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SECTION 15860:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

AIR CLEANING DEVICES

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REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY RC APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 2

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 2

1.05 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 3

1.06 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 4

1.07 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 5

1.08 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 5

1.09 FILTER CRITERIA ............................................................................................... 5

1.10 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 7

PART 2 PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................... 8

2.01 GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 8

2.02 REPLACEABLE (THROW-AWAY FILTERS) PANEL FILTERS.......................... 8

2.03 CLEANABLE (WASHABLE) PERMANENT PANEL FILTERS ........................... 8

2.04 EXTENDED SURFACE FILTERS ....................................................................... 9

2.05 HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTERS.............................. 13

2.06 BAG-IN/BAG-OUT HOUSING FOR HEPA FILTERS ........................................ 14

2.07 AUTOMATIC ROLL TYPE FILTERS ................................................................. 14

2.08 ACTIVATED CARBON FILTERS....................................................................... 16

2.09 DISPOSABLE, EXTENDED AREA PANEL FILTERS ....................................... 17

2.10 DISPOSABLE PANEL FILTERS........................................................................ 17

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2.11 EXTENDED SURFACE HIGH EFFICIENCY MEDIA FILTERS ........................ 18

2.12 EXTENDED SURFACE NON-SUPPORTED MEDIA FILTERS ........................ 18

2.13 EXTENDED SURFACE RETAINED MEDIA FILTERS...................................... 19

2.14 HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTERS/BAG FILTERS ................................................... 19

2.15 STERILIZING FILTERS ..................................................................................... 19

2.16 FILTER FRAMES AND HOUSINGS.................................................................. 20

2.17 SAND TRAP LOUVERS .................................................................................... 21

2.18 FILTER GAGES ................................................................................................. 21

2.19 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS......................................................................... 21

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 23

3.01 GENERAL EXAMINATION ................................................................................ 23

3.02 GENERAL PREPARATION ............................................................................... 23

3.03 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 23

3.04 FILTER SELECTION ......................................................................................... 25

3.05 START-UP AND TEMPORARY USE ................................................................ 26

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section describes the cleaning of particulate contaminants from both ventilation
air and re-circulated air for the conditioning of building interiors.

B. Air filters for heating, ventilating and air conditioning.

C. This Section covers the furnishing, installation, and testing of HVAC Air Cleaning
Devices in the location and quantities shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall
furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the work.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Replaceable (Throwaway Filters) Panel Filters

B. Cleanable (Washable) Permanent Panel Filters

C. Extended Surface Filters

D. High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters

E. Automatic Renewable Roll Type Media Filters

F. Activated Carbon Filters

G. Disposable, Extended Area Panel Filters

H. Disposable Panel Filters

I. Extended Surface High Efficiency Media Filters

J. Extended Surface Non-Supported Media Filters

K. Extended Surface Retained Media Filters

L. High Efficiency Filters/Bag Filters

M. Sterilizing Filters

N. Filter Frames and Housing

O. Filter Gages

P. Sand Trap Louvers

Q. Electronic Air Cleaners

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1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 01780 Closeout Submittals

H. Section 01810 Commissioning

I. Section 15051 Materials and Methods

J. Section 15065 Equipment Installation

K. Section 15720 Air Handling Unit

L. Section 15730 Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment

M. Section 15830 Fan

N. Section 15840 Air Terminal Unit

O. Section 15955 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Air and Hydronic System

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between these
standards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials and
processes conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI N45.2 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Power

Plants

D. ARI American Refrigeration Institute

1. ARI 850 Commercial and Industrial Air Filter Equipment

E. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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Engineers Inc.

1. ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Applications

2. STD 52 Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning

Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing
Particulate Matter

F. UL Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

1. UL 586 Standard for Safety High-Efficiency, Particulate, Air

Filter Units

2. UL 867 Standard for Electrostatic Air Cleaners

3. UL 900 UL Standard for Safety Test Performance of Air

Filter Units

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
work:

1. Product Data defining size, arrangement, capacities, materials, accessories

furnished and similar items for specified equipment.

2. Material Data, supported by sufficient descriptive materials, such as technical

catalogs, performance curves, charts and other data published by the
manufacturer, to demonstrate conformance to the requirements.

3. Samples

a) Two samples of replacement filter media of each type and each filter
frame.

b) Further samples shall be submitted to the Royal Commission for

approval if required by the project documents.

4. Certificates for all elements indicated showing compliance with referenced

standards and/or requirement of local authorities.

5. Qualification of Manufacturers

a) Products used in the work of this Section shall be produced by

manufacturers regularly engaged in manufacturing these products with
characteristics, sizes and capacities required and with a history of
successful production acceptable to the Royal Commission.

6. Manufacturer's Literature and Data

a) Extended surface filters.

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b) Holding Frames
1) Identify locations.

c) Side Access Housings

1) Identify locations, verify insulated doors.

d) HEPA filters.

e) Gages.

7. Air filters performance reports.

8. Operation and Maintenance Data

a) Include instructions for operation, changing and periodic cleaning.

1.06 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing such as to achieve the
specified quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

B. The Contractor’s internal quality control shall include but not be limited to:

1. Checking certificates of compliance to conform to specification and referenced

standards prior to installation.

2. Checking supplier’s delivery tickets of each delivery for completeness and

compliance with supply order and specification.

