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HVAC Specification

000-HVAC-000 P1 Preliminary Issue GY April 2008

Document No. Revision Description Prepared by Date
SECTION ONE – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Contract conditions
2. Definitions
3. Design responsibility
4. Extent of work
5. Design conditions
6. Related documents
7. Safety precautions
8. Statutory and other regulations
9. Compliance with British standards
10. Electricity supply
11. Accuracy
12. Information provided by others
13. Information provided for others
14. Samples
15. Deviations
16. Metricated products
17. Painting
18. Storage of materials
19. Condition and quality of new materials
20. Inspection of works
21. Setting out
22. Builders work and drawings
23. Installation drawings, diagrams & schedules
24. Position of outlets
25. Final connection to appliances
26. Interference suppression
27. Lubrication
28. Lifting tackle and scaffolding
29. Anti-vibration control

SECTION TWO – TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

30. Testing instruments

31. Testing and commissioning
32. Start up
33. Operating and maintenance instructions
34. Contents
35. Manufacturers information
36. Records drawing
37. Master copy
SECTION THREE SCHEDULE OF WORKS

SECTION FOUR REFRIGERANT PIPEWORK INSTALLATION STANDARDS

SECTION FIVE VENTILATION DUCTWORK INSTALLATION STANDARDS

SECTION ONE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Contract Conditions

The conditions described in this Specification shall be read in conjunction with the main
Contract Documentation, and shall not override any of the terms or conditions contained
therein.

2. Definitions

For the purpose of this specification the following definitions apply:

(i) Personnel: The ‘Engineer’ shall mean Comofco Consultants Ltd, or their
representative. The ‘Mechanical Sub-Contractor’ shall mean the particular contractor
associated with the supply and installation of the mechanical services.
(ii) Commissioning: The advancement of an installation form the stage of physical
completion full working order to specify to work and regulations of any installation.
(a) Setting to work. The process of setting a physically completed system into a fully
operational state.
(b) Regulation. The process of adjusting the output of apparatus or plant in
distribution systems within specified tolerances.
(iii) Performance Testing: The evaluation of the performance of a commissioned
installation.
(iv) Approved: (and words derived therefrom) means approval in writing by the
Contract Administrator unless otherwise stated. All systems or equipment designs
shall have operated successfully for not less than two years under conditions
generally similar to those required by this Contract. Facilities shall be given at the
tender stage, if required by the Contract Administrator to enable him to evaluate
the features and performance of equipment offered in the tender. The approval of a
design or piece of equipment offered in the tender. The approval of a design or
piece of equipment shall be without prejudice to the site tests required after
installation.
(v) Size: When related to cables, conduit, cable tray, cable trunking, pipework,
ductwork, means nominal size in accordance with the recognised methods of sizing
the components.
(vi) Complete installation: The words ‘complete installation’ shall mean not only the
major items of plant and equipment conveyed by this specification, but all the
incidental sundry components necessary for the complete execution of the works
and for the proper operation of the installation, with their labour charges, whether
or not these sundry components are mentioned in detail in the tender documents
issued in connection with the contract.
3. Design Responsibility

General The specification, and associated Schedules and Contract Drawings provide the
design intent information necessary for the Contractor to complete the works by progressing
the tender drawings to full working drawings including all design involved.

Design Information Whilst the design information provided by the Engineer shall be deemed
correct at the time of tender, the Contractor shall take reasonable care during the contract
to ensure that all design parameters, systems pressure, electrical starting and running
currents remain appropriate to the equipment provided as the co-ordinated installation and
working drawings are produced.

The Contractor is responsible for the interruption of the services drawings and for:

 Co-ordination of services with other trades.

 Development of drawings into working drawings from design intent.
 Obtaining certification from all sundry for M&E services. (All details to be reviewed
by Structural Engineer)

4. Extent of work

The contractor shall provide cooling and heating system and ventilation system, as detailed
on the relevant layout drawings. The systems shall be fully complete installations and will
include the following:

 All necessary piping, cabling and accessories.

 Installation of all internal and external AC equipment as detailed in the drawings.
 Installation of all ventilation fans and components
 The contractor shall be responsible for the purchasing, installation, testing and
commissioning works associated with the AC system
 The installation works shall include for all control cabling, final power wiring
connections to external condensing units and extract fans, piping, condensate,
drainage, fixings etc to form complete AC and ventilation system installations.
5. Design Conditions

6. Related Documents

This specification shall be read in conjunction with the Conditions of Contract and any
schedules, supplementary specifications, drawings and other documents issued with it and
enumerated in the Invitation to Tender. In the event of a contradiction between this
specification and a specified requirement on any drawing becoming apparent either before
or after tendering then the Engineer shall be immediately informed. The requirements of
this specification are in addition to those of the other documents listed in section 1.08.
7. Safety Precautions

All safety precautions shall be in accordance with the Trade Contract Documentation.

