Table of Contents
Introduction
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Scope
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Common Terms
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Design 3.1 Installation Restrictions and Use Limitations 3.2 Benefits 3.3 Common System Layouts 3.4 Sizing 3.5 Thermal Resistance 3.6 Thermal Performance Certification 3.7 UV Light 3.8 Fire Safety 3.9 Fire - Resistance Rated Assemblies 3.10 Bathroom Exhaust and Vents 3.11 Deeply Buried Duct
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Inspection & Installation
4.1 Installation Key Points 4.2 Air Duct or Air Connector 4.3 Bends 4.4 Routing, Sagging & Snaking 4.5 Supporting Flexible Ducts 4.6 Compression 4.7 Installation Instructions
4.8 Fittings, Fasteners & Sealing 4.9 Typical Installation Locations 4.10 Contact with Fixtures 4.11 Leakage 4.12 Condensation 4.13 Field Alterations 4.14 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Care
5.1 Cleaning 5.2 Replacement 5.3 Repair
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ADC Test Standards
6.1 Performance Values 6.2 Performance Requirements 6.3 Material Characteristics
6.4 Methods of Test 6.5 Product Marking 6.6 Product Certification 6.7 Product Packaging
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Reference Standards
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APPENDIX APPENDIX A Reference Pressure Drop Chart APPENDIX B UL181 Tests APPENDIX C Typical Duct Types APPENDIX D Duct Accessories APPENDIX E Flexile Duct Installation Checklist
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