233700 OUTLETS AND INLETS seismic.pdf

UPGRADE EMERGENCY POWER IN BUILDING 138

VAMC, MARION, IN PROJECT: 610-16-104

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SECTION 23 37 00

AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Air Outlets and Inlets: Diffusers, Registers, an d Grilles.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, a nd SAMPLES.

B. Section 08 90 00, LOUVERS and VENTS.

C. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS.

D. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC a nd STEAM GENERATION.

E. Section 23 05 41, NOISE and VIBRATION CONTROL FO R HVAC PIPING and

EQUIPMENT.

F. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, and BALANC ING FOR HVAC.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refer to Article, QUALITY ASSURANCE, in Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR HVAC.

B. Fire Safety Code: Comply with NFPA 90A.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

2. Registers, grilles and accessories.

C. Coordination Drawings: Refer to article, SUBMITT ALS, in Section 23 05

11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. Air Diffusion Council Test Code:

1062 GRD-2015...........Certification, Rating, and Test Manual 4 th

Edition

C. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

ASCE7-2017..............Minimum Design Loads for Bu ildings and Other

Structures

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

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A167-99 2009............Standard Specification for Stainless and

Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip

B209- 2014..............Standard Specification for Aluminum and

Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-2018................Standard for the Installati on of Air

Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

181-2013................UL Standard for Safety Fact ory-Made Air Ducts and Connectors

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.

2.2 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

A. Materials:

1. Steel or aluminum. Provide manufacturer's standa rd gasket.

2. Exposed Fastenings: The same material as the res pective inlet or outlet. Fasteners for aluminum may be stainless ste el.

3. Contractor shall review all drawings and details and provide all devices with appropriate dimensions and trim for th e specific locations.

B. Performance Test Data: In accordance with Air Di ffusion Council Code

1062GRD. Refer to Section 23 05 41, NOISE and VIBRA TION CONTROL FOR

HVAC PIPING and EQUIPMENT for NC criteria.

C. Air Supply Outlets:

1. Supply Registers: Double deflection type with ho rizontal face bars and opposed blade damper with removable key operato r.

a. Margin: Flat, 30 mm (1-1/4 inches) wide.

b. Bar spacing: 20 mm (3/4 inch) maximum.

c. Finish: Off white baked enamel for ceiling mount ed units. Wall units shall have a prime coat for field painting, o r shall be extruded with manufacturer's standard finish.

2. Supply Grilles: Same as registers but without th e opposed blade damper.

D. Return and Exhaust Registers and Grilles: Provid e opposed blade damper without removable key operator for registers.

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1. Finish: Off-white baked enamel for ceiling mount ed units. Wall units shall have a prime coat for field painting, or shal l be extruded aluminum with manufacturer's standard aluminum fini sh.

2. Standard Type: Fixed horizontal face bars set at 30 to 45 degrees, approximately 30 mm (1-1/4 inch) margin.

3. Perforated Face Type: To match supply units.

4. Grid Core Type: 13 mm by 13 mm (1/2 inch by 1/2 inch) core with 30 mm (1-1/4 inch) margin.

5. Linear Type: To match supply units.

6. Door Grilles: Are furnished with the doors.

7. Egg Crate Grilles: Aluminum or Painted Steel 1/2 by 1/2 by 1/2 inch grid providing 90% free area.

a. Heavy extruded aluminum frame shall have counter sunk screw mounting. Unless otherwise indicated, register bla des and frame shall have factory applied white finish.

b. Grille shall be suitable for duct or surface mou nting as indicated on drawings. All necessary appurtenances shall be provided to allow for mounting.

2.3 WIRE MESH GRILLE

A. Fabricate grille with 2 x 2 mesh 13 mm (1/2 inch ) galvanized steel or aluminum hardware cloth in a spot welded galvanized steel frame with approximately 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) margin.

B. Use grilles where shown in unfinished areas such as mechanical rooms.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with provisions of Section 23 05 11, COMM ON WORK RESULTS FOR

HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION, particularly regarding c oordination with other trades and work in existing buildings.

B. Protection and Cleaning: Protect equipment and m aterials against physical damage. Place equipment in first class ope rating condition, or return to source of supply for repair or replacemen t, as determined by the COR. Protect equipment during construction agai nst entry of foreign matter to the inside and clean both inside and outs ide before operation and painting.

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