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critical environment products
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Critical Environment Products............................................................................................................................................................... R4

overview
Overview................................................................................................................................................................................................ R7
Application Icons Key............................................................................................................................................................................ R7
Applications........................................................................................................................................................................................... R7
General Cleanroom Information.................................................................................................................................................... R7
Air Motion..................................................................................................................................................................................... R7
Air Volume .................................................................................................................................................................................... R8
Air Filtration and Quality Control ................................................................................................................................................. R9
Proper Equipment ......................................................................................................................................................................... R9
Personnel Training......................................................................................................................................................................... R9

radial pattern
VersaTec.............................................................................................................................................................................................. R10
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R10
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R11
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R12

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TriTec................................................................................................................................................................................................... R13
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R13
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R15
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R16
RadiaTec ............................................................................................................................................................................................. R17
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R17
Dimensions - Without HEPA Filter Rack..................................................................................................................................... R19
Dimensions - With HEPA Filter Rack........................................................................................................................................... R20
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R21

laminar pattern
TLF....................................................................................................................................................................................................... R22
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R22
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R23
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R24
TLFR..................................................................................................................................................................................................... R25
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R25
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R26
Accessories................................................................................................................................................................................. R27
CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R29

linear air curtain

LineaTec.............................................................................................................................................................................................. R35
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R35
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................. R36
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R39
SteriTec................................................................................................................................................................................................ R40
Overview...................................................................................................................................................................................... R40
Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................. R42
Linear Plenum Details................................................................................................................................................................. R43
Flange and Hanger Bracket Details............................................................................................................................................ R44
Plenum Inlet Locations................................................................................................................................................................ R45

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AORCS................................................................................................................................................................................................. R46
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R47

fan filter diffusers

Fan Filter Diffusers.............................................................................................................................................................................. R48
Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................. R49
Options & Accessories................................................................................................................................................................. R51
Performance Data........................................................................................................................................................................ R53

accessories
Accessories......................................................................................................................................................................................... R54
HEPALERT.................................................................................................................................................................................... R54
HEPA Filter .................................................................................................................................................................................. R55
HEPA-R Filter............................................................................................................................................................................... R57

application notes
Application Notes................................................................................................................................................................................ R61
Titus Operating Room Air Distribution System........................................................................................................................... R61
System Sizing & Layout............................................................................................................................................................... R61
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Operating Room Air Distribution System.................................................................................................................................... R62

cleanroom terminology
Basic Cleanroom Terminology............................................................................................................................................................. R63

CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

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radial pattern

RadiaTec-AL / RadiaTec-SS TriTec / TriTec-AL / TriTec -SS VersaTec / VersaTec-AL

RADIAL PATTERN DIFFUSER RADIAL PATTERN DIFFUSER RADIAL PATTERN DIFFUSER
• Designed for cleanroom applications • Designed for cleanroom applications • Designed for cleanroom applications
• Delivers high volumes of • Delivers high volumes of • Delivers high volumes of
air at low velocity air at low velocity air at low velocity
• Fixed radial discharge pattern • Fixed radial discharge pattern • Radial discharge pattern is adjustable

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with 1-way or 2-way option with 1-way or 2-way option using face mounted louvers
• Optional HEPA filter rack available

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laminar pattern
CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

TLF / TLF-AA / TLF-SS TLFR

LAMINAR PATTERN DIFFUSER LAMINAR PATTERN DIFFUSER
• Industry standard for unidirectional airflow diffuser • Industry standard for unidirectional airflow diffuser
• For use in clean air environments such as operating rooms • For use in clean air environments such as operating rooms
• Laminar flow pattern minimizes induction and entrainment of room air • Laminar flow pattern minimizes induction
• Steel, aluminum or stainless steel construction and entrainment of room air
• Optional TRM mounting frame available for surface mounting • Snap-in filter, autocentering filter retainers
• 2”, 3”, and 4” HEPA filter media thicknesses
• Optional remote operated dampers
• Optional aerosol challenge port and manifold

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linear air curtain

LineaTec-AL / LineaTec-SS SteriTec-AL / SteriTec-SS

LINEAR AIR CURTAIN DIFFUSER STERILE ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM
• For use in clean air environments like operating rooms • SteriTec system combines LineaTec diffusers to
• Creates air curtain barrier between clean zone and balance of room form a clean zone within a cleanroom
• Optional plenums available with square or round corners • Corner transitions are full plenum size creating no airflow restriction
• Aluminum or stainless steel construction • Continuous plenums minimize duct runs

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• Aluminum or stainless steel construction

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operating room ceiling system

CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT
AORCS
OPERATING ROOM GRID
• Ideal for use in operating rooms, cleanrooms, laboratories, & pharmacies
• Extruded aluminum construction
• Rapid assembly with “quick snap” connectors
• Factory supplied blank-off panels to match air distribution equipment

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fan filter diffusers

FFD FFDE FFDR FFDER

FAN FILTER DIFFUSER FAN FILTER DIFFUSER FAN FILTER DIFFUSER FAN FILTER DIFFUSER
• Unique solution for • Unique solution for • Unique solution for • Unique solution for
cleanroom environments cleanroom environments cleanroom environments cleanroom environments
• PSC motor • ECM motor • PSC motor • ECM motor
• Solid state speed control • Solid state speed control • Solid state speed control • Digital speed control

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• Low profile design • Low profile design • Roomside replaceable • Roomside replaceable
• Aluminum or steel construction • Aluminum or steel construction HEPA filter HEPA filter
• Low profile design • Low profile design
• Aluminum or steel construction • Aluminum or steel construction
CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

FFDRA FFDERA
FAN FILTER DIFFUSER FAN FILTER DIFFUSER
• Unique solution for • Unique solution for
cleanroom environments cleanroom environments
• Roomside replaceable • Roomside replaceable
PSC motor ECM motor
• Solid state speed control • Digital speed control
• Roomside replaceable • Roomside replaceable
HEPA filter HEPA filter
• Low profile design • Low profile design
• Aluminum or steel construction • Aluminum or steel construction

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APPLICATIONS Internal sources include personnel, process equipment, manufacturing
processes and material ingress.
Titus representatives have installed diffusers in cleanrooms and in clean
areas throughout the entire country for over 25 years. Many operating
No matter what source has contributed to the unwanted particle count, the
rooms and research laboratories as well as numerous other facilities have
design of the cleanroom or clean area facilitates the control of incoming
Titus environmental diffusers.
particles and eliminates particles within the environmental envelope.
Cleanrooms include hospital operating rooms, electronics manufacturing,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing, research facilities, AIR MOTION
automotive painting and many other applications. Motion is critical to control concentrations of particles in the entire
cleanroom or in a particular area of the room. Air motion is either
GENERAL CLEANROOM INFORMATION unidirectional, also called laminar, or multi-directional. The following
figure shows typical cleanroom airflow patterns. Unidirectional air motion
Design criteria for cleanrooms include cleanliness classification desired,
is used to push unwanted particles out of the controlled space. Multi-
air volume requirements, air motion, proper filtration and removal of
directional air motion can be used to remove unwanted particles by
contaminants, properly designed equipment and personnel training. Titus
dilution.
products are designed to help the engineer with the proper air distribution
requirements and air motion.

Contamination comes from two sources: external and internal. External

sources include incoming air, wall penetrations for pipes, ducts and other
HVAC equipment.

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APPLICATION ICONS KEY

for use in vital areas within hospitals & patient rooms to

remove contaminants from the air

hospitals

for use in hospital operating rooms to protect the patient

from contaminated air

surgical CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

designed for use in cleanroom applications to remove
contaminants

cleanrooms

for use in laboratory environments with exhaust hoods,

pharmaceutical manufacturing and other biotechnological
facilities

research labs

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When using multi-directional air motion the designer is depending solely
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on dilution to achieve the desired cleanliness level. Although dilution may

reduce particle levels in the entire room to a moderate average level, it Unidirectional Multi-directional
does not ensure that any given area in the room is controlled to acceptable
particulate levels.

Unidirectional flow can be used to provide clean airflow over an obstruction

and push particles to a floor return plenum. Return grilles can be located
in the floor of the room and can be exhausted as shown in the figure,
Unidirectional Flow. In many cases, however, codes require the return air
grille to be mounted in the lower side-wall of the room. This allows the
floors to be mopped and cleaned for standard conditions. For operating
rooms, the return grilles should be mounted with their lower frame at least
8 inches above the floor in the far corners of the room.

In many cleanrooms work areas are designed with unidirectional

flow. Fume hoods may obtain supply air from directly inside the room
immediately adjacent to the fume hood while exhausting the air externally.
The maximum allowable air velocity in front of fume hoods must be less
than the capture velocity of the hood. This room velocity is generally Typical Airflow Patterns in Cleanroom
about 15 to 35 fpm, helping to ensure the air within the fume hood is not

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induced out of the hood and into the room. Proper location of air devices
helps further reduce unwanted air motion. The placement of the diffuser
can be critical and care should be taken to avoid entrainment of fumes
from hoods into the laboratory. Special short throw diffusers can be used
in these locations to eliminate high velocities from moving across the face
of the hoods. Typical hood capture velocities are about 100 fpm.

Whether unidirectional or multi-directional airflow patterns are utilized, air Diffuser

velocities in the clean area must be controlled. Particles 0.5 micrometers

Obstruction
and larger tend to quickly settle on the floor or other work surfaces due
to gravity. These particles are easily disturbed and re-entrained into the
cleanroom atmosphere, thereby recontaminating a previously clean area. Clean Area
To control re-entrainment, air velocities at the floor area should be below Particle
Raised
50 fpm. Perforated
Floor
Return
AIR VOLUME Plenum

Air volume is a key to creating and sustaining any given class of a

cleanroom. Large volumes of clean air are used to dilute contaminated air.
In other words, contaminated air is slowly displaced by clean, treated air.
As more clean air is brought into the room and contaminated air is removed
from the room, the clean air dilutes the contaminated air. This process
slowly reduces the particle level in the room. Volume is determined by Unidirectional Flow (ISO Class 1 to 5)
the job engineer according to standard industry practices, experience, and
situational requirements. It is common to specify 10 to 40 air changes per
hour in a critical environment. ISO Class 1 to 5 cleanrooms may have air
APPLICATIONS

change rates as high as 300 to 600 air changes per hour.

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Filter Designation and Efficiency Level Air quality includes temperature and humidity control. Elaborate systems

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have been developed by the industry to control these two factors.
Humidity is typically controlled somewhere around 50%. Temperature
control specifications may be within 1° F or less.
Name Designation Efficiency Max Particle Size
Pressurization of the cleanroom or clean zone also contributes to air quality.
Higher pressure clean zones help reduce infiltration of contaminants from
High-Efficiency Filter HE 95% 0.3µ outside sources. The typical room differential pressure specified is 0.05
inch wg according to ISO 14644-1. Most critical environmental rooms
have positive pressurization to keep contamination out of these areas.
High-Efficiency
HEPA 99.99% 0.3µ PROPER EQUIPMENT
Particulate Filter
Equipment and construction materials may emit contamination.
Equipment utilized in cleanrooms is typically 304 stainless steel.
Ultra-Low Internal construction is engineered to retard outflow of contaminants
ULPA 99.9995% 0.12µ
Penetration Air Filter from sources such as bearings, plastics and other decaying material or
moving parts.
AIR FILTRATION AND QUALITY CONTROL Air showers or tunnels may be provided for personnel entering the
All cleanrooms utilize filtration systems to purify incoming air and/or controlled zone. Air curtains may be used to also protect the clean zone.
recirculated air. These systems usually include prefilters that are low cost

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and easily replaceable. Prefilters are the first step in extracting or trapping Cleaning equipment such as high efficiency vacuum cleaners, tack cloths,
unwanted particles from the air. lint-free cleaning cloths and autoclaves all contribute to the overall
cleanliness of the room or area.
Upstream of the high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) or ultra-low penetration
(ULPA) air filters, prefilters of 30 percent and then 85 percent greatly
PERSONNEL TRAINING
reduce the amount of contaminants that need to be eliminated by HEPA or
ULPA filters. The chart on this page classifies commonly designated filters Proper cleanroom etiquette is critical to maintaining a clean environment.
and their efficiencies. Protocol for entering the room and leaving the room must be maintained.
Movement within the room must be controlled. Sudden movements by
For cleanroom ISO classes 6 to 8, regardless of the filter classification personnel can entrain settled contaminated particles back into the clean
specified, several principles should be considered prior to application. airstream.
The best place for high-efficiency filters is upstream of the air outlets in
a remote location. If the high-efficiency filter is an integral part of the Titus has a complete line of diffusers designed for applications requiring
air distribution device, removal of the filter should be accomplished from unidirectional or multi-directional airflow. Laboratories, operating
outside the protected zone. Working with the filter in the protected zone rooms, electronics manufacturing, pharmaceutical and biotechnology
creates a high probability of contaminating the clean zone. manufacturing, automotive painting and many other applications can
benefit from using Titus Critical Environment Diffusers.
Volume control dampers should be located upstream of the high-efficiency
filter so that operation of the damper does not contaminate the airstream.

