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INSTALLATION OF EMBEDDED
DUCT & FITTINGS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE,

CANCER, CARDIAC & PROTON CENTERS

King Fahad Medical City

Riyadh, KSA

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Index Date Status/Modifications Signature Date Signature Date Signature Date

Issued for Consultant

0 Approval

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INSTALLATION OF EMBEDED
DUCT & Fittings
PROTON THERAPY CENTER

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Contents

1.Scope of work
2.Purpose
3.Abbreviations
4.References
5.Responsibilities
6.Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
7.Procedures
8.Attachments

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1.Scope of work

This work for execution of embedded duct at Proton Therapy Center including the following
activities:
1. Procurement and storage of approved material.
2. Installation & Testing.

2.Purpose

This method statement defines the responsibilities, and describes the activities and procedures to be
implemented at site in accordance with relevant project specifications, approved details, of HVAC
embedded duct work.

3.Abbreviations

MSE- Mechanical Site Engineer

MQCI- Mechanical Quality Control Inspector
MIR- Material Inspection Request
SMACNA- Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc.

4.References

4.1 Relevant approved Shop Drawings.

4.2 Project Specification.

4.3 Relevant approved Material Submittals

4.4 International & Local Standards

5.Responsibilities

5.1 The Mechanical Site Engineer (MSE) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Method
Statement.
A) Ensure availability of required material that compiled with approved submittal.
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B) Ensure site Supervisor/ Foreman and Workmen assigned to do this job are specialist and well
trained.

C) Ensure availability of required tools/ equipment’s at site in good operating condition.

5.2 The LLJV Surveyor shall be responsible for providing the correct reference, elevation, invert level,
location and position at site if required.
5.2.1 The Mechanical Foreman shall be responsible for the following:
5.2.1.1 Guide the Workmen to execute the work in a safe manner.
5.2.1.2 Check the material is approved.
5.2.1.3 Installation works are undertaken in accordance with recognized procedures.
5.3 Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (MQCI) shall be responsible for the following:
5.3.1 Continuously monitoring site execution work and material to be ensure compliance with
approved Project Specifications.
5.3.2 Timely inspections with Site Engineer/ staff. Ensuring the works are compliant & complte
prior to issuing for inspection to LLJV & DAR.

6.Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

The safety measures for this work, especially in the proper use of tools; equipment has and shall be the
responsibility of the Mechanical Foreman. The MSE and Safety Engineer shall oversee the proper
implementation at site as per approved Project Specifications.
All safety risk shall be identified by the MSE prior to work commencing & the relevant tool box talk
initiated , if needed.

7.Procedures

7.1 Procurement, Delivery, Storage and Handling of :

This activity shall be implemented as follows:

A) All materials required by the task
scheduled shall be on site 24 hrs. before work commences.
B) Delivered material shall be checked
through relevant Material Infection Report (MIR) and stored in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.

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C) All products shall be delivered in
manufacturer's original protective packaging.
D) All products shall be inspected at the
time of delivery for damage and for compliance with specifications.
E) Repair or remove any product that
are found damaged or not in accordance with the specifications immediately from
the site and replace. For repair undertake the Company's Representative's approval
before the proposed action.
F) Handle and store products as
recommended by the manufacturer, approved under Project Manufacturer's List, to
prevent damage and deterioration.
G) Store each duct unit, stack and
handle into the final location in such a manner, and by such means, that affords its
total protection from damage. The manufacturer's recommendations shall be taken
as the minimum requirement.
H) Protect the products against damage
and the ambient conditions both during transport, site storage and immediately up
to the time, the products are installed. Protect the products from mechanical
damage and the effects of sunlight and heat, until the backfilling / casting
operations have been completed. All site storage areas shall be shaded.
I) Consider all safety aspects when
locating, planning and constructing Duct and fittings stacking areas, and while
stacking ducts.
7.1.1 Approved Manufacturer:
Procure all goods and products covered in these Specifications from manufacturers
listed in the Project Manufacturer's List, as applicable.

5.2 Execution/ Installation:

7.1 .1 DUCT & FITTINGS:
a) General Installation:
 Galvanize Iron 2.5 mm thickness circular ducts and fittings shall be
installed for embedded duct, Supply, Return, Fresh and Exhaust, as per
the approved material. See Table 1 Proton Therapy Embedded Ducts.
 Duct re-enforcement shall be according to the approved samples.
 Sufficient clearance, (2D of duct diameter) shall be provided from the
concrete re-enforcement, to ensure the proper insulation application.

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 Duct support shall be fixed in the concrete re-enforcement to avoid
movement during and time of casting.
 Duct end opening shall be covered to avoid dirt inlet during and after
mounting.

b) Joints / Seams:
 Beaded sleeve flange joint shall be use or as per the approved sample for
round duct.
 All ductwork Seams and Joints shall be sealed airtight using sheet metal
duct sealant or as per approved sample.
 All duct crossing the concrete and expansion joint shall be provided with
a duct expansion joint or as applicable.

 After a partial completion of the piping or system, checking shall be

done according to the system location, invert level, type sizes of material
installed according to the latest approved shop drawing and other
recognized reference document.

c) Insulation:
 Embedded duct shall be insulated with a fiberglass thermal
insulation .For reference see Table 1 Proton Therapy Embedded Ducts as
attached.
 Vapor barrier coating or as per approved materials. See Table 1 as
attached.
d) Leakage TEST:
 Leakage test shall be applied according to SMACNA or any approved
procedure.
e) Attenuator & Vibration:
 Attenuators and vibration Isolator shall be apply according to noise
criteria requirement.
7.2.2 TRENCH OR WALL CLOSING
a) General:
 Pouring of concrete shall only be done upon completion, inspection and
acceptance of the work by DAR.
 All embedded ducts should PASS the required test before closing the
trench or walls.
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8.Attachments

However, copies of the approved drawings, detailed drawing, material submittal and brochures for
proper implementation of this work.

Table 1. Proton Therapy Embedded duct.

Inner to
1 2 3 4 5 6
Outer
25 mm
Elastomeric
G.I. Sheet 50 mm
closed-cell
G.I Circular 2.5mm Fiberglass Vapor barrier GI cladding Denso tape
rubber
Ducts thickness thermal coating, with wrapped
insulation, (1 mm
( HVAC) (Circular air insulation, taped joints thickness)
duct) 60 kg/m3, for
24 kg/m3
vibration
damping.

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