A-A-1419 Filter Element, Air Conditioning (Viscous-Impingement And Dry Types, Replaceable) (Replaced By Ansi/Ashrea 52.1 And Ul900)This commercial item description covers standard dust-holding capacity, flat panel-type air-conditioning filters designed for arresting particulate matter in heating and ventilation systems in which the face valocity of the air stream approximately 300 feet per minute (fpm).

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A-A-1419D

3.5.3 Media attachment. The media and retaining grids shall be fastened completely around the entire front and back perimeter of the frame in such a manner as to prevent the media or grids from being dislocated or unfastened from the frame during normal handling and use at maximum air velocity. The media shall be suitable for continuous use at temperatures up to at least 150 degrees F. If the fastening method of the media to the frame is by use of a temperature sensitive adhesive, the softening point of the adhesive shall be a minimum of 155 degrees F. when tested as specified in ASTM E 28.

3.5.4 Dimensions. The filter dimensions shall be as specified (see 1.2) with the following tolerances:

a. Height = plus 0-inch, minus 1/2-inch

b. Width = plus 0-inch, minus 1/2-inch

c. Thickness= plus 0-inch, minus 1/4-inch

3.6 Marking. Each filter assembly shall be plainly marked with the following:

a. The name or trademark of the manufacturer or vendor.

b. UL listing or other approved laboratory mark and class.

c. The dimensions of the filter.

d. Air flow direction when retainer is on one side only.

3.7 Workmanship. The air filters shall be designed and constructed for normal handling and installation and assembled to meet or exceed all requirements of this commercial item description. There shall be no evidence of media discoloration from the frame or other damage to the filter that may impair function or serviceability.

3.8 Regulatory requirements. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials in accordance with Public Law 94-580, as amended, to the maximum extent practicable.

3.9 Metric products. Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, provided they fall within the tolerances specified using conversion tables contained in the latest revision of FED-STD-376, and all other requirements of this commercial item description are met.

3.10 Commercial item. The use of the term “commercial item description” in this document does not imply that any item or items offered are not required to conform with all requirements specified herein.