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Part 1 General
1.1.1 The work to be done under this Division of the specifications consists of the
fabrication, complete in all details, of the Mechanical Works, at the subject premises, and
all works and materials incidental to the proper completion of the installation, except
those portions of the work that are expressly stated as to be done by others. All works shall
be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations and with the specifications,
except where same shall be in conflict with such Codes, etc. which, later shall then
govern. The requirements with regard to materials and workmanship specify the required
standards for the furnishing of all labor materials and appliances necessary for the
complete installation of the work specified herein and indicated on the drawings.
1.2.1 In accordance with the Codes and Regulations, the work shall be done and
executed by a qualified Contractor with Philippine Contactors Accreditation Board
(PCAB) License.
1.3.1 The contract drawing and specifications are complementary to each other and any
labor or materials called for by either, whether or not called for by both, if necessary for the
successful operation of any of the particular type of equipment will be furnished and
installed without additional cost to the owner.
1.3.2 All dimensional locations of equipment, piping, air and pipes terminals and pipe
chase shall be verified on the architectural drawings and manufacturer’s catalogue.
1.4 Intent
1.4.1 It is not intended that the drawing shall show every pipe, fitting, control and
equipment. All such items whether specifically mentioned or not, or indicated on the
drawing, shall be furnished and installed if necessary to complete the system in
accordance with the best practice of the Mechanical trade and to the satisfaction of the
Architect, the Engineer and the Owner.
1.5.1 The Contractor is required to visit the site and to ascertain for himself the local
conditions and facilities that may affect his work. He will be deemed to have done this
before preparing his proposal and any subsequent claims on the ground of inadequate or
inaccurate information will not be entertained.
1.6.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Architect and the Engineer, for approval, four (4)
copies of all shop drawing of details and connections not shown on the drawings or
deviations thereof but required for the work. The Contractor shall certify that the drawing
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Date: 10 Jan
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has been checked for dimensions, materials, and erection details and those they conform
to the intent of the drawing and specifications.
1.7.1 The Contractor shall during the progress of work, keep a record of the actual
installation from that shown on the contract drawing.
1.7.2 Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall submit four (4) copies; one (1) shall be
reproduction of the as built drawing indicating the work as actually and finally installed.
1.8.1 The Contractor shall guarantee that the mechanical system is free from all defective
workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one (1) year from date of
acceptance of the work. The Contractor at his own expenses shall remedy any defect,
appearing within the aforesaid period.
1.8.2 The manufacturers shall provide warranty for a period of five (5) years for compressors
and one (1) year for other equipment.
1.8.3 Assurance of parts and replacement availability on purchases model and Brand
1.9 Permits
1.9.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for securing all the required construction and
operational permits and pays all the necessary fees thereof. Copies of all the permits
together with certificates of inspection shall be submitted to the owner.
1.10.1 To have preferences of quality of the work done under this Contract the following
Codes and Standards shall be recommended.
1.11 Submittals
National Building Code and other local and municipal government regulating bodies who
has jurisdiction.
Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Institute for Driers, Expansion values and solenoid value.
American Society of Testing, Materials for refrigerant pipes and fittings to American
Welding Society for Welding.
1.11.1 The Contractor shall submit all the necessary documents such as catalogue,
samples, shop drawing operation and maintenance manuals, equipment warranty, and
all other documents as may be required.
1.12.1 Use of any material, not specified in these specifications may be allowed provided
that such alternate has been approved by the Architect and Owner and in accordance
with the code and standards specified therein.
2.1.1 Manufacturer’s
2.1.1.1 Daikin
2.1.1.2 Mitsubishi
2.1.2 General
2.1.2.1 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 or heat independently
for the requirements of the rooms.
2.1.2.2 Up to 11 different type and 0.8-10Hp capacity indoor units can be connected to
one refrigerant circuit and controlled individually.
2.1.2.3 Compressor shall be equipped with inverter controller, and capable of changing
the rotating speed to allow variations in cooling and heating load.
2.1.2.4 Outdoors unit shall be suitable for mix-match connecting of following models.
2.1.2.5 Outdoors unit shall be suitable for mix-match connecting of following models.
2.1.2.6 The refrigerant piping shall be extended up to 165m with 90m level difference
without any oil traps.
