IAQ MANUAL

IAQ Damper/Monitor

Your guide to understanding

indoor air quality and the
application of Ruskin’s
IAQ Damper/Monitor
Indoor Air Quality Defined
Defintions
· What is IAQ? 1
· Why is indoor air quality important?
Controlling Indoor Air Quality
1

· What does ASHRAE Standard 62 say? 3

· What practices affect IAQ? 4
· What products assure compliance with ASHRAE? 6
· Do CO2 sensors and control assure compliance? 6
· What is the IAQ Damper SOLUTION? 7

The IAQ Damper Solution from Ruskin

· Introduction
Maintaining Minimum Fresh Air Requirements
8

· How the IAQ damper works 8

· Configurations for the IAQ50 9
· Sequence of operation switches
Universal Integration with Facility Management Control Systems (FMS)
11

· Remote monitoring 12
· Documented compliance 12
· Changing ventiletion needs
Other Benefits Revealed
13

· Low pressure drop/ Energy savings/ Individual factory calibration 13-14

· Auto-adjusts to VAV system changes/ No special ducting required 15

IAQ50 Opportunities and History

· Finding IAQ opportunities 16
· Case Study: Kaiser Permanente Medical Facility 17-20
· Reassured customers: a sampling of IAQ50 installations 21-22

IAQ Product Literature

· Specification Sheet 23-27
· IAQ50 Color Flyers/advertisements 28-29
· Frequently asked questions (FAQ”s) 30-33

Installation and Maintenance Instructions

· IAQ50 installation instructions 34
· Digital controller panel installation 34
· IAQ50 wiring and piping connections 35
· IAQ50 controller diagram 36
· Inspection and troubleshooting 37-39
· IAQ50 maintenance 40
1. Indoor Air
Quality

DEFINITIONS
1.1 What is IAQ?

The term IAQ is a popular acronym for ‘indoor air quality’. One must
understand how air has a ‘quality’ to understand fully what IAQ means.
Determining the ‘quality’ of anything can be very subjective often relying on
individual tastes and preferences combining to form a consensus. In some ways, the
term indoor air quality is also a relative term. Any consideration of indoor air leads
to an association with outside ambient air. A noticeable difference between the two
is a varying level of contaminants that can be attributed to the concentration of
human activity and manufactured goods within a closed, indoor space. The closed,
indoor space of a building allows gaseous fumes, odors, germs, and even fungi to
grow in concentration to the point that the indoor air is qualitatively different from
the ambient air. It is at this point that it can even affect the health and comfort of a
building’s occupants.

ASHRAE Standard 62 defines indoor air quality

and how to maintain it through fresh air ventilation.

The American Society for Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRAE) provides
the following definition of ‘acceptable indoor air quality’: “air in an occupied space
toward which a substantial majority of occupants express no dissatisfaction and
in which there are not likely to be known contaminants at concentrations
leading to exposures that pose a significant health risk. ”

1.2 Why is Indoor Air Quality important?

IAQ is important because the health and the comfort of people working
indoors are important. Building owners interested in IAQ make this a top priority
today because a work environment that causes discomfort or health problems
(often leading to absenteeism) results in a loss of productivity. Also, poor IAQ may
cause tenants to look for building space elsewhere with a better indoor
environment.
 In order to understand how poor IAQ can happen, let us look at a building
with little or no outside air ventilation. As air is recirculated within a building,
not only does carbon dioxide grow in concentration from human occupancy, but
so do odors, bacteria, viruses and germs both dependent and independent of
human activity. Such a rise in indoor contaminants within a closed system can
inspire acute effects, usually in the form of subjective symptoms such as
respiratory system irritations or drowsiness. People will complain of fatigue,
headaches and stuffiness. These signs of discomfort are difficult to confirm and
generally disappear when the suffering occupant leaves the building. Referred to
as ‘Sick Building Syndrome’, this situation is reliant on occupant perceptions.
‘Building Related Illness’ is a different term used to describe diagnosed
conditions of illness caused by a chronic exposure to poor IAQ. However, many
people confuse these terms and freely interchange them. What is important to
remember is that in either scenario the health and comfort of a building’s
occupants are compromised.

Potential Contaminants in the Indoor Environment

• Biological: bacteria, mold, fungi

• Particulate: pollen, dust, tobacco smoke, man-made fibers.
• Gasses: radon, vapors from paints and adhesives, carbon dioxide and
monoxide, human odors and grooming products.

Additionally, building codes now include ventilation requirements of

minimum outside air volumes. A consensus has formed around a prescriptive
approach to ventilation developed by ASHRAE. This approach is ASHRAE
Standard 62 and has become the point of reference for engineers and building
owners interested in maintaining an appropriate indoor environment. ASHRAE
and its standards have no coercive force by themselves. Today, however, portions
of ASHRAE Standard 62 have been incorporated into almost every building code
in the United States as well as many international codes.

If the indoor air quality is neglected, the health, comfort and

productivity of building occupants become compromised.

Since compliance with building codes is compulsory, one can expect a

controversy from a building being negligent in providing proper indoor air quality
for its occupants. Such disputes have evolved into litigation against building
owners as compliance with the standard comes into question. Damages from a
lawsuit will easily surmount the expense of taking the initial engineering steps
that would have assured compliance. Although building owners face this risk,
many are not aware of potential IAQ hazards and the HVAC product solutions
available that create an acceptable indoor air quality environment. The issues of
indoor air quality and compliance with the ASHRAE standard have spanned the
pages of HVAC technical trade journals serving notice to such governing
organizations as the EPA and OSHA as well as state and local officials. IAQ
awareness is increasing and so to are the solutions.
 CONTROLLING
INDOOR AIR QUALITY

1.3 What does ASHRAE Standard 62 say?

Ventilation is the most important single element of an HVAC system to

insure good IAQ. Generally speaking, what the standard says is that to insure
good IAQ, one must maintain indoor air contaminants below a maximum
acceptable threshold. One way to keep the level of contaminants down is by
adequate ventilation. ASHRAE has set forth a schedule of outdoor air ventilation
rates in CFM per person for a variety of different indoor spaces (see table 1-2).
With a design occupancy load for a building, an engineer can easily determine a
minimum ventilation rate to specify for the HVAC system. This ventilation rate
procedure is set forth as one path to compliance with the standard. Although this
method does not involve an actual determination of indoor air quality, the
standard anticipates that if a building’s HVAC system delivers the design level of
outside air to the interior space, the building is in compliance and indoor air
quality will not be degraded. Implicit here is the observation that these
conditions specified by ASHRAE must be observed not only in design of the
building but also in its operation. It is the latter which is most often to blame
when there is an IAQ problem.

Table 1-1: ASHRAE Recommended Outdoor Air Ventilation Rates

Application Outdoor Air Requirements

Dining rooms 20 CFM/person
Cafeterias, fast food 20 CFM/person
Bars, cocktail lounges 30 CFM/person
Laboratories 20 CFM/person
Libraries 15 CFM/person
Auditoriums 15 CFM/person
Office space 20 CFM/person
Gambling casino 30 CFM/person
Hospital operating rooms 30 CFM/person
Hospital patient rooms 25 CFM/person
Classrooms 15 CFM/person
1.4 What practices affect IAQ?

After investigating over 500 complaints of poor IAQ, NIOSH concluded that
overwhelmingly the main cause was insufficient ventilation, often the result of
improper operation and application of the HVAC system.

A good IAQ solution recognizes a need for compromise

between efforts in achieving acceptable air quality
and in minimizing energy consumption.

This reveals that the practices of HVAC equipment and controls contractors,
as well as those of building managers, need to prioritize the minimum ventilation
rates specified by design engineers to achieve good air quality. Look to the
following issues as prevalent within the industry:

♦ Emphasis on energy savings: For many in the HVAC industry, a main

priority in applying and operating HVAC equipment has been energy
savings, a legacy from the energy crises of the 1970’s. The introduction
of outdoor air spells energy consumption as this air must be either
heated or cooled to meet indoor temperature requirements. In a zeal for
maximum energy efficiency, many buildings have restricted or fully
closed the outside air intakes. It is important to remember, however, that
energy conservation affects the bottom line for most buildings and thus
rightly has a prominent role in HVAC decision-making. A good IAQ
solution insures the proper ventilation in a very efficient manner, without
causing unwarranted surplus energy consumption.

♦ Quick-fix maintenance: When the introduction of outside air strains the

smooth operation of HVAC unit temperature controls, sometimes they are
disabled, rather than fixed to perform properly. Air handling unit
controls typically include temperature low limit thermostats which shut
down equipment upon sensing freezing air. Equipment shutdown causes
comfort complaints and encourages the closing of outside air dampers to
prevent further shutdown. This quick fix thus maladjusts the system air
balance and restricts the fresh air ventilation needed to maintain indoor
air quality.

♦ Improper air system balancing: The initial air balancing test performed
at the commissioning phase of the HVAC system installation is extremely
important. It is at this time that a system balancing contractor is to
correctly calibrate the ventilation equipment so it can meet minimum
fresh air requirements. This task is more difficult when the HVAC system
design incorporates air handling units with only one main outside air
damper that functions to provide fresh air not only for cooling but also for
ventilation. Project specifications in this situation call for the main
 outside air damper to modulate open to a minimum position during
normal operation in order to bring in the right amount of outside air.
The difficulties encountered here are locating this ‘minimum position’
and setting the controls to maintain it. Thus, there is a reliance on
coordination between different contractors that have different
responsibilities.

Avoiding problems with Indoor Air Quality

requires long-term vision and planning.

