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SECTION 15920:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

PNEUMATIC CONTROLS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 SCOPE OF WORK .............................................................................................. 1

1.04 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 2

1.05 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 3

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 5

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 8

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.................................................... 10

1.09 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ......................................................... 10

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 12

2.02 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 12

2.03 THERMOSTATS ................................................................................................ 12

2.04 HUMIDISTAT ..................................................................................................... 13

2.05 ACTUATORS ..................................................................................................... 14

2.06 SENSORS.......................................................................................................... 14

2.07 PNEUMATIC CONTROLLERS .......................................................................... 15

2.08 FUNCTION CONTROLLERS............................................................................. 15

2.09 CONTROL AIR SUPPLY ................................................................................... 16

2.10 CONTROL PANELS .......................................................................................... 19

2.11 PNEUMATIC CONTROL AUXILIARIES ............................................................ 22

2.12 SPECIAL TOOLS............................................................................................... 25

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Item No Title Page No

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 26

3.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 26

3.02 CHARACTERISTIC OF WORK ......................................................................... 26

3.03 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 26

3.04 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 26

3.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 30

3.06 AFTER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS....................................................... 31

3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL .............................................................................. 32

3.08 START-UP AND PREREQUISITES TO ACCEPTANCE TEST ........................ 32

3.09 TESTING............................................................................................................ 34

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section describes the minimum requirements for HVAC pneumatic control
system.

B. Pneumatic control shall maintain the required heating, ventilating, and cooling
(HVAC) conditions by performing the functions and sequences of operations
required. Pneumatic control shall provide safe operation of the dedicated system(s).

C. The control system shall be included in the emergency power loads.

D. Wherever the word Contractor appears in this Section it means the Control
Contractor.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section includes Pneumatic Control equipment and components for HVAC
systems.

B. Plumbing system major equipment such as pumps, water level transmitter, etc. for
water and waste drainage system.

C. Fire Protection System such as fire pumps, jockey pump, alarm system and other
related items for fire protection system.

D. Medical equipment and gas system and all other major mechanical system.

1.03 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The pneumatic control system work shall include all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, interfaces, administration, engineering, submittals, samples,
transportation, shipping, handling, installation, temporary protection, cleaning, cutting
and patching; labeling, calibration, testing, verification, documentation, supervision,
warranties, services, and items as specified in Contract Documents which are
required for a complete, fully functional, ready for operation and commissioned
pneumatic control system.

B. Control systems shall be complete, including all controllers, indicating devices, all
pneumatic piping, and all other equipment, apparatus and accessories required to
operate mechanical systems and to perform specified functions.

C. The Contractor shall:

1. Provide all necessary relays, mounting brackets, air gages, switches and
accessories required, even though not specifically called for, so as to result in
complete workable and ready systems.

2. Be responsible for the installation of all other control devices, such as

actuators, linkages, sensors, remote mounted control devices, control panels,

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etc.

3. Provide all safety devices required by the system.

4. Provide all automatic control system documentation as duly required.

5. Provide training and demonstrations for the systems specified in this Section.

6. Review design for controllability with respect to selected manufacturer’s

equipment.

7. Attend all preparation and coordination meetings scheduled by the Royal

Commission as appropriate.

8. Participate in the commissioning process acceptance procedures, deficiencies

resolution, additional commissioning activities that may be required after
system adjustments or replacements; and seasonal commissioning.

D. Mechanical Contractors shall be prohibited from doing installation, calibration and

sequencing of pneumatic control works.

E. Exclusions from the Contractor’s Scope of Work

1. Mechanical Contractor (rather than Control Contractor) shall furnish and install
all taps and other mechanical interfaces required for control equipment
mounting into piping and duct systems.

2. Mechanical Contractor shall install all in-line mounted devices, such as valves,
dampers, wells, flow meters, etc., furnished by this Contractor.

3. Electrical Contractor shall provide circuit breakers, junction boxes, and wiring
required to provide electrical power to local junction box from electrical
distribution panels.

1.04 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 15051 Materials and Methods

H. Section 15065 Equipment Installation

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I. Section 15070 Mechanical, Sound, Vibration and Seismic Control

J. Section 15075 Mechanical Identification

K. Section 15085 Welding, Brazing and Soldering of Piping

L. Section 15130 Pumps

M. Section 15620 Packaged Water Chillers

N. Section 15670 Refrigerant Condensing Units

O. Section 15720 Air Handling Unit

P. Section 15730 Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment

Q. Section 15760 Terminal Heating and Cooling Unit

R. Section 15830 Fans

S. Section 15840 Air Terminal Units

T. Section 15860 Air Cleaning Devices

U. Section 15910 Direct Digital Control

V. Section 15915 Electric and Electronic Control

W. Section 15935 Building Systems Controls

X. Section 15955 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Air and Hydronic System

Y. Chapter 6 Design Criteria – Mechanical (Royal Commission Engineering

Manual)

1.05 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between these
standards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials and
processes conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. SASO Saudi Arabian Standards Organization

D. ANSI/ASME American National Standards Institute/American Society of

Mechanical Engineers

1. ANSI/ASME B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

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2. ANSI/ASME B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint

Pressure Fittings

3. ANSI/ASME B16.26 Cast Copper Alloy fittings for Flared Copper Tubes

E. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI B40.1 Gauges – Pressure Indicating Dial Type - Elastic

Element

F. ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning

Engineers, Inc.

1. ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals

2. ASHRAE Guideline 1 The HVAC Commissioning Process

G. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1. ASME B19.3 Safety Standard for Compressors for Process

Industries

2. ASME (BPV VIII) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII -
Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels

3. ASME (BPV IX) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX -

Welding and Brazing Qualifications

H. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM B88M Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water

Tube [Metric]

2. ASTM B280 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube

for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service

3. ASTM B468 Standard Specification for Welded UNS N08020,

N08024, and N08026 Alloy Tubes

I. ISA Instrument Society of America

1. ISA RP7.1 Pneumatic Control Circuit Pressure Test

2. ISA RP60.9 Piping Guide for Control Centers

3. ISA S7.0.01 Quality Standard for Instrument Air

J. NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

1. NEMA PB 1 Panelboards

K. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

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1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

2. NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and

Ventilating Systems

L. SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

1. SSPC SP 6 Joint Surface Preparation Standard - Commercial

Blast Cleaning

M. UL Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

1. UL 50 Cabinets and Boxes

2. UL 67 Panelboards

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Compliance Statement

a) Submit certificates from the manufacturer as evidence that the products

meet or exceed these Specifications and the referenced standards and
codes.

