SECTION 15180

HEATING AND COOLING PIPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes systems, accessories, valves, pipe and pipe fittings for: heating
water, chilled water, steam and steam condensate, condenser water, glycol,
refrigerant, and engine exhaust.

B. Related Sections:
1. Access Doors and Panels: Product requirements for access doors for
placement by this section.
2. Paints and Coatings: Product requirements Painting for placement by this
section.
3. Mechanical Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control: Product requirements
for Vibration Isolation for placement by this section.
4. Mechanical Insulation: Product requirements for Piping Insulation for
placement by this section.
5. Wiring Connections: Execution requirements for electric connections
specified by this section.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. RI 495 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) - Refrigerant Liquid

Receivers.

B. ARI 710 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) - Liquid Line Dryers.

C. ARI 730 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) - Flow-Capacity Rating

and Application of Suction-Line Filters and Filter-Dryers

D. ARI 750 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) - Thermostatic

Refrigerant Expansion Valves.

E. ARI 760 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) - Solenoid Valves for Use
with Volatile Refrigerants.

F. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Boiler and Pressure Vessel

Codes, SEC IX - Qualification Standard for Welding and Brazing Procedures,
Welders, Brazers, and Welding and Brazing Operators.

G. ASME B16.22 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Wrought Copper

and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

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 H. ASME B16.26 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Cast Copper Alloy
Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes.

I. ASME SEC VIII-D (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Boilers and

Pressure Vessels Code, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels.

J. ASME B16.3 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Malleable Iron

Threaded Fittings Class 50 and 300.

K. ASME B16.18 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Cast Copper Alloy

Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

L. ASME B16.22 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Wrought Copper

and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.

M. ASME B31.1 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Power Piping.

N. ASME B31.5 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Refrigeration

Piping.

O. ASME B31.9 (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Building Services

Piping.

P. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and
Seamless.

Q. ASTM A234 - Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for
Moderate and Elevated Temperatures.

R. ASTM B32 - Solder Metal.

S. ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube.

T. ASTM B280 - Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

U. ASTM D1785 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and
120.

V. ASTM D2235 - Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)

Plastic Pipe and Fittings.

W. ASTM D2241 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR-Series).

X. ASTM D2310 - Machine-Made Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe.

Y. ASTM D2466 - Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

Z. ASTM D2467 - Socket-Type Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings,
Schedule 80.

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 AA. ASTM D2680 - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly (Vinyl
Chloride) (PVC) Composite-Sewer Piping.

BB. ASTM D2683 - Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-

Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing.

CC. ASTM D2751 - Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

DD. ASTM D2855 - Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
(PVC) Pipe and Fittings.

EE. ASTM F708 - Design and Installation of Rigid Pipe Hangers.

FF. ASTM F845 - Plastic Insert Fittings for Polybutylene (PB) Tubing.

GG. ASTM F876 - Cross linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing.

HH. ASTM F877 - Cross linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot - and Cold - Water
Distribution Systems.

II. AWS A5.8 (American Welding Society) - Brazing Filler Metal.

JJ. AWS D1.1 (American Welding Society) - Structural Welding Code.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Where more than one piping system material is specified, provide compatible
system components and joints. Provide flanges, union, and couplings at locations
requiring servicing.

B. Use unions, flanges, and couplings downstream of valves and at equipment or

apparatus connections. Use non-conducting dielectric connections whenever
jointing dissimilar metals in open systems. Do not use direct welded or threaded
connections to valves, equipment or other apparatus.

C. Provide pipe hangers and supports in accordance with ASME B31.1, ASME
B31.9, MSS SP69

D. Use gate or ball or butterfly valves for shut-off and to isolate equipment, part of
systems, or vertical risers.

E. Use globe or ball or butterfly valves for throttling, bypass, or manual flow control
services.

F. Use spring loaded check valves on discharge of condenser water pumps.

G. Use plug cocks for throttling service. Use non-lubricated plug cocks only when
shut-off or isolating valves are also provided.

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 H. Use butterfly valves in heating water systems in chilled and condenser water
systems in heating, chilled and condenser water systems interchangeably with
gate and globe valves.

