Section 15820

DUCT ACCESSORIES

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This section includes performance, proprietary, and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid
conflicting requirements.

GENERAL
SECTION INCLUDES
Air turning devices/extractors.
Duct access doors.
Duct adhesives and sealants.
Duct insulation fasteners
Duct test ports.
Flexible duct connections.
Volume control dampers.
RELATED SECTIONS
Section 15080 - Mechanical Insulation.
Section 15810 _ Ducts.
Section 15850 - Air Outlets and Inlets.
Section 15950 - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.
REFERENCES
List reference standards that are included within the text of this section. Edit the following as required
for project conditions.
ANSI/UL 214 - Standard For Safety For Tests For Flame_propagation of Fabrics And Films.
ASTM A653 - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc_Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc_Iron
Alloy_Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot_Dip Process.
ASTM A924 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Metallic_Coated
by the Hot_Dip Process.
ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
NFPA 90A - Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
NFPA 90B - Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems.
NFPA 96 - Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.
SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards.
UL 723 - Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
ULC S109 - Flame Tests of Flame_Resistant Fabrics and Films.
SUBMITTALS
Do not request submittals if drawings sufficiently describe the products of this section or if proprietary
specifying techniques are used. The review of submittals increases the possibility of unintended
variations to drawings, thereby increasing the Specifier's liability.
Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [________.]
Shop Drawings: Indicate for shop fabricated assemblies including [volume control dampers]
[duct access doors] [and] [duct test holes].
Product Data: Provide for shop fabricated assemblies including [volume control dampers] [duct
access doors] [duct test holes] [and] [hardware used].
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
Submit under provisions of Section [01700.] [________.]
Record actual locations of [access doors] [test holes] [__________].
QUALIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section
with minimum [three] [_______] years [documented] experience.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.]
[________.]
Protect dampers from damage to operating linkages and blades.
PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
Dyn Air Inc.
Substitutions: [Allowed.] [Not Allowed.] [Under provisions of Section [01600] [________].]
AIR TURNING DEVICES/EXTRACTORS
Specify Dyn-O-Rail Jr for frame width of 2.25 inches and vane blade width of 3.5 inches. Specify Dyn-
O-Rail for frame width of 3.5 inches and 7 or 8 inch blade widths.
Multi_blade device with blades aligned in short dimension:
Frame: Minimum 23 ga (0.027 inch) galvanized steel, embossed for stiffness, [2.25]
[3.5] inches ([58] [89] mm) wide.
Vanes: [Single] [Hollow] design, [16] [___] ga ([1.5] [___] mm) thick, [3.5] [7.0] [8]
inches ([89] [175] [200] mm) wide.
Model: [Dyn-O-Rail] [Dyn-O-Rail jr.].
Vane setting tool: Secure vane blades to frame using vane-setting tool specially designed for
vanes by vane manufacturer.
DUCT ACCESS DOORS
Fabricate to SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards _ Metal and Flexible, and as
indicated.
Fabrication: Rigid and close_fitting of galvanized steel with sealing gaskets. For insulated
ductwork, install minimum one inch (25 mm) thick insulation with sheet metal cover.
It is most common to specify access door handle types depending on door size. Edit the
following to suit project conditions. Note all ADH door handles include inside handles
as well.
Access Door Handles
Less than 12 inches (300 mm) square: Heavy, stamped steel, zinc plated, riveted
assembly, mounted with 3/16 inch (5 mm) rivet or #10 screw. Model DSL-1
Swivel-Lok.
Up to 18 inches (450 mm) square: Provide two locks, same as 12 inch (300 mm) type.
Up to 24 x 24 inches (600 x 600 mm): Zinc alloy die cast handle, finger grip inside
handle, 3/8 inch (9 mm) diameter shaft, doors up to 2 inches (50 mm) thick,
two steel and two neoprene washers per set, model ADH-38.
Over 24 x 24 inches (600 x 600 mm): Zamac 3 alloy die-cast, zinc plated 1/2 inch (50
mm) diameter shaft, doors up to 2 inches (50 mm) thick, two steel and two
neoprene washers per set, model ADH-50.
Heavy duty or extra thick doors: Zamac 3 alloy die-cast metal parts, zinc plated 1/2 inch
(50 mm) diameter shaft milled flat for set screw, positive unlock feature on
inside handle, [2] [4] inch ([50] [100] mm) door thickness, model ADH-100.
DUCT ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
Manufacturers:
[Dyn Air Inc.]
[Hardcast Products.]
