SECTION 15890 HVAC DUCTWORK 00000000PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. 1.

2 The Work shall consist of furnishing and installation of all HVAC ductwork as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

REFERENCES A. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization SASO 1302 SASO 1435 Air ducts for air conditioning - Part 1: Definitions, classification and terminology Safety requirements for the installation on air conditioning and ventilating systems - Part 1: Definitions and technical terms. Safety requirements for the installation on air conditioning and ventilating systems - Part 2: Requirements of HVAC systems Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Part 1: General basis of design Code of practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Part 2: General requirements for installation

SASO 1436

SASO 772 SASO 773

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SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association SMACNA SMACNA SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible, latest Edition HVAC System Duct Design, latest Edition Fire, Smoke and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC System, latest Edition

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ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE ASHRAE Handbook, Systems and Equipment Volume; Chapter 16, Duct Construction, 2000 Edition Handbook, Systems, Equipment Volume; Chapter 17, Air Diffusing Equipment, 2000 Edition Method of Testing for Rating Air Flow Performance of Outlets
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and Inlets D. HVCA Heating and Ventilation Contractors Association HVCA DW 144 E. Specification for Sheet Metal Ductwork

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM A 653 ASTM A 924 Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron AlloyCoated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process. General Requirements for Sheet Steel, Metallic-Coated by Hot-Dip Process

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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association NFPA 90A NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

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UL - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL-555 Fire Dampers and Ceiling Dampers.

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ARI - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute ARI 650 Standard for Air Outlets and Inlets.

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SUBMITTAL A. B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation instructions for metal ductwork materials and accessories. Shop Drawings: Submit scaled layout drawings of metal ductwork and fittings including, but not limited to, duct sizes, locations, elevations, and slopes of horizontal runs, wall and floor penetrations, and connections. Show interface and spatial relationship between ductwork and proximate equipment. Show modifications of indicated requirements, made to conform to local shop practice, and how those modifications ensure that free area, materials, and rigidity are not reduced. As-Built Drawings: At project closeout, submit as-built drawings of installed ductwork, duct accessories, and outlets and inlets. Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and parts lists for metal ductwork materials and products.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Ductwork shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 90A; Standard for the
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Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation System. B. Comply with NFPA 96; Standard for the Installation of Equipments for the Removal of Smoke and Grease-laden Vapors of Commercial Cooking Equipment - Chapter 3; Duct System for kitchen hood duct systems. SMACNA Standards: Comply with SMACNA "High and Low Pressure Duct Construction Standards" for fabrication and installation of ductwork, as well as "HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible." Fabricator and Installer: Firm(s) with a minimum of five (5) years of successful fabrication/installation experience on projects similar to that required for the project.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 DUCTWORK MATERIALS A. General: HVAC duct design shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of ASHRAE, SMACNA, SASO, NFPA or UL codes and Standards. Shop fabricate ductwork of gages and reinforcement complying with SMACNA - HVAC Duct Construction Standards and/or ASHRAE Handbook, Equipment Volume, Chapter 16 - Duct Construction, and as shown on drawings. Ducts shall be low pressure ducts with 500 Pa pressure rating and seal Class B as per SMACNA Standards, unless indicated otherwise on drawings. Ductwork shall be constructed in sizes and configuration as shown on drawings. Exposed Ductwork Materials: Where ductwork is indicated to be exposed to view in occupied spaces, provide materials which are free from visual imperfections including pitting, seam marks, roller marks, oil canning, stains and discolorations, and other imperfections, including those which would impair painting. Sheet Metal: Unless indicated otherwise indicated, fabricate ductwork from galvanized sheet steel complying with ASTM A 653 and A 924, lock-forming quality, with G90 zinc coating; and ducts shall have mill-phosphatized finish for surfaces exposed to view. Single Wall Round Ducts: Single wall, spirally wounded, round ducts shall be factory fabricated with fittings that are factory fitted with a sealing gasket. Spiral ducts will seal the duct joints without the use of duct sealer and shall be installed according to the manufacturers instructions. 1. All ducts shall be complete with factory installed fittings equipped with double lipped, U-profile, EPDM rubber gaskets. Gaskets shall be manufactured to gage and flexibility so as to insure that system will meet all of the performance criteria set forth in the manufacturers literature. Gaskets shall be classified by Underwriters Laboratories to conform to ASTM E84 and NFPA 90A flame spread and smoke developed ratings of 25/50. All fitting ends shall be calibrated to manufacturers published dimensional tolerance standard. All elbows from 75 mm to 305 mm dia. shall be either 2 piece die stamped and continuously stitch welded or continuously seam welded. All elbows 355 mm dia. and larger shall be continuously seam or stitch welded or standing seam gorelock construction.

