Document 5 Technical Specifications For HVAC

Technical Specification for HVAC
KERALA MARITIME SOCIETY AT NEENDAKARA, KOLLAM.

Tender document No.KMS-1/2012
Issued by:
Special Officer & Director of Ports
Kerala Maritime Society
4th & 5th floor
Directorate of Ports
New Corporation Building
Palayam
Thiruvananthapuram-33
Consultant:
M/s. Ajit Associates
IIIrd floor, Puthuran Plaza
KPCC Junction, M.G.Road
Kochi
Phone: 0484-4072000, Fax: 0484-4032517
KERALA MARITIME SOCIETY AT NEENDAKARA, KOLLAM. Tender document No.KMS-1/2012
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1.0 VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW/ VARIABLE REFRIGENTANT VOLUME

The Variable Refrigerant Flow or volume (VRF / VRV) System should be air cooled, split type air
conditioning system, consisting of singular condensing units connected to multiple indoor units, each
having the capability of individual set point control. The system should have the ability to connect each
condensing unit to 32 indoor units of different types and capacities on one refrigerant circuit. The
system is to be of the cooling and heating only type. Each Condensing unit should incorporate at least
one Dc inverter rotary / Dc inverter Scroll, to obtain 10% to 100% step less capacity control for enhanced
Power saving. The Indoor units should be provided with Cordless Remote Control as a standard
accessory.
Each outdoor module shall have a combination of both fixed capacity and variable capacity compressor
of scroll type. In the variable capacity compressor the capacity adjustment shall be brought about only
by varying the speed of the compressor. The compressor shall be enclosed in acoustic jackets to effect
noise abatement.
The Indoor and outdoor units should be BMS Compatible and it should monitor indoor /out door units
from a single PC.
Ambient conditions
To be capable of operating within a wide range of ambient temperatures. The Condensing units should
be capable of provide cooling within an ambient range of 5 Deg. C to 43 Deg. C. DB, and heating in the
range 10 Deg. C to 15 Deg. C DB. The regulation in Refrigerant flow is to be achieved by Inverter rotary
compressor / Inverter Scroll Compressor, head pressure control (by varying fan speeds) and hot gas
bypass connection.
Unit shall be air cooled split type multi system air conditioner consisting of one outdoor unit Multi
indoor units, each having capability to cool independently for the requirements of the rooms. Up
to 16 different type and capacity indoor unit to be connected to one refrigerant circuit and controlled
individually. Compressors shall be equipped with inverter controller and capable of changing the
rotating speed to follow variations in cooling load.
Supply and installation of Variable Refrigerant Volume System, Factory assembled, factory charged,
factory run tested of mentioned capacity. System should consist of accessible Scroll type compressors,
Air-cooled condenser, steel base for mounting the above components, refrigeration piping, fittings,
valves, refrigerant and oil, controls and ancillaries and nos. of various types of indoor units.
All the Out door units of the system shall be suitable for operation with 415 V +/_ 10%, 50 Hz, 3 Ph, 4
wire AC supply where as all indoor units should be with 230 V, 50Hz Single Phase supply only. System
should include all protection devices / Controls to with stand fluctuation / variation in power supply. Out
door units shall be able to operate over a range of out door ambient Temperature from 0 C to 50 C.
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Sound pressure levels of the out door units shall not exceed 50 dBA at 1M from the unit. The sound data
should be measured in accordance with ARI standard 575.
System shall provided stable, trouble free and safe operation and provides flexibility in operation of
indoor units with independent control of each indoor unit including partial operation. The system should
be provided Multi compressor circuit for better flexibility. The system should be self intelligent to run on
low out door temperature for better power consumption irrespective of nos. of indoor units in
operations.
Modular system shall be incorporated for all required control for parallel operation of Compressors,
Condenser fans and Indoor units along with all refrigerant liquid control. The system should be designed
for proper oil return to compressor along with distribution of all in each compressor.
Out door unit should be provided with anti corrosive treatment with powder-coated finish. Unit will be
skid - mounted type and should be installed on suitable size cushy foot mount for vibration control.
Operation of the VRV system shall be through independent wired remote controllers and through
Central Controller.
1.1 Condensing Unit

Condensing units of the system shall be provided incorporating following details:
The Condenser coil shall be Air-cooled type with copper tubes and aluminum fins. The condenser coils
shall be of adequate size and shall have an integral sub cooler circuit for sub cooling of the liquid.
Condenser coil shall have a refrigerant side working pressure of 400 psig with anti corrosive treatment.
Condenser shall have multiple piping and cabling connection option. Pump down facility should be
provided in the refrigerant system by providing good quality hand / shut off valves to avoid loss of
Refrigerant gas during maintenance. The condenser fans shall be propeller type, with aluminum blades,
low speed, and low vibration levels and quite in operation with IP 55 Protection.
All the compressors of the out door units must be hermetically sealed scroll type. Each module of out
door unit must have separate inverter compressor, suitable to operate at heat load proportional to
indoor requirement. "Anti Corrosive" treatment (Blue Fins) for Al fins of Condenser Coils is mandatory
and shall carry warranty of at least Five (25) years. The treatment should be suitable for areas of high
pollution and salt laden air.
Back up operation, in case of failure of one of the compressors of out door unit, for single module
outdoor units or failure of one of the modules in case of multiple modules outdoor units shall be
possible.
The outdoor unit shall employ system of equal run time for all the compressors, inverter within each out
door unit - Single Module or Multi Module. Starter for the Out door Unit compressor shall "Direct on
Line" type or star delta based on electrical standards. Inverter compressor of the unit shall start first &
at the minimum frequency, to reduce the inrush current during starting. Refrigerant control in the
outdoor unit shall be through Electronic Expansion Valve. Complete refrigerant circuit, oil balancing/
equalizing circuit shall be factory assembled & tested. The outdoor units shall confirm to Technological
Guideline for Harmonic Suppression - JAEG 9702-1995. High Harmonic Environmental Target Level for
Power Distribution system shall be 5%.
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1.2 Out door units shall be complete with following safety devices
1.3
High pressure switch
Low pressure switch
Fan motor safety thermostat
Fan driver overload protector
Over current relay
Inverter Overload Protector
Fusible Plug
Crank case heater
Fuses
Over current protector
Unit shall be supplied with
Installation manual
Operation Manual
Connection Pipes
Clamps
Ductable Split Units
The cooling coils shall me made of Copper Tubing having extended aluminum fins. The tubes shall be
mechanically expanded for positive bonding between tubes and fins. The cooling coil circuit shall be fed
with liquid refrigerant through the expansion device and distributor. The blower shall be statically and
dynamically balanced and designed for silent operation at required airflow rates against required static
pressure. The filters shall be washable synthetic media type arranged for convenient cleaning and
replacement. The drain pan shall be fabricated out of heavy steel sheet. Insulated with expanded
polyethylene sheet. The casing shall be of heavy gauge GI, duly powder coated for weather protection.
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1.4
Cassette Type Indoor Units (With Cordless Remote)
These units shall be installed between the bottom of finished slab & top of false ceiling. The maximum
allowable height for the cassette type units shall be 288 mm. The unit must have in built drain pump,
suitable for vertical lift of 750 mm. The unit casing shall be Galvanized Steel Plate. Unit must be
insulated with sound absorbing thermal insulation material, Polyurethane foam. The noise level of unit
at the highest operating level shall not exceed 42 dB (A), at a vertical distance of 1.5 m from the grille of
the unit. Unit shall have provision of connecting fresh air without any special chamber & without
increasing the total height of the unit (288 mm maximum). The unit shall be supplied with suitable
decorative panel.
The unit shall be supplied with Resin Net filter with Mold Resistance. The filter shall be easy to remove,
clean & re install. The unit will be connected in series to a suitable out door unit & it must be possible to
operate the unit independently, through corded/ cordless remote specified in the "Bill of quantities".
The unit shall be supplied with following from the factory Operation Manual Installation Manual Paper
pattern for installation Drain hose/ Clamp metal/ Washer fixing plate/ Sealing pads/ Clamps/ Screws/
Washer for hanging bracket/ Insulation for fitting.
1.5
HI - Wall Mounted Split Units: (Indoor Unit)
With decorative look to match with the interior Layout of Corded Remote type complete In PVC
construction. Evaporating unit comprising of DX Cooling coils, blower, electric motor, insulated
sandwiched drain Tray, and junction box for electrical connections, 20 micron HDPE washable filter. etc.
1.6
Controls and Interlocking
Entire system shall have Microprocessor Controls. Microprocessor should have Auto Check Function to
indicate Piping and cabling errors. Micro processor should control speed or switching or by pass of
Compressors, Condensers, Fans, and liquid management functions along with the system for proper oil
return and stable and safe operation of system. Micro Processor shall have pre set memory, which shall
not be erased on power failure. Units should have automatic restart in case of mains failures.
Precision Temperature Control should be mandatory with Electronic Expansion Valves adjusting to load
fluctuation and operating load fluctuation to maintain 0.5 C of set point with PID control Algorithm.
Individual controllers with wired or wireless remote for operation, status etc shall be used. All units
should have self - Diagnostic Function to pre warn of failure or problems with function codes. Power to
the control system shall be generated inside the units from common power supply.
Central wiring shall be FRLS grade and simple with control and transmission wiring being common.
Individual areas would have remote controllers for controlling individual units. Controlled units shall
have digital indication of temperature along with setting and other functions. ON / OFF switch, timer,
RTC, operation of the fans, swing of louvers and other operation modes as desired including diagnostics.
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1.7
Wired / CORDLESS Remote Controller
Cordless remote controller shall be supplied for all indoor units. The controller must have large crystal
display screen, which displays complete operating status. The digital display must allow setting of
temperature with 1 Deg C interval. Remote shall be able to individually program by timer the respective
times for operation start and stop within a maximum of 72 hours
Remote must be equipped with thermostat sensor in the remote controller that will make possible more
comfortable room temperature control The remote shall be able to monitor room temperature & preset
temperature by microcomputer & can select cool/ heat operation mode automatically. The remote must
constantly monitor malfunctions in the system & must be equipped with a "self diagnosis function" that
let know by a message immediately when a malfunction occurs. In case of corded remote it shall be
possible to wire the remote up to 500 RMT.
1.8
Central Remote Controller
Central Remote controller shall be supplied as specified in the "Bill of Quantities". Central Control unit
shall be suitable for On / OFF and Temperature control of Zones including scheduling, Malfunction and
status display shall be available. It should be Compatible with BMS of standard makes. Setting of address
for each unit should be automatic and need not be programmed.
Following functions shall be possible
Control Max 64 Groups (128 indoor units)
Zone control
Malfunction code display
All the functions available with wired remote controller
It should be possible to wire the remote to 1000m
Central Controller shall be compactable to connect with Fire Detection System.
1.9
Refrigerant
The Entire Condensing unit and Evaporating unit should be Factory assembled and tested .The units
should come with an initial charge of refrigerant R410A or eco-friendly gas from the factory.
Refrigerant Piping Distance Limits
To be capable of refrigerant piping runs up to 150m between the condensing unit and fan coil units with
50m level differences without any oil traps or double risers. The Oil Equalizing line should be inside the
Condensing unit, to avoid inverted oil traps at site. The level difference between fan coil units
connected to the same refrigerant circuit can be extended to 15m.
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1.10 Indoor Units

The Indoor units shall be Hi-Wall / Cassette / Ducted type as per the aesthetic requirements of the client.
All indoor units should be provided with Cordless Remote controllers for ease of operation.
Minimum static required for IDUS:
HI-static-14mm-19mm
Medium static-5-7mm
Lowstatic-5mm
Electronic Expansion Valve:
Each indoor unit should be fitted with a pre filter, electronic expansion valve, which controls the
refrigerant flow in response to the load variations in the room. The electronic expansion valve is to be
controlled via a computerized control sensing the return air temperature, refrigerant inlet and outlet
temperatures. During the cooling operation the electronic expansion valve controls the refrigerant
superheat degree at the evaporator.
Indoor Unit Fans
Direct driven of the DIDW multi-blade type, statically and dynamically balanced to ensure low noise and
vibration free operation.
Coils
To be direct expansion, constructed from copper tubes expanded into aluminium fins to form a
mechanical bond.
Supply Air Discharge Louvers
The indoor units should be provided with auto swing of the supply air louvers for cassette and under
ceiling type fan coil units. The louvers should be capable of providing continuous swing operation or to
be fixed in any direction required.
Unit Control Board

Include in the fan coil unit a printed circuit board complete with, address switches for a variety of
operation controls, emergency operation switch and fault/operation indication LEDs. Thermally protect
fan motors.
Unit Casing
The fan coil unit casing (ceiling mounted units) to be fully insulated and sealed to prevent condensation.
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1.11 Condensate Drain:

The Drain connection of each Fan coil unit to the main Header should be of 25mm Dia. The Header Pipe
should be of 40mm Dia. The Drain Pipe should be of Hard PVC, whereas the connection of the Fan coil
unit to the Hard PVC Pipe should be with flexible braided pipe. The Drain piping should be insulated
with 13 mm thick tubular Nitrile Rubber Electrometric insulation.
1.12 Unit Control:

In case of individual and group control, set the addresses of each fan coil unit to minimize commissioning
time. In case of centralized control, set the addresses by the remote controller.
1.13 Condensing Units

To be fully weatherproofed, factory assembled and pre-wired with all necessary electronic and refrigerant
controls. Construct the casing from mild steel panels coated with a baked enamel finish. Provide the
condenser coil fins with a corrosion resistant finish.
Larger Condensing Units: Incorporate 2 compressors in condensing units above 5HP with at least one
Rotary inverter / Inverter scroll type. The condensing unit preferably shall be of 3Rows condenser coils
for higher capacities.
Modular design: Allow for side-by-side installation, by the modular design of the condensing units.
Fan Motor Speed Control: The condensing unit fan motors to have at least two-speed operation to
maintain constant head pressure control in all ambient temperatures and modes of operation. The
condenser fan louvers shall be of self adjusting type for smooth air flow.
1.14 Compressors
Provide highly efficient inverter rotary / inverter scroll type compressors with electronic controls, capable
of loading and unloading to follow the variations on cooling or heating loads, using the latest axial
compliant sealing technology. The microprocessor panel should incorporate control for precise
monitoring of status of the system. The system should not with electromagnetic interference & conversion
losses. Suitable resonance filters shall be incorporated to prevent electromagnetic interferences &
conversion loses. Each module should have variable speed compressors to ensure precise operation at
lower loads.
1.15 Heat Exchanger

Construct the heat exchanger from seamless copper tubes mechanically bonded to aluminium fins to form
a cross fin coil. Treat the aluminium fins with an anti-corrosion film.
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1.16 Refrigerant Circuit

Complete the refrigeration circuit of the condensing unit with refrigeration compressors, motors, fans,
condenser coils, electronic expansion valve, sight glass, solenoid valves, 4 way valve, distribution
headers, capillaries, filters, shut down valves, service ports, receivers and accumulators and all other
components which are essential for safe and satisfactory operation. The unit should have arrangement for
adjusting the condenser area as per indoor load requirement.
1.17 Oil Recovery

Equip the unit with an oil recovery system to ensure stable operation for systems with long refrigerant
piping. Operate the oil recovery system after the first hour of operation and then every consecutive 4
hours of operation. Also fit high efficiency oil separators to the discharge side of the compressor together
with factory fitted oil equalization system.
1.18 Selection Switches

Fit the condensing unit printed circuit board (PCB) with selection switches, emergency operation
switches and service mode switches, together with LED indications for operation / fault indication.
1.19 Control
Use computerized control to maintain a correct form of temperature. For the fan coil units incorporate an
on/off switch, fan speed selector, thermostat setting and liquid crystal display which indicates temperature
setting; operational mode, malfunction codes etc.
Fan coil control:
Accomplish by the use of individual controllers for each fan coil unit.
Fault Diagnosis:
Equip the system with a diagnostic function for quick and easy maintenance and service.
1.20 Submittals
i) Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data for air distribution equipment, including capacity
ratings, fan performance curves with operating point clearly indicated, gages and finishes of
materials, dimensions, weights, furnished accessories, and installation and instructions.
ii) Wiring Diagrams: Submit the manufacturer's electrical requirements for power supply wiring to the
units.
iii) Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance and lubrication instructions, motor and drive
replacement instructions, and spare parts list for each unit.
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1.21 Transportation, Handling And Storage

