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Retrotec DucTester 450x Operation Manual (89 pages)

Residential DucTester

Brand: Retrotec | Category: Test Equipment | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
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Important Equipment-Related Safeguards

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Important Occupant Safeguards During Testing

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1 Why Measure Duct Leakage

10
- Energy Loss
  10
- Duct Sealing Saves Money
  10
- Problems from Duct Leakage
  10
2 How Much Duct Leakage Is Acceptable under Existing Codes

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3 Model 300 / 400 System Types

14
4 Types of Duct Leakage Tests

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- What Is Duct Leakage to the Outdoors
  15
- What Is Duct Leakage to the Indoors
  15
5 Model 340 Ductesters

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6 Prepare for the Duct Leakage Test

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7 Set up the Gauge to Display Duct Leakage Results

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8 Conduct the Duct Leakage Test

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9 Restore the House to Pre-Test Conditions after Testing Is Complete

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10 Create a Duct Leakage Test Report with Potential Energy Savings

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11 Find Air Leaks in the Ducts

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- Using a Smoke Puffer
  56
- Using Theatrical Smoke
  56
- Using an Infrared Camera
  56
- Using a Wet Hand
  56
- Using a Pressure Pan
  56
12 Measure the Air Handler System Flow

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13 Estimate HVAC System Energy Loss from Ducts

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- Duct Air Leakage Measurements
  65
- Methodology
  65
14 Field Check the Ductester to Find out What Is Not Working

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- Field Check the Gauge
  69
- Field Check the Ductester as a System
  69
15 Avoid Common Mistakes

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16 Create a Blower Door with a Ductester Fan

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Appendix A: Calculate Air Flow Based on Channel B Fan Pressure Readings

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Appendix B: Flow Conversion Tables

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- Flow Conversion Table for Duct Test Pressure of 25 Pa
  
  75
Appendix C: Calculate Flow if Required Test Pressure Cannot be Reached

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Appendix D: Troubleshooting

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Appendix E: Using a Generator for Power

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Appendix F: Duct-Test Recording Forms

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- Total Duct Leakage Test Form Test Date
  
  85
- Total Duct Leakage Test Form (CA) Test Date
  
  86
Glossary

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Retrotec DucTester 450x Operation Manual (89 pages)

Table of Contents

Important Equipment-Related Safeguards

Important Occupant Safeguards During Testing

1 Why Measure Duct Leakage

2 How Much Duct Leakage Is Acceptable under Existing Codes

3 Model 300 / 400 System Types

4 Types of Duct Leakage Tests

5 Model 340 Ductesters

Models Include US340 and EU340 with 10 Inch Flex Duct

6 Prepare for the Duct Leakage Test

7 Set up the Gauge to Display Duct Leakage Results

8 Conduct the Duct Leakage Test

9 Restore the House to Pre-Test Conditions after Testing Is Complete

10 Create a Duct Leakage Test Report with Potential Energy Savings

11 Find Air Leaks in the Ducts

12 Measure the Air Handler System Flow

13 Estimate HVAC System Energy Loss from Ducts

14 Field Check the Ductester to Find out What Is Not Working

15 Avoid Common Mistakes

16 Create a Blower Door with a Ductester Fan

Appendix A: Calculate Air Flow Based on Channel B Fan Pressure Readings

Appendix B: Flow Conversion Tables

Flow Conversion Table for Duct Test Pressure of 25 Pa

Appendix C: Calculate Flow if Required Test Pressure Cannot be Reached

Cannot Reach 25 Pa Factors

Cannot Reach 50 Pa Factors

Appendix D: Troubleshooting

Fan Does Not Run

Checking the Ductester Flows

Adjusting the Fan Inlet Nozzle if Is Rubbing or Debris Needs to be Removed from Fan

Appendix E: Using a Generator for Power

Generators

Honda Generator EU3000 (120V, 2000W, 67 Lbs)

GENYX G3000HI (230V, 3000W) Generator

Portable Power Supplies

Black and Decker Electromate 400 Model VEC026BD

Appendix F: Duct-Test Recording Forms

Total Duct Leakage Test Form Test Date

Total Duct Leakage Test Form (CA) Test Date

Glossary

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