RFB 18-FAC36 - Pool Pump Replacement Specifications.pdf

Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center Swimming Pool General Requirements

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SECTION 131100 - AQUATICS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. The Aquatics Contractor shall furnish and install the swimming pool recirculation system mechanical and electrical components, including controllers, as specified on the construction documents for a complete, functional swimming pool system, as herein described. Work shall include commissioning, instruction of Owner’s personnel, as-built plans, and warranties as required.

1.2 CODES, RULES, PERMITS, FEES

A. All work shall be constructed in strict accordance with the applicable provisions set forth by authorities having jurisdiction over swimming pool construction and operation in the State of Wisconsin.

B. The Aquatics Contractor shall be responsible for procuring and payment of construction permits required for installation of the swimming pool recirculation mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components as delineated on the construction drawings. Aquatics Contractor shall also pay all sales taxes, fees, and costs in connection with his work, obtain all required certificates of inspection for his work from local and government agencies having jurisdictional authority and deliver same to Owner before request for acceptance and final payment for the work.

C. The Aquatics Contractor shall include in the work any labor, materials, services, apparatus, or drawings in order to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether or not shown on Drawings and/or specified.

D. The Aquatics Contractor shall submit all required documents and materials to all

Governmental Departments having jurisdiction for any deferred approval items or substituted materials or products to obtain final approval to installation.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Furnish and install complete swimming pool mechanical system(s), including, but not limited to, circulation pumps, strainers, valves, pressure gauges, controllers, sensors, VFD’s and connections between existing piping and new components.

B. Furnish and install complete electrical work in Mechanical Room required for new pumps, VFD’s, controller, and sensors.

C. The Aquatics Contractor shall provide a representative at time of swimming pool controller and pump start-up.

1.4 DRAWINGS

A. Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate the general arrangement of the systems and work included in the Subcontractor. Drawings are not to be scaled.

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1.5 AQUATICS CONTRACTOR

A. The work as herein described and specified shall be the complete responsibility of a qualified Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in commercial public use swimming pool pump and energy management system installations, maintenance, training, service, and operation.

B. Aquatics contractor shall provide factory trained service technicians to program, operate, and train owner’s personnel.

1.6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. The Aquatics contractor shall provide the services of experienced personnel familiar with this type of pool operating system.

1.7 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. The Aquatics contractor shall provide three (3) bound sets for delivery to the

Designated Representative of instructions for operating and maintaining all systems and equipment included in this Contract. Manufacturer’s advertising literature or catalog pictures will not be acceptable for operating and maintenance instructions.

B. Bound in ring binders shall be all parts lists, periodic maintenance instructions and troubleshooting guidelines for all pool equipment, including but not limited to filters, pumps, controllers, water chemistry control equipment, etc.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. The Aquatics Contractor shall warrant all work against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years after the date of acceptance by the

Owner. Any repair or replacement required due to defective material or workmanship will be promptly corrected by the Aquatics Contractor.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 – EXECUTION - NOT USED

END OF SECTION 131100

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Swimming Pool Equipment

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SECTION 13 11 06 - SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT

A. Swimming pool equipment items required for this Work as indicated on the

Drawings and specified herein.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Required submittals include:

1. Swimming Pool Equipment as specified here-in.

a. The equipment shown on the plans represent the first listed items in the technical specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for all required field coordination and installation of any approved equal product to provide a fully working and warranted system. The

Contractor shall submit detailed shop drawings for any products used other than the first listed specified items. Contractor provided shop drawings shall include details and quality equal to the original plans and construction documents. The Contractor shall provide any and all required engineering including but not limited to structural and anchorage requirements for any proposed equipment other than the first listed specified equipment. The Contractor is responsible to provide a factory certified representative(s) to start-up and provide on-site training for all swimming pool mechanical equipment provided.

1.3 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Use all means necessary to protect swimming pool equipment items before, during and after installation and to protect the installed work specified in other

Sections.

B. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Owner’s Representative.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CIRCULATION PUMP STRAINER

A. See Schedule on Plans.

2.2 POOL CIRCULATION PUMPS

A. See Schedule on Plans.

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B. Close coupled end suction pump with standard mechanical seal, pool bronze impeller, scotchkote epoxy coating inside and outside on all CI wetted parts, 460V 3 phase, 60 Hz, non-overloading motor, premium efficiency, TEFC; The unit must be equipped with stainless steel keylocked shaft sleeve that extends the length of the seal box. The pump shaft extension shall be O-ring sealed from the pumped liquid Pump shall have a case wearing ring. Impellers to be vacuum cast, dynamically balanced and keylocked to the shaft.

C. Shall be supported by separate support foot on the closed coupled pump bracket.

Mount on poured concrete pad.

2.3 CONTROL SYSTEM (OC-#) CONTROLLING POOL EQUIPMENT

A. General

1. The water chemistry control system shall provide continuous monitoring and control of sanitizers, oxidizers, pH, ORP,, temperature, system flow rate, system pressures, and water chemistry balance calculations. The control system shall also provide automatic control of the filtration system including backwash operation. Installation of the system shall be per the manufacturer’s specification and no exceptions shall be allowed. A factory trained/authorized representative shall provide training to the owner. The specified controller is a BECSys7 manufactured by BECS Technology, Inc. or approved equal.