C. Air Filter Performance Report For Extended Surface Filters

1. Submit a test report for each Grade of filter being offered. The report shall be
less than 5 years old and shall have been prepared by an independent testing
laboratory using test equipment, method and duct section as specified by
ASHRAE Standard 52.1 for type of filter under test and acceptable to the
Royal Commission, indicating that filters comply with the requirements of this
Specification. Test for 150 m/min. (500 fpm) will be accepted for lower velocity
rated filters provided the test report of an independent testing laboratory
complies with all the requirements of this Specification.

2. Selection Procedures

a) All filters tested shall have been procured by the independent testing
laboratory from the open market independent of manufacturer of these
filters and a statement to this effect must accompany test report.

3. The Royal Commission at its option may take one of the filters for each
different type submitted and run an independent test to determine if the filter
meets the requirements of this Specification. When the filter does not meet the
specification requirements, the manufacturer will be required to pay for the

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test and replace the filters with filters that will perform as required by the
specifications.

D. Filter Supplier Warranty for Extended Surface Filters

1. Guarantee the filters against leak, blow-outs and other deficiencies during
their normal useful life. Defective filters shall be replaced at no cost to the
Royal Commission.

E. Nameplates

1. Each filter shall bear a label or name plate indicating manufacturer's name,
filter size, rated efficiency, UL classification and file number.

F. Products Requiring Electrical Connection

1. Listed and classified by Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. as suitable for the

purpose specified and indicated.

1.07 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health & Safety systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.08 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to ARI 850 Section 7.4

1. Dust Spot Efficiency: ± 5%.

1.09 FILTER CRITERIA

A. Air Filter Criteria

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1. All re-circulating and outside air systems shall be provided with air filters. Filter
type and efficiency shall be based on the required cleanliness of the supply
air, to meet the objectives of the conditioned space.

2. Systems shall be provided with impingement type mechanical filters unless

otherwise specified by the Royal Commission.

3. Filters installed close to an air inlet shall be protected from the weather by
suitable louvers. A large mesh 12 mm wire screen also shall be provided.

4. Filters shall have permanent indicators to give a warning when the filter
resistance reaches the recommended change value.

5. Air filters shall be provided with access doors, sized to allow filter
maintenance.

6. Disposable factory-fabricated mechanical panel filters shall meet the following

requirements:

a) Filter media shall be interlaced glass fibers sprayed with non-flammable

adhesive.

b) Filter frame shall be cardboard, with perforated metal retainer.

7. Extended-surface disposable panel filters shall meet the following

requirements:

a) Filter media shall be a fibrous material formed into deep V-shaped

pleats held by a self-supporting wire grid.

b) Filter frame shall be non-flammable cardboard.

8. All filters shall conform to UL 900 Class 2 for combustibility and smoke
generation. Systems serving critical areas carrying flammable gases shall
have the additional fire resistance of Class 1 filters when specified by the
Royal Commission.

9. Filtering efficiencies shall be in accordance with ASHRAE 52 and ASHRAE

HVAC Application Handbook.

10. Glass fibrous media filter, having a 90 to 95% average atmospheric dust spot
efficiency shall be provided for computer rooms.

B. Sand Filter Criteria

1. A sand trapping box (STB) shall be provided for the fresh air inlet of each
HVAC system servicing areas housing vital equipment.

2. Each STB shall consist of a sand louver, pre-filter, a pressure differential

indicator and two bleed fans, each sized for 100% of required fresh air
capacity. One fan shall operate as the primary, with the other as a standby.

3. STB air filter efficiencies shall be in accordance with par. 1.09 A.

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4. STB casing shall be rigidly constructed with steel sheets and supporting
members.

5. STB shall capture sand in the fresh air at the sand louver and the sand shall
be exhausted out of the STB by the bleed fan.

C. Chemical Filter Criteria

1. Chemical filter units shall be skid-mounted and selected for both corrosion
control and pressurization based on project requirements.

2. Chemical filter media shall be selected based on air quality at the project site
to provide ISA S71.04 severity level G1 quality air to the spaces served. The
levels for benzene, vinyl chloride monomer and ethylene di-chloride shall be
controlled to 0.1 ppm.

3. Chemical filters shall be provided for the fresh air intake of control buildings,
remote instrument enclosures and other buildings requiring corrosion
protection for electronic equipment.

4. Chemical filters shall also be provided for other buildings in the plant where
the possibility of high concentrations of harmful gases exists in the area or as
specified by the Royal Commission.

1.10 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store materials in accordance with
SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following requirements

1. Protect products against dirt, water and chemical and mechanical damage. Do
not install damaged parts; remove from project site.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

2.02 REPLACEABLE (THROW-AWAY FILTERS) PANEL FILTERS

A. Replaceable panel filters shall be as follows:

1. Factory-fabricated, viscous-coated (or dry type if required or indicated in the

Contract Documents), flat panel type with holding frames; in sizes indicated.

2. Filter shall be made of coarse fibers with high porosity. The filter media shall
be coated with a non-flammable viscous substance.

3. The thickness of the filter shall be between 12.5 and 100 mm (½ to 4 in.) as
required or indicated in the Contract Documents.

4. Filter media shall be framed in throwaway fiberboard casings and sandwiched

between perforated metal grills.

5. Holding frame shall be of 0.91 mm (20 gage) galvanized steel and shall be
gasketed to prevent unfiltered air by passing between media frames and
holding members.

