Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

REPAIR AHUS, B106

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

For

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ROME RESEARCH SITE

ROME, NEW YORK 13441

PROJECT NUMBER: ULDF 18-0323

Prepared By

TOWNE ENGINEERING

CONSULTING ENGINEERS

18 South Street Utica, New York 315.733.9000

May 13, 2019

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

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01 00 10 Project Provisions 8

01 01 20 Summary 2

01 06 00 Regulatory Requirements 1

01 07 00 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data 2

PROJECT PROVISIONS

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1.01 SCOPE

A. The work covered under this Contract consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, devices, and materials and performing all work required to modernize HVAC systems in accordance with these technical specifications and applicable drawings.

1.02 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

1.03 LOCATION

A. The work areas are located in Building 106 at Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, New York.

1.04 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. The work to be performed involves the following principal features:

1. Upgrade air handling systems.

5. Modify/upgrade electrical systems to accommodate HVAC modifications.

B. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature of work or to define the scope of the work.

1.05 WORK BY OTHERS

A. The following work will be performed by the Government:

1. None.

1.06 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY OTHERS

A. The following material will be furnished by the Government:

1. Fire extinguishers.

1.07 UTILITIES

A. All reasonable quantities of electricity and water will be made available to the Contractor without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for all connections of utilities from the existing supply points. The Government will identify service tie-in points. The Government will not be held responsible for interruptions of utility service and will not be liable for Contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.

1.08 SANITARY FACILITIES

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A. The Contractor and his work force may use the existing sanitary facilities in the various work area buildings, subject to the regulations governing their use by Government personnel. Maintain in a sanitary condition at all times.

1.09 FIRE PROTECTION

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a fire-safe manner in accordance with fire prevention standards of the Rome Research Site. The Contractor shall have an approved fire extinguisher at the site at all times during working operations.

HALON AND C02 TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE. The Contractor will call the City of Rome Fire Department, 315-339-7734, before working with any flame or spark producing equipment such as tar buckets, grinders, or welders, for approval of the contractors safety measures and to obtain a "Burn Permit" for this type of work.

1.10 POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor will perform all work consistent with the requirements of all Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to pollution control.

1.11 WORK CONDITIONS

A. All work on this project will be performed while the building work areas and rooms adjacent to the work areas are occupied by military and civilian personnel. The Contractor is required to protect persons and property throughout the progress of the work. The work area will be kept clean of all debris at all times. All flammables and combustibles stored on-site must be kept in a locker and area, both of which are approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

1.12 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be under the supervision of workmen skilled in the trades involved. Special qualifications for certain work are listed in the appropriate sections of this specification.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

A. All items indicated in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted for approval:

1. Any other items required, per specifications, that cannot be visually verified shall be submitted for approval when requested by the Contracting Officer or the designated representative.

2. Submittals which may be required by this Contract, if submitted in printed matter, shall be made in four copies. One copy of the printed submittals will be returned to the Contractor.

3. The Contractor must submit for approval those items which deviate from the specifications. Submission will be on an AF Form 3000.

B. At the pre-construction conference, the Contractor, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, and the Contract Administrator will review the submittal requirements. The Contractor must be prepared to discuss the delivery dates for

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those submittals which are required, or for the items the Contractor plans to submit for approval. Once approved, the submission deadlines shall be incorporated into the Schedule of Materials submittals.

C. The Contractor is reminded that any item(s) installed prior to the Contracting

Officer's approval is being done at his/her own risk. If any item does not meet the Contract requirements as determined by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor will be required to remove same at his/her own expense.

D. Equipment submittals, unless otherwise specified, shall conform with the following:

1. Submittals shall be complete with the manufacturer's product description literature. SUBMITTALS WITH INSUFFICIENT LITERATURE WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

2. Submittals shall include a complete listing of all associated parameters contained in the Technical Specifications and Drawings (materials, finishes, capacities, temperatures, pressures, electrical characteristics, etc.). THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT

TRANSFER INFORMATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND

DRAWINGS TO THE SUBMITTALS. INCOMPLETE SUBMITTALS WILL BE

DISAPPROVED.

3. Submittals shall be clearly marked to differentiate between the applicable and extraneous portions. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER OR HIS TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE WILL NOT MARK THE SUBMITTALS. UNMARKED

SUBMITTALS WILL BE DISAPPROVED.

1.14 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES

A. No utility services shall be interrupted to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose, without approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. Request for permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the

Contracting Officer fourteen (14) days prior to date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:

1. Location of shut-off.

2. Services affected.

3. Hours and date of shut-off.

4. Approximate length of time shut-off will be in effect.

C. Services shall not be interrupted until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1.15 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall verify all measurements and be responsible for dimensions, fitting and proper trimming of items directly connected with all work described in this Contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy prior to starting the work.

1.16 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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A. The work to be done on this project is located within areas that are under security.

