What is RTU support?
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What is a roof curb installation?
Rooftop curbs are raised metal frames designed for mounting structures safely to your roof. The frames are used for accessories that mount above the roof and those that penetrate the roof’s surface. A properly installed roof curb ensures that the accessory has a level platform for attachment.
What is a seismic roof curb?
Roof Curbs also protect the occupants inside the building by preventing the rooftop packaged unit from jumping off the curb during a seismic event and potentially falling through the roof structure.
What RTU means?
Remote Terminal Unit
RTU is an an acronym for Remote Terminal Unit. An RTU is an electronic device that is controlled by a microprocessor. The device interfaces with physical objects to a Distributed Control System (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Aqusition (SCADA) system by transmitting telemetry data to the system.
What is a curb adapter?
A curb adapter is a custom-made apparatus that mates the new RTU’s layout with the old RTU’s curb, which remains fixed to the buildings. Curb adapters must be custom made to transition the air from the new unit openings to the old unit openings and to ensure the structural integrity of the whole system.
How do you level a roof curb?
Level the curb by placing shims (thin pieces of wood or metal) under the bottom flange of the curb. Secure curb in place by welding or screwing the curb to the roof. The curb must be leveled to ensure the proper flow of condensate from the unit.
What are roof jacks?
A roof jack is a plank that creates a flat, stable surface for you to stand on and is essential for roof work. Roof jacks are ideal for all kinds of roofing projects as they’re easy to set up and remove.
What is Scada RTU?
A remote terminal unit (RTU) is a microprocessor-controlled electronic device that interfaces objects in the physical world to a distributed control system or SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system by transmitting telemetry data to a master system, and by using messages from the master supervisory …
What is the full from of RTU?
RTU is an an acronym for Remote Terminal Unit. An RTU is an electronic device that is controlled by a microprocessor. The device interfaces with physical objects to a Distributed Control System (DCS) or Supervisory Control and Data Aqusition (SCADA) system by transmitting telemetry data to the system.
How are RTU’s supported on a metal deck?
We also specify that they must provide solid blocking in the flutes of the deck between the curb and the supporting steel to prevent localized crushing of the deck. We use a channel with the toes point down on top of the deck to support the RTU, typically a C6x8.2.
How are RTU units supported in high wind zones?
Also, anyone have recommendations for RTU tie-down in high wind zones? Our units are typically supported by W6x9 beams which span between joists under the deck. The RTU curb is then installed over the metal deck. Thanks! Please let us know here why this post is inappropriate.
What kind of beams do RTU curbs need?
Our units are typically supported by W6x9 beams which span between joists under the deck. The RTU curb is then installed over the metal deck. Thanks!