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The radius of all 90, 60 and 45 elbows shall be 1.5 times the elbow diameter, unless otherwise noted on the contract documents to be 1.0 times the elbow diameter. The radius of all 15and 30 elbows shall be 1.0 times the elbow diameter. All fittings that are of either spot welded or button punched construction shall be internally sealed, while fittings that are continuously seam welded shall be without internal sealant. When contract documents require divided flow fittings, full body fittings will be favored in lieu of collar saddles. The use of collar saddles shall be minimized except for retrofit installations. Coat galvanized areas of fittings damaged by welding with corrosion resistant aluminum paint. Duct system performance shall meet SMACNAs Leakage Class 3 requirement.

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Kitchen Hood Exhaust Ducts: Kitchen hood exhaust ducts and supports used for smoke and vapor removal from cooking equipment, exposed to view, shall be fabricated from minimum 18 gage thick stainless steel sheet conforming to ASTM A 240, type 304, and the rest of the duct shall be fabricated of black sheet steel, welded construction. Shop fabricate ductwork complying with SMACNA "HVAC Duct Construction Standards", and NFPA 96 "Removal of Smoke and GreaseLaden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipments".

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MISCELLANEOUS DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES A. General: Provide manufacturer's standard materials and products of types and sizes indicated and, where not otherwise indicated, provide type and size required to comply with ductwork system requirements and SMACNA Standards including all the necessary fittings, fasteners, sealant, duct hardware i.e. test holes, quadrant locks and duct access doors for proper connection to ductwork and equipment. Ducts shall be low pressure type as per SMACNA Standards with static pressure rating of minimum 2 inches, and with seal Class B. Fittings: Provide radius type fittings fabricated of multiple sections with maximum 15o change of direction per section. Unless specifically detailed otherwise, use 45 o laterals and 45o elbows for branch takeoff connections. Where 90 o branches are indicated, provide conical type tees. Duct Sealant: Non-hardening, non-migrating mastic or liquid elastic sealant, type applicable for fabrication/installation detail, as compounded and recommended by manufacturer specifically for sealing joints and seams in ductwork. Duct Cement: Non-hardening migrating mastic or liquid neoprene based cement, type applicable for fabrication/installation detail, as compounded and recommended by manufacturer specifically for cementing fitting components, or longitudinal seams in ductwork. Ductwork Support Materials: Except as otherwise indicated, provide hot-dipped galvanized steel fasteners, anchors, rods, straps, trim and angles for support of ductwork. Flexible Ducts: Either spiral-wound spring steel with flameproof vinyl sheathing, or corrugated aluminum; complying with UL 181, Class 1, complete with minimum 38 mm thick continuous flexible fiberglass sheath insulation, 16 kg/m density, and
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vapor barrier jacket. 2.3 DAMPERS: A. Low Pressure Manual Dampers: Provide dampers of single blade type or multiblade type, constructed in accordance with SMACNA - Low Pressure Duct Standards -with static pressure rating of minimum 2 inches. Fire Dampers: Fire Dampers: Provide fire dampers, of types and sizes as indicated on Drawings where required. Construct casings of 20 gage galvanized steel with bonded red acrylic enamel finish. Provide fusible link rated at 71-74 oC unless otherwise indicated. Provide damper with positive lock in closed position, and with the following additional features: 1. 2. C. Damper Blade Assembly: Single-blade type or multi-blade type as required. Blade Material: Steel, match casing.

