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Step 2 — lay out terminals – Carrier MODULINE 37HS User Manual

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As a result, slightly higher maximum cfm per unit is al-

lowed as compared to interior zones or the north perimeter,
which have relatively constant loads.

The maximum cfm per unit also is affected by the desired

sound level in the room and the type of use of the space.

For example, an executive office uses low sound levels

but the furnishings generally absorb more sound so the al-
lowable cfm/unit is only slightly lower than other types of
rooms.

Table 3 — Recommended Maximum Cfm

Per Terminal

TYPE OF

SPACE USE

MODULINE UNITS

37HS1

37HS2

37HS4

East

West

and

South

Interior

and

North

East

West

and

South

Interior

and

North

East

West

and

South

Interior

and

North

General
Office

110

95

220

190

400

350

Private
Office

With
Carpet

100

90

200

180

330

300

With
Tile

90

80

180

160

300

270

Executive
Office

85

75

170

150

280

250

Step 2 — Lay Out Terminals

LOCATE UNITS IN T-BAR GRID — In making a layout,
begin with a plan view of the ceiling. Normally, the ceiling
grid and the lighting is done first and the diffuser plan must
fit the layout.

The center of the room is the ideal location, but where

that space has been reserved for lighting, the Moduline dif-
fuser has enough flexibility to provide good distribution when
not centered in the room.

For a two-way blow diffuser, anywhere from the

1

4

point

to the

1

4

point (wall to wall) is usually suitable. Outside of

the

1

4

points, a one-way blow diffuser may be needed. Use

two-way blow diffuser wherever possible and one-way blow
only when really necessary. (See Fig. 14.)

Most jobs use a 2- x 4-ft grid T-Bar ceiling with 2- x 4-ft

or 2- x 2 ft tiles.

The first consideration in making a layout is to place the

terminals as economically as possible in the grid, which means
locating the terminals perpendicular to the main tees.

Main tees (the ones with hangers) are 4 ft on center (nor-

mally) and the cross tees are spaced 2 ft apart between the
mains to make up a 2- x 4-ft T-bar grid. Additional trim tees
may be used to divide the ceiling into a 2- x 2-ft grid.

The Moduline units use mounting brackets and hang from

(run perpendicular to) the main tees. While the units can be
installed anywhere between mains, the most common loca-
tion is on the center line of the cross tee (replaces the cross
tee). The next most common location is half way between
cross tees. See Fig. 15.

While less desirable, the units can be run parallel to the

main tees. Unless absolutely necessary the units should not
replace the main tee because this means the main tee must
be cut. A location halfway between the mains is common
and in this case additional hangers are required to the upper
plenum of the unit or to the cross tee near the unit.

Special units are available for many other types of

ceilings.

Fig. 14 — Diffuser Locations for

Preferred 2-Way or One-Way Blow

Fig. 15 — Terminal Location

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