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SECTION 15720:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

AIR HANDLING UNITS

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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 ......................................................................................... 1

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

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 4

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 4

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 6

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 7

1.09 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 7

1.10 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 9

1.11 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 9

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 10

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 10

2.02 CASING.............................................................................................................. 11

2.03 FANS.................................................................................................................. 16

2.04 BEARINGS AND DRIVES.................................................................................. 18

2.05 COILS................................................................................................................. 18

2.06 HUMIDIFIER ...................................................................................................... 21

2.07 FILTERS............................................................................................................. 23

2.08 DAMPERS.......................................................................................................... 24

2.09 CONTROLS ....................................................................................................... 25

2.10 OUTSIDE/RETURN AIR MIXING PLENUM ...................................................... 25

2.11 GASKETS .......................................................................................................... 25

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Item No Title Page No

2.12 BASE.................................................................................................................. 25

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 27

3.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 27

3.02 EXAMINATION .................................................................................................. 27

3.03 PREPARATION ................................................................................................. 27

3.04 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 28

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL .............................................................................. 31

3.06 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING........................................................................... 31

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Extent of air handler work shall be as indicated on drawings and schedules and by
requirements of this Section.

1. Chilled water pipe work and its accessories.

2. Vibration isolation.

3. Duct and equipment insulation.

4. Power supply wiring from power source to power connection on unit. Include
starters, disconnects and required electrical devices, except where specified
as furnished or factory-installed by manufacturer.

B. The Contractor shall provide vibration control units, power supply wiring, control
wiring and interlock wiring between equipment units and between equipment and
field-installed control devices. Interlock with fire protection system shall also be
provided.

C. The intent of this Section is to minimize required maintenance, provide access for
maintenance, insure compatibility with central chiller plants and BMS, promote
energy efficiency and provide long-lasting equipment.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnishing, installing and testing of air handling unit.

B. The work covered by this Section consists of providing all tools, labor, materials,
equipment and services necessary for complete installation of air handling units
including the required controls, cables and all other parts and accessories for proper
and safe operation.

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 Requirement

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 01810 Commissioning

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H. Section 15051 Materials and Methods

I. Section 15055 General Requirements for Piping System

J. Section 15060 Hangers and Supports

K. Section 15065 Equipment Installation

L. Section 15070 Mechanical, Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control

M. Section 15130 Pumps

N. Section 15145 Flushing, Cleaning and Treatment of Water Piping

O. Section 15180 Heating and Cooling Piping

P. Section 15620 Packaged Water Chillers

Q. Section 15760 Terminal Heating and Cooling Unit

R. Section 15810 Ducts

S. Section 15820 Duct Accessories

T. Section 15830 Fans

U. Section 15840 Air Terminal Units

V. Section 15850 Air Outlets and Inlets

W. Section 15860 Air Cleaning Devices

X. Section 15900 HVAC Controls

Y. 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. AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

1. AMCA 210 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic

Performance Rating

2. AMCA 300 Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of

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Fans

3. AMCA 301 Methods for Calculating Fan Sound Ratings from

Laboratory Test Data

4. AMCA 500 Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters

D. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI B15.1 Safety Code for Mechanical Power

E. ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

1. ARI 410 Forced-Circulation Air-Cooling and Air-Heating

2. ARI 430 Central-Station Air Handling Units

3. ARI 610 Central System Humidifiers for Residential

Applications

4. ARI 640 Commercial and Industrial Humidifiers

5. ARI 680 Residential Air Filter Equipment

6. ARI 850 Commercial and Industrial Air Filter Equipment

7. ARI Guideline D - Application and Installation of Central

Station Air-Handling Units

F. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning

Engineers Inc.

1. ASHRAE STD15 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration

2. ASHRAE STD52 Filters, Testing Air Cleaning Devices

3. ASHRAE STD62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

G. ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A123M Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)

Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

2. ASTM A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated
(Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process

3. ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog)

Apparatus

H. ISO International Standard Organization

1. ISO 4200 Plain End Tubes, Welded or Seamless - General

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Table of Dimensions and Masses per Unit Length

2. ISO 10302 Acoustics-Method for the Measurement of Airborne

Noise Emitted by Small Air-Moving Devices

I. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association

1. NEMA MG-1 Standard Specification for Motors and Generators

J. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

2. NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and

Ventilating Systems

K. SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National

Association

1. SMACNA (DCS) HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and

Flexible

L. UL Underwriter Laboratories Inc.

1. UL 507 Standard for Safety Electric Fans

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to SECTION 15730.

1.06 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

a) Equipment 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.

b) The data shall include the name and address of the nearest service and
maintenance organization that regularly stocks repair parts.

c) List of spare parts of the products, etc. and period of delivery to the
plant.

2. Published Literature

a) Indicate dimensions, weights, capacities, ratings, gages and finishes of

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materials and electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

3. Filters

a) Data for filter media, filter performance data, filter assembly and filter
frames.

4. Fans

a) Performance and fan curves with specified operating point clearly

plotted, power and RPM.

5. Sound Power Level Data

a) Fan outlet and casing radiation at rated capacity.

6. Electrical Requirements

a) Power supply wiring including wiring diagrams for interlock and control
wiring, clearly indicating factory-installed and field-installed wiring.

b) Manufacturer’s electrical requirements for power supply wiring to air

handlers and wiring diagram for interlock and control.

7. Shop Drawings

a) Before installation, the Contractor shall submit for approval complete

Shop Drawings showing components, required clearances, weight
loadings, construction, installation and location.

b) Drawings shall be dimensioned showing plans, elevation and sections.

8. Samples

a) Submit 2 of each type of replacement filter media with frame.

9. Quality Control Submittals

a) Certificates for all elements indicated, showing compliance with

referenced standards and/or requirement of local authorities.

10. Handing Over Submittals

a) Refer to SECTION 01330.

11. Manufacturer's Instructions

a) Include installation instructions.

12. Operation and Maintenance Data

a) Submit operation and maintenance manuals for all air handlers as

specified in SECTION 01330.