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Motor-Driven Fire Dampers: Provide motor-driven fire dampers, of types and sizes indicated or required. Construct casings of 20 gage galvanized steel with bonded red acrylic enamel finish. Provide fusible link rated at 71-74 oC unless otherwise indicated, and curtain type stainless steel interlocking blades, with motor equipped with instant closure cluch, stainless cable damper blade linkage, motor mounting bracket and 800 mm long wire leads for connecting to smoke/heat detector, and with motor mounted outside/inside air stream. Smoke Dampers: Smoke damper shall be designed for the smoke isolation of sections of ducting in ventilation systems, basically consisting of a flanged casing, shut off blades with overlapping interlocking joints. Blades are connected by internal linkage for parallel action. External linkage parallel action also available. Smoke dampers to be leakage tested as appropriate to the requirements of UL555S. Casing and blades shall be of a galvanized sheet steel to BS EN 10142 or equivalent. Casing bearing made from sintered bronze. Blades shall have standard face linkage for parallel blade operation. Size and type of damper shall be as shown on drawings. Dampers shall be electrically operated and controlled through BMS. All accessories required for electric operation shall be provided.

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TURNING VANES: A. Provide turning vanes constructed of 38 mm wide curved blades set at 20 mm o.c., supported with bars perpendicular to blades set at 50 mm o.c., and set into side strips suitable for mounting in ductwork.

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DUCT HARDWARE: A. Test Holes: Provide in ductwork at fan inlet and outlet, and elsewhere as indicated, duct test holes, consisting of slot and cover, for instrument tests. Quadrant Locks: Provide for each damper, quadrant lock device on one end of shaft; and end bearing plate on other end for damper lengths over 300 mm. Provide extended quadrant locks and end extended bearing plates for externally insulated
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ductwork. 2.6 DUCT ACCESS DOORS: A. B. General: Provide where indicated, duct access doors of sizes indicated. Construction: Construct of same or greater gage as ductwork served, provide insulated doors for insulated ductwork. Provide flush frames for un-insulated ductwork, extended frames for externally insulated duct. Provide one side hinged, otherwise with one handle-type latch for doors up to 300 mm high and smaller, 2 handle-type latches for larger doors.

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FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS: A. Provide flexible duct connections wherever ductwork connects to vibration isolated equipment. Construct flexible connections of neoprene-coated flameproof fabric crimped into duct flanges for attachment to duct and equipment. Make airtight joint. Provide adequate joint flexibility to allow for thermal, axial, transverse, and torsional movement, and also capable of absorbing vibrations of connected equipment.

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SOUND ATTENUATORS: A. Refer to Section 15240 - VIBRATION ISOLATION AND NOISE CONTROL.

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DUCT INSULATION: A. Refer to Section 15250 - MECHANICAL INSULATION.

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DUCTWORK FABRICATION A. Ductwork shall be fabricated in factory qualified for the fabrication of ducts and shall be subject to approval of the Engineer. Rectangular ducts shall be fabricated in 1200, 2400, 3000, or 3600 mm lengths, unless otherwise indicated or required to complete runs. Round ducts (if used) shall be provided in manufacturers standard lengths. Pre-assemble work in shop to greatest extent possible, so as to minimize field assembly of systems. Disassemble systems only to extent necessary for shipping and handling. Match-mark sections for reassembly and coordinated installation. Shop fabricate ductwork of gages and reinforcement complying with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards -and/or ASHRAE Handbook, Equipment Volume, Chapter 16; Duct Construction; for appropriate static pressure rating classification.

