15010 - BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
<br />A. CODES & REFERENCES
<br />1. FLORIDA STATE BUILDING CODE 2007 (WITH 2O09 AMENDMENTS).
<br />2.SMACNA
<br />3. NFPA 101 (2006)
<br />4. NFPA 90A (2002)
<br />5. NFPA 99 (2005)
<br />6.2006 GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES.
<br />B. SCOPE OF WORK
<br />1. PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PERMITS, LABOR, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO
<br />COMPLETE THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS COMPLETE AND
<br />READY FOR OCCUPANCY AND USE BY OWNER. THE WORK SHALL INCLUDE BUT IS NOT
<br />LIMITED TO:
<br />a. REMOVAL, RELOCATION AND RE -INSTALLATION OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND
<br />SYSTEM.
<br />b. CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING OR NEW EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS.
<br />c. MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CHILLED OR HOT WATER SYSTEMS, STEAM SYSTEMS,
<br />CONDENSATE DRAINAGE, DUCTWORK, TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND LIFE -SAFETY
<br />SYSTEMS.
<br />d. CUTTING AND PATCHING TO REMOVE EXISTING OR INSTALL NEW WORK.
<br />e• CLEANING AND TESTING.
<br />f. INSTRUCTION TO OWNER'S PERSONNEL.
<br />2. PROVIDE ALL BUILDING PENETRATIONS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE PROJECT. ALL
<br />PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PATCHED AND SEALED WATERTIGHT. MAINTAIN FIRE
<br />RATINGS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE.
<br />3. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DUCT, EQUIPMENT, PIPE SUPPORTS AND MATERIALS
<br />REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL
<br />CODES.
<br />C. REQUIRED SHOP DRAWINGS
<br />1. INSULATION.
<br />2. AIR DEVICES.
<br />3. VALVES.
<br />4. DUCTWORK COORDINATION DRAWINGS.
<br />5. CONTROLS.
<br />6. AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT.
<br />7. HEATING COILS
<br />8. FANS.
<br />D. MAINTENANCE MANUALS
<br />1. PROVIDE MAINTENANCE MANUALS FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT CONTAINING ALL
<br />OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE DATA, SUBMITTALS, WARRANTEES, DIAGRAMS,
<br />INSPECTION REPORTS AND VALVE LISTS IN A 3 RING BINDER WITH POCKETS FOR
<br />DRAWINGS. PROVIDE OWNER WITH MINIMUM OF 2 COPIES.
<br />E. RECORD DRAWINGS
<br />1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD OF ALL CHANGES MADE
<br />TO THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
<br />2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE ENGINEER 2 SETS OF COMPLETED RECORD
<br />DRAWINGS.
<br />3.THE PROJECT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ACCURATE RECORD
<br />DRAWINGS ARE DELIVERED.
<br />F. SUBSTITUTIONS
<br />1. EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN OF SYSTEMS INDICATED ON THE DESIGN DRAWINGS AND
<br />WITHIN THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS 'SPECIFIED STANDARD'
<br />OF QUALITY. NO SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL
<br />OF THE ENGINEER 10 DAYS PRIOR TO BID DATE.
<br />2.ANY DEVIATION FROM SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT THAT AFFECTS THE ELECTRICAL
<br />REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE COORDINATED BY THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR AND
<br />EQUIPMENT VENDOR WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO SUBMITTING
<br />BIDS.
<br />G. WIND LOADS
<br />1. ALL EQUIPMENT MOUNTED OUTSIDE SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH A NOA (NOTICE
<br />OF ACCEPTANCE) FOR WINDSTORM OR BE FURNISHED WITH AN ENGINEERED DETAIL
<br />DESIGNED FOR THE LOCAL WIND RATE.
<br />15050 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS
<br />A. ACCESS PANELS - FURNISHED BY MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, INSTALLED BY GENERAL
<br />CONTRACTOR.
<br />1. PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL SERVICEABLE EQUIPMENT IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
<br />2. MICOR STYLE M FOR DRYWALL.
<br />3. MICOR STYLE K FOR PLASTER.
<br />4. MINIMUM SIZE 16'xl6' .
<br />5. NYSTROM, KARP, J.L. INDUSTRIES OR WILLIAMS PAINT.
