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03-01-23
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SECTION 23 34 00
HVAC FANS
SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the Section and renumber the paragraphs.
2. Provide the year of latest edition to each publication given in paragraph
APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. A complete listing of common acronyms and abbreviations are included in
Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
B. Fans for heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
C. Product Definitions: AMCA 99.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.
C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
D. //Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.//
E. //Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS.//
F. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
G. //Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC and STEAM
GENERATION EQUIPMENT.//
H. Section 23 05 41, NOISE and VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING and
EQUIPMENT.
I. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, and BALANCING FOR HVAC.
J. //Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.//
K. //Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.//
L. Section 23 73 00, INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS.
M. //Section 23 82 16, AIR COILS.//
N. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
1. Make material requirements agree with requirements specified in the referenced Applicable Publications.
Verify and update the publication list to that which applies to the project
23 34 00 - 2 unless the reference applies to all HVAC systems. Publications that apply to all HVAC systems may not be specifically referenced in the body of the specification but shall form a part of this specification.
2. Insert the year of approved latest edition of the publications between the brackets // // and delete the brackets if applicable to this project.
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standards will govern.
B. Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA):
99-//2016//.............Standards Handbook
210-//2016//............Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for
Aerodynamic Performance Rating
300-//2014//............Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of
Fans
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
B117-//2019//...........Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray
(Fog) Apparatus
D1735-//2014//..........Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings Using Water Fog Apparatus
D3359-//2017//..........Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by
Tape Test
G152-//2013(R2021)//....Standard Practice for Operating Open Flame
Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of
NonMetallic Materials
G153-//2013(R2021)//....Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon
Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of NonMetallic
Materials
D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
NFPA 96-//2021//........Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
E. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF):
37-//2020 //............Air Curtains for Entranceways in Food and Food
Service Establishments
F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
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181-//2013//............Standard for Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air
Connectors
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES.
B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked
“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 XX XX, SECTION TITLE”, with applicable paragraph identification.
C. Manufacturers Literature and Data Including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.
1. Plenum fan, motors, and drives.
2. Centrifugal fans, motors, drives, accessories, and coatings.
a. Inline centrifugal fans.
b. Tubular Centrifugal Fans.
c. Up-blast kitchen hood exhaust fans.
d. Industrial fans.
e. Utility fans and vent sets.
3. Power roof and wall ventilators.
4. Centrifugal ceiling fans.
5. Propeller fans.
6. Packaged hood make-up air units.
7. Vane axial fans.
8. Tube-axial fans.
9. Air curtain units.
10. Belt guards.
D. Certified sound power levels for each fan.
E. Motor ratings, types, electrical characteristics, and accessories.
F. Certified fan performance curves for each fan showing cubic feet per minute (CFM) versus static pressure, efficiency, and horsepower for design point of operation.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate O&M Manual and commissioning requirements with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. O&M Manuals shall be submitted for content review as part of closeout documents.
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G. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replaceable parts, and troubleshooting guide:
1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.
2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.
3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation, and maintenance.
H. //Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the CxA and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician, and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of
Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.//
I. //Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC
SYSTEMS.//
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fans and power ventilators shall bear the AMCA performance seal.
B. Operating Limits for Centrifugal Fans: AMCA 99 (Class I, II, and III).
C. Fans and power ventilators shall comply with the following standards:
1. Testing and Rating: AMCA 210.
2. Sound Rating: AMCA 300.
D. Vibration Tolerance for Fans and Power Ventilators: Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING and EQUIPMENT.
E. Performance Criteria:
1. The fan schedule shall show the design air volume and static pressure. Select the fan motor hp by increasing the fan bhp by 10 percent to account for the drive losses and field conditions.
2. Select the fan operating point as follows:
a. Forward Curve and Axial Flow Fans: Right hand side of peak pressure point.
b. Air Foil, Backward Inclined, or Tubular: At or near the peak static efficiency.
F. Safety Criteria: Provide manufacturer's standard screen on fan inlet and discharge where exposed to operating and maintenance personnel.
G. Corrosion Protection:
1. Except for fans in fume hood exhaust service, all steel shall be mill-galvanized, or phosphatized and coated with minimum two coats, 23 34 00 - 5 corrosion resistant enamel paint. Manufacturer’s paint and paint system shall meet the minimum requirements of ASTM D1735 water fog, ASTM B117 salt spray, ASTM D3359 adhesion, and ASTM G152 and ASTM
G153 for carbon arc light apparatus for exposure of non-metallic material.
2. Fans for general purpose fume hoods, or chemical hoods, and radioisotope hoods shall be constructed of materials compatible with the chemicals being transported in the air through the fan.
H. Spark resistant construction: If flammable gas, vapor or combustible dust is present in concentrations above 20 percent of the Lower
Explosive Limit (LEL), the fan construction shall be as recommended by
AMCA's Classification for Spark Resistant Construction. Drive set shall be comprised of non-static belts for use in an explosive.
I. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s
Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the
Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.
J. Refer to Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for additional sustainable design requirements.
1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION
A. Comply with requirements in paragraph AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION of Section
23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Provide one additional set of belts for all belt-driven fans.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PLENUM FAN
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Number of plenum fans in each array shall not exceed four (4).