To gain access to the areas to examine the work to be done for estimating purposes, arrangements must be made with the Contracting Officer. Contractor personnel will be granted escorted entry into the areas. Prior to initial work commencement, the Contractor shall supply the Contracting Officer a letter identifying all personnel employed during construction. Each time additions or deletions to the letter occur, an updated letter shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer. Identification data shall include name, social security account number and company name/phone number of each person.

B. All buildings in the project are Controlled Areas and Contractor personnel shall stay in their work areas and not wander freely throughout the buildings. Names of the Contractor personnel who will be working during non-duty hours shall be furnished in writing at least one week in advance. Access to Rome Research Site (RRS) facilities is controlled by a card entry system. Contractor personnel shall be required to obtain magnetic entry cards for all personnel who will be involved in the work and who need to have access to the building. The magnetic entry cards can be obtained from the RRS Security Office, AFRL/RIOF, in Building 3. These cards shall be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative before completion of the final inspection.

1.17 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Materials shall be delivered to the work area in undamaged condition, stored in fully covered, well ventilated areas, and protected from extreme changes in humidity and temperature.

B. The Contractor is responsible for securing materials in the storage area to protect from pilferage and vandalism.

C. The storage areas for this project are located as shown on the Drawing Title Sheet.

Access to these work areas is provided off main routes within the Griffiss Business and Technology Park Complex.

1.18 SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Comply with all safety and health requirements necessary for the protection of personnel, facilities and equipment including, but not limited to all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, while performing this contract at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site (RRS) in Rome, NY.

2. Maintain a written Safety Program, as required by OSHA and make said plan available for review by the government upon request by the contracting officer.

3. In the event of a mishap during the performance of this contract on AFRL RRS premise, notify the contracting officer in an expeditious manner. Notification shall include the following information:

a. Contract, contract number, name and title of person(s) reporting.

b. Date, time and exact location of accident/incident.

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c. Brief narrative of accident/incident (events leading to accident/incident).

d. Cause of accident/incident (if known).

e. Type of injury sustained and/or estimated cost of accident/incident

(material and labor to replace/repair) when damage is to government property.

f. Nomenclature of equipment and personnel involved in accident/incident.

g. Corrective actions (taken or proposed).

h. Other pertinent information.

1.19 PROPRIETARY EQUIPMENT

A. Reference to any equipment, material, article or patented process by trade name, mark or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may use any equipment, material article or process which is equal to that named as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.20 PROTECTION

A. Protection of existing work:

1. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to the existing work to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government; i.e. walls, light fixtures, carpet, etc.

2. The Contractor shall insure that structural elements are not overloaded and additional structural supports required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under any part of this Contract are added.

B. Protection of buildings from the weather:

1. The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

C. Dust control:

1. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas.

D. Temporary closures:

1. The Contractor shall provide temporary closures at all openings in outside walls affected by their work to maintain weather protection and security.

E. Protection of personnel:

1. Where the safety of non-Contractor personnel is endangered in the area of removal work and new construction, barricades shall be used.

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1.21 REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. General:

1. All materials and equipment indicated to be removed as part of the work become the property of the Contractor for removal from the job site at the Contractor’s expense, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified.

B. Items re-used as part of the work:

1. Items indicated to be re-used will be stored by the Contractor until such time as they may be reinstalled.

1.22 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

1. Materials removed from the project which are designated as unusable by the Government shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his own expense off the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in accordance with applicable regulations.

2. All debris to be removed from the work site shall be transported in canvas covered trucks with the canvas tied down to prevent loss of materials while in route to the disposal areas.

3. The Contractor shall police the truck routes continuously and all debris which has dropped shall be picked up immediately.

B. Materials for Contractor salvage:

1. This material shall be removed from Government property before completion of the Contract.

2. Materials for salvage shall not be sold on the site.

C. Special considerations must be made for any light bulbs and ballasts removed during the project. RIOCV will provide large boxes and protective material (i.e.

bubble wrap), for the contractor to place the old light bulbs in. The contractor shall not dispose of these light bulbs; RIOCV must dispose of them in accordance with "Universal Waste" regulations.

D. In addition, the contractor shall not dispose of any light ballasts removed during this project. The contractor should stage the ballasts for processing and disposal by

RIOCV.

E. RIOCV should also be notified/consulted if the contractor encounters or generates any hazardous (or potentially hazardous) waste(s).

1.23 REMOVAL AREAS

A. Patch existing construction and finishes damaged or left incomplete due to removals. Patching, unless otherwise indicated, will be limited to areas where removals occurred and will match existing in material, color and finish.

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B. Cap or otherwise terminate existing utility services to removed equipment on all utilities that are to remain active.

1.24 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Should any materials be encountered during construction which are suspected to contain hazardous materials and are not indicated as such on the drawings, immediately stop work in that area and report the encountered condition to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.25 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Provisions must be made to leave each entrance secured at the end of work each day and to minimize the duration of time each entrance is worked on from start to completion. Any work which affects the use of a required building exit must be coordinated with the Rome Research Site Safety Office.

