MQ SP H 4707 PDF

Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Master Specification MQ-SP-H-4707
Project Name: Date: 18 Jan 2011

Contract Number: Page 1 of 31
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SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL...................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Summary............................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Abbreviations ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 MARAFIQ Project Specifications ...................................................................................... 5
2.2 Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) ............................................................ 6
2.3 Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)........................................ 6
2.4 Steel Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) ....... 6
2.5 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) .................................................... 6
2.6 National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA) ........................................................ 6
2.7 Underwriters Laboratory (UL)........................................................................................... 6
2.8 Factory Mutual (FM)........................................................................................................... 6
2.9 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)................................................. 6
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................................. 6

3.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications ............................................................................................ 6
3.2 Certifications ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Testing ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Design .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.0 SUBMITTALS ............................................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Product Data......................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Shop Drawings...................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Installation , Operation and Maintenance Manuals ......................................................... 8
4.4 Recommended Spare Parts List.......................................................................................... 9
5.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND HANDLING ............................................................................... 9

5.1 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9
6.0 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................. 9

6.1 General Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9
7.0 PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 Centrifugal Fans................................................................................................................... 9
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7.2 Power Ventilators............................................................................................................... 12

7.3 Axial Fans ........................................................................................................................... 20
8.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 26
9.0 COATINGS .................................................................................................................................. 26

9.1 General................................................................................................................................ 26
10.0 CAPACITY AND UNIT CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................... 26

10.1 General................................................................................................................................ 26
11.0 PROTECTION OF APPARATUS ............................................................................................. 26

11.1 General................................................................................................................................ 26
12.0 TESTING...................................................................................................................................... 27
13.0 IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBERING ................................................................................. 27
ATTACHMENT 1 .................................................................................................................................... 28
ATTACHMENT 2 .................................................................................................................................... 30
ATTACHMENT 3 .................................................................................................................................... 31
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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. Scope of Specification
This specification covers the requirements for HVAC fans used in HVAC systems
including axial fans, centrifugal fans and power ventilators. Fans shall come
complete with all accessory items as required.
B. System Description
Fans shall be factory fabricated and assembled, and consist of fan blades, motor and
drive assembly, casing and accessories as defined in this specification. Fans shall
meet the commissioning requirements of MQ-SP-H-4701 and this specification.
Control components associated with fans shall be in accordance with MQ-SP-H-
4709.
C. Equipment Noise level Limits
The equipment noise shall meet the criteria set forth in MQ-SP-M-4032 and MQ-SP-
H-4700.
1.2 Definitions
Refer to MQ-SP-H-4701 for HVAC definitions
1.3 Abbreviations
DFT Dry Film Thickness

OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
SPL Sound Power Level
IP Ingress Protection
2.0 REFERENCES
Referenced publications within this specification shall be the latest revision unless otherwise
specified.
The following publications are to be used as guides in determining test methods, rating,
performance requirements and limits, and installation requirements applying to the equipment.
2.1 MARAFIQ Project Specifications
MQ-SP-C-2000 General Design Requirements
MQ-SP-E-6022 Induction Motors - 200 Horsepower & Below
MQ-DS-E-6022 Data Sheet - Induction Motors - 200 Horsepower & Below

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MQ-SP-H-4700 HVAC Design Criteria

MQ-SP-H-4701 HVAC Installation
MQ-SP-H-4709 HVAC Controls
MQ-SP-M-4032 Sound Control Of Mechanical Equipment - Non-API
MQ-SP-M-4038 Painting
MQ-SP-M-4039 Coating Selection & Application Requirements for

Industrial Plants & Equipment
2.2 Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)
AMCA 99 Standards Handbook

AMCA 210 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic
Performance Rating
AMCA 300 Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fan
AMCA 301 Methods for Calculating Fan Sound Ratings from
Laboratory Test Data
2.3 Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
2.4 Steel Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
2.5 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 281 Rolling Bearings – Dynamic Load Rating and Rating Life
2.6 National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
2.7 Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
2.8 Factory Mutual (FM)
2.9 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
The following quality assurance items are in addition to the general quality assurance requirements of
specification MQ-SP-H-4701, and the contract documents.
3.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications
Fans shall be the standard product of an equipment manufacturer regularly engaged in the
production of such units and who issues complete catalog information on such products.
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3.2 Certifications
A. Products shall comply with performance requirements and shall be licensed to use the
AMCA Certified Ratings Seal.
B. Fan operating limits shall be classified according to AMCA 99.
C. Sound power level (SPL) ratings shall comply with AMCA 301.
3.3 Testing
A. Fans shall be factory tested according to AMCA 300. Fans shall be labeled with the
AMCA Certified Ratings Seal. The equipment SPL shall not exceed the limits as
specified in Section 1.1 C.
B. Fan performance ratings shall establish flow rate, pressure, power, air density, speed
of rotation, and efficiency by factory tests and ratings in accordance with
AMCA 210.
3.4 Design
A. Units shall be equipped with motors meeting the requirements of MQ-SP-E-6022..