2. Preconstruction Submittals

a) Material, equipment, and fixture lists shall be submitted for control and
instrumentation systems.

3. Product Data

a) Provide description, engineering data and specification sheets for each

control system component. Include preparation instructions, calibration
data, recommendations and sizing as requested.

4. Shop Drawings

a) Indicate control components, complete operating data, system drawings

and pneumatic piping diagrams.

b) Indicate control device arrangement and locations on floor plans to

scale.

c) Provide fully labeled, schematic control piping that shows point-to-point

piping and wiring. Includes all performance parameters such as
setpoints, throttling ranges, actions, spans, proportional bands, and
other control component adjustment or setting data. Indicate locations of
pneumatic test ports and electronic system terminal strips on the

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Schematic Drawings.

d) Provide complete, clear and detailed written description Sequence of

Operation (narrative description of control system functions) cross-
referenced to the control schematics.

e) Provide data to confirm interfaces to controlled equipment for

compatibility and physical connection requirements.

f) Indicate zones where applicable.

g) Show details of control panel faces, including controls, instruments, and

labeling

5. Coordination Drawings

a) Mark and detail exact location of inline devices, wells, and taps to be
installed by the Mechanical Contractor on Coordination Drawings.

6. As-Built Drawings

a) Show all air line sizes and locations.

b) Show vendor furnished and field modified as-built control drawings and
sequence of operation descriptions.

7. Laminated Diagrams

a) Install laminated schematic control diagram in each equipment room

adjacent to the temperature control panel. Furnish one spare laminated
diagram.

8. Manufacturer's Instructions

a) Installing and Operating Instructions shall be submitted for control and

instrumentation consisting of standard operating procedures including
start-up, shutdown and emergency operation.

9. Test Equipment

a) Provide list of all tools, special tools and equipment to be used during
commissioning.

10. Tests Documentation and Reporting

a) Submit Manufacturer's Field Reports. Indicate operating conditions after

detailed check of systems.

b) Submit all measured data, data sheets, and a comprehensive summary,

describing the operation of the HVAC system at the time of testing.

c) Submit detailed procedures for each series of tests to the Royal

Commission for review and acceptance. The procedures shall include

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samples of the data sheets that shall be part of the reports.

11. Training

a) Submit planned training schedule, agenda, and class materials to the

Royal Commission at least 45 days prior to training.

12. Project Record Documents

a) Record actual locations of control components, including panels,

thermostats and sensors.

b) Revise Shop Drawings to reflect actual installation and operating

sequences.

c) Record calibration and completion report.

d) Warranty certificates.

e) Furnish records on videotapes, as required by the Royal Commission.

13. Operation and Maintenance Data

a) Manual shall contain full support documentation, which shall include, but
not be limited to, the following:
1) General description and specifications.
2) Complete material lists and schedules of all equipment and each
type of control device, designation, location, function, set-point
range and set-point at start-up, as applicable. Including air supply
source, mechanical refrigeration-type air dryer, pneumatic
operators.
3) Installation and initial checkout procedures.
4) Adjustment procedures, calibration tolerances and inspection
period of all components.
5) Controller configuration and parameter setting procedures, as
applicable.
6) Step-by-step procedures required for each HVAC control systems
start-up, operation, shutdown, recovery and fault diagnosis.
7) Preventive maintenance requirements and a maintenance
checklist.
8) Cleaning methods and recommended cleaning materials.
9) Signal identification and timing diagrams.
10) Spare parts list data, including required tool kits and suggested
method of repairs such as field repair, factory repair or item
replacement.
11) Troubleshooting procedures, diagrams and guidelines.
12) Detailed schematics and assembly drawings.

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13) Complete as-built control drawings, schedules and sequence of

operation.
14) Manufacturer supplied operator manuals for equipment.
15) Qualified service organization list.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing to achieve the specified
quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

B. The entire control systems shall be the product of a single manufacturer and no
mixing of components will be acceptable unless specifically approved in writing by
the Royal Commission.

C. Quality Assurance

1. Criteria

a) The Contractor shall be a primary equipment manufacturer-owned

company that is regularly engaged in the engineering, installation and
service of works with a scope, complexity and size similar to the Project
specified.

b) Distributors, manufacturer’s representatives and wholesalers will not be

acceptable.

2. Equipment and Materials

a) Equipment and materials shall be standard products of manufacturers

regularly engaged in production and installation of HVAC control
systems.

b) Products shall be manufacturer’s latest standard design that have been

tested and proven in actual use.

3. Single Source Responsibility

a) As far as practical, control equipment shall be the product of a single

manufacturer.

4. Qualified Service Support

a) The Contractor shall have in-place facility within 100 km with technical
staff, spare parts inventory for the next 5 years, and necessary test and
diagnostic equipment to support the control systems.

5. Verification of Dimensions

a) The Contractor shall become familiar with details of work, shall verify
dimensions in the field, and shall advise the Royal Commission of any

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discrepancy before performing work.

6. Site Testing Procedures

a) Indicate test equipment to be used including manufacturers' names and

model numbers, date of last calibration, and accuracy of calibration.

7. Commissioning Procedures

a) The system shall be calibrated and completely checked by staff

regularly employed by the manufacturer of the control equipment.

b) Define procedures specific to each control system including instructions

on how to set control parameters and setpoints, proportional, integral
and derivative mode constants, contact output settings, positioner range
adjustments and calibration checks.

8. Calibration Adjustment and Commissioning Reports

a) Submit specific to each HVAC control system, including settings

adjustments and results of calibration checks.

9. Nameplates and Tags

a) Control system equipment, valves, dampers, panels, etc. shall bear the
manufacturer's nameplate.

b) Provide nameplates bearing legends and tags bearing device unique

identifiers. Nameplates shall have engraved or stamped characters and
shall be mechanically attached to HVAC control panel doors.

c) A metal tag shall be mechanically attached directly to each field-

mounted device or attached by a metal chain or wire.

10. Codes and Standards

a) All work shall conform to the applicable codes and standards.

b) Electrical Standards
1) Provide electrical components of pneumatic control systems
which have been UL-listed and labeled.

c) NEMA Compliance
1) Comply with NEMA standards pertaining to components and
devices for pneumatic control systems.

d) NFPA Compliance
1) Comply with NFPA 90A, where applicable to controls and control
sequences.
2) Pneumatic controls shall conform to FM/UL listed.

