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SECTION 22 05 23

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section describes the requirements for general-duty valves for domestic water and sewer systems.

B. A complete listing of all acronyms and abbreviations are included in

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

F. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A112.14.1-2003 ........Backwater Valves

C. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE):

1001-2008 .............Performance Requirements for Atmospheric Type

Vacuum Breakers

1003-2009 .............Performance Requirements for Water Pressure

Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Distribution

Systems

1011-2004 .............Performance Requirements for Hose Connection

Vacuum Breakers

1013-2011 .............Performance Requirements for Reduced Pressure

Principle Backflow Preventers and Reduced

Pressure Principle Fire Protection Backflow

Preventers

1015-2011 .............Performance Requirements for Double Check

Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Double Check

Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies

1017-2009 .............Performance Requirements for Temperature

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D. Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution Systems

1020-2004 .............Performance Requirements for Pressure Vacuum

Breaker Assembly

1035-2008 .............Performance Requirements for Laboratory Faucet

Backflow Preventers

1069-2005 .............Performance Requirements for Automatic

Temperature Control Mixing Valves

1070-2004 .............Performance Requirements for Water Temperature

Limiting Devices

1071-2012 .............Performance Requirements for Temperature

Actuated Mixing Valves for Plumbed Emergency

Equipment

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A126-2004(R2009) ......Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings

A276-2013a ............Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A536-1984(R2009) ......Standard Specification for Ductile Iron

Castings

B62-2009 Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal

Castings

B584-2013 .............Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand

Castings for General Applications

F. International Code Council (ICC):

IPC-2012 .............International Plumbing Code

G. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc. (MSS):

SP-25-2008 ............Standard Marking Systems for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

SP-67-2011 ............Butterfly Valves (Are not to be used)

SP-70-2011 ............Gray Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded

Ends

SP-71-2011 ............Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and

Threaded Ends

SP-80-2013 ............Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle, and Check Valves

SP-85-2011 ............Gray Iron Globe & Angle Valves, Flanged and

Threaded Ends

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SP-110-2010 ...........Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder

Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends

H. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB):

7th Edition 2005 ......Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, Balancing of Environmental Systems

I. NSF International (NSF):

61-2012 .............Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2011 .............Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

University of Southern California Foundation for Cross Connection

J. Control and Hydraulic Research (USC FCCCHR):

9th Edition ..........Manual of Cross-Connection Control

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING

PIPING”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data Including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

1. Ball Valves.

2. Gate Valves.

3. Butterfly Valves (are not to be used)

4. Balancing Valves.

5. Check Valves.

6. Globe Valves.

7. Water Pressure Reducing Valves and Connections.

8. Backwater Valves.

9. Backflow Preventers.

10. Chain wheels.

11. Thermostatic Mixing Valves.

D. Test and Balance reports for balancing valves.

E. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets and information for ordering replaceable parts:

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1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

4. Piping diagrams of thermostatic mixing valves to be installed.

F. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the Contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

G. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING

SYSTEMS.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Valves shall be prepared for shipping as follows:

1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.

2. Protect threads, flange faces, grooves, and weld ends.

3. Set angle, gate, and globe valves closed to prevent rattling.

4. Set ball and plug valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces.

5. Block check valves in either closed or open position.

B. Valves shall be prepared for storage as follows:

1. Maintain valve end protection.

2. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher than ambient dew point temperature.

C. A sling shall be used for large valves. The sling shall be rigged to avoid damage to exposed parts. Hand wheels or stems shall not be used as lifting or rigging points.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VALVES, GENERAL

A. Asbestos packing and gaskets are prohibited.

B. Bronze valves shall be made with dezincification resistant materials.

Bronze valves made with copper alloy (brass) containing more than 15 percent zinc shall not be permitted.

C. Valves in insulated piping shall have 2 inch (50 mm) stem extensions and extended handles of non-thermal conductive material that allows operating the valve without breaking the vapor seal or disturbing the

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D. Exposed Valves over 2-1/2 inch (65 mm) installed at an elevation over

12 feet (3.6 m) shall have a chain-wheel attachment to valve hand-wheel, stem, or other actuator.