6. Filters shall be with rated face velocity of 2.5 m/s (500 ft/min), initial resistance
of not greater than 75 Pascal (0.3 in. wg.), final rated resistance of 125 Pa
(0.5 in. wg.) and average arrestance of 80%.

2.03 CLEANABLE (WASHABLE) PERMANENT PANEL FILTERS

A. Cleanable filters shall be of the same construction and efficiency as specified in

par. 2.01 A except that the filter media shall be made of metal strips or metal strips
coated with a viscous substance.

B. Washable type air filters shall be highly efficient made up of 1.5 mm thick extruded
aluminum channel. Filter media shall be of multi-layer aluminum wire screen and
covered by expanded slit bonded layers of aluminum mat mesh.

C. Media

1. 14 mesh steel screen, zinc electroplated, alternate layers of flat and

herringbone crimp, 4 layers per 25 mm (1 in.), rod reinforced.

a) Frame
1) 1.52 mm (16 gage) galvanized steel, OR
2) 0.91 mm (20 gage) stainless steel, OR

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3) Aluminum.

b) Nominal Size
1) 400 x 500 mm (16 x 20 in.).

c) Thickness
1) 25 mm (1 in.) thick.

D. Performance Rating

1. Initial Resistance at 2.54 m/s (500 fpm) Face Velocity

a) 25 Pa (0.1 in. wg.).

2. Recommended Final Resistance at 2.54 m/s (500 fpm) Face Velocity

a) 125 Pa (0.5 in. wg.).

2.04 EXTENDED SURFACE FILTERS

A. Use factory assembled air filters of the extended surface type with supported or
non-supported cartridges for removal of particulate matter in air conditioning, heating
and ventilating systems. Filter units shall be of the extended surface type fabricated
for disposal when the dust-load limit is reached as indicated by maximum (final)
pressure drop.

B. Filter Classification

1. UL approved Class 1 or Class 2 conforming to UL Standard 900.

C. Filter Grades, Percent, Nominal Efficiency and Application

1. Grade A: 90 to 95 after-filter.

2. Grade B: 80 to 85 after-filter.

3. Grade C: 50 to 60 pre-filter.

4. Grade D: 25 to 30 pre-filter.

D. Filter Media

1. Grade A, B and C Non-supported (Bag) Type

a) Construct media of high density glass fibers or other suitable fibers.

Enclose or pocket each pleat in woven or non-woven backing material.

b) Seal and fasten (stitch) to maintain pleat shape in a proper frame to

insure no air leakage for life of filter.

c) Staples and stays are prohibited.

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2. Grade A, B and C Supported (Rigid Pleated) Type

a) Media shall be composed of high density glass fibers or other suitable

fibers.

b) Fastening methods used to maintain pleat shape (metal backing or

aluminum separators) shall be sealed in a proper enclosing frame to
insure no air leakage for life of filter.

c) Staples and stays are prohibited.

3. Grade D (Pleated) Type

a) Media shall be composed of synthetic/natural fibers.

b) A metal grid backing shall be bonded to the air leaving side of the
media to maintain uniform pleat shape and stability for proper air flow
and maximum dust loading.

c) The media frame shall be constructed of high strength moisture

resistant fiber or beverage board. Bond the pleated media pack on all
4 edges to insure no air leakage for the life of the filter.

d) Staples and stays are prohibited.

E. Filter Efficiency and Arrestance

1. Efficiency and arrestance of filters shall be determined in accordance with

ASHRAE 52.1. Atmospheric dust spot efficiency and synthetic dust weight
arrestance shall not be less than that specified in Table 2A.

TABLE 2A: ATMOSPHERIC DUST SPOT EFFICIENCY AND SYNTHETIC DUST

WEIGHT ARRESTANCE

Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of

Initial Efficiency Avg. Efficiency Avg. Arrestance
Grade A 75.4 86.4 99.0
Grade B 58.0 79.0 98.0
Grade C 25.0 53.0 97.0
Grade D Less than 20.0 22.0 89.0

F. Maximum initial and final resistance, Pa (inches of water), for each filter cartridge
when operated at 150 m/min (500 feet per minute) face velocity shall be as per
Table 2B.

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TABLE 2B: MAXIMUM INITIAL AND FINAL RESISTANCE

Initial Resistance Final Resistance

Grade A (Bag) 130 (0.52) 250 (1.00)
Grade A (Rigid Pleated) 185 (0.74) 250 (l.00)
Grade B (Bag) 100 (0.40) 250 (l.00)
Grade B (Rigid Pleated) 150 (0.60) 250 (l.00)
Grade C (Bag) 70 (0.28) 200 (0.80)
Grade C (Rigid Pleated) 85 (0.35) 200 (0.80)
Grade D (2-inch deep) 80 (0.32) 175 (0.70)
Grade D (4-inch deep) 65 (0.27) 175 (0.70)

G. Dust Holding Capacity

1. When tested to 250 Pa (1 in. water) at 150 m/min (500 fpm) face velocity, the
dust holding capacity for each 600 by 600 mm (24 x 24 in.) (face area) filter
shall be at least the values listed below. For other filter sizes, the dust holding
capacity shall be proportionally higher or lower to the face area. Refer to
Table 2C.

TABLE 2C: DUST HOLDING CAPACITY

Grade A (Bag) 300 grams

Grade A (Rigid Pleated) 90 grams
Grade B (Bag) 430 grams
Grade B (Rigid Pleated) 175 grams
Grade C (Bag) 910 grams
Grade C (Rigid Pleated) 250 grams
Grade D (2 inch deep) 150 grams
Grade D (4 inch deep) 300 grams

H. Minimum Media Area

1. The minimum net effective media area in square meter (square feet) for each
600 x 600 mm (24 x 24 in.) (face area) filter at 150 m/min (500 fpm) face
velocity shall be at least the values listed below.