2.1.2.7 Air conditioner shall operate continuously at the ambient temperature of 35°C.
2.1.2.8 Both indoor unit outdoor unit are assembled, tested, and charged with refrigerant
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Issued at: Davao City
Date: 10 Jan
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at the factory.
2.1.3.1 The outdoor units shall be factory assembled unit housed in a sturdy weatherproof
casing constructed from rust-proofed mild steel panels coated with a baked enamel finish.
2.1.3.2 The outdoor unit shall have two (three) scroll compressors and be able to operate
even in case that one of compressors is out of order. The outdoor unit of 5hp to 8hp shall
have one scroll compressor.
2.1.3.3 The connectable range of indoor units shall be 0.8 to 10HP with all outdoor units.
2.1.3.4 The noise level shall not be more than 54 dB(A) (in case of 5HP) at normal operation
measured horizontally 1m away and 1.5 m above ground. The outdoor unit shall be
modular in design and should be allowed for side by side installation.
2.1.3.5 Compressor
2.1.3.5.1 The compressor shall be of highly efficient hermetic scroll type and equipped
with inverter control capable of changing in speed in accordance to the cooling or
heating load requirements.
2.1.3.5.1.1 The outdoor unit shall have the multi-step of capacity control to meet load
fluctuations and indoor unit individual control.
2.1.3.6.1 The heat exchanger shall be constructed with copper tubes mechanically
bonded to aluminum fins to form a cross fin coil.
2.1.3.7.1 The refrigerant circuit shall include liquid and gas shut off valves and a
solenoid valves.
2.1.3.7.2 All necessary safety devices shall be provided to ensure the safety
operation of the system.
Provide power guard for voltage fluctuation raging plus and minus 25 percent.
2.1.3.9.1 Unit shall be equipped with an oil recovery system to ensure stable operation
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PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PRC Reg. 4607; PTR: 0053136
Issued at: Davao City
Date: 10 Jan
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2.1.4.1 Each of the indoor unit shall be of the Ceiling Mounted Cassette Type (Round
Flow), or Ceiling Mounted Cassette Type (Double Flow), Ceiling Mounted Cassette
Corner Type, or Slim Ceiling Mounted Duct Type, or Ceiling Mounted Built-In Type, or
Ceiling Mounted Duct Type, or Ceiling Suspended Type, or Wall Mounted Type, or
Floor Standing Type, or Concealed Floor Standing Type, or Ceiling Suspended
Cassette (Connection Unit Series).
2.1.4.2The unit shall have electronic control valve which control refrigerant flow rate in
respond to load variations of the room.
2.1.4.3 The fan shall be of the dual suction multi blade type and statically and
dynamically balanced to ensure low noise and vibration free operation.
2.1.4.3.1 The address of the indoor unit shall be set automatically in case of
individual and group control.
2.1.5 Control
2.1.5.2 Units shall be equipped with a self-diagnosis for easy and quick maintenance
and services.
2.1.5.3The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) remote controller shall memorize the latest
malfunction code for easy maintenance.
2.1.5.3.1 It shall be able to control up to 16 indoor units and change fan speed
and angle of swing flap individually in the group.
2.1.6.1.2 The controller shall have wide screen liquid crystal display and can be
2.1.7.1Outdoor units with anti-corrosion specifications are designed specifically for use
in areas, which are subject to salt damage and atmospheric pollution.
2.1.7.2 Anti-Corrosion Type E. Condition and Installation Location where the distance
between the outdoor unit and the sea shore is more than 300 m and less than 1km.
2.1.7.4 Finned Coil Protective net and Fan Protective Net shall be Resin Coating
containing Ultraviolet ray absorber
2.1.7.5 Heat Exchanger shall be Copper-pipe aluminum fin with special acrylic resin
coated.
2.1.7.8 Control Box, Support and Frames shall be Hot-dip zinc coated steel plate rust
preventive powder resin coating on both inner and outer surfaces in thickness of 64μ
or more
2.1.7.9 Pressure Vessel shall be Hot-rolled steel plate + rust preventive treatment: Rush
inhibitor coating
2.1.7.10 Screw and Bolts shall be SUS410 Zinc-nickel alloy plating Zinc chrome acid film
treatment. Rush inhibitor coating
2.2.1 Manufacturer’s
2.2.1.1 Krugger
2.2.1.2 Niagara
2.2.2 Equipment
2.2.2.1 The units shall be of the centrifugal fan backward curve type completely
assembled with fans, fan scrolls, motors, belt drives, motor mounts and housing, all
fabricated for installation as shown on the plans. Submit shop drawing before actual
purchase and installation. The units shall be suitable for outdoor installation.