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11. Demonstration

a) Training
1) Provide a qualified instructor to conduct training courses for
designated personnel in maintenance and operation of HVAC
control systems.
2) Orientation training to the specific system being installed under
the Contract.
3) Training shall be based on the operation and maintenance
manuals and control system training manual.
4) Furnish audiovisual equipment and other training materials and
supplies.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.09 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following
requirements:

1. Packing and Shipping

a) Provide factory-shipping cartons for each piece of equipment and

control devices.

b) Maintain cartons through shipping.

c) Deliver products to Project properly identified with names, models

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numbers, types, grades, compliance labels and similar information

needed for distinct identifications.

d) Adequately package and protect to prevent damage during shipment,

storage and handling.

2. Handling

a) Instruments and equipment shall be carefully handled and shall not be

subjected to shock.

3. Storage

a) Store equipment and control devices in manufacturer's unopened

packaging until ready for installation.

b) Store equipment and materials indoors.

4. Protection

a) Protect products from weather, dust, construction materials and

damage.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. All control instruments, unless otherwise specified, shall be designed to allow

complete field adjustments including setpoint and adjustable sensitivity.

C. Control instruments or controlled devices, including transmitters, unless otherwise

specified, shall be of 2-pipe design having separate supply and branch connections
or of 3-pipe design having separate supply, pilot, and branch connections. 1-pipe
design, duct and immersion transmitters used for temperature indication and low limit
thermostats shall be submitted for checking and approval.

D. Equivalent 2-pipe or combination 1- and 2-pipe control systems as recommended by

the manufacturers shall be submitted for approval, if all safety, sequence, and
performance features are met.

E. Values for setpoints, ranges, accuracies, sensitivities, etc. stated below are general
in nature. Exact values shall be specified based on particular individual applications.

2.02 THERMOSTATS

A. Space Thermostats

1. 2- or 3-pipe high capacity non-bleed or relay type.

2. Fully proportional with field adjustable setpoint and throttling range.

3. Containing a single bimetallic element for heating or cooling only; or dual

bimetallic elements, 1 for heating and 1 for cooling. Provide single or dual
temperature as required by job sequence of operations.

4. Bimetallic sensing element shall be capable of responding to 1°C temperature

change.

5. Replaceable, self-sealing pressure gage tap, thermal insulating construction,

and adjustable minimum and maximum locking stops on the setpoint
adjustment.

6. Room thermostats controlling heating and cooling devices shall have 3 modes
of operation (heating, null or dead band, and cooling).

7. Wall-mounted, concealed or exposed adjustment with visible temperature

display (depending upon public or private application).

8. Constructed of corrosion resistant materials. Covers shall be all metal.

9. Test port to measure the output to controlled devices.

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10. Ranges

a) Thermostat ranges shall be selected so that the setpoint is adjustable

(without tools) between ± 6°C (10°F) of the required setpoint.

B. Duct and Immersion Type Thermostats

1. 2-pipe, pilot-operated type with pneumatic feedback, proportional action and

an adjustable throttling range.

2. Equipped with adjustable sensitivity and shall be capable of having the control
point and reset range adjusted in the field.

3. Each instrument shall have 50 mm air gages on the main, pilot, and branch
connection.

4. All such thermostats sensing mixture air, hot deck, cold deck, coil discharge, or
fan discharge air temperature shall be equipped with flexible averaging bulb
sensing elements of a length no shorter than the width of the equipment where
they are located so as to sense a true average temperature. Minimum length
on averaging bulbs shall be 2.5 m. Pneumatic transmission, when utilized
shall be submitted for checking and approval.

C. Limit Safety Thermostats

1. Manual reset, line voltage type with 6 m flexible sensing elements responding
to highest temperature along entire length.

2.03 HUMIDISTAT

A. Room Humidistat

1. Wall-mounted, 2-pipe, high capacity, proportional with nylon sensing material,

adjustable setpoint and throttling range.

2. Replaceable filter, self-sealing pressure gage tap, thermal insulating

construction, and concealed adjustable minimum and maximum locking stops
on the setpoint adjustment.

3. Sensors installed in a room and in accessible area shall have integral digital
display with the state of art technology.

4. Operating range shall be 15 to 95% with an accuracy of ± 2%.

5. Cover shall match room thermostat cover and shall be with display.

B. Duct-Mounted Humidistat

1. Same as pneumatic room humidistat, with duct sampling insertion tube.

2. Fit in galvanized steel duct box, or as same material of serviced duct.

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2.04 ACTUATORS

A. General

1. Pneumatic actuators shall be of cast metal bodies with field serviceable

neoprene diaphragm and shall include adjustable springs and stops to permit
proper synchronization of dampers.

2. They shall be of ample size to develop a torque 50% greater than required by
the load imposed on them, but not less than 1695 N m (15 in. lb) minimum.

3. The actuator assembly should be removable by loosening a single screw or

locknut without disturbing the valve assembly.

4. Actuators shall have sufficient power on close-off to provide tight sealing

against maximum system pressures.

5. Actuators shall close valves and dampers to fail-safe position indicated.

6. Where more than 2 actuators are to be operated in sequence to each other,

provide position feedback positive positioners with adjustable start point and
operating range. Positioners shall be mounted directly on the driven device.

7. Provide opening/closing hand wheel on the actuator.

8. Provide pilot positioner range.

B. Pneumatic Valve Actuators

1. Rolling diaphragm, spring loaded, piston type with spring range as required
and start point adjustment, positioning relay or both.

2. Select actuator for full shutoff at maximum pump differential pressure.

C. Pneumatic Damper Actuators

1. Rolling diaphragm, piston type with adjustable stops and spring return, sized to
operate with sufficient reserve power to provide smooth modulating action or
2-position action.

2. Provide pilot positioners where actuators operate in sequence.

D. Pilot Positioners

1. Starting point adjustable from 13.8 to 82.7 kPa (2 to 12 psi) and operating
span adjustable from 34.5 to 89.6 kPa (5 to 13 psi).

2.05 SENSORS

A. General

1. All pneumatic sensors shall be of vibration and corrosion resistant

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construction.

B. Pneumatic Temperature Sensors

1. 1- or 2-pipe, direct acting, corrosion resistant rod and tube for air and liquid.

C. Room Temperature Sensors

1. Linear-output type, range as required.

2. Bi-metal sensing element; blank locking covers matching room thermostats.

D. Duct-Mounted Sensors

1. Rigid and/or averaging sensor type, 20.7 to 103.4 kPa (3 to 15 psi) linear
output signal.

2. Averaging sensor shall be of single or multiple-unit capillary elements.

E. Humidity Sensor

1. 1- or 2-pipe, direct acting, with minimum sensing span of 15 to 85% relative

humidity for 20.7 to 103.4 kPa (3 to15 psi) output signal.