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Fabricate duct fittings to match adjoining ducts, and to comply with duct requirements as applicable to fittings. Except as otherwise indicated, fabricate elbows with centerline radius equal to associated duct width; and fabricate to include turning vanes in elbows where shorter radius is necessary. Limit angular tapers to 30o for contracting tapers and 20 o for expanding tapers. Fabricate ductwork with accessories installed during fabrication to the greatest extent possible.

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Fabricate ductwork with duct liner in each section of duct where indicated. Laminate liner to internal surfaces of duct in accordance with instructions by manufacturers of lining and adhesive, and fasten with mechanical fasteners.

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VARIABLE AIR VOLUME (VAV) BOXES (Pressure Independent Type): A. VAV boxes shall be completely factory-assembled. Each box shall have an insulated plenum with air inlet collar, stable swing type air volume damper, and maximum air flow, an internal regulator for maintaining constant, and a damper shaft extension for connecting an external damper position actuator. Unit operation shall be pressure independent throughout the entire operating range. L/S limiters that provide pressure independence only at maximum airflow are not acceptable. Maximum static pressure drop thru the airflow control box shall not exceed 0.4 kg in weight. VAV boxes shall be provided with control transformers and disconnect switch. Unit Casing: Galvanized steel, lined with a 0.10 kg/m 3 minimum dual density thermal/ acoustical fiberglass insulation meeting NFPA 90A requirements. Insulation shall conform to UL 181 erosion requirements. Variable Air Volume Control Damper: Factory- calibrated damper assembly consisting of a swing damper controlled by an internally mounted inflatable nonmetallic regulator bellows that is directly responsible to variations in inlet static pressure, and by externally mounted electric control actuator which positions the damper in response to the space thermostat. The bellows shall be capable of withstanding up to 2.5 KPa, internal pressure. Control Actuator: Factory-mounted electric/electronic actuator with appropriate linkages in accordance with box requirements. Control actuator shall be furnished by the air volume control box manufacturer. Room Temperature Controls: To be furnished by the air volume control box manufacturer, as indicated on the drawings, in accordance with the air volume control box requirements. Thermostat shall be a wall-mounted electric/electronic type with appropriate mounting hardware supplied by the controls supplier. Air volume limits shall be field-adjustable to allow for future changes in unit airflow rates. Airflow limits shall be changed by simply loosening a screw on the limit stop, repositioning the limit stop and retightening the screw. Minimum and maximum airflow shall be maintained regardless of variations in inlet static pressure throughout the entire static pressure operating range of the unit. Electric Heating Coil (Where required): Coils shall have the capacity, voltage, and steps of control as designated in the schedule. Electric heating coil shall be of the slip-in type, open coil design, factory-wired, and installed in a 20-gauge galvanized steel plenum insulated as per NFPA 90A requirements and UL 181 erosion requirements. Coils shall be equipped with both primary and secondary over-temperature protection meeting UL and NEC requirements. All electric heating coils shall be equipped with an integral control box with built-in magnetic contactors of the disconnecting type and minimum airflow switches. Electric switches and relays shall be included as designated in the schedule. Electric heating coil shall be UL listed as suitable for installation as duct heater. Box identification: Each airflow control box shall be clearly marked with an identification label and airflow indicator. Identification label shall include such
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information as unit nominal L/S, maximum factory-set L/S, minimum factory-set L/S, and coil type and coil hand when supplied. 2.12 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES A. B. General: Diffusers, registers and grilles shall be factory fabricated of aluminum, type and finish as shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer. Submittal: 1. A schedule of all air inlets and outlets indicating location, types, specified air quantity, neck or face velocity, sound power level values, and maximum and minimum air quantity ranges. Copies of manufacturer's technical specifications including detailed installation instructions for ducts and hardware. Certificates of compliance stating that the material used and construction conform to all requirements of this specification. The Contractor shall be responsible for diffusion, spread, drop and throw. If, according to the certified data of manufacturer of the proposed units, the sizes indicated on Drawings will not perform satisfactorily, units shall be re-selected to perform quietly and effectively in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.