Specify one of the following sealers for systems up to 10" wg pressure; water based or solvent based,
as desired. Dynair and Hardcast products are suitable for higher pressures; contact manufacturer for
additional information.
Duct Sealer: Solvent-based, 60% solids by weight, dark grey color, flame spread 10, smoke
developed 5, when tested to UL 723, ASTM E-84, NFPA 225, model [Dyn Air Duct
Seal I] [Hardcast Sure Grip 404].
[OR]
Duct Sealer: Water-based, 64% solids by weight, flame spread 0, smoke developed 0, grey color,
to UL 723, ASTM E-84, NFPA 225, model [Dyn Air Dyn-O-Seal II] [Hardcast Duct
Seal 321].
Specify one of the following duct liner adhesives; water based or solvent based, as desired.
Duct Liner Adhesive: Solvent-based, 33% solids by weight, [red] [black] color, flame spread 0,
smoke developed 0, to UL 723, ASTM E-84, NFPA 225, model [Dyn Air S-Tack]
[Hardcast Glas Grip 636-Red] [Hardcast Glas Grip 637-Black].
[OR]
Duct Liner Adhesive: Water-based, 35% solids by weight, white color, flame spread 5, smoke
developed 0, to UL 723, ASTM E-84, NFPA 225, model [Dyn Air Dyn-O-Tac II]
[Hardcast Glas Grip 901].
DUCT INSULATION FASTENERS
Select one of the following paragraphs. Specify pin length to correspond to insulation thickness.
Coordinate this article with Section 15080 - Mechanical Insulation.
Spot-Ons: Annealed and zinc plated, spring action clips to accommodate pins, pin length [0.75]
[1.25] [2] [2.5] inches ([19] [32] [50] [64] mm), model DS.
[OR]
Weld-Ons: Carbon alloy steel, with hardened pin tip which will not blunt or flatten when
applied, flanged-rim washer, pin length [0.5] [0.7] [0.94] [1.125] [1.5] inches ([13] [18]
[24] [29] [38] mm), model DW.
[OR]
Stik-Ons: 2 x 2 inch (50 x 50 mm) galvanized steel plate, with pins permanently staked through,
foamed pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, with spring action clips, pin length [0.75]
[1.25] [2] [2.5] inch ([19] [32] [50] [64] mm), model SK series.
DUCT TEST PORTS
Temporary Test Holes: Cut or drill in ducts as required. Cap with neat patches, neoprene plugs,
threaded plugs, or threaded or twist_on metal caps.
Permanent Test Ports: Factory fabricated, zamac alloy body casting, neoprene seating washer,
internally threaded for plug, molded high density polyethylene plug with neoprene o-
ring gasket, red color, minimum free instrument opening of 3/4 inch (19 mm), model
PTP-1.
FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS
Fabricate to SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards _ Metal and Flexible, and as
indicated.
Specify PVC coated polyester for general heating or cooling applications.
Connector: Fabric connected to metal by double fold - offset seam method, tested to ANSI/UL-
214, model Vinyl-Flex.
Metal: Steel, galvanized to ASTM G90, A653, and A924, 24 gage (0.58 mm) thick.
Fabric: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated polyester woven fabric, [black] [yellow] color.
Weight: Minimum 20 oz/sq yd (678 g/sq m).
Thickness: 0.023 inch (0.58 mm).
Tensile Strength: 220 x 195 lb (979 x 868 N).
Burst Strength: Minimum 300 psi (2,069 kPa).
Tear Strength: 70 x 45 lb (312 x 200 N).
Fire Resistance: Self-extinguishing, NFPA 90A and 90B, ULC-S109.
Net Fabric Width: Approximately [2] [3] [6] [8] [10] inches ([50] [75] [150]
[200] [250] mm) wide.
Specify neoprene coated fiberglass for high velocity or high pressure systems.
High Velocity / High Pressure Connector: Fabric connected to metal by double fold - offset seam
method, model Neoprene.
Metal: Steel, galvanized to ASTM G90, A653, and A924, 24 gage (0.58 mm) thick.
Fabric: Fiberglass material.
Weight: Minimum 29 oz/sq yd (983 g/sq m).
Thickness: Minimum 0.027 inch (0.69 mm).
Tensile Strength: Minimum 475 x 375 lb (2114 x 1669 N).
Burst Strength: Minimum 750 psi (5171 kPa).
Tear Strength: Minimum 25 x 20 lb (111 x 89 N).
Fire Resistance: Self-extinguishing, to ANSI/UL-214, NFPA 90A and 90B,
ULC-S109.
