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COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASSOCIATED AIR BALANCE COUNCIL (AABC)

ACG Commissioning Guideline (2005) Commissioning Guideline

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB)

NEBB Commissioning Standard (1999) Procedural Standards for Building

Systems Commissioning

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

SMACNA Commissioning Manual (1994, 1st Ed) HVAC Systems Commissioning

Manual

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

LEED (2002; R 2005) Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design(tm) Green Building Rating System for New Construction (LEED-NC)

1.2 SIMILAR TERMS

In some instances, terminology differs between the Contract and the Commissioning Standard primarily because the intent of this Section is to use the industry standards specified, along with additional requirements listed herein to produce optimal results. The following table of similar terms is provided for clarification only. Contract requirements take precedent over the corresponding ACG, NEBB, or TABB requirements where differences exist.

SIMILAR TERMS

Contract Term ACG NEBB TABB

Commissioning ACG Procedural SMACNA HVAC Standard Commissioning Standards for Commissioning Guideline Building Systems Guideline Commissioning

Commissioning ACG Certified NEBB Qualified TABB Certified Specialist Commissioning Commissioning Commissioning Agent Administrator Supervisor

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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1.3.1 General

Perform Commissioning in accordance with the requirements of the standard under which the Commissioning Firm's qualifications are approved, i.e., ACG Commissioning Guideline, NEBB Commissioning Standard, or SMACNA Commissioning Manual unless otherwise stated herein. Consider mandatory all recommendations and suggested practices contained in the Commissioning Standard. Use the Commissioning Standard for all aspects of Commissioning, including qualifications for the Commissioning Firm and Specialist and calibration of Commissioning instruments. Where the instrument manufacturer calibration recommendations are more stringent than those listed in the Commissioning Standard, the manufacturer's recommendations shall be adhered

to. All quality assurance provisions of the Commissioning Standard such as performance guarantees shall be part of this contract. For systems or system components not covered in the Commissioning Standard, Commissioning procedures shall be developed by the Commissioning Specialist. Where new procedures, requirements, etc., applicable to the Contract requirements have been published or adopted by the body responsible for the Commissioning Standard used (ACG, NEBB, or TABB), the requirements and recommendations contained in these procedures and requirements shall be considered mandatory.

1.3.2 Energy

Formal LEED certification is not required; however, the Contractor is required to provide documentation that meets the LEED Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Prerequisite 1, Fundamental Commissioning. For New Construction and Major Revisions provide, also, documentation that meets EA Credit 3;

Enhanced Commissioning. Provide documentation for as many LEED credits as possible to support LEED Silver certification of the project.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Commissioning Plan; G, Commissioning Plan prepared in accordance with Commissioning Standard, no later than 28 days after the approval of the Commissioning Specialist.

SD-03 Product Data

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklists; G

At least 28 days prior to the start of Pre-Functional Performance Test Checks. Submit the schedule for the test checks at least 14 days prior to the start of Pre-Functional Performance Test Checks.

Functional Performance Tests; G

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Test procedures at least 28 days prior to the start of Functional Performance Tests. The schedule for the tests at least 14 days prior to the start of Functional Performance Tests.

SD-06 Test Reports

Commissioning Report; G

No later than 14 days after completion of Functional Performance Tests.

SD-07 Certificates

Commissioning Firm; G

Certification of the proposed Commissioning Firm's qualifications by one of the following ACG, NEBB, or TABB to perform the duties specified herein and in other related Sections, no later than 21 days after the Notice to Proceed. Include in the documentation the date that the Certification was initially granted and the date when the current Certification expires. Any lapses in Certification of the proposed Commissioning Firm or disciplinary action taken by ACG, NEBB, or TABB against the proposed Commissioning Firm shall be described in detail.

Commissioning Specialist; G

Certification of the proposed Commissioning Specialist's qualifications by one of the following ACG, NEBB, or TABB to perform the duties specified herein and in other related Sections, no later than 21 days after the Notice to Proceed. The documentation shall include the date that the Certification was initially granted and the date when the current Certification expires. Any lapses in Certification of the proposed Commissioning Specialist or disciplinary action taken by ACG, NEBB, or TABB against the proposed Commissioning Specialist shall be described in detail.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Commissioning Firm

Provide a Commissioning Firm that is either a member of ACG or certified by the NEBB or the TABB and certified in all categories and functions where measurements or performance are specified on the plans and specifications.

