CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT

Laminar Flow Diffuser

TENSORTM
TENSORTM
STAINLESS
STEEL STEEL ALUMINUM

Clean spaces and clean rooms are used in a multitude of modern industries such as the production of
microelectronic devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology research, and the hospital and healthcare
industry. These applications require laminar flow diffusers that perform to the highest standards. Advanced Tuttle
& Bailey TENSOR™ laminar flow diffusers are specifically designed to exceed the stringent requirements of
clean rooms and clean spaces. TENSOR™ diffusers deliver uniform air patterns to cleanse the environment and
displace contaminants.

FEATURES ACCESSORIES

• Three basic styles: Standard, Subplenum and HEPA • Optional HEPA filter available
models (see accessory section)
1. Standard: 4” low-profile backpan and inlet cone
baffle
2. Subplenum: 8” deep backpan and features an
additional chamber and distribution baffle
3. HEPA Model: 8” deep backpan which
accommodates a 2” HEPA filter
(only available in aluminum and stainless steel) Available Sizes
• Available in cold rolled steel, aluminum or stainless
Module Size Neck Size
steel (304) Model
(in.) (in.)
• Heavy duty backpan
• Two-inch high inlet collar to permit a secure duct 24x24 8
TENSORTM
connection 48x24 10

Environment
• One-piece perforated flush face
• Stainless steel quarter turn fasteners for easy removal
of face
• Two safety cables attached to the backpan and face

Critical
provide safety for the installer and prevent product
damage
• Convenient room-side replacement of filters

TENSORTM-H TENSORTM-P

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 SPECIFICATIONS
TENSORTM
TENSOR™ Suggested Specification:

Laminar airflow diffusers for critical air diffusion applications
shall be Tuttle & Bailey model TENSOR™. Installed units
shall provide a flush line with ceiling system, non-flush
face diffusers are not acceptable. The unit shall consist of
a diffuser face assembly and a diffuser backpan assembly.
The diffuser face assembly must be factory installed in
the diffuser backpan assembly and be delivered ready to
install.
The diffuser face assembly shall be a one-piece design
with an integral solid perimeter frame. Face perforations
shall be 1/16” diameter holes on 1/8” centers. The face
assembly shall be removable with common tools. It must
be secured with stainless steel quarter-turn fasteners and
include safety cables attached to the backpan assembly.
The diffuser backpan assembly shall be fabricated as a
fully assembled single unit. The standard unit shall consist
of the back frame assembly, an integral inlet cone baffle
and a 2-inch high collar to permit a secure duct connection.
The subplenum unit shall consist of the back frame
assembly, a secondary equalization chamber, and
a removable perforated distribution baffle to equally
distribute the delivered air over the complete surface area.
Both baffle and face assembly are to be removable with
common tools.
The HEPA filter unit shall consist of the back frame
assembly, a secondary equalization chamber, and a knife-
edge to accept the gel seal of the HEPA filter. Heavy duty
swivel clamps shall be used to secure the filter gel seal to
the unit. All joints and seams shall be sealed with RTV
silicone to prevent air leakage.
Engineering data shall be based upon tests conducted
in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 70-1991, Method
of Testing for Rating the Performance of Air Outlets
and Inlets. Published Noise Criteria (NC) data shall be
determined based upon a 10dB room attenuation across
all octave bands.

The Finish shall be Tuttle & Bailey White (WH) Powder

Coat or Mill finish.

TM
TENSOR Plenum Type Material Module Inlet Size Finish

*CS - Steel WH - White (Standard)

Environment

AL - Aluminum CA - Anti-Microbial
SS - 304 Stainless Steel WA - White Microbial
ML - Mill (No Paint)
08 - (24x24 Panel Only) Mill finish is standard
Critical

10 - (48x24 Panel Only) for stainless steel units.

