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SECTION 233113
METAL DUCTS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of
Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes rectangular, round, and flat-oval metal ducts and
plenums for ventilating, and air-conditioning systems in pressure classes
from minus 500 to plus 2490 Pa (minus 2- to plus 10-inch wg).
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Thermal Conductivity and Apparent Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): As
defined in ASTM C 168. In this Section, these values are the result of the
formula Btu x in./h x sq. ft. x deg F or W/m x K at the temperature
differences specified. Values are expressed as Btu or W.
1. Example: Apparent Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): 0.26 or 0.037.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Duct system design, as indicated, has been used to select and size air-moving
and distribution equipment and other components of air system. Changes to
layout or configuration of duct system must be specifically approved in
writing by Engineer. Accompany requests for layout modifications with
calculations showing that proposed layout will provide original design results
without increasing system total pressure.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For duct liner and sealing materials.
B. Shop Drawings: Show details of the following:
1. Fabrication, assembly, and installation, including plans, elevations,
sections, components, and attachments to other work.
2. Duct layout indicating pressure classifications and sizes on plans.
3. Fittings.
4. Reinforcement and spacing.
5. Seam and joint construction.
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6. Penetrations through fire-rated and other partitions.

7. Terminal unit, coil, and humidifier installations.
8. Hangers and supports, including methods for building attachment,
vibration isolation, seismic restraints, and duct attachment.
C. Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans drawn to scale and
coordinating penetrations and ceiling-mounted items. Show the following:
1. Ceiling suspension assembly members.
2. Other systems installed in same space as ducts.
3. Ceiling- and wall-mounted access doors and panels required to provide
access to dampers and other operating devices.
4. Coordination with ceiling-mounted items, including lighting fixtures,
diffusers, grilles, speakers, sprinkler heads, access panels, and special
moldings.
D. Welding Certificates: Copies of certificates indicating welding procedures
and personnel comply with requirements in "Quality Assurance" Article.
E. Field Test Reports: As specified in "Field Quality Control" Article in Part 3
of this Section. Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements.
F. Record (As-Built) Drawings: Indicate actual routing, fitting details,
reinforcement, support, and installed accessories and devices.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Welding Standards: Qualify welding procedures and welding personnel to
perform welding processes for this Project according to AWS D1.1,
"Structural Welding Code--Steel," for hangers and supports; AWS D1.2,
"Structural Welding Code--Aluminum," for aluminum supporting members;
and AWS D9.1, "Sheet Metal Welding Code," for duct joint and seam
welding.
B. Comply with NFPA 90A, "Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems," unless otherwise indicated.
C. Comply with NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air
Conditioning Systems," unless otherwise indicated.
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D. Comply with NFPA 96, "Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of

Commercial Cooking Operations," Chapter 3, "Duct System," for range hood
ducts, unless otherwise indicated.
E. Mockups: Before installing duct systems, erect mockups representing system
pressure classifications higher than 500 Pa (2-inch wg). Build mockups to
comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for
completed Work:
1. Locate mockups in the locations and of the size indicated or, if not
indicated, as directed by Engineer. Mockup may be a representative
section of the actual duct system.
2. Include the minimum number of each of the following features and
fittings:
a. Five transverse joints.
b. One access door.
c. Two typical branch connections, each with at least one elbow.
d. Two typical flexible duct or flexible connector connections for
each duct and apparatus.
3. Perform tests specified in "Field Quality Control" Article. Modify
mockup construction and perform additional tests as required to
achieve specified minimum acceptable results.
4. Obtain Engineer's approval of mockups before starting Work.
5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a
standard for judging the completed Work.
6. When directed, demolish and remove mockups from Project site.
7. Approved mockups in an undisturbed condition at the time of
Substantial Completion may become part of the completed Work.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver sealant and firestopping materials to site in original unopened
containers or bundles with labels indicating manufacturer, product name and
designation, color, expiration period for use, pot life, curing time, and mixing
instructions for multicomponent materials.
B. Store and handle sealant and firestopping materials according to
manufacturer's written recommendations.
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C. Deliver and store stainless-steel sheets with mill-applied adhesive protective

