APARTMENT REMODEL PROJECT — HVAC Mechanical Design with ACCA Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D Reports.
Originally built in 1982, this two-bedroom, 898-square-foot apartment on Tucson’s east side was ready for a renovation! To match the existing system type, we specified an American Standard rooftop straight-cooling condensing unit with a First Company ceiling-mounted indoor fan coil.
Client: James R. Watson
Category: HVAC Mechanical Design
Date: April 2024
ACCA Manual J Heat Gain/Loss Summary
– Cooling Gain (Sensible): 18,505 BTUH
– Cooling Gain (Total): 18,505 BTUH
– Heating Loss: 12,920 BTUH
HVAC Mechanical Design Parameters
– Jurisdiction: Tucson, Arizona
– Outdoor Design Clg/Htg: 105°F/35°F
– Indoor Design Clg/Htg: 75°F/72°F
Cooling Equipment Summary
– American Standard A/C condensing unit
– Total Capacity: 2.0 tons / 449 sqft per ton
Heating Equipment Summary
– First Company ceiling fan coil
– 5.0 kW electric heat strip
