265100_Lighting_Fixtures.pdf

CHICOPEE ARMORY REHABILITATION MMD PROJECT NO. 985010

CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS ISSUED FOR BID – 05/20/11

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SECTION 265100

LIGHTING FIXTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Provisions of Section 260500, General Requirements for Electrical Work, Section 260560, Installation of Wire and Cable, and Section 260533, Raceway and Fittings, apply to the work of this section.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Products shall comply with the following codes and standards and shall be UL-listed and labeled:

CBM Labels Certified Ballast Manufacturers Assoc.

NEC Art. 410 National Electrical Code

FCC, Part 18 RFI and EMI

ANSI C62.41 Line Transient Protection

UL 1570 Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures

UL 924 Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment

UL 1088 Temporary Lighting

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit manufacturer's product data, photometrics, and installation instructions for each type of light fixture specified. Fixture submittals shall be in booklet form with separate sheet for each fixture assembled in "luminaire type" alphabetical order, with proposed fixture and accessories clearly indicated on each sheet.

B. Submit on a separate sheet for each fluorescent fixture type specified, the ballast manufacturer, type and technical data for that ballast.

C. Submit on a separate sheet for each light fixture specified, the proposed lamp and manufacturers data for that lamp.

1.4 MANUFACTURERS

A. Provide products of the manufacturers specified on the contract drawings and as listed under

Part 2 of this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Light fixtures shall be provided with housings, trims, ballasts, lamp holders, sockets, reflectors, wiring and other components required, as a factory-assembled unit for a complete installation.

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B. Provide electrical wiring within light fixtures suitable for connecting to branch circuit wiring in accordance with N.E.C. Article 410, Paragraph 52.

C. Deliver interior lighting fixtures in factory fabricated containers and wrapping, which properly protect fixtures from damage.

D. Store interior lighting fixtures in original packaging. Store inside well-ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soiling, humidity, extreme temperatures, laid flat and on skids to keep off floors and ground.

E. Fixtures installed in ceilings, suspended from ceilings or on walls shall have a plastic film covering protecting lens, louver and lamps from dust, dirt and debris. Plastic film shall not be removed until construction is completed.

2.2 FLUORESCENT FIXTURES

A. General: Provide fluorescent fixtures of sizes, types and ratings indicated and specified in the

Lighting Fixture Schedule on the Contract Drawings.

B. Indoor fluorescent fixtures containing double-ended T8 lamps shall be provided with an internal disconnecting means to disconnect power to the fixture.

C. Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts: Provide low-energy solid state fluorescent lamp ballasts, operating lamps with a frequency of >20KHz and capable of operating lamp types indicated. Ballasts shall be high power factor >0.90, Class A sound rating. Ballasts shall have lamp current crest factor of 1.7 or less and total harmonic distortion less than 20%. Ballasts shall be UL listed, Class P, and meet FCC 47CFR Part 18 Non-Consumer and meet applicable ANSI standard.

1. Ballasts that operate T8 lamps shall have the following requirements:

a. Normal ballast factor (0.88-1.03)

b. Ballast shall be Programmed Start type

c. Ballast must be capable of 0°F starting.

d. Ballast shall be one of the following:

1. Sylvania Quicktronic PROStart PSN series.

2. General Electric Ultramax series.

3. Advance Optanium IOP series.

2. Ballasts that operate T4 compact fluorescent lamps shall have the following requirements:

a. Ballasts shall have an end of lamp life sensing circuit capable of shutting the lamp down to prevent lamp glass from cracking and lamp base sockets from melting.

b. Ballast factor shall be 0.95 - 1.1.

c. Ballast shall be Programmed Start type to operate lamps in series.

d. Ballast must be capable of 0°F starting.

e. Ballast shall be one of the following:

1. Sylvania Quicktronic Prostart CF series.

2. General Electric ProLine CFL series.

3. Advance SmartMate ICF series.

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2.3 LAMPS

A. Provide fluorescent lamps of types as indicated on the contract drawings.

B. T8 Lamp Type:

1. All lamps shall have a minimum 85 CRI and an average rated life of 30,000 hours based on 3hrs/start when used with a programmed rapid start ballast. A 17 Watt lamp shall be minimum 1350 lumens. A 25 Watt lamp shall be minimum 2150 lumens. A

32 Watt lamp shall be minimum 2950 lumens.

2. Lamp color temperature shall be cool white, 3500K unless otherwise noted.

3. Lamps shall be one of the following:

a. Sylvania Octron 800XPS series.

b. General Electric Ecolux Starcoat T8 series.

c. Philips 800 Alto T8 series.

C. Compact Fluorescent (T4) Lamp Type:

1. All lamps shall have an average rated life of 12,000 hours, and a minimum 82 CRI. A

13 Watt lamp shall be minimum 900 lumens. A 18 Watt lamp shall be minimum 1200 lumens. A 26 Watt lamp shall be minimum 1710 lumens. A 32 Watt lamp shall be minimum 2200 lumens. A 42 Watt lamp shall be minimum 3200 lumens

2. All lamps shall have 4 pin bases for operation on electronic ballasts.

3. Lamp color temperature shall be cool white, 3500K unless otherwise noted.

4. Lamps shall be one of the following:

a. Sylvania DULUX T/E/IN ECO series.

b. General Electric Ecolux series.

c. Philips Alto series. PL-T/PL-C.

D. ANSI Standards. Lamps shall comply with applicable ANSI standards.

E. Lamps shall be manufactured by Osram Sylvania, General Electric, Philips Lighting Co. or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Examine all areas and conditions under which lighting fixtures are to be installed and structure which will support lighting fixtures. Notify the General Contractor in writing of any conditions which are detrimental to proper installation and completion of the work. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to the Installer.

B. Coordinate light fixture installations with other trades. Fluorescent light fixtures should be installed at least two feet away from smoke detectors. Coordinate all lighting fixtures with mechanical piping and ductwork to allow for proper clearance.

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3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install all lighting fixtures at locations and heights indicated, in accordance with the architectural reflected ceiling plans.

B. Provide fixtures and/or fixture outlet boxes with hangers, channel or other method of fastening and supporting fixtures required for proper installation.

C. Luminaires installed in suspended ceilings shall be independently supported, directly from the building structure. Each luminaire shall be supported at each end.

D. Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts in accordance with equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening values for equipment connectors. All screws and bolts shall have washers.

3.3 SPLICES AND TERMINATIONS

A. Twist on wire connectors shall be installed which utilize square-wire spring grips and thermo plastic shells. Install connectors to meet the manufacturer's torquing requirements. Install wire connectors of size required as not to exceed the manufacturers UL-listed CSA recognized wire combinations.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. At date of substantial completion, all lamps that are not functioning, have color deficiencies, or are noticeably dimmed shall be replaced with new lamps as determined by the Engineer.

B. All lamps used for temporary lighting in new light fixtures shall be replaced with new lamps.

C. All light fixtures shall be cleaned of dirt and debris upon completion of construction. All finger prints and smudges shall be cleaned.

D. All installed fixtures during remainder of construction shall be protected in accordance with

Section 2.1 Paragraph E of this specification section.

E. All light fixtures shall be grounded in accordance with article 250 and 410 of the NEC. Tighten connections to comply with tightening torques specified in UL 486A to assure permanent and effective grounds.

F. All light fixtures damaged in shipping or during installation shall be replaced with new fixtures at no cost to the Owner.

G. Furnish stock or replacement lamps amounting to 10%, but no less than six lamps, of each type and size lamp used in each type of lighting fixture. Deliver replacement stock as directed to

Owner's storage space.

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