SECTION (15000)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ATLANTIC INDUSTRIES
CAIRO CONCENTRATE PLANT

COCA COLA
JUNE 2014

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 Table Of Contents

15050 - General Requirements

15051 - Design Condition.

15052 - Drawings, Instructions and Samples.

15053 - Lables, Tages and Charts.

15054 - Training.

15055 - Initial Operation Of Systems.

15056 - Noise and Vibration.

15057 - Guarantee.

15058 - Standards.

15100 - Pipe Work

15101 - Generally.

15102 - Pipes and Fittings.

15103 - Flexible Connections.

15104 - Expansion Joints.

15105 - Valves.

15106 - Automatic Air Vents.

15107 - Strainers.

15108 - Refrigerant Piping Accessories.

15109 - Pipe Hangers and Supports.

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15110 - Workmanship Generally

15251 - AIR COOLED RECIPROCATING UNITS

15350 - pumps

15351 - Generally.

15352 - End Suction Centrifugal Pump.

15400 - Air Handling Equipments

15401 - Generally.

15403 - Air Handling Units.

15450 - DX-Coil Units

15500 - Insulation

15501 - Generally.

15502 - Pipe Insulation.

15504 - Workmanship.

Table Of Contents (continue)

15550 - Accessories and Mescellaneous Equipment

15551 - Heating Equipment (Boiler).

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 15559 - Workmanship Generally.
15600 - Control System
15601 - Generally.
15602 - Workmanship.
15603 - Electronic System.
15604 - DDC System.
15605 - Building Automation System.
15650 - Balancing, Testing and Adjusting
15651 - Generally.
15652 - Pressure Tests.
15655 - Testing of Pumps.
15656 - Testing and Adjusting of Control System.
15657 - System Performance Test.

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15700 - Builder`s Work

15701 - Generally
15702 - Accessories & Sundries.
15703 - Workmanship.
15750 - Electric Works
15751 - Generally.
15752 - Conduits.
15753 - Wires and Cables.
15754 - Electric Motors.
15755 - Starts.
15756 - Isolating Switches.
15757 - Combination Starters Isolating Switches.

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 15758 - Push Buttons.
15759 - Relays.
15760 - Circuit Breakers.
15761 - Motor Control Center.
15762 - Motor Control Panels.
15763 - Workmanship.
15800 - Manufacturers List

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 15050 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

15051 DESIGN CONDITIONS

~051-01 OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES:

Summer : 110 degree F dry bulb
78 degree F wet bulb
Winter : 59 degree F dry bulb
49.4 degree F wet bulb

~051-02 INSIDE TEMPERATURES:

1- Non Flammable Cold Warehouse (from 4-100C)
50% ~ 60% relative humidity
2- Flammable Cold Warehouse (from 4-100C)
50% ~ 60% relative humidity

~051-03 NOICE CRITERIA :

INSIDE BUILDING : 45 ~ 60 dB ( A )

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 15052 DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND SAMPLES

~052-01 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS LISTS: approximately 30 days after

award of Contract, submit lists of equipment and materials with names
of proposed manufacturers and drawings of interrelated items. All
submissions are to show submission dates.

~052-02 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: two months prior to

commencement submit for approval detailed shop and installation
drawings showing to-scale dimensions of equipment, ducts, pipes etc.
in plan and elevation and in relation of same to space assigned.

~052-03 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: prepare composite in-

stallation drawings and sections to a scale of not less than 1/50
showing clearly how work will be installed in relation to the work of
other trades.

~052-04 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS of equipment and material

are to include manufacturer's detailed drawings, cuts of catalogues
and descriptive literature showing type, performance characteristics,
construction, component parts, dimensions, arrangement, operating
clearances, capacity, electrical characteristics, power requirements,
motor, drive and testing information.

~052-05 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: submit manufacturer's

certified drawings, templates and installation instructions for all
equipment showing operating weights, weight distribution, location of
any vibration isolation mounts, size and location of anchor bolts, drains
and other openings and all other pertinent data to assist in design of
bases and supports.

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 ~052-06 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: mark clearly in ink
catalogues, pamphlets and drawings for proper identification of item
proposed and indicate, with reasons, deviations from the Specification
and the Drawings.

~052-07 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS, lists etc.: submit four

copies.

~052-08 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: submit for approval in letter

form, materials not covered by drawings, e.g. pipes, fittings and
incidentals, giving ratings and names of manufacturers.

~052-09 SHOP AND INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: no equipment or materials

to be purchased or delivered to Site until drawings etc. are approved.

~052-10 FURTHER DRAWINGS: during the progress of the work, submit shop-
drawings, to 1/20 or 1/10 scale, as required by the Engineer and as
specified elsewhere.

~052-11 ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS are generally diagrammatic and not to be

scaled. Measurements are to be made from established bench marks.

~052-12 ENGINEER'S DRAWINGS: check all architectural, structural and

electrical drawings in laying out work to verify adequacy of space in
which work is to be installed. Notify the Engineer where space
appears inadequate.

~052-13 SUBSTITUTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL: reference to

equipment and material by name, make or catalogue number, and lists
of approved manufacturers are to be interpreted as establishing
standard of quality and performance and are not intended to eliminate
equivalent products of other manufacturers.

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 ~052-14 MINOR CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS may be made in layout to
prevent conflict with work of other trades or for proper execution of the
work.

~052-15 COOPERATE with other trades to permit their work to be installed

satisfactorily and with minimum interference or delay.

~052-16 COORDINATE space conditions where work will be installed in close

proximity to and may interfere with work of other trades, and accept
responsibility for the sufficiency of shafts and chases, clearance in
double partitions, suspended ceilings etc. for proper installation of the
work.

~052-17 FURNISH to other trades templates, patterns, setting out plans and
shop details necessary for proper installation and coordination of
adjacent work.

~052-18 PROTECTION: close open ends of work with temporary covers or

plugs during storage and construction.

~052-19 INSTRUCTION MANUALS: provide six copies in bound booklet form

containing the following information:
brief description of each system and piece of equipment with basic
operating features,
descriptive literature of equipment and components with
manufacturer's name, model number, capacity rating and operating
characteristics
service manual prepared by manufacturer for every major piece of
equipment giving operating and maintenance instructions, starting and
shut-down instructions, lubrication instructions and list of possible
breakdown and repairs,

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 manufacturer's list of general spare parts for every piece of equipment
with unit prices,
manufacturer's list of recommended spare parts for one year of
operation of each piece of equipment with unit prices,
detailed and simplified one line colour coded flow diagram of each
system with tag number, location and function of each valve and
instrument,
detailed and simplified colour coded as-installed wiring diagrams of
motor controllers and automatic controls with tag number, location and
function of each instrument and electrical device with description of
sequence of operation and interlocks.

~052-20 INSTRUCTION MANUALS: submit in draft form for review and

approval prior to final issue at least four weeks in advance of
completion date of the system.

~052-21 RECORD DRAWINGS: submit an approved complete set of as- built

drawings and electrical wiring diagrams in tracing or other reproducible
form.

~052-22 SAMPLES: submit for approval samples of proposed materials and

workmanship.
15053 LABELS, TAGS AND CHARTS

~053-01 NAMEPLATES: each piece of equipment to have a certified nameplate

at a conspicuous location, permanently attached at factory, printed or
stamped clearly with name and address of manufacturer, equipment
model number, serial number, date of manufacture, electrical
characteristics, performance rating or duty, pressure, temperature or
other limitations and other pertinent data.

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 ~053-02 LABEL AND IDENTIFY equipment, instruments, controls, electrical
devices, valves etc. as to duty, service or function. Label controls and
electrical devices to indicate clearly what they control.

~053-03 LABELS: attach to equipment etc. or to adjacent permanent surfaces

in an approved permanent manner.

~053-04 LABELS: laminated Bakelite with black surface, white core and incised
lettering in English.

~053-05 TAGS: 50 mm diameter by 1.5 mm thick aluminium sheet with

stamped numbers and letters filled with black paint, complete with
heavy aluminium or brass hooks or chains.

~053-06 TAG controls and instruments that cannot be easily identified with
Bakelite labels.

~053-07 TAG valves and controls, except equipment shut off valves located at
equipment.

~053-08 LABELS AND TAGS: submit for approval a schedule of equipment

and devices to be labelled and tagged, with suggested nomenclature.

~053-09 CHARTS are to be prepared of schematic flow diagrams of each

piping system with location and function of each valve and with type
and size of each essential feature of the system.

~053-10 CHARTS: prepare schedules for equipment lubrication and

maintenance and essential operating instructions.

~053-11 CHARTS: submit for approval.

~053-12 CHARTS: mount on wooden plaques or 6 mm Masonite boards, cover

with heat bonded clear plastic laminate or frame under glass, and
permanently fix with four brass screws at approved locations.

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 15054 TRAINING

~054-01 INSTRUCT AND TRAIN Employer's designated personnel in the

operation and maintenance of every part, device and piece of
equipment in the system, with emphasis on proper start-up and shut-
down procedures, preventive maintenance and lubrication procedures
with recommended lubricants, overhaul and maintenance methods,
adjustment and calibration of instruments and controls, use of special
tools and safe practices.
~054-02 EXPENSES: the Employer will bear all expenses of his personnel
allocated for training.

15055 INITIAL OPERATION OF SYSTEMS

~055-01 AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE, operate system for time

required to complete tests specified under TESTING, BALANCING
AND ADJUSTING, to demonstrate performance in accordance with
design requirements and to provide instruction and training to the
Employer's designated personnel.
~055-02 COMMENCEMENT DATE: obtain approval of commencement date.

15056 NOISE AND VIBRATION

~056-01 EQUIPMENT is to operate under all conditions of load without

objectionable noise or vibration.

~056-02 NOISE AND VIBRATION noticeable outside a room in which moving

equipment is installed, or annoyingly noticeable inside the room, will be
considered objectionable.

~056-03 NOISE LEVEL resulting from equipment and heard in the same
building or nearby buildings is not to exceed 40 decibels as measured

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 with a standard sound level meter on the 'A' scale.

~056-04 CORRECTION: conditions considered objectionable are to be

corrected by approved means and as directed.

~056-05 METHOD OF CORRECTION: noise is to be corrected by addition of

sound absorbers in ducts, by internal duct lining, by installation of
sound barriers or dampeners on walls and/or ceilings of equipment
rooms or by other method to produce satisfactory noise levels.
~056-06 VIBRATION CONTROL is to be by approved vibration isolators
applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

15057 GUARANTEE

~057-01 GUARANTEE is to cover perfect mechanical operation of systems,

perfect attainment of temperatures within specified design conditions,
acceptable noise and vibration levels and reasonable consumption of
power, fuel and water.

~057-02 DEFECTS DURING GUARANTEE PERIOD: if during guarantee

period any equipment or material proves defective or any part of
system fails to function properly, equipment is to be replaced and
defects and malfunctions corrected as directed by the Engineer.

~057-03 EXTENSION OF GUARANTEE: if during guarantee period any piece

of major equipment is replaced or rebuilt, the guarantee period is to be
extended to cover a full season of proper operation of that equipment.

~057-04 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION: provide necessary skills and

labour to assure proper operation and to provide regular and
preventive maintenance required for equipment and controls during
guarantee period on a continuous 24 hour basis.

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 ~057-05 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION: act promptly to correct problems
arising in operation of equipment or system.

~057-06 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION: provide the Employer with

monthly inspection certificates of equipment, record findings on a
check list, and certify that each piece of equipment has been
examined, is operating as intended and has been properly maintained
as recommended by the manufacturer.

~057-07 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION: check all controls monthly to

ascertain that they function as designed.
~057-08 SPARE PARTS for normal wear and tear are to be provided by the
Employer.

15058 STANDARDS

~058-01 STANDARDS: abbreviations are to mean the following:

ASHRAE - American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers
ARI - Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ANSI - American National Standards Institute
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
AMCA - Air Moving and Conditioning Association
BS - British Standards
SMACNA - sheet metal and air conditioning contractors national
association
ISO - International Standardization Organization
IBR - Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers
FM - Factory Mutual
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

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 UL - Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.

