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SECTION 15995 REPAIR WING HEADQUARTERS, BLDG 706

COMMISSIONING CRWU 06-2071

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SECTION 15995 - COMMISSIONING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY:

A. This Section includes the coordination, interface, demonstration, and commissioning of all mechanical Equipment.

B. The Commissioning Contractor shall be an independent third party under contract to the

Contracting Officer which shall perform the Work outlined in this Section. The Commissioning Contractor shall provide a resident engineer on Site from the first beneficial occupancy through two seasonal changes, not to exceed 9 months. This resident engineer shall be hereafter referred to as the Commissioning Representative (CR). The CR has the responsibility for coordinating and monitoring the commissioning process.

C. Commissioning Representative shall be fully cognizant of the requirements for commissioning contained in the NEBB Specification for Building Systems Commissioning. The Commissioning Representative shall have:

1. Received training and have passed examinations to comply with the NEBB certification requirements.

2. Membership in the AABC Commissioning Group (ACG) and commissioning certification from that organization.

3. At least 5 years of experience with the types of building, HVAC, and control systems included in this Project.

4. Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements.

5. Knowledge and experience with applicable life safety codes, regulations, and procedures.

6. Successful experience working with multi-discipline teams.

D. Commissioning Representative shall monitor and observe all Contractor commissioning procedures covered in this Section, and sign-off on all procedures.

E. Services to be provided for commissioning of mechanical Equipment and systems shall include:

1. Review of construction documents, including Specifications for the mechanical

Equipment and systems to be commissioned. Verify all commissioning requirements comply with the design intent. Verify the commissioning requirements for each party (Contractor, Subcontractor, Owner, design team, Commissioning Representative, Manufacturer's Representative) are clearly defined.

2. Develop a commissioning plan that allocates responsibilities to the above parties.

3. Attend a pre-bid meeting to discuss and verify that all commissioning activities are properly assigned.

4. Develop a commissioning log and pre-commissioning checklist for all mechanical

Equipment and systems to be commissioned.

5. Issue to Owner updated logs and checklist with statement of any problems on a monthly basis.

6. Develop and issue to Owner a final commissioning report at completion of construction.

The final commissioning report shall bear the current NEBB certified seal and signature of the Commissioning Representative who recorded the data.

F. The Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, DIVISION 15 Subcontractors, and the Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for cooperating and coordinating their work with the Commissioning Representative. They shall also be responsible for carrying out all physical

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activities for the installation of Equipment and systems, and operating them during the commissioning process as required in this Section.

G. Related Work Specified Elsewhere: The following Sections contain criteria that relate to this Section:

1. Painting of mechanical Materials and Equipment: DIVISION 9.

2. Procedures on specific systems and Equipment: SECTION 15950 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING.

3. Labeling of Equipment, valves, ductwork, piping, and related items: SECTION 15075 -

MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION.

4. Specific procedures on demonstration and commissioning of individual pieces of

Equipment: All DIVISION 15 Sections that address mechanical Equipment.

5. The demonstration and commissioning of electrical Equipment that provides power to mechanical Equipment: DIVISION 16.

1.02 REFERENCES:

A. Applicable Standards (latest edition):

1. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC).

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

3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

4. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM).

5. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB):

a. Testing, Adjusting, Balancing (TAB) - Air and Hydronic Systems.

b. Building Systems Commissioning - HVAC and Plumbing Systems.

6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

1.03 SUBMITTALS:

A. Commissioning Representative shall verify and sign-off that Contractor has submitted the following prior to starting installations:

1. Interface points: Information concerning the applicable system as it relates to the overall central mechanical system(s). This includes liquid flowrates, temperatures, pressures, gaseous flowrates, electrical requirements, tie-in points, and related items.