During the construction of a building, top concerns are relatively short-

term: getting the building up on-time and within budget. Unfortunately,
problems with ventilation that lead to a ‘sick building syndrome’ or a
‘building related illness’ are long-term effects and become the
responsibility of a building owner long after the construction is finished.
Let us turn to a very common scenario from the project job site as an
example. An outside air damper either arrives pre-installed in an AHU or
is to be installed by a contractor at the job site. The controls team
installs their controls field gear, including the OA damper actuators. In
today’s digital systems, the minimum position for the damper, the
position that provides minimum fresh air, is programmed in software.
Often the expedient decision is to program in an temporary arbitrary
value (15% for example) and verify that the damper appears to open that
much, leaving the damper ready for balancing. If the necessary
coordination does not occur, the end result is that the outside air damper
is left unattended and the actual ventilation rate is unpredictable.
Compliance with the ASHRAE standard is uncertain.

♦ VAV unit volume changes: Even with a dedicated minimum outside air
damper, sized to provide the right amount of fresh air per ASHRAE 62-
1989, there is an additional complication--the reduction of air volume fan
output in VAV systems as a part of normal operation, a configuration that
generates energy savings . In a VAV system, as the interior spaces need
less cooling and the VAV boxes correspondingly close off to the main
unit’s cool air supply, the main unit controls respond to the increase in
duct static pressure by reducing the fan speed and thus the air volume.
There is a corresponding drop in the pressure difference between the
outside air and the mixed air plenum. The minimum outside air damper
is sized according to the expected pressures at full flow. Thus, at lower
speeds, the fan pulls less fresh air ventilation through the outside air
damper. Because the damper in this situation does not respond to the
fan speeds, the end result is that the actual fresh air ventilation rate
could be anything. Again, the ASHRAE standard may not be met.
1.5 What is available to assure compliance with the ASHRAE standard?

The ASHRAE standard identifies the path to compliance applicable to the

HVAC community: the Ventilation Rate Procedure. Design engineers and
building owners need to prioritize implementing methods that assure that the
design amount of fresh air enters the building via the ventilation system.
Specifically, they must specify a means of measuring and controlling the
incoming fresh airflow. Conventional methods include furnishing and installing
three different products from potentially three different suppliers: an air flow
monitor, a control damper, and a programmable controller. This results in higher
product costs and difficult coordination efforts, which become significant enough
to dissuade building owners and engineers from prioritizing indoor air quality
through budget cuts.

Conventional IAQ solutions can be costly in terms

of product cost, coordination time and project delays.

In addition, combining these products in the field and not in the factory has
meant that a project-specific laboratory calibration, which guarantees
performance, could not be achieved. Often, the use of three separate devices to
measure and monitor the outside air results in custom air handling design which
also adds to the overall project costs and schedule delays.

1.6 Do CO2 sensors and CO2 control assures compliance?

Interest in the use of CO2 sensors to measure and control indoor air quality
has increased dramatically in the past couple years. Although the information
provided by CO2 monitoring is valuable, merely controlling the level of CO2 below
some maximum threshold does not construe compliance with ASHRAE Standard
62. The reasons why are somewhat complicated because of confusion over the
link between CO2 and indoor air quality. Although ASHRAE has recognized CO2
as a surrogate indicator of body odors and other bioeffluents affecting indoor air
quality, the standard does not state that if CO2 concentrations are maintained at
acceptable levels then indoor air quality shall be considered acceptable. Rather,
the standard declares that “indoor air quality shall be considered acceptable if the
required rates of outdoor air...are provided for the occupied space.” Advocates of
CO2 as an indicator of a ventilation rate argue that if one knows both the CO2
concentration of outdoor air and the CO2 consumption level of occupants, one can
measure indoor CO2 and derive the ventilation rate. This might be true if outdoor
CO2 and human consumption were constant. However, it is not possible to
anticipate the various activity levels and breathing capacities of occupants. Thus,
any measured indoor CO2 reading can not as accurately determine ventilation
rates as an actual airflow measurement.
 These same advocates also argue for CO2 as an actual measure of IAQ. The
assumption here is that if CO2 levels are low, then whatever ventilation that is
present is probably enough to remove all contaminants. The problem here is that
CO2 is an indicator of human activity and thus measures the human load, not the
actual air quality. It does not account for chemicals and various bacteria, molds,
and fungi that exist and propagate independently of human activity. Yet CO2
monitoring does provide some valuable benefits. For example, one could use the
sensors to trigger increased ventilation above minimum requirements at air
monitoring stations due to poor mixing and/or extra capacity. We quickly see
that the main bulwark of defense for building owners against “sick building
syndrome” is continued compliance with the ASHRAE ventilation standard via the
Ventilation Rate Procedure.

Ruskin’s new IAQ50 damper/monitor provides the best weapon to fight

your indoor air quality battles.

1.7 What is the IAQ Damper solution?

The IAQ damper from Ruskin is an integral air

damper/monitor - a damper assembly where the damper
also acts as an airflow monitoring station. Ruskin
combines this assembly with a factory calibrated
programmable controller specifically designed for this
product to form one complete package. Turn now to the
Section 2 to look at this unique product in more details
and to discover its features and benefits.
2. The IAQ50 Damper Solution by

RUSKIN
2.1 Introduction

The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper is the latest model in the new IAQ
damper series from Ruskin and is designed to meet the current engineering
demands for indoor air quality. The IAQ50 damper is an innovative combination
of three different functions into one product: an airfoil control damper that
regulates airflow, an airflow monitoring station, and a programmable controller. It
is designed to provide HVAC system compliance with the ventilation standard as
stated in ASHRAE Standard 62-1989. What is most unique about the IAQ50 is
that the airflow monitor is built into the damper. Thus, this patented assembly is
both narrow and compact and affords unmatched versatility. With a wide
operating range and adjustable setpoints, the IAQ50 damper is poised to respond
to future ventilation needs.

Maintaining Minimum Outside Air

Requirements

2.2 How the IAQ50 works

The unique design of the IAQ50 incorporates air monitoring into the
assembly of a high performance, aluminum airfoil blade control damper. A typical
control damper consists of multiple blades which modulate in unison to regulate
air flow for various applications. Ruskin has combined modulating blades with
strategically placed airflow sensing blades of special construction. The special
sensing blades designed by Ruskin possess pressure sensing ports located on the
blade edge on both the air entering and leaving sides. The multiple pressure
ports are connected to respective pressure chambers inside the body of the
sensing blade for entering and leaving air. The difference between these two
pressures corresponds to a velocity pressure of the airstream, and Ruskin’s IAQ50
controller (located inside a control panel provided as part of the IAQ50 damper)
converts the measurement of this pressure differential into a CFM value.
A differential pressure transducer is mounted inside the IAQ50 control
panel. Tubing/ piping connections are made between the control panel and the
monitor/damper frame (see control panel technical diagram for all wiring
information) for this device. The transducer converts the pressure signals from the
tubing to a low-voltage analog 2-10VDC signal that connects with the controller
analog input terminals. The calibration process readies the IAQ50 for the effects
of the position of the modulating blades and the pressure characteristics of each
unique damper as it monitors this signal. The IAQ50 controller monitors blade
position via a wiring connection to the feedback signal feature of the damper
actuator.
Once the controller has computed a value for the CFM, it compares this
value within its control logic programming to the CFM setpoint as determined by
the particular mode of operation of the HVAC system. In normal operation, this
setpoint will correspond to the minimum outside air ventilation required by the
system design to meet ASHRAE Standard 62. Based on the difference between
the actual CFM reading and the desired CFM setpoint along with other
programmed control parameters, the controller will position the modulating
damper blades as necessary to ensure that the actual outside air meets the
desired level. Wiring connects a modulating 2-10VDC signal from analog output
terminals on the IAQ50 controller to the damper actuator.
Finally, and most importantly, Ruskin calibrates and tests every IAQ50
damper at its factory prior to shipment. This ensures an easy and reliable start-
up, and accurate performance.

2.3 IAQ50 Configuration Choices:

Ruskin offers two configurations in the IAQ50 damper family to meet your
particular application needs:

1. Minimum Outside Air Damper Configuration

2. Full Size Outside Air Damper Configuration

The first design is the minimum outside air damper model IAQ50 for those
units that have separate maximum outside air and minimum outside air dampers,
with the minimum outside air damper designed to provide the minimum
ventilation to the space as determined by ASHRAE Standard 62. (See Figure 2-1)
Here the IAQ50 takes the place of the typically two-position minimum outside air
control damper and modulates to maintain the actual CFM requirements. If the
sequence of operation for the air handling unit calls for the use of outside air in
cooling the space (referred to as air-side economizer), please note that under “free
cooling” conditions, when the outside air temperature or enthalpy is low enough
to be suitable for cooling the space, the AHU controls will modulate open the
maximum outside air damper. As this happens, the IAQ50 damper is no longer
involved in maintaining setpoint because the maximum outside air damper is now
providing outside air ventilation which exceeds the ASHRAE standard
requirements. The IAQ50 controller monitors a status switch (recommended, but
not required) which signals that the main outside air damper is open. If the main
damper is open, the IAQ50 overrides to 100% open and suspends minimum
outside air control.
 Many air handling units have only one main outside air damper, not two. In
this application, the IAQ50 damper takes the place of the entire outside air intake
section (see figure 2-2). This is applicable to many AHU configurations in which
the minimum fresh air ventilation is not conducted into the space by a single
dedicated damper, but by controlling the outside air to open a fixed minimum
percentage during unit operation. Here the IAQ50 will maintain its CFM setpoint
at all times. If the AHU controls signal for free cooling during the economizer
operation, the IAQ50 controller accepts this signal to open the damper further
than necessary for minimum ventilation in order to satisfy cooling demands.
During non-economizer unit operation, the IAQ50 will open to a position that
provides the minimum outside air as required by system design. Finally, during
unoccupied hours, the IAQ50 damper will shut down to fully closed.
2.4 IAQ50 Sequence Switches

The IAQ50 outside air sequencing is accomplished using two switches

located in the control panel. The IAQ50 can be driven closed for night mode or
morning warm-up by opening switch S1. Likewise, for economizer operation, by
opening S2, the IAQ50 will drive to the full open position. See IAQ50 Wiring
Connections for more detail.
Universal Integration with Facility Management Control Systems

2.5 Remote Monitoring

A valuable feature of the IAQ50 is that it allows remote monitoring of its

performance by any device or system that accepts a 0-10VDC analog signal. This
would include not only programmable recorders and data loggers, but also any
building automation system. The IAQ50 controller provides a 0-10VDC output
signal scaled to a predefined CFM range (see figure 2-3). It is important that a
building’s HVAC maintenance personnel can observe the amount of ventilation
that is entering a building in a convenient and precise fashion. The IAQ50
highlights these special benefits.

