SECTION 23 81 00

UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING (SPLIT-TYPE) EQUIPMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of

this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by
the basic designation only.

1.1.1 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) Publications:

210-81 Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment

260-75 Application, Installation and Servicing of Unitary Systems

410-72 Forced Circulation Air- cooling and Air- heating Coils

520-78 Positive Displacement Refrigerant Compressor and Condensing Units

1.1.2 Air Moving and Conditioning Association (AMCA) Publications:

210-74 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating

99-83 Standard Handbooks

210-74 Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating

1.1.3 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-

Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Inc. Publications:

1983 Equipment, Handbook and Product Directory

1980 Systems, Handbook and Product Directory

15-78 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration

1.1.4 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:

A386-78 Zinc- Coating (Hot- Dip) on Assembled Steel Products

B117-85 Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

B209-83 Aluminum- Alloy Sheet and Plate

B280-83 Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field
Service

F 872-84 Filter Units, Air Conditioning: Viscous-Impingement Type Cleanable

1.1.5 National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA) Publications:

MG-1-1978 Motors and Generators

(Rev. 82)

 
 
ICS-1978 Industrial Controls, Devices, Controllers and
(Rev. 83) Assembles

1.1.6 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publications:

70-81 National Electrical Code

90A-81 Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

1.1.7 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Publications:

109-78 Tube Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Fluid Refrigeration

Services and Marine Use

873-79 Temperature Indicating and Regulating Equipment

900-77 Air Filters

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods

Section 23 03 00, of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications 2008 applies to this section
with modifications specified herein.

1.3 SUBMITTALS: the Engineer shall submit all other items for approval.

1.3.1 Manufacturer's Data:

a. FCU (Wall Mounted Type)

b. ACCU
c. Refrigeration piping & accessories

1.3.2 Certified Test Reports (Pre-Start-Up and Service Report)

a. Split type AC Unit

1.3.3 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

a. Split Type AC Unit

1.3.4 Posted Operating Instructions:

a. Unitary Air Conditioning Systems

1.3.5 Manufacturer's Recommended Procedures:

a. Installation, including evacuation and charging procedures

b. Start-up and initial operation

1.3.6 Report of Start- Up and Initial Readings

1.4 CORROSION PREVENTION: Unless specified otherwise, equipment fabricated from

ferrous metals that do not have a zinc coating conforming to ASTM A386 or a duplex
coating of zinc and paint shall be treated for prevention of rust with a factory coating or
paint system that will withstand 125 hours in a salt- spray fog test except that equipment
located outdoors shall be tested for 500 hours. The salt spray fog test shall be in
accordance with ASTM B 117 using a 20 percent sodium chloride solution.

 
 
Immediately after completion of the test, the coating shall show no signs of blistering,
wrinkling or cracking, no loss of adhesion, and the specimen shall show no signs of rust
creepage beyond 3 mm on either side of the scratch mark. The film thickness of the
factory coating or paint system applied on the equipment shall be not less than film
thickness used on the test specimen.

1.5 SAFETY STANDARDS:

1.5.1 Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mechanical Refrigeration Equipment:

ASHRAE 15-78.

1.5.2 Machinery Guards: Fully guard drives mechanisms, or other moving parts in
accordance with ANSI B15.1. Provide guards fabricated of steel and expanded metal,
rigidly mounted, and readily removed without disassembly.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1.1 General: The air conditioning system shall be R 410A system designed, constructed, and
rating tested in accordance with ARI Standard 430.Units shall be ARI certified.

2.1.2 Performance Rating: Cooling capacity of unit shall meet the total heat requirements
indicated. Submittal shall include catalog selection data, which accounts for entering air
conditions at evaporator, and condenser air conditions.

2.1.3 Air Conditioners, Remote Type: The air conditioning system shall consist of evaporator-
blower unit and remote air- cooled condensing unit. The separate assemblies shall be designed
to be used together and ratings shall be based on the use of the matched assemblies. Provide
performance diagrams for units with capacities not certified by ARI to demonstrate that the
components of the air conditioning system furnished will satisfy the capacity requirement
specified or indicated on the drawings. Performance factors (BTU/hr cooling/watt input) shall
not be less than 8.0 when tested in accordance with ARI Standard 360. Submit data to
demonstrate that the units will produce the performance factors specified.

2.1.3.1 Evaporator Fan: Fans shall conform to AMCA 210, and shall be forward curve
centrifugal type specifically designed and suitable for the operating pressure. Fan for free blow
type with variable speed and smaller cooling capacity shall be direct motor drive. Fan shaft shall
not pass through their first critical speed when units come up to rated RPM. Units shall have
either greasable or permanently lubricated ball or roller bearings. Fan assemblies shall be
statically balanced in the fan housing and final assembly. Fan motors shall conform to NEMA
MG-1.

2.1.3.2 Compressors: Provide a DC Inverter-driven Twin Rotary compressor conforming to

AHRI 210/240, provided with all the minimum standard equipment and accessories listed therein.
Compressors shall start unloaded. Provide compressor with devices to protect the compressor
from short- cycling when shut-down by safety controls. Provide a pump- down cycle of the non-
recycling start type for each compressor.