15100 PIPEWORK
15101 GENERALLY

~101-01 BLACK SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE : use for the following services:
chilled/heating water
chilled water
heating water

~101-02 GALVANIZED STEEL WELDED PIPE: use for the following services:
condensate drainage

~101-03 COPPER PIPE: use for the following services:

refrigerant lines

15102 PIPES AND FITTINGS

~102-01 STEEL PIPES AND FITTINGS

~102-02 PIPES: galvanized or black, seamless or welded as specified to BS

1387 medium class, ISO 65 or DIN 2440.

~102-03 WALL THICKNESS AND WEIGHT to be as follows:

Pipe Size Thickness Weight
inches mm kg/m

½ 65 1.22
¾ 2.65 1.58
1 3.25 2.44
1¼ 3.25 3.14
1½ 3.25 3.61
2 3.65 5.10
2½ 3.65 6.51

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 3 4.05 8.47
4 4.50 12.10
5 4.85 16.20
6 4.85 19.20
~102-04 GALVANIZED PIPES: galvanizing to be tested to BS 1387:

Appendix A.

~102-05 BLACK STEEL PIPES 2" diameter and over to be to BS 3601 or

equal. Thickness to suit working pressure but not to be less than j (6
mm, 8.2 mm).

~102-06 FITTINGS FOR BLACK STEEL PIPES AND GALVANIZED PIPES:

fittings for black steel pipes 2" diameter and under and for all
galvanized pipes to be screwed malleable iron, 150 psi steam working
pressure rating, banded type.

~102-07 FITTINGS FOR BLACK STEEL PIPES over 2" diameter to be

seamless butt-welding steel, with 37 degrees bevelled ends, of same
thickness, schedule and rating as corresponding pipe.

~102-08 PIPE UNIONS to have female threaded ends and ground metal to
metal seats.

~102-9 ELBOWS to be long radius type.

~102-10 REDUCERS to be concentric or eccentric to suit the application.

~102-11 FLANGES ON BLACK STEEL PIPES: black forged steel slip- on or

weld neck type.

~102-12 FLANGES ON GALVANIZED PIPES: galvanized steel threaded type.

~102-13 FLANGES: to match flanges provided on valves and equipment in

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 size, thickness, facing, drilling and pressure rating.

~102-14 GASKETS for flat face flanges to be full face ring type, with punched
holes, 1.5 mm thick asbestos composition.

~102-15 GASKETS for raised face flanges to be ring type 1.5 mm thick
asbestos composition.

~102-16 BOLTS AND NUTS: black steel to BS 4190. Lengths of bolts to allow
nuts to utilize full length of thread.

~102-17 DIELECTRIC INSULATED FLANGES to have insulating gasket

between flanges and Teflon sleeves and washers between bolts and
nuts and the flanges.

~102-18 DIELECTRIC INSULATED UNIONS AND FLANGES to be suitable for

the services and capable of withstanding the temperature, pressure
and all other operating conditions of the service.

~102-19 THREAD SEALANT: Teflon tape, or approved special joint compound.

~102-20 COPPER PIPES AND FITTINGS

~102-21 PIPES to be drawn or extruded seamless, hard temper copper tube to

ASTM B-88 Type L.

~102-22 WALL THICKNESS to be as follows:

Pipe Size Outside Diameter Wall Thickness
Inches Inches Inches

1/4 0.375 0.030

3/8 0.500 0.035
1/2 0.625 0.040
5/8 0.750 0.042
3/4 0.875 0.045
1 1.125 0.050

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 1 1/4 1.375 0.055
1 1/2 1.626 0.060
2 2.175 0.070

~102-23 FITTINGS: wrought copper, solder-joint, pressure type, to ANSI B 16.22,

15103 FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS

~103-01 TYPE AND RATING: Rubber tubing with annular corrugations, covered with
high tensile bronze braid, suitable for 150 psi cold water working pressure.
~103-02 ENDS: screwed for pipes 2" diameter and under and flanged for pipes over
2" diameter.

15104 VALVES

~104-01 SIZE to be same as pipe run.

~104-02 RATING: 125 psi steam working pressure and 200 psi cold water non-shock
pressure rating.

~104-03 THREADED VALVES to have British Standard Taper Pipe Thread.

~104-04 GATE AND GLOBE VALVES to be capable of being repacked under

pressure.

~104-05 GATE VALVES 2" diameter and under to be screwed and have bronze body
and trim, solid wedge disc, non-rising stem and screwed bonnet.

~104-06 GATE VALVES over 2" diameter to be flanged and have cast iron body,
bronze trim, solid wedge disc, non-rising stem and bolted bonnet.

~104-07 GLOBE VALVES 2" diameter and under to be screwed and have bronze
body and trim, integral seat, revolving disc, inside screw, rising stem and
screwed bonnet.

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 ~104-08 GLOBE VALVES over 2" diameter to be flanged and have cast iron body,
bronze trim, renewable seat and disc, outside screw, rising stem and bolted
bonnet.

15105 AUTOMATIC AIR VENTS

~105-01 TYPE AND RATING: float type with brass base and connection tail
Body, cover, float and vacuum breaker of high quality temperature
resisting synthetic material, suitable for atmospheres working pressure
and 110 deg. C temperature.

15106 STRAINERS
~106-01 STRAINERS 2" diameter and under to be screwed, Y-type, bronze body,
250 psi working pressure rating, with 20 mesh stainless steel screen and
screwed cap with 1/2" diameter tapped hole for blowdown valve.
~106-02 STRAINERS over 2" diameter on water service to be flanged, basket type
with cast iron body, 250 psi working pressure rating with 20 mesh stainless
steel basket screen, bolted cap and 3/4" diameter tapped hole at bottom for
blowdown valve.

15107 REFRIGERANT PIPING ACCESSORIES

~107-01 VALVES to be designed and manufactured for Freon service.

~107-02 VALVES: pack-less type, with flexible metal diaphragm, non-rotating bearing
plate, nylon seat disc, stainless steel opening spring, metal hand-wheel and
'O' ring seal between bonnet and valve body. Forged brass body and
bonnet, solder ends and integral support bracket, good for an operating
pressure of 250 psi and an operating temperature of 40 to 200 deg. F.

~107-03 VALVES: valve opening to be full size for maximum flow with minimum
restriction.

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 ~107-04 CHARGING VALVES to have one end with flare thread, and seal cap and
chain.

~107-05 EXPANSION VALVES: thermostatic type, forged brass body, stainless steel
diaphragm, spring and pushrod, with remote bulb, capillary tube, built-in inlet
strainer and external superheat adjustment set for 10 deg. F superheat, and
correctly sized for coil capacity for efficient refrigerant distribution without
starving coil and without hunting.

~107-06 SOLENOID VALVES: forged brass body suitable for 250 psi Freon
operating pressure, solder ends, with means for manual lifting of stem and
complete with coil, coil housing and plunger.

~107-07 SOLENOID VALVES to be suitable for available current characteristics, and

have pressure drop not to exceed 2 psi at maximum refrigerant flow.

~107-08 STRAINERS: brass body suitable for 250 psi operating pressure, solder
ends and bolted cap to permit removal of strainer screen for cleaning
without breaking the inlet and outlet connections. Screen is to be non-
corrodible metal of at least 100 mesh with net free area at least 10 times the
internal area of the liquid refrigerant pipe.

~107-09 FILTER-DRIER: sealed type with solder connections comprising welded

steel shell of 2500 psi minimum burst pressure finished with durable paint
for corrosion protection and containing the necessary dessicant and filter
media for maximum water capacity and effective filtration with 2 psi pressure
drop at full refrigerant flow.

~107-10 FILTER-DRIER: to have spring loaded shock resistant internal construction

designed for 100% contact between refrigerant and dessicant under all flow
conditions and for preventing by-passing and rupturing.
~107-11 SIGHT GLASS: liquid-moisture indicator type, double- ported, solder

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 connections, non-porous forged brass body, 500 psi maximum working
pressure, with large, self-cleaning, crystal clear moulded sight glass, special
high temperature neoprene seal, with indication to show `full` when system
is fully charged and with provision to change colour when a moisture
condition exists.

15108 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

~108-01 GENERALLY: hangers and supports to be designed and tested to sustain a

load 8 times the actual supported load.

~108-02 GENERALLY: hangers and supports to be steel with smooth flat bearing
surfaces. They are to carry the weight of piping and contents without
sagging, swaying, vibrating or deforming, and to allow free movement of
pipes due to expansion and contraction without noise or damage to piping or
structure.

~108-03 GENERALLY: hangers and supports to be complete with all necessary

structural steel, rods, bolts, nuts, turnbuckles and other components.

~108-04 SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT to be given early priority during layout

phases of design to properly co-ordinate their installation with the piping
erection schedule.

~108-05 INSULATED HOT PIPES SUPPORTED FROM ABOVE: use a pipe clamp
directly on pipe with the arms of the clamp extended outside the insulation
or a clevis or pipe clamp hanger lined with insulation protection shields.

~108-06 PIPE PROTECTION SHIELDS for use on insulated hot pipes to be

galvanized sheet steel 300 mm long, approximately 60 degrees of arc, 3
mm thick for pipes up to 5" diameter and 5 mm for pipes over 5" diameter.

~108-07 INSULATION PROTECTION SHIELDS for use on insulated cold pipes

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 between vapour barrier and support to be galvanized sheet steel to fit
outside diameter of insulation and cover 180 degrees of arc, 3 mm thick for
pipes up to 5" diameter and 5 mm for pipes over 5" diameter.

~108-08 PIPE ANCHORS AND GUIDES: 3/4" diameter U-bolt to fit pipes.

~108-09 MASONRY EXPANSION BOLTS: minimum 20 mm diameter.

15109 WORKMANSHIP GENERALLY

~109-01 PIPEWORK GENERALLY

~109-02 INSTALL pipework in accordance with best Engineering practice to present

a neat pleasing appearance. Vertical pipes to be plumb and horizontal pipes
pitched up in direction of flow to allow for proper venting and drainage.

~109-03 GROUP pipes together where practicable and run in straight parallel lines
close and parallel to walls, ceilings and columns.

~109-04 CLEARANCE: leave adequate clearance between pipes and adjacent

pipes, walls, ceilings and columns for making joints and proper installation of
insulation and individual pipe hangers and supports.

~109-05 ACCESSIBILITY: install concealed piping to permit easy accessibility for

maintenance and repair, particularly of valves, vents, drains and other
accessories.

~109-06 AIR POCKETS: install piping to avoid air pockets and dirt traps.

~109-07 AIR POCKETS: use eccentric reducers where appropriate to avoid air
pockets, with the flat of the reducer on top on water piping to permit proper
venting of the system.

~109-08 EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION: install piping to permit free expansion

and contraction without damage to piping or structure. Provide adequate
offsets and changes of direction to accomplish this, and on long runs provide

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 expansion loops or expansion joints.

~109-09 EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION: where pipe loops or changes in

direction cannot be employed to absorb thermal movement, provide
expansion joints and pipe anchors and guides. Install expansion joints in
strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

~109-10 INSPECTION: do not paint, cover or enclose piping until it is tested,

inspected and approved.

~109-11 JOINTS are not to be painted, varnished or otherwise coated until tested
and approved.

~109-12 JOINTS: cut pipes square and to exact length, ream cut ends with a special
tool to full inside diameter and remove chips.

~109-13 THREADED JOINTS to be to British Standard Taper Pipe Thread. Cut

threads with new dies and remove burrs and chips with a wire brush.

~109-14 THREADED JOINTS: make up tight close to shoulder of male thread.

~109-15 THREADED JOINTS: make with red lead on cold pipes and with graphite
ground in linseed oil on hot pipes. Apply to male thread only. Teflon tape
thread sealant may be used.

~109-16 FLANGED JOINTS: make perfectly square with pipes. Fit with ring gaskets
and assemble with steel square head machine bolts and hexagonal nuts.

~109-17 FLANGED JOINTS: where flanges on equipment do not match pipe or

fittings flanges, provide approved flanged steel adaptors.

