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SECTION 15845 - AIR TERMINALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Single-duct air terminals.

2. Fan-powered air terminals.
3. System-powered air terminals.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 15 Section "Duct Insulation" for external insulation of air terminals.

2. Division 15 Section "HVAC Instrumentation and Controls" for control devices
installed on air terminals.

0.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating weights; furnished
specialties; and accessories for each model indicated. Include a schedule showing drawing
designation, room location, number furnished, model number, size, and accessories
furnished.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loadings,
required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each
field connection.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

C. Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans drawn to scale and coordinating air outlets
with other items installed in ceilings.

D. Maintenance Data: List of parts for each type of air terminal and troubleshooting
maintenance guide to include in the maintenance manuals specified in Division 1.

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0.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Product Options: Drawings and schedules indicate requirements of air terminals and are
based on specific systems selected. Other manufacturers' systems with equal performance
characteristics may be considered. Refer to Division 1 Section "Product Requirements."

B. Listing and Labeling: Provide electrically operated air terminals specified in this Section
that are listed and labeled.

C. NFPA Compliance: Install air terminals according to NFPA 90A, "Standard for the
Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems."

D. Comply with listed and labeled as defined in latest and relevant IEC standard, by a testing
agency acceptable to the Engineer.

E. The maximum noise level for any ceiling mounted item shall not exceed NC 35. Units shall
meet the airborne and radiated sound-power level (PWL) requirements scheduled, to attain
the specified NC levels. An 18-dB space attenuation shall be assumed in all octave bands or
as recommended by the manufacturer with consideration given to downstream duct
construction and configuration in determining airborne NC levels. Sound levels shall be
tested in accordance with ANSI S12.23

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 SINGLE-DUCT AIR TERMINALS

A. Configuration: Factory built and calibrated with controls mounted on unit, pressure
independent, factory set and field adjustable volume-damper assembly, suitable for single
duct applications.

1. Each unit shall have factory set air volumes and numbered corresponding to contract
drawings.
2. Control components shall be factory mounted by air terminal manufacturer inside a
protective metal enclosure. All power control wiring shall be wired to factory
mounted terminal box.

B. Rating and Performance Certification: ARI Industry Standard 880.

1. Maximum pressure drop: As shown on the drawings.

2. The inlet pressure should not be less than 374 Pa (1-1/2 inches water gage), unless
shown otherwise on drawings. Provide terminal sound attenuators where necessary to
comply with the noise criteria.

C. Casings: Unit casing shall be constructed of galvanized steel not lighter than 0.85 mm (22
gage) or aluminum sheet not lighter than 1.3 mm (18 gage)

1. Octopus connector: Factory installed, lined air distribution terminal. Provide where
flexible duct connections to terminals are shown on the drawings. Provide butterfly-
balancing damper, with locking means, in connectors with more than one outlet.

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D. Casing Lining: Suitable to provide required acoustic performance, thermal insulation and
prevent sweating. Minimum of 13 mm thick, neoprene- or vinyl-coated, fibrous-glass
insulation; 24-kg/cu. m density, complying with NFPA 90A requirements and UL 181
erosion requirements. Secure lining to prevent delamination, sagging, or settling.

1. Coat liner surfaces and edges with erosion-resistant coating or cover with perforated
metal so that the air stream will not detach material.

E. Plenum Air Inlets: Round stub connections or S-slip and drive connections for duct
attachment.

F. Plenum Air Outlets: S-slip and drive connections.

G. Access: Removable panels to permit access to dampers and other parts requiring service,
adjustment, or maintenance; with airtight gasket and quarter-turn latches and shall require
no tool other than a screwdriver to remove.

H. Volume Damper: Construct of galvanized steel with peripheral gasket and self-lubricating
bearings.

I. Single Duct Terminals: Provide manufacturer's standard cataloged.

1. Low Velocity Boxes: Inlet valve shall be self-seating, and leakage in full closed
position shall not exceed 2 percent of unit rated capacity against inlet pressure of 2
inch wg (500 pascal) with all outlets sealed shut and inlets fully open.
2. Variable Air Volume Units (VAV): DDC controlled, variable air volume, with field
adjustable maximum and minimum set points complete with the following:

a. Pressure independent electronic controls, reset to modulate airflow between

zero and maximum cataloged CFM.

b. Multi-point, center-averaging velocity sensor, with a minimum of four

measuring ports. Minimum differential pressure signal of 7.5 Pa (0.03 inch
water gage) at inlet velocity of 2.6 m/s (500 fpm). Control signal accuracy of
plus or minus 5 percent with the same inlet size at any inlet condition. Velocity
controller shall have a constant 2 degrees temperature reset span regardless of
the minimum and maximum airflow limit.

c. Reversible Actuator, 24-volts, directly connected, shaft mount type without

linkage, and equipped with magnetic clutch.

d. Class II, 24-volt transformer, and disconnect switch.

e. All controls shall be installed in approved NEMA 1 enclosure.

3. Constant volume single duct. Units shall contain within the casing a mechanical
constant-air volume control designed to operate by inlet air pressure without outside
power. Regulators shall be constructed of nonferrous parts and shall be guaranteed to
maintain delivered air volume at plus or minus 5 percent of unit specified airflow
subjected to inlet pressure up to 1500 pa (6 inches water gage).

J. Attenuator Section: 1000 mm long, lined with 50 mm thick, neoprene- or vinyl-coated,

fibrous-glass insulation.

