| This standard was developed by the Air Diffusion Council. It is intended for use by the HVAC industry, including manufacturers, designers, installers, contractors, code bodies, inspectors and end users.
The Flexible Duct Performance and Installation Standard may be used as a comprehensive document in evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems.
Guidelines for installation are treated and illustrated in depth, featuring connections, joining, splices and support of flexible duct. A single and uniform method for making end connections and splices is shown for nonmetallic air duct and air connectors with plain ends.
Other features covered in depth include: descriptions of typical styles, characteristics and requirements, testing, listing, reporting, certifying, packaging and product marking. |
