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Method Statement for

Testing & Commissioning of
FAN COIL UNITS

Document No: 0000

00 01 02 03 04
REVISION

DATE 22/8/2022

PREPARED BY: TAB

APPROVED BY:

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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3

2.0 PREREQUISITES PROCEDURES 3

3.0 DESIGN PARAMETERS 3

4.0 REFERENCES 3

5.0 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE 4

6.0 DOCUMENTATION PLAN 5

7.0 FLOW CHART 6

8.0 INSTRUMENTS 7

9.0 ATTACHMENTS 7

9.0 ABBREVIATIONS 18

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1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this procedure is to define the step-by-step method to implement the correct practices for
the pre-commissioning and commissioning of all the “Fan Coil Unit” through the guidelines contained
herein so as to ensure that the job execution complies with the project requirements and serves the intended
function to satisfactory level.

2.0 Prerequisites Procedures

The following are the pre required for the commissioning:

1) Civil work
All the civil works in the tested areas has to be finished.

2) Work environment.
Areas of works should be cleaned, dust free, and with adequate ventilation.

3) System installation
Before commissioning a checking of the completion of the system installation will take
place – including:

 Installation of all accessories

 Existing of a permanent power supply.
 Pipe work pressure testing and vacuuming complete and accepted.
 Electrical testing including test results.
 Condensate drainage completed and tested.

3.0 Design parameters

3.1. Fan Coil Units Schedule

3.2. Project Specification Section

 SECTION 238219 - FAN COIL UNITS

4.0 References
4.1. Martial submittal: MAT-CSCEC-17-ME-HD-0017-03
MAT-CSCEC-17-ME-HD-0017-04

4.2. Reference Codes:

 ASHRAE CODE
 NFPA CODE
 NEEB CODE

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5.0 Commissioning Procedure

5.1. Field Installation verification (FIV)

5.1.1. Check FCU External is in good condition and no damage.

5.1.2. Check name plates are as specified in approved material submittal.
5.1.3. Assure that duct work completed and tested.
5.1.4. Assure the piping and hook up is installed and tested.
5.1.5. Assure that the flushing is completed.
5.1.6. Check cooling and heating coil rows.
5.1.7. Check the operation and bearing operation manually.
5.1.8. Check the operation of the two-way valve and maintain in fully open position
before start-up.
5.1.9. Check that the filters are in place, clean and not damaged.
5.1.10. Check the condensate drains for proper connections.
5.1.11. Check FCU is probably tagged.
5.1.12. Ensure internal motor wiring is secured and terminated as per manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.1.13. Ensure all the electrical connections as per manufacture wiring diagram.
5.1.14. Check the voltage, phase and line circuit frequency with the motor’s nameplate.
5.1.15. Verify that motor starters are equipped with probably sized thermal protection.
5.1.16. Assure that specified detection equipment’s are in place ex: Smoke Detectors.

5.2. Operational Performance Test (OPT)

5.2.1. Check the motor current, voltage and ensure it is within the rated (name plate) data.
5.2.2. Check belt tensioning.
5.2.3. Check the operation of the heater by adjusting the thermostat.
5.2.4. Check the functioning of controls such as fan interlock & over heat protection.
5.2.5. Check the motor HP.
5.2.6. Fan rotation.
5.2.7. Motor RPM.
5.2.8. Operating without vibration.
5.2.9. Make final preparations.

A. In Case of Power off

NOTE: Open unit after disconnecting power supply

1. Install thermostat and perform other wiring as applicable.
2. Clean dirt, duct and other construction debris interior. Be sure to check fan wheel and
housing.
3. Rotate fan wheel by hand to be sure it is free and does not rub housing.

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B. In Case of Power on

1. Turn on unit power. Check fan motor operation.

2. Be sure that the drain line is clear and is properly positioned. Pour water into drain to check
operation.
3. Vent all air from unit coil and related piping. If air vent is manual, release air from the
system by turning the air vent valve. When steady stream of water begins to escape close
he valve. If the air vent is automatic, Trapped air will be vent automatically. If air vent is
with motorized control valves, if supplied, are set for automatic operation.
4. Check all control valves in the system for proper operation in accordance with valve
manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE:
Do not start the unit without filter, be sure the filter and the unit interior are clean.

5.3. Functional Performance Test (FPT)

 Perform testing and balancing measurements for air side and water side.
 Verify air flow for supply, return and fresh from balance report.
 Chilled water GPM from balance report.
 Hot water GPM from balance report.
 Verify the air temperature on/off coil according to the approved material.

