Section 26_05_29_71(16071)

Vibration Isolation For Electrical Systems

Rev # Description of Change Author WP # Date

26_05_29_00(16070)
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Conversion of spec number 16071 to MF04
3.1 R. Lucius 11/09/05
number 26_05_29_71(16071)
4.0 Published(MF95) R. Lucius 04/05/06
Scheduled Review. Updated pad requirement
4.1 based on some manufacturers already providing D. Dupy 02/25/09
isolation.
5.0 Published C. Bustos 02/26/09
5.1 Merged 50 Hz and 60 Hz specificaitons to create MmcGovern 02/13/11
new Baseline specifications. Alan McCall
Dwight Dupy
6.0 Published C. Bustos 03/03/11
6.1 Additional vibration pad supplier “CR” added per M McGovern 06/25/12
clause 2.1.A.1).a.vi
7.0 Published C. Bustos 07/05/12
7.1 Manufacturer of CR pad added (Gummi-Techik). M McGovern 11/02/12
CR was originally assumed to be a manufacturer
but it’s a pad type. Refer to clause 2.1.A.1).a.vi
8.0 Published C. Bustos 11/5/12

1. General

1.1. Work Included

A. This Section specifies the requirements necessary to furnish and install vibration
control devices, materials, and related items for electrical systems.

B. Furnish and install vibration control devices, materials, and related items. Perform
all work as shown on the Drawings and as specified herein to provide complete
vibration isolation systems in proper working order.

C. This Specification is primarily written around requirements for 60Hz facilities and
applies to all projects as written, unless noted otherwise for 50 Hz facilities.

1.2. Related Work

A. Section 26_00_10_00(16010) - Basic Electrical Requirements

1.3. System Description

A. Provide vibration isolators of the appropriate sizes and proper loading to meet the
specified requirements.

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 B. Supply and install any incidental materials needed to meet the requirements stated
herein, even if not expressly specified or shown on the Drawings, without claim for
additional payment.

1.4. Quality Assurance, References and Regulatory Requirements

A. In the event of a conflict between the Specifications and/or Drawings and the local or
regional regulatory rules/codes/standards, in addition to the applicable codes and/or
standards, the requirements of the more stringent shall prevail.

1.5. Coordination

A. Verify correctness of equipment model numbers and conformance of each

component with manufacturer’s specifications.

B. Coordinate the size, location, and special requirements of vibration isolation

equipment and systems with other trades. Coordinate plan dimensions with size of
housekeeping pads.

1.6. Submittals

A. Provide all required submittal data in electronic format on CD or DVD media in the
format indicated below. The following submittal information is required:

ITEM NO. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT FORMAT AS

INDICATED
26 05 29 71-01 In addition to the listed requirements, PDF, MS With Bid
provide the following with the Bid: Word, MS
1. Proposed Submittal Schedule. Excel
2. Proposed Fabrication and Shipment
Schedule.
3. Long-lead component receiving
dates.
4. Fabrication time period.
5. Factory Test and Adjustment
period.
6. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
availability date.
7. Packaged system shipping date,
including expected arrival at the
jobsite.
26 05 29 71-02 Product data, dimensions, specifications, PDF, MS With Bid
and installation instructions Word, MS
Excel
26 05 29 71-03
Detailed selection data for each vibration PDF, MS With Bid
isolator supporting equipment, including Word, MS
equipment identification mark, isolator Excel
type, and actual load
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN SUBMITTTALS

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 PROJECT CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

B. Submission of samples may be requested for each type of vibration-isolation device.

After approval, samples will be returned for installation at the job. All costs
associated with submission of samples shall be borne by Subcontractor.

2. Products

2.1. General

A. Vibration-Isolation Mount Types

1) Unit Double Neoprene Pad (DNP):
a. Acceptable Manufacturers
i. Amber/Booth, Type NR.
ii. Korfund Dynamics, Type Korpad.
iii. Mason Industries, Type WSW.
iv. Peabody Noise Control, Type NPS.
v. Vibration Mountings and Control, Series Shear Flex.
vi. Gummi-Technik ---- CR (Chloropren-Natural rubber).
b. Neoprene pad isolators shall be formed by two layers of 1/4-inch (6-mm) to
3/8-inch (10-mm) thick ribbed or waffled neoprene, separated by a stainless
steel or aluminum plate. These layers shall be permanently adhered together.
Neoprene shall be 40 to 50 durometer. The pads shall be sized so that they
will be loaded within the manufacturer’s recommended range. A steel top
plate equal to the size of the pad shall be provided to transfer the weight of
the supported unit to the pads and to distribute the load evenly over the
surface of the pads.
2) Unit Hanger Neoprene or Glass Fiber (HN):
a. Acceptable Manufacturers
i. Amber/Booth, Type BRD-A.
ii. Korfund Dynamics, Type H.
iii. Mason Industries, Type HD.
iv. Peabody Noise Control, Type RH or FH.
v. Vibration Mountings and Control, Type RHD or RFD.
b. Vibration-isolation hangers shall consist of a neoprene-in-shear or glass fiber
element contained in a steel housing. A neoprene neck bushing or other
element shall be provided where the hanger rod passes through the hanger
housing to prevent the rod from contacting the hanger housing. The
diameter of the hole in the housing shall be sufficient to permit the hanger
rod to swing through a 30-degree arc before contacting the hanger housing.

