Can some one point me to a resource that governs rtu placement? I have looked through all bdcs, bs, googled, & bci & still cant find criteria for rtu placement?
Thanks all
thd7t wrote:RTU's should be placed centrally, if possible, to reduce distance of main supply and return runs. Central location will frequently result in lower visibility as well. However, if noise is a factor or there is a large structural span, they may have to be located differently.
jtmack35 wrote:thd7t wrote:RTU's should be placed centrally, if possible, to reduce distance of main supply and return runs. Central location will frequently result in lower visibility as well. However, if noise is a factor or there is a large structural span, they may have to be located differently.
Should there be any consideration for placing the unit away from roof vents, such as the plumbing stack vent? I assume you'd want your RTU placed away from any sources of foul-smelling air, but I haven't been able to find any "best practices" in such a scenario.
Sparky83 wrote:jtmack35 wrote:thd7t wrote:RTU's should be placed centrally, if possible, to reduce distance of main supply and return runs. Central location will frequently result in lower visibility as well. However, if noise is a factor or there is a large structural span, they may have to be located differently.
Should there be any consideration for placing the unit away from roof vents, such as the plumbing stack vent? I assume you'd want your RTU placed away from any sources of foul-smelling air, but I haven't been able to find any "best practices" in such a scenario.
RTU placement usually takes priority. Plumbing vents can be moved easily.
jtmack35 wrote:Sparky83 wrote:jtmack35 wrote:thd7t wrote:RTU's should be placed centrally, if possible, to reduce distance of main supply and return runs. Central location will frequently result in lower visibility as well. However, if noise is a factor or there is a large structural span, they may have to be located differently.
Should there be any consideration for placing the unit away from roof vents, such as the plumbing stack vent? I assume you'd want your RTU placed away from any sources of foul-smelling air, but I haven't been able to find any "best practices" in such a scenario.
RTU placement usually takes priority. Plumbing vents can be moved easily.
Gotcha. So for the sake of argument...let's say I'm adding a new RTU to an existing building. Plumbing vents are already installed in the roof...should I avoid them? Any kind of clearance I should shoot for? Or does the RTU still take priority?
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