I. Use only butterfly valves in chilled and condenser water systems for throttling
and isolation service.

J. Use lug end butterfly valves to isolate equipment.

K. Use 3/4 inch gate or ball valves with cap for drains at main shut-off valves, low
points of piping, bases of vertical risers, and at equipment.

L. Refrigerant Liquid Indicators:

1. Use line size liquid indicators in main liquid line leaving condenser.
2. When receiver is provided, install in liquid line leaving receiver.
3. Use line size on leaving side of liquid solenoid valves.

M. Refrigerant Valves
1. Use service valves on suction and discharge of compressors.
2. Use gage taps at compressor inlet and outlet.
3. Use gage taps at hot gas bypass regulators, inlet and outlet.
4. Use check valves on compressor discharge.
5. Use check valves on condenser liquid lines on multiple condenser
systems.
6. Refrigerant Charging (Packed Angle) Valve: Use in liquid line between
receivers shut-off valve and expansion valve.

N. Strainers:
1. Use line size strainer upstream of each automatic valve.
2. Where multiple expansion valves with integral strainers are used, use
single main liquid-line strainer.
3. On steel piping systems, use strainer in suction line.
4. Use shut-off valve on each side of strainer.

O. Pressure Relief Valves: Use on ASME receivers and pipe to outdoors.

P. Permanent Filter-Dryers:
1. Use in low temperature systems.
2. Use in systems utilizing hermetic compressors.
3. Use filter-dryers for each solenoid valve.

Q. Replaceable Cartridge Filter-Dryers:

1. Use vertically in liquid line adjacent to receivers.
2. Use filter-dryers for each solenoid valve.

R. Solenoid Valves:

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 1. Use in liquid line of systems operating with single pump-out or pump-
down compressor control.
2. Use in liquid line of single or multiple evaporator systems.
3. Use in oil bleeder lines from flooded evaporators to stop flow of oil and
refrigerant into suction line when system shuts down.

S. Receivers:
1. Use on systems 5 tons and larger, sized to accommodate pump down
charge.
2. Use on systems with long piping runs.

T. Flexible Connectors: Utilize at or near compressors where piping configuration

does not absorb vibration.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate schematic layout of refrigeration system, including

equipment, critical dimensions, and sizes.

C. Product Data: Submit data on pipe materials, pipe fittings, valves, and
accessories. Submit manufacturers catalog information. Indicate valve data and
ratings.

D. Design Data: Indicate pipe size. Indicate load carrying capacity of trapeze,
multiple pipe, and riser support hangers.

E. Test Reports: Indicate results of refrigerant leak test and acid test

F. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit hanging and support methods,

joining procedures and isolation.

G. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified

requirements.

H. Welders’ Certificate: Include welders’ certification of compliance with

ASME/SEC 9.AWS D1.1.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of valves, equipment and

refrigeration accessories.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit instructions for installation and

changing components, spare parts lists, exploded assembly views.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with ASME B31.1and B31.9 code for installation of
piping systems and ASME SEC IX for welding materials and procedures.

B. Perform Work in accordance with applicable AWS D1.1 for welding hanger and
support attachments to building structure.

C. Maintain one copy of each document on site.

1.7 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this

section with minimum three years experience, and with service facilities within
100 miles of Project.

B. Fabricator or Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section

with minimum three years experience

C. Design piping under direct supervision of Professional Engineer experienced in

design of this Work and licensed at Project location.

1.8 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Administrative Requirements: Pre installation meeting.

B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this section.

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements.

B. Accept valves on site in shipping containers with labeling in place. Inspect for
damage.

C. Provide temporary end caps and closures on piping and fittings. Maintain in
place until installation.

D. Protect piping systems from entry of foreign materials by temporary covers,

completing sections of the work, and isolating parts of completed system Protect

E. Dehydrate and charge refrigeration components including piping and receivers,

seal prior to shipment. Maintain seal until connected into system.

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Requirements.

B. Do not install underground piping when bedding is wet or frozen.

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1.11 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

1.12 WARRANTY

A. Execution Requirements: Product warranties and product bonds.

B. Furnish five year manufacturer warranty for valves excluding packing.

1.13 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Furnish two refrigeration oil test kits each containing everything required for
conducting one test.