Provide compressors with vibration isolators & crankcase heaters. Compressor motor shall be
suitable for electric power characteristics as indicated. Motor shall conform to NEMA MG-1.
Motor starters shall conform to NEMA ICS. Motors shall be constant speed, squirrel- cage
induction, open type or hermetically sealed, low- starting current, high- torque type. Provide the
following system safety protection such as discharge/suction temperature sensor, compressor case
thermostat, high-pressure switch, over-current sensor, high /low-pressure sensor and over-current
relay. For VRF system, compressors shall be inverter type unit.

 
 

2.1.3.4 Coils:

2.1.3.4.1 Cooling Coils: Direct Expansion Refrigerant Type with evenly spaced aluminum fins
mechanically bonded to copper tubes designed for 2700 kPa (gage) (400 psig) and 104 degree C
(220 0F). Provide drain pan under cooling coil, easily removable for cleaning with drain
connection.

2.1.3.4.2 The air-cooled condenser coil shall be extended- surface fin- and- tube type with
seamless aluminum tubes and aluminum fins, on condensers with all aluminum construction,
aluminum alloy conforming to ASTM B210, alloy 1100, shall be used for the tubes, and aluminum
alloy conforming to chemical requirements of ASTM B209, alloy 7072, shall be used for fins and
sheets. Fins shall be soldered or mechanically bonded to tubes and installed in a metal casing.
Coils shall be air tested under water for leakage. After testing, dry coils for remote type units to
remove free moisture, and cap to prevent entrance of foreign matter. Evacuate and seal coils at
the factory.

2.1.3.5 Controls:

2.1.3.5.1 Condenser Head Pressure Controls: Provide head pressure control to insure condensing
temperature for proper system operation at all ambient temperatures down to 4.4°C (40°F).

a. Air Volume Control: Solid- state variable speed fan motor controller shall be provided to
control air-flow over coil. Condensers with multiple fans may be provided with fan cycling
control to cycle one of two fans, two of three fans, or four of six fans in response to outdoor
ambient temperature. Control shall be set for a minimum of 350C (950F) saturated refrigerant
condensing temperature.

2.1.3.5.2 Condenser Start-Up Control: Provide condenser with a start-up control package, which
permits start-up of compressor regardless of low ambient temperatures. Package shall temporarily
bypass system low pressure- start to permit start-up whenever minimum ambient temperature is
below design evaporator coil suction temperature.

2.1.3.6 Refrigerant Circuits: Entire refrigerant circuit shall be dehydrated, purged, tested and
holding charged with refrigerant at the factory. Field oil charge shall be the full amount required
for operation.

2.1.3.7 Corrosion Protection: Units shall be factory corrosion protected in accordance with
paragraph entitled, Corrosion Prevention.

2.1.3.8 Temperature Control: Temperature controls shall conform to standard comfort cooling
condition of the entire Production and Support Room areas. Thermostat control shall be wireless
remote control/wall-mounted type for temperature adjustment. The control unit shall be dial type.

2.1.3.9 Fans: Statically and dynamically balanced, with air capacities horsepower, fan types, fan
arrangement, and pressure ratings as indicated. Fan bearing life shall be minimum 200,000 hours
at operating conditions.

2.2 CLEANING, PAINTING, AND IDENTIFICATION: Cleaning, painting, and identification

of piping shall be as specified Philippine Mechanical Code.

2.3 IDENTIFICATION TAGS AND PLATES: Provide filter dryer, sight glass and remote
controllers with tags numbered and stamped for their use. Plates and tags shall be of brass or
suitable nonferrous material, securely mounted or attached. Minimum letter and numeral size

 
 
shall be 3 mm.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION: Application and installation practices for unitary air-conditioning systems
shall conform to the requirements of ARI 260.

3.1.1 General: Install equipment and components in a manner to insure proper and sequential
operation of the equipment and its control. Installation of equipment not covered herein or in the
manufacturer's representative. Provide proper foundations for mounting of equipment,
accessories, appurtenances, piping and controls including, but not limited to, supported vibration
isolators, stands, guides, anchors, clamps and brackets. Foundations for equipment shall conform
to equipment manufacturer's recommendation, unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Set
anchor bolts and sleeves accurately using properly constructed templates. Anchor bolts shall be
of adequate length and provided with welded-on plates on the head end embedded in the concrete.
Level equipment bases, using jacks or steel wedges, and neatly grouted-in with a non-shrinking
type of mortar grout. Locate equipment so that working space is available for all necessary
servicing such as shaft removal, disassembling compressor cylinders and pistons, replacing or
adjusting drives, motors, or shaft seals, access to water valves and head of shell and tube
equipment, tube cleaning or replacement, access to automatic controls, refrigerant charging,
lubricator, oil draining and working clearance under overhead lines. Provide electric isolation
between dissimilar metals for the purpose of minimizing galvanic corrosion.

3.1.2 Air Conditioning System: Install system as indicated, in accordance with the requirements
of ASHRAE 15, and as recommended in the manufacturer's installation and operational
instructions.

3.1.3 Electrical Work: Electric motor driven equipment specified herein shall be provided
complete with motors, motor starters, and controls. Electrical equipment and wiring shall be
provided with complete with "Interior Wiring Systems". Motor starters shall be provided
complete with properly sized thermal overload protection and other appurtenances necessary for
the motor control specified. Provide manual or automatic control and protective devices required
for the operation, herein specified and any control wiring required for controls and devices but
not indicated.