Chemical filtration may also be included. The filter media is typically

activated carbon. APPLICATIONS

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VersaTec
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• Uses specially formed adjustable blades for maximum free area

and directional throw
• High airflow capacity (200 to 1,000 cfm)
• Available in 24 x 24” or 48 x 24” module sizes
• Individually adjustable louvers
• Backpan not visible from below
• Louvers direct airflow slightly below ceiling level
• 24 x 24” has 10” inlet 48 x 24” has 12” inlet
• Perforated or louvered center section
• Available for laying into standard T-bar ceiling grids. Surface
mounted units are laid into a Titus TRM frame. VERSATEC
• Internal air baffling to equalize airflow across the face of the
diffuser

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VersaTec / Steel Backpan with Aluminum Blades VersaTec with adjustable blade face
VersaTec-AL / Aluminum Backpan with Aluminum Blades

FINISHES
Standard Finish - #26 White
VERTICAL THROW

Optional Finish - #04 Mill

OVERVIEW
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL THROW HEMISPHERICAL
Hemispherical Air Diffusion Using Adjustable SETTING SETTING
(SPREAD)
SETTING

Blades
VersaTec models feature adjustable pattern control technology for
delivering high volumes of low velocity air in a radial pattern. Each VersaTec with perforated center section
model is constructed using adjustable blades which allow adjustment
of the discharge air pattern. Two versions of this model are available;
VersaTec with an optional adjustable blade face and VersaTec with a
perforated center section. VersaTec diffuser blades drops less than 1”
VERTICAL THROW

below the ceiling.

These diffusers are an excellent choice for ISO Class 6 to 8 spaces.

Applications include cleanroom environments such as labs with exhaust
VERSATEC

HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL HEMISPHERICAL
hoods, pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology research. SETTING HORIZONTAL THROW SETTING
(SPREAD)

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VERSATEC UNIT DIMENSIONS

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VersaTec with perforated center section
Inlet
Side View

3
/8"
Face View End View
6"
Module minus ¼"
3
/8"
Module minus ¼"

D minus 1/8"

2"
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Inlet Side View

⅜"
End View
Face View

Module minus ¼" 6"

⅜"
Module minus ¼"

D minus ⅛"
DIMENSIONS

2"

All dimensions are in inches

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Discharge Pattern
Hemispherical Horizontal (Spread)
cfm 400 600 800 400 600 800
NC 23 28 30 26 31 33
Total Pressure 0.05 0.10 0.18 0.05 0.13 0.24
48” x 24”
12” Inlet

Horizontal Throw 1-2-4 2-3-6 3-4-7 3-4-7 5-6-8 5-6-13

5B F∆T
Vertical Throw 1-2-3 2-3-5 2-4-7 1-3-4 2-3-6 3-4-7
Horizontal Throw 1-2-3 2-3-5 3-3-6 3-4-5 4-5-6 5-5-11
15B F∆T
Vertical Throw 1-3-5 2-4-7 2-4-8 1-3-6 2-4-8 3-5-9
cfm 200 300 400 200 300 400
NC 21 25 27 22 27 29
Total Pressure 0.02 0.07 0.14 0.04 0.09 0.16
24” x 24”
10” Inlet

Horizontal Throw 1-1-1 1-1-2 1-2-3 2-4-6 4-5-9 5-7-12

5B F∆T
Vertical Throw 1-1-2 1-2-4 2-3-5 2-3-6 3-5-7 4-6-9
Horizontal Throw 1-1-1 1-1-2 1-1-2 2-3-5 2-4-8 5-6-10
15B F∆T
Vertical Throw 1-1-3 1-2-5 2-4-6 2-3-8 3-5-8 4-7-10

• Throws are to terminal velocities of 100, 50 and 25 fpm. See the • NC is the noise criteria curve that will not be exceeded in octave
section, Engineering Guidelines and the topic Procedure to Obtain bands 2 thru 7. The NC assumes a 10 db room absorption.
Catalog Throw Data in this catalog for throw information.
• Air patterns between the two shown in the isovel diagrams on the

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• The horizontal throw is the distance of the overall width of the jet. previous page can be obtained by adjustment of the blades.

• Use above performance data table for optional curved blade center
section.
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• Face drops no more than 5/8” below the ceiling
• Removable face for sanitizing (no special tool required to remove
the face)
• Available in steel, 304 stainless steel, or aluminum with 304
stainless steel face
• Available in 24 x 24” and 48 x 24” module sizes
• Low velocity hemispherical pattern or one-way hemispherical
pattern available
• Factory supplied back pan with every unit
• 22-gauge backpan
• Available in inlet sizes of 8” or 10” for 24 x 24” module sizes, 10” or
12” for 24 x 48” module sizes TRITEC
• Standard unit lays into standard T-bar ceiling grids. Optional TRM
mounting frame available for surface mounting.

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TriTec / Steel Face and Backpan Air enters the diffuser and is spread across the entire diffuser by the
TriTec-AL / 304 Stainless Steel Face with Aluminum Backpan pressure induction plate. As air passes through the pressure induction
TriTec-SS / 304 Stainless Steel Face and Backpan plate it expands into the air dampening chamber. While passing through
the air dampening chamber, long fixed blades direct the air creating a
hemispherical air pattern as the air passes through the 51 percent free
FINISHES area face.
Standard Finish - #26 White
Optional Finish - #04 Mill
ADVANTAGES
• Simple to install and maintain
OVERVIEW • Great for use in fume hood areas
High Volume, Low Velocity, Radial Air Diffusion • Earthquake tabs supplied as standard
Technology • Retainer cable supplied with every unit
TriTec models are designed to allow large volumes of air to be brought • 51 percent free area perforated face matches industry standard
into the environment with very short throws. perforated diffuser’s appearance

Discharging airflow patterns of a two-way blow provide a 180 degree

radial pattern, TriTec takes advantage of the maximum space available
for distributing velocity. This results in the lowest possible velocities CHEMISTRY LAB WITH TRITEC DIFFUSERS
for the volume of air being delivered. Unlike competitive models, TriTec
takes advantage of a 51 percent free area perforated face that drops
below the ceiling less than 5/8”. In appearance, TriTec models look like
industry standard perforated diffusers.
TRITEC

TriTec’s unique design allows it to create a full pattern in the middle

of the diffuser as well as on the ends. The design of the TriTec allows
these diffusers to be mounted end to end without increasing the throw.

Applications include labs with exhaust hoods, pharmaceutical

manufacturing, telephone switching rooms, biotechnology research
and many other applications where high airflows with short throws are
required. This diffuser has a very high induction rate. These diffusers
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TriTec Laboratory Application - Side View

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TriTec Laboratory Application - Plan View

24 INCHES
OR MORE

SPREAD (FT)
HORIZONTAL

TriTec Laboratory Application - End View

TRITEC

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TriTec Layout
Top View End View
Module size minus ¼" Earthquake Tabs
Pressure
Induction
Panel
Module Size minus ¼"

Pattern
Controllers
D minus
⅛" Velocity
Dampening
Chamber
Air
Dampening
Chamber

Side View 2" ⅝" to 11/16"

Module Size 6" (Typ.)

Safety Chain

TriTec Lay-In Application

Back pan
Module Size

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T-Bar

15
/16"
Diffuser
Face

Surface Mount Application with Optional TRM Rapid Mount Frame

Module Size

Back pan
DIMENSIONS

Clip is adjustable
up and down to fit
varying ceiling
thickness

B C

½" to ⅞"
1⅛" 3
/16"
Diffuser
Face
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Module Size Horizontal Spread Vertical Throw (ft)

and 2-Way Pattern (ft) 5 Deg ∆T 10 Deg ∆T 15 Deg ∆T
Inlet Size cfm Ps Pt Nc 100-75-50 100-75-50 100-75-50 100-75-50
250 0.055 0.087 25 1 2 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 4
24” X 24” 300 0.080 0.126 29 2 3 6 1 3 4 1 2 4 2 3 5
8” Inlet 400 0.142 0.224 37 3 5 7 3 3 5 2 4 5 3 5 7
500 0.222 0.350 42 5 6 8 3 4 5 3 5 7 4 6 8
250 0.026 0.039 <20 1 1 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 1 2
24” X 24” 300 0.037 0.056 20 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 3
10” Inlet 475 0.093 0.140 31 3 5 7 1 3 6 2 3 6 2 4 7
600 0.148 0.224 37 4 6 9 2 4 8 3 5 8 3 6 9
375 0.054 0.084 <20 3 4 6 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2
24” X 48” 500 0.097 0.149 26 4 6 9 1 1 3 1 2 4 1 2 4
10” Inlet 700 0.190 0.292 39 6 8 10 1 2 5 2 4 6 2 4 7
900 0.313 0.483 48 8 10 12 2 4 7 3 5 8 3 6 9
500 0.054 0.080 20 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 4
24” X 48” 650 0.092 0.135 24 2 3 7 1 2 4 1 2 5 2 3 6
12” Inlet 750 0.122 0.179 34 2 4 9 1 2 5 2 3 6 2 4 7
1000 0.218 0.319 44 4 7 11 2 4 6 3 5 8 4 6 9
Module Size Horizontal Spread Vertical Throw (ft)

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and 1-Way Pattern (ft) 5 Deg ∆T 10 Deg ∆T 15 Deg ∆T
Inlet Size cfm Ps Pt NC 100-75-50 100-75-50 100-75-50 100-75-50
250 0.055 0.087 <20 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 1 3
24” X 24” 325 0.094 0.148 29 2 3 4 0 1 2 1 2 4 1 2 5
8” Inlet 400 0.142 0.224 35 3 3 4 1 1 3 2 3 6 2 4 8
450 0.179 0.283 38 3 4 4 1 1 3 2 3 9 3 5 9
250 0.025 0.038 <20 1 2 4 1 1 3 1 1 3 2 3 7
24” X 24” 350 0.049 0.075 22 3 4 6 1 2 5 2 3 6 4 6 9
10” Inlet 450 0.081 0.123 28 4 5 7 2 4 6 3 5 7 6 8 9
550 0.121 0.184 34 4 6 8 3 5 7 4 6 9 7 9 9
500 0.092 0.144 24 1 2 3 1 2 4 1 2 4 3 6 9
24” X 48” 625 0.143 0.225 32 2 2 4 2 3 5 2 3 6 5 8 9
10” Inlet 750 0.206 0.324 39 2 3 4 2 4 6 2 4 7 7 9 9
900 0.297 0.467 44 3 4 6 4 5 8 4 7 9 8 9 9
500 0.051 0.076 <20 1 2 3 2 4 7 4 6 8 4 6 8
24” X 48” 650 0.086 0.129 25 2 3 4 4 6 9 6 7 9 6 7 9
12” Inlet 750 0.114 0.171 31 3 3 5 5 7 9 6 8 9 6 8 9
1000 0.203 0.304 42 3 5 7 7 9 9 8 9 9 8 9 9

• Spread is the maximum width of the isovel at the indicated terminal • Low emissivity heaters were used to maintain loads, and were set to
velocity match the supply air conditions. The room was free of obstructions
• Vertical throw is the furthest distance below the ceiling where the during the tests.
indicated terminal velocity can be measured • Sound and pressure drop tests were conducted in accordance with
PERFORMANCE DATA

• Tests were conducted in a 16 x 16-foot room, with a 9-foot ceiling, ASHRAE Standard 70-2006 and ANSI S1.31 Procedures
low side wall returns, in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 113-
2013, in several planes
2-WAY PATTERN 1-WAY PATTERN

Diffuser DIFFUSER

100, 75 or 50 fpm Isovel

100, 75 OR
Throw (ft)

50FPM ISOVEL
Vertical

THROW (FT)
VERTICAL

Spread (ft)

HORIZONTAL
SPREAD (FT)
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• Removable face for sanitizing from room-side (no special tool
required)
• Available in aluminum and 304 stainless steel modular parts, (face
and back pan can be of a different material)
• Available in 24 x 24” and 48 x 24” module sizes with one-way or
two-way patterns
• Available inlet sizes: 8 or 10 inches for 24 x 24”; 10 or 12 inches for
48 x 24” modules
• Compatible with 1 or 1½” T-bar ceiling grids. Optional TRM
mounting frame available for surface mounting.
• Optional HEPA Filter rack available (filter by Titus or others)
• Unique baffling inside diffuser assures even air distribution across
entire face RadiaTec
• Quarter-turn fasteners and retainer cables allow easy access for
cleaning and filter replacement

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RadiaTec-AL / Aluminum Face and Backpan RadiaTec in Laboratory Application -
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FINISHES
Standard Finish - #26 White
VERTICAL
Optional Finish - #04 Mill THROW
(FT)

OVERVIEW
High Volume, Low Velocity, Radial Air Diffusion
Technology
The RadiaTec diffuser is designed to meet the challenge of diluting
airborne contaminants by supplying high-volume, low-velocity airflow HORIZONTAL
SPREAD
to displace impurities. The airflow pattern is designed to produce a (FT)

uniform pattern to prevent dead spots where contaminants can linger.

