PROJECT SPECIFICATION

SECTION 23 07 16
HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION

D7270 CUP2 and CUP4 Connection

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MEP
01 31st January 2020 PL AL AFL
Mechanical
MEP
0 31st December 2019 PL AL AFL
Mechanical

REV DATE BY CHK APP

Project No. HIAEP-013

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 SECTION 23 07 16
HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Equipment insulation.
B. Flexible removable and reusable blanket insulation.
C. Covering.
D. Breeching insulation.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
B. Section 23 0553 - Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment.
C. Section 23 2113 - Hydronic Piping: Placement of hangers and hanger inserts.
D. Section 23 2114 - Hydronic Specialties.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM A666 - Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless
Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar; 2015.
B. ASTM B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Sheet and Plate;
2014.
C. ASTM B209M - Standard Specification for Aluminium and Aluminium-Alloy Sheet and Plate
(Metric); 2014.
D. ASTM C177 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and
Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus; 2013.
E. ASTM C195 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulating Cement; 2007
(Reapproved 2013).
F. ASTM C449 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Hydraulic-Setting Thermal Insulating
and Finishing Cement; 2007 (Reapproved 2013).
G. ASTM C518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by
Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus; 2017.
H. ASTM C533 - Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal
Insulation; 2013.
I. ASTM C534/C534M - Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form; 2016.
J. ASTM C552 - Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation; 2016a.
K. ASTM C553 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for
Commercial and Industrial Applications; 2013.
L. ASTM C592 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Blanket Insulation and Blanket-Type
Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type); 2016.
M. ASTM C612 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fibre Block and Board Thermal Insulation;
2014.
N. ASTM C1695 - Standard Specification for Fabrication of Flexible Removable and Reusable
Blanket Insulation for Hot Service; 2010 (Reapproved 2015).
O. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials; 2017.

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 P. ASTM E96/E96M - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials;
2016.
Q. UL 723 - Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials;
Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated, identify thermal conductivity, thickness,
and jackets. Provide product description, thermal characteristics, list of materials and
thickness for each service, and locations.
B. Samples: For each type of insulation and jacket indicated. Identify each Sample, describing
product and intended use. Submit two samples of any representative size illustrating each
insulation type. Sample sizes are as follows:
1. Sheet Form Insulation Materials: 300 mm square.
2. Sheet Jacket Materials: 300 mm square.
3. Manufacturer's Colour Charts: For products where colour is specified, show the full
range of colours available for each type of finish material.
C. Manufacturer's Instructions: Indicate installation procedures necessary to ensure
acceptable workmanship and that installation standards will be achieved.
D. Shop Drawings: Show details for the following:
1. Application of protective shields, saddles, and inserts at hangers for each type of
insulation and hanger.
2. Insulation application at elbows, fittings, flanges and specialties for each type of
insulation.
5. Removable insulation at ducting specialties, equipment connections, and access
panels.
6. Application of field-applied jackets.
7. Application at linkages of control devices.
8. Field application for each equipment type.
E. Installer Certificates: Signed by Contractor certifying that installers comply with
requirements.
F. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having
jurisdiction indicating, interpreting, and certifying test results for compliance of insulation
materials, sealers, attachments, cements, and jackets, with requirements indicated. Include
dates of tests and test methods employed.
G. Field quality-control inspection reports.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with the provision of QCS-2014, section 22 part 7.
Insulating materials shall be acceptable only if they are equal to or better than the grades or
classes of fire resistance as follows:
1. BS 4735, Class Q, for burning rate nil, and not producing melted droplets
2. BS 476 Part 4, for non-combustible grade
3. BS 476 Part 5, Class P, for not easily ignitable
4. BS 476 Part 7, for fire propagation index of a maximum of 12.6
5. BS 476 Part 7, Class 1, for surface spread of flame
6. BS 476 Part 9, for production of emitted smoke shall not give more than 35 %
obstruction of the light beam.
7. All insulation finishes and coverings shall be classified as Class 1 surface spread
when tested in accordance with BS 476, Part 7.
8. All adhesive, mastics, coatings, sealers and primers shall be classified as Class 1
surface spread when tested in accordance with BS 476, Part 7. They shall not in any
way attack the insulation or the surface to which the insulation is being applied and
shall be suitable for the working temperatures.