3.1.4 Refrigerant Piping: Piping and fitting installation shall conform to the requirements of
ASME B31.1. Pipe shall be cut accurately to measurements established at the jobsite, and worked
into place without springing or forcing, completely clearing all windows, doors, and other
openings. Cutting or other weakening of the building structure to facilitate piping installation will
not be permitted without written approval. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, shall have burrs
removed by reaming, and shall permit free expansion and contraction without causing damage to
the building structure, pipe, joints, or hangers.
Changes in direction shall be made with fittings, except that bending of pipe 100 mm (4 inches)
and smaller will be permitted, provided a pipe bender is used and wide weep bends are formed.
Mitering or notching pipe or other similar construction to form elbows or tees will not be
permitted. The centerline radius of bends shall not be less than six diameters of the pipe. Bent
pipe showing kinks wrinkles, flattening, or other malformations will not be accepted. Piping shall
be installed 4 mm per m (1/2 inch per 10 feet) of pipe in the direction of flow to ensure adequate
oil drainage. Open ends of refrigerant lines or equipment shall be properly capped or plugged
during installation to keep moisture, dirt, or other foreign material out of the system. Piping shall
remain capped until installation. Equipment piping shall be in accordance with the equipment
manufacturer's recommendations and the contract drawings. Equipment and piping arrangements
shall fit into space allotted and allow adequate acceptable clearances for installation, replacement,
entry, servicing, and maintenance.

 
 
3.1.5 Installation of Supports:

3.1.5.1 Selection: Selection of equipment support system shall take into account the best practice
recommendations of NEFA 91; location and precedence of work under other sections;
interferences of various piping and electrical work; facility equipment; building configuration;
structural and safety factor requirements; vibrations and imposed loads under normal and
abnormal service conditions. Indicated support sizes, configurations, and spacing are the minimal
type of supporting component required for normal loads. Where installed loads are excessive for
the normal support spacing, provide heavier duty components or reduce the element spacing.
After system start-up, replace or correct support elements, which vibrate and cause noise or
possible fatigue failure. Exercise special care to prevent cascading failure.

3.2 FIELD TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

3.2.1 Tests: All tests shall be performed and the Contractor shall furnish materials and equipment
required for test. Tests after installation and prior to acceptance shall be performed in the presence
of the Engineer and subject to his approval. Equipment and material certified as having been
successfully tested by the manufacturer in accordance with referenced specifications and
standards will not require retesting before installation. Equipment and materials not tested at the
place of manufacturer will be tested before or after installation, as applicable, where necessary to
determine compliance with referenced specifications and standards.

3.2.1.1 Leak Testing: Upon completion of installation of the air conditioning equipment, test
all factory as well as field refrigerant piping with an electronic-type leak detector to acquire a leak
tight refrigerant systems. If leaks are detected at the time of installation or during the guarantee
period, remove the entire refrigerant charge from the system, correct the leaks and retest the
system.

3.2.1.2 Evacuation, Dehydration, and Charging: After system is found to be without leaks,
evacuate the system using a reliable gage and a vacuum pump capable of pulling a vacuum of at
least 1 mm Hg absolute. Evacuate system is strict accordance with the triple-evacuation and
blotter method or in strict accordance with equipment manufacturer's printed instructions. System
leak testing, evacuation, dehydration, and charging with refrigerant shall comply with the
requirements contained in ARI Standard 260.

3.2.1.3 Start-Up and Operation Tests: Follow the manufacturer's start-up and initial operation
procedures and place the system under all modes of operation to ensure that it is functioning
correctly. Adjust safety and automatic control instruments as necessary to ensure proper operation
and sequence. Initial operation period shall be not less than 8 hours.

3.2.1.4 Performance Tests: Upon completion of evacuation, charging, start-up, final leak
testing, and proper adjustment of controls, the system shall be performance tested to demonstrate
that it complies with the performance and capacity requirements of the specifications and plans.
Test the system for not less than 8 hours, during which time hourly readings shall be recorder. At
the end of the test period, the readings shall be averaged and the average shall be considered to
be the system performance.

***End of Section***

SECTION 23 23 00

REFRIGERANT PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

 
1.1 REFERENCES: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

1.1.1 AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE (ARI)

ARI 710 (2004) Standard for Performance Rating of Liquid-Line Driers

ARI 720 (2002) Refrigerant Access Valves and Hose Connectors

ARI 750 (2007) Thermostatic Refrigerant Expansion Valves

ARI 760 (2007) Solenoid Valves for Use With Volatile Refrigerants

1.1.2 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR

CONDITIONING ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 15 (2007; Errata 2007) Safety Code for Refrigeration

ASHRAE 17 (1998; R 2003) Method of Testing Capacity of Thermostatic

Refrigerant Expansion Valves

1.1.3 AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS A5.8/A5.8M (2004; Errata 2004) Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing
and Braze Welding

AWS BRH (2007) Brazing Handbook

AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2006; Errata 2006) Structural Welding Code - Steel

AWS Z49.1 (2005) Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

1.1.4 ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B1.20.1 (1983; R 2006) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

ASME B16.11 (2005) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

ASME B16.21 (2005) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

ASME B16.22 (2001; R 2005) Standard for Wrought Copper and Copper
Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

ASME B16.26 (2006) Standard for Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared
Copper Tubes

ASME B16.3 (2006) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300

ASME B16.5 (2003) Standard for Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS
1/2 Through NPS 24