The certification shall be maintained for the entire duration of duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the firm loses subject certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and submit another Commissioning Firm for approval. Any firm that has been the subject of disciplinary action by the ACG, the NEBB, or the TABB within the five years preceding Contract Award is not eligible to perform any duties related to the HVAC systems, including Commissioning. All work specified in this Section and in other related Sections to be performed by the Commissioning Firm shall be considered invalid if the Commissioning Firm loses its certification prior to Contract completion and must be performed by an approved successor. These Commissioning services are to assist the prime Contractor in performing the quality oversight for which it is responsible.

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The Commissioning Firm shall be a subcontractor of the prime Contractor and shall be financially and corporately independent of all other subContractors. The Commissioning Firm shall report to and be paid by the prime Contractor.

1.5.2 Commissioning Specialist

1.5.2.1 General

The Commissioning Specialist shall be an ACG Certified Commissioning Agent, a NEBB Qualified Commissioning Administrator, or a TABB Certified Commissioning Supervisor and shall be an employee of the approved Commissioning Firm. The certification shall be maintained for the entire duration of duties specified herein. If, for any reason, the Commissioning Specialist loses subject certification during this period, immediately notify the Contracting Officer and submit another Commissioning Specialist for approval. Any individual that has been the subject of disciplinary action by the ACG, the NEBB, or the TABB within the five years preceding Contract Award is not eligible to perform any duties related to the HVAC systems, including Commissioning. All work specified in this Section and in other related Sections performed by the Commissioning Specialist shall be considered invalid if the Commissioning Specialist loses his certification prior to Contract completion and must be performed by the approved successor.

1.5.2.2 Responsibilities

Perform all Commissioning work specified herein and in related sections under the direct guidance of the Commissioning Specialist. The Commissioning Specialist shall prepare the Commissioning Plan, which will be a comprehensive schedule and will include all submittal requirements for procedures, notifications, reports and the Commissioning Report. After approval of the Commissioning Plan, revise the Contract NAS schedule to reflect the schedule requirements in the Commissioning Plan.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

Begin the work described in this Section only after all work required in related Sections has been successfully completed, and all test and inspection reports and operation and maintenance manuals required in these Sections have been submitted and approved. Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklists shall be performed at appropriate times during the construction phase of the Contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 COMMISSIONING TEAM AND TEST FORMS AND CHECKLISTS

Designate Contractor team members to participate in the Pre- Functional Performance Test Checklists and the Functional Performance Tests specified herein. In addition, the Government team members will be include a representative of the Contracting Officer, the Design Agent's Representative, and the Using Agency's Representative. The team members shall be as follows:

Designation Function

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A Contractor's Commissioning Specialist M Contractor's Mechanical Representative E Contractor's Electrical Representative T Contractor's Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Specialist C Contractor's Controls Representative D Design Agency Representative O Contracting Officer's Representative U Using Agency's Representative

Appendices A and B shall be completed by the commissioning team. Acceptance by each commissioning team member of each Pre- Functional Performance Test Checklist item shall be indicated by initials and date unless an "X" is shown indicating that participation by that individual is not required.

Acceptance by each commissioning team member of each functional performance test item shall be indicated by signature and date.

3.2 TESTS

Perform the pre-functional performance test checklists and functional performance tests in a manner that essentially duplicates the checking, testing, and inspection methods established in the related Sections. Where checking, testing, and inspection methods are not specified in other Sections, establish methods which will provide the information required.

Testing and verification required by this section shall be performed during the Commissioning phase. Requirements in related Sections are independent from the requirements of this Section and shall not be used to satisfy any of the requirements specified in this Section. Provide all materials, services, and labor required to perform the pre- functional performance tests checks and functional performance tests. A functional performance test shall be aborted if any system deficiency prevents the successful completion of the test or if any participating non-Government commissioning team member of which participation is specified is not present for the test.

3.2.1 Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklists

Perform Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklists for the items indicated in Appendix A. Correct and re-inspect deficiencies discovered during these checks in accordance with the applicable contract requirements.

3.2.2 Functional Performance Tests

Perform Functional Performance Tests for the items indicated in Appendix B.

Begin Functional Performance Tests only after all Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklists have been successfully completed. Tests shall prove all modes of the sequences of operation, and shall verify all other relevant contract requirements. Begin Tests with equipment or components and progress through subsystems to complete systems. Upon failure of any Functional Performance Test item, correct all deficiencies in accordance with the applicable contract requirements. The item shall then be retested until it has been completed with no errors.