<br />B. LABELING
<br />1. PROVIDE RIGID PLASTIC EMBOSSED EQUIPMENT NAME TAGS FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT
<br />AND DISCONNECTS. SETON NAMEPLATE CORPORATION.
<br />2. PAINT ALL MECHANICAL PIPING IN EQUIPMENT ROOMS, BOILER ROOMS AND WHERE
<br />EXPOSED OR OUTDOORS. MATCH EXISTING COLOR CODES USED ON SIMILAR SYSTEMS.
<br />3. PROVIDE VALVE TAGS ON ALL NEW AND RELOCATED VALVES. VALVE TAGS SHALL
<br />MATCH TAGS USED AT THE EXISTING FACILITY. TAGS SHALL BE SECURED TO VALVES
<br />WITH BRASS CHAINS. PROVIDE UPDATED INFORMATION ON ALL NEW VALVES TO THE
<br />EXISTING VALVE CHART.
<br />4• PROVIDE SETON SNAP ON PIPE LABELS ON ALL NEW PIPING. PIPE LABELS TO MATCH SIZE
<br />AND TYPE USED AT THE EXISTING FACILITY AND COMPLY WITH ANSI Al 3.1. LABELS SHALL
<br />BE APPLIED CLOSE TO VALVES, CHANGES IN PIPE DIRECTIONS, BRANCHES, PIPES
<br />PASSING THROUGH WALLS OR FLOORS AND EVERY 20 FEET IN STRAIGHT RUNS OF PIPING
<br />AND AT LEAST ONE TIME PER ROOM.
<br />C. FLASHINGS AND COUNTER FLASHINGS
<br />1. FURNISH MATERIALS AND COORDINATE INSTALLATION FOR ALL PENETRATIONS OF ROOF
<br />BY ALL DUCT AND PIPE.
<br />2. SHEET METAL - 24ga. ASTM A525 .
<br />3. SHEET LEAD 6 Ibs PER SO. FT. (WHERE ALLOWED)
<br />4. STAINLESS STEEL 20 ga.
<br />5. SHEET COPPER 24 oz PER SQ. FT.
<br />D. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS CLEANING
<br />1. CLEAN AND TOUCH UP ALL FACTORY FINISHES.
<br />2.FLUSH ALL HVAC SYSTEMS BEFORE CONNECTION TO EQUIPMENT.
<br />3.CLEAN ALL CLOSED HVAC SYSTEMS WITH ALKALINE CLEANER CIRCULATED FOR 72
<br />HOURS.
<br />4. PRESSURE TEST ALL MECHANICAL PIPING SYSTEMS.
<br />a• WATER SYSTEMS 150 psi FOR SIX HOURS.
<br />E. CLEANING TESTING AND ADJUSTING
<br />1. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, AT HIS EXPENSE, SHALL CLEAN, REPAIR, ADJUST,
<br />CHECK, BALANCE AND PLACE IN SERVICE THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS HEREIN SPECIFIED
<br />WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND PIPING. HE/SHE SHALL
<br />FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM
<br />TESTS REQUIRED BY THESE SPECIFICATIONS AND BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES.
<br />2.NO WORK SHALL BE COVERED OR CONCEALED UNTIL PROPERLY INSPECTED AND
<br />TESTED.
<br />F. HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
<br />1. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DUCTWORK, PIPE SUPPORTS, HANGERS, RODS, CLAMPS
<br />AND ATTACHMENTS TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND SUPPORT DUCTWORK, PIPING AND
<br />EQUIPMENT FROM THE BUILDING STRUCTURE.
<br />2. PROVIDE ANY ANGLE IRON OR UNISTRUT AND SUSPENSION RODS REQUIRED TO INSTALL
<br />EQUIPMENT, PIPING AND DUCTWORK.
<br />3. ALL SUPPORTS EXPOSED TO OUTDOORS SHALL BE CLEANED, PRIMED AND PAINTED TO
<br />PREVENT RUSTING. FINISH COLOR AS SELECTED BY OWNER.
<br />4. THE USE OF BAILING WIRE OR PERFORATED METAL STRAPPING IS NOT PERMITTED FOR
<br />SUPPORTS.
<br />G. WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
<br />1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL WARRANTY/GUARANTEE AND MAINTAIN THE STABILITY OF
<br />WORK AND MATERIALS AND KEEP SAME IN PERFECT REPAIR AND CONDITION OF THE
<br />PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.