paper maintained through fabrication and installation.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SHEET METAL MATERIALS
A. Galvanized, Sheet Steel: Lock-forming quality; ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z275
(G90) coating designation; mill-phosphatized finish for surfaces of ducts
exposed to view.
B. PVC-Coated Galvanized Steel: UL 181, Class 1 listing. Lock-forming-
quality, galvanized, sheet steel with ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z275 (G90)
coating designation; factory-applied, 0.10-mm (4-mil) PVC coating on
exposed surfaces of ducts and fittings (exterior of ducts and fittings for
underground applications and interior of ducts and fittings for fume-handling
applications) and with factory- applied, 0.05-mm (2-mil) PVC coating on
reverse side of ducts and fittings.
C. Carbon-Steel Sheets: ASTM A 366/A 366M, cold-rolled sheets; commercial
quality; with oiled, exposed matte finish.
D. Stainless Steel: ASTM A 480/A 480M, Type 316, sheet form with No. 4
finish for surfaces of ducts exposed to view; and Type 304, sheet form with
No. 1 finish for concealed ducts.
E. Aluminum Sheets: ASTM B 209M (ASTM B 209), Alloy 3003, Temper
H14, sheet form with standard, one-side bright finish for ducts exposed to
view and with mill finish for concealed ducts.
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, 6-mm minimum diameter for 900-mm length or
less; 10-mm minimum diameter for lengths longer than 900 mm.
2.2 DUCT LINER
A. General: Comply with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B and NAIMA's "Fibrous
Glass Duct Liner Standard."
B. Materials: ASTM C 1071 with coated surface exposed to airstream to
prevent erosion of glass fibers.
1. Thickness: 25 mm.
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2. Thermal Conductivity (k-Value): 0.037 at 24 deg C (0.26 at 75 deg

F) mean temperature.
3. Fire-Hazard Classification: Maximum flame-spread rating of 25 and
smoke-developed rating of 50, when tested according to ASTM C 411.
4. Antimicrobial Erosion-Resistant Coating: Apply to the surface of the
liner that will form the interior surface of the duct to act as a moisture
repellent and erosion-resistant coating. Antimicrobial compound shall
be tested for efficacy by an NRTL and registered by the EPA for use in
HVAC systems.
5. Water-Based Liner Adhesive: Comply with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B
and ASTM C 916.
6. Mechanical Fasteners: Galvanized steel, suitable for adhesive
attachment, mechanical attachment, or welding attachment to duct
without damaging liner when applied as recommended by
manufacturer and without causing leakage in duct.
a. Tensile Strength: Indefinitely sustain a 23-kg tensile, dead-load
test perpendicular to duct wall.
b. Fastener Pin Length: As required for thickness of insulation
and without projecting more than 3 mm into airstream.
c. Adhesive for Attaching Mechanical Fasteners: Comply with fire-
hazard classification of duct liner system.
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2.3 SEALANT MATERIALS

A. Joint and Seam Sealants, General: The term "sealant" is not limited to
materials of adhesive or mastic nature but includes tapes and combinations of
open-weave fabric strips and mastics.
1. Joint and Seam Tape: 50 mm wide; glass-fiber fabric reinforced.
2. Tape Sealing System: Woven-fiber tape impregnated with a gypsum
mineral compound and a modified acrylic/silicone activator to react
exothermically with tape to form a hard, durable, airtight seal.
3. Joint and Seam Sealant: One-part, nonsag, solvent-release-curing,
polymerized butyl sealant, formulated with a minimum of 75 percent
solids.
4. Flanged Joint Mastics: One-part, acid-curing, silicone, elastomeric
joint sealants, complying with ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class
25, and Use O.
2.4 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Building Attachments: Concrete inserts, powder-actuated fasteners, or
structural- steel fasteners appropriate for building materials.
1. Use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for standard-weight aggregate
concretes or for slabs more than 100 mm thick.
2. Exception: Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for
lightweight- aggregate concretes or for slabs less than 100 mm thick.
B. Hanger Materials: Galvanized, sheet steel or round, all-threaded steel rod.
1. Hangers Installed in Corrosive Atmospheres: Electrogalvanized, all-
thread rod.
2. Straps and Rod Sizes: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for sheet steel width and
thickness and for steel rod diameters.
C. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self-tapping metal
screws; compatible with duct materials.
D. Trapeze and Riser Supports: Steel shapes complying with ASTM A 36/A
36M.
1. Supports for Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel shapes and
plates.
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2. Supports for Stainless-Steel Ducts: Stainless-steel support materials.