E. All valves connected to the potable water system shall meet the requirements of NSF 61 and NSF 372.

F. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

2.2 SHUT-OFF VALVES

A. Cold, Hot and Re-circulating Hot Water:

1. 4 inches and smaller: Ball, MSS SP-110, Ball valve shall be full port three piece or two piece with a union design with adjustable stem package. Threaded stem designs are not allowed. The ball valve shall have a SWP rating of 150 psig (1035 kPa) and a CWP rating of

600 psig (4138 kPa). The body material shall be Bronze ASTM B584, lead-free Alloy C89836. The ends shall be non-lead solder for sizes

2” and smaller and non-lead braze for sizes 2-1/2” through 4”.

2. 5 inches and larger: Ball, MSS SP-72. Ball valve shall be full port with a flange design with adjustable stem package. Ball valve shall have an SWP rating of 125 psig and a CWP rating of 200 psig. Body material shall be ASTM A126 Class B cast iron body with FDA food-grade epoxy powder coat. Ball and stem shall be stainless steel.

B. Reagent Grade Water: Valves for reagent grade, reverse osmosis, or deionized water service shall be ball type of same material as used for pipe.

2.3 BALANCING VALVES

A. Hot Water Re-circulating, 3 inches (75 mm) and smaller manual balancing valve shall be of bronze body, brass ball construction with glass and carbon filled TFE seat rings and designed for positive shutoff. The manual balancing valve shall have differential pressure read-out ports across the valve seat area. The read out ports shall be fitting with internal EPT inserts and check valves. The valve body shall have http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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1/4 inch (8 mm) NPT tapped drain and purge port. The valves shall have memory stops that allow the valve to close for service and then reopened to set point without disturbing the balance position. All valves shall have calibrated nameplates to assure specific valve settings.

B. Larger than 3 inches (75 mm): Manual balancing valves shall be of heavy duty cast iron flanged construction with 125 psig (861 kPa) flange connections. The flanged manual balancing valves shall have either a brass ball with glass and carbon filled TFE seal rings or fitted with a bronze seat, replaceable bronze disc with EPDM seal insert and stainless steel stem. The design pressure shall be 175 psig (1200 kPa) at 250 degrees F (121 degrees C).

2.4 CHECK VALVES

A. 3 inches (75 mm) and smaller shall be Class 125, bronze swing check valves with non-metallic disc suitable for type of service. The check valve shall meet MSS SP-80 Type 4 standard. The check valve shall have a CWP rating of 200 psig (1380 kPa). The check valve shall have a Y pattern horizontal body design with bronze body material conforming to

ASTM B62, solder joints, and PTFE or TFE disc.

B. 4 inches (100 mm) and larger:

1. Check valves shall be Class 125, iron swing check valve with lever and weight closure control. The check valve shall meet MSS SP-71

Type I standard. The check valve shall have a CWP rating of 200 psig

(1380 kPa). The check valve shall have a clear or full waterway body design with gray iron body material conforming to ASTM A126, bolted bonnet, flanged ends, bronze trim.

2. All check valves on the discharge side of submersible sump pumps shall have factory installed exterior level and weight with sufficient weight to prevent the check valve from hammering against the seat when the sump pump stops.

2.5 GLOBE VALVES

A. 3 inches (75 mm) or smaller: Class 150, bronze globe valve with non-metallic disc. The globe valve shall meet MSS SP-80, Type 2 standard.

The globe valve shall have a CWP rating of 300 psig (2070 kPa). The valve material shall be bronze with integral seal and union ring bonnet conforming to ASTM B62 with solder ends, copper-silicon bronze stem, PTFE or TFE disc, and malleable iron hand wheel.

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B. Larger than 3 inches (75 mm): Similar to above, except with cast iron body and bronze trim, Class 125, iron globe valve. The globe valve shall meet MSS SP-85, Type 1 standard. The globe valve shall have a CWP rating of 200 psig (1380 kPa). The valve material shall be gray iron with bolted bonnet conforming to ASTM A126 with flanged ends, bronze trim, and malleable iron handwheel.

2.6 WATER PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE AND CONNECTIONS

A. 3 inches (75 mm) or smaller: The pressure reducing valve shall consist of a bronze body and bell housing, a separate access cover for the plunger, and a bolt to adjust the downstream pressure. The pressure reducing valve shall meet ASSE 1003. The bronze bell housing and access cap shall be threaded to the body and shall not require the use of ferrous screws. The assembly shall be of the balanced piston design and shall reduce pressure in both flow and no flow conditions. The assembly shall be accessible for maintenance without having to remove the body from the line.

