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Presented by:
HVAC ZONE
DAMPERS&CONTROLS
Who is
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New trade name of
Previously marketed zoning under the trade name of 1964-
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First company to market and sell HVAC Zoning.
Sold more zoning system than the others.
Always Leading Edge Products
Making Zoning Affordable
Simplest to Install and Wire
Corporation
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Trol-A-Temp is a registered trademark of Honeywell International. There is no affiliation between Honeywell and Trolex Corporation and Honeywell.
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Has completed the required training to sell, install, checkout, and troubleshoot Zone Damper Control Systems. And are
herby awarded this certificate with a honorary degree in
ZONEOLOGY

A concentrated program of study on the operation of zone dampers and control systems of forced air heating and
cooling systems.
This training program is recognized by NATE and is eligible for Re-Certification CEU credits. Please sign your name on
the attendance sheet with your NATE Number and we will forward this to NATE.
Be it known to all the world that
Zoning is Not New
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OEMs Have Zoning
Promotional Literature from the 1980s
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Manual J Load Calculations

Manual D Duct Design

Manual Zr Zone Control
Coming Late 2011?
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One Thermostat
Controls Central
HVAC System
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Downstairs
Upstairs
Two Ton
Two Ton
Some state building codes require zoning on two level homes. North Carolina is one.
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Downstairs
Upstairs
Master BR
Upstairs
Kids/Guest
Zone
Dampers
A 3 Zone System
will still cost less
than two separate
units!
3.5 Ton
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Two Zones
First Floor and Second Floor
Zone One Zone Two
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Three Zones
Zone One
Zone Two
Zone Three
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Four Zones
Zone One
Zone Two
Zone Three
Zone Four
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Zoning Products
Zone
Dampers
Zone
Control
Panels
Parallel Blade Dampers
Spring Return
Retro-Round and
In-Line Round Dampers
Single Stage
2 and 3 Zone
Multi-Function
4 Zone Expandable
2 Zone Adder
Single Stage and Heat Pump
2 and 3 Zone
By-Pass Dampers
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Obstacles?
Zone Thermostats
Control Panel
Whats
Preventing
Installers from
putting Zoning
on Every HVAC
System?
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Obstacles?
Nobody wants it.
It Co$t$ Too Much.
Two Systems Cost
Less
Too Complicated
Lack of Knowledge &
Training
Zone Thermostats
Control Panel
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Why Not Zoning?
Consumers Want It!
Surveys have shown over 60% of Homeowners
would pay $1,200 for zoning when offered.
According to an NAHB survey, when asked
what they would be willing to pay if their energy
costs could be reduced roughly $1,000 a year, 51
percent checked $5,000 to $10,999 and another
16 percent said $11,000 or more. Thirty-two
percent said they were willing to pay less than
$5,000.
Contractors Do Not Offer It.
Hydronic Heating Systems
Practically every boiler is zone with
valves or circulators.
Commercial Offices are Zoned
In Commercial its called Variable Air
Volume (VAV).
Zone Thermostats
Control Panel
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Why Not Zoning?
All Hydronic and
Hot Water
Systems
are Zoned
Circulating Pump
Zone Valve
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Why Not Zoning?
Its even in many New Cars
Individual Driver and Passenger Temperature Control
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If you have one of these for each room? Why not one of these?
Why Not Zoning?
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Zoning $aves Energy
Utilities and others promote this!
Public Service Electric and Gas, a New Jersey Utility
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Zoning $aves Energy
11% Electric Input Savings

33% Fewer Air Conditioner Cycles
1990 Energy Study done on actual home in Minneapolis, MN
NO Comfort
NO Savings
Savings
NO Comfort
Comfort
NO Savings
Comfort
AND Savings
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25% Energy Savings
with
PROPER
Zone Control
using setback