In addition, the air pattern is tighter to the ceiling than competitive
models to limit the air pattern penetration into the occupied zone.

The RadiaTec creates a full pattern along the face of the diffuser, and
when mounted end-to-end, throw is not increased.

Applications include labs with exhaust fans, pharmaceutical

RADIATEC

manufacturing, biotechnology and other applications where high air

volume with short flow are required. The RadiaTec’s high induction rate
draws impurities into its airstream, allowing it to be diluted to less
harmful levels prior to exhausting the air. Excellent choice for ISO Class
6 to 8 spaces.

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RadiaTec in Laboratory Application - Side View

VERTICAL
THROW
(FT)

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RadiaTec in Laboratory Application - Plan View

24 INCHES
OR MORE
SPREAD (FT)
HORIZONTAL
RADIATEC

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Standard Model, No HEPA Filter Rack
Plenum
21 1½
A

5¾
13½
6¼

23¾

2-Way
Diffuser

Module minus 3 21 1½
A

5¾

6¼
13½
R
Module minus ¼ 23¾

Module Size Nominal Inlet Size A 1-Way

8 7 7/8”
24 x 24
10 9 7/8”
48 x 24 10 9 7/8”
12 11 7/8” ⅞

Border Detail Lay-in Surface Mounting with TRM frame

Security
Clip
DIMENSIONS

T-Bar
A
Ceiling

TRM
Frame

Tee A
1” 3
/8”
11/2” 1
/8”
All dimensions are in inches
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HEPA Filter Rack Model

Plenum 21
1½
A

8¾
16½

6¼

Diffuser
23¾
2-Way

Module minus 3 21 1½
A A

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8¾
16½

6¼

Module minus ¼
23¾
1-Way
Module Size Nominal Inlet Size A

24 x 24 8 7 /8”
7

10 9 7/8”
48 x 24 10 9 7/8”
12 11 7/8” ⅞

HEPA Filter Rack Knife Edge Dimensions HEPA Filter Rack

HEPA Filter Gel Seal (by Others)

Interior Edge Sealed
DIMENSIONS

Module Size minus 6⅝ HEPA Filter

Knife Edge
Wing Nut

Filter Holding Clip

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Horizontal Spread (feet) Vertical Throw (feet)
Module Size 2-Way Pattern
5 Degree ∆T 15 Degree ∆T 5 Degree ∆T 15 Degree ∆T
Inlet Size
cfm Ps Pt NC 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50
200 0.082 0.061 - 5 6 8 4 5 7 2 3 3 2 3 4
24” x 24”
300 0.092 0.138 18 7 8 9 6 7 8 2 4 5 2 4 6
8” Inlet
400 0.163 0.245 28 8 9 10 7 8 10 4 5 6 4 5 7
300 0.075 0.094 18 6 7 8 6 6 7 3 4 5 3 4 5
24” x 24”
400 0.133 0.167 28 6 7 9 6 7 8 4 5 6 4 5 6
10” Inlet
500 0.209 0.261 35 7 8 10 7 8 9 4 5 6 5 6 7
400 0.027 0.061 - 2 3 5 2 3 5 1 2 3 2 3 4
48” x 24”
600 0.062 0.138 15 4 5 6 4 5 6 1 2 4 3 4 6
10” Inlet
800 0.111 0.245 23 5 6 7 5 6 7 1 2 4 4 5 7
600 0.065 0.101 - 4 5 7 3 5 6 2 3 4 3 4 5
48” x 24”
800 0.114 0.179 20 5 6 8 4 5 7 3 4 5 4 5 6
12” Inlet
1000 0.179 0.280 27 6 7 9 5 6 8 3 4 6 4 5 7
Horizontal Spread (feet) Vertical Throw (feet)
Module Size 1-Way Pattern
5 Degree ∆T 15 Degree ∆T 5 Degree ∆T 15 Degree ∆T
Inlet Size
cfm Ps Pt NC 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50 100 - 75 - 50
200 0.053 0.071 12 5 6 7 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 2 3
24” x 24”
300 0.118 0.164 25 6 7 8 6 7 9 2 4 6 2 4 6
8” Inlet

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400 0.209 0.291 34 7 8 9 7 8 10 4 5 7 3 5 7
300 0.111 0.130 26 5 6 7 5 6 8 4 5 6 6 7 9
24” x 24”
400 0.196 0.230 35 6 7 8 6 7 9 5 6 7 7 8 10
10” Inlet
500 0.308 0.360 41 7 8 10 7 8 10 6 7 8 8 9 11
400 0.029 0.063 - 3 5 7 3 5 8 3 4 6 4 6 8
48” x 24”
600 0.066 0.142 16 5 6 8 6 7 9 5 6 7 6 7 8
10” Inlet
800 0.119 0.253 26 7 8 9 7 8 10 5 6 8 7 8 10
600 0.075 0.111 - 4 6 8 5 6 7 4 5 6 6 6 7
48” x 24”
800 0.133 0.198 23 7 8 9 6 7 8 5 6 7 7 8 10
12” Inlet
1000 0.208 0.309 31 8 9 11 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 11

• Spread is the maximum width of the isovel at the indicated terminal • Low emissivity heaters were used to maintain loads, which were set
velocity to match the supply air conditions. There were no obstructions in the
• Horizontal throw is the furthest distance from diffuser center point room during the tests.
where the indicated terminal velocity can be measured • Sound and pressure drop tests were conducted in accordance with
• Vertical throw is the furthest distance below the ceiling where the ASHRAE Standard 70-2006 and ANSI S1.31 Procedures
indicated terminal velocity can be measured

2-WAY PATTERN 1-WAY PATTERN PERFORMANCE DATA

End View End View
DIFFUSER

100, 75 OR
VERTICAL 50FPM ISOVEL
THROW (FT)

THROW
VERTICAL

(FT)

HORIZONTAL
SPREAD (FT)
HORIZONTAL
SPREAD
(FT)

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TLF
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• Ideal for installation in hospital operating rooms

• Center plug removes from face for access to screwdriver slot for
trim disk adjustment
• Perforated face quickly removes by loosening quarter-turn fasteners
• Retainer cables prevent the perforated face from falling after
removal
• Internal baffles to distribute air evenly over perforated face
• Perforated face with 3/32” diameter holes on ¼” centers in a 60°
staggered pattern
• Compatible with 1” or 1½” T-bar ceiling grids
• Optional TRM mounting frame available for surface mounting
TLF

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TLF / Steel
The TLF Series of laminar flow diffusers generates a low velocity, evenly
TLF-AA / Aluminum
distributed, downward moving “piston” of conditioned air.
TLF-SS / 304 Stainless Steel
Installed over the operating table in a hospital operating room, TLF
FINISHES diffusers help protect the patient from contaminated room secondary
Standard Finish - #26 White air. The only appreciable amount of room air entrainment occurs at
Optional Finish - #04 Mill the boundaries of the moving air mass, outside the confines of the
operating table. As a result, the patient is effectively isolated from
residual room air.
OVERVIEW
Vertical Laminar Flow Technology TLF is especially effective in cooling areas with heavy, localized, internal
TLF laminar flow diffusers are the industry standard for unidirectional loads, as in computer rooms. The column of air delivered by the TLF
flow. When unidirectional flow is desired, typically in areas classified as cools the load source directly without generating high velocities in the
ISO 1 to 5, TLF is the choice. occupied space.

TLF diffusers can be used to create clean zones by positioning the

diffuser directly over the area to be washed with clean air. Clean zones
are typically used as process areas within a cleanroom.

TLF diffusers are also used in most operating rooms as the center
diffuser and many times these diffusers are surrounded by a linear air
curtain. The vertical piston of air created by the TLF is used to discharge
clean air over the patient during surgery or surgical procedures.

Unidirectional flow minimizes air induction, reducing the opportunity

TLF

for contaminated air to be re-entrained and pollute a clean airstream.

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Neck Inlet
Size D Height B

5, 6, 7, 8 2”
Ceiling Module Size C (Lay-In Applications)
Ceiling Opening = Module Size minus 1" (Surface Mount Applications) 10, 12 2”
C minus 3"
D
D
minus ⅛"
Retainer Cable
B

Deflector Ring 5⅝" *

Screwdriver Slot

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1¼" ⅜"
C minus 1⅜"
¼-Turn
Fastener

Ceiling Opening
C‫ י‬minus 1⅜" = Module Size C
minus 1" (Surface
C‫ י‬minus ¼" Mount Applications)

C minus ¼"

Removable Center Plug

For Screwdriver Access

DIMENSIONS

All dimensions are in inches

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7” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 34 37 40 44
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 34 37 40 44
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 34 36 39 43
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 34 37 40 44
36” x 24” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 34 37 40 44
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.090 0.114 0.170 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 16 20 24 28 33 36 39 43

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.020 0.027 0.038 0.050 0.062 0.090 0.113 0.130 0.175
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - 14 18 22 28 31 33 37
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.020 0.027 0.038 0.049 0.061 0.089 0.109 0.126 0.168
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - 14 18 22 28 31 33 37
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.019 0.027 0.037 0.048 0.060 0.088 0.105 0.124 0.162
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - 14 18 22 28 31 33 37

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10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.043 0.053 0.065 0.080 0.094 0.110 0.147 0.166 0.244
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 19 22 25 28 31 33 38 40 45
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.043 0.053 0.065 0.079 0.094 0.110 0.147 0.166 0.244
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 19 22 25 28 31 33 38 40 45
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.042 0.052 0.063 0.079 0.092 0.107 0.145 0.163 0.240
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 19 22 25 28 31 33 38 40 45

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.023 0.029 0.035 0.043 0.051 0.059 0.080 0.090 0.132
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 15 18 22 24 27 32 34 40
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.023 0.029 0.035 0.043 0.051 0.059 0.080 0.090 0.132
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 15 18 22 24 27 32 34 40
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.023 0.028 0.034 0.042 0.050 0.058 0.078 0.088 0.129
Module NC (Noise Criteria) 11 15 18 22 24 27 32 34 40

• All data based on full open disc position

• NC values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB.
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006 and
ASHRAE Standard 113-2013
PERFORMANCE DATA

• Throw is based on 0-5B cooling with terminal velocities of 75, 50

and 30 fpm
• Performance data does not include pressure loss of optional HEPA
filter
• See the section, Engineering Guidelines and the topic ‘Procedure to
Obtain Catalog Throw Data’ in this catalog for throw information
• Performance data for additional sizes not shown can be obtained by
using the Titus TEAMS program

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• Ideal for installation in hospital operating rooms
• Snap-in, tool-less HEPA filter installation and removal
• Factory pressure tested
• Fully welded construction option
• Roomside accessible PAO challenge port option
• Perforated face quickly removes by loosening quarter-turn fasteners
• Retainer cables prevent the perforated face from falling after
removal
• Three free area options
• Accommodates filters with 2”, 3”, & 4” media packs
• Compatible with 1” or 1½” T-bar ceiling grids
TLFR
• Optional TRM mounting frame available for surface mounting

AVAILABLE MODELS:
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See website for Specifications

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TLFR-AA / Aluminum
Installed over the operating table in a hospital operating room, TLF
TLFR-SS / 304 Stainless Steel
diffusers help protect the patient from contaminated room secondary
air. The only appreciable amount of room air entrainment occurs at
FINISHES the boundaries of the moving air mass, outside the confines of the
Standard Finish - #26 White operating table. As a result, the patient is effectively isolated from
Optional Finish - #04 Mill residual room air.

TLFR is especially effective in cooling areas with heavy, localized,

OVERVIEW internal loads, as in computer rooms. The column of air delivered by the
Vertical Laminar Flow Technology TLF cools the load source directly without generating high velocities in
The next generation Titus unidirectional flow diffuser for critical the occupied space.
environments has been designed to comply with industry standard,
ASHRAE 170, offering important safeguards for surgical patients. Used
in operating rooms as the primary diffusers, the vertical piston of air
created by the TLFR is used to discharge clean air over the patient
during operations. Including snap-in, autocentering filter retainers, the
new TLFR reduces the amount of time and effort during installation
and removal of filters. This decreases the time a lab or operating suite
is out of commission, allowing facilities to maximize profitability and
patient care.

Unidirectional flow minimizes air induction, reducing the opportunity

for contaminated air to be re-entrained and pollute a clean airstream.
TLFR

The TLFR Series of laminar flow diffusers generates a low velocity,

evenly distributed, downward moving “piston” of conditioned air.