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b) Include instructions for lubrication, filter replacement, motor and drive

replacement, spare parts lists and wiring diagrams.

1.07 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 shall maintain a qualified representative on-site during all operations,
in accordance with SECTION 01450.

C. Internal Quality Control

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

a) Checking certificates of compliance to conform to specification and

referenced standards prior to installation.

b) Checking supplier’s delivery tickets of each delivery for completeness

and compliance with supply order and specification.

D. External Quality Control

1. External test required to document submittals shall be performed by accepted

laboratories under the Contractor’s responsibility. Costs of these services shall
be paid by the Contractor.

2. The work in progress will be inspected and materials, equipment and

procedures will be evaluated for quality and acceptability by representatives of
the Royal Commission, designated in the Contract Documents.

3. The Contractor shall permit and facilitate access of the Royal Commission’s
representatives to the construction sites and the performance of all activities
for quality assurances by specifications.

E. Source Quality Control

1. Equipment and materials shall be sampled and tested at the

factory/warehouse.

F. Quality Assurance

1. Qualification of Manufacturer

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.

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2. Qualification of Installer

a) The installer shall utilize adequate number of skilled workmen who are
thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary works and who are
completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods
needed for proper performance of work.

b) The Contractor’s site supervisor(s) shall have knowledge of referenced

standards and at least 5 years of documented experience.

1.08 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.

1.09 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The fan schedule indicates design cubic meter per minute (cubic feet per minute) and
design static pressure. Scheduled fan motors, 375 W (½ hp) and larger, are sized for
the maximum of present or future design cubic meter per minute (cubic feet per
minute) at 110% design static pressure, but not to exceed 187 Pa (¾ in. wg.)
additional pressure.

B. Provide fans and motors capable of stable operation at design conditions and at
design cubic meters per minute (cubic feet per minute) and 110% pressure, as
stated in par. 1.09 A. Consider Variable Frequency Drive ( VFD) for load variations.

C. A lower than design pressure drop of an approved individual component may allow
use of a smaller fan motor that still provides the safety factor. When submitted as a
deviation, a smaller motor may be approved in the interest of energy conservation.
Such a deviation shall not qualify for any value engineering incentive claim or reward.

D. Select fan operating point to right hand side of peak static pressure point and near
the peak of static efficiency.

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E. Heating, cooling and air handling capacity and performance standards shall be in
accordance with ARI 430, ARI 410, ASHRAE 51, and AMCA 210.

F. Operating Limits

1. AMCA 99.

G. Units shall be constructed by a manufacturer who has been manufacturing air

handling units for at least 5 years.

H. Condensation

1. During first year guarantee period, if condensation forms on any section of air
handler when unit is operating at design conditions, the Contractor shall
replace or repair unit to correct the situation. Repairs shall not impair unit,
inherent access for maintenance or component accessibility and future
repairability.

I. Outdoor Air Requirements

1. A minimum of recommended 9.5 L/s (20 cfm) per person shall be provided to
the occupied zones of the building. CO2 control shall be incorporated to
maintain minimum acceptable indoor air quality. Where applicable, outside air
will be provided in accordance with the latest version of ASHRAE 62 for
dilution ventilation. This outdoor air must be well mixed with return air in the
mixed air plenum prior to conditioning and introduction into the supply duct.

2. Modulated damper systems for outside air shall provide ASHRAE’s minimum
outside air per person at all times. Provide pre-heat coils or other appropriate
active freeze protection. Provide manual type freeze protection circuit to shut
down fans and close outdoor air dampers.

3. Heat reclaim ventilation system will be more effective and energy saving.

J. Ventilation Requirements

1. The building pressure differential must be in a slightly positive or neutral

condition in relation to the outside atmosphere.

2. Rooms or spaces utilized for lunch/break rooms, lounges, reprographics areas,

kitchen areas, janitor closets, elevator equipment rooms, laundry rooms or and
any other similar areas must be provided with exhaust air of adequate quantity.

3. All spaces which are provided with exhaust ventilation must be maintained at a
lower overall pressure 0.25 mm wg. (0.01 in. wg.) than the surrounding areas
unless other balancing considerations take precedence.

4. Any area which is designed to be exhausted must be isolated (disconnected)

from the return air system.

5. Local exhaust ventilation systems must be designed utilizing the latest version
of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Industrial
Ventilation, a Manual of Recommended Practice.

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6. Exhaust stack discharge height must be in accordance with Chapter 5 of the

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' Industrial
Ventilation, a Manual of Recommended Practice, latest version.

7. Air exhausted by local exhaust system must be balanced with an appropriate

amount of outside make-up from servicing air handling unit.

8. Spaces which are provided with a local exhaust ventilation system must be
provided with an interlock system between the exhaust fan controls and the
make-up air system.

1.10 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Products Requiring Electrical Connection

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

purpose specified and indicated.

1.11 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

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

1. Deliver air-handling equipment to site in containers with manufacturer’s stamp

or label and with factory-installed shipping skids and lifting lugs. Protect
products against dirt, water, and chemical and mechanical damage. Do not
install damaged parts; remove from project site.

2. Store equipment and control devices in their factory shipping boxes to prevent
equipment damage and to eliminate dirt and moisture from equipment.

3. Store equipment inside and protected from weather.

4. Do not operate units until ductwork is clean, filters are in place, bearings
lubricated and fan has been test run under observation.

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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.

B. Capacity

1. The capacity and performance of equipment shall not be less than that shown
on the Contract Drawings.

C. Electrical Work

1. Electrical motor driven equipment specified herein shall be provided complete

with motors, motor starters and controls.

2. Motor starters shall be provided complete with properly sized thermal overload
protection and other components necessary for the motor control specified.

3. Manual or automatic control and protective devices shall be provided as

required for the operation herein specified and any control wiring required for
controls and devices that may not be indicated.

