Titus FlowBar User Manual
Flowbar
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FlowBar Architectural Linear Diusers
FL-10
FL-15
FL-20
FL-25
FL-30
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FlowBar Installed During Hard Ceiling Installation
FRAME
MOUNTING
SCREWS
HARD CEILING CLIP
CENTERS
SPLINE SUPPORT CLIP
SS1
10" MAXIMUM
HI, H2, H3 or H4
FRAME
FRAME OPENING
IN TABLE 1
WIDTH (W) SHOWN
FlowBar IOM
Titus FlowBar Linear Diffusers are designed to integrate with the ceiling
system. The integration process takes place by installing the diffuser
concurrently with the ceiling. Figure 1 below summarizes the steps re-
FRAME
FRAME
quired to install a FlowBar Diffuser System as part of the hard ceiling
installation.
FRAME OPENING WIDTH
(W) SHOWN
IN TABLE 1
HARD CEILING CLIP
H1, H2, H3, or H4
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Figure 1. Installation of FlowBar with a Hard Ceiling
Summary of Steps to Install FlowBar with a Hard Ceiling
STEP 1. Identify the Diffuser Border Type
STEP 2. Construct Ceiling Frame Work
STEP 3. Attach Mounting Clips to Diffuser
STEP 4. Attach Diffuser to Ceiling Frame Work
STEP 5. Attach Plenum to Diffuser
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SPLINE SUPPORT CLIP
10” MAXIMUM
CENTERS
SS1
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FL-15
HIGH THROW
BORDER 22
FRAME 3. The outer edge of the face
flange is extended 3/16” out to provide a
surface for sheetrock or acoustic ceiling
tile to lay on. Frame 3 is used with border
types 13 or 33.
(Border Type 33 shown)
STEP 1. Identify the Diffuser Border Type
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There are five different extrusion styles (identified as “Frame Types” in
this manual) which are combined to form eight different Border Types.
(Border Type 11 shown)
FRAME 1. The outer edge of the face
flange is even with the stack head for
flush mounting. Frame 1 is used with
border types 11, 13, 14 or 16.
FRAME 2. is designed for use with hard
ceiling applications where the finishing
flange is taped and spackled into the
ceiling to leave only the air slot exposed
(Border Type 22 shown)
to the room. Frame 2 is used with order
type 22.
Border Types are identified by combining the two frame styles used i.e.
Border Type 16 has one frame #1 and one frame #6.
(Border Type 14 shown)
FRAME 4. has an extended height for
use with uneven ceiling heights or
where the ceiling meets the wall. Frame
4 is used with frame 1 to form border
type 14.
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(Border Type 55 shown)
FRAME 5. Like frame 2, is designed for
use with hard ceiling applications where
the finishing flange is taped and spackled into the ceiling. The sheetrock or
wood for frame 5 is cut at an angle to
match the frame. Frame 5 is used with
border ype 55.
(Border Type 66 shown)
FRAME 6. The outer edge of the face
flange is extended 1/2” out to provide an
extended surface for sheetrock or acoustic
ceiling tile to lay on. Frame 6 is used with
border types 16, 66 & 77.
Border Type 77 utilizes the QuickClip®
Mounting System allowing FlowBar to be
installed after the ceiling is in place.
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PATTERN CONTROLLER
SPREADER
BORDER
SPREADER
BORDER
BORDER
SPREADER
CENTER-TEE SUPPORT
BRACKET
BORDER
PATTERN CONTROLLER
CENTER-TEE
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STEP 2. Construct Ceiling Framework
Before installing drywall, a framed opening must be constructed to
support the FlowBar Diffuser.
It is recommended that the framework be continuous to
accommodate the Hard Ceiling Clip spacing requirements.
The framing material must be suitable to hold the Diffuser in place
when attached with screws through the FlowBar Mounting Clips.
The width of the framed opening required depends on the model of
FlowBar being installed. The frame opening width dimension, ‘W’,
is listed in Table 1.
NOTE: If it appears that it will be difficult to install plenums after
the opening is framed and FlowBar installed, then use wires to
support the Plenums above the framework first.
Frame Opening Width (W)
FlowBar
Model
1-SLOT
FL-10 3¼ 5
FL-15 4¼ 7
FL-20 5¼ 9
FL-25 6¼ 11
FL-30 7¼ 13
Table 1. Frame Opening Dimensions
PATTERN CONTROLLER
BORDER
SPREADER
2-SLOT
2CRA & 2CRB
11
⁄16 69⁄16
11
⁄16 89⁄16
11
⁄16 109⁄16
11
⁄16 129⁄16
11
⁄16 149⁄16
2-SLOT
2CRN
STEP 3. Attach Mounting Clips
Hard Ceiling Clips are shipped loose for field attachment to the
FlowBar Diffuser.
Slide the Hard Ceiling Clips into the lower bosses of each frame rail
as shown in Figure 2.
Position the clips at a maximum of 10” intervals along the Diffuser
frame.
The Hard Ceiling Clips must be secured to a framing member.
These Mounting Clips should be attached to the ceiling framework
at a maximum of 10” intervals.
For Diffusers with two slots, a CenterTee Support Bracket is shipped
loose for installation. The Center-Tee Support Bracket is installed
over the center rail of the FlowBar and then rotated to interlock with
the outer FlowBar borders as shown in Figure 3.
SPREADER
BORDER
HARD CEILING CLIP
Figure 2. Installation of Hard Ceiling Clips
PATTERN CONTROLLER
BORDER
CENTER-TEE
SPREADER
CENTER-TEE
SUPPORT BRACKET
Figure 3. Installation of Center-Tee Support Bracket
BORDER
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STEP 4. Attach Diffuser to Ceiling Frame
Lift the FlowBar Diffuser into the framed opening and secure the
Mounting Clips to the frame with flat head screws as shown in
Figure 4.
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FRAME
If multiple sections of FlowBar are required, repeat previous step by
lifting additional sections into the framed opening. Be sure to insert
Spline Support Clips-SS1 into the FlowBar ends to insure a tight and
aligned connection as shown in Figure 4.
Install and secure end caps and mitered corners if required as
shown in Figure 5.
END CAPS
MITERED CORNER
SPLINE SUPPORT CLIP
Figure 5. Installation of End Caps & Mitered Corner
FRAME
MOUNTING
SCREWS
Figure 4. Installation of Diffuser in Ceiling
HANGAR WIRE
HARD CEILING
CLIP
10” MAXIMUM
CENTERS
SPLINE SUPPORT CLIP
SS1
STEP 5. Attach Plenum to Diffuser
If Plenums were mounted earlier, attach the Plenum by
snapping it to the Diffuser using the clips on the Plenum as
shown in Figure 6.
If Plenums were not mounted earlier, lift the Plenums into place
and attach them to the FlowBar at this time.
Plenums may need support with ceiling wire to the building
structure per code requirements.
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PLENUM
PLENUM CLIPS
FLOWTEE DIFFUSER
Figure 6. Attachment of Plenum to Diffuser
UPPER HANGER
CLIP
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