MANUAL S EQUIPMENT SELECTION
HVAC Equipment Selection Based on Real Load Calculations
Manual S helps ensure HVAC equipment is selected using actual heating and cooling loads rather than rules of thumb or equipment replacement assumptions.
What Is Manual S?
Once a Manual J load calculation has been completed, Manual S is used to select HVAC equipment that properly matches the calculated loads and manufacturer performance data.
Benefits
- Equipment matched to actual load
- Improved comfort potential
- Better humidity control
- Reduced oversizing risk
- Improved efficiency potential
- Better system planning
Common Applications
- Heat Pumps
- Split Systems
- New Construction
- Replacement Systems
- Multi-Zone Systems
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