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This file contains technical specifications for the P1360 Joint Maritime Facility project in Newfoundland, Canada, covering HVAC systems, electrical distribution, power generation, and related building infrastructure components. The specifications establish comprehensive requirements for equipment including water chillers (750 kVA vapor compression type), chilled water piping systems, decentralized HVAC units, computer room air conditioning units, electric space heating, emergency and backup electrical power systems, pad-mounted transformers (750 kVA, 12.47 kV Delta to 480Y/277V), interior electrical distribution systems, switchboards (480Y/277V, 1600A continuous rating, 100,000 AIC), metering systems (Nexus 1272 meters), and stationary engine-generator sets (750-800 kW at 0.8 power factor). All equipment must meet Canadian standards including CSA Group requirements, with preference for manufacturers having minimum two years of satisfactory commercial use, though products with 6,000 documented field service hours are acceptable.
The specifications mandate comprehensive testing, certification, and documentation including factory design tests, routine production tests, field acceptance testing, and performance verification testing with government witness requirements. Cybersecurity requirements apply to HVAC control systems, emergency/backup power systems, and electricity metering systems, requiring compliance with specific control system standards, user authentication protocols, audit logging, and vulnerability scanning. All electrical installations must conform to the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1), with specific requirements for grounding systems (maximum 25 ohms resistance), surge protective devices, vibration isolation for engine-generator sets (0.15 mm peak-peak RMS maximum), and environmental compliance for equipment located in Placentia, Newfoundland at 5 meters elevation with temperature ranges from -14°C to 24°C. Contractors must provide detailed submittals including shop drawings, product data, test reports, operation and maintenance manuals, cybersecurity documentation, and training courses for government personnel, with all work scheduled relative to a March 4, 2026 site visit.
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WORK ORDER NO.
At the
PREPARED BY:
Architectural: Mechanical:
Civil: Electrical:
Structural:
APPROVED BY:
Specifications:
For Commander, NAVFAC:
Date:
Submitted By: Date:
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PROJECT NUMBER: 1838720
CONTRACT NUMBER:
TASK ORDER NUMBER:
P1360 JOINT MAIRITIME FACILITY
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND
ATLANTIC
HAVING PARTICIPATED IN THE DESIGN OF PROJECT NO. 1838720, P1360 JOINT MARITIME
FACILITY AND HAVING THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THE COMPLETED PROJECT DOCUMENTS, I
DECLARE THAT THE FACILITY DESIGN INCLUDED HEREIN COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE
CANADIAN CODES AND LAWS.
DATE SIGNATURE (PROFESSIONAL SEAL)
REIGSTERED ENGINEER
2026-01-23
PERMIT HOLDER
PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
CLASS "A"
This Permit Allows
WSP CANADA INC.
pegnl
January 23, 202 Digitally signed by Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com
DN:
cn=Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com Date: 2026.01.22 13:03:53 -04'00'
Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com
Joint Maritime Facility P1360
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 01 15 02/24 LIST OF DRAWINGS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 02/24 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 11/22, CHG 3: 08/24 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 20 00 11/20, CHG 3: 02/23 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 30 00 11/20, CHG 4: 08/24 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 31 20 05/22 PROJECT TECHNICAL DATA MANAGEMENT AND
VISUALIZATION
01 31 23.13 20 08/23, CHG 1: 02/24 ELECTRONIC CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY
SUPPORT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(eCMS)
01 32 17.00 20 11/23 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES
(NAS)
01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 33 29 02/21 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND
REPORTING
01 35 26 05/24 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 35 29.13 11/15, CHG 1: 08/22 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURES FOR CONTAMINATED SITES
01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 42 15 02/24 METRIC MEASUREMENTS
01 45 00 08/23, CHG 1: 05/24 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 35 05/24 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 50 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/22 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS
01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 05/23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 78 24.00 20 05/23, CHG 1: 11/23 FACILITY DATA WORKBOOK (FDW)
01 91 00.15 05/23, CHG 3: 08/24 BUILDING COMMISSIONING
01 91 19 05/2023 BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION
02 42 51 11/19 CARPET REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION
02 51 19 02/21 SOLIDIFICATION AND STABILIZATION
DECONTAMINATION
02 61 13 02/10, CHG 1: 02/21 EXCAVATION AND HANDLING OF
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL
02 61 23 04/06 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF PCB
CONTAMINATED SOILS
02 65 00 11/22 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
02 81 00 11/18 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
02 82 00 11/18, CHG 1: 11/19 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION
02 83 00 11/18 LEAD REMEDIATION
02 84 16 11/22 HANDLING OF LIGHTING BALLASTS AND
LAMPS CONTAINING PCBs AND MERCURY
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1
03 30 00 02/19, CHG 9: 08/24 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
03 45 00 05/16, CHG 2: 11/21 PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE
DIVISION 05 - METALS
05 12 00 08/18, CHG 2: 05/21 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 30 00 05/15, CHG 2: 08/18 STEEL DECKS
05 40 00 05/15, CHG 1: 08/18 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
05 50 13 05/17, CHG 1: 08/18 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS
05 51 33 02/16, CHG 2: 02/18 METAL LADDERS
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 08/16, CHG 2: 11/18 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 41 16.00 10 08/10, CHG 1: 11/18 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL
CABINETS
06 61 16 08/20 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 11 13 08/23 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING
07 14 00 08/23 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING
07 21 13 08/23 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION
07 22 00 02/16, CHG 3: 11/18 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
07 27 10 08/23 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
07 27 19.01 08/23, CHG 1: 08/24 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS
07 27 26 08/23 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS
07 42 63 05/11, CHG 4: 08/20 FABRICATED WALL PANEL ASSEMBLIES
07 52 00 05/12, CHG 5: 11/19 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING
07 60 00 08/23 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL
07 61 15.00 20 08/16, CHG 2: 11/18 ALUMINUM STANDING SEAM ROOFING
07 84 00 05/10, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRESTOPPING
07 92 00 08/23 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 08/20 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
08 34 73 11/19, CHG 1: 02/21 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES
08 71 00 02/16, CHG 4: 02/22 DOOR HARDWARE
08 81 00 05/19 GLAZING
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
09 22 00 08/24 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD
09 29 00 08/16, CHG 4: 02/20 GYPSUM BOARD
09 30 10 08/20 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING
09 51 00 08/20 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
09 62 38 08/17, CHG 1: 08/18 STATIC-CONTROL FLOORING
09 67 23.15 02/21 FUEL RESISTIVE RESINOUS FLOORING,
3-COAT SYSTEM
09 69 13 11/24 RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING
09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS
09 96 00 11/14 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10 14 00.10 08/17, CHG 1: 11/18 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 00.20 08/20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2
10 26 00 08/20 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION
10 28 13 08/20 TOILET ACCESSORIES
10 44 16 11/19 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10 51 13 08/24 LOCKERS
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
12 00 01.00 20 02/23 FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(FF&E) PACKAGE
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 13 13 08/20 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE
PROTECTION
21 22 00 04/20 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
21 30 00 04/08, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRE PUMPS
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 05/24 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
22 05 48.00 20 04/06, CHG 1: 05/15 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION, AND
SEISMIC CONTROL
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 03 00.00 20 08/10, CHG 3: 08/18 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
23 05 93 05/25 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR
HVAC
23 07 00 08/24 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS
23 08 00 05/23, CHG 1: 08/24 COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL AND
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
23 09 00 08/24 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
23 09 13 11/15, CHG 2: 05/21 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES
FOR HVAC
23 09 23.02 08/24 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC
AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS
23 23 00 08/21 REFRIGERANT PIPING
23 30 00 02/25 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION
23 64 10 05/25 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE
23 64 26 08/09, CHG 7: 02/24 CHILLED, CHILLED-HOT, AND CONDENSER
WATER PIPING SYSTEMS
23 81 00 05/24 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT
23 81 23 11/20 COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
23 83 00.00 20 04/06 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
25 05 11.01 05/21, CHG 1: 08/23 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL HVAC SYSTEMS
25 05 11.02 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR LOW IMPACT EMERGENCY
AND BACK-UP ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
25 05 11.03 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR LOW IMPACT
ELECTRICITY METERING SYSTEM
25 08 10 05/21 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
TESTING
25 08 11.00 20 11/20 RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR
FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
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DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 05 48 11/23 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
26 08 00 11/22 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING
26 12 19 05/24 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED,
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
26 20 00 08/23 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 24 13 08/21 SWITCHBOARDS
26 27 14.00 20 02/21, CHG 1: 05/21 ELECTRICITY METERING
26 32 15 05/24 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY
15-2500 KW, WITH AUXILIARIES
26 33 53 05/19 STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
(UPS)
26 36 23 05/20, CHG 1: 08/21 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER AND STATIC TRANSFER
SWITCHES
26 36 23.01 05/20, CHG 1: 08/21 AUTOMATIC AND STATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES
26 41 00 08/23 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
26 51 00 05/20, CHG 2: 11/21 INTERIOR LIGHTING
26 56 00 08/21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS
27 10 00 08/11 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING
SYSTEM
DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 08 10 08/23 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
TESTING
28 10 05 05/24 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS)
28 31 70 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 00 00 08/23 EARTHWORK
31 21 13 11/18 RADON MITIGATION
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 33 08/17 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT
32 11 23 05/22 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE
AND RIDGID PAVING
32 12 16.16 11/20 ROAD-MIX ASPHALT PAVING
32 13 13.06 05/20 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR
ROADS AND SITE FACILITIES
32 16 19 05/18 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
32 17 23 08/16, CHG 5: 11/18 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
32 31 13.53 11/21 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES (CHAIN LINK AND
ORNAMENTAL) AND GATES
32 92 19 08/17, CHG 1: 08/21 SEEDING
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 01 50.31 02/20 LEAK DETECTION FOR FUELING SYSTEMS
33 08 53 08/18 AVIATION FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
START-UP
33 09 52 11/18 FUEL PUMP CONTROL AND ANNUNCIATION
SYSTEM (NON-HYDRANT)
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33 11 00 02/18, CHG 2: 11/23 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING
33 30 00 05/18 SANITARY SEWERAGE
33 40 00 11/21 STORMWATER UTILITIES
33 46 13 05/20 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
33 52 10 11/18, CHG 1: 11/20 FUEL SYSTEMS PIPING (SERVICE STATION)
33 52 23.15 05/25 POL SERVICE PIPING WELDING
33 56 10 05/25 FACTORY-FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS
33 57 55 11/18, CHG 1: 11/20 FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS (NON-HYDRANT)
33 71 01 05/19, CHG 1: 11/19 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
33 82 00 04/06 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)
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SECTION 23 64 10
WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE
05/25
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
