Ease of installation and quiet, efficient operation make SpacePak a good option for quality-conscious homeowners, building owners and contractors.

Because of SpacePak’s unique 2″ mini duct system, remodeling is kept to a minimum, simplifying the installation and reducing installation cost.  SpacePak seems to have had the installer in mind when they designed this system. Blower units are small enough to fit in attics, basements, crawl spaces and closets.

High velocity air is distributed through the flexible, pre-insulated 2″ diameter ductwork that can weave through wall structures and around obstructions. No large, cumbersome ductwork is required, saving installation time and reducing installation costs – all while maintaining architectural integrity.

SpacePak is ultra quiet and works through the principle of aspiration, unique to air conditioning systems. Air in the duct is under 5 to 6 times higher pressure than conventional systems. Air exiting the duct expands and creates eddy currents that blend the conditioned air, providing uniform, draft-free temperatures from floor to ceiling and room to room.

And because SpacePak removes up to 30% more moisture, homeowners are kept cool and comfortable at higher, more energy efficient thermostat settings

Ease of installation and quiet, efficient operation make SpacePak a good option for quality-conscious homeowners, building owners and contractors.

Because of SpacePak’s unique 2″ mini duct system, remodeling is kept to a minimum, simplifying the installation and reducing installation cost.  SpacePak seems to have had the installer in mind when they designed this system. Blower units are small enough to fit in attics, basements, crawl spaces and closets.

High velocity air is distributed through the flexible, pre-insulated 2″ diameter ductwork that can weave through wall structures and around obstructions. No large, cumbersome ductwork is required, saving installation time and reducing installation costs – all while maintaining architectural integrity.

Fittings simply snap securely into place with no tools required. The general installation guidelines listed below provide a quick reference to ensure successful installation and operation of the SpacePak system.

1.  Outlets – The most important rule of thumb when installing a SpacePak Mini Duct System is installing the proper number of outlets. Six (6) to Seven (7) outlets per ton are recommended for optimal 35-40 CFM airflow from each outlet under normal conditions to maximize aspiration.

2.  Outlet Placement – SpacePak outlets should be placed in the room where they will create the least disturbance (floors, ceilings, walls) and not infringe upon inhabitants. Traffic patterns, drapes and bed placement are all factors to consider.

3.  Supply Duct – Ideally, all runs should be as equal in length as possible. Keep the 2″ mini duct lengths between 9 ft. and 30 ft. for best performance. The longer the duct run, the lower the outlet capacity.

4.  Main Trunk/Plenum – Maximize use of the main trunk-line to minimize the lengths of 2″ ducts. This allows for easier installation and a better performing, balanced system if the 2″ duct line lengths are minimized.

5.  60/40 Rule – Always try to use a full flow trunk-line “T” in larger, 4-5 ton SpacePak systems. Never exceed a 60/40 split of outlets off the main trunk-line in order to maintain evenly distributed airflow. A perfect 50/50 split is best.

6.  Locating Take-Offs – Distribute takeoffs as evenly as possible along the main trunk-line – no closer than 6″ away from one another. This will assure better, balanced airflow.

7.  Sound Attenuators – The last 3 ft. of every run should use a fully-fabricated SpacePak sound attenuator to reduce outlet air sound. Return Air Duct – Minimize potential fan noise and maximize performance of this acoustically lined duct by incorporating a 90-degree bend between the air handler and return grille.

8.  Kwik-Connect – SpacePak Air Conditioning Systems feature unique ‘Kwik-Connect’ adapters to save time and money during installation. Simply position the slots and turn to the lock position to provide a secure, air-tight seal for flexible duct connections.

For more information and details concerning installation of a SpacePak Mini Duct System, view an installation guide.

The high efficiency SpacePak unit is the product of the latest manufacturing technologies on the market. SpacePak is a subsidiary of Mestek, one of the largest HVAC corporations in North America.

Mestek was founded in the spring of 1946 while America was bristling with optimism. The war was over and the Allies had won on every front. Our men and women were welcomed home by a grateful country. Years of rationing had created unsatisfied consumer demand for every product imaginable. It was a time when people with new ideas, when entrepreneurs with new vision, initiated the largest economic expansion ever known.

As new homes and factories went up across the nation, new companies began to make products to keep them warm and comfortable. An idea conceived over a lobster dinner led to the founding of Sterling Radiator Company in February 1946. In July of that year, the first lengths of finned-tube radiation were manufactured by a work force of three in a rented garage in Westfield, Massachusetts. Spurred by demand for its high quality products, the company moved to larger facilities in 1947, again in 1950, and again in 1954.
In August 1955, Hurricane Diane dumped 15 inches of rain on Westfield. A railroad embankment northwest of the Sterling Radiator plant gave way, sending a 12-foot high wall of water crashing through Mestek’s buildings and leaving behind four feet of mud. Dedicated employees, working 60 to 80 hours a week in two shifts, got the plant running again within ten days. The flood’s impact lingered through 1956, but Mr. Reed’s commitment to rebuilding his company resulted in an enlarged plant and greater efficiency.