~109-18 JOINTS IN BLACK PIPES 2" diameter and under to be threaded. Pipes
over 2" diameter to be welded.

~109-19 JOINTS IN GALVANIZED PIPES to be threaded for all sizes.

~109-20 BLACK FITTINGS: not allowed on galvanized pipes.

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 ~109-21 WELDOLETS AND THREADOLETS of forged steel may be used on black
steel pipe branch connections where branch does not exceed half the
diameter of main pipe.

~109-22 PIPE UNIONS OR FLANGES: provide at connections to equipment and

near valves, controls, strainers and other accessories requiring removal.

~109-23 PIPE UNIONS OR FLANGES: provide at adequate intervals in piping to

permit easy disassembly.

~109-24 PIPE UNIONS OR FLANGES: fit between valves and equipment.

~109-25 EXPANSION JOINTS: when used give consideration to anchoring and

guiding pipes for controlled expansion and contraction. Follow instructions
of manufacturers.

~109-26 JOINTS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS: make through dielectric

insulated unions and flanges. Use insulated unions on threaded piping and
insulated flanges on welded piping.

~109-27 FITTINGS: changes in direction and size, branching and jointing of pipes
are to be made with regular pipe fittings. Do not bend pipe.

~109-28 PROHIBITED FITTINGS: field fabricated fittings, bushings, close nipples

and street elbows are not allowed.

~109-29 THREADED VALVES: exercise care in installing to avoid straining valve

bodies.

~109-30 THREADED VALVES: when attaching a pipe to a valve in place use a

second wrench to hold valve whilst pipe is being tightened. To avoid
damage to seat do not screw pipe too far into valve.

~109-31 GATE VALVES: do not use for throttling purposes such as regulation,
balancing or controlling. Use only for shut-off purposes, with the valve in the
fully open or fully closed position.

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 ~109-32 GLOBE VALVE: use where throttling service is required.

~109-33 RELIEF VALVES: install where shown on the Drawings, with proper setting
to protect equipment and piping from over pressure.

~109-34 DRAIN VALVES: fix at all low points of piping system and where required to
completely drain system.

~109-35 SHUT-OFF VALVES: fix on branches to isolate sections of piping system for
repairs and on each side of equipment.

~109-36 MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC AIR VENTS: fix at all high points of piping
system.

~109-37 STRAINERS: install where shown on the Drawings and upstream of pumps,
control valves and other equipment that may be damaged by suspended
particles in the fluid.

~109-38 CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT: arrange to permit easy removal of

equipment without disturbing piping and without interference. Make any
reductions in pipe size at equipment or control valves connections with all
accessories remaining same as pipe run. Provide flexible connections at
rotating or reciprocating equipment.

~109-39 SUPPORT piping independently of equipment to prevent piping weight or

stresses from bearing on equipment connections.

~109-40 SUPPORT piping at close enough intervals to avoid air pockets and dirt
traps.

~109-41 SPANS: specified maximum spans are for straight runs of pipe.

~109-42 LOCATIONS: in addition to maximum spans specified, location of hangers

and supports is to take into account concentrated loads, elimination of
overhung sections or bends, load reaction on terminal connections, pipe
expansion and contraction, vibration, hydrostatic testing, water hammer and

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 seismic forces.

~109-43 LOCATIONS: reduce support spacing to less than three quarters of

maximum spans where changes in direction or branch connections occur.

~109-44 LOCATIONS: locate supports immediately adjacent to any change in

direction of piping, at branch connections and at concentrated loads.

~109-45 STRENGTH: hangers and supports to be capable of carrying weights of

pipe, valves, fittings, insulation, suspended hanger components,
appurtenances and contents.

~109-46 FIX supports to structure with masonry expansion bolts without causing
overstress to the structure.

~109-47 FIX: provide intermediate steel where required to transfer loads to areas of
structure where they can be safely accommodated.

~109-48 MASONRY EXPANSION BOLTS: drill for in structure and install in

accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

~109-49 MULTIPLE PIPE RUNS: where bottoms of lines are approximately at same
level, support in groups on trapeze hangers. Keep pipes in position with U-
bolts.

~109-50 HOT LINES subject to extreme thermal expansion are to be free to slide or
roll on roller supports.

~109-51 TRAPEZE HANGERS: maximum spacing is to be that for smallest pipe

supported.

~109-52 SPRING CUSHIONS: use where a horizontal pipe is subject to considerable

vertical movement or vibration.

~109-53 RISERS: support independently of adjacent horizontal hangers.

~109-54 SUPPORTS FOR INSULATED PIPES: protect insulation at support points

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 against damage from pipe weight or movement, without affecting the firm
attachment of pipes to their supports.

~109-55 INSULATED HOT PIPES: lugs may be welded to pipes and extended
outside the insulation to a hanger attachment, or if supported from below, to
a sliding shoe or roller supports.

~109-56 INSULATED COLD PIPES WITH VAPOUR BARRIER: supports are not to
penetrate insulation. Use insulation protection shields between hanger or
support and outside of vapour barrier.

~109-57 ANCHORS: weld U-bolts to pipes at points of contact and bolt to structural
angle frame securely fixed to structure.

~109-58 HORIZONTAL PIPE: support at intervals not exceeding the maximum

support spacing and by hanger rod of minimum size as follows:
Pipe Maximum_Support Minimum_Size_of
Diameter Spacing Hanger_Rod
inches m mm inches
1/2 1.5 10 3/8
3/4 1.8 10 3/8
1 2.0 10 3/8
1 1/4 .5 10 3/8
1 1/2 .7 10 3/8
2 3.0 10 3/8
2 1/2 3.3 12 1/2
3 3.6 12 1/2
4 4.2 16 5/8
5 4.8 16 5/8
6 5.2 20 3/4
8 5.8 22 7/8

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 ~109-59 VERTICAL PIPE: support at a minimum of every storey height.

~109-60 SUPPORT piping from ceilings with adjustable, split- ring hangers with
threaded hanger rod and ceiling flange. Support horizontal pipes run along
walls on brackets.

~109-61 SUPPORT piping at not more than 2 m intervals.

~109-62 SUPPORT valves independently of pipes.

~109-63 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS: locate at not more than 600 mm from each
change of direction, preferably on side with longest run.

~109-64 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS on straight runs of pipe over 6 m long are to
allow for thermal movement of pipe.

~109-65 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS on insulated pipes are to bear on outside of

insulation, with a protective shields placed between insulation and hanger.

~109-66 JOINTS: make by silver brazing, using 45 per cent silver brazing alloy and a
good grade of silver brazing flux. Do not bend pipe.

~109-67 VALVES: install in each refrigeration system all necessary service valves,
charging valves and safety valves, whether shown on the Drawings or not.

~109-68 SOLENOID VALVES: install in liquid line upstream of each expansion valve.

~109-69 STRAINERS: install upstream of expansion valves and other control valves
that do not have built-in strainers.

~109-70 SIGHT GLASSES: install in liquid line before the filter- drier to indicate
adequacy of refrigerant charge and existence of moisture.

~109-71 FILTER-DRIERS: install in liquid line of each refrigeration system to remove

moisture, acids and solid contaminants.

~109-72 PRESSURE TEST refrigeration systems with nitrogen gas from a

pressurized cylinder to 300 psi on high pressure side and to 150 psi on low

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 pressure side. System is to have no loss of pressure for 4 hours. Test for
leaks with a soap solution.

~109-73 VACUUM TEST refrigeration systems after pressure test. Evacuate system
with a vacuum pump to a vacuum of 25" of mercury. System is to hold
vacuum for 24 hours.

~109-74 CHARGE refrigeration systems following vacuum test with the correct
quantity of refrigerant. Test with a halide torch to prove tightness under
actual operating conditions.

~109-75 CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS after completion by flushing with clean water.

~109-76 CLEAN REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS after completion by blowing with

nitrogen.

15251 AIR COOLED RECIPROCATING UNITS

~251-01 GENERAL
The reciprocating Air Cooled units will be completely factory
assembled including all interconnecting refrigerant piping and internal
wiring of controls, mounted on a steel base which accommodates the
air cooled condenser and compressor (s) . Unit structure will be
constructed of G90U, galvanized steel and painted with weather
resistant enamel. The unit will be shipped with pressurized nitrogen or
a full operating charge of R-407C or equal .All units will contain
separate refrigerant circuits, each with a single compressor for standby
operation. All units will be designed and constructed in accordance
with the applicable sections of the following: Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration Standard ARI 590; American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ANSI/ASHRAE 15 Safety
Code for Mechanical Refrigeration; American Society of Mechanical

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 Engineers ASME Pressure Vessel Code; National Electrical
Code/National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70; Underwriters
Laboratory UL 1995 (200, 230 and 460-3-60); and Canadian
Standards Association.

~251-02 HERMETIC MOTOR-COMPRESSOR

There will be a maximum of one compressor per refrigerant circuit.
The compressors will be accessible hermetic reciprocating type with all
rotating parts statically and dynamically balanced. The compressors
will include stainless steel, ring type suction and discharge valves and
removable cylinder liners. Motor cover and cylinder heads (with
internal muffling devices) will be removable. The compressor will have
a force-fed lubrication system using a reversible positive-displacement
type oil pump. The compressor will include a suction strainer, oil
strainer, crankcase oil sight glasses, crankcase oil heater, and back-
seating seal-cap type suction and discharge stop valves. The
compressors will be mounted on isolators. The hermetic motor will be
high torque, part-winding start, 1471 rpm (50 Hz), refrigerant gas-
cooled and will be equipped with internal temperature sensing overload
protection in each phase. The motor terminal box will rain-tight.

~251-03 CAPACITY CONTROL SYSTEM

The capacity control system will modulate compressor capacity
automatically by using solenoid actuated control valves with high
pressure oil. Unloading will be controlled a microcomputer Control
Centre.

~251-04 CONDENSER COILS

The condenser coils will be constructed of seamless copper tubes,
arranged in staggered rows, mechanically expanded into aluminium
fins and include an integral sub-cooling section. The design working

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 pressure of the condenser coil will be 450 psig.

~251-05 CONDENSER FANS AND MOTORS

The condenser fans will be propeller type, providing vertical air
discharge, Fan blades will be statically and dynamically balanced,
protected above by PVC coated fan blade guards (50-90 Ton models
will have zinc dichromate coating with lacquer overcoat). Each fan will
be driven directly by a permanently lubricated individual. Totally
Enclosed Air Over, current protected motor.

~251-06 REFRIGERANT CIRCUITS

The unit will contain two separate refrigerant circuits and each will be
constructed of ACR copper tubing with brazed joints, and will include:
shut-off valve, liquid sight glass with moisture indicator, direct acting
maximum operating pressure thermal expansion valve, solenoid
valve and filter-drier with charging connection. The entire suction line
and liquid line between the expansion valve and the cooler will be
insulated with flexible closed cell insulation. Full operating charge of
R407C or equal and oil..

~251-07 POWER PANEL (S)

The power panel(s) will contain the compressor power terminals,
general purpose compressor motor starting contractors, current
transformer sensing for each compressor power source, for protection
against under voltage, over voltage, imbalanced voltage, single
phasing compressor stall and voltage spikes, fan contractors with
overload current protection and control power supply terminal strip with
fuse protection for 115-1-50‫أ‬Hz.

~251-8 CONTROL TRANSFORMER

A control transformer will be installed to convert unit power voltage to

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 115-1-50‫أ‬Hz mounting will include primary and secondary wiring
between the transformer and the control panel.

~251-9 PRESSURE READOUT

Pressure transducers will be mounted to allow units to sense and
display suction and discharge pressure.

~251-10 VIBRATION ISOLATION

Vibration isolators will be supplied for field mounting. Isolators will be
level adjusting spring type with 1 inch deflection.
~251-11 SHOP DRAWINGS: submit for approval showing dimensions,
arrangement and size of

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 15350 PUMPS
15351 GENERAL

~351-01 MOTORS: pumps to be supplied complete with electric motors

mounted and properly aligned on common cast iron or fabricated steel
base.

~351-02 MATERIALS: pumps to be constructed of materials suitable for service

as recommended by manufacturer.

