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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
6.

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.

AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL OPERATED TRAVELING CRANE

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AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION

SYSTEM

6.1.1.
6.1.2.
6.1.3.
6.1.4.
6.1.5.

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
PROTECTION AND PAINTING
SPARE PARTS
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
COMMISSIONING AND TESTING

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6.1.1.

Equipment Specification

6.1.1.1.

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The specification does not cover individual off-shelve split units. These units are not
specified for substations and shall not be accepted.
The specification is applicable for central AC system of substation.
a)

Indoor Air Handling Unit

The Evaporator sections shall be Large Fan Coil units suitable for ducted air
distribution and connected to the remote installed condenser (Outdoor Unit) on an
approved external location.
The interconnection refrigerant piping work shall be, whenever possible, of the precharged type, complete with quick-connect couplers.
Supply Fan shall have a low noise level and shall be complete with belt driven
commercially silent motor with vary-pitch sheaves for Fan speed adjustment, forward
or backward curved blades statically and dynamically balanced and permanently
sealed lubricated bearings.
The Fan Casing and impeller shall be of the hot dipped galvanized steel. The first
Casing shall be additionally treated with chlorinated rubber base paint or equal where
appropriate.
Filters shall be 50 mm thick permanent metallic washable type and high efficiency
after bag filter all as defined under the item.6.1.1.8.
Cooling Coil shall be designed for direct expansion and shall be constructed of cooper
tubes and alu fins. Coil face velocity shall not exceed 2.5 m/s.
Drain Pan shall be standby, metallic treated for corrosion resistance insulated and
easily accessible for cleaning/maintenance.
b)

Outdoor Unit

Outdoor Unit shall consist of Fan section, condensate drain pan, condenser coil,
compressors and casing.
The Outdoor Unit shall be factory assembled, piped internally powered and shall be
designed to operate at outdoor ambient temperature of 50C.
The Condenser fan shall be propeller type with aluminium blades statically and
dynamically balanced and driven directly by fan motor for up-flow or side-flow or sideflow air discharge. The motor shall be permanently lubricated and shall be protected
from ingress of water.
The Condenser coils shall be multi-pass cross-fined type equipped with aluminium
plate fins mechanically banded to seamless copper tubes. The coil shall be cleaned,
dehydrated and tested for leakage out the factory.
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The Compressor shall be equipped with internal suspensions and welded shell.
Suitable vibration isolators shall be provided external to the compressor. Multi cylinder
open type reciprocating compressor fitted with electrical resistance crankcase heater
shall be provided. The compressor shall be provided with pressure and temperature
gauges on both the suction and discharge lines. The panel shall contain all the
necessary controls for efficient and safe operation of the compressor unit for multicylinder reciprocating compressor.
The cabinet casing shall be constructed of hot dipped galvanized steel. The Unit
casing shall be additionally treated with chlorinated rubber base paint or equal.
Refrigerant piping, drain piping, pipe insulation and vibration isolation arrangement for
indoor and outdoor units shall be provided according to these specification.
The Unit Control
The unit shall be equipped with all the control equipment necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of the plant.
6.1.1.2.

Axial Fans
Propeller-type ventilation fans manufactured from heavy gauge metal or other
approved materials designed for industrial or commercial usage and capable of
continuous operation shall be supplied and fitted as shown on the accompanying
drawings. Fans shall be ring-mounted or diaphragm-mounted to suit the particular
installation; diaphragm-mounted type shall be used for in-duct applications. Fans shall
be carefully selected and be entirely suitable for their particular service, position of
fitting, and chosen with respect to corrosion, inflammability or other hazardous
applications. Where fans are fitted in a run of ductwork, extended lubricators shall be
provided in conjunction with a suitable size access panel in the ductwork.
Fans shall be balanced and free from vibration, and fan speed shall not exceed 1,500
r.p.m. unless otherwise specifically approved by the Engineer in writing. Bearings shall
preferably be of the sleeve type, and the fans shall be complete with resilient
mountings, internal rings or wire guards. External "lo-loss" grilles and fan chambers
shall be provided as shown on the accompanying drawings.
Fans shall be directly coupled to totally enclosed squirrel-cage motors suitable for
either single-phase or three-phase operation, as indicated. Where shown on the
drawings, reversing controllers and/or suitable speed regulators, giving a minimum of
three forward speeds and off, shall be supplied.
Where fans are installed in a run of ductwork or similar builders work enclosure, their
duties shall take into account the added resistance involved.
All fans will be treated and suitable for operation in salty atmospheres without
detriment to their future condition.
Fans serving battery rooms shall be generally as described earlier and shall be
treated with chlorinated rubber paint or some other but similar treatment to prevent
corrosion from internal sources.