B. Electrical components, devices, and accessories shall be listed and labeled as defined
in NFPA 70, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and
marked for intended use.
C. Fans that are mounted outdoors or otherwise exposed to the atmosphere shall be
suitable for outside use, this includes fan-casing coatings. Refer to MQ-SP-M-4038
and MQ-SP-M-4039 for any additional painting requirements.
D. The fan motor, the electrical accessories and fan bearings shall be rated at 50° C or
higher ambient temperature as required in MQ-SP-C-2000.
4.0 SUBMITTALS
The contractor providing the equipment, prior to procurement, shall submit for approval the following
product’s information in accordance with submittals’ requirements prescribed in the Contract/Purchase
Order (PO) general conditions. Submittal information shall be SI units.
Attachments of this specification contain equipment schedules. The information listed in those
schedules shall be provided as minimum for review before preliminary acceptance of the equipment.
4.1 Product Data
Product data shall include rated capacities, furnished specialties, and accessories for each type
of product indicated and include the following as a minimum:
A. Manufacturer/Representative names/contact information, equipment model/serial

numbers, shipping/operating weights and date/location of manufacturing. Same data
shall be provided for other major components such as fans and motors if
manufactured by others i.e. original equipment manufacturer (OEM) data.
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B. Electrical schematic diagrams shall be provided showing all manufacturer and

customer control devices and interlocking.
C. Certified fan performance curves with system operating conditions indicated
D. Certified fan sound-power ratings as indicated on data sheet. The SPL shall not
exceed the limits as specified in Section 1.1. C.
E. Motor ratings and electrical characteristics, plus motor and electrical accessories.
F. Motor data sheets in accordance with MQ-SP-E-6022 and MQ-DS-E-6022.
G. Material gauges.
H. Dampers, including housings, linkages, and operators.
4.2 Shop Drawings
Shop drawings shall be submitted and include the following for each fan and configuration as
a minimum:
A. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required
clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field
connection.
B. Wiring diagrams shall clearly indicate all grounding, power, control and signal
wiring and connections. Wiring diagrams shall differentiate between manufacturer
installed and customer installed wiring.
C. Vibration isolation base details shall show the detail of fabrication, including
anchorages and attachments to structure and to supported equipment. Include
auxiliary motor slides, rails and base weights.
D. Equipment schedules shall include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating
weights; furnished specialties; and accessories.
4.3 Installation , Operation and Maintenance Manuals
For each type of fan, the following information shall be submitted as a minimum:
A. Unless otherwise specified, six bound copies of the installation, operation and
maintenance manuals shall be provided. Optionally, electronic copies of the manual
may be provided in a format acceptable to the owner.
B. For each type of fan indicated, installation, operation and maintenance data shall be
submitted and shall include operation, installation and maintenance manuals.
C. Maintenance data shall include maintenance instructions, instructions for lubrication,
motor and drive replacement, and factory-recommended spare parts lists.
D. The spare parts list shall be tabulated and include for every part the OEM’s
model/part number. Cross sectional views shall be provided showing locations of the
spare parts.
E. Maintenance data, product data, shop drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams shall
be included in the operating and maintenance manuals.
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4.4 Recommended Spare Parts List
Submit factory recommended spare parts list, for inventory purpose, with price for each part.
List shall be tabulated and include, for every part, the OEM’s model/part number.
5.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND HANDLING
5.1 General Requirements
A. Deliver fans including packing of small components in factory fabricated protective

containers.
B. Handle fans carefully to avoid damage to components, enclosures and finish. Do not
install damaged components. Replace and return damaged components to fan
Manufacturer.
C. Store fans in clean, dry place and protect from weather, dirt, construction debris, and
physical damage.
D. Comply with Manufacturer's rigging and installation instructions for unloading fans
and moving them to final locations.
6.0 WARRANTY
6.1 General Requirements
A. The Equipment described by this specification shall be quoted and sold in full
compliance with Owner Terms and Conditions of Purchase.
B. The equipment manufacturer shall guarantee the entire unit to be free from defects in
material, design and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months. The
warranty shall commence from the date the unit was commissioned and accepted by
the OWNER (MARAFIQ) for it’s beneficial use or eighteen (18) months from the
date of receiving the equipment at the owner job-site
7.0 PRODUCTS
7.1 Centrifugal Fans
A. General
1. This Section describes the requirements for centrifugal fans for use with
HVAC systems.
2. Centrifugal fans packaged as part of central station air handling units, fan
coil units, and chemical filters are specified in those specifications and are
not a part of this specification.
3. Smaller units are specified in this specification under the heading of power
ventilators.
4. Centrifugal fans in this section consist of factory fabricated, assembled,
tested and finished belt driven centrifugal fans with housing, wheel, fan
shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly and support structure.
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5. All electrical motors and associated control devices, shall be powered from
one single customer furnished supply (as shown on the equipment data
sheet). Motors shall be provided with individual overcurrent and overload
protective devices and auxiliary control equipment, as applicable.
6. Where provided, and unless a lower rating is specifically allowed elsewhere
in the Marafiq Project Specifications, electrical enclosures located indoors
in air conditioned areas shall be NEMA 3 (IP 44) or greater, electrical
enclosures located indoors in a non-air conditioned areas shall be NEMA 3S
(IP 54) or greater, and electrical enclosures located in outdoor areas shall be
NEMA 4X(IP 65) or greater.
7. All electrical apparatus shall be protected against the harmful effects of
short-circuits and ground faults.
8. Where applicable, two external grounding termination points shall be
provided to facilitate Customer connection of the external grounding system
to the equipment.
9. All electrical components shall be UL or FM listed
B. Centrifugal Fan and Vent Set Housings
1. Housings shall be formed and reinforced steel panels to make curved scroll
housings with shaped cutoff, spun-metal inlet bell, and doors or panels to
allow access to internal parts and components. Flexible bonding strap or
wire shall be provided for doors or panels for suitable grounding link.
2. Panel bracing shall be steel angle or channel iron member supports for
mounting and supporting fan scroll, wheel, motor, and accessories.
3. Fabrication class shall be AMCA 99, Class I, II or III depending on fan
design pressure.
4. Horizontal flanged split housing shall be bolted construction.
5. Tubular centrifugal fans shall be fabricated with a tubular housing from
formed and reinforced steel panels with welded seams and the following:
a. Outlet guide vanes
b. Motor and disconnect switch
c. Spun inlet cone with flange
d. Outlet flange
e. Brackets suitable for horizontal or vertical mounting
C. Fan Wheels
1. Backward inclined fan wheels shall be of steel, aluminum or one piece,
fiberglass reinforced plastic construction with curved inlet flange, back
plate, backward inclined blades welded or riveted to flange and back plate;
or cast iron or cast steel hub riveted to back plate and fastened to shaft with
set screws.
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2. Forward curved fan wheels shall be black enameled or galvanized steel