8. Statutory and Other Regulations

a) The Health and Safety at Work, etc Act
b) Regulations under the Electricity 1974
c) The Building Regulations 1985 etc
d) Any special requirements of the Local Electricity, Gas or Water undertaking
e) The I.E.E. Wiring Regulations (17th Edition)
f) Regulations and Special Requirements of the Local Fire
g) Building (Safety Health and Welfare) Regulations 1948 and subsequent amendments.
h) Factory Acts 1961 and Construction
i) CIBSE Guides to current practice
j) Energy Conservation Act
k) BRE Digests
l) CDM
m) EMC Directives

The Tender shall be based on the regulations current on the date for return of tenders. If
these regulations are amended or new regulations enacted after the date the Engineer shall
be informed immediately.

9. Compliance with British Standards

General

The equipment and/or installations shall conform to the relevant British Standards and
Codes of Practice current three months prior to the date for return of tenders, except where
a specific date of issued is stated. A certificate of Compliance with the relevant British
Standard shall be provided to the Engineer at his request. In the event of a contradiction
between this specification and any BS, CP, EN, HD or IEC the Engineer shall immediately be
informed.

10. Electricity Supply

All electrical wiring shall conform to the IEE Regulations, Electrical Specifications and
drawings issued by the engineer.

11. Accuracy

All information ‘’for others’’ shall be prepared by technicians having the necessary
knowledge to do so competently. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of
such diagrams and shall be liable for all costs arising form any errors in them.

12. Information Provided By Others

Any instructions, drawings, levels or other information required to be provided to the

Contractor by the Engineer, or others, will be provided always that such information is not
requested unreasonably distant from nor unreasonably close to the date upon which it is
necessary for the Contractor to receive the same. The contractor shall be responsible fro
making written request in good time for any information required by then or others.

The Contractor to ensure requests for information from other trades or members of the
design team is issued formally through appropriate means as detailed in the Main Contract
documentation.

13. Information Provided For Others

Any instructions, drawings, levels or other information which is required to be provided by

the Contractor to others, must be provided in due time upon written request to the Trade
Contractor, provided always that the information is not requested unreasonably distant form
nor unreasonably close to the date on which it is necessary for others to receive the same.
The Trade Contractor shall be responsible for providing such information required from
them by others upon written request.

14. Samples

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval samples of alternatives to specified
items which the contractor proposes to use in execution of the works.

Where in the opinion of the Contract Administrator the samples submitted are not of a high
standard or are unsuitable for use on the proposed circumstances, whether aesthetically or
technically, he shall have the right to instruct the Contractor to obtain alternative materials
or equipment from such a source as the Engineer shall decide. In the approval process the
contractor shall bear all associated costs with approval process.

15. Deviations

Unless deviations are fully detailed, all items offered in the tender shall be deemed to
comply with the Specification(s) and/or Drawing(s).

The Contractors attention is drawn to the Appendices to be completed in respect, of the

materials and suppliers included in the tender, which must comply in all respects with the
Specification.
Where goods are offered as ‘Equal’ they shall be listed in the relevant Appendix along with
any associated cost increase or decrease.

Alternatives submitted will not necessarily be accepted.

16. Metricated Products

Where, due to changeover to metrication, any products and equipment required by this
specification are no longer available at the tender stage in the measurements or units
stated, must or many otherwise be provided as alternative metricated or fully metricated
products and equipment complying with one or more British Standards, the changes shall be
declared by the Contractor.

17. Painting

Ferrous sheet metal work not galvanised shall be finished by paint or other approved
materials before despatch from works. Finished surfaces shall receive a protective covering
at works before despatch. Any deterioration or damage to manufacturers finished coating
during storage and following installation shall be made good to the satisfaction of the
Contract Administrator.

The surfaces of all ferrous metal work including brackets hangers, supports etc. shall be
primed and finished with two coats of good quality non-metallic paint of approved colour.
The contractor shall ensure:

 That surfaces are clean before they are painted

Or
 That those parts of the installation required to be left unpainted (e.g. finished
surfaces) shall be so left.

18. Storage Of Materials

The contractor shall take delivery, off load, handle and store all the materials required for
the works and shall provide suitable lock fast and waterproof accommodation for all the
materials subject to deterioration or theft. Site accommodation storage areas are covered in
the Main Contract documentation.

19. Condition And Quality Of New Materials

All plant and materials shall be new and the contractor shall ensure no materials or
equipment is fitted showing ant sign of corrosion, or faults or damage in any way. All
material failing to meet this criterion shall be removed from the installation and replaced at
no cost to the contract.

The contractor shall take delivery, off load, handle and provide adequate weatherproof and
safe storage and protection for all materials, plant, equipment and tools, provided and/or
installed by him. Equipment shall be adequately supported and stored on properly made
racks to prevent bending and distortion and the ends shall be removed from the installation
and replaced at no cost to the contract.