CGSB 32.4-M87 Nonmetallic sheet gasket materials
CSA GROUP (CSA)
CSA B51 (2024) Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code
CSA B52 (2023) Mechanical refrigeration code
CSA B59 Ball Bearings
CSA B149 Propane Storage and Handling Code
CSA C22.2 No. 100 Motors and generators
CSA C390 Test Methods, Marking Requirements, and Energy Efficiency Levels for Three-phase Induction Motors
CSA C743 (2025) Performance standard for rating water-chilling and heat pump water-heating packages
C743-16 Rating the performance of liquid chillers, including test conditions and calculation methods
CSA G40.2 General requirements and specific grades for structural quality steel
CAN/ULC-S102 Surface burning characteristics
CSA W117.2 (2023) Safety in welding, cutting, and allied processes
AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (AHRI)
AHRI 550/590 I-P (2023) Performance Rating Of Water-Chilling and Heat Pump Water-Heating Packages Using the Vapor Compression Cycle
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AMERICAN BEARING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (ABMA)
ABMA 9 (2015) Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings
ABMA 11 (2014; R 2020) Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 (2022) ASHRAE Standard 15-Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 (2023) BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM A307 (2023) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and Threaded Rod 60 000 PSI Tensile Strength
ASTM B117 (2019) Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D520 (2000; R 2019) Zinc Dust Pigment
ASTM E84 (2024) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM F104 (2011; R 2020) Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
NEMA MG 1 (2021) Motors and Generators
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-03 Product Data
Verification of Dimensions
System Performance Tests
Demonstrations
Refrigerant
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Water Chiller - Field Acceptance Test Plan
Centrifugal Type Water Chiller
SD-06 Test Reports
Field Acceptance Testing
System Performance Tests
SD-07 Certificates
Refrigeration System; G
Refrigeration Technician Certification
SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions
Water Chiller - Installation Instructions; G
SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
Operation and Maintenance Manuals; G
Training Course Schedule; G
SD-11 Closeout Submittals
Indoor Air Quality During Construction; S
1.3 CERTIFICATIONS
1.3.1 Refrigeration Technician Certification
All technicians working on equipment that contain Class I or II refrigerants must be certified as a Section 608 Technician to meet requirements in Environmental Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems (Environment Canada), Subpart F. Provide copies of technician certifications to the Contracting Officer at least 14 calendar days prior to work on any equipment containing these refrigerants.
1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Exposed moving parts, parts that produce high operating temperature, parts which may be electrically energized, and parts that may be a hazard to operating personnel must be insulated, fully enclosed, guarded, or fitted with other types of safety devices. Install safety devices so that proper operation of equipment is not impaired. Welding and cutting safety requirements must be in accordance with CSA W117.2 .
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Protect stored items from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants. Proper protection and care of all material both before and during installation is the Contractor's responsibility. Any materials found to be damaged must be replaced at the Contractor's expense. During installation, piping and
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1.6 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
1.6.1 Verification of Dimensions
The Contractor must become familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
Materials and equipment must be standard Commercial cataloged products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products, which are of a similar material, design and workmanship. These products must have a two year record of satisfactory field service prior to bid opening. The two year record of service must include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.
Products having less than a two year record of satisfactory field service is acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field service for not less than 6000 hours can be shown. The 6000 hour service record must not include any manufacturer's prototype or factory testing. Satisfactory field service must have been completed by a product that has been, and presently is being sold or offered for sale on the commercial market through the following copyrighted means: advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures.
2.2 MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD NAMEPLATES
Nameplates are required on major components if the manufacturer needs to provide specific engineering and manufacturing information pertaining to the particular component. Should replacement of this component be required, nameplate information must insure correct operation of the unit after replacement of this component.
2.3 ELECTRICAL WORK
a. Provide motors, controllers, integral disconnects, contactors, and controls with their respective pieces of equipment, except controllers indicated as part of motor control centers. Provide electrical equipment, including motors and wiring, as specified in Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Manual or automatic control and protective or signal devices required for the operation specified and control wiring required for controls and devices specified, but not shown, must be provided. For packaged equipment, the manufacturer must provide controllers including the required monitors and timed restart.
b. For single-phase motors, provide high-efficiency type, fractional-horsepower alternating-current motors, electronically commutated motors, including motors that are part of a system, in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 100 .
c. For polyphase motors, provide squirrel-cage medium induction motors, including motors that are part of a system, and that meet the efficiency ratings for premium efficiency motors in accordance with
NEMA MG 1 CSA C390.
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d. Provide motors in accordance with NEMA MG 1 CSA C390and of sufficient size to drive the load at the specified capacity without exceeding the nameplate rating of the motor. Motors must be rated for continuous duty with the enclosure specified. Motor duty requirements must allow for maximum frequency start-stop operation and minimum encountered interval between start and stop. Motor torque must be capable of accelerating the connected load within 20 seconds with 80 percent of the rated voltage maintained at motor terminals during one starting period. Provide motor starters complete with thermal overload protection and other necessary appurtenances. Motor enclosure type may be either TEAO or TEFC.
e. Provide inverter duty premium efficiency motors for use with variable frequency drives.