ASME B16.9 (2007) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt welding
Fittings

 
 
ASME B31.1 (2007) Power Piping

ASME B31.5 (2006) Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components

ASME B31.9 (2004) Building Services Piping

ASME B40.100 (2006) Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments

ASME BPVC SEC IX (2007) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; Section IX, Welding
and Brazing Qualifications

1.1.5 ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B 280 (2003) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service

ASTM B 32 (2004) Standard Specification for Solder Metal

ASTM B 62 (2002) Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or

Ounce Metal Castings

ASTM B 75 (2002) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube

ASTM B 75M (1999; R 2005) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper

Tube (Metric)

ASTM B 813 (2000e1) Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes
for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube

ASTM D 3308 (2006) PTFE Resin Skived Tape

ASTM D 520 (2000; R 2005) Zinc Dust Pigment

ASTM E 84 (2008a) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

1.1.6 MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND

FITTINGS INDUSTRY (MSS)

MSS SP-58 (2002) Standard for Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials,
Design and Manufacture

MSS SP-69 (2003; R 2004) Standard for Pipe Hangers and Supports -
Selection and Application

1.2 SUBMITTALS: The following shall be submitted;

1.2.1 Shop Drawings

1.2.1.1 Refrigerant Piping System: Drawings, at least 2 weeks prior to beginning

construction, provided in adequate detail to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements.
Drawings shall consist of:

a. Piping layouts which identify all valves and fittings.

 
 
b. Plans and elevations which identify clearances required for maintenance and operation.

1.2.2 Product Data

1.2.2.1 Refrigerant Piping System: Manufacturer's standard catalog data, at least 5 weeks prior
to the purchase or installation of a particular component, highlighted to show material, size,
options, performance charts and curves, etc. in adequate detail to demonstrate compliance with
contract requirements. Data shall include manufacturer's recommended installation instructions
and procedures. Data shall be provided for the following components as a minimum:

a. Piping and Fittings

b. Valves
c. Piping Accessories
d Pipe Hangers, Inserts, and Supports

1.2.2.2 Qualifications: Six copies of qualified procedures, and list of names and
identification symbols of qualified welders and welding operators, prior to non-factory welding
operations.

Refrigerant Piping Tests

A schedule, at least 2 weeks prior to the start of related testing, for each test. The schedules
shall identify the proposed date, time, and location for each test.

1.2.2.3 Demonstrations: A schedule, at least 2 weeks prior to the date of the proposed
training course, which identifies the date, time, and location for the training.

1.2.2.4 Verification of Dimensions: A letter, at least 2 weeks prior to beginning construction,

including the date the site was visited, conformation of existing conditions, and any discrepancies
found.

1.2.3 Test Reports

Refrigerant Piping Tests

Six copies of the report shall be provided in bound 216 by 279 mm (8 1/2 by 11 inch) booklets.
Reports shall document all phases of the tests performed. The report shall include initial test
summaries, all repairs/adjustments made, and the final test results.

1.2.4 Certificates

Service Organization
A certified list of qualified permanent service organizations for support of the equipment which
includes their addresses and qualifications. The service organizations shall be reasonably
convenient to the equipment installation and be able to render satisfactory service to the
equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of the contract.

1.2.5 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Six complete copies of an operation manual in bound 216 by 279 (8 1/2 by 11 inch) booklets
listing step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, abnormal shutdown,
emergency shutdown, and normal shutdown at least 4 weeks prior to the first training course. The
booklets shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, and parts list. The manuals shall
include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, and a brief description of all

 
 
equipment and their basic operating features. Six complete copies of maintenance manual in
bound by 279 (8 1/2 x 11 inch) booklets listing routine maintenance procedures, possible
breakdowns and repairs, and a trouble shooting guide. The manuals shall include piping layouts
and simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as installed.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS: Piping shall be welded in accordance with the qualified procedures
using performance qualified welders and welding operators. Procedures and welders shall be
qualified in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC IX. Welding procedures qualified by others, and
welders and welding operators qualified by another employer may be accepted as permitted by
ASME B31.1. The Contracting Engineer shall be notified 24 hours in advance of tests and the
tests shall be performed at the work site if practical. The welder or welding operator shall apply
the personally assigned symbol near each weld made, as a permanent record.

1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Exposed moving parts, parts that produce high operating
temperature, parts which may be electrically energized, and parts that may be a hazard to
operating personnel shall be insulated, fully enclosed, guarded, or fitted with other types of safety
devices. Safety devices shall be installed so that proper operation of equipment is not impaired.
Welding and cutting safety requirements shall be in accordance with AWS Z49.1.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, and HANDLING: Stored items shall be protected from the
weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants. Proper
protection and care of all material both before and during installation shall be the Contractor's
responsibility. Any materials found to be damaged shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.
During installation, piping and similar openings shall be capped to keep out dirt and other foreign
matter.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Verification of Dimensions: The Contractor shall become familiar with all details of
the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Engineer of any
discrepancy before performing any work.

1.6.2 Contract Drawings: Because of the small scale of the drawings, it is not possible to
indicate all offsets, fittings, and accessories that may be required. The Contractor shall carefully
investigate the plumbing, fire protection, electrical, structural and finish conditions that would
affect the work to be performed and shall arrange such work accordingly, furnishing required
offsets, fittings, and accessories to meet such conditions.