2.6 Documented Compliance

The ability to remotely monitor the performance of the IAQ50 allows a

building owner a proactive role in IAQ compliance. As facility management
control systems perform not only monitoring of analog signals, but also signal
trend, history, and data storage, the utilization of the IAQ50 has benefits beyond
those of precise HVAC control. By storing the IAQ50 performance data history on
computer disk or paper, a building owner can document compliance with the
ASHRAE ventilation standard and building codes.
2.7 Changing Ventilation Needs

Another important feature of an automated facility management system is

that it allows building personnel to perform remote setpoint adjustments to the
HVAC controls in response to changing system needs. Significantly, the IAQ50
accepts a 0-10VDC setpoint adjustment signal from a remote source that can
change the ventilation rate controlled by the IAQ50 (see figure 2-4). Such a
change may be necessary as building ventilation needs change due to such
factors as changing occupancy levels in the occupied space or signal from carbon
dioxide sensors. Indeed, the new ASHRAE Standard 62 coming in 1996 will
confirm that as occupancy levels change, ventilation requirements may change,
thus permitting more sophisticated outside air control strategies.

Other Benefits of the Ruskin IAQ50

2.8 Low Pressure Drop

Because Ruskin has designed the IAQ50 with aluminum airfoil blades and
a special frame allowing for maximum free area, the pressure drop performance of
the damper is superb (see figure 2-5). Unlike other air measuring damper
arrangements which have such a high pressure drop that designers must account
for it within the design of the HVAC system, the performance of the IAQ50 allows
system design to proceed without special considerations. Thus, the IAQ50 is
designed around the HVAC system, not vice versa. The low pressure drop also
means that the required airflow can be accomplished with less fan power and
consequently less energy consumption.
 IAQ50 Pressure Drop Performance
figure 2-5

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Velocity - FPM

2.9 Energy Savings

A lack of control of the outside air stream means more than just the
possibility of inadequate ventilation and non-compliance with the ASHRAE
standard. Like any portion of the HVAC system that is not under control, the
outside airflow can deviate above what is required. While this may not threaten
indoor air quality, this extra ventilation results in extra energy consumption, as
the extra outside air must be either heated or cooled to suit building temperature
requirements. Sources of excess outside air ventilation range from the human
element, like improper system balancing, to climatic influence, such as strong
winds.

2.10 Individual Factory Calibration

One cannot overstate the value of the individual factory calibration afforded
each IAQ50 damper. Besides symbolizing Ruskin’s close attention and
commitment to quality products on which customers have come to rely, the
factory calibration also serves to save time and money. Not understood or detailed
is the high cost of any field calibration of HVAC system components. The cold
construction site or the cramped mechanical room are not ideal environments for
the attention to detail and precision available in Ruskin’s AMCA registered
laboratory. Furthermore, field calibration takes longer because of coordination
costs and the uncertainties of field circumstances. In sum, individual factory
calibration means that the IAQ50 is ready to go upon arrival for the specific
application for which it was designed.

2.11 Automatic Adjustment to VAV System Changes

Because it is a dynamic control, continuously monitoring the outside

airflow, the IAQ50 is poised to respond to the airflow changes inherent in the
popular VAV system design. As the supply fan of an air handling unit slows down
in response to changing cooling demands within the HVAC system, the outside
air plenum static pressure declines resulting in less outside airflow through the
outside air damper. Not addressing this particular phenomenon can be one facet
of a lack of compliance with ASHRAE Standard 62. With the full-size IAQ50
damper configuration style in service for example, the minimum ventilation is
always maintained. The IAQ50 monitors the reduction in airflow and adjusts to it
by opening further to the outside air. If necessary, the same signal that further
opens the IAQ50 can be used to close down the return air damper, thus
increasing the plenum pressure differential to bring in even more outside air.

2.12 No Special Ducting Requirements

One final, remarkable benefit of the IAQ50 is that the combination of its
innovative design and its individual factory calibration precludes the necessity of
any straight duct section requirements commonly found with conventional airflow
stations. In new construction projects this means once again that the HVAC
system design can proceed unhindered by the special considerations of a single
component. As indicated above, the IAQ50 is designed around the HVAC system,
and not vice versa, and this results in lowered costs as compared to convention
methods. For example, standard AHU construction can be utilized in lieu of
much more expensive custom designs. This feature has important ramifications
for retrofit applications as well. Because an existing building’s HVAC system may
have structural constraints that preclude the use of conventional airflow stations,
the IAQ50 serves as an ideal solution in that its narrow depth and damper design
allows it to fit in tight spaces.
3. IAQ Opportunities/Case Studies

3.1 Finding IAQ Opportunities

The versatility of the IAQ50 both in terms of installation and available

configurations makes it ideal for all HVAC applications in which an air handling
unit is responsible for supplying some minimum level of outside air for
ventilation. This goes for both new construction and retrofits. Just as the
engineering community is responding to the demand for IAQ solutions in new
building designs, owners and managers of existing buildings are likewise
becoming aware of the need to address indoor air quality issues. Think of all the
air handling units in service today without a means of monitoring the airflow from
outside!

Look to these areas as ready to address indoor air quality:

♦ Schools: Good indoor air quality creates a healthy, comfortable, and productive
learning environment. High-density indoor spaces are often the most at risk
and warrant the close IAQ scrutiny that the IAQ50 affords.

♦ Medical Facilities: Engineers and building owners are committed to the health
and safety of employees and patients in any medical facility. ASHRAE
Standard 62 identifies good indoor air quality methods as critical in abating
microbial contaminants.

♦ Performance Contracts: Under a performance contract, a building is renovated

and retrofitted with current technologies and HVAC system strategies.
Expected energy savings typically pay for these improvements. Engineers
adopt a systemic approach in assessing an owner’s needs and identifying
opportunities to implement solutions to past HVAC problems. This is an ideal
time prioritize indoor air quality and offer the IAQ50 as a solution to not only
air quality concerns but also attendant building pressurization problems.

♦ Clean Rooms: Applications such as these beg for the precise control and
monitoring capabilities that the IAQ50 provides.

♦ Building Pressurization: When a building has its inflows and outflows under
stable control, true system balancing can easily be achieved and building
pressurization difficulties can be addressed. Good indoor air quality is the
beneficial result.
These are some suggested strategic action steps:

1. Develop an awareness in the local engineering community of ASHRAE

Standard 62 and indoor air quality issues.

2. Work with building owners and those companies in consultation with building
owners in order for them to realize that they are the caretakers of indoor air
quality.

3. Adopt a consultative approach in asking the question, “are your clients

interested in these issues?” and offering the IAQ50 as an available solution in
the marketplace. Ruskin is not saying that people should have this device but
is responding to the genuine needs and interests emanating from the
engineering community.

4. When a potential customer is identified, show how the great long-term benefits
of the many features of the IAQ50 far outweigh the initial cost of installing the
unit.

5. Follow through with an investigation of the particular HVAC system needs and
characteristics in order to provide an IAQ50 specially suited for the building in
which it is to be installed.

3.2 Case Studies

Ruskin’s IAQ Damper Ventilates Denver Hospital

This IAQ package by Ruskin included both the minimum IAQ damper as well as
the maximum fresh air damper as detailed in section 2. The IAQ damper/monitor
was calibrated at Ruskin for accuracy and then shipped as a complete assembly
to the York facility for installation in the air handling unit.

This damper measures and monitors the amount of fresh air entering the
building based on the ventilation rates established in ASHRAE Standard 62-89.
Because the Ruskin IAQ damper automatically adjusts to maintain the desired
CFM setpoint, energy consumption is saved in the process.

Ruskin’s IAQ monitor/damper can be mounted in commercial air handling units,

built-up air handling units, ductwork or behind louvers in the walls of your
buildings. They can be utilized as part of a building management system or
standalone and are compatible with anyone’s DDC system.
Ruskin Proves To Be a Good Bet For Vegas Casino

In order to build a new way to access the casino, the 4 Queens Hotel and Casino
needed a 48-foot air curtain. However, this curtain had to be designed around
existing structural supports, providing a unique and challenging problem of air
control. The air curtain not only had to prevent conditioned air from leaving the
building, but it also had to provide comfort and not consume too much energy.
Working together with Long and Associates and Harris Consulting Engineers,
Ruskin combined their IAQ50 dampers with the air curtain, providing a custom
designed job that maintained consistent airflow around the structural supports.
This solution enabled the 4 Queens to open a new accessway, and caused them to
exceed revenue projections.

