Mechanical Scope of work MOD/0000/000

Mechanical scope of work

PROJECT No. MOD/0000/000

REPLACEMENT OF A/C SYSTEM IN OLD OFFICER MESS AT –
ARZAT CAMP

MESS BUILDING

REVISION HISTROY

Eng.
REV.0 03/2021
Al-Harrasi

REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY CHECKED

BY

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Contents
SECTION 1.0.................................................................................................. 4
GENERAL CONDITIONS/ REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 4
SECTION 2.0.................................................................................................. 7
VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 7
2.1 Design Conditions............................................................................................... 7
2.2 AHU+CU and Package Units Specifications.................................................... 7
2.2.1 Compressor: ................................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Condensers: ................................................................................................... 8
2.2.3 Evaporator: .................................................................................................... 9
2.2.4 Condensers Fans & Motors:.......................................................................... 9
2.2.5 Cabinet: ....................................................................................................... 10
2.2.6 Piping Connections: .................................................................................... 11
2.2.7 Refrigerant Pipe Work: ............................................................................... 11
2.2.8 Condensate: ................................................................................................. 11
2.2.9 Filters: ......................................................................................................... 11
2.2.10 Ventilation: ................................................................................................. 12
2.3 Ductwork: ......................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Anchors ...................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Flexible Connections ................................................................................. 13
2.3.3 Duct ends.................................................................................................... 13
2.3.4 Duct Supports ............................................................................................ 13
2.3.5 Duct Material ............................................................................................ 13
2.3.6 Thermal Duct Insulation .......................................................................... 13
2.3.7 Splitters and Dampers inside Ducts ........................................................ 14
2.3.8 Fire Dampers ............................................................................................. 15
2.3.9 Volume Control Dampers ........................................................................ 15
2.3.10 Grilles, Registers & Diffusers .................................................................. 16
2.3.11 Sound Attenuators .................................................................................... 18
2.3.12 Anti-Vibration Mountings ....................................................................... 19

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2.3.13 Painting ...................................................................................................... 19

SECTION 3.0................................................................................................ 20
DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................... 20
3.1 Commissioning and Testing ................................................................... 20
3.1.1 Maintenance of Cleanliness ........................................................................ 20
3.1.2 Protection of plant ....................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Protection of electrical equipment .............................................................. 20
3.1.4 Cleaning and Testing Ducts ........................................................................ 20
3.1.5 Testing......................................................................................................... 21
3.1.6 Training ....................................................................................................... 21
3.1.7 Control Settings .......................................................................................... 21
3.1.8 As Built Drawings....................................................................................... 22
3.1.9 Operation and Maintenance Manuals ......................................................... 24
3.1 Test Data:............................................................................................. 25
3.2 Control Systems: ................................................................................. 25
3.3 Spares: ................................................................................................. 27

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SECTION 1.0

GENERAL CONDITIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

1.0 General:

1.1 The Contractor shall design, supply, assemble, install, connect; test
and commission the complete gas and air conditioning installation as
per MODES Design Drawings and as per the following Standards:
a. MOD Standard Specification.
b. OES Specification for electrical installation.

1.2 The Contractor shall submit detailed Shop Drawings for MODES
approval.

1.3 All equipment and materials shall be suitable for Maximum dry-bulb
ambient temperature and humidity prevailing at Oman.

1.4 Final position of all equipment shall be agreed with the site engineer
prior to installation and adjustments in locations as shown on
drawings shall be carried without additional cost.

1.5 For the HVAC system (AHU-CU and PACKAGE), the contractor
shall submit at least three alternatives of products that are included
on the approval list. However, the approval will be given "but not
limited to" base on the evaluation of the equipments efficiency. The
contractor shall submit this evaluation to MODES engineer along
with the material approval.

1.6 The contractor shall submit Compliance Statement for all mechanical
systems clearly indicate any deviation from the specifications for
approval.

1.7 The contractor shall replace all external (with sound attenuator) AC
ducts with Dampers, Insulation & Aluminum Cladding.

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1.8 The contractor should install the thermostat device for all A/C units
(AHUs & Package) inside the building and be secured.

