be AUGUST 1992 Eph a a8 2 6 fe Sk hm Bee 2s LE THE TDC ADDENDUM TO THE 1985 SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS COMPANY = ee ee TRANSVERSE DUCT CONNECTOR SYSTEM RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Includes TDC Duct construction in combination with Autolok or Zeebar stiffeners and tie rod reinforcement. U.S. PATENT NO. 4,466,641J A a dl a A i i i Pa i A 4 i i 4 , FOREWORD AND ADDENDUM DEVELOPMENT The HVAC Duct Construction Manuals as published by The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contrac: tors National Association Inc. (SMACNA) are the main practical standard for Contractors and Engi- neers for duct construction. Recently developed proprietary systems, such as the Transverse Duct Connector System for con structing rectangular sections of ductwork have not been covered by the existing manuals. The wide spread acceptance of the TDC system by contrac: tors (over 400 systems sold to date) make this addendum to the existing manuals a necessity. TDC iS NOT T-24 Some have confused the relationship of the SMACNA T-24 transverse joint with the TDC sys- tem. They are not the same profile and the ratings published for the T-24 joint were not intended to represent ratings of the TOC joint. SMACNA has not rated the TDC system. It is considered proprie- tary and is subject to SMACNA policy on proprie- tary items, Manufacturers and independent testing laboratory authorities are to evaluate proprietory systems using analyses and tests as described in Section VII of the 1985 Duct Construction Standards. The TDC addendum construction tables therefore display the results of extensive duct testing that fol- lowed the procedures for Section Vil, combined with the results of the computer generated equa~ tions based on the actual test findings. Further test- ing confirmed the accuracy of these results We thank the technical staff of SMACNA, especially Mr. John Stratton for his interpretation and analysis of the Duct Construction Manual. FUNCTIONAL CRITERIA The criteria used by SMACNA in its test program and in development of new duct tables is as follows: Maximum joint deflection 0.25” Maximum sheet deflection on duct over 24” wide 0.75” Maximum sheet deflection on duct 19” through 24” wide 0.625” Maximum sheet deflection on duct 13” through 18” wide 0.500” Maximum sheet deflection on duct up to 12” wide 0.375" Maximum tensile strength of material 24,000 PSI Other measurements needed for the computer gen- erated calculations were: Joint separation, Duct Corner displacement at the joint and Duct Corner displacement halfway between the joints. All measurements were repeated for the various static pressures, duct sizes and gauges, and were witnessed and certified by a Pittsburgh Testing Lab- oratory representative. Test results are available upon request. LIMITATIONS The addendum construction tables are based on The Lockformer TDC System as constructed according to the methods shown in the TDC ‘Assembly Instruction Brochure only. USE OF THE TABLES Four different types of TDC Duct Construction Tables follow: 1, 4’ TDC with Autolok Stiffener, Zeebar or equiva- lent reinforcement. 2. 5’ TDC with Autolok Stiffener, Zeabar or equiva- lent reinforcement. 3. 4’ TDC with tie rod reinforcement. 4. 8’ TDC with tie rod reinforcement. The recommended construction method for each type of intermediate and joint reinforcement is delin- eated in the TOC Assembly Instruction Brochure Autolok and Zeebar reinforcements were evaluated for each duct side separately. When required on four sides at 4” W.G. and up, the corners must be tied. When required on two sides, they must be tied with rods or angles at the ends for 4”, 6” and 10” pressure classes: The duct sheet gauges shown are in accordance with galvanized steel industry standards. Tests done at 8” and 10” W.G. have not been included in these tables. Contact The Lockformer Company for these results and construction recommendations. The following charts have been constructed in accordance with