2. For other filter sizes the net effective media area shall be proportionally higher
or lower. Refer to Table 2D.

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TABLE 2D: MINIMUM MEDIA AREA

Grade A (Bag) 8.5 (91.0)

Grade A (Rigid Pleated) 5.3 (57.0)
Grade B (Bag) 8.5 (91.0)
Grade B (Rigid Pleated) 5.3 (57.0)
Grade C (Bag) 8.5 (91.0)
Grade C (Rigid Pleated) 5.3 (57.0)
Grade D (2-in. deep) 1.4 (14.8)
Grade D (4-in. deep) 2.1 (23.0)

I. Side Servicing Housings

1. Minimum 1.52 mm (16 gage) galvanized steel, or aluminum, completely

factory assembled with upstream and downstream flanges for connection into
the duct system. Furnish housing length sufficient to provide for fully extended
operating filter elements.

2. Access Doors

a) Double skin insulated, at each end of the housing with continuous

gasketing on the perimeter and positive locking devices. Design doors
to withstand a minimum positive/negative 1.0 kPa (4 in. wg.) static
pressure.

3. Filter Slide Channels

a) Channels shall incorporate a positive-sealing gasket material to seal the

top and bottom of the filter cartridge frames to prevent bypass. Provide
factory installed gasketing to prevent leakage between cartridges and
between cartridges and doors.

J. Holding Frame System

1. Minimum 1.52 mm (16 gage) galvanized steel, 100 mm (4 in.) deep, factory
complete with hardware necessary for field assembly, suitable for either
upstream or downstream filter servicing. All members shall be cut to size and
pre-punched for easy assembly into modules of the size and capacity noted in
the schedules.

2. The framing members shall be permanently gasketed to prevent the bypass of

unfiltered air. If required, furnish suitable vertical support members to prevent
deflection of horizontal members. The vertical support members shall not
interfere with either the installation or operation of the filters.

3. The framing system shall incorporate a factory installed positive sealing

device for each row of filters. This device shall allow for easy installation and
removal of cartridges and shall insure the seal between the gasketed filter
elements while the bank is in operation.

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K. Differential Pressure Filter Gages

1. Nominal 100 mm (4 in.) diameter, 0 to 500 Pa (0 to 2 in. wg.) range, flush

mounted in aluminum panel board, complete with static tips, copper or
aluminum tubing and accessory items to provide zero adjustment. Provide one
gage for each extended surface filter section. Provide Petcocks for each gage.

L. Factory-fabricated, dry, extended surface filters with holding frame in sizes indicated
in Project Documents.

M. Holding frames shall be of 1.21 mm (18 gage) galvanized steel provided with
suitable fasteners and gasketing to hold media and media frame and to prevent
unfiltered air passing between media frames.

N. Filters shall be with rated face velocity of 2.5 m/s (500 ft/min), initial operating
resistance of 62 Pa (0.25 in. wg.) with 60 to 65% dust spot efficiency and 100 Pa
(0.40 in. w.g) with 80 to 85% efficiency and 175 Pascal (070 in. wg.) with 90 to 95%
efficiency and final rated resistance of 250 Pascal (1.0 in. wg.).

2.05 HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTERS

A. High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters shall be individually tested and certified
to be 99.97% minimum efficient when handling 0.3 micron particles in accordance
with DOP test method. Filters shall be factory scanned. The DOP efficiency along
with filter serial number and name of manufacturer shall be marked on the filter.
HEPA filter shall have maximum pressure drop of 250 Pa (1 in. wg.) when clean, at
rated flow with a final pressure drop of 500 Pa (2 in. wg.).

B. Filter Media

1. Factory constructed by pleating a continuous sheet of media into closely

spaced pleats with Kraft or aluminum separators. Sealer shall be
self-extinguishing.

a) Media
1) UL 586, pleated, water-resistant glass fiber with separators of
aluminum.
(a) Holding Frame: Plywood.
(b) Media to Frame Side Bond: Polyurethane foam.
(i) Face Gasket: Neoprene expanded rubber.
(c) Nominal Size: 610 x 610 x 300 mm (24 x 24 x 12 in.)
deep.

b) Performance Rating
1) MIL-STD-282 Test 0.3 Micron Dioctyl Phthalate Smoke (DOP)
Efficiency
(a) 99.97%.
2) Rated Air Flow Capacity at 250 Pa (1 in. wg.)

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(a) 540 L/s (1150 cfm).

3) Recommended Final Resistance
(a) 500 Pa (2 in. wg.).

C. Enclosing frame shall be 1.52 mm (16 gage) galvanized steel. Provide pre-filters in
the same housing with a separate removal assembly that operates independently
from the HEPA filters.

D. Pre-Filter

1. Type D, 50 mm (2 in. deep) as specified in par. 2.01 C.4.c.

2.06 BAG-IN/BAG-OUT HOUSING FOR HEPA FILTERS

A. Housing shall be fabricated of 1.71 mm (15 gage) Type 304 stainless steel.

B. Housing shall be equipped with weather covers, drilled face flanges and factory
mounted gages with Petcocks housed in stainless steel brackets.