The control and interface requirements

The FCU control sequence shall be in accordance with BMS system arrangement for each
FCU type.

6.0 Documentation Plan

All system T&C performance results shall be recorded on the approved test sheets.

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7.0 Flow Chart

Start

Areas complete
Method Statement & Kick off from main
Test Forms Approval meeting and installation &
(Documentation) demonstration construction works
(Clearance)

Starting the
commissioning
activities as per
the
commissioning
schedule

Verify the results, repeat

any test if needed

Issuing test sheets & sign

off by the consultant

Update the commissioning

schedule, and consider any site
Memo’s if any

Schedule the for Energizing,

and punch items completion

Stop

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8.0 Instruments

 Digital Clamp Meter

 Digital Multi Meter
 Digital Manometer with Pitot Tube
 Thermometer

9.0 Attachments

9.1 Commissioning Check Sheets

9.2. Risk Assessment.
9.3. Inspection Test Plan (ITP)

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ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT (1)
Check Sheets

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COMMISSIONING CHECK SHEET

FAN COIL UNIT
FIELD INSTALLATION VERIFICATION (FIV)

PROJECT TEST DATE

EQUIPMENT TAG LOCATION
SYSTEM DWG. NO

DESCRIPTION DESIGN DATA VERIFICATION

PHASE I INSTALLATION VERIFICATION (FIV)
Visible Damage
Vibration isolators installed correctly
Ductwork Completed
Hook up Completed
Manufacturer name plate data:
Model #
Cooling Coil Rows
Heating Coil Rows
Voltage
Phase
Total Amps
Power circuit installed satisfactory
Verify Overload protection installation
Drain Line & Trap installed Correctly
Control wiring installed
Correct Filters Installed
Flushing report available
Smoke Detectors Installed & Wired if exist

Remarks:

Signatures

DAR / SHAKER
Rep. TCM TAB Rep. TCM
CSCEC Rep. TCM Supplier Rep. TCM

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COMMISSIONING CHECK SHEET

FAN COIL UNIT
OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST (OPT)

PROJECT TEST DATE

EQUIPMENT TAG LOCATION
SYSTEM DWG. NO

DESCRIPTION DESIGN DATA VERIFICATION

PHASE II START UP (OPT)
Fan Section
Before start up
Fan Pulley Dia. / Bore
Belt Size / Number
Start up and verify the following:

Amps
Voltage
Fan Rotation
Motor RPM
Operating without vibration
Coils
CW GPM from Balance Report
HW GPM from Balance Report
Controls
Fan Control Sequence Verified
Smoke Detector circuit shut down verified if
exist
Calibrate Thermostat or Room Sensor
Calibrate duct temp. sensors if exist

Remarks:

Signatures

DAR / SHAKER
Rep. TCM TAB Rep. TCM
CSCEC Rep. TCM Supplier Rep. TCM

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COMMISSIONING CHECK SHEET

FAN COIL UNIT
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST (FPT)

PROJECT TEST DATE

EQUIPMENT TAG LOCATION
SYSTEM DWG. NO

DESCRIPTION VERIFICATION
PHASE III FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TEST (FPT)
Fan Running
Coil Inlet Temperature DB / WB
Coil Outlet Temperature DB / WB
Unit Voltage
Unit Amps
Supply CFM from Balance report
Return Air Pressure from Balance report
Supply Air Pressure from Balance report
Chilled water flow from Balance report
Hot water flow from Balance report
Verify automatic operation of temperature controls
Verify room thermostat or sensor calibration

Remarks:

Signatures

DAR / SHAKER
Rep. TCM TAB Rep. TCM
CSCEC Rep. TCM Supplier Rep. TCM

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ATTACHMENT (2)
Risk Assessment

Testing And commissioning Works:

NEGLIGIBLE (1) 1 2 3 4 5

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MODERATE (2) 2 4 6 8 10

SIGNIFICANT (3) 3 6 9 12 15

SEVERE (4) 4 8 12 16 20

CATASTROPHIC (5) 5 10 15 20 25

LOW RISK
1–6
Risk is tolerable when identified control measures are implemented. Manage for
continuous improvement.

MEDIUM RISK
8 - 12
Further Risk Reduction Measures should be considered.

HIGH / INTOLERABLE RISK

15 - 25
Seek specialist advice/support. Investigate alternatives.