results obtained from tests per- formed as prescribed by SMACNA in section Vil of the HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FIRST EDITION 1985. These charts are not intended to refiect construction standards in con- sideration of any other analysis or type of proprie- tary duct construction system other than TDC. The Lockformer Company has done extensive test- ing to insure the validity of data contained in the fol lowing tables. However, it is the responsibility of the Contractor or Engineer to determine that proper materials, manufacturing procedures and assembly procedures are used to meet the requirements for a given job. Accordingly, Lockformer shall not be lia~ ble for any damages either incidental or consequen- tial arising out of the use of this information{ ft 4&-FOOT TEC (Finished length 44”) i ae! 2 wa. /RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION : : stance | with Autolok or Zeebar Stiffeners POS. OR REG. ae 16GA 18GA 206A 226A 24GA 26 GA 7” TO 8” R KR x | 3° TG 10” I 11" TO 12” _ | a3" To 14" | : | [se jis’ Tors | _ ree To “Pry | 19” To 20” | oy as | 21” TO 22” = EF 23” TO 24” { 25" TO 26” ~ - _ 27” TO 28” | 29” TO 30” te || 31” TO 36” 37” TO 42” 43” TO 48” 49” TO 54” 55” TO 60” Tec 61” To 72” TDC TDC TDC 85” TO 96” ~ pee Pe ee “Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod{s} at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct,a be oe 4 4 a a a a a a i i j i | E 4 ip [____&-FOOT TBE (Finished length 44”) | & we. RECTANGULAR DUCT CONS STRUCTION | svanc_| with Autolok or Zeebar Sciffeners POS, OR NEG. | eel 16 GA 18 GA 20 GA 22 GA 24 GA 26 GA 7” TO 8” K R ft 9” TO 10” 11" TO 12” 13" TO 14” 15” TO 16" 17” TO 18” 19” TO 20” 21” TO 22” 23” TO 24” 25" TO 26” 27" TO 28” 29” TO 30” 31” TO 36” 37” TO 42” 43” TO 48” 49” TO 54” 55” TO 60” 61" TO 72” TDC TOC TDC rstoe | ps ts | Ts 85” TO 96” pe qe. = o7 aiue = Se Se "Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rodis} at even dimensions of duc: width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of ciwe. / RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION smanc_| with Autolok or Zeebar Stiffeners POS. OR NEG. I 4. FOOT TDC ( (Finished length 44") — pa ; 7 — uel 16GA 18GA SIZE | 7 T0 8" 9” TO 10” i ' | 114” To 12” { 13” To 14" 15” TO 16” 17" TO 18” |_ 19” To 20" 21” TO 22” 23” TO 24” | 25” TO 26” 27” TO 28” 29” TO 30” 31” TO 36” 37” To 42” 43" To 48” 49” To 54” 55” TO 60” 61” To 72” TDC # 73” To 84” 85” TO 96” —e 97” & UP “Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rodis) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct.lp / 4-FOOT TBC (Finished length 44”) \ rc w wa. |RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION swanc_| with Autolok or Zeebar Stiffeners POS. OR NEG. | pucT SIZE 22GA 24GA 26 GA 7" TO 8” 9” TO 10” 11" To 12” 13” To 14” |__15" To 16” 17” To 18” 19” TO 20” | 21” To 22” 23” TO 24” 25" TO 26” | | 27” TO 28” 29” TO 30” op ee ll 31” TO 36” = ent 37” TO 42” 43” To 48” 49” To 54” 55” TO 60” 61" TO 72” 25 —t87 73” TO 84” ToC *| TDC * 85” TO 96” ee a | = J 8 4 3 5 TDC _* 97” & UP are . “Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod{s) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct.ty | 4-FOOT TDC (Finished length 44”) we. | RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION staric with Autelok or Zeabar Stiffeners POSITIVE | puch 16 GA 18 GA 20 GA | 22 GA 24 GA 26 GA SIZE ee uN | 9” To 10” 11" TO 12” | 13° To 14" | 15” TO 16” | 17" T0 18" | 19” To 20” 21” TO 22” 23” TO 24” 25" TO 26” 27" To 28” 29" TO 30” 31” TO 36” 37” To 42" 43” TO 48” | 49” TO 54” 55” TO 60” | 61” To 72" 73" To 84” 85” TO 96” 97” & UP || See “Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod(s) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct. Construction for negative pressure is not given. Duct sizes tested at 4” W.G. negative pressure were satisfactory. Refer to SMACNA industrial duct con- struction standards for actual construction methods.i! 4-FOOT TDC (Finished length 44”) _ POSITIVE we, RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION sraric with Autolek or Zeebar Stiffeners puct 18GA 20 22GA 24GA ee 16 GA 8 GA 26 GA [pte | A K K A K 9” TO 10” |} 41" To 12” 13” TO 14” | { 15" TO 16” 17” To 18” 19” TO 20” 21" TO 22” 23" TO 24” 25” TO 26” 27" To 28” 29” TO 30” 31” TO 36” 37" To 42" 43” To 48” 49" To 54” 55” TO 60” 61" TO 72” 73" TO 84” 85” TO 96” 97” & UP 1 LL 1S ss “Plus tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod{s) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct. Construction for negative pressure is not given. Duct sizes tested at 4” W.G. negative pressure were satisfactory. Refer to SMACNA industrial duct con- struction standards for actual construction methods of 6” W.G. negative pressure duct, 9WAI" RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION with Tie Rod Reinforcement. STATIC 4-FOOT TDC (Finished length 44”) POS. OR NEG. JTR - Joint Tie Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod pucT SIZE 16 GA 18 GA 20GA 22GA 24GA 26 GA 7" 70 8” AK K t 9” TO 10” 11" TO 12” 15" TO 16” 17” To 18” 49" TO 20” 21” TO 22” 23" TO 24” 25" TO 26” 27” To 28” 29" TO 30” |__| | 31” To 36” 37" TO 42” | 43” To 48” 49” TO 54” | 55” TO 60” Toc 61” TO 72” Toc Toc Toc 73” TO 84” CTR CTR cTR | 85” TO 96” CTR/JTR CTR/JTR CTRATR 97" & UP. CTR/JTR CTR/JTR Tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermeciates. Locate rod(s) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods} spaced evenly across width of duct.Ht BE (Finished length 44") we,|R RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION. rane with Tie Rod Reinforcement —_ POS. OR NEG. JTR - Joint Tie Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod 1 f T Duct ae 16GA 18 GA 20 GA 22GA 24GA K 7” TO K 26GA kK 9” TO 10” 11" TO 12" 13” To 14” 15" TO 16” 17” To 18” 19" To 20’ 21” TO 22” 23” TO 24” 25” TO 26" 27” TO 28” 29” TO'30" 31” TO 36” 37” TO 42” 43” TO 48” TDC 49” TO 54” cTR | 55” TO 60” cTR 61” TO 72” Toc ToC Toc Toc CTR/JTR 73" TO 84” cTR cTR cTR cTR 85" TO 96" | CTRMTR | CTRTR | CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR 97” & UP CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR | CTRTR — <<] Tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod(s) at even dimensions of duct width, ‘on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct,4 -FOOT TOC “TDG (Finished 2d length 44 44") anne |) wo, RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION | sane | _With Tie Rod Reinforcement —__ \POS. OR NEG. JTR - Joint Tie Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod aaa 16 GA 18 GA 20GA 22 GA 24GA 26Ga | ™To8 | B RK # K K | stow | | | P| a | i | 11" To 12” : _ | ; | | 13" To 14a" | ft | 1 | | 18" To 16” ol : jt! _| 17" To 18” | | 19" To 20” fp ; | — | 2a TO 22" i L | i | | _ 1 23” To 24” | ! 25” TO 21 | oa | ; |_27" 10 28" Ty | i= Toc | 29" 0 30” : | “cTR svtose | | | a toc | cm 37 To42” | | cr cTR a3" To 40” | i oe ctr ct 49" To 64” [re Toc err cra ctr s6"T0.60” | TDC ctr cm “CTR cTR CTR/JTR 61" T0 72” cre cTR cra | ctayta | cTrista a | 73” TO 8a” cTR cTR ctrytr | ctawta | >< | | gs" to 96" | crrtR | cTRTR | cTRWTR | CTR/JTR 97” & UP crawTr | crasta | cTRTR >< Tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod(s) at even dimensions of duct width, on center, or (for multiple rods} spaced evenly across width of duct 44-FOOT TBC (Finished length 44”) RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION grant with Tie Rod Reinforcement —_ a POS. OR NEG. JTR - Joint Tie Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod : puer —] sean | wea | 20cm | 22aa | 2sca | acca | eee ae vx rN R A A A 1H] 9” TO 10” | 11” TO 12” - a | 13” TO 14” | | EZ | 15” TO 16" 17” TO 18” | | | 19” To 20” : | | 21" To: 22” J 23” 10 2a" | | | | 2] | 25” To er | Lo ae 7 27” TO 28” i TOC a "29" To 30" a | 7 | cTA : 31” To 36” : | Toe cTR fil 37” T0 42" ; | ce | cmp cr | a | 43” 10 48" | toe cTR cTR cm | as" to 5a” | TDC | ye | ctr cTR cTR | ‘ig 55” TO 60” CTR cTR CTR cTR =| CTR/JTR { 61” To 72” cTR cTR CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR a 73” TO 84” cTR cm CTR/JTR “CTRIUTR " a 85” TO 96” CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR CTR/ITR - = | M [oraur | omor | era [>< ia ‘8 Tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rod{s) at even dimensions of duct width - on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct.Al / a 4-FOOT TDC (Finished length 4a) : a TAT d we. /RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION | Aer with Tie Rod Reinforcement —_ POSITIVE JTR - Joint Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod er 16GA 18 GA 20GA 22 GA 24GA 26 GA me [FPR LRT RR L _ [| | sro 10 ; | 11" 70 12" 13” TO 14” i : _ if 15” TO 16” | | | 7 | ToT | Tore TT te ia S 19” TO 20” | ; : 7 7 : 7 21” TO 22" : _ | 23" TO 2a" : | | | 25” TO 26” | | | 27” TO 28” | | TDC - 29” TO 30” " Toc cTR “| 31” TO 36” TDC cTR cTR a7 TO 42” : cTR CTR CTR 43” TO 48” TDC Toc cTR | cTR —< | 49" TO bar : CTR CTR CTR cTR : : 55” TO 60” TDC cTR CTR cTR CTR 61” To 72” cTR cTR etayste | ctRuTR | crRTR we 73” TO 84” CTR/JTR CTR/JTR CTR/JTR [ CTR/JTR 85" TO 96" CTR/JTR CTR/JTR CTR/JTR CTR/JTR | 97” & UP crasTR erate | 10> we.| RECTANGULAR DUCT CONSTRUCTION erarig.| with Tie Rod Reinforcement 97" & UP CTRTR | CTR/JTR A POSITIVE JTR - Joint Tie Rod CTR - Center Tie Rod all 16GA 18 GA 20GA 22GA 246A 26 GA . 7” To 8” x x i i 9” TO 10" ) 41" To 12" | Reto | rs] 15” To 16" | 7 i] . 17” TO 18” | il 19” TO 20” | 21” To 22” EE 23” To 24” | toc | a 25” 70 26" | [ | cTa | . | 27" To 28" | | cTR a 29” TO 30” | cTR - i 31” To 36” Toc cTR - El 37” TO 42” | Toe ctr cm | 43” To 48” Toc ctr ctr CTR/JTR Murrow | we [em | em | oman | emore fl 55” TO 60” cTR CTR CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR 61” 10 72” | cTRWTR | CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR | z 73” 10 84” | cTRWTR | CTR/JTR | CTRJUTR — 85” To 96" | CTRIJTR | CTR/JTR | CTR/JTR <_< i ie 4) Tie rods at 48” maximum spacing along joints and intermediates. Locate rodis) at even dimensions of duct width, ‘on center, or (for multiple rods) spaced evenly across width of duct. Construction for negative pressure is not given. Duct sizes tested at 4” W.G. negative pressure were satisfactory, Refer to SMACNA industrial duct construction standards for actual construction methods of 6” W.G. negative pressure duct, 21Aa a aS iat AUTOLOK ER TYPICAL CO To install the TOC corner, tok hrst key of comer under lane ‘Snap the second leg of TOC comer into place on the Cuct hinge using Vise Grp #9 Toggle Action Clsmps as shown These comers may also be installed by setting the duct up on its end so the anges are flat against a floor, and then lapping the comers into piers with & hammer. The floor supports the flanges, Preventing damage by this procedure. (This Preparation is required on only one ‘8nd of each duct to be joinad) Place a single tength of gasket along inner ‘edge of TOG flange along ail four sides of ‘one of the duct sections to be joined, Turn gasket at corners as shown, The ends of ihe tip of gasket must overlap by 4” at a point about 8” away frain any bolt hole. canmnae aor | Place on prapared end, and ave bald end ff Duct Sections together. align the borPOEMBLY SF PpsEMBLY SEQUENCE 2 a? ‘snap together assembly, Once assembled, the HAND CRIMPER, 2ostrion THis Soe os = POR 1a Ga. ony Placa hand crimper jawis oVer'flange as shown, Push movable arm until it hits stop. INSIDE, CORNER Apply Sealant over the corner and lock joint as shown. If a small Gap occurs at the end of the Lock Joint besice the TDC fiange, adjust the left and right TOC Notcher heads laterally so the comer.notches they make are the same size as the depth of the lock (as set on Roliformer). This readjustment should eliminate any such gaps and possible laakage, MAXIMUM SPACE BETWEEN CLIPS " W.G. OR Less MORE THAN 3"ws. The clamping TOC Clips are installed with 6 wi full coverage TOC Clip too! L as shown. For recommended Clip spac- ing, see Chart on back cover, box 4 — When using TDC in conjunction with siip-on four bolt