3. Supports for Aluminum Ducts: Aluminum support materials, unless
materials are electrolytically separated from ductwork.
2.5 2.5 RECTANGULAR DUCT FABRICATION
A. General: Fabricate ducts, elbows, transitions, offsets, branch connections,
and other construction with galvanized, sheet steel, according to SMACNA's
"HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible." Comply with
requirements for metal thickness, reinforcing types and intervals, tie-rod
applications, and joint types and intervals.
1. Lengths: Fabricate rectangular ducts in lengths
appropriate to reinforcement and rigidity class required for
pressure classification.
2. Materials: Free from visual imperfections such as pitting, seam
marks, roller marks, stains, and discolorations.
B. Fabricate grease hood exhaust ducts with 3-mm thick, carbon-steel sheet for
concealed ducts and 2.5-mm thick stainless steel for exposed ducts.
Continuous weld seams and joints. Comply with NFPA 96.
C. Fabricate dishwasher hood exhaust ducts with 1.3-mm thick stainless steel.
Continuous weld seams and joints.
D. Fabricate locker room shower exhaust ducts with 1.3-mm thick aluminum.
Continuous weld seams and joints.
E. Acid-Resistant Ducts: PVC-coated galvanized steel.
F. Static-Pressure Classifications: Unless otherwise indicated, construct ducts to
the following:
1. Supply Ducts, Constant Volume and Upstream of Terminal Units:
1500 Pa (6-inch wg).
2. Supply Ducts, Downstream of Terminal Units: 500 Pa (2-inch wg).
3. Return Ducts: 500 Pa (2-inch wg), negative pressure.
4. Exhaust Ducts: 500 Pa (2-inch wg), negative pressure.
G. Cross Breaking or Cross Beading: Cross break or cross bead duct sides 480
mm and larger and 0.9 mm thick or less, with more than 0.93 sq. m of
unbraced panel area, unless ducts are lined.
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H. Smoke Extract Ducts: shall be constructed of galvanized steel sheet with

2mm thickness, welded longitudinal joints, and flanged sectional joints,
reinforced with girders, and sealed with fire rated sealants.
I. Smoke Extract Ducts and other ducts crossing fire rated walls without fire
dampers shall be fire proofed ducts. Contractor shall submit clear method
statement for the constructing of fire/ smoke rated ducts for approval, such as
applying fire resistant coating similar to products of PROMAT (UK), which
reacts in contact with fire by forming an insulating barrier to separates two
contiguous areas, or by other proven and approved methods. Smoke extract
ducts should be two hours fire rated at 400 deg. C.
J. Clinics area shall be served by Stainless Steel 316 ducts and accessories.
2.6 SHOP APPLICATION OF LINER IN RECTANGULAR DUCTS
A. Adhere a single layer of indicated thickness of duct liner with 90 percent
coverage of adhesive at liner contact surface area. Multiple layers of
insulation to achieve indicated thickness are prohibited.
B. Apply adhesive to liner facing in direction of airflow not receiving metal
nosing.
C. Butt transverse joints without gaps and coat joint with adhesive.
D. Fold and compress liner in corners of rectangular ducts or cut and fit to
ensure butted-edge overlapping.
E. Do not apply liners in rectangular ducts with longitudinal joints, except at
corners of ducts, unless duct size and standard liner product dimensions
make longitudinal joints necessary.
F. Apply adhesive coating on longitudinal seams in ducts with air velocity of
12.7 m/s (2500 fpm).
G. Secure liner with mechanical fasteners 100 mm from corners and at intervals
not exceeding 300 mm transversely around perimeter; at 75 mm from
transverse joints and at intervals not exceeding 450 mm longitudinally.
H. Secure transversely oriented liner edges facing the airstream with metal
nosings that have either channel or "Z" profile or are integrally formed from
duct wall. Fabricate edge facings at the following locations:
1. Fan discharge.
2. Intervals of lined duct preceding unlined duct.
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3. Upstream edges of transverse joints in ducts where air velocities are