1.14 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Furnish two packing kits for each size and valve type and two refrigerant filter-
dryer cartridges of each type.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDENSER WATER PIPING, BURIED

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 40, [0.375 inch wall for sizes 12 inch and
over ,black with AWWA C105 polyethylene jacket, or double layer, half-lapped
10 mil polyethylene tape.
1. Fittings: ASTM A234 forged steel welding type with double layer, half-
lapped 10 mil polyethylene tape.
2. Joints: Threaded for pipe 2 inch and under; welded for pipe over 2 inch

B. Copper Tubing: ASTM B88, Type K or L, annealed.

1. Fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought copper.
2. Joints: Solder, lead free, ASTM B32, 95-5 tin-antimony, or tin and silver,
with melting range 430 to 535 degrees F Braze, AWS A5.8 Cup
silver/phosphorus/copper alloy with melting range 1190 - 1480 degrees F

C. Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151.

1. Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile iron, standard thickness.
2. Joints: AWWA C111, rubber gasket with 3/4 inch diameter rods.

D. PVC Pipe: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40, and Schedule 80 for sizes 8 inch and
larger, or ASTM D2241, SDR 21 or 26.
1. Fittings: ASTM D2466 or ASTM D2467, PVC.

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 2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

E. FRP Pipe: ASTM D2310, fiberglass reinforced thermosetting resin plastic.

1. Fittings: Fiberglass reinforced epoxy.
2. Joints: Hub-and-spigot with rubber gasket or Non-threaded, union or
flanged coupling.

2.2 CONDENSER WATER PIPING, ABOVE GROUND

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 40, 0.375 inch wall for sizes 12 inch and over,
black or galvanized.
1. Fittings: ASTM B16.3, galvanized malleable iron or ASTM A234,
galvanized or forged steel welding type.
2. Joints: Threaded or welded.

B. Copper Tubing: ASTM B88, Type M and DWV, M, L, hard drawn.

1. Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast brass, or ASME B16.22 solder wrought
copper.

2. Tee Connections: Mechanically extracted collars with notched and

dimpled branch tube.
3. Joints: [Solder, lead free, ASTM B32, 95-5 tin-antimony, or tin and
silver, with melting range 430 to 535 degrees F Braze, AWS A5.8 BCuP
silver/phosphorus/copper alloy with melting range 1190 - 1480 degrees F

C. PVC Pipe: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40, and Schedule 80 for sizes 8 inch and
larger, or ASTM D2241, SDR 21 or 26.
1. Fittings: ASTM D2466 or ASTM D2467, PVC.
2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

D. FRP Pipe: ASTM D2310, fiberglass reinforced thermosetting resin plastic.

1. Fittings: Fiberglass reinforced epoxy.
2. Joints: Hub-and-spigot with rubber gasket or Non-threaded, union or
flanged coupling.

2.3 EQUIPMENT DRAINS AND OVERFLOWS

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 40 galvanized.

1. Fittings: Galvanized cast iron, or ASTM B16.3 malleable iron.
2. Joints: Threaded, or grooved mechanical couplings.

B. Copper Tubing: ASTM B88, Type M and DWV, M, L hard drawn.

1. Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast brass, or ASME B16.22 solder wrought
copper.
2. Joints: Solder, lead free, ASTM B32, 95-5 tin-antimony, or tin and silver,
with melting range

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 C. PVC Pipe: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40, and Schedule 80 for sizes 8 inch and
larger, or ASTM D2241, SDR 21 or 26.
1. Fittings: ASTM D2466 or D2467, PVC.
2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

D. ABS Pipe: ASTM D2680 or D2751.

1. Fittings: ASTM D2751.
2. Joints: ASTM D2235, solvent weld.

2.4 REFRIGERANT PIPING

A. Copper Tubing: ASTM B280, Type ACR hard drawn or annealed

1. Fittings: ASME B16.22 wrought copper.
2. Joints: Braze, AWS A5.8 BCuP silver/phosphorus/copper alloy with
melting range 1190 to 1480 degrees F

B. Copper Tubing to 7/8 inch OD: ASTM B88, Type K, annealed.

1. Fittings: ASME B16.26 cast copper.
2. Joints: Flared.

C. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, Schedule 40, 0.365 inch wall for sizes 12 inch and over,]
black.
1. Fittings: ASTM A234 forged steel welding type.
2. Joints: Welded.