Net Fabric Width: Approximately [2] [3] [6] inches ([50] [75] [150] mm) wide.
[OR]
Specify Hypalon coated fabric in exterior applications where exposure to the sun and weathering is a
consideration.
Exterior Connector: Fabric connected to metal by double fold - offset seam method, model
Hypalon.
Metal: Steel, galvanized to ASTM G90, A653, and A924, 24 gage (0.58 mm) thick.
Fabric: Hypalon coated polyester woven fabric.
Weight: Minimum 24 oz/sq yd (814 g/sq m).
Thickness: 0.020 inch (0.51 mm).
Tensile Strength: 475 x 375 lb (2114 x 1669 N).
Burst Strength: Minimum 750 psi (5171 kPa).
Tear Strength: 20 x 15 lb (89 x 67 N).
Fire Resistance: Self-extinguishing, to ANSI/UL-214, NFPA 90A and 90B,
ULC-S109.
Net Fabric Width: Approximately [2] [3] [4] [6] [8] [10] inches ([50] [75] [100]
[150] [200] [250] mm) wide.
Specify Silicon coated fabric for high temperature applications (up to 500 deg F).
High Temperature Connector: Fabric connected to metal by double fold - offset seam method,
model Silicone HI-T.
Metal: Steel, galvanized to ASTM G90, A653, and A924, 24 gage (0.58 mm) thick.
Fabric: Silicone coated woven fiberglass fabric.
Weight: Minimum 19 oz/sq yd (645 g/sq m).
Thickness: 0.020 inch (0.51 mm).
Tensile Strength: 200 x 150 lb (890 x 668 N).
Burst Strength: Minimum 400 psi (2758 kPa).
Tear Strength: 50 x 40 lb (223 x 178 N).
Fire Resistance: Non-flammable, to ANSI/UL-214, NFPA 90A and 90B.
Heat Resistance: Minimum 500 deg F (260 deg C) continuous.
Net Fabric Width: Approximately [2] [3] [4] [6] [8] [10] inches ([50] [75] [100]
[150] [200] [250] mm) wide.
Specify spine reinforcing for flexible connections at fan inlets or where excessive negative duct
pressures exist to prevent ballooning or collapsing of connector. Include optional compression spring
reinforcing on medium to high pressure systems (over 4" wg pressure).
Spine-Reinforced Connectors: Fabric, reinforced with two part metal strip assembly (Posi-Lok),
model Circu-Flex.
Metal: Steel, galvanized to ASTM G90, A653, and A924, 24 gage (0.58 mm) thick.
Fabric: model [VinylFlex] [Neoprene] [Hypalon] [Silicone].
Mechanically fasten metal strip along the fabric portion of standard fabric connector.
Capable of maintaining connector stiffness at negative duct pressure of 10" wg (2486
Pa).
[Compression Springs: Mounted to flexible duct collars to maintain fabric tension,
model Spring-Link.]
VOLUME CONTROL DAMPERS
Fabricate to SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards _ Metal and Flexible, and as
indicated.
The construction of splitter dampers is not contained within the SMACNA manual. Experience
may dictate some variations in size and gage.
Splitter Dampers:
Material: Same gage as duct to 24 inches (600 mm) size in either direction, and two
gages heavier for sizes over 24 inches (600 mm).
Blade: Fabricate of [single] [double] thickness sheet metal to streamline shape, secured
with continuous hinge or rod.
Operator: Minimum 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter rod, with splitter damper bracket and
flanged duct bracket.
Duct bracket: Zinc alloy die-cast fittings, flanged with neoprene gasket, set
screw, and nylon cup washer for ball joint, model BJ-14.
Splitter damper bracket: 16 ga zinc plated stamping, brass pivot, stainless steel
spring, slider and compression ring/locknut assembly, model SB-14.
Single Blade Dampers: Fabricate for duct sizes up to [6 x 30 inch (150 x 760 mm).] [12 x 48
inch (300 x 1220 mm).] [__________.]
Multi_Blade Damper: Fabricate of opposed blade pattern with maximum blade sizes 8 x 72 inch
(200 x 1825 mm). Assemble center and edge crimped blades in prime coated or
galvanized channel frame with suitable hardware.
Damper Quadrants:
Provide locking, indicating quadrant regulators on single and multi_blade dampers.
Economy regulators:
[Model MB-14 Mini-Dial.]
[Model KH-1.]
