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A. DESCRIPTION

1. The work covered by this section of the Specifications includes the construction described
including all labor necessary to perform and complete such construction, all materials and
equipment incorporated in, or to be incorporated in, such construction and all services,
facilities, tools and equipment necessary or used to perform and complete such construction.
The work of this section shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Furnish and install a compressed air distribution system as noted on the Drawings and
specified herein.
b. The work of this section includes, but is not limited to the following:

1) Piping and valves

2) Air compressors
3) Dryers
4) Filters

2. Related Documents:

a. Section 22 05 01 - Plumbing General Provisions

b. Section 22 05 29 - Supports, Anchors and Sleeves
c. Section 22 05 48 - Vibration Isolation and Seismic Restraints
d. Section 22 05 53 - Systems Identification
e. Section 23 09 00 - Building Management Systems
f. Section 22 11 10 - Piping and Accessories

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Shop Drawings: Provide a schedule of all piping materials, valves, regulators, etc., for
approval complete with all pertinent data such as manufacturer catalog number,
pressure, etc. Submit cuts of valves and piping specialties. Submit pump curves,
dimensioned equipment drawings, data, and wiring diagrams, indicating required power
and control wiring.

2. Contract Closeout:

a. As-Built Drawings: All changes to Contract Drawings and Specifications, including

schedules, control diagrams, etc., shall be incorporated into As-Built Drawings in
accordance with Specification Section 017700 – Closeout Procedures and Specification
Section 017800 – Closeout Submittals.
b. Operations and Maintenance Manuals shall include complete process piping systems,
operating, and service descriptions written by the Consulting Engineer. The
descriptions shall supplement any operating instructions provided as part of vendor-
furnished equipment.
c. Refer to Section 01300 - Submission Requirements.

3. Delivery, Storage, and Handing:

a. Equipment furnished by the Contractor. Specific provisions for delivery and storage
locations as well as handling, protection, and security measures shall be included in the
Contract Documents.

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C. PIPE AND FITTINGS

1. Laboratory Air Systems:

a. 1¼-inch and smaller size piping shall be Type L, copper tube, hard drawn, ASTM B88
with cast bronze pressure fittings, ANSI B16.18 or wrought copper pressure fittings,
ANSI B16.22 lead free (<0.2 percent) solder, ASTM B32; flux, ASTM B813.
b. 1½-inch and larger size piping shall be copper tube, Type L, hard drawn, ASTM B88;
with cast bronze pressure fittings, ANSI B16.18; 15 percent silver-content silver brazed
joints 1250-degree F melting point minimum.

D. VALVES

1. Shutoff Valves: 3-part ball valve with stainless steel and ball, Teflon seat and screwed ends.
Valves shall be suitable for installation in compressed air systems: “#T-595 Y-66” by NIBCO.

2. Pressure Regulating Valves: Heavy duty, corrosion resistant zinc die-cast body, nylon
reinforced Buna N diaphragms and seals, wheel handle knob regulation, inlet and outlet
matching line size, 250 psig maximum inlet pressure, 0 degrees F to 200 degrees F operating
temperature, high impact ABS body, regulation from 5 to 125 psig; Model “27364-000 – 1-
inch, Model 27354-000 – ¾ inch” by ARO Heavy Duty Series Air Regulators.

E. SCROLL TYPE AIR COMPRESSORS – OIL FREE

1. System Design: The laboratory air system shall be of a single point connection, base
mounted design model Beacon Medaes BPS-3D-S80 consisting of two compressor modules,
two motors, duplexed refrigerated drying system, duplexed line filters and regulators, integral
pre-wired control panel and corrosion resistant air receiver. The complete package shall be
pre-wired, pre-piped, with single point connections for electrical, intake air, discharge air, and
condensate drain.

2. Compressor Module (Compressor, Drive, Motor, Piping):

a. The compressors shall be continuous duty rated scroll types with sealed bearings. The
design shall be single stage, air-cooled, consisting of: one fixed and one orbiting scroll
sealed with PTFE tip seals between the scroll halves and rated for 120 psig discharge
pressure. The scrolls shall be protected from dust or contamination with a two part face
seal. Orbiting bearings shall be grease filled and permanently sealed type requiring no
lubrication at any time. The drive bearing shall be grease filled and lip sealed with a
maintenance interval of not less that 10,000 hours. The scroll case shall be constructed
of diecast aluminum. Maximum heat dissipation shall be achieved through an integral
cooling fan and air ducting. The compressors shall be v-belt driven and protected by an
OSHA approved totally enclosed belt guard. A sliding motor mounting base that is fully
adjustable with one adjusting screw shall achieve belt tensioning. The motor shall be a
3HP NEMA rated, open drip proof, 3600 rpm, with 1.15 service factor suitable for 460V
electrical service. Each compressor module shall have a piped intake manifold with one
inlet air filter with isolation valve. Each compressor module shall be equipped with an
integral air-cooled aftercare designed for a maximum approach temperature of 15
degrees F complete with automatic solenoid drain valve. Each compressor must be
equipped with a wired high discharge air temperature shutdown switch. The
compressor module discharge line shall include a flex connector, safety relief valve,
isolation valve and check valve. The discharge piping of each compressor module shall
incorporate and integral valve to provide load-less starting and rapid air evacuation

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between the check valve and scroll discharge at shutdown to produce less than ¼
revolution of reverse rotation of the scroll. The discharge air piping shall be of ASTM B-
819 copper tubing, brass, and/or stainless steel. The discharge flex connector shall be
braided 304 stainless steel, brass, or bronze.

3. Isolation System: The compressor module should be fully isolated from the system base by
means of a four-point, heavy duty, isolation system for a minimum of 95 percent isolation
efficiency. Where required by local or state regulation, seismically restrained isolators can be
provided.

4. Air Receiver: The vertical air receiver shall be corrosion resistant, ASME Coded, National
Board Certified, rated for a minimum 150 PSIG design pressure and include a liquid level
gauge glass, safety relief valve, manual drain valve, and timed automatic solenoid drain
valve.

5. Dryer/Filter/Regulator System: The inlet to each dryer shall include a mounted prefilter rated
for 0.01 micron with automatic drain and element change indicator. Fully duplexed final line
filters rated for 0.01 micron with element change indicators and duplexed final line regulators
and duplexed safety relief valves shall be factory mounted and piped.

6. Control System: The control system shall be NEMA 12/4 and U.L. labeled. This control shall
include:

a. Main incoming power circuit breaker and door disconnect

b. Motor starter protector and contactor for each pump
c. 120V control power transformer
d. H-O-A selector switch for each pump
e. Run light for each pump
f. Common alarm light (user refers to Operator Interface for specific alarm condition). PLC
with AES pump control strategies included
g. Remote alarm relay with dry, Form C contacts

F. REFRIGERATED AIR DRYER

1. Refrigerated Air Dryer: Maximum inlet pressure or approved equal, 20 SCFM capacity at 175
psig working pressure, and 0.73 KW, 120 volt, single phase motor: Ingersoll Rand Model
TS100. Johnson Controls A4400 series. Dryer shall have inlet and outlet isolation valves.

G. FILTERS

1. Filter: Cartridge type filter with housing, high efficiency coalescing filter cartridges, with
pressure drop indicator, automatic drain float, coalescent 0.01 micron filter, absolute filter
element; “IRHE123” as manufactured by Ingersoll Rand.

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