higher than 2500 fpm (12.7 m/s) or where indicated.
I. Secure insulation liner with perforated sheet metal liner of same metal
thickness as specified for duct, secured to ducts with mechanical fasteners
that maintain metal liner distance from duct without compressing insulation,
where air velocities are higher than 4000 fpm (20.3 m/s) or where indicated.
1. Sheet Metal Liner Perforations: 2.4-mm diameter, with an overall open
area of 23 percent.
J. Terminate liner with duct buildouts installed in ducts to attach dampers,
turning vane assemblies, and other devices. Fabricated buildouts (metal hat
sections) or other buildout means are optional; when used, secure buildouts
to duct wall with bolts, screws, rivets, or welds. Terminate liner at fire
dampers at connection to fire-damper sleeve.
2.7 ROUND DUCT FABRICATION
A. Round Ducts: Fabricate supply ducts of spiral seam, galvanized steel
according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and
Flexible."
2.8 ROUND SUPPLY AND EXHAUST FITTING FABRICATION
A. 90-Degree Tees and Laterals and Conical Tees: Fabricate to comply with
SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible,"
with metal thicknesses specified for longitudinal seam straight duct.
B. Diverging-Flow Fittings: Fabricate with a reduced entrance to branch taps
with no excess material projecting from body onto branch tap entrance.
C. Elbows: Fabricate in die-formed, gored, pleated, or mitered construction.
Fabricate bend radius of die-formed, gored, and pleated elbows one and one-
half times elbow diameter. Unless elbow construction type is indicated,
fabricate elbows as follows:
1. Mitered-Elbow Radius and Number of Pieces: Welded construction
complying with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--
Metal and Flexible," unless otherwise indicated.
2. Round Mitered Elbows: Welded construction with the following metal
thickness for pressure classes from minus 500 to plus 500 Pa (minus 2-
to plus 2-inch wg):
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a. Ducts 75 to 660 mm in Diameter: 0.7 mm.

b. Ducts 685 to 915 mm in Diameter: 0.85 mm.
c. Ducts 940 to 1270 mm in Diameter: 1.0 mm.
d. Ducts 1320 to 1525 mm in Diameter: 1.3 mm.
e. Ducts 1575 to 2130 mm in Diameter: 1.6 mm.
3. Round Mitered Elbows: Welded construction with the following metal
thickness for pressure classes from 500 to 2490 Pa (2- to 10-inch wg):
a. Ducts 75 to 355 mm in Diameter: 0.7 mm.
b. Ducts 380 to 660 mm in Diameter: 0.85 mm.
c. Ducts 685 to 1270 mm in Diameter: 1.0 mm.
d. Ducts 1320 to 1525 mm in Diameter: 1.3 mm.
e. Ducts 1575 to 2130 mm in Diameter: 1.6 mm.
4. 90-Degree, Two-Piece, Mitered Elbows: Use only for supply systems,
or exhaust systems for material-handling classes A and B; and only
where space restrictions do not permit using 1.5 bend radius elbows.
Fabricate with single-thickness turning vanes.
5. Round Elbows, 200 mm and Smaller: Fabricate die-formed elbows for
45- and 90-degree elbows and pleated elbows for 30, 45, 60, and 90
degrees only. Fabricate nonstandard bend-angle configuration or
nonstandard diameter elbows with gored construction.
6. Round Elbows, 225 through 355 mm: Fabricate gored or pleated
elbows for 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees, unless space restrictions require
a mitered elbow. Fabricate nonstandard bend-angle configuration or
nonstandard diameter elbows with gored construction.
7. Round Elbows, Larger than 355 mm: Fabricate gored elbows, unless
space restrictions require a mitered elbow.
8. Die-Formed Elbows for Sizes through 200 mm and All Pressures: 1.0
mm thick with two-piece welded construction.
9. Round Gored-Elbow Metal Thickness: Same as non-elbow fittings
specified above.
10. Pleated Elbows for Sizes through 355 mm and Pressures through 2490
Pa (10-Inch wg): 0.55 mm.
D. PVC-Coated Elbows and Fittings: Fabricate elbows and fittings as follows:
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1. Round Elbows 100 to 200 mm in Diameter: Two piece, die stamped,

