hvacr designer tips

BY AMANDA McKEW

VIBRATION, CONTROL, Thermometer, and Gauge at Pump

DRAWING CHECKLIST Done N/A Mark equipment designation on drawing. Schedule and specify equipment in construction documents. Coordinate location with project one-line diagram.
Note: Indicate direction of flow (arrow).

Complete design intent document. Complete system readiness (startup) sheet(s). Complete verification test procedure(s). Make sure equipment is provided and installed in accordance with contract documents. Examine mechanical field coordination drawings and verify all specified devices.

DESIGN CHECKLIST Done N/A Base layout on one-line diagram. Coordinate details with acoustical engineer. Coordinate pump drain with plumbing engineer. Coordinate concrete requirements with structural engineer.

VALUE ENGINEERING TIPS Done N/A Use one pump gauge manifold to (three) points (see detail) for ease of start-up and water balancing.
Note: Consider concrete inertial pad when above grade level.

VIBRATION HANGER (AS SPECIFIED)

THERMOMETER

USE (1) PUMP GAUGE MANIFOLD

1/4-INCH RIGID STEEL TUBING WITH BALL VALVES LUG BODY BUTTERFLY VALVE (OPERATOR AS SPECIFIED) ABRASIVE SEPARATOR (NO SHUT-OFF VALVE)

SHUTOFF VALVE, CHECK VALVE, BALANCING VALVE OR TRIPLE-DUTY VALVE

FULL SIZE SUCTION DIFFUSER WITH STRAINER

STRAINER REMOVAL

If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions regarding this designer check list, contact Amanda McKew at amckew@rdkimball.com. This column is meant to provide some basic guidelines for good design. Always consult all necessary codes and resources relevant to each particular project.

SLAB ON GRADE INFILL PUMP BASE WITH CONCRETE

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Engineered Systems

August 2002