3.3 COMMISSIONING REPORT

The Commissioning Report shall consist of completed Pre- Functional Performance Test Checklists and completed Functional Performance Tests

SECTION 23 08 00 Page 6 organized by system and by subsystem and submitted as one package. The Commissioning Report shall also include all HVAC systems test reports, inspection reports (Preparatory, Initial and Follow-up inspections), start-up reports, TAB report, TAB verification report, Controls start-up test reports and Controls Performance Verification Test (PVT) report. The results of failed tests shall be included along with a description of the corrective action taken.

APPENDIX A

PRE-FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST CHECKLISTS

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - DX Air Cooled Condensing Unit

For Condensing Unit: [_____]

Checklist Item A M E T C O

Installation

a. Check condenser fans for proper rotation. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

Electrical A M E T C O

a. Power available to unit disconnect. ___ X ___ X X ___

b. Power available to unit control panel. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

c. Verify that power disconnect is located within sight of the unit it controls ___ X ___ X ___ ___

Controls A M E T C O

a. Unit safety/protection devices tested. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

b. Control system and interlocks installed. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

c. Control system and interlocks operational. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Pumps

For Pump: [_____]

Checklist Item A M E T C O

Installation

a. Piping system installed. ___ ___ X X X ___

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a. Power available to pump disconnect. ___ X ___ X X ___

b. Pump rotation verified. ___ X ___ X X ___

c. Control system interlocks functional. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) A M E T C O

a. Pressure/temperature gauges installed. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

b. TAB Report approved. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Cooling Tower

For Cooling Tower: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

a. Cooling tower properly piped. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

b. Cooling tower fan drive adjusted. ___ ___ ___ ___ X ___

c. Cooling tower makeup water supply piped. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

d. Verify makeup control valve shutoff. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

e. Fan lubricated and blade pitch adjusted. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

a. Power available to tower disconnect. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

b. Power available to electric sump heater. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

c. Control system interlocks functional. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

d. Motor and fan rotation checked. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

e. Verify that power disconnect is located within sight of the unit is controls. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

Piping A M E T C O

a. Condenser water treatment functional. ___ ___ X X X ___

b. All required temperature sensing wells, pressure ports and flow sensors have been installed for performance tests. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

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a. TAB report approved. ___ ___ X ___ X _____

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Hot Water Boiler

For Boiler: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

a. Boiler hot water piping installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

b. Boiler makeup water piping installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

c. Boiler fuel oil piping installed. ___ ___ X X X ___

d. Boiler gas piping installed. ___ ___ X X X ___

Startup A M E T C O

a. Boiler safety/protection devices, including high temperature burner shut-off, low water cutoff, flame failure, pre- and post-purge, have been tested. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. Verify that PRV rating conforms to boiler rating. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

c. Boiler water treatment system functional. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

d. Boiler startup and checkout complete. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

e. Combustion efficiency demonstrated. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

a. Verify that power disconnect is located within sight of the unit served. ___ X ___ X ___ ___

a. Hot water pump interlock installed and tested. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. Hot water proof-of-flow switch installed and tested ___ ___ X X ___ ___

c. Hot water heating controls operational. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

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a. TAB report approved. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Unit Heater

For Unit Heater: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

Electrical A M E T C O

a. Power available to unit disconnect. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. Proper motor rotation verified. ___ ___ ___ X X ___

c. Verify that power disconnect is located within sight of the unit it controls. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

d. Power available to electric heating coil. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

a. Control valves properly installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

b. Control valves operable. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

c. Verify proper location and installation of thermostat. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

a. TAB Report approved. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Exhaust Fan

For Exhaust Fan: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

a. Fan belt adjusted. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

a. Power available to fan disconnect. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. Proper motor rotation verified. ___ ___ ___ ___ X ___

c. Verify that power disconnect is located

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a. Control interlocks properly installed. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. Control interlocks operable. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

c. Dampers/actuators properly installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

d. Dampers/actuators operable. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

e. Verify proper location and installation of thermostat. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - HVAC System Controls