with longitudinal seams spot welded, bonded, and painted with a PVC
aerosol spray.
2. Round Elbows 230 to 660 mm in Diameter: Standing seam
construction.
3. Round Elbows 710 to 1525 mm in Diameter: Standard gore
construction, riveted and bonded.
4. Other Fittings: Riveted and bonded joints.
5. Couplings: Slip-joint construction with a minimum 50-mm insertion
length.
2.9 FIRE STOPPING
A. Fire Resistant Sealant: Provide one part elastomeric sealant formulated for
use in a through penetration fire stop system for filling openings around duct
penetrations through walls and floors, having fire resistance ratings.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 DUCT INSTALLATION, GENERAL
A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of ducts, fittings, and accessories.
B. Construct and install each duct system for the specific duct pressure
classification indicated, or as required by duct system’s operating pressure.
C. Install round in lengths not less than 3.7 m, unless interrupted by fittings.
D. Install ducts with fewest possible joints.
E. Install fabricated fittings for changes in directions, changes in size and shape,
and connections.
F. Install couplings tight to duct wall surface with a minimum of projections
into duct.
G. Install ducts, unless otherwise indicated, vertically and horizontally, parallel
and perpendicular to building lines; avoid diagonal runs.
H. Install ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, and other
structural and permanent enclosure elements of building.
I. Install ducts with a clearance of 25 mm, plus allowance for insulation
thickness.
J. Conceal ducts from view in finished spaces. Do not encase horizontal runs in
solid partitions, unless specifically indicated.
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K. Coordinate layout with suspended ceiling, fire- and smoke-control dampers,

lighting layouts, and similar finished work.
L. Electrical Equipment Spaces: Route ductwork to avoid passing through
transformer vaults and electrical equipment spaces and enclosures.
M. Where ducts are exposed to view in machine rooms and in spaces without
suspended ceiling, cover with aluminum jacketing to protect against
accidental damage.
N. Non-Fire-Rated Partition Penetrations: Where ducts pass through interior
partitions and exterior walls, and are exposed to view, conceal space between
construction opening and duct or duct insulation with sheet metal flanges of
same metal thickness as duct. Overlap opening on four sides by at least 38
mm.
O. Fire-Rated Partition Penetrations: Where ducts pass through interior
partitions and exterior walls, install appropriately rated fire damper, sleeve,
and firestopping sealant, unless these are fire rated ducts used for smoke
exhaust application. Fire and smoke dampers are specified in Section "Duct
Accessories." Firestopping materials and installation methods are specified in
Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems."
3.2 PVC-COATED DUCT INSTALLATION
A. Install PVC-coated duct and fittings according to manufacturer's written
instructions.
B. Seal all joints and seams. Apply sealer to male end connectors before
insertion, and afterward to cover entire joint and sheet metal screws.
C. Secure couplings with sheet metal screws. Install screws at an interval of 300
mm, with a minimum of three screws in each coupling.
D. Repair damage to PVC coating with manufacturer's recommended materials.
3.3 UNDERSLAB DUCT INSTALLATIONS
A. Verify undamaged conditions of duct before enclosure with fill or
encasement.
B. Install underslab ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards--Metal and Flexible" and as indicated.
C. Protect ducts from damage by equipment used in placing concrete on or
around ducts.
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D. Protect duct openings.