1.6.3 Spare Parts: The Contractor shall submit spare parts data for each different item of
equipment specified, after approval of detail drawings and not later than 2 months prior to the
date of beneficial occupancy. The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with
current unit prices and source of supply, a recommended spare parts list for 1 year of operation,
and a list of the parts recommended by the manufacturer to be replaced on a routine basis.

1.7 MAINTENANCE: Operation and maintenance data shall comply with the requirements
of Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA and as specified herein.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS: Materials and equipment shall be standard

products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products, which are
of a similar material, design and workmanship. The standard products shall have been in
satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2 year use shall
include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.
The 2 years experience shall be satisfactorily completed by a product which has been sold or is

 
 
offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or
brochures. Products having less than a 2 year field service record shall be acceptable if a certified
record of satisfactory field operation, for not less than 6000 hours exclusive of the manufacturer's
factory tests, can be shown. Products shall be supported by a service organization. System
components shall be environmentally suitable for the indicated locations.

2.2 ELECTRICAL WORK: Electrical equipment and wiring shall be in accordance with
Division 26 - INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Field wiring shall be in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. Manual or automatic control and protective or signal devices required
for the operation specified and any control wiring required for controls and devices specified, but
not shown, shall be provided.

2.3 REFRIGERANT PIPING, FITTINGS, AND ACCESSORIES

2.3.1 Refrigerant Piping: Dimensions and material requirements for pipe, pipe fittings and
components shall conform to ASHRAE 15 and ASME/ANSI B31.5 and shall be compatible with
R407C, R410A or R507 fluids used and capable of withstanding the pressures and temperatures
of the service. Pipe, tubing, and components used for refrigerant service shall be cleaned and then
sealed, capped, or plugged prior to shipment from the manufacturer's plant. Copper Pipe and
Fittings: Seamless copper tubing, hard drawn, Type L (ACR) for aboveground use, ASTM B 88M
ASTM B 88. Fittings for copper tubing shall be wrought copper, brazing, or solder-joint type,
ASME/ANSI B16.22. Flanges shall be of bronze, ANSI B16.24.

2.3.2 Brazing Materials: AWS A5.8 brazing filler metal type BAg-5 with AWS Type 3 flux,
except type BCuP-5 or BCuP-6 may be used for brazing copper-to-copper joints.

2.3.3 Soldering Materials: ASTM B 32, Grade Sb5, tin-antimony alloy (lead free). Soldering
flux shall consist of petrolatum base impregnated with zinc and ammonium chlorides.

2.3.4 Liquid Line Driers: ARI 710. Driers 820 mL (50 cubic inches) and larger shall be the
cartridge refillable type, provided with a valve bypass of the same size as the liquid line. Drier
body shall be of brass or steel, provided with means for holding the desiccant securely in place
and distributing the liquid refrigerant evenly throughout the desiccant. Driers shall be capable of
withstanding a design pressure of 2700 kPa (gage) (400 psig). Driers may be of the combination
drier-indicator type.

2.3.5 Moisture Indicators: Indicating material shall register moisture by varying degrees of
color change, based on 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) and a moisture content in the range of 45 to
180 particles per million in R- 410A refrigerant. Indicators shall be a brass or bronze or heavily
copper-plated steel fitting, with the indicator material located under a bull's-eye. Indicators shall
be rated for a design pressure of 2700 kPa (gage) (400 psig).

2.3.6 Liquid Refrigerant Sight Glass: Provide doubled-port, see-through type with two
bull's-eyes and cover caps of nonferrous material, unless combined as a part of the moisture
indicator. Sight glass indicators shall be rated for a design pressure 2700 kPa (gage) (400 psig).
Sight glass body shall be forged brass or bronze with fittings as specified for refrigerant piping.

2.3.7 Condensate Drain Piping: All condensate drain line pipes and fittings shall be UPVC,
schedule 40 and non-pressurized type, ASTM D 2729.

2.3.8 Special Type of Fittings Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV)

2.3.8.1Y-shape branch joint: Shall be wrought copper, brazing, or solder-joint type,

ASME/ANSIB16.22. adaptable for the combination of two (2) indoor units refrigerant line in
accordance with the maximum capacity of outdoor unit as per schedule.

 
 

2.3.8.2T-shape branch joint: Shall be wrought copper, brazing, or solder-joint type,

ASME/ANSIB16.22. adaptable for 1 set of 3 types of T-shape joint (Balance pipe, Piping at liquid
side and Piping gas side).

2.3.8.3 Branch Header: Shall be wrought copper, brazing, or solder-joint type,

ASME/ANSIB16.22. adaptable for 4 to 8 indoor units refrigerant line in accordance with the
maximum capacity of indoor unit as per schedule.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION: Pipe and fitting installation shall conform to the requirements of
ASME B31.1. Pipe shall be cut accurately to measurements established at the jobsite, and worked
into place without springing or forcing, completely clearing all windows, doors, and other
openings. Cutting or other weakening of the building structure to facilitate piping installation will
not be permitted without written approval. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, shall have burrs
removed by reaming, and shall permit free expansion and contraction without causing damage to
the building structure, pipe, joints, or hangers.
3.1.1 Directional Changes: Changes in direction shall be made with fittings, except that
bending of pipe 100 mm (4 inches) and smaller will be permitted, provided a pipe bender is used
and wide weep bends are formed. Mitering or notching pipe or other similar construction to form
elbows or tees will not be permitted. The centerline radius of bends shall not be less than 6
diameters of the pipe. Bent pipe showing kinks, wrinkles, flattening, or other malformations will
not be accepted.