For HVAC System: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

a. Layout of control panel matches drawings. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

b. Framed instructions mounted in or near control panel. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

c. Components properly labeled (on inside and outside of panel). ___ ___ X X ___ ___

d. Control components piped and/or wired to each labeled terminal strip. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

e. EMCS connection made to each labeled terminal strip as shown. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

f. Control wiring and tubing labeled at all terminations, splices, and junctions. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

Main Power and Control Air

a. 120 volt AC power available to panel. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

b. 138 kPa gauge(20 psig) compressed air available to panel. ___ ___ X X ___ ___

a. TAB Report submitted. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

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Pre-Functional Performance Test Checklist - Single Zone Air Handling Unit

For Air Handling Unit: [_____]

Checklist Item

Installation A M E T C O

a. Inspection and access doors are operable and sealed. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

b. Condensate drainage is unobstructed. ___ ___ X X X ___

c. Fan belt adjusted. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

a. Power available to unit disconnect. ___ ___ ___ X X ___

b. Power available to unit control panel. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

c. Proper motor rotation verified. ___ ___ ___ ___ X ___

d. Verify that power disconnect is located

e. Power available to electric heating coil. ___ ___ ___ X ___ ___

Coils A M E T C O

[a. Chilled water piping properly connected. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___]

[a. Refrigerant piping properly connected. ___ ___ X X X ___]

[c. Hot water piping properly connected. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___]

[c. Steam and condensate piping properly connected. ___ ___ X X X ___]

a. Control valves/actuators properly installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

b. Control valves/actuators operable. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

c. Dampers/actuators properly installed. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

d. Dampers/actuators operable. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

e. Verify proper location and installation of thermostat. ___ ___ X ___ ___ ___

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a. TAB Report approved. ___ ___ X ___ X ___

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APPENDIX B

FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS CHECKLISTS

Functional Performance Test - Pump [_____]

NOTE: Prior to performing this test, for closed loop systems ensure that the system is pressurized and the make-up water system is operational, or for open loop systems ensure that the sumps are filled to the proper level.

1. Activate pump start using control system commands.

a. Verify correct operation in:

HAND__________ OFF__________ AUTO__________

b. Verify pressure drop across strainer:

Strainer inlet pressure __________ kPa gauge(psig)

Strainer outlet pressure _________ kPa gauge(psig)

c. Verify pump inlet/outlet pressure reading, compare to Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) Report and pump design conditions.

DESIGN TAB ACTUAL

Pump inlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) _________ __________ __________

Pump outlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) _________ __________ __________

d. Operate pump at shutoff and at 100 percent of designed flow when all components are in full flow. Plot test readings on pump curve and compare results against readings taken from flow measuring devices.

SHUTOFF 100 percent

Pump inlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) __________ __________

Pump outlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) __________ __________

Pump flow rate L/s(gpm) __________ __________

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SETPOINT

Differential Pressure Transmitter ________

Functional Performance Test (cont) - Pump [_____]

e. For variable speed pumps, operate pump at shutoff (shutoff to be done in manual on var1able speed drive at the minimum rpm that the system is being controlled at) and at minimum flow or when all components are in full by-pass. Plot test readings on pump curve and compare results against readings taken from flow measuring devices.

SHUTOFF 100 percent Pump inlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) __________ __________

Pump outlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) __________ __________

Pump flow rate L/s(gpm) __________ __________

SETPOINT

Differential Pressure Transmitter ________

2. Measure motor amperage each phase and voltage phase to phase and phase to ground for both the full flow and the minimum flow conditions. Compare amperage to nameplate FLA

a. Full flow:

Nameplate FLA __________

Amperage Phase 1 __________ Phase 2__________ Phase 3__________

Voltage Ph1-Ph2 __________ Ph1-Ph3__________ Ph2-Ph3__________

Voltage Ph1-gnd __________ Ph2-gnd__________ Ph3-gnd__________

b. Minimum flow:

Amperage Phase 1 __________ Phase 2__________ Phase 3__________

Voltage Ph1-Ph2 __________ Ph1-Ph3__________ Ph2-Ph3__________

Voltage Ph1-gnd __________ Ph2-gnd__________ Ph3-gnd__________

3. Note unusual vibration, noise, etc.

Functional Performance Test (cont) - Pump [_____]

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4. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _____________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

Contracting Officer's Representative _____________________________

Design Agency Representative _____________________________

Using Agency's Representative _____________________________

Functional Performance Test - Cooling Tower [_____]

1. Demonstrate operation of the cooling tower as per specification and the following:

a. Activate cooling tower fan start using control system command.