Ruskin Helps Money Store Expansion

When the Money Store built a new headquarters, their architects employed a
unique tiered design. Several Ruskin products were employed in the new
building. The IAQ50 was installed in the outside air plenums in order to control
the minimum outside air and report the information to the Building Automation
System. They work in conjunction with Ruskin's CD36 low leakage damper,
which were installed in the outside air openings of the plenums. This enables
the building to precisely monitor and control outside air flow.
 CASE STUDY
RUSKIN
The IAQ Damper Series

Indoor Air Quality at a

Kaiser Medical Facility
Success for Ruskin’s
Integral Air Damper and Monitor
T housands of Americans visit quality, we were able to include of pressure changes within the
Colorado for its fresh, crisp air and the stations in the controls for the building and the air handling unit.
beautiful outdoor scenery. This ventilation system,” Kahn said. “VAV systems like those used at
past year one of the Such stations are a criti- Kaiser can pose a problem as the
nation’s largest health unit volume decreases unless some
care providers, Kaiser
R uskin’s IAQ
cal component of the
HVAC system in assuring type of airflow control is present,”
Permanente, took steps to damper is both both accurate control notes Kahn. Too little air means
insure that the indoor air an airflow station of ventilation and com- inadequate ventilation; too much air
at its Hidden Lake facility that measures pliance with the ASHRAE results in extra energy consumption
afforded the same comfort standard. This is because to maintain space temperature and
the fresh air and
and freshness by using the one path to compliance humidity requirements. Ruskin’s
new IAQ40 integral a control damper with the standard is to IAQ40 integral damper/monitor is
air damper/monitor that regulates it. provide a fixed amount both an airflow station that measures
from Ruskin. That of outside air to the the amount of fresh air being drawn
Kaiser Permanente demands a interior space determined on a per inside the Kaiser facility and a control
healthy and comfortable environ- occupant basis. damper that regulates the flow to the
ment should be no surprise. After all, Although the amount of fresh desired quantity.
at Kaiser, the health of its occupants air required for any building may Bob Padgett, commercial
is the issue. be specified, all too often system sales engineer at Long & Associates,
The RMH Group, a consulting designs rely on antiquated methods Ruskin Manufacturing’s representa-
engineering firm in Denver, designed to determine the proper amount. tive for the Denver area, identified an
the HVAC system to comply not This introduces guesswork and opportunity to solve the ventilation
only with industry standards and neglects, for example, the effects design demands by integrating new
regulations, but also with the needs
and priorities of Kaiser. Dave Kahn,
mechanical engineer at RMH, said,
“Because RMH is committed to
meeting ASHRAE standard 62-1989
for ventilation and because Kaiser
Permanente is committed to the
health of its employees and patients,
we share the position that indoor air
quality is a priority.” And installing
Ruskin’s IAQ40 integral damper/
monitor helped fill the bill.
Interpreting and fulfilling the
requirements of the ASHRAE standard
can be challenging. “Many projects
are budget-driven, which precludes
the use of airflow monitoring stations.
With Kaiser’s support for indoor air

Compliance with ventilation standards should not be costly. The ability of Ruskin’s IAQ40
damper to fit into a standard AHU design saved in cost and delivery lead time.
 R

ment of the York “Any control problems can be iden-

manufacturing plant tified immediately, and if increased
in Albany, Missouri. ventilation requirements are deemed
“Field installations necessary in the future, with the
are often more IAQ40, our system can now meet
costly and arduous,” them with merely a keystroke.”
according to Dave Kaiser maintenance manager
Albertson of RK Libby Pitzlin feels that assuring
Mechanical, “than indoor air quality is important in
arranging to have maintaining the quality healthcare
everything ready to provided by Kaiser. “Monitoring
With Ruskin’s new IAQ damper taking care go at the factory. the ventilation systems and the
of indoor air, hospital staff can focus
Such pre-planning has a positive air quality here in this building is
on what they do best.
impact on project management.” instrumental to Kaiser and is among
product technology into standard One final feature of my top priorities,”
HVAC equipment. “Because the the IAQ40 is that Ruskin notes Pitzlin.
Ruskin IAQ40 is an airflow station designed it as a completely T he airflow information Because of the
and a control damper in one assem- self-contained control from the Ruskin IAQ proven perfor-
bly, we were able to incorporate it in that can interface with damper is important mance of the
the York air handling unit’s standard any building automation
in confirming continued IAQ40 at Kaiser,
design,” Padgett said. “York did not control system. The area Pitzlin can now
need to modify its standard air han- branch office of Landis &
compliance with consider more
dler design since the IAQ40 damper Gyr Powers designed and ASHRAE standards. complex air quality
fit into the existing outside air intake installed the facility man- control strategies.
opening and did not require extended agement system for the Kaiser multi- Densely populated environ-
casings to provide the additional use clinic at Hidden Lake. According ments are at greater risk from “sick
mixing box length that many airflow to Rick Love, project engineer at building syndrome,” a situation in
stations require. Our ability to utilize Landis & Gyr, this interface between which the health and productivity
a standard air handler design saved the air damper/monitor and the con- of a building’s occupants are affected
about 30% in cost and shortened trol system “allows for continuous by odors and contaminants inade-
lead time.” There were additional monitoring by the HVAC technical quately ventilated from the building.
advantages besides initial cost. staff and building management When NIOSH finds that a major
Because Ruskin designed the IAQ40 team.” With their monitoring cause of such a degraded indoor
damper for mounting capability the Kaiser staff air quality is often the improper
at the air handling unit can perform airflow data operation and application of the
factory, the burden of T he Ruskin IAQ trend analysis and prepare ventilation system, this is a call to
coordination and instal- damper fits into date reports, as well as store the HVAC engineering community
lation labor was shifted the airflow data history for for some design solutions. Ruskin has
existing AHU
from the typically cold future reference. This infor- stepped forward with an innovation
construction site found outside air intake mation may be important that takes care of Kaiser’s indoor air
in Denver in January to openings and in affirming continued so Kaiser can take care of the patients
the controlled environ- into standard compliance to the ASHRAE it serves.
62 ventilation standard.
AHU designs.
 Case Study
THE MONEY STORE

Money Store
Expansion
Includes
Several Ruskin
HVAC Products
The Money Store building expansion
The Money Store Administrative Building, West Sacramento, CA project incorporates several Ruskin
products that control the ventilation
system and provide HVAC life/safety
Headquartered in West Sacramento, California, The Money
protection. These include:
Store’s existing facilities were inadequate for its growing staff.
To help with its consolidation and expansion, The Money Store ■ IAQ50 Air Flow Measuring
contracted with E.M. Kado and Associates to design a new facility Control Dampers

to meet their needs. Wanting to complement and enhance the ■ CD36 Control Dampers
West Sacramento skyline, E.M. Kado and Associates designed
■ CBS7 Fan Discharge
the new building with a distinctive tiered appearance. Backdraft Dampers
The mechanical systems in this unique building were designed
■ CD80VG2 Fan Discharge Dampers
and installed by Airco Mechanical, Inc. They selected several
Ruskin products to control the ventilation system and provide ■ FSD36 Fire/Smoke Dampers
the HVAC life/safety protection. Norman Wright Mechanical
■ FSD36C Corridor
Equipment, Co., Ruskin’s Sacramento representative, provided Fire/Smoke Dampers
expert support to complete the design, installation and
■ IBD40 Integral Sleeve
commissioning of the system. Fire Dampers
The HVAC system includes chillers installed in the basement
level. With two 74,000 CFM centrifugal fans, outside air and
return air are directed to a large acoustical plenum. The system
is designed with efficiency in mind and to meet ASHRAE 62-89
recommendations. The HVAC system also includes life safety pro-
tection which, in case of a fire, helps prevent flame spread and
smoke migration within the building, including the four-story atrium.
 Case Study
THE MONEY STORE

Penthouse. The damper prevents backflow into

the smoke exhaust system when the system is not
in operation.
To help protect the employees and provide
a safer environment, Ruskin fire dampers and
combination fire/smoke dampers are installed in
HVAC penetrations of fire rated shaft enclosures,
walls and corridors throughout the building.
All of the Ruskin combination fire smoke
dampers include “Controlled Closure” design.
This 3-15 second controlled closure design protects
the HVAC system from instantaneous pressure
shocks that occur without this important feature.
Airco selected the Ruskin IAQ50 air flow
“Ruskin’s complete product offering simplifies
measuring and control damper to control the
the HVAC design process,” says Dean Schouweiler,
minimum outside air and report the information
Airco Mechanical Senior Project Engineer.
to the Building Automation System (BAS). The
Bob Beyer, Norman Wright Mechanical
IAQ50 damper is installed in the outside air
Equipment, agrees. “Having the broad range
plenum. This is matched with Ruskin’s CD36
of products Ruskin offers made this project a win -
low leakage dampers which are installed in the
win for everyone involved. This job included a
outside air openings of the plenum. The outside
number of unique challenges and Ruskin provided
air dampers remain in the full closed position
the solutions.”
except when the building’s controls signal a free
These and many other Ruskin damper
cooling condition. When the outside air dampers
and louver products are available through our
open, the IAQ50’s flow measuring and control
representatives. To learn more about our complete
functions are bypassed. When the outside air
line of Ruskin products, or to locate the Ruskin
dampers close, the IAQ50 returns to measuring
representative nearest you, visit our website at
and controlling the minimum outside air. CD36
www.ruskin.com or call us at (816) 761-7476.
dampers are also installed in the plenum wall
to control the return air path.
R
Ruskin CD80VG2 dampers are installed
on the discharge of the return and supply air
DAMPERS AND LOUVERS
centrifugal fans to prevent air backflow if one Specified by Many – Equaled by None

fan is off-line for maintenance. A Ruskin CBS7

www.ruskin.com
backdraft damper is installed on the discharge
of the smoke exhaust fan located in the 3900 Dr. Greaves Rd., Kansas City, MO 64030
(816) 761-7476 Fax (816) 765-8955

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 Case Study
FOUR QUEENS HOTEL
AND CASINO

Ruskin’s IAQ50
Air Flow Measuring
Control Damper
Solves Las Vegas Air
Curtain Challenge
To improve access into the Four
Queens Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas, Four Queens recently added
Four Queens Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV a 48 foot air curtain. Built using