B. The Contractor is required to maintain circulation corridors, exits and exit stairs in all building areas occupied by the Government.

C. Traffic control:

1. Routes of ingress and egress on the grounds and within existing buildings to the location of the work shall be over routes as directed by the Government.

2. Areas for parking vehicles belonging to the Contractor and his employees will be designated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Maintain the parking areas free of debris and obstructions, including snow.

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor may be paid for materials on site, however, they must appear on the Contract Progress Schedule and be inventoried by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to payment.

1.27 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 0500 and 2000 hours (5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.), on Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.

B. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required:

1. The Contractor must make his/her request to the Contracting Officer three (3) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces.

2. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates will be charged to the Contractor. These

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adjustments to the Contract Price may be made periodically as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.28 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Maintain all temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for the safe and proper completion of the work.

B. Remove all such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the work will permit or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.29 CLEAN-UP

A. Debris and rubbish control:

1. Remove all debris and rubbish daily from the site.

2. Remove debris and rubbish into a dumpster; then transport in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas.

3. The Contractor shall make his/her own arrangements for dumping off the

Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

4. Burning of waste material on Griffiss Business and Technology Park is prohibited.

B. Regulations:

1. All disposal and hauling equipment and methods used shall comply to Federal, State, OSHA, and local regulations.

C. If the Contractor utilizes a collector box, it must be provided with a cover.

D. The Contractor shall protect and restore lawn areas and plant materials during the course of this Contract. Lawn areas shall be protected and restored to a condition equal to that prior to the start of work of this Contract.

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SUMMARY

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT

A. Project Name: Modernize HVAC System, B106

B. Project Location: Building 106

C. Owner’s Name: Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

D. Architect/Engineer: Towne Engineering, 18 South Street, Utica, NY 13501.

E. The Project generally consists of modernize HVAC system Building 106 at Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, Rome, NY.

1.02 CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

A. Contract Type: A single prime contract based on a Stipulated Price.

1.03 EXISTING ITEMS

A. To be determined.

1.04 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. Government intends to occupy the Project upon Substantial Completion.

B. Cooperate with Contracting Officer’s Representative to minimize conflict and to facilitate Government’s operations.

C. Schedule the Work to accommodate Government occupancy.

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Construction Operations: Limited to Project work area. Work in areas surrounding Project work area shall be scheduled in advance with Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Utility Outages and Shutdown:

1. Schedule in advance with Contracting Officer’s Representative and disruption of utility services outside work area.

2. Do not disrupt or shut down life safety systems, including but not limited to fire sprinklers and fire alarm system, without 7 days notice to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.06 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

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A. To be determined.

B. The Contractor shall refer to Section 01 07 00, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data for additional requirements.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

PART 3 – EXECUTION

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 CODES

A. Conform to the requirements of all Federal, State and Local Codes and Ordinances, unless otherwise noted below.

B. Conform to the requirements of all public utility companies.

C. The requirements of Military Handbook 1008B, the Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association Codes and National Electric Code apply to this project.

D. Conform to OSHA requirements, including Part 1910, General Industry, and Part

1926, Construction.

1.02 PERMITS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS

A. All permits (other than building permits), fees and inspections required by Governmental agencies, regulatory agencies, utility companies or others during the course of the work shall be obtained by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall arrange for and pay all costs of such permits, fees and inspections.

1.03 REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Codes and standards referred to in this specification shall be the latest adopted issue at the Date of Bid, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

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Not Used

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3.01 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. In the event of conflict between applicable Codes and Regulations and the requirements of the referenced Standards or these specifications, the provisions of the more stringent shall govern.

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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFTEY DATA

1.01 REQUIREMENTS

A. “IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3, each Contractor must provide the Contracting Office

(CO) with a list of proposed Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) that it plans to use on the installation during the performance of the contract. IAW AFI 32-7086, contractors must obtain Air Force authorization prior to using HAZMAT on an Air Force installation, and must report usage data to the Environmental and Occupational Health Office (RIOCV). This includes fuels used to run generators and other construction/maintenance equipment.

1. Contractors shall submit through the CO to RIOCV, Safety Data Sheets

(formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS’s), for all potentially hazardous materials/products that will be brought on to the installation.

2. RIOCV will review all potentially hazardous materials and identify the materials deemed as HAZMAT that require tracking. RIOCV may remove any materials from consideration for use by the Contractor that contain ingredients prohibited buy the AF or other regulatory agency.

3. RIOCV will communicate to the Contracting Officer Representative the list of

HAZMAT that will require AF-EESOH-MIS tracking. Those materials will require the completion of one Hazardous Materials Worksheet per HAZMAT by the Contractor (except for portions reserved by RIOCV). RIOCV will provide the Hazardous Material Worksheet to the Contractor and can assist the Contractor with this documentation if requested.

4. RIOCV will complete their portion on the Hazardous Material Worksheet and load all information from the Worksheets into the AF-EESOH-MIS data system.

The Contractor will retain a copy of their Hazardous Material Worksheet for the duration of the specified project.

5. If the contractor needs to bring a material on the installation that was not included in the original HAZMAT listing, the contractor must first notify the CO and then obtain prior authorization, if RIOCV determines the material to be a

HAZMAT.

6. The Contractor will submit a Contractor Material Usage Data Sheet provided by

RIOCV to the CO once a month for contracts over 60 days. For contracts less than 60 days, a Material Usage Data Sheet will be submitted by the Contractor to CO at the completion of the contract.

7. The CO will provide a copy of the Usage Data Sheet to RIOCV.

8. Any HAZMAT brought on site for the contract and not used in its entirety will be removed from the installation by the Contractor. If HAZMAT can be used in another contract at this installation, please contact RIOCV for assistance.

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AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

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9. RIOCV is ready to assist the CO and Contractor in any way to simplify and expedite this reporting and tracking procedure. Please contact RIOCV’s Jakki Holbritter or Carol Hoyt by email or phone (330-2098) with any questions.”

DIVISION 22 – MECHANICAL

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PLUMBING

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22 56 13 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping Systems, Above and Below Grade 1

22 56 70 Floor Drains 2

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING SYSTEMS, ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE

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SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING SYSTEMS, ABOVE AND BELOW GRADE

A. Furnish and install complete above grade sanitary waste and vent piping systems in accordance with the sizes and locations shown on the drawings.

B. Systems scope shall be as shown and/or noted on the drawings.

2.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Pipe material:

1. Rigid, Schedule 40, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conforming to ASTM Specification

D-1785.

B. Pipe joints:

1. Solvent cement type.

C. Fittings:

1. Rigid, Schedule 40, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conforming to ASTM Specification

D-1785.

3.01 TEST

A. Test the entire sanitary waste and vent system (new work, isolated from existing) hydrostatically at 5 psig, minimum.

B. The system shall be leak-tight after a 3-hour duration.

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 FLOOR DRAINS

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FLOOR DRAINS

A. Furnish and install floor drains in accordance with the sizes and locations shown on the drawings.

B. Units shall conform with the parameters shown on the drawings and as herein specified, complete with body, strainer, deep seal trap and accessories required for a properly coordinated installation.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. DRAIN SUBMITTALS SHALL BE COMPLETE WITH A TYPEWRITTEN COVER SHEET

CONTAINING A SEPARATE PARAGRAPH THOROUGHLY DESCRIBING ALL

PARAMETERS OF EACH DRAIN INCLUDING ITS GENERAL AREA OF APPLICATION

AND ASSOCIATED ALPHANUMERICAL DESIGNATION SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS

AND HEREIN SPECIFIED (SUBMITTALS WITHOUT A COVER SHEET WILL BE

DISAPPROVED).

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Josam, Smith, Wade, Zurn or approved equal.

2.02 DESCRIPTION

A. Body:

1. 2-piece.

2. Double drainage flange with weepholes.

3. Non-puncturing flashing clamp.

B. Strainer:

1. Adjustable collar.

2. Narrow, slotted openings.

3. High area drainage.

4. Vandal resistant secured.

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3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Adjust strainer elevation to complement finished floor level.

DIVISION 23 – MECHANICAL

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HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

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23 50 01 General Provisions 4

23 53 00 General Provisions, Air Distribution Systems 2

23 53 01 Air Distribution Systems, Low Pressure, Low Velocity, Sheet Metal 2

23 53 60 Centrifugal Fans 2

23 55 70 Automatic Temperature Controls 18

23 55 90 Gauges, Thermometers and Temporary Pressure/Temperature Wells 2

23 55 91 Identification 3

23 55 92 Adjustable Frequency Controllers 9

23 55 94 Motors 2

23 55 95 Motor Starters 2

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish and install equipment and materials required to provide a complete heating, ventilating and air conditioning system.

1.02 FABRICATION DRAWINGS, MATERIAL LISTS AND EQUIPMENT

SUBMITTALS

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, the following are required:

1. Materials lists:

a. Piping systems.

b. Piping hangers and supports.

c. Insulation systems.

d. Fire stopping.

2. Equipment submittals:

a. Centrifugal fans.

b. Adjustable frequency controllers

n. Motors.

3. Record drawings.

4. Maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

A. Materials and equipment shall be in strict accordance with the parameters herein specified.

2.02 ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS

A. It is the intent of this specification that systems and equipment shall be complete with the necessary quantity of accessories and components required to insure a properly functioning installation.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Unless otherwise noted or herein specified, materials and equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. System components shall be installed in a fashion ensuring easy serviceability.

C. Electrical work herein specified and/or noted shall be executed in strict conformance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

3.02 SUPPORTS

A. Provide auxiliary steel (beams, channels, angles, formed shapes, etc.) required to properly support distribution systems.

B. Utilize galvanized components (wherever practical) or field apply two coats of corrosion resistant primer.

C. Seismic anchorages, restraints and equipment supports shall comply with National

Uniform Seismic Installation Guidelines.

3.03 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Promptly record (in a neat, legible and red-color only accentuated fashion, on a complete, designated set of contract documents containing no other markings) significant differences reflected by the actual installation (sizes, capacities, locations and features of distribution systems and equipment).

B. Thoroughly review such recordings weekly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative and submit the completed set at the completion of work.

3.04 MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Manuals shall be contained in heavy duty, 3-ring vinyl covered loose-leaf binders (suitable sets of manageable size, like equipment and systems grouped) complete with:

1. Typewritten description of contents within a clear plastic sleeve on the spine.

2. Dividers with labeled, celluloid covered tabs.

3. Protective plastic jacket enclosures for diagnostic software.

B. Manuals shall contain:

1. Title page delineating:

a. Name of project.

b. General nature of contents.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

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d. Applicable cross-references to related volumes.

2. Table of contents listing equipment (including the associated alphanumerical designation) and the corresponding section (tab).

3. Pertinent equipment information, including:

a. Manufacturer and serial number.

b. Approved submittal.

c. Operating and maintenance instructions.

d. Names, addresses and telephone numbers relative to parts and service.

4. Field checking start-up reports.

5. Test and balance reports.

6. Systems check-out (commissioning) reports.

3.05 SYSTEMS CHECK OUT (COMMISSIONING)

A. Subsequent to completing the HVAC systems, the Contractor, in conjunction with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, shall orchestrate a demonstrative “check-out” of the systems operation.

B. The Contractor shall satisfactorily demonstrate to the Contracting Officer’s

Authorized Representative the disposition of the system(s)’ sequence of operation relative to the proper response of all related equipment, controlled devices, controllers and balancing influences.

C. Shortcomings shall be defined and assigned (verbally and confirmed in writing) to the appropriate participant(s) relative to required corrective measures, including an appropriate date for completion.

D. Thereafter, the above process will be repeated until all the requirements set forth in the contract documents are properly satisfied.

3.06 INSTRUCTION

A. Provide thorough, organized instruction regarding equipment and systems operation to the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative (secure written acknowledgement and forward to the Contracting Officer).

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 GENERAL PROVISIONS, AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

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GENERAL PROVISIONS, AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

1.01 STANDARDS

A. Systems shall comply with the applicable standards set forth in the following references:

1. HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible as published by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Inc., 8224 Old Courthouse Road, Tysons Corner, Vienna, VA 22180.

2. NFPA Standard 90A in this specification shall mean the Standard for the

Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston, MA 02110.

3. ASHRAE Standard 62, Ventilation For Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, as published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329.

1.02 OPTIONS

A. Whenever these specifications describe more than one system under a particular classification, it is the intent that this Contractor may exercise his option (in consistent fashion) in accordance with the same unless otherwise specifically shown on the drawings.

1.03 FABRICATION DRAWINGS

A. Prior to installation, submit fabrication drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval, conforming with the following:

1. Drawings (1/4 inch scale, minimum) shall illustrate each air distribution system in context with ALL parameters contained in the contract documents (type, applicable standard, layout, arrangement, materials, etc.).

2. Drawings shall include those portions of other work (architectural features, structural members, piping, conduit, etc.) necessary to insure a coordinated installation.

B. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide building background electronic files.

NOT USED

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 GENERAL PROVISIONS, AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

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1. Ductwork shall be installed substantially as shown on the drawings, as high as possible, parallel to building walls (except where shown otherwise), clear of structural members (except where penetrations are shown or approved), clear of equipment removal areas and coordinated with other trades to avoid interferences.

2. Ductwork shall be adjusted to conform with field conditions as required, provided such adjustments are approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. Clean ductwork prior to installation and cover openings with plastic or metal caps to prevent the entry of dirt and/or debris.

4. Cover supply air diffusers with cheesecloth prior to operating the associated systems’ fans wherever directed by the Contracting Officer.

5. Attach a 24 inch long, red plastic ribbon (location indicator) to volume damper operators.

B. Penetrations:

1. Neatly seal (safe-off) openings (complete with sleeves, as required) wherever ductwork penetrates walls, floors and partitions (preserving fire and/or smoke separation integrity as applicable).

2. Seal “approved” duct penetrations made by other trades (conduit, piping, structural steel, etc.).

C. Moisture conditions:

1. Low points of ductwork serving as fresh air intakes, humidification sections, coil banks, vertical connections through roofs, fume exhaust hoods and other applications where condensation may occur shall be made water-tight by soldering, brazing or welding joints and seams with materials compatible with the associated duct material and sloped up 1 inch (minimum) to adjoining non water-tight sections.

3.02 CORROSION PROTECTION

A. Furnish and install neoprene gaskets at the junction of ductwork constructed of dissimilar metals.

3.03 TESTING AND BALANCING ASSISTANCE

A. Review completed systems with testing and balancing agency representatives and relate variations in the actual installation from the drawings and specifications.

B. Place all dampers (volume, fire and smoke) in their full-open position.

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, LOW PRESSURE, LOW VELOCITY, SHEET METAL

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SECTION 23 53 01

AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, LOW PRESSURE, LOW VELOCITY, SHEET METAL

A. Furnish and install complete low pressure, low velocity, sheet metal air distribution systems in accordance with the sizes, locations and arrangements (type of fittings, take-offs, transitions, etc.) shown on the drawings.

1.02 CLASSIFICATION

A. Systems shall provide for 2 inches wg static pressure.

A. Basic duct construction:

1. Material, construction, reinforcement, attachments, sealing, etc. shall conform with Sections I and III of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible.

2. Unless otherwise shown or specified, systems shall be galvanized steel.

B. Fittings and accessories:

1. Elbows, vanes, vane support, parallel flow branches, branch connections, offsets, transitions, obstructions, access doors, volume dampers, flexible connections, etc. shall conform with Section II and III of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible.

C. Joining systems:

1. Less than 24 inches (shop fabricated system):

a. Drive slips, joints, slips, seams, locks, caps, reinforcing, gaskets, sealant, etc. shall conform with Section I and III of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible.

2. 24 inches and greater (prefabricated, manufactured system):

a. Flanges, corners, cleats, latches, gaskets, fasteners, sealant.

b. Mez-flange, Nexus.

D. Hangers and supports:

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1. Attachments, hangers, supports, etc. shall conform with Section IV of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Metal and Flexible.

E. Flexible connections:

1. Units (unless otherwise specified) shall be constructed of heavy canvas or neoprene impregnated fabric.

F. Duct Sealer:

1. Rolled sealant:

a. 15 mil, 100% solids, elastomeric modified butyl.

b. 2 mil aluminum foil finish.

c. Hardcast 1402/181, Underwriters Laboratories listed.

2. Sealant:

a. Heavy textured, water based, polyester/synthetic resin base.

b. Hardcast 102/181, Underwriters Laboratories listed.

A. Provide access doors at branch trunk duct volume dampers, automatic control dampers, coils, humidifier distribution manifolds, smoke detectors, smoke and fire dampers, air monitoring devices, filters and other system components that require access.

B. Carefully apply duct sealer to ensure airtight joints and seams.

3.02 APPLICATION

A. The following systems shall be categorized as low pressure, low velocity, sheet metal air distribution systems:

1. Supply air.

2. Return air.

3. Transfer air.

4. Exhaust air.

5. Outside air.

6. Mixed air.

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 CENTRIFUGAL FANS

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CENTRIFUGAL FANS

A. Furnish and install centrifugal fans in accordance with the sizes, capacities and locations shown on the drawings.

B. Units shall be AMCA certified, complete with housing, wheel, shaft, bearings, vibration isolation base, motor, drive and accessories.

A. Buffalo, Clarage, Twin City or approved equal.

A. Housing:

1. Heavy gauge sheet steel, interior stiffening angles, heavy structural steel side support members, rigid angle bracing at discharge.

2. Precisely positioned cutoff, aerodynamically spun inlet cones, flanged outlet.

3. Baked enamel finish.

B. Wheel:

1. Continuously welded (to conical spun inlet shroud and backplate), die-formed steel, hollow airfoil blades.

2. Statically and dynamically balanced.

C. Shaft:

1. Turned, ground, polished, solid, hot rolled steel (AISI Grade 1040 or 1045).

2. Sized for 140% of first critical speed.

D. Bearings:

1. Split pillow block type, tapered double spherical rollers.

2. 400,000 hours at maximum cataloged operating conditions.

E. Vibration isolation base:

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1. Heavy duty structural steel (serving fan, motor and drive).

2. Arranged for spring isolators.

F. Motor:

1. Premium efficiency, non-overloading.

2. Totally enclosed, fan cooled.

G. Drive:

1. V-belt.

2. Fixed pitch.

H. Accessories:

1. Bolted access door.

2. Drain.

3. Inlet screens.

4. Belt guard.

3.01 DRIVE MODIFICATION

A. Subsequent to system balancing, change sheaves to provide the required air flowrate.

AFRL, Repair AHUS Bldg. 106 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

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SECTION 23 55 70

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. Furnish and install complete automatic temperature control systems as shown on the drawings and herein specified.

B. System shall be the distributed-processing, direct digital control (DDC), type;

compatible for networking with the Government’s existing single point programming and information sharing building automation system (BAS); CAPABLE OF MULTI-SITE INTERFACE VIA PASSWORD SECURED GOVERNMENT NETWORK ACCESS; complete with programmable control modules, specific function control modules, software, dampers, valves, actuators, sensors, ancillary controllers, relays, switches, start-up service and all necessary accessories required to accomplish the sequences herein

C. System shall interface with microprocessor controlled equipment (heating plant boilers/pumps) complete with monitoring, alarms and set point adjustment.

D. PROVIDE ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS REQUESTED DURING TESTING AND

BALANCING.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. ALL REFERENCES TO EQUIPMENT, CONTROLLERS, CONTROLLED DEVICES, ETC.