This should first start condenser water pump, establish flow, delay fan start, as specified, to equalize flow in distribution basin and sump.

Verify fan start after timed delay._____________________________________

b. After chiller startup, control system should modulate bypass valve and two-speed fan motor to maintain condenser water set point. Verify function of bypass valve under varying loads. __________________

c. Verify cooling tower interlock with chiller._____________________

d. Verify makeup water float valve is functioning. ___________________

e. Activate chemical treatment feed valve, verify makeup of chemical treatment system, pump, and controls.______________________________

f. Record the following:

Entering water temperature _____ deg C(F) Leaving water temperature: _____ deg C(F) Measured water flow: _____ L/s(gpm) Entering air wet bulb temperature: _____ deg C(F)

2. Compare results with test results from cooling tower specification test.

3.

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a. Stop all building cooling equipment so that cooling tower pumps stop. Observe tower for at least 15 minutes and verify no overflow occurs___________.

b. Start cooling tower pumps in hand and observe pumps for air binding/cavitation , none allowed __________.

4.Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _____________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

Contracting Officer's Representative _____________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist - Single Zone Air Handling Unit

For Air Handling Unit: [_____]

1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall verify operation of air handling unit as per specification including the following:

a. Ensure that a slight negative pressure exists on inboard side of the outside air dampers throughout the operation of the dampers. Modulate OA, RA, and EA dampers from fully open to fully closed positions.

a. The following shall be verified when the [supply fan operating] [supply and return fans operating] mode is initiated:

(1) All dampers in normal position prior to fan start___________.

(2) All valves in normal position prior to fan start____________.

(3) System safeties allow start if safety conditions are met. ___

b. Occupied mode of operation - economizer de-energized.

(1) Outside air damper at minimum position.______________________

(2) Return air damper open.______________________________________

(3) Relief air damper [at minimum position][closed].____________

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(4) Chilled water control valve modulating to maintain space cooling temperature set point. Setpoint _______deg C(F) Actual _____deg C(F)

(5) Hot water control valve modulating to maintain space heating temperature set point input from outside air temperature controller. ______

c. Occupied mode of operation - economizer energized.

(1) Outside air damper modulated to maintain mixed air temperature set point. Setpoint _______deg C(F) Actual _____deg C(F) O/A damper position ___________% Return Air Temperature_____deg C(F) Outside Air Temperature _______ deg C(F)

(2) Relief air damper modulates with outside air damper according to sequence of operation. Relief air damper position ________%

(3) Chilled water control valve modulating to maintain space cooling temperature set point. Setpoint _______deg C(F) Actual _____deg C(F) Return sensor overrides to normal operation.

d. Unoccupied mode of operation.

(1) Observe fan starts when space temperature calls for heating/cooling ____.

(2) All dampers in normal position. _________________________

(3) Verify low limit space temperature is maintained as specified in sequence of operation. ______________________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist (cont) - Single Zone Air Handling Unit

e. The following shall be verified when the [supply fan off][supply and return fans off] mode is initiated:

(1) All dampers in normal position.______________________________

(2) All valves in normal position._______________________________

(3) Fan de-energizes. ___________________________________________

f. Verify cooling coil and heating coil operation by varying thermostat set point from cooling set point to heating set point and returning to cooling set point________.

g. Verify safety shut down initiated by low temperature protection thermostat________.

h. Verify occupancy schedule is programmed into time clock/UMCS________.

2. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist ____________________________

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Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

Design Agency Representative _____________________________

Contracting Officer's Representative _____________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist - Air Cooled Condensing Unit

For Condensing Unit: [_____]

1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall demonstrate operation of refrigeration system as per specifications including the following:

Start building air handler to provide load for condensing unit. Activate controls system start sequence as follows.

a. Start air handling unit. Verify control system energizes condensing unit start sequence. __________________________________________

b. Verify and record data in 2 and 3 below.

c. Shut off air handling equipment to verify condensing unit de-energizes. ___________________________________________________________

d. Restart air handling equipment one minute after condensing unit shut down. Verify condensing unit restart sequence. _____________________