D. Corrosion Prevention

1. Unless specified otherwise, equipment fabricated from ferrous metals that do

not have a zinc (hot-dip) coating shall have a coating conforming to
ASTM A123M with baked finish coat of polyester, epoxy polyester or epoxy.

2. The factory coating shall be capable of withstanding a salt-spray fog test,

125 hours indoors and 500 hours for equipment located outdoors. The salt
spray fog test shall be in accordance with ASTM B117 using a 20% sodium
chloride solution. Immediately after completion of the test, the coating shall
show no signs of blistering, wrinkling or cracking, no loss of adhesion and the
specimen shall show no signs of rust creepage beyond 3 mm on either side of
the scratch mark.

3. The film thickness of the factory coating or paint system applied on the
equipment shall be not less than film thickness used on the test specimen.

E. Structural Rigidity

1. Provide structural reinforcement when required by span or loading so that the

deflection of the assembled structure shall not exceed 1/200 of the span based
on a differential static pressure of 2 kPa (8 in. wg.) or 1 to ½ times design static
pressure whichever is greater.

F. Safety Standard

1. The design, manufacture and installation of mechanical refrigeration

equipment shall be in accordance with ASHRAE 15.

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2. Drive mechanism and other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance
with ANSI B15.1. Guards shall be fabricated from steel and expanded metal,
rigidly mounted and readily removed without disassembly.

G. Configuration

1. The unit shall be fabricated with fan plus accessories, including:

a) Cooling coil section.

b) Heating coil.

c) Humidifier.

d) Filter section.

e) Economizer.

f) Combinations filter/mixing box section.

g) Mixing box section.

h) Face and bypass damper section.

i) Multi-zone damper section.

j) Motor section with adjustable pulley.

H. Fabrication

1. Fabrication of the unit shall conform to AMCA 99 and ARI 430. The air
handling unit shall also be conformed and certified by the underwriter’s
laboratory, Inc. (UL) as a whole package.

2.02 CASING

A. Enclosure shall be of galvanized steel conforming to ASTM A653M, G90 zinc coating
of lock forming quality, phosphatized and finished with baked on enamel coating with
standard color as specified, with removable access panels completely weatherized
for outside installation and properly reinforced and braced. As applicable, the
minimum metal thickness shall be 1.52 mm (16 gage) and 0.91 mm (20 gage) for
outer and inner panel respectively. Panels and access door shall be provided for
inspection and access to all internal parts. Enclosure shall be provided with adequate
reinforced points of supports for setting of the unit. Joints shall be air and watertight.
Use double wall for outdoor installations.

B. Sealing of panels and frames air tight by means of permanently plastic or rubber
pressure sealant, and made weatherproof for outdoor installation.

C. Blank-Off

1. Provide where required to insure no air bypass between sections, through

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perforated panels, around coils or filters. Blank-Off shall be installed at each

component of the air handling unit and also at the internal panels to prevent
recirculation of the air through perforated panels. Seal any holes where bypass
occurs.

D. Thermal Conductance (C)

1. Maximum overall thermal conductance of casing panels shall not exceed

0.68 W/m2 °K (0.12 Btu/h ft2 °F).

E. Condensation Requirements

1. AHUs shall be designed to insure that there is no condensation on the exterior

of the unit based on outside design conditions. Through metal connections
between inner and outer panels shall be kept to an absolute minimum. If
tubular structural members are used inside of tube shall be insulated equal to
casing.

F. Exterior and interior panels shall be secured to the support channels with stainless
steel or zinc-chromate plated screws and gaskets installed around the panel
perimeter. Screw spacing shall not be greater than 225 mm (9 in.). Panels shall be
completely removable to allow removal of fan, coils and other internal components for
future maintenance, repair or modifications. Welded exterior panels are not
acceptable.

G. Ducts, pipes and cables passing through panels sealed air tight, waterproof and
insulated against sound conduction.

H. Drain pan under the cooling coil and extending under the fan section and humidifier
section, extensive enough to catch condensate-leaving coil at highest catalog face
velocity. Provide at least one drain connection at low point in drain pan. Drain pans
must be designed for easy access and maintenance.

I. Drain pans shall be drained by a trapped, insulated copper drainpipe that remains the
full size (diameter) of the drain pan connection and indirectly drips into floor drain.
Provide “Tees” with clean out plugs and unions for maintenance of turns, traps, etc.

J. Provide all welded Type 316 stainless steel, double wall, insulated drain pans that
are sloped for positive drainage. Provide drainage connections from bottom of pan,
to eliminate ponding potential. Drain pan shall not allow any standing water. Provide
intermediate pans and copper drop tubes for stacked coils.

K. Access Doors

1. Provide where shown in each access section and where shown on drawings.
Doors shall be a minimum of 50 mm (2 in.) thick with same double wall
construction as the unit casing. Doors shall be a minimum of 600 mm (24 in.)
wide and shall be the full casing height up to a maximum of 1850 mm (6 ft.).
Doors shall be gasketed, hinged and latched to provide an airtight seal. Each
door shall include a minimum 150 x 150 mm (6 x 6 in.) double thickness
reinforced glass or Plexiglas window in a gasketed frame.

a) Hinges

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1) Manufacturers standard, designed for door size, weight and

pressure classifications. Hinges shall hold door completely rigid
with minimum 45 kg (100 lb) weight hung on latch side of door.

b) Latches
1) Non-corrosive alloy construction, with operating levers for positive
cam action, operable from either inside or outside. Doors that do
not open against unit operating pressure shall be provided with
safety "Vent lock"-style latches which allow the door to open
approximately 75 mm (3 in.) and then require approximately
0.785 radian (45°) further movement of the handle for complete
opening. Latch shall be capable of restraining explosive opening
of door with a force equal to a minimum of 3 kPa (12 in. wg.) of
differential static pressure or 1½ times operating differential
pressure whichever is greater.

c) Gaskets
1) Neoprene, continuous around door, positioned for direct
compression with no sliding action between the door and gasket.
Secure with high quality mastic to eliminate possibility of gasket
slipping or coming loose.

d) Access doors or removable panels those are easily and quickly

removable for inspection and access to internal parts.