or

20% Extra Cost of
Comfort
All stats at same temperature

Zoning $aves Energy
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More Information www.zonefirst.com/energysavings
Opportunities?
Residential New Construction 100%
Can be designed from the start.
Residential Retrofit 50%
Access to ductwork. May need modifications.
Hydronic w/Air Conditioning Add-on
Create an equal number of zones for both
heating and cooling.
Same Thermostat for Heat and Cool (RH/RC)
Commercial 90%
Overhead ducts in False Ceilings.
Retrofit for change from Single Tenant to Multi-
Tenant
Zone Thermostats
Control Panel
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Zoning System Design
Every forced air
system can be zoned!
Zoning can make a good system
great!
It can also make a poor system
worse!
Zoning is Not a cure all for a poorly
designed system.
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Zoning System Design
Every good forced air system can be zoned!
ITS JUST A MATTER OF COST.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST = HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND!
Is it practical? Retrofit? Yes! Overhead A/c systems.
New construction YES!
It comes down to imagination and creativity.
You can for different reason
Occupancy Living, sleeping, recreation
Exposures North, south, east, west
Levels each floor be a zone
Loads kitchen, solar, fireplaces
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Zoning Terms and Definitions

SYSTEM HVAC unit supplying a single or multitude of zones.
ZONE An area to be controlled by a single thermostat.
THERMOSTAT Device to control temperature to a zone. Always just one thermostat per zone.
DAMPER Device to control airflow to a zone. Multiple dampers can be used to control a
zone.
CONTROL PANEL Device that receives signal for multiple thermostats and sequences position of
dampers and operates HVAC unit as needed.
BY-PASS Method of relieving excess air back to the Return Air when a minority number of
zones are open. NOT TO CONFUSED WITH A DUMP ZONE.
DUMP ZONE Relieving air to non-critical area. Basement, hallway, etc. thats not directed
ducted to Return Air.

TON Equal to 12,000 BTUs. Used to measure cooling and heat pump unit capacity.

CFM Cubic Feet of air per Minute. Typically 400 CFM per ton of cooling.

FPM Feet Per Minute. Velocity of air moving thru duct or coming out of an outlet.

Static Pressure Force of air being produced by blower motor. Most all residential systems are
designed at a 0.1W.C. (Water Column), also may be noted just as S.P.
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ZONING
Balances
out the
differences.

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Airflow characteristics
Garden Hose
As the water flows out of the hose there is:
A certain volume of water, Gallons Per Minute (GPM) = Air CFM
Water flows out at a certain velocity = Feet Per Minute FPM = Same as air.
Water has a pressure behind it in the system to make it come out = Static Pressure, usually measured
in Pounds per Square Inch = PSI = Air S.P.
Air is a fluid just like water
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Airflow characteristics
Garden Hose
Cover opening with thumb
As your thumb begins to close up the hose opening the following occurs:
Thumb feels increased pressure = increased static pressure
Water from hose shoots farther = increased velocity
Same volume of water flows.up until the point where your thumb can
apply more pressure that that of the water coming from the hose. Then
youre reducing the volume of water.
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Duct Design for Zoning
The main principle of duct design for
forced air zone control is to maintain a
constant volume of air (CFM) through
the HVAC unit, when only one zone is
open and maintain adequate airflow
when all zones are open.
Be careful not to oversize the duct system.
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Duct Design for Zoning
Over-blow/Sizing
System that are 2 or 3 Zones and similar in size
Using Single Speed Blowers
By-Pass
Use a separate controlled duct to relieve excess air
Distributed Relief
Using Minimum Position or other method to
releive air into satisfied zones.

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Three Methods Stated in NEW ACCA Manual Zr
Duct Design
New Installations
Example
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
600 - 700 CFM (60-70%)
600 - 700 CFM (60-70%)
600 - 700 CFM (60-70%)
Over Size Each Trunk
Duct To Handle 2/3 of
Total System CFM
Remember this is a Rule of Thumb.
Should be used as a minimum.
Two Zones would be more like 700 CFM/zone.
Three Zones would be more like 600 CFM/zone.
Have an adequate numbers of take-offs for each zone.
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Duct Design
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
600 - 700 cfm (60-70%)
600 - 700 cfm (60-70%)
600 - 700 cfm (60-70%)
Five 6 Round Branch Ducts on Each Trunk
Duct
By-Pass is typically not
required.
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Air moves into the zone duct at a higher velocity and pressure,
but not enough to over come the static rating of the blower.
Duct Design
For Rectangular
System CFM Zone Duct Outlets
800 CFM 12 x 8 5-6 Rounds
1,000 CFM 14 x 8 5-6 Rounds
1,200 CFM 16 x 8 6-6 Rounds
1,400 CFM 18 x 8 5-7 Rounds
1,600 CFM 20 x 8 5-7 Rounds
2,000 CFM 22 x 8 5-8 Rounds
*Learn this chart youll know whether or not a by-pass is needed or not.