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 B. Unless accepted otherwise by the Design Consultant, use manufacturers and installers that
employ a Quality Management System complying with the program described in ISO 9001-
2000, or similar system.
C. Installer Qualifications: Skilled mechanics who have successfully completed an
apprenticeship program or another craft training.
D. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Insulation and related materials shall have fire test-
response characteristics indicated, as determined by testing identical products per ASTM E
84, by a testing and inspecting agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Factory
label insulation and jacket materials and adhesive, mastic, and cement material containers,
with appropriate markings of applicable testing and inspecting agency.
1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame-spread index of 25 or less, and smoke developed
index of 50 or less.
2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame-spread index of 25 or less, and smoke developed
index of 50 or less.
E. Mockups: Before installing insulation, build mockups for each type of insulation and finish
listed below to demonstrate quality of insulation application and finishes. Build mockups in
the location indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by Employer. Use materials indicated
for the completed Work.
1. Equipment Mockups:
a. One AHU
b. One FCU
2. For each mockup, fabricate cutaway sections to allow observation of application
details for insulation materials, adhesives, mastics, attachments, and jackets.
3. Notify Employer seven days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be
constructed.
4. Obtain Employer's approval of mockups before starting insulation application.
5. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for
judging the completed Work.
6. Demolish and remove mockups when directed.
F. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified
in this section with not less than three years of documented experience.
G. Applicator Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the type of work specified in
this section with minimum five years of experience.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Accept materials on site in original factory packaging, labelled with manufacturer's
identification, including product density and thickness.
B. Protect insulation from weather and construction traffic, dirt, water, chemical, and
mechanical damage, by storing in original wrapping.

1.07 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate size and location of supports, hangers, and insulation. shields specified in
Division 22 Section "Hangers and Supports."
B. Coordinate clearance requirements with piping Installer for piping insulation application,
duct Installer for duct insulation application, and equipment Installer for equipment
insulation application. Before preparing piping and ductwork Shop Drawings, establish and
maintain clearance requirements for installation of insulation and field-applied jackets and
finishes and for space required for maintenance.
C. Coordinate installation and testing of heat tracing.

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1.08. SCHEDULING
A. Schedule insulation application after pressure testing systems and, where required, after
installing and testing heat tracing. Insulation application may begin on segments that have
satisfactory test results.
B. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as possible in each
area of construction.

1.09 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Maintain ambient temperatures and conditions required by manufacturers of adhesives,
mastics, and insulation cements.
B. Maintain temperature during and after installation for minimum period of 24 hours.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Surface Burning Characteristics: Flame spread index/Smoke developed index of 25/50,
maximum, when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.

2.02 GLASS FIBER, FLEXIBLE

A. Manufacturers:
1. CertainTeed Corporation
2. Johns Manville Corporation
3. Knauf Insulation; Atmosphere Duct Wrap
4. Owens Corning Corp
B. Insulation: ASTM C553; flexible, non-combustible.
1. 'Ksi' Value: 0.052 at 24 degrees C, when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or
ASTM C518.
2. Maximum Service Temperature: 232 degrees C.
3. Maximum Water Vapor Absorption: 5.0 percent by weight.
C. Vapor Barrier Jacket: Kraft paper reinforced with glass fibre yarn and bonded to aluminized
film.
1. Moisture Vapor Permeability: 0.029 ng/Pa s m, when tested in accordance with ASTM
E96/E96M.
2. Secure with self-sealing longitudinal laps and butt strips.
3. Secure with outward clinch expanding staples and vapor barrier mastic.
D. Tie Wire: 1.22 mm stainless steel with twisted ends on maximum 300 mm centers.
E. Vapor Barrier Lap Adhesive: Compatible with insulation.
Manufacturers
1. CertainTeed Corporation
2. Johns Manville Corporation
3. Knauf Insulation; Atmosphere Duct Wrap
4. Owens Corning Corp
F. Insulating Cement/Mastic: ASTM C195; hydraulic setting on mineral wool.
Manufacturers:
1 CertainTeed Corporation
2. Johns Manville Corporation
3. Knauf Insulation; Atmosphere Duct Wrap
4. Owens Corning Corp

2.03 FLEXIBLE REMOVABLE AND REUSABLE BLANKET INSULATION

A. Manufacturers:
1. Auburn Manufacturing Inc; Ever Green Cut 'n Wrap:

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 B. Insulation: ASTM C553 Type V; flexible, noncombustible.
1. Comply with ASTM C1695.
2. 'Ksi' Value: 0.053 at 38 degrees C, when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or
ASTM C518.
3. Minimum Service Temperature: 0 degrees C.
4. Maximum Service Temperature: 260 degrees C.
5. Maximum Water Vapor Absorption: Less than 5.0 percent by weight.
6. Colour: Green.
7. Weight: 2334.4 g per sq m.
8. Effective Thickness: 0.032 plus/minus 0.0064 m.