Number of fans in an array shall be based on the percentage redundancy included in the design and other factors, such as, acoustics, overall space requirements, and power input.
A. Plenum Fans – Single and/or Multiple Fans in an Array:
1. General: Fans shall be Class II (minimum) construction with single inlet, aluminum wheel and stamped air-foil aluminum bladed. The fan wheel shall be mounted on the directly-driven motor shaft in AMCA
Arrangement 4. Fans shall be dynamically balanced and internally
23 34 00 - 6 isolated to minimize the vibrations. Provide a steel inlet cone for each wheel to match with the fan inlet. Locate fan in the air stream to assure proper flow. The fan performance shall be rated in accordance with AMCA 210 or ASHRAE 51.
2. Allowable vibration tolerances for fan shall not exceed a self-excited vibration maximum velocity of 0.005 m/s (0.20 inch per second) RMS, filter in, when measured with a vibration meter on bearing caps of machine in vertical, horizontal and axial directions or measured at equipment mounting feet if bearings are concealed.
After field installation, compliance to this requirement shall be demonstrated with field test in accordance with Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT and
Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.
Following fan assembly, the complete fan assembly balance shall be tested using an electronic balance analyzer with a tunable filter and stroboscope. Vibration measurements shall be taken on each motor bearing housing in the vertical, horizontal, and axial planes
(5 total measurements, 2 each motor bearing and 1 axial).
3. The plenum fans shall be driven by variable speed drives with at least one back-up drive as shown in the design documents. Use of a drive with bypass is not permitted.
4. Multiple fans shall be installed in a pre-engineered structural frame to facilitate fan stacking. All fans shall modulate in unison, above or below the synchronous speed within the limits specified by the manufacturer, by a common control sequence.
Staging of the fans is not permitted. Redundancy requirement shall be met by all operating fans in an array and without the provision of an idle standby fan.
5. Fan Accessories
a. Fan Isolation: Provide //an actuator-controlled damper// //a manual blank off plate// //an automatic back draft damper// to isolate the fan not in operation due to failure.
b. Fan Airflow Measurement: Provide an airflow measuring device integral to the fan to measure air volume within +/- 5 percent accuracy. The probing device shall not be placed in the airflow path to stay clear of turbulence and avoid loss of performance.
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2.2 CENTRIFUGAL FANS
A. Record factory vibration test results on the fan or furnish to the
Contractor.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate fan arrangement with the equipment schedule in the contract documents.
B. Fan arrangement, unless noted or approved otherwise:
1. DWDl fans: Arrangement 3.
2. SWSl fans: Arrangement 1, 3, 9 or 10//, except for fume hood (H7 or
H13) exhaust fans Arrangement 3 shall not be acceptable//.
C. Construction: Wheel diameters and outlet areas shall be in accordance with AMCA standards.
1. Housing: Low carbon steel, arc welded throughout, braced and supported by structural channel or angle iron to prevent vibration or pulsation, flanged outlet, inlet fully streamlined. Provide lifting clips, and casing drain. Provide manufacturer's standard access door. Provide 13 mm (1/2 inches) wire mesh screens for fan inlets without duct connections.
2. Wheel: Steel plate with die formed blades welded or riveted in place, factory balanced statically and dynamically.
3. Shaft: Designed to operate at no more than 70 percent of the first critical speed at the top of the speed range of the fans class.
4. Bearings: Heavy duty ball or roller type sized to produce a B10 life of not less than 50,000 hours, and an average fatigue life of
200,000 hours. Extend filled lubrication tubes for interior bearings or ducted units to outside of housing.
5. Belts: Oil resistant, non-sparking and non-static.
6. Belt Drives: Factory installed with final alignment belt adjustment made after installation.
7. Motors and Fan Wheel Pulleys: Adjustable pitch for use with motors through 15 hp, fixed pitch for use with motors greater than 15 hp.
Select pulleys so that pitch adjustment is at the middle of the adjustment range at fan design conditions.
8. Motor, adjustable motor base, drive and guard: Furnish from factory with fan. Provide protective sheet metal enclosure for fans located outdoors. Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC for specifications.
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9. Furnish variable speed fan motor controllers where shown in the contract documents. Refer to Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.
Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC for controller/motor combination requirements.
D. Inline Centrifugal Fans: Provide minimum 18 Gauge galvanized steel housing with inlet and outlet flanges, backward inclined aluminum centrifugal fan wheel, bolted access door and supports as required.
Motors shall be factory pre-wired to an external junction box.
//Provide factory wired disconnect switch.//
E. Tubular Centrifugal Fans: Provide hot rolled steel, one-piece design housing incorporating integral guide vanes, motor mounts, bolted access hatch and end flanges. Provide spun inlet bell and screen for unducted inlet and screen for unducted outlet. Provide welded steel, flanged inlet and outlet cones for ducted connection. Provide mounting legs or suspension brackets as required for support. Guide vanes shall straighten the discharge air pattern to provide linear flow.
F. Industrial Fans: Use where scheduled or in lieu of centrifugal fans for low volume high static service. Provide material handling flat blade type fan wheel.