Minimum Zone Duct Sizes
and Outlets Where By-Pass
is NOT REQUIRED
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Duct Design
For Round Ducts
System CFM Zone Duct Outlets
800 CFM 12 Round 5-6 Rounds
1,000 CFM 12 Round 5-6 Rounds
1,200 CFM 12 Round 6-6 Rounds
1,400 CFM 14 Round 5-7 Rounds
1,600 CFM 14 Round 5-7 Rounds
2,000 CFM 16 Round 5-8 Rounds

Minimum Zone Duct Sizes
and Outlets Where By-Pass
is NOT REQUIRED
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Unequal Size Zones Need By-Pass
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
600 CFM
300 CFM
180 CFM
120 CFM
Return Air Duct
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Static Pressure
Regulating Damper
Typical By-Pass Application
Requires Capacity Controls
Always try to run by-pass into return
as far away from blower as possible.
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By-Pass Location
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
600 CFM
300 CFM
180 CFM
120
CFM
Return Air Duct
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Regulating Damper
Typical By-Pass Application
Lessens the need for Capacity Controls.
Always try to run by-pass into return as
far away from blower as possible.
Air By-Passed
further away from
blower has more
time to mix with RA
and be tempered
by RA from other
areas.
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Typical Duct Layouts
HVAC
Unit
Parallel Supply & Return Trunks
Supply
Return
Zone Each Branch Duct
SPRD
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Dump Zone
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
Return Air Duct
Hallway
Entrance Foyer
Common Area with supplies
from Dump duct on one end,
return on other end of area.
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Sizing the By-
Pass
Total CFM Smallest Zone CFM = By-Pass
CFM
1,200 CFM (3Tons) - 300 CFM = 900 CFM for By-Pass
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Barometric By-Pass Damper
CFM Capacity SPRD Size
1,000 CFM 12 x 8
1,200 CFM 12 x 10
1,400 CFM 12 x 12
1,600 CFM 20 x 8
1,800 CFM 20 X 10
2,000 CFM 20 X 12
CFM Capacity SPRD Size
300 CFM 7
400 CFM 8
600 CFM 9
750 CFM 10
1,200 CFM 12
1,800 CFM 14
2,400 CFM 16
3,000 CFM 18
4,000 CFM 20



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The counter balance weight moves up and
down the arm.
The arm can also be offset to the blade to
add more or less weight.
All Zones Open the By-Pass should be
closed. As the larger zones Close, the by-
pass opens to relieve the excess air.
To adjust, close all zone dampers, except
for the smallest zone. Check the static and
noise level and adjust by-pass damper
open to maintain that level,
Modulating By-Pass
Operates Independently of the Zone Dampers
Modulates based on static pressure in duct
system.
Opens as duct pressure increases above 0.3
W.C.
Closes as duct pressure drops below 0.2 W.C.
Stops between 0.2 and 0.3 W.C.
By-Pass Control needs a dead band.
Do Not want by-pass to HUNT seeking balance.
Insure a by-pass sensor matches the system
static Higher for Commercial Applications then
Residential

Static Pressure Switch
Modulating
ZD Damper
Modulating
RD Damper
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Zoning and Variable Speed
Number of Zone Dampers Closed
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Zoning and Variable Speed
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Static Pressure Control Range
As By-Pass Damper Opens Static Drops, Blower Slows
By-Pass Damper Closes
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Other Forms of By-Pass Distributed Relief
2-1/2 Ton
(1000 CFM)
Blower
600 CFM
300 CFM
180 CFM
120 CFM
Return Air Duct
CAUTION:
If smaller zone faces north and larger
zone is south with a lot of solar gain,
could cause overheating on cooler
sunny days.
Set larger Zone Dampers to a minimum
position or undersize damper to duct.
This allows continuous air circulation to
all zones.
May be enough not to require a separate
by-pass.
Keeps main zones from calling as often.
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HVAC
Unit
Upstairs Zone
Downstairs Zone
Damper Cells on Plenum
Top
View
Plenum Split can go in
almost any direction.
Dampers install side by
side in top or plenum.
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
Multi-Zone Damper Cells Top View
3 Zones
4 Zones
2 12x10
1 20x8
4 10x10
Based on typical 20x20 plenum. Sizes can be whatever fits. Use your ductulator.
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
A 3 Zone Plenum System
2 12x10
1 20x8
Based on typical 20x20 plenum. Sizes can be whatever fits. Use your ductulator.
Living Room Dining Room
2
nd
Floor
Bedrooms
Kitchen
Family Room
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
A 4 Zone Plenum System
4 10x10
Based on typical 20x20 plenum. Sizes can be whatever fits. Use your ductulator.
Living Room
Dining Room
2
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Floor
Bedrooms
Kitchen
Family Room
Master
Bedrooms
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
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12
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Round Duct Layout using Flex Duct
Outlets to
individual
rooms.
RD Zone Damper
Ductboard triangles split
duct and provide good
diffusion
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
Typical Duct Layouts
HVAC
Unit
Return
Supply
Up Down
Up Down Up Down Up Down
Up Down
Up Down
Up Down Up Down
PROBLEM?
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
Zone Economics
HVAC
Unit
Return
Supply
Up Down
Up Down Up Down Up Down
Up Down
Up Down
Up Down Up Down
SOLUTION!
Run a second trunk parallel to main.
Move one zones outlets to new trunk.
Add dampers to main and new trunk.
NOTE: Ductwork is
CHEAPER than
dampers!
GREEN SAVINGS SUSTAINABLE COMFORT
Zoning Plan
Determine the number of Zones
Review the Duct Layout
Perform Takeoff to get the size and number of
dampers
for each zone
Zoning List
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Existing Systems
Zoning Retrofit Systems
Overhead Attic Systems
Ducts easily accessible
Simply cut-in dampers
Easy to run wires
Mount Panel near unit
Use Wireless Thermostats
Shut off unused rooms
Balance Temperature between rooms
The larger the house the greater the need.
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Retrofit Zoning Dampers
Insertable
Round Dampers
Cut a 3/4 slot in the duct
Insert and secure with screws, provided
Model RRP with Plug-In Motor
Model RRM with 24VAC Three Wire Motor
Outlet Zone Damper
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Retrofit Zoning
Wireless Thermostat
Receiver Connections
FAN - G
COOL - Y
TRANSFORMER - R
HEAT - W
TRANSFORMER - C
Seven (7) Day Programmable Thermostat
Backlit Display
Two AA Lithium Batteries
Dual Setpoint
Affordable
Manual and Auto Changeover
LED Sending Signal
LED Receiver Status LEDs
No Wires to Run to added Zones.
Place Anywhere.
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Retrofit Zoning
HVAC
Unit
Supply
Return
Zone Each Branch Duct
By-Pass
Outlet Zone
Damper
Retro-Round
Damper
Main
Thermostat
Wirelresss
Thermostat
Wirelresss
Receiver
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Zoning Commercial
Is this your idea of Zoning?
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Zoning Commercial Up to 20 Tons and 10 Zones
Z O N E D A M P E R S
Z O N E T H E R M O S T A T S
TWO ZONE
ADDER PANELS
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Simplified
Compatible with many BAC Net, Lonworks Thermostats
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Zoning Commercial
Spring Return Zone Dampers
Rectangular/Square Side Mount
Round Single Blade
All Dampers are 24 VAC, 7 Watts.
Power Closed, Spring Open (Fail-Safe Operation).
All Dampers Reversible to Power Open
Adjustable Minimum Position Close.
NEW Silent Spring Return Motor
Rectangular-Square
Bottom Mount
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Adjustable Minimum Position
All Spring Return Dampers can be
easily adjusted for a Minimum Position
when closing to allow a minimum
amount of air for by-pass and air
circulation.
With the damper Normally Open
Loosen the Set Screw
Move set screw and align with desired
minimum position and tighten.
Power damper closed and damper will
stop at minimum position.
NOTE: This set screw and label does not
indicate the damper position and is used only to
set the minimum position.
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Other Damper Applications
Rectangular/Square Side Mount
Round Single Blade
Fresh Air Intake/Make-Up Air
Return Air Control between high and low
returns
Automatic Humidifier Damper
Wherever theres a Duct, Theres a need for
a need for an automatic damper.
Rectangular-Square
Bottom Mount
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Independent Zone
Use a thermostat to
operate a single or
multiple dampers.
NO Control of the
HVAC.
Used for over conditioned
rooms or zones.

