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SECTION 15650
HVAC REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENTS
General

Section includes:

• Split DX Units.
• Roof top single packaged air conditioning unit

Definitions
Coefficient of Performance (COP) - cooling: The ratio of the rate of heat removal to the rate of
energy input, in consistent units, for a complete refrigerating system or some specific portion of
that system under designated operating conditions

Integrated Part-Load Value (IPLV): A single-number figure of merit based on part-load EER,
COP, or kW/ton expressing part-load efficiency for air-conditioning and heat pump equipment
on the basis of weighted operation at various load capacities for the equipment.

The acceptable value for the IPLV shall be equal or greater than 4.5 as per ARI 550/590.

Submittals

• Shop Drawings: Indicate components, assembly, dimensions, weights and loads, required
clearances, and location and size of field connections.
• Product Data: Submit rated capacities, weights, specialties and accessories, electrical
requirements, wiring diagrams, and control diagrams.
• Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit assembly, support details, connection
requirements, and include start up instructions.
• Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements including
those furnished but not produced by manufacturer.
• Manufacturer’s Field Reports: Submit start-up report for each unit. Indicate results of leak
test and refrigerant pressure test.

Closeout Submittals

Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit start-up instructions, maintenance data, parts lists,
controls, and accessories. Include trouble-shooting guide.

Delivery, Storage and Handling

Accept Split DX Units and roof top packaged unit on site in factory packaging. Inspect for
damage.

Maintenance Service

Furnish service and maintenance of split units and roof top packaged unit for two years from
Date of Substantial Completion and acceptance.

Examine unit components monthly. Clean, adjust, and lubricate equipment.

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Include systematic examination, adjustment, and lubrication of unit, and controls checkout and
adjustments. Repair or replace parts in accordance with manufacturer's operating and
maintenance data. Use parts produced by manufacturer of original equipment.

Perform work without removing units from service during building normal occupied hours.

Provide emergency call back service at all hours for this maintenance period.

Maintain locally, near Place of the Work, adequate stock of parts for replacement or emergency
purposes. Have personnel available to ensure fulfillment of this maintenance service, without
unreasonable loss of time.

Perform maintenance work using competent and qualified personnel under supervision of
manufacturer or original installer.

Do not assign or transfer maintenance service to agent or subcontractor without prior written
consent of Owner.

Codes and Standards

Work and materials shall conform to the British Standards and Codes of Practice, and with all
prevailing rules and regulations pertaining to adequate protection of all moving parts, or
otherwise hazardous conditions. Nothing in this Specification shall be construed to permit work
not conforming to the most stringent of the applicable codes.

ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air conditioning (U.S.A.)

Engineers
IHVE: The Institute of Heating and Ventilation Engineers (U.K.)
ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ARI: Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute (U.S.A.)
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS: American Welding Society
UL: Underwriter Laboratories (U.S.A.)
SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air conditioning Contractors National Association, Vienna
BSI: British Standard Institute – CP: Code of Practice
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
CIBSE: The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers - UK
HVCA: Heating and Ventilation Contractor’s Association, U.K.

Other International Standards may be considered provided they meet with the above standards as
a minimum.

The Codes and Standards mentioned above are hereby made part of the Contract Specification
for the project, and the Contactor accepts full liability for ensuring compliance with the same.

Split DX Units

General

Provide factory-assembled and tested split D/X units as indicated, designed for roof, slab or floor
mounting consisting of compressors, condensers, evaporator fans, refrigeration and temperature
control, filters,. Provide capacity and electrical characteristics as scheduled.
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Casing of outdoor unit shall be heavy gauge galvanized steel casing with electro-static powder
paint of epoxy coating finish for optimum weatherproof protection.

Indoor unit shall be of the same manufacture as the associated outdoor unit.

Indoor unit cabinet shall be of high impact plastic or painted galvanized steel.

Indoor unit shall be fully insulated.

Refrigerant Gas

Refrigerant gas shall be R-410a or R32 and the installation of indoor and outdoor units shall
include charging the system with the required amount of refrigerant to the approval of the
manufacture and engineer.

Evaporator Fans

Provide tangential, centrifugal, and permanently lubricated motor bearings.

Condenser Fans

Provide propeller-type, direct-driven fans with permanently lubricated bearings.

All condenser fans shall be equipped with wire guards.

Fan blades are made of coated steel, and are statically and dynamically balanced before
installation.