G. Utility Fans, Vent Sets and Small Capacity Fans: Class l design, arc welded housing, spun intake cone. Requirement for AMCA seal is waived for wheel diameters less than 300 mm (l2 inches) and housings may be cast-iron.
1. Designate the fans that are required to be explosion proof in the Fan Schedule.
2. Select AMCA A, B or C spark resistant construction as required for application.
H. Spark Resistant/Explosion Proof Fans: If flammable gas, vapor, or combustible dust is present in concentrations above 20 percent of the
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL), provide AMCA construction option: A, B or
C as indicated. Drive set shall be comprised of non-static belts for use in an explosive atmosphere. Motor shall be explosion proof type if located in air stream.
2.3 POWER ROOF VENTILATOR
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate with height of roof curb shown in the contract documents.
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A. Type: Centrifugal fan, backward inclined blades. Provide down-blast or up-blast type as indicated.
B. Construction: Steel or aluminum, completely weatherproof, for curb mounting, exhaust cowl or entire drive assembly readily removable for servicing, aluminum bird screen on discharge, UL approved safety disconnect switch, conduit for wiring, vibration isolators for wheel, motor and drive assembly. Provide self-acting back draft damper.
//Provide electric motor operated damper where indicated.//
C. Motor and Drive: Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR
HVAC. Bearings shall be pillow block ball type with a minimum L-50 life of 200,000 hours. Motor shall be located out of air stream.
D. Up-blast Type: Top discharge exhauster, motor out of air stream. For kitchen hood exhaust applications, provide grease trough on base and threaded drain. The mounting height of the kitchen up-blast exhaust fan shall be in compliance with NFPA 96. (Provide vented curb extension if required to maintain required clearances.)
2.4 POWER WALL VENTILATOR
A. Type: Centrifugal fan, backward inclined blades.
B. Construction: Steel or aluminum, completely weatherproof, for wall mounting, exhaust cowl or entire drive assembly readily removable for servicing, aluminum bird screen on discharge, UL approved safety disconnect switch, conduit for wiring, vibration isolators for wheel, motor and drive assembly. Provide self-acting back draft damper.
C. Motor and Drive: Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR
HVAC. Bearings shall be pillow block ball type with a minimum L-50 life of 200,000 hours. Motor shall be located out of air stream.
2.5 PACKAGED HOOD MAKE-UP AIR UNITS
A. Curb mounted air supply unit complete with centrifugal blower and filters.
1. Housing: Galvanized steel with baffled air intake for weather protection and with duct adapter.
2. Blower: Ball bearing utility type with vibration mounts to isolate blower, motor and drive.
4. Filters: Provide four 2 inch MERV 8 disposable filters.
B. Provide easy access to motor and drive.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide heating coil where tempered make-up air is required.
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C. Provide //hot water// //steam// //electric// heating coil where scheduled. Refer to specification Section 23 82 16, AIR COILS.
2.6 CENTRIFUGAL CEILING FANS
A. Steel housing, baked enamel finish, direct connected fan assembly, attached grille. Provide gravity back draft assembly, aluminum wall cap and bird or insect screen. //Provide electric motor operated damper where indicated.//
B. Acoustical Lining: 13 mm (1/2 inch) thick mineral fiber, dark finish.
Comply with UL 181 for erosion.
C. Motor: Shaded pole or permanent split capacitor, sleeve bearings, supported by steel brackets in combination with rubber isolators.
D. Ceiling Grille, (Where indicated): White plastic egg crate design, 80 percent free area.
E. Control: Provide solid state speed control (located at unit) for final air balancing.
2.7 PROPELLER FANS
A. Belt-driven or direct-driven fans as indicated in the contract documents.
B. Square steel panel, deep drawn venturi, arc welded to support arms and fan/motor support brackets, baked enamel finish. Provide wall collar for thru-wall installations.
C. Motor, Motor Base and Drive: Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK
RESULTS FOR HVAC. Motor shall be totally enclosed type.
D. //Wall Shutter: Fan manufacturer's standard, steel frame, aluminum blades, heavy duty stall type electric damper motor, spring closed.//
E. Wire Safety Guards: Provide on exposed inlet and outlet.
2.8 VANE AXIAL FANS
SPEC WRITER NOTE: The designer shall analyze fan noise generated by such fans and make provision for noise reduction to comply with VA noise criteria and local ordinance.
A. The requirements for AMCA listing and seal are waived.
B. Fan Housings: Hot rolled steel, one-piece design, incorporating integral guide vanes, motor mounts, bolted access hatch and end flanges. Provide spun inlet bell and screen for unducted inlet and screen for unducted outlet. Provide welded steel, flanged inlet and outlet cones for ducted connection. Provide mounting legs or suspension
23 34 00 - 11 brackets as required for support. Guide vanes shall straighten the discharge air pattern to provide linear flow.
C. Impeller: Heat treated cast aluminum alloy incorporating airfoil blades. Impellers shall be balanced statically and dynamically prior to installation on the shaft and as an integral unit prior to shipment.