The Contractor shall take delivery, off-load, handle and provide adequate weatherproof and
safe storage and protection for all materials, plants, equipment and tools provided and/or
installed by him. Equipment shall be adequately supported and stored on property made
racks to prevent bendi9ng and distortion and the ends shall be closed and threads protected
by means of purpose made end caps. The storage of containment by laying them on earth
will not be permitted. Where materials cannot be stored in suitable buildings, they shall be
raised clear of the ground and protected by means of waterproof covers.

Machined and bright surfaces shall be protected by paint, tallow or grease. On completion,
surfaces so protected shall be cleaned and where appropriate, polished. All plant and
equipment is to be left in a condition ready for painting where painting is specified, either as
part of the Contract or by others. Parts liable to corrode shall be painted immediately after
removal of the temporary protection.

All equipment, materials and components shall be in perfect condition when handed over.
The contractor shall frequently check that adequate protection is provided against rough
treatment, dust, grit, frost, and other like hazards including grease and lubricants from
cutting machines etc. The Contractor shall allow making well any damage so caused.

Protect against excess exposure to ultra violet light.

Generally all components must be protected against rough treatment, duct, grit, frost,
grease and lubricants.

The Contractor shall be responsible for leaving uncompleted sections of the Contract works
in a safe condition and shall include for any temporary works necessary to give reasonable
protection from unauthorised interference.

20. Inspection of Works

a) Cover up
No work shall be covered or concealed or insulation applied to any section of the works
without the prior written approval of the Engineer. On failure to comply with this, the

Engineer may require the work to be uncovered at the Contractors expense.

b) Notice

The Contractor shall give due notice to the Engineer when works which are to be covered or
buried are ready for examination and the Engineer or his representative shall carry out such
exam without delay, normal notice being 48hours.

21. Setting Out

a) General

All setting out shall be in accordance with the Main Contract Documentation and the
following shall also apply.

b) Final Positions

The approximate position of all plant, fittings and accessories shall be as indicated on the
approval Drawings. Where the Contract Documents do not provide detailed drawings, the
contractor shall ensure that the setting out of plant and equipment permits it to fit into the
space allowed and allow access for maintenance and replacement purposes. The contractor
is advised that precise service runs are not shown on the drawings, and it shall be the
Contractor’s responsibility to ascertain and design service routes making consideration for
economies and practical application at all times.

c) Scaling

The Contractor is advised that no drawing shall be scaled in order to ascertain positions.
The Contractor shall co-ordinate the installation with other services; make reference to all
Architects drawings prior to setting out.

22. Builders Work and Drawings

a) General

The builders work shall be carried out by the Main Contractor. The Contractor shall provide
detailed builders work drawings fully detailing his requirements prior to commencing work
on site.

b) Marking Out
The contractor shall be responsible for making out the exact positions of all holes, pockets,
chases to be cut in walls, and bases, if the positions are not shown precisely on any of the
drawings issued.

23. Installation Drawings, Diagrams & Schedules

a) General

The Contractor shall prepare, or shall cause his specialist suppliers to prepare, all necessary
drawings and schedules for the following purposes:

 To illustrate in detail the arrangement of the various sections of the works and to
identify or describe the various components.
 To integrate the works properly with detail of the building and with the work of other
contractors and other services installations.
 To furnish to other contractors such information as is the responsibility of the
Services Contractor to provide.
 To locate and identify all necessary test points, access positions or other provisions
for the commissioning routines.
b) Categories of Drawings

Whilst it shall remain the responsibility of the Contractor to identify and provide full detailed
installation drawings, the following is a guide to the categories which will be required the
scale quoted being in each case the minimum:

 Detailed sections through ceiling voids, vertical shafts and horizontal ducts and
trenches to a scale of one twentieth full size.
 Schematics to represent commissioning data and show overall extent of work of
systems.
c) Accuracy

The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information he provides and
shall be liable for all costs arising from any errors or delays in such information.

d) Programme

All programming shall be in accordance with the procedures set out in the Main Contract
Documentation.

e) Obstructions
All necessary sets in pipes and ducts around piers, columns, beams of other obstructions,
although not shown for clarity on the Contract Drawings, shall be carried out in accordance

with good practice.

f) Current Information

All drawings shall be read in conjunction with the Architectural and Structural drawings and
it shall be the Contractors responsibility to ensure that work is being carried out in
accordance with the latest issue of the relevant drawings, assuming authority had been
issued.

g) Comments

All Comments shall be in accordance with the procedures set out in the Main Contract
Documentation.

24. Position of Outlets

a) General

The position of any services outlet points shown on the Drawings shall be assumed as being
correct but shall be verified on site.

25. Final Connection to Appliance

a) General

Unless otherwise specified, all final connections to all items of equipment and appliances
shall form part of these works.

b) Termination of services

Where final connections are specified as not part of these works electrical supplies shall be
provided within 300mm in a suitable isolator.

