Quiet-Duct Wrap™ - Recycled Cotton Acoustical Duct Wrap

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Quiet-Duct Wrap^TM Recycled Cotton Acoustical Duct Wrap

PART 1 GENERAL

1. SECTION INCLUDES
   1. Quiet-Duct Wrap^TM recycled cotton acoustical duct wrap and accessories for HVAC installation.
2. REFERENCES
   1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
      1. ASTM C423: Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
      2. ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
      3. ASTM E795: Standard Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
   2. International Code Council (ICC)
      1. ICC IBC: International Building Code
3. SUBMITTALS
   1. Product Data: Manufacturer’s data sheet and installation instructions.
   2. Samples: Submit, at minimum, a 4” x 4” sample for each type of specified duct wrap.
   3. Test Reports: Upon request, submit certified test reports to verify specified product performance.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
   1. Qualifications:
      1. Manufacturers: Provide acoustical duct wrap from a single manufacturer.
      2. Installers: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.
   2. Performance Requirements:
      1. Surface Burning Characteristics: Acoustical product to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Acoustical products surface burning performance should comply with the International Building Code and other local building code requirements.
      2. Acoustical Characteristics: Acoustical products to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM C423.
5. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
   1. Storage and Handling Requirements:
      1. Handle duct wrap carefully to avoid any damage.
      2. Store duct wrap indoors in a clean, cool, dry place, and out of direct sunlight.
      3. Store duct wrap in a space where the ambient temperature and humidity conditions are being maintained at the levels indicated for the project when occupied for its intended use.
6. SITE CONDITIONS
   1. Ambient Conditions:
      1. Maintain ambient temperature and humidity conditions at levels indicated for the project when occupied for its intended use.
      2. Do not install wrap under environmental conditions outside manufacturer’s recommended limits.
   2. Existing Conditions: Do not install duct wrap until space is enclosed and weather proofed, and wet work is completely dry.
7. WARRANTY
   1. Provide manufacturer’s written product warranty per Section 01 77 00 – Closeout Procedures.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Specifier Note: Red colored text below requires you to select an option before this specification can be completed. Options in red text are bound by parenthesis. Additional Quiet-Duct Wrap information can be found on our website

1. MANUFACTURERS
   1. Acoustical Surfaces, Inc., 123 Columbia Court N, Chaska, MN 55318.
      Phone: 952-448-5300. Fax: 952-448-2613. Website: www.acousticalsurfaces.com
2. DESCRIPTION
   1. Product: Quiet-Duct Wrap^TM recycled cotton acoustical duct wrap by Acoustical Surfaces, Inc.
   2. Product Options:
      1. Composition: Recycled bonded acoustical cotton with foil facing
      2. Thickness: 3/8”
      3. Size: 48” width x (15’ – Standard) / (75’ – Minimum quantities apply)
      4. Finish: Marble blue with foil facing
      5. Mounting Method: Adhesive and Tape
   3. Product Performance:
      1. Acoustical Performance
         1. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) per ASTM C423 with A-Mount – 0.45
      2. Surface Burning Performance
         1. Fire Rating per ASTM E84: Class A.
   4. ACCESSORIES
   5. Attachment hardware for duct wrap as specified by manufacturer for installation.

PART 3 EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION
   1. Verification of Conditions:
      1. All wet work in the installation area must be complete, cured, and dry prior to installation.
2. INSTALLATION
3. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation of duct installation and with industry standards.

END OF SECTION

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