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HVAC Design Review Form Guide

The document summarizes the process for selecting HVAC equipment using Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. It includes: 1) A sample HVAC design review form with numbered sections corresponding to load calculation forms, equipment specs, and duct sizing worksheets. 2) Examples of Manual J worksheets for load calculation and Manual S expanded performance data sheets for a furnace and air conditioner. 3) An explanation of how capacity and airflow requirements are determined from the equipment performance data to ensure proper sizing. 4) An example friction rate worksheet from Manual D for duct sizing.

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HVAC Design Review Form Guide

The document summarizes the process for selecting HVAC equipment using Manual J load calculations and Manual S equipment selection. It includes: 1) A sample HVAC design review form with numbered sections corresponding to load calculation forms, equipment specs, and duct sizing worksheets. 2) Examples of Manual J worksheets for load calculation and Manual S expanded performance data sheets for a furnace and air conditioner. 3) An explanation of how capacity and airflow requirements are determined from the equipment performance data to ensure proper sizing. 4) An example friction rate worksheet from Manual D for duct sizing.

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UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE HVAC DESIGN REVIEW FORM


Load Calculation: Manual J
Equipment Selection: Furnace and Air Conditioner

The form below illustrates the Manual J forms and the equipment selection process for a furnace and air
conditioner. The circled numbers on HVAC Systems Design Review Form correspond to the description in
the instructions and to the locations where the information can be found on the supporting documentation.

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Figure 1: Sample Completed HVAC System Design Review Form – Manual J


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Part I: Manual J – Forms used for Load Calculations

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Figure 2: J1 Worksheets A and Form J1


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Part II: Manual S – Equipment Expanded Performance Data

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Figure 3: Furnace Performance Data


Based on the heating output and temperature rise (TR) limitations the airflow should be about 1,185 CFM,
based on: CFM = 64,000 ÷ (50°F × 1.1 × 1.0) = 1,185 CFM
CFM = Btu ÷ (TR × 1.1 × ACF) where:
CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute, the volume of air moving through the equipment
Btu/h: The heating capacity of the furnace or other heat source. The XYZ 80-14 has an output
capacity of 64,000 Btu.
1.08: A physics constant that converts pounds of air to a volume of air.
ACF: Altitude Correction Factor, for homes at elevations above 1,000 feet. Ames Iowa
elevation is 955 ft. therefore, the ACF is 1.0.
For the air conditioner, below, the outdoor design temperature for this example is 90°F, this designer
interpolated the value between the 85°F and the 95°F cooling performance values. In these situations, one
could verify the math, or “eyeball” the listed capacity and ensure it falls within the other two capacities
listed. Verifying the math may be of value however, the important element to verify is that the cooling
equipment does not exceed the capacity limitations.
The Latent capacity was determined by subtracting the Sensible capacity from the Total capacity (29,300 –
21,400 = 7,900).
Note the air flow required to deliver the capacities stated (1,000 CFM).

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Figure 4: Air Conditioner’s Expanded Performance Data


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The XYZ FR 08-14 blower assembly can deliver approximately 1,117 CFM on Med-Lo fan speed and
1,000 CFM on Low fan speed. 1,117 CFM is an acceptable amount of airflow for the furnace (this equates
to a 53°F TR), and 1,000 CFM is the volume of air necessary for the cooling system.

Figure 5: Blower Performance Data


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Part III: Manual D Duct Sizing

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Figure 6: Example Friction Rate Worksheet

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