C. Housing shall be pressure tested in factory for high quality to withstand a positive or
negative pressure of 2.5 kPa (10 in. wg.). If HEPA filters are specified for TB
Isolation Rooms, perform a quantitative leakage and filter performance DOP (Dioctyl
Phthalate Penetration) field test in addition to factory test at the initial installation
recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

D. Housing shall incorporate a spring loaded clamping mechanism that is operated from
outside and which is capable of exerting a 5340 N (1,200 lb.) sealing force across
the top and bottom of each filter.

E. Each housing shall have a bagging ring around the access port that is sealed by a
removable, gasketed access door. The bagging ring shall have 2 continuous ribs to
secure the plastic change-out bag and be hemmed on its outer edge to prevent the
bag from tearing.

F. One 2.2 mm (87 mil) thick PVC change-out bag shall be supplied for each access
door. The bag shall include approximately 300 mm (12 in.) of transparent PVC at the
open end and three glove sleeves built into the body to assist in filter change-out.
Bag-In/Bag-Out housings shall be manufactured under a quality assurance program
that addresses the requirements of ANSI N45.2, “Quality Assurance Requirements
for Nuclear Power Plants.”

2.07 AUTOMATIC ROLL TYPE FILTERS

A. Automatic roll type filters shall be as follows:

1. Factory fabricated, automatic, motor driven, roll type filter with holding casing.

2. Constructed ductwork holding casing of 1.90 mm (14 gage) galvanized steel

for base and side panels and 1.52 mm (16 gage) for top panels; and gasket to
prevent leakage of unfiltered air.

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3. Electrically driven feed control mechanism with pressure differential sensor.

4. Equip filter drive with manual media advance and run-out switches for
stopping media movement of filter bank and operating remote warning signal
lights.

5. Filter media of viscous-coated fibrous glass material, at least 25 m long and

50 mm (2 in.) thick with maximum filter flow velocity of 2.5 m/s (500 fpm),
initial resistance approximately 225 Pa (0.9 in. wg.) and average dust weight
arrestation of 70 to 80% on ASHRAE Test Standard 52.

B. Assembly

1. Galvanized steel assembly with drive, controls, and media, which feeds media
across air stream, winds and compresses used media for disposal.

2. Enclose the clean media roll with hinged roll cover. Include tension panel to
compress used media as it is spooled.

3. Arrange to allow upstream replacement of filter media.

C. Media

1. UL 900 Class 2, rolled and compressed, graduated density glass fiber blanket,
nominally 50 mm (2 in.) thick when expanded, 15 m (50 ft.) long; factory
sprayed with flameproof, non-drip, non-volatile adhesive; bonded reinforcing
on leaving side of media to prevent stretching and necking.

D. Performance Rating, ASHRAE Std 52.1

1. Dust Spot Efficiency: 25%.

2. Weight Arrestance: Minimum 80%.

3. Face Velocity: 2.54 m/s (500 fpm).

4. Initial Resistance at Pressure: 40 Pa (0.17 in. wg.).

5. Recommended Final Resistance: 125 Pa (0.5 in. wg.).

E. Drive Mechanism

1. Electric Gear Reducer Motor: hp rating as required, 120 V, single phase,

60 Hz.

2. Hand crank for manual operation to rewind spool through chain and sprocket
assembly.

F. Controls

1. Provide manual switch to advance media.

2. Pre-wired control package to advance media after pre-selected operating

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period of time, with media run out switch to stop travel and indicate run out
and manual switch to override controls and advance media.

G. Frame

1. Auxiliary frame on downstream side of unit for downstream access to

extended surface retained media filters.

2.08 ACTIVATED CARBON FILTERS

A. Active carbon filters shall be as follows:

1. Factory-fabricated activated carbon filters with housing in sizes and ratings

indicated.

2. Housing construction shall be of 1.52 mm (16 gage) galvanized steel with

gasketed access doors on both sides.

3. Removable carbon cell trays of 0.45 mm (26 gage) coated perforated steel
and steel framing.

4. Filters with rated face velocity of 500 fpm and resistance of 87 Pascal
(0.35 in. wg.).

5. Suitable for duct installation.

B. Assembly

1. Galvanized steel unit incorporating extruded aluminum tracks to

accommodate filter servicing trays in deep V arrangement arranged for
upstream servicing with disposable panel pre-filter.

C. Nominal Size

1. 305 x 610 x 735 mm (12 x 24 x 29 in.).

D. Media

1. Activated Carbon Density

a) 550 kg/m³ (34 lb/ft³), pelletized or granular to 6 x 10 Tyler mesh screen.

2. Carbon Tetrachloride Activity

a) Minimum 60%; in thin bed.

3. Trays

a) Nominal size 610 x 610 x 16 mm (24 x 24 x 5/8 in.) thick.

4. Carbon

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a) 22 kg per 470 L/s (1.42 ft³ /1000 cfm) nominal air flow capacity.

E. Rating

1. 2.54 m/s (500 fpm) face velocity, 110 Pa (0.45 in. wg.) resistance.

2.09 DISPOSABLE, EXTENDED AREA PANEL FILTERS

A. Media

1. UL 900 Class 1, pleated, lofted, non-woven, reinforced cotton fabric supported

and bonded to welded wire grid by corrugated aluminum separators.

a) Frame: Non-flammable.

b) Nominal Size: 305 x 610 mm (12 x 24 in.).

c) Nominal Thickness: 25 mm (1 in.).