1.9 The contractor shall inspect and clean all existing internal ducts
against fungus, dust and particular contaminants and shall conduct
air balancing for proper air circulation, cooling and distribution.

1.10 The contractor shall clean all existing grills and diffusers,
replacement of any damaged diffusers.

1.11 The contractor shall uninstall and dismantle the existing HVAC
equipment’s (AHU+CU, Package, Extract & Supply Fans and power
& control cable). Contractor shall load the removed equipments and
machines at presence of MODES engineer from the unit and
transported them to MODES store. All the works and transportation
shall be liaised and prearranged with the MODES Project Engineer
for unloading at the right location.

1.12 The contractor shall supply, install, test and commission new
AHU+CU (1No.), Package units (3 Nos.) as per existing and
required capacity including all related peripherals and power & control
cable which is to be replaced as per the scope of work.

1.13 The contractor shall supply, install, test and commission new
Kitchen extract fan (1No.), supply fan (1 No.) as per existing and
required capacity including all related peripherals and power & control
cable which is to be replaced as per the scope of work.

1.14 The contractor shall clean the existing kitchen hood canopy, repair
of any damaged parts.

1.15 The unit shall operate without any failure up to 52 C .Condensation

drainpipes for the A/C’s shall be 26mm dia concealed PVC conduits.
Taking in consideration the unit should consist of dual refrigeration
cycle.
1.16 The contractor shall calibrate & balance airflow as per the new flow
rates for the whole building.

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1.17 The contractor shall use the existing foundations and carry out the
necessary civil work modifications required.

1.18 The contractor shall consider all related civil work like replacement
of the damaged false ceiling and any modifications in wall openings,
which will be shown to the contactor during pre-tender site visit.

1.19 The contractor shall replace the existing false ceiling by supply
and install new square tiles ceiling in the kitchen area.
1.20 The contractor shall submit 3 sets of final As built drawings, Manual
and Technical details in hard copies & soft copy.

1.21 Work place to be kept clean and tidy after completion of work.

1.22 The contractor shall attend pre-tender site visit in order to know any
modifications required.

1.23 The contractor shall disconnect and re-terminate the existing LV

cables feeding AC units to proposed isolators.

1.24 The contractor shall supply, install, test and commission TPN/SPN
isolators for AC units and extract fans, rating as per AC supplier
recommendation.

1.25 The contractor shall replace the existing cable tray on the roof and
supply, install, test and commission new heavy-duty cable tray with
cover.

1.26 The contractor shall supply, lay, test and commission new LV cables
from isolators to AC panels for all units.

1.27 The contractor shall replace the existing kitchen lights fitting and
design, supply, install, test and commission new LED lights, IP 54
opal diffuser to give 500 Lux level.

1.28 The contractor shall replace existing cable for kitchen supply fan and
extract fan by new, size as per manufacturer.

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1.29 The contract period shall be 180 days. The work at all locations shall
be commenced and executed at same period.

SECTION 2.0

VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Design Conditions

External: 46oC DB, 33oC WB and 95% RH.

Internal: 23oC / 50% RH, and noise level≤ 35 dB.

The Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission (Air

Handling Unit + condensing unit and Package units) A/C systems
for the Proposed building as per MODES design drawings and as per
CIBSE, ASHRAE Standards and associated electrical works.
Condensation drainpipes for the A/C’s shall be 26mm dia. concealed
PVC conduits.

2.2 AHU+CU and Package Units Specifications

2.2.1 Compressor:
2.2.1.1 The machines shall be with 2 or more independent
circuits of Compressors. 415 volts shall drive
them, 3 phase, 50 Hertz, squirrel cage four pole
induction motors.