26. Interference Suppression

a) General

All equipment used by the contractor for the erection of the works shall be suppressed to
comply with B.S800 so as to cause no interference and EMC directive.

b) Welding
The Contractor shall ensure that when welding on site the welding earth connection shall be
connected direct to the metal of the specific weld and that the connection and return cable
shall be of suitable size to sustain the welding current.

The Contractor shall also ensure that the welding equipment arrangements comply fully
responsible for any damage with the existing electrical services installation sustained from
improper welding activities. Exact electrical supply details given in Main Contract
documents.

27. Lubrication

a) General

The contractor must ensure that all rotating reciprocating and powered equipment such as
fans, motors, pumps and control gear covered by this Specification are adequately
lubricated with the manufacturer’s recommended grades of lubricants prior to any running
test that may be necessary. He shall also ensure that a supply of the requisite lubricants
sufficient for one year’s continuous operation is passed on to the Client at handover
together with written instructions on their application and a receipt obtained.

b) In-operation of Plant

Electrical motors and other rotating items of equipment which may be subject to damage
over prolonged periods of in-operation shall be periodically cleaned and maintained at
intervals recommended by the manufacturer.

28. Lifting Tackle and Scaffolding

a) General

All lifting tackle and scaffolding shall be in accordance with the Main Contract
Documentation, and the following shall also apply.

b) Scope

Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, the contractor shall generally be
responsible for providing the facilities for unloading, storing, hoisting and distributing
materials and equipment required by him or his Trade Contractors for carrying out the
works, and any increased costs due to failure to supply such equipment shall be borne by
the Contractor.
The Contractor shall include for all scaffolding and mobile towers etc, required to install his
works.

29. Anti-Vibration Control

a) General

The utmost importance is attached to quiet running and freedom from vibration. The
Contractor shall obtain from anti-vibration manufacturers recommendations for the anti-
vibration equipment and shall include for the supply and installation of such anti vibration
equipment.

b) Scope

All equipment containing moving parts generating noise and vibration shall be mounted
upon specially designed vibration isolators. All service connections to such equipment shall
include customised flexible connectors and shall be installed in such a way as to prevent
transmission of noise and vibration to the structure, other areas of the building or to other
items of equipment.

c) Materials

In general, the resilient material of the anti-vibration mountings shall be neoprene rubber
for static deflection requirements of less than 12mm.

SECTION TWO: TESTING AND COMISSIONING

1. Test Instruments

Test instruments shall be:

a) Provided by the Mechanical Contractor.

b) Correctly calibrated and certified for the limits of accuracy necessary. If an instrument
used is considered suspect by the Engineer it shall be tested by an authorised
standardising laboratory.
c) Operated by the personnel who shall be properly trained and competent in the use of
the instruments.

2. Testing and Commissioning

The testing and commissioning shall include:

a) A visual inspection of the whole of the installation, including all equipment.

b) The performance and operation of all accessories and items of equipment and a check

c) for proper function, including such items as may have been supplied by others under
this Contract. These tests shall be made under normal operating conditions and the
results noted.
d) All information obtained from the foregoing tests must be recorded and submitted in
duplicate, type, and must be witnessed.

3. Starting Up

a) General: The Mechanical Contractor shall be responsible for starting up, setting to
work and leaving in proper working order after completion of all testing and
commissioning and at such time as is convenient the completed engineering works
of this Contract. The Mechanical Contractor shall, in addition, allow for
demonstrating all plant and instructing the employer’s staff, representatives and
nominees in its proper operation and use.

4. Operating and Maintenance Instructions

a) General: The Mechanical Contractor shall provide O & M Documentation as described

herein.

b) Function: The Manuals shall be designed to be:

 A guide to the establishment of safe operating procedure

 An aid to the clear and concise understanding of the individual systems
 A reference to the physical location and identification of items of plant and
equipment, together with selected control equipment.
 A training aid to facilitate the instruction of Operating Staff.

c) Format: The Commissioning Engineer shall, in collaboration with the Mechanical

contractor and all other parties, assemble throughout the Contract period the
relevant data required for incorporation into the Operating and Maintenance
Manuals. A record copy of all such data shall be maintained on site for the reference
of all parties and a master cope shall be maintained at a safe and secure place (not
on Site) The complete Manual shall be assembled in Phases as per the Contract
 Programme and on each Handover a Draft Manual for that Section of the works shall
be available.

d) Presentation: The Mechanical Contractor should note that the standard of

presentation required for the operating and maintenance manuals is to be at last
equal to that provided by specialist technical writers. It may therefore be the wish to
employ such a person to carry out the duties. The engineer shall permit the direct
use if manufacturer’s or suppliers literature tables, diagrams or drawings, subject to
presentation and approval.