B. Rating, per ASHRAE Std 52.1

1. Dust Spot Efficiency: 20%.

2. Weight Arrestance: 85%.

3. Initial Resistance at 2.54 m/s (500 fpm) Face Velocity: 50 Pa (0.20 in. wg).

4. Recommended Final Resistance: 224 Pa (0.9 in. wg).

2.10 DISPOSABLE PANEL FILTERS

A. Media

1. UL 900 Class 2, fiber blanket, factory sprayed with flameproof, non-drip,

non-volatile adhesive.

a) Nominal Size: 300 x 600 mm (12 x 24 in.).

b) Thickness: 25 mm (1 in).

B. Performance Rating

1. Face Velocity: 2.54 m/s (500 fpm).

2. Initial Resistance: 37 Pa (0.15 in. wg).

3. Recommended Final Resistance: 125 Pa (0.50 in. wg).

C. Casing

1. Cardboard frame

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D. Holding Frames

1. 0.91 mm (20 gage) minimum galvanized steel frame with expanded metal grid
on outlet side and steel rod grid on inlet side, hinged with pull and retaining
handles.

2.11 EXTENDED SURFACE HIGH EFFICIENCY MEDIA FILTERS

A. Media

1. Pleated, water-resistant glass fiber with aluminum separators; in 1.52 mm

(16 gage) steel holding frame with corrosion resistant coating.

a) Nominal Size: 610 x 610 x 150 mm (24 x 24 x 6 in.) deep.

B. Performance Rating, per ASHRAE Std 52.1

1. Dust Spot Efficiency: 95%.

2. MIL-STD-282 Test 0.3 Micron Dioctyl Phthalate Smoke (DOP)

Efficiency: 99%.

3. Initial Resistance at 0.63 m/s (150 fpm) Face Velocity: 87 Pa (0.35 in. wg).

4. Recommended Final Resistance: 375 Pa (1.5 in. wg).

2.12 EXTENDED SURFACE NON-SUPPORTED MEDIA FILTERS

A. Media

1. UL 900 Class 1 reinforced glass fiber preformed into series of pockets with
media spacing controls by variable length stitches; galvanized steel header
frame.

a) Media Area
1) 6.9 m² of media per 1000 L/s (35 ft² per 1000 cfm) capacity.

b) Nominal Size
2) 610 x 610 mm (24 x 24 in.) face, 560 mm (22 in.) deep.

B. Performance Rating, per ASHRAE Std 52.1

1. Percent Dust Spot Efficiency: 50%.

2. Percent Weight Arrestance: 97%.

3. Initial Resistance: 75 Pa (0.30 in. wg.).

4. Recommended Final Resistance: 250 Pa (1.0 in. wg.).

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2.13 EXTENDED SURFACE RETAINED MEDIA FILTERS

A. Media

1. UL 900 Class 1 pleated, non-woven cotton fabric, scrim reinforced; supported

by welded steel retainer; in 1.52 mm (16 gage) steel holding frame with
corrosion resistant coating.

a) Effective Media Area

1) 3.1 m² per 1000 L/s (16 ft² per 1000 cfm) capacity rating.

b) Nominal Size
2) 610 x 610 x 300 mm (24 x 24 x 12 in.) deep.

B. Performance Rating, per ASHRAE Std 52.1

1. Percent Dust Spot Efficiency: 30%.

2. Percent Average Weight Arrestance: 92%.

3. Initial Resistance at 2.54 m/s (500 fpm).

4. Face Velocity: 50 Pa (0.2 in. wg.).

5. Recommended Final Resistance: 125 Pa (0.5 in. wg.) above initial resistance.

2.14 HIGH EFFICIENCY FILTERS/BAG FILTERS

A. Bag filters shall be as follows:

1. High efficiency, extended surface pocket type, consisting of galvanized steel

holding frame and replaceable filter.

2. Holding frame shall be predrilled for convenient assembly into banks. They
shall be installed to provide service from the dirty airside.

3. Holding frame shall be equipped with factory installed special high

temperature gaskets and heavy-duty rotary spring type latches which fasten
across the corners of the filter to force the filter firmly against the gaskets.

4. Replaceable air filters shall consist of rigid rust-resistant metal headers to

which individual pockets of filter media are attached. The media shall be made
from ultra-fine fiberglass, supported on the air leaving side by a scrim backing.

5. High efficiency filters shall have an average atmospheric dust weight

arrestation of 90 to 95%, as determined on ASHRAE Test Standard 52.

2.15 STERILIZING FILTERS

A. Sterilizing filters shall be of the high efficiency, dry agglomerator replaceable

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cartridge type, of sufficient size and capacity to clean the specified air volume with
an average dust weight arrestation of 95% or greater on ASHRAE Test
Standard 52.

B. The filter shall be assembled on site from factory-fabricated components or fully

factory-assembled consisting of the following:

1. Agglomerator Framework

a) Each filter cell shall have an individual frame, independently supported

or the filter housing shall be factory-assembled with access doors,
collector cells with sliding rails, power pack, perforated baffles and all
miscellaneous components for a complete installation.

2. Agglomerator Cells

a) Agglomerator cells shall be of the one-piece, flat-plate construction

type, individually removable without disconnecting wiring. Agglomerator
cells shall have 40 V rated porcelain insulators, high voltage bus bars
and connectors inherent for each cell.