L. Provide sealed sleeves, metal or plastic escutcheons or grommets for penetrations

through casing for power and temperature control wiring and pneumatic tubing.
Coordinate number and location with electrical and temperature control sub-
Contractors. Coordinate lights, switches and duplex outlets and disconnect switch
location and mounting. All penetrations and equipment mounting may be provided in
the factory or in the field. All field penetrations shall be performed neatly by drilling or
saw cutting. No cutting by torches will be allowed. Neatly seal all openings airtight.

M. Vibration isolator bases to limit vibration transmission of fan section.

N. Covering of casing and frame with protective finish on both sides.

O. Provided with reinforced points of support for either setting or hanging units.

P. Provided with openings for hangers for ceiling suspension.

Q. Multi-zone units provided with face and external by-pass dampers mounted as single
assembly unit and attached to the unit casing. The external by-pass duct damper
blades and operating levers shall be welded to the damper rods, which shall turn
freely in the nylon bushings. Damper rods shall extend on both ends of the assembly
for attachment of control devices. Linkage shall be adjustable. The external by-pass
duct shall be fully insulated. Face dampers shall have blades shaped for maximum
stiffness. Damper shafts shall turn in nylon bushings. Gasketing material shall be
provided around the entire periphery of all damper blades; on both hot and cold deck
dampers for positive seal.

R. Air handling units used for variable air volume systems provided with a fan speed
controller, variable inlet vane control, fan by-pass or variable pitch fan control.

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S. Outdoor type enclosure for units exposed to weather shall be weather resistant. The
top of casings shall be pitched for water run-off. Gaskets for assembled joints shall
be provided. Use double wall for outdoor installations.

T. Fabricate on channel base and drain pan of welded steel. Assemble sections with
gaskets and bolts.

1. Outside Casing

a) Aluminum
1) 1.52 mm (16 gage) thick.

b) Steel
1) 1.52 mm (16 gage) thick.

c) Galvanized Steel
1) 1.21 mm (18 gage).

d) Finish
1) Manufacturers standard paint on exterior.

e) Stainless Steel
1) 1.52 mm (16 gage) thick.

2. Inside Casing

a) Aluminum
1) Solid, 0.76 mm (22 gage) thick.

b) Galvanized Steel
1) Solid 0.61 mm, (24 gage) thick.

c) Stainless Steel
1) Solid, 0.61 mm (24 gage) thick.

3. Floor Plate

a) Galvanized Steel
1) 3.42 mm (10 gage) thick.

b) Stainless Steel
1) 3.42 mm (10 gage) thick.

U. Insulation

1. Neoprene coated, glass fiber, applied to internal surfaces with adhesive and
weld pins with exposed edges of insulation coated with adhesive.

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a) "K" (Ksi) Value at 24°C (75°F)

1) Maximum 0.037 W/m/°K (0.26 Btuh/ft °F).

b) Density
1) 25 mm (1 in.) thick, 48 kg/m3 (1.5 lbs/ft3).

V. Finish

1. Baked enamel.

W. Inspection Doors

1. All doors for the access shall be of hinged type.

a) 250 X 250 mm (10 x 10 in.) of galvanized steel for flush mounting, with
gasket, latch and handle assembly and 6 mm (¼ in.) thick plexiglass
inspection window. Provide welded channel frame to set door out from
casing to permit external insulation.

b) 450 x 550 mm (18 x 22 in.) of galvanized steel for flush mounting, with
gasket, latch and handle assemblies; and 300 x 300 mm (12 x 12 in.)
inspection window of 6 mm (¼ in.) thick plexiglass. Provide welded
channel frame to set door out from casing to permit external insulation.

c) Walk-In Access Doors

1) 450 x 1000 mm (18 x 40 in.) of galvanized steel insulated
sandwich construction, for flush mounting, with hinges, gasket,
latch, and handle assemblies and key lock; and 300 x 300 mm
(12 x 12 in.) inspection window of 6 mm (¼ in.) thick plexiglass.
Provide welded channel frame to set door out from casing to
permit external insulation.

X. Lights

1. Provide wire guards and weatherproof switch pilot light in accessible sections
suitable for damp locations.

2. In humidifier sections, provide lights suitable for wet locations.

Y. Drain Pans

1. Construct from single thickness galvanized steel with insulation between layers
with welded corners. Cross break and pitch to drain connection.

2. Provide drain pans under fan section with asphalt base coating.

Z. Bottom Inlet Units

1. Provide steel or aluminum walking grate on structural supports.

AA. Strength

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1. Provide structure to brace casings for suction pressure of 600 Pa (2.5 in. wg.),
with maximum deflection of 1/200.

BB. Weatherproof Casing Finish

1. Seal fixed joints with flexible weather tight sealer. Seal removable joints with
closed-cell foam gasket. Provide cap strips over roof flanges. Provide rain caps
and gaskets on access doors.

CC. Louvers

1. Stationary, of galvanized steel, 100 mm (4 in.) deep with plenum, nylon

bearings, 12.5 mm (½ in.) mesh, 1 mm (0.04 in.) galvanized wire bird screen in
aluminum frame and bearing AMCA Certified Ratings Seal in accordance with
AMCA 500L.

2. Furnish adjustable louvers with hollow vinyl bulb edging on blades and foam
side stops to limit leakage to maximum 2% at 1 kPa (4 in. wg.) differential
pressure when sized for 10 m/s (2000 fpm) face velocity.

DD. Roof Mounting Curb

1. Galvanized steel, 300 mm (12 in.) high, insulated with wood nailing strip and
12.5 x 50 mm (½ x 2 in.) neoprene gasket.

2.03 FANS

A. Type

1. Forward curved, single width, single inlet, centrifugal plug type fan. Refer to
SECTION 15830.

B. Double inlet centrifugal fan in fabricated units, more than one such fan may be tied to
the same shaft.

C. All fans installed parallel in a common system shall have back draft dampers, which
open when the fan motor is energized. Inlet vanes in the closed position may be used
for the backdraft dampers. All exhaust fans shall have backdraft dampers which shall
close when fan is off.