B. Certifications

1. The controller shall carry the following product certifications

a. NSF/ANSI Standard 50;

b. UL 61010-1

c. (CSA) C22.2 Number 61010-1

d. European Union Low Voltage Directive 73/23/ECC EN 61010-1

C. Sensors

1. The controller shall come with sensors meeting the following requirements

2. PH: The controller shall provide a measurement of pH by utilizing a sensor with the following characteristics:

a. 0 – 14 sensing range;

b. ABS body with ½” NPT process connection;

c. Minimum of 32 milliliters of inorganic electrolyte gel; organic electrolytes, susceptible to breakdown in the presence of strong oxidants, shall not be considered equal;

d. A porous Teflon liquid junction to provide a stable, low impedance reference contact, and to prevent fouling and clogging of the liquid junction

e. A silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) reference element;

f. A general purpose glass membrane pH sensing element;

g. Operating temperature range of 0 - 80 degrees C;

h. Operating pressure range of 0 - 100 psiG.

i. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log pH with

0.1 or 0.01 resolution (programmable).

3. ORP: The controller shall provide a measurement of ORP by utilizing a sensor with the following characteristics:

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a. -1000 to +1000mV sensing range;

b. ABS body with ½” NPT process connection;

c. Minimum of 32 milliliters of inorganic electrolyte gel; organic electrolytes, susceptible to breakdown in the presence of strong oxidants, shall not be considered equal;

d. A porous Teflon liquid junction to provide a stable, low impedance reference contact, and to prevent fouling and clogging of the liquid junction;

e. A silver/silver chloride (Ag/AgCl) reference element;

f. A solid platinum or solid gold ORP sensing element with a minimum of 1 cm2 surface area; platinum-plated and gold-plated sensing elements, which are susceptible to abrasives, shall not be considered equal;

g. Operating temperature range of 0 - 80 degrees C;

h. Operating pressure range of 0 - 100 psig.

i. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log ORP with

1mV resolution.

4. Temperature: The controller shall provide a measurement of water temperature by utilizing a sensor with the following characteristics:

a. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log temperature with 1°F resolution.

b. 32 – 212°F (0 – 100°C) sensing range;

c. 2 wire, 100Ω resistive temperature detector (RTD) with a

0.00385 Alpha.

d. The control shall continuously monitor, display, and data log temperature with 1 degree F resolution.

5. Flow Sensor: The controller shall provide a measurement of pool circulation flow rate and volume by utilizing a flow sensor with the following characteristics:

a. 0-8800 gpm (0-33265 liter/min) measuring range,

b. magmeter with a frequency output,

c. 25 foot cable,

d. saddle,

e. Flow volume: 999 trillion gallons, 1 gallon resolution; 999 trillion liters, 1 liter resolution.

f. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log flow rate with 0.1 gpm resolution.

6. The controller shall be capable of reading a total of eight (8) of the following optional 4-20mA output sensors.

a. Pressure Transducers

a. The controller shall provide measurement of filter influent and/or filter effluent pressure by utilizing pressure transducer(s) with the following characteristics:

b. 0 to 100 psiG measuring range,

c. < ± 2% span max @ 25° C which includes linearity, hysteresis and repeatability,

d. 0.25% static error band and 1.5% typical thermal error band,

e. temperature compensated and fully calibrated,

f. stainless steel wetted components with plumbing connections of

1/4”.

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g. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log pressure(s) with 1 psiG resolution.

b. Liquid Level Sensor

a. The controller shall provide measurement of liquid levels for surge tanks, backwash holding tanks and/or liquid chemical inventory by utilizing liquid level sensor(s) with the following characteristics:

b. field configurable sensing range from 3 ft to 16 ft,

c. field calibration for various tank levels, shapes and sizes,

d. non-contacting sensing elements enclosed in PVC.

e. The controller shall continuously monitor, display and data log liquid level(s).

7. User Interface

a. Standard Display

a. The standard display shall be a backlit transflective LCD with 14 line x 40 alpha/numeric graphical characters that will continuously display information related to the following:

b. All installed sensor readings,

c. Set points, with current control status,

d. All active alarms, including time activated,

e. Smart menus w/ integrated on-screen help.

b. Contrast adjustment of the backlit LCD shall be provided through clearly marked keys on the front-panel without the need for access to internal controller circuitry. After initial adjustment, controller shall monitor internal temperature and automatically adjust contrast to prevent LCD blackout in extreme ambient temperature conditions. Controllers that do not include front-panel contrast adjustment and automatic temperature compensation shall not be considered equal.

c. The standard user interface shall include single-touch access to Set

Points, Relay Modes, Calibrations, Backwash status and settings, Menu access, and Reset Fail/Safes. An alphanumeric keypad shall be provided for ease of system configuration.