2.2.1.2 The contractor shall guarantee the compressors

against failure for a period of 5 years from the date
of commissioning of the units.
2.2.1.3 They shall be equipped with an oil sight glass,
suction and discharge service valves and
crankcase heater.
2.2.1.4 All compressors shall be refrigerant gas cooled
and equipped with an oil pressure lubrication
system. An oil screen protects the oil pump

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working in either direction, or a valve provided for

the fitting of an oil pressure gauge.
2.2.1.5 For protection, all compressors shall be equipped
with preset internal relief valve between suction
and discharge sides for safety protection.
2.2.1.6 All compressors shall be provided with vibration
isolator mounting springs under the compressors
skid and therefore, external to condensing units,
AVM’s may be necessary only for critical
applications.
2.2.1.7 The compressor motors shall have inherent
thermal protection. This is in addition to other
standard safety and protection controls.
Compressors conform to DIN standards.
2.2.1.8 A new unit shall be supplied at no cost for each
compressor, which fails during this 5-year period.
The Refrigerant used for the package units shall
be environment friendly with “0” ozone depletion
potential (ODP) and less global warming potential
(GWP).
2.2.2 Condensers:
2.2.2.1 Condenser coils shall manufactured from
seamless copper tubes mechanically bonded to
aluminum fins to ensure optimum heat transfer.
2.2.2.2 All coils shall be tested against leakage by air
pressure of 450 psig under water.

2.2.2.3 An integral sub-cooling circuit shall be provided

to increase the condensing unit cooling capacity.
2.2.2.4 The sub-cooling effectively eliminates the
possibility of liquid flashing, increases unit
efficiency and minimizes operating costs.

2.2.2.5 All coils to be coated with anti-corrosive factory

coat for minimum (5000 hours) to minimize

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chances of corrosion and a minimum of five

(yrs.) warranty shall be given.

2.2.3 Evaporator:
2.2.3.1 Evaporator coils shall be manufactured from
seamless copper tubes mechanically bonded to
aluminum waven fins to ensure optimum heat
transfer.

2.2.3.2 All evaporator coils shall be tested against leakage

by air pressure of 450 psig under water.

2.2.3.3 Evaporator fans shall be forward curved

centrifugal double inlet, double width, statically
and dynamically balanced. Bearing used in the fan
shall be self-aligning and lubricated for life.

2.2.3.4 Evaporator fans shall be belt driven and use ‘V’

belts with an adjustable variable pitch motor
pulley resulting in an accurate fan airflow
adjustment.

2.2.3.5 Fans shall be driven by totally enclosed air-

cooled, 4 pole electric motors (IP55, IE2 & class
F insulation). The motors shall be factory wired
to the unit control panel.

2.2.3.6 All coils to be coated with anti-corrosive factory

coat for minimum (5000 hours) to minimize
chances of corrosion and a minimum of five (yrs.)
warranty.
2.2.4 Condensers Fans & Motors:
2.2.4.1 The condenser fans shall be propeller type (Min 2
Nos.), aluminum alloy blades, directly driven by
electric motors. Motors shall be Totally Enclosed
Air Over (TEAO) six poles with class ‘F’
insulation, minimum IE class (IE2) and

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minimum IP55 protection for operation at

ambient temperature of 46oC and above.

2.2.4.2 The motors shall be factory wired, using special

silicon wires specially selected for high ambient
operation, to condensing unit control panel where
the motor contactors are located to control the
operation of these motors.

2.2.4.3 The condenser fans shall be individually statically

and dynamically balanced at the factory.
Complete fan assembly shall be provided with
suitable acrylic coated fan guard made from heavy
gauge galvanized wire.
2.2.5 Cabinet:
2.2.5.1 The unit cabinet/casing shall be of double skin
construction and the base frame shall be made of
galvanized sheet metal suitable for the system
operating pressures specified.

2.2.5.2 Large hinged service doors with special rubber

gasket, handles and locking device shall also be
provided. The casing panels shall be 50mm thick,
lined with fiberglass insulation between skins of
density 48kg/m3 minimum or other insulating
material of equal thermal and acoustic
performance.

2.2.5.3 The inside panel shall be made up of aluminum

alloy and outside panel of galvanized sheet metal
coated in blue plastic for additional corrosion
protection.

2.2.5.4 The entire assembly shall be complete with lifting

holes to ease rigging for installation.

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2.2.5.5 The entire assembly cabinet shall be capable of

withstanding minimum 5000-hour salt spray
start in accordance with the ASTM B-117
standard.

