Air Control

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The seal is achieved with an applied double line of high grade, non-curing butyl across the liner side panel ends that are connected to shop applied horizontal joint seal. This technique has been successful in achieving the required water and air infiltration performance and maintaining the air and vapor seal. After this liner seal is installed, an EPDM gasket is post applied to provide additional protection and improve aesthetics.  

Laboratory tests show only a small reduction in insulation value at the standard vertical joint. This is primarily due to insulating and shielding effects of the vertical gasket which is installed in the joint and the lack of metal through conductance at the vertical joint.

Smoke Guard can be used, in lieu of an elevator lobby, as a smoke and draft control assembly in front of the elevator hoistway opening.

This gives the architect the ability to allow an elevator to open directly onto a corridor.

By eliminating the elevator lobby, an architect can incorporate useful, rentable, square footage into other areas of the building.

Yes, our SKYFOLD Mirage XT partition is a revolutionary glass wall designed for exterior use.

SKYFOLD is remarkably compact. In many instances, a folding ratio of 10:1 is achieved. This remarkable feature allows SKYFOLD to be stored in most existing ceiling spaces

When not in use, SKYFOLD rests in its folded position, in the ceiling, requiring absolutely no floor space. In fact, in many installations, it is not even possible to tell if and where the SKYFOLD walls are located, until they are operated.

SKYFOLD takes less structural steel than conventional operable walls since it is a static load. SKYFOLD’s loading on the structural steel is always evenly distributed across its width. SKYFOLD’s entire weight is never concentrated as a single point load on the structure. SKYFOLD weighs approximately 7.0 - 9.1 lbs/ft² (34.2 - 36.6 kg/m²), significantly less than conventional operable walls.

A direct answer to this question is no. However, the all aluminum construction option of these fans is sometimes accepted as meeting the intent of the AMCA guidelines. AMCA has established guidelines for spark resistance, not “explosion proof.” These guidelines define spark resistance as A, B or C. Spark resistance C involves using a non-ferrous inlet cone and aluminum rub-ring, B involves using a non-ferrous impeller and aluminum rub ring and A involves using all non-ferrous airstream components. Typically this includes the inlet cone, impeller, housing, fasteners and rub ring. In the purest sense, a centrifugal “utility set” or “scroll housing” fan is the only geometry allowing only non-ferrous airstream components. Up-blast or inline fans, even when manufactured as all aluminum, contain various ferrous components (bearings, supports, etc.).  

A motor selection has many variables such as horsepower, voltage, phase, enclosure, insulation type, UL listings, VFD compatibility, and RPM ranges, just to name a few. Although many variable combinations are programmed into CAPS, occasionally a certain requested combination might not be programmed. In those cases, many times a Special Design Request can be submitted to Greenheck to obtain the desired combination.  

Pitot tube technology relies upon total pressure and static pressure variations. This technology should be used when the airflow velocity is expected to be above 400-500 feet per minute. Thermal dispersion technology, also known as hot wire anemometry, relays upon electronics and a reference temperature. This technology should be used when the airflow velocity is expected to be below 400 feet per minute.

For gasoline engines, carbon monoxide sensors (CO) should be used. For diesel engines, nitrogen dioxide sensors (NO2) should be used.

A general rule of thumb is to have a minimum flow of approximately 70 CFM per Kilowatt of heat. Flows below 70 CFM/Kw will shorten the life of the heater due to overheating.

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Condensing flue gases are very corrosive. Industry life-cycle testing has shown that a material known as AL29-4C provides the best life. The flue material should be specified as AL29-4C, but the outer casing can be of other materials such as stainless steel or aluminized steel.

Models SP and CSP can be vertically mounted, but the backdraft damper on the "B" design may not close depending on the orientation. Models SQ and BSQ can be mounted in any orientation, except for the larger/heavier motors need to be externally supported when the motor is on the side. Models BCF and BDF cannot be mounted vertically unless the internal vibration isolation is removed and replaced with solid studs.

Commercial control damper actuators can be changed in the field from external to internal, and internal to external on most control damper models. Consult factory for details. On smoke and combination fire and smoke dampers the actuator location cannot be changed in the field.

A vertical blade control damper is often used in a restricted space condition. The vertical blade orientation allows an actuator to be mounted on the top or bottom of the damper, instead of the usual left or right side.  

Momentary test switches are available as an option on FSD, SSFSD, OFSD, SMD, and SSSMD. This switch allows for a cycle test to be completed at the damper. One test switch is required per closure device.

Cross leakage through the energy recovery wheels ranges from 2% to 5% between the supply and exhaust air streams. This amount of cross leakage is minimal and in comfort ventilation applications is perfectly acceptable. These leakage rates are also acceptable for Class 3 Air (toilet room exhaust). According to ASHRAE Standard 62-89R committee, up to 10% cross leakage of Class 3 Air is acceptable for the purposes of energy recovery.

With VFD set up for full modulation the reduction can be set for 100% down to 50% of capacity.

This all depends on the duct layout and diameter of the proposed fabric duct. The ideal approach would be to size a system for lower inlet velocities of 1000-1200 FPM to reduce stress on the fabric, reduce noise while operating and yield a better balanced system. A “Rule Of Thumb” on maximum inlet velocities would be as follows - 1,600 FPM Maximum: For Straight Duct / 1,400 FPM Maximum: Inlet with Fittings. Inlet velocities greater than 1,600 FPM would not be covered under DuctSox standard warranty.

For applications in which condensation is a concern, “permeable” fabrics yield the lowest possibility for condensation. Permeable fabrics create a film or halo of conditioned air around the duct surface - preventing the warm, humid ambient air to contact the surface. This halo of conditioned air acts as a thermal barrier extending the temperature gradient.

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Yes with the web server option. The web server provides the capability to show and change the package rooftop functions as well as zone points such as room set point, fans, stages of heat/cool, etc. The web server will show all package rooftop units connected to the communication bus and will allow remote monitor and trouble shooting. Web server can also provide alarms and send alert emails.