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Toilet Extract Fan

Toilet extract fans shall be of the fully packaged type containing two independent fans
within one cabinet which shall be complete with all integral controls to give automatic
periodic changeover of duty/standby fan selection together with automatic switch on
of standby fan should the duty fan fail.
The fan sets shall be suitable for either roof or wall mounting, or for installation within
false ceilings as appropriate to the location and, where necessary, shall be suitable
for connection to a system of ductwork and diffusers.
The fan sets shall be provided with appropriate control gear to enable them to operate
continuously under manual control in large toilets or alternatively through the toilet
area lighting circuit for small toilets, in which case, a run-on timer shall also be
provided.
All fan sets especially where installed externally such as on roof spaces, will be
treated and suitable for operation in salty atmospheres without detriment to their
future condition.

6.1.1.4.

Ductwork
Ductwork and fittings shall be fabricated from pre-galvanized steel sheets in
accordance with H.V.C.A. Specification DW142; turning vanes shall be incorporated
as necessary within bends.
Where ductwork passes through a roof, it shall be provided with a weathering apron
and angle flange for securing to a curb upstanding.
All stiffeners and angle frames shall be made from galvanised sections and where not
shall be cold galvanised after manufacture.
External ductwork shall be protected with one coat of primer followed by two coats of
approved waterproof paint. Joints and seams in such ductwork shall also be provided
with suitable sealant.
The upper surface of roof-mounted ductwork shall have a grade of 1:20.
Where ductwork passes through walls, roof or floors it shall be isolated from the
structure by 25 mm thick of flexible mineral wool slab with a layer of bituminous felt
between duct and slab. This does not apply to fire damper locations, which shall be
built in.
All screws, bolts and nuts used for erection shall be sherardised or similarly protected.
Cut edges and other exposed metal or ductwork shall be coated with two coats of zinc
chromate paint before erection, all rivets, bolts and nuts shall also be similarly treated.
All necessary ductwork supports shall be provided and fixed to the building structure
and all necessary bolts, nuts, washers, screws, plugs shall also be provided. Supports
shall comply with the recommendations given in the HVCA DW142 Specification, and
shall generally comprise galvanised mild steel sections and drop rods assembled in a
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ductwork shall be supported by the stiffening angles or angle flanges and additional
supporting angles being provided on the ducts where necessary.
The spacing of ductwork supports shall be in accordance with HVCA Specification
DW142, all ductwork shall be supported at branch connections; and where heavy
items of equipment occur within ductwork distributions, additional support shall be
provided as necessary.
All ductwork shall be supported in such a manner that no weight is imposed upon the
plant to which it is connected.
An approved insulation shall be provided between the ductwork and all supports to
isolate the duct from the building structure. Supports for insulated ducts shall be
constructed in accordance with the HVAC recommendations in order to provide a
continuous vapour barrier.
As an alternative to the foregoing and subject to the approval of the Engineer, the
Contractor may consider it as an acoustic/thermal advantage to fabricate ductwork
and fittings from fibreglass sheets of a density not less than 75 kg/m 2. In this case, the
ductwork shall be internally coated with neoprene and externally faced with foil.
Should the Contractor adopt this proposal he shall submit to the Engineer for his
approval a full and detailed specification covering the material, manufacture and
installation methods proposed before manufacture commences.
Access openings with covers of adequate sizes shall be provided in the ductwork at
suitable locations for inspection, servicing and cleaning. They shall be installed at, but
not limited to, changes of direction, volume control and fire damper positions, duct
connections to plant items, temperature and air flow detection devices. Where
ductwork is insulated, access covers shall incorporate insulation to the same
standard.
The Contract shall allow for sufficient test holes and covers to facilitate the
commissioning process.
Flexible joints shall be provided on connections to plant items and shall be of a
material approved by the Engineer. Canvas will not be accepted. The length of any
flexible joint shall not be greater than 250 mm or less than 100 mm and the ductwork
shall be adequately supported near these joints so as not to impose any load on the
joint.
All ductwork serving battery rooms shall be treated with chlorinated rubber paint or
similar treatment to prevent corrosion.
All ductwork from fume cupboards shall be carried out in heavy grade rigid PVC
ductwork and fittings.
6.1.1.5.