B. 4 inches (100 mm) and larger: The pressure reducing valve shall consist of a flanged cast iron body and rated to 200 psig (1380 kPa). The valve shall have a large elastomer diaphragm for sensitive response. The pressure reducing valve shall meet ASSE 1003.

C. The regulator shall have a tap for pressure gauge.

D. The regulator shall have a temperature rating of 212 degrees F

(100 degrees C) for hot water or hot water return service. Pressure regulators shall have accurate pressure regulation to +/- 1 psig

(6.9 kPa).

E. Setting: Entering water pressure, discharge pressure, capacity, size, and related measurements shall be as shown on the drawings.

F. Connections Valves and Strainers: Shut off valves shall be installed on each side of reducing valve and a bypass line equal in size to the regulator inlet pipe shall be installed with a normally closed globe valve. A strainer shall be installed on inlet side of, and same size as pressure reducing valve. A pressure gauge shall be installed on the inlet and outlet of the valve.

2.7 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. A backflow prevention assembly shall be installed at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply comes in contact with a

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B. The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be ASSE listed 1013 with full port OS&Y positive-seal resilient gate valves and an integral relief monitor switch. The main body and access cover shall be epoxy coated ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536 grade 4. The seat ring and check valve shall be the thermoplastic type suited for water service. The stem shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A276. The seat disc shall be the elastomer type suited for water service. The checks and the relief valve shall be accessible for maintenance without removing the device from the line. An epoxy coated wye type strainer with flanged connections shall be installed on the inlet. Reduced pressure backflow preventers shall be installed in the following applications.

1. Deionizers.

2. Sterilizers.

3. Stills.

4. Dialysis, Deionized or Reverse Osmosis Water Systems.

5. Water make up to heating systems, cooling tower, chilled water system, generators, and similar equipment consuming water.

6. Water service entrance from loop system.

7. Dental equipment.

8. Power washer.

9. Medical equipment.

10. Process equipment.

11. Autopsy, on each hot and cold water outlet at each table or sink.

12. Reclaimed water systems.

C. The pipe applied or integral atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be ASSE listed 1001. The main body shall be cast bronze. The seat disc shall be the elastomer type suited for water service. The device shall be accessible for maintenance without removing the device from the service line. The installation shall not be in a concealed or inaccessible location or where the venting of water from the device during normal operation is deemed objectionable. Atmospheric vacuum breakers shall be installed in the following applications.

1. Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

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2. Disposers.

3. Showers (telephone/handheld type).

4. Hydrotherapy units.

5. All kitchen equipment, if not protected by air gap.

6. Ventilating hoods with wash down system.

7. Film processor.

8. Detergent system.

9. Fume hoods.

10. Glassware washers.

11. Service sinks (integral with faucet only).

12. Laundry tubs (integral with faucet only).

13. Sitz baths.

D. The hose connection vacuum breaker shall be ASSE listed 1011. The main body shall be cast brass with stainless steel working parts. The diaphragm and disc shall be the elastomer type suited for water service. The device shall permit the attachment of portable hoses to hose thread outlets. Hose connection vacuum breakers shall be installed in the following locations requiring non-continuous pressure:

1. Hose bibbs and wall hydrants.

E. The pressure vacuum breaker shall be ASSE listed 1020. The main body shall be brass. The disc and O-ring seal shall be the elastomer type.

The valve seat and disc float shall be the thermoplastic type. Tee handle or lever handle shut-off ball valves. Test cocks for testing and draining where freezing conditions occur. All materials shall be suitable for water service. The device shall be accessible for maintenance without removing the device from the service line. The installation shall not be in a concealed or inaccessible location or where the venting of water from the device during normal operation is deemed objectionable. Pressure vacuum breakers shall be installed in the following locations requiring continuous pressure and no backpressure including equipment with submerged inlet connections:

F. The laboratory faucet vacuum breaker shall be ASSE listed 1035. The main body shall be cast brass. Dual check valves with stainless steel working parts. The diaphragm and disc shall be the elastomer type suited for water service. The device shall permit the attachment of portable hoses to laboratory faucets for non-continuous pressure applications.

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G. The double check backflow prevention assembly shall be ASSE listed 1015 and supply with full port, OS&Y, positive-seal, resilient gate valves.