2.4 SELF-CONTAINED WATER CHILLER, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE
Unless necessary for delivery purposes, units must be assembled, leak-tested, charged (refrigerant), and adjusted at the factory. In lieu of delivery constraints, a chiller may be assembled, leak-tested, charged (refrigerant), and adjusted at the job site by a factory representative.
Unit components delivered separately must be sealed and charged with a nitrogen holding charge. Unit assembly must be completed in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Parts weighing 23 kg or more which must be removed for inspection, cleaning, or repair, such as motors, gear boxes, cylinder heads, casing tops, condenser, and cooler heads, must have lifting eyes or lugs. Chiller must include all customary auxiliaries deemed necessary by the manufacturer for safe, controlled, automatic operation of the equipment. Provide chiller with a single point wiring connection for incoming power supply, unless noted otherwise on the drawings. Chiller must operate within capacity range and speed recommended by the manufacturer. Chiller must operate at partial load conditions without increased vibration over normal vibration at full load, and must be capable of continuous operation down to the specified minimum capacity.
2.4.1 Centrifugal Type Water Chiller
Chiller must be certified for performance per AHRI 550/590 I-P CSA C390.
If specified performance is outside of the Application Rating Conditions of AHRI 550/590 I-P , Table 2 CSA C743 then the chiller's performance must be rated in accordance with AHRI 550/590 I-P CSA C743-16. In addition, project specific performance data must be based on the project site elevation above sea level, and clearly noted as such on the submittal.
Chiller must conform to ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52. As a minimum, chiller must include the following components as defined in paragraph
CHILLER COMPONENTS.
a. Refrigerant
b. Structural base
c. Chiller refrigerant circuit per compressor
d. Controls package
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e. Centrifugal compressor
f. Compressor driver, electric motor
g. Compressor driver connection
h. Water cooler (evaporator)
i. Air-cooled condenser
2.5 CHILLER COMPONENTS
2.5.1 Refrigerant
Refrigerants must be one of the fluorocarbon gases. Refrigerants must have number designations and safety classifications in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52. CFC-based refrigerants are prohibited.
Refrigerants must have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) no greater than
0.0 and a maximum Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 700. Provide SDS sheets for all refrigerants.
2.5.2 Structural Base
Chiller and individual chiller components must be provided with a factory-mounted structural steel base (welded or bolted) or support legs. Chiller and individual chiller components must be isolated from the building structure by means of molded neoprene isolation pads.
2.5.3 Chiller Refrigerant Circuit
Chiller refrigerant circuit must be completely piped and factory leak tested in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52. For multicompressor units, not less than two independent refrigerant circuits must be provided. Circuit must include as a minimum a combination filter and drier, combination sight glass and moisture indicator, an electronic or thermostatic expansion valve with external equalizer or float valve, charging ports, compressor service valves for field-serviceable compressors, and superheat adjustment.
2.5.4 Controls Package
Provide chillers with a complete factory-mounted, microprocessor based operating and safety control system. Controls package must contain as a minimum a digital display, an on-auto-off switch, motor starters, variable frequency motor controller, disconnect switches, power wiring, and control wiring. Controls package must provide operating controls, monitoring capabilities, programmable setpoints, safety controls, and BAS interfaces as defined below.
2.5.4.1 Operating Controls
Chiller must be provided with the following adjustable operating controls as a minimum.
a. Leaving chilled water temperature control
b. Adjustable timer or automated controls to prevent a compressor from short cycling
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c. Automatic lead/lag controls (adjustable) for multi-compressor units
d. Load limiting
e. System capacity control to adjust the unit capacity in accordance with the system load and the programmable setpoints. Controls must automatically re-cycle the chiller on power interruption.
f. Startup and head pressure controls for air-cooled condensers to allow system operation at all ambient temperatures down to 0 degrees C.
g. Fan sequencing for air-cooled condenser
h. Start-up and head pressure controls for water-cooled condensers to allow system operation down to 0 degrees C entering condenser water temperature.
2.5.4.2 Monitoring Capabilities
During normal operations, the control system must be capable of monitoring and displaying the following operating parameters. Access and operation of display must not require opening or removing any panels or doors.
a. Entering and leaving chilled water temperatures
b. Entering and leaving chilled water pressure
c. Self diagnostic
d. Operation status
e. Operating hours
f. Number of starts
g. Compressor status (on or off)
h. Compressor load (percent)
i. Refrigerant discharge and suction pressures
j. Magnetic bearing levitation status
k. Magnetic bearing temperatures
l. Oil pressure (if applicable)
2.5.4.3 Configurable Setpoints
The control system must be capable of being configured directly at the unit's interface panel. No parameters may be capable of being changed without first entering a security access code. The programmable setpoints must include the following as a minimum:
a. Leaving Chilled Water Temperature
b. Time Clock/Calendar Date
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2.5.4.4 Safety Controls with Manual Reset
Chiller must be provided with the following safety controls which automatically shutdown the chiller and which require manual reset.