2.2.5.6 The units shall all have the pre-coat to minimize

chances of corrosion and a minimum of five
(yrs.) warranty shall be obtained on the same.
2.2.6 Piping Connections:
Piping Connections shall be terminated with sealed and
soldered copper pipe ends.
2.2.7 Refrigerant Pipe Work:

2.2.7.1 Condensing units shall be complete with internal

piping between the compressor and condenser.

2.2.7.2 Each refrigeration circuit shall be supplied with a

correctly sized thermostatic expansion valve,
liquid line solenoid valve with suitable coil, liquid
line sight glass and moisture indicator, and filter
drier having flared or soldered ends isolatable with
one shut-off valve.
2.2.8 Condensate:
The A/C units shall be designed to the collection of
condensate within the unit, so that no water shall be
collected in the normal service. Provision shall be made
available for the fitting of condensate drains for use at
periods of high humidity.
2.2.9 Filters:
2.2.9.1 The flat filter shall be a washable type synthetic
filter of EU3 class (Mesh filter not accepted). .
They shall be minimum 50mm size filters
accessible from the side with access doors. The
filters shall be held in a permanent holding
galvanized sheet metal frame complete with
sealing gaskets and retaining clips to maintain a
positive pressure seal between frames and the
replaceable elements.

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2.2.9.2 The Bag Filter section shall be constructed of mild

galvanized panels and frame. The filter section
shall have full size gasketed access door on the
side. Cartridge media shall meet the class II rating
and shall be medium efficiency filters of EU 5
class. The bag filter section shall be equipped
with replaceable cartridges of 500 mm long. One
additional set of Bag Filters shall be supplied
along with the Package Unit.

2.2.9.3 The average dust arresting efficiency of filters

shall not be less than 85% when tested in
accordance with BS 6540 Part I using test dust No
2 (82% A.F.I.).
2.2.10 Ventilation:
2.2.10.1 Solid lever mechanism shall be provided to allow
fresh air to be circulated. Fresh air ventilation
opening shall be adequately meshed to prevent
foreign objects to entering inside.

2.2.10.2 The A/C units shall be provided with Motorized

mechanism to allow the cooled air to sweep across
the room. The sweep angle must be at least 90o.
The use of the sweep feature shall be selected by
way of a switch.
2.3Ductwork:

Ductwork shall be constructed of galvanized iron sheets or

aluminum sheets. Unless otherwise approved ducts shall accurately
conform to the dimensions indicated and shall be straight and
smooth inside, with joints neatly finished. Joints shall be made
substantially airtight. Laps shall be made in the direction of airflow.
All the external ducts shall be aluminum cladded. Duct
constructions, hangers and anchors shall comply with details
outlined in ASHRAE, unless indicated otherwise.
2.3.1 Anchors

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Ducting shall be anchored where required to prevent

uncontrolled movement. Anchors shall prevent, axial and
lateral movement.

2.3.2 Flexible Connections

Flexible connections shall be fitted to all mechanical
equipment where vibration is likely to occur or where
ductwork crosses structural expansion joints or where
indicated on the drawings.

2.3.3 Duct ends

The contractor shall ensure that duct ends or plant
connections to duct ends are properly aligned and
supported prior to fitting flexible connections. Flexible
connections to be made out of 425 grams woven asbestos
canvas or other non-combustible material, approximately
150mm in width conforming to ASTM standard D-1571
and to be fastened duct-to-unit or duct-to-duct by zinc
coated iron clinch type bands.

2.3.4 Duct Supports

Duct supports shall consist of not less than M6 full
threaded rods and angle iron brackets.

2.3.5 Duct Material

The external ducts must be galvanized iron or aluminum
with thermal insulation and aluminum cladding.

2.3.6 Thermal Duct Insulation

2.3.6.1 All ducts shall be insulated, external ducting with
50mm thick, internal ducting with 25mm thick,
Closed Cell Insulation (XLPE) or equivalent
material specific weight of at least 48 kg/m3 and
a thermal conductivity less than 0.04 W/m deg. C.