~351-03 PRESSURE RATING to be suitable for operating conditions.

~351-04 SHAFT PACKING OR MECHANICAL SEALS to be compatible with

pump design and nature of liquid pumped in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations.

~351-05 IMPELLERS AND ROTATING ASSEMBLIES to be statically and

dynamically balanced at factory.

~351-06 PLUGGED CONNECTIONS to be provided for casing vent, drain and

suction and discharge pressure gauges.

~351-07 OPERATING POINT OF FLOW AND HEAD to fall near point of

maximum efficiency obtained from manufacturer's published data. Do
not select pumps to operate near the end of their curve.

~351-08 HORSEPOWER RATING OF ELECTRIC MOTOR is to ensure non-

overloading throughout capacity range of pump.

~351-09 ELECTRIC MOTORS to be supplied for available current. Speed is not

to exceed 1450 rpm unless otherwise specified.

~351-10 SHOP DRAWINGS: submit the following for approval, for each pump
prior to shipment:

certified performance curves showing job number, customer, customer

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 order number, pump designation number shown on the Drawings, date
of manufacture, model number, pump size, impeller diameter, impeller
type, maximum impeller diameter pump can accommodate, rpm, flow-
head characteristic curve, consumed horsepower curve, pump
efficiency curve

cross-sectional drawing showing major components with parts

numbers and parts list

outline dimensional drawing showing overall dimensions, location of

foundation bolt holes and size, location and rating of suction and
discharge nozzles

recommended list of spare parts

installation, operation and maintenance instruction manual

details and wiring diagrams of pump controllers, starters, controls or

other electrical device or accessory

special instructions for installation and connection of electrical device,

control or accessory.

~351-11 SHOP TESTS: prior to shipment of any pump submit the certified
results of the following tests:

performance test throughout capacity range of pump with design

operating point clearly indicated on pump flow- head characteristic
curve

hydrostatic pressure test to 1 1/2 times pump shut-off pressure.

~351-12 SHOP TESTS: test reports are to include the following information:

pump data: pump designation number shown on the Drawings, model

number, serial number, customer order number, flow, suction and
discharge pressures, shut-off pressure, rpm and brake horsepower

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 motor data: make, model number, serial number, horsepower rating,
rpm, voltage, phase, frequency, class of insulation, full load amperes,
locked rotor amperes and actual voltage and amperes at all test points

starter data: make, model number, size, heater sizes, ampere rating, line
voltage, control voltage and frequency.

~351-13 PUMP AND MOTOR BASE: align and level throughout entire length and
width of base and provide shims under base for levelling. Secure to
foundation with anchor bolts and completely grout in to provide a rigid non-
deflecting support. Realign after grouting in base and connecting pipework.

~351-14 DRAINS FOR PACKING GLANDS AND BASE: pipe to nearest floor drain.

~351-15 PACKING RINGS: install in alternate layers staggered 90 degrees. Tighten

packing to seal whilst permitting prescribed amount of leakage for
lubrication.

~351-16 MECHANICAL SEALS: install and align in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations.

~351-17 BEFORE OPERATING ensure pump is properly lubricated, rotating element

rotates freely by hand, casing is vented and full of water, direction of rotation
is correct, strainer is clean and suction and discharge valves are open.
~351-18 OPERATION: pumps are to operate stably without pulsation, vibration or
noise throughout their full capacity range.
15352 END SUCTION CENTRIFUGAL PUMP

~352-01 TYPE: horizontal, base mounted, end suction, single stage, centrifugal type,
directly connected to motor through a heavy duty flexible coupling, with
heavy gauge coupling guard.

~352-02 BASE: pump and motor to be mounted on common cast iron base

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 adequately reinforced against deflection, with drip rim, drain tapping, bolt
holes and grouting hole.

~352-03 BEARINGS: pump rotating element to be supported by two heavy duty

grease lubricated ball bearings mounted in heavy iron frame with adequate
supports to base for maximum rigidity.

~352-04 PUMP CASING: high tensile strength close grain cast iron with smooth
waterways, register fitted and bolted to bearing frame for permanent
alignment, with bronze wear rings and tapped and plugged bottom drain and
top vent connections.

~352-05 IMPELLER: bronze, enclosed type, fitted to shaft with key and locked in
place.

~352-06 SHAFT: one piece stainless steel, sized to carry axial and radial thrust with
minimum deflection.

~352-07 MECHANICAL SEAL: Ni-resist face, carbon washer and stainless steel
metal parts.

~352-08 ELECTRIC MOTOR: j (totally enclosed, drip-proof), squirrel cage, induction

type, with permanently lubricated and sealed ball bearings.

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 15400 AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT
15401 GENERAL

~401-01 CONSTRUCTION: equipment to be constructed from material suitable

for the application and operating and site conditions. Appropriate
corrosion resistant materials and assembly methods, including
isolation of dissimilar metals, are to be used.

~401-02 INSULATION: factory applied acoustical and thermal insulation,

facings and adhesives are to have fire retarding characteristics in
accordance with NFPA Bulletin No. 90A or other approved international
society. Where in contact with air stream, insulation is to be protected
against erosion or flaking by a factory applied plastic or matt facing.

~401-03 ACCESSIBILITY: motors, filters, coils and other components and

accessories inside equipment are to be located and arranged to be
accessible for repair, maintenance and replacement.

~401-04 EQUIPMENT BEARINGS are to have pressure type grease fittings

and pressure relief fittings. Where bearings are not visible or are
inaccessible, grease lines to bearing lubrication fittings are to be
provided, extending to an easily accessible location. Bearings are to be
selected for an average life of 200,000 hours at design operating
conditions.

~401-05 VIBRATION ISOLATORS of rubber-in-shear type are to be provided

with equipment from factory, shipped loose for field installation.
Vibration isolators are to specifically suit equipment and application.

~401-06 OPERATION: fans are to operate stably without pulsation, vibration or

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 noise throughout their capacity range. Select to operate at minimum
noise levels determined from manufacturer's published literature.

~401-07 OPERATING TEST: after assembling, coating or painting, entire unit

including motor are to be given final operating test at factory to check
balance and make necessary corrections.

~401-08 SUBMIT DATA: in addition to fan descriptive literature, construction

details and outline drawings, submit for approval complete certified
data for each fan including:

curves of air delivery against static pressure from zero to maximum at

different speeds, with fan efficiencies and brake horsepower absorbed

sound power levels in decibels in each of the eight octave bands

Copies of certified data and descriptive literature are to be included in
the instruction manual.

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 15403 AIR HANDLING UNITS

** DRAW-THROUGH AIR HANDLING UNIT AND ACCESSORIES

~403-01 UNIT: central station, draw through, vertical or horizontal type as

indicated, complete with electric motor, coils and accessories.

~403-02CASING: factory fabricated acoustic panel casings. Structural frame shall be

of hot dipped galvanized painted post welded type steel or anodized
extruded aluminium alloy. Supporting frame panels and frames are to
be secured using internally bolted fixings so that welding is minimized
and integrity of the galvanization finish is maintained. Casing to be
fitted with rails for mounting the unit components and all sections
requiring servicing are to be fitted with quick release doors. All panels
are to be screwed on external side to permit removal of components
through either side of unit. Casing to be self supporting on horizontal or
vertical span.

~403-03 CASING : zinc phosphated baked enamel finished on interior and

exterior.

~403-04 MOTOR: totally enclosed, squirrel cage, induction type, mounted on

adjustable bracket securely supported on internal framing of fan
section with minimum class B insulation.

~403-05 COIL : to have heavy duty coil tracks extending full width to support
coils throughout their length and to provide easy removal of coils from
coil connections side of casing. Condensate drain pan of double wall
construction is to extend under whole coil section, fixed to it and
adequately pitched to amply sized threaded drain connections on both
sides. Pan to be treated against corrosion. Stacked cooling coils to
have intermediate drain pans with drop tubes at either end to drain into
main drain pan.

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 ~403-06 COIL CONSTRUCTION: to be removable cartridge type, constructed
of heavy wall seamless copper tubes to aluminium fins by mechanical
expansion and staggered in direction of air flow. Coil to be leak tested
at factory to 350 psi minimum air pressure with coil submerged in
water. Coil face area is not to exceed 2.5 meters per second coil face
velocity at specified air quantity. Coil to have number of rows and fins
per cm to satisfy required capacity at specified condition.

15450 DX - COIL UNITS

15451 PACKAGE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS:
~451-01 BASE UNIT:
Unit shall be supplied as split or packaged units and shall meet the
following configurations:

* heavy duty paint protection ensures maximum unit life time.

* Copper tube and aluminium fins coils for maximum heat transfer
efficiency.

* Acoustically insulated steel panels.

* Units should be able to provide cooling, heating

* The condensing unit has axial fans and can be mounted externally
or internally with ducted condenser air.

* The evaporator has axial fans

~451-02 TOTAL COOLING CAPACITY:

The total cooling capacity of the unit shall be not less than that
mentioned in B.O.Q or greater with suitable cubic feet per minute
supply air discharge at ambient dry and wet bulb temperature as
mentioned in outdoor conditions.

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 ~451-03 UNIT MAIN COMPONENTS:
 COMPRESSOR(S):

Compressor(s) shall serviceable hermetic (Semi-Hermetic ) type

and equipped with suitable vibration isolators, crankcase heaters,
filter drier and all accessories necessary for perfect and safe
operation .
Power input to the compressor motor(s) shall not exceed the
international codes per each unit at the specified capacity.
CABINET:

The unit cabinet shall be zinc surface alloyed steel, which is

bonderized and painted with polyester enamel.
Unit sections shall be insulated to prevent sweating and to muffle
sound. The unit dimensions should not exceed the arranged
space as in drawings.
CONDENSERS:
Air cooled condenser shall operate with an air flow of suitable cfm at
entering air temperature equal ambient conditions.
Condenser coil shall be non ferrous construction with copper or
aluminium plate tins mechanically bonded to seamless copper tubing and
shall be shipped with a holding charge.
Moreover, coil shall be of the same manufacture as unit (Not-Used).
~451-04 EVAPORATOR COILS:
Evaporator coils shall be of non-ferrous construction with aluminium
plate fins mechanically bonded to seamless copper tubing and shall be
fed by the thermostatic expansion valve. Coil shall be of same
manufacture as unit.
~451-05 EVAPORATOR AIR FAN:
Evaporator air fan shall be capable of delivering the desired air to
remove internal thermal loads of space and with an external static

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 pressure equals the losses in connected duct works – if needed- or
greater.
Evaporator air fans shall be axial type
~451-06 CONTROLS:
Controls shall be factory wired to operate on 24 volt, single phase, 50
Hz power supply.
A factory mounted multi position switch will control the unit for
continuous fan and cooling operation.
Unit shall have a 24-control circuit suitable for connection to 24-volt
remote room thermostat.
Compressor protection shall include high and low pressure switches,
current lockout and inherent over temperature protection.

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 15500 INSULATION
15501 GENERAL

~501-01 MATERIAL: fibreglass unless specified otherwise.

~501-02 BLANKET INSULATION to have minimum density of [ 24 kglm3

(outdoor) / 16 kglm3 (indoor) ] and average thermal conductivity not
exceeding 0.25 Btu inch/sq ft/deg. F/hour at mean temperature of 75
deg. F.

~501-03 PIPE INSULATION: performed sectional rigid pipe insulation, with

thermal conductivity not exceeding 0.23 Btu inch/ sq ft/deg. F/hour at
mean temperature of 75 deg. F, specifically supplied for nominal pipe
size.

~501-04 ADHESIVES AND COATINGS to be as manufactured by Benjamin

Foster, Johns-Manville or approved equal as follows:
lagging adhesive : Foster No. 30-04 UL label
duct adhesive : Foster No. 85-20 UL label
vapour seal adhesive : Foster No. 85-20 UL label
vapour barrier coating : Foster No. 30-35 UL label
insulating cement : Johns Manville No. 301

~501-05 FIRE RESISTANCE: insulation jackets, facings, coatings, adhesives,

mastics and insulating and finishing cements to be fire-retardant and
fire-resistant, fire hazard rated for maximum flame spread of 25 and
maximum fuel contributed and smoke developed of 50 as tested by
one of the following procedures:
Underwriters' Laboratories, Standard UL 723

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 ASTM E-84
NFPA - 225
ANSI A2.5 - 1963
or other approved international standard.