A.Transportation, handling and storage of materials shall be in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations regarding transportation, handling and storage of materials.
B. Deliver materials to the site in manufacturer's original factory wrappings and containers, clearly
labeled for identification of manufacturer, brand name and contents. Store materials off ground in
original undamaged packages and containers, inside well-ventilated area protected from weather,
moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Follow manufacturer's instructions regarding
transportation, handling and storage of materials.
1.22 Warranty
Materials shall be provided of standard products of specialist manufacturers who have long experience
of manufacturing and installing control equipment specified in this section. The system shall be
installed by competent personnel, regularly employed by the Controls manufacturer with full
responsibility for proper operation of the Controls including debugging and proper calibration of
each component in the entire system. Supplier shall have in-place support facility within 30 km of
the site with technical staff, spare parts inventory and all necessary test and diagnostic equipment.
Submit a written guarantee signed by manufacturer, contractor, and installer agreeing to replace
partitions which fail in material or workmanship within a period of 2 year from the date of substantial
handing over.
1.23 On site training

Upon completion of all work and all tests, the Suppliers shall furnish necessary operators, labor and
helpers for operating the entire installation for a period of fifteen (15) working days of twelve (12) hours
each, to enable the Owners staff to get acquainted with the operation of the system. During this period,
the contractor shall train the Owners personnel in the operation, adjustment and maintenance of all
equipment installed
1.24 CO2 Sensor with Exhaust Fan and Fresh air fan
The scope includes CO2 Sensor mounted in Return air path of the Air-conditioning system synchronized
with propeller type exhaust Fan and Fresh air fan with associated controls & Accessories. All associated
items herein to be supplied, delivered, installed, commissioned, tested and handed over. Provide
specialist's agencies representative's services including coordination and supervision in start up and
testing.
1.25 TOTAL AIR QUALITY MONITOR

Monitoring, Regulation and Reporting of Air Quality shall be performed automatically on continuous
basis. The Monitor shall comprise two individual sections; Sensor Section and Display Section. The
Sensor Section shall be common, regardless of the Display Section. Sensor and Display Sections shall be
fully factory mounted complete with factory installed wiring between these, and mounted in one
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integral ABS housing. All electrical and control cable termination shall be provided in a Terminal Block
housed in a rated Junction Box, mounted on the Monitor. All field wiring shall be carried out through
this, without the need to open the Monitor. The Junction Box shall also serve as an easy field wall mount
device.
The Monitor shall be suitable for tracking Total Carbon Dioxide On PD, display shall be 5.7 inch, Color,
320 x 240 Touch Screen LCD, capable of displaying all or individual parameters, as chosen by the user.
On AD, display shall be backlit monochrome, 4 line x 20 character LCD display.
The monitor shall be programmable at site by user through Membrane Switch Keyboard, mounted
below the screen. Programming Levels shall include System Set Up, Upper and Lower Ranges, Alarm
Level, Bar or Line Graph*, Alarm Report*, Time History* and Real Time Reports* with user specific time
periods. The Sensor Section shall be provided with 256 MB RAM, Micro Processor, Flash Memory, Real
Time Lithium Battery back up*, Terminal Block for output signal 0-10V, and One NO Dry Contact rated
for 24V AC/DC 3 Amps, for each function, Wireless Communication for download to Data Logger, 2.0
USB, RS232, and Ethernet outputs for download to Lap Top, or PC, or Network*. Antenna shall be
capable of wireless transmission through dry wall, aluminum or light metal or fiberboard ceiling or wall.
If installed in non-visible location, user shall have option to procure a remote Monitor, to be installed up
to 25 feet (8M) away. In this case, the sensor module shall be provided with a blind cover, inter
connecting cable (25 feet or 8 M) between Monitor and Remote Display. LCD shall be factory provided.
This is titled CZ8-SD. Power supply for the monitor shall be 12V (AC/DC) 3Amp, Adapter 110/12 (220/12)
shall be factory provided. The Monitor shall be factory provided with Lithium battery to power Real
Time Clock and for data storage. For fail safe and long time operation, printed circuit board of Sensor
Section shall be immersed in 24 carat gold 3 Micron thick. The populated board shall be conformal
coated to prevent damage from dust, moisture, condensation, traces or acid, and ozone. All parts and
components of the Monitor shall be lead free and shall comply with ROHS (Restriction in use of
Hazardous Substances).
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HVAC

CONSTRUCTION
KOLLAM
OF
MARITIME
SOCIETY
AT
NEENDAKARA,
SCOPE
The scope of this section comprises the supply of VRF units and associated works conforming to
these specifications and in accordance with the Schedule of Quantities and detailed BOQ.
LIST OF BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS CODES

IS: 277-1992 galvanized steel sheet (Plain & Corrugated wire for fencing.
IS: 554 1985 (Reaffirmed 1996) Dimensions for pipe threads where pressure tight joints are
required on the threads.
IS: 655-1963 (Reaffirmed 1991) Metal air ducts
IS: 659-1964 (Reaffirmed 1991) Air Conditioning (Safety Code)
IS: 660-1963 (Reaffirmed 1991) Mechanical Refrigeration (Safety Code)
IS: 732-1989 Code of practice for electrical wiring
IS: 1239 (Part I) 1990 Mild steel tube
IS: 1239 (Part II) 1992 Mild steel Tubular and other wrought steel pipe fittings
IS: 1255-1983 Code of Practice for installation and maintenance of Power Cables up to and
including 33KV rating (Second Revision)
IS : 1554 1988 (Part I) PVC insulated (Heavy Duty) electric cables for working voltages up to
and including 1100 volts
IS: 2379 1990 Colour code for the identification of pipelines.
IS: 2551 1982 Danger notice plate
IS: 3043 1987 Code of practice for earthing
IS: 3103 1975 (Reaffirmed 1999) Code of practice for Industrial Ventilation
IS: 3837 1976 (Reaffirmed 1990) Accessories for rigid steel conduit for electrical wiring
IS: 4736-1986 (Reaffirmed 1998) Hot-dip zinc coatings on steel tubes
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IS: 4894 1987 Centrifugal Fan.

IS: 5133-1969 (Part-I) (Reaffirmed 1990) Boxes for the enclosure of electrical accessories.
IS: 5312 (PartI)1984 (Reaffirmed 1990) Swing-check type reflux non return valves for water
works
IS: 5424-1989 (Reaffirmed 1994) Rubber mats for electrical purposes.
IS: 5578 & 11353-1985 Marking and identification of conductors
IS: 6392-1971 (Reaffirmed 1988) Steel pipe flanges.
IS: 13947-1993 (Part V) Control Circuit Devices
BS: EN: 779-1993 Filters
ASHRAE Hand Books American Society of Heating
Refrigeration & Air conditioning
ASHRAE Indoor air quality Standard 62-1982
Submittals
i) Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data for air distribution equipment, including capacity
ratings, fan performance curves with operating point clearly indicated, gages and finishes of
materials, dimensions, weights, furnished accessories, and installation and instructions.
ii) Wiring Diagrams: Submit the manufacturer's electrical requirements for power supply wiring to the
units.
iii) Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance and lubrication instructions, motor and drive
replacement instructions, and spare parts list for each unit.
Transportation, Handling and Storage
A.Transportation, handling and storage of materials shall be in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations regarding transportation, handling and storage of materials.
B. Deliver materials to the site in manufacturer's original factory wrappings and containers, clearly
labeled for identification of manufacturer, brand name and contents. Store materials off ground in
original undamaged packages and containers, inside well-ventilated area protected from weather,
moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, and humidity. Follow manufacturer's instructions regarding
transportation, handling and storage of materials.
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C. The material should not damage before doing the commissioning and handing over and any damage
will lead to the replacement of the same.
Warranty
Materials shall be provided of standard products of specialist manufacturers who have long experience of
manufacturing and installing control equipment specified in this section. The system shall be installed by
competent personnel, regularly employed by the Controls manufacturer with full responsibility for proper
operation of the Controls including debugging and proper calibration of each component in the entire
system. Supplier shall have in-place support facility within 30 km of the site with technical staff, spare
parts inventory and all necessary test and diagnostic equipment. Submit a written guarantee signed by
manufacturer, contractor, and installer agreeing to replace partitions which fail in material or workmanship
within a period of 2 year from the date of substantial handing over.
On site training
Upon completion of all work and all tests, the Suppliers shall furnish necessary operators, labor and
helpers for operating the entire installation for a period of fifteen (15) working days of twelve (12) hours
each, to enable the Owners staff to get acquainted with the operation of the system. During this period,
the contractor shall train the Owners personnel in the operation, adjustment and maintenance of all
equipment installed
2 Design Conditions and Criteria

2.1 General
The Engineering Services for this project shall be installed in accordance with this specification
and the tender drawings.
2.2 Environmental Conditions

The mechanical installations within the building shall be designed to maintain the internal
conditions detailed below with a range of external conditions varying as per the Kerala climate.
All selected equipment shall be suitable for installation in coastal locations and shall have a
minimum life expectancy of 50 years. All services and equipment shall be designed to operate in
the ambient temperature.
Internal Conditions:
Summer C db 23, Max RH 60, NC - 30
Winter C db 21, Min RH 50, NC - 30
3. Mechanical Engineering Specification (Material, Equipment and

Workmanship)
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3.1 Standards & Methods of Fixing

3.1.1 Generally
Materials, products and systems shall comply with the following:
This Specification;
1 Government Rules;
2 EEC Regulations and Directives;
3 Local Authority's Byelaws and Regulations;
4 Water Supply Authority's requirements;
5 Model Water Byelaws;
6 Electricity Supply Authority's requirements;
7 Gas Supply Authority's requirements;
8 Building Control Officer's requirements;
9 Fire Prevention Officer's requirements;
10 Any other Special Licensing Authority's requirements;
11 Appropriate British Standard Specification and Codes of Practice;
12 IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations 16th Edition;
13 The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989).
14 The Health & Safety at Work Regulations (1992).
15 The Fire Precautions (Places of Work) Regulations (1992).
16 Appropriate Health & Safety Executive Guidance Notes;
17 Ministry of Housing, Electricity and Water (MHEW)
18 Loss Prevention Council (FOC) Rules 29th Edition;
19 CIBSE Guides and associated technical documents;
20 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air conditioning
(ASHRAE)
21 Plumbing Engineering Services Design Guide (PESDG)
22 Any other relevant document or regulation;
Revisions or alterations to the above standards and regulations that are published during the
installation of the work shall be brought to the attention of the approval authority. The
appropriate instruction may then be issued.
All costs associated with charges made by any authority approving any part of the Contract
Works shall be included.
3.1.2 Suitability of Materials and Products
Materials and products shall be supplied to suit the temperatures and other condition normally
expected to apply during transit, storage and installation periods and after the installation is
completed, and also to withstand any test specified herein or in any document referred to herein.
Materials and products shall not support bacterial life and be proof against attack by insects and
vermin. Animal hair must not be used in acoustic or sound deadening materials.
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3.1.3 Standardisation
Equipment shall be standardised throughout the installation where possible.
3.1.4 Labels
All identification labels, duty labels, instruction and safety labels for electrical equipment and cables
shall be in English and other languages where specified.

3.1.5 Electrical Interference
All equipment offered for use anywhere on the project shall comply with BS EN 55014:1993
3.1.6 Minimum LP Rating Yet to be drafted.
3.1.7 Methods of Fixing
General
The size of bolt or screw used must be the largest permitted by the diameter of the hole in the
equipment to be fixed.
All bolt or screw holes provided in equipment shall be used and each fixing must be secure.
All screws and bolts shall be sheradised. For fixing in block and concrete, holes of correct size
for screws or bolts shall be neatly drilled with tungsten carbide tipped twist drills to a depth
(excluding plaster thickness) equal to the length of plug to be used. The plug length must be
correct for the screw. Fixings shall not be made between joints in block work.
Unless otherwise specified all fixing screws in block work and concrete shall be 38mm long.
Conduit boxes shall be fixed by two roundhead screws. Countersunk screws shall only be used
where countersunk holes are provided, otherwise the wood screws shall be roundhead and set
screws shall be cheese head. Where holes have to be drilled for fixing, No 10 wood screws shall
be the minimum size used.
3.1.8 Lightweight and Heavyweight
Dependent upon size of fixing holes provided in the equipment, all fixings in block work and
concrete shall be by woodscrews and suitable plugs or mild steel bolts of the grouted type or by
one of the various type of expanding raw bolts. Fixing to timber shall be by means of
woodscrews or coach screws.
3.1.9 Fixing of Metalwork
Fixings to light gauge metal inaccessible at the back shall be by means of shake proof self
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tapping screws or raw plug spring or gravity toggles. Fixings to supporting metalwork shall
generally be made via proprietary fixings with clamp connections. Drilling of metalwork shall
be avoided wherever possible and shall only be carried out following approval. No fixings shall
be made to structural steelwork without approval.
4.1 Pipe work Installations

4.1.1 Standards
The pipe work installations shall conform to the following British Standard Specifications:
BS EN 12540:2000
Electroplated coatings of nickel and chromium.
BS 1710: 1984
Identification of pipelines and services.
BS 5306
Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises.
BS 6700 : 1997 BS EN 8062:2005
Design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within
buildings and their cartilages.
4.1.2 General
The pipe work installations shall follow the detail set out on the tender drawings making due
allowance for the diagrammatic nature of the drawings and taking account of their requirements
of this specification. Pipe runs shall be installed in accordance with best accepted practice and
shall be arranged to present a neat appearance and shall be parallel with each other and with the
building structure except where falls are required to facilitate draining or venting.
4.1.3 Spacing of Pipes
Pipes shall be spaced, in relation to one another and to the building structure, to allow for the
required thickness of thermal insulation as specified elsewhere. The combined insulation of two
or more pipes in one composite casing will in no case be permitted.
4.1.4 Sleeves and Plates
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Where pipes pass through elements of the building structure, i.e. walls, floors, partitions, false
ceilings etc, they shall in all cases be enclosed concentrically within purpose made sleeves cut
from pipe of the same material one or two sizes larger as may be required to provide reasonable
clearance. Such sleeves shall be cut square at the ends, clean and flush with the finished wall
surfaces and extending 6mm above and below floor and ceiling surfaces. Sleeves shall in no
case be used as pipe supports, a free annular space being always provided for. The annular space
is to be packed with approved mineral fibre where it is necessary to maintain a fire stop.
Where pipes and tubes pass through the finishes of walls, floors, ceilings, partitions and false
ceilings of occupied rooms, they shall be fitted with a heavy chromium plated gunmetal masking
plate. Such plates shall be split on the diameter, be a snug fit to the pipe concerned and be
provided with counter sunk holes for wood screws. The fixing of such plates shall include
drilling and plugging to the wall and finally screwing on with substantial wood screws having
chromium plated raised counter sunk heads. Pipe joints shall not be made within the thickness of
walls, floors and other elements of the building structure.
4.1.5 Gradients
All pipe work shall be installed to gradients to allow for drainage and/or release of air, according
to the service concerned. Gradients shall be, generally, as follows:
(a) Refrigerant circulating pipes shall rise in direction of flow to predetermined high points.
(b) Condensate drains shall fall at a rate of not less than 1:120.
(c) Drains from tundishes shall fall to vertical drops at a rate of not less than 1: 250.
(d) Gas piping shall be laid to drain to low points where pockets with plugged ends shall be
fitted.
4.1.6 Cleanliness
Care shall be taken to avoid dirt entering pipe work during erection and all open ends must be
protected before and during installation with proprietary plastic or metal caps or plugs. Piping
shall be thoroughly cleaned prior to erection.
4.1.7 Chromium Plating
Copper pipe work for chromium plating shall be fully fabricated with all bends, soldered joints,
etc completed, clean and free from blemishes and then plated in accordance with the British
Standard.
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4.1.8 Electrolytic Action

