BASF Corporation Technical Standard

STANDARD CATEGORY: MANDATORY RECOMMENDED DESIGN AIDE

16-137-02
Approved: Hamid Zoghbi
(signed original on file) HVAC - Equipment and SHEET 1 OF 15
Ductwork- Installation and Testing
Date: 10/30/03

¦ 1.0 Scope
This standard, together with the purchase specifications and drawings, covers the
requirements for the procurement, installation, testing and balancing of comfort
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

¦ 2.0 Standards and Specification Sheets

The codes, standards, and specification/data sheets listed below shall be the latest
edition:
• Local and State Building Codes
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• National Electric Code (NEC)
• International Mechanical Code
Compliance with all applicable codes and standards of the following organizations is
required:
• American Air Balancing Council (AABC)
• Air Diffusion Council (ADC)
• Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA)
• ANSI B15.1 - Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission
Apparatus
• American Society of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineers
(ASHRAE)
• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
• American Welding Society (AWS)
• Factory Mutual (FM)
• National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association
(SMACNA)
• Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

3.0 General
3.1 HVAC work shall include all work shown on drawings and described in
purchase specifications, including but not limited to:
a. Ductwork, louvers, grilles, registers, diffusers, fire dampers, volume
dampers and other ductwork accessories.
b. Insulation of ductwork.
c. Testing balancing and adjusting.
¦ d. Installation of Contractor and Owner furnished equipment.
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¦ e. Duct supports, vibration isolators, drip pans, access doors, equipment

supports, welding, equipment tagging, drawings, cutting and patching,
utility connections, training of Owner’s personnel, system start-up, O&M
manuals for Contractor supplied equipment, and final cleaning and
lubrication.
3.2 Electrical wiring and piping installation is not included unless otherwise
indicated on drawings or specifications.

4.0 Definitions
¦ “Provide” means to completely furnish and install. “Approved equal” means any item
determined by Owner, in writing, to be equivalent to the item specified.

5.0 Measurements, Coordination and Interferences

5.1 Contractor shall base all of his measurements, both horizontal and vertical, from
established benchmarks. All work shall agree with these established lines and
levels. Before ordering material or starting work, Contractor shall verify all
dimensions on drawings by field measurement.
5.2 Contractor shall field check all duct and HVAC equipment locations prior to duct
fabrication and equipment installation to ensure installation does not have physical
obstructions and does not interfere with access to dampers, controls, lights,
valves, access doors, cable trays, other equipment, 7’0” headroom clearance, or
3’0” aisleway clearance. Where required to avoid such interferences, Contractor
may alter the duct routing from that shown on drawings and/or alter the duct size
as long as the cross-sectional area is unchanged and headroom clearances are not
reduced.
¦ 5.3 Contractor shall obtain Owner’s prior approval if the duct is installed more than 6
inches from location indicated on drawings or if the duct cross-sectional area is
changed.

6.0 Cutting and Patching

¦ 6.1 Provide miscellaneous cutting and patching required for:
a. Installation of materials and equipment.
b. Repair of holes and other gaps left by demolition and/or removal of existing
materials.
c. Removal and replacement of defective or non-conforming work.
¦ 6.2 Do not cut structural steel, walls, floors, decks, and other components intended to
bear loads except with Owner’s written authorization. Do not cut or patch in a
manner that results in reduction of load bearing capacity. Provide adequate
temporary support for work being cut; do not endanger other work or personnel.
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Cut openings through concrete by core drilling or sawing. Do not cut with
hammering or chopping tools.
¦ 6.3 Patch areas that have been cut, and restore exposed finish of patched areas.
Where necessary, extend finish restoration onto existing adjoining work in a
manner which will eliminate evidence of patching, as judged by the Owner.
Execute patching in a manner recommended by the original installer or by
employing the services of the original installer. Patching shall include, but not be
limited to, the following categories of work:
a. Exposed concrete finishes.
b. Exposed masonry and stone work.
c. Exposed structural metal and ornamental metal.
d. Waterproofing and vapor barriers.
e. Roofing, flashing and accessories.
f. Exterior wall finishes.
g. Sprayed-on insulation and fireproofing.
h. Interior exposed finishes and casework.