D. The distance between the casing walls and the fan inlet should be not less than half
the longest dimension of the width or height of the apparatus casing.

E. The fan shall be dynamically and statically balanced at the factory after assembling in
the air-handling unit.

F. Unit-mounted or floor-mounted motor connected to fan by V-belt drive and belt guard.

G. Each drive shall be designed for not less than 150% of the connected motor
horsepower.

H. Adjustable pulley shall provide not less than 20% speed variation.

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I. Steel shaft, adequately finished and supported in ball bearings provided with
lubrication facilities outside the unit or permanently lubricated sleeve or ball-bearings.

J. Flexible connections at fan inlet and outlet.

K. Performance Ratings

1. Determined in accordance with AMCA 210 and labeled with AMCA Certified
Rating Seal.

L. Sound Ratings

1. AMCA 301; tested to AMCA 300 and label with AMCA Certified Sound Rating
Seal.

M. Bearings

1. Self-aligning, grease lubricated, ball or roller bearings with lubrication fittings

extended to exterior of casing with plastic tube and grease fitting rigidly
attached to casing.

N. Mounting

1. Locate fan and motor internally on welded steel base coated with corrosion
resistant paint.

2. Factory mounted motor on slide rails. Provide access to motor, drive and
bearings through removable casing panels or hinged access doors.

3. Provide ventilated weather cover of galvanized steel completely enclosing

motor and drive with tachometer opening.

4. Provide built-in inertia base of welded steel with bottom sheet and reinforcing
grid for concrete ballast. Mount base on vibration isolators. Refer to
SECTION 15070.

O. Fan Accessories

1. Variable inlet vanes. Refer to SECTION 15830.

P. Flexible Duct Connections

1. For separating fan and coil and adjacent sections. Refer to SECTION 15810.

Q. Fan Sections

1. Adjustable motor base, adjusted with mounting bolts.

2. Locking nuts or similar devices, to secure base in proper position.

3. Belt-driven fans with adjustable pitch pulley permitting fan speed to be varied.

4. Grease-lubricated fan bearing, with externally accessible fittings for lubrication.

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R. Supply one set of fan belts for each unit.

2.04 BEARINGS AND DRIVES

A. Bearings

1. Heavy duty pillow block type, self-aligning, grease-lubricated ball bearings,

with ABMA 9L-10 life at 50,000 hours.

B. Shafts

1. Solid, hot rolled steel, ground and polished, with key-way; and protectively
coated with lubricating oil.

C. V-Belt Drive

1. Cast iron or steel sheaves, dynamically balanced, bored to fit shafts, and
keyed. Variable and adjustable pitch sheaves for motors 15 hp and under
selected so required rpm is obtained with sheaves set at mid-position; fixed
sheave for 20 hp and over, matched belts, and drive rated as recommended by
manufacturer or minimum 1.5 times nameplate rating of the motor. Pulley
should be capable for adjustment to suit RPM or CFM requirements.

D. Belt Guard

1. Fabricate to SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and

Flexible; 2.6 mm (0.106 in.) thick, 19 mm (¾ in.) diamond mesh wire screen
welded to steel angle frame or equivalent, prime coated. Secure to fan or fan
supports without short-circuiting vibration isolation, with provision for
adjustment of belt tension, lubrication and use of tachometer with guard in
place.

2.05 COILS

A. Refer to SECTION 15760.

B. Casing

1. Provide access to both sides of coils. Enclose coils with headers and return
bends exposed outside casing. Slide coils into casing through removable end
panel with blank off sheets and sealing collars at connection penetrations.

C. Drain Pans

1. 600 mm (24 in.) downstream of coil and down spouts, for cooling coil banks
more than one coil high.

D. Eliminators

1. Three break of plastic or non-corrosive alloy, mounted over drain pan.

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E. Air Coils

1. Certify capacities, pressure drops and selection procedures in accordance with

ARI 410.

F. Fabrication

1. Tubes

a) 16 mm (5/8 in.) OD, wall thickness 0.9 mm (0.035 in.) seamless copper
expanded into fins, brazed joints.

2. Fins

a) Fin thickness 0.165 mm (0.0065 in.) aluminum, treated or coated against

corrosion.

3. Casing

a) Die formed channel frame of galvanized steel.

G. Water Heating Coils

1. Headers

a) Seamless copper tube or prime coated steel pipe with brazed joints.

2. Configuration

a) Drainable, with threaded plugs for drain and vent; serpentine type with
return bends on smaller sizes and return headers on larger sizes.

H. Steam Heating Coils

1. Headers

a) Seamless copper tube with silver brazed joints or prime coated steel
pipe with brazed joints.

2. Configuration

a) Drainable, with threaded plugs for drain and vent, threaded plugs in
return bends and in headers opposite each tube, sloped within frame to
condensate connection.

I. Steam Distribution Heating Coils

1. Headers

a) Prime coated steel pipe with brazed joints.

2. Tubes

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a) 16 mm (5/8 in.) OD steam distributing tubes located within 25 mm (1 in.)

OD condensing tubes.

3. Configuration

a) Drainable, with threaded plugs for drain and vent; with same end
connections.

J. Water Cooling Coils

1. Headers

a) Seamless copper tube or prime coated steel pipe with brazed joints.

2. Configuration

a) Drainable, with threaded plugs for drain and vent; threaded plugs in
return bends and in headers opposite each tube.

K. Refrigerant Coils

1. Headers

a) Seamless copper tubes with silver brazed joints.

2. Liquid Distributors

a) Brass or copper venturi distributor with seamless copper distributor

tubes.

3. Configuration

a) Down feed with bottom suction.

L. DX Coils for multi circuit (e.g., row split, face split, intertammed).

M. Electric Coils

1. Assembly

a) UL listed and labeled, with terminal control box and hinged cover, splice
box, coil, casing and controls.