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Diffusers shall distribute the specified quantity of air evenly over space intended, without causing noticeable drafts, air movement in excess of 0.25 m/sec in occupied zones, or dead spots anywhere in the conditioned area. Ceiling diffusers shall be of the square, round, perforated and/or linear slot, bar type as shown on the drawings. The type of ceiling construction where the diffusers are to be installed shall determine the type of compatible diffuser rings or frames to be provided. Diffusers shall be sized in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer. Diffusers shall be equipped with baffles or other devices required to provide air distribution pattern. Factory fabricated turning vanes, furnished by the diffuser manufacturer, shall be provided at each diffuser, branch duct, or take-off, except where flexible ductwork is used. Opposed blade volume damper and separate pattern adjustment shall be provided by the diffuser manufacturer and shall be installed so that it can be removed through the diffuser neck for exhaust and shall be similar to diffusers used for supply, except that elements used solely for air pattern control shall be omitted. Diffuser shells, frames, perforated face plates, and all air volume controls and air turning devices shall have baked-on flat enamel or equivalent finish. Color of finish for shells and other component parts shall be gray or off-white. Color of exposed frames and face plates shall be as approved by the Engineer.

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Registers shall be provided with factory fabricated volume dampers furnished by the register manufacturer. Volume dampers shall be of the group-operated, opposed blade type and shall be key and adjustable. Supply registers shall have two sets (horizontal and vertical) of directional blades or vanes. Exhaust and return registers shall be similar to supply registers, except that they shall have a
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single set of non-directional face bars or vanes having the same appearance as the supply registers. Registers shall be factory primed, ready for finish painting. Volume dampers and splitter assemblies shall be factory finished in baked black enamel or equivalent. F. Grilles shall be manufactured and finished in same manner as registers, except that volume dampers shall be omitted. Grilles, volume adjusters and air control devices made of steel (if required) shall be zinc-phosphate treated prior to priming and finishing. Security Grilles: The frames and blades are extruded aluminum alloy and are polyester powder coated with color as approved by the engineer. The frame has wall thickness of 1/16 inch. The blades are spaced 1/2 inch center and 1/4 inch thickness at face. Mullion bars shall be provided across the blades. Opposed blade damper shall be easily accessible and adjustable by the screw driver. Damper frame is separated from the blades with PVC bushing eliminating corrosion and vibration. Damper shall be coated black polyester powder coated. The frame of whole assembly is welded with G.I.sheet one mm thick casing. Jet nozzle suitable for long throw distances with optimum acoustic properties. The adjustment facility, manual or automatic via internal or externally mounted electric actuation, allows variation in discharge angle to compensate for changing temperature differences, adjustment angular range 30 degrees upward to 30 degrees downward. Material for the discharge nozzle and face cover ring shall be aluminum, mounting for the eyeball shall have 2 plastic rings color white, the connection element and saddle connection shall be galvanized sheet steel. The surface shall be pre-treated and powder coated in white or another color approved by the Engineer. Types and sizes shall be as shown on drawings. I. Laminar Flow Diffusers: Laminar flow diffusers shall generate a low velocity, evenly distributed, downward moving Piston of conditioned air and shall be suitable operation theatres. The unit shall help to protect the area from contaminated air. Center plug shall be removable from face for access to screwdriver slot for damper adjustment. Perforated face shall be quickly removable by loosening turn fasteners. Safety chain shall prevent accidental dropping of perforated face after removal. Internal baffles shall distribute air evenly over perforated face. Perforations shall be 3/32 dia. on 1/4 centers in a 60 staggered pattern. Diffusers shall be of stainless steel 304 with satin finish, size as shown on drawings. Laminar flow diffusers shall be equipped with seal replaceable HEPA / ULPA filter with efficiency of not less than 99.995% at MPPS (H14 acc. to prEN1822). Hood design shall enable filter installation and exchange from the room side. J. Security Grilles: The frames and blades are extruded aluminum alloy and are polyester powder coated with color as approved by the engineer. The frame has wall thickness of 1/16 inch. The blades are spaced 1/2 inch center and 1/4 inch thickness at face. Mullion bars shall be provided across the blades. Opposed blade damper shall be easily accessible and adjustable by the screw driver. Damper frame is separated from the blades with PVC bushing eliminating corrosion and vibration. Damper shall be coated black polyester powder coated. The frame of whole assembly is welded with G.I.sheet one mm thick casing.