2. Coordination drawings: Require interface drawings (1/4-inch scale) showing interface points with appropriately labeled information such as pressures, temperatures, liquid and gaseous flowrates, loads, and the like. Contractor shall meet with the Commissioning Representative for coordination, interface, and final approval (sign-off) of all systems.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Products, Materials, Equipment, and systems shall comply with the following Codes and

Standards:

1. NEBB: "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Environmental

Systems."

2. AABC: "National Standards for Total System Balance."

3. ASHRAE: ASHRAE Handbook, 1984 Systems Volume, Chapter 37, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

4. ASME: Applicable Standards.

5. ASTM: Applicable Standards.

6. NFPA: Applicable Standards.

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1.05 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING:

A. Contractor shall coordinate closely with the Commissioning Representative concerning sequencing and scheduling when installing new mechanical systems to be interfaced with existing systems. This includes prescheduled and preapproved downtimes, test/demonstration times, and related items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL:

A. The Commissioning Representative shall perform the following:

1. Identification Materials: Verify that the requirements of SECTION 15075 - MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION have been adhered to. All piping, ductwork, valves, Equipment, and related items shall be identified.

2. Graphics for Operational Data: Verify that long lasting, nonfading diagrams, schedules, and sequences have been provided by Contractor. Operational data shall be enclosed behind a 1/8-inch thick polycarbonate sheet (glazing) in an extruded aluminum frame.

This data shall be provided for specific systems in each Mechanical Equipment Room.

2.02 HVAC SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED:

A. HVAC systems under this Contract are to be inspected, tested, signed-off as complete and operational, and operated for Commissioning Representative verification as described in Part 3 of this Section. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to the work listed for each system.

1. Duct and Air-Handling Systems: Work includes installation inspections and checks;

confirmation of flow balancing completion; leak testing as applicable; seismic restraints installation certification.

2. Boilers: Work includes installation inspections and checks (including seismic restraints installation certification); boil out and chemical treatment; checkout and startup by manufacturer's representative; documented performance measurements including combustion efficiency, capacity test, burner and controls operation.

3. Pumps: Work includes documented checks on alignment, rotation, motor current draw, flows and pressures.

4. Supply, Return, Relief and Exhaust Fans: Work includes checks on installation (including seismic restraints, dampers, and other accessories), rotation, sound levels, motor current draw, and airflows and pressures.

5. Air Handling Units (both packaged and built-up): Work includes installation inspections and checks (including seismic restraints installation certification); checkout and startup by manufacturer's representative as specified; documented capacity tests for heating, cooling, air flow and static pressures; operation of all controls; sound level.

6. Air Terminal Devices: Work includes installation inspections and checks; for VAV units, flow adjustments, and calibration coordinated with controls and air balancing;

controls operation including flow modulation, reheat, controls responses.

7. Direct Digital Controls Systems: Work includes inspections and checks of installation and operation of all devices; complete operation of all controls sequences, in coordination with commissioning of all controlled systems.

B. Contractor shall carry out all work required for commissioning these systems that is defined as a Contractor responsibility in Part 3 of this Section.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.01 TESTING AND BALANCING VERIFICATIONS:

A. Commissioning Representative shall retain a copy of the final TAB report with Commissioning

Representative sign-offs, and turn over a copy to Contractor prior to beginning the commissioning of equipment and systems.

B. Commissioning Responsibilities - Non-Contractor Team Members:

1. Introduction: Multidisciplinary team carries out commissioning. The commissioning responsibilities of some non-contractor team members during the construction and acceptance phases of the Project are provided here for information, and to provide some context for the overall process.

