HVAC Specification

SPECIFICATIONS DIGEST
INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS – HVAC SYSTEM

Project: PROPOSED GENERAL BPO SERVICES @ GROUND FLOOR TWOeCOM

Location: Ground Floor, Two E-Com Center, Harbor Drive Cor. Palm Coast Ave.,
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
Owner: MICROSOURCING PHILIPPINES INC.

SECTION 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.0 SUMMARY:

This section includes the scope of work, system description and general requirements to complete the Air
conditioning and Ventilation Systems of the project.

2.0 SCOPE:

The work covered by this part of the specifications consists of performing all operations in connection with
the supply and installation of the air conditioning and ventilating systems. The works shall be complete
and in strict accordance with this part of the specifications, applicable drawings and shall be subject to
terms and conditions of the Contract.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contract drawings indicate the extent and general arrangement of the air conditioning and ventilating
systems. If departures from the drawings are deemed necessary, details of such departures and the
reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Architect and/or his representative for approval. No such
departures shall be made without the prior written approval of the Architect or his authorized representative.

3.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS: All materials, machinery and equipment to be furnished shall be of
the required quality used in good commercial and trade practice and shall be essentially the standard products
of reputable manufacturers. The acceptability of these items including their workmanship and method of
installation shall be established by the following:

a.The Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code.

b.The Philippine Electrical Code.
c.Fire Code of the Philippines.
d. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE).
e.American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME).
f.National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA).
g.American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM).
h.Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA).
i. American National Standard Institute (ANSI).
j.National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
k.Underwriters Laboratory (UL).
l.Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association, Inc. (SMACNA).

3.2 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE: As soon as practicable, after date of the award of the contract, a
complete schedule of the equipment proposed for installation shall be submitted for the approval of the
Engineer showing dimensions and arrangement of the equipment and necessary clearances. The
schedule shall include catalogs, diagrams, and drawings. In the event any items or equipment contained
in the schedule fails to comply with the specifications, such item may be rejected. The “Engineer” referred to
herein is the design mechanical engineer.
Project Name: PROPOSED GENERAL BPO SERVICES @ GROUND FLOOR TWOeCOM Engr. Jaime Jajay E. Cruz
Location: Ground Floor, Two E-Com Center, Harbor Drive Cor. Palm Coast Ave., Professional Mechanical Engineer
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
Owner: MicroSourcing Philippines, Inc.
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3.3 SHOP DRAWINGS: As soon as practicable, after award of the contract and prior to installation,
complete shop drawings, showing the sizes and the type of equipment, together with complete piping layout
and electrical connections shall be submitted to the Architect for approval. This holds true also for the air
distribution ductwork diffuser locations.

3.4 AS-BUILT PLANS: Within a reasonable period but not later than 90 days from date of completion
and acceptance of the installation “As-Built” drawings shall be furnished the building Owner through the
Engineer. The As-Built plans shall include all contract drawings with the necessary revisions and
modifications resulting in change from the original drawings, supplemented by such schematic,
isometric, or other types of drawings as may be necessary to provide a clear understanding of installed systems
“AS-BUILT”. Drawings for concealed items of work shall be prepared prior to concrete pouring or earth
backfill and shall be submitted for approval by the Engineer. Concealed pipe and electrical conduit runs shall
be drawn scaled or dimensioned to the nearest reference grid. The mere indication of an electrical circuit
homerun (without indicating the actual wiring path) shall not be acceptable.

3.5 GOVERNMENT PERMITS AND CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION: Prior to start of installation,

the contractor shall secure a permit to install from authorized agency having jurisdiction over the place of
installation and before final acceptance by the Owner a final certificate of inspection and a permit to operate
the system shall be secured from the same government agency. Fees and other expenses due on these
permits shall be borne by the contractor.

3.6 LOCAL LAWS AND ORDINANCES: Aside from herein specified, the equipment and materials
to be furnished and the installation of the systems shall conform to local laws, codes and other ordinances
that are in force.

4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK DONE BY OTHER TRADES:

4.1 It shall be the responsibility of this Contractor to closely coordinate his work with the Plumbing
Contractor, Fire Protection Contractor and others to avoid conflicts and to insure the smooth and proper
installation of the project.

4.2 This contractor shall carefully check space requirements to make sure that his equipment, air ducts,
pipes, dampers, motor controllers, etc. can be installed in the space allocated for the same.

5.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORKS:

5.1 WORKS INCLUDED:

In general, the work under this section shall include but is not limited to the following principal items:

Relocation of existing Ceiling Cassette AC units

Testing and balancing.

Warranty of the air conditioning and ventilating system.

