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Fan & Motor Specs
Fan & Motor Specs
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:
1. Division 7 Section "Manufactured Roof Specialties" for roof curbs and equipment
supports.
2. Division 15 Section "Mechanical Vibration Controls and Seismic Restraints" for
vibration hangers and supports.
3. Division 15 Section "HVAC Instrumentation and Controls" for control devices.
4. Division 16 Section "Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers" for disconnect
switches.
5. Division 16 Section "Motor-Control Centers" for starters and fusible switches.
C. Products furnished, but not installed, under this Section include roof curbs for roof-mounted
exhaust fans.
C. Performance Criteria:
1. The fan schedule shows cubic feet per minute (CFM) and design static pressure.
2. Provide fans and motors capable of stable operation at design conditions and at ll0
percent pressure but not to exceed 185 Pa (3/4-inch) additional pressure.
3. Lower than design pressure drop of approved individual components may allow use
of a smaller fan motor and still provide the safety factor. When submitted as a
deviation a smaller motor may be approved in the interest of energy conservation.
4. Select fan operating point as follows:
a. Forward curved and axial fans: Right hand side of peak pressure point.
b. Airfoil, backward inclined or tubular: Near the peak of static efficiency.
D. Safety Criteria: Provide manufacturer's standard screen on fan inlet and discharge exposed
to operating and maintenance personnel.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data including rated capacities of each unit, weights (shipping, installed, and
operating), furnished specialties, accessories, and the following:
B. Design Analysis and Calculations shall be submitted for fans indicating the manufacturer's
recommended sound pressure level ratings, self-alignment and thrust load requirements,
horsepower ratings, and required system rpm's.
D. Coordination Drawings for roof penetration requirements and for reflected ceiling plans
drawn accurately to scale and coordinating penetrations and units mounted above ceiling.
Submit with Shop Drawings. Show the following:
E. Wiring diagrams detailing wiring for power and control systems and differentiating clearly
between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
F. Field Test and Commissioning Reports: As specified in "Field Quality Control" and
"Commissioning" Articles in Part 3 of this Section. Indicate and interpret test results for
compliance with performance requirements.
G. Maintenance data for power ventilators to include in the operation and maintenance manual
specified in Division 1.
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in latest
and relevant IEC standard, by a testing agency acceptable to the Engineer. Electrical
components and devices for the smoke extract fans and kitchen exhaust fans shall comply
with NFPA 70 and to be UL705 listed.
B. Listing and Labeling: Provide electrically operated fixtures specified in this Section that are
listed and labeled.
C. AMCA Compliance: Provide products that meet performance requirements and are licensed
to use the AMCA Seal.
D. UL Standard: Provide power ventilators that comply with UL 705. Smoke exhaust fans to
be UL label for “Power Ventilators for smoke control systems”.
B. Do not operate fans until ductwork is clean, filters are in place, bearings are lubricated, and
fans have been commissioned.
A. Coordinate the size and location of concrete housekeeping pads. Cast anchor-bolt inserts
into pad. Concrete reinforcement and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3
Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
C. Coordinate the installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations. Roof
specialties are specified in Division 7 Sections.
A. Furnish one set of belts for each belt-driven fan that match products installed, are packaged
with protective covering for storage, and are identified with labels clearly describing
contents.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. General
1. Performance data for all fans and spare parts shall be determined in accordance with
the provisions of ASHRAE 51.
2. Sound pressure level ratings of ducted fans shall comply with AMCA 301 and shall
be the result of tests made in accordance with AMCA 300.
3. Sound pressure level ratings of non-ducted fans shall comply with AMCA 301 and
shall be the result of tests made in accordance with AMCA 300. Application of
sound pressure level ratings shall conform to AMCA 302. Unit construction shall
conform to applicable standards contained in AMCA 99 and to requirements
specified.
4. Safety provisions for power transmission equipment and non-ducted inlets and outlets
shall include guards and screens, unless other provisions are required, and shall be
constructed in accordance with applicable provisions of ASME B15.1. Installation
shall be such that fan vibration-isolation provisions are not negated.