2. Commissioning Representative Responsibilities:

a. Plan, organize, and implement the commissioning process as specified herein.

b. Prepare the commissioning plan, and ensure its distribution for review and comment.

c. Revise the commissioning plan as required during construction.

d. Chair commissioning meetings, and prepare and distribute minutes to all commissioning team members, whether or not they attend the meeting.

e. In conjunction with the Contractor, coordinate commissioning activities among all contractors, subtrades, and suppliers.

f. Monitor system verification checks, and ensure the results are documented as the checks are done.

g. Monitor controls point-to-point checks done by the controls contractor, and ensure results are documented as the checks are done.

h. Observe all start-ups and initial system operations tests and checks.

i. Direct the contractors to operate Equipment and systems as required to ensure that all required functional performance tests are carried out for verification purposes.

j. Witness all functional performance tests and document results.

k. Prepare and submit a Commissioning Report which documents all checks and tests done throughout the Commissioning process, and results obtained from each.

l. Ensure all required O&M manuals, instructions, and demonstrations are provided to

Owner's designated operating staff.

3. Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:

a. The Mechanical Engineer will review the commissioning plan, and will participate, as appropriate, in on-Site commissioning meetings.

b. During the acceptance phase of the commissioning process, the Mechanical Engineer may be on Site to review commissioning documentation, to witness functional performance tests, and to analyze the installation and its performance.

4. Owner's Responsibilities:

a. Owner will ensure the availability of operating staff for all scheduled instruction and demonstration sessions. This staff will possess sufficient skills and knowledge to operate and maintain the installation following attendance at these sessions.

b. Owner will also ensure the appropriate involvement of Electrical Engineer, Architect, and any other consultants as required, in the commissioning process.

C. Commissioning Responsibilities - DIVISION 15 (Mechanical) Contractor:

1. The mechanical contractor, and all the subcontractors and suppliers within DIVISION 15, shall cooperate with the Commissioning Representative (CR), and other commissioning team members, to facilitate the successful completion of the commissioning process.

2. Mechanical contractor shall assign a representative to the commissioning team, and submit the person's name to the Commissioning Representative, within one month of

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award of the Contract. The representative shall have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the mechanical contractor as they relate to organization and scheduling of HVAC commissioning. The representative shall ensure communications between DIVISION 15 contractors and suppliers and all other commissioning team members, and shall foster the necessary cooperative action. One specific responsibility shall be to attend commissioning meetings, and ensure action items arising from them are attended to as required to allow the commissioning process to proceed on schedule.

3. The mechanical contractor, and all mechanical subcontractors and suppliers, shall cooperate with the CR in carrying out the HVAC commissioning process. In this context, the mechanical contractor shall:

a. Ensure that each DIVISION 15 contractor and subcontractor include in their quotes the cost of participating in the commissioning process as specified herein.

b. Ensure the automatic temperature controls (ATC) contractor performs HVAC commissioning responsibilities as listed in paragraph 3.01F.

c. Provide instruction and demonstrations for Owner's designated operating staff, in conjunction with the CR and Mechanical Engineer, and with the participation of qualified technicians from major Equipment suppliers and the controls contractor.

d. Include requirements for Submittal data, O&M data, and training information in each purchase order or subcontract written.

e. Ensure cooperation and participation of specialty subcontractors such as sheet metal, piping, refrigeration, and water treatment as applicable.

f. Ensure participation of major Equipment manufacturing in appropriate start-up, testing, and training activities.

g. Attend HVAC commissioning meetings scheduled by the CR.

h. Notify the CR a minimum of two weeks in advance of scheduled Equipment and system start-ups, so that the CR may witness system verifications.

i. Provide sufficient personnel to assist the CR as required during system verification and functional performance testing.

j. Document the results of all inspections and checks and sign off on them. If deficient or incomplete work is discovered, ensure corrective action is take and recheck until the results are satisfactory, and the system is ready for safe verification and functional performance testing.

k. Ensure the testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) agency performs HVAC commissioning responsibilities as listed in paragraph 3.01E.

l. Provide Equipment and systems start-up resources as specified and required. If during an attempted Equipment or system start-up, deficient or incomplete work is discovered that would preclude safe operation, the start-up shall be aborted until corrective action has been taken. Ensure such action is taken and verified before rescheduling a new start-up. Those responsible for deficient or incomplete work will be responsible for costs in accordance with paragraph 3.01C in this Section.