Coils

For evaporator and condenser, provide non-ferrous construction with aluminium plate fins
mechanically bonded to seamless copper tubes; with brazed tubing joints. Circuit evaporator to
provide full active face on minimum cooling step

Compressors

Provide reverse cycled scroll compressors invertor type. Provide vibration isolators,
Provide thermal expansion valves, and provide minimum.

Low Ambient Kit

For areas requiring cooling all year round such as but not limited to Electrical rooms. The unit
shall be provided with fan-cycling control for low ambient control to 45°F (7°C).

Copper Pipes and Control Cables and Insulation

Copper pipes between indoor and outdoor units shall be approved by the manufacture and
Engineer and of size and control cables recommended by the A/C units’ manufacture and
approved by the Engineer.

Control cables between indoor and outdoor units shall be as recommended and approved by the
manufacture and the Engineer.
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Safety Controls

Provide the following controls:

1. Low pressure cutout, manual reset.

2. High pressure cutout, manual reset

Refrigerant Piping and Fittings

Refrigerant pipes installed in the field shall consist of copper tubing and recessed solder joint
fittings. Tubing shall be in accordance with ASTM Specification B 88-61 type 'k' hard drawn.
Fittings shall be wrought copper or tinned cast brass. Where required for connection to gauges
and control devices, tubing not larger than 3/8 inch. O.D. may be type 'k' soft (annealed) with
flared tube or double ferrule compression fittings suitable for high pressure. On all joints in
refrigeration piping flux and solder which is recommended by solder type fittings manufacturer
shall be used. Tubing shall be protected against oxidation during silver soldering by use of dry
nitrogen flowing through the tubing.

Accessories for field assembled refrigerant piping systems such as oil separators, liquid
receivers, heat exchangers, dryers, expansion valves, refrigerant strainers, sight glass etc., shall
be in accordance with instructions of the units manufacturers standard practice and specific
recommendations.

Drain line shall be of UPVC pipe –6 bar fitted with dielectric fitting to drain pan.

Automatic Temperature Control System

Provide combination thermostat and fan switches to control the room temperature automatically,
provide factory fabricated unit of the same manufacturer of DX-\ having sensor,

Electrical

Provide 220-400V convenience outlet, separately fused, with relay, contactors, indicator lamps,
overload switches for unit service. Provide means for unit power connection through unit
cabinet.

Accessories

Provide the following accessories.

Time Guard

Provide time guards to prevent short cycling of compressors.

Examine areas and conditions under which split D/X cooling units are to be installed. Do not
proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

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Roof top single packaged air conditioning unit

Description

A. Scope: Supply and install Roof top packaged units complete in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents. This section relates to the supply and
installation of Roof top packaged units for the HVAC installation.
B. Roof top packaged units shall be one piece air-to-air electric cooling units, each
comprising an air-cooled condensing section containing compressors, condenser coil and
cooling fans and an economizer section containing return-air/fresh-air dampers, filters,
direct-expansion cooling coils, centrifugal fans. The units shall be complete with all
internal interconnecting pipework and control equipment and shall be supplied as a single
packaged unit suitable for direct site installation.

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Requirements

1. Standard Compliance
Test and rate Roof top packaged units of 135,000 Btu/hr capacity or over in accordance with
ARI 360 "Standard for Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Equipment",
and provide certified rating or in accordance with related Eurovent standards. Sound test and
rate units in accordance with ARI 270 "Standard for sound rating of outdoor unitary
equipment", and provide certified rating.

2. ASHRAE Compliance: Construct refrigeration system of Roof top heat pump units in
accordance with ASHRAE Standard 15 "Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration".

Materials:

A. General: Provide factory-assembled and tested D/X units as indicated, designed for roof,
slab or floor mounting consisting of compressors, condensers, evaporator fans, refrigeration
and temperature control, filters, and dampers. Provide capacity and electrical characteristics
as scheduled.
The units shall be suitable for continuous operation in dusty conditions at ambient shade
temperature of up to 50°C.
B. Casing: Provide manufacturer's standard casing construction, corrosion protection coating,
and exterior finish. Provide removable panels and/or access doors for inspection and access
to internal parts. Insulate casing with 1" thick minimum thermal insulation. Provide
knockouts for electrical and piping connections. Provide condensate drain connection, and
lifting lugs.
C. Evaporator Fans: Provide forward -curved, centrifugal, belt-driven fans with adjustable
sheaves and permanently lubricated motor bearings.
D. Return Fans: Provide forward -curved, centrifugal, belt-driven fans with adjustable sheaves
and permanently lubricated motor bearings.
E. Economizer Control: Provide economizer control consisting of return, integral barometric
relief, and outside air dampers with low leak dampers designed to meet ASHRAE 90.1,
outside air filter, fully modulating electronic control system with reference enthalpy control
and adjustable mixed-air thermostat. Design system for 100% outside air capability and
adjustable minimum fresh air. Outside air hood shall include aluminium water entrainment
filter.