3. Power Pack

a) The power pack shall be self-contained, converting 110 AC current to

12 V DC ionizer voltage output and 5.8 V plate voltage output.

b) Dual function on-off switch and over-current protection device shall be a

magnetic circuit breaker located on the front panel of the power pack.

c) The panel fronts shall also include lamps to indicate the operating
condition of the unit. A safety switch shall be provided to ensure that the
power pack is de-energized when the power pack door is opened.

4. Storage Section

a) The storage section shall consist of a factory-assembled galvanized

housing with a clamping mechanism which positively seals replaceable
cartridges around their face periphery against closed cell neoprene
rubber gaskets.

b) The filtering media shall be made of fiberglass supported on the leaving

side with flexible mesh. The storage cartridge shall be removable from
the clean airside of the filter bank.

2.16 FILTER FRAMES AND HOUSINGS

A. General

1. Fabricate filter frames and supporting structures of 1.52 mm (16 gage)

galvanized steel or extruded aluminum T-section construction with necessary
gasketing between frames and walls.

B. Standard Sizes

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1. Provide for interchangeability of filter media of other manufacturers; for panel

filters, size for 610 x 610 mm (24 x 24 in.) filter media, minimum 50 mm (2 in.)
thick; for extended surface and high efficiency particulate air filters, provide for
upstream mounting of panel filters.

C. Side Servicing Housings

1. Flanged for insertion into ductwork, of reinforced 1.52 mm (16 gage)

galvanized steel; access doors with continuous gasketing and positive locking
devices on both sides; extruded aluminum tracks or channels for primary
secondary filters with positive sealing gaskets.

2.17 SAND TRAP LOUVERS

A. Provide sand trap louvers where indicated on plans to perform initial separation of
airborne sand and dust mixtures.

B. Louver casing shall be constructed of aluminum sheets minimum 2 mm thick, and

blades constructed of minimum 1.52 mm (16 gage) thick aluminum. Louvers shall
have minimum efficiencies of 80% on 20 to 200 micron test dust distribution.

C. All louvers shall be furnished with self-emptying sand drain holes and wire mesh bird
screens.

2.18 FILTER GAGES

A. One of the following 2 types of filter gages shall be provided:

1. Diaphragm-type filter gage for each filter bank, with dial and pointer,
graduated to read from 0 to 500 Pa.

2. Manometer-type filter gage for each filter bank, with logarithmic curve tube
gage, with integral leveling gage, graduated to read from 0 to 750 Pa.

B. Provide pressure tips, tubing, gage connections and mounting bracket.

2.19 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS

A. Assembly

1. UL 867; galvanized steel assembly containing electronic agglomerator and

disposable panel filters.

B. Electronic Agglomerator

1. Independently supported and nested collection cells of aluminum construction

including ionizing section consisting of alternately spaced grounded struts and
charged ionizing wires, and collecting section consisting of alternately
grounded and charged plates, with insulators located out of air stream.

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C. Power Pack

1. Self-contained, pre-wired rectifying unit to convert 120 V, single phase, 60 Hz

AC power to approximately 12,000 V DC for ionizer and 6,000 V DC for
collector, including overload protection, on-off switch, pilot light indicating
operating status.

D. Safety Accessories

1. Manual reset safety switches and warning lights for filter plenum access
doors, signal lights and safety switching upstream and downstream of unit
within duct, and enameled high voltage warning signs.

E. Roof Mounted Package Units and Fan-Coil Units

1. Filters shall be 25 mm (1 in.) thick, low velocity disposable type of size

recommended by equipment manufacturer.

2. Where so indicated on plans, provide bottom access filter sections. These

shall house 25 mm (1 in.) thick filters.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL EXAMINATION

A. The Contractor shall examine locations with instruments to verify that conditions for
installing air handling systems are satisfactory. Work shall not proceed until
unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the
installer.

B. Under no circumstances shall any air handling unit or fan coil unit which is shown or
specified to be furnished with filters be operated without filters in-place. Filters on
units during construction shall be replaced as necessary and as directed by the
Royal Commission.

3.02 GENERAL PREPARATION

A. Comply with manufacturer’s instruction and recommendation for work required

before and during installation.

B. Coordinate control work with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to
avoid delays.

C. In the event that units are operated without filters in-place or with filters which have
been damaged so as to allow air to bypass filter, the Contractor shall steam clean all
coils and fans in that particular system before balancing the system.

D. In all cases, filters shall be of the proper size and installed in filter racks in such a
manner that there will be no leakage of air around filters. Filters which have been
torn, distorted, or damaged in any other way will not be acceptable.

E. All testing and balancing of air-side systems shall be done using clean filters.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. General

1. Before commencing installation work, the Contractor shall visit the site to
thoroughly familiarize himself with all details of the work and working
conditions. He shall check whether holes, openings, chases and the like
which he requires have been executed and are adequate. Should any
amendment in size or position of any hole, opening or chase be necessary,
this amendment shall be notified to the Royal Commission immediately.

2. Built-up central HVAC systems shall be provided with pre-filters and final
filters.

3. The filtering efficiency of these systems shall conform to the requirements of

ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, latest edition.

B. Electronic air cleaners or washable type filters shall be installed in the outdoor air
intake ducts of building including sand trap and volume damper.

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C. Filters

1. Install air filters and holding devices in accordance with air filter
manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Air filters shall be installed ahead of cooling coils, heating coils and other air
conditioning equipment in the system to protect them from dust.

3. Enclosing ductwork or frames shall be designed to ensure positive seal

against leakage of unfiltered air.