construction with inlet flange, back plate, shallow blades with inlet and tip
curved forward in direction of airflow, mechanically secured to flange and
back plate; cast steel hub swaged to back plate and fastened to shaft with set
screws.
3. Airfoil fan wheels shall be steel construction with smooth curved inlet
flange; heavy back plate; hollow die formed, airfoil shaped blades
continuously welded at tip flange and back plate; cast iron or cast steel hub
riveted to back plate and fastened to shaft with set screws.
D. Shafts
1. Shafts shall be statically and dynamically balanced and selected for
continuous operation at maximum rated fan speed and motor horsepower,
with final alignment and belt adjustment made after installation.
2. Shafts shall be turned, ground, and polished hot rolled steel with keyway
and shipped with a protective coating of lubricating oil.
3. Shafts shall be designed to operate at no more than 70 percent of first
critical speed at top of fan's speed range.
E. Bearings
1. Pre-lubricated and sealed shaft bearings shall be self-aligning, pillow block
type ball bearings with an ISO 281, L10 ball bearing rated life of 100,000
hours.
2. Grease lubricated shaft bearings with self-aligning, pillow block type,
tapered roller bearings and double locking collars and two piece, cast iron
housing shall have an ISO 281, L10 roller bearing rated life of 100,000
hours.
3. Grease lubricated shaft bearings with self-aligning, pillow block type, ball
or roller bearings with adapter mount and two piece, cast iron housing shall
have the following applicable bearing life:
4. Ball bearings shall have an ISO 281, L10 rating life of 100,000 hours.
5. Roller bearings shall have an ISO 281, L10 rating life of 100,000 hours.
F. Belt Drive Centrifugal Fans
1. Service factor based on fan motor shall be 1.2.
2. Fan pulleys shall be cast iron or cast steel with split, tapered bushing;
dynamically balanced at factory.
3. Motor pulleys shall be adjustable pitches for use with motors through 3.7
kW; fixed pitch for use with motors larger than 3.7 kW. Pulleys shall be
selected so pitch adjustment is at the middle of adjustment range at fan
design conditions.
4. Belts shall be oil resistant, non-sparking, and non-static and shall be
matched sets for multiple belt drives.
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5. Belt guards shall be fabricated to comply with OSHA and SMACNA

requirements; 2.7 mm thick, 20 mm diamond mesh wire screen welded to
steel angle frame or equivalent, prime coated. Belt guard shall be secured to
fan or fan supports without short circuiting vibration isolation. Provisions
for adjustment of belt tension, lubrication, and use of tachometer with guard
in place shall be provided.
6. Motor mount shall be adjustable for belt tensioning.
G. Option and Accessories, when required by fan application:
1. Scroll access doors shall be shaped to conform to scroll, with quick opening
latches and gaskets. Flexible bonding strap or wire shall be provided for
suitable grounding link.
2. Companion flanges shall be galvanized steel, for duct connections.
3. Variable inlet vanes shall be steel, with blades supported at both ends with
two permanently lubricated bearings. Variable mechanism shall terminate
in single control lever with control shaft for double width fans.
4. Inlet screens shall be galvanized steel welded grid screen.
5. Scroll drain connections shall be steel pipe coupling welded to low point of
fan scroll.
6. Shaft cooler shall be metal disk between bearings and fan wheel, designed to
dissipate heat from shaft.
7. Spark resistant construction, when required, shall be in accordance with
AMCA 99.
8. Shaft seals shall be airtight seals installed around shaft on drive side of
single width fans.
9. Weather cover shall be enameled steel sheet with ventilation slots, bolted to
housing.
H. Motors
1. Units shall be equipped with motors meeting the requirements of MQ-SP-
E-6022.
I. When required by fan application or location, fans shall be coated in accordance with
Section 9.0.
7.2 Power Ventilators
A. General
1. This Section describes the minimum requirements for power ventilators for
indoor or outdoor installation for use with HVAC systems.
2. Ventilators in this section consist of factory fabricated, assembled, tested
and finished belt driven or direct drive ventilators with housing, wheel, fan
shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly and support structure.
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E-6022.
6. Where provided, and unless a lower rating is specifically allowed elsewhere
in the Marafiq Project Specifications, electrical enclosures located indoors
in air conditioned areas shall be NEMA 3 (IP 44) or greater, electrical
enclosures located indoors in a non-air conditioned areas shall be NEMA 3S
(IP 54) or greater, and electrical enclosures located in outdoor areas shall be
NEMA 4X (IP 65) or greater.
7. Flexible bonding strap or wire shall be provided for access doors or panels
for suitable grounding link.
8. Where applicable, two external ground termination points shall be provided
to facilitate Customer connection of the external grounding system to the
equipment.
B. Utility Set Fans
Utility set fans in this section consists of housing, wheel, fan shaft, bearings, motor,
drive assembly and accessories.
1. Housing shall be fabricated of galvanized steel with side sheets fastened
with a deep lock seam or welded to scroll sheets.
2. Fan wheels shall be single width, single inlet; welded to cast iron or cast
steel hub and spun steel inlet cone, with hub keyed to shaft.
3. Blade materials shall be steel, aluminum or as specified.
4. Blade type shall be backward inclined or forward curved.
5. Spark resistant construction, when required, shall comply with AMCA 99.
6. Fan shaft shall be turned, ground, and polished steel; keyed to wheel hub.
7. Shaft bearings shall be pre-lubricated and sealed, self-aligning, pillow block
type ball bearings with ISO 281, L-50 of 200,000 hours.
8. Belt drives shall be factory mounted, with final alignment and belt
adjustment made after installation.
9. Drive shall be sized for a minimum of 150% of driven horsepower.
10. Motor pulleys shall be adjustable pitch for use with motors through 3.7 kW;
fixed pitch for use with motors larger than 3.7 kW. Pulley shall be selected
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so pitch adjustment is at the middle of adjustment range at fan design