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F. Condenser Fans: Provide propeller-type, direct-driven fans with permanently lubricated

bearings.
G. Refrigerant gas shall be R-410a or R-407C, and the installation of package units shall
include charging the system with the required amount of refrigerant to the approval of the
manufacture and engineer.
H. Coils: For evaporator and condenser, provide non-ferrous construction with aluminium plate
fins mechanically bonded to seamless copper tubes; with brazed tubing joints. Circuit
evaporator to provide full active face on minimum cooling step.
I. Compressors: Provide serviceable, scroll, semi-hermetic, or hermetic compressors for less
20 KW compressors. Provide vibration isolators, and crankcase heaters, which de-energize
during compressor operation.
J. Safety Controls: Provide the following controls:
1. Provide cylinder unloaders for capacity control, with minimum steps as scheduled.
2. Provide thermal expansion valves, filter dryers, sight glasses, compressor service valves,
liquid line service valves; and provide minimum of 2 refrigerant circuits for units having 2
or more compressors. Provide fan-cycling control for low ambient control to 45°F (7°C).
K. Drain line shall be of copper pipe type "L" fitted with dielectric fitting to drain pan.
L. Filters: Provide filter section consisting of 2" thick fiberglass throwaway filters in filter rack,
with maximum face velocity of 300 fpm.
M. Dirty Filter Switch - provide this kit includes a differential pressure switch that energizes the
fault light on the unit thermostat, indicating that there is an abnormally high pressure drop
across the filters
N. Automatic Temperature Control System
Provide combination thermostat and fan switches to control the room temperature
automatically, provide factory fabricated unit of the same manufacturer of DX- unit having
sensor, 4-position push button or lever operated manual switch for control of fan compressor
interlock and control transformer as an integral part of the unit.
O. Electrical: Provide 400V convenience outlet, separately fused, with relay, contactors,
indicator lamps, overload switches for unit service. Provide means for unit power
connection through unit cabinet.
P. Hot Water Heating Coils: Shall be ARI certified non-freeze type pitched within the
ductwork for proper drainage. Headers shall be heavy-gauge galvanized steel. Maximum
work pressure limit of coil shall be 175 psig at 400 degrees F. Coil shall be within unit.
Piping to coils shall be within unit.
Q. Accessories: Provide the following accessories;
1. Anti-Recycling Control: Provide controls to automatically prevent compressor restart
for 5-minutes after shutdown.
2. Time Guard: Provide time guards to prevent short cycling of compressors.

Execution

Installation of Split D/X Cooling Units

General: Install split D/X cooling units in accordance with manufacturer's installation
instructions. Install units plumb and level, firmly anchored in approved locations, and maintain
manufacturer's recommended clearances.

Electrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by manufacturer but not specified to be
factory-mounted. Furnish copy of manufacturer's wiring diagram submittal.

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Start - Up

Start-up split D/X cooling units, in accordance with manufacturer's start-up instructions. Test
controls and demonstrate compliance with requirements. Replace damaged or malfunctioning
controls and equipment.

Balance split D/X unit systems to verify its capacity and balanced delivery of air for each space.

Grounding

Provide positive equipment ground for split D/X cooling unit components.

Refrigerant Pipes Tray

The Contactor shall include for the supply of refrigerant pipe tray wherever indicated or as
required for the execution of the works. Such tray shall be of the conventional heavy grade
perforated pattern with return edges manufactured from a minimum 14 SWG. mild steel. Such
tray shall be of galvanised 0.5mm (1/64”) thick. Wherever the tray is exposed to weather i.e. laid
on the roof, it shall be covered with galvanised sheet steel 0.5mm (1/64”) thick covers to protect
the pipes from the sun and rain. The tray shall be securely fixed to purpose made brackets with
space behind to allow the insertion of tools for the tightening of nuts. The tray shall be of
sufficient width to take all pipes without crowding and shall allow for possible future additions
to the proportion of 10% of the present requirements.

