SECTION 15241 VIBRATION CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES 15241-2/7
1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS 15241-2/7
1.3 SUMMARY 15241-2/7
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE 15241-3/7
1.5 SUBMITTALS 15241-3/7

PART 2 PRODUCTS 15241-3/7

2.1 VIBRATION CONTROL MATERIALS AND
SUPPORTS UNITS 15241-3/7

PART 3 EXECUTION 15241-6/7

3.1 INSPECTION 15241-6/7
3.2 PERFORMANCE OF ISOLATORS 15241-6/7
3.3 APPLICATIONS 15241-6/7
3.4 INSTALLATION 15241-6/7
3.5 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING 15241-7/7

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of
this Section.

1.1.2 This section is Division 15 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods section, and is
part of each Division 15 section making reference to vibration control products
specified herein.

1.2 SUMMARY

1.2.1 Extent of vibration control work required by this section is indicated on Drawings
and schedules, and/or specified in other Division 15 sections.

1.2.2 Types of vibration control products specified in this section include the following:

1. Neoprene Pads.
2. Vibration Isolation Springs.
3. All-Directional Anchors.
4. Neoprene Mountings.
5. Spring Isolators, Free-Standing.
6. Spring Isolators, Housed.
7. Spring Isolators, Vertically-Restrained.
8. Equipment Rails.
9. Fabricated Equipment Bases.
10. Roof-Curb Isolators.
11. Isolation Hangers.
12. Flexible Pipe Connectors.

1.2.3 Vibration control products furnished as integral part of factory-fabricated

equipment, are specified as part of equipment assembly in other Division 15
sections.
1.2.4 Refer to other Division 15 sections for equipment foundations, hangers, sealants,
gaskets, and other work related to vibration control work.

1.2.5 Refer to other Division 15 sections for requirements of electrical connections to

equipment isolated on vibration control products.

1.2.6 Refer to other Division 15 sections for requirements of duct connections to air
handling equipment isolated on vibration control products.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.31 Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of

vibration control products, of type, size, and capacity required, whose products
have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years.

1. Except as otherwise indicated, obtain vibration control products from single

manufacturer.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation
instructions for each type of vibration control product. Submit schedule showing
size, type, deflection, and location for each product furnished.

1.4.2 Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's assembly-type shop drawings indicating

dimensions, weights, required clearances, and method of assembly of components.
Detail bases, and show location of equipment anchoring points, coordinated with
equipment manufacturer's shop drawings.

1.4.3 Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data for each type of vibration control
product. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in maintenance
manual; in accordance with requirements of Division 1.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VIBRATION CONTROL MATERIALS AND SUPPORTS UNITS

2.1.1 Neoprene Pads: Oil-resistant neoprene sheets, of manufacturer's standard hardness

and cross-ribbed or waffled pattern.

2.1.2 Vibration Isolation Springs: Wound-steel compression springs, or high-strength

spring alloy steel; with spring diameter not less than 0.8 of compressed height of
spring at rated loads. Provide minimum additional travel to solid, equal to 50% of
rated deflection. Provide spring wire with elastic limit stress exceeding at solid
deflection.

2.1.3 All-Directional Anchors: Provide all-directional acoustical pipe anchor consisting

of telescopic arrangement of 2 sizes of steel tubing separated by minimum 12.7 mm
(1/2") thickness of heavy-duty neoprene and duck, or neoprene isolation material.
Provide vertical restraints by similar material arranged to prevent vertical travel in
either direction. Design for maximum 500 psi load on isolation materials, and
provide for equal resistance in any direction. Equip anchor with threaded hole on
top and 2 holes in base plate for bolting down; or provide welding provisions top
and bottom, if indicated.

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2.1.4 Neoprene Mountings: Provide neoprene mountings consisting of neoprene

element bonded between 2 steel plates that are neoprene-covered to prevent
corrosion. Provide minimum rated deflection of 8.9 mm (0.35"). Provide
threaded hole in upper plate and 2 holes in base plate for securing to equipment and
to substrate.

2.1.5 Spring Isolators, Free-Standing: Except as otherwise indicated, provide vibration

isolation spring between top and bottom loading plates, and with pad-type isolator
bonded to bottom of bottom loading plate. Include studs or cups to ensure
centring of spring on plates. Include levelling bolt with lock nuts and washers,
centred in top plate, arranged for levelling and anchoring supported equipment as
indicated.

1. Include holes in bottom plate for bolting unit to substrate as indicated.

2.1.6 Spring Isolators, Housed: Except as otherwise indicated, provide vibration

isolation spring between telescoping steel housings with top and bottom loading
plates, and with pad-type isolator bonded to bottom of loading plate. Include
resilient inserts to separate and guide telescoping housings.

1. Equip top loading plate with equipment anchorages as indicated or as

required for support and attachment.
2. Include pad-type isolator bonded to top of top loading plate, except on units
with leveling bolts.
3. Include holes in bottom plate for bolting unit to substrate.

2.1.7 Spring Isolators, Vertically-Restrained: Provide spring isolators in housing that

includes vertical limit stops. Design housing to act as blocking during erection,
and with installed height and operating height being equal. Maintain 12.7 mm
(1/2") minimum clearance around restraining bolts, and between housing and
springs. Design so limit stops are out of contact during normal operation.

