SECTION 15763

FAN COILS UNITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to work of
this Section.

B. General Requirements for HVAC Work, Section 15020, applies to work of this
Section.

C. The requirements of this Section apply to equipment specified elsewhere in the

specification.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work includes the providing of all labor, supervision, materials, equipment,
accessories, services and tests necessary to complete and make ready for operation
by the Owner, all fan coil units in accordance with Drawings and Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of fan coil units of the

types and materials, sizes and capacities required, whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years. Provide fan coil units
produced by a manufacturer listed as an Acceptable Manufacturer in this section.

B. Standards Compliance: Comply with requirements of applicable local codes and

the following:

1. Underwriters Laboratories: All electrical components in the units must be

listed and labeled by UL or equipment European standard .

2. ARI: Certify that the capacities of each model and size is in compliance with
industry standard 440-89 for Room Fan Coil Units.

3. ARI: Test and rate each model and size for sound in accordance with industry
standard 443-71 for sound ratings of Fan Coil Air Conditioners.

4. Guarantee each unit to operate at the certified sound levels. Replace any unit
which does not fulfill this requirement.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data, including printed technical

literature, installation instructions and catalog cuts for each type of fan coil unit
furnished.
Sameas data include in design schedule .

B. Submit performance ratings and sound ratings for approval.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Refer To Attached List Of Manufacturers

2.2 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TYPE-CONCEALED

A. Units of blow-through design complete with fans, motors, insulated drain pan,
insulated auxiliary drain pan and water coil, as follows:

1. 1.2mm galvanized steel housing fully lined with 15mm, glass fiber acoustic and
thermal insulation.

2. Fabricate main drain pan, extended type, and auxiliary drain pan of 1.2mm
galvanized steel and line them with a closed cell, fire retardant, sound foam
insulation.

3. Fans are to be centrifugal, forward curved, DWDI direct connected type,

dynamically and statically balanced. Construct the blower assembly of
galvanized steel.

4. Motors are to be 3-speed tap wound, permanent split capacitor type with UL
listed thermal overload protection. Arrange the motor blower assembly for easy
removal, including a quick disconnect on the motor cord. Include sleeve type or
ball bearing type motor bearings with oil tubes and oversized oil reservoirs.

5. Coil no less than 4-rows deep, fabricated of 15mm O.D. copper tubes and
aluminum fins mechanically bonded to the tubes. Include a manual air vent
discharging to the drain pan and a drain cock. Factory leak test at 2,410 KPa
(349.5 psi) and rate coils at a working pressure of 2,067 KPa (299.8 psi).

6. Provide mounting brackets for ceiling suspension, including approved vibration

elimination devices and discharge duct collar.

7. All electric wiring between the fan motor, unit mounted controls and junction box
mounted on the unit will be run in BX cable and factory installed by the
manufacturer. Provide suitable terminals for field connections of power and
thermostat and valve control wiring.
8. Furnish the following controls to be installed by this contractor and wired by the
Electrical Contractor.

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 a. Room thermostat, with warmer/cooler knob, calibrated with degree readings
and 3-speed/ off fan control switch. Include 3 dead band. Thermostat to
cycle the 2-way control valve opened or closed.

2.3 VERTICAL EXPOSED

A. Units of blow-through design complete with fans, motors, insulated drain pan,
insulated auxiliary drain pan, independent chilled and hot water, coils, as follows:

1. 1 mm gauge galvanized steel housing with coil section and front panel fully
lined with 13 mm & 1Kg/M² density glass fiber acoustic and thermal
insulation, removable front access panel, two flush access doors, stamped
return air grille, filter rack and 25 mm filter, and a double deflection,
integral steel supply grille. Finish the cabinet, including the discharge grille
and return air selected by the Architect.

2. 1.2mm galvanized steel housing fully lined with 15mm, glass fiber acoustic
and thermal insulation.

3. Fabricate main drain pan, extended type, and auxiliary drain pan of 1.2mm
galvanized steel and line them with a closed cell, fire retardant, foam
insulation. Provide 19 mm drain connection with rubber flex connector and
bronze trap.

4. Fans are to be centrifugal, forward curved, DWDI direct connected type,

dynamically and statically balanced. Construct the blower assembly of
galvanized steel.

5. Motors are to be 3-speed tap wound, permanent split capacitor type with
locally approved thermal overload protection. Arrange the motor blower
assembly for easy removal, including a quick disconnect on the motor cord.
Include sleeve type or ball bearing type motor bearings with oil tubes and
oversized oil reservoirs.

6. Cooling coil no less than 4-rows deep, fabricated of 15mm O.D. copper
tubes and aluminum fins mechanically bonded to the tubes. Include a
manual air vent discharging to the drain pan and a drain cock. Factory leak
test at 2,410 KPa (349.5 psi) and rate coils at a working pressure of 2,067
KPa (299.8 psi).

7. Heating coil, 1-row fabricated of 12mm O.D. copper tubes and aluminum
fins mechanically bonded to the tubes. Include a manual air vent
discharging to the drain pan and a drain cock. Factory leak test at 2410 psig
and rate coils at a working pressure of 2067 psig.

8. Provide mounting brackets for ceiling suspension, including approved

vibration elimination devices and discharge duct collar.

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 9. All electric wiring between the fan motor, unit mounted controls, and
control valves, and junction box mounted on the unit will be run in BX
cable and factory installed by the manufacturer. Provide suitable terminals
for field connections of power and thermostat and valve control wiring.

10. Furnish the following controls:

a. Room thermostat, with warmer/cooler knob, calibrated with degree

readings and 3-speed/ off fan control switch. Include 3
dead band. Thermostat to cycle the 2-way heating and cooling
control valves opened or closed in sequence. Coordinate thermostat
finish with Architect.

b. Low temperature control thermostat to open control valve when

room temperature falls below 10F with fan in off position.

c. Refer to specification for controls.

11. Refer to Section 15950 for Acoustic Performance Requirements.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine area and condition under which fan coil units are to be installed. Notify
Architect in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of the work.
Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Furnish and install factory assembled fan coil units of the types, sizes, capacities, and
arrangements indicated on the drawings and specified herein.
B. Fabricate as separate drain pan if the valves, strainers and copper fittings don’t install
oner the extended drain pan.

END OF SECTION 15763

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