Downtown Las Vegas hasn’t been the same since the Ruskin’s IAQ50 air flow measuring
completion of the Fremont Street Experience revived this popular and control dampers, the new air
gambling and tourist destination. This four-block project has
successfully turned a city street into a large canopy-covered walkway curtain efficiently and economically
that has substantially increased the tourist and gambling business maintains the pressure in the building.
in the downtown area.
The Fremont Street Experience which includes a mist Designed to satisfy the needs
evaporation system to protect the tourists from the sun and heat, of a variety of applications, the
and a laser light show presented several times nightly, created
problems for the Four Queens Hotel and Casino. IAQ50 air flow measuring and
Business at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino, located on control damper provides the perfect
Fremont Street, was suffering because the two existing air curtains
on each end of the casino were limiting access into the hotel and solution to difficult challenges.
casino from the sidewalk where the crowds stroll and gather
to watch the light shows.
In order to share in the success of The Fremont Street
Experience, the Four Queens Hotel and Casino contracted with
Harris Consulting Engineers in Las Vegas to design an additional
access opening. This new, 48 foot opening would be located
between the existing entrances.
The hotel wanted the new entrance to open without doors.
This required the design and building of an air curtain to separate
the casino from the outside elements. Here’s where the hotel
encountered a problem. Because of the hotel’s design, the air
curtain would be obstructed by existing structural supports. And,
in order to maintain proper building pressure, the air curtain had
to provide precise control of the airflow around the obstructions
 (8) RUSKIN IAQ50 DAMPER ASSEMBLIES

ROOF

PLENUM

UPPER LEVEL

AIRFOIL DOUBLE DEFECTION SUPPLY GRILLE

AIR CURTAIN

FLOOR GRATING MAIN LEVEL

FILTER FILTER

FAN FAN
BASEMENT

and down to the return air grate which is also custom air curtain,” says Floyd Harris, principal
the walkway into the casino. of Harris Consulting Engineers. “Without the
In addition to maintaining the pressure in precision control of the air velocity around the
the building to prevent the loss of conditioned structural obstructions, it would result in uneven
air from the casino, energy consumption and flow through the supply grille and loss of the air
comfort were significant design criteria. barrier. That means conditioned air would have
With the assistance of Long & Associates, escaped into Fremont Street. The support given
Inc., Ruskin’s Las Vegas representative, the Harris by Ruskin and Long & Associates throughout
team responded to the challenge by designing the design, installation and commissioning
a custom air curtain that provides precision air of this system was outstanding.”
flow around the existing structural supports. The IAQ50 air flow measuring control
Built using Ruskin’s IAQ50 air flow measuring damper is designed to fit the needs of a variety
and control dampers, the new air curtain successfully of applications. It is this type of versatility that
provides consistent airflow. The system includes helped the project succeed.
two 65,000 cfm centrifugal fans installed in the Harris Consulting Engineers once again
space below the return air walkway grate. The air demonstrated their commitment to providing
returns through the grate into the basement plenum engineered solutions for their customers by
and passes through two 144 square foot filter incorporating this unique product into their
and coil banks. It is then ducted up from the fans custom air curtain design.
into the plenum space above the air curtain supply The Ruskin IAQ50 air flow measuring and
opening. The air then passes through the IAQ50 control damper is one of many products avail-
air flow measuring/control dampers and is direct- able through Ruskin’s network of representatives.
ed through an adjustable deflection type grille. To learn more about Ruskin’s complete line of
The individual IAQ50 dampers measure and dampers and louvers, or to find the nearest
control the airflow between the existing structural Ruskin representative, visit our website at
supports. This helps guarantee the air curtain www.ruskin.com or call us at (816) 761-7476.
maintains the required velocity and prevents
conditioned air from escaping through the opening. R

“Opening up the Four Queens to the Fremont

Street Experience has been a tremendous success”
DAMPERS AND LOUVERS
says Max Proctor, Four Queens Building manager. Specified by Many – Equaled by None
“We are exceeding our revenue projections with
this improved access to our casino.”
www.ruskin.com
“Ruskin’s IAQ50 air flow measuring and
control dampers are the key to the design of this 3900 Dr. Greaves Rd., Kansas City, MO 64030
(816) 761-7476 Fax (816) 765-8955

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3.3 Reassured customers: A Sampling of IAQ Damper Installations

NAME OF PROJECT CITY BUILDING TYPE PROJECT TYPE

BELLEVUE EDUCATION CENTER BELLEVUE, WA SCHOOL/ OFFICE RETROFIT

ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL PORTLAND, OR HOSPITAL RETROFIT

ACT THEATER SEATTLE, WA THEATER NEW

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD CHICAGO, IL OFFICE NEW

GLENBROOK NORM HIGH SCHOOL NORTHBROOK, IL SCHOOL RETROFIT

120 S. RIVERSIDE (NO NAME) BROADVIEW, IL OFFICE RETROFIT

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL ORIENTAL INSTITUTE RETROFIT

JONES CENTER FOR FAMILIES SPRINGDALE MULTIPURPOSE NEW

HILLCREST MEDICAL CTR PEDIATRICS TULSA, OK HOSPITAL RETROFIT

NEW MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING SHREVEPORT, LA MEDICAL OFFICE NEW

WARREN HOSPITAL PHILLIPSBURG, NJ HOSPITAL RETROFIT

DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE DOUGLASVILLE, GA COURTHOUSE NEW

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL TAMPA, FL HOSPITAL RETROFIT

EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INS. OMAHA, NE OFFICE NEW

HUMAN TOWERS LOUISVILLE, KY MEDICAL OFFICE RETROFIT

SONY ELECTRONICS SAN DIEGO, CA MANUFACTURING NEW

UNIV. OF TEXAS - BONE MARROW GALVESTON, TX HOSPITAL NEW

IBM BUILDING KINGSTON, NY OFFICE RETROFIT

UD SHROYER PARK DAYTON SCHOOL NEW

FELICITY SCHOOL FELICITY, OH SCHOOL RETROFIT

THE ALBERT KAHN BLDG. DETROIT OFFICE RETROFIT

STANFORD UNIVERSITY PALO ALTO, CA SCHOOL NEW

MICROWARE URBANDALE OFFICE NEW

MAYTAG NEWTON, IA MFG. RETROFIT

J.C. SMITH UNIV. CHARLOTTE, NC UNIV. NEW

DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY SANTA FE, NM OFFICE NEW

 NAME OF PROJECT CITY BUILDING TYPE PROJECT TYPE

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BELLEVILLE, IL HOSPITAL NEW

STORAGE TEK DENVER OFFICE RETROFIT

STORAGE TEK BROOMFIELD, CO MFG. RETROFIT

IBM BOULDER, CO OFFICE RETROFIT

DESERET NEWS BLDG. SALT LAKE CITY HIGH RISE OFFICE NEW

COTTON WOOD CTR. SALT LAKE CITY HIGH RISE OFFICE NEW

DEAN WITTER/DISCOVER CARD SALT LAKE CITY OFFICE NEW

USU RESERVE TRAINING SALT LAKE CITY GOVERNMENT RETROFIT

SUE MORROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAS VEGAS, NV SCHOOL NEW

4 QUEENS AIR DOOR LAS VEGAS, NV CASINO RETROFIT

GVSU FIELDHOUSE ALLENDALE, MI UNIVERSITY NEW

HOLLAND BOARD HOLLAND, MI WATER TREATMENT NEW

NOTRE DAME SPORTS REC. FACILITY NOTRE DAME, IN SPORTS COMPLEX NEW

FOREST HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL GRAND RAPIDS, MI SCHOOL NEW

ARROWHEAD STORM LAKE, IA MEDICAL NEW

WICHITA CLINIC DAY SURGERY WICHITA, KS MEDICAL NEW

PIONEER TELEPHONE ULYSSES, KS OFFICE NEW

4. IAQ50 Product Literature and Specifications
4.2 Specification Sheet (following)
4.3 Color Advertisements (following)

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3900 Dr. Greaves Rd. • Kansas City, MO 64030 • (816) 761-7476 • FAX (816) 765-8955

IAQ50 INTEGRAL AIRFLOW MONITOR/DAMPER

OUTSIDE AIR VENTILATION CONTROLLER FOR
INDOOR AIR QUALITY *PATENT PENDING*

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION

FRAME The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper is an outside air damper for
Nominal 6" x 13/8" (152 x 35) 6063T5 extruded aluminum hat flow measurement and control. It is ideally suited for both new and
channel with 0.125" (3.18) wall thickness. Mounting flanges on existing units, ductwork, and air plenum wall mountings.Typically
both sides of frame. sized to meet minimum fresh air requirements per system design,
each IAQ50 is individually calibrated to proper airflow setpoints prior
BLADES to shipment in Ruskin's AMCA registered laboratory. Ruskin has
Airfoil shaped 6063T5 heavy gage extruded aluminum. designed the IAQ50 to help buildings meet or exceed the
Anodized monitoring blades are fixed within the damper frame minimum ventilation requirements as stated in ASHRAE
and contain air pressure sensing ports. Standard 62.
SEALS
Jamb seals: flexible metal compression type. IAQ50 AIRFLOW SENSING BLADE
Blade seals: Ruskiprene seal along control blade edges. Air Flow
BEARINGS
Molded synthetic.
LINKAGE
Galvanized steel, concealed in frame. Total Pressure Static Pressure
AXLES Measuring Chamber Measuring Chamber
1/2" (13) plated steel hex.