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2.3.6.2 Insulation shall be of the flexible type for

concealed ductwork and of rigid or semi-rigid type
for exposed ducts. A vapor-barrier facing material
consisting of 0.05mm thick aluminum foil
reinforced with Kraft paper and glass fibers or
other approved vapor-barrier material shall be
applied to the exterior of all duct insulation.
Vapor-barrier shall be non-combustible.
2.3.6.3 Insulation shall be secured to rectangular ducts by
welding pins or stick-clips and washers spaced not
over 300mm at centers each way, or by a
combination of the two methods if necessary to
accomplish a neat finished installation.

2.3.6.4 In all cases where insulation joints occur, facing

tabs shall be overlapped not less than 50mm and
sealed with an approved non-combustible
adhesive recommended by manufacturer of the
facing material. All punctures in the facing
material shall be sealed.

2.3.7 Splitters and Dampers inside Ducts

2.3.7.1 Splitters and dampers shall have accessible
operating mechanisms. Splitters and dampers
shall be operated by damper quadrant levers
brought through the side of the duct with locking
setscrews and bushing.
2.3.7.2 Locking-type quadrant levers shall operate
manual volume-control dampers. Dampers and
splitters shall be 20 percent heavier than the duct
in which they are to be installed. Dampers and
splitters shall be installed so that they can be
adjusted at any time after completion of the
works.

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2.3.8 Fire Dampers

2.3.8.1 Fire dampers shall be provided in the positions
and with the ratings as per latest standards.
2.3.8.2 The fire damper shall be provided in the supply
air ducts and return air ducts crossing the wall.
The ratings shall be certified by the manufacturer
to meet the British Standard test requirements.

2.3.8.3 Dampers may be of the single-blade offset

hinged, multiple-blade offset hinge or folding,
interlocking shutter type as appropriate to the
application but must provide minimum
obstruction when open and must meet the Local
Authority requirements when closed.
2.3.8.4 Fire dampers shall be fusible link operated and
have additional provision for remote controlled
operation by an electrical release.

2.3.8.5 Fire dampers shall be supported independently of

the ductwork on each side and the blades, when
closed, must lie physically within the fire
compartment wall. A functional demonstration of
all fire dampers shall be included and the
recorded information shall contain full
information on the types and locations of each
fire damper and the means of access.

2.3.9 Volume Control Dampers

2.3.9.1 Manual volume control dampers shall be
provided as shown on the drawings or as required
additionally for balancing purposes.
2.3.9.2 The dampers shall have sturdy corrosion resistant
construction. Damper quadrants shall be cast

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metal type with words `OPEN' and `SHUT'

clearly marked in raised letters.

2.3.9.3 All dampers shall have multi-leaf, double skin

aerofoil section opposed action blades.
Individual blades should not exceed 1200 mm in
length or 175 mm in width.
2.3.9.4 Double skin blades shall be made out of
minimum 22 gauges galvanized steel sheet.
Damper frames shall be made out of 16 gauge
galvanized steel sheet. Single blade dampers with
single skin blade section may be used for damper
size up to 300 x 150 mm. Single skin blades shall
be fabricated from 18 gauges galvanized steel
sheet.

2.3.9.5 The blades shall be securely bolted/riveted to

plated steel spindles, the ends of which shall be
extended to the outside of the damper frame, each
with a groove in line with the blade.

2.3.9.6 Spindles shall be carried in brass or nylon

bearings. Final position of the quadrant handles
after balancing the air system shall be clearly
marked.

2.3.10 Grilles, Registers & Diffusers

2.3.10.1 The grilles/diffusers shall be manufactured at a
facility, which shall have an in-house laboratory
in compliance with ISO 5219. All air volumes
shall be measured in accordance with BS 1042.
The acoustic performance of the grilles tested
shall be carried out in a laboratory which shall
comply with ISO 5135:1984.

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2.3.10.2 Provide and fix all necessary inlets and extract

grilles, registers and diffusers, as indicated on the
drawings.

2.3.10.3 All supply grilles/diffusers and extract grilles

/diffusers shall be complete with in-built volume
control dampers. In-built dampers shall be easily
adjustable from an external position without
removal of the grille/diffuser.
2.3.10.4 All diffusers will provide a multi pattern
discharge, as identified on the relevant drawings,
with adjustable discharge volume. Diffusers to
be supplied in muffled enamel finish, type and
color to be approved by MODES.