<br />2. DEFECTS OF ANY KIND DUE TO THE FAULTY WORK OR MATERIALS APPEARING
<br />DURING THE ABOVE MENTIONED PERIOD MUST BE IMMEDIATELY MADE GOOD BY
<br />THE CONTRACTOR AT HIS OWN EXPENSE TO THE ENTIRE SATISFACTION OF THE
<br />OWNER AND ENGINEER. SUCH RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS SHALL INCLUDE
<br />DAMAGE TO THE FINISH OR FURNISHING OF THE BUILDING RESULTING FROM THE
<br />ORIGINAL DEFECT OR REPAIR THERETO.
<br />15060 - PIPING
<br />A. DO NOT USE MECHANICALLY COUPLED JOINTS OR T-DRILLED TEES ON HVAC
<br />SYSTEMS.
<br />B. SCHEDULE 40 ASTM A53 GRADE B SEAMLESS BLACK STEEL PIPE WITH CLASS 150 LONG
<br />RADIUS STEEL FITTINGS USED FOR:
<br />1. HEATING HOT WATER 2' BELOW, THREADED JOINTS, ABOVE 21/1 WELDED JOINTS.
<br />C. TYPE L HARD COPPER PIPE WITH WROUGHT COPPER FITTINGS AND SOLDERED
<br />JOINTS USED FOR:
<br />1. HVAC HEATING HOT WATER UP TO 11/2 OPTION UP TO 21/1.
<br />D. PVC PIPE IS NOT TO BE USED ON MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.
<br />15065 - REFRIGERATION PIPING SYSTEM
<br />1.01 WORK INCLUDED
<br />A. PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS FOR REFRIGERANT PIPING SYSTEMS
<br />SHOWN ON DRAWINGS.
<br />1.02 SAFETY CODE
<br />A. COMPLY WI TH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANSI B 9. 1, CODE FOR REFRIGERANT
<br />SYSTEMS.
<br />1. 03 SUBMITTALS
<br />A. SUBMI T FOR REVI EW MANUFACTURER' S PRODUCT DATA FOR REFRI GERANT
<br />PI PI NG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
<br />2.01 MATERIALS
<br />A. PI PI NG: TYPE is L' ACR HARD COPPER, ASTM B88.
<br />B. FITTINGS: WROUGHT COPPER.
<br />C. SOLDER: SILVER SOLDER 15% HAVING A MELTING POINT
<br />OF 1125' F OR HIGHER. ALL BRAZING SHALL BE UNDER A NITROGEN PURGE.
<br />D. SERVICE VALVES: HENRY VALVES OR EQUAL. PROVIDE PACKED TYPE RECEIVER,
<br />PURGE, AND GAUGE VALVES WITH VALVE STEM SEAL CAP PARTS.
<br />1. VALVES UP T05,6' OD: HENRY FIGURE 516 OR EQUAL, DIAPHRAGM TYPE.
<br />2. VALVES LARGER THAN5,5' OD: HENRY FIGURE 203 OR EQUAL.
<br />E. REFRIGERANT FILTER DEHYDRATOR AND MOISTURE INDICATOR
<br />1. DEHYDRATOR: SPORLON CO. CATCH-ALL, OR EQUAL, WITH REPLACEABLE CORE, TYPE,
<br />OF SIZE RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER FOR MAXIMUM DESIGN TONNAGE.
<br />2. MOISTURE INDICATOR: SPORLAN CO. SEE -ALL, TYPE SA-125, OR EQUAL.
<br />F. ESCUTCHEONS: CHROME PLATED ESCUTCHEONS SIZED FOR PIPE.
<br />1. PIPING SHALL BE RACKED AND SUPPORTED WITH UNI STRUT. REFER TO DETAILS.
<br />3.01 INSTALLATION
<br />A. MAKE SOLDER JOINTS WITH NITROGEN PASSING THROUGH
<br />JOINTS BEING SOLDERED. INSURE A CLEAN, TIGHT SYSTEM. PULL A CLEAN RAG
<br />THROUGH EACH PIECE OF TUBING AFTER CUTTING OR REAMING.
<br />3.02 LEAK TESTING
<br />A. TEST FOR LEAKS BY USE OF NI TROGEN AND A LI QUI D
<br />SOAPSUDS SOLUTION. CORRECT LEAKS FOUND.
