AMCA approves revisions to air control device rating manual.
Press Release Summary:
AMCA board of directors and membership have approved revisions to AMCA Publication 511-10 (Rev. 8/12) Certified Ratings Program - Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices. Revisions add testing, calculation, and rating requirements for transverse connectors and dust access doors, and also address the way air leakage for dampers is rated. This manual should be used in conjunction with current edition of AMCA Publication 11-03 (R2008) (Rev. 7/11).
Original Press Release:
AMCA International Publication 511-10 (Rev. 8/12), "Certified Ratings Program- Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices"
Arlington Heights, IL USA -The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.(AMCA) board of directors and membership have approved revisions to AMCA Publication 511-10 (Rev. 8/12) Certified Ratings Program - Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices.
This revision includes three sets of changes:
· Addition of Section 22-testing, calculation, and rating requirements for transverse connectors (pages 22-23)
· Addition of Section 23-testing, calculation, and rating requirements for duct access doors (pages 24-25)
· Revisions to the way air leakage for dampers is rated
AMCA Publication 511-10 (Rev. 8/12) dictates proper presentation of data and other required technical procedures for certification of air control devices under the AMCA Certified Ratings Program. This manual should be used in conjunction with the current edition of AMCA Publication 11-03 (R2008) (Rev. 7/11).
AMCA 11-03 (R2008) (Rev. 7/11) is the governance for the AMCA International CRP, and is to be used in conjunction with companion documents as applicable, such as AMCA publications 211, 212, 311, 511, 611, 1011 and all known applicable CRP documents currently in use
The products within the scope of this program are air control devices for use in general ventilation and air conditioning systems.
Downloads are available at no charge for revised publication 511-10 (Rev.8/12) at www.amca.org/certified/publications.aspx
For further information regarding the Certified Ratings Program, please contact Joe Brooks at AMCA International at 847-394-0150 or jbrooks@amca.org
The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not for profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.
For more information, please contact:
Marian Vambreck,
Membership, Marketing & Communications
Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.
30 West University Drive
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004.1893
mvambreck@amca.org
Alisa Clifford
Membership and Database Coordinator
AMCA International
30 West University Drive
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
847 394-0150 phone
847 704-6305 direct line
aclifford@amca.org
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