Seismic Certification
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HVAC systems are essential building components that need to maintain operation immediately after a seismic event. Building codes require owners and consulting engineers to select seismic compliant HVAC equipment in seismic sensitive areas.
Many types of McQuay equipment have been rigorously rested for compliance to seismic qualifications from the following organizations.
- International Building Code (IBC) standards developed by the International Code Council
- California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)
The shake table tests for McQuay and Daikin McQuay water-cooled centrifugal chillers can be seen on the Video tab of this page.
McQuay Equipment Available with Seismic Compliance
Air Handlers - Indoor
Unit 
A/SP 31-152 Vision Customized Indoor Air Handlers - (1,285KB) (Pub: 2010/08/05)
Models:CAC,CAHELECTRONIC COPY ONLY - Brochure is being updated. Use ASP 31-359 or ASP 31-251.Unit A/SP 31-178 Skyline Outdoor Air Handler - (1,242KB) (Pub: 2010/08/05)
Models:OAHSkyline outdoor air handler - 900 to 65,000 cfm for indoor air quality, operating efficiency, and low cost installation and maintenance.Unit CAT 218-2 RoofPak Applied Rooftop Systems Air Handler - (3,782K) (Pub: 2005/05/09)
Models:RAH,RDSType RAH 047C & 077C (12,000 to 50,000 cfm) and Type RDS 708B, 800C, 802C (2,000 to 20,000 cfm). #AACAT2182QQUnit CAT 220 RoofPak Units with Energy Recovery Wheels - (5,260KB) (Pub: 2007/01/02)
Models:RAH,RDE,RDS,RDT,RFS,RPE,RPSPackaged Heating and Cooling Units RPS/RFS 150 to 75 Tons, RDT 45 to 75 Tons Rooftop Air Handlers RAH/RDS 4000 to 30,000 CFM- A/SP 31-207 Independent IBC 2009 Seismic Certification for RCS Condensing Units, RoofPak and Air Handlers - (84KB) (Pub: 2009/12/07)
Models:CAH,OAH,RAH,RCS,RDS,RDT,RPSIndependent seismic certifications have been updated to comply with IBC 2009 and current ASCE Chapter 7 requirements. This benefits RCS models 015D thru 140D units, Applied Rooftop models RPS, RDT, RAH, and RDS, as well as Vision and Skyline air handlers.
- Engineering Newsletter Issue No. 23, July 2005 (updated April 2008) - (2,226KB) (Pub: 2005/07/25)
IBC Seismic Requirements and HVAC Systems - A Short Course
Air Handlers - Outdoor
Unit IM 987 RoofPak Applied Rooftop Systems Air Handler with MicroTech III Unit Controller - (5,151KB) (Pub: 2009/05/28)
Models:RAH,RDSModels RAH 047C to 077C, 12,000 to 50,000 cfm and RDS 800C to 802C, 4000 to 20,000 cfm with MicroTech III Unit Controller.Accessory IM 822 Rooftop Seismic Roof Curb Installation - (497K) (Pub: 2005/07/06)
Models:RAH,RAR,RDSType RPS, RFS, RCS, RDS, RAH, RAR, RPF "C" Vintage. Part # AAIM822ZZ- A/SP 31-207 Independent IBC 2009 Seismic Certification for RCS Condensing Units, RoofPak and Air Handlers - (84KB) (Pub: 2009/12/07)
Models:CAH,OAH,RAH,RCS,RDS,RDT,RPSIndependent seismic certifications have been updated to comply with IBC 2009 and current ASCE Chapter 7 requirements. This benefits RCS models 015D thru 140D units, Applied Rooftop models RPS, RDT, RAH, and RDS, as well as Vision and Skyline air handlers.
- Engineering Newsletter Issue No. 23, July 2005 (updated April 2008) - (2,226KB) (Pub: 2005/07/25)
IBC Seismic Requirements and HVAC Systems - A Short Course
Condensing Units/Condensers
- A/SP 31-207 Independent IBC 2009 Seismic Certification for RCS Condensing Units, RoofPak and Air Handlers - (84KB) (Pub: 2009/12/07)
Models:CAH,OAH,RAH,RCS,RDS,RDT,RPSIndependent seismic certifications have been updated to comply with IBC 2009 and current ASCE Chapter 7 requirements. This benefits RCS models 015D thru 140D units, Applied Rooftop models RPS, RDT, RAH, and RDS, as well as Vision and Skyline air handlers.
Rooftop Systems
Unit IM 987 RoofPak Applied Rooftop Systems Air Handler with MicroTech III Unit Controller - (5,151KB) (Pub: 2009/05/28)
Models:RAH,RDSModels RAH 047C to 077C, 12,000 to 50,000 cfm and RDS 800C to 802C, 4000 to 20,000 cfm with MicroTech III Unit Controller.Unit A/SP 31-156 Applied Rooftop Systems and Air Handlers - (1,619KB) (Pub: 2009/11/05)
Models:RCS,RDE,RDS,RPE,RPR,RPSThe customized system solution for one to eight story buildingsUnit IM 791-2 Applied Packaged Rooftop System Heating & Cooling With Evaporative Condenser - (7,864KB) (Pub: 2010/09/21)
Models:RDE,RPEGas and Electric Models RPE and RDE, Sizes 076C through 150C, 76 to 150 tons.Unit CAT 219-1 Roofpak Singlezone Heating & Cooling With Evaporative Condensers - (4,458KB) (Pub: 2007/04/27)
Models:RDE,RPERPE/RDE 76 to 150 TonAccessory IM 822 Rooftop Seismic Roof Curb Installation - (497K) (Pub: 2005/07/06)
Models:RAH,RAR,RDSType RPS, RFS, RCS, RDS, RAH, RAR, RPF "C" Vintage. Part # AAIM822ZZ- A/SP 31-207 Independent IBC 2009 Seismic Certification for RCS Condensing Units, RoofPak and Air Handlers - (84KB) (Pub: 2009/12/07)
Models:CAH,OAH,RAH,RCS,RDS,RDT,RPSIndependent seismic certifications have been updated to comply with IBC 2009 and current ASCE Chapter 7 requirements. This benefits RCS models 015D thru 140D units, Applied Rooftop models RPS, RDT, RAH, and RDS, as well as Vision and Skyline air handlers.