D. Variable Pitch Type: Pitch of all blades shall be continuously and simultaneously adjustable throughout the complete pitch range while the impeller is operating at full speed. Blade pitch adjustment shall be accomplished by a factory furnished, mounted, adjusted and tested pneumatic operator with positive positioner relay. Signal pressure shall be 103 kPa (15 psig) and operating pressure shall be 450 kPa to
550 kPa (65 to 80 psig).
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Variable pitch type is direct drive.
E. Fan Drive: Direct drive or belt drive as scheduled, arrangement 4, with motor located inside fan housing on discharge side of impeller, NEMA C motor mounting, bearings B10 with average operating life of 200,000 hours, motor wiring leads and bearing lubrication lines extended to outside of housing. Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR
HVAC for motor specifications.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Non-heating air curtains are required for outside doors to Subsistence Storage Room and Kitchens.
2.9 AIR CURTAIN UNITS
A. Manufacturer's standard, high velocity, non-recirculating type with demonstrated performance in effectively preventing entry of dust and insects and effectively stopping inflow of air due to winds of 24 km/h
(15 mph) velocity. AMCA seal is waived. Units for kitchens or food storage shall comply with NSF 37.
B. Casing: Sheet metal or polycarbonate plastic. Provide internal or external vibration isolation to effectively prevent transmission of vibration and noise from units to building structure. Units shall completely house all parts and have manufacturer's standard finish coating.
C. Fans: Ruggedly constructed, statically and dynamically balanced. Noise level shall not exceed 77 dBA measured at 1.5 m (5 feet) distance.
D. Air Discharge Outlet Nozzle: Cover full width of door opening. Fan discharge ducts, plenum, flow control vanes and nozzles shall provide a
23 34 00 - 12 uniform distribution of air over entire length of door. Provide adjustable volume and directional control.
E. Heating Coil: Provide //electric// //steam// //hot water// heating coil. Maximum discharge air temperature shall be 49 degrees C (120 degrees F).
F. Controls: Provide on-off door operated switch. The "on-off" switch circuit shall close to start fan motors when door starts to open and open when the door reaches closed position. A local disconnect switch for each fan motor shall be provided and shall be mounted to be accessible without use of ladder.
G. Motors: Fan motors shall be of type suitable for service conditions, sealed ball bearings, resilient mounting and automatic thermal overload switch.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
SPEC WRITER NOTES: If any metering work is required, coordinate with Section 25
10 10, ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM.
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the
Government.
B. Install fan, motor and drive in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
C. Align fan and motor sheaves to allow belts to run true and straight.
D. Bolt equipment to curbs with galvanized lag bolts.
E. Install vibration control devices as shown in the contract documents and specified in Section 23 05 41, NOISE and VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC
PIPING and EQUIPMENT.
3.2 PRE-OPERATION MAINTENANCE
A. Lubricate bearings, pulleys, belts and other moving parts with manufacturer recommended lubricants.
B. Rotate impeller by hand and check for shifting during shipment and check all bolts, collars, and other parts for tightness.
C. Clean fan interiors to remove foreign material and construction dirt and dust.
3.3 STARTUP AND TESTING
A. Verify operation of motor, drive system and fan wheel according to the contract documents.
B. Check vibration and correct as necessary for air balance work.
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C. After air balancing is complete and permanent sheaves are in place perform necessary field mechanical balancing to meet vibration tolerance in Section 23 05 41, NOISE and VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC
PIPING and EQUIPMENT.
D. Perform tests as recommended by product manufacturer and listed standards and under actual or simulated operating conditions and prove full compliance with design and specified requirements. Tests of the various items of equipment shall be performed simultaneously with the system of which each item is an integral part.
E. When any defects are detected, correct defects and repeat test at no additional cost or time to the Government.
F. //The CxA will observe startup and contractor testing of selected equipment. Coordinate the startup and contractor testing schedules with the COR and CxA. Provide a minimum notice of 10 working days prior to startup and testing.//
3.3 //COMMISSIONING
A. Provide commissioning documentation in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
B. Components provided under this section of the specification will be tested as part of a larger system.//
3.4 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING
A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for //4//
// // hour//s// to instruct each VA personnel responsible in operation and maintenance of the system.
B. //Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC
SYSTEMS.//
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SECTION 23 07 11
HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION
A. Field applied insulation for thermal efficiency and condensation control for
1. HVAC piping, ductwork and equipment.
3. Re-insulation of HVAC piping, ductwork and equipment, and boiler plant piping, breeching and stacks and equipment after asbestos abatement.
B. Definitions
1. ASJ: All service jacket, white finish facing or jacket.
2. Air conditioned space: Space having air temperature and/or humidity controlled by mechanical equipment.
3. Cold: Equipment, ductwork or piping handling media at design temperature of 16 degrees C (60 degrees F) or below.
4. Concealed: Ductwork and piping above ceilings and in chases, interstitial space, and pipe spaces.
5. Exposed: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to view in finished areas including mechanical and electrical equipment rooms or exposed to outdoor weather. Attics and crawl spaces where air handling units are located are considered to be mechanical rooms. Shafts, chases, interstitial spaces, unfinished attics, crawl spaces and pipe basements are not considered finished areas.