3.4 GREASE HOOD EXHAUST DUCT INSTALLATIONS
A. Install ducts to allow for thermal expansion of ductwork through 1100 deg C
(2000 deg F) temperature range.
B. Install ducts without dips or traps that may collect residues, unless traps have
continuous or automatic residue removal.
C. Slope duct upward in direction of flow and away from grease hood.
D. Install access openings at each change in direction and at 15-m intervals;
locate on sides of duct a minimum of 38 mm from bottom; and fit with
grease-tight covers of same material as duct.
E. Do not penetrate fire-rated assemblies.
F. In accessible shafts and in vertical direction, install access panels at every
other floor and at top of riser.
3.5 DISHWASHER EXHAUST DUCT INSTALLATIONS
A. Install dishwasher exhaust ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible."
B. Slope duct upward in direction of flow and away from dishwasher.
3.6 LOCKER ROOM SHOWER EXHAUST DUCT INSTALLATIONS
A. Install locker room shower exhaust ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC
Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible."
B. Slope duct upward in direction of flow and away from shower.
3.7 SEAM AND JOINT SEALING
A. General: Seal duct seams and joints according to the duct pressure class
indicated and as described in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards--Metal and Flexible."
B. Pressure Classification Less Than 500 Pa (2-Inch wg): Transverse joints.
C. Seal externally insulated ducts before insulation installation.
3.8 HANGING AND SUPPORTING
A. Install rigid round, rectangular, and flat-oval metal duct with support systems
indicated in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and
Flexible."
B. Support horizontal ducts within 600 mm of each elbow and within 1200 mm
of each branch intersection.
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C. Support vertical ducts at a maximum interval of 5 m and at each floor.

D. Install upper attachments to structures with an allowable load not exceeding
one- fourth of failure (proof-test) load.
E. Install concrete inserts before placing concrete.
F. Install powder-actuated concrete fasteners after concrete is placed and
completely cured. Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for
lightweight-aggregate concretes or for slabs less than 100 mm thick.
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3.9 CONNECTIONS
A. Connect equipment with flexible connectors according to Section "Air Duct
Accessories".
B. For branch, outlet and inlet, and terminal unit connections, comply with
SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible."
3.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Disassemble, reassemble, and seal segments of systems as required to
accommodate leakage testing and as required for compliance with test
requirements.
B. Conduct tests, in presence of Engineer, at static pressures equal to maximum
design pressure of system or section being tested. If pressure classifications
are not indicated, test entire system at maximum system design pressure. Do
not pressurize systems above maximum design operating pressure. Give
seven days' advance notice for testing.
C. Determine leakage from entire system or section of system by relating
leakage to surface area of test section.
D. Maximum Allowable Leakage: Comply with requirements for Leakage
Classification 3 for round, and Leakage Classification 6 for pressure
classifications from 500 to 2490 Pa (2- to 10-inch wg).
E. Remake leaking joints and retest until leakage is less than maximum
allowable.
F. Leakage Test: Perform tests according to SMACNA's "HVAC Air Duct
Leakage Test Manual."
G. Perform leakage test on supply ducts constructed to pressure higher than 500
Pa (2-inch wg).
3.11 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust volume-control dampers in ducts, outlets, and inlets to achieve design
airflow.
B. Refer to Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing" for detailed procedures.
3.12 CLEANING
A. After completing system installation, including outlet fittings and devices,
inspect the system. Vacuum ducts before final acceptance to remove dust and
debris.
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