Ductwork Acoustical Treatment; Supply Air Connections - Carrier 58MXA Nstallation, Start-Up, And Operating Instructions

PERFORATED
DISCHARGE DUCT
FLANGE
Fig. 21—Duct Flanges

DUCTWORK ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT

Metal duct systems that do not have a 90 degree elbow and 10 ft
of main duct to the first branch take-off may require internal
acoustical lining. As an alternative, fibrous ductwork may be used
if constructed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of
ANGLE
IRON OR
EQUIVALENT
(B)
(A) ROD LOCATION
USING DIMPLE
LOCATORS
(SEE DIMENSIONAL
DWG FOR
LOCATIONS)
(A) PREFERRED ROD LOCATION
(B) ALTERNATE ROD LOCATION
NO
YES
210°
MIN
YES
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(B)
(A)
3
/ -IN. HEX NUT
8
& WASHER (4)
REQD PER ROD
NOTES:
Fig. 22—Crawlspace Horizontal Application
SMACNA construction 18 standard on fibrous glass ducts. Both
acoustical lining and fibrous ductwork shall comply with NFPA
90B as tested by UL Standard 181 for Class 1 Rigid air ducts.

SUPPLY AIR CONNECTIONS

Connect supply-air duct to 3/4-in. flange on furnace supply-air
outlet. The supply-air duct attachment must ONLY be connected
to furnace supply-/outlet-air duct flanges or air conditioning coil
casing (when used). DO NOT cut main furnace casing to attach
supply side air duct, humidifier, or other accessories. All accesso-
ries MUST be connected external to furnace main casing.
Downflow Furnaces
Connect supply-air duct to supply-air opening on furnace. The
supply-air duct attachment must ONLY be connected to furnace
supply/outlet or air conditioning coil casing (when used), when
installed on non-combustible material. When installed on combus-
tible material, supply-air duct attachment must ONLY be con-
nected to an accessory subbase or factory approved air condition-
ing coil casing. DO NOT cut main furnace casing to attach supply
side air duct, humidifier, or other accessories. All accessories
MUST be connected external to furnace main casing.
Horizontal Furnaces
Connect supply-air duct to supply air opening on furnace. The
supply-air duct attachment must ONLY be connected to furnace
supply/outlet or air conditioning coil casing (when used). DO NOT
"
3
5 ⁄
4
DRAIN
(A)
(B)
13
/ -IN. MAX
16
(A) (B)
ALTERNATE SUPPORT
LOCATION FROM BACK
1. A 1 In. clearance minimum between top of
furnace and combustible material.
2. The entire length of furnace must be
supported when furnace is used in horizontal
position to ensure proper drainage.
16
3
⁄ -IN. ROD
8
ALTERNATE SUPPORT
LOCATION 4-IN. MIN
8-IN. MAX
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