OPERATING TEMPERATURES PERFORMANCE

-22˚F to +140˚F (-30˚C to +60°C) standard. The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper incorporates the highest level
Optional actuator heater option allows -40˚F to +140˚F (-40˚C to of performance available in damper designs.
+60°C). • Ultra-low Leakage: For a 48" x 48" closed IAQ50 damper, air
leakage is a low 2.0 CFM/ft2 at 1.0" static pressure.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
120VAC 50/60 Hz connection to IAQ50 control panel. • Monitor Accuracy: The IAQ50 measures, controls, and reports
the airflow within an accuracy of 5%.
Consumption: 100VA.
• Airflow Range: The acceptable range for operation is 300 fpm
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR(S) to 2000 fpm face velocity. This range makes the IAQ50 suitable
Power: 24VAC, 50/60 Hz single phase (from control panel). for a wide variety of applications.
Signal: 2-10VDC modulating action. • Pressure Drop: The pressure drop across both the IAQ50 and
Spring return: 20 sec. the air straightener section is a low 0.13" w.g. for an air velocity
Manual override: hex crank. of 1000 fpm.
Torque: 133 in-lbs. (Operates 20 ft2 damper area).
Position feedback signal: 2-10VDC.
VARIATIONS
The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper is available with several
DIGITAL CONTROLLER options to better suit your building's specific needs.
Application Specific Controller designed for the IAQ50. • Filter option: If selected, the IAQ50 damper assembly will
Programming logic and calibration in a nonvolatile EPROM. include a filter section attached to the air straightening sleeve.
AIR STRAIGHTENER SECTION The filter section is designed to permit easy filter maintenance
Air straightener contained in 5" (127) long sleeve attached to and replacement.
damper frame. • Louver option: If selected, the IAQ50 damper assembly will
include a low pressure drop louver (specify non-drainable or
SIZES AVAILABLE drainable) attached to the front of the straightening vanes sleeve
Minimum – 9" w x 91/2" h (229 x 241). section.
Maximum single section – 48" w x 84"h (1219 x 2134).
• Actuator heater option: If selected this unit will allow actuator
Maximum multiple section: Unlimited Size.
operation in ambient temperatures to -40°.
• Stainless steel option: If selected, stainless steel bearings,
Note: Dimensions shown in parentheses ( ) indicate millimeters. linkage, and/or axles will be incorporated into the IAQ50
construction.
• Economizer damper option: If selected, Ruskin will mount the
IAQ50 to an economizer control damper at the factory to form a
single outside air assembly.
• Custom designs: If a special IAQ50 design is required, please
consult the factory for application assistance and pricing.
INTAKE OPENING CFM REQUIREMENTS IAQ50 MOUNTING FLANGE MOTOR
DIM MOUNT
QUANTITY DESIGN ADJUSTABLE CFM RANGE CONFIG STYLE (FL STYLE (Ext or Int VARIATION
W H
SETPOINT LOW LIMIT HIGH LIMIT (Min or Full) (FL or NF) ONLY) L or R)

Spec IAQ50-796/Replaces IAQ50-0496 ALL STATED SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © Ruskin Manufacturing 1996
OPERATION

The unique design of the IAQ50 incorporates an air monitor into the value to the CFM setpoint as determined by the particular mode of
assembly of a high performance, aluminum airfoil blade control operation of the HVAC system. In normal operation, this setpoint will
damper. Ruskin has combined modulating airfoil blades with correspond to the minimum outside air ventilation required by the
strategically placed airflow sensing blades to measure the airstream system design to meet ASHRAE Standard 62. Based on the
velocity pressure. Air tubing/piping connections connect the difference between the actual CFM reading and the desired CFM
damper/monitor frame to a differential pressure transducer located in setpoint, the controller will position the modulating damper blades as
the IAQ50 control panel (provided as part of the IAQ50 damper). The necessary to ensure that the actual outside air flow meets the
IAQ50 controller also monitors the control blade position using the desired level.
feedback signal feature of the damper actuator. With the signal from
the pressure transducer and the blade position signal, the IAQ50 The IAQ50 provides a scaled 0-10VDC signal for remote monitoring
controller converts the pressure differential into an accurate CFM of the actual ventilation rate in CFM. Additionally, the IAQ50 can
value. receive a 0-10VDC setpoint adjustment signal if a ventilation range is
After computing a value for the CFM, the controller compares this desired.

FEATURES IAQ50 CONFIGURATIONS

The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper is available in two different
The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper incorporates many high configurations to suit your building's particular HVAC system.
quality features of Ruskin's industry leading damper designs. • Minimum Outside Air Damper: The IAQ50 will always monitor
• Narrow total depth of 11" (279) (damper/monitor + air airflow and control to minimum outside air requirements during
straightening vane section) means unparalleled versatility in building occupied hours (see figure 1 below). The IAQ50 is
both retrofit and new construction projects. sized for the minimum ventilation and encompasses only this
• The IAQ50 typically costs less than separate air monitoring portion of the outside air opening. In this configuration, another
stations, controls, and damper construction arrangements. damper in the outside air intake section provides outside air for
• Universal interface with building control systems for remote free cooling as necessary during economizer cycles (control by
monitoring and setpoint adjustment. others).
• The IAQ50 also operates as a fully functional stand alone • Full-Size Outside Air Damper: The IAQ50 will always monitor
package. and control airflow in order to meet minimum outside air
ventilation requirements during building occupied hours. In this
• The response of the IAQ50 to airflow volume changes makes it configuration, the IAQ50 is sized to fill the entire outside air
suitable for use with VAV systems. intake opening. A signal for free cooling from unit temperature
• Complete airfoil design allows for lowest possible pressure drop, controls (by others) will modulate the IAQ50 damper open
and anodized sensing blades provide improved flow characteris- beyond minimum position as necessary to satisfy temperature
tics and added corrosion resistance. demands, thus increasing outside airflow above minimum
• Concealed linkage is out of the airstream which requires less requirements. The IAQ50 controller will not allow the airflow to
maintenance and reduced air turbulence. fall below the minimum requirements during occupied hours
regardless of the cooling signal.

Figure 1: IAQ50 CONFIGURATION -

MINIMUM OUTSIDE AIR DAMPER

Minimum Outside
Air Damper
(provides minimum Outside Air
ventilation) Intake

IAQ50
ECONOMIZER
DAMPER

Main/Maximum Outside Air Damper

(provides cooling as part of
temperature controls)
High Performance Control Damper
Suggest Ruskin CD50 or CD60
IAQ50 MOUNTING STYLES

The IAQ50 integral air monitor/damper is available in two different • Non-flanged Style (NF): The IAQ50 can be designed to fit your
mounting styles to suit your particular installation: outside air opening as shown in figure 3. The flange of the
• Flanged Style (FL): The IAQ50 can be designed to fit your IAQ50 frame is included within the dimensions of the intake
outside air opening with a standard flange on the air straightener opening. This is ideal for ducted and sleeved installations where
section as shown in figure 2. The flange width of the IAQ50 mounting flanges are not required. Minimum face velocity for this
frame is not included within the dimensions of the intake style is 300 fpm.
opening. This is ideal for most wall and AHU mountings, and
maximizes the IAQ50's free area. The minimum face velocity
for this style is 400 fpm.

13/8"
(35)

Intake
Intake "H" Dim
"H" Dim

Customer
Specified
Flange
Dimension
(13/8"
flange
provided
as
standard)
Figure 2: IAQ50 FLANGED STYLE Figure 3: IAQ50 NON-FLANGED STYLE

Figure 4: IAQ50 SHOWN

FILTER

WITH OPTIONAL
FILTER SECTION
TYPICAL IAQ50 WIRING AND PIPING SCHEMATIC

CFM Indication Signal for

Remote Monitoring (typical)

A
I
R
F
L
O
W

C
IAQ50 Frame F
Side View M

0V 2V 4V 6V 8V 10V
Panel Output

Optional connections to
IAQ50 CONTROL PANEL remote systems/devices (by others)

S1 AHU Operating Mode Signal for IAQ50 Shutdown (On-Off)

Used for night mode/morning warm-up
Programmable
Controller AHU Operating Mode Signal for Economizer Free Cooling
S2
(On-Off)
Velocity Input Signal
Piping/Tubing Pressure Input Signal
Connections Sensor Input Signal
Output Signal 0-10VDC Output for CFM Indication
Input Signal
0-10VDC Input for CFM Setpoint Adjust
Input Signal
24V Power
0-10VDC Input for Economizer Cooling Demand
Output Signal
120/24VAC
Input Signal
100VA

120VAC
Power
CFM Setpoint Adjustment
(typical)

A
Pos Signal
24V Power I
Pos Feedback
R
F
Motor L
Actuator O
W

C
F
M

0V 2V 4V 6V 8V 10V
Panel Input

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION

Furnish and install at locations shown on the plans, or as in section to ensure proper airflow readings. The air straightener
accordance with schedules, an air monitor station integral to the section shall be flanged as required by the application.
minimum outside air damper. The integral air monitor/damper shall
incorporate measuring ports built into the damper blades and shall Each air monitor/damper shall include 24VAC electric modulating
control the minimum amount of outside air as recommended by motor and an application specific controller designed for this
ASHRAE Standard 62. The construction of the air monitor/damper application furnished by the damper manufacturer. Each integral air
shall be 6" x 1.375" x .125" (152 x 35 x 3.18) aluminum frame. The monitor/damper shall be calibrated in an AMCA registered
IAQ50 frame shall be designed for 4 bolt and flange cleat laboratory and a certification chart shall accompany the air monitor/
installation and shall provide maximum free area for lowest damper. The integral air monitor/damper shall be Ruskin's model
pressure drop performance. The damper blades shall be heavy IAQ50.
gage aluminum airfoil type with Ruskiprene blade edge seals.
Jamb seals shall be flexible metal compression type, and the SPECIFIER SELECT OPTIONS
linkage shall be concealed out of the airstream and located within
the damper frame to reduce pressure drop and noise. The integral Where required or requested, the integral air damper/monitor shall
damper/monitor assembly shall incorporate an air straightener be used in conjunction with Ruskin's 4" (102) wide louver.

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to provide the solution – the IAQ50 Air Monitor Damper.
Ruskin’s IAQ50 combines three functions into one product: accurate airflow measurement,
high-performance airflow regulation and programmable control of cfm set point. Combining
fixed sensing blades, low-leakage control blades, and an integral
air straightener, the IAQ50 is designed to provide compliance with
the ventilation standard in ASHRAE 62-89.
The IAQ50 is compact in design and individually calibrated
to your specific performance criteria. Customers are successfully
applying the IAQ50 on both new and retrofit installations.
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4.3 Frequently Asked Questions - IAQ50

1. Can I put the IAQ damper before or after an elbow or any other transition in
the ductwork? If so, what are the requirements?

• Because the IAQ50 incorporates a honeycomb straightener section on the inlet

side, direct upstream connections can be made. Airflow downstream requires
a space equal to the radius elbow between the elbow when using an elbow or
30” minimum if using rectangular duct.

2. What is the pressure drop through a fully open IAQ and straightener?

• The straightener section also acts to reduce the pressure drop. See the
pressure drop curve in section 2.8.