4. Duct connection to and from the filter should change size or shape gradually
to ensure even air distribution over the entire filter area.

5. Sufficient space shall be provided in front of or behind the filter, or both,

depending on its type, to make it accessible for inspection and service.
A distance of 500 to 1000 mm is required, depending on the filter chosen.

6. Access door of convenient size shall be provided to the filter service areas
and shall have lockable latches for easy opening during maintenance and
inspection.

7. All doors on the clean-air side shall be gasketed to prevent infiltration of

unclean air. All connection and seams of the sheet metal ducts on the clean-
air side shall be as airtight as possible. The filter bank shall be caulked to
prevent bypass of unfiltered air, especially when high-efficiency filters are
used.

8. Electric lights shall be installed in the plenum in front of and behind the air
filter.

9. Filters installed close to an air inlet shall be protected from the weather by
suitable louvers or inlet hood. A large mesh wire bird screen and sand trap
shall be placed in front of the louvers or in the hood.

10. Filters, other than electronic air cleaners, shall have permanent indicators to
give a warning when the filter resistance reaches too high a value or is
exhausted, as with automatic roll media filters.

11. Electronic air cleaners shall have an indicator or alarm to indicate when high
voltage is off or switched out.

12. Install filter gage static pressure tips upstream and down stream of filters.
Mount filter gages on outside of filter housing or filter plenum, in accessible
position. Adjust and level.

13. Do not operate fan system until filters (temporary or permanent) are in place.
Replace temporary filters used during construction and testing, with clean
sets.

14. Filters shall be cleaned or replaced prior to system balancing, when dust
loading exceeds the manufacturer’s recommendations.

15. Temporary filters shall be replaced prior to preliminary handing-over of

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systems or operation of systems.

16. Filters of packaged air handling units and filters of any residential HVAC
system shall be replaceable media or washable material with a minimum 70%
weight arrestance rating (ASHRAE STD 52).

17. The air velocity through filters shall not exceed 3 m/s and dirty pre-filters
pressure drop shall not be greater than 125 Pa (0.5 in. wg.) or final filter
pressure drop greater than 250 Pa (1 in. wg.). Pre-filters and final-filters shall
be upstream of coils and fans.

18. Air filter devices shall be provided to air conditioning unit for cleaning of all the
air passing through the evaporator coil. Air filter performance shall be rated
and tested in conformance with UL 900 Class 1 or ARI 850. Vendor to provide
at least 2 sets of the required number of filters installed for each unit.

19. Filter media shall be preferably viscose-coated glass fiber or

non-woven/synthetic blend or nylon-mesh type mounted in a sturdy frame.

20. Filter surface shall be such that air filter operates at its optimum face velocity
for efficiency.

21. Filters shall be located so they are readily accessible and easily removable for
cleaning and replacement.

22. Access door shall be provided on both sides of the unit for easy filter
replacement. For unit up to 2 m wide, a single access door is acceptable.

23. Filter box shall have a calibrated gage installed for monitoring the pressure
drop across the filters. The gage shall read up to 500 Pa (2 in. wg.). A
securely mounted tubing network shall be used to make an average reading
across the filters.

24. Air handling unit filter shall be high efficiency bag filter or washable material
with a minimum Dust Spot Efficiency of 25 and 90% weight arrestance rating
(ASHRAE 52).

25. Make-Up (Outdoor) Intake System shall consist of:

a) Sand trap louver, pre-filter (inertial filter), or viscous oil filter or media-
filter capable of 25% minimum Dust Spot Efficiency and 90% weight
arrestance (ASHRAE 52).

26. The air velocity through pre-filters shall not exceed 3.05 m/s (600 fpm) and
dirty pre-filter pressure drop shall not be greater than 125 Pa (0.50 in. wg.).

27. The air velocity through high efficiency filter shall not exceed 1.3 m/s
(255 fpm) and dirty filter pressure drop shall not be greater than 250 Pa
(1 in. wg.).

3.04 FILTER SELECTION

A. Have air flow as uniform across the filter face as possible.

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B. Consider the use of pre-filter with high efficiency units for longer service life.

C. Provide weather louvers with trash screens on intakes.

D. Use a draft gage on constant volume systems to determine when a filter should be
serviced.

E. Provide sufficient access for cost-efficiency servicing.

F. Select filters carefully when variable air volumes are involved (Volume less than 20%
or more than 30% of normal rating may be encountered which require careful
selection for optimum performance).

G. Insist on support data for efficiency and life estimates.

H. Do not over rate air filter beyond manufacturer’s recommendations.

I. Do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended final resistance values for any given
filter.

J. Do not forget lint in atmospheric dust is difficult to remove from viscous impingement
filters and can cause electrical short circuit in electrostatic air cleaners.

K. Do not forget horsepower cost requirements for high-resistance filters.

L. Do not consider only “first-cost” when selecting an air filter.

M. Do not install HEPA filters without adequate pre-filters.

3.05 START-UP AND TEMPORARY USE

A. Clean and vacuum air handling units and plenums to the satisfaction of the Royal
Commission prior to starting air handling systems.

B. Install or deliver replacement filter units as directed by the Royal Commission.

C. Upon completion of the project and before final acceptance, all disposable filters
shall be replaced with new filters. This requirement is in addition to the requirement
that a stock of replaceable filters, sufficient to replace all filters in the project one
time, be left for the Royal Commission's maintenance use.

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