6. FSK: Foil-scrim-kraft facing.
7. Hot: HVAC Ductwork handling air at design temperature above 16 degrees C (60 degrees F);HVAC equipment or piping handling media above 41 degrees C (105 degrees F); Boiler Plant breechings and stack temperature range 150-370 degrees C(300-700 degrees F) and piping media and equipment 32 to 230 degrees C(90 to 450 degrees F).
8. Density: kg/m3 - kilograms per cubic meter (Pcf - pounds per cubic foot).
9. Runouts: Branch pipe connections up to 25-mm (one-inch) nominal size to fan coil units or reheat coils for terminal units.
10. Thermal conductance: Heat flow rate through materials.
a. Flat surface: Watt per square meter (BTU per hour per square
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b. Pipe or Cylinder: Watt per square meter (BTU per hour per linear
11. Thermal Conductivity (k): Watt per meter, per degree C (BTU per inch thickness, per hour, per square foot, per degree F temperature difference).
12. Vapor Retarder (Vapor Barrier): A material which retards the transmission (migration) of water vapor. Performance of the vapor retarder is rated in terms of permeance (perms). For the purpose of this specification, vapor retarders shall have a maximum published permeance of 0.1 perms and vapor barriers shall have a maximum published permeance of 0.001 perms.
13. HPS: High pressure steam (415 kPa [60 psig] and above).
14. HPR: High pressure steam condensate return.
15. MPS: Medium pressure steam (110 kPa [16 psig] thru 414 kPa [59 psig].
16. MPR: Medium pressure steam condensate return.
17. LPS: Low pressure steam (103 kPa [15 psig] and below).
18. LPR: Low pressure steam condensate gravity return.
19. PC: Pumped condensate.
20. HWH: Hot water heating supply.
21. HWHR: Hot water heating return.
22. GH: Hot glycol-water heating supply.
23. GHR: Hot glycol-water heating return.
24. FWPD: Feedwater pump discharge.
25. FWPS: Feedwater pump suction.
26. CTPD: Condensate transfer pump discharge.
27. CTPS: Condensate transfer pump suction.
28. VR: Vacuum condensate return.
29. CPD: Condensate pump discharge.
30. R: Pump recirculation.
31. FOS: Fuel oil supply.
32. FOR: Fuel oil return.
33. CW: Cold water.
34. SW: Soft water.
35. HW: Hot water.
36. CH: Chilled water supply.
37. CHR: Chilled water return.
38. GC: Chilled glycol-water supply.
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39. GCR: Chilled glycol-water return.
40. RS: Refrigerant suction.
41. PVDC: Polyvinylidene chloride vapor retarder jacketing, white.
A Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.
B. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.
C. Section 02 82 13. GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.
D. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
E. Section 23 05 10, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT and STEAM
GENERATION.
F. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
G. Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
H. Section 23 21 13, HYDRONIC PIPING.
I. Section 23 22 13, STEAM and CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING
J. Section 23 22 23, STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS
K. Section 23 50 11, BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
L. Section 23 51 00, BREECHINGS, CHIMNEYS, and STACKS
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Refer to article QUALITY ASSURANCE, in Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK
RESULTS FOR HVAC.
B. Criteria:
1. Comply with NFPA 90A, particularly paragraphs 4.3.3.1 through
4.3.3.6, 4.3.10.2.6, and 5.4.6.4, parts of which are quoted as follows:
4.3.3.1 Pipe insulation and coverings, duct coverings, duct
linings, vapor retarder facings, adhesives, fasteners, tapes, and supplementary materials added to air ducts, plenums, panels, and duct silencers used in duct systems, unless otherwise provided for in 4.3.3.1.1 or 4.3.3.1.2., shall have, in the form in which they are used, a maximum flame spread index of 25 without evidence of continued progressive combustion and a maximum smoke developed index of 50 when tested in accordance with NFPA 255, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
4.3.3.1.1 Where these products are to be applied with adhesives, they shall be tested with such adhesives applied, or the adhesives used shall have a maximum flame spread index of 25 and a maximum smoke developed index of 50 when in the final dry state. (See 4.2.4.2.)
4.3.3.1.2 The flame spread and smoke developed index requirements of 4.3.3.1.1 shall not apply to air duct weatherproof coverings where they are located entirely outside of a building, do not penetrate a wall or roof, and do not create an exposure hazard.
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4.3.3.2 Closure systems for use with rigid and flexible air ducts tested in accordance with UL 181, Standard for Safety Factory- Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors, shall have been tested, listed, and used in accordance with the conditions of their listings, in accordance with one of the following:
(1) UL 181A, Standard for Safety Closure Systems for Use with Rigid Air Ducts and Air Connectors
(2) UL 181B, Standard for Safety Closure Systems for Use with Flexible Air Ducts and Air Connectors
4.3.3.3 Air duct, panel, and plenum coverings and linings, and pipe insulation and coverings shall not flame, glow, smolder, or smoke when tested in accordance with a similar test for pipe covering, ASTM C 411, Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation, at the temperature to which they are exposed in service.