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TWO and THREE ZONE
Non-Expandable
Single Stage
Gas-Oil-Electric Heating and Cooling
Two Stage and Heat Pump
Two Stage Heat/Cool Electric HP & Dual Fuel
FOUR ZONE
Expandable to 10 Zones
All-In-One
Up to 3H/2C and Heat Pump (No Dual Fuel)
All Panels operate the same.
All Zones Satisfied All Zone Dampers Open
Any Zone Calls Calling Zone Remains Open
Closes Dampers to Satisfied Zones
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System LED Power LED
Leaving Air Sensor
24V. Transformer
HVAC Unit
Zone
Dampers
Zone
Thermostats
Set-Up Jumpers
Fan On In Purge
Fan On In Heat
Test
No Sensor
Jumper
Single Stage Heat/Cool
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Push-In Wiring Bocks, NO SCREWS!
Color Coded Terminals
Three (3) Zone Control Panel
Single Stage, Two Stage and Heat Pump
Built-In Dual Fuel Kit
Compatible with Any Thermostat
LED Readout for System Status
Remote Leaving Air Sensor Control
Outdoor Air Sensor for HP Fossil Fuel
Built-In Stage Timer Eliminates Need for Two Stage
Thermostats
DIP Switches Configuration
Reliable Relay Output for Dampers and HVAC
Equipment
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MZS4 Zone Control Panel
Push-In Wiring Bocks, NO SCREWS!
Color Coded Terminals
Four (4) Zone Control Panel
Expandable with Zone Adder Panels
Single, Two Stage and Heat Pump
Compatible with Any Thermostat
LED Readout for System Status
Remote Leaving Air Sensor Control
Built-In Stage Timer Eliminates Need
for Two Stage Thermostats
8 DIP Switches for Configuration
Reliable Relay Output for Dampers
and HVAC Equipment
Built-In Re-settable Fuse
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MZS4 Panel Wiring Diagram
Outdoor Unit
HVAC Equipment
Indoor Unit
T24 VOLT 40VA
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Zone Thermostat and Damper Connections
Thermostat Connections
FAN - G
COOL - Y
TRANSFORMER - R
HEAT - W
TRANSFORMER - C
Damper Connections
2 Wires
Single Stage and Two Stage 4/5 Wires
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Heat Pump Thermostat and Damper Connections
Heat Pump Thermostat Connections
Emergency Heat* E
Fan - G
Cool - Y
Trans.(Hot) R
Reversing Valve - O
Trans (Common) - C
Damper Connections
2 Wires
*Emergency Heat Termiinal only makes on a call for Emergency Heat and will lock out compressor. Do not use thermostats with W2/E as second stage call will also lock out compressor.
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HVAC Equipment Connections - Single and Two Stage
Instead of wiring to the thermostat, wire to
the zone panel just like the thermostat.
Second Stage Heat
First Stage Heat
24V Transformer
Fan Relay
First Stage Cooling
Second Stage Cooling
Outdoor Unit
HVAC Equipment
Indoor Unit
Common
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Heat Pump Equipment Connections
Instead of wiring to the thermostat, wire to the zone panel just
like the thermostat.
W - Second Stage Heating Relay
E - Emergency Heating Relay
R - 24 Volt Transformer (Hot)
G - Fan Relay
O- Reversing Valve Relay - Cool
Y - Compressor Relay
B - Reversing Valve Relay - Heat
or
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Zone Plenum Sensor Model ZPS
Protects HVAC Equipment from over-heating or over-cooling when only a few zones are calling and/or air is
being bypass through the return. Leaving Air Sensor is placed in supply air plenum, out of line of sight of heat
exchanger, evaporator coil and before radiant strips on a heat pump.
Adjustable setting on heating from 100F to 170F on panel.
Cooling is fixed at 45F.
NO SENSOR JUMPER When not using this sensor place jumper across these
pins. If jumper is not in place System LED will flash and HVAC Unit will not
activate.
Adjustable Heating Limit Dial