conditions.
11. Belts shall be oil resistant, non-sparking, and non-static with matched sets
for multiple belt drives.
12. Belt guards shall be fabricated of steel for motors mounted on outside of fan
cabinet.
13. Options and Accessories, when required by fan application:
a. Access doors shall be gasketed with latch type handles. Flexible
bonding strap or wire shall be provided for suitable grounding link.
b. Inlet screens shall be removable wire mesh.
c. Drain connections shall be threaded coupling drain connection
installed at lowest point of housing.
d. Weather hoods shall be weather resistant with stamped vents over
motor and drive compartment.
e. When required by fan application, location or as specified on the
data sheet, fans shall be coated in accordance with Section 9.0
C. Centrifugal Roof Ventilators
Centrifugal roof ventilators are belt driven or direct drive fans consisting of housing,
wheel, fan shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly, curb base and accessories.
1. Housing shall be removable, spun aluminum, dome top and outlet baffle,
extruded aluminum, rectangular top or galvanized steel, mushroom domed
top; square, one piece, aluminum base with venturi inlet cone.
2. Upblast units shall be provided with spun aluminum discharge baffle to
direct discharge air upward, with rain and snow drains.
3. Fan wheels shall be aluminum hub and wheel with backward inclined
blades.
4. Belt driven drive assembly shall be resiliently mounted to housing, with the
following features:
6. Drives shall be sized for a minimum of 150% of driven horsepower.
7. Shaft bearings shall be permanently lubricated, permanently sealed, self-
aligning ball bearings.
8. Pulleys shall be cast iron, adjustable pitch.
9. Fan and motor shall be isolated from exhaust air-stream.
a. Variable speed controller shall be solid state control to reduce
speed from 100 percent to less than 50 percent.
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b. Disconnect switch shall be non-fusible type, with thermal overload

protection mounted inside fan housing, factory wired through an
internal aluminum conduit.
c. Bird screens shall be removable, 13 mm mesh, aluminum or brass
wire.
d. Dampers shall be counterbalanced, parallel blade, backdraft
dampers mounted in curb base; factory set to close when fan stops.
e. Motorized dampers shall be parallel blade dampers mounted in
curb base with electric actuator; wired to close when fan stops.
11. Roof Curbs
a. Roof curbs shall be galvanized steel; mitered and welded corners;
40 mm thick, rigid, fiberglass insulation adhered to inside walls;
and 40 mm wood nailer. Size shall be as required to suit roof
opening and fan base.
b. Configuration shall be self-flashing without a cant strip and with
mounting flange, built in cant and mounting flange or built in
raised cant and mounting flange based on roof type.
c. Sound curb shall have a sound absorbing insulation matrix.
d. Pitch mounting curb shall be manufactured for roof slope.
e. Metal liner shall be galvanized steel.
f. Hinged sub-base shall be galvanized steel hinged arrangement
permitting service and maintenance.
g. Vented curb shall be unlined with louvered vents in vertical sides.
D. Axial Roof Ventilators
Axial roof ventilators are belt driven or direct driven axial fans consisting of housing,
wheel, fan shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly, curb base and accessories.
1. Housing shall be heavy gage, removable, spun aluminum, dome top and
outlet baffle; square, one piece, hinged, aluminum base.
2. Fan wheel shall be aluminum hub and blades or steel hub and blades.
following features:
6. Pulleys shall be cast iron, adjustable pitch motor pulley.
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a. Disconnect switch shall be non-fusible type, with thermal overload

