Description:

ATCO's UPC #017 is a UL 181, Class 0 Air Duct, which meets the requirements of NFPA (90A & 90B). UPC #017 is a non-combustible, flexible metal duct, manufactured of corrugated aluminum with watertight lock seams. 8' lengths come standard with universal male/female fittings, and are compressed for easy storage and handling. UPC #017 is air-tight and is designed for low, medium and high operating pressures in HVAC systems.

Construction:

UPC #017 is an all metal duct constructed of heavy gauge corrugated aluminum with watertight continuous lock seams.

Applications:

UPC #017 is used as a supply, return, and exhaust duct in low, medium and high pressure heating, air conditioning, and exhaust systems. ATCO's UPC #017 can be used in an air distribution system, connecting ducts, mixing boxes, diffusers, light troffers, room inlets, or other terminal devices where an uninsulated, Class 0, non-combustible, all metal flexible air duct is required.

Code Compliance:

UL 181, UMC 10-1, SBCC, BOCA, NFPA 90A & 90B, HUD 515-2.1 (b), Cities of Chicago, New York & San Francisco, County of Dade (Florida), California State Fire Marshal.

Product Data:

Length: 8'.

Diameters: 6", 7", 8", 9", 10", 12", 14", 16", 18".

End Treatment: Universal Male/Female Fitting.

Performance Data:

Recommended Operating Pressures:

Maximum Positive and Negative:
12" w.g. - 6" thru 10" Dia.
8" w.g. - 12" thru 18" Dia.

Maximum Velocity: 5,000 FPM.

Operating Temperatures Range: -100° F to 430° F.

Flame Spread: 0.

Smoke Developed: 0.

Installation:

Air duct connections and joints shall be made per installation instructions outlined by ATCO Rubber Products, Inc. and as required by the UL 181 listing procedure. (Installation instructions are included inside of each carton.).

Air Friction Chart

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STRAIGHT RUN.

FD 72-R1 Test Code of the Air Diffusion Council. Friction loss is computed in inches of water gauge per 100 ft. of straight duct. By using CFM or FPM values for a given duct dimension, the friction loss can be determined. Conversion of CFM to FPM also can be made.