8. Control Functions

a. Water Chemistry

a. pH Control: The controller shall continuously control pH. Chemical feed shall be configurable for feed-up, feed-down, or dual feed and either on/off or time-based proportional feed.

b. Sanitizer Control: The controller shall continuously control sanitizer based upon the ORP reading, the amperometric sensor, or both with a bracketed control program. Chemical feed shall be configurable for either on/off or time-based proportional feed.

c. Sanitizer Booster Feed: The controller shall have a sanitizer booster program with selectable ORP and/or ppm set points with separate ending set points, allowing the option of the booster sanitizer to control to a lower set point while the primary system can recovers.

d. Superchlorination: The controller shall have a programmable superchlorination function, based ORP or ppm superchlor setpoint, which is triggered manually.

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e. Dechlorination: The controller shall have a programmable dechlorination function, based upon ORP or ppm dechlor setpoint, which is triggered either manually or by the completion of the superchlorination function.

f. LSI & RSI: The controller shall compute the Langelier Saturation

Index and the Ryznar Saturation Index based upon current inputs and the Ca Hardness and Alkalinity entered by the operator.

b. Expanded

a. Flow Monitoring: The controller shall continuously monitor, display, and datalog system flow, maintaining a total flow volume.

A low flow alarm shall be operator settable, which can be programmed to disable chemical feeds.

b. Heater Control: The controller shall perform on/off control of a heater based upon an operator settable temperature set point. A

Fireman Cycle feature shall turn off the heater 0 to 60 minutes

(settable) prior to recirculation pump shutdown. Heater control algorithm shall include an Energy Conservation mode, with on/off set time and secondary temperature set point.

c. Autofill: The controller shall automatically control a water makeup relay to add makeup water to maintain pool level set point, based upon surge tanks (or equivalent) level, with an overfill delay feature. The controller shall provide a programmable alternate set point (4 event 28 day timer).

d. Sensor Wash: The controller shall include a programmable sensor wash with start and end time, feed duration, and number of cycle to allow multiple feed cycles per day.

e. Energy Conservation

f. Alternate Setpoints: The controller shall have alternate Sanitizer, Heater, and Autofill setpoints, based upon a 4 event 28 day timer.

g. Energy Conservation Mode: The controller shall have the capability to disable all mechanical and chemical functions during programmed conservation cycle. The Energy Conservation Mode shall include the ability to periodically monitor and satisfy all operation requirements based upon a programmed time schedule.

h. Time, based upon a 24 hour, 7 day programmable calendar,

i. Pressure Differential, taken from either a pressure differential switch or an operator settable low pressure differential setpoint based upon the differential between two installed pressure transducers,

j. Low System Flow, an operator settable low flow setpoint based upon the installed system flow meter,

k. Totalized filter water volume, an operator settable totalized filter water volume setpoint based upon the total system flow maintained by the controller from the installed system flow meter,

l. Manual, which only initiates backwash when manually activated by operator.

D. Main Recirculation Pump

1. On/Off Control with Relay

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a. Controller shall provide the capability to interface to and control a recirculation pump with a programmable relay. The controller shall include the following capabilities, available as appropriate based upon installed sensors and implemented features:

b. Energy Conservation mode (24 hr, 7 day function)

c. Manual off

d. Immediate: The following events immediately turn off recirculation pump, regardless of Fireman Switch timing requirements:

a. Surge Tank Level Low Alarm: Turn off pump immediately (surge tank is almost empty)

b. Strainer Vacuum High Alarm: Turn off pump immediately (possible entrapment)

c. Emergency shut down, triggered by front-panel Emergency Off:

Turn off pump immediately (per Operator)

E. Total Dynamic Head (TDH)

1. Controller shall provide the capability to continuously monitor the Total

Dynamic Head (TDH) of the main recirculation pump, directly calculated by the controller from recirculation pump influent vacuum and filter influent pressure transducers. TDH shall be displayed on the user interface and recorded in data logs, with user-programmable High and Low TDH Alarm settings.

2. VFD Interface with 4-20mA signal

3. Controller shall provide the capability to interface to and control a recirculation pump equipped with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) through a

4-20mA signal. The controller programming shall allow the operator to manage the VFD entirely from the water chemistry controller, by providing the following capabilities:

4. Programmable setpoint specified as either flow rate, effluent filter pressure, or fixed setting,

5. Four programmable operator-triggered alternate profiles (“Manual

Turndowns”),

6. Four programmable scheduled alternate profiles (“Scheduled Turndowns”),

7. Ramp up and ramp down settings,

8. Minimum output setting.

9. Remote access to current VFD status and all VFD parameters shall be provided through the BECSys for Windows PC software provided with controller. The name of each alternate profile shall be changeable by the operator, so that VFD menus and data log entries are intuitive and recognizable by the users of the system.

10. Systems that do not provide both local and remote management of the VFD through the water chemistry controller shall not be considered equal.

F. Control Outputs

1. Relay Outputs

2. Solid-State Relays

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a. The controller shall come with a total of 4 integral line or dry contact 5A solid-state relay outputs capable of switching 3A under all normal operating conditions, accounting for the effects of the temperature gradient inside the NEMA 4X enclosure. Systems that utilize relays that are not de-rated must submit an engineering evaluation justifying the use of relays at their full, optimal-condition capacity.

