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ACDA Standard for Ducted Systems

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Installation Features:

  • Galvanised metal auxiliary drain tray under the fan coil unit in roof space.
  • Two separate condensate drains fitted: One from the fan coil unit drain pan, One from the auxiliary drain tray.
  • Colourbond metal pipe duct used to conceal external piping and wiring where practical.
  • Ductwork size and layout individually tailored to suit the application.
  • Balancing dampers fitted as necessary.
  • All work carried out by qualified tradesmen.
  • Installation and associated ductwork and materials guaranteed against all defects for a period of twelve (12) months.
  • All rubbish removed from the site during installation.

Fan Coils

  • To be suspended by straps on all 4 corners or placed on plinth as required.
  • Fan coil unit to be suspended above the ceiling permitting fall to the drain spigot end.
  • Supply air and return air plenums are to be secured properly to the fan coil unit.
  • Never obstruct service panel with piping and electrical conduits.
  • When positioning fan coils in roof do not cut main support timbers without bracing first. If in doubt seek the relevant professional advice.

Drains/Drip Tray

  • Auxiliary drip tray to suit the relevant brand of fan coil unit.
  • Drain from auxiliary drip tray to run separately from the main drain of the fan coil unit.
  • Both drain lines to be saddled/secured to minimise accidental movement.

Ductwork

  • All flexible ducts to be double taped - inner sleeve first, then insulation and outer sleeve. Make sure sheetmetal on fittings is not left exposed.
  • If joining fittings together without ducting - joints to be screwed and taped.
  • If a full length of duct is not needed do not use - shortest distance is best (except last length to the outlet).
  • Don't have sharp bends on ducting.
  • Return air ducting to be at least one full length (3 metres) for twin or (6 metres for single) where practical.
  • Ducting to be suspended if required.

Zones

  • If fitting directly to 'BTO' or 'Y' or 'plenum', make sure zone 'shape' still allows correct operation.
  • Install zone so as motor is in a serviceable position.
  • Never position a zone directly onto gyprock.
  • Zone motors to be fitted to assemblies to meet manufacturers requirements.

Pipework

  • All pipework joints to be silver brazed or flare connected as applicable.
  • All flares to be correct - pipe reamed and cleaned before flaring.
  • Pipe joins to be either swaged or coupled solder joints.
  • Pipe insulation joints to be taped.
  • Liquid line to follow same route as suction line.
  • Insulate pipe right up to unit - do not expose suction/liquid line - especially in ceiling.
  • Where possible piping in ceiling to be protected or positioned to prevent accidental usage as a support - so no one 'treads' on it.
  • Never leave pipework open for long periods of time - if roughing-in a system make sure pipework is capped off or taped off prior to leaving site.

Electrical

  • All wiring to be as required to conform to current S.A.A wiring codes.
  • Colour coding of control wiring to be as consistent as possible from job to job.
  • All unit connections to be bushed or terminated using knockouts provided.
  • Any wiring joints to be 'J Boxed" if required.
  • Wiring between indoor and outdoor units, to run with pipework, where possible.
  • Before fitting controls, confirm location with customer.
  • If lights not earthed, inform customer this needs to be done.

Condenser

  • Always position condenser on a level concrete slab/s or plinth or brackets - check with customer that this is the position agreed to.
  • Fit vibration rubber under condenser feet.
  • Always allow enough space to access condenser service panel.
  • Never obstruct service panel with piping and electrical conduits.
  • Keep pipe and electrical connections from service ducts to condenser at a minimum length.

The Air Conditioning Dealer Association Guarantee

Should an ACDA member fail to complete or install the product to ACDA Standards, the Air Conditioning Dealer Association will engage the services of a Chartered Engineer to investigate, report and advise the client of any defects or shortcomings of their installation.

Applies to new domestic installations and is limited to a contract value of up to $25,000.00 including GST.