2.5 UNIONS, FLANGES, AND COUPLINGS

A. Unions for Pipe 2 inches and under:

1. Ferrous Piping: 150 psig malleable iron, threaded.
2. Copper Pipe: Bronze, soldered joints.

B. Flanges for Pipe over 2 inches

1. Ferrous Piping: 150 psig forged steel, slip-on.
2. Copper Piping: Bronze.
3. Gaskets: 1/16 inch thick preformed neoprene.

C. Grooved and Shouldered Pipe End Couplings:

1. Housing Clamps: Malleable iron galvanized to engage and lock designed
to permit some angular deflection, contraction, and expansion.
2. Sealing Gasket: C-shape elastomeric composition for operating
temperature
3. Accessories: Steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

D. Dielectric Connections: Union with galvanized or plated steel threaded end,

copper solder end, water impervious isolation barrier.

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2.6 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Conform to ASME B31.1, B 31.5, 31.9 or ASTM F708 or MSS SP58 or MSS
SP69 or MSS SP89.

B. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 1/2 to 1-1/2 inch malleable iron, Carbon steel, adjustable
swivel, split ring.

C. Hangers for Cold Pipe Sizes 2 inches and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.

D. Hangers for Hot Pipe Sizes 2 to 4 inches Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.

E. Hangers for Hot Pipe Sizes 6 inches and Over: Adjustable steel yoke, cast iron
roll, double hanger.

F. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel channels with welded spacers and hanger
rods.

G. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers for Hot Pipe Sizes 6 inches and Over: Steel channels
with welded spacers and hanger rods, cast iron roll.

H. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes to 3 inches Cast iron hooks.

I. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes 4 inches and Over: Welded steel bracket and wrought
steel clamp.

J. Wall Support for Hot Pipe Sizes 6 inches and Over: Welded steel bracket and
wrought steel clamp with adjustable steel yoke and cast iron roll.

K. Vertical Support: Steel riser clamp.

L. Floor Support for Cold Pipe: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock nut, nipple,
floor flange, and concrete pier or steel support.

M. Floor Support for Hot Pipe Sizes to 4 inches Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle,
lock nut, nipple, floor flange, and concrete pier or steel support.

N. Floor Support for Hot Pipe Sizes 6 inches and Over: Adjustable cast iron roll and
stand, steel screws, and concrete pier or steel support.

O. Copper Pipe Support: Carbon steel rings, adjustable, copper plated.

P. Hanger Rods: Mild steel threaded both ends, threaded one end, or continuous
threaded.

Q. Inserts: Malleable iron case of galvanized steel shell and expander plug for
threaded connection with lateral adjustment, top slot for reinforcing rods, lugs for
attaching to forms; size inserts to suit threaded hanger rods.

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2.7 UNIONS, FLANGES, AND COUPLINGS

A. Unions for Pipe 2 inches and under:

1. Ferrous Piping: 150 psig malleable irons, threaded.
2. Copper Pipe: Bronze, soldered joints.

B. Flanges for Pipe over 2 inches

1. Ferrous Piping: 150 psig forged steel, slip-on.
2. Copper Piping: Bronze.
3. Gaskets: 1/16 inch thick preformed neoprene.

C. Grooved and Shouldered Pipe End Couplings:

1. Housing Clamps: Malleable iron [galvanized] to engage and lock designed
to permit some angular deflection, contraction, and expansion.
2. Sealing Gasket: C-shape elastomer composition for operating temperature
3. Accessories: Steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

D. Dielectric Connections: Union with galvanized or plated steel threaded end,

copper solder end, water impervious isolation barrier.

2.8 GATE VALVES

A. Up to and including 2 inches Bronze body, bronze trim, screwed bonnet, rising
stem, hand wheel, inside screw with back seating stem, solid wedge disc, alloy
seat rings, solder or threaded ends.