m. Carry out performance checks to ensure that all Equipment and systems are fully functional and ready for the CR to witness formal functional performance tests (FPTs).

n. Operate Equipment and systems for FPTs in accordance with the commissioning plan as directed by the CR. If improper functionality, incomplete work, or other deficiencies affecting system performance are discovered, the FPTs will be stopped by the CR. Those responsible for deficient or incomplete work will be responsible for costs in accordance with paragraph 3.01C in this Section. Ensure that all

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corrections necessary for full and complete system operation as specified are completed; then with the ATC contractor and other applicable subcontractors, carry out functional performance checks to confirm correct operation before applying to the CR to reschedule the FPTs for the system in question.

o. Prepare preliminary schedule for mechanical system orientation and inspections.

O&M manual submission, training sessions, pipe and duct system testing, TAB, and task completion for use by the CR. Update schedule as appropriate throughout the construction period.

p. Attend initial O&M staff training session.

q. Conduct mechanical system orientation and inspection at the Equipment placement completion stage.

r. Update drawings to as-built condition and review with the CR.

s. Gather O&M data on all Equipment, and assemble in binders as required by the commissioning specification. Submit to CR prior to completion of construction.

t. Participate in, and schedule vendors and contractors to participate in O&M staff training sessions as set up by the CR.

u. Provide written notification to the general Contractor or construction manager and

CR that the following work has been completed in accordance with the Contract Documents, and Equipment systems and subsystems are operating as required.

(1) HVAC equipment including all fans, air-handling units, dehumidification units, ductwork, dampers, terminals, and all DIVISION 15 Equipment.

(2) Refrigeration Equipment, pumping systems, and heat rejection Equipment.

(3) Fire stopping in the fire-rated construction, including fire and smoke damper installation, caulking, gasketing, and sealing of smoke barriers.

(4) Seismic restraints installed to specification; an engineer certification that seismic restraints meet this requirement.

(5) Dedicated smoke control systems including stairway pressurization and atrium systems.

(6) Nondedicated systems using the air-handling units for smoke control.

(7) Fire detection and smoke detection devices furnished under other Divisions of these Specifications as they affect the operation of the smoke control systems.

(8) That the building control system is functioning to control mechanical Equipment and smoke control systems as required.

D. Commissioning Responsibilities - TAB Agency:

1. With respect to HVAC commissioning, the TAB agency shall:

a. Include costs for HVAC commissioning requirements in the quoted price.

b. Attend commissioning meetings scheduled by the CR prior to and during the time when on-Site TAB work is being done.

c. Submit proposed TAB procedures to the CR and Mechanical Engineer for review and acceptance.

d. Attend the TAB planning meeting scheduled by the CR. Be prepared to discuss the procedures that shall be followed in testing, adjusting, and balancing the HVAC system.

e. At the completion of the TAB work, submit the final TAB report to the general Contractor , with copies to the Owner, CR, and Mechanical Engineer.

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f. Participate in verification of the TAB report by the CR for verification or diagnostic purposes. This will consist of repeating a sample (normally 10% to 20%) of the measurements contained in the TAB report as directed by the CR.

g. Participate in O&M personnel training sessions as scheduled by the CR.

E. Commissioning Responsibilities - Controls Contractor:

1. With respect to HVAC commissioning, the controls contractor shall:

a. Include cost for commissioning requirements in the quoted price.

b. Review design for controllability with respect to Equipment selected for the Project:

(1) Review and confirm in writing that a proper hardware specification exists to permit functional performance testing as required by specification and sequence of operation.

(2) Review and confirm in writing that proper safeties and interlocks are included in design.

(3) Ensure the proper sizing of control valves and actuators, based on design pressure drops. Ensure that control valve authority will result in capacity control as specified. Include valve sizing and authority information in submittal to Mechanical Engineer.