a. Low chilled water temperature protection
b. High condenser refrigerant discharge pressure protection
c. Low evaporator pressure protection
d. Chilled water flow detection
e. High motor winding temperature protection
f. Low oil flow protection (if applicable)
g. Magnetic bearing controller (MBC), Internal fault)
h. MBC, High bearing temperature)
i. MBC, Communication fault
j. MBC, Power supply fault)
k. Motor current overload and phase loss protection
2.5.4.5 Safety Controls with Automatic Reset
Chiller must be provided with the following safety controls which automatically shutdown the chiller and which provide automatic reset.
a. Over/under voltage protection
b. Chilled water flow interlock
c. MBC, Vibration
d. MBC, No levitation
2.5.4.6 Remote Alarm
During the initiation of a safety shutdown, a chiller's control system must be capable of activating a remote alarm bell. In coordination with the chiller, the Contractor must provide an alarm circuit (including transformer if applicable) and a minimum 100 mm diameter alarm bell.
Alarm circuit must activate bell in the event of machine shutdown due to the chiller's monitoring of safety controls. The alarm bell must not sound for a chiller that uses low-pressure cutout as an operating control.
2.5.4.7 Utility Monitoring and Control System Interface
Provide a Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) interface meeting the requirements of Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC and the requirements of Section 23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS. The interface must provide all system operating conditions, capacity controls, and safety shutdown conditions as network points. In addition, the following points must be overridable via the network interface:
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a. Unit Start/Stop
b. Leaving Chilled Water Temperature Setpoint
2.5.5 Compressor(s)
2.5.5.1 Centrifugal Compressor(s)
Centrifugal compressors may be either single or multistage, having dynamically balanced impellers, either direct or gear driven by the compressor driver. Impellers must be over-speed tested at 1.2 times the impeller-shaft speed. Impeller shaft must be steel with sufficient rigidity for proper operation at any required operating speed.
Compressors must be capable of variable speed operation and may have either oil-free bearing drives or oil-lubricated bearing drives.
Centrifugal compressors must include:
a. Shaft main bearings that are either oil lubricated, oil free ceramic or magnetic levitated. The oil lubricated bearings must be the rolling element type in accordance with ABMA 9 CSA B59 or ABMA 11, journal type with bronze or babbitt liners, or of the aluminum-alloy one-piece insert type. Oil lubricated or oil free ceramic bearings must be rated for an L(10) life of not less than 200,000 hours.
Magnetic levitated main shaft bearings must be in accordance with ISO 14839-1, ISO 14839-2, ISO 14839-3, ISO 14839-4, and provided with radial and axial magnetic levitated bearings (combination permanent and electro magnets) to levitate the shaft thereby eliminating metal to metal contact and thus eliminating the need for oil. The active magnetic bearings must be equipped with an automatic vibration reduction and balancing system. Each bearing position must be sensed by position sensors and provide real time positioning of the rotor shaft, controlled by on-board digital electronics. In the event of a power failure, the magnetic bearings must remain in operation throughout the compressor coast-down using a reserve power supply.
Provide mechanical bearings designed for emergency touchdowns, as a backup to the magnetic bearings.
b. Casing of cast iron, aluminum, or steel plate with split sections gasketed and bolted or clamped together.
c. Lubrication system of the forced-feed type that provides oil at the proper pressure to all parts requiring lubrication.
d. Provisions to ensure proper lubrication of bearings and shaft seals prior to starting and upon stopping with or without electric power supply (if applicable). On units providing forced-feed lubrication prior to starting, a differential oil pressure cutout interlocked with the compressor starting equipment must allow the compressor to operate only when the required oil pressure is provided to the bearings (if applicable).
e. Oil sump heaters controlled as recommended by the manufacturer.
f. Temperature-or pressure-actuated pre-rotation vane, variable geometry diffuser or suction damper to provide automatic capacity modulation from 100 percent capacity to 25 percent capacity. If operation to 25 percent capacity cannot be achieved without providing gas bypass external to the compressor, then the Contractor must indicate in the
SECTION 23 64 10 Page 9 equipment submittal the load percent at which external hot gas bypass is required to prevent surge and to provide the specified capacity reduction and its impact on performance.
2.5.6 Compressor Driver, Electric Motor
Components such as motors, starters, and wiring must be in accordance with paragraph ELECTRICAL WORK. Motor starter must be unit mounted as indicated with starter type, wiring, and accessories coordinated with the chiller manufacturer.
2.5.7 Compressor Driver Connections
Each machine driven through speed-increasing gears must be so designed as to assure self-alignment, interchangeable parts, proper lubrication system, and minimum unbalanced forces. Bearings must be of the sleeve or roller type. Gear cases must be oil tight. Shaft extensions must be provided with seals to retain oil and exclude all dust.
2.5.8 Water Cooler (Evaporator)
Cooler must be of the shell-and-coil or shell-and-tube type design.
Cooler shell must be constructed of seamless or welded steel. Coil bundles must be totally removable and arranged to drain completely. Tubes must be seamless copper, plain, integrally finned with smooth bore or integrally finned with enhanced bore. Each tube must be individually replaceable. Tubes must be installed into carbon mild steel tube sheets by rolling. Tube baffles must be properly spaced to provide adequate tube support and cross flow. Performance must be based on a water velocity not less than0.91 m/s nor more than 3.7 m/s and a fouling factor per
AHRI 550/590 I-P CSA C743.