2. Coil

a) Enclosed copper tube, aluminum finned element.

3. Casing

a) Die formed channel frame of galvanized steel.

4. Controls

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a) Automatic reset thermal cut-out, built-in magnetic contactors control

circuit transformer and fuse.

2.06 HUMIDIFIER

A. General

1. Humidifiers should be in accordance with ARI 610, ARI 640, and the latest
edition of ASHRAE Equipment handbook.

B. Steam Grid Humidifier

1. Stainless steel distribution tube with evenly spaced orifices extended full width
of unit, factory mounted in plenum with drain pan for draw-through units.

C. Wet Glass Cell Washer Section

1. 75 mm (3 in.) deep cells with random packed, glass fiber media in galvanized
steel frames.

2. Access Door

a) Watertight with brass fittings, wire glass window and locking handles.

3. Spray Tree Assembly

a) Brass nozzles and galvanized steel piping.

4. Eliminator

a) Galvanized steel plates.

5. Tank

a) Welded stainless steel with interior and exterior surfaces blasted and
painted with zinc chromate paint; copper suction screen, drain, overflow
and suction connections; make-up connection with brass float valve and
quick-fill connection; insulate exterior with duct insulation and mount on
50 mm (2 in.) thick rigid insulation board.

D. Evaporative Humidifier Section

1. Access Door

a) Watertight cast iron with brass fittings, wire glass window and locking
handles.

2. Spray Tree Assembly

a) Brass nozzles and galvanized piping, galvanized eliminator plates with

flooding nozzles and header and galvanized anti-splash baffles.

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3. Tank

a) Welded steel tank with interior and exterior surfaces blasted and painted
with zinc chromate paint; copper suction screen, drain, overflows and
suction connections; make-up connection with brass float valve and
quick-fill connection.

4. Insulation

a) Duct insulation on exterior and mount on 50 mm (2 in.) thick rigid

insulation board.

E. The humidifier manufacturer’s literature shall be consulted about the water type to be
used. When using water directly, particularly in re-circulation systems, the water must
be treated to avoid the accumulation of dust during evaporation and the build-up of
bacterial contamination.

F. Materials exposed to water shall be copper or non-ferrous materials.

G. Pan Type Humidifiers

1. Materials exposed to water shall be of copper or non-ferrous materials.

2. Over flow and drain connection.

3. Water regulation and some form of drain or flush system.

4. Water-feeder valve controlled with float box.

5. Water immersion beaters, copper-sheathed.

H. Atomizing Humidifiers

1. The introduction of small particles of water into the air stream shall be by:

a) A spinning disk or cone throwing a water stream centrifugally to the rim

of the disk and onto deflector plates or a comb, where turns into a fine
fog.

b) Spray nozzles relying on water pressure to produce a fine spray.

c) Spray nozzles using compressed air to create a fine mist.

d) Ultrasonic vibrations used as the atomizing force.

I. Steam Humidifiers

1. Packaged steam generator shall be factory-assembled complete with steam-

moisture separator, water feeder, pressure gages, thermometers and
controllers.

2. Electrode-Type Humidifiers

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a) Electrode-type humidifiers operating by passing an electric current

directly into ordinary tap water, thereby creating heat energy to boil the
water. The humidifier shall contain a polypropylene plastic bottle, either
throwaway or cleanable, that shall be supplied with water through a
solenoid valve. Water shall be drained off periodically to maintain a
desirable solids concentration and the correct electrical flow.

J. Resistance-Type Humidifiers

1. Electrical-type humidifiers utilize one or more electrical elements that heat the
water directly to produce steam. The water can be contained in a stainless
steel shell.

2. The element and shell should be accessible for cleaning out mineral deposits.

3. The high and low water levels should be controlled with either probes or
devices.

2.07 FILTERS

A. Refer to SECTION 15860.

B. Filter Box

1. Section with filter guides, access doors from both sides, for side loading with
gaskets and blank-off plates.

C. Filter Media

1. UL 900 listed, Class I or Class II, approved by local authorities.

D. Panel Filters

1. 50 mm (2 in.) deep washable permanent panel filters. Refer to

SECTION 15860.

E. Renewable Media Filters

1. Horizontal filters with manual control and auxiliary frame for extended surface
retained media filters. Refer to SECTION 15860.

F. Extended Surface

1. Filter box with holding frames and blank-off sheets, extended surface retained
high efficiency media filters with 30% dust spot efficiency. Refer to
SECTION 15860.

G. Electronic Air Cleaner Filters

1. Electronic Air Cleaner Filters is a high efficient filter by using electrostatic

precipitation to remove and collect particulate contaminants such as dust,
smoke and pollen. It consists of ionization and a collecting plate sections.

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Refer to SECTION 15860.

H. Filter Gages

1. 90 mm (3½ in.) diameter diaphragm actuated dial in metal case with static
pressure tips.

2. 50 mm (2 in.) diameter diaphragm actuated dial in metal case with static

pressure tips.

3. One piece molded plastic inclined manometer with static pressure tips.

2.08 DAMPERS

A. Mixing Boxes

1. Section with factory mounted outside and return air dampers of galvanized
steel with vinyl bulb edging and edge seals in galvanized frame, with
galvanized steel axles in self-lubricating nylon bearings, in parallel blade
arrangement with damper blades positioned across short air opening
dimension.

2. Provide removable, full width rack for supporting freeze protection thermostat,
with removable end panel to permit rack removal.

B. Damper Leakage

1. Maximum 2% at 1 kPa (4 in. wg.) differential pressure when sized for 10 m/s
(2000 fpm) face velocity.

C. Face and Bypass Dampers

1. Factory mount in casing with access doors, of galvanized steel blades with
vinyl bulb edging and edge seals, galvanized steel frame and axles in self-
lubricating nylon bearings; arrange to match coil face with bottom bypass,
blank-off and division sheets, internal linkage, access doors and adjustable
resistance plate.