3.1.2 Functional Requirements: Piping shall be installed 4 mm/m (1/2 inch/10 feet) of pipe
in the direction of flow to ensure adequate oil drainage. Open ends of refrigerant lines or
equipment shall be properly capped or plugged during installation to keep moisture, dirt, or other
foreign material out of the system. Piping shall remain capped until installation. Equipment piping
shall be in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and the contract
drawings. Equipment and piping arrangements shall fit into space allotted and allow adequate
acceptable clearances for installation, replacement, entry, servicing, and maintenance.

3.1.3 Fittings and End Connections

3.1.3.1 Brazed Connections: Brazing shall be performed in accordance with AWS BRH,
except as modified herein. During brazing, the pipe and fittings shall be filled with a pressure
regulated inert gas, such as nitrogen, to prevent the formation of scale. Before brazing copper
joints, both the outside of the tube and the inside of the fitting shall be cleaned with a wire fitting
brush until the entire joint surface is bright and clean. Brazing flux shall not be used. Surplus
brazing material shall be removed at all joints. Steel tubing joints shall be made in accordance
with the manufacturer's recommendations. Joints in steel tubing shall be painted with the same
material as the baked-on coating within 8 hours after joints are made. Tubing shall be protected
against oxidation during brazing by continuous purging of the inside of the piping using nitrogen.
Piping shall be supported prior to brazing and not be sprung or forced.

3.1.4 Valves

3.1.4.1 General: Refrigerant stop valves shall be installed on each side of each piece of
equipment such as compressors condensers, evaporators, Liquid receivers, Suction Accumulator
and other similar items in one is to one-unit installation, to provide partial system isolation as
required for maintenance or repair. Stop valves shall be installed with stems horizontal unless
otherwise indicated. Ball valves shall be installed with stems positioned to facilitate operation and
maintenance. Isolating valves for pressure gauges and switches shall be external to thermal
insulation. Safety switches shall not be fitted with isolation valves. Filter dryers having access

 
 
ports may be considered a point of isolation. Purge valves shall be provided at all points of systems
where accumulated noncondensible gases would prevent proper system operation. Valves shall
be furnished to match line size, unless otherwise indicated or approved.

3.1.4.2 Expansion Valves: Expansion valves shall be installed with the thermostatic expansion
valve bulb located on top of the suction line when the suction line is less than 54 mm 2-1/8 inches
in diameter and at the 4 o'clock or 8 o'clock position on lines larger than 54 mm 2-1/8 inches. The
bulb shall be securely fastened with two clamps. The bulb shall be insulated. The bulb shall
installed in a horizontal portion of the suction line, if possible, with the pigtail on the bottom. If
the bulb must be installed in a vertical line, the bulb tubing shall be facing up.

3.1.5 Filter Drier: A liquid line filter dryer shall be provided on each refrigerant circuit
located such that all liquid refrigerant passes through a filter drier. Driers shall be sized in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for the system in which it is installed.
Driers shall be installed such that it can be isolated from the system, the isolated portion of the
system evacuated, and the filter drier replaced. Driers shall be installed in the horizontal position
except replaceable core filter driers may be installed in the vertical position with the access flange
on the bottom.

3.1.6 Sight Glass: A moisture indicating sight glass shall be installed in all refrigerant circuits
down stream of all filter dryers and where indicated. Site glasses shall be full line size.

3.1.7 Pipe Hangers, Inserts, and Supports: Pipe hangers, inserts, and supports shall conform
to MSS SP-58 and MSS SP-69. Hangers used to support piping 50 mm (2 inches) and larger shall
be fabricated to permit adequate adjustment after erection while still supporting the load. Piping
subjected to vertical movement, when operating temperatures exceed ambient temperatures, shall
be supported by variable spring hangers and supports or by constant support hangers.

3.1.7.1 Horizontal Pipe Supports: Horizontal pipe supports shall be spaced as specified in
MSS SP-69 and a support shall be installed not over 300 mm (1 foot) from the pipe fitting joint
at each change in direction of the piping. Pipe supports shall be spaced not over 1.5 m (5 feet)
apart at valves. Pipe hanger loads suspended from steel joist with hanger loads between panel
points in excess of 23 kg 50 pounds shall have the excess hanger loads suspended from panel
points.

3.1.7.2 Vertical Pipe Supports: Vertical pipe shall be supported at each floor, except at slab-
on-grade, and at intervals of not more than 4.5 m 15 feet not more than 2.4 m 8 feet from end of
risers, and at vent terminations.

3.1.7.3 Multiple Pipe Runs: In the support of multiple pipe runs on a common base member,
a clip or clamp shall be used where each pipe crosses the base support member. Spacing of the
base support members shall not exceed the hanger and support spacing required for an individual
pipe in the multiple pipe run.

3.1.7.4 Seismic Requirements: Piping and attached valves shall be supported and braced to
resist seismic loads as specified under UFC 3-310-04 and Sections 22 05 48 MECHANICAL
SOUND, VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROL. Structural steel required for reinforcement
to properly support piping, headers, and equipment but not shown shall be provided under this
section.

