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These schematics illustrate temporary deployment locations for probes during the commissioning process; these probes connect to smartphone commissioning applications.
A duct leakage test is performed on a ducted heat pump system using a duct tester (blower fan) and a digital manometer.
A flow grid is inserted into the filter grille/slot to directly measure airflow.
A nitrogen pressure test was completed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital manifold gauge.
A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.
A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores
Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
Building cavities not used as supply or return ducts unless they meet Items 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, and 4.2 of this Checklist
Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside
Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing
Duct to boot connection of jump duct not fastened and sealed
Ducts sagging because supports not installed at regular intervals
Example of an HVAC installer’s balancing report form
Fan housing was oriented in the correct direction to allow proper exhaust duct installation
Flexible ducts in unconditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than outer duct diameter; in conditioned space not installed in cavities smaller than inner duct diameter
Flexible ducts supported at intervals as recommended by mfr. but at a distance ≤ 5 ft
HVAC ducts, cavities used as ducts, and combustion inlets and outlets may pass perpendicularly through exterior walls but shall not be run within exterior walls unless at least R-6 continuous insulation is provided on exterior side of the cavity
If filter is inaccessible, locate the air filter between the return air plenum and the air handler box
If furnace is accessible, locate the air filter between the return air plenum and the air handler box
If HVAC duct must be installed in an exterior wall, separate it from the exterior with at least R-6 of continuous rigid insulation
If the furnace is hard to access, locate filters at return registers covered by hinged grilles that are easy to open from inside the home
Inadequate amount of insulation installed with compression, misalignment, and voids