2.3.10.5 All grilles, registers and diffusers, except those

forming the ceiling support structures, shall be
capable of being easily removed from the
ductwork for access to dampers etc.

2.3.10.6 All grilles, registers and diffusers shall be

constructed in accordance with the best practice
and free from sharp edges.

2.3.10.7 All grilles, registers and diffusers shall be

anodized aluminum to an approved color finish.
Anodizing shall be carried out to BS AA5 (Code
A3).

2.3.10.8 All duct mounted grilles and registers shall be

mounted upon a substantial frame connected to
the ductwork and shall be provided with soft
rubber jointing rings inserted under the frame or

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otherwise so arranged such as to obviate air leaks

around the grille.
2.3.10.9 The Contractor should note that the fixing of the
ceiling mounted diffusers etc., will be in
conjunction with the installation of ceilings by a
specialist.
2.3.10.10 The Contractor shall make due coordination with
the architect and the specialized contractor.

2.3.11 Sound Attenuators

2.3.11.1 Contractor’s responsibility to select, supply and
install sound attenuators in the supply and return
air duct from Package units and where necessary.
2.3.11.2 The sizes and selection of attenuators are to be
made by a specialized manufacturer.

2.3.11.3 The Contractor shall select the sound attenuators

taking into account the noise levels to be
maintained in the spaces and the noise power
levels of all the equipment he is supplying. He
shall submit the selection of the attenuators along
with the sound calculations to the Engineer for
approval prior to ordering the attenuators.
2.3.11.4 Material of outer casing of units shall be not less
than 0.8 mm galvanized steel and interior
partitions of splitters shall be from not less than
0.6 mm galvanized steel, or other finish approved
by the Engineer affording complete protection
from erosion by the air stream. Supply
attenuators shall be subject to a working pressure
of 500 Pa.

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2.3.11.5 The pressure drop across the attenuators should

not exceed 50 Pa.

2.3.11.6 Acoustic infill shall be of inorganic glass or

mineral fiber, which shall be packed behind,
partitions in such a manner as to provide spring
and avoid settling. Material shall be inert, vermin
proof, non-hygroscopic and non-flammable.

2.3.12 Anti-Vibration Mountings

2.3.12.1 All equipment shall be isolated from the building
structure and the supports isolated from other
items of equipment.
2.3.12.2 The AHU units, condensing units, split units and
all rotating equipment shall be provided with
anti-vibration mountings.

2.3.12.3 The anti-vibration mountings shall be installed in

accordance with the manufacturer
recommendations and the contractor shall ensure
that the performance and type of isolator is
suitable for the machinery to be installed.
2.3.12.4 All anti-vibration mountings shall have rubber
separators on the holding down bolts.

2.3.13 Painting
2.3.13.1 All items to be painted. Factory finished items
which become damaged shall be restored to
original condition. All work, which has to be
field painted, shall be free of scale, oil or dirt of
any kind.

2.3.13.2 Color-coding of lines shall be in accordance with

the requirements and/or approved standards.

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Field finishes shall be in accordance with the

requirements as specified.

SECTION 3.0
DOCUMENTATION

3.1 Commissioning and Testing

Each installation shall be commissioned independently.
Commissioning shall include the balancing and regulation of the
concerned distribution system and the final adjustment of control
systems. Particular attention shall be paid to:
3.1.1 Maintenance of Cleanliness
All plant and distribution systems during construction,
ensuring that the distribution systems are cleaned as part of
the commissioning program.
3.1.2 Protection of plant
Particularly sensitive fragile items, from the activities of other
trades during construction and from dirt and mal-operation
during commissioning.
3.1.3 Protection of electrical equipment
Protection of electrical equipment from damp during
construction and commissioning.
3.1.4 Cleaning and Testing Ducts
3.1.4.1 Plenums and casing shall be thoroughly cleaned of
all debris and blown free of all small particles of
rubbish and dust before installing outlet faces.

3.1.4.2 Equipment shall be wiped clean, with all traces of

oil, dust, dirt or plant sports removed.

3.1.4.3 Bearings shall be properly lubricated with oil or

grease as recommended by the manufacturer. Belts
shall be tightened to proper tension. Fans shall be

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adjusted to the speed indicated by the manufacturer

to meet specified conditions.

3.1.4.4 All control valves and other miscellaneous

equipment, requiring adjustment, shall each be
adjusted to the settings indicated or directed.

3.1.5 Testing
3.1.5.1 The Contractor shall provide MODES with type
written schedules readings taken during the
balancing and testing operation indicating the
design valves and the final balanced readings.
Details shall be provided for all equipment i.e.
Size, type, speed, static pressure in KPa or Pa, air
quantity in m3/h, and motor load amperes.

3.1.5.2 All plant, equipment and systems shall be

subjected to a complete inspection to ensure that all
equipment is as specified, correctly located and
installed as specified or shown on the drawings.

3.1.5.3 All ductwork joints shall be tested for leakage

before covering with insulation or concealment
with masonry or above ceilings.

3.1.6 Training
3.1.6.1 The contractor shall arrange to train the designated
employer’s personal regarding the operation and
routine maintenance of all specified systems in this
document.
3.1.6.2 The training shall be performed at side by qualified
and factory trained engineer employed by the
supplier.

3.1.7 Control Settings

The actual on-site setting of all automatic controls including
thermostats, safety controls, damper settings, pressure

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controls, temperature controls and other similar items shall be

tabulated identifying location, setting and function.

3.1.8 As Built Drawings

3.1.8.1 All drawings, dimensions, calculations and

information furnished in connection with contract
shall be expressed in SI units.
3.1.8.2 Except as may be otherwise approved by MODES
the manufacture of plant shall not be started until
the relevant drawings etc. are approved.
3.1.8.3 The drawings shall be sized to designations A1,
A2, A3 and A4 of BS\3429. Sizes A0 and above
to be avoided where possible. Each drawing shall
carry the project title, together with the drawing
title and number and other relevant data, in the
lower right-hand corner.

3.1.8.4 MODES approval of the working drawings, “as-

built” drawings, etc. and of the workshop test
records, etc. shall not relieve the Contractor of his
obligation to meet the terms of the Specification.
Any of the plant, which upon delivery to the site is
found to be incorrect of unsatisfactorily during
commissioning or during the Maintenance Period,
shall be replaced to MODES satisfaction.

3.1.8.5 Concurrent with the progress of work on site the

Contractor shall prepare all necessary drawings
and diagrams of the “as-built” works as may be
required for records and for care, maintenance and
repair purposes, These drawings shall include inter
alia the following:-

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a. Arrangement drawings of each

completed installation to a scale of not
less than 1:50.

b. Outline dimensioned drawings of each

of the principal items of plant, each shall
carry or be accompanied by a schedule
of fittings, instruments and components
which shall include the makers’ names,
reference numbers, ratings and full
particulars of all the component parts.
c. Sectional drawings of each of the major
items of plant with the parts named and
numbered to facilitate maintenance and
overhaul.
d. Detailed electrical, hydraulic and
operational diagrams.
e. Schedules, diagrams and route sections
for cable installation etc.
f. Cable and pipe route plans of the Site
and of each of the principal installations
showing sections trough the cable
groups and trenches so that cable etc. In
a group or trench may be readily
identified. Preferably this information
shall be shown on a number of large
scale drawings which shall be correlated
by means of a small scale master plan.

3.1.8.6 The foregoing drawings may include those

submitted and approved as working drawings and
all shall be sized and set out according to the
requirements for the working drawings.

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3.1.8.7 Two prints of each drawing shall be submitted to

MODES for approval, and upon approval further
copies shall be supplied to MODES as follows:-
a. One copy heavy gauge transparent
plastic - full size.
b. Three copies folded paper prints - full
size.
3.1.8.8 The plant shall not be deemed to be ready for issue of
the Certificate of Completion until the Record
Drawings have been furnished.