2. Corrosion resistant, temperature compensated.

3. Space mounted sensor shall match thermostat covers.

2.06 PNEUMATIC CONTROLLERS

A. Controllers shall be 2-pipe devices which use main air supplied to controller and
pneumatic relay to produce the controller output signal.

B. Controllers shall have field selectable local and remote adjustable setpoints, and an
adjustable proportional band for (proportional) control or an adjustable differential for
binary (2-position or floating) control.

C. Controllers shall have single- or dual-input ports as required for the application and
field selectable direct or reverse action for inputs. Dual input controllers shall have
adjustable secondary input authority.

D. Controllers shall have integral gage or test connections for testing, or indication of
input and output signals.

2.07 FUNCTION CONTROLLERS

A. Receiver Controllers

1. Single or dual input, direct or reverse acting, mechanical setpoint adjustment,

proportional band adjustment and authority adjustment.

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B. Remote Bulb Temperature Controller

1. 2-pipe, high capacity, proportional thermostats with liquid filled single point or
averaging elements sensing, adjustable setpoint and throttling range,
replaceable filter, and Fahrenheit or Celsius scales for all adjustments.

C. Sensor Controllers

1. Single or dual input; proportional or proportional with integral as required by

the application; with gage ports and gages and scale indication matching
sensor inputs.

D. Pressure Controllers

1. 1-pipe pressure and differential pressure controllers with single or dual bellows
to control steam, air, and non-corrosive gas or liquid where shown on the plans
or required by the sequence of operations. With adjustable setpoints and
throttling ranges, scale indications, and siphons.

2. 1- or 2-pipe static and differential pressure controllers or sensors with

neoprene diaphragms to control static, differential, or velocity air pressure
where shown on the plans or required by the sequence of operations.
Adjustable setpoint, throttling range, scale indications, duct, space, and
outdoor pressure pickups, as required.

E. Safety Controllers

1. 2-pipe, limit controller to actuate pneumatic controlled devices when limit

controlled variables are sensed.

2.08 CONTROL AIR SUPPLY

A. General

1. Selection

a) Provide duplex air compressors for systems having greater than

50 control air users or requiring greater than 0.7 L/s (1.5 cfm) of air.

2. Control Air Quality

a) The control air shall be dry and oil free.

b) Conform to ISA S7.0.01.

3. Air Capacity

a) Each compressor and storage tank shall provide continuous sufficient

supply air to entire control system.

b) Size duplex system air compressors for 50% run time and simplex
systems, and for 33% run time with full system control load.

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B. Air Compressor Assembly

1. Compressors shall be supplied skid mounted as a packaged unit.

2. The assembled package shall include all major components, controls and a
sound attenuation enclosure.

3. The unit shall only require mounting to a foundation, hook up to system piping,
connection to the oil/ water separator, and power connection.

C. Air Compressors

1. Assembly shall be duplex type base-mounted or tank-mounted, air-cooled,

motor driven, suitable for control air supply.

2. Provide motor starters, DPST pressure switch and automatic lead/lag

controller.

3. Compressor(s) shall be complete with mounting base, measuring devices and

all related accessories

4. Units shall have belt guards and meet ANSI B19.3 Safety Standards.

5. Provide 10-micron replaceable cartridge intake filter, and relief and shutoff
valves for each compressor.

6. Compressors shall operate at a maximum of 450 rpm.

D. Motors

1. Power supply shall match job site parameters.

2. Motors 350 W (½ hp) and larger shall be 3-phase (or shall match available job
site power supply).

3. Motor starters shall be magnetic contactor type with overload protection.

4. Provide automatic lead/lag controller, which shall switch lead compressor after
each running cycle. Alternator shall be capable of bringing on both
compressors if one cannot handle load, and either shall continue to function on
failure of the other.

E. Air Storage Tanks

1. Air storage tank shall be ASME BPV SEC VIII constructed and stamped for
pressure 50% greater than operating pressure but not less than 1034 kPa
(150 psi).

2. Provide air storage tank complete with pressure gage, safety valve and drain
valve.

3. Tank shall be of sufficient volume so that the run time is not more than 50% for
duplex or 33% for simplex units.

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F. Vibration Isolators

1. Provide isolators of type, size and manufacture as recommended by

compressor manufacturer.

G. Air Dryer

1. Mechanical refrigeration-type air dryer, self-contained, hermetically sealed air

cooled refrigeration unit, for continuous operation while delivering air to control
system.

2. Complete with heat exchangers, insulation, liquid separator, cabinet-type

enclosure, dial-type thermometer, valved bypass and condensate trap suitable
for operation with oil-entrained air.

3. Refrigerant air dryer shall reduce the compressed air dew point temperature,
at 138 kPa (20 psi) output pressure, to 0°C (32°F) with average tank pressure
of 552 kPa (80 psig) and ambient air temperature between 12.8 and 35°C
(55 and 95°F). Consult manufacturer for 50°C (122°F) ambient.

4. Provide dryer with an automatic condensate drain trap with a manual override
feature.

5. Provide refrigerant gages for suction lines.

H. Intake Air Filter and Silencer

1. Provide dry-type combination intake air filter and silencer with baked enamel
steel housing and manual drain cock.

2. Filter shall be 99% efficient at 10 micron rating.

3. Air intake silencer to have minimum 35 dB attenuation capability at 2000 Hz

frequency.

I. Compressed Air Discharge Filter

1. Provide dry type filter, 99% efficient in removing oil and solid particles at
0.03 micron rating, with baked enamel steel housing and manual drain valve.

2. Provide visual indicator to show when oil filter element should be changed.

3. Provide filter with easy to remove fittings.

J. Automatic Drain Trap

1. Automatic condensate drain, 138 to 1380 kPa (20 to 200 psi) operating
pressure, with manual drain override.

K. Air Pressure Reducing Valve Station

1. Each pressure reducing valve assembly shall be installed complete with

pressure-reducing valve, pressure indicator upstream and downstream of

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station, valved bypass, relief valve, drain cock, fittings and required piping.

2. Reducing valve shall be field adjustable type with capacity and range as
required by the control systems.

3. Provide sub-micron filters for all air reducing valve stations.

L. Pressure Relief Valves

1. ASME code rated, labeled for high pressure side and sized for installed
capacity of pressure regulators at low pressure.