~501-06 AMPLES: submit samples of insulation and covering jackets for

approval.

15502 PIPE INSULATION

~502-01 TYPE: preformed, sectional rigid.

~502-02 PIPE INSULATION VAPOUR BARRIER JACKET: minimum 0.001"

aluminium foil, laminated to Kraft paper with flame retardant snuffer
type adhesive and reinforced with glass fibre.

~502-03 PIPE INSULATION VAPOUR BARRIER JACKET may be integral part

of insulation.

~502-04 VAPOUR BARRIER JACKET ON REFRIGERANT PIPES: asphalt

saturated Kraft paper laminated to aluminium foil.

~502-05 PIPE INSULATION thickness to be as follows:

Service Pipe_Size InsulatioThickness

inches inches
heating water supply
and return 1/2 - 2 1
heating water supply
and return 2 1/2 - 8 1 1/2
chilled water supply
and return 3/4 - 2 1 1/2
chilled water supply
and return 2 1/2 - 8 2

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 condensate drainage 3/4 - 6 1
refrigerant liquid
and suction lines all sizes 1 1/2

15504 WORKMANSHIP
15504-01 GENERALLY
~504-011 EXECUTE in a neat, clean, smooth workmanlike manner. Work is to be
executed by specialized, skilled workmen regularly engaged in this
type of work.
~504-012 APPLY insulation and jacketing on supply and return ducts carrying
cool air, on pipes carrying hot and cold fluids, on condensate drain
pipes and on hot and cold equipment as specified. Exhaust ducts and
fresh air ducts are not to be insulated unless otherwise specified.
~504-013 APPLY insulation in a manner to prevent air circulation within
insulation or between insulation and pipe, duct or equipment. Pipe
insulation is to fit snugly and duct insulation adhered to duct surface
with special lagging adhesive.
~504-014 APPLY insulation only after pipes, ducts and equipment have been
tested, approved and accepted.
~504-015 APPLY insulation only to surfaces that are dry and free from rust, dust,
loose scale, dirt, oil or other foreign matter.

~504-016 JOINTS in insulation to be firmly butted together, made absolutely tight

and finished smooth. Joints in insulation applied in multiple layers to be
staggered.
~504-017 THERMAL MOVEMENT: apply insulation to allow expansion and
contraction of metal without causing damage to insulation or surface
finish.

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 ~504-018 OPENINGS to have metal frames to protect edges of insulation.
~504-019 IMPERFECTIONS such as chipped edges, voids, holes or cracks to be
filled with insulation cement.

~504-0110 INSULATING CEMENT, LAGGING ADHESIVES AND SURFACE

COATING: apply in accordance with manufacturer's instructions at
recommended coverage per gallon. Do not dilute.

~504-0111 INSULATION JACKETS to have minimum 50 mm overlaps. Make

longitudinal overlaps on exposed work towards ceiling or wall.

~504-0112 INSULATION ON COLD SURFACES to be vapour sealed with vapour

barrier jacket and vapour barrier coating. Apply with continuous
unbroken vapour seal.
~504-0113 BLANKET INSULATION: apply firmly under compression in ratio of
2:1 to obtain specified final thickness. Apply in multiple layers if
necessary to achieve required thickness.

15504-02 PIPEWORK INSULATION

~504-021 INSULATE all pipes with preformed, rigid, sectional, pipe insulation of
thickness specified.

~504-022 INSULATE all pipe fittings, flanges, valves (including bonnets),

strainers, expansion joints and other accessories with blanket
insulation applied to final compressed thickness equal to adjoining pipe
insulation, tie with 1 mm thick galvanized annealed steel wire and
finish with towelled coat of insulating cement to give smooth surface.

~504-023 INSULATION ON HOT WATER, CONDENSATE AND SIMILAR

SERVICE PIPES: wrap with Kraft paper and finish with white muslin
jacket neatly lapped and pasted on with special adhesive.

~504-024 INSULATION ON CHILLED WATER, CONDENSATE DRAIN AND

REFRIGERANT PIPES: wrap with vapour barrier jacket. Adhere jacket

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 laps and butt sealing strips on longitudinal and circumferential joints
with vapour seal adhesive. Seal openings, joints, laps and end strips
with vapour barrier coating (Armoflex rubber could be used).

~504-025 INSULATION ON CHILLED WATER PIPES: take care to prevent

sweating or condensation at pipe supports. Insulate and vapour seal
pipe supports secured directly to cold pipes as specified for pipes.

~504-026 INSULATED HORIZONTAL PIPES: carry insulation at each hanger

through enclosed 300 mm covering shield of 1.5 mm thick galvanized
steel sheet.
~504-027 INSULATION TO BE CONTINUOUS through sleeves, openings and
hangers. Hangers are to fit around insulation and jacketing. Protect
insulation with shields.

15550-ACCESSORY AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

15551 HEATING EQUIPMENT
 STEEL HOT WATER HEATING BOILER
(SUITABLE FOR NATURAL GAS)

~551-01 TYPE: fully packaged, horizontal type, designed and constructed in

accordance with the latest ASME Code, for 100 psig water operating
pressure at 250 deg. F. Complete packaged boiler to be approved as
a unit by Underwriters' Laboratories and is to bear its label.

~551-02 COMPONENTS: steel boiler, boiler trim and accessories, operating

and safety controls, refractory and insulation all assembled, piped and
wired at factory on heavy structural steel skid base, ready for
installation and operation with simple connections.

~551-03 EFFICIENCY: boiler to be guaranteed by manufacturer to operate with

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 minimum 80% overall efficiency over full range

~551-04 BOILER SHELL: longitudinal joints to be double butt welded and girth
joints full fillet welded. Welds to be X- rayed and stress relieved as
required by the ASME Code.

~551-05 HOT WATER OUTLET AND RETURN CONNECTIONS to be located

on top centre line of boiler and of such internal design to provide forced
internal thermal and directional circulation to mix return water with hot
water within boiler and prevent short circuiting, cold shocks and dead
spots.

~551-06 ACCESS DOORS to be provided at front and rear of boiler to give full
access to entire body without disconnecting electrical wiring. Doors to
be hinged, lined with high quality refractory, fully gasketted and bolted
on for complete gas-tightness.

~551-07 PYREX OBSERVATION PORTS to be provided at each end of boiler

for inspection of flame condition.

~551-08 INSULATION: boiler to be insulated with minimum 3" thick mineral

wool blanket insulation compacted to 2" and covered with heavy gauge
steel removable jacket with factory applied heat resisting enamel finish.

~551-09 CONTROL PANEL to contain magnetic motor starters with thermal

overloads and low voltage release, manual automatic selector switch,
control circuit transformer, necessary switching relays, power-on and
off switches, individual fused circuits for controls, signal lights
indicators, low water cut out, numbered terminal strip, colour coded
wiring and engraved nameplates.

~551-10 BOILER TRIM to include: relief valves of type and size to comply with
ASME Code requirements, 6" dial 0-200 psig range pressure gauge
with steel case and shut-off cock, cast brass 9" red reading mercury

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 thermometer with scale 30 to 240 deg. F range, separable socket well
and extended neck, float operated low water cut-off with drain valve,
boiler drain valve and stack bimetallic thermometer.

~551-11 PAINT FINISH: entire boiler, base frame and other components to be
factory painted with hard finish silicone enamel.

~551-12 TEST: unit to be fire tested at factory prior to shipment and copy of test
report furnished with boiler.
~551-13 INSPECTION: unit to be subjected to shop inspection and approval by
authorized Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company and stamped
with all identifying markings and symbols required by ASME Code.
Certified inspection report to be furnished with boiler

15600 DIRECT DEGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM

15601 GENERAL
~601-01 SHOP DRAWINGS: submit for approval complete control and wiring
diagrams for control systems intended, showing all control instruments,
auxiliaries and accessories.
~601-02 ACCESSORIES AND APPURTENANCES: provide as necessary and
appropriate to accomplish intended control functions, irrespective of
whether or not shown or specified, such as switches, relays,
transformers or other.
~601-03 CONTROL WIRING AND CONDUITS: provide as necessary and
appropriate for complete control system and conforming to
requirements of Section 592 Electrical Work. Make all necessary
connections to controls and equipment.
~601-04 TOLERANCES: temperatures are to be controlled to within +/- 2 deg.

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 F (+/- 1 deg. C) of specified design conditions.
~601-05 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS such as pressure gauges and
thermometers are to have range such that normal readings are
indicated in middle of instrument range.
~601-06 INDICATING INSTRUMENTS installed on insulated pipes are to have
necks to extend instrument to final finished insulation surface.
~601-07 SEPARABLE SOCKET WELLS for immersion thermostats and
thermometers are to be brass, threaded and of size and length to suit
instrument and pipe.
~601-08 PRESSURE GAUGES to have brass cock on inlet.
~601-09 AUTOMATIC VALVES to have pressure ratings as noted for respective
system.
~601-10 MANUFACTURE: control instruments and appurtenances are to be
the product of one manufacturer, of latest design and as recommended
by manufacturer for control systems intended. Controls are to be
supplied for local electric current, unless noted otherwise.
15602 WORKMANSHIP
 GENERAL
~602-01 INSTALL AND CONNECT controls and instruments in accordance
with manufacturer's instructions. Install in a manner and at locations to
sense accurate representative values of function controlled and to be
accessible for ease of adjustment and calibration.
~602-02 SURFACE MOUNTED CONTROLS: mounted on approved brackets
to clear final finished insulation surface.
~602-03 CONTROL VALVES: installed horizontally with motor on vertical.
direction
~602-04 CONTROL WIRING AND CONDUITS: conceal in all areas except
mechanical equipment rooms and unfinished spaces.
~602-05 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTATS: install 1.5 m above floor level on

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 inside wall and where temperature at thermostat is not affected except
by room temperature.
~602-06 IMMERSION THERMOSTATS AND THERMOMETERS to have bulbs
inserted in brass separable socket wells installed vertically or at an
angle. Socket wells are to be installed through female threaded steel
fittings welded to pipe. Insertion depth is to suit pipe.
15603 ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
15603-01 PRESSURE INSTRUMENTS

15603-011 GAUGES
PRESSURE GAUGE PG-1: Bourdon tube type, minimum 4 inch
dial diameter, with flangeless back and 1/2 inch male threaded
bottom connection and graduated in pounds per square inch with 2
psi divisions. Gauge to have black finished cast aluminium case,
threaded black epoxy cast aluminium ring with gasketted glass face,
type 316 stainless steel spring tube, stainless steel precision
movement and micrometer adjustment on needle.

15604 DDC System

15604-1 Generally
Automatic Controls for Cooling system shall be of the electronic
programmable Direct Digital Controls [DDC] type.
The control system shall consist of but not limited to :-
 DDC Controllers .
 Temperature Sensors/Transmitters .
 Control Valves with Modulating Actuators .
 Over heat safety Thermostats.
All and any Accessories, Interlocks, Interfaces, Safety Devices,
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 system conforming to specifications.
DDC controllers shall be stand alone programmable ready for
connection to central computer system via multiplexed digital
communication bus system to form building management system
[BMS]
DDC controllers shall have the facilities of local indication and
reading of values inputs and outputs also adjustment of system
parameters E.G. set points via plug-in type easy to use
service/operating terminal.
DDC controllers shall be complete with hardware and software to
perform programmable PLC and DDC functions required for cooling
control loops and all necessary interlocks, safety, and monitoring
functions. It shall contain stored-in programs in RAMS, ROMS and
eproms with integrated batteries for 10 years of data protection .
DDC controllers shall contain inputs and outputs of various types to
connect to various types of inputs and outputs such as :-

 Digital Inputs [ DI ] : To connect various voltage free inputs such

switches thermo-states, pressure-states, flow switches, status and
alarm auxiliary contacts.....etc.
 Analogue Inputs [ AI ] : To connect various sensors, transmitters,
transducers, signal converters .. etc .Inputs should be industrial
standard signals such as :
 NI1000, PT100, 0...10VDC,0...20MA,4...20MA, potentio-metric input
signals POT2000,0..1DC...etc.
 Digital Output [ DO ] : Relay outputs for switches commands to
controls 2 point
 or 3 point final control elements such as switching valve actuators.
motor starters, heater contactors, pump starters........etc. Digital

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 outputs should be in the form of 0-I, 0-II, 0-III, 0-V for step control
functions.
 Analogue Output [ AO ] : Standard output signal of 0..1DVC or 4..20MA
to drive
 modulating actuators.
 Quantity Counter Inputs [DI ] : For connecting devices with pulse
output such as flow and energy meters.
Run Hour Inputs [ DI ] : For calculating actual running hours for devices
for maintenance purposes.