Thermal Insulation
a)

General

Thermal insulation shall be applied to the following items, as specified hereunder:

b)

Factory assembled Plant

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The factory-assembled plant shall be insulated as recommended by the

manufacturers. This insulation may be applied at the manufacturer's works or on Site
during installation. Should this insulation appear inadequate in the opinion of the
Engineer, he reserves the right to call for its partial or complete removal and repair or
replacement by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Employer.
c)

Refrigerant Pipe-work

The refrigeration pipelines, including the gas suction line, all fittings, valve and strainer
bodies, flanges, etc., on the refrigeration equipment, shall be insulated with selfextinguishing expanded polystyrene of suitable thickness, securely held in position
with galvanised wire ties and vapour sealed using PVC or similar sheet cladding of
gray colour with appropriate colour bands for identification.
d)

Air Conditioning Supply and Return Air Ductwork

All air conditioning supply and return air ductwork shall be insulated with 25 mm thick
semi-rigid mineral wool or fiber glass slabs having a thermal conductivity of 0.33
W/mC at mean temperature, securely wired in position using 16 mm galvanised wire
mesh. Vapour barrier shall be applied in two coats using the appropriate brand of
Rubberised emulsion Paint or bonded aluminium foil sheet. Ductwork in the plant
rooms or where exposed shall be protected with cladding as approved by the
Engineer.
Insulation thickness shall be 25 mm for ductwork in suspended ceiling space or in
bulkheads, and 50 mm for ductwork in roof spaces and non air-conditioned areas.
Flexible connections on air conditioning ductwork only shall be insulated with glass
fibre mats and finished with canvas cloth neatly sewn on.
All access doors shall be insulated as specified for the ductwork for the appropriate
areas as above, except that the insulation shall be bevelled clear to allow the doors to
be easily opened for frequent inspection. Similar beveling is to be used around holes
cut for testing and commissioning purposes, thermostatic control equipment, and at
the edges of all insulation work.
6.1.1.6.

Grilles and Diffusers

Supply air grilles shall be manufactured from anodized aluminium. The flanges,
blades and mullions shall be of extruded sections. The surface of the frame shall be
of the "mill-finish" type with all welded portions neatly ground. Vertical and horizontal
blades shall be fitted and dependent on the size, vertical mullions may be fitted to
prevent the horizontal blades sagging.
Extract air grilles shall be manufactured from extruded aluminium section welded,
polished, and shall have one set of horizontal blades. Vertical mullions may be
introduced to prevent sagging of the horizontal blades.
Each grille shall be provided with a damper to facilitate air regulation, as an alternative
to these, grilles may be of the "Rhomboidal" pattern.
Door transfer grilles shall be of the same manufacture as chosen for the foregoing,
but shall be of the non-vision type and of a finish to match the surrounding decor as
approved by the Engineer.

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Fully finished samples of the supply and return air grilles as they will be fitted shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval before any bulk manufacture or purchase has
commenced.
External weatherproof louvres shall be manufactured from extruded aluminium
sections, supplied, and fitted generally as shown on the enclosed drawings. The
surface of the frame and blades shall be of "mill-finish" type with all welded portions
neatly ground. Treatment shall also be provided for operation in salty atmospheres
without detriment to their future condition.
The flanged frame shall be drilled for fixing purposes and, if necessary, a heavily
galvanised steel sub-frame shall be supplied and fitted.
Dependent on the overall size, the louvre may be manufactured and installed in
suitably sized sections with pre-drilled locating lugs for neat assembly. Where
necessary, equally spaced mullions may be introduced to give additional support.
In all cases, an aluminium wire mesh screen shall be supplied and fitted to the rear
face.
Perimeter flange sizes shall suit the overall size of the louvre, but shall not be
narrower than the hardwood timber frames used for locating and fixing. All fixing bolts
and screws shall be of the cadmium plated or sherardised type.
Where possible, the louvres shall be installed in sections such that they may be
dismantled from their frames to facilitate the removal of plant, equipment or machinery
in the adjoining areas.
Items installed in battery rooms shall be treated with a special coating to prevent
corrosion.
6.1.1.7.

