Indoor Units
Air in outdoor-air intake ducts may contain fog or rain. If outdoor-air intake ducts must be insulated on the
inside, use only moisture-resistant insulation.
Where possible, a better solution is to insulate the exterior of the duct and cover the insulation with a suitable
vapor retarder to prevent sweating.
Outdoor Units
To prevent condensation inside any ducts that are exposed to outdoor air, any such ducts should be
(a) insulated on the outside to insure that the projected room-air dewpoint temperature (usually 60 to 70°F (15
to 21°C) for natatoriums) will occur on the outside of the duct, or
(b) insulated on the inside, with moisture-resistant insulation and an integral vapor retarder toward the center of
the duct, or
(c) both.
DECTRON
Dectron, Inc. March 2012
DSH/DSV/RSH/DBH/RBH Series Dehumidifier Owner’s Manual
Building Construction Duct Insulation
Data subject to change without notice.
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RETURN
DUCT
SUPPLY DUCT
OUTDOOR-
AIR
INTAKE
DUCT
Sample Only
Location, size, and
appearance of
ducts may vary.
Appearance of unit
may vary.
BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION