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STATE OF CALIFORNIA -

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

AFFAIRS

VHC-R SERVER ROOM HVAC MINISPLIT

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

December 22, 2025

Prepared By:

998 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95126

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OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL

shall be available on the project site at all times.

3/23/2026

APPROVED FIRE AND PANIC ONLY

Approval of this plan does not authorize or approve any omission or deviation from applicable regulations. Final approval is subject to field inspection. One set of approved plans

25-5700

STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHC-R SERVER ROOM HVAC MINISPLIT 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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DOCUMENT 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

A. MECHANICAL ENGINEER

1. Lorenzo A. Rios

2. M 21000

3. .

B. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

1. Lorenzo A. Rios

2. E 10342

3. .

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF DOCUMENT

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SECTION 00 01 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS – Owner to provide

00 01 07 SEALS PAGE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS – Owner to provide

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS - Not Used

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE - Not Used

DIVISION 04 MASONRY - Not Used

DIVISION 05 METALS - Not Used

DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES - Not Used

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION - Not Used

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS - Not Used

DIVISION 09 FINISHES - Not Used

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES - Not Used

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS - Not Used

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION - Not Used

DIVISION 14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION - Not Used

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING - Not Used

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 62 00 PACKAGED COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER UNITS

23 82 19 FAN COIL UNITS

DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION - Not Used

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DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL – See Drawings

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS - Not Used

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY - Not Used

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK - Not Used

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS - Not Used

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES - Not Used

DIVISION 34 TRANSPORTATION - Not Used

DIVISION 35 WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION - Not Used

DIVISION 40 PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS - Not Used

DIVISION 41 MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 42 PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT - Not

Used

DIVISION 43 PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 44 POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 45 INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 46 WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT - Not Used

DIVISION 48 ELECTRONIC POWER GENERATION - Not Used

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 23 62 00

PACKAGED COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER UNITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Compressor and condenser units, air cooled, 1 to 5 tons (3.5 to 17.6 kW).

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each compressor and condenser unit.

1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

2. Include equipment dimensions, weights and structural loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

1.03 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Seismic Qualification Data: Certificates for compressor and condenser units, accessories, and components, from manufacturer.

1. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

2. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based and their installation requirements.

B. Startup service reports.

C. Field quality-control reports.

D. Warranty: For special warranty.

1.04 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For compressor and condenser units to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.05 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of compressor and condenser units that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Compressor failure.

b. Condenser coil leak.

2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

3. Warranty Period (Compressor Only): Seven years from date of Substantial Completion.

4. Warranty Period (Components Other Than Compressor): Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

5. Warranty Period (Condenser Coil Only): Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: Compressor and condenser units are to withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined in accordance with ASCE/SEI 7.

B. Fabricate and label refrigeration system in accordance with ASHRAE 15 and ASHRAE 34.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2.02 COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER UNITS, AIR COOLED, 1 TO 5 TONS (3.5 TO 17.6 kW)

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. TRANE/Mitsubishi Electric

2. DAIKIN Applied.

3. SAMSUNG HVAC Solutions

4. Or Approved Equal.

B. Description: Factory assembled and tested; consisting of compressor, condenser coil, fan, motors, refrigerant reservoir, and operating controls.

C. Compressor Type: Scroll, hermetically sealed, with rubber vibration isolators.

1. Motor: Single speed, and includes thermal- and current-sensitive overload devices, start capacitor, relay, and contactor.

2. Variable-Speed Compressor: Include manual-reset, high-pressure switch and automatic-reset, low-pressure switch.

D. Refrigerant: R-454B.

E. Condenser Coil: Seamless copper-tube, aluminum-fin coil; circuited for integral liquid subcooler, with removable drain pan and brass service valves with service ports.

F. Condenser Fan: Direct-drive, metal propeller fan; with permanently lubricated, totally enclosed fan motor with thermal-overload protection and ball bearings.

1. Fin Spacing: Minimum Eight per inch.

G. Accessories:

1. Cycle Protector: Automatic-reset timer to prevent rapid compressor cycling.

2. Electronic programmable thermostat to control compressor and condenser unit and evaporator fan.

3. Evaporator Freeze Thermostat: Temperature-actuated switch that stops unit when evaporator reaches freezing temperature.

4. Filter-dryer.

5. High-Pressure Switch: Automatic-reset switch cycles compressor off on high refrigerant pressure.

6. Liquid-line solenoid.

7. Low-Ambient Controller:

a. Cycles condenser fan to permit operation down to 30 deg F.

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8. Low-Pressure Switch: Automatic-reset switch cycles compressor off on low refrigerant pressure.

