Instructions / Assembly

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COMPLIANCE
Part 1- General
1.01 ASHRAE Compliance
A. Compliance with the following ASHRAE Standards
Are met with the test results of an independent testing
Agency which evaluated the Speedi-Boots Air Seal and
Dust and Debris Cover performance.
Part 2 – Duct Sealing
2.01 ASHRAE 90.1-2001 – Recessed Equipment
A: Section 5.5.1.3 states. In all cases, air leakage through
Or around Recessed Equipment to the Conditioned Space shall
Be limited in accordance with 5.2.3.1.
B: Section 5.2.3.1 Building Envelope Sealing. Building Envelope
Sealing shall comply with 5.5.3.1 paragraph E, Building Assemblies
used as Ducts or Plenums.
2.02 Ducts and Plenum Leakage
A: Section 6.2.4.2.1 Duct sealing. Ductwork and Plenums shall be
Sealed in accordance with Table 6.2.4.2.1A ( Table 6.2.4.2.1B provides
Definitions of Seal Levels) as required to meet the requirements of
6.2.4.2.2 and with Standard Industry Practice. ( See appendix E )
Table 6.2.4.2.1A
Minimum Duct Seal Level.
Duct Location
Duct Type
Supply
Exhaust
Return
< 2 IN W.C. b
> 2 IN W.C. b
Outdoors
A
A
C
A
Unconditioned Spaces
B
A
C
B
Conditioned Spaces
C
B
B
C
A:
See table 6.2.4.2.1B Definition of Seal Level.
B:
Duct design static pressure classification.
C:
Includes indirectly Conditioned Spaces such as Return Plenums
Table 6.2.4.2.1B
Duct Seal Levels
Seal Level
Sealing Requirements a
A
All transverse joints longitudinal seams, and duct wall
penetrations. Pressure sensitive tape shall not be used
as the primary sealant.
B
All transverse joints and longitudinal seams. Pressure
sensitive tape shall not be used as the primary
sealant.
C
Transverse joints only.