Specify "economy" regulators below for residential or light commercial single blade dampers. Specify
other quads depending on desired quality and damper rod size.
1/4 inch Square Rod: Zinc plated steel, 18 ga (1.2 mm) frame, 16 ga (1.5 mm) handle,
secure locking mechanism, [leak-resistant washer kit,] for 1/4 inch (6 mm)
square rod, Model D-25.
[OR]
3/8 inch Square Rod: Zinc plated steel, 18 ga (1.2 mm) frame, 13 ga (2.3 mm) handle,
secure locking mechanism, [leak-resistant washer kit,] for 3/8 inch (9 mm)
square rod, Model D-38.
[OR]
[3/8] [1/2] inch ([9] [13] mm) Square Rod: Zinc plated steel, 18 gage (1.2 mm) frame,
12 gage (2.7 mm) handle, single-shear clamping action, [leak resistant washer
kit,] model Dyn-A-Quad [Q-38] [Q-50].
[OR]
[3/8] [1/2] inch ([9] [13] mm) Square Rod: Zinc plated steel, 18 gage (1.2 mm) frame,
12 gage (2.7 mm) handle, double-shear clamping action, [leak resistant washer
kit,] model Dyn-A-Quad [QDS-38] [QDS-50].
[OR]
[3/8] [1/2] inch ([9] [13] mm) [Square] [Round] Rod: Zinc plated steel, 18 gage (1.2
mm) frame, 12 gage (2.7 mm) handle, secured to damper rod with bolt/nut,
leak resistant washer, model Dyn-A-Quad [QC-38] [QC-50].
[OR]
Crank Arm and Ball Swivel:
Crank Arm: Zinc plated heavy gage construction, for [3/8] [1/2] inch ([9] [13]
mm) [square] [round] shaft, clamped to damper shaft with bolt/nut.
Ball Swivel: Plated steel, with lubricated ball cavity, unitized nut/star
lockwasher, for 1/4 or 5/16 inch (6 or 8 mm) control rods.
Model DCA Series.
EXECUTION
INSTALLATION
Install accessories in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, NFPA 90A and 90B, and
follow SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards _ Metal and Flexible. Refer to
Section 15810 - Ducts for duct construction and pressure class.
Locate and size air turning vanes and air extractors as indicated.
Duct Access Doors:
Provide for inspection and cleaning before and after filters, coils, fans, automatic
dampers, at fire dampers, combination fire and smoke dampers, and elsewhere
as indicated.
[Provide for cleaning kitchen exhaust ductwork in accordance with NFPA 96.]
Size: Minimum 8 x 8 inch (200 x 200 mm) size for hand access, 18 x 18 inch (450 x
450 mm) size for shoulder access, and as indicated. [Provide 4 x 4 inch (100 x
100 mm) for balancing dampers only.] Review locations prior to fabrication.
Include the following paragraph on projects where duct liner is required and specified in 15080.
Choose solvent cleaner for solvent-based adhesive, or soap and water for water-based adhesive.
Duct Liner Adhesive: Ensure duct surface is free of dirt, oil and grease. Apply to duct as
recommended by manufacturer. Clean with [mineral spirits or similar solvent] [soap
and water].
Duct Sealant: Ensure duct surface is free of dirt, oil and grease. Apply with brush, putty knife,
calk gun, or pump to well-fitted joints. Allow to dry minimum 24 hours before pressure
testing duct system.
Duct Insulation: Fasten insulation to duct using fasteners at spacing required to prevent sagging.
Coordinate with Section 15080 - Mechanical Insulation.
Test Ports: Provide where indicated and required for testing and balancing purposes.
Flexible Connections: Provide immediately adjacent to equipment in ducts associated with fans
and motorized equipment [, and supported by vibration isolators. Refer to Section
15060]. [Use spine-reinforced connectors in systems where duct pressures exceed 4
inches wg (990 Pa).]
The following three paragraphs are general statements. Dampers should be indicated on the
drawings.
Volume Control (Balancing) Dampers:
Provide at points on supply, return, and exhaust systems where branches are taken from
larger ducts as required for air balancing. Install minimum 2 duct widths from
duct take-off.
Use splitter dampers where indicated.
Provide balancing dampers on duct take-off to diffusers, grilles, and registers, regardless
of whether dampers are specified as part of the diffuser, grille, or register
assembly.
Damper Quadrants:
On insulated ducts mount quadrant regulators on stand-off mounting brackets, bases, or
adapters.
Where rod lengths exceed 30 inches (750 mm) provide regulator at both ends.


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