UMM.ALQURA UNIVERSITY SECTION 15010 SPECIAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS: PART 1- GENERAL 1.01 1.02 1.03 DESCRIPTION A. Related sections: 1. General requirements: Division 1. B. Drawings use and interpretation: 1. “Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate general arrangement of systems and ‘equipment, except when speciicaly dimensioned or detailed. For exact locations of building elements, refer to dimensioned architectural/structural drawings. Field measurements take precedence over dimensioned drawings. Piping and ductwork plans are intended to show size, capacity, approximate location, direction and general relationship of one work phase to another, but not the exact detail or aangement. Installation of all systems and equipment is subject to clarification as indicated in reviewed shop drawings and field coordination drawings. 1. Generally, layout pipelines requiring gravity drainage first; followed by large pipe ‘mains, ductwork and electrical conduits. This procedure is intended to promote orderly installation, but not to establish precedence of trades. 2 Dimensions indicated anywhere are limiting dimensions. Do not use equipment ‘exceeding dimensions indicated on detail drawings or arrangements that reduce required clearances or exceed specified maximum dimensions. Description of systems: Furnish and install all materials which result, upon completion, in functioning systems in compliance with performance requirements specified. Furnish and install also all materials required by any modifications resulting from reviewed shop ‘drawings and field coordinated drawings. Seismic requirements: Provide all equipment designed, constructed and installed to resist ‘stresses produced by lateral forces specified in Uniform Building Code {1988}, for Selsmic Zone {No.1}. QUALITY ASSURANCE A Perform all work in accord with following codes: Local Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, ‘American Gas Aecociation. National Electrical Code. National Fire Protection Association. All authorities having jurisdiction. Uniform Building Code. Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Fire Code, PNeesone ‘SUBMITTALS (See Division 1) A ‘Shop drawings: As indicated in each Section. Product data: Shop drawings will not be raviewed until product list Is submitted. 1, Access doors, panels and frames. 2. Other items: As indicated in each Section. 3 Product list.UMM ALQURA UNIVERSITY 1.04 4.05 Cc. Samples: 1. Asindicated in each Section. D. Project information: 1, As indicated in each Section, E. Contract closeout information: 1. Operating and maintenance data: As indicated in each Section. 2 Where specifications require factory representative to supervise installation, start Lup, adjustments and/or proper operation of equipment of systems, provide signed statement from said representative that all services specified have been satisfactorily completed, before final payment will be made for that portion of the project. PROTECTION ‘A. Provide covering and shielding for all equipment provided to protect from damage. B. Protect nameplates on motors, pumps and similar equipment. ©. Protect plumbing firures and brass or chromium plated trim, valves and piping from damage. D. _Keep dirt and debris out of pipes and ducts, E, - Repair, restore and replace damaged Items. JOB CONDITIONS A. Cause as ite interference or interruption of existing utilities and services as possible. 1. Schedule work which will cause interference or interruption in advance with Owner, Construction Manager (CM), Architec/Engineer, authorities having jurisdiction, and. all affected Contractors. B. Keep roads clear of materials and debris. ©. Examine Contract Documents to determine how other work will affect execution of mechanical work, D. Determine and verify locations of all existing utlfies on or near site. E, Make arrangements for and pay for necessary permits, licenses, and inspections. F. Record drawings: Keep a complete set of all mechanical drawings in job site office for ‘showing actual installation of mechanical systems and equipment. 1, Use this set of drawings for no other purpose. 2 Where any material, equipment, or system components are installed differently from that shown, indicate such differences clearly and neatly 3. Atpproject completion, submit the record set of drawings in accord with Division 1. G. Coordination drawings: See Division 1. PART 2- PRODUCTS 201 GENERAL A Materials for mechanical work. 1 Use only prime quality, new materials, apparatus and equipment. 