D. Multi-Zone Dampers

1. Factory mount in casing with service door, of galvanized steel blades with vinyl
bulb edging and edge seals and frame with 12.5 mm (½ in.) diameter stainless
steel shaft in oil impregnated bronze bearings, with end stops in frame;
arrange for parallel blade operation, with adjustable resistance plates, hand
quadrants and sheet metal clips for duct connections.

E. Return air dampers should be sized to produce an air velocity of 7.6 to 10.2 m/s
(1500 to 2000 ft/min).

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2.09 CONTROLS

A. Provide all Energy Management and Conservation Systems (EMCS) monitoring and
control points required by EMCS Standards. Refer to SECTION 15900.

B. Direct Digital Controls (DDC) is required. Refer to SECTION 15910.

C. Provide two-way chilled water control valves when units are served by central chiller
plants.

D. Building chilled water return temperature shall be optimized by monitoring AHU

supply air temperature when requested by Facilities Services.

E. Cooling coil controls shall be sequenced to accomplish dehumidification.

F. Control space relative humidity to less than 60%. Buildings with hardwood or of wood
framing construction shall maintain relative humidity 35% (minimum) to 55%
(maximum).

2.10 OUTSIDE/RETURN AIR MIXING PLENUM

A. Mixing air plenum shall include opposed blade dampers for both the return and
outside air streams.

B. Mixing plenum shall further include baffles or other provisions to ensure complete
mixing of outside and return air streams at all flow rates.

2.11 GASKETS

A. All door and panel gaskets shall be high quality that seal air tight and retain their
structural integrity and sealing capability after repeated assembly and disassembly of
bolted panels and opening and closing of hinged components.

B. Bolted sections may use a more permanent gasketing method provided they are not
disassembled.

2.12 BASE

A. Provide a heavy duty steel base for supporting all AHU major components. Bases
shall be constructed of wide-flange steel I-beams, channels or minimum 150 mm
(6 in.) high 3.42 mm (10 gage) steel base rails. Welded or bolted cross members
shall be provided as required for lateral stability. The Contractor shall provide
supplemental steel supports as required to obtain proper operation heights for
cooling coil condense drain trap and steam coil condensate return trap as shown on
the Contract Drawings.

B. AHU’s shall be completely self-supporting for installation on concrete housekeeping

pad, steel support pedestals or suspended as shown on the Contract Drawings.

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C. The AHU bases not constructed of galvanized material shall be cleaned, primed with
a rust inhibiting primer and finished with rust inhibiting exterior enamel.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Air Handling Unit (AHU) Assembly

1. AHU’s shall be fully assembled by the manufacturer in the factory in

accordance with the arrangement shown on the drawings. The unit shall be
assembled into the largest sections possible subject to shipping and rigging
restrictions.

2. The correct fit of all components and casing sections shall be verified in the
factory for all units prior to shipment. Factory tested units shall be fully
assembled, tested and then split to accommodate shipment and job site
rigging.

3. The manufacturer shall tag each section of units not shipped fully assembled.
Tags shall include air flow direction to facilitate assembly at the job site. Lifting
lugs or shipping skids shall be provided for each section to allow for field
rigging and final placement of unit.

4. The AHU manufacturer shall provide the necessary gasketing, caulking and all
screws, nuts and bolts required for assembly.

5. The manufacturer shall provide a local representative at the job site to

supervise the assembly and to assure the units are assembled to meet
manufacturer's recommendations and requirements noted on the drawings.

6. The manufacturer shall provide documentation that this representative has

provided this service on similar jobs to the Contracting Officer. If a local
representative cannot be provided, the manufacturer shall provide a factory
representative.

3.02 EXAMINATION

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

3.03 PREPARATION

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

B. Plan work with other trades for proper time and sequence to avoid delays.

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3.04 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. Roof mounting of air handling unit equipment other than in penthouse

equipment room is prohibited, unless there is no practical alternative.

3. Locate AHUs in mechanical rooms, never above ceilings. Acoustically treat

rooms and/or equipment to contain equipment noise. Mechanical rooms for
AHUs shall have full height. Mechanical rooms for AHUs shall be mechanically
ventilated with outdoor air.

4. Mount AHUs on concrete housekeeping pads of suitable height to allow correct

installation of condensate drain traps. Minimum height is 100 mm (4 in.).

5. Provide a flow measuring device for each chilled water and heating hot water
coil.

6. Provide pressure taps (with cocks) and thermometers for each chilled water
and heating hot water coil on both the supply and return. Provide drains and air
vents for all coils. All parts subject to UVR shall be guaranteed and protected
with removable covers for their long life (thermometers, pressure gages, etc.).

7. Parts of the equipment shall be interchangeable to the greatest possible

extent. All parts subject to wear or requiring maintenance shall be serviced or
adjusted without disturbing adjacent work resulting from the original installation
or subsequent installation of other work; corrective action to the satisfaction of
the Royal Commission shall be taken.

8. All rotating and reciprocating parts, all parts energized electrically or subject to
high temperature shall be fully enclosed, guarded or insulated. Catwalk,
ladders and guardrails shall be provided where needed for safe operation and
maintenance of equipment.

9. The Contractor is responsible for workmanlike execution of all foundations and

mountings required for his own installation. He shall furnish all necessary
foundation and fixing drawings in due time. He shall ensure that the
transmission of vibration into the surrounding structure is prevented as far as
possible.

10. Install units where indicated, in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s

published installation instruction and with recognized industry practice.

11. Manufacturer’s installation instruction shall be available on the job site at the
time of inspection.

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12. Roof mounting of HVAC equipment other than in penthouse equipment room is
prohibited, unless there is no practical alternative.

13. Equipment clearance shall be provided with a minimum of 1 m clearance on

each side of equipment with openable panels or controls, unless otherwise
required by the equipment manufacturer. Adequate space shall be provided for
coil removal.

14. All equipment shall be properly grounded in accordance with the NEC,
Article 250.

15. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and with ARI

Guideline D.

16. Coordinate with other work to interface installation of air handling units.

B. Provide access and service space around and over air handling units as indicated,
but in no case less than that recommended by manufacturer.