7.0 Installation of Equipment

¦ 7.1 All Contractor supplied materials and equipment shall conform to capacity,
efficiency, design and materials of construction specified and shall meet
dimension and space requirements for correct operation, accessibility and
maintenance.
All Contractor supplied materials and equipment shall be new and conform with
accepted standards of the trade in every case where such a standard has been
established. Materials and equipment not specifically described or identified by
manufacturer’s catalog numbers shall conform to applicable technical standards
and specifications of societies organizations and/or agencies listed herein, shall be
suitable for maximum working pressure and temperature, shall have a neat and
finished appearance, and shall be free of defects and harmful deterioration at time
of installation. Provide each product complete with trim, accessories, finish
guards, safety devices and similar components specified or recognized as integral
parts of product or required by governing regulations. Where multiple units of a
generic product are required, provide identical products by the same
manufacturer without variation except for size and capacity as required.
Provide permanent operational data nameplate on each item of power operated
mechanical equipment, which indicates manufacturer, product name, model
number, serial number, speed, capacity, power characteristics, labels of testing
agencies, and similar essential operating data. Locate nameplates in easily read
locations. The nameplate shall be fabricated from stainless steel.
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Materials and equipment that have UL standard requirements, listing or labels

shall have such a UL listing, be so labeled, and conform to UL requirements.
¦ 7.2 Except where more stringent requirements are indicated, comply with equipment
manufacturer’s installation instructions and recommendations, including handling,
anchorage, assembly, connections, cleaning, testing, charging, lubrication,
alignment, start-up and shutdown. Items that may require removal for servicing
shall be installed with adequate clearance so as not to require the removal or
damaging of other items such as insulation or other equipment. Equipment
requiring inspection or service shall be readily accessible. Consult with
manufacturer’s technical representatives for specific instructions on unforeseen
problems. Provide one set of specialized or non-standard maintenance tools and
devices required for servicing Contractor provided equipment. Except at sealed
bearings, provide oil or grease fittings for all points requiring lubrication. Provide
equipment with extended lubrication lines where practical. Provide required
supporting frames, steel supports, method of attachment, anchor bolts, inserts,
etc., for all equipment. All equipment supports shall meet all applicable seismic
requirements of the State Building Code.
All cooling coil condensate drains shall be piped to the nearest drain available or
as shown on the drawings. If condensate drains are to drain liquid from a system
that is below atmospheric pressure, the drain shall contain a trap of sufficient
depth to allow proper drainage.
All exposed moving and rotating elements of mechanical equipment supplied by
Contractor shall be provided with guards for personnel protection. All guards
shall be of sturdy, rigid construction and shall be firmly positioned. Guards shall
meet all local, state and OSHA regulations. Additionally, equipment guards shall
be designed according to the latest edition of ANSI B15.1.
The Contractor shall provide all inspection, supervision and start-up services
required by the Manufacturer to assure the complete and satisfactory installation
of all material and equipment provided. Contractor shall submit a test and start-
up plan to Owner for review prior to completing installation. Starting of all
equipment shall be done in collaboration with all crafts concerned and with
BASF personnel to ensure safe and proper operation of the equipment. Before
starting any electrical or electric motor driven devices, equipment must be
checked to ensure that the equipment is rotating in the proper direction and that
proper heaters are installed in the starters. Before starting any rotating
equipment, provide all required lubrication.
¦ 7.3 All rotating mechanical equipment shall be mounted on or suspended from spring
vibration isolators to reduce transmission of vibration to the building structure.
Isolators shall be manufactured by Mason Industries, Vibration Eliminator Co. or
approved equal. All isolators shall be selected for uniform static deflection
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according to distribution of weight. Isolators shall provide a minimum of 95%

isolation at the lowest rotational speed. All electrical connections, drain
connections, piping connections, etc. made to equipment supported by vibration
isolators shall be sufficiently flexible to permit the equipment to be properly
installed.
¦ 7.4 Noise levels emanating from HVAC equipment, ductwork grilles, registers and
diffusers shall comply with all applicable Federal and State requirements as well
as Owner’s acoustical performance specifications which shall be given to the
Contractor before equipment is purchased or materials installed.
7.5 Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall provide all working fluids
(ethylene glycol, refrigerant, etc.) required for all HVAC equipment and systems.