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Module Size A B Nominal Inlet Size C

24 x 12 235⁄8 115⁄8
24 x 24 235⁄8 235⁄8 6 57⁄8
36 x 12 355⁄8 115⁄8 8 77⁄8
36 x 24 355⁄8 235⁄8 10 97⁄8
48 x 12 475⁄8 115⁄8 12 117⁄8
DIMENSIONS

48 x 24 475⁄8 235⁄8
48 x 36 475⁄8 355⁄8
60 x 12 595⁄8 115⁄8
60 x 24 595⁄8 235⁄8
60 x 36 595⁄8 355⁄8
72 x 12 715⁄8 115⁄8
72 x 24 715⁄8 235⁄8
72 x 36 715⁄8 355⁄8

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ACCESSORIES critical environment diffusers
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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Cable Operated Damper Detail

Port & Cable Operator Details

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Aerosol Manifold Details

ACCESSORIES

All dimensions are in inches

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Check if provided.
Radial Damper – Cable Operated Removable Equalization Baffle HEPALert LED Filter Indicator – 24V

Factory Certified Leak Tested - HEPALert LED Filter Indicator – Battery

Butterfly Damper – Cable Operated

critical environment diffusers

In accordance with IEST-RP-CC034.3 Operated
ACCESSORIES
Aerosol Injection Port & Distribution Fully Welded Plenum & Inlet
Manifold

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Knife Edge/Gel Seal Detail

Knife Edge/Gel Seal Detail:

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ACCESSORIES

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 13% PERFORATED FACE - 2” FILTER
6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.306 0.376 0.448 0.524 0.602 0.767 0.854 0.944 1.132
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.243 0.299 0.359 0.421 0.487 0.625 0.698 0.775 0.936
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.154 0.192 0.233 0.276 0.321 0.418 0.471 0.526 0.643
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.117 0.147 0.180 0.215 0.251 0.333 0.377 0.423 0.522
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.224 0.272 0.321 0.372 0.423 0.529 0.584 0.640 0.755
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.184 0.224 0.264 0.305 0.349 0.436 0.482 0.528 0.625
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.099 0.121 0.144 0.168 0.192 0.244 0.271 0.298 0.357
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.078 0.097 0.114 0.134 0.154 0.197 0.219 0.243 0.292
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.065 0.081 0.097 0.113 0.130 0.168 0.187 0.207 0.250
Module

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10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.214 0.243 0.271 0.306 0.336 0.368 0.437 0.470 0.593
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.169 0.191 0.214 0.242 0.266 0.292 0.347 0.374 0.474
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.140 0.159 0.178 0.202 0.222 0.243 0.291 0.314 0.400
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.206 0.233 0.259 0.291 0.318 0.347 0.409 0.438 0.547
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.161 0.181 0.201 0.227 0.248 0.271 0.319 0.343 0.428
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.132 0.149 0.166 0.187 0.204 0.222 0.263 0.282 0.353
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes initial resistance of optional HEPA Filter
with 2” thick filter media
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006
PERFORMANCE DATA
• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB
• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 23% PERFORATED FACE - 2” FILTER

6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.301 0.368 0.438 0.510 0.585 0.742 0.824 0.909 1.086
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.238 0.292 0.350 0.409 0.472 0.603 0.672 0.744 0.895
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.152 0.189 0.229 0.271 0.315 0.409 0.460 0.513 0.626
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.116 0.146 0.178 0.212 0.248 0.328 0.371 0.416 0.513
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.221 0.267 0.315 0.363 0.413 0.513 0.565 0.618 0.726
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.182 0.220 0.260 0.299 0.341 0.425 0.469 0.513 0.605
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.098 0.119 0.142 0.165 0.188 0.239 0.265 0.291 0.347
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.078 0.096 0.113 0.132 0.152 0.193 0.215 0.238 0.286
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.065 0.080 0.096 0.112 0.129 0.166 0.185 0.204 0.246

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10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.209 0.237 0.264 0.297 0.325 0.355 0.420 0.451 0.566
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.166 0.187 0.209 0.236 0.259 0.284 0.336 0.362 0.457
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.138 0.156 0.175 0.198 0.218 0.238 0.284 0.305 0.388
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.201 0.227 0.252 0.282 0.307 0.334 0.392 0.419 0.519
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.158 0.177 0.197 0.221 0.241 0.263 0.309 0.331 0.411
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.130 0.146 0.163 0.183 0.200 0.217 0.256 0.274 0.341
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes initial resistance of optional HEPA Filter
with 2” thick filter media
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006
PERFORMANCE DATA

• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB

• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 33% PERFORATED FACE - 2” FILTER
6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.299 0.366 0.436 0.507 0.581 0.736 0.817 0.900 1.074
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.237 0.291 0.348 0.406 0.468 0.598 0.665 0.736 0.885
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.152 0.189 0.228 0.270 0.314 0.407 0.457 0.510 0.622
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.116 0.145 0.177 0.212 0.247 0.327 0.370 0.414 0.511
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.220 0.266 0.314 0.361 0.410 0.509 0.560 0.612 0.719
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.181 0.220 0.258 0.298 0.340 0.423 0.466 0.510 0.600
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.098 0.119 0.141 0.165 0.188 0.238 0.264 0.289 0.345
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.078 0.095 0.113 0.132 0.152 0.193 0.215 0.237 0.284
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.064 0.080 0.096 0.112 0.129 0.165 0.184 0.203 0.245
Module

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10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.208 0.235 0.262 0.295 0.323 0.352 0.416 0.446 0.559
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.165 0.186 0.208 0.235 0.258 0.282 0.334 0.359 0.453
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.138 0.156 0.174 0.197 0.217 0.237 0.282 0.304 0.385
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.200 0.225 0.250 0.280 0.305 0.331 0.388 0.415 0.513
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.157 0.176 0.196 0.220 0.240 0.261 0.306 0.328 0.406
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.129 0.146 0.162 0.182 0.199 0.216 0.254 0.272 0.339
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes initial resistance of optional HEPA Filter
with 2” thick filter media
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006
PERFORMANCE DATA
• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB
• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 13% PERFORATED FACE

6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.036 0.052 0.070 0.092 0.116 0.173 0.206 0.242 0.322
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.035 0.050 0.068 0.089 0.113 0.168 0.200 0.235 0.313
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.030 0.043 0.059 0.077 0.097 0.145 0.173 0.203 0.270
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.028 0.041 0.056 0.073 0.092 0.138 0.164 0.193 0.256
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.014 0.020 0.027 0.036 0.045 0.068 0.081 0.095 0.126
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.012 0.018 0.024 0.031 0.040 0.059 0.070 0.082 0.110
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.010 0.015 0.020 0.026 0.033 0.049 0.058 0.068 0.091
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.009 0.014 0.018 0.024 0.030 0.046 0.054 0.064 0.085
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.009 0.013 0.018 0.023 0.029 0.044 0.052 0.061 0.081

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Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.024 0.030 0.036 0.045 0.053 0.062 0.083 0.094 0.137
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.021 0.026 0.032 0.039 0.046 0.054 0.072 0.081 0.119
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.019 0.024 0.029 0.036 0.042 0.049 0.066 0.075 0.110
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.016 0.020 0.024 0.030 0.035 0.041 0.055 0.062 0.091
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.013 0.016 0.019 0.024 0.028 0.033 0.044 0.050 0.073
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.011 0.014 0.017 0.021 0.024 0.028 0.038 0.043 0.063
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes pressure loss associated with optional snap-in equalization baffle
• Performance data does not account for optional HEPA filter pressure loss
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006
PERFORMANCE DATA

• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB

• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 23% PERFORATED FACE
6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.031 0.044 0.060 0.078 0.099 0.148 0.176 0.207 0.276
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.030 0.043 0.059 0.077 0.098 0.146 0.174 0.204 0.272
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.028 0.040 0.055 0.072 0.091 0.136 0.162 0.190 0.253
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.027 0.040 0.054 0.070 0.089 0.133 0.158 0.186 0.247
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.011 0.015 0.021 0.027 0.035 0.052 0.062 0.073 0.097
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.010 0.014 0.020 0.025 0.032 0.048 0.057 0.067 0.090
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.009 0.013 0.018 0.023 0.029 0.044 0.052 0.061 0.081
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.009 0.013 0.017 0.022 0.028 0.042 0.050 0.059 0.079
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.009 0.012 0.017 0.022 0.028 0.042 0.050 0.058 0.077
Module

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NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.019 0.024 0.029 0.036 0.042 0.049 0.066 0.075 0.110
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.018 0.022 0.027 0.033 0.039 0.046 0.061 0.069 0.102
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.017 0.021 0.026 0.032 0.038 0.044 0.059 0.066 0.098
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.011 0.014 0.017 0.021 0.024 0.028 0.038 0.043 0.063
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.018 0.021 0.025 0.034 0.038 0.056
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.009 0.011 0.014 0.017 0.020 0.023 0.031 0.035 0.051
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes pressure loss associated with optional snap-in equalization baffle
• Performance data does not account for optional HEPA filter pressure loss
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006 PERFORMANCE DATA
• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB
• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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TLFR-AA / TLFR-SS WITH 33% PERFORATED FACE

6” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
48” x 12” Total Pressure 0.029 0.042 0.058 0.075 0.095 0.142 0.169 0.198 0.264
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 24” Total Pressure 0.029 0.042 0.057 0.074 0.094 0.141 0.167 0.196 0.262
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 36” Total Pressure 0.028 0.040 0.054 0.071 0.090 0.134 0.159 0.187 0.249
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41
24” x 48” Total Pressure 0.027 0.039 0.053 0.070 0.088 0.132 0.157 0.184 0.245
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - 23 30 33 36 41

8” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 100 120 140 160 180 220 240 260 300
60” x 12” Total Pressure 0.010 0.014 0.020 0.025 0.032 0.048 0.057 0.067 0.090
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 12” Total Pressure 0.009 0.014 0.018 0.024 0.031 0.046 0.054 0.064 0.085
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.009 0.013 0.017 0.023 0.029 0.043 0.051 0.059 0.079
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 60” Total Pressure 0.009 0.012 0.017 0.022 0.028 0.042 0.050 0.058 0.077
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
24” x 72” Total Pressure 0.008 0.012 0.017 0.022 0.028 0.041 0.049 0.057 0.076

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Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

10” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.018 0.022 0.027 0.034 0.040 0.046 0.062 0.070 0.103
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.017 0.021 0.026 0.032 0.038 0.044 0.059 0.066 0.098
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.017 0.021 0.025 0.031 0.037 0.043 0.057 0.065 0.095
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - 21 28

12” Round Inlet Airflow (CFM) 215 240 265 295 320 345 400 425 515
48” x 24” Total Pressure 0.010 0.012 0.015 0.019 0.022 0.025 0.034 0.039 0.057
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
60” x 24” Total Pressure 0.009 0.011 0.014 0.017 0.020 0.023 0.031 0.035 0.051
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21
72” x 24” Total Pressure 0.008 0.011 0.013 0.016 0.019 0.022 0.029 0.033 0.049
Module NC (Noise Criteria) - - - - - - - - 21

PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Performance data includes pressure loss associated with optional snap-in equalization baffle
• Performance data does not account for optional HEPA filter pressure loss
• Data obtained in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-2006
PERFORMANCE DATA

• NC Values are based on a room absorption of 10 dB

• NC levels less than 20 dB are shown as “-”
• All pressures are in inches of water

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LineaTec

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• LineaTec provides a curtain of supply air
• Blades have minimum adjustability to allow precise control of the
air curtain angle
• Face available in 304 Stainless Steel or aluminum
• Available in single sections up to 100 inches long or multiple
sections for continuous runs
• Available with optional 304 Stainless Steel or aluminum plenums
• Available in 1-slot or 2-slot configurations
• Plenums available with square or round corners, quarter-turn
fasteners for easy face removal and sanitizing
• Excellent for use as a perimeter air curtain in clean air environments
such as operating rooms LINEATEC
• May be used in surface mount or lay-in applications

AVAILABLE MODELS:
hospitals surgical

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LineaTec-AL / Aluminum
LineaTec-SS / 304 Stainless Steel

FINISHES
Standard Finish - #26 White Face (aluminum models)
Optional Finish - #04 Mill (304 stainless steel models and plenums)

OVERVIEW
Linear Air Curtain Technology Vertical Air Curtain
Diffuser for Perimeter Control of Pollutants
LineaTec is a linear air curtain diffuser used to create an air curtain
barrier between a clean zone and the balance of the room. The air
curtain typically discharges 25 to 50 cfm per linear foot of slot. Flow
rates of up to 100 cfm per linear foot of diffuser can be obtained with
a two-slot LineaTec. LineaTec diffusers are typically used to surround
TLF diffusers in operating rooms to reduce internal contaminants in
the sterile zone of the operating theatre. With limited adjustable slots,
the air curtain can be directed at a slight angle to facilitate balancing
airflow in the entire operating theatre through directional control.
LINEATEC

To meet sanitizing requirements, LineaTec diffusers are available with

plenums that have optional corners radiused to ¾”. This allows easy
manual cleaning of the inside of the plenum when the face is removed
and reduces crevices where bacteria and other organisms can grow.
Select LineaTec diffusers based on 50 fpm terminal velocity at knee
height to 24 inches above floor - for most operating room applications.