15604-2 Field Devices

DDC sub-station shall be capable of connecting various sensors
/switches/transmitters/ transducers alarm contacts indicating and
measuring various status, alarm conditions, variable such as :-
Temperature, Pressure , Flow , Level , Volt , Current , Kw , Kwh ,
Frequency… etc. In addition to final control elements such as :
Valve drives, Switching relays, other controllers.....etc Shall be
connected to various DDC/PLC sub-stations to form inputs and outputs
to system as detailed in input output summary.
15604-3 Wiring/Cables Networks
Various interconnecting cables including :
- Sensor cables .
- Input\Output connecting cables .
- Power cables .
- Transmission cables for data lines .
- All system wiring network shall be 1.00MM/1.5MM .
- Solid conductors running in dedicated conduits with suitable diameter
For detailed wires/cables/conduits specifications refer to electrical
part of this specifications . Special cables required for data

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 transmission or other parts of the system if any shall be submitted
for approval before ordering .
15604-4 BMS Functions
System shall include but not limited to :
 Dynamic system pictures with presentation of process variables using
numbers, bar charts, symbols, Text .
 Trend curve diagrams each with several different data elements per
system picture, blending in and out .
 Dynamic system list .
 Alarm monitoring with keeping of alarm journal .
 Limited monitoring of analogue valves .
 Logging on three printers and\or entery in a file .
 Switching and positioning commands from the system pictures.
 Time-dependant functions .
 Time switching commands .
 Time set point changes .
 Different types of password protection .
 Recording of historical data, plotting in tend curve form .
 Export of HDB data for use in other programs .
 Display of important product information on the monitored equipment
(such as spare parts information) .
 Freely configurable historic database/trends .
15604-5 System Operation
Field devices and other systems monitored and or controlled are
connected to BMS system as inputs and outputs to various DDC/PLC
microprocessor based sub-stations distributed through out the building
and connected to BMS central station via multi-channel digital
communication system .Sub-stations shall have following types of
inputs/outputs as minimum requirement .

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 Digital Inputs : For connection to normally closed or normally open
contacts to indicate status or alarm conduits E.G. limit switches, level
switches, flow switches, pressure switches motor contactors auxiliary
contacts.........etc.
Digital Inputs : For quantity counters .
Digital Inputs : For hour run counters .
Analogue Inputs : For connection of various field devices such as
sensors, transducers, transmitters with industry standard signals ( 0..20
MA / 4..20 MA / 0..1VDC / 0.2..1.0 VDC / 0..10 VDC / 2..10 VDC / 0..130
OHM / 0..2000 OHM / NI 1000 / PT 1000 ) To measure variables as
temperature, pressure, flow, level, volt, current, watt.............etc.
Digital outputs : To control electric switching loads as motors, heaters,
and other electric loads. Switching can be as on\off relay output or as
multi-step switching 0-I-II / 0-I-II-III...... etc.
Analogue outputs : To provide continuous output signals 0..1VDC /
0..10VDC / 0..20MA
/ 40020MA to control proportional final control elements directly from
DDC controls.
All measured valves, status, alarm inputs...etc. shall be reported to the
central station and updated with all changes of state and alarm conditions
indicated instantly at the central station monitor and alarm printers .
All sub-stations shall function completely controlling and monitoring
electrical and mechanical equipment connected to then using built in
DDC\PLC Algorithms programmed into each sub-station to perform DDC\
PLC and BMS functions and to communicate with other sub-stations and
central station .
If central station is down or communication between sub-station central
station is lost for any reason the sub-station shall continue functioning in
a stand alone operation mode and a loss of communication shall be

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 performed at central station with time and date. Printers in addition to
printing alarms and change of states shall also be programmed to provide
various types of reports on all points of the system or specific group of
points or a single point reports shall be automatically activated on time
programs or event programs or called for via the operator . The three
system printers shall be controlled to operate as alarm printer, logs printer
and trend/graphics printer .
Sub-station shall be complete with integrated software modules to
provide building management functions such as alarm/status .
acceptance of commands with verification feed back, values,
measurement, plus metering, quantity calculation, running.
Time determination in addition to control modules both closed loop control
modules such as limit values, enthalpy control, P,PI,P-PI controllers,
hewing curve, 2point, 3point controllers, min./max. selection, root
extraction, addition subtraction, data selection ..etc.
and open loop control . modules such as step switching, summer/winter
change-over indication ....etc . Also sub-station software shall include but
not limited to time functions with date, week, year, hour, minute, and
second with calendar for working days and holidays . Substations shall be
capable of handling historical data bases for its addresses for at least 24
hours with transfer ot central station for merging with global historical data
bases. Sub-stations shall provide optimisation programs such as gree
cooling and optimum start/stop in addition to optimization and energy
management packages provided by central station . Measured values of
electrical parameters such as volt, current power, frequency ..etc. shall be
transferred to sub-station. through appropriate transducers for total power
consumption calculation and peak value control of selected loads.

15604-6 Equipment Specifications

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  Temperature Sensors
Duct temperature detectors shall be stem type designed
temperature measurement in air ducts with Ni or Pt sensor element.
Degree of protection shall be IP54 or higher .
Immersion temperature detectors shall be similar to duct type with
protection tube/pocket for fluid circuits . Outdoor temperature detectors
shall have Ni or Pt sensing element housed in IP55 housing . Room type
temperature detectors shall be complete with set point adjusted designed
for wall mounting with Ni or Pt sensing element .
 Air Differential Pressure Switches
Air deferential pressure switches installed across bag filters and fans to
provide indication for dirty filter and broken fan belt shall have adjustable
differential pressure range of 70..600 pa, with housing protection IP-54 or
higher. The device shall be complete with all mounting and connecting
accessories .
 Safety Temperature Detectors
Duct mounted stem type safety temperature controller shall be installed
after electric heaters. Set point Adjustment shall be internal . The control
action shall be single pole opener . Internal reset button.
 Valve Actuators
Electric valve drive shall be supplied to control valves in modulating
control mode . Input control signal shall be continuous voltage or current
signal [0..10VDC or 0..20MA]. Supply voltage 24 VAC. Linear movement
for direct connection to valve bodies without the need to mechanical
linkages. The device shall be complete with all mounting and connecting
accessories.
 DDC Controllers
DDC controls shall be with metal housing cage for better noise
protection .IP-30 or higher. DDC controllers/sub-stations shall cover all

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 points for inputs and outputs specified with extra 20% usable capacity.
15604-7 System Operation
Field devices and other systems monitored and/or controlled are
connected to BMS system as inputs and outputs to various DDC\PLC
microprocessor based sub-stations distributed through out the building
and connected to BMS central station via multi-channel digital
communication system.
Sub-stations shall have following types pf inputs/outputs.:
Digital Inputs : for connection to normally closed or normally open
contacts to indicate status or alarm conditions E.G. Limit switches, Level
switches, Flow switches, Pressure switches, motor contactors Auxiliary
contacts .....etc.
Digital Inputs : for quantity counters.
Digital Inputs : for hour run counters.
Analogue Inputs : for connection of various field devices such as
Sensors, Transducers, Transmitters with industry standard signals
( 0..20MA / 4..20MA / 0..1 VDC / 0.2..1.0 VDC / 0..10 VDC / 2..10 VDC /
0..130 OHM / 0..2000 OHM / NI1000 / PT1000 ) to measure variables as
Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, Volt, Current, Watt...........etc.
Digital Outputs : to control electric switching loads as Motors, Heaters,
and other electric loads. Switching can be as on/off delay output or as
muli-step switching 0-I-II / 0-I-II-III .........ets.
Analogue Outputs : to provide continuous output signals 0..10 VDC /
2..10 VDC / 0..20 MA / 4..20 MA . to control proportional final control
elements directly from DDC controllers.
All measured values, Status, Alarm Inputs....etc. Shall be reported to the
central station and updated with all changes of state and alarm conditions
indicated instantly at the central station monitor and alarm printers.
All sub-stations shall function completely controlling and monitoring

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 electrical and mechanical equipment connected to them using built in
DDC/PLC control algorithm programmed into each sub-station to perform
DDC/PLC and BMS functions and to communicate with other sub-stations
and central station. If central station is down or communication between
sub-station shall continue functioning in a stand alone operation mode
and a loss of communication is reported also return of communication
shall be reported at central station with time and date.
Printers in addition to printing alarms and change of states shall also be
programmed to provide various types of reports on all points of the
system or specific group of points or a single point reports shall be
automatically activated on time programs or event programs or called for
via the operator. The three system printers shall be controlled to operate
as alarm printer, logs printer and trend/graphics printer.
Sub-station shall be complete with integrated software modules to
provide building management functions such as alarm/status. acceptance
of commands with verification feed back, values, Measurement, pulse
metering, quantity calculation, running time determination in addition to
control modules both closed loop control modules such as limit values,
enthalpy control, P,PI,P-PI controllers, heating curve, 2Point, 3-Point
controllers , min./max. selection, roof extraction, addition, subtraction,
data selection,...etc .And open loop control modules such as step
switching, summer/winter change-over, indication.......etc.
Also sub-stations software shall include but not limited to time functions
with date, week, year, hour, minute, and second with calendar for working
days and holidays. Sub-stations shall be capable of handling historical
data bases for its addresses for at least 24 hours with transfer to central
station for merging with global historical data bases . Sub-stations shall
provide optimization programs such as gree cooling and optimum
management packages provided by central station.

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 Measured values of electrical parameters such as volt, current, power,
frequency .etc .Shall be transferred to sub-station through appropriate
transducers for total power consumption calculation and peak value
control of selected loads.

15606-013 SENSORS
ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR: to provide proportional single output
for electronic temperature controller. Type similar to Honeywell or
approved equal and having the following features: wall mounted
500 ohms Balco sensing element, bi-metal thermometer and
potentiometer for temperature set point adjustments
set point range 30-90 deg. F, thermometer scale 30-90 deg. F
accessories including adaptor plate for mounting on electrical wall box
and decorative finish plate.

15606-014 SUNDRIES

FLOW SWITCH FS: to shut off water when water flow through boiler
drops to preset quantity. Type similar to McDonnell and Miller or approved
equal and having the following features:
pedal vane type with single-pole, double-throw contacts
flow sensitivity adjustment stands heat up to 150 deg. F .

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 15650 TESTING, BALANCING AND ADJUSTING
15651 GENERAL

~651-01 TESTS: conduct in the presence of the Engineer, as directed by him

and to his satisfaction.

~651-02 TEST EQUIPMENT: provide all equipment, material, instruments,

tools, power and connections required for tests and for balancing and
adjusting operations.
~651-03 TEST DATA to be recorded and submitted in bound report form for
review and approval as to adequacy of tests run and results obtained

15652 PRESSURE TESTS

~652-01 HYDROSTATICALLY TEST piping systems to ensure complete

tightness under specified test pressure. Systems may be tested as a
whole or in part to facilitate progress of work.

~652-02 TEST PRESSURE: no part of a piping system is to be tested to

pressure less than measured at highest point of system. Maintain for
24 hours, during which time there is to be no noticeable drop in
pressure.

~653-03 PRECAUTIONS: apply test before connecting piping to equipment.

Remove, disconnect or blank off any device which might be damaged
by test pressure. Gate valves to be open but not completely back
seated. End valves to be capped. Piping that may be damaged by
end thrust is to be properly anchored, especially at changes in
direction. Release test pressure slowly to prevent damage.