5. Fan wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced at the factory.
B. Corrosion Protection: All steel shall be mill-galvanized, or phosphatized and coated with
minimum two coats, corrosion resistant enamel paint. Manufacturers paint and paint system
shall meet the minimum specifications of: ASTM D 1735 water fog; ASTM B 117 salt
spray; ASTM D 3359 adhesion; and ASTM G 23 weathermeter.
C. Bearings
1. Bearings shall be antifriction ball or roller type, unless otherwise specified, with
provisions for self-alignment and thrust-load requirements that may be imposed by
the service.
2. Bearings shall be constructed of vacuum degassed or processed steel alloys and shall
have a certified ABMA 9, L-10 minimum life expectancy rating of 200,000 hours.
Bearings shall have dusttight seals suitable for lubricant pressures encountered.
Housings shall be cast iron unless otherwise specified or approved.
3. Bearings shall be grease lubricated. Lubrication provisions shall preclude
overheating due to excess lubricant. Grease supply fittings shall be surface ball check
type. Where necessary, manual or automatic grease pressure relief fittings shall be
provided. Bearing and seal construction permitting, relief fittings shall be located on
the side opposite the supply fitting. Relief fittings shall be visible from normal
maintenance locations. Lubrication provisions shall include extension tubes where
necessary.
4. Bearings shall be dowelled in place with AISI 18-8 corrosion-resistant steel spiral
wrapped or split pins, unless otherwise specified or approved. Taper pins are not
acceptable.
5. Factory sealed antifriction bearings which conform to above specified materials and
ABMA 9, L-10 life expectancy requirements shall be provided for fans driven by
motors with a power rating of smaller than 1/2 horsepower (375 watt)
D. Drives:
4. Drives with motors up to and including 10 horsepower (7500 watt) shall be standard
belt section, variable sheave type, with a service factor of not less than 1.5.
5. Drives with motors over 10 horsepower (7500 watt) and up to and including 40
horsepower (30 kilowatt of power) shall be standard section, fixed-sheave or
variable-sheave type, with a service factor of not less than 1.5.
6. Drives with motors over 40 horsepower (30 kilowatt of power) shall be fixed-sheave,
high-capacity, supertype, with a service factor of not less than 1.5.
7. Belt drives shall be located outboard of bearings. Drive and driven shafts shall be
aligned by the four-point method.
8. Belt tension shall be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
9. Alignment and final belt tensioning shall be performed in the presence of the
Engineer.
E. Belts:
A. Description: Belt-driven centrifugal fans consisting of housing, wheel, fan shaft, bearings,
motor, drive assembly, and accessories.
B. Housings: Fabricated of steel with side sheets fastened with a deep lock seam or welded to
scroll sheets.
C. Fan Wheels: Single width, single inlet, welded to cast-iron or cast-steel hub and spun-steel
inlet cone, with hub keyed to shaft.
D. Fan Shaft: Turned, ground, and polished steel keyed to wheel hub.
E. Shaft Bearings: Prelubricated and sealed, self-aligning, pillow-block-type ball bearings with
AFBMA 9, L-50 of 200,000 hours.
F. Belt Drives: Factory mounted, with final alignment and belt adjustment made after
installation.
A. Description: Centrifugal fans designed for installing in ceiling, wall, duct, or for concealed
in-line applications.
C. Fan Wheel: Centrifugal wheels directly mounted on motor shaft. Fan shrouds, motor, and
fan wheel shall be removable for service.
D. Electrical Requirements: Junction box for electrical connection on housing and receptacle
for motor plug-in.
E. Variable-Speed Controller: Solid-state control to reduce speed from 100 percent to less than
50 percent.
F. Accessories: Manufacturer's standard roof jack, wall cap, or duct collars, and transition
fittings.
A. Description: In-line, belt-driven centrifugal fans consisting of housing, wheel, outlet guide
vanes, fan shaft, bearings, drive assembly, motor and disconnect switch, mounting brackets,
and accessories.
B. Housing: Split, spun-aluminum housing, with aluminum straightening vanes; inlet and
outlet flanges; and support bracket adaptable to floor, side wall, or ceiling mounting.