SHALL MATCH EXACTLY THE TITLES AND ALPHANUMERIC DESIGNATIONS

SHOWN IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS.

B. THE SEQUENCES OF OPERATION (EXCEPT FOR THE INSERTION OF REFERENCES TO

SPECIFIC DEVICES) SHALL MATCH PRECISELY THE VERNACULAR OF THIS

SPECIFICATION; UPON REQUEST, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL PROVIDE

DIGITAL FILES.

C. THE SYSTEMS SCHEMATICS CONFIGURATION SHALL MATCH EXACTLY THOSE

SHOWN IN THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS; UPON REQUEST, THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER WILL PROVIDE DIGITAL FILES.

D. The SYSTEMS GRAPHICS SHALL MATCH EXACTLY those shown on the Bidding

Documents and shall be included as a designated part of the submittal in electronic format; upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide digital files.

1.3 GUARANTEE

A. The system shall be guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance by the Owner, during which time all above mentioned defects shall be corrected and all services incidental to proper performance shall be provided free of charge.

1.4 START-UP

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A. System start-up shall include the provision of initial programming, setting, testing and checking and all subsequent programming modifications and adjustments required to insure proper operation.

B. Seasonal related influences for heating and cooling shall be appropriately phased.

1.5 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Instructions for system operation (as required and/or requested throughout the guarantee period by the Owner’s authorized representative) shall consist of 4, 4-hour sessions requiring written acknowledgement (refer to “Owner Instruction Log”, attached).

2.1 ACCEPTABLE SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Johnson Controls (Metasys).

2.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Programmable control modules (PCM):

1. General:

a. Stand-alone, microprocessor based.

b. Modular (allowing point expansion).

c. Direct digital control (DDC) algorithms (2-position, incremental, proportional, proportional plus integral, proportional plus integral plus derivative) programmed in a fashion properly complementary with the sequences herein specified.

d. Field programmable (local or from master station).

2. Input:

a. Analog:

1) 12 bit resolution, common sensing device(s) compatible.

b. Binary:

1) Supervised, common sensing device(s) compatible.

3. Output:

a. Analog:

1) 0 to 10 VDC or 4 to 20 milliamperes.

2) Designated (individual) for each controlled device.

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b. Binary:

1) Continuous low voltage signal, normally open or normally closed, 3-position manual override (“On/Off/Auto”) as required.

4. Alarms (audio and visual; local and master station annunciation):

a. Program failure.

b. Card failure.

c. Sensor failure.

d. Other (as herein specified).

5. Power loss protection:

a. Battery backup (RAM), 24 hours.

b. Automatic diagnostic resumption (prior to battery failure) following commercial power restoration.

c. Manual restoration (subsequent to battery failure) from mass storage.

6. Integral (local) display:

a. Monitored points.

b. Alarms.

7. Enclosure:

a. Steel, Underwriters Laboratories listed; key lock, piano hinged, full access door; baked enamel finish.

b. Arranged to permit timely (construction phased), internal termination of all associated wiring.

B. Specific function control modules (SFCM):

1. Units shall conform with the parameters outlined for programmable control modules, except that the memory shall be permanent and unaffected by loss of commercial power.

2. Units shall be employed as designated (never as a substitute for PCM’s).

C. Master station software:

1. Anti-recycle protection:

a. Designated programmable timers (0 to 120 minutes).

2. User access:

a. Multiple level, password secured; recorded log “On”/log “Off”.

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b. Prompted, menu driven, English language communication; contiguous, help key actuated, instruction display.

c. Configuration software replete.

3. Time-of-day scheduling:

a. Individually editable 8-day (7 plus holiday; 6 events per day) master schedules.

4. Features:

a. Custom control language, optimum start/stop, after hours override, run time and maintenance messages.

5. Operator interface:

a. Graphic displays:

1) Subcontractor created, (from HVAC symbol library with mouse, joystick or digitizer; or 35mm slides), dynamic, time dominion relevant, point data (descriptors, values and/or symbols).

2) ALPHANUMERICAL DESIGNATIONS (EQUIPMENT, CONTROLLERS,

CONTROLLED DEVICES, ETC.) AND GRAPHICAL CONFIGURATIONS

MATCHING BIDDING DOCUMENTS TERMINOLOGY AND

SCHEMATICS; UPON REQUEST, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL

PROVIDE DIGITAL FILES.

3) Operator controlled (using mouse and/or function keys in conjunction with pop-up menu windows), sequential link, multiple access, manual point override, remote panel programming access (via single keystroke).

4) Alarm notification (specific, removable pop-up message windows;

permanent, alarm pending message display).

5) CRT blank (subject to designated duration of non-use), automatic restoration (subject to audible alarm or keyboard use).

6) CURRENT DISPLAY (SUPERIMPOSED UPON PROPERLY CONFIGURED

SCHEMATICS) OF ALL SPECIFIED MONITORING AND ALARMS.

b. User editing:

1) Prompted, fill-in-the-blank format.