24x24
S - Standard 48x24
P - Subplenum
H - HEPA Plenum

Example: Tensor - P - SS - 48x24 - 10 - ML

Note: See Accessory section for HEPA filter information.
*Not available with TENSORTM-H

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Standard Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 80 0.009 <15 -5 44 44
30 120 0.021 <15 -5 60 65
40 160 0.038 <15 -5 69 69
24x24 8
50 200 0.059 18 -5 85 86
60 240 0.084 25 -5 94 92
70 280 0.115 28 -5 105 101
20 80 0.009 <15 -15 51 49
30 120 0.021 <15 -15 73 82
40 160 0.038 <15 -15 92 101
24x24 8
50 200 0.059 18 -15 102 104
60 240 0.084 25 -15 110 109
70 280 0.115 28 -15 128 130
20 120 0.010 <15 -5 39 41
30 180 0.024 <15 -5 48 48
40 240 0.042 <15 -5 68 72
36x24* 10
50 300 0.065 17 -5 71 72
60 360 0.094 22 -5 83 82
70 420 0.128 26 -5 95 94
20 120 0.010 <15 -15 59 57
30 180 0.024 <15 -15 68 78
40 240 0.042 <15 -15 82 88
36x24* 10
50 300 0.065 17 -15 95 102
60 360 0.094 22 -15 100 110
70 420 0.128 26 -15 109 116
20 160 0.017 <15 -5 41 42
30 240 0.038 <15 -5 51 52
40 320 0.068 19 -5 62 64
Environment

48x24 10
50 400 0.106 25 -5 73 71
60 480 0.153 30 -5 81 81
70 560 0.208 35 -5 92 89
20 160 0.017 <15 -15 58 64
Critical

30 240 0.038 <15 -15 72 83

40 320 0.068 19 -15 81 90
48x24 10
50 400 0.106 25 -15 89 96
60 480 0.153 30 -15 99 105
70 560 0.208 35 -15 108 112
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).
6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Standard Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 80 0.016 <15 -5 38 33
30 120 0.037 <15 -5 64 59
40 160 0.065 17 -5 64 53
48x12* 6
50 200 0.102 25 -5 70 58
60 240 0.147 31 -5 79 63
70 280 0.200 34 -5 82 63
20 80 0.016 <15 -15 59 52
30 120 0.037 <15 -15 64 55
40 160 0.065 17 -15 75 69
48x12* 6
50 200 0.102 25 -15 81 71
60 240 0.147 31 -15 90 80
70 280 0.200 34 -15 97 83
20 100 0.036 <15 -5 41 39
30 150 0.080 <15 -5 44 38
40 200 0.143 <15 -5 59 49
60x12* 2-6
50 250 0.224 15 -5 76 63
60 300 0.322 21 -5 83 67
70 350 0.438 24 -5 86 69
20 100 0.036 <15 -15 40 38
30 150 0.080 <15 -15 60 56
40 200 0.143 <15 -15 65 54
60x12* 2-6
50 250 0.224 15 -15 77 69
60 300 0.322 21 -15 105 90
70 350 0.438 24 -15 127 109
20 120 0.044 <15 -5 40 34
30 180 0.098 <15 -5 56 46
40 240 0.175 <15 -5 68 55

Environment
72x12* 2-6
50 300 0.273 20 -5 78 66
60 360 0.393 25 -5 84 67
70 420 0.536 30 -5 98 77
20 120 0.044 <15 -15 53 47