2. Set at maximum 20% above low pressure.

M. Control Air Piping

1. Tubing

a) Copper, Type L seamless copper tubing, ASTM B88M or Type ACR

ASTM B280, hard drawn where exposed and either hard drawn or
annealed where concealed.

2. Fitting

a) Tool made bends; solder or brazed joint wrought copper,

ANSI/ASME B16.18 or B16.22; or compression, ANSI/ASME B16.26.

3. Joints

a) Solder ASTM B468 50-50 tin-lead alloy.

N. Flexible Pipe Connections

1. The flexible pipe connections shall be designed for 1034 kPa and 120°C
(150 psi and 250°F) service.

2. Constructed of rubber or tetrafluoroethylene resin tubing with a reinforcing

protective cover of braided corrosion-resistant steel, bronze, monel or
galvanized steel.

3. The connectors shall be suitable for the service intended and shall have
threaded or soldered ends.

4. The length of the connectors shall be as recommended by the manufacturer

for the service intended.

2.09 CONTROL PANELS

A. Control Panels

1. General

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a) Control cabinet shall be fully enclosed free-standing or wall-mounted

modular type cabinet sections.

b) Panel fabrication shall conform to UL 50 and ANSI/UL 67 requirements.

c) Control panels shall be provided with lighting inside the panel, having
IP 55/56 protection class and NEMA 4X enclosures.

2. Cabinet Construction

a) Cabinets shall be made of steel or aluminum, suitably reinforced and

braced to provide a flat-faced, rigid-front panel.

b) Fabricate panels of 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) thick steel or extruded aluminum

alloy.

c) Alloy frames shall be fabricated from extruded shapes with all corners
securely riveted and supported by an internal angle bracket.

d) Surfaces shall be free of scale, welding slag, and dirt, and shall be flat
without waves. Handling during installation shall not distort or buckle the
cabinet.

e) Cutouts shall be made up of modular or fabricated sections in sizes

suitable for handling.

f) Cutouts shall be square with panels to ensure that instruments will be

installed level and square.

g) Finished cutouts and holes shall be free of burrs and sharp edges.

h) Cabinet section joints shall be neat and straight.

i) Cabinets shall be securely fastened together and aligned, and each

cabinet shall be securely wall or floor anchored, as required.

j) Access doors shall be provided with hinges, latches, and locks. Cabinet
frames shall be sufficiently sturdy to prevent doors from sagging when
open. Doors shall be hinged the entire length of the cabinet.

k) Keys shall be furnished and shall be common to all access door locks.

l) Exterior hardware shall be high-grade steel with polished-nickel or

chrome-plated finish.

m) Interior hardware shall be cadmium-plated steel.

3. Finish

a) Surfaces shall be cleaned in accordance with SSPC SP 6.

b) Blast pattern shall have a maximum surface profile of 0.05 mm (2 mils).

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c) Priming and finish painting shall not be more than 8 hours after cleaning.
When painting is not started within 8 hours after cleaning, surfaces shall
be re-cleaned before painting.

d) Final coat shall be enamel, alkyd or gloss; of low VOC (volatile organic
content). Color for external surfaces shall be as per the Royal
Commission selection. Soft gloss white paint shall be used for interior
surfaces.

4. Instruments and Components

a) Instruments shall be approved prior to installation. Instruments shall be

clean and free of foreign matter.

b) Panels shall enclose all control relays, controllers, electric pneumatic

relays, pneumatic electric switches, temperature and humidity
indicators, manual positioning switches, accessories and remote
hardware for respective control system.

c) Panels shall contain all gages, regulators, etc., with all instruments
associated with each unit mounted on a common sub-panel inside the
cabinet.

d) All indicating air gages shall be arranged for flush mounting on the panel
face.

e) All instrument capillaries shall be installed in protective channels.

f) Mount electrical relays, transformers, terminal strips and other electrical

accessories within the panel and pre-wired to factory terminal strips.

g) Mount temperature and humidity controllers, relays and automatic

switches; except safety devices, with adjustments accessible from front
of panel.

5. Graphic System Mimic

a) Provide graphic illustrations of the systems consisting of flow control

diagrams, wiring diagrams and sequence of operation sheets.

b) Furnish descriptive nameplates below each panel mounted item.

c) Mimics shall be by approved color-coded graphic in laminated plastic

securely fastened to the front panel.

d) Instruments and auxiliary equipment shall be identified by engraved

metal, plastic or formica labels. When plastic or formica labels are used
they shall be of type which can sustain high ambient temperature
degrees.

e) Tape shall not be acceptable.

f) Detailed drawings shall be submitted for each panel before beginning

panel construction.

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6. Panel Instrument Tubing

a) Instrument tubing within panels shall be copper tubing.

b) All pneumatic connections to panel shall be through bulkhead type

fittings.

2.10 PNEUMATIC CONTROL AUXILIARIES

A. Transmitters

1. Temperature Transmitters

a) 1- or 2-pipe, directly proportional output signal to measured variable.

b) Compensated bulb, averaging capillary, or rod and tube operation on

138 kPa (20 psig) input pressure and 20 to 100 kPa (3 to 15 psig)
output.

c) Linearity
1) Within ± 1% for 10°C (50°F) span, with 10°C (50°F) temperature
range.
2) ± 0.5% of range for 93°C (200°F) span.

2. Humidity Transmitters

a) 1- or 2-pipe, directly proportioned output signal to measured variable,

linearity within ± 1% for 70% relative humidity span.

b) Capable of withstanding 95% relative humidity without loss of

calibration.

3. Pressure Transmitters

a) 1- or 2-pipe direct acting indicating type for gas, liquid or steam service,
range suitable for system, proportional electronic output.

4. Differential Air Pressure Transmitter

a) 1- or 2-pipe direct acting, diaphragm type, temperature compensated.

b) Accuracy within 5% of full scale, and 20.7 to 103.4 kPa (3 to 15 psi)

output signal.

5. Building Static Pressure Transmitter

a) 1- or 2-pipe, direct acting, double bell,

b) Scale range 0.0025 to 1.5 kPa (0.01 to 6.0 in. wg) positive or negative,
and sensitivity of 0.125 Pa (0.0005 in. wg).

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c) Transmit electronic signal to receiver with matching scale range.

6. Material

a) Cover/Housing
1) Glass-filled polycarbonate, NEMA 3, IP53.

b) Capsule Material
1) Type 316 stainless steel.

c) Housing/Body Material
1) Carbon steel, Type 316 stainless steel.