2.04 GLASS FIBER, RIGID

A. Manufacturer:
1. CertainTeed Corporation;
2. Johns Manville Corporation;
3. Knauf Insulation; Earthwool Insulation Board.
4. Owens Corning Corp;
B. Insulation: ASTM C612 or ASTM C592; rigid, non-combustible.
1. 'Ksi' Value: 0.036 at 24 degrees C, when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or
ASTM C518.
2. Maximum Service Temperature: 454 degrees C.
3. Maximum Water Vapor Absorption: 5.0 percent by weight.
4. Maximum Density: 128 kg/cu m.
C. Vapor Barrier Jacket:
1. Kraft paper reinforced with glass fibre yarn and bonded to aluminized film.
2. Moisture Vapor Permeability: 0.029 ng/Pa s m, when tested in accordance with ASTM
E96/E96M.
3. Secure with self-sealing longitudinal laps and butt strips.
4. Secure with outward clinch expanding staples and vapor barrier mastic.
D. Facing: 25 mm galvanized steel hexagonal wire mesh stitched on one face of insulation.
E. Vapor Barrier Lap Adhesive: Compatible with insulation.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Johns Manville Corporation.
b. Knauf Insulation
c. Owens Corning Corp.
F. Insulating Cement/Mastic: ASTM C195; hydraulic setting on mineral wool.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Johns Manville.
b. Owens Corning Corp.

2.05 CELLULAR GLASS

A. Manufacturer:
1. Pittsburgh Corning Corporation;
B. Insulation: ASTM C552, Type I.
1. 'Ksi' Value: Grade 6, 0.050 at 38 degrees C.
2. Service Temperature: Up to 427 degrees C.
3. Water Vapor Permeability: 0.007 ng/Pa s m.
4. Water Absorption: 0.5 percent by volume, maximum.
5. Density: Minimum 98 kg/cu m, Grade 6.

2.06 HYDROUS CALCIUM SILICATE

A. Manufacturer:
1. Johns Manville Corporation;

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 B. Insulation: ASTM C533; rigid moulded, asbestos free, gold colour.
1. 'Ksi' Value: 0.057 at 148 degrees C, when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or
ASTM C518.
2. Maximum Service Temperature: 649 degrees C.
3. Density: 249 kg/cu m.
C. Tie Wire: 1.22 mm stainless steel with twisted ends on maximum 300 mm centers.
D. Insulating Cement: ASTM C449.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Johns Manville Corporation.

2.07 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION

A. Manufacturer:
1. Aeroflex USA, Inc;
2. Armacell LLC; AP Armaflex FS:
3. K-Flex USA LLC; Insul-Sheet:
B. Insulation: Preformed flexible elastomeric cellular rubber insulation complying with ASTM
C534/C534M Grade 1, in sheet form.
1. Minimum Service Temperature: Minus 40 degrees C.
2. Maximum Service Temperature: 104 degrees C.
3. Connection: Waterproof vapor barrier adhesive.
C. Elastomeric Foam Adhesive: Air dried, contact adhesive, compatible with insulation.
1. Manufacturers:
a. Aeroflex USA Inc.
b. Armacell LLC;
c. K-Flex USA LLC.

2.08 JACKETS
A. PVC Plastic:
1. Manufacturers:
a. Johns Manville Corporation;
2. Jacket: Sheet material, off-white colour.
a. Minimum Service Temperature: Minus 40 degrees C.
b. Maximum Service Temperature: 66 degrees C.
c. Moisture Vapor Permeability: 0.029 ng/Pa s m, when tested in accordance with
ASTM E96/E96M.
d. Thickness: 0.25 mm.
e. Connections: Brush on welding adhesive.
3. Covering Adhesive Mastic: Compatible with insulation.
a. Manufacturers:
1) Johns Manville Corporation.
B. Canvas Jacket: UL listed 220 g/sq m plain weave cotton fabric treated with dilute fire
retardant lagging adhesive.
1. Lagging Adhesive: Compatible with insulation.
a. Manufacturers:
1) Johns Manville Corporation.
C. Aluminium Jacket: ASTM B209 (ASTM B209M) formed aluminium sheet.
1. Thickness: 0.40 mm sheet.
2. Finish: Smooth.
3. Joining: Longitudinal slip joints and 50 mm laps.
4. Metal Jacket Bands: 10 mm wide; 0.38 mm thick aluminium.
5. Metal Jacket Bands: 10 mm wide; 0.25 mm thick stainless steel.
D. Stainless Steel Jacket: ASTM A666, Type 304 stainless steel.
1. Thickness: 0.25 mm.
2. Finish: Smooth.

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 3. Metal Jacket Bands: 10 mm wide; 0.25 mm thick stainless steel.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation and other
conditions affecting performance of insulation application.
1. Verify that systems and equipment to be insulated have been tested and are free of defects.
2. Verify that surfaces to be insulated are clean and dry.
3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
4. Verify that piping has been tested before applying insulation materials.
5. Verify that surfaces are clean and dry, with foreign material removed.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove materials that
will adversely affect insulation application.
B. Coordinate insulation installation with the trade installing heat tracing. Comply with
requirements for heat tracing that apply to insulation.
C. Mix insulating cements with clean potable water; if insulating cements are to be in contact
with stainless-steel surfaces, use demineralized water.