Critical
30 180 0.098 <15 -15 68 63
40 240 0.175 <15 -15 86 76
72x12* 2-6
50 300 0.273 20 -15 92 77
60 360 0.393 25 -15 110 93
70 420 0.536 30 -15 115 97
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).
6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Standard Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 200 0.019 <15 -5 35 38
30 300 0.042 <15 -5 51 49
40 400 0.074 <15 -5 63 63
60x24* 2-12
50 500 0.116 <15 -5 66 66
60 600 0.167 <15 -5 84 82
70 700 0.228 16 -5 88 85
20 200 0.019 <15 -15 47 53
30 300 0.042 <15 -15 70 81
40 400 0.074 <15 -15 85 98
60x24* 2-12
50 500 0.116 <15 -15 92 103
60 600 0.167 <15 -15 102 110
70 700 0.228 16 -15 111 120
20 240 0.026 <15 -5 47 52
30 360 0.058 <15 -5 57 57
40 480 0.104 <15 -5 58 58
72x24* 2-12
50 600 0.162 <15 -5 60 55
60 720 0.234 16 -5 87 86
70 840 0.318 22 -5 82 80
20 240 0.026 <15 -15 64 72
30 360 0.058 <15 -15 66 68
40 480 0.104 <15 -15 80 87
72x24* 2-12
50 600 0.162 <15 -15 97 103
60 720 0.234 16 -15 100 103
70 840 0.318 22 -15 106 104
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
Environment

1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).
Critical

6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Subplenum Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 80 0.002 <15 -5 45 50
30 120 0.003 <15 -5 50 48
40 160 0.006 <15 -5 77 80
24x24 8
50 200 0.009 <15 -5 83 82
60 240 0.014 <15 -5 97 86
70 280 0.018 15 -5 101 100
20 80 0.002 <15 -15 43 41
30 120 0.003 <15 -15 62 60
40 160 0.006 <15 -15 83 91
24x24 8
50 200 0.009 <15 -15 94 98
60 240 0.014 <15 -15 110 118
70 280 0.018 15 -15 119 126
20 120 0.004 <15 -5 48 55
30 180 0.009 <15 -5 50 57
40 240 0.015 <15 -5 63 67
36x24* 10
50 300 0.024 <15 -5 75 79
60 360 0.035 <15 -5 86 86
70 420 0.047 15 -5 96 95
20 120 0.004 <15 -15 52 51
30 180 0.009 <15 -15 66 77
40 240 0.015 <15 -15 80 91
36x24* 10
50 300 0.024 <15 -15 87 98
60 360 0.035 <15 -15 96 105
70 420 0.047 15 -15 110 117
20 160 0.004 <15 -5 42 45
30 240 0.009 <15 -5 45 52
40 320 0.016 <15 -5 65 65

Environment
48x24 10
50 400 0.025 <15 -5 75 81
60 480 0.036 19 -5 87 87
70 560 0.049 23 -5 103 104
20 160 0.004 <15 -15 55 60

Critical
30 240 0.009 <15 -15 64 73
40 320 0.016 <15 -15 79 94
48x24 10
50 400 0.025 <15 -15 89 100
60 480 0.036 19 -15 104 113
70 560 0.049 23 -15 114 125
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).
6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Subplenum Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 80 0.004 <15 -5 40 35
30 120 0.009 <15 -5 47 45
40 160 0.016 <15 -5 49 43
48x12* 6
50 200 0.025 17 -5 62 56
60 240 0.036 22 -5 67 60
70 280 0.049 28 -5 77 68
20 80 0.004 <15 -15 56 46
30 120 0.009 <15 -15 64 62
40 160 0.016 <15 -15 76 81
48x12* 6
50 200 0.025 17 -15 72 76
60 240 0.036 22 -15 95 93
70 280 0.049 28 -15 99 99
20 100 0.016 <15 -5 25 23
30 150 0.036 <15 -5 48 46
40 200 0.063 <15 -5 57 50
60x12* 2-6
50 250 0.099 15 -5 65 59
60 300 0.142 20 -5 82 73
70 350 0.194 26 -5 92 80
20 100 0.016 <15 -15 41 33
30 150 0.036 <15 -15 54 43
40 200 0.063 <15 -15 55 40
60x12* 2-6
50 250 0.099 15 -15 68 51
60 300 0.142 20 -15 88 78
70 350 0.194 26 -15 103 86
20 120 0.020 <15 -5 35 31
30 180 0.045 <15 -5 50 42
40 240 0.079 <15 -5 63 56
Environment

