DuctSox U-Track Installation Manual
Installation Guide
U-Track
Thank you for selecting a DuctSox System. This guide will be helpful for the installation of a U-Track
System. Sections of fabric will be labeled, assembled, bagged, and boxed for shipping. More
complicated systems will include a CAD detail of the system identifying what is in each package.
Overview
Inventory
The rst step on any installation project is to read through this guide thoroughly and review the
components that need to be installed. The best way to do this is to review the drawings of the project
while reading the guide, including the CAD detail if applicable.
Shipping/Receiving
In some cases the DuctSox support system is delivered to the job site ahead of the DuctSox fabric
sections. Depending on the size of a project or order, a DuctSox system will be shipped by common
courier in a single brown box or several boxes. Larger orders will be shipped in crates by a common
freight courier. Each DuctSox length should be packaged into individual plastic bags and labeled
according to size and number of pieces. Other markings or labeling may also be incorporated for
larger or more complicated systems. Be sure you have determined all boxes are accounted for.
Unpacking
Inspect shipment carefully and make sure all pieces are accounted for. Account for everything by
emptying the box and examining all contents. Note any missing or damaged pieces listed on the Bill of
Lading.
Labeling
Each DuctSox section will be marked with the size and section number either inside the belt of the
inlet or on a tag inside the DuctSox near the zipper. The marking shall be the diameter, section length
and total length. If custom labeling has been used, locate an identication sheet that will be included
with the delivery.
Equipment Required:
• Drill/driver and magnetic #2 Phillips driver bit
• Level
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Tape measure
• Marker or pencil
• Wrenches for cable-to-track connection (7/16” and 7/32” or pliers)
• Flat (standard) screwdriver
• Cable cutter
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Component Details
Optional:
Cord-In Attachment
may be used as an
alternative to Gliders
Glider Attachment
Hook of Cable Support
Track Stop
Quick-Connection and
Stud Cable End
Cable Clamp for
U-Bolt option
U-Track
Coupler
Alternate clamp for
Pool applications
Aluminum
U-Track
U-Track Endcap
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U-Bolt for
U-Bolt option
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Installation Steps
1. Review materials in box, including the CAD drawing and installed location of the DuctSox
2. Prepare metal inlet collar for fabric connection
3. Mark placement of track. (1 Row, 2 Row, and 3 Row Style) Install track (with couplers and track supports
OR surface mount clips)
4. Install and assemble DuctSox components
5. Start up AHU
6. Balance airow
Step 1
Review materials in box, including the CAD drawing and installed location of the DuctSox. READ
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING.
Step 2
Prepare metal inlet collar for fabric connection.
• Conrm inlet air supply location.
• Conrm inlet air supply size.
• DuctSox inlets are manufactured 1/2” (12mm) larger than
specied to t over metal inlet collar.
• Metal collar length should be 6”–10” (150 to 250cm) for
secure fabric attachment.
• Edge Guard (provided) should be installed on the edge of
the metal collar to reduce fabric wear from the metal edge.
6”–10”
(150 – 250cm)
Edge Guard
(Supplied)
Step 3
Mark Placement of Track. Step 3 is broken into three types of suspension points: 1 Row, 2 Row, and 3
Row. One job may use multiple styles.
Step 3 – 1 Row Style Step 3 – 2 Row Style Step 3 – 3 Row Style
10 and 2 O’clock 10, 2, and 12 O’clock
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The following three details (Track and Internal Couplers, Track Supports, and End Caps) are used for
ALL styles.
Track and Internal Coupler
Track sections are shipped in 8 ft (2440mm) standard
lengths.
Coupler assembly consists of a 12” (305mm) long coupler
and 4 self-drilling screws as pictured.
Coupler is inserted into one track about 6” (150mm) and
secured with two screws. Screws are driven through the top
of the track to secure coupler and track in place. Note: Use
screws supplied.
Insert the rest of the coupler into the other track. Be sure to get each section of track as close together as
possible so that the coupler is not visible. Secure the coupler in the tracks with two screws for each track.
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Track supports: Quick-connection or U-Bolt
The Track Supports are the main structural support between the U-track & DuctSox and the structure of
the building. A Quick-Connection Track Support OR a U-Bolt Track Support are the available options.
Standard
Pools
Quick-Connection Track Support Option U-Bolt Track Support Option OR Pool Applications
Hook end is attached
to structure above the
DuctSox. DO NOT loop
the hook back onto the
cable, this could cause
the hook to detach. Hook
must be hooked into part
of the building structure,
for example an eyebolt
attached to the ceiling. Nut
on the end of the stud is
permanently xed and is
not adjustable. This nut is
slid into the top channel
of the track. After stud
and cable are in their proper location the top nut
(7/16”wrench) on the stud must be tightened onto
the track while holding the stud with a pliers. After
adjusting the track height trim excess cable as
needed.
A roll of cable, U-bolts,
square nuts for U-bolts,
regular nuts for U-bolts
and cable clamps are
supplied. Length from the
ceiling support and the
top of the track needs to
be determined by installer.
A cable loop is created
at the top of the cable
length by a cable clamp.
Be sure the installed
cable does not contact
any sharp edges; for
example, loop the cable
through an eyebolt attached to the ceiling. Be sure
all of the threads of the square nuts are engaged
to the U-bolt. The square nuts on the end of the
U-bolt are slid into the top channel of the track.
After U-bolt and cable are in their proper location
the nuts (7/16”wrench) on the U-bolts must be
tightened onto the track. A cable loop is created at
the top of the track by the cable through the U-bolt
clamp. After adjusting the track height trim excess
cable as needed.
NOTE for both supports: Placing track at the proper elevation (this could be an angle for a sloped
ceiling) and straightness is critical for a good installation.
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