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1 1/24/2005 2:59 PM Page 1. KNAUF SUBMITTAL SHEET. AH-SS-3 JULY 2004. SUBMITTAL DATE. duct LINER E M. DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA Metal nosings shall be securely installed over Knauf duct LINER E M is a flexible, mat-faced Surface Burning Characteristics transversely oriented LINER edges facing the insulation made from inorganic glass fibers bond- UL/ULC listed. airstream at fan discharge, at access doors ed by a thermosetting resin with an encapsulant Does not exceed 25 Flame Spread, 50 Smoke and at any interval of lined duct preceded by edge coating. It is faced with a tightly bonded mat Developed when tested in accordance with unlined duct . In addition, where velocities to give the airstream a smooth, tough surface, ASTM E 84, CAN 4-S102, NFPA 255 and exceed 4,000 fpm (1,219 mpm), metal nosing resisting damage during installation and opera- UL 723.

2 Shall be used on upstream edges of LINER at tion. The encapsulant edge coating eliminates Temperature Range (ASTM C 411) every transverse joint. (See illustration below.). airstream surface flaring. Up to 250 F (121 C). Limitations Air Velocity (ASTM C 1071) Knauf duct LINER E M should not be used APPLICATION. Maximum 6,000 fpm (1,829 mpm). in systems operating at velocities exceeding Specifically designed as an interior insulation Tested to 15,000 fpm (4,572 mpm). 6,000 fpm (1,829 mpm) or at temperatures material for sheet metal ducts used in heating, Water Vapor Sorption (ASTM C 1104) above 250 F (121 C). ventilating and air conditioning. Provides an opti- Less than 3% by weight. mum combination of efficient sound absorption, Microbial Growth MECHANICAL FASTENER LOCATION.

3 Low thermal conductivity and minimal airstream (ASTM C 1338, G 21, G 22). surface friction. Velocity/fpm 0-2500 2501-5000. Airstream surface mat facing is treated with an (meters/second) ( ) ( ). FEATURES EPA-registered anti-microbial agent to aid in A From corners 4" 4". Low thermal conductivity. the prevention of fungal and bacterial growth. of duct (102 mm) (102 mm). Fire-resistant, non-corrosive, durable and Does not promote or support the growth of B From transverse 3" 3". resilient. mold, fungi or bacteria. end of duct LINER (76 mm) (76 mm). Tough, tightly bonded mat facing. C Across width 12" 6". APPLICATION AND SPECIFICATION of duct , on centers (305 mm) (152 mm). Excellent sound absorption. GUIDELINES (min.)

4 1/side). BENEFITS Storage D Across length 18" 16". Energy conservation. Inside storage is recommended. of duct , on centers (457 mm) (406 mm). Better temperature control. Fabrication and Application (min. 1/side). Lower operating costs. Fabricate in compliance with the latest edition Greatly reduces noise from fans and mechani- of NAIMA's Fibrous Glass duct LINER Standard. cal equipment as well as cross-talk and air LINER shall be folded and compressed in the movement. corners of rectangular duct sections or shall be Withstands damage from normal handling and cut and fit to assure lapped, compressed joints. shop abuse. Longitudinal joints in duct LINER should not occur When velocity exceeds 4,000 fpm ( m/sec.

5 If necessary, can be cleaned in accordance except at the corners of ducts. Longitudinal install metal nosing on edges of duct LINER facing with NAIMA's Cleaning Fibrous Glass joints in LINER shall be coated with adhesive. air stream. Insulated Air duct Systems Recommended All damaged areas of the air stream surface LINER INTERIOR WIDTH. Practices. shall be repaired with an adhesive which No. Pins Inches (mm). conforms to ASTM C 916. 0 8 203. SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE LINER should be adhered to the duct with 90% 2 9-16 229-406. In : minimum area coverage of an adhesive which 3 17-28 432-711. ASTM C 1071; Type I* conforms to ASTM C 916. 4 29-40 737-1016. ASTM D 5116 Mechanical fasteners shall be located with 5 41-52 1041-1321.

