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MAB Installation Manual

IOM-MAB-00

08-15-04

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DANGER

BEFORE INSTALLING UNIT, DETERMINE IF THE UNIT

WEIGHT CAN BE SAFELY SUPPORTED.

POSSIBLE INJURY AND DAMAGE MAY RESULT DUE

TO JOIST/TRUSS OVERLOADING.

1. When return air duct connection is smaller than return

air inlet opening, construct the transition piece so the

horizontal and vertical dimensions of transition does

not increase more than one inch for every seven feet

of length.

2. Allow a minimum of three feet of straight ductwork

following an equipment outlet.

3. Install unit with 1/8-inch pitch toward condensate

drain opening.

Duct Insulation and Vapor Proofing

Previously installed heating supply ductwork may already

have adequate insulation against excessive heat loss.

This insulation may be satisfactory for protection against

heat gain from summer cooling. Depending upon

application, additional insulation may be required.
Externally insulated ductwork must have adequate vapor

seal for summer operation, especially where duct is

exposed to high humidity conditions.

Sound Attenuation

Flexible duct connections should be used between the unit

and both the supply and return ducts.
Both suspended and base-mounted units require unit

vibration isolation.

Condensate Drain

Condensate drain must consist of a minimum of ¾-inch

copper tubing, ¾-inch galvanized pipe, or ¾-inch PVC

pipe. Figure 4 shows condensate drain setup. The drain

trap must be properly configured to ensure the removal of

all condensate runoff. Ensure drain pitches downward at a

slope of one inch every 10 feet.

Note 1: Incorrect trapping can hold water in pan,

causing overflow.
Note 2: Consult local codes for additional precautions

before installing condensate pan.
Caution: If unit location is above an occupied

space or where damage may result from

condensate overflow, install a watertight pan

of corrosion-resistant metal beneath unit to

catch overflow. If this condition exists a

separate ¾-inch condensate drain must be

provided for this added pan. See Figure 5.

Water Piping

All piping must be supported, independent of coils. Swing

joints or flexible fittings must be provided to absorb

expansion and contraction strains. Rigid piping reduces

the effectiveness of vibration isolators. The water supply

should always be connected so the entering water is on

the leaving airside of the coil. See Figure 6. Coils must be

adequately vented in order to prevent air binding.

Note: Freeze-ups due to low air temperatures are not

covered under the warranty agreement.

Figure 4. Condensate Drain

Figure 5. Occupied Space Condensate Pan

Installation

Figure 6. Blower Coil Connections