3. Mechanical Relays

a. The controller shall come with a total of 5 mechanical relays:

a. 1 integral 8A dry contact mechanical relay, and

b. 4 integral 3A dry contact or line powered mechanical relays.

b. Since mechanical relays have the inherent risk of failing in the closed

(active) position, as a safety measure the controller shall preclude the ability to assign any of the integral mechanical relays to chemical feed functions. Systems that do not preclude mechanical relays from being configured for chemical feeds shall not be considered equal.

4. Expansion Relay Outputs (optional)

a. The controller shall be capable of expanding the number of relay outputs available by adding up to 3 expansion modules in any combination.

5. Solid-State Relay Expansion Modules

a. Each Solid-State Relay Expansion Module provides 5 integral 5A solid state dry contact or line powered relays capable of switching 3A under all normal operating conditions. Systems that utilize relays that are not de-rated must submit an engineering evaluation justifying the use of relays at their full, optimal-condition capacity.

6. Mechanical Relay Expansion Modules

a. Each Mechanical Relay Expansion Module provides 5 integral mechanical relays:

a. 1 integral 8A dry contact mechanical relay, and

b. 4 integral 3A dry contact or line powered mechanical relays.

b. Since mechanical relays have the inherent risk of failing in the closed

(active) position, as a safety measure the controller shall preclude the ability to assign any of the integral mechanical relays to chemical feed functions. Systems that do not preclude mechanical relays from being configured for chemical feeds shall not be considered equal.

7. 4-20mA Outputs (optional)

a. The controller shall come with eight separately isolated 4-20mA output signals with a load capacity of 440Ω per output channel. Each output signal shall be independently configurable for either of the following functions:

b. Any enabled input, scaled between two operator-defined end points,

a. VFD control of recirculation pump.

G. Safety Features

1. Manual-On limit

a. The controller shall have built-in limits to the amount of time any relay control output may be forced on (i.e. in “Manual On” mode). This is an important safety feature to prevent control outputs from inadvertently being left forced on after service or diagnostics.

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2. High/Low Alarm Settings & Control Lockouts

a. The controller shall have programmable high and low alarm settings for pH, ORP, PPM, temperature, low flow & no flow and chemical overfeed, turbidity, pressure & vacuum, surge tank levels, chemical inventory.

b. The controller shall have a programmable lockout of sanitizer feed upon pH high or low alarm.

3. No Flow Alarm & Flow Restored Delay

a. The controller shall activate a No Flow alarm when the dedicated sample stream flow switch indicates there is insufficient flow through the sample stream. This No Flow alarm shall lockout all chemical feed control operations.

b. The controller shall include a Flow Restored Delay, which shall extend the No Flow lockout user-programmable amount of time after the No

Flow alarm ends (i.e. flow is restored). This feature is necessary to assure that the system has valid, stable sensor readings of circulating water prior to making chemical feed control decisions.

4. Feed Limit Alarms

a. The controller shall trigger a FailSafe alarm if a chemical feed relay remains on longer than the programmable Feed Limit Timer. Chemical feeds shall automatically be disabled if the corresponding reading goes into a FailSafe alarm condition.

5. Emergency Off

a. The controller shall have a dedicated Emergency Off button on the front panel of the system, which immediately halts all chemical feeds and control outputs when pressed. This feature shall be password protectable, which shall require entry of one of the Security passwords.

6. Safety shield

a. The controller shall include a safety shield or other mechanism for allowing fuse replacement without access to high voltage circuitry or wiring.

7. Security

a. The controller shall have three security password levels: six for operators, two for managers and one for the distributor providing for a history of access identified by the user.

8. Data Logging

a. The controller shall have 512K battery backed-up RAM for input level recording and events. All input level shall be recorded for 10 to 56 days depending on sample rate (2 to 10 minutes).

b. The controller shall record and maintain the latest 1100 events over a maximum of 14 days recording all alarms, parameter changes, user logins, and operational cycles related to all control features.

9. Local Alarms Indicators

a. The controller shall signal all alarm conditions with the following indicators:

a. A bright red flashing LED on the front of the controller,

b. Activation of a master alarm signal provided as a dry contact relay enabling the use of 0-240 VAC alarms, and each active alarm listed on the LCD display along with time activated.

H. Remote Communication, Access & Alarm Notification

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1. Ethernet

a. The controller shall come with a standard, integral 100BaseT Ethernet connection. The controller shall be capable of providing Remote Access via PC with Ethernet connection and Alarm Notification via email or text message via an Ethernet connection to the Internet.

2. Wi-Fi

a. The controller shall come with a BECSys Wi-Fi module, which allows wireless integration into existing Wi-Fi networks.

3. Remote Access

a. The controller manufacturer shall provide BECSys for Windows™ graphical remote operation software, for interactive connection to the controller from a PC. Remote operation software shall be Vista-compatible, and have all of the following operational modes:

a. Site Data Base – for organizing and accessing multiple controllers on site, or at multiple sites.

b. Graphical Operator’s Console – to display current readings, setpoints, alarm points and control status in an easy-to-read graphical mode.

c. Data Log Graphing – to review data logs with time-synchronized event data; data log traces shall be configurable, with color and line style selectable by operator.

d. Full Menu Tree – All system parameters accessible through a full menu tree interface.

e. Auto-Polling – to allow automatic download of data logs from all controllers in site database.