External Louvres
All finish air inlet and exhaust louvres shall be designed to prevent rain and excess
deposit entry at the operating velocities of the fresh air inlet louvres. All construction
joints shall be fully weather sealed.
Unless otherwise indicated all louvres in the external walls of the building required for
exhaust of fresh air inlets to the systems shall be of mild steel construction heavily
galvanized after manufacture and finally degreased, etched, printed and painted two
coats of paint to approved colour. The blades shall be formed from not less than 1.63
mm thick sheet plate carried in a robust galvanized mild steel channel frame suitable
for fixing direct to the building structure. The bottom channel of the frame shall be
drilled at each end to receive a small-bore copper weep pipe. The maximum length of
louvre blade shall not exceed 1.0 meter without intermediate bracing supports.
Bird and vermin proof wire guards shall be fitted behind each louver.
The louvers shall be designed for a maximum free area and designed to pass the
required air volume with a minimum pressure drop.
Sand louvers shall be manufactured in galvanized steel enclosed within a galvanized
flanged holding frame. Louvers shall be complete with insect screen and sand

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collection gravity chamber. Sand louvers shall have an efficiency of 97 percent when
tested with particles between 150 to 450 microns. Face velocities shall not exceed 1.5
m/s. Wherever possible louver sub-frames shall be vertically hinged to permit ease of
cleaning.
6.1.1.8.

Sand filter
Sand Filter shall be fabricated from the cells. Each cell shall contain U-shaped blades
arranged to present a circuit on path to the airflow and to redirect the air toward the
clean air outlet. These blades shall be fabricated from no less than 0,9 mm steel.
The air passageway between adjacent blades shall be not less than 4,5 mm. Blades
shall be welded together into blade pack which are removable for cleaning.
Cells shall be made of stainless steel or dip galvanised steel, phosphatized and given
one coat zinc chromate primer, finished with two coats of enamel.
The efficiency of the sand filter shall be not less than 90% on standardized Test Dust,
coarse, at an inlet air flow of 0,5 m 3/s. Pressure loss from inlet to clean air outlet shall
not exceed 250 Pa at this air flow.

6.1.1.9.

Electric Heater Battery

Electric air Heaters shall consist of a number of heating elements of the enclosed type
mounted in a sheet steel casing. The elements shall be so installed that they can be
removed for cleaning or renewal without dismantling ductwork.
Casing and cover shall be protected by heat resistant paint. Minimum air velocity
through heater shall be 2 m/s. Heaters shall be single - or multi-stage.
The controls of electric air heater (except for remote boosters), shall be interlocked
with the Fan motor starter so that the heaters cannot operate unless the Fan is
running.

6.1.1.10.

Ducting Dampers
Volume control, isolating and balancing dampers shall be provided where required for
balancing and regulation purposes and as deemed necessary.
Dampers shall be opposed-blade multi-leaf type with double skin aerofoil section
blades constructed in galvanized sheet steel, or aluminium and securely fixed to a
central spindle. The blades shall be stiffened to prevent flutter. Spindles shall be
carried in non-ferrous nylon or bronze bearings. Quadrants shall be made out of metal
casting.
All dampers shall incorporate neoprene rubber blade edges and leakage pass the
dampers when fully closed shall be minimal.
Damper frames shall be constructed from 16-gauge mm thick galvanized steel
channel.
Multi-leaf dampers shall be used in rectangular ducts having a short side in excess of
300 mm. No damper blade shall exceed 1200 mm in width and where dampers are
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frames. Individual damper blades shall not exceed 175 mm in height. Multi-leaf
dampers shall operate on the opposed blade principle and provision shall be made for
linkages to connect the multiple extended spindles and a suitable indicating device
shall be provided on the outside of the damper section.
Double skin blades shall be made out of minimum 22 gauge galvanized sheet steel.
Single blade dampers with single skin blade section may be used for damper size up
to 300 x 150mm. Single skin blades shall be fabricated from 18 gauge galvanized
steel sheet. The frame shall be of 16 gauge galvanized steel sheet.
All multi-leaf dampers shall be constructed in dismountable ductwork sections and all
dampers shall, where possible, be installed in accordance with the HVAC Code of
Practice.
Motorized dampers and main regulating dampers shall be supplied by approved
manufacturers and be complete with all necessary levers, linkages, motor brackets
and micro-switches to indicate damper open or closed position.
The Contractor shall ensure and prove to the Engineer's satisfaction that the
motorized damper mechanisms and driving motors are adequate for the imposed
torques.
6.1.1.11.