B. Output Signal Conversion

1. Digital to Pneumatic Transducers

a) Digital to pneumatic transducers shall convert ± 12 V DC pulse width

modulation outputs, or continuous proportional current or voltage to
0 to 138 kPa (0 to 20 psig).

2. Pneumatic to Electronic Pressure Transducer

a) Pneumatic to electronic transducer shall convert 0 to 138 kPa (0 to

20 psig) signal to a proportional 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V DC signal
(operator scaleable).

b) Supply voltage shall be 24 V DC.

c) Accuracy shall be 1%, or better.

d) Linearity shall be 0.1%.

3. Electronic to Pneumatic Transducer

a) Electronic to pneumatic transducer shall convert 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V

DC digital controller output signal to a proportional 0 to 138 kPa (0 to
20 psig) pressure signal (operator scaleable).

b) Accuracy shall be 1% or better.

c) Linearity shall be 0.1%.

d) Transducer shall have feedback circuit that converts pneumatic signal to

a proportional 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V DC signal.

C. Pneumatic Relays

1. Positive-acting or proportional relays including load analyzer, ratio, capacity,

reversing, averaging, higher of two pressure, lower of two pressure, lock out,
repeater, isolation, summation, and/or hesitation with adjustable ranges, start
points, flow restrictions, and pressure supplies, as required by the sequence of

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operation.

2. Relays for summing, reversing, amplifying, highest or lowest pressure

selection shall be adjustable input/output ratio.

D. Switches

1. 2 position or proportional switches with matching scales, indicating plates,

accessible adjustment, calibrated and marked and wall plates, as required by
the sequence of operation.

E. P/E (Pressure Electric) Switches

1. SPDT switch, UL listed, with calibrated indicator scale, setpoint adjustable

from 14 to 125 kPa (2 to 18 psi), with mounting bracket, barbed fitting for air
tubing and screw terminals for wire connection.

F. Indicators

1. Thermometers

a) Bi-metal thermometers shall have either 230 mm (9 in.) vertical scales

or 115 mm (4½ in.) dials and shall have insertion, immersion or
averaging elements as required.

b) Dial type temperature indicators shall have 65 to 115 mm (2½ to 4½ in.)

diameter anti-parallax dial face with white background and black
markings.

c) Pointer shall be micrometer maximum-registering type with external

calibrator adjustment. Accuracy shall be within 1% of dial range.

d) Case shall be corrosion-resistant steel or brass.

e) Provide thermowells for liquid sensing applications.

f) Thermometers adjacent to thermostats shall be provided with

nonferrous separable sockets when in immersion service.

g) Thermometer scale range shall be selected according to service.

h) Select thermometer ranges so normal temperatures are approximately

equal to midpoint readings on the scale.

i) Thermometers shall be readable from operating level.

2. Pressure Gages

a) Gages shall conform to ASME B40.1.

b) Pressure gages shall be used to indicate supply and outlet air pressures
of automatic control instruments and shall be the manufacturer's
standard.

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c) Gage ranges and faces shall be suitable for unit being controlled.

d) Select gage range so normal pressures are approximately equal to the

midpoint readings on the scale, unless otherwise specified.

e) Pressure gages used for panel-mounted indicators shall be marked in

appropriate units and with appropriate range of values.

f) Air pressure indicating gages to be at least 40 mm (1½ in.) diameter.

g) Panel mounted indicators shall be minimum 115 mm (4½ in.) (nominal)

size and have accuracy of 1% of scale range.

h) Gages for low differential pressure measurements shall be 115 mm

(4½ in.) diameter with 2 sets of pressure taps, and shall have a
diaphragm actuated pointer, white dial with black figures and pointer
zero adjustment.

i) Scale shall be 0 to 207 kPa (0 to 30 psi), with 6.895 kPa (1 psi)

graduations, with black letters on white background, and with front
calibration screw to match sensor, unless otherwise required.

j) Case shall be corrosion-resistant steel or brass.

2.11 SPECIAL TOOLS

A. Special tools shall be provided as required for the operation and adjustment of
controllers, instruments or other control system devices.

B. Include pneumatic tools for medical gas system, industrial gas system, such as
torque wrench, etc.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. All engineering, field installation and test shall be done by personnel in the direct
employment of the pneumatic control manufacturer.

3.02 CHARACTERISTIC OF WORK

A. Install control equipment, wiring and air piping in neat and workmanlike manner to
the satisfaction of the Royal Commission and in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.

B. Install equipment, piping, and wiring/conduit parallel to, or at right angles to, building
lines.

C. Multiple tube runs shall be neatly nested.

D. Refer to SECTION 15051.

3.03 PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Verify existing conditions before starting work.

B. Verify that systems are ready to receive work.

C. Ensure installation of components is complementary to installation of similar

components.

D. Report any discrepancies, conflicts or omissions to the Royal Commission for

resolution before proceeding for installation.

E. Beginning of installation means installer accepts existing conditions.

3.04 INSTALLATION

A. Air Supply System

1. General

a) Supply instrument air from compressor units through filter, pressure

reducing valve, pressure relief valve, with pressure gages, and shutoff
and bypass valves.

b) Install pressure reducing stations consisting of pressure reducing valve,

particle filter, valved bypass, pressure gage on inlet and outlet and
pressure relief valve.

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2. Compressed Air Stations Mounting

a) Mount air compressor assembly on vibration eliminators, in accordance

with ASME BPV for tank clearance.

b) Connect air line to the tank with a flexible pipe connector.

c) Install compressed air station specialties with required tubing, including

condensate tubing to a floor drain.

3. Mechanical Refrigeration Air Dryer Installation

a) Locate refrigerated air dryer in discharge air line from tank.

b) Mount air dryer assembly on wall or suitable location adjacent to air

compressor with suitable supports.

c) Install pressure regulator downstream of dryer.

d) Mount dryer on rubber in shear mounts and/or as per manufacturer’s

recommendation.

e) Pipe automatic drain to nearest floor drain.

4. Foundations and Housekeeping Pads

a) Provide 100 mm high concrete foundations and housekeeping pads for

the HVAC control system air compressors.

B. Air Piping

1. Tubing shall be neatly installed and properly supported at uniform intervals.

2. Use only tool-made bends.

3. Each header and sub-header shall include a spare outlet valve, an isolating
valve and a drain valve at the lowest point.

4. A supply branch shall supply only one instrument. Branches shall be fed from
headers or sub-headers.

5. Run tubing and wire connecting devices on or in control cabinets parallel with
the sides of the cabinet neatly racked to permit tracing.