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LineaTec - Side View Side View

1 5/16"
Side View
Side View 1 5/16"
1 5/16"
12 3/8" 12"

12 3/8" 12"
12 3/8" 12"
CL
Nominal Length minus 3/8"
CL
Note: Maximum single Nominal
piece constructionL Nominal
Length Cminus 3/8" Length is 100"
Minimum Nominal Length
Nominal Length minusis 24"3/8"
Inlets centered
Note: Maximum on section
single piece unlessNominal
construction specifiedLength is 100"
Note: Maximum single piece
Minimum construction
Nominal Length isNominal
24" Length is 100"
Minimum
Inlets centered Nominalunless
on section Length is 24"
specified
Inlets centered on section unless specified
End View

R 1 3/4" 2 1/2" End View

End
CL
View
TYP LineaTec - End View 7/8" 1" 7/8"
Radius CL
1 3/4" A2 1/2" 2 1/2" CL Radius
TYP1 3/4" 2 1/2" 7/8"
Corners 1" 7/8"
Corners
TYP 7/8"
Radius 1" 7/8"
A 2 1/2" Radius
A Radius
Corners Radius
2 1/2" Corners
Corners Corners

Nominal
A
1" Width
TYP Nominal A (in) (in)
1" Width minus Nominal
1" 10 6
TYP Nominal
3/8"Nominal A
Width minus
TYP A 12 9
Width minus Nominal
3/8"
Nominal
Width minus
3/8"3/8" Width minus 15 12
Side Inlet Top Inlet
Width
3/8"
minus
3/8"
Side Inlet
Side Inlet Top Inlet
Top Inlet

LineaTec - Face View

Face View
Face View
Face View
Face Dim:
DIMENSIONS

Nominal Nominal
Width Face
Width Dim:
Face Dim:
Nominal
minusNominal Nominal
Minus
Nominal
Width
3/8" Width Width
1 1/2"
Width
minus
minus Minus
Minus
3/8"3/8" 1 1/2"
1 1/2"
Face Dim: Nominal Length minus 1 1/2"

Face2-Slot
Dim:
Face version
Nominal
Dim: Nominal shown
Length minus
Length 1 1/2"
minus 1 1/2"

2-Slot version
2-Slot shown
version shown
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LineaTec - Side View
Side View
SideBoltView
flanges
together
CL SideCL View
Bolt flanges
together
CL 1 3/8"
CL CL CL 1 3/8"
Bolt flanges
together
CL Nominal LengthCLminus 3/8" CL 1 3/8"
Note: Maximum singleminus
Nominal Length section3/8"
length is 100"
Inlets centered on section unless specified
Note: Maximum single section length is 100"
Inlets centeredNominal
on section unless
Length specified
minus 3/8"
Note: Maximum single section length is 100"
End View
Inlets centered on section unless specified

End View

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7/8" 7/8"
CL
2 1/2" Radius
7/8" End View Radius
7/8"
1 3/4"
LineaTec - End View Corners 1" CL Corners
2 1/2" A Radius Radius
TYP 2 1/2"
1 3/4" Corners 7/8" 1" Corners7/8"
Radius CL
TYP A 2 1/2" Radius
1 3/4" 2 1/2"
Corners
12 3/8" 1" Corners
TYP A 12 3/8"
2 1/2"
12"3/8"
12 12"
12 3/8"
12" 12" Nominal
1" 12 3/8" 12 3/8" Width
A
TYP 12" A 12"
1" Nominal (in) (in)
TYP Width minus Nominal
A
1" Nominal 10 6
3/8" Width minus
TYP Width minus Nominal A 12 9
Nominal 3/8"
3/8"
Width minus
Width minus
Nominal 15 12
Side Inlet
3/8" Top
3/8" Inlet
Width minus
Side Inlet Top Inlet
3/8"
Side Inlet Top Inlet

LineaTec - Face View

Face View
Face View
Nominal Width Face View Face Dim:
minus 3/8" Face Dim: Width
Nominal
DIMENSIONS

Nominal Width Minus

Face 1 1/2"
Dim:
Nominal Width
minusNominal
3/8" Width Nominal Width
minus 3/8" Minus 1 1/2"
Minus 1 1/2"

Face Dim: Nominal Length minus 1 1/2"

Face Dim: Nominal Length minus 1 1/2"
Face Dim: Nominal Length minus 1 1/2"

All dimensions are in inches

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Perforated equalization baffle Perforated equalization baffle

Perforated equalization baffle Perforated equalization baffle

Pattern controller Pattern controller

1-Slot Pattern controller 2-Slot

Pattern controller
1-Slot 2-Slot

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Internal Construction Details
Internal Construction Details

Surface mount ceiling opening =

Nominal Length/Width minus 1 1/2"
Surface mount ceiling opening =
Nominal Length/Width
Hanger Wire minus 1 1/2"
Hanger Bracket Hanger WireHanger Bracket
Hanger Bracket Hanger Bracket

T-Bar Grid
T-Bar Grid
DIMENSIONS

Drywall Ceiling
Drywall Ceiling Ceiling
Ceiling Tile
Tile
Surface Mount
Surface Detail
Mount Detail Lay-in
Lay-inDetail
Detail

Installation
InstallationDetails
Details

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PERFORMANCE DATA critical environment diffusers
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Airflow, cfm/Ft. 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Static Pressure 0.004 0.015 0.034 0.061 0.095 0.136 0.186
1-Slot
NC (Noise Criteria) <10 <10 <10 <10 13 16 19
Throw 0-1-3 1-3-6 3-4-7 4-6-8 5-6-9 6-7-10 6-7-11
Airflow, cfm/Ft. 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Static Pressure 0.004 0.015 0.034 0.061 0.095 0.136 0.186
2-Slot
NC (Noise Criteria) <10 <10 <10 19 26 31 37
Throw 0-1-4 2-4-8 4-6-10 6-8-11 7-9-(13) 8-10-(14) 9-11-(15)

• NC is based on a 6-foot unit • Throw data included in () parenthesis is calculated to exceed floor to
• Throw is based on isothermal air, vertical, in a room between 0 and ceiling distance for the terminal velocities shown
11 feet high, for 150, 100 and 50 fpm terminal velocities, for a 6-foot • Static pressure shown assumes Titus recommended plenum
unit • Data is based on a factory provided plenum with ¾” radiused corner
• For cold air, throw will increase, heated air will not project as far and an 18” x 6” inlet
as shown; See the section, Engineering Guidelines and the topic,
‘Estimating Downward Vertical Projection’ in this catalog for
additional information

PERFORMANCE DATA

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SteriTec
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• Perforated pressure induction plate facilitates balancing

• Blades have minimum adjustability to allow precise control of the
air curtain angle
• 2-slot or 1-slot configurations available
• May be mounted as surface mount or T-bar lay-in with support
• Available in square sizes from 8 x 8 feet through 20 x 20 feet as
listed below. Rectangular sizes are also available.
• Other custom sizes are available
• Perimeter air curtain for creating an air wall between clean zones
and adjacent area
• Face quickly removes for easy plenum access
STERITEC

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SteriTec is used, room airflow entrainment is drastically reduced into

SteriTec-AL / Aluminum
the laminar flow sterile field with as much as 30% of the sterile field
SteriTec-SS / 304 Stainless Steel
used for related services. Tests, conducted at the Titus laboratory, have
shown the importance of this air wall or air curtain. If an air curtain is
FINISHES not used as shown for both a side view and a plan view contamination
Standard Finish - #26 White can and will be induced into the center of the sterile field. The migration
Optional Finish - #04 Mill of contamination has also been observed if the laminar diffusers are
continuous over the operating room table and an air curtain has not
been used. As shown, the inside edge of the SteriTec system air wall
OVERVIEW or air curtain should be mounted 18 to 30 inches outside the TLF
Sterile Environment System Technology generated nominal sterile field. The total airflow requirement varies
According to ASHRAE Standard 170-2013 for hospital operating rooms, with the room size. The required minimum airflow is 20 air changes per
the laminar flow diffusers should be selected for an average velocity hour for operating rooms.
not to exceed 35 fpm at the operating table. This is about equal to the
normal plumage velocity emitted from the human body. This velocity The side view of the SteriTec air curtain shows how this system stops
can be calculated by taking airflow from the laminar flow diffusers room airflow induction into the laminar flow field at two very important
and dividing this flow by the nominal face area of the diffusers. The locations. The first location is next to the ceiling. If the laminar flow
size of the laminar flow field or many times called the “sterile field,” is not continuous, and many times this is not the case due to lighting
should be at least the size of the operating table plus an additional and gas columns etc., the air wall stops the induction along the ceiling
area of 12 inches around the table. This is the absolute minimum size. line from being drawn into the laminar flow. The openings in the field
However, many times additional equipment and tables are required and can provide a material pathway for airflow to flow into the openings
also need to be included in this sterile field. The sterile field should between the laminar flow diffusers. This then can allow secondary
STERITEC

protect the patient and provide non-contaminated airflow protection for room airflow to flow into these areas which may be contaminated.
the patient, all equipment and personnel being used for the patient. The second area of protection is seen further down in the room. The
SteriTec air curtain provides an invisible barrier or wall to reduce room
The terminal velocity of the laminar flow on the patient should not be air from being mixed with the pure filtered clean laminar flow from the
greater than the plumage velocity created by the normal human body TLF diffusers.
at rest. This limitation is meant to stop the laminar flow from driving
contamination into open wounds during surgery the plumage velocity is Contaminated air outside the air curtain is prevented from entraining
approximately 25-35 fpm. or being mixed with the clean zone created and inside the LineaTec
diffusers zone. In most applications the LineaTec diffusers of the
Ceiling area can be allowed in the sterile field for lighting and related SteriTec system are selected for a terminal velocity of 50 fpm about 2
R40 services. Data has shown that if an air wall or air curtain like the Feet above the floor. This allows the flow to travel down to and along
the floor to the external low sidewall exhaust return grilles.
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The SteriTec system combines the features of the TLF and the LineaTec
• Available with optional 304 stainless steel or aluminum plenums
to form a clean zone within a cleanroom. A typical SteriTec system for an
• Corner transitions are full plenum size creating no airflow
operating room includes a LineaTec perimeter air curtain and with TLF
restriction
laminar flow TLF diffusers as the central supply air outlets. Return grilles
are located at the low level sidewall as exhaust outlets on at least two • Available with round corners on plenums (7/8” radius)
of the room’s walls. These are typically mounted so the lower portion of • Continuous plenums minimize duct runs and facilitates self
the grille frame is about 8 inches above the floor to allow cleaning of balancing
the room’s floor. • Typical linear selection for 50 fpm terminal velocity 2 feet above
floor

Linear Diffuser Total

Nominal Laminar Flow No. of Sections
Sizes ft. No. of Units & Sizes Laminar LineaTec @
“A” x “B” Units @ 30cfm/ft2 cfm
Side A Side B Flow cfm 40 cfm/ft cfm

8’ x 8’ 6-3x2 1080 2 2 1080 1280 2360

10’ x 10’ 8-2x4 1920 2 2 1,920 1,600 3,520
12’ x 12’ 8-2x4 1920 2 2 1,920 1,920 3,840
14’ x 14’ 10-2x4 3120 2 2 3,120 2,240 5,360

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2-2x6
16’ x 16’ 10-2x4 3120 3 3 3,120 2,560 5,680
2-2x6
18’ x 18’ 18-2x4 4320 3 3 4,320 2,380 7,200
20’ x 20’ 32-2x4 7680 4 4 7,680 3,200 10,880

Note: Please check with your Titus representative before specifying sizes other than those listed
above. Rectangular sizes are available.

No Air Curtain - Contamination - Not Blocked At Ceiling Laminar Flow With No Air Curtain
Diffuser
Plan View
Diffusers
Contaminates Contaminates
12"

20' OR Table
Contaminates
s

OR Table

Blanked Off Area

Side View
20'

Laminar Flow With Air Curtain Air Curtain With Non-continuous Laminar Flow - Contamination
Blocked
18 - 30" 18 - 30"
Diffuser
Plan View
STERITEC

Contaminates Contaminates 18 - 30"

20'
Contaminates

OR Table

Air Curtain

Side View
20'

All dimensions are in inches

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• SteriTec-AL
Extruded aluminum face with
20-gauge aluminum plenum Nominal System Length 'A' Plus 2xC

• SteriTec-SS Nominal System Length 'A'

20-gauge 304 stainless steel
face and plenums
C

Finish Slot Diffuser

Nominal System Length 'B' Plus 2xC

• Standard Face Finish

SteriTec-AL - #26 White Face
Nominal System Length 'B'

SteriTec-SS - #04 Mill

• Standard Plenum Finish

Optional Finish - #04 Mill

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Unidirectional
Diffusers with or
without integral
HEPAfilters, are
placed in the
center of the
SteriTec Linear
Diffuser Array.