e) Draft Manual: One month before the programmed Contract completion the
Mechanical Contractor shall submit for the approval of the Engineer a Draft Copy of
the purposes operating and Maintenance Manuals for the electrical services of the
entire project.

f) Final Manual: After revision to incorporate the Engineer’s comments, the Mechanical
Contractor shall present Provisional copies of the Operating and Maintenance
manuals to the Engineer for final checking and if the appropriate, onward
transmission to the clients personnel. At this stage the manuals will incorporate all
available test results. The provisional copies in duplicate shall be available prior to
final handover for use by the client’s personnel.

g) Number of copies
The number of copies of the manuals to be provided at each stage is as follows:
Draft - 2 copies each volume
Final – 2 copies each volume per apartment, house etc. (One set to be retained by
Engineer) plus 1 disk copy (prepared in MS Word)

5. Contents

The format of the operating and maintenance manuals shall include:

 Index
 Preamble including project title, building description, contract number and technical
outline of the installation. Each section shall have an introduction which shall include
the floor plans and elevations depicting the various levels within the services
philosophy shall be detailed within this section.
 A general description of the scope, purpose and manner of working of each system
or apparatus forming part of the works.
 A detailed description of the scope, purpose and manner of working of each system
of automatic controls and/or monitoring instruments.
  Data on general design parameters (and associated normal operating temperatures,
pressures, etc. Based on the commissioning activity)
 Clear and comprehensive instruction for the starting up, running and shut down of
each system or apparatus.
 Clear and comprehensive instructions for dealing with emergency conditions for each
system or apparatus.

 Instructions in respect of any precautionary measures from time to time necessary

(e.g. against corrosion or freezing).

 Instruction in respect of the care of apparatus normally subject to seasonal disuse.

 Instructions as to the nature, extent and frequency of servicing necessary properly
to maintain the works in good condition and so to the materials to be used for the
purpose. This information may be supported in detail, but not replaced by,

maintenance instructions provided by the suppliers of particular component

apparatus.
 The names and addresses of suppliers of all major components of the works as may
potentially be required to obtain spare parts or replacements.
 List of all recommended spares, complete with manufacturer’s references,
addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers. The list shall cover all spares
required for the normal life of the plant and equipment supplied as part of this
contract.
 Directory listing manufacturer’s reference, names, year of manufacture, addresses,
fax and telephone numbers for all items of plant and equipment supplied under this
contract.
 All record and As installed drawings
 All commissioning sheets
 Test and guarantee certificates
 Insurance and inspection authority reports
 Local or other authority certificates
 List of tools, keys and special equipment of any sort handed over

6. Manufacturers Information

Copies of manufacturers fixed drawings data shall be supplied with respect to the nature,
type and method of operation of individual pieces of equipment, together with their detailed
maintenance instruction. Such data, in the form of individual booklets and the like, shall be
indexed and cross-referenced to the operating and maintenance instructions and presented
suitable protected in box files or folders. This information shall also be provided in electronic
format (using MS Word).

7. Record Drawings

a) General

Throughout the contract period the mechanical contractor shall maintain on site a record

copy of each contract drawing relating both directly and indirectly (e.g. holding details,
electrical drawings etc) to the design, detailed design and installation of the services and
shall record on a weekly basis all changes and modification for final incorporation in the
As Fitted drawings and schematic diagrams as described below. The drawings and
diagrams shall be available for the reference of all parties. The mechanical contractor is
to refer to main contract documents section B annex for requirements of record
drawings, but generally as described in this section of the specification.

8. Master Copy

The mechanical contractor shall also maintain a master record of those drawings at safe and
secure place (not site) and shall update these regularly and at not less than three monthly
intervals.

SECTION THREE: SCHEDULE OF WORKS

ITEM 1 AIR CONDITIONING

1. Offices

All offices/areas as shown on drawings HVAC/E0420/2-7 are to be served by variable

refrigerant volume equipment as manufactured by DAIKIN (EUROPE) LTD. or similar
approved manufacturer. The V.R.V system is to be of the 2 tube, inverter controlled type
providing non-simultaneous cooling and heating functions.

The equipment shall be suitable for refrigerant R410A. Each internal room is to be
individually controlled by a cabled wall mounted controller capable of setting room
temperatures and fan speeds and providing fault and filter clean display. All internal units
shall be of the ceiling void cassette or ducted type as shown on drawings.

Each independent VRV system is to be time controlled by the provision of an electronic

adaptor board installed on the 1st internal unit on each system connected to the main HVAC
control panel on the 4th floor. Each internal unit is to be provided with a facility for an
extended period of use during the timer ‘OFF’ cycle and all units in private offices and
meeting rooms are to be fitted with electronic adaptor boards which will be controlled by
central BMS system (disconnection in absence of personnel in room.)