<br />B. EVACUATE SYSTEM TO 20' VACUUM AND CHARGE WI TH REFRI GERANT UNTI L
<br />A PRESSURE OF 15 PSI G IS REACHED. THEN TEST FOR LEAKS USING A HALIDE
<br />LEAK DETECTOR. CORRECT LEAKS FOUND.
<br />C. PRESSURIZE SYSTEM, WITH REFRIGERANT AND NITROGEN, TO 300 PSI G ON
<br />THE HI GH SI DE, AND 150 PSI G ON THE LOW SI DE, AND TEST FOR LEAKS.
<br />CORRECT LEAKS FOUND.
<br />3. 03 SYSTEM DEHYDRATION
<br />A. DEHYDRATE SYSTEM BY 'DOUBLE DEHYDRATION' METHOD.
<br />B. USE A SUITABLE VACUUM PUMP. EVACUATE SYSTEM TO A VACUUM OF
<br />0.2' HG ABSOLUTE AND OPERATE PUMP FOR EIGHT HOURS WHEN THAT PRESSURE
<br />IS REACHED.
<br />EVACUATE SYSTEM TO A VACUUM OF 0.2' HG ABSOLUTE AND OPERATE PUMP
<br />FOR FOUR HOURS.
<br />3. 04 CHARGING SYSTEM
<br />A. WHEN SYSTEM DEHYDRATION IS COMPLETE AND ALL LEAKS ARE CORRECTED,
<br />CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT.
<br />3.05 SAFETY CODE
<br />A. SYSTEM SHALL BE I N ACCORDANCE WI TH ANSI B9. 1 CODE FOR REFRI GERATI ON
<br />SYSTEMS.
<br />15100 - VALVES
<br />A. NIBCO, STOCKHAM, CRANE, MILWAUKEE, APPOLLO OR KITZ.
<br />B. HVAC WATER VALVES (NIBCO NUMBERS INDICATED BELOW).
<br />1. SHUT OFF BELOW 3' FIGURE T585-70 OR S585-70, 2 PIECE, FULLY PORTED
<br />600 psi, BALL VALVE. PROVIDE RAISED STEM HANDLE FOR INSULATION.
<br />2. SHUT OFF 3' AND ABOVE FIGURE LD-2000, LUG STYLE, 200 psl. CLASS 125,
<br />EPDM LINER, ALUMINUM BRONZE DISC. BUTTERFLY VALVE. PROVIDE WORM GEAR
<br />OPERATOR OVER 51. PROVIDE RAISED STEM HANDLE FOR INSULATION.
<br />C. HVAC STEAM VALVES (NIBCO NUMBERS INDICATED BELOW).
<br />15103 - SLEEVES
<br />A. SLEEVES TO BE 18 GAUGE SHEET METAL OR SCHEDULE 40 PIPE. SLEEVE THE
<br />FOLLOWING:
<br />1. MASONRY WALLS SLEEVE ALL PIPE PENETRATIONS.
<br />2. FLOORS SLEEVE ALL HVAC PIPING. EXTEND SLEEVES 1/¢ ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
<br />(20 ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR IN MECHANICAL ROOMS).
<br />3. FIRE RATED DRY WALL PARTITIONS SLEEVE STEAM SUPPLY AND RETURN AND HEATING
<br />WATER.
<br />4. NON -FIRE RATED PARTITIONS NO SLEEVES REQUIRED. SEAL WALL TO INSULATION.
<br />5. USE U.L. LISTED ASSEMBLY FOR ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH RATED CONSTRUCTION.
<br />15242 - VIBRATION ISOLATION
<br />A. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
<br />1. MASON INDUSTRIES.
<br />2. KINETICS NOISE CONTROL.
<br />3. KORFUND.
<br />4. AMBER BOOTH.
<br />B. MASON TYPE SLF CONTROL FOR AIR COMPRESSOR, AHU'S (UNLESS INTERNAL).
<br />CENTRIFUGAL FANS.
<br />C. MASON SUPER W RUBBER PAD FOR HVAC PUMPS, CHILLERS, AHU'S (IF INTERNAL).
<br />D. MASON TYPE HS CEILING FOR SUSPENDED FANS AND AHU'S.