B. Over 2 inches Iron body, bronze trim, bolted bonnet, rising or non-rising stem,
hand wheel, outside screw and yoke, solid wedge disc with bronze seat rings,
flanged or grooved ends.

2.9 GLOBE OR ANGLE VALVES

A. Up to and including 2 inches Bronze body, bronze trim, union bonnet, rising stem
and hand wheel inside screw with back-seating stem, renewable composition disc
and bronze seat ,renewable plug disc and stainless steel seat ring, solder or
threaded ends.

B. Over 2 inches Iron body, bronze trim, bolted bonnet, rising stem, hand wheel,
outside screw and yoke, rotating plug-type disc with renewable seat ring and disc,
flanged ends.

2.10 BALL VALVES

A. Up To and Including 2 inches Bronze, Stainless steel ,one or two piece body,
chrome plated brass, stainless steel ball, Teflon seats and stuffing box ring, lever
handle [with balancing stops, solder or threaded ends with union.

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 B. Over 2 inches Cast steel body, chrome plated steel ball, Teflon seat and stuffing
box seals, lever handle, or gear drive hand wheel for sizes 10 inches and over,
flanged.

2.11 PLUG VALVES

A. Up To and Including 2 inches Bronze body, bronze tapered plug, full port
opening, non-lubricated, Teflon packing, threaded ends. Furnish one plug valve
wrench with setscrew for every ten or portion of 10 valves.

B. Over 2 inches Cast iron body and plug, 40 percent or 70 percent full port
opening, pressure lubricated, Teflon packing, flanged ends. Furnish each plug
valve with wrench with setscrew.

2.12 BUTTERFLY VALVES

A. Body: Cast or ductile iron with resilient replaceable EPDM seat, wafer or lug
ends, extended neck.

B. Disc: Aluminum bronze Chrome plated ductile iron or stainless steel.

C. Operator: 10 position levers handle Infinite position lever handle with memory
stop or Hand wheel and gear drive.

2.13 SWING CHECK VALVES

A. Up To and Including 2 inches Bronze body and trim, bronze rotating swing disc,
with composition disc, solder or threaded ends.

B. Over 2 inches Iron body, bronze trim, bronze or bronze faced rotating swing disc,
renewable disc and seat, flanged ends.

2.14 SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVES

A. Iron body, bronze trim, split plate, hinged with stainless steel spring, resilient seal
bonded to body, wafer or threaded lug ends.

2.15 REFRIGERATION MOISTURE AND LIQUID INDICATORS

A. Indicators:
1. Single or Double port type, UL listed.
2. Copper or brass body, flared or solder ends.
3. Sight glass, color-coded paper moisture indicator with removable element
cartridge and plastic cap.
4. Maximum working pressure of 500 psig
5. Maximum temperature of 200 degrees F

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2.16 REFRIGERATION VALVES

A. Diaphragm Packless Valves:

1. UL listed, globe or angle pattern, forged brass body and bonnet solder or
flared ends.
2. Phosphor bronze and stainless steel diaphragms, rising stem and hand
wheel.
3. Stainless steel spring, nylon seats, disc with positive back seating.
4. Maximum working pressure of 500 psig
5. Maximum temperature of 275 degrees F

B. Packed Angle Valves:

1. Forged brass or nickel-plated forged steel, solder or flared ends.
2. Forged brass seal caps with copper gasket, rising stem and seat with back
seating, molded stem packing.
3. Maximum working pressure of 500 psig
4. Maximum temperature of 275 degrees F

C. Ball Valves:
1. Two piece forged brass body with Teflon ball seals and copper tube
extensions, brass bonnet and seal cap, chrome plated ball, stem with
neoprene ring stem seals
2. Maximum working pressure of 500 psig and
3. Maximum temperature of 325 degrees F

D. Service Valves: Forged brass body with copper stubs, brass caps, removable valve
core, flared or solder ends, for maximum pressure of 500 psig

2.17 REFRIGERATION STRAINERS

A. Straight Line or Angle Line Type: Brass or steel shell, steel cap and flange, and
replaceable cartridge, with screen of stainless steel wire or monel reinforced with
brass; for maximum working pressure

