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SPACESAVER LOW PROFILE DUCTING

INTRODUCTION

Spacesaver low profile ducting is designed for quiet and efficient air extraction from bathrooms, kitchens, dryers, and other areas or appliances that need ventilation.

This ducting fits into confined ceiling and wall spaces, offering flexibility in design and giving architects more options. Available in three sizes, it accommodates a wide range of air quantities with low resistance and noise levels. Made from polyvinyl chloride, it’s engineered for quick and easy assembly, saving time and money.

Spacesaver low profile ducting has been independently tested and comes with a fire-rated certificate to comply with AS/NZS 1530.3 building standards. It has been successfully installed in many high-rise and small apartment developments, as well as domestic and commercial applications, providing great service, satisfaction, and peace of mind.

ADVANTAGES OF SPACESAVER LOW PROFILE DUCT

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  • Save on joiners and reduce costs
  • Allows higher ceilings in apartments
  • Channel duct available in 2m lengths
  • Ideal for limited ceiling spaces
  • Brackets can be fixed quickly with ramset charges, reducing installation time
  • Lower installation costs
  • Easily modified on site to fit
  • Smooth surface minimizes dirt buildup
  • Fire resistant

    • PLASTIC LOW PROFILE DUCT

    MEETING THE GREEN BUILDING CHALLENGE

    Plastic meets the challenges of today’s green building specifications. Green building refers to the growing importance of meeting sustainability requirements in construction materials and practices while at the same time limiting the impact on natural resources in both the construction and long-term maintenance and life cycle of a commercial or residential building.

    Plastic pipe and fittings offer a number of green building advantages:

    • Properly installed plastic ducts and fittings offer an especially long service life and offer dependable, maintenance fire service free from rust and corrosion.
    • Plastic is an inert substance, it does not react with chemicals around it. In fact, it’s often the material of choice for chemical processing. Since plastic is so dependable, it protects the surrounding environment from contamination.
    • Solvent cements and their use have been carefully studied. As a result guidance for their use is documented in ASTM D 2564 and ASTM 656. Concerns regarding the use of solvent cements are easily addressed by using appropriate ventilation and protection from skin contact.
    • Plastics long life cycle means that the issue of handling discarded plastic materials is somewhat minimised. However, even discarded plastic is recycled. According to the Vinyl Institute, vinyl may be automatically sorted from other recyclables. And the demand for recycled vinyl exceeds the supply.
    • No waste in the manufacturing process. Left over materials are simply reground for more products. Plastic pipe has been successfully tested against the ANSI/NSF 61 standard and other health effect standards for more than 35 years. Plastic is a thermoplastic material made from compounds that commonly meet Class 12434 per ASTM D.

    GENERAL

    Plastic piping systems are:

    • Environmentally friendly.
    • Provide long service life.
    • Easy to install and handle.
    • Corrosion resistant.
    • Cost effective.
    • Widely accepted by codes.

    Plastic ducts are manufactured by extrusion in a variety of sizes and dimensions. Plastic ducts are made to conform to various ATSM standards for both pressure and non-pressure applications.

    USES/APPLICATIONS

    Plastic piping and ducts are used for:

    • Drain-waste-vent (DWV)
    • Ventilation ducting
    • Sewers
    • Water mains
    • Water service lines
    • Irrigation
    • Conduit
    • Various industrial installations

    Plastic materials are resistant to many ordinary chemicals such as acids, bases, salts and oxidants.

    CODE STATUS

    Plastic ducting is a widely used and accepted material for ventilation, DWV, sewers in all model plumbing codes. These Codes normally identify acceptable products for specific uses based on the ATSM standard designation.

    Installing plastic duct systems is easy. Contractors prefer this light weight piping material. Just follow some of these simple steps:

    • Follow local code requirements.
    • Follow recommended safe work practices.
    • Follow proper handling procedures.
    • Read the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
    • Keep pipe and fittings in original packaging until needed.
    • Cover pipe and fittings with an opaque tarp if stored outdoors.
    • Inspect pipe for damage prior to use.
    • Use tools specifically designed for use with plastic pipes.
    • Use a drop cloth to protect finishes in the work area.

    When joining the plastic pipe and fitting with solvent cement, always:

    • Cut the pipe ends square.
    • Bevel and deburr the pipe ends with a chamfering tool.
    • Use the proper primer and solvent cement and follow manufacturer’s application instructions.
    • Use the proper size applicator for the pipe being joined.
    • Rotate the pipe at a ¼ turn when bottoming pipe in fitting socket.
    • Avoid puddling of primer or cement in fitting pipe.

    To properly support plastic piping systems:

    • Allow for movement due to expansion and contraction.
    • Use hangers designed for use with plastic.
    • Follow proper hanger support spacing requirements.
    • Protect from nails, screws, and abrasive surfaces.

    When testing an installed plastic piping system:

    • Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure times prior to pressure testing.
    • Test in accordance with local codes.
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