72x12* 2-6
50 300 0.124 15 -5 77 69
60 360 0.179 20 -5 94 79
70 420 0.243 26 -5 105 91
20 120 0.020 <15 -15 19 16
Critical

30 180 0.045 <15 -15 33 24

40 240 0.079 <15 -15 78 72
72x12* 2-6
50 300 0.124 15 -15 89 73
60 360 0.179 20 -15 115 101
70 420 0.243 26 -15 121 103
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).
6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 ENGINEERING DATA
TENSORTM Subplenum Model
Average velocity at
UNIT SIZE INLET SIZE VELOCITY AIRFLOW Ps DT specified distance
NC below ceiling
(in.) (in.) (CFM/ft2) (CFM) (in. wc) (°F)

4’ (fpm) 6’ (fpm)
20 200 0.012 <15 -5 31 34
30 300 0.026 <15 -5 36 39
40 400 0.046 <15 -5 57 60
60x24* 2-12
50 500 0.073 <15 -5 66 71
60 600 0.105 <15 -5 79 82
70 700 0.142 <15 -5 95 98
20 200 0.012 <15 -15 50 62
30 300 0.026 <15 -15 55 66
40 400 0.046 <15 -15 73 84
60x24* 2-12
50 500 0.073 <15 -15 87 100
60 600 0.105 <15 -15 96 109
70 700 0.142 <15 -15 107 120
20 240 0.012 <15 -5 40 41
30 360 0.027 <15 -5 51 50
40 480 0.049 <15 -5 64 72
72x24* 2-12
50 600 0.076 <15 -5 75 82
60 720 0.109 <15 -5 84 85
70 840 0.149 16 -5 98 100
20 240 0.012 <15 -15 58 70
30 360 0.027 <15 -15 62 68
40 480 0.049 <15 -15 68 81
72x24* 2-12
50 600 0.076 <15 -15 82 94
60 720 0.109 <15 -15 92 103
70 840 0.149 16 -15 107 120
*Non-standard size will require extended lead time

Notes:
1. Tests conducted in accordance with ASHRAE 70-1991 (pressure loss and sound tests were conducted at isothermal conditions).

Environment
2. Tests conducted with straight rigid inlet condition. Other inlet conditions may alter performance.
3. Ps = static pressure, inches of water column (Ps is averaged in dual inlet diffusers).
4. CFM/ft2 = airflow rate through diffuser per square foot of overall face area.
5. NC = Noise Criteria (based on a 10dB room attenuation (Re: 10-12 watts) evaluated at 125 through 4000Hz octave bands).

Critical
6. DT = The temperature difference, measured in °F, between the supply air temperature and the average room air temperature.
7. Test room dimensions: 18’ x 24’ x 9’.

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 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
TENSORTM

Standard Model
TENSOR -STM

Subplenum Model
TENSOR -P
TM
Environment

HEPA Model
TENSOR -H
TM
Critical

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 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
TENSOR™ TENSORTM

CR
Laminar Flow Diffusers
Critical Room

Same unit utilized for Surface Mount and Lay-in applications

Environment
Critical

Module Size L W Neck

Module Size L W Neck
24x24 23.75 23.75 8
24x24 23.75 23.75 8
48x24 47.75 23.75 10
48x24 47.75 23.75 10

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CR-1 07/06
05/06 DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
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 Submittal
& ® Drawing
• Laminar airflow from a 22½% perforated face
• One piece, perforated face has a solid 1” border
• Stainless steel quarter turn fasteners allow easy removal of face
• Safety cables prevent accidental dropping of face during removal
• Cone baffle constructed of 22½% perforated material
• Baffle has removable plug to allow damper adjustment
• Backpan equipped with four hanging tabs
• Optional neck mounted round dampers (field installed)