Ducting Fire Dampers

Fire dampers shall be installed in all ducts passing through the walls of the plant
rooms and other fire boundaries, and shall be of a suitable fire rating for these
boundaries.
Fire dampers shall be multi-blade spring operated type with frame and blades made of
galvanized steel sheet of 16 gauge and 22 gauge respectively and shall have 2 hour
rating. The steel curtain dampers shall not exceed 1000 mm square and where ducts
exceed any one dimension two smaller dampers shall be installed to a mild steel
angle frame secured within the ducting.
Steel curtain damper blades shall not exceed 50 mm in width and have rolled edges
interlocking to form full-length hinges upon which blades pivot when released. The
steel blades shall fold completely upon themselves and be stacked at one end of the
damper to allow a completely free unobstructed opening. The blades shall be retained
by a fusible link set to fuse at 72C. The damper frame shall be a continuous channel
enclosing the blades and the frame shall act as a continuous stop on both sides of the
damper. The overall depth of the casing and damper shall be 100 mm and suitable for
the type of arrangement.
The fire damper frames shall be retained within a fire resistive sealing frame designed
to accommodate thermal expansion of the damper unit and prevent jamming of the
fire damper assembly under fire conditions.
The damper outer frames shall be designed suitable for building into ducts or within
the building structure. Detailed drawings shall be submitted for approval before
manufacture has commenced.
The Contractor shall install fire dampers correctly orientated to the direction of air flow.

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Access doors or panels shall be provided in the ductwork adjacent to both sides of the
dampers for inspection and the replacement of fusible links.
6.1.1.12.

Noise Level
All plant chosen for installation shall be selected for quiet operation and the
Contractor shall provide information to the Engineer for approval, giving sound power
levels at the required octave bands, including also the expected break-out through the
plant casing, for the various items of plant in the plant rooms/areas before placing any
official order with the manufacturers. Attenuators shall be provided in supply and
return air ducts, should it become necessary to achieve the specified noise levels.
a)

Anti-Vibration Mountings

Anti-vibration mountings shall be fitted to provide isolation efficiencies not less than
the following:
Isolation Efficiency
94%
90%
80%
70%

Motor size
Greater
Greater
Greater
Greater

than
than
than
than

150 kW
50 kW
25 kW
10 kW

Where plant is mounted adjacent to spaces requiring noise levels of NR35 or less or
where plant is mounted on other than a concrete slab the anti-vibration mountings
shall provide not less than 98 per cent isolation efficiency.
Any connection to plant shall be arranged to accommodate the static deflection of the
anti-vibration mountings.
Anti-vibration pads shall be provided for casting in pump boxes. Such inserts shall be
suitable for the pump size and duty.
b)

Attenuators

Duct attenuators shall be provided where necessary.

Cross talk attenuators shall be provided where necessary and shall be commensurate
with the attenuation provided by the walls in which they are located.
Attenuators for ducted air systems shall be provided with mating flanges, which shall
be riveted to the ducting with rivet spacing not more than 60 mm centres.
The duct ends shall be swaged into the joint, which shall be bolted together with bolts
at not more than 150 mm centres. The attenuators shall be suitably supported so that
there shall be no load imposed on the ductwork.
Where attenuators pass through walls or partitions or are in the form of louvres an
acoustic seal shall be provided between the outer attenuator casing and both sides of
the wall with Arboseal compound.
Attenuator casings and flanges shall be manufactured from galvanised mild steel.

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c)
Flexible Pipe Connections
Flexible pipe connections shall be installed to all connections to equipment. The pipe-work shall
be arranged so that the static deflection of any anti-vibration mountings does not result in a load
on
the flexible pipe connections.
d)

Acoustic Louvers

Acoustic louvers shall be provided where necessary, shall be of galvanised mild steel
construction, and shall be supplied complete with a bird guard and single frames
suitable for connecting to timber frame and for ventilation ductwork.
6.1.1.13.