All external condensing units are to be linked to a control device which in turn will be
connected to the BMS system provided by others. The BMS system will be able to monitor
all internal units and limit the temperature set point range for energy saving purposes.

All power wiring from rooftop isolators to internal units shall be run within cable trays
installed by electrical contractor and within conduit local to each unit. Power wiring, conduit
and local fused isolators are to be included by AC installer. Sheathed control wiring shall be
fixed to interconnecting insulated refrigeration pipe work between units and in conduit to
wall mounted controllers and BMS interface unit.

All refrigeration pipe work shall be insulated with ARMACELL, closed cell class O insulation a
minimum of 16mm thick externally and in builders work duct risers and 13mm thick in
ceiling voids. All supports to be thermally bridged to avoid condensation problems. Pipe
work is to be supported at a minimum of 1.5m centres for rigid section and 1.0m centres for
flexible pipe work. All pipe work in riser shafts and external plant areas are to be run on
galvanised trays.

All internal units are to be provided with condensate pumps connected to UPVC condensate
waste lines with a minimum fall of 1:00. Condensate lines are to connect to a dedicated
stack connected to the rain water collection system at basement level. All steel support
frames for external condensing units, cable trays etc. On 3rd and 4th floors are to be
fabricated and installed by AC contractor.

2. Basement Battery/Ups room

The cooling are conditioning equipment is indicated on drawings will provide a full 100%
standby facility and is to be suitable for R407C refrigerant. Each rooftop mounted unit is to
be connected to twin wall mounted evaporators both controlled by 1 no wall mounted
controller. The master unit on each system is to be fitted with an electronic control adaptor
board so that system operation can be rotated at predetermined intervals from dictates of
controller in 4th floor control panel. In the event of the room temperature rising 5 degrees
above set point temperature the standby unit is to be made operational and an alarm light
activated at the main control panel. The additional room thermostat is to be located
adjacent to the AC unit controllers and all interconnecting wiring is to be installed by AC
contractor. A further control interface unit is to be installed to allow monitoring/alarm
indication at the BMS station. All control wiring to the BMS unit is to be installed by AC
contractor.

All power/control wiring between rooftop condensing units and internal evaporators is to be
run in cable tray/conduit.

All refrigeration pipe work and insulation is to conform to clause 4.0

All condensate waste pipelines shall be connected to dual floor mounted condensate waste
pump/tank units with discharges connected to rain water collection system. Pump/tank units

are to be fitted with high level switch for disconnection of unit via solenoid valve and remote
fault indication at 4th floor control panel. All interconnecting control wiring is to be installed
by AC contractor.

3. Basement filing room

The floor mounted dehumidifier equipment is to incorporate and adjustable humidistat to

control space humidity to 50% R.H. The condensate waste outlets are to be connected to
dual floor mounted condensate waste pump/tank units with discharges connected to rain
water collection system. Pump/tank units are to be fitted with high level switch for
disconnection of unit via solenoid valve and remote fault indication at 4th floor control panel.
All interconnecting control wiring is to be installed by AC contractor.

4. First floor server room

The 2 no. Close control cooling only air conditioning units as indicated on drawings will
provide a full 100% standby facility and are to be suitable for R407C refrigerant. Each floor
mounted evaporator unit is to be connected to a rooftop condenser unit. Interconnecting
mechanical and electrical services are to be installed for a third unit which may be installed
in the future to meet possible additional equipment loads. The internal units shall
incorporate address cards which are to be linked to provide periodic changeover of lead unit
and automatic changeover in case of lead unit fault. The units are also to be linked to
central BMS station.

All power/control wiring between rooftop condensers and internal evaporators is to be run
in cable tray/conduit.

All refrigeration pipe work and insulation is to conform to clause 4.0 section a.

All refrigeration pipe work and insulation is to conform to clause 4.0 section b.
ITEM 2 VENTILATION SYSTEMS

2.1 Fresh air systems

All office floors are to be served by independent fresh air systems incorporating acoustically
lined in line fan unit cabinets, panel filter housing and duct attenuators.

All fan units are to be connected to a fresh air builders’ work duct connected at 4th floor
ceiling void level by fire resistant DURASTEEL LT duct to intake louver plenum chamber for
architectural weatherproof louvers on building facade. The connection to the shaft at each
floor is to incorporate a smoke/shield damper which is to be electrically opened upon timer
control from 4th floor panel. The dampers are to include auxiliary switches to indicate open
position at main control panel and to control subsequent operation of fan. The dampers are
to fail safe shut and be closed in fire condition.

The filtered fresh air is to be connected to the cassette intake spigots or ceiling mounted
grilles by a distribution network of insulated rectangular ducts and fittings. The main duct
branch volume control dampers are to be of the multi-leaf type and the individual cassette
dampers of the single lade type. The insulation is to be of the closed cell elastomeric type as
manufactured by ARMACELL and is to be minimum of 10mm thick.