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24 Volt Transformer
24 Volt, 40VA Transformer, Model T24
C - Common
R - Hot
A separate 24 Volt, AC, 40VA Transformer is recommended to power the zone
panel, thermostats and damper motors.
The re-settable fuse protects the board and transformer from accidental shorts. If
the board is not operating, check for to see if HOT. If it is remove all wiring to
the circuit board and apply only the 24 Volt Transformer to the panel. The panel
power LED will illuminate showing the board is operating and now to check for
the short, somewhere.
Re-settable Fuse
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MZA2 Zone Adder
Using a RJ11 (six conductor) telephone jack cord connects the main panel
to the adder panel. Adds two zones to the MZS4 Zone Panel. Up to 3
MZA2 Panels can be used to add up to 6 zones for a total of 10 zones.
Each Zone Adder panel comes with a 7 foot cable.
To additional Zone
Adder Panels.
MZS4 Panel
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The
Advantage
EZ Wiring
Plug and Play
Color Coded Push-In
Thermostat Connections
Plug-In Damper Motors
Using RJ11 Telephone Wire
Simplifies Wiring
Wire in a Fraction of the time.
Eliminates Mistakes
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Plug & Play Zone Dampers
Damper LED GREEN Open
RED - Closed
25 Modular Cord
Included w/each Damper
Dual Motor Connections
Daisy Chain up to 10 Dampers/Zone
Retro-Round Damper - RRP
Bottom Mount
ZDBP
Side Mount
ZDSP
Outlet Damper
OZD
Round Damper
RDP
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Its Too Complicated?
Zone 1 Supply Air Duct Zone 2 Supply Air Duct
T
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4/5 Wire Thermostats for each Zone
2 Wire Dampers for each Zone
24V-40VA Transformer to Power Control
Panel and Dampers
4 Wires (Y-G-R-W) to HVAC Unit
By-Pass Damper from Supply to Return
Zone Plenum Sensor in Plenum
ZONE
THERMOSTAT
ZONE
THERMOSTAT
ZONE DAMPERS
TRANSFORMER
CONTROL
PANEL
Zone Plenum
Sensor
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By-Pass Damper
BLOWER
HEAT EXCHANGER
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Its Too Complicated?
Damper Installation:
1. Cut a 4 slot in the side of the duct.
2. Slide the Damper in.
3. Secure with self-tapping screws provided.
The rest is simple wiring, using standard thermostat wire:
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Troubleshooting Zoning
What can/does go wrong?
Wiring Disconnected or changed
Damper Motors Wear Out
Volt/Ohm Meter to Check
All 24 Volts
Three Basic Problems
Heat/Cooling wont come on
Heat/Cooling wont shut off
Dampers not Operating
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Troubleshooting Zoning -
Damper
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ON
24VAC
Damper Power
Check 24V across COM OPEN
Check 24V across COM-CLOSE
Check 24V at Panel
Check 24V at Damper
Troubleshooting Zoning -
Thermostat
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ON
24VAC
Ohm Thermostat Wires at Panel (non-powered)
Disconnect Wires from Panel
Ohm R-W Heat Call
Ohm R-G Fan Call
Ohm R-Y Cool Call
Check 24V from Thermostat (Powered Stat)
Common must be wired to C on Panel
All other wires disconnected.
Check 24VAC - C-W Heat Call
Check 24VAC - C-Y Cool Call
Check 24VAC - C-G Heat Call
Check 24VAC - C-E Em.Heat Call (Heat Pump
Stat)
Jumper Panel Thermostat Terminals
R-W Heat Call - RED System LED
R-Y Cool Call Green System LED
R-G Fan Call Yellow System LED
Troubleshooting Zoning - HVAC
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ON
0 Ohms
Check Panel Terminals
Ohm R-W Heat Call
Ohm R-G Fan Call
Ohm R-Y Cool Call
Insure 24VAC at Panel
Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Zoning vs. Multiple Units
Try this exercise using two units:
Two Units vs. One Unit and Zoning

