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SECTION 15415 REPAIR WING HEADQUARTERS, BLDG 706

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS CRWU 06-2071

06/09/09 15415-1 BUCKLEY AFB

SECTION 15415 - DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND WATER COOLERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following water coolers and related components:

1. Pressure water coolers.

2. Fixture supports.

1.02 REFERENCES:

A. Applicable Standards (Latest Edition):

1. Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI):

a. 1010 - Self-Contained, Mechanically Refrigerated Drinking-Water Coolers.

b. Directory of Certified Drinking-Water Coolers.

2. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE):

a. 34 - Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants.

3. ASME International (ASME):

a. A112.6.1M - Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for

Public Use.

b. A112.18.1 - Plumbing Fixture Fittings.

c. A112.18.2 - Plumbing Fixture Waste Fittings.

d. A112.19.2M - Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures.

4. Federal Government:

a. Public Law 90-480: Architectural Barriers Act.

b. Public Law 101-336: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

5. International Code Council, Inc. (ICC):

a. A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ANSI).

6. NFPA:

a. 70 - National Electrical Code.

7. NSF International (NSF):

a. 42 - Drinking Water Treatment Units - Aesthetic Effects.

b. 53 - Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects.

c. 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

1.03 DEFINITIONS:

A. Accessible Water Cooler: Fixture that can be approached and used by people with disabilities.

B. Fitting: Device that controls flow of water into or out of fixture.

C. Fixture: Drinking fountain or water cooler unless one is specifically indicated.

D. Water Cooler: Electrically powered fixture for generating and delivering cooled drinking water.

1.04 SUBMITTALS:

A. General: Submit each item in this Article in accordance with SECTION 15050 - BASIC

MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS.

B. Product Data: For each fixture indicated. Include rated capacities, furnished specialties, and accessories.

C. Field quality-control test reports.

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D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fixtures to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in ICC A117.1, Public Law 90-480, and Public Law 101-336 for fixtures for people with disabilities.

C. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF 61 for fixture materials that will be in contact with potable water.

D. ARI Standard: Comply with ARI 1010 for water coolers and with ARI's "Directory of Certified Drinking Water Coolers" for type and style classifications.

E. ASHRAE Standard: Comply with ASHRAE 34 for water coolers. Provide HFC 134a (tetrafluoroethane) refrigerant, unless otherwise indicated.

1.06 EXTRA MATERIALS:

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Filter Cartridges: Equal to 5 percent of amount installed for each type and size indicated, but no fewer than 1 of each.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PRESSURE WATER COOLERS:

A. Water Coolers, (EWC-1):

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

a. Elkay Manufacturing Co.

b. Halsey Taylor.

c. Haws Corporation.

d. Larco, Inc.

e. Oasis Corporation.

f. Sunroc Corp.

2. Description: Accessible, ARI 1010, Type PB, pressure with bubbler, Style W, wall-mounting water cooler for adult-mounting height.

a. Cabinet: Single, all stainless steel.

b. Bubbler: One, with adjustable stream regulator, located on each cabinet deck.

c. Control: Push button or Push bar.

d. Supply: NPS 3/8 (DN 10) with ball, gate, or globe valve.

e. Filter: One or more water filters complying with NSF 42 and NSF 53 for cyst and lead reduction to below EPA standards; with capacity sized for unit peak flow rate.

f. Drain(s): Grid with NPS 1-1/4 (DN 32) minimum horizontal waste and trap complying with ASME A112.18.1.

g. Cooling System: Electric, with hermetically sealed compressor, cooling coil, air-cooled condensing unit, corrosion-resistant tubing, refrigerant, corrosion-resistant-metal storage tank, and adjustable thermostat.

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(1) Capacity: 8 gph (0.0084 L/s) of 50oF (10oC) cooled water from 80oF (27oC) inlet water and 90oF (32oC) ambient air temperature.

h. Support: Type II, water cooler carrier. Refer to "Fixture Supports" Article.

2.02 FIXTURE SUPPORTS:

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

1. Josam Co.

2. MIFAB Manufacturing, Inc.

3. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co.

4. Tyler Pipe; Wade Div.

5. Watts Drainage Products Inc.; a div. of Watts Industries, Inc.

6. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Specification Drainage Operation.

B. Description: ASME A112.6.1M, water cooler carriers. Include vertical, steel uprights with feet and tie rods and bearing plates with mounting studs matching fixture to be supported.

1. Type II: Bi-level, hanger-type carrier with three vertical uprights.

2. Supports for Accessible Fixtures: Include rectangular, vertical, steel uprights instead of steel pipe uprights.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION:

A. Examine roughing-in for water and waste piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections before fixture installation. Verify that sizes and locations of piping and types of supports match those indicated.

B. Examine walls and floors for suitable conditions where fixtures are to be installed.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.02 APPLICATIONS:

A. Use carrier off-floor supports for wall-mounting fixtures, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Use chrome-plated brass or copper tube, fittings, and valves in locations exposed to view.

Plain copper tube, fittings, and valves may be used in concealed locations.

3.03 INSTALLATION:

A. Install off-floor supports affixed to building substrate and attach wall-mounting fixtures, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install mounting frames affixed to building construction and attach recessed water coolers to mounting frames, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Install fixtures level and plumb. For fixtures indicated for children, install at height required by authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Install water-supply piping with shutoff valve on supply to each fixture to be connected to water distribution piping. Use ball, gate, or globe valve. Install valves in locations where they can be easily reached for operation. Valves are specified in SECTION 15110 - VALVES.

E. Install trap and waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be connected to sanitary drainage system.

F. Install pipe escutcheons at wall penetrations in exposed, finished locations. Use deep-pattern escutcheons where required to conceal protruding pipe fittings. Escutcheons are specified in

SECTION 15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS.

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G. Seal joints between fixtures and walls and floors using sanitary-type, one-part, mildew-resistant, silicone sealant. Match sealant color to fixture color. Sealants are specified in

DIVISION 7.

3.04 CONNECTIONS:

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other DIVISION 15 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Connect fixtures with water supplies, stops, and risers, and with traps, soil, waste, and vent piping. Use size fittings required to match fixtures.

C. Ground equipment in accordance with DIVISION 16.

D. Connect wiring in accordance with DIVISION 16.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Water Cooler Testing: After electrical circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with requirements. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

1. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

2. Report test results in writing.

3.06 ADJUSTING:

A. Adjust fixture flow regulators for proper flow and stream height.

B. Adjust water cooler temperature settings.

3.07 CLEANING:

A. After completing fixture installation, inspect unit. Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt, and debris. Repair damaged finish to match original finish.

B. Clean fixtures, on completion of installation, according to manufacturer's written instructions.

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