3.1.7.5 Structural Attachments: Attachment to building structure concrete and masonry shall
be by cast-in concrete inserts, built-in anchors, or masonry anchor devices. Inserts and anchors
shall be applied with a safety factor not less than 5. Supports shall not be attached to metal
decking. Masonry anchors for overhead applications shall be constructed of ferrous materials

 
 
only. Structural steel brackets required to support piping, headers, and equipment, but not shown,
shall be provided under this section.

3.1.8 Building Surface Penetrations: Sleeves shall not be installed in structural members
except where indicated or approved. Sleeves in nonload bearing surfaces shall be galvanized sheet
metal, conforming to ASTM A 653/A 653M, Coating Class G-90, 1.0 mm (20 gauge) 20 gauge.
Sleeves in load bearing surfaces shall be uncoated carbon steel pipe, conforming to ASTM A
53/A 53M, Standard weight. Sealants shall be applied to moisture and oil-free surfaces and
elastomers to not less than 13 mm (1/2 inch) depth. Sleeves shall not be installed in structural
members.

3.1.8.1 General Service Areas: Each sleeve shall extend through its respective wall, floor,
or roof, and shall be cut flush with each surface. Pipes passing through concrete or masonry wall
or concrete floors or roofs shall be provided with pipe sleeves fitted into place at the time of
construction. Sleeves shall be of such size as to provide a minimum of 6 mm (1/4 inch) all-around
clearance between bare pipe and sleeves or between jacketed-insulation and sleeves. Except in
pipe chases or interior walls, the annular space between pipe and sleeve or between jacket over-
insulation and sleeve shall be sealed.

3.1.8.2 Waterproof Penetrations: Pipes passing through roof or floor waterproofing

membrane shall be installed through a 5.17 kg/sq. m 17 ounce copper sleeve, or a 0.81 mm (0.032
inch) thick aluminum sleeve, each within an integral skirt or flange. Flashing sleeve shall be
suitably formed, and skirt or flange shall extend not less than 200 mm 8 inches from the pipe and
be set over the roof or floor membrane in a troweled coating of bituminous cement. The flashing
sleeve shall extend up the pipe a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) above the roof or floor penetration.
The annular space between the flashing sleeve and the bare pipe or between the flashing sleeve
and the metal-jacket-covered insulation shall be sealed as indicated. Penetrations shall be sealed
by either one of the following methods.

a. Waterproofing Clamping Flange: Pipes up to and including 250 mm (10 inches) in diameter
passing through roof or floor waterproofing membrane may be installed through a cast iron sleeve
with caulking recess, anchor lugs, flashing clamp device, and pressure ring with brass bolts.
Waterproofing membrane shall be clamped into place and sealant shall be placed in the caulking
recess.

b. Modular Mechanical Type Sealing Assembly: In lieu of a waterproofing clamping flange

and caulking and sealing of annular space between pipe and sleeve or conduit and sleeve, a
modular mechanical type sealing assembly may be installed. Seals shall consist of interlocking
synthetic rubber links shaped to continuously fill the annular space between the pipe/conduit and
sleeve with corrosion protected carbon steel bolts, nuts, and pressure plates. Links shall be loosely
assembled with bolts to form a continuous rubber belt around the pipe with a pressure plate under
each bolt head and each nut. After the seal assembly is properly positioned in the sleeve,
tightening of the bolt shall cause the rubber sealing elements to expand and provide a watertight
seal rubber sealing elements to expand and provide a watertight seal between the pipe/conduit
seal between the pipe/conduit and the sleeve. Each seal assembly shall be sized as recommended
by the manufacturer to fit the pipe/conduit and sleeve involved. The Contractor electing to use
the modular mechanical type seals shall provide sleeves of the proper diameters.

3.1.8.3 Fire-Rated Penetrations: Penetration of fire-rated walls, partitions, and floors shall
be sealed.

3.1.8.4 Escutcheons: Finished surfaces where exposed piping, bare or insulated, pass
through floors, walls, or ceilings, except in boiler, utility, or equipment rooms, shall be provided
with escutcheons. Where sleeves project slightly from floors, special deep-type escutcheons shall
be used. Escutcheon shall be secured to pipe or pipe covering.

 
 3.1.9 Access Panels: Access panels shall be provided for all concealed valves, vents, controls,
and items requiring inspection or maintenance. Access panels shall be of sufficient size and
located so that the concealed items may be serviced and maintained or completely removed and
replaced.

3.1.10 Field Applied Insulation: Field installed insulation shall be as specified in Section 23
07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, except as defined
differently herein.

3.1.11 Field Painting: Painting required for surfaces not otherwise specified, and finish
painting of items only primed at the factory are specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND
COATINGS.

3.1.11.1 Color Coding: Color coding for piping identification shall be in conformance to
Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code, PMEC.

3.1.11.2 Color Coding Scheme: A color coding scheme for locating hidden piping shall be in
accordance with Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code.

3.2 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING: Clean uncontaminated system(s) by evacuation and

purging procedures currently recommended by refrigerant and refrigerant equipment
manufacturers, and as specified herein, to remove small amounts of air and moisture. Systems
containing moderate amounts of air, moisture, contaminated refrigerant, or any foreign matter
shall be considered contaminated systems. Restoring contaminated systems to clean condition
including disassembly, component replacement, evacuation, flushing, purging, and re-charging,
shall be performed using currently approved refrigerant and refrigeration manufacturer's
procedures. Restoring contaminated systems shall be at no additional cost to the Owner as
determined by the Contracting Engineer. Water shall not be used in any procedure or test.