By the mid 1960s, Sterling began to enhance its growth opportunities through strategic mergers and acquisitions which have continued to the present day. One such opportunity came in 1986 when the company, then known as Reed National, merged with a smaller company, Mestek, Inc. Mestek had recently emerged from bankruptcy, the remnants of once-great Mesta Machine Company founded in West Homestead, Pennsylvania in 1898.

For more than half a century, the unwavering leadership of John E. Reed has fueled the growth of a continually successful business. From three employees to thousands, from one product to multiple companies, from Sterling Radiator to Mestek, the organization has always sought new opportunities.

Today, Mestek is a family of over 30 specialty manufacturers providing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning products, coil handling equipment, extruded aluminum products, and computer information systems and services. And while technology and markets have changed since 1946, the commitment to serve customer needs profitably is as important today as it was in a rented garage in Westfield

COMPONENT

1. CONDENSING UNIT
2. COMPRESSOR
3. AIR HANDLER
4. EVAPORATOR COIL
5. SPACEPAK DUCT COMPONENTS

Under the terms of all manufacturer’s warranty and to comply with federal refrigerant handling laws, it is required that the system be checked and started up and signed-off on by a licensed air conditioning/heating contractor prior to use. Please ensure that all supply and return ductwork is properly sized and that the installation is permitted (where required) and conforms with local and state codes. Electrical connections should always be made by a licensed electrical contractor.

institutional buildings, libraries, municipal buildings, museums, apartment

buildings, condos and multi-family housing units. The same attractive

installation and performance benefits that make SpacePak ideal for the

residential market give contractors and building owners a cost-effective

cooling solution in commercial applications.

SpacePak is ultra quiet and works through the unique principle of aspiration compared

to conventional air conditioning systems. Air in the duct is under 5 to 6 times higher

pressure than conventional systems. Air exiting the duct expands and creates eddy

currents that blend the conditioned air, providing uniform, draft-free temperature

from floor to ceiling and room to room. And because SpacePak removes up to 30% more

moisture, homeowners are kept cool and comfortable at a higher, more energy efficient

thermostat setting.

SpacePak is an Easy to Install System

The SpacePak system has been designed to reduce installation time and cost for the

installer. Small diameter, flexible tubing weaves around construction obstacles and

eliminates the need for large, cumbersome ductwork and major structural renovations.

Fittings simply snap securely into place with no tools required. The typical

installation diagram and guidelines listed below provide a quick reference

to ensure successful installation and operation of the system.

1.  Outlets – The most important rule of thumb when installing

a SpacePak system is having the proper number of outlets.

Six (6) to Seven (7) outlets per ton are recommended for

optimal 35-40 CFM airflow from each outlet under normal

conditions to maximize aspiration.

2.  Outlet Placement – Outlets should be placed in the room where

they will create the least disturbance (floors, ceilings, walls)

and not infringe upon inhabitants with turbulent air. Traffic

patterns, drapes and bed placement are all factors to consider.

3.  Supply Duct – Ideally, all runs should be as equal in length as

possible. Keep the 2″ duct length between 9 ft. and 30 ft. for

best performance. The longer the run, the lower the CFM

capacity. See performance chart in IOM.

4.  Main Trunk/Plenum – Maximize use of the main trunk-line in

order to minimize the lengths of 2″ duct. It will allow for an

easier installation and better performing, balanced system

if 2″ duct lines are minimized.

5.  60/40 Rule – Always try to use a full flow “T” in larger, 4-5

ton systems. Never exceed a 60/40 split of outlets off the

main trunk-line in order to maintain evenly distributed

airflow. A perfect 50/50 split is best.

6.  Locating Take-Offs – Distribute takeoffs as evenly as possible

along the main trunk-line – no closer than 6″ away from one

another. This will assure better balanced airflow.

7.  Sound Attenuators – The last 3 ft. of every run should use

a fully-fabricated SpacePak sound attenuator to reduce

outlet air sound. Return Air Duct –Minimize potential fan noise

and maximize performance of this acoustically lined duct by

incorporating a 90-degree bend between the air handler and

return grille.

8.  Kwik-Connect – SpacePak features unique ‘Kwik-Connect’ adapters
to save time and money during installation. Simply position the slots and
turn to the lock position to provide a secure, air-tight seal for flexible
duct connections.