8.0 Ductwork
¦ 8.1 Ductwork Material
Galvanized sheet steel shall comply with ASTM A527, lockforming quality, zinc
coated in accordance with ASTM A525, coating designation G90. Hot rolled
carbon steel sheet shall comply with ASTM A-569, commercial quality. Hot-
rolled steel plate shall comply with ASTM A-336. Hot rolled structural steel
shapes shall comply with ASTM A-36. If galvanized, use the hot dip method in
accordance with ASTM A 123. Aluminum sheet and plate shall be Alloy 3003-
H-14. Aluminum structural shapes shall be Alloy 6061-T5. Stainless steel sheet,
plate, and structural shapes shall be Type 304 (Type 304L preferred for welded
duct), 2B finish.
8.2 Duct Construction
8.2.1 For pressures from 3” negative to 10” positive, all ductwork shall be
designed and fabricated in accordance with SMACNA “HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible,” 2nd edition. For other
pressures, ductwork shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with
SMACNA “Industrial Duct Construction Standards” (Round or
Rectangular, as applicable). Construct ductwork to the pressure class
indicated on drawings. All outdoor ductwork shall have standing seams
so as to prevent water entry and shall be sealed and constructed to be
weathertight. Proprietary duct connection systems may be approved for
use if test results in accordance with Section VII of SMACNA HVAC
Duct Construction Standards are submitted. Submittals must identify the
minimum rigidity class to which the proprietary joint is equivalent in terms
of transverse joint reinforcement.
8.2.2 Where ductwork is exposed, sheet metal shall be free from visual
imperfections including pitting, seam marks, roller marks, oil canning,
stains, discolorations and other imperfections.
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Protect shop-fabricated ductwork and accessories from damage during

shipping, storage and handling. Prevent end damage and prevent dirt and
moisture from entering ductwork. Cap ends for shipment and storage.
Seal ductwork joint and seams to the SMACNA seal classification
specified on drawings. If no seal classification is specified on drawings,
seal per Seal Class A.
Sheet metal transitions shall be made with slopes not exceeding 15
degrees. Where space restrictions require steeper angle, limit the slope to
30 degrees for contracting flow and 20 degrees for expanding flow.
Ducts shall be constructed with curves and bends so as to cause an easy
flow of air. Except as otherwise indicated, fabricate elbows with
centerline radius equal to 1-1/2 times the width of the duct in the plane of
bend. Where shorter radius is required, install splitter vanes in elbow or
use square elbows with turning vanes.
¦ 8.2.3 All ductwork seams, joints, fastener penetrations and connections shall be
sealed. Sealing compounds and tape shall be applied according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Sealing compound for duct shall be
Foster #30-02, United McGill Duct Sealer or approved equal. Sealing
compounds and tape shall be manufactured by United McGill, Hardcast,
Inc., Foster Products Corp. or 3M. Sealing compound and tape shall be
UL classified and meet NFPA 90A, Class 1 requirements (flame spread
rating of 25 and smoke developed rating of 50 or less.) All sealants and
tape shall be asbestos and mercury free.
Gaskets installed between companion angle joints shall be closed cell
neoprene sponge rubber with pressure sensitive backing. Ventfabrics
Style 296, 3/4” wide x 1/4” thick is an acceptable product. Other Owner
approved products may be used. Flanged joints shall be fastened
together with bolts and nuts on maximum 6” centers.
Duct sizes shown on drawings are actual free inside dimensions. Where
internal duct lining is specified, exterior duct sizes shall be increased by
total lining thickness.
Deburr, round off and grind smooth all rough edges and corners of
structural supports, hangers and sheet metal.
8.2.4 Duct Installation
Unless otherwise indicated, locate duct vertically and horizontally,
avoiding diagonal runs wherever possible. Hold ducts close to walls,
overhead structures, columns and other permanent structural elements of
the building. Locate ductwork to allow for minimum 1” clearance around
external duct insulation.
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¦ 8.2.5 Where ducts pass through non fire-rated interior partitions, conceal space
between construction opening and duct with sheet metal flanges of same
gauge as duct. Overlap opening on four sides by at least 1-1/2”. Pack all
voids between duct and structure with approved caulking material before
installing flange.
Support ducts rigidly with suitable ties, braces, hangers and anchors to
hold ducts true to shape and to prevent buckling. Support duct in
accordance with SMACNA standards; however, strap supports will not
be permitted. Support materials, including fasteners, anchors, rods and
angles shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel. Zinc or cadmium plated is
acceptable for indoor non-corrosive environments. Ductwork shall be
securely anchored and braced and shall be completely free from vibration,
pulsation and objectionable noises under all operating conditions.
Air ducts which are attached to wall louvers or used as air intakes shall be
pitched downwards towards intake. No pipe, electric conduit or
structural members shall be located inside ducts except when written
approval is obtained from Owner.
8.2.6 Cleaning and Testing
Conduct air testing during erection for all ductwork designed for higher
than +3” wg or less than -3”wg. Conduct tests in accordance with
SMACNA “HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual”. All joints shall be
inspected and checked for audible leakage, repaired if necessary and
retested. Duct leakage shall be limited to Leakage Class 12 unless
otherwise specified.
With a clean, damp, lint-free cloth, clean duct internally of dust and debris
as it is installed. If ends of ductwork are not connected as per the final
installation, provide temporary covering after cleaning to prevent entrance
of dirt until final connections are made.