4. Alarm Notification

a. The controller shall be capable of providing alarm notification to 8 different recipients. Each recipient shall be individually configurable to receive alarm notification by one of the following methods.

a. Email: Notification message shall include system type, serial number, location, system ID, and all active alarm including the date and time each alarm was triggered.

b. Text Message: Notification message shall include system type, serial number, location, system ID, and all active alarm including the date and time each alarm was triggered.

c. Fax: Notification message shall include system type, serial number, location, system ID, and all active alarm including the date and time each alarm was triggered.

d. Numeric Pager: Notification message shall include callback number. Controller shall acknowledge pager notification when callback is received, and not notify subsequent recipients programmed for pager notification.

5. Enclosure

a. The controller shall be housed in a NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure.

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6. Flow Cell

a. Teflon flow cell (optional) - The flowcell shall have a teflon body with two ½“ NPT ports for pH and ORP sensors, two ¼“NPT ports for temperature sensor and sensor wash acid injection, and a clear acrylic front viewing window. The flowcell design shall provide precise sample flow rate and water velocity regulation past the probes. The flowcell shall come provided with PVC ½” isolation ball valves, PVC ¼” wet test valve and standard reed or optional rotary flow switch.

b. Each flowcell shall be equipped with a pressure-sensing device. The pressure sensor shall consist of a compound pressure/vacuum gauge manufactured in stainless steel, 2 ½” diameter, liquid filled with an operating pressure range of 0 to 60 psig and vacuum of 0 to –30 in./

Hg.

I. Warranty, Start-up and Manuals

1. Controller shall be covered by a standard manufacturer’s 5 year warranty.

2. Standard sensors shall be covered by a standard manufacturer’s 2 year warranty.

3. Optional sensors and flow cell components shall be covered by a standard manufacturer’s 1 year warranty.

4. The control system shall be provided with on-site start-up, on-site operator training, and 1 year on-site warranty service performed by a representative trained and authorized by the controller manufacturer.

5. Manufacturer shall supply an Operation and Maintenance Manual describing features, operating instructions, maintenance procedures and replacement parts.

2.4 SURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Verify that the swimming pool equipment items may be installed in strict accordance with original design, pertinent codes and regulations, and the manufacturers' recommendations.

B. In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Owner’s Representative.

C. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies are fully resolved.

D. Failure to notify the Owner’s Representative and give written notice of discrepancies shall constitute acceptance by the Installer of existing conditions as fit and proper to receive its Work.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supply and install items of swimming pool equipment in strict accordance with applicable codes and regulations, the original design, and the manufacturer's published recommendations, anchoring firmly and securely for long life under hard use.

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B. All equipment shall be braced and/or anchored to resist a horizontal force acting in any direction using the criteria shown on the Drawings.

3.2 INSTRUCTION

A. The Contractor shall provide a factory certified representative(s) to start-up and certify proper installation, operation and full warranty status of all swimming pool mechanical equipment. The Contractor shall provide not less than two 8-hour days of on-site training for facility staff in the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool mechanical equipment and systems. The two 8-hour days shall be separated by a minimum of seven calendar days and be completed within the 14-day start-up period.

3.3 EQUIPMENT ACTIVATION

A. All water chemistry and filtration mechanical equipment shall be operational upon filling of pool after plaster. Chemicals and other related support items as supplied by Contractor, shall be in supply at start-up.

B. For the first fourteen (14) calendar days after completion of the pool plaster, brush all plastered surfaces at least twice a day and coordinate with General

Contractor to ensure that the plaster is carefully maintained after the initial fourteen day period. In addition, coordinate with the Contractor to ensure that pool filtration equipment is continuously running during the initial fourteen day period.

C. Start-up and provide qualified personnel to operate pool equipment for a period not less than fourteen (14) days after the pool is placed in operation, or until the Owner takes occupancy of the facility or letter of Final Completion. During this time, Contractor shall instruct and supervise the Owner's personnel in the various operating and maintenance techniques involved. Contractor shall be responsible for supply of chemicals during this not less than fourteen (14) day period and at time of turnover to Owner, chemical storage tanks shall be full.

(Owner's personnel shall be fully trained and capable of assuming swimming pool maintenance tasks, training may begin before Owner takes occupancy).

3.4 CLEAN-UP

A. Upon completion of swimming pool equipment, remove all debris, materials and equipment occasioned by this Work to the approval of the Owner’s

Representative.

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SECTION 13 11 07 - SWIMMING POOL MECHANICAL

A. Swimming pool mechanical piping as indicated on the Drawings for installation for new pumps, strainers, and valves.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards:

1. All equipment supplied or work performed shall comply with Chapter SPS

390, Design and Construction of Public Swimming Pools and Water

Attractions of the Wisconsin State Building Code, latest edition.

2. Work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable editions of all

National, State and local codes, laws, regulations and ordinances, including the following:

a. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

b. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM).

c. American Waterworks Association (AWWA).

d. American Welding Society (AWS).