(4) Ensure the proper sizing of control dampers. Ensure damper authority to control air flows as specified. Review and confirm in writing proper damper positioning for mixing to prevent stratification. Ensure correct actuator vs.

damper movement for smooth operation. Include damper sizing, control authority, and actuator selection data in submittal to Mechanical Engineer.

(5) Ensure the proper selection of sensor ranges, and include data with submittal to Mechanical Engineer.

(6) Clarify all questions concerning sequences of operation with the Mechanical Engineer.

c. Attend commissioning meetings scheduled by the CR.

d. Provide the following Submittals to the CR for review:

(1) Hardware and software Submittals.

(2) Control panel construction Shop Drawings.

(3) Diagrams showing all control points, sensor locations, point names, actuators, controllers and where necessary, points of access, all superimposed on diagrams of the physical Equipment.

(4) Narrative description of all control sequences for each piece of Equipment controlled.

(5) Logic diagrams showing the logic flow of all control sequences.

(6) A list of all control points, including analog inputs, analog outputs, digital inputs, and digital outputs. Include the values of all parameters for each system point. Provide a separate list of each stand-alone control unit.

(7) A complete control language program listing including all software routines employed in operating the control system. Also provide a program write-up, organized in the same manner as the control software. This narrative shall describe the logic flow of the software and the functions of each routine and subroutine. It should also explain individual math or logic operations that are not clear for reading the software listing.

(8) Hardware operation and maintenance manuals.

(9) Application software and Project applications code manuals.

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e. Inspect, check, and confirm the proper installation and performance of controls/BAS hardware and software provided by others.

f. Integrate installation and programming scheduling with construction and commissioning schedules.

g. Inspect, check, and confirm the correct installation and operation of input and output field points and devices through documented and signed off point-to-point checkouts.

h. Provide thorough training to operating personnel on hardware operations and programming, and the application program for the system, in accordance with the O&M staff training program in the commissioning plan.

i. In conjunction with the mechanical contractor, demonstrate system performance to the CR including all modes of system operation (e.g. unoccupied, emergency) during the functional performance tests (FPTs). If improper functionality, incomplete work, or other deficiencies affecting system performance are discovered, the FPTs will be stopped by the CR. Those responsible for deficient or incomplete work will be responsible for costs in accordance with paragraph 3.01C in this Section.

j. Provide control system technician to assist during system verification and functional performance testing.

k. Provide support and coordination with TAB Agency on all interfaces between controls and TAB scopes of work. Provide, at no additional cost to the TAB and commissioning agencies, all devices, such as portable operator's terminals and all software for the TAB Agency to use in completing TAB procedures.

F. Commissioning Responsibilities - Electrical (DIVISION 16) Contractor:

1. With respect to HVAC commissioning, the electrical contractor shall:

a. Include cost for HVAC commissioning requirements in the quoted price.

b. Review designed with respect to providing power to HVAC Equipment:

(1) Verify that proper hardware specifications exist for functional performance and sequence of operation required by Specifications.

(2) Verify that proper safeties and interlocks are included in the design of electrical connections for HVAC Equipment.

c. Attend commissioning meetings scheduled by the CR.

d. Schedule work so that required electrical installations are completed, and systems verification checks and functional performance tests can be carried out on schedule.

e. Inspect, check, and confirm in writing the proper installation and performance of all electrical services provided.

f. Provide electrical system technicians to assist during system verification and functional performance testing as required by the CR.

3.02 INSTRUMENTATION:

A. Administer a check of the installation of air filter gauges, pump gauges, thermometers, thermometer wells, pitot traverse stations, and flow-measuring devices. This check shall include verification of:

1. Location of point for reading, to be certain that the device is measuring what it is intended to measure.

2. Type of device; is the correct instrumentation installed?

3. Scale Range: Verify that the normal reading is near mid-range of the scale, and that the correct range and accuracy requirements have been met.