3.1.9 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

3.1.9.1 Upon satisfactory completion of the installation and
testing of the works, and before the completion
Certificate is issued, the Contractor shall prepare an
operating and maintenance instruction manual
which shall include:-
a. Schedule of approved As Built Drawing etc.
b. Detailed description of the plant and its
method of operation, control and protection.
c. Recommended operation and routine check
procedures.

d. Recommended care and maintenance routines

together with the procedures for the repair
and commissioning of the major items of plant.
d. Recommended emergency operating
procedures.
e. Maker’s descriptive literature and technical
data in respect of each item of the plant
including the recommended installation, care,
maintenance and overhaul instructions, parts
lists, etc. whereby the plant may be maintained
correctly and whereby replacement spares
parts, etc. may be ordered without difficulty.

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f. Schedule of the principal items of bought-out

apparatus showing the title, maker, maker’s
type, reference, serial number, rating, etc.
whereby reference to each is simplified.

3.1.10 All the foregoing shall be contained in one or more A4 sized

hard-backed plastic covered binders with index indicator tabs,
and capable of being laid flat when opened.

3.1.11 Adequate information in the form of draft manuals shall be

provided prior to the hand-over of the plant to enable MODES
to operate and maintain it until such time as the approved
manuals are available. Thereafter, two copies of the complete
manual shall be submitted to MODES for approval, after
which three copies of the approved manuals shall be
supplied and delivered to our instruction.

3.1 Test Data:

 The Contractor shall provide MODES with type written
schedules readings taken during the balancing and testing
operation indicating the design valves and the final balanced
readings. Details shall be provided for all equipment i.e. Size,
type, speed, static pressure in KPa or Pa, air quantity in m3/h, and
motor load amperes.

 All plant, equipment and systems shall be subjected to a

complete inspection to ensure that all equipment is as specified,
correctly located and installed as specified or shown on the
drawings.

3.2 Control Systems:

3.2.1 All electrical works must comply in all respects with the
regulation and requirements as contained in MODES
Standard Specifications.
3.2.2 The electrical supply available is 415V, 3 phase 50HZ and
240V, single phase 50 HZ.

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3.2.3 The contractor shall submit to the engineer working drawings

containing complete details of all control equipment and
wiring diagrams for approval.
3.2.4 All panels and equipment shall be suitable for continuous
operation in ambient temperatures of 52ºC/100% relative
humidity.
3.2.5 The panel shall incorporate all necessary starters, contactors
temperature controller, humidity controller, step controller as
applicable and sensor and general facilities to achieve the
intended control functions.
3.2.6 AHU Controls: Each AHU shall be individually controlled by
its own power/control panel. It shall have the necessary
starting and temperature control circuitry. A differential
pressure switch shall be fixed across the filter to provide
indication filter dirty status. A differential pressure switch
shall be fitted across the fan to provide indication of fan
status.

a) The power/control panels shall be specifically designed

for the particular AHUs/plants.
b) The panel shall incorporate all necessary starters,
contactors temperature controller, humidity controller,
step controller as applicable and sensor and general
facilities to achieve the intended control functions.
c) The panels shall incorporate the following main
facilities:

 Incoming main isolator.

 Necessary starting gear comprising starter

contractors, overload relays, phase failure
protector, under voltage protector etc.

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 Self contained push buttons for local control and

run/trip indicator lamps.

 Dirty filter indicator lamp.

 Fan status indicator lamp.

 Provision for remote operation.

 Provision for interlock with Fire Alarm System to

automatically shut off in the event of fire.

Particular attention shall be paid to the following features:

 Satisfactory operation of any automatic or manually operated

sequences to be used in the event of fire.
 Safety in the event of failure and of sudden resumption of
electricity supplies.
 Satisfactory operation of safety interlocks designed for the
protection of the personnel, such as those associated with
remote electrically operated plant.

The following items shall be checked and/or tested and recorded on the
site-test Certificate:

 Set desired value of all control devices.

 Satisfactory operation of equipment protection devices.
 Satisfactory operation of all sequencing operations and
alternate working selections and automatic or manual
changeover of duplicate plant.

3.3 Spares:
The Contractor shall provide for within his tender, the supply of the
manufactures recommended spare parts for an operational period of 2
years. The cost of these spares is to be independently identified within the
tender document Tie down points.

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