Brochure
Codes & Standards Compliance
B
l
a
z
i
n
g
S
u
n
U
V
R
a
d
i
a
t
i
o
n
S
n
o
w
I
c
e
F
o
r
m
a
t
i
o
n
R
a
i
n
-
W
i
n
d
M
o
i
s
t
u
r
e
M
o
l
d
G
r
o
w
t
h
Weather and Physical Damage Protection
D
a
m
a
g
e
L
a
n
d
s
c
a
p
e
E
q
u
i
p
m
e
n
t
R
e
m
o
v
a
b
l
e
-
R
e
u
s
a
b
l
e
V
e
l
c
r
o
F
a
s
t
e
n
e
d
B
i
r
d
D
a
m
a
g
e
V
a
p
o
r
R
e
t
a
r
d
e
r
C
l
a
s
s
I
I
R
a
t
e
d
Weatherization and UV Exposure
Water Absorption
Water/Vapor Permeability
ASTM G153
ASTM D570
ASTM E96
Insulation Protection Approved Product & Material Testing
R403.3.1, (2012, 2015), R403.4.1 (2018)
Residential Requirement for Pipe Insulation, Section 150.0(j)3. A. & B.
• IECC - 2012, 2015, 2018 Protection of Piping Insulation –
Commercial Section
C403.2.8.1 (2018), C403.2.10.1 (2015), C403.2.8.1 (2012)
Commercial Requirement for Pipe Insulation, Section 120.3(a) 1. (b) 1. & 2.
• ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2013, 2016, 2019
• 2016, 2019 California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards (TITLE 24 ENERGY CODE)
Refrigerant Line Insulation Protection - M1411.61 - Section N1103.4.1
• IRC - 2018
• International Mechanical Code 1107.7 - Exposure
of refrigerant pipe joints.
Refrigerant pipe joints erected on the premises shall be exposed
for visual inspection prior to being covered or enclosed.
Protection of Piping Insulation: Piping insulation exposed to weather
shall be protected from damage, including that due to sunlight,
moisture, Equipment Maintenance, wind and shall provide shielding
from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material.
Adhesive tape shall not be permitted.
General Regulations Section 301.1 Scope - Sections 301.10,
301.11, 301.14, 301.15, 305.1, 305.2, 305.4
• 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 International Mechanical Code
(IMC) Chapter 3
Section 1101.1 - General Requirements Section 1106.0 –
Section 1106.2, Section 1111.0 Erection of Refrigerant Piping
& Vibration – Sections 1111.1, 1111.2, 1111.4
• 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code
(UMC) Chapter 11 Refrigeration
– Section 1101.0 Scope -
a .Insulation exposed to weather shall either be rated for outdoor use
or be installed with a cover suitable for outdoor service; e.g., including
but not limited to protected by aluminum, sheet metal, painted canvas,
or plastic cover. Cellular foam insulation shall be protected as above
or painted with a coating that is water retardant and provides shielding
from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material.
b. Insulation covering chilled water piping and refrigerant suction
piping located outside the conditioned space shall have a Class I or
Class II vapor retarder facing, or the insulation shall be installed at the
thickness that qualifies as a Class I or Class II vapor retarder.
Residential Section
ASTM E84/UL 723
ASTM G21
ASTM D412
Flame and Smoke Rating 25/450
Anti-Fungal/Anti-Microbial
Tension Deformation Test
• Meets mandatory Building Codes, Energy, Residential, Mechanical, and Green Codes
• Made in The USA
• Outdoor UV/Weather Grade Resistant Construction
• Self-Gripping, Dual-Bonded Hook & Loop Fastening System
• Removable/Reusable for Maintenance
• Protector and Class II Vapor Retarder (All-In-One)
• Meets ASTM G153 Weatherization and UV
• Meets ASTM E-96 Water/Vapor Permeability
UV Weather Protector & Vapor Retarder (All-In-One)!
The E-FLEX GUARD
TM
is an Insulation Protector for HVAC Piping on
Outdoor applications, complying with mandatory code requirements
where adhesive tapes are no longer allowed, as specifically
prescribed by the new Building/Residential/Energy Codes. Engi-
neered PVC Material is UV/Weather Resistant and a Class II Vapor
Retarder that complies with new energy codes, and sustainably
protects outdoor pipe insulation (All-In-One).
Performing Insulation Protection
Product Summary
72 Series 750 Series 90 Series
AIREX E-FLEX GUARD
TM
– Flexible, insulation protection jacket system engineered with PVC Sheeted Material specifically formulated for
outdoor piping insulation protection. The integral fastening system is non-adhesive, dual bonded, hook and loop, making it Removable and
Reusable for Maintenance required by code. Additional, unrivaled benefits include: Class “A” Fire/Smoke Rating, Vapor Retarder, Anti-Fungal,
Anti-Microbial, variable piping insulation diameter sizes, lengths of up to 75 feet, plus available 90-Degree Angle fittings. The Insulation
Protection System completes a code compliant, secure, professional aesthetic installation as a sustainable solution to maintain energy
efficiency and optimum performance of HVAC equipment.
U.S. Patent #9,091,377 B2
#9,523,200 B2
Packaging
75 ft Rolls 90° Angles6ft Rolls
Packaging
8