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PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PRC Reg. 4607; PTR: 0053136
Issued at: Davao City
Date: 10 Jan
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2.2.2.2 The capacities of the unit shall be as shown on the plans and drawings. The
total static pressures are estimated values and deemed adequate for the purpose of
bidding. This contractor shall verify the static pressure for each unit under the
technical specifications.
2.2.2.4 The fans shall be mounted and supported as shown by the drawings. The
mounting shall be complete with spring vibration isolators.
2.2.2.5 Shall be constructed of steel aluminum and all parts shall be triple coated with
bake primer-finisher especially formulated to meet stringent corrosion resistance
relative to the unit’s location. The fan scroll shall be attached to the side plates by
means of continuous lock seam or welded seam construction. Intermittent spot
welded type construction type construction will not be acceptable.
2.2.2.6 The fan wheels shall be backward inclined type preferably “Krugger”.
2.2.2.8 Factory wired non-fused disconnect switches shall be located near the unit.
2.3.1 Manufacturer’s
2.3.1.1 Krugger
2.3.1.2 Panasonic
2.3.2 Equipment
2.3.2.1 The Exhaust Fan shall be ceiling cassette self-contained factory assembled and
pre-wired with single point electrical connection.
2.3.2.2 The unit shall have round spigot for easy connection to flexible hose.
2.3.2.3 The unit shall have none return flap to prevent back-flow.
2.3.2.5 The unit shall factory balanced turbine with new wide angle curved blade for
quite operation and high air volume.
2.3.2.6 The unit is high static pressure design for ducted type.
2.3.2.7 The unit shall have a capacitor operated motor with thermal switch.
2.3.2.8 The unit shall have spring clip on front cover easily removable for cleaning.
2.4.1 Manufacturer’s
2.4.1.1 Apo
2.4.1.2 Union
2.4.2 Material
2.4.2.1.2 Duct Material shall be zinc-coated G.I. sheet of the thickness of the metal
and stiffeners as indicated in the schedule of the drawings.
2.4.2.1.4 All duct joints shall be TDC or approved equal. The TDC Flange connections
shall be leak-proof with trim appearance, and superb fitting geometry, which will
minimize friction, loses and provides energy savings. The corner pieces shall be
galvanized precision stamped and all joints shall be provided with mastic sealant.
2.4.2.1.6 The air conditioning ducts and all other ducts conveying cold air to be
identified on the plans shall be insulated with 25kg/m3, 25mm thick Polyolefin
insulation, with aluminum vapor barrier. The insulations shall be attached to the ducts
by means of adhesives and mechanical clips paced at 300 mm centers. The
insulations shall be further secured in place by plastic straps at approved spacing
using continuous corner beads. All butting joints shall be applied with extra heavy
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Date: 10 Jan
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coating of adhesive and 100 mm wide aluminum tapes shall cover joints made.
2.4.2.1.7 The minimum Gauge for duct dimension, refer to longer size rectangular duct
for low-pressure ductworks.
2.4.2.1.8 Duct shall be essentially airtight. Provide Cross break ducts 450 mm and
larger.
2.4.2.1.9 Duct elbow shall have centerline radius no less than 1-1/2 times the maximum
duct dimension in plane of turn.
UP TO 300 26 0.4
2.4.2.1.11 Provide splitter or opposed blade volume damper as required for air
balancing. Material shall be 2 gauges heavier than connecting ductworks.
2.4.3 Installation
2.4.3.2 Fabricate and install ductwork and accessories in accordance with referenced
SMACNA Standards:
2.4.3.2.1 Drawings show the general layout of ductwork and accessories but
do not show all required fittings and offsets that may be necessary to connect
ducts to equipment, boxes, diffusers, grilles, etc., and to coordinate with other
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Date: 10 Jan
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2.4.3.3 Install duct hangers and supports in accordance with SMACNA Standards,
Section IV.
2.4.3.5 Seal openings around duct penetrations of floors and fire rated partitions with
fire stop material as required by NFPA 90A.