<br />E. MASON PC30N CLOSEST 2 HANGERS TO AHU'S AND PIPING WITHIN 20 PIPE DIAMETERS
<br />OF PUMPS.
<br />F. INERTIA BASES WHERE SCHEDULED OR SHOWN.
<br />15250 - INSULATION
<br />A. INSULATION, ADHESIVES, COATINGS, SEALERS, TAPES, ETC. SHALL HAVE A FLAME
<br />SPREAD OF 25 OR LESS AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT OF 50 OR LESS IN ACCORDANCE
<br />WITH ASTM E-84, NFPA 225. UL 723 AND MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 90A.
<br />ALL INSULATING R-VALUES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FLORIDA ENERGY
<br />CODE.
<br />B. FIBERGLASS PIPE INSULATION, JOHNS MANVILLE MICRO-LOK 850, CERTIANTEED,
<br />KNAUF, OWENS CORNING. JACKET: ASJ KRAFT PAPER WITH ALUMINUM FOIL.
<br />1. HEATING HOT WATER 2' AND UNDER - 1' THICK.
<br />2. HEATING HOT WATER 21/1 AND OVER 11/1 THICK.
<br />C. FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC INSULATION, ARMSTRONG 'AP ARMAFLEX', MITCHEL,
<br />RUBATEX (NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER):
<br />1. CONDENSATE DRAINS - 3/4 THICK.
<br />2. REFRIGERATION HOT GAS LINES: 3/4 THICK
<br />D. BLANKET TYPE DUCT INSULATION, JOHNS MANVILLE, CERTAINTEED, KNAUF, OWENS
<br />CORNING, MINIMUM R=6.0, FOIL FACED KRAFT VAPOR BARRIER : GLASS FABRIC &
<br />MASTIC ALL JOINTS.
<br />1. ALL SUPPLY, OUTSIDE AIR AND RETURN WHERE CONCEALED FROM VIEW, R-6 .
<br />E. SEMIRIGID BOARD TYPE DUCT INSULATION 1.51b DENSITY, CERTAINTEED 1B-300,
<br />JOHNS MANVILLE, KNAUF, OWENS CORNING: GLASS FAB & MASTIC ALL JOINTS.
<br />I. ALL SUPPLY, RETURN AND OUTSIDE AIR WHERE EXPOSED AND IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.
<br />2. MINIMUM DUCT INSULATION THICKNESS AND R VALUES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
<br />a. SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR IN UNCONDITIONED SPACE: 2' (R-6 MINA.)
<br />b. SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR IN CONDITIONED INTERIOR SPACE: 1.5' (R-4.2 MINA.)
<br />c. OUTSIDE AIR: 2' (R-6 MINA.)
<br />F. OUTSIDE INSTALLATION:
<br />1. PIPE INSULATION COVER WITH 18 ga. STAINLESS STEEL COVER. SUBSTITUTE
<br />CELLULAR GLASS OF EQUIVALENT R VALUE FOR FIBERGLASS.
<br />2. DUCT INSULATION CLOSED FOAM POLYISOCYANURATE 2' OR FOAM GLASS 3' THICK
<br />(R-8 MIN) COVER WITH GLASS CLOTH AND SEALER AND COVERED WITH LAMINATED
<br />ALUMINUM POLYESTER FIRM OR ALUMINUM METAL JACKET.
<br />15515 - HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES
<br />A. MANUFACTURERS: BELL & GOSSET ITT, PETERSON ENGINEERING CO., TRERICE CO.,
<br />TACO, THRUSH, ARMSTRONG, WHEATLY.
<br />B. PROVIDE PETE'S PLUGS AT ALL REHEAT COILS AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS.
<br />C• PROVIDE MANUAL AIR VENTS AT ALL HIGH POINTS AND MANUAL DRAIN VALVES
<br />AT ALL LOW POINTS.
<br />D. BALANCING VALVES - ARMSTRONG CBV OR TOUR & ANDERSON, INC., STA-D AND
<br />STA-F CIRCUIT BALANCING VALVES, WITH PROVISION FOR CONNECTING PORTABLE
<br />DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE METER.
<br />15910 - SHEET METAL ACCESSORIES
<br />A. AIR INLETS AND OUTLET.
<br />1. REFER TO SCHEDULE.
<br />2. ALL ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION.
<br />3. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS: TITUS, PRICE, METAL-AIRE, CARNES, ANEMOSTAT,
<br />NAILOR, PQTTORFF.
