HVAC Fix Classification

High-rise buildings

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 What is HVAC fix classification?

HVAC works are distributed as per site progress.

In other words, what should be done first, what second and

what third inline with other civil/architect activities.

Based on this classifications, HVAC activities to be planned

for manpower, procurement and progress of the project.

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 HVAC Fix classification

Third / Final
First Fix Second Fix
Fix

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 HVAC Fix classification - Stages

First Fix Second Fix Final Fix

Starts at foundation Comprises all the Comprises of
stage to putting work after the installation of
plaster on the internal plastering to a sensitive electronic
walls finished house equipment to be
installed only when a
construction site is
dust-controlled
(dust-free condition)

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 First Fix

Typical Floor

● Duct Hangers and Supports

● Chilled Water Pipe Hangers and Supports

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 Second Fix

Typical Floor

● Ducting Installation - Supply, Return, Fresh and Extract ● Pipe Connections to FCU
● Dampers Installation - Volume Control, Fire and Smoke ● Bends, Droppers, and Mouthpiece
● Duct Risers
● Duct Insulation
● Chilled Water Piping
● Chilled Water Pipe Riser
● Chilled Water Pipe Test
● Chilled Water Pipe Insulation
● FCU Installation

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 Second Fix

Basement Floor/Mechanical Floor

● Chillers Installation
● Staircase Pressure Fan Installation
● Garbage Exhaust Fan Installation
● Chilled Water Pump Installation
● Expansion Tank & Pressure Unit Installation
● Chemical Dosing Plant Installation
● FAHU Installation
● Duct Connection to FAHU
● Pipe Connection to FAHU

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 Final Fix

Typical Floor

● Kitchen Exhaust Fan Fixing

● Ceiling Diffuser Fixing
● Grille & Linear Fixing
● Thermostat Fixing

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 Testing & Pre-Commissioning

Building

● Pre-commissioning of chilled water pumps

● Water circulation in system and drain
● Pre-commissioning FAHU’s
● Cleaning of all filters and strainers
● Pre-commissioning of pressurization fans
● Prelim. Adjusting and balancing of valves
● Refilling of water - witness by Engineer

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 Commissioning & Handover

Building

● Testing and commissioning of chilled water pumps

● Testing and commissioning of FAHU’s
● Testing and commissioning of FCU’s
● Air balancing of FAHU
● Air balancing - supply and return grills
● Water balancing - FCU
● Balancing air from pressurization fans
● Water balancing - FAHU
● Valves adjustment

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