9.0 Ductwork Accessories

9.1 Diffusers, Registers, Grilles and Louvers
Diffusers, grilles, registers and louvers shall be provided as shown on drawings
and schedule.
9.2 Volume Dampers
Manually operated volume control dampers shall be provided where shown on
drawings. The Contractor shall include additional dampers where required to
properly balance the systems.
Round dampers shall be Ruskin Model MDRS25 or approved equal supplied
with a locking quadrant operator and shall meet all SMACNA requirements for
volume dampers.
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Rectangular dampers shall be Ruskin Model MD-35 or approved equal supplied

with opposed blades and locking quadrant operator and shall meet all SMACNA
requirements for volume dampers.
9.3 Fire Dampers
Furnish and install fire dampers where shown on drawings and schedule. Fire
dampers shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with UL 555 and NFPA
90A. Fire dampers shall bear the UL label, shall be installed as tested at the UL
laboratory, and shall be labeled and tested as a dynamic fire damper tested to
close under dynamic airflow conditions. Fire dampers shall be installed in strict
accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer, the SMACNA Fire,
Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide, and UL requirements.
¦ Each fire damper shall possess a 1-1/2 hour (or 3 hour, as specified on drawings)
standard fire protection rating in accordance with NFPA 251 and UL 555. Fire
damper shall close automatically in the event the temperature reaches 165 degrees
F through the action of a fusible link melting. Fire dampers shall be installed in
wall using steel sleeves, angles, other materials and practices required to provide
an installation equivalent to that used by the manufacturer when dampers were
tested at UL. Dampers shall be installed so as to stay in place even though the
duct is disrupted during fire.
Fire dampers shall be of the steel curtain type construction. Blade joints shall be
100% interlocking to form a continuous steel curtain when closed. Fire dampers
shall afford 100% free area and shall have no discernible effect on airflow.
Provide at each fire damper a minimum 12” x 12” access door (or maximum size
possible where duct width is less than 12”) for access to fusible link.
9.4 Turning Vanes
¦ All square and rectangular elbows in low velocity ductwork (less than 2500 fpm)
shall be equipped with single thickness turning vanes fabricated from not less than
24 gage galvanized steel and designed to produce air pressure drop not greater
than that obtained from radius elbows having throat radius equal to duct width.
Turning vanes shall be secured into assembled positions on runner strips and
permanently welded or riveted into the elbow. Turning vanes shall comply with
SMACNA standards.
All square and rectangular elbows in high velocity ductwork (greater than 2500
fpm) shall be equipped with single thickness turning vanes, minimum 18 gage
metal. Turning vanes shall be fabricated with spacing and radius as per
SMACNA guidelines and shall be securely attached to duct.
9.5 Flexible Duct
¦ Provide where shown on drawings insulated flexible metal duct to connect sheet
metal ductwork to air diffusers. Flexible ducts shall not exceed 3 feet in length
unless otherwise indicated on drawings and approved by BASF. Flexible duct
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shall be attached to the ductwork with an approved sealing compound and a

