Hengyang Space Saver installation tips for Apartment Ventilation

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION SYSTEM

Install and commission the exhaust system as per the details on the mechanical drawings.

Exhaust fans come complete with an exhaust rectangular duct, flexible ductwork and egg crate grilles. These are complete with acoustic cushion head and external weatherproof louvres.

1. Install the Space Saver rectangular ductwork using the manufacturer’s joiners, bends, supporting clips and end connectors, range hood, toilet and laundry grilles as specified in the mechanical drawings. Ductwork should be fire rated and complete with AS 1530.3 (1999) Building Standard Specification and AS 4254 (2002).
2. Space Saver ductwork to be fitted within ceiling space as per drawings. Aluminium flexible duct length must be kept to a minimum to avoid causing a higher ESP than specified and reduced airflows.
3. Connect kitchen exhaust to Space Saver ductwork, and to the range hood. Keeping separate from toilets and laundry ventilation, connect to external weatherproof louvres as per mechanical drawing details. Range hood supplied separately.
4. Connect Space Saver ductwork to toilet and laundry fans as per drawing and install ductwork to external weatherproof louvres, as per detail on the drawings.
5. Separate fan switches located adjacent to light switches in laundry and toilet with operated fan extraction. Kitchen booster fans for range hood will be operated by the separate switch/switches adjacent to range hood.
6. All exhaust fans shall be fitted with a non-return damper installed in outlet before connecting to Space Saver ductworks.
7. When ductwork is to pass under existing beams, Space Saver 90-degree or 45-degree vertical bends must be used, as per the drawings, to maintain low airflow resistance and achieve specified air delivery.
8. Space Saver plastic ductwork should be glued together with silicone or another suitable adhesive to ensure joints are sealed. They should be installed to manufacturer’s recommendations, using moulded clips. Do not fix self-tapping screw into the duct for joining purposes.