2.4.3.6 Flexible duct installation: Refer to SMACNA Standards, Section III. Ducts shall be
continuous, single pieces not over 1.5 m (5 feet) long (NFPA 90A), as straight and short
as feasible, adequately supported. Centerline radius of bends shall be not less than
two duct diameters. Make connections with clamps as recommended by SMACNA.
Clamp per SMACNA S3.33 and S3.34 with one clamp on the core duct and one on
the insulation jacket. Flexible ducts shall not penetrate floors, or any chase or partition
designated as a fire or smoke barrier, including corridor partitions fire rated one hour
or two hour. Support ducts SMACNA Standards.
2.4.3.7 Where diffusers, registers and grilles cannot be installed to avoid seeing inside
the duct, paint the inside of the duct with flat black paint to reduce visibility.
2.4.3.8.1 Provide necessary blank-off plates required to install dampers that are
smaller than duct size. Provide necessary transitions required to install dampers
larger than duct size.
2.4.3.9 Air Flow Measuring Devices (AFMD): Install units with minimum straight run
distances, upstream and downstream as recommended by the manufacturer.
2.4.3.10 Low Pressure Duct Liner: Install in accordance with SMACNA, Duct Liner
Application Standard.
2.4.4.1 Perform tests AS required. See article, QUALITY ASSURANCE. 2.4.4.2 Seal all
openings in ducts.
2.5.1 Material
2.5.1.2 Insulation shall meets the NFPA 90A and NFPA 90B.
2.5.1.4 Insulate all supply and return duct with 25 mm thick and 25kg/m3
density.
2.6.1 Material
2.6.1.1 Provide fire damper to all duct penetration on interior concrete wall.
2.6.1.2 Galvanized steel, interlocking blade type, UL listing and label, 1 1⁄2 hour
rating, 70 oC (160 oF), fusible link, 100 percent free opening with no part of the
blade stack or damper frame in the air stream.
2.6.1.3 Fire dampers in fume hood exhaust or wet air exhaust shall be stainless
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2.6.1.4 The damper frame may be of design and length as to function as the
mounting sleeve, thus eliminating the need for a separate sleeve, as allowed
by UL 555. Otherwise provide sleeves and mounting angles, minimum 1.9 mm
(14 gage), required to provide installation equivalent to the damper
manufacturer’s UL test installation.
2.6.1.6 Combination fire and smoke dampers: multi-louver or curtain type units
meeting all requirements of both dampers shall be used where shown and
may be used at the Contractor’s option where applicable.
2.7.1 General
2.7.1.1 Factory fabricated, complying with NFPA 90A for connectors not
passing through floors of buildings. Flexible ducts shall not penetrate any fire or
smoke barrier, which is required to have a fire resistance rating of one hour or
more. Flexible duct length shall not exceed 1.5 m (5 feet). Provide insulated
acoustical air duct connectors in supply air duct systems and elsewhere as
shown.
2.7.2.1 Factory made including mineral fiber insulation with maximum C factor
of 0.25 at 24 oC (75 oF) mean temperature, encased with a low permeability
moisture barrier outer jacket, having a puncture resistance of not less than 50
Beach Units. Acoustic insertion loss shall not be less than 3 dB per 300 mm
(foot) of straight duct, at 500 Hz, based on 150 mm (6 inch) duct, of 750 m/min
(2500 fpm).
2.7.3.2 Maximum working velocity: 1200 m/min (4000 feet per minute).
2.7.3.3 Minimum working pressure, inches of water gage: 2500 Pa (10 inches)
positive, 500 Pa (2 inches) negative.
2.8.1 Materials:
2.8.1.1 Steel or aluminum except that all units installed in operating rooms shall
be aluminum or stainless steel . Provide manufacturer's standard gasket.
2.8.1.2 Exposed Fastenings: The same material as the respective inlet or outlet.
Fasteners for aluminum may be stainless steel.
2.8.1.3 Contractor shall review all ceiling drawings and details and provide all
ceiling mounted devices with appropriate dimensions and trim for the specific
locations.
2.8.3.1 Ceiling Diffusers: Suitable for surface mounting, exposed T-bar or special
tile ceilings, off-white finish, square or round neck connection as shown on the
drawings. Provide plaster frame for units in plaster ceilings.
