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•TheIAQInsulationTMforairducts•MadewithMicroban® antimicrobialprotection•Cost-effectivewithorwithoutPSA•ReducesHVACnoise

AP Armaflex®

Gray Duct Liner/Wrap

Duct Liner

For factory application or retrofit. Fiber free, mold resistant.

SUBMITTAL

FOR GREENER BUILDINGS

AP Armaflex Gray Duct Liner/Wrapisengineeredforpinned,fabricatedfactoryapplicationinaccordancewithSMACNArequirementsand,asawraponexistingducts.Availableinarangeofwidthsincluding59˝and60˝,withorwithoutPSA. •Practical: Developedespeciallyforthesheetmetal

industry,andaneffectiveretrofitalternativeforinsulationcontractors

•Mold Resistant: MadewithMicrobanantimicrobialproduct protection •Indoor Air Quality: Fiber-free,formaldehyde-free,low

VOC’s,non-particulating •Plenum rated:Safeforinstitutionalairducts,meetsNFPA standards •Noise blocking and vibration dampening

Description

AP Armaflex Gray Duct Liner / Wrapisaflexibleelastomericthermalinsulation.Itsclosed-cellstructurepreventscondensationandmoisturewicking,andmakesitanefficientinsulation.ItismanufacturedwithouttheuseofCFCs,HFCsorHCFCs.TheMicroban®antimicrobialprotectionisregisteredbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyforuseinairducts(EPAReg.No.1258-840-42182).ItisaddedduringmanufacturingtoprovideanextralevelofdefensetothenaturalmoldresistanceofAPArmaflex.

APArmaflexGrayDuctLineriseffectiveforreducingHVACnoise.

Itissuppliedinrolls46˝,47˝,48˝,56-1/4˝,59˝and60˝wide,in1˝or1/2˝(specialorder)thicknesses.WithPSA,itisintendedtobepinnedduringfactoryapplicationinaccordancewithSMACNArequirements.WithoutPSA,nopinningisrequiredifadheredwithArmaflex520Adhesive.

Approvals and Compliance

APArmaflexGrayDuctLiner/WrapmeetsrequirementsofNFPA90Aand90BforDuctCoveringsandLinings,andUL181forMoldGrowth.Approvedforuseinreturnairplenums,conformstoASTMC1534requirementsandwithstandstemperaturesof250˚F.

AllAPArmaflexinsulationmeetsrequirementsofInternationalEnergyConservationCode(IECC)andASHRAEforR-Value4.2at1˝thickness.R-Value2.2at1/2˝thickness.

Uses and Applications

APArmaflexDuctLiners/Wrapsareidealforairhandlingsystems,VAVunits,ductsandotherairsystemcomponentsrequiringcondensationcontrol,resistancetomoisture,damageorheatgain.Theyalsoreducenoisegeneratedbyfansandairmovementaswellastherattleorpoppingofsheetmetalairducts.Thegraylinerisespeciallyeffectivefactory-appliedforenduseareaslikeschools,hospitals,hotels,commercialandpublicbuildings.

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Duct Liner/WrapInstallation

Note: Must be installed according to “Installation of Armaflex Insulations” publication (000-005).

Whenairstreamvelocitiesexceed4,000FPM(20.3m/second),metalnosingshouldbeappliedtoeveryleadingedge.Nosingmaybeformedonductsorbechanneledorzee-attachedbyscrews,rivetsorwelds.

APArmaflexGrayDuctLinerislight-tackself-adhering,whichprovidesconvenienttemporaryadhesionpriortopinning.ItisalsoavailablespecialorderwithoutPSA.Inthatcase,ifinstalledusingArmaflex520Adhesive,nopinningisrequired. (Please see “Wrap” illustration and caption.)ThefollowinginstructionsapplytothePSAproduct,thereforethemosttypicalapplication:

Theproductmustbesecuredwithmetalfasteners,eitherimpactdrivenorweld-secured,whichmustcompressthelinersufficientlytoholditinplace.

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SecurewithmetalfastenersinaccordancewithSMACNApublication,“HVACDuctConstructionStandards,MetalandFlexible”.

Thetemperatureoftheairandoftheinsulationshouldbebetween40°F(4°C)and100°F(38°C)atthetimeofinstallation.

Preparesurfacebycleaningwithappropriatecleaner.Measure.

Cutwithsharpknife.Peelbackenoughreleaselinertostart.

Squareoffsheetalonganedgeorcorner.Pressthesheettothesurfacetakingcarenottotrapanyair.