Air Filters
Filters shall be provided for fresh air and for mixed fresh and return air. For both the
applications, the filters shall be 50 mm thick permanent metallic washable type having
efficiency not less then 80% average synthetic dust weight arrestance in accordance
with ASHRAE standard 52-68. Filter media thickness shall be not less than 45 mm.
These pre-filters shall be placed downstream of the main supply fan and the cooling
coil.
Cleanable high efficiency after-filters shall have an average synthetic dust arrestment
efficiency not less then 95% to ASHRAE 52-76 standard. Filters shall be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories as class 2. The filter media shall be of high-density micro
fine synthetic, pleated extended surface washable type.
Fresh air intakes shall be as remote as possible from concentration of surface or roof
dirt and positioned to avoid intake of fumes or odors.
Fresh air inlets shall be positioned at least 1,2 m above ground level provided with
sand trap louvers with wire mesh bird/insect screen and volume control damper.
Gooseneck connections shall be provided to prevent ingress of rainwater.
All ducts shall be clean and free from builder's rubble and dust before filters are
installed.

6.1.1.14.

Steam Humidifiers
Fully automatic self-generating steam humidifiers for use in air conditioning installation
shall be supplied.
They shall be equipped with electrically stable and corrosion resistant heating
elements suitable for all water qualities.
The steam cylinder shall be made out of stainless steel equipped with fail-safe scale
collector bag, which requires minor maintenance. Steam humidifier shall be equipped
with electronic control signal providing steam output on ON-OFF basis.
Water supply connection shall be equipped with filter valve and water drain with
appropriate siphon facility.

6.1.2.

Protection and Painting

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General
All items, which require painting, shall be painted in colours specified by the Engineer.
Before any painting is carried out, the Contractor shall ensure that the surface to be
painted is clean, free of grease and rust, as recommended by the paint manufacturer.
If necessary, degreasing and derusting shall be employed.
Each coat of paint shall be applied by brush and be thoroughly dry before the next
coat is applied.
No painting or drying should be carried out in direct sunlight and due care shall be
taken during dusty or wet conditions.
Should any corrosion or signs of faulty painting technique become apparent during
the maintenance period, the Contractor will be required to remove the defective
paintwork or component part at his own cost and re-treat and/or re-paint it as directed
and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

6.1.2.2.

Ductwork, Sleeves and Sheet Metal Casings

All not lagged ductwork and associated metal casings, sleeves, boxes and the like,
pipe-work, hangers and brackets shall be painted as follows:
1 primer coat
1 undercoat
2 top coats of hard matt finish paint

6.1.2.3.

Diffusers and Grilles

All diffusers and grilles shall be delivered to Site with a baked-on paint or lacquer
finish, as described elsewhere in this Specification.

6.1.2.4.

Pipe and Duct Insulation

All pipe and duct insulation in the plant room and where exposed in the building shall
be painted as detailed.

6.1.2.5.

Unprotected Metalwork
All unprotected concealed metalwork shall be painted with two coats of bituminous
paint; care shall be taken in the choice of this paint in regard to its melting point and
adhesive properties.

6.1.2.6.

Screw Heads and Means of Fixing

All screw heads, wing nuts and other means of fixing shall be painted at the time of
installation and re-finished after the final testing and commissioning is complete.

6.1.2.7.

Suppliers Items
All manufactured items that are delivered in a painted condition, whether under or
finish coated, shall be inspected before and after installation and testing. If the
paintwork is found to be defective in any way, the item or component shall be

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prepared as mentioned above and then re-painted as before. Special care shall be
taken with the painting of the underside of pumps, bases, etc. A layer of bituminous
material or roofing felt shall be laid on the base before the item is installed and then
trimmed to size.
6.1.2.8.

Special Applications
All items that are considered liable to oil or grease splashes shall be finished painted
using two coats of the appropriate oil proof paint.
All items subjected to corrosive air or other hazardous condition shall be specially
treated and painted with suitable anti-corrosive paint as recommended by the
manufacturers.

6.1.3.

