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3.3 INSTALLATION

    A.  Install reflective insulation/radiant barrier material in
        accordance with drawing details and manufacturer's
        installation instructions.

    B.  Maintain minimum 3 inches (76 mm) distance from heat-
        producing devices such as furnaces, chimneys, blowers,
        and lighting fixtures.

    C.  Maintain minimum 3/4 inch (19 mm) air space each side of
        reflective insulation/radiant barrier material.
NOTE ** The following schedule will assist in identifying
        locations where Astro-Foil is to be used on the
        project; it lists the most common applications of
        the product.  Delete inapplicable sub-paragraphs
        and add other locations as required; consult the
        dealer for additional uses.

3.4 SCHEDULES

    A.  Locations:
        1.  Over roof trusses/rafters, encapsulated (RIS).
        2.  Over roof trusses/rafters, exposed (RBS)(RIS).
        3.  Interior side of wall studs/furring, exposed
            (RBS)(RIS).
        4.  Interior side of wall studs/furring, encapsulated
            (RIS).
        5.  Underside of floor joists/trusses, exposed
            (RBS)(RIS).
        6.  Underside of floor joists/trusses, encapsulated
            (RIS).
        7.  Underside of first floor joist/trusses at crawl
            spaces, exposed (RBS)(RIS).
        8.  Below interior ceiling joists/trusses/rafters,exposed
            (RBS)(RIS).
        9.  Below interior ceiling joists/trusses/rafters,
            encapsulated (RIS).
        9.  Over metal roof purlins, exposed (RBS)(RIS).
        10. Over metal roof purlins, encapsulated (RIS).
        11. Exterior side of metal wall purlins, encapsulated
            (RIS).
        12. Interior side of upward-acting sectional doors,
            exposed (RBS).
        13. Wrap HVAC supply ducts, exposed (RIS)(RBS).
        14. Wrap water heaters, exposed (RIS)(RBS).
        15. Wrap water supply piping, exposed (RIS)(RBS).





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