2.2. Basement generator ventilation

The diesel generator is to be ducted using galvanised steel ductwork to DW 142 to the
underside of the exhaust builders’ duct which rises to connect to the roof exhaust louver
plenum via DURASTEEL LT duct at 4th floor ceiling void level.

The underside of the intake and exhaust builders’ work shafts are to be protected by
smoke-shield dampers with installation frames fixed to the structure. Dampers are to be
normally open and are only to close in the event of fire detection within the generator room
only. The fire detection system is to be linked to main control panel on 4th floor which would
house relay(s) to energise dampers open.

2.3. Basement battery room/ups ventilation

General ventilation is to be provided by a low level grille connected to an in-line duct

mounted fan connected by galvanised steel ductwork to a 2nd floor exhaust louver above
window discharging into the rear open area. A smoke-shield fire damper at low level is to be
normally open and is to be energised closed in the event of a fire within the room. The fire
detection system is to be linked to main control panel on 4th floor which would house relay
to energise damper.

The fan/damper unit are also to normally controlled by a fire suppression control panel in
basement entrance which will override 4th floor panel control and operate fan and switch
damper open to exhaust released fire suppression gas. A duct mounted DPS switch is to
indicate fan run at suppression panel.
In addition the suppression panel will open an intake smoke-shield damper connected via
DURASTEEL LT ductwork to generator room.

2.4. Basement generator room suppression gas exhaust

An independent exhaust system is to be installed with a low level grille/ normally closed
smoke-shield damper connected via galvanised steel ductwork and in-line exhaust fan to
exhaust louver at 2nd floor level as per details shown on drawing. The fan /damper control is
to be manually effected from dedicated fire suppression panel in basement entrance. A duct
mounted DPS switch is to indicate fan ”run” at suppression panel.

2.5. First floor server room suppression gas exhaust

An independent exhaust system is to be installed with a low level grille/ normally closed
smoke-shield damper connected via galvanised steel ductwork and in-line exhaust fan to
exhaust louver at high level as per details shown on drawing. The fan/damper control is to
be manually effected from dedicated fire suppression panel in corridor. A duct mounted DPS
switch is to indicate fan ”run” at suppression panel.

2.6. Toilets/kitchens ventilation

Independent ceiling mounted extract fans are to be installed in locations as shown on

drawings and connected to exhaust louvers or airbricks via 100mm diameter spiral ducts
and fittings. Toilet fans are to be light switch operated and are to incorporate an adjustable
run on timer. Kitchen fans are to be operated from wall mounted fused switches.

All ductwork penetrating fire barriers is to be protected with fusible link fire dampers with
visual indication of position and access panels for reset.

Item 3 controls

The 4th floor control panel, fire suppression exhaust panels and ancillary control items are to
be supplied by FERNLEA SYSTEMS, Fernlea House, 4 Ravenstone Rd.,Camberley, Surrey,
GU15 1SN Tel.no.:00 44 1276 516406 Fax.no.:00 44 1276 505930 Email:
fred.fernle@ntl.world

All control panels and loose control devices are to be installed by AC contractor.
SECTION FOUR: REFRIGERANT PIPEWORK INSTALLATION STANDARDS

1. Pipe work Installation Requirements

The Mechanical Engineering Trade Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission all
interconnecting refrigeration pipe work between the outdoor unite and the indoor units.

The pipe work shall be of refrigerant copper BS.2871 Part 2, ASTM 280, DUN1754/8905 half
tempered. Soft tempered pipe work may be used for short local connections to internal units
where the pipe diameter is 1/4 ‘’ thick or 5/8’’. Long radius bends shall be formed using pipe
bender. The use of short radius pre-formed bends and elbows should be avoided to
minimise pressure drop and possibility of leaks.

OXYGEN FREE NITROGEN MUST BE PASSED THROUGH THE PIPE WORK DURING ALL
BRAZING OF JOINTS TO PREVENT THE FORMATION OF OXIDISATION SCALE ON THE
INSIDE SURFACE OF THE PIPES.

All pipe work shall be clean, de-hydrated and sealed. Pipe work shall be stored under dry
conditions. Any pipe work found to be stored without cap ends should be rejected. Where
sections are cut from a new coil any remaining lengths must be re-sealed. During the
installation if the system has to be left unattended for any purpose whatsoever, the
openings in the systems must be securely sealed.

Pipe work fittings for branching off to indoor units must be ‘Refnet’ headers or joints as
supplied by equipment supplier. No other fittings are acceptable. The positioning of these
joints shall be strictly in accordance to the manufacturer’s specification.

All installed pipe work lengths are to be accurately measured and recorded on the form
provided on the removable access panel within the outdoor unit. This information is
required for accurate calculation of the additional refrigerant charge for the system.