15010-2,UMM ALQURA UNIVERSITY 2.02 MATERIALS ‘Structural steel for supports: ASTM A36. A eee Galvanize members installed in air handling unit housings and outdoor. Furnish other members with shop coat of rust inhibiting primer. ‘Shop fabricate for field assembly using bolts. Minimize field welding to 10 percent of joints. Retouch primer after field welding. ‘Access doors, panels and frames in celings, walls, and floors: Style and type as required for ‘material 4 eoeen Equip 1, 2 a 4 6 in which installed, Size: 300 x 300 mm (12 x 12 IN) minimum, as indicated, or as required to allow inspection and removal of items served. 14.9 minimum sheet metal, cadmium-plated or galvanized after fabrication. Key lock, keyed alike, for panels in public areas, Prime painted. UIL labeled when in fire-rated construction, Fumish to the contractor responsible for the installation of walls, floors, and ceilings to permit access to all equipment and piping requiring service or adjustment. ent guards: Use suitable structural frames with minimum 12 ga, 20 mm (3/4 IN) galvanized mesh, or expanded metal mesh. Attach to equipment by removable clips and bolts with wing nuts, or other approved connectors. ‘At belts, provide opening for measuring RPMs. P Provide at al bells, couplings, moving machinery and equipment in accord with OSHA, Design for easy access to belts and other items requiring replacement. 2.03 MOTORS AND CONTROLS A Motor controls and wiring for controls: Provide where indicated as part of Division 15 work. 1 2 3 4 Motors: Include line voltage controls, low voltage controls, control switches, starters, disconnects, conduit and wiring. Perform work as specified in Division 16. Where equipment provided requires different sizes or additional motors, provide any additional wiring or controls necessary. Where equipment is specified with factory pre-wired controls and’ is fumished instead with components shipped loose, mechanical contractor shall be responsible {for coordinating the complete installation and assume any additional costs. Ball or roller bearing type, high efficiency type, with starting and running Characteristics consistent with torque and speed requirements of driven machine. 1 PNOMA w Use motors rated in accord with NEMA performance standards to carry full nameplate load continuously at maximum temperature rise of 40 degC above ambient with service factor of 1.15. Motor horsepowers as scheduled. Where substitute manufacturers are provided with different control panels, starters, and electrical characteristics from scheduled ‘equipment, contractor shall coordinate complete installation and assume any additional costs. Do not allow power requirements of driven machine fo exceed nominal nameplate rating of motor furnished. Do not include service factor when selecting motor horsepower. Motors 1/2 HP and over: 380/3/80. Motors less than 1/2 HP: 20/1/60 Provide for all equipment which require electric drive. 't brake horsepower (BHP) requirement of equipment furnished is greater than BHP. of equipment specified, increase motor size fo maintain specifiad BHP/motor horsepower ratio, and assume any additional costs, ] | cet | 10103 | |pepe | UMM ALQURA UNIVERSITY 9 For special applications where specified, provide motors with Class F insulation (60 degC continuous duty). PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 GENERAL ‘A When changes in location of any work are required, obtain approval of Engineer before ‘making change. 1, Make changes at no extra cost. Do not change indicated sizes without written approval of Engineer. Provide all necessary offsets and crossovers in piping and ductwork, whether indicated or rot. D. Install piping and ductwork parallel to walls and vertically plumb. Jn elevator machine rooms and electical equipment rooms, install no piping except floor rains. CUTTING AND PATCHING ‘A Perform or pay for all cutting, fitting, repairing, patching and finishing of work performed under other sections where it is necessary to disturb such work to permit installation of mechanical work. B. _ Avoid cutting, where possible, by setting sleeves or frames, and by requesting openings in ‘advance. Coordinate locations with work performed under other sections. ©. Before cutting of structural elements, obtain approval of Engineer. 4. Use only approved methods. 2. Cutall holes neatly and as small as possible to admit work. 3 Donot weaken walls or floors; locate holes in concrete to miss structural members. D. Locate openings and sleeves to permit neat installation of piping, ductwork and equipment. E. _Donot remove or damage fireproofing materials. 4. Install hangers, inserts, supports, and anchors prior to installation of fireproofing. 