B. Do not construe anything in the Drawings or Specifications to permit Work not conforming to these requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Required submittals include:

1. Pipe and Fittings as specified in Article 2.2 of this Section.

2. Valves as specified in Article 2.3 of this Section.

3. Pressure Gauges as specified in Article 2.4 of this Section.

1.4 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Deliver all materials to the Project Site in the manufacturer’s original unopened containers with all labels intact and legible.

B. Store all materials under cover in a manner to prevent damage and contamination, and store only the specified materials at the Project site.

C. Use all means necessary to protect swimming pool mechanical items before, during and after installation and to protect the installed Work specified in other

Sections.

D. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the approval of the Owner’s Representative and at no additional cost to the Owner.

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1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. Cooperate with entities performing Work specified in other Sections to so that no conflict of new construction or occupied space may occur. Should any installation

Work be done without such craft coordination, that Work so installed shall be removed and re-installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT QUALITY

A. Materials and equipment shall be new, of the best quality for the purpose intended, and shall be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name and nameplate data or stamp and rating. As far as practicable, materials and equipment shall be of one manufacturer.

2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PVC Schedule 80: Type 1, normal impact, NSF approved for solvent welding applications, ASTM Specification D-1785, color shall be white. Dura, Lasco, or approved equal.

2.3 VALVES

A. Butterfly Valves:

1. Epoxy coated cast or ductile iron body, 316 stainless steel disc and stem, viton seat material, furnish hand wheel/gear operators on all valves 8" and larger. DeZurick, Keystone, or approved equal.PVC body, PVC disc and

EPDM construction suitable for chlorinated water applications. Stem shall be of 316 stainless steel and non-wetted. Valves shall be self-gasketed design with a convex sealing arrangement. Valves 1-1/2” – 10” shall be rated to

150 psi and 12” valves shall be rated to 100 psi at 70°F. Asahi Pool-Pro, no known equal.

2.4 PRESSURE GAUGES

A. Furnish and install pressure gauges on the discharge and suction sides of all pumps. 4" dial, bottom connection, chrome ring, shut-off cock and snubber.

Ranges shall be selected to indicate between mid-point and two-thirds of maximum range under design conditions. Marsh, Trerice, or approved equal.

3.1 SURFACE CONDITIONS

A. Prior to Work of this Section, carefully inspect existing conditions and verify that such work is in compliance with Drawings. Notify Owner of any discrepancies.

B. Verify that items of this Section may be installed in accordance with the original design and referenced standards.

C. In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify the Owner’s Representative.

D. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

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E. Failure to notify the Owner’s Representative and give written notice of discrepancies shall constitute acceptance by the Contractor of existing conditions as fit and proper to receive his work.

3.2 GENERAL PIPING REQUIREMENTS

A. Size any section of pipe for which size is not indicated or any intermediate section erroneously shown undersized the same size as the largest pipe connecting to it.

Sizes listed are nominal.

B. Cut pipe accurately to job measurements and install without springing or forcing, true to line and grade, generally square with building and/or structures and adequately supported to prevent undue stress on pipe, fittings and accessories.

C. Make changes of direction with manufactured fittings. Street ells, bushings, reducing flanges, close nipples or bending of pipe is not allowed.

D. Use great care to install piping in accordance with best practice. Plastic pipe shall be “snaked” in trenches to allow for thermal expansion.

E. All above grade PVC shall be installed using solvent weld fittings. Also, each and every fitting and pipe end shall be prepared with solvent primer. Fittings shall be joined individually and with enough time between assembly of adjacent joints to allow them to seal solidly. After joining, an even ring of primer must be visible around the entire fitting. If any fittings are installed without visible primer, the fitting shall be removed and discarded and piping recut, rechamfered and joint made up again using a new fitting. All procedures, methods and techniques used to make up solvent weld joints shall be in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

F. Arrange pipe and hangers to allow for expansion, contraction and structural settlement. No pipe shall contact structure except penetrations as shown on the

Drawings.

G. Change pipe size within three (3) pipe diameters of final connection to control valves, fixtures and other equipment. Provide unions or flanges at connections to equipment, on service side of valves and elsewhere as required to facilitate ease of maintenance. Locate equipment shut-off valves as close to equipment as possible maintaining easy valve access. All PVC pipe exposed to direct sunlight shall be painted with two coats of Exterior Acrylic Semigloss Paint, Sherwin

Williams or equal. Color to be selected by the Architect. Prior to painting the PVC pipes, the exterior of all PVC pipes shall be wiped with Methyl Ethyl Ketone, or an approved equal, to remove the glaze from the pipes.

3.3 GENERAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Position equipment to result in good appearance and easy access to all components for maintenance and repairs.

B. Install piping, flues, breeching and ducts so that they do not interfere with equipment access.

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C. Install level, secure and out of moisture. Provide shims, anchors, support straps, angles, grouted bases, or other items as required to accomplish proper installation.

D. All screws, nuts, bolts and washers shall be galvanized, cadmium plated or stainless steel. After fabrication, hot-dip galvanize unfinished ferrous items for outdoor, below grade or other use subject to moisture.