Brazed plate heat exchanger must be constructed of 304 or 316 stainless steel, designed to a refrigerant-side working pressure of 3,000 kPa and a waterside working pressure of 1,000 kPa. Evaporator must be factory tested at 1.1 times maximum allowable refrigerant side working pressure and 1.5 times maximum allowable water side working pressure. Provide cooler with factory-installed flow switches. All water connections must use either flanged or grooved-pipe connections. Factory insulate all cold surfaces.
2.5.9 Air-Cooled Condenser Coil
Condenser coil must be of the extended-surface fin-and-tube type and must be constructed of seamless copper tubes with compatible aluminum fins.
Fins must be soldered or mechanically bonded to the tubes and installed in a metal casing. Coils must be circuited and sized for a minimum of 3 degrees C subcooling and full pump-down capacity. Coil must be factory leak and pressure tested after assembly in accordance with
ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52.
Coil must be entirely coated in accordance with the requirements of paragraph COIL CORROSION PROTECTION.
2.5.10 Receivers
Receiver must bear a stamp certifying compliance with ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 CSA B51 and must meet the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52.
Inner surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned by sandblasting or other
SECTION 23 64 10 Page 10 approved means. Each receiver must have a storage capacity not less than 20 percent in excess of that required for the fully-charged system. Each receiver must be equipped with inlet, outlet drop pipe, drain plug, purging valve, relief valves of capacity and setting required by ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52, and two bull's eye liquid-level sight glasses. Sight glasses must be in the same vertical plane, 90 degrees apart, perpendicular to the axis of the receiver, and not over 75 mm horizontally from the drop pipe measured along the axis of the receiver.
In lieu of bull's eye sight glass, external gauge glass with metal glass guard and automatic closing stop valves may be provided.
2.6 ACCESSORIES
2.6.1 Refrigerant Relief Valve/Rupture Disc Assembly
The assembly must be a combination pressure relief valve and rupture disc designed for refrigerant usage. The assembly must be in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 CSA B51 and ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52. The assembly must be provided with a pressure gauge assembly that provides local indication if a rupture disc is broken. Rupture disc must be the non-fragmenting type.
2.6.2 Refrigerant Signs
Refrigerant signs must be a medium-weight aluminum type with a baked enamel finish. Signs must be suitable for indoor or outdoor service.
Signs must have a white background with red letters not less than 13 mm in height.
2.6.2.1 Installation Identification
Each new refrigerating system must be provided with a refrigerant sign which indicates the following as a minimum:
a. Contractor's name.
b. Refrigerant number and amount of refrigerant.
c. The lubricant identity and amount.
d. Field test pressure applied.
2.6.2.2 Controls and Piping Identification
Refrigerant systems containing more than 50 kg of refrigerant must be provided with refrigerant signs which designate the following as a minimum:
a. Valves or switches for controlling the refrigerant flow and the refrigerant compressor(s).
b. Pressure limiting device(s).
2.6.3 Gaskets
Gaskets must conform to ASTM F104 CGSB 32.4-M87 - classification for compressed sheet with nitrile binder and acrylic fibers for maximum 371 degrees C service.
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2.6.4 Bolts and Nuts
Bolts and nuts, except as required for piping applications, must be in accordance with ASTM A307 CSA G40.2 . The bolt head must be marked to identify the manufacturer and the standard with which the bolt complies in accordance with ASTM A307 CSA G40.2 .
2.7 FABRICATION
2.7.1 Factory Coating
Unless otherwise specified, equipment and component items, when fabricated from ferrous metal, must be factory finished with the manufacturer's standard finish, except that items located outside of buildings must have weather resistant finishes that withstands 125 hours exposure to the salt spray test specified in ASTM B117 using a 5 percent sodium chloride solution. Immediately after completion of the test, the specimen must show no signs of blistering, wrinkling, cracking, or loss of adhesion and no sign of rust creepage beyond 3 mm on either side of the scratch mark.
Cut edges of galvanized surfaces where hot-dip galvanized sheet steel is used must be coated with a zinc-rich coating conforming to ASTM D520, Type
I CSA G40.2 .
2.7.2 Factory Applied Insulation
Chiller must be provided with factory installed insulation on surfaces subject to sweating including the water cooler, suction line piping, economizer, and cooling lines. Insulation on heads of coolers may be field applied, however it must be installed to provide easy removal and replacement of heads without damage to the insulation. Where motors are the gas-cooled type, factory installed insulation must be provided on the cold-gas inlet connection to the motor per manufacturer's standard practice. Factory insulated items installed outdoors are not required to be fire-rated. As a minimum, factory insulated items installed indoors must have a flame spread index no higher than 75 and a smoke developed index no higher than 150. Factory insulated items (no jacket) installed indoors and which are located in air plenums, in ceiling spaces, and in attic spaces must have a flame spread index no higher than 25 and a smoke developed index no higher than 50. Flame spread and smoke developed indexes must be determined by ASTM E84 CAN/ULC-S102 . Insulation must be tested in the same density and installed thickness as the material to be used in the actual construction. Material supplied by a manufacturer with a jacket must be tested as a composite material. Jackets, facings, and adhesives must have a flame spread index no higher than 25 and a smoke developed index no higher than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84
CAN/ULC-S102 .