2.1.8 Equipment Rails: Where rails or beams are indicated for use with isolator units
to support equipment, provide steel beams complying with ASTM A36, with
minimum depth of 150 mm (6") or 0.10 x span of beam between isolators
(whichever is greater). Provide welded bracket at each end of beams, and anchor
each end to spring isolator unit. Provide bolt holes in beams matching anchor bolt
holes in equipment. Provide beams of section modulus indicated or, if not
indicated, selected for normal-weight equipment loading to limit static load stress
to 110,000 kPa (16,000 psi).

2.1.9 Fabricated Equipment Bases: Where supplementary bases are indicated for use
with isolator units to support equipment (base not integral with equipment), provide
welded rectangular unit, fabricated of structural steel shapes, plates and bars
complying with ASTM A36, as shown. Provide welded support brackets at points
indicated, and anchor base to spring isolator units. Except as otherwise indicated,
arrange brackets to result in lowest possible mounting height for equipment, but
provide minimum of 25 mm (1"). Provide bolt holes in base matching anchor bolt

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holes in equipment.

1. Where indicated, provide for auxiliary motor slide base under motor or
motor slide rails for adjusting belt tension. Design primary base for bolting
of rails or slide base in position.

2. Where sizes of base framing members are not indicated, fabricate base with
depth of structure not less than 0.10 x longest span of base, rigidly braced to
support equipment without deflections or distortions which would be
detrimental to equipment or equipment performance.

2.1.10 Roof-Curb Isolators: Fabricated frame units sized to match roof curbs as shown,
formed with isolation springs between extruded aluminum upper and lower
sections, which are shaped and positioned to prevent metal-to-metal contact.
Provide continuous airtight and waterproof seal between upper and lower
extrusions. Include provisions for anchorage of frame unit to roof curb, and for
anchorage of equipment to unit.

2.1.11 Isolation Hangers: Hanger units formed with brackets and including
manufacturer's standard compression isolators of type indicated. Design brackets
for 3 times rated loading of units. Fabricate units to accept misalignment of 15
degrees off center in any direction before contacting hanger box, and for use with
either rod or strap type members, and including acoustical washers to prevent
metal-to-metal contacts.

1. Provide neoprene element, with minimum deflection of 8.9 mm (0.35"),

securely retained in hanger box.

2.1.12 Flexible Pipe Connectors:

1. Flexible Pipe Connectors: Provide neoprene or EDPM construction

consisting of multiple plies of nylon tire cord fabric and elastomer molded
and cured in hydraulic rubber presses. Provide straight or elbow connector
as indicated, rated at 860 kPa (125 psi) at 104 deg C (220 deg F).

2. Flexible pipe connectors to have screwed ends for pipes 50 mm (2") and
under and flanged ends for pipes over 50 mm (2").

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

3.1.1 Examine areas and conditions under which vibration control units are to be
installed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected in manner acceptable to Installer.

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3.2 PERFORMANCE OF ISOLATORS

3.2.1 General: Comply with minimum static deflections recommended by ASHRAE,

for selection and application of vibration isolation materials and units as indicated.

3.2.2 Manufacturer's Recommendations: Except as otherwise indicated, comply with

manufacturer's recommendations for selection and application of vibration isolation
materials and units.

3.3 APPLICATIONS

3.3.1 General: Except as otherwise indicated, select vibration control products in

accordance with latest edition of ASHRAE Handbook, HVAC applications,
Chapter 34 "Sound and Vibration Control". Where more than one type of
product is offered, selection is Contractor's option, subject to approval of
Contracting Officer.

3.3.2 Piping: For piping connected to equipment mounted on vibration control products,
install isolation hangers for first 3 points of support for pipe sizes 100 mm (4") and
less, for first 4 points of support for pipe sizes 125 mm (5") through 200 mm (8"),
and for first 6 points of support for pipe sizes 250 mm (10") and over.

3.4 INSTALLATION

3.4.1 General: Except as otherwise indicated, comply with manufacturer's instructions

for installation and load application to vibration control materials and units.
Adjust to ensure that units have equal deflection, do not bottom out under loading,
and are not short-circuited by other contacts or bearing points. Remove space
blocks and similar devices intended for temporary support during installation.

3.4.2 Install units between substrate and equipment as required for secure operation and
to prevent displacement by normal forces.

3.4.3 Adjust leveling devices as required to distribute loading uniformly onto isolators.
Shim units as required where substrate is not level.

3.4.4 Install inertia base frames on isolator units as indicated, so that minimum of 25 mm
(1") clearance below base will result when frame is filled with concrete and
supported equipment has been installed and loaded for operation.

3.4.5 For air handling equipment, install thrust restraints as indicated, and also wherever
thrust exceeds 10% of equipment weight.

3.4.6 Locate isolation hangers as near overhead support structure as possible.

3.4.7 Weld riser isolator units in place as required to prevent displacement from loading
and operations.

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3.4.8 Flexible Pipe Connectors: Install on equipment side of shutoff valves, horizontally
and parallel to equipment shafts wherever possible.

3.5 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

3.5.1 Upon completion of vibration control work, prepare report showing measured
equipment deflections for each major item of equipment.

3.5.2 Clean each vibration control unit, and verify that each is working freely, and that
there is no dirt or debris in immediate vicinity of unit that could possibly
short-circuit unit isolation.

END OF SECTION 15241

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