4.3.3.3.1 In no case shall the test temperature be below 121°C (250°F).
4.3.3.4 Air duct coverings shall not extend through walls or
floors that are required to be fire stopped or required to have a fire resistance rating, unless such coverings meet the requirements of 5.4.6.4.
4.3.3.5* Air duct linings shall be interrupted at fire dampers to prevent interference with the operation of devices.
4.3.3.6 Air duct coverings shall not be installed so as to
conceal or prevent the use of any service opening.
4.3.10.2.6 Materials exposed to the airflow shall be
noncombustible or limited combustible and have a maximum smoke developed index of 50 or comply with the following.
4.3.10.2.6.1 Electrical wires and cables and optical fiber cables shall be listed as noncombustible or limited combustible and have a maximum smoke developed index of 50 or shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) or less when tested in accordance with NFPA 262, Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces.
4.3.10.2.6.4 Optical-fiber and communication raceways shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) or less when tested in accordance with UL 2024, Standard for Safety Optical-Fiber Cable Raceway.
4.3.10.2.6.6 Supplementary materials for air distribution systems shall be permitted when complying with the provisions of 4.3.3.
5.4.6.4 Where air ducts pass through walls, floors, or partitions that are required to have a fire resistance rating and where fire dampers are not required, the opening in the construction around the air duct shall be as follows:
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(2) Filled solid with an approved material capable of preventing the passage of flame and hot gases sufficient to ignite cotton waste when subjected to the time-temperature fire conditions required for fire barrier penetration as specified in NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials
2. Test methods: ASTM E84, UL 723, or NFPA 255.
3. Specified k factors are at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F) mean temperature unless stated otherwise. Where optional thermal insulation material is used, select thickness to provide thermal conductance no greater than that for the specified material. For pipe, use insulation manufacturer's published heat flow tables. For domestic hot water supply and return, run out insulation and condensation control insulation, no thickness adjustment need be made.
4. All materials shall be compatible and suitable for service temperature, and shall not contribute to corrosion or otherwise attack surface to which applied in either the wet or dry state.
C. Every package or standard container of insulation or accessories delivered to the job site for use must have a manufacturer's stamp or label giving the name of the manufacturer and description of the material.
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, and SAMPLES.
B. Shop Drawings:
1. All information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance with drawings and specifications and ASTM, federal and military specifications.
a. Insulation materials: Specify each type used and state surface burning characteristics.
b. Insulation facings and jackets: Each type used. Make it clear that white finish will be furnished for exposed ductwork, casings and equipment.
c. Insulation accessory materials: Each type used.
d. Manufacturer's installation and fitting fabrication instructions for flexible unicellular insulation.
e. Make reference to applicable specification paragraph numbers for coordination.
C. Samples:
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1. Each type of insulation: Minimum size 100 mm (4 inches) square for board/block/ blanket; 150 mm (6 inches) long, full diameter for round types.
2. Each type of facing and jacket: Minimum size 100 mm (4 inches square).
3. Each accessory material: Minimum 120 ML (4 ounce) liquid container or 120 gram (4 ounce) dry weight for adhesives / cement / mastic.
1.5 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIAL
Store materials in clean and dry environment, pipe covering jackets shall be clean and unmarred. Place adhesives in original containers.
Maintain ambient temperatures and conditions as required by printed instructions of manufacturers of adhesives, mastics and finishing cements.
1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by basic designation only.
B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
L-P-535E (2)- 1999......Plastic Sheet (Sheeting): Plastic Strip; Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) and Poly (Vinyl Chloride -
Vinyl Acetate), Rigid.
C. Military Specifications (Mil. Spec.):
MIL-A-3316C -1987 Adhesives, Fire-Resistant, Thermal Insulation
MIL-A-24179A (1)-2016 Adhesive, Flexible Unicellular-Plastic
Thermal Insulation
MIL-C-19565C (1)- 2016 Coating Compounds, Thermal Insulation, Fire-and
Water-Resistant, Vapor-Barrier
MIL-C-20079H-1987 ......Cloth, Glass; Tape, Textile Glass; and Thread, Glass and Wire-Reinforced Glass
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A167-99 2014............Standard Specification for Stainless and
Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B209-2014...............Standard Specification for Aluminum and
Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
C411-2019...............Standard test method for Hot-Surface
Performance of High-Temperature Thermal
Insulation
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C449-2019...............Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber
Hydraulic-Setting Thermal Insulating and
Finishing Cement
C533-2017...............Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate
Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
C534-2017...............Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible
Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in
Sheet and Tubular Form
C547-2017...............Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber pipe
C552-07 ................Standard Specification for Cellular Glass
Thermal Insulation
C553-2015...............Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber
Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and
Industrial Applications
C585-2016...............Standard Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System) R (1998)
C612-2014...............Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation
C1126- 2019.............Standard Specification for Faced or Unfaced
Rigid Cellular Phenolic Thermal Insulation
C1136- 2017.............Standard Specification for Flexible, Low
Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal
D1668-97a 2017 .........Standard Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and Treated) for Roofing and Waterproofing
E84-2014................Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building
Materials
E119-2007...............Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building
Construction and Materials
E136-2019...............Standard Test Methods for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 degrees C
(1380 F)
E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
90A-2018................Standard for the Installation of Air
Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
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96-2018.................Standards for Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
101-2018................Life Safety Code
251-2014 ...............Standard methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of
Building Construction Materials
255-2006................Standard Method of tests of Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials
F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc (UL):
723-2018................UL Standard for Safety Test for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials with
Revision of 09/08
G. Manufacturer’s Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting
Industry (MSS):
SP58-2018...............Pipe Hangers and Supports Materials, Design, and Manufacture
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MINERAL FIBER OR FIBER GLASS
A. ASTM C612 (Board, Block), Class 1 or 2, density 48 kg/m3 (3 pcf), k =
0.037 (0.26) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), external insulation for temperatures up to 204 degrees C (400 degrees F) with foil scrim (FSK) facing.
