Corporation. |
| g. Nailor Industries Inc. |
| h. Ventfabrics, Inc. |
| i. Ward Industries, Inc. |
| 2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend-over tabs and foam gaskets. |
| 3. Provide number of hinges and locks as follows: |
| a. Less Than 12 Inches (300 mm) Square: Secure with two sash locks. |
| b. Up to 18 Inches (450 mm) Square: Two hinges and two sash locks. |
| c. Up to 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm): Three hinges and two compression latches. |
| d. Sizes 24 by 48 Inches (600 by 1200 mm) and Larger: One additional hinge. |
| C. Door: Double wall, duct mounting, and round; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and 1-inch (25-mm) thickness. Include cam latches. |
| 1. Manufacturers: |
| a. Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
| b. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. |
2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with spin-in notched frame.
| D. Pressure Relief Access Door: Single wall and duct mounting; fabricated of galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure class. Include vision panel where indicated, latches, and retaining chain. |
| 1. Manufacturers: |
| a. American Warming and Ventilating. |
| b. CESCO Products. |
| c. Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
| d. Greenheck. |
| e. KEES, Inc. |
| f. McGill AirFlow Corporation. |
| g. Nexus PDQ. |
2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend-over tabs and foam gaskets.
| E. Seal around frame attachment to duct and door to frame with neoprene or foam rubber. |
| F. Insulation: 1-inch- (25-mm-) thick, fibrous-glass or polystyrene-foam board. |
| 2.9 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS |
| A. Manufacturers: |
| 1. Ductmate Industries, Inc. |
| 2. Duro Dyne Corp. |
| 3. Ventfabrics, Inc. |
| 4. Ward Industries, Inc. |
| B. General Description: Flame-retardant or noncombustible fabrics, coatings, and adhesives complying with UL 181, Class 1. |
| C. Metal-Edged Connectors: Factory fabricated with a fabric strip 5-3/4 inches (146 mm) wide attached to two strips of 2-3/4-inch- (70-mm-) wide, 0.028-inch- (0.7-mm-) thick, galvanized sheet steel or 0.032-inch- (0.8-mm-) thick aluminum sheets. Sel... |
| D. Indoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with neoprene. |
| 1. Minimum Weight: 26 oz. /sq. yd. (880 g/sq. m). |
| 2. Tensile Strength: 480 lbf/inch (84 N/mm) in the warp and 360 lbf/inch (63 N/mm) in the filling. |
| 3. Service Temperature: Minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 93 deg C). |
| E. Outdoor System, Flexible Connector Fabric: Glass fabric double coated with weatherproof, synthetic rubber resistant to UV rays and ozone. |
| 1. Minimum Weight: 24 oz. /sq. yd. (810 g/sq. m). |
| 2. Tensile Strength: 530 lbf/inch (93 N/mm) in the warp and 440 lbf/inch (77 N/mm) in the filling. |
| 3. Service Temperature: Minus 50 to plus 250 deg F (Minus 45 to plus 121 deg C). |
| F. High-Temperature System, Flexible Connectors: Glass fabric coated with silicone rubber. |
| 1. Minimum Weight: 16 oz. /sq. yd. (542 g/sq. m). |
| 2. Tensile Strength: 285 lbf/inch (50 N/mm) in the warp and 185 lbf/inch (32 N/mm) in the filling. |
| 3. Service Temperature: Minus 67 to plus 500 deg F (Minus 55 to plus 260 deg C). |
| G. High-Corrosive-Environment System, Flexible Connectors: Glass fabric with chemical-resistant coating. |
| 1. Minimum Weight: 14 oz. /sq. yd. (474 g/sq. m). |
| 2. Tensile Strength: 450 lbf/inch (79 N/mm) in the warp and 340 lbf/inch (60 N/mm) in the filling. |
| 3. Service Temperature: Minus 67 to plus 500 deg F (Minus 55 to plus 260 deg C). |
| 2.10 FLEXIBLE DUCTS (NON MEDICAL GRADE) |
| A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements: |
| 1. Flexmaster U.S.A., Inc. |
| 2. McGill AirFlow LLC. |
| 3. Ward Industries, Inc.; a division of Hart & Cooley, Inc. |
| B. Insulated, Flexible Duct: UL 181, Class 1, black polymer film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor-barrier film. |
| 1. Pressure Rating: 4-inch wg (1000 Pa) positive and 0.5-inch wg (125 Pa) negative. |
| 2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20 m/s). |
| 3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg F (Minus 29 to plus 79 deg C). |
| 4. Insulation R-Value: Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 |
| C. Flexible Duct Connectors: |
| 1. Clamps: Stainless-steel band with cadmium-plated hex screw to tighten band with a worm-gear action in sizes 3 through 18 inches (75 through 460 mm), to suit duct size. |
| 2. Non-Clamp Connectors: Liquid adhesive plus tape |
| 2.11 FLEXIBLE DUCTS (NON MEDICAL GRADE) |
| A. Prohibited unless specifically noted on plans. |
| B. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, 2-ply vinyl film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film. |
| 1. Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa) positive and 1.0-inch wg (250 Pa) negative. |
| 2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s). |
| 3. Temperature Range: Minus 10 to plus 160 deg F (Minus 23 to plus 71 deg C). |
| C. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, black polymer film supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film. |
| 1. Pressure Rating: 4-inch wg (1000 Pa) positive and 0.5-inch wg (125 Pa) negative. |
| 2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s). |
| 3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 175 deg F (Minus 28 to plus 79 deg C). |
| D. Insulated-Duct Connectors: UL 181, Class 1, multiple layers of aluminum laminate supported by helically wound, spring-steel wire; fibrous-glass insulation; polyethylene vapor barrier film. |
| 1. Pressure Rating: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa) positive and 1.0-inch wg (250 Pa) negative. |
| 2. Maximum Air Velocity: 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s). |
| 3. Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 210 deg F (Minus 28 to plus 99 deg C). |