2 Repair or replace fireproofing removed or damaged, at no extra cost. EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING A. Perform all excavating and backfiling for all work in accord with Section 02224 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ‘A. Install all equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. B. Provide all necessary anchoring devices and supports. 1. Use structural supports suitable for equipment, or as indicated. 2 Check loadings and dimensions of equipment with shop drawings. 3. Donot cut or weld to building structural members. C. Verify that equipment will ft support layouts indicated. 4. Where substitute equipment is used, revise indicated supports to fi D. Arrange for necessary openirigs to allow for admittance of equipment. 4. Where equipment cannot be installed as structure is being erected, provide and arrange for building-in of boxes, sleeves or other devices to allow tater installation.UMM ALQURA UNIVERSITY. 3.05 3.08 3.07 Make all penetrations through roofs prior to installation of roofing. For penetrations required after installation of roofing: 1. Provide approved roofing and flashing repairs of penetrations of previously installed roofing, Repair and replace roof construction which is damaged by this work in manner which will ‘ot nullify roof guarantee. Install equipment to permit easy access for normal maintenance. 1. Maintain easy access to filters, motors, drives, compressors, and all other ‘equipment. 2 Relocate items which interfere with access. Provide conerete foundations or pads required for mechanical equipment: as indicated or as follows: 1 Foundations or pads shown on architectural or structural drawings are furnished under other sections. 2 Install 100 mm (4 IN) high concrete pads for all other equipment, unless specifically shown or specified differently. 3, Use 20,000 kPa (3,000 PS!) concrete. 4, Reinforce with No.4 bars 300 mm (12 IN) OC each way, with short No.4 dowels into floor at 600 mm (24 IN) OC each way, with 150 mm (6 IN) minimum penetration into floor. 5. Chamfer top edges 20 mm (3/4 IN). 6 Ruball faces smooth with carborundum block. 7. Set anchor bolts for equipment. Piping Supports. The Contractor shall design, size and provide complete steel support system for overhead piping. Submit proposed design and layout for approval. Support shall be primed and painted for indoors and galvanized for outdoors application, INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS: A Receive, uncrate and set in place all mechanical equipment furnished by Owner or other Divisions, Provide rough-in and final connections to all equipment requiring mechanical services. 4. See Plumbing Fixture and Equipment Schedule. 2. For existing equipment: Obtain rough-in data from inspection of equipment. 3. For equipment furnished by Owner or other Divisions: Obtain rough-in data from final shop drawings. Install all fittings, valves, and other items furnished as integral part of equipment, but shipped loose. PAINTING (See Section 09901) FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A Perform indicated tests to demonstrate workmanship, operation, and performance. 1, Conduct tests in presence of Engineer and, if required, inspectors of agencies having jurisdiction, Arrange date of tests in advance with Engineer, manufacturer and installer. Give all inspectors minimum of 24 hours notice, 3. Furnish or arrange for use of olectiical energy, steam, water or gas required for tests, 4. Furnish all lubricating materials required for test. Repair or replace equipment and systems found inoperative or defective and re-test. 1, If equipment or system fails the re-test, replace it with prialiGte which conform with Contract Documents,UMM ALQURA UNIVERSITY 2 Continue remedial measures and re-tests until satisfactory results are obtained. C. Test equipment and systems as indicated for each item, unless otherwise recommended by manufacturer. 1. Tests specified in Section 15990, Testing and Balancing need not to be duplicated under other sections. 3.08 ADJUST AND CLEAN ‘A. Inspect all equipment and put in good working order. B. Clean all exposed and concealed items: See Dvision 1. 1. Clean air surfaces of all coils, fans (including fan wheels and motors), air handler plenums and air fiter frames. 2. Clean floor drains, cleanouts, and plumbing fixtures. 3. Clean specialties such as traps and strainers and all equipment surfaces such as pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, ete. 3,09 PUTTING SYSTEMS IN OPERATION - START UP A. Prior to final acceptance, at time agreed to by Owner and Engineer, put all systems into satisfactory operation. B. Operate alll systems in good working order for period of 5 working days. END OF SECTION