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Engineering Express®
Product Evaluation Report
July 7, 2020
Application Number: FL 19588.2-R3
EX Project Number: 20-28639
Product Manufacturer: Trane US Inc
Manufacturer Address: 6200 Troup Hwy
Tyler, TX 75707, USA
Product Name & Description: American Standard Condenser (Roof Mounted)
Scope of Evaluation:
This Product Evaluation Report is being issued in accordance with the requirements of the Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Florida Building Commission) Rule Chapter
61G20-3.005, F.A.C., for statewide acceptance per Method 1(d). The product noted above has been
tested and/or evaluated as summarized herein to show compliance with the Florida Building Code
Seventh Edition (2020) and is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to that required by the Code.
Re-evaluation of this product shall be required following pertinent Florida Building Code modifications or
revisions.
Substantiating Data:
PRODUCT EVALUATION DOCUMENTS
EX drawing #20-28639 titled “A/C Unit Housing and Mounting Certification”, sheet 1-1, prepared by
Engineering Express, signed & sealed by Frank L. Bennardo, P.E. is an integral part of this Evaluation
Report.
TEST REPORTS
Ultimate test loading structural performance has been tested in accordance with ASTM E330-02 and TAS
202-94 test standards per test report(s) #0708.01-15 by American Test Lab of South Florida, Inc. Signed
and Sealed by Stephen W. Warter, P.E
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS
Structural engineering calculations have been prepared which evaluate the product based on
comparative and/or rational analysis to qualify the following design criteria:
1. Minimum Allowable Unit Width
2. Maximum Allowable Unit Height
3. Minimum Unit Weight
4. Maximum Allowable Unit Surface Area
5. Clip Configuration and Anchor Spacing
6. Anchor Capacity for Various Substrates
Maximum allowable roof-top heights for various installation wind speeds
No 33% increase in allowable stress has been used in the design of this product.
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Trane US Inc – American Standard Condenser (Roof Mounted)
160 SW 12 T H A V E N U E S U I T E 106, D EERFIELD B EAC H , F LO RIDA 33442
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Impact Resistance:
Not applicable to this product.
Wind Load Resistance
This product has been designed to resist wind loads as indicated on the Product Evaluation Document
(i.e. engineering drawing).
Installation
The product listed above shall be installed in strict compliance with the Product Evaluation Document (i.e.
engineering drawing), along with all components noted therein.
The product components shall be of the material specified in the Product Evaluation Document (i.e.
engineering drawing).
Limitations & Conditions of Use:
Use of this product shall be in strict accordance with the Product Evaluation Document (i.e. engineering
drawing) as noted herein.
All supporting host structures shall be designed to resist all superimposed loads and shall be of a material
listed in this product’s respective anchor schedule. Host structure conditions which are not accounted for
in this product’s respective anchor schedule shall be designed for on a site-specific basis by a registered
professional engineer.
All components which are permanently installed shall be protected against corrosion, contamination, and
other such damage at all times.
This product has been designed for use within and outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
Respectfully,
Frank Bennardo, PE
ENGINEERING EXPRESS®
#PE0046549 | Cert. Auth. 9885