6. Telephone operation:

a. Downloading and storage of templated applications programs (for remote panel use).

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b. After hours alarm processing via auto-answer modem at user designated alternate location.

7. Trend log(s):

a. General:

1) Capacity to address all inputs, outputs and calculated values.

2) Retrievable in file format or graphical display.

b. Initial requirements:

1) Thermal demand:

a) HW system.

2) Thermal energy consumed:

a) HW system.

D. Diagnostics:

1. Basic operation:

a. Self-testing; automatic storage; user notification via printer, audible tone and flashing display.

2. Troubleshooting guides:

a. Symptom/diagnosis displays (for master station, PCM’s and SFCM’s).

E. Automatic dampers:

1. Low leakage type (parallel blade for mixing service and opposed blade for volume/throttling service).

2. 16 gauge galvanized steel roll-formed blades, 13 gauge galvanized steel roll-formed frame, zinc plated hardware, interlocking blade edges with inflatable closed cell neoprene seal, friction type spring-loaded stainless steel blade ends with zero clearance.

F. Automatic control valves:

a. Complementary with all parameters (temperature, pressure, medium, etc.) related to the associated piping system.

b. Spring return (unless physical limitations are incompatible).

2. Steam, 2-way, proportional:

a. Globe pattern, single-seated, modified linear characteristics (unless otherwise noted or specified), renewable trim.

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3. Hydronic, 2-way, proportional:

a. Ball pattern, 2 inches and smaller; globe pattern, 2 ½ inches and larger.

b. Single-seated, equal percentage characteristics (unless otherwise noted or specified), renewable trim.

c. Adjustable start point and operating range as required.

4. Hydronic, 3-way, mixing/bypass, proportional:

a. Globe pattern, constant total flow characteristics, renewable trim, adjustable start point and operating range as required.

b. Configuration (NO, NC, C) as shown.

G. Actuators:

1. Linkage, cams, stroke, timing, torque, etc. complementary with the needs of the associated controlled device.

H. Sensors:

a. Appropriate range.

b. Suitable for service in accordance with the associated medium and ambient conditions.

2. Temperature:

1) Resistance temperature device (RTD), thermistor.

2) Performance parameters:

a) Accuracy: ± 0.10% FS.

b) Non-linearity: ± 0.10% FS.

b. Space:

1) General:

a) Location coordinated with other elements contributing to the function and aesthetics of the associated wall elevation.

b) Compatible with local and remote editing:

(1) Set point adjustment.

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(2) Indication.

2) Attributes (as shown and/or noted on the drawings):

a) ADJ: Adjustable (± 2F).

b) IND: Indicating (liquid crystal display).

c) VP: Vandalproof (recessed, stainless steel cover).

c. Immersion/insertion:

1) Well, easily removable probe.

2) Weather resistant housing as required.

1. Humidity:

1) Resistance bulk polymer.

2) Zero and span potentiometers.

b. Performance parameters:

1) Accuracy: ± 2.0% (20% rh to 95% rh).

2. Pressure:

1) Capacitance type.

2) Thermal coefficient matched components, temperature compensated.

b. Gases:

1) Stainless steel diaphragm, insulated stainless steel electrode.

2) Performance parameters:

a) Accuracy: ± 1.0% FS.

b) Non-linearity: ± 1.0% FS.

c) Hysteresis: 0.10% FS.

d) Non-repeatability: 0.05% FS.

c. Liquids:

1) Stainless steel components, elastomer seals.

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2) 3-valve manifold assembly, bleed ports.

3) Performance parameters:

a) Accuracy: ± 0.25% FS.

b) Non-linearity: ± 0.20% FS.

c) Hysteresis: 0.10% FS.

d) Non-repeatability: 0.05% FS.

3. Hydronic flowrate:

d. General:

1) Insertion type, non-magnetic impeller.

2) Programmable pulse transmitter.

e. Performance parameters:

1) Accuracy: ± 1.0% FS.

2) Non-linearity: ± 0.20% FS.

3) Repeatability: ± 0.30% FS.

4) Rangeability: 30:1.

5) Flowrate: 0.5 FPS to 30 FPS.

6) Working pressure: 200 psig.

7) Working temperature: 220F.

I. Thermostat (line voltage):

1. Indicating (as shown on the drawings or herein specified), 120 volt, appropriate set point range, adjustable sensitivity (2F, minimum), adjustable heating anticipator.

2. Concealed adjustment and/or guard (as shown on the drawings), accessories necessary to accommodate the associated control sequence.

3. Final location coordinated with other elements contributing to the aesthetics of the associated wall elevation.

J. Low limit thermostats (serving hydronic and/or steam coils):

1. Appropriate set point range, 120 volt, adjustable sensitivity (2F, minimum), manual reset, connecting capillary tube (20 feet long, minimum).

2. Capable of responding to the lowest temperature sensed by any one foot portion.

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3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Electrical wiring:

1. Wiring required to accomplish the temperature control sequences herein specified…