A&E Specs
Performance Requirements
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Unit's blower shall be designed to maintain a constant airfl ow in typical installations
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Noise level shall be lower than 0.65 sone at 130 CFM, 0.2 in w.g.
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Unit speed shall be selectable from 30 to 180 CFM in 10 CFM increments.
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Backdraft damper shall have a magnet to prevent fl ickering and stay closed during door blower test.
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Unit's blower effi ciency shall be at least 8.3 CFM/W at 120 CFM, 0.2 in. w.g.
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Unit shall be equipped with test ports to allow airfl ow measurement.
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Unit shall have an access door that allows quick and easy maintenance of all parts.
Construction Requirements
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Blower wheel shall be metallic.
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Unit shall have an ECM motor.
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Backdraft damper shall be integrated to the unit.
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The unit's blower shall be protected by a grill.
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Filter shall be accessible without a tool.
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Unit's housing and door shall be paintable and made of 24 ga galvanealed steel.
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Unit shall include a washable metallic fi lter.
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Unit shall allow 2-in. thick MERV fi lters in option.
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Unit shall be equipped with a power cord at least 5.5-ft long with NEMA 5-15P and an integrated strain relief.
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Unit's width shall not exceed 10.25".
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Unit's height shall not exceed 10".
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Unit's housing's length shall not exceed 14.75".
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Unit's weight shall not exceed 12 pounds.
Quality Requirements
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All plastic parts in the airfl ow shall be UL94 HB fi re rated.
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Electrical enclosure shall be in plastic to prevent condensation and UL94 5VA fi re rated.
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Unit's housing shall be insulated and not show any thermal bridge to the metallic housing.
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Unit's insulation shall be made of expanded polystyrene and UL94 HF-2 fi re rated.
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Unit shall be protected by a 5-year warranty.
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Unit shall be HVI rated.
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Unit shall be ASHRAE 62.2 2010 and 2016 IRC/IMC compliant.
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Unit shall be certifi ed by an independent laboratory.
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Manufacturer shall be ISO 9001-2015.
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Manufacturing plant shall be located in North America.
Installation requirements
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Unit shall fi t between 12-in. cc joists.
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Unit shall be designed to be connected with central ventilation or to be used in a standalone installation.
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Unit shall be suitable for ceiling hung, ceiling mounted, attic mounted, wall mounted and fl ush-to-ceiling installation.
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Unit shall be designed to be installed in any orientation.
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Unit's ports shall be 6-in. round with bumps to maintain a tie-wrap in place.
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