2. Verify condensing unit amperage each phase and voltage phase to phase and phase to ground.

Motor Full-Load Amps __________

Amperage Phase 1 __________ Phase 2__________ Phase 3_______

Voltage Ph1-Ph2 __________ Ph1-Ph3__________ Ph2-Ph3_______

Voltage Ph1-gnd __________ Ph2-gnd__________ Ph3-gnd_______

3. Record the following information:

Ambient dry bulb temperature __________ degrees C(F) Suction pressure __________ kPa gauge(psig) Discharge pressure __________ kPa gauge(psig)

4. Unusual vibration, noise, etc.

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5. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _____________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

Design Agency Representative _____________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist - Hot Water Boiler

For Boiler: [_____]

1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall demonstrate operation of hot water system as per specifications including the following: Start building heating equipment to provide load for boiler. Activate controls system boiler start sequence as follows.

a. Start hot water pump and establish hot water flow. Verify boiler hot water proof-of-flow switch operation. ____________________________

b. Verify control system energizes boiler start sequence. _________

c. Verify boiler senses hot water temperature below set point and control system activates boiler start. Setpoint_________deg C(F)

2. Verify boiler inlet/outlet pressure reading, compare to Test and Balance (TAB) Report, boiler design conditions, and boiler manufacturer's performance data.

DESIGN SYSTEM TEST ACTUAL

Boiler inlet water temperature deg C(F) __________ _________ Boiler outlet water temperature deg C(F) __________ _________ Boiler outlet pressure kPa gauge(psig) __________ _________ Boiler flow rate L/s(gpm) __________ _________ Flue-gas temperature at boiler outlet deg C(F) _________ Percent carbon dioxide in flue-gas _________ _________

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Draft at boiler flue-gas exit kpa(inches-wg) _________ Stack emission pollutants concentration __________ _________ _________ Fuel type __________ _________ _________ Combustion efficiency __________ _________ _________

3. Record the following information:

Ambient dry bulb temperature to determine reset schedule_____degrees C(F) Building Entering hot water temperature _____degrees C(F) Building Leaving hot water temperature ____ degrees C(F)

4. Verify temperatures in item 3 are in accordance with the reset schedule. ______________________________________________________________

5. Verify proper operation of boiler safeties. ________________________

a. Low water_____

b. Water flow____

c. Flame failure____

d. Pilot failure____

e. Pre and Post Purge failure____

f. Pressure relief___

g. High temperature____

6. Shut off building heating equipment to remove load on hot water system. Verify boiler shutdown sequence is initiated and accomplished after load is removed. _______________________________________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist (cont) - Hot Water Boiler

7. Unusual vibration, noise, etc.

8. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _____________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

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Functional Performance Test Checklist - Unit Heaters

The Contracting Officer will select unit heaters to be spot-checked during the functional performance test. The number of terminals shall not exceed 10 percent. Hot water systems {for hot water unit heaters} must be in operation and supplying design hot water supply temperature water.

1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall demonstrate operation of selected unit heaters:

a. Verify unit heater response to room temperature set point adjustment.___________________________________

b. Check heating mode inlet air temperature. _____ deg C(F)

c. Check heating mode outlet air temperature. _____ deg C(F)

d. Record manufacturer's submitted fan capacity _____L/s(cfm)

e. Calculate unit heater capacity using manufacturer's fan capacity and recorded temperatures and compare to design.

f. Calculated_____Watts(BTU/hr) Design______Watts(BTU/hr)

2. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _____________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative _____________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative _____________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative _____________________________

Functional Performance Test Checklist - HVAC Controls

For HVAC System: [_____]

The Contracting Officer will select HVAC control systems to undergo functional performance testing. The number of systems shall not exceed 10 percent. Perform this test simultaneously with FPT for AHU or other controlled equipment.

1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall verify operation of HVAC controls by performing the Performance Verification Test {PVT} test for

SECTION 23 08 00 Page 21 that system. Contractor to provide blank PVT test procedures previously done by the controls Contractor.

2. Verify interlock with UMCS system______.

3. Verify all required I/O points function from the UMCS system_____.

4. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the Performance Verification Test and certify that the item tested has met the performance requirements in this section of the specifications.

Signature and Date

Contractor's Commissioning Specialist _________________________

Contractor's Mechanical Representative ___________________________

Contractor's Electrical Representative ___________________________

Contractor's TAB Representative ___________________________

Contractor's Controls Representative ___________________________

Design Agency Representative ___________________________

Contractor's Officer's Representative ___________________________

Using Agency's Representative ___________________________

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