6 ASTM G 21, G 22 6 53-64 1346-1626. respect to interior duct dimensions, regardless GREENGUARD Environmental Institute 7 65-76 1651-1930. of air flow direction as indicated in the table to 8 77-88 1956-2235. California Title 24 ( PCF, 1" and above) the right. NFPA 90A and 90B 9 89-100 2261-2540. Mechanical fasteners should not compress the State of Alaska IAQ Specifications insulation more than 1/8" (3 mm), and shall State of Washington IAQ Specifications be installed perpendicular to the duct surface. * Replaces HH-I-545B; Type All fasteners should comply with the guidelines In Canada: of NAIMA's Fibrous Glass duct LINER Standard CAN 4-S102 and the Mechanical Fastener's Standard CAN/CGSB MF-1-1975. This is my insulation.

7 1/24/2005 2:59 PM Page 2. KNAUF SUBMITTAL SHEET. AH-SS-3 JULY 2004. duct LINER E M. Fiber Glass and Mold If it shows signs of facing degradation from wet- turing and testing variations. The data is supplied Fiber glass insulation will not sustain mold ting, it should be replaced. Air handling insulation as a technical service and is subject to change growth. However, mold can grow on almost any used in the air stream must be discarded if without notice. References to numerical flame material when it becomes wet and contaminated exposed to water. spread ratings are not intended to reflect hazards with organic materials. Carefully inspect any presented by these or any other materials under NOTES. insulation that has been exposed to water.

8 If it actual fire conditions. The chemical and physical properties of Knauf shows any sign of mold it must be discarded. duct LINER E M represent typical average values If the material is wet but shows no evidence of Check with your Knauf regional office to assure determined in accordance with accepted test mold, it should be dried rapidly and thoroughly. information is current. methods. The data is subject to normal manufac- FRICTION LOSS SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS. (Inches of water per 100') (ASTM C 423, TYPE A MOUNTING). 1. (HD=Hydraulic Diameter) 3 Octave Band Center Frequency (cycles/sec.). Product 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 NRC. PCF 1" .18 .36 .59 .86 .95 .90 .70. f (in. of H2 O per 100 ft.). (24 kg/m3 25 mm).

9 PCF " .35 .51 .83 .93 .97 .96 .80. (24 kg/m3 38 mm). PCF 2" .34 .64 .96 .90. (24 kg/m3 51 mm). PCF .5" .09 .14 .40 .60 .73 .82 .45. (32 kg/m3 13 mm). 100 1000 10000. VELOCITY (FPM). PCF 1" .25 .35 .69 .89 .96 .70. (32 kg/m3 25 mm). FPM Hydraulic Diameter PCF " .27 .55 .87 .99 .98 .85. Velocity 10" 16" 24" 32" 40" 72" 100" (32 kg/m3 38 mm). 500 .054 .030 .018 .012 .009 .005 .003 Coefficients determined per ASTM E 795 Type A Mounting 600 .077 .042 .025 .018 .013 .007 .004. 700 .104 .057 .034 .024 .018 .009 .006 THERMAL CONDUCTANCE C 1 AND RESISTANCE R 2 (ASTM C 177). 800 .134 .074 .044 .031 .023 .011 .008 Mean Temperature 75 F (24 C). Product Conductance C Resistance R . 900 .169 .093 .056 .039 .029 .014 .010.

10 PCF 1" (24 kg/m3 25 mm) .24 ( ) (.74). 1000 .207 .114 .068 .048 .036 .018 .012. PCF " (24 kg/m3 38 mm) .17 (.97) ( ). 2000 .806 .443 .266 .186 .141 .069 .046. PCF 2" (24 kg/m3 51 mm) .13 (.74) ( ). 3000 .988 .594 .415 .315 .153 .103. PCF .5" (32 kg/m3 13 mm) .48 ( ) (.37). 4000 .734 .557 .271 .181. PCF 1" (32 kg/m3 25 mm) .24 ( ) (.74). 5000 .867 .422 .283. PCF " (32 kg/m3 38 mm) .16 (.91) ( ). STANDARD SIZES. Product Width Length C Units: BTU. ft2 . hr . F ( W. m2. C ) 2 . R Units: ft hr F. BTU.. ( m2. C. W ). PCF 1" "*, ", 47", ", 48", 56", 100' 1. The lower the value, the better the performance. 2 The higher the value, the better the performance. (24 kg/m3 25 mm) ", ", 59", ", 60" ( m). (902, 1175, 1194, 1207, 1219, 1422, MADE-TO-ORDER SIZES.)