2 - 50,000 BTU 80% Furnace @ $565.00 each =$1,030.00
Vs.
1 100,000 BTU 80% Furnace @ $800.00 each = 20% $avings
And
2 24,000 BTU 13 SEER Condensers (w/coil/tubing) @ $1,324 ea. = $2,648.00
Vs.
1 42,000 BTU 14.5 SEER Condenser (w/coil/tubing/) @ $2,346 = 11% $avings
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Zoning vs. Multiple Units
Try this exercise using two units:
Two Units vs. One Unit and Zoning

2 - 50,000 BTU 80% Furnace @ $565.00 each =$1,030.00
Vs.
1 100,000 BTU 80% Furnace @ $800.00 each = 20% $avings
And
2 24,000 BTU 13 SEER Condensers (w/coil/tubing) @ $1,324 ea. = $2,648.00
Vs.
1 42,000 BTU 14.5 SEER Condenser (w/coil/tubing/) @ $2,346 = 11% $avings
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Zoning vs. Two Units = $avings
Two Units vs. One High Efficiency Unit with Zoning
2 80% AFUE (50,000 BTU) $1,030.00 vs. 1 80% AFUE (100,000 BTU) $ 800.00
2 13 SEER 2 Tons A/C $2,648.00 vs. 1 14.5 SEER 3.5 Tons A/C $2,346.00
1 2 Zone System $ 514.50
$3,678.00 $3,660.50

Plus other incidental savings of:
Only one electrical disconnect.
Only one condensing unit pad.
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Downsizing and Efficiency
Ratings
Take a typical home that requires 100,000 BTU.
Zone house using 2 separate furnaces.
Typically use 2-50,000BTU Furnaces.
Being that cost is often a driver in the HVAC Business
the units are minimum efficiency.
2 x 50,000 BTU = 100,000 BTU x 80%AFUE = 80,000 BTU
1 x 90,000 BTU = 90,000 BTU x 90%AFUE = 81,000 BTU
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Cooling Efficiency and Zoning
Use a sample home sized for 4 Tons of A/C.
Zone house using 2 separate air conditioners.
Typically 2-2 Ton A/C. Being that cost is often a driver in the HVAC Business
the units are minimum efficiency.
2 x 24,000 BTU = 48,000 BTU x 13 SEER $336.00
1 x 42,000 BTU = 42,000 BTU x 16 SEER $491.00
-12% 6,000 BTU +20% SEER
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Two Smaller
Lower Efficiency Units
One Larger
Higher Efficiency Unit
and ZONING
50MBTU
80% AFUE
50MBTU
80% AFUE
2 Ton
13SEER
2 Ton
13SEER
3.5 Ton
14.5 SEER
Two Units
Total
80MBTU
4 Tons
One Unit
with ZONING
Total
81MBTU
Same Capacity
10% More Efficient
3.5 Tons
23% More Efficient
12.5% Less Capacity
vs.
Zoning and Efficiency
90MBTU
90% AFUE
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Zoning Heat Pumps
Every Heat Pump should be Zoned
Sized for Cooling Load
Limited Heating Output
Undersized for Heating Loads
Require back-up on colder temps
Zoning Heats Single Zones
Capacity of Heat Pump = Zone Load
Lessens the need for back-up heat
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Zoning and Efficiency Ratings
Try this exercise with a contractor using two units in
new construction:
Review the previous two slides using the brand
equipment he uses.
After calculating using one unit vs. two, ask to see his
equipment pricing and price out the 2 lower efficiency
units vs. the one higher efficiency unit.
Compare the costs and add in a Zoning System.
Find the difference. In many cases the equipment cost
may be the same or somewhat less for the single unit. The
difference can be used to pay for the zoning system.
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How do you get zoning sales??
Quote it on every job.
Hydronic Systems its Automatically Included.
Point out that they may have zoning in their car,
but not in their home.
Sell the benefit of added comfort.
Sell the benefits of 25% Energy Savings, the system
will pay back for itself.
Sell the benefit of convenience of being able to
control the temperature where you are.
Its just common sense, like a light switch!
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It Co$t$ Too Much?
1 MMPK Panel $296.00
2 RDP14 ($222.00 ea.) $444.00
1 SPRD12 By-Pass $109.00
1 WTR $180.00
Total List $1,029.00
x 50% $514.50
$257.25/Zone
A 2nd furnace
costs
$565.00!!
Rheem 60MBTU 80%
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Zoning Information
Product Catalog Design Guide
www.zonefirst.com
1-877-FIRSTZONE
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By-Pass Calculator CD Catalog
Q & A Questions
and Answers
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