3. If the IAQ sensing blades become plugged, the controller will open the
damper, thus allowing more fresh air than necessary to enter the building.
Does the IAQ controller send a signal telling of the plugged blade condition?

• The IAQ50 incorporates a 0-10 vdc output for CFM indication. If plugging
were to occur, the building’s FMS could be pre-programmed to an alarm
condition if CFM indication goes out of the user specified range. Trend
logging these values on a daily or monthly basis is an excellent method to
prevent plugging.

4. Is there a formula I can use to size an IAQ50?

• First identify the outside airflow range that the IAQ50 damper will monitor and
control. This information, along with design velocity of the standard
economizer air dampers, serves as a guide in sizing an IAQ50. The IAQ50
should be sized so that the airflow velocities over the desired airflow
monitoring range are within the published limits and correspond to the design
velocity of a standard outside air damper. This will help to ensure a similar
pressure drop across each bank of dampers.

5. Can I supply my own controller for the IAQ50?

• Ruskin’s IAQ50 design has 3 integral parts: the air measuring damper, the
feedback actuator and Ruskin’s exclusive DDC controller. Each component is
necessary for a properly functioning factory calibrated product backed by
Ruskin. Consult Ruskin for other air measuring devices if your job
requirements differ.

6. Can the IAQ be painted?

• Yes, and these special finishes should only be applied in our factory. It
should not be painted in the field.

7. Can we get Stainless Steel IAQ’s or any components in the airstream?

• We offer stainless steel straightener and frame. This section is also completely
removable for cleaning or replacing. We can also provide anodizing and
other special finishes for the aluminum components at our factory.

8. Are pneumatic actuators available?

• No and here’s why. Electronics are the key to the accurate measurement of
the airflow. The inclusion of pneumatic actuators would not only be a design
constraint, but a major cost increase would occur.

9. Can I get other electric actuators besides Belimo brand?

• Not at this time. Please refer back to question 5. The IAQ50 has been
developed using this highly reliable and accurate actuator. Other direct-
coupled motors may be available in the future.

10. What is the maximum pressure(psi) when cleaning the sensing holes?

• 20-40 psi. Please disconnect the static pressure sensor (refer to maintenance
instructions, section 5.6 in this manual).

11. What are the minimum and maximum face velocities for the IAQ50?

• Between 300 and 2000 fpm, we will guarantee an accuracy to +/- 5%. The
IAQ50 is operational from 150 to 3000 fpm..

12. Do I really need a straightener, or can I just use my existing louver?

• The straightener is included in the price and improves accuracy at lower

velocities.

13. Can you give me a 4-20ma signal rather than the 0-10v reading?

• Not without adding cost by utilizing an additional electronic control device.

14. What happens if I remove and reinstall the actuator in the field?

• Every IAQ50 control shaft and actuator clamp is permanently marked during
calibration. Returning them to this exact location will ensure reliable readings
if actuator is removed.
15. How can I tell if my IAQ50 is working correctly?

• Comparing the data from the Setpoint Adjustment and the CFM Indication
signals is a simple way to determine proper operation.
16. Can I use your output to directly control my return air damper?

• Not directly. Depending on the IAQ50 configuration, full or minimum, the IAQ
damper can interface with the economizer temperature or enthalpy control
system and therefore dictate the return air damper action. See section 2.3 for
more details.

17. How does the IAQ50’s performance stack up to an air monitoring station?

• By incorporating a damper into the air measuring design, the IAQ50 is able to
read at low velocities because the pressure signal (static and total) is
amplified. Additionally, the IAQ50 utilizes a high quality dead-end pressure
transducer that performs exceptionally well at these low velocities.

18. Do I have to wire motor feedback to the control panel?

• Yes, so that our controller will know the actuator and damper blade position.

19. Can I change the setpoints in the field?

• Yes, via a 0-10v (dc) input. Setpoints can be changed at any time the
requirements change in the building.

20. What is the response time on the control? It appears to be slow.

• The response time of the IAQ50 control loop is tuned so as to prevent the
actuator from hunting continuously. Maintaining and documenting minimum
outside air does not require rapid response time. 5-10 minutes is typical.

21. I need to access the straightener for periodic cleaning, can you provide an
access door or slide-in tray?

• Yes. This may require a custom configuration. Please allow extra time to
consult with the Ruskin engineering department.

22. What effect does water carry over have on the IAQ50?

• In vertical applications, water carryover is not a factor. We do not incorporate

flow-through sensors which could be susceptible to moisture. If mounting the
 IAQ50 horizontally, care should be taken to prevent water from falling on the
sensing ports.

23. What type of differential pressure sensor do we use?

• We use an instrument grade high quality dead-ended sensor with a 0-2” wg

pressure range. Dead-ended sensors offer high accuracy and more flexibility
in mounting, that is no tubing losses, because flow is not required for pressure
reading.

24. If it is a dead-end sensor, how often does one zero out the signal to correct
the read out?

• This sensor does not require an auto-correcting sequence. It does contain an

on-board potentiometer, however, so that if a zeroing operation was desired
the sensor could be measured against its original factory calibration settings.
Consult Ruskin for the test procedure.

25. What construction has been proven for coastal environments?

• Anodized aluminum construction for the sensing blade, frame and damper
blade.

26. What are the temperature limitations?

• -22°F to 140°F. With optional actuator heater, the low end temperature goes to
–40°.

27. Do the IAQ50 ports frost over?

• They shouldn’t because the temperature of the blades should be equal to the
mixed air temperature which is above freezing. But, in the unlikely event that
frosting occurs, and pressure readings are not possible, the damper will
respond to the open position thus satisfying the requirements for minimum air.

28. How far downstream should the IAQ be if installed on the supply side of the
fan?

• This is not designed for measuring air on the supply side of the fan.

29. What happens to the output signal when the outside air damper opens?

• It continues to show CFM output.

30. Can the IAQ be used in a system to eliminate VAV boxes?

• Please call us for consultation on these applications.

31. If the actuators are replaced in the field, how is the unit recalibrated?

• Recalibration is not necessary. There are two actuator clamps holding the
actuator to the control shaft. Removal of the outside clamps only is required to
remove the actuator. For other notes on the reinstallation, of the actuator, see
question 14.
IAQ50 Installation and Maintenance Instructions

(The IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor unit and digital controller panel may ship in
separate containers. Please verify the receipt of both prior to installation.)

5.1 IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor Installation Instructions

1. Remove the IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor from its shipping container and
inspect for damage, rust or corrosion. Care must be taken in handling the
unit. Always handle the IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor by its frame. Do not lift it
by the blade, linkage, axle, motor or jackshaft. Do not drop, drag, step on, or
apply excessive bending, twisting or racking loads to the IAQ50.
2. Inspect the ductwork and/or opening where the IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor
assembly will be installed for any obstruction or irregularities that might
interfere with blade or linkage rotation, or actuator mounting. If it is to be
installed in ductwork, the ductwork should be supported in the area of the
IAQ50 to prevent sagging due to the unit’s weight.
3. The IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor must be installed with the frames square and
without twisting or bending. Unless specifically designed for a vertical blade
application, the unit must be mounted with its blade axis horizontal. The
damper blades, axles, and linkage must be able to operate without binding.
4. The best location for the extended shaft or jackshaft must be determined
before installing the damper. The damper may be rotated to get the extended
shaft on the correct side of the ductwork. After the damper is installed the
shaft location cannot be changed without removing the damper. The jackshaft,
if installed, will always be in the leaving air stream. Unlike other control
dampers, which have no airflow orientation, the IAQ50 has a specified inlet
and outlet. The outside air (or other controlled air stream) enters the unit
through the air straightener section and exits the unit from the damper frame
side.
5. Use appropriate shims between damper frame and duct opening to prevent
distortion of the frame by fasteners holding it in place. If creating a multi-
section assembly, be sure that all of the sections are fastened together on both
sides.
6. The IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor is factory calibrated and tested in order to
perform correctly in its application immediately following installation. The
electric actuator should not be moved, adjusted, or altered in any way to
facilitate installation. Such modifications affect the factory calibration of the
unit. If the actuator, linkage, or shafting present a problem for installation,
please consult your local Ruskin representative or the Ruskin factory. The
IAQ50 should be cycled after installation to assure proper operation.

5.2 Digital Controller Panel Installation

1. The controller enclosure should be mounted securely on an adjacent wall,
attached to the air handling unit, or placed within some other suitable control
panel. The panel should be mounted within 120 feet of the IAQ50 Air
Damper/Monitor to prevent pressure signal variations from the IAQ50 to the
control panel. If the enclosure must be mounted more than 120 feet from the
IAQ50 damper frame, please consult your local Ruskin representative or the
Ruskin factory.
2. Loosen the enclosure’s cover screws and remove the cover.
3. Remove the appropriate knockouts for connection of the field wires to the
enclosure’s terminal blocks.
4. Fasten the enclosure to the wall or flat surface using the (4)1/4” dia. holes at
the four corners.