stainless steel hose clamp. Flexible duct shall be of metal construction consisting
of inner core of single-ply aluminum, closely corrugated for strength with seams
interlocked, folded flat and knurled to ensure air-tightness. The inner core shall
be covered by 1” thick fiberglass of 1 lb/cu ft density. The fiberglass shall be
covered with polyethylene vapor barrier. The flexible duct shall be capable of
maintaining the shape required by job conditions without subsequent sagging or
droop. The flexible duct shall be type SFV Clevaflex or approved equal. The
flexible duct shall have been tested by UL per UL 181, shall be UL-listed as a
flexible air duct - Class 1, and shall meet all requirements of NFPA 90-A for all
diameters.
9.6 Flexible Connections
¦ Flexible connections shall be installed where shown on drawings to isolate
vibrating equipment, such as fans, from the ductwork. The connections shall be
between 2” and 3” long with fabric left in a slack condition when installed.
Connections shall be securely attached to ducts and installed so as to prevent all
fan vibration from entering the ductwork. Both sides of connection shall be
independently and adequately supported, with point of support no more than 12”
from the flexible connection, so that no weight bears on the flexible connection
itself. Flexible fabric shall be strong enough to withstand full fan static pressure.
Installation shall be as per SMACNA Standards, using flexible fabric with metal
edges attached to both sides, with the metal edge formed to suit the duct
connections on the adjoining duct. Alternatively, plain fabric without a metal edge
may be used if the fabric is attached with flat bar bolted or pop-riveted on 4”
centers for rectangular duct or attached with heavy-duty draw-band for round
duct. Include an angle ring stiffener on each adjoining duct if required to maintain
rigidity of the adjoining duct.
Flexible connections shall meet requirements of NFPA 90A, shall have a flame
spread rating not exceeding 25 and shall have a smoke developed rating not
exceeding 50 as tested per UL or other approved agency.
Flexible connections with metal edges shall be Duro-Dyne MLN4-100 fabricated
of neoprene material or shall be an approved equal from Ventfabrics, Inc. Flexible
fabric without metal edges shall be DuroDyne DFN6 fabricated of neoprene
material or shall be an approved equal from Ventfabrics, Inc.

9.7 Access Doors

Access doors shall be furnished and installed as shown on the drawings or as
required for maintenance. All access doors shall be factory-fabricated and
designed to meet system pressure and leakage requirements in accordance with
SMACNA.
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Access doors shall be constructed of double thickness and the same material as
the ducts. On insulated ductwork an approved type of insulation filler not less
than one inch thick shall be installed between the two metal sheets. Doors shall be
made airtight with sponge rubber or soft neoprene gaskets around the entire
perimeter. Frames projecting externally to the airstream shall be installed at each
door opening. Frames shall be suitable for receiving the specified insulation where
required. All access doors shall be provided with at least two (2) Duro-Dyne
“Draw-Tite” sash locks or approved equivalent type latches and with piano-type
or full hinges. All access doors, regardless of minimum sizes indicated on the
drawings shall be of sufficient size to remove any of the equipment or
appurtenances.

10.0 Ductwork Insulation

10.1 General
All insulation material and installation shall comply with the latest editions of
applicable codes and with recommended practices and standards of SMACNA
and NFPA.
All insulation shall have composite (including jacket or facing, and adhesive) fire
and smoke hazard ratings as per ASTM E-84, NFPA 90A, NFPA 255, and UL
723 not exceeding a flame spread of 25 and smoke developed of 50.
Insulation, adhesives, coatings, mastics, sealants and tapes shall be installed by
experienced insulators in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed installation
instructions. Surfaces to be insulated shall be clean, dry and free of loose scale,
dirt, oil and water before insulation or adhesives are applied. Cracked, chipped
or torn insulation shall not be used. At joints, insulation edges shall be tightly
butted together. Required air pressure test on externally insulated ductwork shall
be completed before insulation is applied. Extend air conditioning supply
ductwork insulation up to and around the supply diffuser body.
10.2 Materials and Installation
Rigid board insulation shall be equivalent to Certainteed IB Board or approved
equal with FSK facing, 1” thick, 3 lbs/cu ft density, having a maximum K factor of
0.23 at 75F. Vapor barrier facing shall have a maximum moisture transmission of
0.02 perms. Insulation board shall be impaled over pins or studs having a
maximum spacing not exceeding 16”. Pins at the insulation edges should be no
more than 4” from edge. Cover all pins and washers with a matched vapor
barrier patch. All joints and voids in the insulation shall be filled with mineral wool
cement. All joints and breaks in the insulation shall be sealed with 3” wide strips
of the same vapor barrier material, using a suitable vapor barrier adhesive.
Flexible insulation shall be Certainteed (or approved equal) Standard Duct Wrap
with FSK facing, 2” thick, 1-1/2 lb/cu ft density, having a maximum K factor of
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0.27 at 75F. Insulation shall be applied with duct insulation adhesive. All joints
shall be sealed with 3” strips of vapor barrier jacket applied with vapor barrier
adhesive.
Insulation shall then be fastened with 16 gage copperclad wire or fiberglass cord
on 12” centers. On bottoms of horizontal ducts over 24” wide or on vertical
ducts greater than 24” wide, insulation shall be impaled on welded pins and clips
on 12” centers.
Internal duct insulation shall be Certainteed Ultralite Duct Liner, or approved
equal, manufactured from long textile-type fiber firmly bonded together with a
thermo-setting resin with the airstream surface protected by a fire resistant black
acrylic coating. Density shall be 1-1/2 lb/cu ft; thickness shall be 1”. Liner shall
be rated for 6000 fpm duct velocity per UL 181. Liner shall be installed in
accordance with SMACNA Duct Liner Application Standard with the following
additional requirements:
Liner shall be adhered to duct with 100% coverage of adhesive; mechanical
fasteners shall also be used. Fasteners shall start within 3” of upstream transverse
edges and 3” from longitudinal joints. Additionally, the fasteners shall be spaced a
maximum of 6” apart around the perimeter of the duct. Elsewhere they shall be a
maximum of 16” apart. Adhesive shall be Foster #85-20 or approved equal, and
shall meet requirements of ASTM C916.