6. Tubing shall be mechanically attached to supporting surfaces.

7. Support copper tubing with maximum unsupported length of 910 mm (36 in.).

8. Solder copper tubing except at instruments or equipment where compression

fittings may be used.

9. Tubing passing through or buried in concrete shall be installed in rigid steel

conduit or sleeve of sufficient strength to prevent damage to tubing.

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10. Sleeve through concrete surfaces shall be minimum 25 mm (1 in.) sleeves,

extended 150 mm (6 in.) above floors and 25 mm below bottom surface of
slabs.

11. Do not run tubing and electrical power conductors in the same conduit.

12. Tank drain, manual and automatic drains shall be piped to nearest floor drain.

13. Identification

a) Permanently label each field pneumatic tube at each end with unique
descriptive identification.

C. Vibration Isolation

1. To prevent vibration, controllers shall be isolated by location or by mounting

devices supplied by the equipment manufacturer.

2. Install vibration isolators as recommended by manufacturer.

3. Provide sufficient slack and flexible connections to allow for vibration of piping
and equipment.

4. Isolate air supply with wire-braid reinforced rubber hose.

5. Single tube runs shall be mounted in aircraft-type clamps containing an

elastomer insert, and mounting shall prevent contact with ducting or air
handling unit housing, casing, or enclosure.

6. Multiple runs shall conform to the same isolation requirements, but mounting
details shall be submitted for approval.

D. Equipment Mounting

1. Install equipment level and plumb.

2. Provide instrument air tubing with check and hand valves to equipment and
expansion tanks.

E. Instruments Mounting

1. General

a) Mount control devices, tubing and conduit located on ducts and

apparatus with external insulation on standoff support to avoid
interference with insulation.

2. Room Thermostats

a) Check and verify location of thermostats with plans and room details
before installation.

b) Locate room thermostats on interior walls where they will respond to

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average conditions in the rooms.

c) Thermostats shall not be mounted on exterior walls if other locations are

available. If mounted on exterior walls, thermostats shall be indicated
with an insulating sub-base.

d) Locate 1.5 m (60 in.) above floor.

e) Align with lighting switches and humidistats.

f) Outdoor reset thermostats and outdoor sensors shall be mounted

indoors, with sensing elements outdoors with a sun shield.

3. Sensors

a) Use of sensors shall be limited to its duty, e.g., duct sensor shall not be
used in lieu of room sensor.

b) Install room sensors permanently supported on wall frame. Mount at

1.5 m above the finished floor.

c) All pipe-mounted temperature sensors shall be installed in wells.

d) Install duct static pressure sensor tips facing directly downstream of

airflow.

e) Install snubbers and isolation valves on steam pressure sensing

devices.

4. Flow Switches

a) Install flow switch according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

b) Mount flow switch a minimum of 5 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe

diameters downstream or 600 mm whichever is greater, from fittings and
other obstructions.

c) Assure correct flow direction and alignment.

5. Actuators

a) Mount and link damper and valve actuators according to manufacturer’s

written instructions.

b) Actuators shall not be mounted in the air stream.

c) Check operation of damper/actuator combination to confirm that

actuator modulates valve or damper smoothly throughout stroke to both
open and closed position.

6. Valves and Dampers

a) Provide valves with position indicators and with pilot positioners where

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sequenced with other controls.

b) Provide pilot positioners on pneumatic damper operators sequenced

with other controls.

F. Gages

1. Install pressure gages on branch lines at each receiver controller and signal
lines at each transmitter excepting individual room controllers.

2. Pressure gages shall be mounted so that gage can be easily seen from eye
level.

G. Control Panels

1. Mount panels complete with floor or wall brackets and structural supports, at a
height as directed and approved.

2. Mount control panels adjacent to associated equipment on vibration free walls

or free standing angle iron supports.

3. Provide engraved plastic nameplates for instruments and controls inside

cabinet and engraved plastic nameplates on cabinet face.

4. Panel Instrument Tubing

a) Instruments and accessories mounted on hinged access panels shall

have sufficient flexible tubing to allow the door to open at least 135°.
Flexible tubing shall be tied together for proper installation.

b) Fittings and joints shall be pressure-tight.

5. Individual Control Panel Location

a) Individual control panel shall be mounted adjacent to and vibration-

isolated from the controlled equipment.

3.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination

1. Coordinate installation of system components with installation of mechanical

systems equipment such as air handling units and air terminal units.

2. Coordinate timely delivery of materials and coordinate activities of other trade

Contractors to install inline devices such as immersion wells, pressure
tappings, any associated shut-off valves, flow switches, level switches, flow
meters, air flow stations, and other such items furnished under this Section but
installed by other trades.

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3. Coordination With HVAC System Balancing

a) Controls Contractor shall coordinate with, and provide full time on-site
technical support to test and balance HVAC Testing, Adjusting and
Balancing (TAB) personnel.

b) This support shall include:

1) On-site operation of control systems for proper operating modes
during all phases of balancing and testing.
2) Control setpoint adjustments for proper balancing of all relevant
mechanical systems.
3) Setting all control loops with setpoints and adjustments
determined by TAB personnel.

B. Sequencing

1. Sequence work to ensure installation of components is complementary to

installation of similar components in other systems.

C. Clearance

1. Maintain clearances, straight length distances, etc. required for proper

operation of each device.

2. Control system installation shall not interfere with the clearance requirements
for mechanical and electrical system maintenance.

D. Accessibility

1. Install all equipment, devices and piping in readily accessible locations.

2. Do not run tubing and conduit concealed under insulation or inside ducts.

3.06 AFTER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Cleaning

1. Clean factory-finished surfaces.

B. Identifying

1. Number code or color code control air piping for future identification and
servicing.

2. Label and identify control air piping, instruments, control panels and equipment
as specified. Coordinate with SECTIONS 15051 and 15075.

C. Touch-Ups and Repair

1. Repair any marred or scratched surface with manufacturer’s touch-up paint.

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2. Replace damaged products after Substantial Completion.

D. Protection

1. Protect installed products until completion of Project.

2. Use suitable protective covering, barriers, devices, signs or such other

methods at time of Substantial Completion of work (or portion thereof).

3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Work, materials, and equipment shall comply with rules and regulations of applicable
codes and standards.

B. Continually monitor field installation for code compliance and workmanship quality.

C. Code Conformance

1. The Commissioning Process shall be in conformance with ASHRAE

Fundamentals and ASHRAE Guideline 1; Automatic Controls and Test,
applicable parts.