E. Flexible Duct Clamps: Nylon strap, in sizes 3 through 18 inches (75 to 450 mm) to suit duct size.
| 2.12 DUCT ACCESSORY HARDWARE |
| A. Instrument Test Holes: Cast iron or cast aluminum to suit duct material, including screw cap and gasket. Size to allow insertion of pitot tube and other testing instruments and of length to suit duct insulation thickness. |
| B. Adhesives: High strength, quick setting, neoprene based, waterproof, and resistant to gasoline and grease. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION |
| A. Install duct accessories according to applicable details in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts and in NAIMA AH116, "Fibrous Glass Duct Construction Standards," for fibrous-glass ducts. |
| B. Provide duct accessories of materials suited to duct materials; use galvanized-steel accessories in galvanized-steel and fibrous-glass ducts, stainless-steel accessories in stainless-steel ducts, and aluminum accessories in aluminum ducts. |
| C. Install backdraft dampers on exhaust fans or exhaust ducts nearest to outside and where indicated. |
| D. Install volume dampers in ducts with liner; avoid damage to and erosion of duct liner. |
| E. Provide balancing dampers at points on supply, return, and exhaust systems where branches lead from larger ducts as required for air balancing. Install at a minimum of two duct widths from branch takeoff. |
| F. Provide test holes at fan inlets and outlets and elsewhere as indicated. |
| G. Install duct access doors to allow for inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining accessories and terminal units as follows: |
| 1. On both sides of duct coils. |
| 2. Downstream from volume dampers, turning vanes, and equipment. |
| 3. To interior of ducts for cleaning; before and after each change in direction, at maximum 50-foot (15-m) spacing. |
| 4. On sides of ducts where adequate clearance is available. |
| H. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, rectangular access doors: |
| 1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 8 by 5 inches (200 by 125 mm). |
| 2. Two-Hand Access: 12 by 6 inches (300 by 150 mm). |
| 3. Head and Hand Access: 18 by 10 inches (460 by 250 mm). |
| 4. Head and Shoulders Access: 21 by 14 inches (530 by 355 mm). |
| 5. Body Access: 25 by 14 inches (635 by 355 mm). |
| 6. Body Plus Ladder Access: 25 by 17 inches (635 by 430 mm). |
| I. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, round access doors: |
| 1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter. |
| 2. Two-Hand Access: 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter. |
| 3. Head and Hand Access: 12 inches (300 mm) in diameter. |
| 4. Head and Shoulders Access: 18 inches (460 mm) in diameter. |
| 5. Body Access: 24 inches (600 mm) in diameter. |
| J. Install the following sizes for duct-mounting, pressure relief access doors: |
| 1. One-Hand or Inspection Access: 7 inches (175 mm) in diameter. |
| 2. Two-Hand Access: 10 inches (250 mm) in diameter. |
| 3. Head and Hand Access: 13 inches (330 mm) in diameter. |
| 4. Head and Shoulders Access: 19 inches (480 mm) in diameter. |
| K. Label access doors according to Division 15 Section "Mechanical Identification." |
| L. Install flexible connectors immediately adjacent to equipment in ducts associated with fans and motorized equipment supported by vibration isolators. |
| M. For fans developing static pressures of 5-inch wg (1250 Pa) and higher, cover flexible connectors with loaded vinyl sheet held in place with metal straps. |
| N. Connect terminal units to supply ducts with maximum 12-inch (300-mm) lengths of flexible duct. Do not use flexible ducts to change directions. |
| O. Connect diffusers or light troffer boots to low pressure ducts with maximum 60-inch (1500-mm) lengths of flexible duct clamped or strapped in place. |
| P. Connect flexible ducts to metal ducts with adhesive plus sheet metal screws. |
| Q. Install duct test holes where indicated and required for testing and balancing purposes. |
| 3.2 ADJUSTING |
| A. Adjust duct accessories for proper settings. |
| B. Final positioning of manual-volume dampers is specified in Division 23 Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing." |
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