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SECTION 23 81 00

HVAC – UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS

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CONTENTS

23 81 00 HVAC-UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS .................................................................................. 3

PART 1 – GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS.................................................................................... 3
1.3. SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4. PRODUCT HANDLING .................................................................................................................. 4
1.5. QUALITY CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 4

PART 2 – PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................................. 4

2.1. SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2. REFRIGERANT PIPING, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES .......................................................... 5

PART 3 – EXECUTION ............................................................................................................................ 6

3.1. INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 6

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23 81 00 HVAC-UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS

(SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS)

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION
A. General
1. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services for Unitary Air
Conditioners, in accordance with provisions of Contract Documents.
2. Completely coordinate with work of all other trades.
3. Although such work is not specifically indicated, furnish and install all supplementary
or miscellaneous items, appurtenances and devices incidental to or necessary for a
sound, secure and complete installation.
B. Work Included: This section covers the furnishing, installation, testing and balancing of
Unitary Air Conditioners in satisfactory conditions, location, as shown on the drawings.
C. Related work specified elsewhere:
1. Section 23 05 13 Basic Mechanical Requirements
2. Section 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports
3. Section 23 05 48 Mechanical Vibration and Seismic Control
4. Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.

1.2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

1. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Engineers
2. AMCA - Air Moving and Conditioning Association
3. ANSI - American National Standard Institute
4. ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
5. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Material
6. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association
7. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
8. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association
9. UL - Underwriter Laboratories.

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1.3. SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall submit to Client the following items for review before
commencing work:
1. Shop drawings showing materials, principal dimensions, supports, and manufacturing
and installation details.
2. A schedule of all equipment indicating performance, location, types, capacities and
sound power level values.
3. Copies of manufacturer’s technical specifications including detailed installation
instruction for unitary air conditioning equipment.
4. Certificate of compliance stating that the material used and construction conform to all
requirements of this specification.
5. Operation and maintenance manuals including recommended spare parts list.

1.4. PRODUCT HANDLING

A. All products shall be delivered in manufacturer’s original, protective packaging.
B. All products shall be inspected at time of delivery for damage and for compliance with
specifications.
C. Any products that are damaged or found not to be in accordance with the specifications
shall be immediately repaired or replaced.
D. All products shall be handled and stored as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent
damage and deterioration.

1.5. QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall maintain a qualified representative on-site during all works.
B. Guarantees: guarantee for whole equipment shall be for two years from the date of initial
handing over. Guarantee for compressors shall be 5 years from the date of initial handing
over.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1. SPLIT AIR CONDITIONERS

A. General
1. Mini-split air conditioners shall consist of indoor evaporator-blower unit (FCU) and
outdoor remote air-cooled condensing unit (CU).
2. The two components shall be designed to be used together and ratings shall be based
on the use of the matched assemblies.
3. The units shall be constructed and rated in accordance with ARI Standards.

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4. Performance diagrams shall be provided for units with capacities not certified by ARI
to demonstrate that the components of the air conditioning system furnished will
satisfy the capacity requirement specified or indicated on the drawings.
5. Each unit shall be provided with a factory operating charge of refrigerant and oil or a
holding charge.
6. Where units are shipped without refrigerant holding charge, the system shall be
completely charged in the field.
7. The outdoor and indoor units shall conform to the requirements of ARI 210 and UL
465.
8. The (EER) of the units shall meet the latest ASHRAE standard (2001) & local codes
(QSP).
B. Evaporator - Blower Section (Indoor Component - FCU):
1. The evaporator- blower section shall include a cooling coil, expansion device, three
speed blower, washable air filter, condensate drain pan and controls. The exposed
unit shall have enameled finish casing.
2. Blower shall be quiet conform to AMCA 210, specifically designed to be suitable for
the operating pressure, and shall have either grease-able or permanently lubricated
ball or roller bearings.
3. Fans assemblies shall be both statically and dynamically balanced in the fan housing
and final assembly.
4. Fan motors shall conform to NEMA MG2. Motor starters shall conform to NEMA ICS 1,
and shall be magnetic across-the-line type with weather resistance enclosed. Motors
shall be totally enclosed type.
5. The controller shall be wireless remote controller with liquid crystal display window,
automatic fan speed, fan/cool/heat operating modes, sleeping operating circuit,
thermostat, remote temperature setting, 24-hour full timer (timer ON and timer OFF),
automatic air swing and three minutes delay circuit (to prevent fuse blowing).
C. Condensing Section (Outdoor Component - CU):
1. The condensing section shall be a complete packaged, factory assembled electrically
operated with using the solar energy with the electrical energy as the auxiliary power.
unit consisting of a weather proof housing and vibration mounting hermetic type
compressor, air cooled condenser with Spine fin coil, circulating fan and motor, and
the necessary structural frame, valves, wiring, internal overload protection, internal
pressure relief valve and controls. The unit shall be rated at outdoor dry and wet bulb
temperatures as indicated in the drawings.
2. The unit shall have an anti-corrosion coating (guaranteed for 5 years).

2.2. REFRIGERANT PIPING, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Pipe shall be type “K” or “L” (ASTM B-88) Copper Tubing.

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B. Insulation shall be 40 mm thickness - rigid, closed cell polyurethane with minimum 30 kg /

m3 density and a maximum thermal conductivity of 0.025 W/m .K at 24 ºC mean
temperature.
C. Jacket shall be a type I grade I polyvinyl chloride with a minimum wall thickness of 1.5
mm.
D. Couplings shall be machine grooved for O-Ring seals. Coupling shall be insulated,
jacketed and sealed.
E. All fittings shall be ASA B16.22 wrought copper fittings, solder joints shall be made with
silver solder.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1. INSPECTION
A. The Contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before installation. Any
products that are damaged or not in accordance with the specifications shall
immediately be repaired or removed from site and replaced.

3.2. INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. The Unitary air conditioners shall be installed in strict accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with all applicable Codes and
Standards.
2. The Unitary air conditioners shall be installed as shown on the drawings and on the
approved shop drawings.
3. The installation of all units shall be such that no vibrations may be generated, whether
through the roof or the ducts.
4. System leak testing, evacuation, dehydration, and charging with refrigerant shall
conform to ARI 260.
B. Leak Testing:
1. Upon completion of installation of the Unitary air conditioners, all factory and field
refrigerant piping shall be tested with an electronic - type leak detector to acquire a
leak tight refrigerant system. If leaks are detected at the time of installation or during
the warranty period the entire refrigerant charge shall be removed from the system,
the leaks repaired and the system re-tested.
C. Evacuation, Dehydration, and Charging:
1. After system is found to be without leaks, the system shall be evacuated using a
reliable gauge and a vacuum pump capable of pulling a vacuum of at least 1 mm Hg

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absolute. The system shall be evacuated in strict accordance with equipment

manufacturer's printed instructions.
D. Start-up and Operation Tests:
1. The unitary air conditioner and its components shall be started and initially placed
under operation and checked to see that it is functioning correctly. Safety and
automatic control instruments shall be adjusted as necessary to place them in proper
operation and sequence. The operational test shall be not less than eight hours.

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