SECTION 2: DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT

1.0 VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW (VRF) SYSTEM:

Project Name: PROPOSED GENERAL BPO SERVICES @ GROUND FLOOR TWOeCOM Engr. Jaime Jajay E. Cruz
Location: Ground Floor, Two E-Com Center, Harbor Drive Cor. Palm Coast Ave., Professional Mechanical Engineer
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
Owner: MicroSourcing Philippines, Inc.
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General:

a.1 Unit shall be air cooled, split type multi system air conditioner consisting of one outdoor unit and
plural indoor units, each having capability to cool independently for the requirements of the rooms. Up to 8
different type and capacity indoor units can be connected to one refrigerant circuit and controlled individually.

a.2 Inverter controlled compressor shall be capable of changing the speed linearly to follow variations
in cooling and heating load. Outdoor unit shall be suitable for mix-match connection of the following models.
Wall Mounted
Ceiling Concealed Ducted Type
Floor Standing Exposed

a.3 The refrigerant piping can be extended up to 100m with 50m level difference without any oil traps.
The 50m level difference is based on the case where the outdoor unit is located above the indoor unit.
Where the outdoor unit is located under the indoor unit the level difference is a maximum of 40m. The
level difference between indoor units in one refrigerant circuit shall be 15m. Both indoor unit and outdoor unit
are assembled, tested, and charged with refrigerant at the factory.

2.0 CASSETTE TYPE EXHAUST FANS:

a. Units shall be ceiling mount type, direct driven and equipped with reverse flow prevention
damper.

b. Unit shall be equipped with centrifugal steel wheels that are statically and dynamically balanced.

c. It shall have a one-touch spring type louver for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

d. Fan casing shall be seam-welded and finished with corrosion resistant paint. Fan casing shall be
provided with a duct connection collar.

3.0 TESTING AND BALANCING:

a. Upon completion of installation and when the system is ready for operation, a
competent and experienced engineer to be furnished by the Contractor shall conduct capacity and general tests.
These tests shall demonstrate the specified capacities of the equipment.

b. All instruments to be used shall be of the Industrial Grade, recently calibrated and of the
proper type to suit the type of system being tested and balanced.

c. All piping shall be pressure tested at 1-1/2 times the design working pressure. The
pressure shall be held for 24 hours and no pressure loss shall appear at the end of this period. All leaks shall
be repaired and test repeated.

d. All condensate drain lines shall be subjected to flood and flow testing. A
minimum of 1-1/2% slope must be attained at all times.

e. The ductwork shall be subjected to leak testing at the static pressure indicated in the
plans. All leaks shall be repaired and leak test repeated.

f. The leakage of air ducts shall not exceed 5% of design volume.

Project Name: PROPOSED GENERAL BPO SERVICES @ GROUND FLOOR TWOeCOM Engr. Jaime Jajay E. Cruz
Location: Ground Floor, Two E-Com Center, Harbor Drive Cor. Palm Coast Ave., Professional Mechanical Engineer
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
Owner: MicroSourcing Philippines, Inc.
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g. Air balancing shall be accomplished using a velocity meter or flow hood.
Adjust all systems to produce the air flow rates to within a tolerance of plus or minus 5% of the figures
shown for each outlet.

h. Balancing records of all trial and final readings shall be neatly, accurately, and consistently
recorded in the printed forms. Final power measurements of all motors, final fan speeds and
operating static pressure shall be measured and recorded.

i. At completion of balancing, mark all setting of balancing valves, and balancing dampers
with a center punch.

j. Test each control of the temperature control systems including switching systems for
operational integrity. Adjust, calibrate or modify system interlocks and or components, if necessary to achieve
the desired results.

k. During this test the Contractor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Owner that all parts are
installed correctly and operating properly. The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory operation
of all temperature, safety and electrical controls.

4.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

After all systems have been completely installed connections made and test completed; arrangements shall be
made to operate all systems for a period of three days. Ten days in advance, written notification of this period
shall be give to the Owner. During this period, the Contractor may make necessary minor, but not interruptive
adjustments. At this time, he shall instruct the Owner’s operating personnel in the operation and maintenance
of the various items of equipment for five days.

5.0 TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS:

The Contractor shall furnish the Owner three (3) copies of the maintenance and operational manual upon
completion of the project. The manual shall be bound between hard covers and shall contain but is not limited
to the installation and operating instruction, maintenance procedures, illustrations and drawings,
detailed descriptions, tests, adjustments, safety precautions and parts list.

6.0 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE:

The air conditioning and ventilating systems equipment and accessories furnished and installed under
this part of the specifications shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from date of acceptance thereof,
and materials and equipment furnished shall be free from any defects in the materials,
workmanship and design. At any time within one year after acceptance and upon proper notice the
Contractor shall rectify any and all deficiencies including replacement of parts or the entire units without
additional cost to the Owners, if such deficiencies have been caused directly or indirectly by inferior materials,
faulty workmanship and / or defective design or parts. Expendable items such as oil, refrigerant, belts,
filters, etc., are included in this one-year guarantee. During the guarantee period the Contractor shall perform
free monthly inspection for the proper and efficient operation of the system.

***END OF SPECIFICATIONS***

Project Name: PROPOSED GENERAL BPO SERVICES @ GROUND FLOOR TWOeCOM Engr. Jaime Jajay E. Cruz
Location: Ground Floor, Two E-Com Center, Harbor Drive Cor. Palm Coast Ave., Professional Mechanical Engineer
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
Owner: MicroSourcing Philippines, Inc.
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