AXO-ALU-SX

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Square high induction swirl supply diffuser(s) with individually adjustable radial induction vanes; models include AXO-S, AXO-SY, AXO-SX, and low airflow variants (e.g., AXO-S300, AXO- S400), as scheduled.

B. Provide manufacturer-supplied plenums for all AXO diffusers. Plenums shall be supplied by EffectiV and sized/configured for the scheduled diffuser model(s) and duct connection(s).

C. Provide volume dampers only where scheduled. Provide accessories (including air equalizer, acoustical liner, and thermal insulation) only where scheduled.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Manufacturer’s data for diffuser face and plenum, including published performance data for scheduled sizes and airflows: airflow range, pressure loss, throw, NC, and induction ratio.

B. Shop Drawings: Show scheduled model, face size, neck size, plenum model and connection type, damper type and location (when provided), air equalizer type (when provided), induction vane color (black or white), and installation details. Indicate acoustical insulation and thermal insulation where specified or required for the application.

C. Airflow Prediction Report (Required): Provide manufacturer-generated room airflow prediction report for each diffuser type and unique room condition using manufacturer performance data and recognized correction methods (ΔT correction factors, Coanda effects, buoyancy effects, jet interaction, and wall/floor/ceiling collision effects). Report shall include:

1. 3D room layout with diffuser placement.
2. Predicted airflow visualization views: plan (top), section (side), elevation (front).
3. Throw distances for terminal velocities of 150, 100, 60, 50, 40, 30, and 20 fpm.
4. Pressure loss at scheduled airflow.
5. NC at scheduled airflow.
6. Perceived NC: sound pressure at room center (5 ft height) from all sources combined across 63–8000 Hz octave bands; include resulting NC and key assumptions used.

D. Verified CFD Validation (When Indicated): Provide EffectiV Verified CFD validation and summary report for spaces indicated on drawings and/or when diffuser operation is outside manufacturer published selection limits (airflow, ΔT, mounting height, geometry).

1.3 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Substitutions per Division 01.

B. Proposed equals shall provide a line-by-line compliance matrix including all submittals in Part 1, including the Airflow Prediction Report deliverables.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 BASIS OF DESIGN

A. EffectiV AXO square high induction swirl diffusers.

2.2 MODEL TYPES (AS SCHEDULED)

A. AXO-S: Square face with straight radial vanes.

B. AXO-SY: Square face with inclined radial vanes.

C. AXO-SX: Square face for higher airflow ranges.

D. Low airflow variants (e.g., S300/S400): Provide as scheduled.

2.3 PERFORMANCE / APPLICATION LIMITS

A. Provide high induction mixing diffuser(s) suitable for typical ceilings 8.5 to 13 ft (2.6 to 4.0 m) and temperature differential up to 22°F (12°C), unless otherwise indicated.

B. Select diffuser size and model variant within manufacturer published airflow ranges for each face size and variant.

2.4 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

A. Face material (as scheduled):

1. Galvanized steel face panel, factory powder coated (TGIC-free), or
2. Aluminum face panel (ALU option), factory powder coated (TGIC-free).

B. Induction vanes: Individually adjustable high-induction vanes.

C. Alignment blades: Provide air-straightening/alignment blades behind the induction vanes to ensure airflow exits perpendicular to the high induction vanes, creating a uniform swirl pattern.

D. Induction vane color: Black (default) or white (AB) as scheduled.

2.5 PLENUMS AND DAMPERS (PLENUMS REQUIRED; DAMPERS/ACCESSORIES AS SCHEDULED)

A. Plenums (required): Provide PERFAIR plenums by EffectiV for all AXO square diffusers; attach diffuser face per manufacturer’s method.

B. Plenum features: Plenums shall include earthquake (antisismic) tabs as standard.

C. Plenum selection (square), as scheduled:

1. PERFAIR-SS: Square plenum, side/angle connection (recommended for closed ceiling and false ceiling).
2. PERFAIR-SSS: Square plenum, side connection (open ceiling; visible duct from side).
3. PERFAIR-ST: Square plenum, top connection (open ceiling; visible duct from top).
4. PERFAIR-SCT: Square plenum, top connection (compact / alternate configuration), as scheduled.
5. PERFAIR-X: Square plenum, tight-space configuration, as scheduled.
6. PERFAIR-XS: Square plenum, side oval, for limited ceiling space.
7. PERFAIR-XSS: Square plenum, side rectangular, for limited ceiling space.

D. Air equalizer (optional): Provide integrated air equalizer where indicated.

E. Volume damper (optional): Provide where indicated:

1. Perforated damper.
2. MRT: Manually operated damper, cable inside plenum, adjustment through face.
3. MRT2: Manually operated damper, cable through wall with termination fixture.
4. EB: Battery-operated electro-balance damper with remote control, cable through face.
5. EB2: Battery-operated electro-balance damper with remote control, cable through wall with termination fixture.

F. Plenum insulation (optional): Provide acoustical liner and/or thermal insulation where indicated; indicate type and thickness on Shop Drawings.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install diffuser(s) and EffectiV plenum per manufacturer instructions.

B. Coordinate access for balancing and for any damper/equalizer adjustment.

3.2 ADJUSTING

A. Set vane positions and air pattern as indicated and balance to scheduled airflow.