A fitting of nonconductive, inert material is to be inserted to separate copper pipe work from any
galvanised or zinc coated steel.
4.1.9 Pipeline Identification
Identification of pipeline services and direction of flow shall be provided in accordance with the
British Standard and shall be applied after protective and/or decorative painting is complete.
Additionally in plant rooms, tank rooms, services and roof voids, pipe work shall be Colour
banded within 200mm of all connections to equipment.
Colour coding shall be provided as follows:
At 8m intervals on straight runs;
At all changes of direction;
Within 300mm of all valves;
Within 300mm of all equipment items;
At all junction points and branch (unless end of branch is visible from junction) and;
All lines passing through walls and floors where lines are accessible and not visible from an
identified main.
Direction of flow arrows and graphical symbols (where applicable) shall be stencilled in black on
a regular white background.
Closed circuit pipes shall be labelled 'FLOW' and 'RETURN' as applicable.
Letters and symbols shall be pipe nominal bore or 50mm in height whichever is the lesser.
Symbols shall conform to the legend on the record drawings and plant room charts.
The banding shall be achieved by use of purpose design plastic tapes.
The width of bands shall be at least 76mm wide and be placed at 3 meter intervals for voids,
ducts and false ceilings and in plant rooms around the whole circumference of the service and at
all other points where the service cannot be readily identified.
4.1.10 Pipes Passing through Walls Etc
Where pipe work passes through external walls, roofs and basement walls into the ground or into
trenches or ducts, the supply and fixing of weathering collars, sealing rings or frames and puddle
flanges as applicable shall be included to approved details. This is in addition to sleeving
requirements. The contractor shall provide and locate all sleeves and inserts required before the
floors and walls are built, or shall be responsible for the cost of cutting and patching required
where sleeves and inserts were not installed, or where incorrectly located.
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Sleeves shall be provided for all mechanical piping passing through concrete floor slabs and concrete
walls, masonry, tiles and gypsum wall construction.
Sleeves shall not be provided for piping running imbedded in concrete slabs or insulating
concrete slabs on grade. Where pipe motion due to expansion and contractor will occur, make
sleeves of sufficient diameter to permit free movement of pipe. Where sleeves pass insulated
pipes, the sleeves shall be large enough to pass the pipe and insulation. Check floor and wall
construction finished to determine proper length of sleeves for various locations make actual
length to suit the following:
(a) Terminate sleeves flush with walls, partitions, and ceilings
(b) In areas where pipes are concealed, as in shaft, terminate sleeves flush with floor
In areas where pipes are exposed extend sleeves 6mm above finished floor, except in
rooms having floor drains. Sleeves shall be extended 18mm above floor.
All sleeves shall be constructed of galvanised steel pipes unless otherwise indicated in the
drawings.
4.1.11 Excavation and Backfilling
Underground Refrigerant supply piping shall be installed with the crown not less than 0.75m
below ground level. Excavations for pipe trenches shall be to straight lines and to correct depths
for the pipe and beds. The trench bottom shall be only of sufficient width to allow adequate
working space for pipe installers and where necessary, timbering to trenches shall be provided.
Excavated trenches shall not be opened too far in advance of pipe laying and shall not cause any
unnecessary obstruction of the site.
All pipes, cables, ducts, drains, mains and other services exposed by the excavations shall be
effectively supported and protected from damage. Should rock outcrops be discovered during the
course of excavation the Engineer shall be advised as soon as possible and work shall cease at
the location until the Engineer advises any modification which may be required to the pipe runs.
Backfilling with granular material shall be carried out over the barrels and between joints, prior
to pressure testing. After pressure testing, joints shall be covered with granular material to 50mm
above the crown of the pipe. The granular material shall be broken stone or gravel to pass 10mm
sieve and be retained on 5mm sieve well tamped.
As soon as possible after the position of pipe and granular material the trench shall be filled and
the next 300mm hand tamped with selected stone free excavated material placed in two equal
layers, fill in over to ground level with machine compacted excavated material and remove
surplus soil. Where pipes pass below roads and other asphalted or paved areas subject to motor
vehicle passage, cement pipe ducts with polypropylene sockets shall be provided.
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5.1 Piping and Joints

5.1.1 Standards
The piping and joints shall conform to the following British Standard Specifications:
BS 864 2 : 1987 BS EN 1254 1998
Capillary and compression fittings for copper tubes.
BS 1724 : 1990
Bronze welding by gas.
BS 1044 : 1999
Specification for filler metals for brazing.
BS en 1057 : 1996
Copper tubes for gas.
5.1.2 General
All piping and tubing used in the construction of the various plants described in this specification
shall be straight, cleanly finished, round in cross section without cracks, surface flaws,
laminations/ and other defects and shall be free from scale in the case of ferrous material. Where
pipes are cut they shall be reamed to remove burrs.
5.1.3 Copper Tubes Half Hard Temper
(i) Light gauge copper tubes shall be half hard temper.
The tube shall be cleaned to remove any film or carbonised layer and must be acceptable to the
local Authority. Table Z tube may be used only in straight lengths.
(ii) Tubes shall have ends cut square to the axis and be suitable for connection by means of
compression or capillary fittings or welding.
5.1.4 Copper Tubes Capillary Joints
Light gauge copper tubes, jointed with capillary type fittings shall be cut to the required length
with a purpose made copper tube cutter, the cut end then being filed true and smooth and the
outer periphery of the tube adjacent to the end cleaned with fine steel wool or fine sandpaper.
The fitting shall have an integral solder ring and the joint shall be made up by the application of
the correct flux and the flow of solder by capillary action along the annular space between the
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outside of the tube end and the inside of the socket of the fitting.
5.1.5 Copper Tubes Manipulative Compression Joints
Compression fittings may only be used where specified or following the engineer's approval.
Light gauge copper tubes jointed with manipulative compression fittings shall be cut to the
required length with a purpose made copper tube cutter, the cut end then being filed true and
smooth and all swarf, filings and dross then being carefully removed. The clean end shall then be
carefully expanded to the correct included angle with a drift provided by the manufacturer of the
fitting used, care being taken that the coned end so formed is not hardened. The joint shall be
made up by compressing the expanded portion of tube between the loose friction ring and loose
ferrule provided as part of the fitting.
5.1.6 Copper Tubes Non-Manipulative Compression Joints
Compression Fittings may only be used where specified or Following the Engineer's Approval.
Light gauge copper tubes jointed with no manipulative compression fittings shall be cut to the
required length with a purpose made copper tube cutter, The cut end then being filed true and
smooth, all swarf, filings and dross removed and the end cleaned with fine steel wool. The joint
shall be made by ensuring that the end is inserted into the threaded ring and olive and then
inserted fully into the fitting and tightened in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
5.1.7 Copper Tubes Welded Joints
Copper pipe work up to 200mm diameter with wall thickness up to 4.5mm shall be brazed in
accordance with the recommendations in HVCA Code of Practice TR/3, as modified below.
Joint designs, brazing procedures, brazer certification and production joint quality shall comply
with the requirements as interpreted by an approved testing body.
Brazing procedures shall include auxiliary heating for pipe diameters 75mm and larger, for solid
copper flanges, and in other circumstances where exposure, weather, wall thickness, etc, indicate sound
joints will not be otherwise assured.
Brazers shall hold a valid certificate of competency issued by an approved testing body. The
HVCA TR/3 standard test piece will be the accepted test of competency. Brazers without valid
certificates and those without relevant brazing work experience within the proceeding 3 months
shall undertake the TR/3 test, witnessed and certified by an approved body before commencing
work.
Brazers shall permanently identify each of their joints with their own marker, which will
withstand site conditions without damaging system or component performance. Methods of
marking shall be approved.
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A sample joint prepared by each brazer shall be subjected to visual and destructive testing, to the
satisfaction of the approved testing body. The sample joint shall be representative of the
thickness and diameter of the joints and the conditions of the site. 10% of production joints shall
be nondestructively tested by the approved test body in accordance with TR/3. Rectification
work on faulty joints shall be performed by different brazers. Brazers with failure rates
considered excessive by the approved test body shall be taken off the works.
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5.2 Pipe Fittings

5.2.1 Standards
The piping fittings shall conform to the following British Standard Specifications:
BS EN 1057:1996
5.2.2 General
The equipment described in this section comprises all bends, springs, sweeps, elbows and other
changes in direction, all tees, oblique branches, swept branches and other junctions, all
reductions and enlargements in pipe bore, expansion loops, anchors etc.
The following general particulars shall apply to such fittings, irrespective of material and grade
as detailed in subsequent clauses, except where alternative particulars are specifically stated:
(a) Changes in Direction
All changes in direction shall be proportioned such that the ratio between the centre line radius of
the bend and the inside diameter of the pipe is not less than 1.5 to 1. Shorter radius bends shall
only be subject to specific approval where long radius bends will not fit or are not manufactured.
(b) Junctions
All branches from, and junctions to, a main pipe shall, except where otherwise detailed in the
drawings, be swept in with a radius or provided with an oblique approach in order to give a lead in the
direction of flow.
(c) Reductions and Enlargements
All reductions and enlargements in pipe bore shall be of the eccentric type where desirable for
venting or draining, and shall be proportioned to provide an easy transition. The included angle
shall be 10 where space permits and generally not in excess of 30.
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5.2.3 Copper Capillary Fittings

Copper capillary type fittings shall be manufactured from copper or a suitable corrosion resisting
copper alloy as either castings, hot pressings or drawings, the material being non dezincifiable.
5.2.4 Copper Compression Fittings

Compression fittings may only be used where specified or following the engineer's approval.
Copper compression type fittings shall be manipulative fittings, type B. Such fittings shall be
manufactured from copper or a suitable corrosion resisting copper alloy as either castings, hot
pressings or drawings, the material being non dezincifiable. Each fitting shall consist of a body
having ends profiled to form a conical seating in the interior with threads or lugs on the exterior,
machined central ferrules having a double tape in cross section, machined conical friction rings
and coupling nuts or flanges.
5.2.5 Copper Pulled Bends
Where light gauge copper tubes are pulled on the site to form bends, springs, cranks and off sets,
the material used shall be as the piping standard. Tubes having nominal bores of up to 28mm
may be bent cold but larger sizes up to 42mm shall be annealed before manipulation.
Tubes shall be loaded prior to bending with springs. Where bending machines are used these
shall have smooth clean guides and formers, any scored or damaged tools being rejected. Bends
must not show any flattening, rippling or constriction of the tube bore.
5.2.6 Copper Junctions
Where junctions to copper mains are formed by autogenous or bronze welding on the site, such
work shall be carried out in accordance with the detail previously set down. Branches shall not
be welded into a main at any angle less than 60 and reinforcement by way of plates, collars or
shoes shall be provided. In general, branches shall take the form of a section of a pulled bend
welded into a hole cut in the main, the profile of both bend section and hole having been set out
to avoid excessive overlap and protrusion into main or branch. The main shall be cut and
swaged to form a raised cup and the spigot end of the bend section fitted thereto. Copper weld
junctions are to be used only with specific approval.
6 Pipe work Supports, Fixings and Anchors

6.1 General
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All supports, fixings, brackets, clips and accessories shall be included except where otherwise
stated.
6.2 Fixings
Fixings shall be of the type suitable for the structural member to which attachment is being made
and shall be approved.
Drilling for fixing to masonry and concrete utilising expanding bolts or self drilling fixing shall
be included. Where fixings are to be built in detailed drawings showing the necessary holes and
pockets shall be included. Alternatively where prior approval has been obtained the
requirements for holes and pockets can be marked up on site, and to be cut out. Use may be
made of tab or proprietary insert incorporated in the structure providing this is coordinated with
and not detrimental to the use of the fixings by others. The setting out of fixings shall be
included.
6.3 Brackets and Clips
The brackets and supports are to take the form of drop rods, cantilever Brackets, mild steel
channels supported by drop rods, ladder racks supported by drop rods, wall fixings or a
combination of these according to the number, size and location of the services to be supported.
Large scale detail drawings of brackets and shall be approved for approval before fabrication
commences.
The contact of dissimilar metals in brackets and piping is to be rigorously avoided. Drop rods
and bracket members will normally be of mild steel which shall be cleaned, degreased, primed
and painted with two coats of aluminium paint prior to erection. Pipe clips, rollers, U bolts, etc.
shall be a material appropriate to the pipe and shall, where necessary, be insulated from the
bracket and fixing bolts and nuts, by plastic linings and inserts.
Brackets shall provide for the specified gradients on all horizontal pipes and must carry the
provision for expansion, anchors, rollers etc. specified elsewhere.
Pipe brackets immediately above or below occupied spaces are to incorporate antivibration
isolation in the angle or channel supports or in the drop rods.
Drop rods shall normally be threaded at the lower end to allow for vertical adjustment and the
upper end shall be terminated to suit the structural fixing.
Pipes supported directly on mild sections shall be fixed with wrought iron U bolts at each
support. The 'U' bolt shall be a clearance fit over the pipe, threaded at the end and secured to the
mild steel section with washers and locknuts on each side.
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Pipes which are thermally insulated with a vapour seal must be thermally isolated from the
bracket by inserting hardwood blocks or by Pipe support insert of Armaflex of the same outside
diameter as the overall diameter of the insulated pipe between the pipe and the bracket and under
the clamping 'U' bolt or mild steel strap.
6.4 Positions and Spacing of Brackets
Pipe work shall be supported on either side of changes of direction and pipeline mounted
equipment, and at centers not exceeding those shown in the following tables:
COPPER PIPES (TABLE X) PIPES

Pipe Dia
(mm)
Horizontal
(mm)
15
22
28
35
42
54
67
76
108
159 and over
Vertical
(mm)
1200
1500
1800
2100
2400
2700
3000
3000
3000
3700
1200
2400
2400
3000
3000
3000
3600
3600
3600
4200
UPVC PIPES (CLASSES D & E)

Pipe Bore
(mm)
10
13
19
25
32
38
50
80
100
150 and over
Horizontal
(mm)
Vertical
(mm)
700
900
1000
1000
1200
1200
1300
1600
1500
1800
2100
2100
2500
2500
2700
2700
1800
2200
2700
3000
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Where two or more pipes are supported on a common bracket, the bracket spacing shall be that for the
smallest pipe concerned.
Vertical pipes shall be supported at the base or at anchor points to withstand the total weight of the riser.
Branches from risers shall not be used as means of support for the riser.
Supports in ducts, trenches and voids shall be so spaced to allow access to any pipe or joint without
disturbing the remainder.
7.0 Thermal Insulation
7.01 RELATED INSTRUCTIONS