<br />B. FIRE DAMPERS
<br />1. FIRE DAMPERS SHALL BE TYPE 'B' CURTAIN TYPE, SUITABLE FOR EITHER VERTICAL
<br />OR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION, WITH 20 GAUGE STEEL CHANNEL FRAMES,
<br />24 GAUGE STEEL BLADES AND 18 GAUGE STEEL ENCLOSURE WITH DUCT COLLARS.
<br />ALL PARTS GALVANIZED MILL FINISH.
<br />2. FIRE DAMPERS SHALL BE EQUAL TO RUSKIN TYPE IBD2 FOR WALLS UP TO 2 HOURS.
<br />3.INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA-90A, TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL SAFETY
<br />STANDARD 555.
<br />4. FURNISH FIRE DAMPERS AND ACCESS DOORS IN ALL DUCTS PENETRATING
<br />ANY RATED CONSTRUCTION AND WHERE INDICATED ON DRAWINGS.
<br />5. USE FOLDING BLADE TYPE 'Cl IN HIGH VELOCITY ROUND DUCTS. USE FOLDING BLADE
<br />TYPE FOR SQUARE AND RECTANGULAR DUCTS, AS DETAILED.
<br />6.FIRE DAMPERS SHALL BEAR THE 1 HOUR UNDERWRITER'S LABORATORY UL SAFETY
<br />STANDARD 555, RATED PROTECTION REQUIRED, 1650 F FUSIBLE LINK.
<br />7. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS SHALL BE RUSKIN, AIR BALANCE, GREENHECK, NAILOR.
<br />COMBINATION FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS
<br />1. TYPE 'B' FOR ALL LOCATIONS, WITH ACCESS DOORS. ALL DAMPERS SHALL BE
<br />INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA-90A AND TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL
<br />SAFETY STANDARDS 555S.
<br />2. ALL DAMPERS SHALL BEAR THE UL SAFETY STANDARD 555S LABEL FOR THE
<br />COMPLETE ASSEMBLY. DAMPERS SHALL BE RATED FOR 11/2 HOUR PROTECTION WITH
<br />1650F FUSIBLE LINK, LEAKAGE CLASS 3 EQUAL TO RUSKIN FSD-36. MOTOR OPERATOR
<br />PNEUMATIC TO MATCH EXISTING OR ELECTRIC VOLTAGE SHALL BE 24 VOLT
<br />UNLESS INDICATED ON PLANS. COORDINATE WITH FIRE ALARM CONTROL AND
<br />ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
<br />3. UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, SLEEVES FOR
<br />FIRE DAMPERS AND FIRE SMOKE COMBINATION DAMPERS SHALL BE THE RIGID TYPE OF
<br />CONSTRUCTION RECOMMENDED IN SCHEDULE 2 OF SMACNA PUBLICATION FOR 'FIRE
<br />DAMPER AND HEAT STOP GUIDE FOR AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS'. USE 16 GAUGE FOR
<br />DUCTS 24' OR LESS IN DIAMETER OR EITHER RECTANGULAR DIMENSION AND 14 FOR
<br />DUCTS OVER 241. PROVIDE MINIMUM 18' LONG SLEEVES.
<br />C. FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK
<br />1. TO BE FLEXMASTER 8MM OR THERMAFLEX M-KE.
<br />2. FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK SHALL BE ACOUSTICAL LOW PRESSURE TYPE FIBERGLASS
<br />INSULATION WITH AN R VALUE OF 6.0 OR GREATER AND COPOLYMER SEAMLESS
<br />OUTSIDE SLEEVE. THE ENTIRE FLEXIBLE DUCT ASSEMBLY SHALL BE LISTED IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH UL-181 CLASS 1 AIR DUCT MATERIAL. THE LENGTH OF ANY FLEX
<br />DUCT SHALL BE MAXIMUM 8'-0', MINIMUM 4'-0'. FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK SHALL MEET
<br />THE FLORIDA MODEL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE. ALL JOINTS AT CONNECTIONS TO
<br />DIFFUSERS AND DUCTWORK SHALL BE SEALED WITH GLASS, FABRIC AND MASTIC.