ReachbehindtheArmaflexsheetandpeellinerbackwhilepressingthesheettothesurface.

Pressfirmly.Buttjointsrequiretheuseofcompressionjointstopreventthepossibleopeningofseams.

BOTTOM

TOP

SIDESIDE

Asretrofitoron-siteductwrap,usingArmaflex520Adhesiveonallsurfacestobejoined:1.CutBOTTOMpiece,tothesamewidthasduct.2.CutSIDEpieces,measuredflushwithducttopandextendingdownoveredgesofbottompiece.3.InstallTOPpiecelast,cuttoextendoversidepieces.Ifoutdoors,applytwocoatsArmaflexWBFinish.

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Features Benefits

Closed cell structure

Resistsmoisture,nonwickingReducedwaterpresenceinsystemandinsulationNondustingLongerlifeWon’tcontributetoairqualityproblems

Made with Microban antimicrobial product protection

ResistsmoldontheinsulationEPAregisteredforuseinairductinsulation

Noise reducing, higher-density material

MoreproductiveworkenvironmentReducesorblocksHVACnoiseHelpspreventmetalductvibration,soundtransfer

Smooth surface that reduces dirt and debris accumulation

InhibitsamplificationofbiologicalcontaminantsBasisforcontinuingsystemhygiene

Elastomeric foam

FiberfreeResistanttoincidentaldamageNospecialtools;nodustmaskrequiredduringfabricationandinstallation

Inherent vapor retarder RequiresnomasticsCompetitivetotalinstalledcost

Notes

➀AP/ArmaflexGrayDuctLiner hasaflamespreadindexof lessthan25andasmoke developedindexoflessthan 50forallthicknessesuptoand including1˝(25mm)when testedaccordingtoASTME84 andCANULCS-102.Numerical flammabilityratingsalonemaynot definetheperformanceof productsunderactualfire conditions.Theyareprovided onlyforuseintheselectionof productstomeetlimitsspecified.

➁Withstandstemperatureof250°F (121°C)whentestedaccordingto ASTMC411.“TestMethodfor SurfacePerformanceofHigh- TemperatureInsulations”.Atthis temperature,AP/Armaflex GrayDuctLinerinsulationshows noevidenceofflaming,glowing, smoldering,delamination,melting orinsulationcollapse.Although thisinsulationwillwithstand hightemperatures,continuous usetemperatureshouldbelimited to180°F(82°C).

➂Attemperaturesbelow-20°F(-29°C) elastomericinsulationstartsto becomelessflexible.However,this characteristicdoesnotaffect thermalefficiencyorwatervapor permeabilityofArmaflexinsulation.

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Physical Properties

AP/Armaflex Gray Duct Liner / WrapFor applications that require pinning in accordance with SMACNA or retrofit “wrap” applications.

Specifications Values Test Method

Thermal Conductivity, Btu • in./h • ft2 • °F (W/mK) 75°F mean temperature (24°C) 90°F mean temperature (32°C)

0.25 (0.036) 0.256 (0.037) ASTM C 177 or C 518

Water Vapor Permeability, Perm-inch. [Kg/(s•m•Pa)] 0.05 [0.725 x 10-13] ASTM E 96, Procedure A

Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Index ➀Through 1˝ (25 mm) 25/50

ASTM E 84 CAN ULC S-102

Mold Growth Fungi Resistance Bacterial Resistance

UL181 ASTM G21/C1338 ASTM G22

Meets requirements Meets requirements Meets requirements

Water Absorption, % by Volume 0.2% ASTM C 209

Upper Use Limit ➁ 180˚F (82˚C)

Lower Use Limit ➂ -297˚F (-183˚C)

Erosion Resistance Does not break away, flake off or show evidence or delamination at velocities of 10,000 ft/min ASTM C 1071

Corrosiveness Noncorrosive ASTM C 665

Odor Emissions No objectionable odors ASTM C 665

Density, Typical Range ➃ 3.0 – 6.0 lbs/ft ASTM D 1622 ASTM D 1667

Thickness 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1000Hz 2000Hz 4000Hz NRC†

Nom. 1˝ (25mm) 0.05 0.17 0.080 0.44 0.60 0.49 0.50

Sound Absorption Coefficients at Frequency

Thickness STC Class

Nom. 1/2˝ (13 mm) 25

Nom. 1˝ (25mm) 25

Sound Transmission Class (STC) Sizes

Roll Width 46 ,̋ 47̋ , 48̋ , 56-1/4̋ , 59̋ and 60̋

Wall Thickness 1̋ and 1/2̋ (special order)

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