The main body and access cover shall be epoxy coated ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536 grade. The seat ring and check valve shall be the thermoplastic type suited for water service. The stem shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A276. The seat disc shall be the elastomer type suited for water service. The first and second check valve shall be accessible for maintenance without removing the device from the line. Double check valves shall be installed in the following location requiring continuous pressure subject to backpressure and backsiphonage conditions.

2.9 CHAINWHEELS

A. Valve chain wheel assembly with sprocket rim brackets and chain shall be constructed according to the following:

1. Brackets: Type, number, size, and fasteners required to mount actuator on valve.

2. Attachment: For connection to ball valve stem.

3. Sprocket rim with chain guides: Bronze of type and size required for valve with zinc coating.

4. Chain: Stainless steel of size required to fit sprocket rim.

2.10 THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES

A. Thermostatic Mixing Valves shall comply with the following general performance requirements:

1. Shall meet ASSE requirements for water temperature control.

2. The body shall be cast bronze or brass with corrosion resistant internal parts preventing scale and biofilm build-up. Provide chrome-plated finish in exposed areas.

3. No special tool shall be required for temperature adjustment, maintenance, replacing parts and disinfecting operations.

4. Valve shall be able to be placed in various positions without making temperature adjustment or reading difficult.

5. Valve finish shall be chrome plated in exposed areas.

6. Valve shall allow easy temperature adjustments to allow hot water circulation. Internal parts shall be able to withstand disinfecting operations of chemical and thermal treatment of water temperatures up to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) for 30 minutes or 50 ppm

(50 mg/L) chlorine residual concentration for 24 hours.

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7. Parts shall be easily removed or replaced without dismantling the valves, for easy scale removal and disinfecting of parts.

8. Valve shall have a manual adjustable temperature control with locking mechanism to prevent tampering by end user. Outlet temperature shall be visible to ensure outlet temperature does not exceed specified limits, particularly after thermal eradication procedures.

9. Provide mixing valves with integral check valves with screens and stop valves.

B. Master Thermostatic Water Mixing Valves:

1. Application: Tempered water distribution from hot water source.

2. Standard: ASSE 1017.

3. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (861 kPa).

4. Type: Exposed-mounting or Cabinet-type, as indicated, thermostatically controlled water mixing valve.

5. Connections: Flanged or threaded union inlets and outlet.

6. Valve Finish: Chrome plated.

7. Cabinet: Factory-fabricated, stainless steel, for recessed or surface mounting and with hinged, stainless-steel door.

8. Thermometers shall be provided to indicate mixed water temperature.

9. Provide a high temperature alarm device to detect mixing valve failure.

C. Hi-Lo Water-Mixing-Valve Assemblies:

1. Application: Tempered water distribution from hot water source covering a wide range of flow.

2. Description: Factory-fabricated, cabinet-type or exposed-mounting, thermostatically controlled, water-mixing-valve assembly in two-valve parallel arrangement including pressure regulators, pressure gauges and thermometer.

3. Large-Flow Parallel: Master thermostatic water mixing valve and downstream pressure regulator with pressure gauges on inlet and outlet.

4. Small-Flow Parallel: Master thermostatic water mixing valve.

5. Master Thermostatic Mixing Valves: Comply with ASSE 1017.

6. Water Regulator(s): Comply with ASSE 1003. Include pressure gauge on inlet and outlet.

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7. Component Pressure Ratings: 125 psig (861 kPa) minimum, unless otherwise indicated.

8. Connections: Soldered or threaded union inlets and outlet.

9. Thermometers shall be provided to indicate mixed water temperature.

10. Provide a high temperature alarm device to detect mixing valve failure.

D. Automatic Water Temperature Control Mixing Valves:

1. Application: Gang plumbing fixtures point-of-use when no other mixing at fixtures occurs.

2. Standard: ASSE 1069.

3. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (861 kPa).

4. Type: Thermostatically controlled water mixing valve set at 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).

5. Connections: Threaded union or soldered inlets and outlet.

6. Thermometers shall be provided to indicate mixed water temperature.

7. Upon cold water supply failure the hot water flow shall automatically be reduced to 0.5 gpm maximum.

8. Provide a high temperature alarm device to detect mixing valve failure.

E. Water Temperature Limiting Devices:

1. Application: Single plumbing fixture point-of-use such as sinks or lavatories.

2. Standard: ASSE 1070.

3. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (861 kPa).