Spare Parts
Tools and spares shall be supplied and handed over to the Employer at the
completion of the works. The item of spares shall be listed by the Contractor and
approved by the Engineer.
The spares shall be contained in suitably sealed protective containers to prevent
damage from moisture, impact, vermin and insects and clearly labeled with the
component part number, manufacturers name and address, item of plant the spare
part is for, and the date the spare part was received form the manufacturer.
Permanent labeling shall be correctly secured to the part container to ensure that the
label is for identification purposes.
Spares shall be comprehensive and include all manufacturers recommended lists
contained within the Operating and Maintenance instruction Manual. The final
component list shall be checked with the individual manufacturers before ordering,
that the issued spares shall be adequate to cover the replacement of expendable
items likely to be replaced during normal wear and tear for a period of 2 years from
the Completion date.
Oil, grease, water treatment replacement chemicals and similar consumable items
shall be provided for 5 years normal usage from the date of completion.
In addition, a comprehensive set of tools associated with general maintenance and
maintenance of specialist items of plant shall be supplied and handed over at the
completion date.

6.1.4.

Performance Guarantee
The Contractor shall guarantee proper performance of the entire installation for a
period of one year from the date of take over by the Consultant. In addition, the
Contractor shall give one-year guarantee for all the components of the equipment and
material as well as for the quality of workmanship for all the elements and works
within his scope of works. However, the Contractor shall be free from the
responsibility for the material and workmanship, which are out of his scope of works.
The Contractor shall be deemed, however, to have been acquainted with all the
equipment and to have received all the relevant information and assistance from the
equipment manufacturer and/or his duly authorized representative.

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The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage that may occur because of
improper installation or handling, commissioning or faulty operation of such
equipment. The Contractor shall, therefore, guarantee and repair at his own cost any
fault or damage to the material or make good any poor workmanship not accepted by
the Employer.
In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee timely performance of works in such a
manner and at such times as to affect to the least possible extent the proper service
and operation of the installation and the plant.
Such guarantee shall also cover free-of-charge maintenance and servicing of the
whole installation and the components thereof throughout the guarantee period.
The Contractor shall further guarantee, if required to do so, to execute any and all
additional works to be duly approved and paid to him related to remedy of any defect
in material workmanship or component which have originally been out of his scope of
works. Such works shall be also performed without delays and in such a manner and
at such times as to affect the operation of the installation to the least possible extent.
6.1.5.

Commissioning and Testing

6.1.5.1.

General
Commissioning and Testing shall be carried out in accordance with the Technical
Specification.

6.1.5.2.

Instruments
A schedule of the instruments to be used shall be submitted to the Engineer for
approval before the commencement of commissioning and testing.
The Contractor shall allow for supplying and installing throughout the systems
permanent thermometers, pressure gauges and the like, as necessary to facilitate,
initially, the commissioning and testing exercise, and afterwards, to enable the Client
to routinely check that the services are functioning correctly.
Thermometers shall be of a suitable type and pattern to permit them to be easily
readable in the position in which they are to be fitted. Thermometers located at more
than 2 m from the floor level shall be of the angle pattern dial type. Each thermometer
shall be graduated for the temperature scale specified and shall be of the dial-type
mercury in steel. Dials shall be 100 mm diameter on pipe-work up to 80 mm and for
larger pipes 150 mm diameter with brass bezel and shall be vertical or horizontal
pattern with pocket.
Thermometers for ductwork shall be of the remote capillary type with the sensor
located in the centre of the duct. The metal support for the sensor shall be fixed to the
duct and shall incorporate a thermal insulator at the sensor mounting. The capillary
shall pass through a suitable grommet in the wall of the duct and shall be clipped at
300 mm intervals. The thermometer shall be 100 mm diameter and shall be mounted
on a hardwood board which shall be fixed to the nearest duct work support.
Pressure gauges shall be of the "Bourdon" type with 100 mm diameter dial on pipework up to 80 mm and for larger pipe-work 150 mm diameter dial enclosed within a