Each length of tray shall be securely bolted to an adjacent length with sufficient overlap to
prevent sagging and twisting. Normal bend of not less than 450mm shall be used. In all instances
where tray is supported from the structure of the building, specially fabricated galvanised
brackets shall be used. The method of fixing the tray and brackets shall be approved by The
Engineer before installation. Where the tray is required to be fixed horizontally the Contractor
shall make allowance for providing brackets and supports in positions where steel work is not
provided. Where the trays is cut leaving base metal it shall, before installation, be liberally
treated by PVC compound from an aerosol type container Wherever Tee or flat bends are
required to be used, they shall be factory made. No cutting of the tray shall be permitted.
Whenever necessary, the same shall be properly painted with a zinc, rich primer such as
‘galvafroid’ or similar approved.

All accessories including bends (vertical and horizontal), intersections, tees, risers and reducing
sections shall be purpose made by the tray manufacturer.

Sections of tray and accessories shall be joined in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer. Nuts, bolts, washers and other fastenings shall be supplied by the manufacturer
and shall be of compatible materials. Bolts shall have domed or mushroom heads and shall be
installed with the nuts facing away from the pipes.

Trays shall be cut along a line of plain material and not through perforations. Burrs or sharp
edges shall be removed prior to the installation of tray sections or accessories. Holes cut in cable
tray shall be suitably bushed with grommets.

Where installation conditions necessitate site fabrication, the standards of fabrication and finish
shall be not less than that of standard manufacturers' items.

All items shall be installed to the manufacturer's recommendations.

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Mid-span joints shall be located as close as practical to one quarter of the span distance away
from a support position. Joints at mid span or directly over supports shall be avoided. Supports
shall be provided within 150mm of all accessories.

Tray shall not be installed across building or structural expansion joints. On horizontal runs the
tray shall be installed with a 20mm gap at the expansion joint. Supports shall be installed within
150mm on either side of the joint.

Covers shall be of the same material and manufacture as the tray. Joints between covers need not
coincide with joints in the tray or ladder.

Trays and ladders shall be supported so that the maximum deflection between supports is 1/360
of the span length.

Any cut or damaged metal shall be made good by first treating the surfaces with a suitable rust-
proofing agent, similar to that used in the original manufacture, and then applying finishes
comparable to the remainder of the surface.

Refrigerant Trays Supports

Strength of each support including fastening shall be adequate to carry present and future load
multiplied by a safety factor of at least four or the calculated load plus 90kg whichever is greater,
spacing of supports is not to exceed 1.5m.

Thermal contraction and expansion joints shall be installed for tray runs exceed 52.5m, spacing
and gap settings for expansion connectors shall not exceed recommendations of approved
applicable standards.

Make changes in direction of tray with standard tray fittings.

Supports shall be constructed from proprietary framing system components. Unless specified
otherwise all support system members shall be made of the same material as the tray.

All steel components shall be hot-dip galvanised to BS 729 after manufacture. Where an exposed
galvanised surface has been cut or otherwise damaged it shall be repaired by application of a
zinc rich epoxy primer.

Plastic end caps shall be fitted to exposed support channel ends in accessible positions and
additionally elsewhere as specified.

Full details, with illustrations, of all supports and fixing devices shall be submitted before any
orders are placed or manufacturing work put in hand. All supports and fixing devices shall have
a factor of safety of not less than four.

The use of rag bolts, indented bolts, foundation bolts or similar fixings requiring grouting shall
not be permitted.

Installation of Package Units

1. General: Install Roof top units in accordance with manufacturer's installation

instructions. Install units plumb and level, firmly anchored in approved locations, and
maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances.
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2. Electrical Wiring: Install electrical devices furnished by manufacturer but not specified to
be factory-mounted. Furnish copy of manufacturer's wiring diagram submittal.
The packaged rooftop unit shall be installed complete with all accessories in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations, as indicated in the specifications and as shown
on the drawings.

3. Two sets of spare filters shall be provided in addition to the set used during construction
with each unit. The filters shall be changed after the construction dust has been
eliminated and before final inspection. The other set of filters shall be stored in the
respective mechanical rooms or spaces.

4. Provide a typed list of all the different units, their filter sizes, and belt sizes to be included
in the O & M manuals.

Start – Up

1. Start-up roof top unit, in accordance with manufacturer's start-up instructions. Test
controls and demonstrate compliance with requirements. Replace damaged or
malfunctioning controls and equipment.
2. Balance unit systems to verify its capacity and balanced delivery of air for each space.

Grounding

Provide positive equipment ground for Roof top unit components.

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