b. Bird screens shall be removable, 13 mm mesh, aluminum or brass
wire.
c. Dampers shall be counterbalanced, parallel blade, backdraft
dampers mounted in curb base; factory set to close when fan stops.
d. Motorized dampers shall be parallel blade dampers mounted in
8. Roof Curbs
a. Roof curbs shall be galvanized steel; mitered and welded corners;
40 mm thick, rigid, fiberglass insulation adhered to inside walls;
and 40 mm wood nailer. Size shall be as required to suit roof
opening and fan base.
raised cant and mounting flange based on roof construction.
E. Upblast Propeller Roof Exhaust Fans
Upblast propeller roof exhaust fans are belt driven or direct drive propeller fans
consisting of housing, wheel, butterfly type discharge damper, fan shaft, bearings,
motor, drive assembly, curb base and accessories.
1. Wind band, fan housing, and base shall be reinforced and braced galvanized
steel or aluminum, containing galvanized steel or aluminum butterfly
dampers and rain trough, motor and drive assembly, and fan wheel. Damper
rods shall be steel with bronze or nylon bearings.
2. Fan wheel shall be replaceable, cast or extruded aluminum airfoil blades
fastened to cast aluminum hub and factory set blade pitch angle.
3. Belt driven drive assembly shall be resiliently mounted to housing. Housing
shall be weatherproof of same material as fan housing with the following
features:
4. Fan shaft shall be turned, ground, and polished steel, keyed to wheel hub.
5. Shaft bearings shall be pre-lubricated and sealed, self-aligning, pillow block
type ball bearings.
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7. Motor mount shall be on the outside of fan cabinet with adjustable base for
belt tensioning.
8. Roof Curbs
a. Roof curbs shall be galvanized steel with mitered and welded
corners, with 40 mm thick, rigid, fiberglass insulation adhered to
inside walls and with a 40 mm wood nailer. Size shall be as
required to suit roof opening and fan base.
raised cant and mounting flange based on roof construction.
9. When required by fan application, location or as specified on the data sheet,
fans shall be coated in accordance with Section 9.0
10. When the fan is serving hazardous areas:
a. Housing shall capable to handle fumes generated by chemical from
the hood in safe way with non sparking materials in contact with
the air stream (bearing / shaft, etc).
b. Aluminum impeller shall be spark proof and of non-overloading
type.
c. Fan motor shall be fixed out of exhaust chemical gas stream and
shall be explosion-proof type complete with weather proof housing.
F. Centrifugal Wall Ventilators
Centrifugal wall ventilators are belt driven or direct driven centrifugal fans consisting
of housing, wheel, fan shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly and accessories.
1. Housing shall be heavy gage, removable, spun aluminum, dome top and
outlet baffle and venturi inlet cone.
2. Fan wheel shall be aluminum hub and wheel with backward inclined blades.
following features:
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7. Fan and motor shall be isolated from exhaust airstream.
a. Variable speed controller shall be solid state control to reduce
b. Disconnect switch shall be non-fusible type, with thermal overload
protection mounted inside fan housing, factory wired through
c. Bird screens shall be removable, 13 mm mesh, aluminum or brass
wire.
d. Wall grille shall be ring type for flush mounting.
e. Dampers shall be counterbalanced, parallel blade, backdraft
dampers mounted in wall sleeve and factory set to close when fan
stops.
f. Motorized dampers shall be opposed blade dampers mounted in
G. Ceiling Mounted Ventilators
Centrifugal mounted ventilators are designed for installation in ceiling, wall or for
concealed inline applications.
1. Housing shall be steel, lined with acoustical insulation.

2. Fan wheel shall be centrifugal directly mounted on motor shaft. Fan
shrouds, motor, and fan wheel shall be removable for service.
3. Grille shall be plastic or stainless steel, louvered grille with flange on intake
and thumbscrew attachment to fan housing.
4. Junction boxes shall be provided for electrical connection on housing and
receptacle for motor plug-in.
a. Variable speed controllers shall be solid state control to reduce
b. Manual starter switches shall be single pole rocker switch assembly
with cover and pilot light.
c. Time delay switch assemblies with single pole rocker switch, timer,
and cover plate.
d. Filters shall be washable aluminum to fit between fan and grille.
H. Inline Centrifugal Fans
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Inline centrifugal fans are belt driven or direct drive fans consisting of housing,
wheel, fan shaft, bearings, motor, drive assembly, mounting brackets, and
accessories.
1. Housings shall be split, spun aluminum with aluminum straightening vanes,

inlet and outlet flanges, and support bracket adaptable to floor, side wall, or
ceiling mounting.
2. Direct driven unit motors shall be factory wired to disconnect switch located
on outside of fan housing.
3. Belt driven units motors shall be mounted on adjustable base, with
adjustable sheaves, enclosure around belts within fan housing, and
lubricating tubes from fan bearings extended to outside of fan housing.
4. Fan wheels shall be aluminum, airfoil blades welded to aluminum hub.
a. Volume control damper shall be manually operated with quadrant
lock, located in fan outlet.
b. Companion flanges for inlet and outlet duct connections.
c. Motor and drive cover.
I. Propeller Fans
Propeller fans are belt driven or direct driven fans consisting of housing, fan blades,
hub, orifice ring, bearings, motor, drive assembly and accessories.
1. Housing shall be galvanized steel sheet with flanged edges and integral
orifice ring with baked enamel finish coat applied after assembly.
2. Fan wheels shall be formed steel blades riveted to heavy gage steel spider
bolted to cast iron hub or replaceable, cast or extruded aluminum airfoil
blades fastened to cast aluminum hub with factory set blade pitch angle.
3. Belt driven drive assembly shall be resiliently mounted to housing, statically
and dynamically balanced and selected for continuous operation at
maximum rated fan speed and motor horsepower, with final alignment and
belt adjustment made after installation.
4. Motor service factor shall be 1.2.
5. Fan shaft shall be turned, ground, and polished steel and keyed to wheel
hub.
aligning ball bearings with an ISO 281, L10 life of 100,000.
7. Pulleys shall be cast iron with split, tapered bushing, dynamically balanced
at factory.
8. Motor pulleys shall be adjustable pitch for use with motors through 3.7 kW,
fixed pitch for use with motors larger than 3.7 kW. Pulleys shall be selected
Revision 2
so pitch adjustment is at the middle of adjustment range at fan design