2.8.3.2 Square, louver, fully adjustable pattern: Round neck, surface mounting
unless shown otherwise on the drawings. Provide equalizing or control grid and
volume control damper.
2.8.4.1 Galvanized steel boot lined with 13 mm (1/2 inch) thick fiberglass
conforming to NFPA 90A and complying to UL 181 for erosion. Form slots or use
adjustable pattern controllers, to provide stable, horizontal air flow pattern
over a wide range of operating conditions.
2.8.4.3 Maximum pressure drop at design flow rate: 37 Pa (0.15 inch) wg.
2.8.4.4.2 Bars: Minimum 5 mm (3/16 inch) wide by 20 mm (3/4 inch) deep, zero
deflection unless otherwise shown. Reinforce bars on 450 mm (18 inch) center
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for sidewall units and on 150 mm (6 inch) center for units installed in floor or sills.
2.8.4.4.3 Provide opposed blade damper and equalizing or control grid where
shown.
2.8.5 Registers
2.8.5.1 Double deflection type with horizontal face bars and opposed blade
damper with removable key operator.
2.8.5.1.2 Finish: Off white baked enamel for ceiling mounted units. Wall
units shall have a prime coat for field painting, or shall be extruded with
manufacturer's standard finish.
2.8.5.1.3
2.8.5.2 Grilles: Same as registers but without the opposed blade damper.
2.9.1 General
2.9.1.1 Fabricate duct accessories from the same material as the ductwork in
which the accessory will be installed, unless specified otherwise.
2.9.2.1 Fabricated from same material as the ductwork two gauges heavier
than duct in which installed with splitters long enough to completely close the
branch duct without flutter. In all cases, blade dimension in direction of airflow
shall be 1-1/2 times width of branch duct not less than 12 inches. Provide a
locking quadrant and align its operating handle with the damper blade.
2.9.3.2 Blade and fastener material shall be the same as the ductwork in which
the damper is to be installed. Rod shall be galvanized steel. Blade shall be
riveted or bolted to rod.
2.9.3.3 Dampers shall be of a length suitable to shut off branch ducts without
causing damper flutter.
2.9.3.4 Cross break dampers and stiffen edges with two edge brakes for
rigidity. Provide additional stiffening angles, as required.
2.9.3.5 Provide continuous rods and outside end bearings on all damper
assemblies. Additionally, provide inside end bearings on internally lined ducts.
Mark the ends of damper rods with a saw cut to indicate blade position.
2.9.4.2 Blade, rod, linkage, frame, and fastener material shall be the same as
the ductwork in which the damper is to be installed.
2.9.4.3 Blades shall be center crimped for stiffness and to receive pins and
rods, and edge crimped to interlock with adjacent blades on full shutoff.
Provide additional stiffening angles, as required.
2.9.4.5 Provide continuous rods on all drive damper assemblies. Mark the ends
of the damper shaft extension with a saw cut to indicate blade position.
2.9.4.6 Linkage and hardware shall be SMACNA accepted and arranged for
gang operation and opposed-blade action without jamming or racking.
2.9.4.7 Bushings for galvanized steel dampers shall be oil impregnated bronze,
sized to match with pins. Bushings for aluminum and stainless steel ductwork
shall be nylon or other suitable thermoset plastic.
2.9.4.9 Provide specified locking quadrants for ductwork serving non- clean
areas. Provide specified dial regulators for ductwork serving cleanrooms.
2.10.1.1 Trox
2.10.1.2 Aerotech
2.11.1.1 Trox
2.11.1.2 Aerotech
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2.11.2 Description: Hat channel or embossed vane side rails with shop- fabricated double-
blade turning vanes of the same material as the ductwork.
2.11.3 Provide factory fabricated, double thickness galvanized sheet metal turning vanes
with airfoil contour in all 90o square elbows and elsewhere as indicated on drawings. Shop
fabricated turning vanes shall be submitted for approval prior to fabrication.
2.11.4 Acoustical Turning Vanes: Double thickness galvanized sheet steel or aluminum,
non-reflective air foil contour type vane with perforated surface, a core of sound
absorbent material and nailing.
