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PART1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

.1 Section Includes:

.2 Refer to Common work result for HVAC: section 23 05 00

1.2 REFERENCES

.1 Refer to Common work result for HVAC: section 23 05 00

.2 Definitions:
.1 For purposes of this section:
.1 "CONCEALED" - insulated mechanical services and
equipment in suspended ceilings and non-accessible chases and
furred-in spaces.
.2 "EXPOSED" - means "not concealed" as previously defined.
.3 Insulation systems - insulation material, fasteners, jackets, and
other accessories
.2 TIAC Codes:
.1 CRD: Code Round Ductwork,
.2 CRF: Code Rectangular Finish.

.3 Reference Standards:
.1 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE)
.2 ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-[04], SI; Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-
Rise Residential Buildings
.3 Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC): National Insulation Standards
(2005).
.4 Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
.1 CAN/ULC-S102-[03], Method of Test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies
.2 CAN/ULC-S701-[05], Standard for Thermal Insulation,
Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering

1.3 ACTION AND INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

.1 Product Data:
.1 Provide manufacturer's printed product literature and datasheets for duct
insulation, and include product characteristics, performance criteria, physical
size, finish and limitations.
.1 Description of equipment giving manufacturer's name, type, model, year
and capacity
.2 Details of operation, servicing and maintenance
.3 Recommended spare parts list

.2 Manufacturers' Instructions:
.1 Provide manufacture's written duct insulation jointing recommendations and
special handling criteria, installation sequence and cleaning procedures

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

.1 Qualifications:
.1 Installer: specialist in performing work of this section, and have at least 3 years
successful experience in this size and type of project.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

.1 Deliver materials to site in original factory packaging, labelled with manufacturer's name,
address and ULC markings

.2 Packaging Waste Management: remove for recycling

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRE AND SMOKE RATING

.1 To CAN/ULC-S102:
.1 Maximum flame spread rating
.2 Maximum smoke developed rating

2.2 INSULATION

.1 Mineral fibre: as specified includes glass fibre, rock wool, slag wool.

.2 Thermal conductivity ("k" factor) not to exceed specified values at 24 degrees C mean
temperature when tested in accordance with ASTM C335

.3 TIAC Code C-1: Rigid mineral fibre board to ASTM C612, [with] [without] factory applied
vapour retarder jacket to CGSB 51-GP-52Ma (as scheduled in PART 3 of this Section).

.4 TIAC Code C-2: Mineral fibre blanket to ASTM C553 faced [with] [without] factory applied
vapour retarder jacket to CGSB 51-GP-52Ma (as scheduled in PART 3 of this section).
.1 Mineral fibre: to ASTM C553.
.2 Jacket: to CGSB 51-GP-52Ma.
.3 Maximum "k" factor: to ASTM C553.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

.1 Indoor Vapour Retarder Finish:

.1 Vinyl emulsion type acrylic, compatible with insulation

.2 Insulating Cement: hydraulic setting on mineral wool, to ASTM C449

.3 ULC Listed Canvas Jacket

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

.1 Manufacturer's Instructions: comply with manufacturer's written recommendations, including

product technical bulletins, handling, storage and installation instructions, and datasheets.

3.2 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

.1 Pressure test ductwork systems complete, witness and certify.

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.2 Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from foreign material.

3.3 INSTALLATION

.1 Install in accordance with TIAC National Standards.

.2 Apply materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and as indicated.

.3 Use 2 layers with staggered joints when required nominal thickness exceeds 3 inch (75 mm)

.4 Maintain uninterrupted continuity and integrity of vapour retarder jacket and finishes.
.1 Ensure hangers, and supports are outside vapour retarder jacket.

.5 Hangers and supports

.1 Apply high compressive strength insulation where insulation may be
compressed by weight of ductwork.

.6 Fasteners: install at 12” (300 mm) on centre in horizontal and vertical directions, minimum
[2] rows each side.

3.4 DUCTWORK INSULATION SCHEDULE

.1 Insulation types and thicknesses: conform to following table:

TIAC Code Vapour Retarder Thickness (mm)
Rectangular cold and dual temperature supply air ducts C-1 yes 1” (25 mm)
Round cold and dual temperature supply air ducts C-2 yes 2” (50 mm)
Rectangular warm air ducts C-1 no 1” (25 mm)
Round warm air ducts C-1 no 1” (25 mm)
Supply, return and exhaust ducts exposed in space being none
served
Outside air ducts to mixing plenum C-1 yes 1” (25 mm)
Mixing plenums C-1 yes 1” (25 mm)
Exhaust duct between dampers and louvres C-1 no 1” (25 mm)
Rectangular ducts outside C-1 special 2” (50 mm)
Round ducts outside C-1 special 2” (50 mm)
Acoustically lined ducts none

.2 Exposed round ducts 24” (600 mm) and larger, smaller sizes where subject to abuse:
.1 Use TIAC code C-1 insulation, scored to suit diameter of duct.
.1 Finishes: conform to following table:
TIAC Code
Rectangular Round
Indoor, concealed none none
Indoor, exposed within mechanical room CRF/1 CRD/2
Indoor, exposed elsewhere CRF/2 CRD/3
Outdoor, exposed to precipitation CRF/3 CRD/4
Outdoor, elsewhere CRF/4 CRD/5

3.5 CLEANING

.1 Remove surplus materials, excess materials, rubbish, tools and equipment.

.2 Waste Management: separate waste materials for recycling

END OF SECTION

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