conditions.
9. Belts shall be oil resistant, non-sparking, and non-static; matched sets for
multiple belt drives.
10. Belt guards shall be fabricated of steel for motors mounted on outside of fan
cabinet.
11. Option and Accessories, when required by fan application:
a. Gravity shutters shall be aluminum blades in aluminum frame with
interlocked blades with nylon bearings.
b. Motor side back guard shall be galvanized steel, complying with
OSHA specifications, removable for maintenance.
c. Wall sleeve shall be galvanized steel to match fan and accessory
size.
d. Weathershield hoods shall be galvanized steel to match fan and
accessory size.
e. Weathershield front guards shall be galvanized steel with expanded
metal screen.
f. Variable speed controllers shall be solid-state control to reduce
g. Disconnect switch shall be non-fusible type, with thermal-overload
7.3 Axial Fans
A. General
1. This Section describes the minimum requirements for axial fans for indoor
or outdoor installation for use with HVAC systems.
2. Axial fans consist of factory fabricated, assembled, tested and finished fans
complete with wheel and housing, factory-mounted motor with belt drive or
direct drive, an inlet cone section, and accessories.
E-6022.
Revision 2
6. Where applicable, two external ground termination points shall be provided

to facilitate Customer connection of the external grounding system to the
equipment.
B. Tubeaxial Fans
Tubeaxial fans consist of factory fabricated, assembled, tested and finished fans
complete with wheel and housing, factory-mounted motor with belt drive or direct
drive, an inlet cone section, and accessories.
1. Housings shall be fabricated of galvanized steel with flanged inlet and outlet
connections.
2. Fans wheel assemblies shall be cast or extruded aluminum with airfoil-
shaped blades mounted on cast-iron wheel plate keyed to shaft with solid-
steel key; or cast aluminum, machined and fitted to shaft, unless otherwise
specified.
3. Belt Driven Fans:
a. Belt drives shall be factory mounted, with final alignment and belt
b. Fan motor service factor shall be 1.2.
c. Fan shaft shall be turned, ground, and polished steel designed to
operate at no more than 70 percent of first critical speed at top of
fan's speed range.
d. Fan pulleys shall be cast iron with split, tapered bushing;
e. Motor pulleys shall be adjustable pitch for use with motors through
3.7 kW; fixed pitch for use with larger motors. Select pulley so
pitch adjustment is at the middle of adjustment range at fan design
conditions.
f. Belts shall be oil resistant, nonsparking, and nonstatic; matched
sets for multiple belt drives.
g. Belt guards shall be fabricated of steel for motors mounted on
outside of fan cabinet.
h. Motor shall be mounted on an adjustable base.
i. Shaft bearings shall be radial, self-aligning ball or roller bearings.
(1) Ball bearing rating life shall be ISO 281 L10 of 100,000
hours.
(2) Roller bearing rating life shall be ISO 281 L10 of 100,000
hours.
(3) Extend lubrication lines to outside of casing and terminate
with grease fittings.
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a. Companion flanges shall be rolled flanges of same material as
housing.
b. Inspection doors shall be bolted allowing limited access to internal
parts of fan, of same material as housing.
c. Propeller access section doors shall be short duct section bolted to
fan inlet and/or outlet allowing access to internal parts of fan for
inspection and cleaning, of same material as housing.
d. Swingout construction shall be an assembly allowing entire fan
section to swing out from duct for cleaning and servicing, of same
material as housing.
e. Mounting clips shall be horizontal ceiling or vertical mounting
clips, as required by application, welded to fan housing, of same
f. Horizontal supports shall consist of a pair of supports bolted to fan
housing, of same material as housing.
g. Vertical supports shall consist of a short duct section with welded
brackets bolted to fan housing, of same material as housing.
h. Inlet and outlet Screens shall be wire-mesh screen on fans not
connected to ductwork, of same material as housing.
i. Backdraft dampers shall be butterfly style, for bolting to the
discharge of fan or outlet cone, of same material as housing.
j. Shaft seals shall be elastomeric seal and Teflon wear plate.
k. Motor covers shall be complete with side vents to dissipate motor
heat, of same material as housing.
l. Inlet vanes shall be adjustable; with peripheral control linkage
operated from outside of airstream, bronze sleeve bearings on each
end of vane support, and provision for manual or automatic
operation of same material as housing.
m. Inlet bells shall be curved inlet for when fan is not attached to duct,
of same material as housing or aluminum as required.
n. Inlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
o. Outlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
p. Stack caps shall be vertical discharge assembly with backdraft
dampers, of same material as housing.
C. Vaneaxial Fans
Revision 2
Vaneaxial fans consist of factory fabricated, assembled, tested and finished fans
complete with wheel and housing, straightening vane section, factory-mounted motor
with belt drive or direct drive, an inlet cone section, and accessories.
1. Housings shall be fabricated of galvanized steel with inlet and outlet flanges
2. Guide vane section shall be integral, downstream from fan wheel and
designed to straighten airflow.
3. Fans wheel assemblies shall be cast or extruded aluminum with airfoil-
shaped blades mounted on cast-iron wheel plate keyed to shaft with solid-
steel key; or cast-aluminum hub, machined and fitted with threaded bearing
wells to receive blade-bearing assemblies with replaceable, cast-aluminum
blades, factory mounted and balanced, unless otherwise specified.
fan's speed range.
conditions.
hours.
hours.
(3) Extend lubrication lines to outside of casing and terminate
with grease fittings.
a. Companion flanges shall be rolled flanges of same material as
housing.
Revision 2
b. Inspection doors shall be bolted allowing limited access to internal