- Engineering Newsletter Issue No. 23, July 2005 (updated April 2008) - (2,226KB) (Pub: 2005/07/25)
IBC Seismic Requirements and HVAC Systems - A Short Course
Systems
- Engineering Newsletter Issue No. 23, July 2005 (updated April 2008) - (2,226KB) (Pub: 2005/07/25)
IBC Seismic Requirements and HVAC Systems - A Short Course
Unit Ventilators
Unit Energy Savings and Quieter Classrooms with New Two-Stage, Self-Contained Unit Ventilators - ASP 31-313 - (137KB) (Pub: 2010/08/17)
Models:AZQ,AZR,AZUDescribes key features of new Model AZ self-contained unit ventilators with R-410A refrigerant and two-stage compresssors.Unit IM 1065 - AAF-HermanNelson Classroom Self-Contained Unit Ventilator with R-410A Refrigerant Installation Manual - (3,674KB) (Pub: 2010/04/21)
Models:AZQ,AZR,AZUModel AZQ, AZU & AZR - MicroTech II, Electromechanical ControlsUnit IM 1082 AAF-HermanNelson Classroom Self-Contained Air Source Heat Pump Unit Ventilator with R-410A - Installation Manual - (3,205KB) (Pub: 2011/01/24)
Models:AEQModel AEQ - SC-Air Source Heat Pump Sizes 024 (2 Ton) to 054 (4.5 Ton), MicroTech II, Electromechanical ControlsUnit IM 1083 AAF-HermanNelson Self-Contained Water Source Heat Pump Unit Ventilator - Models AR, ER & GR Installation Manual - (3,351KB) (Pub: 2011/01/24)
Models:ARQ,ERQ,GRQModels ARQ-Standard Range, ERQ-Extended Range & GRQ-Geothermal Range SC-Water Source Heat Pumps Sizes 024, 040 & 048 with R-410A Refrigerant, MicroTech II ControlsUnit AV IM 817-4 AAF-HermanNelson Classroom Floor Unit Ventilators F Vintage - (3,121KB) (Pub: 2010/12/14)
Models:AVB,AVR,AVS,AVVFloor Models AVS,AVV,AVB,AVR. Digital Ready, MicroTech II, or Field Controls by Others.Unit Cat 1620 AAF-HermanNelson Classroom Unit Ventilators - Models AZQ, AZR and AZU with R-410A Refrigerant - (4,318KB) (Pub: 2010/07/15)
Models:AZQ,AZR,AZUModel AZQ - SC-AC Face & Bypass Heating-Ultra-Quiet, Model AZU - SC-AC Valve Heating-Ultra-Quiet, Model AZR - SC-AC Valve ReheatUnit Cat 1640 AAF-HermanNelson Self-Contained Water Source Heat Pump Unit Ventilators - Models ARQ, ERQ and GRQ with R-410A Refrigerant - (5,836KB) (Pub: 2011/01/25)
Models:ARQ,ERQ,GRQModel ARQ - SC-WSHP, 60 deg.F EWT-Standard Range-Ultra-Quiet, Model ERQ - SC-WSHP, 50 deg. EWT- Extended Range-Ultra Quiet, Model GRQ - SC-WSHP 20 deg.F EWT-Geothermal Range-Ultra QuietUnit Cat 1650 AAF-HermanNelson Self-Contained Air Source Heat Pump Unit Ventilator - Model AEQ with R-410A Refrigerant - (5,117KB) (Pub: 2011/01/24)
Models:AEQModel AEQ - SC-Air Source Heat Pump-Ultra Quiet, Size 024 (2 Ton) to 054 (4.5 Ton)Unit CAT UV1600 - AAF-HermanNelson Classroom Unit Ventilators: Model AV Floor Units - (6,577K) (Pub: 2005/02/15)
Models:AVB,AVR,AVS,AVVModels AVS, AVB, AVV and AVR Floor Units. #UVCAT1600QQUnit Model AV Unit Ventilators Now Deliver Even Better Performance, Rigidity & Easy Maintenance A/SP 31-198 - (467K) (Pub: 2004/12/22)
Models:AV,AVB,AVR,AVS,AVVWe've improved the design of our most popular unit ventilator--the Model AV--to make it even easier to maintain and service.- Engineering Newsletter Issue No. 23, July 2005 (updated April 2008) - (2,226KB) (Pub: 2005/07/25)
IBC Seismic Requirements and HVAC Systems - A Short Course
Water Cooled Chiller
Unit 
Model WDC Chiller Seismic Test Video - (6,239KB) (Pub: 2011/06/09)
Models:WDC,WSCVideo of the shake table seismic test performed on the Model WDC centrifugal chiller. This is a zipped file of a WMV video file. Download the file to your hard drive and then unzip the file to view the video using Windows Media Player.Unit WMC Chiller Seismic Testing Video - (9,986KB) (Pub: 2011/06/09)
Models:WMC,WMEVideo of the shake table seismic test performed on the Model WMC magnetic bearing chiller. This is a zipped file of a WMV video file. Download the file to your hard drive and then unzip the file to view the video using Windows Media Player.