C. Floor mounted air handling units shall be set on minimum 150 mm (6 in.) thick
concrete pads, doweled in place, with cast-in vibration isolation pads, in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Evaporators of air handling units shall be mounted a minimum of 150 mm (6 in.) off
the floor, to allow room for condensate trap. A corrosion resistant drain pan shall be
provided under cooling coil.

E. Evaporator inlet and outlet connections shall be provided with dielectric unions if
evaporator coils and piping or tubing connected to it are made of dissimilar materials.

F. A strainer shall be provided upstream of the control valve at the chilled water inlet to
the cooling coil and an isolation valve shall be provided.

G. The entering chilled water shall be connected to evaporator coil on air exit or leaving
side for best heat transfer. This type of heat transfer arrangement is called counter
flow.

H. Coils in air handling units shall be installed with a slope of a minimum 10 mm (0.4 in.)
per meter of tube length towards the drain end.

I. Coils shall be furnished with drain pan, designed to extend the entire length of the
coil including headers and return bends. Pan depth shall be at least 30 mm (1.2 in.).
Drain pan shall extend at least 150 mm (6 in.) in the direction of the airflow.

J. The condensate drain pipe shall discharge to the nearest floor drain in accordance
with the requirements of ASHRAE, Equipment Handbook. Units installed outside of
buildings may discharge condensate indirectly to waste funnel drain or to the nearest
floor drain, but not onto walkways.

K. Where air-handling units are connected to duct systems, they shall be designed for
the attachment of angles and bolts for attaching flexible connections.

L. Bolt sections together with gaskets.

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M. Isolate fan section with flexible duct connections.

N. Install flexible duct connections between fan inlet and discharge ductwork and air
handling unit sections. Ensure that metal bands of connectors are parallel with
minimum 25 mm (1 in.) flex between ductwork and fan while running.

O. Install assembled unit on vibration isolators. Install isolated fans with resilient
mountings and flexible electrical leads. Install restraining snubbers as indicated.
Refer to SECTION 15070. Adjust snubbers to prevent tension in flexible connectors
when fan is operating.

P. Provide fixed sheaves required for final air balance.

Q. Make connections to coils with unions or flanges.

R. Hydronic Coils

1. Connect water supply to leaving air side of coil (counter flow arrangement).

2. Provide shut-off valve on supply line and lock shield balancing valve with
memory stop on return line.

3. Locate water supply at bottom of supply header and return water connection at
top.

4. Provide manual air vents at high points complete with stop valve.

5. Ensure water coils are drainable and provide drain connection at low points.

S. Steam Coils

1. Install vacuum breaker in steam line at or in header.

2. Install steam traps with outlet minimum 300 mm (12 in.) below coil return
connection.

T. Refrigerant Coils

1. Provide sight glass in liquid line within 300 mm (12 in.) of coil.

U. Electric Duct Coils

1. Wire in accordance with NFPA 70. Refer to SECTION 16150.

V. Insulate coil headers located outside air flow as specified for piping. Refer to
SECTION 15080.

W. Refer to SECTION 15860 for the installation of filters.

X. Air side economizers shall be installed for reducing energy costs when the climate
allows. The air side economizers take advantage of cool outdoor air to either assist
mechanical cooling or if the outdoor air is cool enough, provide total system cooling.

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Y. Include some method of variable volume relief when air-side economizers are
employed, to exhaust the extra outdoor air intake to outdoors. The relief volume may
be controlled by several methods, including fan tracking (operating the supply and
return fans to maintain a constant difference in airflow between them), or relief air
discharge dampers which modulate in response to building space pressure. The
relief system shall be off and relief dampers shall be closed when the air-side
economizer is inactive. Power exhaust shall be the proper method to keep a good
balance in supply and exhaust air during the use of 100% fresh air.

Z. Humidifiers

1. Humidifiers shall be installed where the air can absorb the discharged vapor or
the mist before it comes into contact with components in the air stream, such
as coils, dampers or turning vanes. Otherwise, condensation can occur in the
duct. The temperature of the air being humidified must exceed the dew point of
the space being humidified.

2. Connect humidifiers to water supply. Provide gate valve on water supply line.
Provide 19 mm (¾ in.) hose bib accessible from interior. Pipe drain and
overflow to nearest floor drain.

3. Bolt humidifier pump directly to tank fitting. Provide globe valve and solenoid
valve in 12.5 mm (½ in.) bleed line from drain. Provide low water cut-off in
drain pan to stop spray pump.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Upon completion of installation of air handlers, start-up and operate equipment to

demonstrate capability and compliance with requirements. Where possible, field
correct malfunctioning equipment and then retest to demonstrate compliance.
Replace equipment, which cannot be satisfactorily corrected.

B. Operate installed air filters to demonstrate compliance with requirements. Test for air
leakage of unfiltered air while system is operating. Correct malfunctioning units at
site, then retest to demonstrate compliance; otherwise remove and replace with new
units.

3.06 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. The manufacturer’s authorized representative shall be present during start-up, testing

and adjustment of equipment. Demonstrate compliance with requirements. Damaged
or malfunctioning equipment shall be replaced.

B. Clean factory-finished surfaces. Repair any marred or scratched surface with

manufacturer’s touch-up paint.

C. Specially trained personnel in direct employment of manufacturer shall perform final

adjustment.

D. Suitable protective covering, barriers, signs or such other methods shall be used at
time of Substantial Completion of work (or portion thereof), to protect work from
damage or deterioration.

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E. Chilled water and cooling water piping shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test at a
minimum test pressure of 1.5 times the design pressure, in accordance with the
procedures described in section 937.3 of ASME B31.9.

F. Pre-Start Up and Commissioning

1. Commissioning shall comply with “Mechanical Completion and Performance

Acceptance” of each air conditioning system or component of
SECTION 01810.

G. Testing, adjusting and balancing of the system shall be as specified in

SECTION 15955.

END OF SECTION

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