1 Comply with requirements of Section 15010, Mechanical General Requirements.
7.02 WORK INCLUDED
1 Work under this contract shall include but is not limited to the following.
2 The following services shall be provided with insulation as specified, Include other services
also if specifically stated elsewhere in the documents.
1 AC supply, return & Fresh air ducts.
2 Refrigeration piping.
3 Condensate water piping.
7.03 SUBMITTALS
1 Submit detailed list of material for each service stating manufacture, K value, density, finish,
flame spread and smoke ratings, permeability, materials, finishes, cements and adhesives.
7.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1 Provide insulation of equipment, piping and ductwork as described or noted. Insulation, jackets
and adhesives shall be incombustible, in compliance with local Building Code; installed to
manufacturers standards, and to approval. Wheat pastes shall NOT be used. Products containing
asbestos shall not be used. Make suitable approved openings in insulation for inspection outlets
and equipment nameplates.
2 Third Party Supervision Testing: Verification testing by a nationally recognized independent
testing organization that will conduct sampling of the product through to simulated end use
testing.
3 To allow for expansion and contraction of sheet and roll insulation, leave a . wide uncoated
border at the butt-edge seams on the surface to be insulated and the insulation surface. Overlap
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the insulation . at the butt-edge and compress the edges into place. Apply adhesive to the buttedge of the insulation.
4 Consultant reserves right to demand test samples to composite insulation systems for fire
hazard test rating.
5 Where wire is specified to secure insulation, it shall be stainless steel wire, 1.3 mm gauge, dead
soft annealed type.
6 Material shall be delivered in non broken, factory furnished packaging and stored in a clean,
dry indoor space that provides protection against the weather.
7 Insulation shall be applied by qualified personnel skilled in this trade.
8 Progressive testing of the systems to be insulated shall have been completed, inspected and
approved by the Owners representative before the insulation is applied.
9 Insulation shall not be applied until all surfaces are clean, dry, and free of dirt, grease, frost,
moisture, and other extraneous elements.
10 Work shall be performed at the temperatures recommended by the product manufacturer.
7.05 MATERIALS
1 Acceptable Manufacturers: These specifications are based on products and data of Kaim - flex
and designate the type and quality of work intended under this section. Products of other
manufacturers, proposed as equivalent, must be submitted for written approval by the Engineer.
Supporting technical data, samples, published specifications and the like must be submitted for
comparison. The contractor should warrant that proposed substitutions, if accepted, shall provide
performance equal to the materials specified herein. Also refer section 1.11 for alternative
material as fiberglass or pre insulated ductwork. The contractor may propose manufacturers preinsulated copper pipes with internally profile to entrap air and provide a thermal barrier for hot
water piping.
2 Insulation materials shall be a flexible, closed-cell elastomeric insulation in tubular or sheet
form: AP Armaflex, AP Armaflex W, AP Armaflex SS, or kaim-flex. This product meets the
requirements as defined in ASTM C534, specification for preformed elastomeric cellular thermal
insulation in sheet and tubular form.
3 Materials shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less and a smoke-developed rating of 50 or
less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, latest revision. Sheet material with a thickness
greater than 1. shall have a flame spread rating of 25 or less and a smoke developed rating of 100
or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, latest revision. In addition, the product, when
tested, shall not melt or drip flaming particles, the flame shall not be progressive and all
materials shall pass simulated end-use fire tests.
4 Materials shall have a minimum thermal conductivity of 0.27 Btu-in/h-ft2 - F at a 75F mean
temperature when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or ASTM C518.
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5 Materials shall have a minimum water vapor transmission of 0.08 perm-inches when tested in
accordance with ASTM E96, Procedure A, latest revision.
6 The material shall be manufactured under an independent third party supervision testing
program covering the properties of fire performance, thermal conductivity and water vapor
transmission.
7 For high temperature and nonhalogen:
1. Insulation material shall be a flexible, closed-cell elastomeric insulation in tubular or sheet
form: HT Armaflex or NH Armaflex.
2. Materials shall have a flame spread rating of 30 or less and a smoke developed rating of 200 or
less when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, latest revision. In addition, the product, when
tested, shall not melt or drip flaming particles, and the flame shall not be progressive.
3. HT Armaflex shall have a minimum thermal conductivity of 0.30 Btu-in/h-ft2 - F at a 75F
mean temperature when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or ASTM C518, latest revisions.
NH Armaflex shall have a minimum thermal conductivity of 0.275 Btu-in/ h-ft2 - F at a 75oF
temperature when tested in accordance with ASTM C177 or ASTM C518, latest revision.
4. HT Armaflex and NH Armaflex shall have a minimum water vapor transmission of 0.05
perm-inches when tested in accordance with ASTM E 96, Procedure A, latest revision.
8 Adhesive shall be the insulation manufacturers recommended contact adhesive. Armaflex 520
Adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive.
9 Insulation finish shall be the insulation manufacturers recommended finish: WP Armflex Finish.
10 Accessories such as adhesives, matches and cements shall have the same properties as listed
above and shall not detract from any of the system ratings as specified above.
7.06 PIPING
1 Install pipe insulation by slitting tubular sections and applying onto piping or tubing.
Alternately, whenever possible, slide unslit sections over the open ends of piping or tubing. All
seams and butt joints shall be adhered and sealed using Armaflex 520 Adhesive. When using AP
Armaflex SS, only the butt joints shall be adhered using Armaflex 520 Adhesive. When using
HT Armaflex for temperatures above 120C, Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive shall be used. The
complete insulation shall be covered with glass cloth & vapour barrier coating to avoid the
damages during installation phase.
2 Insulation shall be pushed onto the pipe, never pulled. Stretching of insulation may result in
open seams and joints.
3 All edges shall be clean cut. Rough or jagged edges of the insulation shall not be permitted.
Proper tools such as sharp knives must be used.
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4 On cold piping, insulation shall be adhered directly to the piping at the high end of the run
using a one-inch strip of Armaflex 520 Adhesive on insulation shall be coated with Armaflex
520 Adhesive.
5 Sheet insulation shall be used on all pipes larger than 150 mm insulation shall not be stretched
around the pipe. On pipes larger than 300 mm IPS, adhere insulation directly to the pipe on the
lower 1/3 of the pipe.
6 Seams shall be staggered when applying multiple layers of insulation.
7.07 HANGERS
1 Standard and split hangers: Piping supported by ring hangers shall have hangers insulated with
the same insulation thickness as the adjacent pipe. All seams and butt joints shall be sealed with
Armaflex 520Adhesive. When using HT Armaflex above 120oC, Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive
shall be used. Ring hangers may be sleeved using oversized tubular insulation. ON cold piping,
insulation shall extend up the hanger rod a distance equal to four times the insulation thickness.
Insulation tape may be used to a thickness equal to the adjacent insulation thickness.
2 Clevis hangers or other pipe support systems - saddles shall be installed under all insulated
lines at unistrut clamps, clevis hangers, or locations where the insulation may be compressed due
to the weight of the pipe. Cold piping over 40 mm in diameter shall have wooden dowels or
blocks of thickness equal to the insulation and adhered to the insulation between the pipe and the
saddle.
7.08 OUTDOORS EXPOSED PIPING
1 All outdoor exposed piping shall be painted with two coats of WB Armaflex finish. Prior to
applying the finish, the insulation shall be wiped clean with denatured alcohol and finished with
0.6 mm aluminium cladding. The finish shall not be tinted.
2 All outdoor exposed piping shall have the seams located on the lower half of the pipe.
7.09 PIPING INSULATION THICKNESS SCHEDULE
2 Closed cell rubber insulation:
Refrigerant Pipe Insulation
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Over 50 mm
to 100 mm
25 mm
Over 100 mm
To 150 mm
25 mm
Over 150 mm
Above 25o F
Up to
50 mm
20 mm
10oF to 25oF
25 mm
25 mm
32 mm
32 mm
10oF to 25oF
25 mm
32 mm
32 mm
40 mm
40 mm
32 mm
40 mm
32 mm
Piping System
25 mm
Condensates drain Up to 50 mm 12mmThickness.

Over 50 mm to 100 mm 20 mm Thickness.
7.11 SQUARE AND RECTANGULAR DUCTWORK
1 Armaflex Sheet Insulation shall be adhered directly to clean, oil-free surfaces with a full
coverage of Armaflex 520 Adhesive. When using HT Armaflex for temperatures above 120oF,
Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive shall be used. AP Armaflex SA shall be adhered directly to clean,
oil-free surfaces. The complete insulation shall be covered with glass cloth & vapour barrier
coating to avoid the damages during installation phase.
2 The duct insulation shall be constructed from the bottom up, with the top insulation sized to
extend over the side insulation. This will form a watershed.
3 Butt-edge seams shall be adhered using Armaflex 520 adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 adhesive
by the compression fit method to allow for expansion/contraction. Leave a 12 mm wide uncoated
border at the butt edge seams on the duct surface and the insulation surface. Overlap the
insulation 8 mm at the butt-edges and compress the edges into place. Apply Armaflex 520
adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 adhesive to the butt-edges of the insulation.
4 Standing metal duct seams shall be insulated with the same insulation thickness as installed on
the duct surface. Seams may be covered using strips of Armaflex sheet insulation or half sections
of tubular pipe insulation with miter-cut ends. Standing seams shall be adhered using Armaflex
520 adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 adhesive.
5 Insulation seams shall be staggered when applying multiple layers of insulation.
6 In lieu of closed cell rubber insulation specified above contractor has option to provide
fiberglass rigid insulation for ducts, chilled water pipes or pre insulated ducts. The contractor to
qualify in tender response the option selected and in case same is not provided it shall be
considered that contractor has opted for closed cell insulation in the bid. The fiberglass insulation
shall be of fine, stable and uniformly textured inorganic glass fiber bonded to non water soluble
fire retardant thermosetting resin. The insulation shall be of rigid board type with foil reinforced
kraft laminate facing. The density of insulation shall be 48 kg/cu mtr and thermal conductivity
not to exceed 0.03W/m deg C at 0 deg C in accordance with ASTM C518. The vapour
permeability shall not exceed 0.02 perm and should confirm to Class 0 fire rating as per building
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regulations section E15. The thickness of insulation shall be 25 mm for ducts in conditioned area
and 50 mm for ducts in non conditioned or exposed areas. The insulation thickness for chilled
water pipes in conditioned area shall be 25 mm for nominal pipe sizes up to 25 mm dia, 38 mm
for pipe sizes up to 40 mm dia and 50 mm for 50mm & above dia pipes. The thickness of
insulation shall be 50 mm for all pipes in unconditioned areas. The insulation shall be of rigid
fiberglass pipe sections with density of insulation not less than 64 kg/ cu. Mtr. All other details
for insulation remains same as stated for duct board insulation. The duct applicable to be
insulated remains same as defined under section 1.15. All the fiber glass insulated ducts &
chilled water pipes are required to be provided with 10 x 10 glass cloth with 2 coats of
antifungal, flame retardant vapour barrier coating. The exposed to weather insulation shall be
provided 2 coats of weather proof anti fungal coating in addition to 0.6 mm aluminum cladding.
The vapour barrier shall be fire retardant and anti fungal type.
7 The contractor may propose pre insulated ducts with phenolic foam insulation but usage of
same shall be limited to FCU supply ducts and in accessible false ceiling areas.
7.12 EXPOSED OUTDOOR DUCT
1 All outdoor exposed ductwork shall be finished using 0.6 mm Aluminum cladding, stucco
finish.
7.13 W B ARMAFLEX FINISH
All outdoor ductwork & other insulated services as stated previously shall be finished with two
coats of WB Armaflex finish applied over a 10 x 10 Leno weave glass cloth 0.6 mm Aluminum
cladding:
1 The surface of the insulation must be clean and dry.
2 Allow adhesive seams on the insulation to set for two hours.
3 Apply thin uniform coat of Childers CHIL-SPRAY WB CP-56 adhesive. Allow to become
tacky, and apply 10 x 10 Leno weave glass mesh. (CP-56 adhesive may take up to 20 minutes to
become tacky.)
4 Allow adhesive and mesh to dry four hours.
5 Apply WB Armaflex finish over the mesh at a rate of less than 400 square feet per gallon.
Allow to dry four hours.
6. Apply the second coat of WB Armaflex finish at a rate of less than 400 square feet per gallon.
7.14 MASTIC SYSTEM
1 The insulation shall be adhered to the material by using insulation manufacturers
recommended sealant. The contractor to consult the mastic manufacturer for any additional
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recommendations.
1 The surface of the insulation must be clean and dry.
2 Wipe the surface of the Armaflex insulation with a clean cloth.
3 Apply a tack coat of mastic with a uniform thickness at a rate of 50 square feet/gallon by
trowel, glove, large brush, or spray.
DO NOT THIN MASTIC!
4. Blend 10 x 10 Leno weave glass mesh into the first application of mastic, making sure to
overlap the seams of the glass cloth by 2 inches.
5. Apply a finish coat within one hour after the tack coat at a rate of 50 square feet/gallon. The
mastic will dry to the touch in two hours, but complete drying takes 24 to 36 hours.
7.15 DUCTWORK INSULATION THICKNESS SCHEDULE
1 Duct Systems:
Application
Conditioned are
Un Conditioned are
Exposed
Supply air
Return air except in
conditioned area
Fresh air
Exhaust air if used for
energy recovery
13 mm
13 mm
19 mm
19 mm
25 mm
25 mm
13 mm
13 mm
13 mm
19 mm
25 mm
25 mm
7.16 EQUIPMENT INSULATION

1 Armaflex sheet insulation shall be adhered directly to clean, oil-free surfaces with a full
coverage of Armaflex 520 Adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 adhesive. AP Armaflex SA shall be
adhered directly to clean, oil-free surfaces. The make stated or equivalent is indicative of the
quality of insulation material expected.
2 All seams and butt-joints shall be adhered and sealed with Armaflex 520 Adhesive or
Armaflex HT 525 Adhesive.
3 On cold surfaces: All exposed end cuts of insulation shall be coated with Armaflex 520
adhesive or Armaflex HT 525 adhesive.
4 Seams shall be staggered when applying multiple layers of insulation.
7.17 EQUIPMENT INSULATION THICKNESS SCHEDULE
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System
AP Armaflex
HT Armaflex
NH Armaflex
Temperature
Thickness
Thickness
Thickne
Below 0oF
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
0oF to 20oF
40 mm
40 mm
40 mm
20oF to 40oF
25 mm
25 mm
25 mm
40oF to 55oF
20 mm
20 mm
20 mm
55oF to 100oF
12 mm
12 mm
12 mm
100oF to 120oF
20 mm
20 mm
20 mm
120oF to 140oF
25 mm
25 mm
25 mm
140oF to 160oF
40 mm
40 mm
40 mm
160oF to 180oF
50 mm
-
50 mm
50 mm
63 mm
75 mm
180oF to 250oF
250oF to 300oF
7.18 REFRIGERATION PIPING INSULATION

1 All liquid and suction lines shall be insulated continuously from a point 150 mm inside the
display case to the suction service valve at the compressor.
2 All low temperature lines (-12oC and below) shall be insulated with a minimum of 25 mm
thickness.
3 All medium and high temperature lines (above -12oC) shall be insulated with a minimum of 25
mm thickness.
4 All medium and high temperature lines (above -12oC) shall be insulated with a minimum of 20
mm thickness.
5 Heat reclaim lines shall be insulated from the condensing unit to the heat reclaim units with 20
mm thickness.
6 All refrigerant copper lines must be free of extraneous chemicals such as corrosive cleaners or
building materials. Dust prior to the installation of the insulation.
7 Refrigerant pipes shall be sealed while slipping on insulation to prevent foreign matter from
entering the tube.
8 Insulation is to be slid onto pipe; longitudinal slitting of the insulation is not allowed except on
mitered sections. Insulation shall be pushed onto pipe, not pulled.
9 Insulation shall be mitered; pre adhered and longitudinally slit to fit over all P-traps, tees and
elbows or bends over 90.
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10 At the beginning, at every 4 to 6 m, and at the ends of ping runs, the insulation shall be
adhered directly to the copper using a 50 mm strip of adhesive. Insulation should not be adhered
to the pipe at the extreme low points in piping run.
11 Saddles shall be installed under all insulated lines at unistrut clamps, clevis hangers, or
locations where insulation may be compressed. Wood dowels or blocks, of a thickness equal to
the insulation, shall be inserted and completely sealed into the insulation if the excessive
compression of the insulation remains at the saddle locations.
12 Hangers clamped directly to the pipe shall be insulated over the hanger; insulation shall be
fully adhered to the hanger. In addition, hangers with double rods shall be insulated between the
rods. All seams of the insulation shall be sealed with adhesive.
13 All insulation exposed to sunlight or installed outdoors shall be protected with glass cloth &
two coats of WB Armaflex or equivalent finish (vapour barrier) & 0.6 mm Aluminum cladding.
All other piping shall have same finish as exposed except the aluminum cladding.
8.0 Low Velocity Ductwork

8.1
Standard Low Velocity Duct Works
The ductwork shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with Specifications DW 144,
DW 151 and DW 191 published by the Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association except
where amplified or amended below.
Continuously hot dip zinc coated and iron zinc alloy coated steel: wide strip, sheet/plate and slit
wide strip.
BS 5588 : Part 9 : 1999
Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings.
8.2 Specialist Installer
The ductwork and plant interconnections forming part of the air conditioning and ventilation systems
covered by this specification and shown on the drawings shall be manufactured and erected by
specialist workmen employed either directly in a specialist ductwork department by the Tenderer
or by a specialist ductwork firm. The Tenderer shall include the name of the selected ductwork
firm in the Tender details. Any subsequent change to the ducting firm shall be approved.
8.3 General Requirements and Erection
All ductwork shall be constructed and installed to present a rigid installation free from sway,
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drumming and movement. Ductwork shall be truetosize and accurately aligned.