3.4 VALVES

A. Provide all valves at full pipe size, unless indicated otherwise.

B. Provide hand wheel operators on all valves 6” and larger, under 6” lever operators may be used.

C. Provide tool operated valve with stainless steel shaft extension and 'on deck' tool operation for surge chamber butterfly isolation valve.

3.5 TESTS

A. Test new pipe and equipment joints for leaking.

B. *Never test PVC pipe or fittings with air or other gases, always use water.

3.6 PIPE MATERIAL APPLICATION

A. PVC Schedule 80:

1. Above grade swimming pool piping up to 12” line size; use solvent weld

Schedule 80 fittings.

3.7 CUTTING AND DRILLING

A. Cutting or drilling necessary for installation of Work of this Section shall be done only with approval of Owner’s Representative.

3.8 CLOSING-IN OF UNINSPECTED WORK

A. Do not cover or enclose Work before testing and inspection. Re-open Work prematurely closed and restore all Work damaged.

3.9 QUIETNESS

A. Quietness is a requirement. Eliminate noise, other than that caused by specified equipment operating at optimum conditions, as directed by Owner’s

Representative.

3.10 FLUSHING OF LINES

A. Flush or blow out pipes free from foreign substances before installing valves, stops or making final connections. Clean piping systems of dirt and dust prior to initial start-up.

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3.11 CLEAN-UP

A. After all Work has been tested and approved, the Aquatics contractor shall thoroughly clean all parts of the equipment installations, including all pool pipe and fittings in the pool mechanical room. Exposed parts shall be cleaned of cement, plaster and other materials and all grease and oil spots removed with solvent.

B. The Aquatics contractor shall remove debris from the Project site. Cartons, boxes, packing crates and excess materials not used, occasioned by this work shall be disposed of to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.

C. If the above requirements of clean up are not performed to the satisfaction of the

Owner’s Representative, the Owner reserves the right to order the work done, the cost of which shall be borne by the Aquatics contractor.

END OF SECTION 13 11 07

Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center Swimming Pool Electrical

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SECTION 13 11 08

SWIMMING POOL ELECTRICAL

A. The Division 13 Aquatics Contractor shall provide labor, materials and equipment as required to install the swimming pool, grounding and bonding, sensors, equipment, pumps, and controllers.

B. Aquatics contractor shall be responsible for connection of electrical swimming pool components, sensors and controllers. Aquatics contractor may hire electrical subcontractor to perform work required however aquatics contractor is responsible for final operation of pool electrical components.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Ordinances and Codes:

1. Materials and construction shall conform with all applicable code requirements, including:

a. 1. National Electrical Code;

B. Verification of Conditions:

1. The locations shown on the Drawings are diagrammatic only and the exact finish location of equipment and materials cannot be indicated. Therefore, locations of all Work and equipment shall be verified to avoid interferences, preserve head room and keep openings and passageways clear. Changes shall be made in locations of equipment and materials which may be necessary to accomplish these purposes.

C. Preliminary Operations and Testing:

1. Motor driven equipment shall be tested for correct rotation and completion of all connections.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING

A. Bond together and ground to a common ground at a single point all metallic conduit, piping systems and their supports. The bonding conductor shall not be smaller than #8 copper.

2.2 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS

A. Minimum rating shall be 20 amperes, 125V, 5 milliampere trip setting, Class A per UL943. Manufacturer to be Crouse-Hinds, Leviton, or approved equal.

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3.1 INSPECTION

A. Verify conditions at the Project site before submitting bid. Be responsible for providing all necessary wiring for the new electrical systems. Wherever wiring is being disrupted due to remodeling or changes, reconnect existing and provide new wiring circuits to accomplish a fully operable system at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Connections to Equipment:

1. Fully connect, in an approved manner, all electrical outlets, apparatus, motors, equipment, fixtures, wiring devices and appliances whether they are installed under the Electrical Contract or not, which require electrical connections, to the corresponding electrical system outlet.

2. Where the Work of this Section requires connections to be made to equipment that is furnished and set-in-place under other Sections, obtain such roughing-in dimensions from the manufacturer or supplier of each item as required and assume full responsibility for the installation of the connections thereto.

3.3 ADJUSTMENT AND CLEAN-UP

A. Should the Owner’s Representative deem it necessary to operate the electrical installation or any part thereof prior to Final Completion of the Work, consent to such preliminary operation and supervise conduction of same. Subcontractor shall pay all costs occasioned by such operation. Preliminary operation shall not be construed as an acceptance of any Work installed under this Contract.

B. Upon completion of the Work of this Section, immediately remove all swimming pool electrical materials, debris and rubbish occasioned by this Work to the approval of the Owner’s Representative.

END OF SECTION 13 11 08

Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers

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SECTION 131109 - VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes separately enclosed, preassembled, combination VFCs, rated 600 V and less, for speed control of three-phase, squirrel-cage induction motors.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. CE: Conformite Europeene (European Compliance).

B. CPT: Control power transformer.

C. DDC: Direct digital control.

D. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

E. OCPD: Overcurrent protective device.

F. PID: Control action, proportional plus integral plus derivative.

G. RFI: Radio-frequency interference.

H. VFC: Variable-frequency motor controller.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type and rating of VFC indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: For each VFC indicated.

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

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

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agency.