parts of fan, of same material as housing.
c. Propeller access section doors shall be short duct section bolted to
fan inlet and/or outlet allowing access to internal parts of fan for
inspection and cleaning, of same material as housing.
d. Swingout construction shall be an assembly allowing entire fan
section to swing out from duct for cleaning and servicing, of same
e. Mounting clips shall be horizontal ceiling or vertical mounting
f. Horizontal supports shall consist of a pair of supports bolted to fan
housing, of same material as housing.
g. Vertical supports shall consist of a short duct section with welded
brackets bolted to fan housing, of same material as housing.
h. Inlet and outlet Screens shall be wire-mesh screen on fans not
i. Backdraft dampers shall be butterfly style, for bolting to the
j. Shaft seals shall be elastomeric seal and Teflon wear plate.
k. Motor covers shall be complete with side vents to dissipate motor
l. Inlet vanes shall be adjustable; with peripheral control linkage
operated from outside of airstream, bronze sleeve bearings on each
end of vane support, and provision for manual or automatic
operation of same material as housing.
m. Inlet bells shall be curved inlet for when fan is not attached to duct,
n. Inlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
o. Outlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
p. Stack caps shall be vertical discharge assembly with backdraft
D. Mixed Flow Fans
Mixed flow fans consist of factory fabricated, assembled, tested and finished fans
complete with fan wheel and housing, factory-mounted motor with belt drive
or direct drive, and accessories.
Revision 2
1. Housings shall be fabricated of galvanized steel with inlet and outlet

companion flanges
2. Guide vane section shall be integral, downstream from fan wheel and
designed to straighten airflow.
3. Fans wheel assemblies shall be cast aluminum with airfoil-shaped blades
mounted on cast-iron wheel plate keyed to shaft with solid-steel key, unless
otherwise specified.
fan's speed range.
conditions.
hours.
hours.
(3) Extend lubrication lines to outside of casing and
terminate with grease fittings.
a. Mounting clips shall be horizontal ceiling or vertical mounting
b. Inlet and outlet Screens shall be wire-mesh screen on fans not
Revision 2
c. Backdraft dampers shall be butterfly style, for bolting to the

d. Motor covers shall be complete with side vents to dissipate motor
e. Inlet bells shall be curved inlet for when fan is not attached to duct,
f. Inlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
g. Outlet cones shall be round-to-round transition of same material as
housing.
h. Stack caps shall be vertical discharge assembly with backdraft
8.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fan electric motors and all other electrical and instrumentation equipment in hazardous areas shall be
suitable for installation in the hazardous area specified on the data sheet and shall be of spark resistant
construction per AMCA 99.
9.0 COATINGS
9.1 General
A. Fans used for laboratory fume hood exhaust systems or other applications where the
material being conveyed is of a corrosive nature shall have the surfaces exposed to
the air stream coated with a material resistant to the corrosive material. This includes
toilet or kitchen exhaust fans which are subject to high humidity levels.
B. When required or specified, fans which do not fall into the category defined in 9.1.A
shall be coated with Heresite P-413 pure phenolic thermosetting resinous coating.
Coating thickness shall be 0.051mm DFT. Surface preparation and application of
coating shall be in accordance with coating manufacturer’s written instructions.
10.0 CAPACITY AND UNIT CHARACTERISTICS
10.1 General
A. Provide the applicable information listed in Attachment 1, Attachment 2 or

Attachment 3 for each fan.
B. Outdoor units shall be rated at 50º C, or higher ambient temperature as required in
MQ-SP-C-2000. All mechanical and electrical components (such as bearings, wiring,
etc.) shall be able to operate in under the project environmental conditions.
11.0 PROTECTION OF APPARATUS
11.1 General
Revision 2
A. Equipment and accessories shall be delivered with protective crating and coverings
as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
B. Equipment and accessories shall be stored to prevent damage and protect them from
weather, dirt, fumes, water and construction debris for a period of 6 months.
C. Equipment and accessories shall be handled in accordance with manufacturers
written rigging and installation instructions for unloading, transporting and setting in
final location.
12.0 TESTING
In addition to testing specified above, all unit electrical devices shall be energized as components to
ensure operation integrity prior to the unit shipment. Replacement of nonfunctioning items shall be
conducted with all reasonable speed and the quality assurance engineer shall certify that all such
changes have in fact been undertaken, prior to shipment.
13.0 IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBERING
Fans shall be tagged with a 40 mm x 125 mm x 1.5 mm 304 stainless steel plate with engraved
identification numbers (Owner’s Equipment Number, Manufacturer Name, Model No., Serial No.,
Electric Data, and P.O. Number.) permanently riveted to the frame in a conspicuous location.
End of Specification
Revision 2
ATTACHMENT 1
CENTRIFUGAL FAN SCHEDULE PAGE 1 OF 2
OWNER’S EQUIPMENT NUMBER
MANUFACTURER
MODEL NUMBER
FAN USAGE (LAB EXH., GENERAL EXH./VENTILATION, ETC.)
UNIT INSTALLED IN CLASSIFIED AREA / AREA CLASSIFICATION
AIRFLOW (L/s)
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
FAN DIAMETER (mm)
FAN CLASS
ARRANGEMENT
BRAKE HORSEPOWER
DRIVE TYPE
FAN RPM
MOTOR SIZE (kW)
OUTLET VELOCITY (m/s)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE - V//Hz
1st OCTAVE (dB)
2nd OCTAVE (dB)
3rd OCTAVE (dB)
DISCHARGE SOUND
4th OCTAVE (dB)
POWER
5th OCTAVE (dB)
6th OCTAVE (dB)
7th OCTAVE (dB)
8th OCTAVE (dB)
1st OCTAVE (dB)
2nd OCTAVE (dB)
3rd OCTAVE (dB)
INLET SOUND 4th OCTAVE (dB)
POWER 5th OCTAVE (dB)
6th OCTAVE (dB)
7th OCTAVE (dB)
8th OCTAVE (dB)
VIBRATION TYPE
ISOLATORS STATIC DEFLECTION - mm
Revision 2
CENTRIFUGAL FAN SCHEDULE PAGE 2 OF 2