B. ASTM C553 (Blanket, Flexible) Type I, // Class B-3, Density 16 kg/m3 (1 pcf), k = 0.045 (0.31) // Class B-5, Density 32 kg/m3 (2 pcf), k = 0.04
(0.27) // at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to
204 degrees C (400 degrees F) with foil scrim (FSK) facing.
C. ASTM C547 (Pipe Fitting Insulation and Preformed Pipe Insulation), Class 1, k = 0.037 (0.26) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to 230 degrees C (450 degrees F) with an all service vapor retarder jacket with polyvinyl chloride premolded fitting covering.
2.2 MINERAL WOOL OR REFRACTORY FIBER
A. Comply with Standard ASTM C612, Class 3, 450 degrees C (850 degrees F).
2.3 RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC FOAM
A. Preformed (molded) pipe insulation, ASTM C1126, type III, grade 1, k =
0.021(0.15) at 10 degrees C (50 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to 121 degrees C (250 degrees F) with all service vapor retarder jacket with polyvinyl chloride premolded fitting covering.
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B. Equipment and Duct Insulation, ASTM C 1126, type II, grade 1, k = 0.021
(0.15) at 10 degrees C (50 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to
121 degrees C (250 degrees F) with rigid cellular phenolic insulation and covering, and all service vapor retarder jacket.
2.4 CELLULAR GLASS CLOSED-CELL
A. Comply with Standard ASTM C177, C518, density 120 kg/m3 (7.5 pcf) nominal, k = 0.033 (0.29) at 240 degrees C (75 degrees F).
B. Pipe insulation for use at temperatures up to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F) with all service vapor retarder jacket.
2.5 POLYISOCYANURATE CLOSED-CELL RIGID
A. Preformed (fabricated) pipe insulation, ASTM C591, type IV, K=0.027(0.19) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), flame spread not over 25, smoke developed not over 50, for use at temperatures up to 149 degree C
(300 degree F) with factory applied PVDC or all service vapor retarder jacket with polyvinyl chloride premolded fitting covers.
B. Equipment and duct insulation, ASTM C 591,type IV, K=0.027(0.19) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to 149 degrees C
(300 degrees F) with PVDC or all service jacket vapor retarder jacket.
2.6 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR THERMAL
ASTM C177, C518, k = 0.039 (0.27) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), flame spread not over 25, smoke developed not over 50, for temperatures from minus 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) to 93 degrees C (200 degrees F). No jacket required.
2.7 DUCT WRAP FOR KITCHEN HOOD GREASE DUCTS
A. Light weight, high temperature mineral fiber or ceramic fiber insulating material with low thermal conductivity K value of 0.060 W/m2 degrees C (0.417 Btu in/hr ft² degrees F) at mean temperature of 260 degrees C (500 degrees F).
B. Material shall be fully encapsulated by UL classified aluminum foil and tested to ASTM E84 standard.
C. Material shall be UL tested for internal grease fire to 1093 degrees C
(2,000 degrees F) with zero clearance and for through-penetration firestop.
D. Material shall be UL classified for 2 hour fire rating for grease duct enclosure, and meet NFPA 96 requirements for direct applied insulating material to grease ducts with zero clearance.
E. Material flame spread and smoke developed ratings shall not be higher than 5, as per ASTM E 84/UL 723 Flammability Test.
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2.8 CALCIUM SILICATE
A. Preformed pipe Insulation: ASTM C533, Type I and Type II with indicator denoting asbestos-free material.
B. Premolded Pipe Fitting Insulation: ASTM C533, Type I and Type II with indicator denoting asbestos-free material.
C. Equipment Insulation: ASTM C533, Type I and Type II
D. Characteristics:
Insulation Characteristics
ITEMS TYPE I TYPE II
Temperature, maximum degrees C
(degrees F)
649 (1200) 927 (1700)
Density (dry), Kg/m3 (lb/ ft3) 232 (14.5) 288 (18)
Thermal conductivity:
Min W/ m K (Btu in/h ft2 degrees F)@ mean temperature of 93 degrees C
(200 degrees F)
0.059
(0.41)
0.078
(0.540)
Surface burning characteristics:
Flame spread Index, Maximum
Smoke Density index, Maximum 0 0
2.9 INSULATION FACINGS AND JACKETS
A. Vapor Retarder, higher strength with low water permeance = 0.02 or less perm rating, Beach puncture 50 units for insulation facing on exposed ductwork, casings and equipment, and for pipe insulation jackets.