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brass case. Each gauge shall be calibrated and graduated in bar for a pressure range
of zero to twice the working pressure.
The gauge dial shall be marked with a red index line indicating the static pressure with
the system full and the pumps and other such equipment at rest.
For pressurised systems, an additional green index line on the gauge dial shall
indicate the normal working pressure of the installation concerned.
All gauges shall be provided with a 10 mm union connection to the associated pipework, a U pattern siphon and a lever handled gauge cock for isolation.
Where the position of a pressure tapping is such that the gauge would not be easily
viewed the gauges shall be wall mounted in a suitable position. Where such remote
reading instruments are necessary, they shall be grouped and mounted on neat
hardwood board 25 mm thick, located adjacent to the relevant plant component and at
a height of 1700 mm above the floor. The necessary interconnecting 10 mm copper
pipe-work shall be provided, which shall be run in appropriate cable tray.
Provision shall be made in the form of a 10 mm plugged glandcock for a pressure
gauge connection on the suction and delivery of all pumps.
"Binder" test plugs shall be supplied and installed in all necessary strategic positions
throughout the systems.
The test plugs shall comprise a self-sealing valve core enclosed within a brass body
fitted with a sealing cap with gasket. The plugs shall be screwed into a 6 mm half
socket welded to the pipe.
Two Crane D.t.M. pressure differential gauges shall be provided for use with the
balancing valves. Following completion of the commissioning the gauges shall be
handed to the Employer.
6.1.5.3.

Maintenance of Plant during Commissioning and Testing

Throughout the commissioning and testing period and until the plant is handed over to
the Employer the Contractor shall maintain the plant in accordance with
manufacturers instructions. Records of the maintenance procedures shall be kept and
shall be handed to the Employer. Properly trained staff shall be made available to
maintain the plant and any repairs or replacements that may be necessary shall be
carried out before the plant is handed over to the Employer.

6.1.5.4.

Commissioning Reports
All air distribution, extract systems shall be commissioned in accordance with the
CIBSE Commissioning Code.
The Commissioning report for each system shall include:

fan speed
fan static pressure-suction and discharge
motor current
pulley sizes
main branches air volumes
terminal air volumes - grilles and diffusers

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air volume and static pressure at test holes in ducts shown on the tender
drawings.

All automatic control system shall be commissioned in accordance with the CIBSE
Commissioning Code.
The Commissioning report for each system shall include:

for each control system"

I. set point
II. proportional band
III. value for the controlled variable measured at the sensor
IV. value of the controlling variable measured at the sensor for compensated
systems

a record of the settings for each controller in the form of diagrams which shall
indicate the position of each dial or adjustment screw.

measurement of all the controlled variables at the sensor for each of the following
settings of the control valve:
I. full capacity
II. half capacity
III. zero capacity

The measurements shall be made with the plant operating with the specified flow
rates and for each set of measurements, temperatures and pressures for the primary
fluids entering and leaving the heat exchangers shall be recorded.
6.1.5.5.

Air Conditioning Systems Performance Tests

Air conditioning system performance tests shall be carried out and shall be witnessed
by the Engineer or his representative.
The tests shall comprise:

demonstration that the systems are capable of achieving the specified internal
conditions

measurement of pressure drop through:

I. filters
II. heater batteries
III. cooling coils

measurement of the maximum air temperature rise through the heater batteries
and temperature drop through the cooling coils at the specified air volume flow
rate. During these tests the flow and return water temperatures shall be recorded.

measurement of the outside air condition every two hours and at the beginning
and end of each testing period.

measurement of the following temperatures and a record of the time when the
measurements were made
I. chilled water flow and return

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II. cooling coil flow and return

III. air entering and leaving plant (wet and dry bulb temperature)
IV. each room (wet and dry bulb temperature)

6.1.5.6.

measurement of the funning current of all associated electric Motors

measurement of the pressure difference across all pumps with all control valves in
the "full load" position

calibration of all installed instruments

measurement of the pressure drop across any orifice plate meters or calibrated
valves

demonstration that all the automatic controls and time clocks are operational

thermograph and hydrograph readings for three full days for one room on each
zone. The selection of the rooms shall be approved by the Engineer.

Ventilation Systems Performance Tests

Ventilation system performance tests shall be carried out and shall be witnessed by
the Engineer or his representative.
The tests shall comprise:

demonstration that the systems are capable of achieving the specified internal
conditions.

measurement of pressure drop through

I. filters
II. heater batteries

measurement of the maximum air temperature rise through all heater batteries at
the specified air volume flow rate and the flow and return water temperatures.

measurement of the outside air temperature at the beginning and end of each
testing period.

measurement of the following temperatures and a record of the time when the
measurements were made
I. each room
II. air entering and leaving plant

measurement of running current of all associated electric motors

calibration of all installed instruments

measurement of pressure drop across any orifice plate meters or calibrated valves

demonstration that all the automatic controls and time clocks are operational

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thermograph readings for three full days for one room on each zone. The
selection of the rooms shall be approved by the Engineer.

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