~652-04 TEST PROCEDURE: plug and blank off all openings in system and fill
slowly nitrogen. Ensure nitrogen reaches all parts of system. When
test pressure is reached close valve and monitor pressure variations.

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 ~652-05 INSPECTION: with the system under pressure, inspect pipes and
joints for leaks.

~652-06 DEFECTS: replace defective parts. No makeshift repairs, or

application of repair compound will be permitted.
~652-07 REPEAT TESTS until completely tight system is obtained.

15653 BALANCING AND ADJUSTING WATER SYSTEMS

~653-01 BALANCE AND ADJUST piping systems on completion. Take

readings of pressure and temperature drops through equipment.

~653-02 PRECAUTIONS: before running pumps and equipment, ensure valves

are open or closed as required, automatic valves are ready for normal
operation, strainers are clean, moving equipment is lubricated and all
necessary inspection and maintenance work is done for proper and
safe operation.

~653-04 OBSTRUCTIONS in system are to be cleared and system subjected to

further pressure tests, at no extra cost.

~653-05 TEST REPORTS to include piping layouts showing where readings

were taken, copies of readings, details of method of balancing and
instruments used.

15655 TESTING OF EQUIPMENT

~655-01 EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES are not to be subjected to

pressure in excess of prescribed test pressure noted in its nameplate
data or manufacturer's published data.

~655-02 TESTS : carry out as required to test equipment for performance and
proper functioning and to demonstrate, to the Engineer's satisfaction,
that equipment meets design requirements.

~655-03 RETEST equipment if adjusted, repaired or replaced.

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 ~655-04 DATA TO BE MEASURED to be those items given on the Schedule of
Equipment and including the following: entering and leaving coil
temperatures, entering and leaving air dry bulb and wet bulb
temperature, ambient dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures, air
quantities, hot water quantities, pressure drops on air and water sides,
suction and discharge pressures, electric motor horsepower or kilowatt
input from measured voltage, current and power factor, sound levels.

15657 TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT OF CONTROLS

~657-01 OPERATE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS simultaneously with

equipment or system they control and test for proper, accurate,
dependable operation.

~657-02 CALIBRATE AND ADJUST to the Engineer's satisfaction.

15658 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST

~658-01 TEST SYSTEMS after they have been fully checked, balanced and
adjusted and all equipment verified to meet design requirements and
operating satisfactorily, to demonstrate to the Engineer's satisfaction
that they operate as designed and as intended.

~658-02 DURATION OF TESTS: operate and test systems for an operating

period of two consecutive 24 hour working days. Each operating period
to be considered a trial test run. Minimum of four trial test runs will be
required. Should any repair or adjustment (other than normal running
adjustments) be necessary, tests are to be considered void and recom-
menced after adjustment or repair is completed. Obtain signed time
sheets from the Engineer for each day of test.

~658-03 SCHEDULING OF TESTS: one month before date set for commencing
tests, submit for approval six copies of test procedure with tests to be

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 performed, method of testing, instruments to be used, points of
measurement and method of calculation. Date for commencing tests
to be subject to approval obtained at least 5 days before each trial test
run.

~658-04 TEST RESULTS: provide six copies for approval. Include approved
copies in the Instruction Manual.

~658-05 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE to be drawn up in 3 copies when all

tests are carried out to the Engineer's satisfaction. Certificate to be
signed by the Engineer and the Contractor and one copy handed to the
Contractor.

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 15700 BUILDER'S WORK
15701 GENERALLY

~701-01 BUILDER'S WORK in connection with cooling and Heating such as

equipment bases and supports, cutting and patching of walls and slabs
for passage of pipes, reattaching, fixing of pipe hangers and supports
to structures, excavation and backfilling, scaffolding, rigging, hoisting,
waterproofing, cleaning and painting are to be provided as specified
under this Section.
~701-02 MATERIALS are to conform to requirements included in the applicable
division of the Specification.
15702 ACCESSORIES AND SUNDRIES

~702-01 PIPE SLEEVES for pipes passing through walls, floors and roof to be
galvanized steel pipe, two nominal pipe sizes larger than pipe passing
through for bare pipes, and of sufficient size to permit pipe insulation to
pass through for insulated pipes.

~702-02 ESCUTCHEON PLATES to be nickel plated, split ring type, sized to

match pipe that it is to conceal. Plates for pipes passing through
sleeves which extend above floor surfaces to be deep recessed type to
conceal sleeve.

~702-03 FLASHING SLEEVES: coated cast iron, caulking type, size

specifically to fit pipe
~702-04 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FASTENERS: power driven masonry
expansion bolts with steel threaded studs or internally threaded studs
and couplings as required.

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 15703 WORKMANSHIP
15703-01 EQUIPMENT BASES AND SUPPORTS

~703-011 SHOP DRAWINGS: submit for approval showing dimensions,

arrangement and size of reinforcement and locations of anchor bolts.

~703-012 FOUNDATIONS FOR ROTATING AND RECIPROCATING

EQUIPMENT at ground level to be carried independently to solid
ground and isolated from floor slab with 50 mm thick layer of cork
board and mastic filler to prevent transmission of vibration.

~703-013 EQUIPMENT ON INTERMEDIATE FLOORS OR ROOF: mount on its

support on vibration isolators. Alternatively, support is to include
substantial layer of cork board between it and structure to reduce
transmission of vibration to a minimum.

~703-014 VIBRATION ISOLATION MOUNTS: position in accordance with weight

distribution of equipment and as recommended by manufacturer of
equipment or mounts. Secure embedded mounts during concreting.

~703-015 ALIGN AND LEVEL EQUIPMENT on bases and supports over entire
length and width and shim where necessary to facilitate levelling.

~703-016 CONCRETE BASES AND SUPPORTS to be 150 mm larger all around

than equipment, of height to suit equipment and with top edge
chamfered.

~703-017 ANCHOR BOLTS: set in oversized sleeves with washers and nuts at
bottom. Bolts to project at least 6 mm above nuts when equipment is
fixed to allow for shimming. Secure during concreting.

~703-018 SUSPENDED CRADLES AND WALL BRACKETS: test to sustain a

load eight times actual operating weight of equipment supported.

15703-02 PIPES PASSING THROUGH WALLS AND SLABS

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 ~703-021 STRUCTURAL MEMBERS: do not cut without approval. Any approved
cutting to be done only as directed.

~703-022 SLEEVES to be provided for all pipes passing through walls, floors and
roofs. Locate before walls etc. are constructed and fasten securely to
prevent displacement during construction. Plug ends during
construction.
~703-023 SLEEVES to terminate flush with finished walls and ceilings and to
project 20 mm above finished floors and 250 mm above rough
concrete of roof.

15703-03 WATERPROOFING

~703-031 WATERPROOFED CONSTRUCTION: method of installing work

piercing waterproofed construction to be subject to review and
approval.
~703-032 PIPES THROUGH ROOFS to be further waterproofed with 2 mm
thick lead flashing fixed to pipe with flashing sleeve and extended
under roof waterproofing membrane 300 mm all round.

15703-04 CLEANING AND PAINTING

~703-041 CLEAN equipment, material, and piping etc. inside and outside by
effective and approved methods to remove loose mill scale, blisters,
sand, plaster, paint droppings, debris, dirt, oil, grease, labels and all
foreign matter. Clean and brush work in stages as directed before
painting or concealing.

~703-042 SURFACES TO BE PAINTED: clean with wire brush and cleaning

solution. Do not apply paint to wet or damp surfaces.

~703-043 BLACK STEEL PIPING including flanges, bolts, nuts, cast iron valves
and accessories, valve wheels and all ferrous parts are to be painted
with two coats of zinc chromate primer whether or not they are to be

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 insulated. When bare or exposed to view, they are to be further
painted with two coats of approved oil paint.

~703-044 PIPING run in trenches, shafts, underground or outdoors, including

flanges, bolts, nuts, valves and all ferrous parts to be painted with two
coats of zinc chromate primer and two coats of heavy bituminous
solution paint.

~703-045 PIPING: when directed by the Engineer piping in machine room is to

be painted to conform to ASME Colour Code. Alternatively stencil
pipes to show service, size and direction of flow. Insulated pipes to be
colour coded and stencilled over the external jacket.

~703-046 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS including clamps, rods, bolts, nuts etc. to
be painted with two coats of zinc chromate primer and where exposed
to view with two additional coats of approved oil paint.

~703-047 DAMAGED SURFACES of equipment to be restored to original

condition by cleaning and painting as directed.

~703-048 UNFINISHED SURFACES to be painted as directed.

~703-049 APPLY PAINT in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions

and recommendations.

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 15750 ELECTRICAL WORK
15751 GENERALLY

~751-01 ELECTRICAL WORK in connection with mechanical services, as

described hereinafter, is to be executed as specified under this
Section.

~752-02 STANDARDS: electrical equipment and accessories to be

manufactured in compliance with any of the following standards:
ANSI; NEMA; BS; VDE; DIN; IEC; UTE.

15752 CONDUITS

~752-01 SIZE: minimum 20 mm unless otherwise specified.

~752-02 STEEL CONDUIT: welded, drawn, heavy gauge, to BS 4568 Part 1 or

approved equal, galvanized internally and externally and threaded both
ends.

~752-03 FITTINGS: threaded, galvanized or cadmium plated malleable iron.

~752-04 FITTINGS to be specifically designed for size and type of conduit.

15753 WIRES AND CABLES

~753-01 POWER WIRES AND CABLES: Single conductor wires and multi-core
cables to have high conductivity tinned copper wire conductors
insulated with PVC compound, with additional PVC sheath for multi-
core cables.

~753-02 CONTROL WIRES AND CABLES: conductors to be tinned annealed

copper, minimum area 1.5 sq mm. Insulation to be moisture resistant
flame retardant PVC compound. Wires and cables to be rated for 110
V service. Multi-core cables for control and signalling to be PVC
insulated copper conductors, PVC sheathed, to BS 6346.

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 ~753-03 CONTROL WIRES AND CABLES: provide special heat resistant
insulation or corrosion resistant sheath where required.

~753-04 ARMOURED CABLES: armour to be single layer of galvanized steel

wire under the PVC sheath.

~753-05 CONNECTIONS TO MOTORS: single conductor wires pulled inside

conduits, or multi-core cables armoured or non armoured and fixed on
cable trays or supports.
~753-06 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: where required high temperature resistant
cables, silicone rubber, cross linked polyethylene, MICC, or approved
equal, corrosion resistant sheath is to be provided.

15755 STARTERS

~755-01 STARTERS for three phase motors to be magnetic type to

automatically disconnect motor from power supply in case of supply
failure, excessive voltage drop, over current and lack of balance in
phases. Overload trips to be provided for three phases.

~755-02 MOTOR DATA: obtain from equipment supplier before ordering any
motor starter, or check motor nameplate for full load current rating and
allowable temperature rise in order to select proper overload thermal
element for motor starter.

~755-03 SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE fitted to starter to be

independent of controller and overload protection.

~755-04 CONTROL VOLTAGE for starters and control circuits is not to exceed
110 V.

~755-05 STEP DOWN CONTROL CIRCUIT TRANSFORMERS: two winding

isolating type.

~755-06 CONTROL CIRCUIT PROTECTION: use high rupturing capacity fuses

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 or circuit breakers.

~755-07 AUXILIARY SUPPLY for controls, other than from main power circuit,
to be effectively isolated by auxiliary contacts on main isolator.

~755-08 CONTROL DEVICES on starters to be as follows unless otherwise

indicated or required by driven equipment: start stop push buttons, one
red pilot light for "running", one group pilot light for "stopped" and one
reset push button.

~755-09 STARTER TYPE A for single phase motors not exceeding 1/2 HP to
be surface or flush mounted, manual two pole toggle type, for non
reversing across the line starting, fitted with one overload element.

~755-010 STARTER TYPE B for three phase motors not exceeding 10 HP to

be direct on line, non reversing, magnetic type, with manual reset, 3
pole overload relay and low voltage protection, unless otherwise
required by local regulations.

