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What Is AMCA?

The document discusses AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association International), which is an organization that tests and certifies fans and air movement products. It provides several levels of published air performance ratings based on testing in accredited chambers according to AMCA standards. Products that pass AMCA's Certified Ratings Program receive a seal to demonstrate their certified performance. The program also includes prototype testing, manufacturing checks every 3 years, and challenge tests to confirm submitted lab data. Finally, the document outlines the different types of fan testing arrangements.

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What Is AMCA?

The document discusses AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association International), which is an organization that tests and certifies fans and air movement products. It provides several levels of published air performance ratings based on testing in accredited chambers according to AMCA standards. Products that pass AMCA's Certified Ratings Program receive a seal to demonstrate their certified performance. The program also includes prototype testing, manufacturing checks every 3 years, and challenge tests to confirm submitted lab data. Finally, the document outlines the different types of fan testing arrangements.

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What is AMCA?

Do you
know what
this seal
means?
The Need ...
Air performance is critical to good HVAC system
design
An HVAC system needs to be accurately calculated to
determine proper fan sizing
AMCA is ...
A state-of-the-art testing laboratory

An information source
Publications and Standards
Seminars and services

A focal point for ethical practices


The AMCA Certified Ratings Program
Levels of Published Air Performance
No Air Performance

Air Performance
In accordance with AMCA Standards

Air Performance
In accordance with AMCA Standards
On an accredited chamber
AMCA Licensed

Air and Sound Performance


In accordance with AMCA Standards
On an accredited chamber
AMCA Licensed
Certified Ratings Program Seals
AMCA Check Tests

Prototype follow-up

36 month manufacturing check

We send 1 check test a week


Challenge Test

Data submittal (AMCA registered lab)

Confirmation check test (pass or failed)

If test failed, the manufacturer is given 6 months


to rectify
Fan Testing Types
Test arrangement - shown below cataloged performance data

Performance shown is for Type A, Free inlet, Free outlet

Performance shown is for Type B, Free inlet, Ducted outlet

Performance shown is for Type C, Ducted inlet, Free outlet

Performance shown is for Type D, Ducted inlet, Ducted outlet


Typical Commercial Ventilation
Free inlet, Free outlet (Type A)
Typical Commercial Ventilation
Free inlet, Ducted outlet (Type B)
Typical Commercial Ventilation
Ducted inlet, Free outlet (Type C)

O ffic e O ff ic e
Typical Commercial Ventilation
Ducted inlet, Ducted outlet (Type D)

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