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Installation Instructions Intellipak 2 Accessory Roof Curb Kit Rooftops, 90 - 162Tons Air Handlers - Casings, A-C Model Numbers: S*HJ W*HC SAFETY WARNING Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training. Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
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Introduction Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners. Revision History Includes running edits to further define this as an IntelliPak 2 document. RT-SVN07E-EN...
General Information Note: For sound consideration, cut only the holes in the roof deck for the supply and return duct penetration. Do not remove the roof decking from the inside perimeter of the curb. penetration. Do not remove the roof decking from the inside perimeter of the curb.
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General Information Table 1. Downflow roof curb dimensions one- or two-piece rooftop unit without energy recovery wheel (in.) Dimensions Blank Tonnage Section 90-118 None 11 15/16 49 8/16 5 15/16 253 2/16 49 8/16 20 15/16 11 15/16 1 13/16 90-118 4 ft 11 15/16...
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General Information Table 2. Downflow roof curb dimensions one- or two-piece rooftop unit with energy recovery wheel (in.) Dimensions Blank Tonnage Section 90-118 None 79 5/16 50 12/16 5 15/16 349 9/16 49 8/16 20 15/16 11 15/16 1 13/16 90-118 4 ft 79 5/16...
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General Information Table 3. Downflow roof curb dimensions three-piece rooftop unit without energy recovery wheel (in.) Dimensions Blank Tonnage Section 90-118 None 11 15/16 49 8/16 5 15/16 272 7/16 49 8/16 20 15/16 11 15/16 1 13/16 90-118 4 ft 11 15/16 49 8/16 5 15/16...
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General Information Table 4. Downflow roof curb dimensions three-piece rooftop unit with energy recovery wheel (in.) Dimensions Blank Tonnage Section 90-118 None 79 5/16 50 12/16 5 15/16 368 13/16 49 8/16 20 15/16 11 15/16 1 13/16 90-118 4 ft 79 5/16 50 12/16 5 15/16...
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General Information Table 5. Pedestal dimension - 90 to 162 ton rooftop unit curb Pedestal Dimensions One, Two, Three- Tonnage piece Unit Condenser Type Air-Cooled 145 4/16 93 1/16 2 or 3 Air-Cooled 145 4/16 36 3/16 111 3/16 Air-Cooled 145 4/16 111 3/16 2 or 3...
If the actual clearances available at the job site appear to be inadequate, consult the local Trane sales representative before installing the curb. The supply air duct opening in the curb is located nearest the pedestal.
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General Information Figure 3. Minimum required clearance Right Side Left Side (a) Unit drawing is representative only and may not accurately depict all models. Figure 4. Multiple unit placement Minimum distance between units must be 16’! Exhaust Exhaust Exhaust RT-SVN07E-EN...
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General Information Table 7. Minimum required clearance — 90-162 tons rooftop Unit Option Selection (Ft. and In.) Two-side Standard Heat Access Electric/ 120- Return/ Water/ 120- Final Energy Door Location Availability 90-118 Exhaust Supply Steam Reheat Filter Recovery Exhaust/ Ret Motor 2' 2"...
+ 5% accuracy. To calculate weight for a specific unit configuration, illustrated in Figure 5, p. utilize TOPSS or contact the local Trane sales representative. ACTUAL WEIGHTS ARE STAMPED ON THE UNIT NAMEPLATE. 2. The supply air end of the curb must also rest on a roof...
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General Information Figure 5. Unit and curb assembly perpendicular to roof supports Air handler Section Condenser Section Note 1 Roof Pedestal Curb Roof Supply Return Duct Duct Note2 Note 4 Note3 Note5 96" 96" 96" Figure 6. Unit and curb assembly parallel to roof supports Roof Supports Note1...
Assembling the Roof Curb If the roof curb is being installed on a new building, the 4. Join the second End Rail (2) to Side Rail (8) with a curb can be assembled at any convenient location and Corner Angle as in step 1. Attach the Duct Support installed when the roof support members are in place.
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Assembling the Roof Curb Figure 7. One-piece unit—curb and pedestal component layout drawing Corner Angle Pedestal Legend: (P1&P2) Side Rail (P3) Center Cap (P4&P6) Rail Splice (P5&P7) End Rail (16) (P8&P9) End Cap (17) Corner (15) Angle (10) (11) (12) Pedestal 1 (19) Corner...
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Assembling the Roof Curb Figure 9. Typical curb corner assembly Corner Angle Side Rail End Rail Figure 10. Typical curb rail and cross member assembly Side Rails Crossmember Figure 11. Typical curb rail and cross member assembly—3-piece units Extender Rail for 3-piece units Attachment Bracket...
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Assembling the Roof Curb Figure 12. Typical attachment of return air duct assembly with end rail and side rail Side Rail End Rail Supply Air End Duct Support Side Rail Duct Support End Rail Figure 13. Typical end cap installation Sealant Center Cap (P2)
Curb Installation pedestal flanges as illustrated in Figure 14, p. 20 New Construction Figure 15, p. To install the assembled roof curb and pedestal on a new Existing Building building: It is recommended that the curb and pedestal be installed If the roof curb and pedestal will be installed on an existing directly on the support members and fastened to the building, remove the old roof insulation and roof deck.
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Curb Installation Figure 16. Cross section of CURB installation—existing construction Figure 17. Cross section of PEDESTAL installation—existing construction RT-SVN07E-EN...
Curb Installation with shims until the distance from the string to the top Curb and Pedestal Positioning of the pedestal is 2 1/4". Take precautions to maintain the leveled position of the curb and pedestal if The pedestal and the curb have a position relationship shimming is necessary.
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Curb Installation Figure 18. Centering curb and pedestal (overhead view) Measure these distances Curb Slide pedestal to center it with the curb Pedestal Figure 19. Verifying roof curb is square—not twisted RT-SVN07E-EN...
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Curb Installation Figure 20. Vertical alignment of the curb and pedestal String Return Air Section Pole ” Curb Brick Pedestal String Pole Return Air Section Curb Brick Pedestal String Return Air Section Pole Brick Curb Pedestal RT-SVN07E-EN...
Curb Installation Figure 21. Roof curb gasket installation Gasket Only Roof Curb with Gasket Roof Curb End Rail Gasket Return Air Opening Roof Curb Gasket Side Rail Supply Air Gasket Opening Gasket Roof Curb End Rail Duct Support End Rail Duct Support Side Rail Duct Support...
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Curb Installation 7. Fasten nailers to the external piping enclosure roof 8. Caulk the seams of the external piping enclosure roof curb after the main air handler roof curb nailers are in curb as shown in Figure place. Use Figure 25 as a guide.
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Curb Installation Figure 23. External piping enclosure roof curb assembly Figure 24. External piping enclosure roof curb installation Curb Installation Top View Caulking Locations Underside View 137.5” to return end of roof curb RT-SVN07E-EN...
Sound Attenuation To ensure adequate sound attenuation (dissipation), it is 4. Set the unit on spring isolation rails to further isolate it important to consider every possible sound source from the building structure. associated with large rooftop unit applications. 5. Use flexible connections between: a.
Sound Attenuation a. Construct the first 20' to 30' of duct with heavy- Aerodynamic Noise gauge (#14 to #16 gauge) sheet metal. "Aerodynamic" sounds associated with rooftop unit b. "Lag" (cover) the duct exterior using one of these installations are related to ductwork design, and is media: produced at duct fittings (e.g., elbows, dampers, and i.
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Sound Attenuation Figure 27. Illustration of attenuating sounds transmitted by supply and return fans RT-SVN07E-EN...
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