11.0 HVAC Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

11.1 Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, meters, instruments, temporary
connections, all required balancing dampers and all necessary accessories
required for testing, adjusting, and balancing air and hydronic systems. Balancing
and balancing reports shall be in accordance with AABC guidelines and
performed by an independent AABC approved balancing agency.
11.2 Examine the air handling systems to see that they are free from obstruction.
¦ Determine that all dampers are open, that moving equipment is properly lubricated
and that filters are functioning. Perform other inspections and maintenance
activities necessary for proper operation of the systems in accordance with
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
11.3 Preparation for balancing
11.3.1 Survey system for necessary balancing devices. Add and/or relocate
devices as required.
11.3.2 Before balancing, all mechanical equipment shall have been lubricated.
11.3.3 Before balancing, all mechanical systems shall have been cleaned.
11.3.4 All automatic control system components shall be calibrated and adjusted.
11.3.5 All electric motors shall have been checked for proper rotation.
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11.3.6 All test equipment shall be calibrated and in good working order prior to
taking measurements.
¦ 11.4 Adjust dampers to distribute the air. Adjust each register, grille or diffuser to
deliver or remove the design CFM within 5% and in the proper pattern.
Additional balancing or rebalancing to effect the proper air balance shall be
provided by the contractor including adjustment of adjustable sheaves. If
replacement of fixed sheaves is required, balancing contractor shall so inform
Owner. Balancing shall be completed after the sheaves are replaced. The air
systems shall be adjusted and balanced to obtain the design air quantities through
the various pieces of equipment.
¦ 11.5 Measure and record air pressure drop across all coils and filters.
¦ 11.6 Motors: Measure and record current draw on all motors to determine that
motors are not running beyond their acceptable limits.
11.7 Equipment Test Data
The following information shall be recorded for the equipment as well as any
additional information required by the AABC:
¦ 11.7.1 Fans:
Equipment Number
Manufacturer and Model Number
Total CFM, design and actual
Outside air CFM, design and actual
Total Static Pressure, design and actual
Suction pressure, actual
Discharge pressure, actual
Motor sheave size
Fan sheave size
Motor manufacturer
Drive belts, size
Motor voltage
Motor rpm
Motor frame number
Fan rpm, design and actual
Motor current, rated and actual
¦ 11.7.2 Cooling Coils:
Entering air dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, design and actual
Leaving air drybulb and wetbulb temperatures, design and actual
Airside pressure drop
Chilled water flow
Chilled water pressure drop, design and actual
Average face velocity, design and actual
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¦ 11.7.3 Filters:
Face area
Average face velocity, design and actual
Pressure drop, design and actual
¦ 11.7.4 Heating Coils:
Entering air drybulb temperature
Leaving air drybulb temperature
Entering steam pressure or hot water temperature
Hot water flow, design and actual
Hot water pressure drop, design and actual
Airside pressure drop, design and actual
Average face velocity, design and actual

11.8 Test taps and openings

Where test taps are provided on the duct systems, they shall be used for Pitot
tube traverses and pressure measurements. Where test taps are not provided,
suitable holes may be drilled in ductwork. Such holes shall be kept as small as
necessary. Upon completion of balancing procedures, all test taps shall be closed
and sealed with Durodyne Model TH-1 removable test port or approved equal.
11.9 Marked Adjustment Positions
As the balancing is completed on each system, the balanced position of each
damper shall be marked on the adjacent duct with yellow paint in a manner
approved by Owner.
All dampers and balancing devices shall be secured in balanced position with
lockouts and set screws provided for holding adjustment position.