Corner Plenums installed above finished ceiling

2 1/2"2 1/2" CL CL
113/4"
3/4" 7/8"
7/8" 7/8"
TYP 1" 7/8"
TYP C D RadiusRadius 1" Radius Radius
2 1/2"
CornersCorners
2 1/2" Corners Corners

12 3/8" 12 3/8"
1"
TYP Nominal C
1" Width minus Nominal
TYP 3/8" Width minus D
3/8"
SideCInlet
= Nominal Top Inlet C = Nominal
Width minus Width minus
3/8" 3/8"
Side Inlet Top Inlet
DIMENSIONS

Nominal
C D
Width
(in) (in) (in)
10 95/8 6
12 115/8 9
15 145/8 12

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PLENUMS INCLUDE:

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•
7
/8” radius on horizontal plenum corners Top View - 8 x 8 feet, 10 x 10 feet, 12 x 12 feet Systems
(inlet does not have radius) Nominal System Length 'A' Plus 2xC
Nominal System Length 'A'
• Continuously welded seams ground
smooth to make hand cleaning easy
C

• Corners have no crevices on radiused

Nominal System Length 'B' Plus 2xC

plenums to trap contaminants or mold Supply Inlet

Nominal System Length 'B'

D
• Plenums have heavy duty hanger brackets
for suspending the entire system from the
structure

• Multi-section plenums bolt together using

heavy duty flanges
D

Supply Inlet
NOMINAL PLENUM LENGTHS
Note: Use the chart shown at right for identifying

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nominal plenum section lengths by system size. E E
Corner Plenums installed above finished ceiling

Nominal Plenum
System Nominal Size (ft) Length (ft)
D E
8x8 4 4
10 x 10 5 5
12 x 12 6 6
14 x 14 42/3 5
16 x 16 51/3 5
18 x 18 6 6

Rectangular sizes are available

Top View - 14 x 14 feet, 16 x 16 feet, 18 x 18 feet Systems

Nominal System Length 'A' Plus 2xC
Nominal System Length 'A'
C

Supply Inlet

D
Nominal System Length 'B' Plus 2xC
Nominal System Length 'B'

Supply Inlet
DIMENSIONS

Supply Inlet

D
Supply Inlet

E E E

Corner Plenums installed above finished ceiling

All dimensions are in inches

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NOMINAL PLENUM LENGTHS Top View - 20’ x 20’, 22’ x 22’, 24’ x 24’ Systems
Note: Use the chart shown at right for identifying Nominal System Length 'A' Plus 2xC
nominal plenum section lengths by system size. Nominal System Length 'A'
C

Supply Inlet
D

FLANGE AND HANGER

Nominal System Length 'B' Plus 2xC

BRACKET DETAILS

Nominal System Length 'B'

D
Note: All systems must be suspended by wire
Supply Inlet
whether surface mount or lay-in.
Supply Inlet

Nominal Plenum
System Nominal Size (ft) Length (ft)
D
D E
20 x 20 5’ 5’ Supply Inlet

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E E E E
Corner Plenums installed above finished ceiling

Perforated equalization baffle Perforated equalization baffle

Pattern controller Pattern controller

1-Slot 2-Slot

Internal Construction Details

Surface mount ceiling opening =

Nominal Length/Width minus 1 1/2"
Hanger Wire
Hanger Bracket Hanger Bracket
DIMENSIONS

T-Bar Grid

Drywall Ceiling Ceiling Tile

Surface Mount Detail Lay-in Detail

Installation Details
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PLENUM INLET LOCATIONS System Layout A - Top View
Note: Inlets should be of equal size. Maximum
inlet size is 8 inches tall by the section length 1 2
minus 12 inches. Inlet velocity should be kept to
less than 800 fpm, preferably less than 500 fpm.
Plenum Segment
(Typ.)
8 3

8' x 8' and 12' x 12'

Systems

7 4

Typical
Inlet

6 5

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System Layout B - Top View
1 2 3

12 4

14' x 14', 16' x 16'

11 and 18' x 18' Systems 5

Typical
10 Inlet 6

8 7

PLENUM SLOT LOCATIONS

System Layout C - Top View

1 2 3 4

16 5

15 6
20' x 20'
Systems

14 7

Typical
13 Inlet 8

12 11 10 9
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AORCS
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• Heavy duty extruded aluminum construction

• All systems are custom engineered for each installation &
application
• Closed-cell polyethylene gasket with pressure sensitive adhesive
• Pre-cut at factory for rapid assembly in the field with “quick snap”
connectors
• “Quick snap” connectors allow for reconfiguration in the field
• Factory supplied blank-off panels to match air distribution
equipment

AORCS

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hospitals surgical

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AORCS / Aluminum 1½” Adjustable Grid System

FINISHES
Standard Finish - #26 White / Antimicrobial PowderCoat
Optional Finish - #01 Mill
Optional Finish - #21 Enviro-Thane to match / Antimicrobial PowderCoat
Optional Finish - #84 Black / Antimicrobial PowderCoat

OVERVIEW
Gasketed Heavy Duty Ceiling Grid System
The Atlas Ceiling Grid System is a field assembled, gasketed, heavy
Rendering of AORCS
duty ceiling grid for use in operating rooms, laboratories, and cleanroom
applications. Used to support diffusers, blank-off panels, and light
fixtures, the Atlas ceiling system also creates an air tight barrier
between the space and ceiling plenum to prevent transmission of
contaminants into or out of the occupied space. All systems are custom
engineered for each unique application.
AORCS

Framed panel Matched panel Solid panel

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AORCS UNIT DIMENSIONS

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Top View

7/8"

1 7/16" 1/8" 1 7/16" 3 1/4"

1 1/2" 3/4"

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1 5/8"
®
Full Tee Half Tee Unistrut

Example Layout
12 1/8" 24 1/4"

Unidirectional Diffusers

Lighting
36 3/8"

Blank-off panels
12' 1 1/2"
12' 3"

24 1/4"

DIMENSIONS
48 1/2"

12' 1 1/2"
12' 3"

All dimensions are in inches

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Fan Filter Diffusers
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• Low profile design

• PSC or ECM motor
• Solid state, visual, or infrared speed control
• Walkable plenum (excluding prefilter)
• UL listed (120V, 277V)
• Standard sizes: 24” x 24” and 48” x 24”
• Aluminum construction (stainless steel optional)
• Options: Duct collar, challenge port, ULPA filter, power cord

FAN FILTER DIFFUSERS

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cleanrooms research labs

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FFD / PSC motor / HEPA Filter sound for one of the quietest fan filter diffusers in the industry. The room
FFDE / ECM motor / HEPA FIlter side replaceable option (R) provides quick and efficient replacement of
the HEPA or ULPA filter from room side while the diffuser remains in
FFDR / PSC motor / Room side replaceable HEPA Filter
place. The room side replaceable option (RA) allows for replacement of
FFDER / ECM motor / Room side replaceable HEPA Filter
the motor and filter from the room side.
FFDRA / Room side replaceable PSC motor and HEPA Filter
FFDERA / Room side replaceable ECM motor and HEPA Filter Titus fan filter diffusers are also available with an ECM brushless DC
motor. These units dynamically adjust themselves to maintain the set
OVERVIEW airflow, compensating for changes in static pressure, filter loading or
other local conditions. Titus fan filter diffusers with ECM can easily
Fan filter diffusers provide a unique solution in cleanroom applications. maintain cleanroom air levels exceeding IEST recommended practices.
In situations where the use of conventional ducted modules is Airflow is maintained so constantly and consistently that the need for
impractical or the air supply has insufficient static pressure to move future balancing is greatly reduced. The ECM option, along with the
the air through a HEPA filter, fan filter diffusers provide an excellent patented baffling system and forward curve fan, makes Titus fan filter
alternative. In cleanroom design, the primary factor is contaminant diffusers intelligent, energy efficient and ultra quiet.
removal and the cleanliness level, so moving the air is a major challenge.
FAN FILTER DIFFUSERS

The volume of recirculated HEPA filtered air, including conditioned air

to handle high cooling loads that are typical of many cleanrooms, can
range from less than twenty to more than five hundred air changes
per hour. Fan filter diffusers provide a constant flow of clean air into
the space which prevents the infiltration of contaminants and provides
for the removal of particles generated by people and equipment in the
work space.

TITUS FAN FILTER DIFFUSERS…LOW

ENERGY, LOW SOUND AND LOW PROFILE
Titus offers a complete line of fan filter diffusers that can be used for
new design or retrofitting cleanroom environments. Each Titus FFD (fan
filter diffuser) is a self-contained fan filter module that includes HEPA
filter, pre-filter, fan speed control and low profile design. Air circulation
is maintained by using a lightweight, forward curved fan powered by
a 120V or 277V, 60Hz motor. Motor speed is adjusted by the solid-
state speed control mounted on top of the housing. Patented baffling
technology ensures uniform airflow across the filter face and attenuates
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FFD / FFDR / FFDRA

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TABLE 1
Top View
A B C D E F
In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm)
23 /8
5
23 /8
5
23 /32
11
23 /32
11
233/8 233/8
24” x 24”
(600) (600) (606) (606) (543) (543)
475/8 235/8 4711/32 2311/32 453/8 213/8
48” x 24”
(1200) (600) (1215) (606) (1152) (543)

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FFD
Side View
Panel Size OA Face Dimension

24” x 24” 23.63” x 23.63” (600 x 600 mm)

7/8” KNOCKOUT FOR
48” x 24” 47.63” x 23.63” (1200 x 600 mm) SOLID STATE INCOMING POWER
SPEED CONTROLLER ON/OFF SWITCH

12 1/2”
9 1/2” (318)
(241)

A B

FFDR / FFDRA
Side View
Panel Size OA Face Dimension

24” x 24” 23.63” x 23.63” (600 x 600 mm)

7/8” KNOCKOUT FOR
48” x 24” 47.63” x 23.63” (1200 x 600 mm) SOLID STATE INCOMING POWER
DIMENSIONS

SPEED CONTROLLER ON/OFF SWITCH

14 5/8"
11 1/2” (372)
(293)

A B

All dimensions are in inches

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FFDE / FFDER / FFDERA TABLE 2
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Top View A B C D E F
C In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm) In (mm)
E
23 /8
5
23 /8
5
23 /32
11
23 /32
11
233/8 233/8
24” x 24”
(600) (600) (606) (606) (543) (543)
475/8 235/8 4711/32 2311/32 453/8 213/8
48” x 24”
(1200) (600) (1215) (606) (1152) (543)
F D

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FFDE
Side View
Panel Size OA Face Dimension

24” x 24” 23.63” x 23.63” (600 x 600 mm)

7/8” KNOCKOUT FOR
48” x 24” 47.63” x 23.63” (1200 x 600 mm) INCOMING POWER
UNIVERSAL CONTROL CARD ON/OFF SWITCH

14 3/8”
(364)
9 1/2”
(241)

A B

FFDER / FFDERA
Side View
Panel Size OA Face Dimension

24” x 24” 23.63” x 23.63” (600 x 600 mm)

7/8” KNOCKOUT FOR
48” x 24” 47.63” x 23.63” (1200 x 600 mm) INCOMING POWER
DIMENSIONS

UNIVERSAL CONTROL CARD ON/OFF SWITCH

16 7/16”
(417)
11 9/16”
(294)

A B

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FFD / FFDE

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Prefilter

Prefilter
Motor

Venturi Ring
Lid Assembly
Blower Wheel

ON/OFF Switch

HEPA/ULPA
Filter

Power Entrance

Filter Change
Motor/Electrical Removal

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FFDR / FFDER
Prefilter

Motor

Venturi Ring

Fan Filter Unit

Blower Wheel
2-Piece Welded
Plenum Housing

Filter
ON/OFF Switch

Filter Clip and

Screw (typ 6)

Diffuser Screen
Screws (typ 6)

Power Entrance

Filter Change
Motor/Electrical Removal

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

FFDRA / FFDERA
Electrical connectors
located in inner
prefilter wall
Grommet

Motor/Blower Machine Screw

Plenum
Assy and washer

Motor
Wellnut

Venturi
Gel Seal Filter Ring

Screen

Blower
Wheel

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Filter

Knife- Edge
Lower housing is welded with full penetration welds providing a Seal
leak free mate to the gel seal filter. No caulk is required.
Gel Track

¼ -20
Cap
Diffuser screen is interference fit with housing, no
Screw Filter Clip
hardware required.
10-32
PHP Diffuser
Screws Screen

FFD / FFDE FFDR / FFDER / FFDRA / FFDERA

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CHALLENGE & COLLABORATION PORT DETAIL

* Challenge and calibration ports are standard

on FFDR & FFDER models. They are are
available as options on FFD and FFDE models.
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

ARRAY VIEW
NOTES: Shown left is a typical installation of
multiple fan filter units mounted above the service
area, completely blanketing the critical area with
clean, filtered supply air. For spot applications, a
single fan filter unit can be mounted over a work
bench or table to reduce particulate counts.