D. The Contractor shall arrange for work inspection by the Royal Commission over the
work.

E. Training

1. Refer to par. 1.07 B.11.

3.08 START-UP AND PREREQUISITES TO ACCEPTANCE TEST

A. General

1. Provide the services of a qualified engineer, in the employment of the control

systems manufacturer, for the initial start-up and calibration of control systems.

2. Furnish personnel, equipment, instrumentation, and supplies necessary to

perform calibration and site testing. Ensure that test personnel are regularly
employed in the testing and calibration of control systems.

3. Demonstrate compliance of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning control

system with the Contract Documents.

4. Tests shall be subject to supervision and approval by the Royal Commission.

B. Coordination with HVAC System Balancing

1. Configure the control system after air and hydronic systems have been
balanced, minimum damper positions have been set and a report has been
issued.

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C. Start-Up and Commission Systems

1. Allow sufficient time for start-up and commissioning prior to placing control
systems in permanent operation.

D. Test Plan

1. Obtain approval of the field test plan for each phase of testing before
beginning that phase of testing.

2. Give the Royal Commission written notification of planned testing at least

30 days prior to test. Notification shall be accompanied by the proposed test
procedures.

3. In no case shall the Contractor be allowed to start testing without written

approval of field test plan and performance verification test plan.

4. Testing shall include both field verification tests and performance tests.

E. Verification Test Plan

1. Field verification test plan shall consist of detailed instructions for complete
testing to prove performance of the HVAC system and electric/electronic
control system.

2. The Contractor shall submit a checklist of the items for the test.

3. The checklist shall be submitted to and approved by the Royal Commission,

prior to the test.

4. Verification test plan shall include tests requirements specified under

par. 3.09 B, Verification Test.

F. Performance Test Plan

1. Performance test shall ensure proper execution of the sequence of operation

and proper tuning of control loops.

2. These test phases shall cover the same phases as those for the verification
tests.

3. Submit test plan along with the verification test plan.

4. The test plan shall consist of detailed step-by-step instructions for complete
testing to prove control system maintains setpoints, control loops are tuned,
and controllers are programmed for the correct sequence of operation.

5. The test plan shall also cover test requirements specified in par. 3.09 C,
Performance Test.

G. Field Test Documentation

1. Before scheduling the performance verification test, furnish field test

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documentation and written Certified Statement of Field Test Completion to the

Royal Commission for approval.

2. The statement, certified by the control system provider, states that the installed
system has been calibrated, tested and is ready for the performance
verification test.

3. All data showing setpoints and final adjustments of controls shall be provided.

4. Refer to par. 1.06 A.10 for tests documentation and reporting required to be
submitted.

5. Test Reporting

a) The test record, calculation, results and conclusions shall be handed

over to the Royal Commission and shall be an essential part of the
handing over documents.

3.09 TESTING

A. General

1. The Contractor shall perform start-up tests for pneumatic control system to
ensure that the described control system components are installed and
functioning per this Specification.

2. The Contractor shall adjust, calibrate, measure, configure, set alarms, and
otherwise perform all necessary actions to ensure that the systems function as
specified and shown in the sequence of operation and other Contract
Documents.

3. Testing shall include field verification tests, performance tests and

performance verification test.

4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning
controls and equipment, and retest.

5. Load swing test shall be performed under various conditions to prove the
guaranteed figures for various controlled parameters.

6. Reliable and satisfactory operation under adverse conditions shall be

successfully demonstrated.

7. During and after completion of the field tests, and again after the verification
tests, identify, determine causes, replace, repair or calibrate equipment (minor
fault) that fails to meet the Specification.

B. Verification Testing

1. System Inspection

a) The Contractor shall perform field check for all instrumentation and
control equipment and systems.

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b) With the system shut down, it shall be verified that main air and power
are available where required and that all output devices are in their
fail-safe and normal positions.

c) Each local indicator panel shall be inspected to verify that all displays
indicate shutdown conditions.

d) Check dampers and valves for proper normal positions.

e) Document each position for the test report.

2. Tubing Tests

a) Pneumatic systems shall be tested in accordance with ISA RP7.1.

b) Tubing shall be purged with dry, oil-free compressed air to rid system of
impurities generated during joint making and installation and to remove
atmospheric moisture before connecting control instruments.

c) Make tests on sectional piping during progress of installation to ensure

no leakage.

d) Pressure test control air piping at 200 kPa (30 psi) or 1.5 times the
operating pressure.

e) Allowable leakage rate is that which produces a pressure drop 7 kPa

(1 psi) in 24 hours with compressed air supply turned off.

3. Calibration Accuracy and Operation of Inputs Test

a) Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to the measurement

standards of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. All
testing and calibration equipment come with calibration certificates.

b) Calibrate pneumatic controllers by disconnecting input sensors and

stimulating operation with compatible signal generator.

c) All test equipment and instruments shall have been calibrated within the
6 month of use. Each field calibrated instrument shall have calibration
certification sheets filled in by the calibrating technician for review by the
Royal Commission.

d) Verify correct calibration and operation of input instruments.

e) Recalibrate or replace.

4. Actuator Range Adjustment Test

a) All actuators shall be tested to verify their specified fail-safe position.

b) Verify proper operation of the actuators and positioners for all actuated
devices. Verify that actuators move from zero to full stroke in the proper
direction.

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c) Verify that all sequenced actuators move the connected device in the
proper direction from one extreme position to the other, where
applicable.

d) Record actual spring ranges and normal positions for all modulating
control valves and dampers. Include documentation in the test report.

C. Performance Test

1. Conduct the performance tests to demonstrate that the control system

maintains setpoints and that the control loops are configured for the correct
sequence of operation.

2. Conduct the performance test during 1 week of continuous HVAC and control
systems operation and before final acceptance of work.

3. Specifically, the performance test shall demonstrate that the HVAC system
operates properly through the complete sequence of operation (e.g., seasonal,
occupied and unoccupied, warm up, etc.), for specified control sequences.

4. Demonstrate proper control system response for abnormal conditions for

which there is a specified system or controls response by simulating these
conditions.

5. Demonstrate that hardware/software interlocks and safety devices work as

designed.

6. Demonstrate that the control system performs the correct sequence of control.

D. Performance Verification Test

1. The Contractor shall verify the performance of the control systems by running
a continuous test, after the system has been completely tested, adjusted and
debugged for 7 days, before final acceptance of work.

2. Submit a report to the Royal Commission.

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