<br />D. BALANCING DAMPERS (RUSKIN MD-35 SERIES)
<br />1. GENERAL -IN ALL DUCTWORK SYSTEMS, PROVIDE DAMPERS FOR PROPER CONTROL
<br />AND BALANCING OF AIR QUANTITIES. CONCEALED DAMPERS SHALL HAVE CONCEALED
<br />DAMPER REGULATOR. ALL COMPONENTS FOR PROPER OPERATION; (I.e. GEARS,
<br />LINKAGES, CABLE, ETC.) SHALL BE INCLUDED.
<br />2. TYPE: FACTORY MANUFACTURED ONLY, OPPOSED BLADE FOR 12' AND LARGER AND
<br />SINGLE BLADE UP TO 1l' IN HEIGHT.
<br />3. MATERIAL: STEEL, 3V TYPE BLADES MOUNTED IN STEEL CHANNEL FRAME.
<br />4. SHAFT: 3/8 SQUARE ROD OPERATOR WITH END BEARINGS AND GASKET SEAL AT DUCT
<br />PENETRATIONS. TERMINATE SHAFT IN DAMPER FRAME WITH BUSHINGS.
<br />5. OPERATOR: LOCKING QUADRANT HANDLE WITH DAMPER POSITION INDICATOR AND
<br />INSULATION STAND OFF MOUNTING BRACKET FOR EXTERNALLY INSULATED DUCTWORK.
<br />6. MANUFACTURER: RUSKIN MODEL MD-35 SERIES OR EQUAL BY AIR BALANCE, INC. OR
<br />GREENHECK.
<br />E. ACCESS DOORS
<br />1.ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS:
<br />a. RUSKIN MODEL ADH22.
<br />b. VENCO CAD-10.
<br />c. GREENHECK HAD-10.
<br />2. SIZE ACCESS DOOR AS FOLLOWS:
<br />a. DUCT SIZES UNDER 12% DOOR SIZED SUFFICIENT TO EQUIPMENT OR REPLACE
<br />FUSIBLE LINK.
<br />ba DUCT SIZES 12' TO 20% 12'xl2' DOOR.
<br />c. DUCT SIZES 20' TO 36% 18'xl8' DOOR.
<br />d. DUCT SIZES 36' AND ABOVE: 24'x24' DOOR.
<br />3. USE DOUBLE PANEL CONSTRUCTION, TWO SHEETS OF AT LEAST 24 GAUGE
<br />GALVANIZED STEEL WITH 1' THICK INSULATION BETWEEN PANELS.
<br />4. MOUNT DOORS IN A RIGID FRAME OF AT LEAST 22 GAUGE FORMED GALVANIZED
<br />STEEL OR ALUMINUM.
<br />5. PROVIDE LATCHES THAT PERMIT EASY REMOVAL OF ACCESS DOOR WHILE MAINTAINING
<br />POSITIVE CLOSING AND MINIMUM LEAKAGE.
<br />6. PROVIDE SPONGE RUBBER GASKETS FOR ALL DOORS.
<br />7. IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 90A, IDENTIFY EACH ACCESS DOOR WITH 1/1 HIGH
<br />STENCILED LETTERS AS 'FIRE DAMPER', 'SMOKE DAMPER', OR 'COMBINATION
<br />FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER'.
<br />F. BRANCH CONNECTIONS -CLINCH LOCK TYPE NOT PERMITTED.
<br />15970 - TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
<br />A. EXTEND EXISTING CONTROL SYSTEM TO NEW EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE ALL
<br />MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY FOR A FULLY FUNCTIONING SYSTEM.
<br />B. AIR HANDLING UNIT AND CONSTANT VOLUME REHEAT BOXES
<br />1. THE EXISTING CONTROL SYSTEM IS TO BE MODIFIED BY THE OWNERS EXISTING
<br />CONTROL VENDOR.
<br />2. AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE FULLY PROPORTIONING WITH MODULATING
<br />PLUG OR V-PORT INNER GUIDES OR LINEAR CHARACTERISTIC BALL TYPE. THE VALVE
<br />SHALL BE QUIET IN OPERATION AND FAIL-SAFE IN THE NORMALLY 'COOLING' POSITION
<br />IN THE CONTROL EVENT OF CONTROL FAILURE. CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE SIZED
<br />BY THE CONTROL MANUFACTURER AND SHALL BE WARRANTED TO MEET THE HEATING
<br />AND COOLING LOADS AS SPECIFIED. CONTROL VALVES SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR THE
<br />PRESSURE CONDITIONS AND SHALL CLOSE AGAINST THE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
<br />INVOLVED. VALVE OPERATORS SHALL BE OF THE PNEUMATIC OR ELECTRIC 24 VOLT
<br />TYPE. BODY PRESSURE RATING AND CONNECTION TYPE (SCREWED FLANGED OR
<br />FLANGED) SHALL CONFORM TO PIPE SCHEDULE ELSEWHERE IN THIS SPECIFICATION.