K. Round Outlet: Discharge collar matching inlet size.

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L. Controls: DDC type, microprocessor-based controls with integral airflow transducer and
room temperature sensor. DDC controller shall be furnished by VAC instrumentation and
controls manufacturer specified under other Division 15 Sections, mounted and calibrated
by the VAV manufacturer to meet the design parameters and to provide control with the
following features:

1. Proportional plus integral control of room temperature.

2. Occupied/unoccupied operating mode.

3. Remote reset of airflow or temperature set points.
4. Adjusting and monitoring with portable terminal.

M. .Tests: Reports for High-Pressure Ductwork, Low Pressure Ductwork, Variable and
Constant Volume Boxes shall include sound ratings submitted in terms of discharge sound-
power levels in each of the second through sixth octave bands for specified or indicated inlet
pressure ranges. A nominal space Noise Criteria (NC) index shall be shown for at least
three operating points, including ratings at design, maximum, and minimum volume
operation.

0.2 FAN-POWERED AIR TERMINALS

A. Configuration: Volume-damper assembly and fan in series or in parallel arrangement inside

unit casing. Locate control components inside protective metal shroud.

B. Casings: Steel or aluminum sheet metal of the following minimum thicknesses:

1. Upstream Pressure Side: 0.6 mm steel.

2. Downstream Pressure Side: 0.45 mm steel.
3. Upstream Pressure Side: 0.8 mm aluminum.
4. Downstream Pressure Side: 0.63 mm aluminum.

C. Casing Lining: Minimum of 13 mm thick, neoprene- or vinyl-coated, fibrous-glass

insulation; 24-kg/cu. m density, complying with NFPA 90A requirements and UL 181
erosion requirements. Secure lining to prevent delamination, sagging, or settling.

1. Coat liner surfaces and edges with erosion-resistant coating or cover with perforated
metal.

D. Plenum Air Inlets: Round stub connections or S-slip and drive connections for duct
attachment.

E. Plenum Air Outlets: S-slip and drive connections.

F. Access: Removable panels to permit access to dampers and other parts requiring service,
adjustment, or maintenance; with airtight gasket and quarter-turn latches.

G. Volume Damper: Construct of galvanized steel with peripheral gasket and self-lubricating
bearings.

1. Maximum Damper Leakage: 2 percent of nominal airflow at 500 Pa inlet static

pressure.
2. Damper Position: Normally open.
3. Damper Position: Normally closed.

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H. Fan Section: Galvanized-steel plenum, acoustically lined, housing direct-drive, forward-

curved fan with permanent split-capacitor motor, air filter, and backdraft damper.

1. Speed Control: Infinitely adjustable with pneumatic-electric and electronic controls.

2. Isolation: Fan-motor assembly on rubber isolators.

I. Attenuator Section: Line with 50 mm thick, neoprene- or vinyl-coated, fibrous-glass

insulation.

J. Factory-mounted and -wired controls: Mount electrical components in control box with
removable cover. Incorporate single-point electrical connection to power source.

1. Factory-mounted transformer for control voltage on electric and electronic control

units with terminal strip in control box for field wiring of thermostat and power
source.
2. Wiring Terminations: Fan and controls to terminal strip, and terminal lugs to match
quantities, sizes, and materials of branch-circuit conductors. Enclose terminal lugs in
terminal box sized according to listed and labeled as defined in latest and relevant
IEC standard.
3. Disconnect Switch: Factory-mounted, fused, disconnect switch.

K. Control Panel Enclosure: IP 21 to IEC 60529, with access panel sealed from airflow and
mounted on side of unit.

L. Electronic Controls: Bidirectional damper operator and microprocessor-based controller

with integral airflow transducer and room sensor provide control with the following
features:

1. Proportional plus integral control of room temperature.

2. Occupied/unoccupied operating mode.
3. Remote reset of airflow or temperature set points.
4. Adjusting and monitoring with portable terminal.
5. Communication with temperature-control system specified in other Division 15
Sections.

M. Factory-mounted electronic controls to accomplish the following sequence of operation:

1. With central system fan operating in occupied mode, sequence the controls as
follows:

a. When primary duct pressure is sensed, thermostat and volume damper

proportion airflow from central system.
b. On reduced cooling demand, volume damper closes. At a field-adjustable
point, fan is energized.
c. As cooling demand increases, fan speed increases.
d. If central duct system pressure varies, volume damper maintains constant
primary airflow.
e. If no cooling demand, control enters field-adjustable, no-load band.

2. With central system fan operating in unoccupied mode, sequence the controls as
follows:

a. Field-adjustable temperature setback.

b. Volume damper is closed.

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3. With central system fan operating in unoccupied mode, sequence the controls as
follows:

a. Thermostat cycles fan.

0.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Requirements: Test and rate air terminals according to ARI 880, "Industry Standard
for Air Terminals."

B. Identification: Label each air terminal with plan number, nominal airflow, maximum and
minimum factory-set airflows, coil type, and ARI certification seal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install air terminals level and plumb, according to manufacturer's written instructions,
rough-in drawings, original design, and referenced standards; and maintain sufficient
clearance for normal service and maintenance.

B. Connect ductwork to air terminals according to Division 15 ductwork Sections.

0.2 CONNECTIONS

A. Install piping adjacent to air terminals to allow service and maintenance.

B. Electrical: Comply with applicable requirements in Division 16 Sections.

C. Ground equipment.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. Where manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use
those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

0.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and
equipment.

0.4 CLEANING

A. After completing system installation, including outlet fittings and devices, inspect exposed
finish. Remove burrs, dirt, and construction debris, and repair damaged finishes.

0.5 COMMISSIONING

A. Verify that installation of each air terminal is according to the Contract Documents.

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B. Check that inlet duct connections are as recommended by air terminal manufacturer to
achieve proper performance.

C. Check that controls and control enclosure are accessible.

D. Verify that control connections are complete.

E. Check that nameplate and identification tag are visible.

F. Verify that controls respond to inputs as specified.

0.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train the Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain air terminals. Refer to Division 1 Section
"[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout Procedures]."

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