9. Plastic mounting base.

10. Precharged and preinsulated suction and liquid tubing.

11. Sound Hood: Wraps around sound attenuation cover for compressor.

12. Thermostatic expansion valve for installation at evaporator coil.

13. Fixed orifice for installation at evaporator coil.

14. Time-Delay Relay: Continues operation of evaporator fan after compressor shuts off.

H. Unit Casing: Galvanized steel, finished with baked powder-coat; with removable panels for access to controls, weep holes for water drainage, and mounting holes in base. Mount service valves, fittings, and gauge ports on exterior of casing.

I. Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Compressor and Condenser Unit:

a. Full-Load Cooling Capacity: 36 MBh.

2. Compressor:

a. Number of Compressors: 1.

3. Air-Cooled Condenser:

a. Ambient-Air Temperature: 95 deg F.

b. Number of Condenser Fans: 1.

c. Condenser Fan Motor Size: 74 W.

4. Electrical Characteristics:

a. Volts: 208 V.

b. Phase: 1.

c. Hertz: 60 Hz.

d. Maximum Circuit Ampacity: 34 A.

e. Maximum Overcurrent Protection: 56 A.

2.03 MOTORS

A. Comply with NEMA designation, temperature rating, service factor, enclosure type, and efficiency requirements.

1. Motor Sizes: Minimum size as indicated. If not indicated, large enough so driven load will not require motor to operate in service factor range above 1.0.

2.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Performance Ratings: Certify capacity performance ratings of compressor and condenser units in accordance with AHRI 210/240.

B. Sound-Power Level Ratings: Factory test sound-power-level ratings in accordance with AHRI 270.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of compressor and condenser units.

B. Examine roughing-in for refrigerant piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections before equipment installation.

C. Examine walls, floors, and roofs for suitable conditions where compressor and condenser units will be installed.

D. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install units level and plumb, firmly anchored in locations indicated.

B. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Equipment Mounting:

1. Install compressor and condenser units on an appropriate support.

2. Comply with requirements for vibration isolation and seismic-control devices.

D. Maintain manufacturer's recommended clearances for service and maintenance.

E. Loose Components: Install piping specialties, electrical components, devices, and accessories that are not factory mounted.

3.03 PIPING CONNECTIONS

A. Where installing piping adjacent to equipment, allow space for service and maintenance.

B. Connect refrigerant piping to air-cooled compressor and condenser units; maintain required access to unit. Install furnished field-mounted accessories.

3.04 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

A. Connect wiring in accordance with applicable electrical codes.

B. Ground equipment in accordance with applicable requirements.

C. Install electrical devices furnished by manufacturer, but not factory mounted, in accordance with NFPA 70 and NECA 1.

D. Install nameplate for each electrical connection, indicating electrical equipment designation and circuit number feeding connection.

1. Nameplate is to be laminated acrylic or melamine plastic signs.

2. Nameplate is to be laminated acrylic or melamine plastic signs with a black background and engraved white letters at least 1/2 inch high.

3.05 CONTROL CONNECTIONS

A. Install control and electrical power wiring to field-mounted control devices.

3.06 STARTUP SERVICE

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service.

1. Complete installation and startup checks in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and perform the following:

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a. Inspect for physical damage to unit casing.

b. Verify that access doors move freely and are weathertight.

c. Clean units and inspect for construction debris.

d. Verify that all bolts and screws are tight.

e. Adjust vibration isolation and flexible connections.

f. Verify that controls are connected and operational.

B. Start unit in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and complete manufacturer's startup checklist.

C. Measure and record airflow and air temperature rise over coils.

D. Verify operation of condenser capacity control device.

E. Verify that vibration isolation and flexible connections prevent vibration transmission to structure.

3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform the following tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service representative:

1. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test. Certify compliance with test parameters.

2. Leak Test: After installation, charge system with refrigerant and oil and test for leaks.

Repair leaks, replace lost refrigerant and oil, and retest until no leaks exist.

3. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper motor operation and unit operation, product capability, and compliance with requirements.

4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

5. Verify manufacturer's required airflow over coils.

D. Verify that vibration isolation and flexible connections prevent vibration transmission to structure.

E. Compressor and condenser units will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

F. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.08 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain compressor and condenser units.

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SECTION 23 82 19

FAN COIL UNITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Ductless fan coil units.

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Product Data: For ventilation equipment, indicating compliance with ASHRAE 62.1, Section 5 - "Systems and Equipment."

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Include details of equipment assemblies. Indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

2. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring.

1.03 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and other details, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, based on input from installers of the items involved:

1. Suspended ceiling components.

2. Structural members to which fan coil units will be attached.

3. Method of attaching hangers to building structure.

B. Field quality-control reports.

C. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.