2.7.3 Coil Corrosion Protection
Provide coil with a uniformly applied epoxy electrodeposition type coating to all coil surface areas without material bridging between fins. Submit product data on the type coating selected, the coating thickness, the application process used, the estimated heat transfer loss of the coil, and verification of conformance with the salt spray test requirement.
Coating must be applied at either the coil or coating manufacturer's factory. Coating process must ensure complete coil encapsulation.
Coating must be capable of withstanding a minimum 1,000 hours exposure to the salt spray test specified in ASTM B117 using a 5 percent sodium chloride solution.
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2.8 SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS/SERVICES
2.8.1 Chilled and Condenser Water Piping and Accessories
Chilled and condenser water piping and accessories must be provided and installed in accordance with Section 23 64 26 CHILLED, CHILLED-HOT, AND
CONDENSER WATER PIPING SYSTEMS.
2.8.2 Temperature Controls
Chiller control packages must be fully coordinated with and integrated into the temperature control system indicated in Section 23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION and Section 23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC and Section 23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER
BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Installation of water chiller systems including materials, installation, workmanship, fabrication, assembly, erection, examination, inspection, and testing must be in accordance with the manufacturer's written installation instructions, including the following:
(1) Water chiller - installation instructions
3.1.1 Installation Instructions
Provide manufacturer's standard catalog data, at least 5 weeks prior to the purchase or installation of a particular component, highlighted to show features such as materials, dimensions, options, performance and efficiency. Data must include manufacturer's recommended installation instructions, and start-up procedures and checklists. Data must be adequate to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements.
All recommendations stated in the installation instructions or other similar manufacturer's published literature must be considered mandatory and part of the contract documents. Any discrepancies to the engineered drawings and specifications must be brought to the attention of the COR.
3.1.2 Vibration Isolation
If vibration isolation is specified for a unit, vibration isolator literature must be included containing catalog cuts and certification that the isolation characteristics of the isolators provided meet the manufacturer's recommendations.
3.1.3 Verification of Dimensions
Provide a letter including the date the site was visited, conformation of existing conditions, and any discrepancies found.
3.1.4 System Performance Test Schedules
Provide a schedule, at least 2 weeks prior to the start of related testing, for the system performance tests. The schedules must identify the proposed date, time, and location for each test.
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3.1.5 Certificates
Where the system, components, or equipment are specified to comply with requirements of AGA, NFPA, AHRI, ANSI/ASHRAE, ASME, or UL CSA B149 , CSA, C743-16 , NBC & NFC, CSA C743- 16, CSA/ASHRAE, CSA B52, CSA B51, CSA, proof of such compliance must be provided. The label or listing of the specified agency must be acceptable evidence. In lieu of the label or listing, a written certificate from an approved, nationally recognized testing organization equipped to perform such services, stating that the items have been tested and conform to the requirements and testing methods of the specified agency may be submitted. When performance requirements of this project's drawings and specifications vary from standard AHRI CSA C743- 16 rating conditions, computer printouts, catalog, or other application data certified by AHRI or a nationally recognized laboratory as listed in this Certificates section must be included. If AHRI does not have a current certification program that encompasses such application data, the manufacturer may self certify that his application data complies with project performance requirements in accordance with the specified test standards.
3.1.6 Operation and Maintenance Manuals
Provide two complete copies of an operation manual in bound 216 by 279 mm booklets listing step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, abnormal shutdown, emergency shutdown, and normal shutdown at least 4 weeks prior to the first training course. The booklets must include the manufacturer's name, model number, and parts list. The manuals must include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, and a brief description of all equipment and their basic operating features. Two complete copies of maintenance manual in bound 216 by 279 booklets listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and a trouble shooting guide. The manuals must include piping and equipment layouts and simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as installed.
3.1.7 Connections to Existing Systems
Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 calendar days prior to the date the connections are required. Obtain approval before interrupting service. Furnish materials required to make connections into existing systems and perform excavating, backfilling, compacting, and other incidental labor as required. Furnish labor and tools for making actual connections to existing systems.
3.1.8 Refrigeration System
3.1.8.1 Equipment
Refrigeration equipment and the installation thereof must conform to ANSI/ASHRAE 15 & 34 CSA B52. Necessary supports must be provided for all equipment, appurtenances, and pipe as required, including frames or supports for compressors, pumps, cooling towers, condensers, water coolers, and similar items. Compressors must be isolated from the building structure. If mechanical vibration isolators are not provided, vibration absorbing foundations must be provided. Each foundation must include isolation units consisting of machine and floor or foundation fastenings, together with intermediate isolation material. Other floor-mounted equipment must be set on not less than a 150 mm concrete pad
SECTION 23 64 10 Page 14 doweled in place. Concrete foundations for floor mounted pumps must have a mass equivalent to three times the weight of the components, pump, base plate, and motor to be supported. In lieu of concrete pad foundation, concrete pedestal block with isolators placed between the pedestal block and the floor may be provided. Concrete pedestal block must be of mass not less than three times the combined pump, motor, and base weights.