2.12.1.1 Trox
2.12.1.2 Aerotech
2.12.2 Description:
2.12.2.1 Double wall access door with minimum 1-inch thick insulation between walls,
angle or Z-frame, sealing gasket around the periphery, double layer Plexiglass vision
panel with air space between, hinged with quick release latches. Access doors
smaller than 12 inches square may be secured with sash locks.
2.12.2.3 Provide sufficient sealant for application between the door frame and duct
for installations in ductwork with seal Class A and B, and in ductwork serving clean
rooms.
2.12.2.4 Patch plates attached with screw fasteners are prohibited, except in locations
where they are specifically noted.
2.13.1 Description
2.13.1.1 Straight pattern sheet metal spin-in fitting with 45-degree scoop designed for
connection to sheet metal ductwork. Assemble using spot welds or rivets. Button-
punch fabrication is prohibited. Provide a specified balancing damper in the
ductwork immediately downstream of each spin-in fitting.
2.14.1.1 Trox
2.14.1.2 Aerotech
2.14.2 Description
2.14.4 Gravity backdraft dampers smaller than 18 by 18 inches furnished with air
moving equipment may be the air moving equipment manufacturers standard
construction.
2.15.1 Material
2.15.1.1 Refrigerant pipes shall be seamless copper type (L) hard drawn tubing
conforming to ASTM B280 and ANSI B31.5.
2.15.1.2 Refrigerant pipes shall be factory cleaned, ready for installation, and shall
have ends capped to protect cleanliness of pipe interior until installed.
2.15.1.3 The value strainers, driers, moisture indicators, sight glasses, and vibration
eliminators shall be full line size.
2.15.1.4 Joining materials shall conform to AWS A5.8. Copper to copper joints shall be
made with a brazing alloy sil-fos (Bcup- 6) without flux. Copper to brass joints shall be
made with silver solder (bag-28) with non-acid flex.
2.15.1.5 Fittings shall be wrought – copper fittings conforming to ANSI B16.22 and ANSI
B16.26 and shall be absolutely free from, scale or dirt.
2.16.1 Material
2.16.1.1 Strainer shall be Single type with brass body capable of 500 Psig working
pressure.
2.16.1.2 Sight glasses shall be double – port, See through type having two bull’s eye of
nonferrous material and capable of 350 Psig test pressure.
2.16.1.3 Expansion Valves shall be bronze, suitable for silver – soldered joints and of
external equalizer design, conforming to AR1 750.
2.16.1.4 Vibration Isolator shall be flexible bellows tube type vibrations eliminators with
seamless tin bronze or stainless steel core.
2.15 Refrigerant
2.15.1 Material
2.15.1.1 All Air-conditioning units shall use the environment friendly refrigerant R-410A,
except as otherwise indicated. All components exposed to refrigerant shall be
compatible.
2.15.1.3 All refrigerant lines should be a short as possible and shall have a maximum
run of 150ft.
2.15.1.4 The horizontal piping should be pitched down in the direction flow at a slope
of about 0.05 inches per foot.
2.16.1 Insulation shall be closed cell tube and sheet, lightweight elastomeric material
(Rubatex, Armaflex, Aeroflex or approved equal) designed for insulating liquid cooling and
heating lines. The close cell structure of the insulating materials shall provide moisture and
vapor resistance without using additional vapor barriers. It shall have a stable thermal
conductivity during service.
2.16.2 Insulate all refrigerant copper pipes with pre-molded closed cell elastomeric black
insulation with 25 mm thick and 86kg/m3 density.
2.17.1 Material
2.17.1.1 Drain pipes shall be un-plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) class 150 and
conforms to PNS 65. Fittings shall be joint by solvent cement.
2.17.1.2 Drainpipes shall not be undersize and shall be as direct and straightforward to
drain as possible to prevent blockage.
2.17.1.3 Insulate all interior condensate drain line with pre-molded closed cell
elastomeric black insulation with 12mm thick and 86kg/m3 density.
2.17.1.5 Pipe insulation when exposed to weather shall be provided with gauge 26 G.I
sheet metal cladding.
2.18.1 Material
2.18.1.1 Motors shall conform to NEMA standard, continuous duty, 1.15 service factors,
60 Hz and with enclosure of either Open Drip Proof of Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled as
specified.
2.18.1.2 Motor controller shall be combination circuit breaker and magnetic starter,
NEMA 1A or 3A enclosure as required.