Ductwork sizes indicated are clear internal airway dimensions. Allowance shall be made for
lining and coverings when required.
Takeoffs from the main ductwork shall be conical, bell mouth or shoe type. Duct size square
takeoffs will not be allowed.
The use of self tapping screws shall be restricted to the completion of site joints in extremely
difficult locations only, with prior agreement of the Engineer.
8.4 Ductwork Drawings
Detailed layout drawings of all ductwork systems shall be prepared based upon the scheme
drawings and the Architect's and Structural Engineer's working drawings and incorporating such
variations as are advised subsequent to the issue of the scheme drawings. The layout drawings
shall clearly show the dimensional relationship between the ductwork and the building fabric and
shall be coordinated with and show space allowances for all other services to be installed.
The coordination shall make adequate allowance for the application of specified thermal
insulation on all surfaces of ducts by ensuring sufficient clearance from the building structure
and other adjacent services.
The drawings shall be at a scale of 1:20 except for extensive distribution systems which may be
at a scale of 1:50 with plant connections, connections to terminal devices and areas of potential
conflict with the building or other services shown at 1:20. The drawings shall be issued for
comment and, where necessary, amended and reissued for approval in accordance with
procedures detailed elsewhere. Ductwork manufacturing details (shop drawings, parts lists, etc)
shall also be submitted for comment before manufacture commences.
8.5 Air Leakage
Not withstanding any other leakage rates specified in this document the supply ductwork and
supply branches to terminal units shall be of the quality that limits the maximum permitted
leakage rate at a test pressure of 700 Pa to 0.21 liters/sec/m sq of surface area (Class C).
Leakage tests shall be carried out on site to demonstrate to the Engineer that the leakage rate
shall not be exceeded.
The Ductwork Leakage Testing Procedures shall be those set out in DW/142 and DW/143
published by the HVCA. Before the commencement of any testing the Contractor shall submit a
method statement including a schedule of the surface areas of each section of the ducting to be
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tested which shall be printed on the working drawing. Each section to be tested shall be clearly
defined on the drawings.
8.6 Ductwork Standards
All other ductwork systems shall be constructed to Class A, low pressure (up to 500 Pa) system
requirements unless stated otherwise.
3.7 Ductwork Materials
Ductwork shall be manufactured from hot dip galvanized sheet to BS 2989 : 1982 Grade Z2
coating type G275 and mild steel section to the gauges and sections specified in DW 142 except
that ducts with longest side dimensions up to 600mm may be made from 0.5mm thickness sheet.
Cut edges of galvanized sheet and all mild steel sections used in joints, stiffeners or supports,
shall be free from rust and painted one coat of aluminium paint at work and again immediately
prior to erection.
8.8 Seams, Joints And Stiffeners
Longitudinal seams shall be as specified in DW 142 figures 1, 2 or 7. Lateral joints in ducts with
longest side dimension not exceeding 400mm shall be plain slip joints to figure 9 in DW 142.
Lateral joints in ducts with longest side dimension exceeding 400mm but not exceeding 1500mm
shall be angle reinforced slip joints to figure 12 in DW 142. Lateral joints in ducts with longest
side dimension exceeding 1500mm shall be angle flanged joints to figure 33 in DW 142 and
incorporating an approved gasket. Where the specified joint cannot be used due to the close
spacing of the building or other services, internally made joints will be permitted. Such internal
joints may be of the slip or butt strap pattern and where the DW 142 specification calls for
stiffening, this will take the form of internal mild steel flat bar. Such internal joints are to present
a smooth surface to the air flow with the maximum permissible reduction from nominal area
being 3%. The quality of ductwork construction shall be suitable for the particular application
and adequate stiffening shall be applied to prevent the vibration and flexing of ductwork in
operation and to ensure that air leakage is kept to a satisfactorily low level.
8.9 Bends, Tees, Tapers, Etc
Bends and tees are to be constructed with a throat radius equal to one half of the duct dimension
taken in the same plane. Tapers, change sections and offsets are to be constructed with their sides
having an angle to the axis of the adjacent straight duct no greater than 22.5. Where these
requirements cannot be achieved due to the constraints of the building structure or other services,
internal splitters are to be used to DW 142 figures 52(b) and 68. Where square bends are
necessary, aerofoil turning vanes shall be employed as DW 142 figure 55. Branches and twin
bends are to be as DW 142 figures 59 and 56 respectively.
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8.10 And Fixings

All ductwork and equipment supports and fixings to the building structure shall be included. The
fixing shall be suitable for the building member to which they are attached and shall be subject to
approval.
Supports are to be constructed and spaced in accordance with Specification DW 142. On all thermally
insulated ducts a thermal bridge between the ductwork and the support is to be avoided. On
circular ducts the supporting strap shall be separated from the ductwork material by a 6mm thick
self-extinguishing grade neoprene spacing gasket fixed to the strap with adhesive. On
rectangular ducts the separation is to be achieved by hardwood blocks between the supporting
member and the ductwork.
8.11 Cleanliness
Cleanliness of ductwork systems shall be carried out in accordance with the Intermediate
Standard of DM/TM2, 1991 "Guide to Good Practice Internal Cleanliness of New Ductwork
Installations" published by the HVCA. All plant and ductwork shall be cleaned thoroughly
internally before it becomes inaccessible due to the progress of building operations.
8.12 Regulating Dampers
Regulating dampers shall be provided where shown on the drawings and wherever necessary for
the proper regulation and balancing of the systems. They shall be 'Air shield' type with aerofoil
section, stainless steel blades in a galvanized double skin casing with totally enclosed gears and
control. In ducts where the air velocity is less than 4 meters/sec and the diameter is less than
300mm or the longest dimension is less than 450mm, single skin damper blades may be used. The
damper shall be capable of locking securely in the required position when system regulation has
been completed. The position of each damper when it is correctly set shall be recorded.
8.13 Non Return/Volume Dampers
Non return dampers shall be provided where shown on the drawings. Non return dampers shall
be of the balanced, tight closure, self operating type. Non return damper blades and frames shall
be fabricated from 2.65mm thick extruded aluminium; blades of reinforced double wall air foil
design with stainless steel side jambs.
8.14 Test Holes
\25mm diameter test holes with 50mm diameter covers fixed with two self tapping screws shall
be fixed at suitable agreed test positions adjacent to plant and to all branches. The cover shall
have one hole slotted to allow the cover to hinge sideways. Two test holes will be provided on
ducts up to 225mm wide. On ducts more than 225mm wide they shall be at not more than
100mm centers and 50mm from the side of the duct.
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8.15 Plenum Boxes

Plenum boxes for terminal devices shall be constructed to the same standards as ductwork of
similar dimensions.
8.16 Flexible Plant Connections
Flexible plant connections shall be fitted to the inlet and discharge of all fans and air handling
plants. The flexible connections are to be minimum 75mm long and the duct openings are to be
correctly lined up. Each end of the connection shall be flanged and sandwiched between the
flange on the fan etc, and a substantial mild steel counter flange. All joints shall be sealed and
capable of withstanding the required working pressure.
8.17 Flexible Ducts
Flexible duct connections to terminal devices shall be fitted where indicated on the drawing and
shall comply with clause 25.2 of DW 142 and be fixed with sealant and worm drive clips.
Flexible ducts shall not be used to connect adjoining lengths of sheet metal ductwork. Supply air
flexible ducts shall be preinsulated with a nominal 25mm thickness of fiberglass with reinforced
metallized ylarNeoprene laminate to provide a vapour seal. Flexible ducts which are crushed,
deformed, split or have damaged insulation or vapour seal will be rejected by the Engineer. The
flexible ducts are to be mounted so as to give satisfactory radii on bends, etc and the terminal
devices and duct connections are to be so positioned as to permit this to be achieved to the
Engineers satisfaction. The maximum length of flexible duct shall be no more than 7500mm.
No combustible flexible duct or joint shall be installed in a false floor void or a false ceiling void
or any other void where the presence of combustible material would result in the installation of
smoke barriers over and above those otherwise necessary or which would result in such a void
requiring sprinkler protection which would not otherwise be installed.
Elsewhere Class 0 or Class 1 spread of flame shall apply as required by the Local Authority.
8.18 Of Ductwork
All ductwork shall be identified in accordance with the following clauses of appendix C of DW
142
8.19
Identification of Equipment
All equipment shall be identified in accordance with the reference system used in the "As
Installed" information, and be approved by the Engineer. Labels shall be white/black/white
traffolite and be rivetted or self adhesive fixed to equipment items.
8.20
Duct Mounted Sensors, Control Items, Damper Linkages, Etc
All duct mounted sensors, thermostats, damper linkages, damper actuators and associated duct
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mounted control items shall be fitted on site.

8.21
Ducts Passing Through Walls, Etc
Where ductwork passes through external walls, roofs and basement walls into the ground or into
trenches or ducts, the supply and fixing of weathering collars, sealing rings or frames and puddle
flanges as applicable shall be included. All details shall be approved prior to installation.
9.0 Refrigeration Equipment