Module - 31/32
D - 1/8
4

Safety Cable
Cone Baffle
Hanging Tab

Shown as Surface Mount Shown as Lay-In

W

Available Construction:
CS - Cold Rolled Steel Quarter Turn Fastener
AL - Aluminum
SS - 304 Stainless Steel L
Available Finishes: Available sizes
WH - White Paint Module Size L W Neck
ML - Mill (No Paint) 24x24 23.75 23.75 8
All dimensions in inches 48x24 47.75 23.75 10
Submitted By:
Job:
Location: Tensor™
Critical Room Diffuser
Architect: Laminar Flow
Engineer: Standard Model
Contractor: SD-1900 6.21.2004
These drawings do not detail every aspect of the product. This submittal demonstrates general product dimensions; drawings are not to scale.
Tuttle & Bailey reserves the right to make changes without notice. Copyright © 2004 Tuttle & Bailey www.tuttleandbailey.com
 Submittal
& ® Drawing
• Laminar airflow from a 22½% perforated face
• One piece, perforated face has a solid 1” border
• Stainless steel quarter turn fasteners allow easy removal of face
• Safety cables prevent accidental dropping of face during removal
• Removable baffle constructed of 22½% perforated material
• Baffle has removable plug to allow damper adjustment
• Backpan equipped with four hanging tabs
• Optional neck mounted round dampers (field installed)
Module - 31/32
D - 1/8

Hanging Tab
8

Baffle Clips Safety Cable

Removable Baffle

Shown as Surface Mount Shown as Lay-In

W

Available Construction:
Quarter Turn Fastener
CS - Cold Rolled Steel
AL - Aluminum L
SS - 304 Stainless Steel
Available sizes
Available Finishes:
WH - White Paint
Module Size L W Neck
ML - Mill (No Paint) 24x24 23.75 23.75 8
All dimensions in inches 48x24 47.75 23.75 10
Submitted By:
Job:
Location: Tensor™
Critical Room Diffuser
Architect: Laminar Flow
Engineer: Subplenum Model
Contractor: SD-1901 6.21.2004
These drawings do not detail every aspect of the product. This submittal demonstrates general product dimensions; drawings are not to scale.
Tuttle & Bailey reserves the right to make changes without notice. Copyright © 2004 Tuttle & Bailey www.tuttleandbailey.com
 Submittal
& ® Drawing
• Laminar airflow from a 22½% perforated face
• One piece, perforated face has a solid 1” border
• Stainless steel quarter turn fasteners allow easy removal of face
• Safety cables prevent accidental dropping of face during removal
• Integral Knife Edge provides positive seal when used with gel seal equipped filter
• All seams and backpan penetrations are sealed with RTV
• Backpan equipped with four hanging tabs
• Optional HEPA filter ships separate (ULPA filter by others if required)

Knife Edge Module - 31/32

HEPA/ULPA Filter D - 1/8

Hanging Tab
8

Filter Clips
Safety Cable
HEPA/ULPA Filter

Gel Seal

Shown as Surface Mount Shown as Lay-In

Quarter Turn Fastener
Available Construction:
CS - Cold Rolled Steel
AL - Aluminum
L
SS - 304 Stainless Steel Options
Available sizes
Available Finishes: HEPA Filter (See SD-1903)
Module Size L W Neck
WH - White Paint
24x24 23.75 23.75 8 ULPA by others if Required
ML - Mill (No Paint)
All dimensions in inches 48x24 47.75 23.75 10
Submitted By:
Job:
Location: Tensor™
Critical Room Diffuser
Architect: Laminar Flow
Engineer: HEPA/ULPA Model
Contractor: SD-1902 Rev: A (09/04)
These drawings do not detail every aspect of the product. This submittal demonstrates general product dimensions; drawings are not to scale.
Tuttle & Bailey reserves the right to make changes without notice. Copyright © 2004 Tuttle & Bailey www.tuttleandbailey.com