<br />3.CONTROL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL WIRING REQUIRED FOR THE CONTROL
<br />SYSTEM TO OPERATE. IF THE JOB CONTAINS SMOKE DAMPERS THEY SHALL ALSO
<br />BE WIRED BY T.C.C.
<br />4. MOUNT THERMOSTATS 48' A.F.F. ALIGN WITH LIGHT SWITCHES, DOOR SWINGS AND
<br />OTHER WALL MOUNTED DEVICES.
<br />5. COORDINATE FINAL LOCATION OF THERMOSTATS WITH THE OWNER PRIOR TO
<br />INSTALLATION.
<br />15990 - TEST AND BALANCE
<br />A. PROVIDE COMPLETE TEST AND BALANCE OF ALL WATER AND AIR SYSTEMS IN
<br />ACCORDANCE WITH NEBB (NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU) OR AABC
<br />(ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL) STANDARDS.
<br />B. CONTRACTOR SHALL:
<br />1. VISIT SITE AT START OF PROJECT AND COORDINATE REQUIRED BALANCING EQUIPMENT
<br />AND DAMPERS WITH MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR.
<br />2. AIR SYSTEMS:
<br />a. MAKE CHANGES TO BELTS, PULLEYS, DAMPERS, VOLUME BOXES, ETC. TO OBTAIN
<br />DESIGN CONDITIONS AS REQUIRED BY TAB PROCEDURES.
<br />b. BALANCE SUPPLY, RETURN AND EXHAUST AIR OUTLETS WITHIN 10% OF DESIGN
<br />WHILE MAINTAINING REQUIRED PRESSURE RELATIONSHIPS. RECORD DESIGN AND
<br />ACTUAL TOTALS.
<br />c. MEASURE AND REPORT FAN RPM, FAN SUCTION PRESSURE, FAN DISCHARGE
<br />PRESSURE, FAN TOTAL PRESSURE AND PRESSURE DROP ACROSS COMPONENTS.
<br />DESIGN AND ACTUAL SUPPLY, RETURN, OUTSIDE AND EXHAUST AIR.
<br />d. ACTUAL AND DESIGN NAMEPLATE AMPERAGE ON FAN MOTORS.
<br />e. PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL ACROSS DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS.
<br />f. ADJUST FANS FOR LOWEST STATIC PRESSURE REQUIRED TO DELIVER TO OUTLETS
<br />AS NOTED IN NEBB OR AABC PROCEDURES.
<br />3. WATER SYSTEMS:
<br />a. ADJUST AND RECORD ACTUAL GPM AND SYSTEM SUCTION AND DISCHARGE
<br />PRESSURES (STATIC AND OPERATING).
<br />B. DESIGN AND ACTUAL GPM AND TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE ACROSS COILS.
<br />4. CONFIRM OPERATION OF ALL CONTROLS, MANOMETERS AND SENSING DEVICES.
<br />5. ON AHCA REVIEWABLE PROJECTS PROVIDE WRITTEN REPORT AT LEAST ONE WEEK
<br />BEFORE FINAL INSPECTION AND PROVIDE A TECHNICIAN DURING FINAL INSPECTION
<br />OF PROJECT.
<br />6. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FINAL SHEAVE CHANGE OUT AND ADJUSTMENT FOR
<br />MAXIMUM AMPRAGE TO INCLUDE DIRTY FILTER ALLOWANCE LOADING ALLOWING THE
<br />VFD TO RAMP UP IN RESPONSE TO FILTER LOADING.
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<br />600 West Hillsboro, Suite 300
<br />Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
<br />(954)421-1260
<br />FAX:(954) 421-1466
<br />www.ssr-inc.com
<br />Firm Certification - EB-0000857
<br />Dennis Davie PE . 58N8
<br />John E. Moulder PE - 33200
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