9.1 Standards
The refrigeration equipment and cooling towers shall comply with the following British
Standards:
BS EN 60085: 2004
Method for determining the thermal classification of electrical insulation.
BS EN 12449: 1999
Tubes for general purposes.
BS EN 102442: 2001
Requirements for refrigeration safety.
BS 4485 : Part 3 : 1988
Code of practice for thermal and functional desk.
BS EN 15151: 2000
Flanges and their joints. Bolting
BS EN 1092 2: 1997
Flanges and their joints
9.2 Refrigeration Machines
9.3 Split System Air Conditioning Units
General
The contractor shall supply, install, test and commission split system air conditioners, as shown
on drawings and as specified in the following section. Each split unit shall be guaranteed by the
manufacturer to produce a capacity not less than the specified capacity at specified conditions. The
Split Units shall be suitable for continuously operating at 520C ambient temperature.
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Condensing unit
Each condensing unit shall be complete with compressor and motor assembly, air cooled
condenser fan with motor, internal piping, control panel, switches, and internal wiring all
enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure suitable for prevailing ambient conditions. The unit shall
operate satisfactorily with a voltage variation of at least + 10% from the specified voltage.
The units shall be specially designed for Middle East High Ambient temperature and desert
conditions. The casing shall be constructed out of coated, galvanized sheet steel, protected by
stratashield special paint cycle to provide long term resistance to weather. The casing shall
comply with ASTMB117:1000 hour salt spray test.
The compressor shall be hermetic reciprocating type suitable for operation on R22 refrigerant
with high EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio).
The condenser coil shall be air cooled type with aluminium fins mechanically bonded to copper
tubes and necessary refrigerant connections. The copper tubes shall not be less than 12mm OD.
The condenser fans shall be propeller type vertical or horizontal discharge direct driven complete
with motor. The air quantity and area of condenser coil shall be adequate for satisfactory
operation up to ambient temperature of 520C. The condensing unit shall be equipped with HP &
LP switches as a standard.
Indoor Fan Coil Unit
The indoor unit shall be matched with the condensing unit. Unit shall comprise cooling coil, fan
section, filter, outer casing and accessories. The cooling coil shall have copper tubes of not less
than 10mm OD and continuous aluminium fins. The fins shall be mechanically bonded to the
tubes.
The fan section shall consist of forward curved fan complete with scroll, shaft and self aligning
bearings and fan motor mounted on flexible supports.
The unit shall have automatically controlled discharge air louvers with up and down swing
motion for uniform air distribution. Further, it shall be possible to set the louvers position from
the remote control according to the users choice.
The unit shall have hinged front grille for easy access to filter and unit.
Filters shall be cleanable type low velocity design. The unit shall have provision of auto fan
speed for automatic control of airflow through the microprocessor to suit the thermostat setting
and room temperature.
Controls & Safety Devices
The unit shall include a wireless remote thermostat control with on/off switch and minimum 3
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speed and auto fan speed regulator. The thermostat shall have indicating lights to indicate
operating mode of the unit. The sensor for thermostat shall be within the indoor fan coil unit
assembly. The controller shall be microprocessor based. Safeties shall include as a minimum
High Pressure switch, Low pressure switch, Time delay relay, Crankcase heater, internal
compressor protection.
Drain piping
Drain piping for the unit shall form part of air conditioning works.
Unplasticized PVC pipes to BS3505 class E of not less than 20mm dia shall be used for
condensate drain from indoor unit up to the nearest drain trap as approved by the Engineer.
The contractor shall ensure that there is no transmission of vibration or noise generated and
transmitted by vibration through the building structure. All outdoor units of splits shall be
mounted on cork insulated rubber pads. The air cooled condensing unit shall be mounted on a
builders work plinth, or fixed to a parapet wall where appropriate.
The condenser shall be constructed of copper coil with aluminium fins and the casing shall be
painted with two coats of epoxy resin to BS Magnolia.
The Subcontractor shall be responsible for the interconnecting pipe work and shall use
refrigerant quality copper C106 to BS 2871 Part 2: 1972.
All liquid and gas pipe work to be insulated with 25mm closed cell nitrile rubber insulation and
wrapped with 6 oz cora cloth and securely sealed, and painted with two coats of white vapour
barrier paint and where exposed shall be aluminium cladded.
The Subcontractor shall be responsible for the interconnecting wiring between the room units
and roof located condensing units. The equipment shall incorporate all standard safety cutouts
and overload protective devices, together with on/off and speed control thermostat. The wiring
shall be in accordance with the Electrical Subcontractors instructions. A condense drain shall
unless detailed otherwise, be run from the room unit evaporator section, in UPVC Class E pipe
work and fittings to BS 3505 : 1986, and discharge to gully or to a pea gravel external soak
away.
Only Equipment with independently certified performance figures rated in S1 metric units will
be accepted. No equipment rated to ARI standards or with selection/performance figures in
imperial units will be permitted.
Refrigerant Pipe work Components And Testing Procedures
The condensing unit and the indoor unit shall be interconnected by shot precharged seamless
refrigerant pipe or by L type seamless copper pipe of refrigerant grade. The liquid and suction
lines shall be with brazed or flare connections. Necessary accessories shall be incorporated in the
circuit.
The suction line shall be insulated with minimum 19mm Armaflex sleeves or equal and approved
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quality foam insulation rubber covered with black PVC tape. The pipe insulation exposed to
atmosphere shall be covered with minimum 4 oz. Cora cloth and applied with a coat of
weatherproofing paint. Necessary painting to protect the insulation from ultraviolet rays shall be
included.
The installation of refrigeration pipe work and testing and charging of systems is a
specialist operation, which must be carried out by competent refrigeration engineers.
Both sections of the Split System contain a holding charge of refrigerant which must be released
carefully from each service pipe before interconnecting the suction and liquid line pipe work. In
the event of a vertical line exceeding 3m in length an oil trap must be formed, as a swan neck, in
the pipe to ensure that any oil in the pipe returns to the compressor.
Where installed in wall chases, the suction line shall be wrapped in Denso PPS tape.
Through Wall Air Conditioning Units
The unit shall comprise a rigid galvanized steel base enclosed by plastic coated metal side and
top casing sections. All components shall be mounted on the galvanised steel base.
The unit shall be air cooled and shall be complete with air cooled condenser, compressor,
evaporator and fans, integral refrigerant pipe work and controls.
The condenser shall be constructed of copper coils with aluminium fins. The casing of the
external section shall be painted with two coats of epoxy resin to BS Magnolia.
The unit shall be complete with all standard safety cut outs, overload protective devices together
with manual on/off, speed and thermostatic control. The wiring shall be in accordance with the
IEE Regulations 16th Edition.
10.0
Ventilation Fans
General
Fans shall be statically and dynamically balanced at the manufacturer's works within the design
operating speed range.
Fans shall be capable of giving the specified performance when tested in accordance with the
British Standard. Sound power level spectra and constant speed fan characteristic curves shall be
provided. Upon receipt of approvals of air handling plant and workshop ductwork drawings the
final system resistance shall be recalculated prior to ordering the fans.
All fans shall be selected in conjunction with acoustic attenuators to achieve the space noise
ratings as listed elsewhere in this specification.
All fans shall be constructed to a fully developed design and shall be capable of withstanding the
pressures and stresses developed during continuous operation at the selected duty. Additionally,
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all belt driven fans shall be capable of running continuously at fifteen per cent in excess of the
selected duty.
The performance and type of fan shall be as indicated in the schedule. Fans shall be installed
using bolts, nuts and washers with all as cast bearing surfaces for bolt heads and washers
counter faced. Holding down bolts for fans and motors shall be provided with means to prevent
the bolts turning when the nuts are tightened. Antivibration mountings shall be provided to
prevent vibration being transmitted into the support structure. Fans heavier than 20kg shall be
provided with eyebolts or other purpose made lifting facilities.
The shaft and impeller assembly of all centrifugal, axial flow and mixed flow fans shall be
statically and dynamically balanced. All propeller fans shall be statically and dynamically
balanced where the impeller diameter is 750mm or greater. Where indicated, limits of vibration
severity shall be in accordance with BS 4675 Part 1.
Fan bearings shall be of a type suitable for the installed attitude of the fan. They shall be
grease/oil ball and/or roller type or alternatively oil lubricated sleeve type. All bearing housings
shall be precision located in position and arranged so that bearings may be replaced without the
need for realignment. Bearing housings shall be protected against the ingress of dust and, where
fitted with greased points, they shall be designed to prevent damage from over greasing. For
grease lubricated systems the bearings shall be provided with grease in amount and quality
recommended by the bearing manufacturer. For oil lubricated systems housings shall be
provided and adequate reservoir of oil and shall include a filling plug and be oil tight and dust
proof. Systems other than total loss types shall include an accessible drain plug. All bearing
lubricators shall be located to facilitate maintenance.
Belt drives shall be in accordance with the relevant section of this specification. Taper lock
pulleys shall be used on motor and driven units of all fans. Belt speeds shall not exceed 25m/s.
The Contractor shall include for a pulley and belt change for each fan at commissioning stage.
The surfaces of all ferrous metalwork not otherwise protected shall be cleaned to remove all
grease and rust and then given one coat of rust preventative paint, plus two finishing coats of an
approved quality and colour.
Axial Flow Fans
For mounting in ducted systems the fan casings shall be arranged to cover the overall length of
motor and impeller, and shall be constructed from heavy steel plate, galvanised after
manufacture.
An inspection door sited to allow convenient access to the driving motor shall be provided, or
alternatively the fan casing may be arranged to pivot. The flanges at either end of the fan shall be
of heavy gauge steel, drilled to accept a matching flange a galvanised after manufacture.
Fan blades shall be of airfoil section with adjustable pitch angle rigidly held in spun steel or die
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cast aluminium alloy hub. Blades may be constructed of cast aluminium alloy, fabricated mild steel
or moulded glass fibre reinforced polyester resin.
Motors shall be of the 3 phase squirrel cage induction type, totally enclosed, class E insulated, being
suitable for continuous operation in ambient temperatures up to 40 deg C. Motor bearings may
be of the ball or roller type fitted with lubricators extended outside the fan casings. Fans shall be
provided with an electrical terminal box on the casing, suitable for flexible conduit entry,
manufactured from heavy gauge mild steel and galvanised after manufacture.
Axial flow fans driven by an externally mounted motor shall have twin ball or roller bearing
mounted steel impeller shafts with lubricators extended externally to the fan casing. Adequate service
doors shall be fitted for access to the belt drive (if used) and impeller shaft pulley and the belt tunnel
shall be properly sealed within the fan casing to prevent air leakage. Belt tensioning shall be
carried out by adjustment of the external motor mounting platform and the belt and external
pulleys fully guarded.
Axial flow fan casings shall be rigidly constructed of galvanised mild steel stiffened and braced
where necessary to obviate drumming and vibration. Mounting feet shall be provided for bolting
to a base or to supports. Inlet and outlet ducts shall terminate in flanges to facilitate removal.
For induct mounting fans the length of the fan casing shall be greater than the combined length
of the impeller(s) and motor(s) and electrical connections to the motors shall be through an
external terminal box secured to the casing.
Centrifugal Fans
Centrifugal fans shall be backward or forward curved type, as indicated except for high velocity
high pressure systems where backward curved fans shall be used. Fans for installation within
packaged air handling assemblies shall have fan total efficiencies of not less than 75% and 64%
for backward and forward curved impellers respectively at the operating point of the installation.
The method of testing shall be in accordance with the British Standards. Fan total efficiencies
shall not be less than 55% and 45% for packaged assemblies using backward and forward curved
fans respectively. The fan total efficiency shall be related to the motor drive shaft output power
and to the complete fan section within the assembled packaged air handling unit.
Fan casings shall be of all welded construction, fabricated from heavy gauge mild steel plate, braced
with angle steel stiffeners to prevent drumming and extended to base level complete with welded
on mild steel angle base. The impeller shaft bearings shall be supported on bearer bars fixed on
each side of the fan casing. Fans shall have flanged outlet connections and spigoted inlet
connections. Fans shall be fitted with a 12mm drain plug.
Fan shafts shall be constructed from best quality machined bright steel, being adequately sized to
ensure that the maximum running speed is not more than 20 per cent less than the first critical speed.
Bearings shall be provided with means of adjustment or alignment and with sight glasses for oil
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level in an easily visible position. Lubricators with caps shall be provided with extension pipes as
required to an accessible external position. Bearings shall be of the ball or roller type either grease
packed or oil lubricated.
Forward curved impeller blades shall be fabricated from mild steel of a single thickness or material
securely riveted or welded to the impeller cage. Double inlet, double width fans shall have twin
identical impeller mounted back to back on a common shaft. Impellers shall be keyed to the
driving shaft.
Backward curved impeller blades shall be fabricated from mild steel and of true airfoil section
securely riveted or welded to the impeller cage. Double inlet, double width fans shall have twin
identical impellers mounted back to back on a common shaft. Impellers shall be keyed to the
driving shaft.
Belt drives between fan impeller shafts and motors shall be constructed from fibre cords
enclosed within moulded rubber casing to form a 'V' shaped section. Each fan and motor pulley
shall be cast in one piece, accurately machined to give perfect balance and grooved to receive the
necessary number of belts.
Each belt and pulley shall be enclosed in a stout wire mesh guard, galvanised after manufacture
and arranged to completely protect all moving parts.
A mild steel base frame shall be provided with each fan to carry both fan and motor and shall be
supported on adequately sized springs or rubber in shear anti vibration mountings.
Motors shall be of the squirrel cage induction type suitable for 3 phase operation, totally enclosed and
class E insulated. Motor bearings may be of the ball or roller type with lubricators extended as
necessary for ease of maintenance.
Fan casings shall have located at their lowest point 12mm bore drain plug designed for
key operation. Centrifugal fans operating in kitchen exhaust systems shall be provided with a
suitably sized inspection door in the casing. Doors shall be airtight and retained on four bolts.
Fan motors shall be installed outside the airstreams in all cases.
Fan casings shall be constructed to permit withdrawal of the fan impeller after fan installation.
Fans other than those in air handling units shall be provided with flanged outlet connections and
spigoted inlet connections unless otherwise indicated, except that for negative pressures greater than
500Pa inlet connections shall be flanged. Permanent indication shall be provided to show the
correct direction of rotation of the fan impeller. Fan casings shall be provided with removable
access panels which shall incorporate purpose made air seals. The sizes of access panels shall be
such as to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of the impeller.
Impellers shall be of mild steel or aluminium alloy of riveted, welded or other
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Propeller Fans
Propeller fans shall have a minimum of four equally spaced radial arms suitably profiled to give
smooth airflow, mounted on a ring or diaphragm plate as indicated. Diaphragm plates and
mounting rings shall be of robust construction from mild steel with galvanised finish. Fan blades shall
be of steel or aluminium construction, mounted securely on a cast hub. Wire guards and louver
shutters shall be provided where called for in the schedule.
Totally enclosed 3 phase squirrel cage induction motors shall be used suitable for continuous
operation in ambient temperatures up to 40 deg C. Small fans may have good quality sleeve
bearings but fans 250mm and over shall be of the ball or roller type. A galvanised mild steel
electrical box shall be provided suitable for flexible conduit entry.
11.0
Grilles and Diffusers
11.1
General
The materials for construction shall be steel, aluminium or plastics as indicated. All items shall
be protected against corrosion and be provided in fully finished condition.
Grilles and diffusers shall be not less than the size indicated; where no size is given they shall be
capable of dealing with the airflow and distribution as indicated without producing noise. All
grilles and diffusers except those on exposed ducting shall incorporate an edge seal.
For grilles and diffusers numbering up to ten, one set of any tools required for adjusting the
louvers and dampers or air controllers shall be provided; from eleven to twenty four, two sets
and above twenty five, then three sets. Grilles and diffusers shall be provided with means of
removal to facilitate easy cleaning. All grilles, diffusers and louvers shall be supplied to an
approved colour/finish.
11.2
Grilles
Unless specified otherwise, each supply air grille shall have two sets of separately adjustable
louvers, one set horizontal and one set vertical, and shall be complete with an opposed blade
multileaf damper. Alternatively in lieu of the opposed blade multileaf damper a rhomboidal air
controller may be provided; this air controller shall control both the volume of air passing and
the distribution of air across the grille face. The louvers and the damper or air controller shall be
adjustable from the front of the grille. Return and exhaust air grilles may have either a single set
of louvers or bars (either vertical or horizontal) or a lattice, egg crate or expanded
metal front, or shall be as indicated. Each return air grille shall be complete with an exposed
blade multi leaf damper or a rhomboidal air controller, operable from the front.
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11.3
Diffusers
Diffusers shall be of steel aluminium or plastics as indicated. Steel diffusers shall be protected
against rusting and shall be stove enamelled. Diffusers mounted on ceilings shall have anti
smudge rings. Pan type diffusers may be provided except where cone type diffusers are
indicated. Diffusers shall be provided with volume control dampers of the iris, flap or sleeve
type, which shall be adjustable from the front of the diffuser. Where the length of a vertical duct
to a diffuser is less than twice the diameter of the diffuser an equalising deflector shall be fitted.
Linear diffusers shall include equalising deflectors and a control damper at the rear of the vanes
giving volume control down to complete shut off and operated from the face of the diffuser.
Linear diffusers for supply air shall have adjustable blades to give directional control of airflow.
Where linear diffusers are mounted in a continuous line there shall be means of ensuring
alignment between consecutive diffusers and of equalising pressure behind the vanes.
Jet nozzle diffusers shall be eyeball types with a single air outlet aperture. They must not have
concentric rings within the discharge cone. The following features are required:
a) Reduce throw distances must be achieved by correct sizing of the diffuser and
must not incorporate a throw reduction device.
b) The jet must allow easy site adjustment and be able to provide jet direction
through 360(over a 60(arc).
c) The diffuser must include a secret fixing method and come with an aesthetically
shaped bevelled removable cover flange.
d) Catalogue performance date must be corroborated with a full scale physical test if
required.
11.4
External Louvers
External louvers shall be of steel, aluminium or plastic as indicated. They shall consist of
weatherproofed louvered blades housed in a rigid frame flanged for mounting in external
locations.
Steel louvers shall be protected against rusting and both steel and aluminium shall be offered
with stove enamelled paint to an approved BS colour.
The louver blades shall be designed to prevent the ingress of water under any normal
atmospheric conditions. A galvanised steel wire mesh screen of 20mm square mesh and at least 2
mm dia wire shall be firmly fixed to the inner side of the louver to prevent the ingress of birds or
small animals.
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11.5
Sand Trap Louvers
Sand trap louvers shall be of steel, aluminium or plastic as indicated. They shall consist of
weatherproof sand trap baffles housed in a rigid frame flanged for mounting in external
locations.
Steel sand trap louvers shall be protected against rusting and both steel and aluminium shall be
offered with stove enamelled paint to an approved BS colour.
The baffles shall be designed to prevent the ingress of air borne sand and water under any normal
atmospheric conditions. Sand trap louvers shall be provided with self emptying sand drain holes.
A galvanised steel or aluminium wire mesh screen shall be firmly fixed to the inner side of the
louvers to prevent the ingress of birds or small animals.
12.0 Anti-vibrations and Acoustic Insulation

Methods of test for silencers for air distribution systems. The standards required by the HVCA
Specification DW 142 shall also apply.
12.1 Anti-Vibration Bases
Where antivibration mountings are not specified to be provided by the manufacturer with fans,
pumps, compressors, etc., specially designed anti vibration bases shall be required. Concrete
bases shall be constructed by others in concrete, to details provided by the Mechanical
Subcontractors. Such bases shall consist of two sections; a slab cast on the floor and a free slab
above the insulation membrane. The membrane shall be specially designed with regard to the
distribution areas and thicknesses in relationship to speed of equipment eight and free slab.
Equipment shall be supported by a fabricated steel base when support cannot be made at
individual locations and where some means is necessary to maintain alignment of component
parts, e.g. low pressure fans. The base shall be furnished by either the equipment manufacturers
or the specialist vibration isolator manufacturer.
The base shall be complete with vibration isolator support brackets and pre located equipment
anchor bolt holes. Height saving brackets shall be employed in all mounting locations to
provide a minimum clearance of 25mm. Perimeter structural members shall have a minimum
depth equal to 1/10th of the longest base dimension, with a minimum depth of 100mm.
Maximum depth is to be limited to 355mm. Equipment shall be supported by a structural rail
base where there is no requirement to provide a complete steel framed base to maintain
alignment of component parts, e.g. boilers, cooling towers. The base shall be as otherwise
described above. Curb mounted rooftop equipment shall be mounted on spring rail bases that fit
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over the roof curb and under the isolated equipment. Bases shall have wind and water seals that
do not interfere with the spring action, resist wind forces and ageing and contain cadmium plated
springs having a minimum static deflection of 25mm. Curb mounted bases.
12.2 Anti-Vibration Mountings
Open spring mountings shall consist of a steel spring between a top and bottom plate, be free standing,
unhoused and complete with a 6mm rubber noise stop pad between the base plate and the
support. All mountings shall include an adjustment bolt for leveling and must be corrosion
protected if installed outdoors or in a corrosive environment.
Spring mountings shall be a minimum of 0.8 times the rated vertical operating height. Springs
shall be capable of a 50% overload capacity before reaching a solid state and provide horizontal
stiffness at least 75% of vertical stiffness to assure lateral stability.
Spring mounted equipment which can have large weight variations (e.g. refrigeration machines)
or outdoor equipment subject to high wind loading (e.g. cooling towers) shall be as described
above for spring mountings but incorporate hold down bolts to limit vertical movement. A
minimum clearance of 12mm shall be maintained around restraining bolts and between the
housing and the spring. Limit stops shall be out of contact during normal operation.
Pipe work in the equipment room, or 15m from equipment, whichever is greater and any piping
suspended below or near a noise sensitive area, shall be resiliently suspended or supported. To
avoid detracting from the effectiveness of equipment isolators, at least the first three hangers
from the equipment should provide the same deflection as equipment isolators.
Ceiling hangers shall be colour coded for easy identification of load bearing capacity.
Where a spring element is included, spring criteria shall be the same as for open spring
mountings. Spring diameters and hanger box lower holes size shall be large enough to permit
the hanger rod to swing through an arc of 30 Deg before mechanical contact with the hanger box.
12.3 Flexible Joints - Ductwork
Flexible duct connections shall be fitted to the suction and delivery of fans and air handling
units.
The connection shall be made by means of steel fixing strips for rectangular connectors, or in the
case of circulars the connector shall be flanged and the flange sandwiched between the
equipment flange and a mild steel counter flange. All joints shall be airtight and suitable to
withstand the working pressure. The minimum free length shall be 150mm.
Acoustic flexible duct connections shall be employed in cases where noise break into or break
out from ductwork needs to be kept to a minimum.
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12.4 Pipe work Flexible Joints

