IN STAL LA TION
IN STRUC TION
I - SHIP PING AND PACK ING LIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
560201
SUPPLY AIR PLENUM AND GRILLE KIT
B5SM-090/120 SERIES AIR HANDLER
FORM# 571D-0210
Package 1 of 1 contains:
1 ea. - Supply Air Plenum - Front (A)
1 ea. - Supply Air Plenum - Left (B)
1 ea. - Supply Air Plenum - Right (C)
1 ea. - Supply Air Plenum - Back (D)
1 ea. - Supply Air Plenum - Top (E)
1 ea. - Adjustable Supply Register (F)
52 ea. - Screws
(F)
Check contents for shipping damage. Contact the last carrier immediately if any shipping damage is found.
II - AP PLI CA TION
This supply air plenum assembly consists of fully insulated 18 gauge painted galvanized steel panels and an adjustable
double deflection aluminum discharge air grille. It is designed for application on NORDYNE’s B5SM Series - 7.5 and 10
ton Light Commercial Air Handlers.
Read these instructions in their entirety before proceeding with the installation of the this accessory kit.
(B)
(E)
(D)
(C)
(A)
Warn ing:
This kit is to be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with these instructions and all codes
having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury, property damage, or
death. These instructions are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals experienced in the proper
installation of this appliance. Some local codes require licensed installation/service personnel for this type
of equipment.
III - IN STAL LA TION
1. DISCONNECT ALL POWER TO UNIT.
2. Locate plenum front panel (A) and mount to the air handler using holes
provided in the unit top pan.
3. Attach left side panel (B) to the air handler top pan and plenum front panel.
Repeat for right side panel (C).
4. Attach back panel (D) to air handler and secure to both side panels (B & C).
5. Add top pan (E) to the assembly and secure both sides.
6. Before attaching adjustable air grille to plenum:
a. Check for all insulation to be securely in place.
b. Adjust outlet air pattern of register based on application and
louver deflection settings provided. (See Figure 1)
7. Mount supply register into the plenum. Align and secure using the screws
provided with the kit.
8. RECONNECT POWER BACK TO THE UNIT.
FIGURE 1
*Air handler shipped from factory for horizontal application. See air handler installation instructions for conversion from
horizontal to vertical application.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
IN STAL LA TION
560201
SUPPLY AIR PLENUM AND GRILLE KIT
IN STRUC TION
DOU BLE DE FLEC TION DIS CHARGE AIR GRILLE KIT - SKU# 560201 (48" x 19" - At = 5.92 Ft.2)
(1)
Air Handler
Model No.
B5SM-090*
B5SM-120
CFM
Range
Velocity
(FPM)
2750 475 18
3000 500 20
3250 550 22
3750
625
4000 675 28
4250 725 30
Noise
Criteria
(NC)
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B5SM-090/120 SERIES AIR HANDLER
Pressure
Loss
Deflection Setting
(in. WC)
0.03
A 0
0.03 B 22 ½
0.04 C 45
0.03 A 0
0.03 B 22 ½
0.05 C 45
0.03 A 0
0.04 B 22 ½
0.06 C 45
0.04 A 0
0.05 B 22 ½
0.07 C 45
0.05 A 0
0.05 B 22 ½
0.08 C 45
0.06 A 0
0.06 B 22 ½
0.09 C 45
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Feet (Meters) of Throw
@ Terminal Velocity Shown
150 FPM 100 FPM 50 FPM
39 (11.9) 57 (17.4) 95 (16.8)
31 (9.5) 46 (14.0) 76 (23.2)
20 (6.1) 29 (8.8) 48 (14.6)
41 (12.5) 61 (18.6) 98 (29.9)
33 (10.1) 49 (14.9) 78 ( 23.8)
21 (6.4) 31 (9.4) 49 (14.9)
45 (13.7) 67 (20.4) 101 (30.8)
36 (11.0) 54 (16.5) 80 (24.4)
22 (6.7) 34 (10.4) 50 (15.2)
51 (15.5) 76 (23.2) 107 (32.6)
41 (12.5) 61 (18.6) 85 (25.9)
25 (7.6) 38 (11.6) 53 (16.2)
55 ( 16.8) 81 (24.7) 113 (34.4)
44 (13.4) 65 (19.8) 90 (27.4)
27 (8.2) 41 (12.5) 57 (17.4)
59 (18.0) 85 (25.9) 118 (36)
47 (14.3) 68 (20.7) 94 (28.7)
30 (9.1) 43 (13.1) 60 (18.3)
Notes:
(1) Noise Criteria (NC) values based on a single register operating at 0o deflection. For deflections of 22 ½o and 45o, increase stated sound levels
by 1 and 7 NC
Air Pattern Obtained with Various
Deflection Settings
A DE FLEC TION - 0
B DE FLEC TION - 22 ½
O
O
Recommended Noise Criteria (NC)
Communication Environment Typical Occupancy
Below NC 25 Extremely quiet environment; suppressed
NC 30 Very quiet office; suitable for large
NC 35 Quiet office; satisfactory for conference at a 15
NC 40 Satisfactory for conference at a 6-8 ft. table;
NC 45 Satisfactory for conference at a 4-5 ft. table;
Above NC 50 Unsatisfactory for conference of more than two
speech is quite audible; suitable for acute
pickup of all sounds.
conferences; telephone use satisfactory.
ft. table; normal voice 10-30 ft.; telephone use
satisfactory.
normal voice 6-12 ft.; telephone use
satisfactory.
normal voice 3-6 ft.; raised voice 6-12 ft;
telephone use occasionally difficult.
or three persons; normal voice 1-2 ft.; raised
voice 3-6 ft; telephone use slightly difficult.
(1)
Broadcasting studios, concert
halls, music rooms.
Residences, theatres, libraries,
executive offices, directors
rooms.
Private offices, schools, hotel
rooms, courtrooms, churches,
hospitals rooms.
General office, labs, dining
rooms
Retail stores, cafeterias, lobby
areas, large drafting &
engineering offices, reception
areas.
Computer rooms, stenographic
pools, print machine rooms,
process areas.
Ve loc ity Lim i ta tions for Var i ous Ap pli ca tions
C DE FLEC TION - 45
O
The sound caused by an air outlet in operation is directly proportional to the
velocity of the air passing through it. As air velocity increases, so does the
noise level.
The following recommended outlet velocities are within the safe sound
limits for most applications.
SUPERSEDES 03-03-10
MARCH 18, 2010
Application
Recommended
Velometer Velocities
Broadcasting Studios 500 FPM
Residences, Apartments, Churches, Hotel Bedrooms 500 to 750 FPM
Legitimate Theatres, Private Offices - Acoustically Treated 500 to 1000 FPM
Motion Picture Theatres, Private Offices - not treated 1000 to 1250 FPM
General Offices 1250 to 1500 FPM
Stores, Upper Floors and Main Floors 1500 FPM
Industrial Buildings 1500 to 2000 FPM
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