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All outside air and recirculated air shall be filtered, except as noted. Filters shall be underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. listed filters. Air flow shall not exceed rated capacity at specified efficiency. Performance shall be tested and certified per ASHRAE Standard 52-76. Definitions: 1. 2. 3. Efficiency: as measured by the Dust Spot Method on Atmospheric Air, per ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76, unless otherwise noted. Arrestance: per ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76. Dust holding capacity: per ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76.

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Filter types, provide as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Flat Panel Filter, Replaceable Type (F1). Bag Filter, Extended Surface Type (F2). Cartridge Filter (F3). Inertial Separation Filter (IF). Washable Filters (WF)

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Flat Panel Filters, Replaceable Type (F1): Pleated media shall be blend of cotton and synthetic fibers, UL Class II. Casing shall be double wall, rigid chipboard frame with expanded metal media support, cross braced on both sides of filter. Thickness shall be as noted. 1. Filter frames shall be metal with holding latches. The filter shall have an average atmospheric dust spot efficiency of not less than 25 to 30% when tested in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76. Initial resistance at 2.7 m/s face velocity shall be maximum 50 kPa for 50 mm thick unit. Provide filters similar to American Air Filter, AM-AIR 301.

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Activated-Carbon Panel Filters 1. 2. Description: Factory-fabricated unit with activated-carbon media. Media: Flat-panel, disposable multilayer filter with an inlet layer of polyester fibers, a layer of activated-carbon granules bonded to fibers, and a layer of polyurethane foam; housed in a cardboard frame. Mounting Frames: Welded, galvanized, sheet-steel frame and galvanizedsteel fasteners with polyurethane gaskets; capable of bolting together into built-up filter banks.

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Bag Filters, Extended Surface, Non-Supported Type (F2): Provide replaceable bag type, UL Class I or Class II as noted. Glass fiber media shall be supported on leaving side with flexible mesh. . The filter shall have an average atmospheric dust spot efficiency of not less than 60 to 65% when tested in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76.
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Side access housings (for low and medium efficiency filters): Filter mounting section shall be fully factory assembled and dimensionally compatible with factory fabricated air handling units, or as shown on plans. a. Provide hinged and recessed access doors on both sides of each housing with hinged cast aluminum spring loaded latches on opposite sides of each door and closed cell neoprene rubber perimeter gasketing. Hinges shall be zinc plated. Provide molded polyvinyl chloride flexible filter sealing gaskets with extruded aluminum retainers. Sealing pressure shall be applied against entering air face of filter header. Seal adjacent filters by vertical gasket strips attached to filter header. Housing shall be minimum 16 gauge galvanized steel construction with 100 mm turned-in flanges for attachment to adjacent equipment. Pre-drilled attachment holes shall be on not more than 300 mm centers. Provide integral track, for 50 mm thick pre-filters. Insulate internally the same as air handling unit casing.