3.3 REFRIGERANT PIPING TESTS: After all components of the refrigerant system have
been installed and connected, the entire refrigeration system shall be subjected to pneumatic,
evacuation, and startup tests as described herein. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the
Contracting Officer. Water and electricity required for the tests will be furnished by the Owner.
Any material, equipment, instruments, and personnel required for the test shall be provided by the
Contractor. The services of a qualified
technician shall be provided as required to perform all tests and procedures indicated herein.

3.3.1 Preliminary Procedures: Prior to pneumatic testing, equipment which has been factory
tested and refrigerant charged as well as equipment which could be damaged or cause personnel
injury by imposed test pressure, positive or negative, shall be isolated from the test pressure or
removed from the system. Safety relief valves and rupture discs, where not part of factory sealed
systems, shall be removed and openings capped or plugged.

3.3.2 Pneumatic Test: Pressure control and excess pressure protection shall be provided at
the source of test pressure. Valves shall be wide open, except those leading to the atmosphere.
Test gas shall be dry nitrogen, with minus 55 degrees C (minus 70 degree F) dew point and less
than 5 ppm oil. Test pressure shall be applied in two stages before any refrigerant pipe is insulated
or covered. First stage test shall be at 69 kPa (10 psi) with every joint being tested with a thick
soap or color indicating solution. Second stage tests shall raise the system to the minimum
refrigerant leakage test pressure specified in ASHRAE 15 with a maximum test pressure 25
percent greater. Pressure above 690 KPa (100 psig) shall be raised in 10 percent increments with
a pressure acclimatizing period between increments. The initial test pressure shall be recorded
along with the ambient temperature to which the system is exposed. Final test pressures of the
second stage shall be maintained on the system for a minimum of 24 hours. At the end of the 24

 
 
hour period, the system pressure will be recorded along with the ambient temperature to which
the system is exposed. A correction factor of 2 kPa (0.3 psi) will be allowed for each degree C (F)
change between test space initial and final ambient temperature, plus for increase and minus for
a decrease. If the corrected system pressure is not exactly equal to the initial system test pressure,
then the system shall be investigated for leaking joints. To repair leaks, the joint shall be taken
apart, thoroughly cleaned, and reconstructed as a new joint. Joints repaired by caulking, remelting,
or back-welding/brazing shall not be acceptable. Following repair, the entire system shall be
retested using the pneumatic tests described above. The entire system shall be reassembled once
the pneumatic tests are satisfactorily completed.

3.3.3 Evacuation Test: Following satisfactory completion of the pneumatic tests, the pressure
shall be relieved and the entire system shall be evacuated to an absolute pressure of 300
micrometers. During evacuation of the system, the ambient temperature shall be higher than 2
degrees C (35 degrees F). No more than one system shall be evacuated at one time by one vacuum
pump. Once the desired vacuum has been reached, the vacuum line shall be closed and the system
shall stand for 1 hour. If the pressure rises over 500 micrometers after the 1 hour period, then the
system shall be evacuated again down to 300 micrometers and let set for another 1 hour period.
The system shall not be charged until a vacuum of at least 500 micrometers is maintained for a
period of 1 hour without the assistance of a vacuum line. If during the testing the pressure
continues to rise, check the system for leaks, repair as required, and repeat the evacuation
procedure. During evacuation, pressures shall be recorded by a thermocouple-type, electronic-
type, or a calibrated-micrometer type gauge.

3.3.4 System Charging and Startup Test: Following satisfactory completion of the
evacuation tests, the system shall be charged with the required amount of refrigerant by raising
pressure to normal operating pressure and in accordance with manufacturer's procedures.
Following charging, the system shall operate with high-side and low-side pressures and
corresponding refrigerant temperatures, at design or improved values. The entire system shall be
tested for leaks. Fluorocarbon systems shall be tested with halide torch or electronic leak
detectors.

3.3.5 Refrigerant Leakage: If a refrigerant leak is discovered after the system has been
charged, the leaking portion of the system shall immediately be isolated from the remainder of
the system and the refrigerant pumped into the system receiver or other suitable container. Under
no circumstances shall the refrigerant
be discharged into the atmosphere.

3.3.6 Contractor's Responsibility: The Contractor shall, at all times during the installation
and testing of the refrigeration system, take steps to prevent the release of refrigerants into the
atmosphere. The steps shall include, but not be limited to, procedures which will minimize the
release of refrigerants to the atmosphere and the use of refrigerant recovery devices to remove
refrigerant from the system and store the refrigerant for reuse or reclaim. At no time shall more
than 85 g 3 ounces of refrigerant be released to the atmosphere in any one occurrence. Any system
leaks within the first year shall be repaired in accordance with the requirements herein at no cost
to the Owner including material, labor, and refrigerant if the leak is the result of defective
equipment, material, or installation.

3.4 DEMONSTRATIONS: Contractor shall conduct a training course for 2 members of the
operating staff as designated by the owner. The training period shall consist of a total 16 hours of
normal working time and start after the system is functionally completed but prior to final
acceptance tests. The field posted instructions shall cover all of the items contained in the
approved operation and maintenance manuals as well as demonstrations of routine maintenance
operations.
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