B. Flexible Electrical Connections

1) For 60 Hz regions the following applies:
a. Type A
i. Acceptable Manufacturers

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 (a) Crouse-Hinds, Syracuse, New York, XD Expansion/Deflection
Coupling.
(b) Spring City Electrical Mfg. Company, Spring City, Pennsylvania,
Type DF Expansion and Deflection Fitting.
ii. Prefabricated unit incorporating a flexible and watertight outer jacket,
grounding/earthing strap, plastic inner sleeve to maintain smooth
wireway, and end hubs with tapered electrical threads to fit standard
threaded rigid metal conduit.
b. Type B
i. Field fabricate using a minimum 24-inch length of liquidtight flexible
metal conduit or cable.
c. Type C
i. Field fabricate using a minimum 48-inch length of liquidtight flexible
metal conduit or cable.
d. Type D
i. Flexible fitting with steel flanges similar to Hoffman F88WFF.
2) For 50 Hz regions the following applies:
a. Field fabricate using a minimum of 600 mm length of flexible conduit or
cable.

3. Execution

3.1. Installation

A. [Dry-Type Transformers, ] [Distribution Transformers, ]Error: Reference source not

found and Unit Substations:
1) [Transformers within the building construction shall be mounted on unit DNP
isolators. Where the transformer is part of a unit substation and the transformer
cabinet is directly connected to switchgear cabinets, the entire unit substation
assembly, consisting of transformers and switchgear, shall be mounted on unit
DNP isolators, unless equipment has internal built-in isolators.] 1

B. Electrical Connections to Individual Transformers and Unit Substations

1) For 60 Hz regions the following applies:
a. Use flexible electrical connection Type A or Type B.
b. Where liquidtight flexible metal conduit will not fit between the transformer
and secondary equipment, an alternate method is to use Type D.
2) For 50 Hz regions the following applies:
a. Use single wire armoured (SWA) cable.

C. Electrical Connections to Vibration-Isolated Mechanical Equipment:

1) For 60 Hz regions the following applies:
a. Use flexible electrical connection Type A or Type C.
2) For 50 Hz regions the following applies:
1
Editor: This was deleted in the D1D project, since the GE transformers already have
vibration isolation built in. If using equipment with adequate isolation, this can be deleted.
Verify whether the transformer will require additional vibration isolation. The manufactures
normally provide isolation internal to the transformer.
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 a. Use flexible electrical connections.

D. In all cases, isolated electrical equipment shall be positioned so that it is freestanding

and does not contact the building structure or other systems.

E. Shipping Bolts: Adjust shipping bolts on dry-type transformers per manufacturer’s

requirements.

F. All isolation mounts shall be aligned squarely above or below mounting points for
the supported equipment.

G. If a housekeeping pad is provided, the isolation mounts shall bear on the

housekeeping pad and the isolator base plate shall rest entirely on the pad.

H. Unit Hanger Neoprene or Glass Fiber (HN):

1) If transformers are suspended, use unit HN isolators selected to achieve not less
than 0.10 inch static deflection.
2) Hanger rods for vibration isolated support shall be connected to structural beams
or joists, not from the floor slab between beams and joists. Provide intermediate
support members as necessary.
3) Vibration-isolation hanger elements shall be positioned as high as possible in the
hanger rod assembly, but not in contact with the building structure, so the hanger
housing may rotate a full 360 degrees about the rod axis without contacting any
object.

I. Flexible Electrical Connections:

1) The flexible cable or conduit shall not be tied to the building structure or other
rigid material beyond the point where it takes off from the rigid conduit.
2) Install connections in a grossly slack “U” shape or a 360-degree loop.

3.2. Field Quality Control

A. Should any electrical equipment cause excessive noise or vibration, the

Subcontractor shall be responsible for remedial work required to reduce noise and
vibration levels. Excessive is defined as exceeding the manufacturer’s specifications
for the unit in question.

B. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor or Contractor’s representative will

inspect the installation and shall inform the installing subcontractor of any further
work that must be completed. Make all adjustments as directed by the Contractor
that result from the final inspection. This work shall be done before vibration
isolation systems are accepted.

End of Section

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