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FFD / FFDR / FFDRA

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Total Unit Sound Octave Band Sound
Nominal Max CFM Watts Watts Weight Level @ 90fpm
Unit Type Motor Hp (lbs)
Unit Sizes CFM @ 90 fpm @ Max CFM @ 90 fpm dB
AL SS @90 fpm 2 3 4 5 6 7

24” x 24” 410 315 200 165 41 51 48 45 51 49 36 32 25

FFD 1/5
48” x 24” 660 650 315 310 66 76 51 57 52 49 44 36 30
24” x 24” 350 210 170 140 44 54 48 45 51 49 36 32 25
FFDR 1/5
48” x 24” 610 470 300 245 71 81 51 57 52 49 44 36 30
24” x 24” 350 210 170 140 44 54 48 45 51 49 36 32 25
FFDRA 1/5
48” x 24” 610 470 300 245 71 81 51 57 52 49 44 36 30

Notes: Performance tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA 210-07 and ANSI/ASHRAE 51-07 test standards for Certified Aerodynamic
Performance Rating
90 fpm values are based on active filter face area
Heat gain: BTU = Watts x 3.413

FFDE / FFDER / FFDERA

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Total Unit Sound Octave Band Sound
Nominal Max CFM Watts Watts Weight Level @ 90fpm
Unit Type Motor Hp (lbs)
Unit Sizes CFM @ 90 fpm @ Max CFM @ 90 fpm dB
AL SS @90 fpm 2 3 4 5 6 7

24” x 24” 410 315 145 80 41 51 46 48 48 49 44 38 30

FFDE 1/3
48” x 24” 660 650 260 235 66 76 48 53 50 47 40 38 35
24” x 24” 350 210 130 50 44 54 46 48 48 49 44 38 30
FFDER 1/3
48” x 24” 610 470 225 110 71 81 48 53 50 47 40 38 35
24” x 24” 350 210 130 50 44 54 46 48 48 49 44 38 30
FFDERA 1/3
48” x 24” 610 470 225 110 71 81 48 53 50 47 40 38 35

Notes: Performance tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA 210-07 and ANSI/ASHRAE 51-07 test standards for Certified Aerodynamic
Performance Rating
90 fpm values are based on active filter face area
Heat gain: BTU = Watts x 3.413

FULL LOAD AMPS ACTIVE FILTER FACE AREA

115V 3.00 Nominal Active Filter
Unit Type
PSC 208V 1.50 Unit Size Face Area (ft2)
277V 1.20
FFD / FFDE
24” x 24” 3.5 PERFORMANCE DATA
115V 5.00 48” x 24” 7.3
ECM 208V 3.00 FFDR / FFDRA / 24” x 24” 2.4
277V 2.50 FFDER / FFDERA 48” x 24” 5.5

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HEPAlert
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HEPALERT, HEPA Filter LED Light Kit for TLF and RadiaTec diffusers with
HEPA filter

The HEPALERT LED light kit automatically monitors filter loading using
differential pressure sensors and LED status lights

• LED lights illuminate from green to red when the pressure set point
for filter replacement has been reached (A green light indicates the
filter continues to clean, while a red light indicates the filter needs
to be replaced)
• HEPALERT is designed for Titus TLF and RadiaTec diffusers with HEPALERT
HEPA filters
• LED kit eliminates need to remove diffuser face to visually check • 24 VAC transformer required (supplied by others)
filter cleanliness • Filter operation is unaffected by room pressure changes
• LEDs are visible from occupied area
• HEPALERT switch (field calibrated) activates LED when filter-free
area becomes fifty percent restricted. Instructions are included for
field calibration.

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• Kit is shipped loose and requires field installation

hospitals surgical cleanrooms research labs

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AVAILABLE MODEL:
HEPAlert

Diffuser
Backpan

Left End
(Short Side)
HEPALERT

5¼"

5"

6"
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HEPA FILTER

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Filter Part Nominal
A B C D E F
Effective Face
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Number Size Area (Sq ft)
HF2412T 24 X 12 16¾ 61⁄8 31⁄16 91⁄16 181⁄8 4¾ 0.37
HF3612T 36 X 12 28¾ 6 ⁄8
1
3 ⁄16
1
15 ⁄16
1
30 ⁄8
1
4¾ 0.66
HF4812T 48 x 12 40¾ 6 ⁄8
1
3 ⁄16
1
21 ⁄16
1
42 ⁄8
1
4¾ 0.94
HF6012T 60 x 12 52¾ 61⁄8 31⁄16 271⁄16 541⁄8 4¾ 1.23
HF7212T 72 x 12 64¾ 61⁄8 31⁄16 331⁄16 661⁄8 4¾ 1.52
HF2424T 24 x 24 16¾ 181⁄8 91⁄16 91⁄16 181⁄8 16¾ 1.66
HF3624T 36 x 24 28¾ 18 ⁄8
1
9 ⁄16
1
15 ⁄16
1
30 ⁄8
1
16¾ 2.94
HF4824T 48 x 24 40¾ 18 ⁄8
1
9 ⁄16
1
21 ⁄16
1
42 ⁄8
1
16¾ 4.23
HF6024T 60 x 24 52¾ 18 ⁄8
1
9 ⁄16
1
27 ⁄16
1
54 ⁄8
1
16¾ 5.52
HF7224T 72 x 24 64¾ 18 ⁄8
1
9 ⁄16
1
33 ⁄16
1
66 ⁄8
1
16¾ 6.81
HF4836T 48 x 36 40¾ 301⁄8 151⁄16 211⁄16 421⁄8 28¾ 7.52
HF6036T 60 x 36 52¾ 301⁄8 151⁄16 271⁄16 541⁄8 28¾ 9.81
HF7236T 72 x 36 64¾ 301⁄8 151⁄16 331⁄16 661⁄8 28¾ 12.09

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
HEPA FILTER

• Titus HEPA filters are designed specifically to fit the Titus TLF and • Filter media is 007 Dimple-pleat (ME-D0700). Pack style is 2” dimple
RadiaTec diffusers manufactured after 6/10/07. These filters will not pleat
fit diffusers manufactured before that date. • Filter is constructed of fire-rated materials per standard: UL-900
• Filter efficiency is 99.99% with 0.3 micron particles per standard: class 1
IES-RP-CC-001.3 (Institute of Environmental Science & Technology) • Filter has a centerboard with (1) port for damper operation. Cadmium
• The filter resistance to airflow will be a maximum of 0.52” water plated screw (included with filter) must be inserted into port while
gauge at 100 fpm. Refer to chart on page R45 for additional pressure filter is in use.
drop values. • The filter maximum operating temperature is 250BF, and the
• Filter is scan tested for leaks at an air flow of 100 fpm maximum relative humidity (R.H.) is 100%
• Frame material is extruded anodized aluminum • Filters are non-hygroscopic
• Filter has a downstream gel seal to mate with diffuser HEPA knife
edge. Gel seal material is Blu-Jel.
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Nominal
Filter Size

CFM 6 7 11 15 19 22 30 37 44
24 x 12
Pressure 0.080 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.32 0.42 0.53 0.68
CFM 10 13 20 26 33 40 53 66 79
36 x 12
Pressure 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.33 0.43 0.54 0.69
CFM 14 19 28 38 47 56 75 94 113
48 x 12
Pressure 0.07 0.09 0.14 0.19 0.29 0.36 0.42 0.60 0.68
CFM 18 25 37 49 62 74 98 123 148
60 x 12
Pressure 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.27 0.33 0.44 0.54 0.70
CFM 23 30 46 61 76 91 122 152 182
72 x 12
Pressure 0.07 0.09 0.14 0.19 0.25 0.30 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 25 33 50 66 83 100 133 166 200
24 x 24
Pressure 0.07 0.09 0.14 0.19 0.25 0.30 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 44 59 88 118 147 176 235 295 353
36 x 24
Pressure 0.07 0.09 0.14 0.19 0.25 0.30 0.42 0.52 0.66

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CFM 63 85 127 170 212 254 338 423 508
48 x 24
Pressure 0.07 0.10 0.14 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 83 110 166 221 276 331 442 552 663
60 x 24
Pressure 0.07 0.10 0.14 0.20 0.25 0.31 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 102 136 204 272 340 409 545 681 817
72 x 24
Pressure 0.08 0.10 0.14 0.20 0.25 0.31 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 113 150 226 301 376 451 601 752 902
48 x 36
Pressure 0.08 0.10 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.31 0.42 0.52 0.66
CFM 147 196 294 392 490 589 785 981 1177
60 x 36
Pressure 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.31 0.42 0.53 0.67
CFM 181 242 363 484 605 725 967 1210 1450
72 x 36
Pressure 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.31 0.42 0.53 0.67

• Pressure loss values listed above are measured

in inches of water gauge (w.g.)
• Pressure loss value is for an unused filter only. This value must be
added to the diffuser pressure drop to determine total pressure.
HEPA FILTER

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HEPA-R FILTER

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Nominal Effective Face Nominal Media
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A B C D Area (Sq ft) E
Size Thickness
24 X 12 203⁄8 83⁄8 177⁄8 57⁄8 0.73 2” 3
36 X 12 32 ⁄8
3
8 ⁄8
3
29 ⁄8
7
5 ⁄87 1.22 3” 39⁄16
48 x 12 443⁄8 83⁄8 417⁄8 57⁄8 1.70 4” 413⁄16
60 x 12 56 ⁄8
3
8 ⁄8
3
53 ⁄8
7
5 ⁄87 2.19
72 x 12 683⁄8 83⁄8 657⁄8 57⁄8 2.68
24 x 24 203⁄8 203⁄8 177⁄8 177⁄8 2.22
36 x 24 32 ⁄8
3
20 ⁄8
3
29 ⁄8
7
17 ⁄87 3.70
48 x 24 44 ⁄8
3
20 ⁄8
3
41 ⁄8
7
17 ⁄87 5.19
60 x 24 56 ⁄8
3
20 ⁄8
3
53 ⁄8
7
17 ⁄87 6.68
72 x 24 68 ⁄8
3
20 ⁄8
3
65 ⁄8
7
17 ⁄87 8.17
48 x 36 443⁄8 323⁄8 417⁄8 297⁄8 8.68
60 x 36 563⁄8 323⁄8 537⁄8 297⁄8 11.17
72 x 36 683⁄8 323⁄8 657⁄8 297⁄8 13.66

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
HEPA-R FILTER

• Titus HEPA-R filters are designed specifically to fit the Titus TLFR-AA • Filter media available in 2”, 3” and 4” thick configurations
and TLFR-SS diffusers • Filter is constructed of fire-rated materials and meets UL-900 and UL
• This filter model is not compatible with TLF-AA, TLF-SS, RadiaTec-AL, 586 classifications
and RadiaTec-SS models equipped with HEPA rack option • The filter maximum operating temperature is 250BF, and the
• Filter efficiency is 99.99% with 0.3 micron particles per standard: maximum relative humidity (R.H.) is 100%
IEST-RP-CC-001 (Institute of Environmental Science & Technology). • Filters are non-hygroscopic
Tested in accordance with IEST-RP-CC-034.
• Frame material is extruded anodized aluminum
• Filter is equipped with an expanded metal grille
• Filter has a downstream gel seal to mate with diffuser HEPA knife
edge. Gel seal material is self-healing non-flowing urethane.
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Nominal
Filter Size

CFM 6 7 11 15 19 22 30 37 44
24 x 12
Pressure 0.04 0.04 0.07 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.19 0.23 0.28
CFM 10 13 20 26 33 40 53 66 79
36 x 12
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
CFM 14 19 28 38 47 56 75 94 113
48 x 12
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
CFM 18 25 37 49 62 74 98 123 148
60 x 12
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.21 0.26 0.31
CFM 23 30 46 61 76 91 122 152 182
72 x 12
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.21 0.26 0.31
CFM 25 33 50 66 83 100 133 166 200
24 x 24
Pressure 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.14 0.17 0.21 0.28 0.34 0.42

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CFM 44 59 88 118 147 176 235 295 353
36 x 24
Pressure 0.05 0.07 0.11 0.15 0.18 0.22 0.29 0.37 0.44
CFM 63 85 127 170 212 254 338 423 508
48 x 24
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.22 0.30 0.37 0.45
CFM 83 110 166 221 276 331 442 552 663
60 x 24
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.23 0.30 0.38 0.46
CFM 102 136 204 272 340 409 545 681 817
72 x 24
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.23 0.31 0.38 0.46
CFM 113 150 226 301 376 451 601 752 902
48 x 36
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.20 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.48
CFM 147 196 294 392 490 589 785 981 1177
60 x 36
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.20 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.48
CFM 181 242 353 484 605 725 967 1210 1450
72 x 36
Pressure 0.06 0.08 0.12 0.16 0.20 0.24 0.33 0.41 0.49

• Pressure loss values listed above are measured

in inches of water gauge (w.g.)
• Pressure loss value listed is the initial resistance of a unused
filter only. This value must be added to the diffuser (TLFR)
HEPA-R FILTER

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Nominal
Filter Size

CFM 6 7 11 15 19 22 30 37 44
24 x 12
Pressure 0.03 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.14 0.17 0.21
CFM 10 13 20 26 33 40 53 66 79
36 x 12
Pressure 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.15 0.18 0.22
CFM 14 19 28 38 47 56 75 94 113
48 x 12
Pressure 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.23
CFM 18 25 37 49 62 74 98 123 148
60 x 12
Pressure 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.23
CFM 23 30 46 61 76 91 122 152 182
72 x 12
Pressure 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.19 0.23
CFM 25 33 50 66 83 100 133 166 200
24 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.31
CFM 44 59 88 118 147 176 235 295 353

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36 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.11 0.13 0.16 0.22 0.27 0.32
CFM 63 85 127 170 212 254 338 423 508
48 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.14 0.17 0.22 0.28 0.33
CFM 83 110 166 221 276 331 442 552 663
60 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.14 0.17 0.22 0.28 0.34
CFM 102 136 204 272 340 409 545 681 817
72 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.14 0.17 0.23 0.28 0.34
CFM 113 150 226 301 376 451 601 752 902
48 x 36
Pressure 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.24 0.29 0.35
CFM 147 196 294 392 490 589 785 981 1177
60 x 36
Pressure 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.24 0.30 0.36
CFM 181 242 353 484 605 725 967 1210 1450
72 x 36
Pressure 0.05 0.06 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.24 0.30 0.36

• Pressure loss values listed above are measured

in inches of water gauge (w.g.)
• Pressure loss value listed is the initial resistance of a unused
filter only. This value must be added to the diffuser (TLFR)
HEPA-R FILTER

pressure drop to determine the total pressure drop.