SCROLL ACCESS DOOR
COMPANION FLANGES
INLET VANES
ACCESSORIES, INLET SCREENS
COATINGS & SCROLL DRAIN
OPTIONS SHAFT SEALS
WEATHER COVER
COATINGS
OTHER
Revision 2
ATTACHMENT 2
POWER VENTILATOR SCHEDULE
MANUFACTURER
MODEL NUMBER
FAN USAGE (GENERAL EXH./VENTILATION, TOILET EXH., ETC.)
AIRFLOW (L/s)
EXTERNAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
TYPE
HOOD MATERIAL
FAN TYPE
WHEEL TYPE
FAN RPM
TIP SPEED (m/s)
SOUND - SONES
CURB SIZE (mm x mm)
MINIMUM HEIGHT (mm)
DAMPER
DAMPER SIZE (mm x mm)
MOTOR SIZE (kW)
MOTOR RPM
ACCESS DOOR
SCREENS – INLET, OULET, AND/OR BIRD
DRAIN CONNECTION
ACCESSORIES, WEATHER HOOD
COATINGS & DISCONNECT SWITCH
OPTIONS VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER
FAN GUARDS – FRONT AND/OR REAR
COATINGS
OTHER
Revision 2
ATTACHMENT 3
AXIAL FAN SCHEDULE
MANUFACTURER
MODEL NUMBER
FAN USAGE (LAB EXHAUST, GENERAL EXHAUST, ETC.)
AIRFLOW (L/s)
TOTAL STATIC PRESSURE (Pa)
FAN DIAMETER (mm)
FAN CLASS
ARRANGEMENT
BRAKE HORSEPOWER
DRIVE TYPE
FAN RPM
MOTOR SIZE (kW)
MOTOR RPM
OUTLET VELOCITY (m/s)
1st OCTAVE (dB)
2nd OCTAVE (dB)
3rd OCTAVE (dB)
SOUND POWER 4th OCTAVE (dB)
5th OCTAVE (dB)
6th OCTAVE (dB)
7th OCTAVE (dB)
8th OCTAVE (dB)
VIBRATION TYPE
ISOLATORS STATIC DEFLECTION (mm)
COATING
FAN GUARD
ACCESSORIES
INLET/OUTLET CONES
OTHER

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Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ) Master Specification MQ-SP-H-4707

Project Name: Date: 18 Jan 2011

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

Revision Date Originator's Reviewed/Checked By Pages

APPROVALS SIGNATURES DATE

ISSUED FOR : Construction X Other Approved

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

A 8/31/2010 Issued for Approval – Table of Contents Only

0 10/29/2010 Issued for Review/Approval

1 12/14/2010 Issued Approved

2 1/18/2011 Issued Approved

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................................. 6

4.0 SUBMITTALS ............................................................................................................................... 7

5.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND HANDLING ............................................................................... 9

6.0 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................. 9

7.0 PRODUCTS ................................................................................................................................... 9

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

7.2 Power Ventilators............................................................................................................... 12

8.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 26

9.0 COATINGS .................................................................................................................................. 26

10.0 CAPACITY AND UNIT CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................... 26

11.0 PROTECTION OF APPARATUS ............................................................................................. 26

13.0 IDENTIFICATION AND NUMBERING ................................................................................. 27

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

Refer to MQ-SP-H-4701 for HVAC definitions

DFT Dry Film Thickness

2.1 MARAFIQ Project Specifications

MQ-SP-C-2000 General Design Requirements

MQ-SP-E-6022 Induction Motors - 200 Horsepower & Below

MQ-DS-E-6022 Data Sheet - Induction Motors - 200 Horsepower & Below

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

MQ-SP-H-4700 HVAC Design Criteria

MQ-SP-M-4032 Sound Control Of Mechanical Equipment - Non-API

MQ-SP-M-4039 Coating Selection & Application Requirements for

2.2 Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)

AMCA 99 Standards Handbook

2.3 Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

2.5 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

2.6 National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

2.7 Underwriters Laboratory (UL)

2.8 Factory Mutual (FM)

2.9 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.1 Manufacturer's Qualifications

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

A. Units shall be equipped with motors meeting the requirements of MQ-SP-E-6022..

4.1 Product Data

A. Manufacturer/Representative names/contact information, equipment model/serial

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

B. Electrical schematic diagrams shall be provided showing all manufacturer and

4.2 Shop Drawings

4.3 Installation , Operation and Maintenance Manuals

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

4.4 Recommended Spare Parts List

5.0 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND HANDLING

5.1 General Requirements

A. Deliver fans including packing of small components in factory fabricated protective

6.1 General Requirements

7.1 Centrifugal Fans

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS

SPECIFICATION – HVAC FANS