2.18.1.3 Starter shall be across the line for motor 3.75 KW or smaller and reduced
voltage for above 3.75 KW. Provide one (1) overload relay with heater each phase
and auxiliary contacts as may be required.
2.18.1.4 Circuit breaker shall be molded case breaker complete with thermal
magnetic trip and external operating handle.
2.18.1.5 All motors controllers shall be provided with auxiliary contacts for integration
to Building Automation System.
2.19.1 Material
2.19.1.1 Power wiring of Air Conditioning Units shall be provided by the electrical
contractor from Main Panel Board to Enclosed Circuit Breaker or Junction Box and by
the Mechanical Contractor from Enclosed Circuit Breaker to Equipment.
2.19.1.2 Control wiring of Air Conditioning Units shall be the sole responsibility of the
Mechanical Contractor.
2.19.1.3 Interior piping shall be unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) unless otherwise
noted and must be sized in accordance with the equipment load and
manufacturer’s Standard.
2.19.1.4 Enclosed circuit breaker shall be NEMA 3R for outdoor used and to be
supplied by the Mechanical Contractor.
2.19.1.5 Wires shall be THHN, unless otherwise noted and must be sized in accordance
with the equipment load and manufacturers standard.
2.19.1.6 Circuit Breaker shall be molded Case breaker with thermal magnetic trip and
external operating handle.
2.19.1.7 Controllers shall be provided with auxiliary contacts for integration to Building
Automation System.
2.20.1 Material
2.20.1.1 Pipe support shall be fabricated with flat bar, round bar, and angular bar of
appropriate size.
Anchorage of pipes support on concrete slab or beam shall be
expansion shield as shown on details.
2.20.1.2 All hangers and supports shall be painted with one (1) coat of primer paint
and two (2) coats of epoxy paint.
2.20.1.3
2.21.1 Material
2.21.1.2 Sleeves shall have a minimum clearance of 25mm around the pipe and
caulked with oakum and mastic sealant.
3.1.1 Comply with the Agreement between the Construction Manager and Trade
Contractor and all other documents referred to therein.
3.1.2 Provide all services, materials and labour required to fully commission the
mechanical systems in accordance with this Section of the Specification.
3.2 Coordination
3.2.2 Coordinate the work of this Section with all other Divisions to ensure complete
and operational mechanical systems at completion of this work.
3.2.4 Review the design intent of the project and the intended operation of systems
with the Consultant before proceeding with commissioning.
3.3.1 Meet ASHRAE Standard 1-1989 Guideline for Commissioning of HVAC Systems.
Refer to Section 15950 for more detailed requirements on testing, adjusting, and
balancing.
3.3.2 The “Clients Representative” may elect to source start-up and handover by a
specialist commissioning company. Supply to the Commissioning Manager, the
following details regarding the proposed firm:
3.3.2.1 Principle representative and
qualifications
3.3.2.2 Proposed personnel and relevant project experience 3.3.2.3
Previous similar assignments and references 3.3.2.4 Scope of work to be
undertaken
3.3.2.5 Company resources and equipment
3.3.3 Use of a commissioning specialist shall not relieve Division 15 of the obligation to
name one of his own employees as the person responsible for progressing
commissioning, i.e. the Commissioning Coordinator.
3.3.4 Supply the name, qualifications and experience of the proposed Commissioning
Coordinator upon Project Managers request. Selection shall be subject to review and
3.3.5 The Consultant may, at his discretion, attend and advise in the commissioning
process. Meet Consultant requirements.
3.3.6 Hold and attend regular meetings during the commissioning process. Prepare
detailed progress reports to coincide with regular commissioning meetings.
Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager, the preparation and issue of minutes
for each meeting to be circulated to each involved trade, the Consultant and the
Construction Manager representative(s). Minutes shall highlight action items.
3.4.1 Submit to the Consultant, 60 days prior to the scheduled Substantial Performance,
detailed and comprehensive installation completion/startup/testing schedule, identifying
all trades and suppliers to be involved. Update the schedule and resubmit for review, on a
biweekly basis, during the course of commissioning. If found to be unacceptable, revise
the schedule and the construction forces to suit the reviewed schedule. This schedule shall
include, but is not limited to the following items:
3.4.1.1 Installation and testing of Refrigerant Piping systems. Very strict compliance to
manufacturer’s recommendations is required with regards to quality of workmanship
and testing procedures for refrigerant piping works such as pipe covering, flushing, air-
tightness of soldered, flared and flanged joints, vacuum drying and nitrogen
replacement. This is to ensure that no moisture and dirt is left inside the pipe and
guarantee no refrigerant leaks.