1.04 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fan coil units to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.05 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Fan Coil Unit Filters: Furnish 1 set spare filters for each filter installed.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with NFPA 70.

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1.07 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of fan coil units and suspension system components with other construction including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-suppression-system components, and partition assemblies.

B. Coordinate size and location of wall sleeves for outdoor-air intake.

1.08 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of condensing units that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Compressor failure.

b. Condenser coil leak.

2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

3. Warranty Period (Compressor Only): Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

B. Factory-packaged and -tested units rated according to AHRI 440, ASHRAE 33, and UL 1995.

2.02 DUCTLESS FAN COIL UNITS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Daikin Applied

2. TRANE/Mitsubishi Electric

3. SAMSUNG HVAC Solutions

4. Or Approved Equal.

B. Coil Section Insulation:

1. 1/2-inch- thick, foil-covered, closed-cell foam complying with ASTM C1071 and attached with adhesive complying with ASTM C916.

2. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Insulation and adhesive shall have a combined maximum flame-spread index of 25 and smoke-developed index of 50 when tested according to ASTM E84 by a qualified testing agency.

C. Drain Pans: Plastic. Fabricate pans and drain connections to comply with ASHRAE 62.1. Drain pans shall be removable.

D. Chassis: Galvanized steel where exposed to moisture, with powder-coat finish and removable access panel. Floor-mounting units shall have leveling screws.

E. Cabinet: Steel with baked-enamel finish in manufacturer's standard paint color as selected by Architect.

1. Vertical Unit Front Panels: Removable, steel, with integral stamped polyethylene discharge grille and channel-formed edges, cam fasteners, and insulation on back of

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panel.

2. Horizontal Unit Bottom Panels: Fastened to unit with cam fasteners and hinge and attached with safety chain; with integral stamped discharge grilles.

3. Steel recessing flanges for recessing fan coil units into ceiling or wall.

F. Indoor Refrigerant Coils: Copper tube, with mechanically bonded aluminum fins spaced no closer than 0.1 inch and brazed joints at fittings. Comply with AHRI 210/240, and leak test to minimum 450 psig for a minimum 300-psig working pressure. Include thermal expansion valve.

G. Fan and Motor Board: Removable.

1. Fan: Forward curved, double width, centrifugal; directly connected to motor.

Thermoplastic or painted-steel wheels, and aluminum, painted-steel, or galvanized-steel fan scrolls.

2. Motor: Permanently lubricated, multispeed; resiliently mounted on motor board.

3. Wiring Termination: Connect motor to chassis wiring with plug connection.

H. Basic Unit Controls:

1. Control voltage transformer.

2. Wall-mounting thermostat with the following features:

a. Heat-cool-off switch.

b. Fan on-auto switch.

c. Fan-speed switch.

d. Manual Automatic changeover.

e. Adjustable deadband.

f. Exposed set point.

g. Exposed indication.

h. Degree F indication.

3. Wall-mounting temperature sensor.

4. Data entry and access port.

a. Input data includes room temperature, set point and occupied and unoccupied periods.

b. Output data includes room temperature and humidity, supply-air temperature, entering-water temperature, operating mode, and status.

I. Terminal Controller:

1. Unit Supply-Air Fan Operation:

a. Fan cycles to maintain room setback temperature.

2. Refrigerant-Coil Operation:

a. Start compressor to maintain room temperature set point.

3. Controller shall have volatile-memory backup.

J. Electrical Connection: Factory wire motors and controls for a single electrical connection.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas, with Installer present, to receive fan coil units for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Examine roughing-in for piping and electrical connections to verify actual locations before fan coil unit installation.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION OF FAN COIL UNITS

A. Install fan coil units level and plumb.

B. Install fan coil units to comply with NFPA 90A.

C. Install and support fan coil unit on wall where indicated on plans.

D. Verify locations of thermostats, and other exposed control sensors with Drawings and room details before installation. Install devices 48 inches above finished floor.

E. Install new filters in each fan coil unit within two weeks after Substantial Completion.

3.03 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. Specific connection requirements are as follows:

1. Install piping adjacent to machine to allow service and maintenance.

2. Connect condensate drain to indirect waste.

a. Install condensate trap of adequate depth to seal against fan pressure. Install cleanouts in piping at changes of direction.

B. Ground equipment according to applicable codes.

C. Connect wiring according to manufacturer’s wiring diagram.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform the following tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service representative:

1. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper motor rotation and unit operation.

2. Test and adjust controls and safety devices. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

D. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

E. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.05 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust initial temperature set points.

B. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to

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two visits to Project during other-than-normal occupancy hours for this purpose.

3.06 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fan coil units.

23 82 19 - FAN COIL UNITS