Isolators must be selected and sized based on load-bearing requirements and the lowest frequency of vibration to be isolated. Lines connected to pumps mounted on pedestal blocks must be provided with flexible connectors. Foundation drawings, bolt-setting information, and foundation bolts must be furnished prior to concrete foundation construction for all equipment indicated or required to have concrete foundations. Concrete for foundations must be as specified in Section 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE. Equipment must be properly leveled, aligned, and secured in place in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. All recommendations stated in the installation instructions or other similar manufacturer's published literature must be considered mandatory and part of the contract documents. Any discrepancies to the engineered drawings and specifications must be brought to the attention of the COR.
3.1.8.2 Field Refrigerant Charging
a. Initial Charge: Upon completion of all the refrigerant pipe tests, the vacuum on the system must be broken by adding the required charge of dry refrigerant for which the system is designed, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Contractor must provide the complete charge of refrigerant in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Upon satisfactory completion of the system performance tests, any refrigerant that has been lost from the system must be replaced. After the system is fully operational, service valve seal caps and blanks over gauge points must be installed and tightened.
b. Refrigerant Leakage: If a refrigerant leak is discovered after the system has been charged, the leaking portion of the system must immediately be isolated from the remainder of the system and the refrigerant must be pumped into the system receiver or other suitable container. The refrigerant must not be discharged into the atmosphere.
c. Contractor's Responsibility: The Contractor must, at all times during the installation and testing of the refrigeration system, take steps to prevent the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere. The steps must include, but not be limited to, procedures that minimize the release of refrigerants to the atmosphere and the use of refrigerant recovery devices to remove refrigerant from the system and store the refrigerant for reuse or reclaim. At no time must more than 85 g of refrigerant be released to the atmosphere in any one occurrence. Any system leaks within the first year must be repaired in accordance with the specified requirements including material, labor, and refrigerant if the leak is the result of defective equipment, material, or installation.
3.1.8.3 Oil Charging
Except for factory sealed units, two complete charges of lubricating oil for each compressor crankcase must be furnished. One charge must be used during the performance testing period, and upon the satisfactory completion of the tests, the oil must be drained and replaced with the second charge.
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3.1.9 Field Applied Insulation
Field installed insulation must be as specified in Section 23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, except as defined differently herein.
3.1.10 Field Painting
Painting required for surfaces not otherwise specified, and finish painting of items only primed at the factory are specified in Section
09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS.
3.2 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD SERVICE
The services of a factory-trained representative must be provided for overseeing of the installation, start-up, and initial operation of the chiller including field acceptance testing. The representative must advise on the following:
a. Hermetic machines:
(1) Testing hermetic water-chilling unit under pressure for refrigerant leaks; evacuation and dehydration of machine to an absolute pressure of not over 300 micrometers.
(2) Charging the machine with refrigerant.
(3) Starting the machine.
b. Open Machines:
(1) Erection, alignment, testing, and dehydrating.
(2) Charging the machine with refrigerant.
(3) Starting the machine.
3.3 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING
Equipment must be wiped clean, with all traces of oil, dust, dirt, or paint spots removed. Provide temporary filters for all fans that are operated during construction. Perform and document that proper Indoor Air Quality During Construction procedures have been followed; this includes providing documentation showing that after construction ends, and prior to occupancy, new filters were provided and installed. System must be maintained in this clean condition until final acceptance. Bearings must be properly lubricated with oil or grease as recommended by the manufacturer. Belts must be tightened to proper tension. Control valves and other miscellaneous equipment requiring adjustment must be adjusted to setting indicated or directed. Fans must be adjusted to the speed indicated by the manufacturer to meet specified conditions. At least one week before the official equipment warranty start date, all condenser coils on air-cooled water chillers and split-system water chillers must be cleaned in accordance with the chiller manufacturer's instructions. All recommendations stated in the installation instructions or other similar manufacturer's published literature must be considered mandatory and part of the contract documents. Any discrepancies to the engineered drawings and specifications must be brought to the attention of the COR. This work
SECTION 23 64 10 Page 16 covers two coil cleanings. The condenser coils must be cleaned with an approved coil cleaner by a service technician, factory trained by the chiller manufacturer. The condenser coil cleaner must not have any detrimental affect on the materials or protective coatings on the condenser coils. Testing, adjusting, and balancing must be as specified in Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
3.4 FIELD ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.4.1 Test Plans
a. Manufacturer's Test Plans: Within 120 calendar days after contract award, submit the following plans:
(1) Water chiller - Field Acceptance Test Plan
Field acceptance test plans must be developed by the chiller manufacturer detailing recommended field test procedures for that particular type and size of equipment. Field acceptance test plans developed by the installing Contractor, or the equipment sales agency furnishing the equipment, is not acceptable.
The Contracting Officer must review and approve the field acceptance test plan for each of the listed equipment prior to commencement of field testing of the equipment. The approved field acceptance tests of the chiller and subsequent test reporting.
b. Coordinated testing: Indicate in each field acceptance test plan when work required by this section requires coordination with test work required by other specification sections. Furnish test procedures for the simultaneous or integrated testing of tower system controls which interlock and interface with controls for the equipment provided under Section 23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER
BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS.
c. Prerequisite testing: Chillers for which performance testing is dependent upon the completion of the work covered by Section 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR…
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