B. Straight Line, Non-Cleanable Type: Steel shell, copper plated fittings, stainless
steel wire screen, for maximum working pressure

2.18 REFRIGERATION CHECK VALVES

A. Globe Type: Cast bronze or forged brass body, forged brass cap with neoprene
seal, brass guide and disc holder, phosphor-bronze or stainless steel spring, Teflon
seat disc; for maximum working pressure of 500 psig and maximum temperature
of 300 degrees F

B. Straight Through Type: spring, neoprene seat; for maximum working pressure of
500 psig and maximum temperature of 250 degrees F

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2.19 REFRIGERATION PRESSURE REGULATORS

A. Brass body, stainless steel diaphragm, direct acting pilot operated with remote
pressure pilot], adjustable over 0 to 80 psig range, for maximum working
pressure of [450] psig

2.20 REFRIGERATION PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES

A. Straight Through or Angle Type: Brass body and disc, neoprene seat, factory
sealed and stamped with ASME UV and National Board Certification NB,
selected to ASHRAE 15.

2.21 REFRIGERATION SOLENOID VALVES

A. Valve: ARI 760, pilot operated, copper or brass or steel body and internal parts,
synthetic seat, stainless steel stem and plunger assembly, integral strainer, with
flared, solder, or threaded ends; for maximum working pressure of Stem
designed to allow manual operation in case of coil failure.

B. Coil Assembly: UL 429, replaceable with molded electromagnetic coil, moisture

and fungus proof, with surge protector and color coded lead wires, integral
junction box with pilot light

C. Electrical Characteristics: watts, volts, single phase, 60 Hz.

2.22 REFRIGERATION EXPANSION VALVES

A. 750; design suitable for refrigerant, brass body, internal or external equalizer,
mechanical pressure limit maximum operating pressure MOP feature, adjustable
superheat setting, replaceable inlet strainer, with replaceable capillary tube and
remote sensing bulb

B. Selection: Evaluate refrigerant pressure drop through system to determine

available pressure drop across valve. Select valve for maximum load at design
operating pressure and minimum 10 degrees F superheat. Select to avoid being
undersized at full load and excessively oversized at part load.

2.23 ELECTRONIC EXPANSION VALVES

A. Valve:
1. Brass bodies with flared or solder connection, needle valve with floating
needle and machined seat, stepper motor drive.
2. Capacity: Nominal
3. Electrical Characteristics

B. Evaporation Control System:

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 1. Electronic microprocessor based unit in enclosed case, proportional
integral control with adaptive superheat, maximum operating pressure
function, pre-selection allowance for electrical defrost and hot gas bypass.
2. Electrical Characteristics: 12 VA, 220/115 volts, single phase, 50/60 Hz.

C. Refrigeration System Control: Electronic microprocessor based unit in enclosed

case, with proportional integral control of valve, on/off thermostat, air
temperature alarm (high and low), solenoid valve control, liquid injection
adaptive superheat control, maximum operating pressure function, night setback
thermostat, timer for defrost control.

2.24 REFRIGERATION RECEIVERS

A. Internal Diameter 6 inch and Smaller: ARI 495, UL listed, steel, brazed; psig
maximum pressure rating, with taps for inlet, outlet, and pressure relief valve.

B. Internal Diameter Over 6 inch ARI 495, welded steel, tested and stamped in
accordance with ASME SEC 8D;with taps for liquid inlet and outlet valves,
pressure relief valve

2.25 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

A. Corrugated stainless steel or bronze hose with single layer of [stainless steel]
exterior braiding, minimum 9 inches long with copper tube ends; for maximum
working pressure

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs.

B. Remove scale and dirt on inside and outside before assembly.

C. Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

D. Keep open ends of pipe free from scale and dirt. Protect open ends with
temporary plugs or caps.

E. After completion, fill, clean, and treat systems. Refer to Section 15185

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install glycol, condenser water, and engine exhaust piping in accordance with
ASME B31.9. Install heating water and chilled water piping in accordance with
ASME B31.1, B31.9 Install steam supply and steam condensate return piping in
accordance with ASME B31.1, B31.9. Install refrigerant piping in accordance
with ASME B31.5.