Connectors, it may be ‘esirable to increase tension on TOC Clip. To tighten the grip of the TDC Clip to the flange by overbending the long leg of the lip, use the forming end of the tool as shown at fat CAUTION: Use of a hammer for installa | tion will damage Clip and may cause leakage, NOTE: 12” x 1%" x 10 Ga. splice strip. Snap a 12” x 1%" x 10 Ga. splice strip into the TDC flange from the back, centering the strip. over the splice,Duet Reinforcement Options: if the TDC ADDENDUM TO-THE 1985 SMAGHA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS requires duct rein forcement, reinforcement OPTIONS 1-7 should be used For alternate methods, refer to SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS, FIRST EDITION, 1985. NOTES: ‘A 56" long duct section is used as an exampie for these (OPTIONS. Where the “AUTOLOK" fastening process is referred to in the following text, itis also acceptable to use any other SMACNA approved fastening process. OPTION HEADINGS: CTR ~ Center Tie Rod STR = Joint Tie Rod 48 ~ 1 Autolok or Zesbar Stiftener 28, Multiple Autolok or Zeebar Stiffeners For tie rod OPTIONS, use 1%” min. diameter tie rod for duct 6" wide or less; Use 36” diameter rod for duct wider than 3 Hollow Conduit may also be used in pince of threaded rod (soe back cover, Dox 3). Rod spacing must be no more than 48" apart. One tis rod for duct 96” wide or less, Multiple tie rods on duct over 96" wide (see back cover, boxes 1 and 2). Center Tie Rod ~ Ori through top and bottom at the exact center of duct section. Set inside tut and washers on rod to match depth of duct. Insert tie rod through open end of duct into drilled hol Fasten outside nuts and washers down tight. 1s Single Zeebar - Autolok one Zeebar on top and bottom panel of duct section, contored between. TDC flanges. 2s Multiple Zeebars - Autolok 2 Zeebars on top bottom panel of duct section. Set each Zeebar section length away trom TOC flange. nd %4 ofWENT OPTIONS a CTR/JTR Lo Muttipe Tie Rods ~ Drill through top and bottom Panel, 1” from TOG flange on exact centerline of duct width. Then follow instructions given on page 30, box 1 25s , 4 i ] j i i > Is CTR /JTR Tie Rod/Zeebar ~ Autolok one Zeebar on top and bottom panel of duct section, centered betwen TOC flanges. Then follow instructions given in box at left. 1S WITH TIE RODS 4” SP AND UP Needed) "ee TOC ADDENDUM TO 1965 SMACNA FAYAC BUcT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS to J cere nan se oct od Make,2 Zeebars 3” longer than duct width and Bunch holes 1” from each end. Autolok one Zeebar ‘on top and bottom panel of duct section, centered between TOC flanges; leave 114” hanging out beyond edges of panel ‘After assembling panels, insert tie rods through end i holes in Zeobar and fasten with nuts and washers. 7 1S WITH ZEEBAR 4" SP AND UP Zeebar Four Sides (if side reinforcement is needed) = Make 2 Zeebars 3” wider than duct width and 2 Zeobars 3” higher than duct height. Autolok a long Zeebar on top panel of duct section, cantarad between TDC flanges; leave 144" hanging ‘out beyond edges of panel. Then Autolok one short Zeebar on side panel so its flat face will mate to tong Zeebar and 1¥2" will hang out beyond edges of panel, Repeat this procedure for remaining panels. After assembling panels, tie in comers with nut and bolt, or other SMACNA-approved fastening method.MULTIPLE TIE RODS Multiple Tie Rds ~ Orit through wp and bottom panal, 1” from TDG flanges, on vor fect centers across duct width. Then dei! through top and bottom panel, centered between TOC flanges, on correct centers ‘across duct width, CONDUIT TI ROD 8/8-16 x I" HEX: HEAD BOLT (Set in seatant) Drill 7/6 dia, hole into duct wall 3/8 -16 NUT (Spot weld or ‘rimp into conduit) W2* THINWALL 3 ‘conDUIT ct le max, (GEKFORMER The Lockformer Company 711 Ogden Ave, Lisle, Illinois 60532 Phone (708) 964-8000 FAX (708) 964-5685 RECOMMENDED CLIP spacing 5489 Sixth Street, sw. edar Rapids, lowa 52404 Phone: (319) 364-9187 Q Telex: 484409 FAX (319) 364-3436 Subsidiary Chena Bictt