All vibration isolated equipment shall be provided with flexible joints on connections to external
pipe work. They shall comprise of moulded rubber pipe lengths equal to four times the pipe
diameter, having strengthening canvas and cord laminations and terminating either in flanged or
screwed ends with steel backing ring. Joints shall be suitable for the working temperature and
pressure of the system on which they are employed.
Joints shall be installed on the equipment side of isolating valves in a horizontal position parallel
to the equipment shaft wherever possible.
13.0 Management of Commissioning Procedures

13.1
General
This section of the specification sets out the requirement for the management of commissioning
procedures.
13.2 Specialist Commissioning Engineer
The Mechanical Engineering Services shall be commissioned by a specialist in this field.
The specialist shall be responsible for programming the commissioning to ensure that all
equipment, plant and systems are fully commissioned and certified prior to practical completion.
The specialist shall ensure that all equipment, plant and systems are ready for commissioning to
suit their programme requirements.
13.3 Standards
General
Upon completion of the installation, the following testing and commissioning procedures shall
be followed. Representatives of specialists and suppliers as necessary shall carry out the work.
Before inviting the Engineer to witness the commissioning, the systems shall be tested to ensure
that they have been balanced and are working correctly.
The systems shall be tested and commissioned in accordance with the following Chartered
Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) codes where applicable:
Series A Air Distribution
Series C Controls
Series R Refrigeration
and the following BSRIA Application Guides:
3/89 - The Commissioning of Air Systems in Buildings and the following Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Guide: GS4 - Safety in Pressure Testing
Pre-Commissioning
Precommissioning is the phase of work, which takes into account the activities necessary to
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advance an installation from static completion to the commissioning phase.

Commissioning
In accordance with the Commissioning Codes, commissioning is defined as the advancement of

an installation from static completion to full working order to specified requirements'.
Commissioning includes the setting to work and regulation of an installation. Commissioning is
deemed to be complete when all regulation work is concluded.
Performance Testing
Performance testing is the evaluation of a system, which has been commissioned and is operating
within the tolerances as set out in the specification and the relevant Commissioning Codes and
Guides.
13.4 Definitions
The definitions for words and phrases associated with the design, manufacture and site work for
the mechanical services installation shall be those of the IEE Wiring Regulations, CIBSE,
BSRIA Publications, British Standards, Codes of Practice, associated statutory Acts and
Authorities.
For the purpose of this specification the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Offsite Tests: tests carried out on items of equipment at manufacturers works or elsewhere to
ensure compliance with the requirements of specifications and/or relevant British Standards or
Codes of Practice.
(b) Site Tests: tests on static plant and systems (eg, inspection of ductwork, seams and joints and
air leakage testing of ductwork, inspection and testing of welds, hydraulic testing of pipe work
etc), to ensure correct and safe installation and operation.
(c) Setting to work: the process of setting a static system into motion.
(d) Regulation: the process of adjusting the rates of fluid flow and heat transfer in a distribution
system within specified tolerances as stated in the relevant CIBSE Commissioning Code.
(e) Performance Testing: the measuring and recording of the performance of the commissioned
installation.
13.5 Approvals and Acceptance
Any defects of workmanship, materials, performance, maladjustment, non compliance with this
specification, or other irregularities which become apparent during the tests shall be rectified at
no cost, and the tests repeated until the whole is proved free from defects and in complete
working order. All systems shall be left sound and perfect.
Damage to other work caused by failures under test shall be treated as damage at earlier stages of
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the contract. Not less than ten days written notice shall be given of the intention to demonstrate
and seek acceptance of any item or system. All tests for the acceptance of systems or items of
equipment shall be witnessed. After receiving the commissioning reports, the claimed results will
be checked and if they are within the allowed tolerances, the system performance tests may
commence.
13.6 Personnel
The work shall be carried out using trained, experienced commissioning engineers. The
Supervising Engineer shall have a minimum of five years experience in the testing and
commissioning of the type of services involved.
For the commissioning of specialized items of plant or equipment such as refrigeration machines,
air handling plant, fan powered terminal units, thermostatic controls etc, and the works shall be
carried out by the manufacturers' personnel. A minimum of fourteen days notice shall be given
to the manufacturer of the requirements for the attendance of personnel and copies of each notice
shall be submitted to the Engineer.
The Commissioning Engineer shall ensure that all commissioning work carried out by such
specialist manufacturers is carried out to his satisfaction and in such a way that it does not
prevent his proceeding with the overall commissioning of the installation.
13.7 Test Equipment
All necessary apparatus for conducting tests on the installations shall be provided by the
Contractor.
A list of the equipment which is proposed for use in the testing and commissioning of the
services shall be submitted for approval.
The scope of works shall include all labour, special instruments, materials, consumables, fuels,
tools, plant and equipment required to carry out the pre commissioning, commissioning and the
performance testing of the systems and their associated electrical and thermostatic control
systems.
All instruments that require periodic recalibration shall be recalibrated before the work is
commenced. If instruments require to be rechecked for accuracy during the commissioning
period, this recalibration shall be carried out. Finally the instruments shall have a calibration
check at the completion of the commissioning.
All calibration certificates shall be submitted to the Engineer.
Data sheets shall be submitted on each test instrument to be used, indicating the manufacturer's
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name, model number, serial number, latest date of calibration, and correction factors.
If the installation of additional equipment is necessary to will facilitate the carrying out of the
commissioning works, approval shall be obtained before proceeding to install any such
equipment. No such equipment shall be left in the system after completion of the testing and
commissioning work without approval.
13.8 Method Statements
The Specialist shall submit to the Engineer for approval, at least 4 weeks prior to the
commencement of the commissioning a method statement of the procedure, personnel and
recording methods.
The method statement shall include a full set of test sheets proposed to be used. These shall
allow recording of all measurements taken including, for example initial balance flow rates,
intermediate balance flow rates and final balance flow rates together with other requirements as
specified.
Individual method statements for each individual item of plant and each complete system shall
also be provided in the same manner for approval by the Engineer.
13.9
Test Certificates and Commissioning Records
Three copies of test certificates shall be submitted, bearing the signatures of the Commissioning
Engineer and all representatives at the test.

Test certificates shall serve as a certified record that the item referred to has been shown under
test to meet the requirements of this document, British Standards, Local Authority Regulations,
statutes and the like, where applicable.
Test certificates shall be dated, numbered and clearly referenced to the item tested by means of
serial, chassis, or other manufacturers' reference number permanently marked in a conspicuous
position on the item concerned. If the approval authorities do not attend to witness tests on
receipt of a written notice, then the tests shall be carried out by the Commissioning Engineer
who shall sign and submit certified copies of such certificates.
In addition to the above test, certificates as may be required shall be submitted to the Statutory
Undertakings.
A complete set of commissioning data and results on all equipment and systems shall be
provided. The submittals shall be on A3 and/or A4 size paper and the form which they take shall
be approved before their submission. They shall show the design figures and the final operating
values at which the systems and equipment were set by the Commissioning Engineer. The
settings of all dampers and controls, etc. shall also be recorded by the commissioning engineer.
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Immediately upon completion of the commissioning work the following completed record sheets
shall be submitted as appropriate.
(i) Schedules of air terminal volumes, with each fan system detailed on a separate sheet.
(ii) Schedule of fan details and duties obtained.
(iii) Schedule of electrical equipment uses, types, and full load currents and overload setting.
(iv) Schedule of thermostatic control settings.
Record sheets for all other items of plant or mechanical systems, supplied and installed under the
conditions set out in these documents shall also be provided.
14.0 Testing and Pre-Commissioning

14.1 General
This section of the specification details the requirements for testing and precommissioning of the
plant, equipment and systems.
The testing of systems under the various sections of the specification may be required to be
carried out in parts or as a whole.
All pressure tests as specified shall be carried out before the application of thermal insulation,
except where this procedure may prejudice the completion of the installation and approval is
given in which case the sections concerned shall be individually tested before the application of
insulation.
Before any installation is subjected to site testing or commissioning it shall be thoroughly
cleaned both internally and externally.
Any test result applicable to a partially complete system will not be considered for acceptance.
Testing and precommissioning of each individual system shall be complete and certified prior to
the commencement of commissioning.
14.2 Tests
The following tests shall be carried out as appropriate:
(i)Air leakage tests of ductwork.
14.3
Works Tests
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The Engineer reserves the right to witness any works test that may be required.
Works tests shall be of the type normally associated with the specified equipment, and to the
standards stated in these contract documents.
Works static pressure tests shall be carried out on such items of plant and equipment as pressure
vessels, chilled water coils and all items of plant or equipment handling refrigerant.
Dynamic rotation tests shall be carried out on such items as fan impellers and drives.
Tests shall be conducted through the entire rotational speed range up to a maximum of 150%
design operating speed. When items of plant are purchased ex stock a manufacturers' test
certificate will suffice.
Rotational tests will not be required on electric motors when constructed to the requisite British
Standard.
14.4 Visual Inspection
All plant, equipment and systems shall be subjected to a complete inspection to ensure that all
equipment is as specified, correctly located and installed as specified or shown on the drawings.
14.5 Air Leakage Testing Of Ductwork
Air leakage testing of ductwork systems shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures
set out in DW 142 and DW 143 and shall comply with this specification. These tests shall be
carried out prior to the application of any thermal insulation.
14.6 Pre-Commissioning Checks
Precommissioning checks shall ensure that all systems components are correctly installed.
Cleanliness of air and refrigerant systems is essential.
All statically complete installations shall be correct with regard to all details required by the
specification and as detailed on the drawings and shall be clean and safe to operate.
In order to ensure that the appropriate system is in a satisfactory and safe condition before
starting up, checks shall be made in accordance with the relevant CIBSE Commissioning Codes.
All installation defects shall be rectified prior to commissioning, where the defect has any
bearing on the commissioning of a system or systems.
14.7 Pre-Commissioning Work
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All the ductwork systems shall be completely clear of any obstructions, debris and superfluous
matter prior to any test being applied and upon completion. All fire dampers shall be secured in
the open positions and all access covers shall be secured in position.
All wiring within control panels shall be checked for loose connections, correct terminations and
compliance with the wiring diagrams.
Wiring terminations to all control equipment shall be checked for compliance with the wiring
diagrams, and interlocks with other equipment, as shown on the Electrical and HVAC wiring
diagrams. Any faults shall be rectified immediately on discovery unless associated with wiring
carried out by others, in which case they shall be recorded and submitted as directed.
15.0 Commissioning and Performance Testing

15.1 General
This section of the specification includes:
(i) Commissioning.
(ii)Performance testing and continuous system operation tests of completed installations,
including their associated electrical and automatic control systems.
15.2 Commissioning
Each installation shall be fully commissioned.
The entire commissioning procedure shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The
results of the commissioning shall be recorded and form part of the contract documents and shall
be endorsed in accordance with the specified requirements. The items on the certificate shall be
read in conjunction with the appropriate clauses of this and any supplementary specification and
the design requirements of the drawings and the certified results and statements pertaining to the
commissioning procedure shall be interpreted accordingly.
15.3 Distribution Systems: Ducted
Particular attention shall be paid to the permitted tolerances specified in the CIBSE Commissioning
Code.
In addition to the above codes, systems shall generally be commissioned as follows:
(a)After the entire installations of any separate system has been completed and before any
ceilings are installed, the equipment shall be operated under normal simulated conditions of
winter and summer while making all required adjustments to automatic controls, air dampers,
registers, fans, etc, until all performance requirements are met. Properly balance all air systems.
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(b)Operate all fan systems to test air flow from all openings, make all necessary damper
adjustments until design air flow is obtained throughout all the various systems.
After the air systems have been balanced, all damper quadrants shall be scribed and labelled to
show the correct setting. Filters shall be checked and where necessary changed or cleaned.
15.4 Control Systems
The complete control systems inclusive of ancillary equipment and interlocking shall be commissioned
to operate in accordance with the performance requirements of the specification such that, under all
load conditions, it is stable to within the limits specified.
Commissioning shall take place in the presence of all relevant manufacturers' representatives so
that plant faults affecting the putting to work of the system can be remedied.
Records shall be provided of all equipment settings and the actual values maintained in the
controlled variables during commissioning. These shall be submitted immediately on
completion of commissioning and prior to the production of operating manuals.
15.5 Preparation for Commissioning and testing
Four weeks prior to the programmed commencement of the Testing and commissioning period,
the Engineer shall be provided with a report on the state of the project. This shall detail all
works which affect the testing and commissioning. This shall include cleaning of the site and
provision of access to and from services if scaffolding or ladders are required.
Inspection visits by all suppliers of all items of plant shall be arranged to ensure that the plant has
been installed strictly in accordance with the supplier's own recommendations, that the plant or
equipment is not damaged or misaligned in any way and that it is ready and safe to test. The
supplier shall ensure that all necessary installation and operating instructions are attached to the
plant that further copies are handed to the Commissioning Engineer who shall be present. All defects
and outstanding works shall be enumerated in report form which shall include a standard check
list.
Full support services shall be available at the commencement of Testing and Commissioning.
These shall include but not be limited to:
Design data such as air and water flow rates Power and fuel supplies proven external controls
and safety interlocks Provision for load testing Functional schematics
Plant schedules
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Test certificates
Performance curves
Wiring diagrams
Panel wiring diagrams
Control schematics
Control equipment schedules
Current working drawings
At the completion of commissioning all strainers shall be cleaned and clean filter media shall be
installed on all air systems.
15.6 Environmental checks
As part of the Testing and Commissioning procedures, environmental checks shall be made on
the fully operational systems. Space condition checks shall be made on the fully operational
system. Space conditions shall be monitored using thermo hydrographs and sling psychrometers
for a period of 2 weeks prior to contract completion. Ambient conditions shall be monitored
also, during this time.
Because ambient loads prevailing at the time of testing may be transient and may not coincide
with design maximum conditions, this test shall not be interpreted as a test of the full load
capability of a particular system but as an indication only of the plant's overall rate of response
and stability under varying load conditions.
Within specialised areas of the building, i.e. computer rooms, a 48 hour full load test shall be
carried out. The load test may be carried out utilising industrial type portable heaters. Thermo
hydrographs shall record the entire load test. All necessary temporary electrical supplies shall be
provided
During the 2 weeks of environmental checks, noise level readings shall be taken as detailed
elsewhere in this specification. Relative air movement shall also be checked throughout the
conditioned space.
15.7 Acoustic Tests
Tests shall be carried out to prove the system meets the acoustic performance set out in this
specification. Sound level readings shall be taken using a sound analyser to give an octave band
analysis of the sound spectrum and to determine the frequency values of peak sound levels or
"annoyance" frequencies. The spaces in which the readings shall be taken shall be approved. As
a minimum the following
locations shall be included for acoustic performance tests to be
carried out:
15.9
Tolerances
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Unless otherwise stated all tolerances shall be as stated in the relevant Commissioning Codes
specified.
On air distribution systems the tolerances shall be as stated in the BSRIA Application Guide 3/89
Fig 4.
All measurements shown on the Test Sheets shall indicate the instrument used. A Schedule of
Instruments giving all details including accuracy shall be appended to the Test Sheets. All
tolerances allowed on any performance testing in this specification shall include the instrument
accuracy, eg if a tolerance is given as +5%/0% (plus five percent and minus nil percent) and the
accuracy of the instrument is +2% (plus or minus two percent) then the measured quantity may
only vary between 102% (one hundred and two percent) and 103% (one hundred and three
percent) of the design quantity.
16.0
AIR TERMINAL DEVICES
16.0.1 GENERAL
Grilles and Diffusers
The testing and rating of air terminal devices and the definition of terms used concerning such
devices shall be in accordance with BS 4773 Parts 1 and 2. The sizes of all air terminal devices
shall be based on the dimensions indicated and shall be suitable for the air volume flow rate, air
diffusion and noise rating indicated elsewhere in this specification.
Where no size is given they shall be selected to provide the necessary air volumes, throw,
diffusion and air pattern in the areas they are serving while not infringing the respective
operational NR levels in the spaces. All supply air grilles and diffusers will be selected to
provide an adjustable air pattern.
The materials of construction shall be steel, aluminium or plastics as indicated. All items shall
be protected against corrosion and be provided in fully finished condition. The perimeters of all
air terminal devices shall be provided with positive seals to eliminate air edge leaks. Particular
attention shall be given to joints between plenum boxes and linear diffusers.
The Contractor shall provide vaned equalizing deflectors in duct take offs where grilles are
located at right angels to main air stream and within 1 meter of the main supply duct or any
change in direction of the ductwork. All grilles and diffusers shall be supported independently of
ceiling grids, by means of wire supports from the structure.
Rectangular diffusers shall be constructed from aluminium extrusions and shall have removal
cores. Discharge shall be 1, 2 3 or 4 as indicated/scheduled on the drawings. Each diffuser shall
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have an opposed blade multileaf damper which shall be adjustable without removing the diffuser
core. Diffuser flange and fixing details shall be as indicated on the drawings.
16.0.2 Fan coil units
Local temperature control shall be provided by two pipe refrigerant cassette Units. Units shall be
located wherever possible areas out of public view, to obviate the need for maintenance access
panels in the respective ceilings.
Cassette Units shall be selected to operate at low speed when passing the required volume of air
against the stated resistance at filter dirty condition. Waiting room temperature control shall be
from a wall mounted DDC intelligent occupancy and temperature detector/ controller, which
shall provide the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
17.1
Operator adjustable room temperature control