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Nominal
Filter Size

CFM 6 7 11 15 19 22 30 37 44
24 x 12
Pressure 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.12 0.15 0.18
CFM 10 13 20 26 33 40 53 66 79
36 x 12
Pressure 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.19
CFM 14 19 28 38 47 56 75 94 113
48 x 12
Pressure 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.19
CFM 18 25 37 49 62 74 98 123 148
60 x 12
Pressure 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.20
CFM 23 30 46 61 76 91 122 152 182
72 x 12
Pressure 0.02 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.20
CFM 25 33 50 66 83 100 133 166 200
24 x 24
Pressure 0.03 0.04 0.07 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.17 0.22 0.26

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CFM 44 59 88 118 147 176 235 295 353
36 x 24
Pressure 0.03 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.18 0.23 0.28
CFM 63 85 127 170 212 254 338 423 508
48 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.12 0.14 0.19 0.24 0.28
CFM 83 110 166 221 276 331 442 552 663
60 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.19 0.24 0.29
CFM 102 136 204 272 340 409 545 681 817
72 x 24
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.12 0.15 0.19 0.24 0.29
CFM 113 150 226 301 376 451 601 752 902
48 x 36
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
CFM 147 196 294 392 490 589 785 981 1177
60 x 36
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.31
CFM 181 242 353 484 605 725 967 1210 1450
72 x 36
Pressure 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.10 0.13 0.15 0.21 0.26 0.31

• Pressure loss values listed above are measured

in inches of water gauge (w.g.)
• Pressure loss value listed is the initial resistance of a unused
filter only. This value must be added to the diffuser (TLFR)
HEPA-R FILTER

pressure drop to determine the total pressure drop.

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TITUS OPERATING ROOM AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM along the outer perimeter of the airflow coming down form the TLF supply

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diffusers. Most operating rooms are now recommended to be designed
at a minimum 20 air changes per hour (ACH). The guidelines do not state
SYSTEM SIZING AND LAYOUT a minimum. The airflow should be HEPA filtered and the operating room
is normally at a positively pressure. Most codes call for the return grilles
SYSTEM CALCULATIONS STEPS to be located at the external lower wall areas above the floor level in the
1. Determine room size corners of the room. For critical operating rooms a LineaTec air curtain
2. Determine desired number of air changes with a mimimum of 4 should be added. The air curtain provides an air wall outside the laminar
outdoor air changes per hour for the SteriTec perimeter air curtain airflow zone to decrease entrainment or induction into the laminar airflow
and the TLF internal diffusers perimeter. The air curtain is normally selected for a terminal velocity of 50
3. Determine SteriTec nominal system size fpm at 2 feet. above the floor The Titus LineaTec diffuser has a deflector
4. Determine desired total that can be adjusted to deflect the air stream inward or slightly outward.
system cfm
5. Determine perimeter air System Layout Nominal System Length 'A' Plus 2xC
curtain cfm
Nominal System Length 'A'
6. Determine internal diffuser cfm (usually
50 to 75 percent of the total cfm) C
7. Select number of inlets and the location
Slot Diffuser
from the chart shown
Nominal System Length 'B' Plus 2xC

8. Determine number TLF units and inlet

Nominal System Length 'B'

size for each unit

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ASHRAE guidelines point to providing
continuous pillar of laminar airflow air
distribution over the operating table and
personnel as well as the surgical instrument
table. These guidelines indicate the laminar
airflow velocity should not exceed 25-35 fpm Unidirectional
Diffusers with or
at the patient. The reason is the laminar flow without integral
HEPAfilters, are
should not overcome the natural plumage of placed in the
center of the
airflow from the body and allow the laminar SteriTec Linear
Diffuser Array.
flow to drive contaminants in a wound. Data
has now been shown that space inside the Corner Plenums installed above finished ceiling
“sterile field” can be used for lighting, gas
connections, etc. This data shows that up to 1 3/4"
2 1/2" CL
7/8"
30% of the primary supply diffuser array area TYP
C Radius
1" 7/8"
Radius
2 1/2"
may be allocated for non-diffuser use such Corners Corners
as lights, gas columns, etc. but caution is
advised.
1"
TYP
The air curtain, or air wall, is recommended Nominal C
Width minus Nominal
around the sterile field to stop contamination 3/8" Width minus
from entrainment along the ceiling line and 3/8"
Side Inlet Top Inlet

The operating room system specifications table provides SteriTec and TLF specifications based on different combinations of ACH and room APPLICATION NOTES
dimensions. Rectangular sizes can also be used.
SteriTec Specifications TLF Specifications
Air Ceiling
Room Dim. Throw (ft.) Inlet Throw System
Changes Height Dim. (ft.) Active System Max Inlet Inlets Total No. of Total
(ft.) Plenum Inlet Locations* @ 50 fpm Dim. (in.) Size to 30 Total cfm
Per Hour (ft.) A+B Slots Layout* Size (in.) Required cfm units cfm
@ 2’ A.F. (in.) fpm
20 10 30 x 38 12 x 12 2 A 60 x 8 4 2, 4, 6, 8 1,920 8 8 24 x 48 12 1,920 7 3,840
25 10 30 x 31 12 x 12 2 A 60 x 8 4 2, 4, 6, 8 1,920 8 8 24 x 48 12 1,920 7 3,840
30 10 28 x 27.5 12 x 12 2 A 60 x 8 4 2, 4, 6, 8 1,920 8 8 24 x 48 12 1,920 7 3,840
35 10 27 x 26 12 x 12 2 A 60 x 8 4 2, 4, 6, 8 1,920 8 8 24 x 48 12 1,920 7 3,840
20 10 44 x 45 14 x 14 2 B 42 x 8 8 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 2,240 8 18 24 x 48 10 4,320 7 6,560
25 10 39 x 40 14 x 14 2 B 42 x 8 8 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 2,240 8 18 24 x 48 10 4,320 7 6,560
30 10 36 x 37 14 x 14 2 B 42 x 8 8 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 2,240 8 18 24 x 48 10 4,320 7 6,560
35 10 33 x 34 14 x 14 2 B 42 x 8 8 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 2,240 8 18 24 x 48 10 4,320 7 6,560
*Refer to page R44 for Plenum Inlet Location diagrams. Required System Information • System Total cfm _____.
**cfm for 30 fpm see R39
A.F. = Above Floor • Room Volume _____ft3. • SteriTec Total cfm _____.
• Air Change per Hour _____. • Number of TLF diffusers _____.
• SteriTec Dimensions _____’ x _____’. • cfm per TLF diffuser _____.
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OPERATING ROOM AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The entire plenum is then exposed to the maintenance worker. The plenum
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system is usually interconnected so a minimum number of inlets can be

The discussion presented in the application notes are intended as aids
utilized for incoming air from the air handler.
to heating and air conditioning engineers and designers with skill and
knowledge about cleanroom design. Titus has no control over the system
Corner transitions are utilized so the plenum can be continuous, even at
design and application of these critical environment products, a function
the corners. Corner transitions found on Titus plenum systems are covered
that rightfully belongs to the designer.
on the operating room side by a cover plate. When the plate is removed,
the entire plenum corner is exposed for easy cleaning. The cover plate
Contaminated air outside the air curtain is prevented from entering the
itself can be put in an autoclave for sterilization. Some competitive models
clean zone by the air curtain. Contaminated air in the clean zone is pushed
utilize an elbow behind the ceiling as corner transitions. To clean the
down and outward by the laminar flow on the interior of the clean zone.
corner transitions, the maintenance worker must reach around the corner
in areas that are hidden from sight; this is not recommended.
The interior of the system should have the highest room pressure due to
velocities and air volume from the air diffusers.
The operating room design engineer determines the number of ACH based
on the cleanliness level desired and current industry standards. Plenum
Velocities should be kept to a maximum of 35 fpm at operating table
inlets are sized so the maximum inlet velocity is in the 500 fpm range.
height so the natural plumage velocity of the patient is not over powered
Inlets can be lengthened and made longer to reduce entrance velocities
and helps to prevent contaminants from getting into open wounds during
or multiple inlets can be used. Plenum velocities should be kept as low as
surgery. The laminar flow diffuser should have quarter-turn fasteners and
possible to facilitate automatic balancing of the air curtain. The 800 fpm
all internal parts shall be removable for cleaning and sterilization.
range is considered top end, 400 to 500 fpm is desirable.
The entire operating room is usually under positive pressure created by

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Total room airflow should be divided between the perimeter air curtain
dampering exhaust air and by providing extra makeup air. This helps to
and the center diffusers. The perimeter air curtain should be supplying air
prevent an ingress of contaminated particles from outside the cleanroom.
between 25 to 50 cfm per foot. HEPA filters should be located remotely.
As doors or dividers are opened or parted, the positive internal pressure
causes air to flow toward the lower external pressure outside the clean
The standard material of construction is 304 stainless steel. The 304
environment. The outward airflow forces particles away from the interior
stainless steel offers durability and an attractive appearance; plus it
zone. Some hospital rooms are designed for negative pressure to keep
can withstand manual sterilization using harsh chemicals normally
contaminants from contaminating other hospital areas and endangering
encountered for this purpose. The standard finish is #04 mill finish.
other people.
Manual balancing dampers should be sufficient to allow balancing of
Plenums for LineaTec diffusers used in operating rooms usually have
individual duct branches. Design flow rates to the interior clean zone
radiused corners. Corners are radiused with a ¾” radius to facilitate
should be established through normal balancing procedure by a certified
cleaning and to avoid areas where microorganisms can grow, later
air balancing professional. The perimeter zone should be adjusted to
contaminating incoming clean air. The face of the LineaTec can be
obtain the required cfm per foot as designed.
removed by rotating quarter-turn fasteners.
APPLICATION NOTES

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CLEAN SPACE PARTICLE CONCENTRATION

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A defined area in which particle concentration and environmental The number of individual particles per unit volume of air (ASHRAE 2011
conditions are controlled at or below specified limits (ASHRAE 2011 Applications Handbook).
Handbook).

PARTICLE SIZE
CLEANLINESS CLASSIFICATION (CLASS)
The apparent maximum linear dimension of a particle in the plane of
Allowable particle concentrations per cubic meter over a range of particle observation (ASHRAE 2011 Handbook).
sizes as outlined in ISO standard 14644-1 (see chart below). For example,
an ISO Class 5 cleanroom is defined as a space where the particle
concentration does not exceed 100,000 particles per cubic meter for SECONDARY AIR
0.1μm particles, or 832 particles per cubic meter for 1μm particles. Air that recirculates through the workspace (ASHRAE 2011 Applications
Handbook).
CLEANROOM
An enclosed area especially constructed for environmentally controlling ULTRALOW-PENETRATION AIR FILTER (ULPA)
airborne particulates, temperature, humidity, air pressure, airflow patterns, A filter with a minimum efficiency of 99.999 percent of 0.12 micrometer
air motion, vibration, noise, viable organisms, and lighting (ASHRAE 2011 particles, (ASHRAE 2011 Applications Handbook).
Handbook).

UNIDIRECTIONAL FLOW
FIRST AIR Formerly called laminar flow. Air flowing at constant and uniform velocity
Air supplied directly from the HEPA filter before it passes over any work
in the same direction (ASHRAE 2011 Handbook).

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location (ASHRAE 2011 Applications Handbook).

HIGH-EFFICIENCY FILTER (HEPA) WORKSTATION

An open or enclosed work surface with direct air supply (ASHRAE 2011
A filter with an efficiency in excess of 99.97% of 0.3 micrometer, (ASHRAE
Handbook).
2011 Applications Handbook).

MAKEUP AIR
Air introduced to the secondary (recirculated) air system for ventilation,
pressurization and replacement of exhaust air.

Air Cleanliness Class Limits U.S. Federal Standard 209

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Air Cleanliness Class Limits U.S. Federal Standard 209

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