Facings and jackets shall be all service type (ASJ) or PVDC Vapor
Retarder jacketing.
B. ASJ jacket shall be white kraft bonded to 0.025 mm (1 mil) thick aluminum foil, fiberglass reinforced, with pressure sensitive adhesive closure. Comply with ASTM C1136. Beach puncture 50 units, Suitable for painting without sizing. Jackets shall have minimum 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) lap on longitudinal joints and minimum 75 mm (3 inch) butt strip on end joints. Butt strip material shall be same as the jacket. Lap and butt strips shall be self-sealing type with factory-applied pressure sensitive adhesive.
C. Vapor Retarder medium strength with low water vapor permeance of 0.02 or less perm rating), Beach puncture 25 units: Foil-Scrim-Kraft (FSK)
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D. Field applied vapor barrier jackets shall be provided, in addition to the specified facings and jackets, on all exterior piping and ductwork as well as on interior piping and ductwork exposed to outdoor air
(i.e.; in ventilated attics, piping in ventilated (not air conditioned) spaces, etc.)in high humidity areas conveying fluids below ambient temperature. The vapor barrier jacket shall consist of a multi-layer laminated cladding with a maximum water vapor permeance of 0.001 perms.
The minimum puncture resistance shall be 35 cm-kg (30 inch-pounds) for interior locations and 92 cm-kg (80 inch-pounds) for exterior or exposed locations or where the insulation is subject to damage.
E. Glass Cloth Jackets: Presized, minimum 0.18 kg per square meter (7.8 ounces per square yard), 2000 kPa (300 psig) bursting strength with integral vapor retarder where required or specified. Weather proof if utilized for outside service.
F. Factory composite materials may be used provided that they have been tested and certified by the manufacturer.
G. Pipe fitting insulation covering (jackets): Fitting covering shall be premolded to match shape of fitting and shall be polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) conforming to Fed Spec L-P-335, composition A, Type II Grade GU, and Type III, minimum thickness 0.7 mm (0.03 inches). Provide color matching vapor retarder pressure sensitive tape.
H. Aluminum Jacket-Piping systems: ASTM B209, 3003 alloy, H-14 temper, 0.6 mm (0.023 inch) minimum thickness with locking longitudinal joints.
Jackets for elbows, tees and other fittings shall be factory-fabricated to match shape of fitting and of 0.6 mm (0.024) inch minimum thickness aluminum. Fittings shall be of same construction as straight run jackets but need not be of the same alloy. Factory-fabricated stainless steel bands shall be installed on all circumferential joints.
Bands shall be 13 mm (0.5 inch) wide on 450 mm (18 inch) centers.
System shall be weatherproof if utilized for outside service.
I. Aluminum jacket-Rectangular breeching: ASTM B209, 3003 alloy, H-14 temper, 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) thick with 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) corrugations or 0.8 mm (0.032 inches) thick with no corrugations.
System shall be weatherproof if used for outside service.
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2.11 PIPE COVERING PROTECTION SADDLES
A. Cold pipe support: Premolded pipe insulation 180 degrees (half-shells) on bottom half of pipe at supports. Material shall be cellular glass or high density Polyisocyanurate insulation of the same thickness as adjacent insulation. Density of Polyisocyanurate insulation shall be a minimum of 48 kg/m3 (3.0 pcf).
Nominal Pipe Size and Accessories Material (Insert Blocks)
Nominal Pipe Size mm (inches) Insert Blocks mm (inches)
Up through 125 (5) 150 (6) long
150 (6) 150 (6) long
200 (8), 250 (10), 300 (12) 225 (9) long
350 (14), 400 (16) 300 (12) long
450 through 600 (18 through 24) 350 (14) long
B. Warm or hot pipe supports: Premolded pipe insulation (180 degree half-shells) on bottom half of pipe at supports. Material shall be high density Polyisocyanurate (for temperatures up to 149 degrees C [300 degrees F]), cellular glass or calcium silicate. Insulation at supports shall have same thickness as adjacent insulation. Density of
Polyisocyanurate insulation shall be a minimum of 48 kg/m3 (3.0 pcf).
2.12 ADHESIVE, MASTIC, CEMENT
A. Mil. Spec. MIL-A-3316, Class 1: Jacket and lap adhesive and protective finish coating for insulation.
B. Mil. Spec. MIL-A-3316, Class 2: Adhesive for laps and for adhering insulation to metal surfaces.
C. Mil. Spec. MIL-A-24179, Type II Class 1: Adhesive for installing flexible unicellular insulation and for laps and general use.
D. Mil. Spec. MIL-C-19565, Type I: Protective finish for outdoor use.
E. Mil. Spec. MIL-C-19565, Type I or Type II: Vapor barrier compound for indoor use.
F. ASTM C449: Mineral fiber hydraulic-setting thermal insulating and finishing cement.
G. Other: Insulation manufacturers' published recommendations.
2.13 MECHANICAL FASTENERS
A. Pins, anchors: Welded pins, or metal or nylon anchors with galvanized steel-coated or fiber washer, or clips.
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