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Cartridge Filters (F3): Filter shall consist of water resistant media made from ultra fine glass filters. Media shall be pleated and have crimped aluminum separators to maintain uniform spacing. The pleated media pack shall be inserted into galvanized steel cell sides with a 19mm galvanized sheet steel header on the air entering side. The filters shall have crossed wire bracing on air leaving side. . The filter shall have an average atmospheric dust spot efficiency of not less than 80-85% when tested in accordance with ASHRAE Test Standard 52-76. Filter shall be UL listed. Inertial Separation Filter (IF): Filter shall be factory fabricated in major sub-assemblies with inlet air volume 110 percent of primary air delivery and secondary circuit air volume 10 percent of primary air volume. Primary air pressure drop shall not exceed 250 Pa. Separator shall be designed for particulate concentrations up to: 1. mg per liter and particulate separation shall be accomplished by double reversal of air flow and positive extraction of secondary air. Efficiency shall be minimum 89% on Arizona Road Dust Coarse. Construction shall be as follows: a. b. c. d. 11 gauge welded and painted mild steel housing. "V" shaped pockets, dust chutes and secondary manifolds shall be type 304 stainless steel. Pocket shall have louvered, tapered sides and horizontal secondary air slots apex of "V" section. Secondary stage shall have slots manifolded and sized for proper conveying velocity.

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Washable Filters (WF) 1. High Capacity, low resistance filters.

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Filter shall be cleanable with hot water and household detergent. The filter media shall consist with one of the following: a. Strips of galvanized woven screen set on edge to the air flow and crimped to provide a series of pyramid shaped pockets b. Multiple layers of aluminum sheets that are corrugated, slit and then expanded into series of baffles. Successive layers are offset to form an intricate maze of dirt catching surfaces.

Self Cleaning Intake filter: Filter shall be small, compact and factory assembled with an initial resistance of 300 Pa, average dust spot efficiency of 90 %. The fibrous nature and density of media packs in conjunction of with the deep V formation provides at least 20 dB acoustic attenuation eliminating intake silencer requirements. Construction shall be as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Housing is made of hot rolled steel with welded construction Panel filter incorporates uniformly pleated synthetic/cellulose media, encapsulated in a galvanized frame Welded steel secondary air circuit Zinc coated welded steel Finger assembly Cleaning mechanism consists of an external reservoir tank, air regulators, filters and pressure gauges.

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Filter gauges shall be differential pressure type and dial type with range and minor divisions as noted under Installation. Filter gauges shall be differential pressure type and dial type with built-in facility for transmitting a warning signal to the BMS when filter resistance has reached twice original value or that recommended by air filter manufacturer. Range and minor divisions shall be as noted under installation. indication lamps at following locations. 1. 2. 3. Before Filter. After Filter. Provide complete with static pressure taps and two way cocks to permit calibration. Provide

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DUCT HEATERS A. Duct heater, where shown on, shall be complete with all accessories. The heater shall be UL listed for zero clearance and shall meet all applicable requirements of latest National Electric Code. Heater capacity, voltage, phase and number of steps shall be as indicated on drawings. Elements shall be constructed of 80% nickel and 20% chromium and steps shall be arranged to prevent stratification when operating at less than full capacity. Terminal box shall be provided with solid cover and complete box shall be totally enclosed to minimize dust infiltration. All safety devices shall be serviceable through terminal box. Duct heater shall not energize unless the supply air fan is on. All temperature controls shall be as shown the drawings.