4. Type: Thermostatically controlled water mixing valve set at 110 degrees F (43 degrees C).

5. Connections: Threaded union, compression or soldered inlets and outlet.

6. Upon cold water supply failure the hot water flow shall automatically be reduced to 0.2 gpm maximum.

F. Temperature Activated Mixing Valves:

1. Application: Emergency eye/face/drench shower equipment.

2. Standard: ASSE 1071.

3. Pressure Rating: 125 psig (861 kPa).

4. Type: Thermostatically controlled water mixing valve set at 75 to 85 degrees F (24 to 30 degrees C).

5. Connections: Soldered or threaded union inlets and outlet.

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6. Cabinet: Factory-fabricated, stainless steel, for recessed or surface mounting and with hinged, stainless-steel door.

7. Thermometers shall be provided to indicate mixed water temperature.

8. Upon cold water supply failure the hot water flow shall automatically be reduced to 0.5 gpm maximum.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Valve interior shall be examined for cleanliness, freedom from foreign matter, and corrosion. Special packing materials shall be removed, such as blocks, used to prevent disc movement during shipping and handling.

B. Valves shall be operated in positions from fully open to fully closed.

Guides and seats shall be examined and made accessible by such operations.

C. Threads on valve and mating pipe shall be examined for form and cleanliness.

D. Mating flange faces shall be examined for conditions that might cause leakage. Bolting shall be checked for proper size, length, and material. Gaskets shall be verified for proper size and that its material composition is suitable for service and free from defects and damage.

E. Do not attempt to repair defective valves; replace with new valves.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install valves with unions or flanges at each piece of equipment arranged to allow service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.

B. Valves shall be located for easy access and shall be provide with separate support. Valves shall be accessible with access doors when installed inside partitions or above hard ceilings.

C. Valves shall be installed in horizontal piping with stem at or above center of pipe.

D. Valves shall be installed in a position to allow full stem movement.

E. Install chain wheels on operators for ball, butterfly, gate and globe valves 4 inches (100 mm) and larger and more than 12 feet (3.6 m) above floor. Chains shall be extended to 60 inches (1524 mm) above finished floor.

F. Check valves shall be installed for proper direction of flow and as follows:

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1. Swing Check Valves: In horizontal position with hinge pin level and on top of valve.

G. Install backflow preventers in each water supply to mechanical equipment and systems and to other equipment and water systems that maybe sources of contamination. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Locate backflow preventers in same room as connected equipment or system.

1. Install drain for backflow preventers with atmospheric-vent drain connection with air-gap fitting, fixed air-gap fitting, or equivalent positive pipe separation of at least two pipe diameters in drain piping and pipe to floor drain. Locate air-gap device attached to or under backflow preventer. Simple air breaks are not acceptable for this application.

H. Install pressure gauges on outlet of backflow preventers.

I. Do not install bypass piping around backflow preventers.

J. Install temperature-actuated water mixing valves with check stops or shutoff valves on inlets.

1. Install thermometers if specified.

2. Install cabinet-type units recessed in or surface mounted on wall as specified.

K. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no cost to the Government.

3.3 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING

A. Equipment Nameplates and Signs: Install engraved plastic-laminate equipment nameplate or sign on or near each of the following:

1. Calibrated balancing valves.

2. Master, thermostatic, water mixing valves.

3. Manifold, thermostatic, water-mixing-valve assemblies.

B. Distinguish among multiple units, inform operator of operational requirements, indicate safety and emergency precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations, in addition to identifying unit.

3.4 ADJUSTING

A. Valve packing shall be adjusted or replaced after piping systems have been tested and put into service but before final adjusting and balancing. Valves shall be replaced if persistent leaking occurs.

B. Set field-adjustable flow set points of balancing valves and record data. Ensure recorded data represents actual measured or observed

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After adjustment, take measurements to verify balance has not been disrupted or that such disruption has been rectified.

C. Set field-adjustable temperature set points of temperature-actuated water mixing valves.

D. Testing and adjusting of balancing valves shall be performed by an independent NEBB Accredited Test and Balance Contractor. A final settings and flow report shall be submitted to the VA Contracting

Officer’s Representative (COR).

3.5 COMMISSIONING

A. Provide commissioning documentation in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

B. Components provided under this section of the specification shall be tested as part of a larger system.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for 4

(four) hours to instruct VA Personnel in operation and maintenance of the system.

B. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING

SYSTEMS.

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