12.0 Refrigerant Piping

¦ 12.1 Refrigerant piping shall be seamless copper tubing per ASTM B280, hard temper
straight lengths, type ACR. Fittings shall be wrought copper or bronze solder
joint pressure fittings as per ANSI B16.22. All refrigerant piping shall be in
accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15, “Safety Code for Mechanical
Refrigeration” and ANSI/ASME B31.5, “Refrigerant Piping”.
¦ 12.2 All joints shall be made with a nominal 95% tin - 5% antimony solder (designation
Sb5 per ASTM B32) and shall be joined per ASTM B828.
12.3 Horizontal copper tubing shall be provided with supports every 7 feet for tube
diameters greater than 1” OD and every five feet for smaller tube diameters.
Supports shall include rubber grommets to isolate pipe from support.
¦ 12.4 Provide correctly sized sight glass/moisture indicator, angle type filter dryer with
three valve bypass assembly, thermal expansion valve, charging valve and service
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valves. All such refrigeration specialties shall be manufactured by Sporlan, Alco

or Henry.
¦ 12.5 Hot gas lines shall be pitched downward 1/2 inch for each 10 feet of horizontal
flow in the direction of hot gas flow and away from the compressor. If suction
lines rise more than 4 feet, a P trap (two street elbows) must be installed in the
vertical riser with one additional P-trap for every 25 feet of rise.
¦ 12.6 Suction lines and hot gas lines shall be insulated with 3/4” thick “Armaflex”
insulation or approved equal. All insulation joints shall be sealed weathertight.
Apply white coating on insulation for UV protection outdoors.

13. Submittals
¦ 13.1 Contractor shall submit to the Owner or the Owner’s representative prior to
placing an order for the equipment or materials manufacturer, model number and
“catalog sheet” for all materials and equipment provided by Contractor including
ductwork, ductwork accessories, insulation, filters, sealants and adhesives.
Clearly mark each catalog sheet to specifically identify which items are applicable.
Submittals shall include performance characteristics, capacity, fan curves,
dimensions, required clearances, wiring, piping, controls, weights, supports,
colors, finishes, and agency listings and approvals. All issues raised by the
submittals shall be resolved before equipment or material is ordered unless a
waiver allowing otherwise is obtained in writing from the owner. A signed copy
of all submittals sent by the Owner or the Owner’s representative to the
Contractor shall indicate an approval to proceed with purchasing equipment or
materials.
¦ 13.2 Contractor shall submit shop drawings to the Owner or the Owner’s
representative for approval indicating duct locations, material, sealants, thickness,
insulation, lining, dampers, access doors and all ductwork accessories and
refrigerant piping prior to fabrication. Shop drawings shall show coordinated
installation of equipment including interconnecting ductwork and piping with
supports, insulation, materials of construction, gages and equipment supports
including structural steel sizes and connections. All issues raised by the submittals
shall be resolved before equipment or material is ordered unless a waiver allowing
otherwise is obtained in writing from the owner. A signed copy of all submittals
sent by the Owner or the Owner’s representative to the Contractor shall indicate
an approval to proceed with purchasing equipment or materials.
13.3 Contractor shall submit comprehensive operating, maintenance and installation
manuals for each piece of equipment provided by Contractor. These manuals
shall include detailed wiring diagrams, controls and safety switch settings.
13.4 Contractor shall maintain and submit a marked set of shop drawings so that “as-
built” drawings may be prepared by Owner.
 Technical Standard
HVAC - Equipment and 16-137-02
Ductwork - Installation and Testing SHEET 15 OF 15
Date: 10/03

13.5 Upon completion of testing, adjusting and balancing, a certified AABC balancing
report shall be submitted to Owner.
13.6 Contractor shall provide a recommended spare parts list for each piece of
equipment. This list should include the item’s manufacturer, the manufacturer’s
model number, delivery, cost, size, materials of construction or any information
needed to identify the part.
13.7 The Owner shall identify the number of sets for the required documentation in the
purchasing documents. As a minimum, the number of sets should be 4.