C. Direct-Drive Units: Motor encased in housing out of air stream, factory wired to disconnect
located on outside of fan housing.
D. Belt-Driven Units: Motor mounted on adjustable base, with adjustable sheaves, enclosure
around belts within fan housing, and lubricating tubes from fan bearings extended to outside
of fan housing.
2.6 MOTORS
A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Motors" for general requirements for factory-installed motors.
C. Air-over-motor units shall be provided with NEMA-rated Class H insulation for all services
where air stream temperature exceeds 38 deg. C (100 deg. F). Air velocity over motor
surfaces shall be sufficient to maintain insulation temperatures within NEMA standards at
maximum fan horsepower. Motors used with variable frequency drives (VFDs) shall be
rated for VFD use.
E. Motor Bases: Motor shall be provided with adjustable motor bases, except as otherwise
specified. Motors over 7-1/2 horsepower (5600 watt of power) with fixed-sheave standard
belt section drives shall be provided with adjustable, pivoted motor bases wherever
equipment configuration permits proper installation.
D. Paint finish of fans exposed to outdoor shall be suitable for the hot and humid climate of the
project.
E. Internal sides of fans used for 100 percent outdoor air shall be specially painted.
1. Sound Power Level Ratings: Comply with AMCA 301, "Methods for Calculating
Fan Sound Ratings From Laboratory Test Data." Test fans according to AMCA 300,
"Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans." Label fans with the AMCA
Seal.
2. Fan Performance Ratings: Establish flow rate, pressure, power, air density, speed of
rotation, and efficiency by factory tests and ratings according to AMCA 210,
"Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating."
B. Fans used for smoke extract shall be UL listed and suitable for high smoke temperature of
260 deg. C (500 deg. F) for a minimum of four hours continuous operation ..
C. Noise level of fans shall not exceed noise level specified for location of installation. The
overall efficiency shall be minimum 60%.
D. Fans utilized for kitchen extract shall be spark-resistant and suitable for kitchen operation.
Fans shall be UL and cUL listed for grease removal, tested under high temperature exhaust
of 190 deg. C (375 deg. F). Fans shall be tested in accordance with relevant NFPA
standard. Fan coating shall be as directed by the Engineer. Units shall include the
following:
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions for compliance with requirements of installation tolerances
and other conditions affecting performance of the power ventilators. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
B. Support units using the vibration-control devices indicated. Vibration-control devices are
specified in Division 15 Section "Mechanical Vibration Control Controls and Seismic
Restraints."
1. Support utility set fans on concrete housekeeping bases or roof supports using
neoprene pads. Secure units to anchor bolts installed in housekeeping base.
2. Support utility set fans on concrete housekeeping bases or roof supports using housed
spring isolators. Secure units to anchor bolts installed in housekeeping base.
3. Secure roof-mounted fans to roof curbs with cadmium-plated hardware.
4. Suspend units from structural steel support frame using threaded steel rods, vibration
isolation springs, and seismic restraints.
5. Ceiling Units: Suspend units from structure using threaded rods or metal straps, and
neoprene washers.
1. Coordinate size of housekeeping bases with actual unit sizes provided. Construct
base 100 mm larger, in both directions, than the overall dimensions of the supported
unit.
2. Form concrete pads with steel channels conforming to ASTM A 36M, size and
location as indicated. Miter and weld corner and provide cross bracing. Anchor or
key to floor slab.
3. Install reinforcing bars, tied to frame, and place anchor bolts and sleeves to facilitate
securing units.
4. Place concrete and allow to cure before installing units. Use Portland cement
conforming to ASTM C 150, 27-MPa compressive strength, and normal-weight
aggregate.
5. Clean exposed steel form according to SSPC Surface Preparation Specifications SP 2
or SP 3 and apply 2 coats of rust-preventive metal primer and paint.
3.4 CONNECTIONS
A. Duct installation and connection requirements are specified in other Division 15 Sections.
Drawings indicate the general arrangement of ducts and duct accessories. Make final duct
connections with flexible connectors.