Passive infra red movement detection
Fan on/ off control by Operator
Adjustable set band for both occupied and unoccupied periods
Fan on/off control
AIR HANDLING UNITS
17.1.1 General
Individual components forming part of air handling units shall, in addition this section, comply
with the appropriate sections contained elsewhere in this specification. The Contractor shall
provide air handling units to the details contained in the drawings and/or schedules. Each unit
shall be complete with filters, fan section, cooling section, etc.
A double skin and frame/ corner post method of construction shall be employed, panels being of
G90 hot dipped galvanised sheet steel with powder coated external surfaces. The insulation
layer shall be provided with good quality thermal insulation with a minimum thickness of 25mm
with heat transmission of no more than 0.9W/m2C. The construction of the panel shall be such
that it can withstand a positive or negative pressure equivalent to 2.5 times the system static
without deformation. The construction shall be such that the unit has smooth internal and
external surfaces to provide easy service and cleaning. Air leakage limits shall be as specified in
Table 1 of DW/144. Individual sections shall be jointed by means of a strong/sturdy clamping
section.
Inspection panels in sections shall be easy to open and close and equipped with recessed quick
release fasteners designed for operation by means of a key or knob. The door seal shall be
effective and provide the same degree of air tightness as specified of the rest of the unit.
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The complete unit shall be provided with base beams capable of withstanding the load of the
unit. This beam shall be provided with adjustable feet to take up any irregularities. The frame
shall lift the base of the unit sufficiently to allow the installation of water traps on cooling coils.
17.1.2 Dampers
Dampers used in sections of packaged plant shall be of the multi leaf type. The damper blades
shall be constructed to ensure rigidity and prevent distortion and jamming in operation. The
blades shall be securely fixed to their operating spindles so that differential movement between
them cannot occur. Spindles shall be carried in nonferrous nylon or ball bearings and air seals
shall be provided at all casing penetration points. Automatically operated dampers shall include a
means for indicating externally the position of damper blades. Manual dampers shall include a
device for positioning and locking the damper blades. The positions of all manual dampers, as
set after final regulation, shall be indelibly marked at the adjusting devices
Damper actuators shall be kept to an essential minimum number and all actuators shall be
provided with mounting brackets. These shall be free issue from the control specialist for fitting
by the AHU manufacturers.
Unless otherwise indicated, air leakage through dampers when in the closed position shall not
exceed 5% of maximum design air volume flow rate at the maximum design air total pressure.
17.1.3 Filters
Each air handling unit shall be fitted with a combination panel filter, bag filter section according
to the particular function and location for the plant, as detailed on the drawings, and schedule.
Filters shall be as specified in the relevant section of this specification.
17.1.4 Sound attenuators
Where required in order to produce plant compatible with either room noise criteria or
atmospheric criteria, silencers shall be provided as indicated on the schedule and plant room
drawings. The attenuator shall consist of baffle elements and contain noninflammable sound
absorption material consisting of mineral wool retained by an outer level of woven glass fibre
fabric. When connected within the unit build up an empty section shall be provided between the
outlet of fan and sound attenuator.
17.1.5 Discharge plenums
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Discharge plenums shall be provided on the discharge side of the fan or where indicated on the
drawings.
17.1.6 External louvers
Wall mounted intake and discharge louvers shall be of the weatherproof type suitable for
exposed TVM situations.
Louvers shall be horizontal aluminium extrusions incorporating a water stop all mounted in a
border flange. Louvers shall have a minimum of 60% free area. A bird screen of 10mm
galvanised mesh shall be fitted behind each Louvre.
External finish shall be stove enameled to an approved Colour.
Air Handling Units shall be selected to operate at low speed when passing the required volume
of air against the stated resistance at filter dirty condition. Auditorium temperature control shall
be from a wall mounted DDC intelligent occupancy and temperature detector/ controller, which
shall provide the following:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Operator adjustable room temperature control

Passive infra red movement detection
Fan on/ off control by Operator
Adjustable set band for both occupied and unoccupied periods
Fan on/off control
17.1.7 General
Individual items of equipment within the air handling packages such as filters, cooling coils,
fans, etc., shall perform in accordance with the limits stated in the schedules and shall be
manufactured, erected and commissioned in accordance with the appropriate sections of this
Specification.
The unit shall be complete with integral isolator and controls, voltage free contacts for remote
alarm and control facilities. The controls shall be designed to run continuously but with normal
override (stop/start button). The alarm indication system shall be incorporated to monitor and indicate
failure or air flow, filter change, plant on/off and compressor operation and failure. The unit shall
be complete in every respect, incorporating pre wired and internal thermostatic controls all
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supplied by the unit manufacturers as packaged units. The unit shall be maintained and serviced
from within the conditioned space.
17.1.8 Construction
The unit shall comprise an insulated sheet metal casing containing disposable filter sections,
electrical thermostatic, integral controls, electric heaters, cooling coil, forward curved centrifugal fan
and motor. The unit shall be suitable for `direction of air discharge' to suit the installation.
The individual components of the unit shall meet the requirements specified for each item. Each
assembly shall be of compact construction consisting of a rigid metal framework with sheet
metal cladding of adequate thickness and strengthened as necessary to prevent distortion and
drumming. The cladding shall be easily removable where necessary to obtain access for
maintenance. All items shall be fitted together by means of bolts, a lock washers and nuts or
approved type quick release fastenings. Self tapping screws are not acceptable.
Anti-Vibration and Acoustic Insulation
Noise and vibration from the fan motors shall be isolated from the structure of the building.
Thermal insulation shall be securely fixed to all sections handling the cooled air. The insulation
shall be 12.5mm minimum thickness of a material having a thermal conductivity less than 0.036
W/m deg C. The thermal acoustic insulation is fitted internally and shall be securely fixed and
protected against erosion.
Fans
The fans shall be forward curved centrifugal type and be sized to overcome the resistance of the
air handling unit and its external components.
Filters
The filters shall be complete with holding frames sufficiently robust to ensure no distortion in
operation. All filters shall be installed with edge seals, which shall prevent air bypassing the
filters. The seals shall remain effective even though the cells are periodically removed and
replaced. Filters shall be arranged so that there is easy access for removal and replacing. Any
tools necessary for removal and replacing shall be provided. Air velocity through filters shall be
such that the clean resistance indicted is not exceeded and that filter fabric is not carried over
into the system.
The re circulated air shall be filtered and the filters shall be positioned upstream of the cooling batteries.
Cooling Coil
The cooling coil shall be constructed of copper tubes with aluminium fins. The secondary
external cooling surface shall be mechanically bonded to the primary cooling tubes. The method
of bonding shall period unimpeded drainage of condensate. The bottom of the casing shall be
made in the form of a watertight drip tray complete with drain connection. The drain shall be
fitted with a water seal.
The resistance to air flow of the battery shall not exceed 85 Pa and the face velocity shall not
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exceed 2.5 m/s.
4.9 BMS Points Schedule

4.9.1 General
The contractor shall provide the complete Building Management System, including wiring and
others accessories to complete the system operation.
4.9.2 Air Handling Unit
Point Description
DO
Hand - Off - Auto Switch
AHU Start/Stop
DI
AI
A0
2X
Pulse Remarks
Volt Free Contact
Relay Output from DDC
AHU Run Status
AHU Trip Status
From D.P.S. by Controls

Supplier
Volt Free Contact
AHU Speed Signal
To VFD by Controls Supplier
AHU Speed Input
From VFD by Controls Supplier
AHU Fresh Air

Temperature
From Temperature Sensor PT1000a
AHU Fresh Air Humidity
From Humidity Sensor
Pre/Bag Filter Status
From D.P.S. by Controls
2X
Refrigerant Control
By Controls Supplier
Return Air Damper

Actuator
Fresh Air Damper
Actuator
Refrigerant Inlet Temp
Refrigerant Outlet
Temp.
X
X
From Immersion Temperature

Sensor - PT1000a
From Immersion Temperature
Sensor - PT1000a
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AHU Supply Air Temp.
AHU Return Air Temp.
AHU Supply Humidity
AHU Supply Pressure
AHU Smoke Detector
From Duct Temperature Sensor

-PT1000a
From Duct Temperature Sensor
-PT1000a
From Humidity Sensor
From Duct pressure sensor
Supplier
From Detector by Controls
Supplier
Transmitter by Controls
Supplier
CO Sensor
4.9.3 Variable Air Volume Controls with one DDC Controller per VAV Box
Point Description
DO
DI
AI
Damper Output
A0
Pulse
Pressure Sensor
Return Temperature
Set point and On/Off

Switch
Remarks
0-10Vdc to VAV Actuator (By
others)
0-10vdc Input from VAV Box
From Duct Temperature

Sensor -PT1000a
DI
AI
X From Set point
4.9.4 Extract Fans
Point Description
DO
Hand - Off - Auto

Switch
Fan Start/Stop
Fan Run Status
A0X
2X
Pulse
Remarks
Volt Free Contact
Relay Output from DDC
Volt Free Contact
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Fan Fault Status
Volt Free Contact
Fan Normal Status
Volt Free Contact
CO Sensors
Transmitter by Controls
supplier
The number of CO Sensors is governed by the size of the area to be protected.
GURANTEE PERFORMA
GUARANTEE FOR HVAC EQUIPMENTS
We hereby guarantee the year round Air Conditioning System which we have installed in the
Maritime Society at Neendakara, Kollam. Described below:
Building: Maritime Society at Neendakara, Kollam.
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Location: Neendakara, Kollam.
For a period of Two Years from the date of substantial handing over, we agree to repair or replace to
the satisfaction of the Owner, any or all such work that may prove defective in workmanship,
equipment or materials within that period, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect
excluded, together with any other work, which may be damaged or displaced in so doing. In the
event of our failure to comply with the above mentioned conditions within a reasonable time, after
being notified in writing, we collectively and separately, do hereby authorize the Owner to produce
to have the defects repaired and made good at our expense, and we shall pay the cost and charges
thereof, immediately upon demand.
We Also Hereby Undertake to test the entire installation in first SUMMER, AND MONSOON on
following the completion of installation, to check and do everything necessary to ensure that the
specified indoor conditions in all spaces are maintained, and all units are functioning satisfactorily.
SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR
For
DATE
SEAL
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Appendix I: Approved Make List
MATERIAL APPROVAL FOR HVAC WORKS

Client
: MARITIME
: AJIT ASSOCIATES
Consultant
Approval required for all the material before starting the work. MAS
with technical details, project reference list, compliance statement
and sample to be submitted for Client/Consultant approval.
SL.N
O
MAT.REF
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AC-01
AIR HANDLING
UNITS
MEDIA, TRANE OR EQUIVALENT
AC-02
VRV UNITS &

INDOOR UNITS
DAIKIN, TOSHIBA, LG or Equivalent
AC-03
VOLUME CONTROL
& NON RETURN
DAMPER
AIRMASTER
AC-04
FIRE DAMPER
AIRMASTER
AC-05
MOTORISED
DAMPER ( SMOKE /
FIRE )
AIRMASTER
AC-06
GRILLES &
DIFFUSER
AIRMASTER
PREFERRED MANUFACTURERS
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AC-07
SOUND
ATTENUATOR
SEAGULL UAE, INDUSTRIAL ACOUSTIC

CONTROL, TROX OR EQUIVALENT
AC-08
DUCT INSULATION
ARMAFLEX
AC-09
ACOUSTIC
INSULATION
ARMAFLEX
10
AC-10
ADHESIVES
ARMAFLEX
11
AC-11
ALU FOIL TAPE
ARMACELL/TWIGA
12
AC-12
ACCESS DOOR
AIRMASTER,TROX, TITUS
13
AC-13
PRE INSULATED
FLEXIBLE DUCT
AIRCON/ZECO/SEVENSTAR
14
AC-14
ALUMINIUM
CLADDING SHEET
HINDALCO OR EQUIVALENT - STUCCO

FINISH
15
AC-15
GI SHEET
JINDAL INDIA
16
AC-16
FLEXIBLE DUCT
CONNECTOR AT
MACHINE
GP SPIRO / ZECO OR EQUIVALENT
17
AC-17
REFRIGERANT PIPE
INSULATION
ARMAFLEX
18
AC-18
VENTILATION FANS
CARRYAIR, NUAIRE, XPELAIR OR

EQUIVALENT
19
AC-19
THERMOSTATS &
PRESSURE GAUGES
WEISS INSTRUMENTS, VIMCO USA OR

EQUIVALENT
20
AC-20
REFRIGERANT PIPE
& FITTINGS
MANDEV OR EQUIVALENT
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21
AC-21
PIPE SUPPORT
RUBBER INSERT
ARMAFLEX
22
AC-22
BMS
SIEMENS, HONEYWELL
23
AC-23
LOUVERS ( SAND
TRAP / EXTRACT )
AIRMASTER,TROX
24
AC-24
NON RETURN
DAMPER
AIRMASTER,TROX, TITUS
AC-25
SANDWICH TYPE
VIBRATION PADS &
VIBRATION
ISOLATORS
WEICCO INDIA
25
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High pressure switch

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Fan motor safety thermostat

Fan driver overload protector

Over current relay

Inverter Overload Protector

Crank case heater

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Cassette Type Indoor Units (With Cordless Remote)

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Controls and Interlocking

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Wired / CORDLESS Remote Controller

Central Remote Controller

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Unit Control Board

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1.12 Unit Control:

1.13 Condensing Units

1.15 Heat Exchanger

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1.16 Refrigerant Circuit

1.17 Oil Recovery

1.18 Selection Switches

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1.23 On site training

1.25 TOTAL AIR QUALITY MONITOR

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