B. Product certificates.

C. Field quality-control reports.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and maintenance data.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Member company of NETA or an NRTL.

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1.7 WARRANTY

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. ABB Low Voltage HVAC Drives.

2. Danfoss Inc.

3. Eaton.

4. Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

5. SIEMENS Industry, Inc.; Energy Management Division.

6. Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.

2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. General Requirements for VFCs:

1. VFCs and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2. Comply with NEMA ICS 7, NEMA ICS 61800-2, and UL 508A.

B. Application: variable torque.

C. VFC Description: Variable-frequency motor controller, consisting of power converter that employs pulse-width-modulated inverter, factory built and tested in an enclosure, with integral disconnecting means and overcurrent and overload protection; listed and labeled by an NRTL as a complete unit; arranged to provide self-protection, protection, and variable-speed control of one or more three-phase induction motors by adjusting output voltage and frequency.

1. Units suitable for operation of NEMA MG 1 motors.

2. Listed and labeled for integrated short-circuit current (withstand) rating by an

NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Design and Rating: Match load type, such as fans, blowers, and pumps; and type of connection used between motor and load such as direct or through a power-transmission connection.

E. Output Rating: Three phase; 10 to 60 Hz, with voltage proportional to frequency throughout voltage range; maximum voltage equals input voltage.

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F. Unit Operating Requirements:

1. Input AC Voltage Tolerance: Plus 10 and minus 10 percent of VFC input voltage rating.

2. Input AC Voltage Unbalance: Not exceeding 3 percent.

3. Input Frequency Tolerance: Plus or minus 3 percent of VFC frequency rating.

4. Minimum Efficiency: 97 percent at 60 Hz, full load.

5. Minimum Displacement Primary-Side Power Factor: 98 percent under any load or speed condition.

6. Minimum Short-Circuit Current (Withstand) Rating: 10 kA.

7. Ambient Temperature Rating: Not less than 32 deg F (0 deg C) and not exceeding 104 deg F (40 deg C).

8. Humidity Rating: Less than 95 percent (noncondensing).

9. Altitude Rating: Not exceeding 3300 feet (1000 m).

10. Overload Capability: 1.1 times the base load current for 60 seconds; minimum of 1.8 times the base load current for three seconds.

11. Starting Torque: Minimum 100 percent of rated torque from 3 to 60 Hz.

12. Speed Regulation: Plus or minus 5 percent.

13. Output Carrier Frequency: Selectable; 0.5 to 15 kHz.

14. Stop Modes: Programmable; includes fast, free-wheel, and dc injection braking.

G. Inverter Logic: Microprocessor based, 32 bit, isolated from all power circuits.

H. Isolated Control Interface: Allows VFCs to follow remote-control signal over a minimum 40:1 speed range.

1. Signal: Electrical.

I. Internal Adjustability Capabilities:

1. Minimum Speed: 5 to 25 percent of maximum rpm.

2. Maximum Speed: 80 to 100 percent of maximum rpm.

3. Acceleration: 0.1 to 999.9 seconds.

4. Deceleration: 0.1 to 999.9 seconds.

5. Current Limit: 30 to minimum of 150 percent of maximum rating.

J. Self-Protection and Reliability Features:

1. Surge Suppression: Factory installed as an integral part of the VFC, complying with UL 1449 SPD, Type 1 or Type 2.

2. Surge Suppression: Field-mounted surge suppressors complying with

Section 264313 "Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits,"

UL 1449 SPD, Type 2.

3. Loss of Input Signal Protection: Selectable response strategy, including speed default to a percent of the most recent speed, a preset speed, or stop; with alarm.

4. Under- and overvoltage trips.

5. Inverter overcurrent trips.

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6. VFC and Motor-Overload/Overtemperature Protection: Microprocessor-based thermal protection system for monitoring VFCs and motor thermal characteristics, and for providing VFC overtemperature and motor-overload alarm and trip; settings selectable via the keypad.

7. Critical frequency rejection, with three selectable, adjustable deadbands.

8. Instantaneous line-to-line and line-to-ground overcurrent trips.

9. Loss-of-phase protection.

10. Reverse-phase protection.

11. Short-circuit protection.

12. Motor-overtemperature fault.

K. Automatic Reset/Restart: Attempt three restarts after drive fault or on return of power after an interruption and before shutting down for manual reset or fault correction; adjustable delay time between restart attempts.

L. Bidirectional Autospeed Search: Capable of starting VFC into rotating loads spinning in either direction and returning motor to set speed in proper direction, without causing damage to drive, motor, or load.

M. Torque Boost: Automatically varies starting and continuous torque to at least 1.5 times the minimum torque to ensure high-starting torque and increased torque at slow speeds.

N. Motor Temperature Compensation at Slow Speeds: Adjustable current fall-back based on output frequency for temperature protection of self-cooled, fan-ventilated motors at slow speeds.

O. Integral Input Disconnecting Means and OCPD: UL 489, molded-case switch, with power fuse block and current-limiting fuses with pad-lockable, door-mounted handle mechanism.

1. Disconnect Rating: Not less than 115 percent of VFC input current rating.

2. Auxiliary Contacts: NO or NC, arranged to activate before…