~755-011 STARTER TYPE C for three phase motors over 10 HP, but not
exceeding 50 HP, to be automatic star delta magnetic non reversing
type, with 3 pole overload relay and adjustable low voltage relay,
unless otherwise required by local regulations.

~755-012 STARTER TYPE D for three phase motors over 50 HP to be multiple

step auto transformer non reversing magnetic type, with 3 pole
overload relay, adjustable low voltage relay, earth leakage relay and
with unbalanced current protection, unless otherwise required by local
regulations.

~755-013 INDIVIDUALLY MOUNTED STARTERS to be totally enclosed in sheet

steel enclosure with baked enamel finish. Design is to suit location
and application. It is to be impossible to open enclosure door unless
isolator is in open position.

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 ~755-014 NAMEPLATES: starters and controls to have engraved nameplates
identifying system or defining its function.

15756 ISOLATING SWITCHES

~756-01 ISOLATING SWITCHES: non fusible, single throw type, housed in

separate metallic enclosure, with arc quenching devices on each pole
capable of interrupting at least six times its rated current. They are to
simultaneously interrupt power supply to all line conductors, any
neutral and control circuits.

~756-02 ISOLATING SWITCHES for single phase fractional horsepower motors

to be single pole, dolly operated type, rated 15/20 A at 250 V AC, quick
make, quick break, with silver alloy contacts, flush or surface mounted
to suit application.

~756-03 OPERATING MECHANISM to be quick make quick break type, with

external operating handle mechanically interlocked with enclosure
cover to necessitate disconnecting switch to be in OFF position for
access to inside of enclosure. Means are to be provided for by
passing interlocks. Position of isolating switch to be clearly indicated
on cover.

~756-04 ENCLOSURE to be general purpose type, unless otherwise indicated

or required, with provision for locking operating handle in OPEN and
CLOSED positions.

~756-05 ENCLOSURES where indicated or required by location to be

weatherproof totally sealed water and dust proof type.

15757 COMBINATION STARTERS ISOLATING SWITCHES

~757-01 COMPONENTS to comprise magnetic starter, isolating switch and

short circuit protection devices required by the Standards, in approved

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 sheet metal enclosure to suit application.

~757-02 ISOLATING SWITCH OPERATING MECHANISM: quick make, quick

break, with external operating handle mechanically interlocked with
enclosure cover necessitating disconnecting switch to be in OFF
position for access to inside of enclosure. Means are to be provided for
by passing interlocks. Position of isolating switch to be clearly
indicated on cover.

~757-03 SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION GEAR to be HRC fused cartridges or

moulded case circuit breakers of appropriate current rupturing
capacity.

~757-04 OPERATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKER to be possible from outside of

enclosure. Position of breaker ON/OFF/TRIPPED to be clearly
indicated by position of handle.

15758 PUSH BUTTONS

~758-01 PUSH BUTTONS to be one unit momentary contact START/STOP with

normally open or normally closed contacts as required by wiring
diagrams and with lockout attachments. Heads to be colour coded and
STOP button to be protected. Push buttons controlling one piece of
equipment to be housed in separate enclosure.

15759 RELAYS

~759-01 RELAYS to be multi pole with normally open or normally closed

contacts, electrically operated at 110 V maximum, and magnetically
held. Contacts to be double break, silvered type, interchangeable from
normally open to normally closed without additional parts. Relays are
to be rated at 10 A, 600 V.

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 15760 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

~760-01 CIRCUIT BREAKERS: thermal magnetic type, with moulded case,

manually operated for normal switching functions and automatically
operated under overload and short circuit conditions.

~760-02 CIRCUIT BREAKERS to give positive trip free operation on abnormal

overloads, with quick make quick break contacts under both manual
and automatic operation. Stationary and movable contacts to be non
welding silver alloy adequately protected with effective and rapid arc
interruption.

~760-03 BRANCH CIRCUIT BREAKERS to be 100 A frame size, unless

otherwise shown.

~760-04 BREAKERS OF 225 AMP FRAME SIZE and larger to have

interchangeable trip units and adjustable instantaneous trips unless
otherwise shown.

~760-05 MAIN INCOMING BREAKERS to be current operated, earth leakage

type, or suitably equipped to provide earth fault protection. Earth fault
detection and interruption to be time co-ordinated with those of main
incoming breaker on main distribution board.

~760-06 MULTIPLE POLE BREAKERS to have single handle mechanism.

Each pole to have inverse time delay thermal over current trip element
and magnetic instantaneous over current trip element for simultaneous
tripping of all poles.

~760-07 TRIP ELEMENTS to be ambient temperature compensated type.

15761 MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE

~760-01 TYPE: totally enclosed free-standing sectional type, with sections

joined to form one assembly. Sections to be designed to allow other

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 sections to be easily added or removed.

~760-02 CONSTRUCTION: 2 mm thick sheet steel, adequately reinforced and

braced for maximum rigidity, sand blasted, rust inhibited after
fabrication and sprayed with one coat primer and two coats enamel
internally and externally.

~760-03 COMPONENTS: motor control centre to include the following:

main incoming circuit breaker or isolating switch as shown on the

Drawings for terminating incoming supply cables and isolating the
buss-bar system

main copper buss-bars rated as main incoming circuit breaker or as

shown on the Drawings

branch copper buss-bars of adequate capacity to distribute power to

each circuit breaker and starter served

neutral copper buss-bar rated at half capacity of main buss-bar and

distributed throughout whole motor control centre

earth copper buss-bars minimum 25 x 6 mm extending full length of

motor control centre

one voltmeter with commutator range 0-415 V

ammeters on main supply with necessary current transformers

starters, circuit breakers, push buttons, indicating lights, switches,

relays, contactors and accessories as shown on the Drawings

interconnecting and interlock wiring.

~760-04 BUSS-BARS to be adequately isolated and braced to sustain

maximum possible short circuit current.

~760-05 COMPARTMENT DOORS to be interlocked so that isolators or

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 breakers must be in OFF position before door can be opened.

~760-06 SPARE POSITIONS: fully equipped cells ready for connection to

motors are to be provided in adequate number.

~760-07 STARTERS, SWITCHES, other components and electrical devices to

be clearly labelled in English as to number and function, with incised
letters on black Bakelite with white laminated core. Labels to be
permanently fixed under each component.

~760-08 LABELS: starters, switches, electrical devices and accessories to be

clearly labelled in English as to function and number. Labels to be
permanently fixed under each component.

~760-09 SCHEMATIC AND WIRING DIAGRAMS to be firmly fixed within motor

control centre, showing each component and cross- referenced with
component labels.

~760-010 SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL electrical schematic diagram of whole

installation, suggested layout of motor control centre, interior wiring
details and complete technical literature on all proposed components,
prior to fabrication or purchase.

15762 MOTOR CONTROL PANELS

~762-01 TYPE: wall mounted or unit mounted, lockable type.

~762-02 CONSTRUCTION: minimum 1.5 mm thick hot-dip galvanized steel

sheet, finished with one coat etch primer and one coat stove enamel
internally and externally.

~762-03 PANELS INSTALLED OUTDOORS to have weatherproof totally

sealed water and dustproof enclosures.

~762-04 COMPONENTS: panels are to contain necessary breakers, starters,

push button switches, selector switches, relays, indicating lights,

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 interconnecting and interlock wiring and all devices and accessories
required for automatic or manual operation of equipment as specified
under equipment concerned.

~762-05 LABELS: starters, switches, electrical devices and accessories to be

clearly labelled in English as to function and nunmber. Labels to be
permanently fixed under each component.

~762-06 SCHEMATIC AND WIRING DIAGRAMS to be mounted in permanent

approved manner on inside of panel door. Diagrams are to show each
component cross referenced with component labels.
15763 WORKMANSHIP
15763-01 GENERALLY:
~763-011 WIRING AND CONDUITS

~763-012 POWER AND CONTROL WIRING: run in separate conduits.

~763-013 RIGID CONDUITS are not to terminate in nor be fastened to a motor frame
or base.

~763-014 FLEXIBLE CONDUITS to be used at motor connections. Allow sufficient

slack to permit motor to slide over adjustable length of motor base.

~763-015 FLEXIBLE CONDUITS: length and radius to be sufficient to permit bending

of feeder cables without damage to conductor or its insulation.

~763-016 FLEXIBLE CONDUITS: do not use in place of rigid conduit except at motor
connections, unless otherwise specified.

~763-017 SUPPORT CONDUIT with conduit supports in an adequate approved

manner.

~763-018 CONDUITS are not to cross pipe or vent shafts, ducts or openings. They
are to be run a minimum 100 mm away from pipes of non-electrical services.
15763-02 CONTROL CIRCUITS

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 ~763-021 SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL detailed control wiring diagrams and a list of
control equipment with descriptive literature. Free hand field wiring diagrams
or sketches will not be accepted.

~763-022 ARRANGE CIRCUITS to satisfy operating requirements specified for

various equipment driven by electricity and other requirements pertaining to
proper functioning and operation of equipment.

~763-023 PROTECT CIRCUITS with high rupturing capacity fuses or circuit breakers.
Auxiliary supply for controls, other than from main power circuit, to be
effectively isolated by auxiliary contacts on main isolator.
15763-03 EARTHING

~763-031 EARTH MOTORS by connecting green insulated conductor from earthing

bushing in starter to motor frame. Run earth conductor together with circuit
wiring and terminate in motor terminal box, provided earth terminal in box is
connected to motor frame. If this is not feasible, extend earth conductor
through insulated bushed opening in terminal box and connect to motor
base.

~763-032 EARTH EQUIPMENT by connecting non-current carrying metal parts of

system to earth source. Non-current carrying metal parts include conduits,
cable trays, outlet boxes, cabinets, enclosures, doors, grilles, and barriers
protecting or shielding electrical equipment from direct access.

15763-04 EQUIPMENT

~763-041 STARTERS: fix detailed wiring diagram inside each enclosure cover to
clearly indicate circuits.

~763-042 STARTERS: identify control and power wires either by distinctive coloured
insulation, engraved tags or other approved method.

~763-043 CIRCUIT BREAKERS: co-ordinate earth fault detection and interruption

with those of main incoming breaker on main distribution panel.

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 15800 LIST OF MANUFACTURES:
15801 – Units & Compressors
Carrier ( USA )
Bitzer (Germany)
Trane ( USA)
Copeland (Germany)
Or Approved equal...
15803 - Pumps
Grandfoss ( Denmark )
biral ( Swiss)
Taco ( USA )
Or Approved equal...
15804 - Evaporating Units
Carrier ( USA )
Pro-froid ( France )
Or Approved equal...
15811 - Valves & Accessories
Crane ( USA )
HONEYWELL GERMANY
Nibco ( USA )
Or Approved equal...
* Flexible Connection
Mason Industries ( USA )
Anacond ( USA )
Aeroquip Corp ( USA )

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 Or Approved equal...
* Strainers
Crane ( USA )
HONEYWELL (Germany )
Or Approved equal...
* Fittings
Anaconda American brass co. ( USA )
Muller brass co. ( USA )
Or Approved equal...
15814 - Sundries & Accessories
* Heating Equipment (Boiler)
Byworth under License of D.Balwin ( England )
Or Approved equal...
* Di-Electric Insulated Joint
Aeroquip Corp ( USA )
Capitol Mfg. ( USA )
Dresser ( USA )
Or Approved equal...
* Pressure Gauge
Achroft ( USA )
Manning, Maxwell & Moore ( USA )
Taylor instrument ( USA )
Or Approved equal...
* Refrigerant Pipe accessories
Alco ( USA )
Mueller ( USA )

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 Danfoss ( Denmark )
Or Approved equal...
15814 - Control Systems & BMS
Siemens ( SWISS )
Or Approved equal...
15814 -Electrical Components
a) Electric Motors :
Siemens ( Germany )
Or Approved equal...
b) Electric Panel Boards :
E.M.G. ( France )
ABB (SWEEDEN)
Or Approved equal...
c) Electric Cables :
Elsweedy ( Local )
Egyptian Company Cables ( Local )
Or Approved equal...

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