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INSTALLATION OF METAL DUCTWORK A. General: Assemble and install ductwork in accordance with recognized industry practices which will achieve air tight (5 percent leakage for systems rated 75 mm and under; one percent for systems rated over 75 mm) and noiseless (no objectionable noise) systems, capable of performing each indicated service. Install each run with minimum number of joints. Align ductwork accurately at connections, within 3 mm misalignment tolerance and with internal surfaces smooth. Support ducts rigidly with suitable ties, braces, hangers and anchors of type which will hold ducts true-to-shape and to prevent buckling. Support vertical ducts at every floor. Field Fabrication: Complete fabrication of work at project as necessary to match shop-fabricated work and accommodate installation requirements. Routing: Locate ductwork runs, except as otherwise indicated, vertically and horizontally and avoid diagonal runs wherever possible. Locate runs as indicated by diagrams, details and notations or, if not otherwise indicated, run ductwork in shortest route which does not obstruct usable space or block access for servicing building and its equipment. Hold ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, and other structural and permanent-enclosure elements of building. Limit clearance to 13 mm where furring is shown for enclosure or concealment of ducts, but allow for insulation thickness, if any. Where possible, locate insulated ductwork for 25 mm where furring is shown for enclosure or concealment of ducts, but allow for insulation thickness, if any. Where possible, locate insulated ductwork for 25 mm clearance outside of insulation. Wherever possible in finished and occupied spaces, conceal ductwork from view, by locating in mechanical shafts, hollow wall construction or above suspended ceilings. Do not encase horizontal runs in solid partitions, except as specifically shown. Coordinate layout with suspended ceiling and lighting layouts and similar finished work. D. E. Electrical Equipment Spaces: Do not route ductwork through transformer vaults and their electrical equipment spaces and enclosures. Penetrations: Where ducts pass through interior partitions and exterior walls, conceal space between construction opening and duct or duct insulation with sheet metal flanges of same gage as duct. Overlap opening on 4 sides by at least 38 mm. Fasten duct and substrate. Coordination: Coordinate duct installations with installation of accessories, dampers, equipment, controls and other associated work of ductwork system. Installation: Install metal ductwork in accordance with SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards.

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INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE DUCTS: A. B. Maximum Length: For any duct run using flexible ductwork, do not exceed 1200 mm extended length. Installation: Install in accordance with Section III of SMACNA - HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible.

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INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES A. Install duct accessories in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, with applicable portions of details of construction as shown in SMACNA Standards, and in accordance with recognized industry practices to ensure that products serve intended function. Install turning vanes in square or rectangular 90 o elbows in supply and exhaust air systems, and elsewhere as indicated. Install access doors to open against system air pressure, with latches operable from either side, except outside only where duct is too small for person to enter. Coordinate with other work, including ductwork, as necessary to interface installation of duct accessories properly with other work.

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INSTALLATION OF DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES A. General: Install diffusers, registers and grilles in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and in accordance with recognized industry practices to insure that products serve intended functions. Coordinate with other work, including ductwork and duct accessories, as necessary to interface installation of air outlets and inlets with other work. Locate ceiling air diffusers, registers, and grilles, as indicated on Drawings.

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FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Leakage Tests: 1. After each duct system which is constructed for duct classes 75 mm of w.g. and below is completed, test for duct leakage in accordance with SMACNA Air Duct Leakage Test Manual. Repair leaks and repeat tests until total leakage is less than 5% of system design air flow. Operate installed duct accessories to demonstrate compliance with requirements. Test for air leakage while system is operating. Repair or replace faulty accessories, as required to obtain proper operation and leak-proof performance.

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3.6

EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS A. General: Connect metal ductwork to equipment as indicated, provide flexible connection for each ductwork connection to equipment mounted on vibration isolators, and/or equipment containing rotating machinery. Provide access doors as indicated.

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ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Clean ductwork internally, unit-by-unit as it is installed, of dust and debris. Clean external surfaces of foreign substances which might cause corrosive deterioration of metal or, where ductwork is to be painted, might interfere with painting or cause
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paint deterioration. B. Temporary Closure: At ends of ducts which are not connected to equipment or air distribution devices at time of ductwork installation, provide temporary closure of polyethylene film or other covering which will prevent entrance of dust and debris until time connections are to be completed. Adjusting: Adjust ductwork accessories for proper settings, install fusible links in fire dampers and adjust for proper action.

C. 3.8

SYSTEM TESTING AND BALANCING A. Conform to the requirements of Section 15990 - TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING. END OF SECTION

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