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4. Verify that instrumentation is positioned properly to allow reading from a convenient location, for reading pairs of instruments from one location, and for access.

5. Verify that all instrumentation has been calibrated.

3.03 HYDRONICS SYSTEM HEAT TRANSFER FLUIDS:

A. Verify that Contractor has cleaned and degreased piping systems, pre-treated water in closed circulation systems, and charged antifreeze solution of other heat transfer fluids. After initial cleaning, Contractor shall proceed with pump start-up so that fine mesh temporary start-up strainers can remove the remaining particulates above the strainer mesh size. During the start-up operations, the pressure drop across the strainer shall be monitored and the strainer medium changed when it is loaded. Each change of media shall go to a finer mesh until the desired level of particulate size and concentration is achieved. On systems having a continuous influx of particulates, such as from underground piping systems, require a centrifugal-type separator in the circulating lines. Degreasing shall be coordinated with cleaning and pretreatment by a qualified individual familiar with chemical reactions to avoid injury to personnel performing the degreasing, and damage to the piping system through reaction between cleaning, degreasing, and pretreatment compounds. Water used in filling the system shall be clean and pure, generally domestic potable water. Commissioning Representative shall witness these procedures and sign report indicating their completion.

B. Verify that Contractor has carefully coordinated charging brine or glycol systems in the system design phase to provide the specialty products needed for filling and pressurizing the system.

3.04 MOTOR ROTATION AND OVERLOAD HEATERS:

A. Visually inspect and verify motor rotation. Commissioning duties shall include the checking and recording of overload heater data and operating current in amperes of each phase.

3.05 ALIGNMENT OF DRIVES:

A. Verify that Contractor has aligned drives, belt and direct driven. Axial alignment of shaft couplings shall be checked, as well as end clearance between shafts. Adjust belt tension.

3.06 SAFETY AND OPERATING CONTROL SET POINTS:

A. Monitor Contractor's systematic checkout of safety and operating controls of Equipment, along with operational check of associated control sequences.

3.07 CLEAN-UP OF INSTALLATION:

A. Verify that Contractor has thoroughly cleaned HVAC system installations either in preparation for finish painting or for final acceptance. This procedure shall include:

1. Removal of temporary covering installed for protection of the Work.

2. Removal of adhesive-applied stickers, except those giving specific maintenance instruction, which were intended to remain for use.

3. Removal of cord and wire affixed tags, except Equipment identification stencils.

4. Washing down surfaces that are to receive finish painting, using cleaning compounds intended for that use.

5. Cleaning other surfaces, either those with factory finish or those that are not to receive any additional finish painting.

6. Cleaning coating spatters and overruns from insulation installation and finishing.

7. Cleaning inside control cabinets, to remove dirt and scrap material from connection to the panel, by vacuum cleaning with brush tipped and pointed wands.

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8. Cleaning and removal of construction debris from Equipment rooms. Rooms shall be broom clean.

3.08 PAINTING:

A. Commissioning Representative shall verify that the general requirements outlined below for painting are performed in accordance with the specific specification requirements of

DIVISION 9.

B. Verify that Contractor has touched up factory finishes that have been marred. This touch-up requirement shall cover the scratches and abrasions that can be repaired by light sanding or by derusting with chemical compounds such as naval jelly, then coated with a compatible primer followed by a matching top coat.

C. Where major damage has occurred on a finished surface, the entire piece shall be refinished, and specific instruction given for the work. Require field painting of black steel and iron which is exposed to view, using a rust-inhibiting primer and top-coat system, following the manufacturer's recommendation for surface preparation and application of the products.

3.09 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT, PIPING, AND VALVES:

A. Verify Equipment, piping, ductwork, valves and related items have been identified as specified in SECTION 15075 - MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION. Directional markers shall be applied adjacent to Equipment and valves.