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 B. Route piping parallel to building structure and maintain gradient.

C. Install piping to conserve building space, and not interfere with use of space.

D. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.

E. Sleeve pipe passing through partitions, walls and floors.

F. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe,
joints, or connected equipment.

G. Inserts:
1. Provide inserts for placement in concrete forms.
2. Provide inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and
sides of reinforced concrete beams.
3. Provide hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying
pipe over 4 inches
4. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, locate inserts flush with slab
surface.
5. Where inserts are omitted, drill through concrete slab from below and
provide through-bolt with recessed square steel plate and nut above slab.

H. Pipe Hangers and Supports:

1. Install in accordance with ASME B31.9, ASTM F708 and MSS SP89.
2. Support horizontal piping as scheduled.
3. Install hangers to provide minimum 1/2 inch space between finished
covering and adjacent work.
4. Place hangers within 12 inches of each horizontal elbow.
5. Use hangers with 1-1/2 inch minimum vertical adjustment. Design
hangers for pipe movement without disengagement of supported pipe.
6. Support vertical piping at every floor. Support riser piping independently
of connected horizontal piping.
7. Where installing several pipes in parallel and at same elevation, provide
multiple pipe hangers or trapeze hangers.
8. Provide copper plated hangers and supports for copper piping, sheet lead
packing between hanger and support and piping.

9. Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports
located in crawl spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are not
considered exposed.

I. Provide clearance in hangers and from structure and other equipment for
installation of insulation and access to valves and fittings.

J. Provide access where valves and fittings are not exposed.

K. Slope piping and arrange systems to drain at low points. Use eccentric reducers
to maintain top of pipe level.

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 1. Slope steam piping one inch in 40 feet in direction of flow. Use eccentric
reducers to maintain bottom of pipe level.
2. Slope steam condensate piping one inch in 40 feet Provide drip trap
assembly at low points and before control valves. Run condensate lines
from trap to nearest condensate receiver. Provide loop vents over trapped
sections.

L. Arrange refrigeration piping to return oil to compressor. Provide traps and loops
in piping, and provide double risers as required. Slope horizontal piping 0.40
percent in direction of flow.

M. Flood refrigerant piping system with nitrogen when brazing.

N. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape,
brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welds.

O. Prepare unfinished pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories, ready for finish
painting.

P. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.

Q. Insulate piping refer to Section 15080.

R. Follow ASHRAE 15 procedures for charging and purging of systems and for
disposal of refrigerant.

S. Provide replaceable cartridge filter-dryers, with isolation valves and bypass with
valve.

T. Locate expansion valve sensing bulb immediately downstream of evaporator on

suction line.

U. Provide external equalizer piping on expansion valves with refrigerant distributor

connected to evaporator.

V. Install flexible connectors at right angles to axial movement of compressor,

parallel to crankshaft.

W. Fully charge completed system with refrigerant after testing.

X. Provide electrical connection to solenoid valves.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Section [01400 - Quality Requirements: Testing and Inspection Services,

Execution Testing, adjusting, and balancing

B. Test refrigeration system in accordance with ASME B31.5.

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 C. Pressure test system with dry nitrogen to 200 psig Perform final tests at 27 inches
and 200 psig kPa using [halide torch, electronic leak detector. Test to no leakage

3.4 SCHEDULES

PIPE HANGER SPACING

HANGER ROD
PIPE SIZE MAX. HANGER SPACING DIAMETER
Inches (mm) Feet (m) Inches (mm)

1/2 to 1-1/4 6.5 (2) 3/8 (9)

(12 to 32)

1-1/2 to 2 10 (3) 3/8 (9)

(38 to 50)

2-1/2 to 3 10 (3) 1/2 (13)

(62 to 75)

4 to 6 10 (3) 5/8 (15)

(100 to 150)

8 to 12 14 (4.25) 7/8 (22)

(200 to 300)

14 and over 20 (6) 1 (25)

(350 and Over

PVC (All Sizes) 6 (1.8) 3/8

(9)

END OF SECTION 15180

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