5.3 IAQ50 Wiring and Piping Connections (refer to control panel wiring
diagram)

IAQ50 Wiring Connections

1. Connect the 115VAC power supply to IAQ50 control panel terminals L1 and
L2.
2. Connect the Belimo AF24-SR motor actuator 24VAC power wires 1 and 2 to
control panel terminals 5 and 6, respectively.
3. Connect the motor actuator 0-10V control signal wire 3 to panel terminal 7.
4. Connect the motor actuator 2-10V position feedback signal wire 5 to panel
terminal 8.
5. (Optional) Connect the 0-10VDC remote setpoint adjustment signal (by
others) to control panel terminals 3 and 4. Terminal 3 is the positive terminal.
6. (Optional) Connect the wires to receive 0-10VDC actual CFM signal from the
IAQ50 panel to terminals 1 and 2. Terminal 1 is the positive terminal.
7. (Recommended) Connect dry contact/switch to terminals 10 and 11 to activate
the occupied/unoccupied function. A closed contact connection (default with
jumper wire) places the IAQ50 digital controller into normal operation/day
mode. An open circuit is a shutdown command, and the IAQ50 damper fully
closes. Other applications for an open circuit command are night set-back and
morning warm-up sequences, or any time the outside air damper should be
closed.
8. (Optional) Connect dry contact/switch to terminals 9 and 10 to activate
economizer override function. When operating in the normal/day mode, a
closed circuit activates minimum fresh air control. A jumper is factory
installed to set this default condition. If an open circuit is placed between the
terminals, this is an economizer signal asking for free cooling. The IAQ50
travels to and remains 100% open.
9. (Optional) Connect the 0-10VDC remote outside air cooling demand signal (by
others) to control panel terminals 12 and 13. Terminal 12 is the positive
terminal. If this signal calls for more outside air than the minimum ventilation
setpoint, the IAQ50 will modulate open beyond minimum position in response
to this signal (0-10VDC scaled to 0-100% damper open). At no time will the
IAQ50 digital controller allow airflow below the minimum CFM setpoint.
Switch S1 Switch S2 Result
CLOSED CLOSED NORMAL DAY MODE
OPEN OPEN IAQ50 DRIVES
CLOSED
OPEN CLOSED IAQ50 DRIVES
CLOSED
CLOSED OPEN IAQ50 DRIVES OPEN

IAQ50 Piping Connections

1. Connect the total pressure signal tubing (from upstream side of damper)
labeled “H” to barbed fitting on the side of the IAQ50 control panel labeled “H”.
2. Connect the static pressure signal tubing (from downstream side of damper)
labeled “L” to barbed fitting on the side of the IAQ50 control panel labeled “L”.
5.5 IAQ50 Inspection and Troubleshooting Instructions

IAQ50 Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Action

IAQ50 remains Power failure 1.Check terminals L1 and 1. Restore power.
closed and does (fail closed L2 for 120VAC power 2. Replace
not modulate. setup). supply. transformer.
2. Check terminals 5 and 6
for 24VAC power.
Unoccupied 1. Check wiring connections 1. Add jumper
mode in effect. to terminals 10 and 11 wire or external
(S1 switch) for an open controls.
circuit.
IAQ50 remains Power failure 1.Check terminals L1 and 1. Restore power.
open and does (fail open L2 for 120VAC power 2. Replace
not modulate. setup). supply. transformer.
2. Check terminals 5 and 6
for 24VAC power.
Economizer 1. Check wiring connections 1. Add jumper
mode in effect. to terminals 9 and 10 wire or external
(S2 switch) for an open controls.
circuit.
Insufficient 1. IAQ50 is responding 1. Insure proper
airflow. properly to system system operation.
conditions. Check for
obstructions and fan
problems.
Pressure signal 1. Check tubing/piping 1. Repair piping
loss. connection from IAQ50 connections.
frame to panel. Ports
could be swapped. Piping
may be leaking.
2. Check terminals B1 and 2. Call Ruskin.
M on pressure
transducer for 0-10VDC
signal (10V at 2”w.c.)
Actuator 1. Check DC voltage at 1. Call Ruskin.
feedback terminals 8 and 6 for 2-
failure. 10VDC range.
CFM Indication Insufficient 1. Check supply fan and 1. Return HVAC
remains below airflow/ HVAC system operation. system to normal
setpoint with inadequate The IAQ50 should be operation.
open damper. system fully open.
pressure.
Poor air 1. Check the straightener 1. Follow
sensing. section and sensing maintenance
blades for excessive dirt procedures
and dust. The IAQ50 recommended by
should be fully open. Ruskin.
Electrical 1. Check the IAQ50 damper 1. Conduct an
Problem. blade position. If not “IAQ50 Electrical
fully open, take action Check” procedure
step indicated. (directions follow).
IAQ50 Symptom Possible Cause Inspection Action
IAQ50 CFM Fluctuation of 1.Check and record the DC 1. If this voltage is
reading HVAC voltage between fluctuating, the
fluctuates equipment or terminals B1 and M on IAQ50 is
wildly. system the differential pressure accurately
components. sensor. reporting system
conditions.
2. If this voltage is
steady, call
Ruskin.
3. Note: The IAQ50
CFM output is
"real time" and
does not average.
Please use your
BAS input filters if
desired.
IAQ50 remains IAQ50 Signal 1.Check and record the DC 1. If it is greater
open with no Isolation voltage between than 0, then the
CFM reading. Problem terminals 1 and 2. unit is
operational. No
further action
2. Check and record the DC required.
voltage between 2. If it is greater
terminals B1 and M on than 0, then the
the pressure sensor. unit is
operational. No
3. Disconnect the field further action
wiring to terminals required.
1,2,3,4,12, and13. 3. If it is greater
Repeat the voltage check than 0, there may
between terminals 1 and be a signal
2. isolation problem
with the external
connections. See
“Reported
Problem: Signal
4. Check the pressure drop Isolation“ note
across the damper with below.
a manometer of 4. If the
0.01”w.g. accuracy. measured
Connect manometer pressure drop is
high to ‘+’ tube and less than 0.01 and
manometer low side to the damper is
the ‘-‘ tube. open, there is
insufficient
system pressure.
Reconfigure HVAC
system to provide
plenum pressure.
If the
measurement is
above 0.01, the
pressure sensor
may be defective.
Call Ruskin.
5.5a Reported Problem: Signal Isolation

A signal isolation problem usually presents with a damper that is “stuck” in any
one position and does not move. Nothing seems to work as expected. Usually a
building automation interface is connected to the IAQ50 control panel.

The IAQ50 system shares a common neutral between its 24 VAC input and its 0-
10 VDC inputs and outputs. If the correct phasing (polarity on DC side) is not
observed, or if distant neutrals having different resistance in relation to the hot
side of the 24 VAC are connected to the inputs, then nothing will work.

Check the building automation system (BAS) outputs (in VDC) to the IAQ50
panel. If the VDC between + and - does not equal VDC between + and the IAQ
controller mounting plate, then a voltage potential between distant neutrals is
indicated. Both conditions and other group loop problems will require signal
isolators to correct. The simplest method to check for signal isolation problems is
to disconnect all inputs and outputs from the BAS to the IAQ50 panel and check
the its operation. One can now begin a process of elimination to identify what
signals require isolation. If the unit operates correctly now, reconnect the output
to the BAS and check operation. If the unit and BAS operate correctly, isolation
of output will not be required. Reconnect inputs to IAQ and check the operation.
If failure occurs here signal isolation will be required, etc.

5.5b IAQ50 Electrical Check

One conducts this check if the IAQ50 presents a low CFM reading as compared to
setpoint, yet is not fully open.

1. Check and record the AC voltage between terminal 5 and the panel mounting
plate.

2. Check and record the AC voltage between terminal 6 and the panel mounting
plate.

3. The latter reading (terminal 6 to plate) should be greater than the former
(terminal 5 to plate). If not, reverse the 24 VAC transformer leads. If it is, go to
step 3.

3. Check and record the DC Voltage between terminals 5 and 7 (control voltage
to damper). This reading should relate to the actual damper position: 2 VDC or
less, damper closed; 10 VDC damper fully open. If not, check the wiring to the
damper and the Belimo actuator’s position switch. If it does correlate, go to step
4.
4. Check and record the DC voltage between terminals 5 and 8 (feedback from
the damper motor actuator). It should be approximately equal to the previous
reading (control voltage to motor, terminals 5 and 7). If it does not, check the
wiring to the damper and Belimo actuator’s direction switch. Otherwise, the
electrical connections are appropriate.
5.6 IAQ50 Maintenance Instructions

1. Semi-annually the tiebar linkage and the jackshaft or extended shaft bearings
should be lubricated with a silicone lubricant.
2. Blade axle bearings do not normally require lubrication.
3. When dampers are installed where they will be exposed to heavy dust-laden
air, frequent flushing of the axle bearings with water is recommended for
extended bearing life.
4. The air straightener section and the damper blades should be annually
inspected for particulate build-up. Use a damp cloth to wipe clean the damper
blades. One can use water to clean and flush the air straightener section and
the damper blades if deemed necessary. The air straightener section can be
unbolted from the damper for ease of cleaning. Ruskin recommends using
pressurized air to clear the sensing ports of water. See step 5.
5. Disconnect the piping connections between the IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor
frame and the control panel. Apply a clean, pressurized air source to the air
piping connections on the IAQ50 damper frame in order to flush out the
sensing ports on the fixed monitoring blade(s) of the IAQ50. DO NOT connect
this air source to the control panel, as this will damage the IAQ
instrumentation.
6. If the IAQ50 assembly contains the optional filter section, please replace this
filter on a semi-annual basis or upon discretion. Excessive pressure drop
caused by a dirty filter may affect IAQ50 operation.

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST

IAQ50 Air Damper/Monitor

DESCRIPTION PART NO.

Roto Clip E-25

Blade Edge Seal - Opposed 80-020045-00B
Digital Controller RCE93.1/HQ00 TEC**
Differential Pressure Sensor QBM63/500**
120V/24V Transformer 85VA T-202
Wire Terminal 324-HDS/12
Electric Actuator AF24-SR(S)**
Rotation Limiter ZBD-AF2

** Requires factory calibration. Consult Ruskin.

Contact Ruskin, Commercial Damper Sales, 3900 Dr. Greaves Road, Grandview, MO 64030 for information.
Telephone: 816-761-7476

Copyright 1996 Ruskin

The information provided in this manual is believed to be complete and accurate. Ruskin is a manufacturer and supplier
of equipment and, as such, is not responsible for the manner in which its equipment is used nor for infringement of rights of
third parties resulting from such use. System design is the prerogative and responsibility of the system designer.
 All Rights Reserved. A U.S. patent protects the product detailed in this manual. Illustrations and product
descriptions published are not binding in detail. In keeping with its policy of continuous improvement, Ruskin
reserves the right to change or modify designs or specifications of products without notice or obligation.