Evaluatio
Unmitigate
n
Potential d
Activity Recommended Control Risk after
Hazards Risk
Control
L S R L S R

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Risk after
Risk
Control

Personnel fall protective equipment such as safety

Potential harness, shall be worn during working over than 2 m.
Activity Recommended
Temporary access and platformControl
shall provide during
Hazards
Erection Falling erection operation for the scaffolders. Only trained
of scaffold person 4 4 16 person who shall work to erect the scaffold 1 4 4
All Scaffold to be inspected by scaffold competent
person
All scaffold to be Tagged by Red & Green tag
according to be scaffold

Injury
Drill holes in
(hand or Wear gloves, Safety glasses and proper Training for
ducts for
probe
eye) 2 4 8 power tools users 1 4 4
Electric All power tools to be inspected and colour coded
insertion
Shock

No confined space entry without permit - Ensure that

the worker who will enter the confined space is
physically fit for it-Ensure the isolation of the
Fatality / confined space-Check the atmosphere inside the
Serious confined space is toxic free (Continues gas test
injury / should be maintained) -A proper communication
method should be provided Proper PPE should be
Confined Minor used(cover all, safety shoes, gloves, helmet , safety
space entry injury / 4 5 20 harness when-A rescue team should be ready in the
1 5 5

loss of work site-Ensure sufficient lighting for the task

Ensure full time supervision( Confined Space
reputatio Watcher ) attended to be by close to confined space
n entrance and he should record the workers entrance
& exit.
Rescuer equipment should be available “Tripped” +
Oxygen mask

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Risk
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Electrical works should only be carried out by

suitably qualified electricians.
 All temporary connections, Electrical site
connections, shall be inspected and qualified
before use.
 LOTO devices shall be provided and LOTO
procedure shall be used.
 All electrical tools and equipment should be
regularly inspected and maintained.
Potential  All electrical tools and equipment
Recommended Control should be
Activity
Hazards
Shock* correctly earthed and residual current operated
Electrical circuit breakers provided.
Fire* 5 3 15 1 3 3
Works  All Electric Arc Welding equipment must be
Burns* regularly inspected and maintained.
 Cable detection equipment must be employed
when there is a risk of unrecorded buried electric
cables or the exact locations of cable route are
unknown. Where possible underground cables are
disconnected from the power source before
excavation works.
 All electrical equipment should be protected from
bad weather, waterproof
 Fire extinguishers to be available and reachable

 Legend: L – Likelihood S – Severity R – Risk ------------------------- R = L*S

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ATTACHMENT (3)
ITP

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REV. NO.: ___ PAGE _

ITP – FCU ITP- (___________)
of_
TEST / INSPECTION AND
ACCEPTANCE REPORT
ACTIVITY INSPECTION REFERENCE
NO. FREQUENCY COMM. REFEREN
DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS CSCEC DAR &
Team CE NO.
AND CRITERIA (TAB)
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1.0
Documents Submission Process

1.1 Commissioning All the documents - Project Commissioning

Method to have minimum Specification. Method
Statement. status of-No - Approved Shop - H H H Statement
objection with Drawings. Approval
comments (B)
1.2 Commissioning All the documents - Project Commissioning
Test Sheets to have minimum Specification. Method
status of-No - Approved Shop - H H H Statement
objection with Drawings. Approval
comments (B)
1.3 Commissioning All the documents - Approved Commissioning
Risk Assessment to have minimum MS NO______ Risk Assessment
status of-No Project Safety - H H H Approval
objection with Process
comments (B)
2.0 Commissioning Process – Site Work Inspection
2.1 Pre-Commissioning All the checks are - Project Pre-
verified and found Specification, Commissioning
satisfactory as per Approved Test Sheet
Manufacture Method Approval.
recommendation, statement
Project MS-NO_______ - H W R
specification, - Approved shop
Approved Method drawings,
statement and Manufacture
check lists. recommendation
s
2.2 Commissioning All the checks are - Project Commissioning
verified and found Specification, Test Sheet
satisfactory as per Approved Approval
Manufacture Method
recommendation, statement
-
Project MS-NO_______
specification, - Approved shop
Approved Method drawings,
statement and Manufacture H W
check lists. Recommendation W
Approved Pre- s, Pre-
Commissioning commissioning
check list. check list
Approved Test verified.
Sheet.

Legend: S – Surveillance Inspection W – Witness Inspection Point H – Mandatory Hold Point for Inspection
R – Record Review

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10.0 Abbreviations

FCU Fan Coil Unit

KW Kilowatt
HP Horse Power
RPM Revolution Per Minute
GPM Gallon Per Minute
CFM Cubic Feet Per Minute
CW / HW Cold Water / Hot Water
ITP Inspection Test Plan
L Likelihood
S Severity
R Risk (R = L * S)

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