HVAC/R & Plumbing Contractor R-6.0 Duct Insulation Click here for Submittal Sheet for Duct R-6.0.pdf
R-6.0
Reflectix® Duct Insulation may be installed by wrapping rectangular or round ductwork in HVAC applications. The product costs less to install due to its lightweight, easy to cut and handle, installation characteristics. Reflectix® is extensively tested by either nationally independent laboratories or at leading universities. Please refer to the Submittal Sheet pdf above for detailed testing results and product specifications.
Recommended Products: Double Reflective Insulation Reflective/Bubble/Bubble/ Reflective - Roll
• HVBP12050 (12” x 50’) • HVBP16050 (16” x 50’) • HVBP24050 (24” x 50’) • HVBP36050 (36” x 50’) • HVBP48050 (48” x 50’) • HVBP60050 (60” x 50’) • HVBP12100 (12” x 100’) • HVBP16100 (16” x 100’) • HVBP24100 (24” x 100’) • HVBP36100 (36” x 100’) • HVBP48100 (48” x 100’) • HVBP60100 (60” x 100’) • HVBP12125 (12” x 125’) • HVBP16125 (16” x 125’) • HVBP24125 (24” x 125’) • HVBP36125 (36” x 125’) • HVBP48125 (48” x 125’) • HVBP60125 (60” x 125’)
Benefits:
• R-6.0 • Easy to handle and cost less to install • Non-toxic / non-carcinogenic • Environmentally safe, lightweight and clean • Not affected by moisture or humidity • Resists growth of fungi, mold and mildew • No need for protective garments or respirators when installing • When sealed properly, aids in reducing duct leakage
Testing and Certification:
Reflectix® products are thoroughly tested. Tests are performed to current American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards when a standard exists. For a copy of an actual test report, please e-mail us at customerservice@reflectixinc.com or call at 800-879-3645.
Installation Instructions: There are 3 options. Methods 1 & 2 are applicable to either round or rectangular ducts. Note: Installation
instructions and illustrated drawings are recommendations only, while
proper local construction methods are the responsibility of the
installer.
1. Spacer Perpendicular to Duct Direction Method Spacer: HVSPW02025 (Reflectix® Spiral Pipe Wrap 2” x 25’)
• Refer to the top two diagrams above.
• Make sure all sheet metal joints, seams and penetrations are sealed.
• Double wrap and secure spacer material to the duct at 24” to 36”
intervals. Use UL 181 Acrylic Adhesive Foil Tape to fasten the spacer
in place.
• Verify the circumference of the duct at the mid-point of a spacer strip.
• Cut the Reflectix® product to this length plus 1”.
• Wrap the product around the duct and securely tape the linear and
circumference seams (overlapping 1”- 2”) with UL 181 Acrylic Adhesive
Foil Tape (goal is an air-tight, snug seam seal).
• Do not leave any exposed duct or space where air can enter between the duct and the Reflectix®. 2. Spacer Wrapped in Candy Cane Fashion Method Spacer: HVSPW02025 (Reflectix® Spiral Pipe Wrap 2” x 25’)
• Refer to the third and fourth (from the top) diagrams above.
• Make sure all sheet metal joints, seams and penetrations are sealed.
• Double wrap and secure spacer material to the duct in a candy cane
fashion. First, proceed down the duct in one direction then reverse
direction and crisscross (overlap) the spacer in the other direction.
Use UL 181 Acrylic Adhesive Foil Tape to fasten the spacer in place.
• Verify the circumference of the duct with the spacer strips in place.
• Cut the Reflectix® product to this length plus 1”.
• Wrap the product around the duct and securely tape the linear and
circumference seams (overlapping 1”- 2”) with UL 181 Acrylic Adhesive
Foil Tape (goal is an air-tight, snug seam seal).
• Do not leave any exposed duct or space where air can enter between the duct and the Reflectix®.
3. HV Spacers Affixed to Corners Method (Rectangular Ducts Only) Spacer: HVSPACER (Reflectix® Hard Plastic Corner Spacer)
• Refer to the lower two diagrams above. • Make sure all sheet metal joints, seams and penetrations are sealed.
• Make sure the duct is free from dust and dirt by wiping it down with a shop rag.
• Install the HV Spacers to all 4 corners of the duct.
• Place the spacers every 24”.
• Verify the circumference of the duct over the top of the spacers.
• Cut the Reflectix® product to this length plus 1”.
• Wrap the Reflectix® over the spacers.
• Fasten the Reflectix® by either taping the seam with UL 181 Acrylic
Adhesive Foil Tape, or plier stapling the two edges together (goal is
an air-tight, snug seam seal).
• If the duct is supported with saddle clamps, make sure to install a
spacer on the two bottom edges of the duct directly between the clamp
and the duct.
• If the clamps are installed around the duct (such as plumbers tape), make sure that the seam is taped to prevent air movement.
Please Note Regarding Hangers:
Strap Hanger: Wrap Reflectix® with the seam at the hanger. Tape seam tightly around hanger. Saddle Hanger: Make sure that there is a spacer below the hanger, between the insulation and the duct, to prevent the insulation from touching the duct.
Important:
Additional Resources:
There are a wide variety of terms and words associated with the Reflectix® family of products. Those in common usage are itemized below in two categories - Products & Applications.
Products: Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barrier, Cathedral Ceiling Insulation, Crawl Space Insulation, Concrete Slab Insulation, Duct Insulation Indoors, Duct Insulation Outdoors, Duct Insulation Spacers, Expansion Joint, Knee Wall Insulation, Pipe Wrap Insulation, Radiant Floor Insulation, Return Air Duct Panning, Wall Insulation, Water Heater Insulation, Metal Building Insulation, Post and Frame Building Insulation, Foil Tape, Metalized Tape, White Poly Tape, Sill Sealer, Foil Insulation, Foil Radiant Barrier, Bubble Pack Insulation, Bubble Insulation, HVAC Insulation, Easy to Install Insulation, No Itch Insulation, Energy Saving Products, Energy Efficient Products. Also, Products/Terms within our industry include: Low-e Coatings, Radiant Barrier Paint, Radiation Control Coatings, Radiant Barrier Plywood, Radiant Barrier Decking, Radiant Barrier Chips, Radiant Barrier Tax Credit.
Applications: Attic, Behind Hot Water Radiator, Cathedral Ceiling, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space, Duct Indoors, Duct Outdoors, Expansion Joint, Garage Door, House Wrap, Knee Wall, Pipe Wrap, Radiant Floor, Snow Melt, Sill Sealer, Storage Buildings, Exterior Wall, Masonry Wall, Water Heater, Wine Room, Work Shop, Agricultural Building, Commercial Building, Return Air Panning, Metal Building Roof, Metal Building Wall, Post and Frame Building Roof, Post and Frame Building Wall.
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