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Factory Insulated Equipment: Do not insulate.
C. Exposed Equipment: Locate insulation and cover seams in least visible locations.
D. Apply insulation close to equipment by grooving, scoring, and bevelling insulation. Fasten
insulation to equipment with studs, pins, clips, adhesive, wires, or bands.
E. Fill joints, cracks, seams, and depressions with bedding compound to form smooth surface.
On cold equipment, use vapor barrier cement.
F. Insulated equipment containing fluids below ambient temperature; insulate entire system.
G. Fibre glass insulated equipment containing fluids below ambient temperature; provide vapor
barrier jackets, factory-applied or field-applied. Finish with glass cloth and vapor barrier
adhesive.
H. For hot equipment containing fluids 60 degrees C or less, do not insulate flanges and
unions, but bevel and seal ends of insulation.
I. For hot equipment containing fluids over 60 degrees C, insulate flanges and unions with
removable sections and jackets.
J. Fibre glass insulated equipment containing fluids above ambient temperature; provide
standard jackets, with or without vapor barrier, factory-applied or field-applied. Finish with
glass cloth and adhesive.
K. Inserts and Shields:
1. Application: Equipment 40 mm diameter or larger.
2. Shields: Galvanized steel between hangers and inserts.
3. Insert Location: Between support shield and equipment and under the finish jacket.
4. Insert Configuration: Minimum 150 mm long, of same thickness and contour as
adjoining insulation; may be factory fabricated.
5. Insert Material: Hydrous calcium silicate insulation or other heavy density insulating
material suitable for the planned temperature range.
L. Finish insulation at supports, protrusions, and interruptions.
M. Equipment in Mechanical Equipment Rooms or Finished Spaces: Finish with canvas jacket
sized for finish painting.

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 N. Exterior Applications:
1. Provide vapor barrier jacket or finish with glass mesh reinforced vapor barrier cement.
2. Cover with aluminium, stainless steel.
O. Cover glass fibre insulation with metal mesh and finish with heavy coat of insulating
cement.
P. Nameplates and ASME Stamps: Bevel and seal insulation around; do not insulate over.
Q. Equipment Requiring Access for Maintenance, Repair, or Cleaning: Install insulation so it
can be easily removed and replaced without damage.
R. Contractor to ensure all completed thermal insulation have allowed for maintenance and
inspection, such that part, section or piece of thermal insulation can be dismantled and
replaced to its original state without cutting and destroying the integrity of the thermal
barrier.

3.04 FINISHES
A. Duct, Equipment, and Pipe Insulation with ASJ, or Other Paintable Jacket Material: Paint
jacket, as specified herein, with paint system identified below and as specified in Division 9
painting Sections.
1. Flat Acrylic Finish: Two finish coats over a primer that is compatible with jacket
material and finish coat paint. Add fungicidal agent to render fabric mildew proof.
a. Finish Coat Material: Interior, flat, latex-emulsion size.
B. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: After adhesive has fully cured, apply two coats of
insulation manufacturer's recommended protective coating.
C. Colour: Final colour as selected by Employer. Vary first and second coats to allow visual
inspection of the completed Work.
D. Do not field paint aluminium or stainless-steel jackets.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified independent inspecting agency to perform field
inspections and prepare inspection reports.
B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:
1. Inspect ductwork, randomly selected by Employer, by removing field-applied jacket
and insulation in layers in reverse order of their installation. Extent of inspection shall
be limited to 3 locations for each duct system defined in the "Duct Insulation Schedule,
General" Article.
2. Inspect field-insulated equipment, randomly selected by Employer, by removing field-
applied jacket and insulation in layers in reverse order of their installation.
Extent of inspection shall be limited to one location for each type of equipment defined
in the "Equipment Insulation Schedule" Article. For large equipment, remove only a
portion adequate to determine compliance.
C. Inspect pipe, fittings, strainers, and valves, randomly selected by Employer, by removing
field-applied jacket and insulation in layers in reverse order of their installation. Extent of
inspection shall be limited to three locations of straight pipe, three locations of threaded
fittings, three locations of welded fittings, two locations of threaded strainers, two locations
of welded strainers, three locations of threaded valves, and three locations of flanged
valves for each pipe service defined in the "Piping Insulation Schedule, General" Article.
D. All insulation applications will be considered defective Work if sample inspection reveals
noncompliance with requirements. Remove defective Work.
E. Install new insulation and jackets to replace insulation and jackets removed for inspection.
Repeat inspection procedures after new materials are installed.

3.06 SCHEDULE
A. Cooling Systems:

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 1. Pump Bodies:
2. Air Separators:
3. Expansion Tanks:

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