3.6 ADJUSTING
C. Lubricate bearings.
3.7 CLEANING
A. After completing installation, inspect exposed finish. Remove burrs, dirt, and construction
debris, and repair damaged finishes including chips, scratches, and abrasions.
B. Clean fan interiors to remove foreign material and construction debris. Vacuum clean fan
wheel and cabinet.
3.8 COMMISSIONING
A. Final Checks before Startup: Perform the following operations and checks before startup,
and report results in writing:
1. Energize motor; verify proper operation of motor, drive system, and fan wheel.
Adjust fan to indicated RPM.
2. Measure and record motor voltage and amperage.
D. Refer to Division 15 Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing" for procedures for air-
handling system testing, adjusting, and balancing.
E. Replace or adjust fan and motor pulleys as required to achieve design conditions. Fix in
final position after balancing is achieved.
3.9 DEMONSTRATION
A. Train the Employer's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain power
ventilator units. Refer to Division 1 Section "[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout
Procedures]."
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes basic requirements for factory-installed and field-installed motors.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Show nameplate data and ratings; characteristics; mounting arrangements;
size and location of winding termination lugs, conduit entry, and grounding lug; and
coatings.
C. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
C. Motors 0.37 kW (1/2 HP) and Larger: Three phase, 400 V up to 150 kW (200 HP) and soft
starters or 11,000 V for 150 kW (250 HP) and larger.
G. Service Factor: According to IEC 60034 and 60072, unless otherwise indicated.
H. Capacity and Torque Characteristics: Rated for continuous duty and sufficient to start,
accelerate, and operate connected loads at designated speeds, in indicated environment, with
indicated operating sequence, and without exceeding nameplate ratings or considering
service factor.
J. Index of Protection (IP): Motors shall be [IP55][IP56][IP65][IP66] for outdoor use and
[IP42], [IP43] for indoor use.
K. Temperature Rise: Shall not exceed the permissible limit for the insulation class based on 50
deg. C (122 deg. F) ambient temperature, for outdoors conditions and 40 deg. C for indoor
conditions unless otherwise indicated.
L. Motors that utilize a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) shall be inverter rated and shall
comply with Division 16, Section “Motor Control Centers”.
B. Motors Used with Reduced-Inrush Controllers: Match wiring connection requirements for
indicated controller, with required motor leads brought to motor terminal box to suit control
method. Maximum permissible starting current shall be 5 times the Full Load Current
(FLC).
1. Critical vibration frequencies are not within operating range of controller output.
2. Temperature Rise: Match rating for Class F insulation.
3. Insulation: Class F.
D. Rugged-Duty Motors: Where indicated, motors are totally enclosed with 1.25 minimum
service factor, greased bearings, integral condensate drains, and capped relief vents.
Windings are insulated with nonhygroscopic material. External finish is chemical-resistant
paint over corrosion-resistant primer.
E. Source Quality Control: Perform the following routine tests according to IEC:
A. Type: As indicated or selected by manufacturer from one of the following, to suit starting
torque and other requirements of specific motor application.
1. Permanent-split capacitor.
2. Split-phase start, capacitor run.
3. Capacitor start, capacitor run.
4. Insulation: Unless otherwise indicated, Class B for motors located in air-conditioned
spaces and Class F for motors located outside or in non air-conditioned spaces.
5. Energy-Efficient Design: Premium efficiency – Class “eff1”, unless otherwise
indicated. Classification in accordance with the definition set by the “European
Commission of Electric Machinery and Power Electronics Manufacturers”.
B. Shaded-Pole Motors: Do not use, unless motors are smaller than 0.037 kW (1/20 hp).
D. Bearings: Ball-bearing type for belt-connected motors and other motors with high radial
forces on motor shaft. Sealed, prelubricated sleeve bearings for other single-phase motors.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 ADJUSTING
D. Install power feeders to motors in raceways. Locate raceways close to motor terminal box
and use liquidtight flex for final connection to motor terminal box.
3.2 COMMISSIONING
A. Check operating motors for unusual conditions during normal operation. Coordinate with
the commissioning of the equipment for which the motor is a part.
B. Take measurements and prepare a log of voltage, current, frequency, and power.