B. Supervise the identification of valves using systematically numbered valve tags on the valves, keyed to small-scale diagrams locating the valves. The valve schedule shall list each tag number, valve size, service, and function. Verify the specified attachment method has been adhered to.

3.10 FIN STRAIGHTENING:

A. Inspect finned surface heat transfer coils for damaged fins. Where plate type fins are bent, Contractor shall comb out the fins using combs available for each fin spacing. Where helical wound fins are bent, Contractor shall straighten the fins with a blunt blade, and inspect for separation of the fin from the tube. Heavy fin damage shall be a reason for rejection of the coil.

3.11 MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

A. Verify that Contractor has prepared manuals containing operational and maintenance data for the systems. Manuals shall be organized in the following format:

1. Part I - General. Shall contain data on the installing contractor, with principal subcontractors and Equipment vendors, including 24-hour telephone numbers, and special telephone number for service departments on normal and emergency call basis.

Include copies of inspection certificates issued for building systems. Include copies of the start-up certificates and reports.

2. Part 2 - Operating Instructions. Shall contain a narrative description of system start-stop procedures, seasonal changeover procedures, and routine maintenance intervals keyed into Part 3. Include valve tag schedule and diagrams and piping identification legend, as color-code or abbreviations.

a. Temperature control Shop Drawings, sequence of operations, and schematic diagrams all shall be of "as-built" control system installation. Schematic diagrams shall be required of all systems.

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3. Part 3 - Maintenance Instructions. Require Contractor to provide copies of manufacturer's maintenance instructions along with Shop Drawings of the specific Equipment and parts list. On shop-assembled Equipment, such as roof top Equipment penthouses, require a bill of material with purchase order numbers for the vendor's identification of Equipment orders. Include Contractor's Shop and setting Drawings, lubrication charts and schedules, water treatment program data, and test and balance reports.

3.12 INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER'S OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL:

A. Verify that Contractor has provided on-Site formal instructions to Owner's Operating and

Maintenance Personnel. These sessions shall be organized in a classroom setting to review the operating and maintenance manual, followed by a walking tour of the building reviewing and identifying elements of each system. Commissioning Representative shall obtain a receipt from Owner's representative for the completed sessions.

B. As a minimum the training operations shall include:

1. Curriculum - a listing of systems and equipment that are to be covered in the training operations and the operating and maintenance manuals to be used.

2. Instructor Qualifications - a listing of the experience and training required for instructors in the training sessions, including factory training courses.

3. Contact hours - the number of hours required in the classroom and in the field for each item of equipment and system for which training is specified.

4. Classroom - the requirements for the classroom, such as seating capacity, provisions for audio-visual presentations, chalkboards, and related items.

5. Training aids - special requirements for cutaway models, training panels, and demonstration models of installed equipment.

3.13 GRAPHIC OPERATIONAL DATA:

A. Verify that Contractor has provided copies of graphic operational data displayed in mechanical rooms. Most of the data will be in a form to be framed, with frame and glazing as specified above.

B. The usual graphic operational data shall include simple daily start-stop instructions, seasonal changeover instruction, piping identification legend, valve identification schedule and diagrams, lubrication schedule, and control diagrams with operating sequences. (This data shall be included in Maintenance Manual).

C. Verify that Contractor has provided a set of drawings and specifications left in metal containers mounted on the wall of the mechanical equipment room (with the other graphic operation data). The drawings shall be stored in a round tube, and the specification and Submittal data shall be in a rectangular box with a hinged top. Each shall be appropriately labeled. An additional set of "as-built" Contract Documents provided by Contractor shall be turned over to the Owner for safe-keeping.

3.14 TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING:

A. Commissioning Representative shall oversee all testing, adjusting, and balancing of air and hydronic systems as performed by an independent balancing contractor. Commissioning Representative shall sign the cover of all balancing reports verifying CR's familiarity with the work completed, concluding its thoroughness and conformance to established procedures.

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