3.4.1.2 Installation leak testing and cleaning of duct systems (by Ductwork
Contractor).
3.4.1.11 Troubleshooting
3.4.1.13 Control software set-up and checkout including seasonal and response
checkout of operating sequences, PID optimization (By Control Subcontractor)
3.4.1.15 Fire alarm and control system interfacing (by Control Contractor & Division
16)
3.5.1.2 Shop Drawing submittal, review, production release, and delivery dates
3.5.1.3 Dates for completion of all work required preparing for equipment installation
3.5.1.4 Dates for equipment installation, supplier pre-start checkout and system
availability for start-up
3.5.1.5 Dates for equipment start-up, performance testing, proposal for temporary use,
acceptance-testing, demonstration, turnover and warranty start/finish.
3.5.2 Submit proposed record sheets and procedures to Consultant for review, when
requested by the Owner.
3.5.3 List all specialist personnel and equipment required for the test and ensures that
these are available by the test date.
3.5.4 Provide documentation of the commissioning process for inclusion into the
maintenance manuals. These are to include checkout sheets, equipment data sheets,
start-up certificates from suppliers involved in start-up, documentation concerning
demonstration to the Owner. Include all record and result sheets form commissioning
tests
3.6 Startup
3.6.1 Coordinate and supervise the start-up of the various pieces of equipment and
systems. Utilize the start-up services of the manufacturer's representative. Ensure that the
equipment is operating in a satisfactory manner. Check the following items:
3.6.1.4 Seals
3.6.1.7 Electrical amp draw, starting inrush current and trip/heater settings
3.6.1.8Meet Section 15010 requirements for Temporary Services and Temporary and
Trial Use.
3.7 Troubleshooting
3.7.2 Where problems become apparent during the commissioning process, identify and
resolve these problems. The basic functions in troubleshooting are:
3.7.2.4 Involve the designing authority in the review of the problem and proposed
resolution.
3.8.2 Test the operation of the individual components and systems. Go through each step
of the sequence of operation and verify that each component operates correctly. Direct
and ensure that all trades involved make the required changes and adjustments to effect
the proper operation of all components and systems. Meet commissioning test
requirements.
3.8.4 Carry out operational tests for the current season and simulate operation of summer,
winter and intermediate seasons.
3.9.1 Coordinate the manual provision with Consultant prepared Operation and
Maintenance Manual, if available.
3.10.1 Provide a list of spare parts, special tools, lubricants, etc. for each item of equipment
which has been purchased as part of the Contract.
3.10.2 Provide a listing of recommended spare parts for all equipment installed under
Division 15, to cover a period from Substantial Completion to Warranty end.
3.10.3 Provide at minimum, the following information for recommended spare parts:
3.10.3.2 Manufacturer's part name, part number, unit price, lead time, shelf life.
3.10.4 Submit preliminary list of spare parts and tools to Owner at least 30 days prior to
intended system handover to Owner. The Owner reserves the right to add to, reduce or
omit entirely, the recommendations contained on these lists.
3.11.1 Verify readings, calibration and set-up of sensors and equipment, including:
3.11.1.5 Control damper positioning, including tightness when closed and full
open/balance position.
3.11.2 Verify correct sensors are reporting accurately to the distributed field panels and
operator workstation.
3.11.3 Operate each major equipment. Verify and correct the following if required:
3.11.3.3 Correct open/close and modulation procedures with valves and dampers.
3.11.3.4
Stable operation of controls under normal conditions and with changes in
air/refrigerant/on/off conditions.
3.11.4 Verify that all cooling coil drain pans and condensate piping operate.
3.11.5 Verify duct cleaning, air balancing and air pattern adjustments.
3.12.1 Visit the site and the Owner's representative each month after Substantial
Performance for a minimum period of two days until the end of the project warranty
period.
3.12.4 Prepare a report for the Consultant and Construction Manager for inclusion in
the Operating Manuals of the problems and issues that have arisen and the
corrective action(s) recommended and implement.