The pipe work must be supported through its entire length according to good refrigeration
practice. However, the brackets must not be positioned directly on the ‘Refnet’ joints or
headers. On horizontal pipe work the bracketing should be over the insulation to allow pipe
movement due to contraction and explosion. The vertical pipe work shall be bracketed at no
more that 1000mm centres. The horizontal pipe work shall be bracketed at no more than
1500mm centres.
Pipe work should be carried out be approved refrigeration engineers and in accordance with
EN378, the specification the recommendations of the manufacturer.

Longest possible length of copper pipe should be utilised to minimise joints on site
appropriate refrigeration installation tools must be utilised to avoid the use of elbows.

All pipe work shall be insulated with vapour sealed phenolic foam sections, class ‘O’ as
scheduled. Thickness 16mm min for external/service riser installation 13mm min for ceiling
void. The ‘Refnet’ joints or headers shall be insulated with two coats of ultra violet
protective paint, e.g., Armstrong Worlds Industries type NH.

All insulation joints shall be made using suitable adhesive and care should be taken that
every part of the insulation is sealed to maintain a vapour barrier.

All refrigerant pipe work passing through the structure is to be adequately sleeved external
to the insulation, with all air gaps to be sealed with Rockwool.

All insulation joints (after pressure and leak testing) to be properly glued as to provide a
complete seal to prevent any condensation.

2. Condensate Pipe work

Condensate pipe work from the proposed future indoor units shall be installed as shown on
the Tender Drawings and run in the direction of flow in all cases. Where condensate pipe
work passes through walls, structure, etc, adequate sleeving is to be provided around the
insulation and all air gaps are to be thoroughly sealed with Rockwool insulation.

All condensate pipe work is to be tested for leakage, either hydraulically or pneumatically to
a pressure of 2 Bar and also tested fro adequate fall. Test certificates are to be included
within the operating and maintenance manuals.

3. Commissioning

Initial pre-commissioning is to be carried out by the Mechanical Engineering Contractor’s

specialist installer, to include pipe work charging and initial fault finding.

After installation of pipe work and prior to sealing of insulation joints (and starting or
equipment), pipe work should be pressure tested to 38 kg/cm2 , held for 24hours and
checked for leaks, vacuumed/dehydrated to (-753mmHg)and held at that setting for 2
(minimum) -4 hours depending on pipe length. Pressure test certificates for, held for
24hours and checked for leaks, vacuumed/dehydrated to (753mmHg) and held a that
setting fro 2(minimum) -4 hours depending on pipe length. Pressure test certificates for all
pipe work testing are to be made available on request and are to be included in the
operating and maintenance manuals.
Refrigerant R410A/R407C charge weights must be calculated, to the actual installed length
of pipe work (not as per drawing) and in accordance to the manufacturers
recommendations and instructions.

The charging should be carried out with an appropriate charging station and under the
supervision of the distributor.

SECTION FIVE: VENTILATION DUCTWORK INSTALLATION

All ventilation ductwork shall be installed to comply with the recommendations of the
heating & ventilation contractors’ association specification DW154.

The whole of the ductwork installation shall be carried out by a trade contractor specialising
in this particular trade.

1. Fittings

All fittings for rectangular ducts shall be fully in accordance with Part 3. Section 11 and Part
4 for circular ducts or HVCA DW144.

2. Hangers and Supports

All hangers and methods of supporting ductwork shall be fully in accordance with Part 6.

Where there is a possibility of the transmission of noise or vibration, care shall be taken to
isolate the duct from the building structure.

3. Fastenings

Roofing bolts and nuts may be used in some cases, e.g., connection to plant on site. Self-
tapping screws shall be restricted to site joints in awkward positions, provided the prior
approval in writing has been obtained from the contract administrator.

4. Fire Dampers

All fire resistant duct work shall be constructed with DURASTEEL LT panels as per the
manufacturing/installation instructions of PROMAT LTD.

5. Volume Control Dampers

Air volume control dampers opposed blade type shall be provided where indicated on the
Contract Drawings, and where described herein.

Fusible Link fire dampers with installation frames and visual blade position indication tested
to BS 5588 Part 9:1989 blades to be out of air stream.

6. Protection of Ductwork

After manufacture and during transit and storage and immediately prior to erection, all open
ends of ductwork shall be covered and sealed to prevent entry of dust and dirt by means of
heavy grade Bitumen Backed Paper Securely tied in position.

7. Identification

When the installation has been completed, every item of plant shall be clearly and
permanently marked with its name and duty. The manufacturers name, technical particulars
(ratings, etc) and their serial number shall be clearly marked on each unit.

8. Flexible Ductwork (Semi Rigid Type)

The use of flexible ductwork shall not be permitted except where indicated on the Contract
Drawings or where previously agreed with the Contract Administrator.

Where the use of flexible ductwork is permitted for the final connections to the row 1 racks,
the flexible ductwork shall not exceed lengths for direct connection and shall deviate by not
greater than 50mm in any direction from that axis of the ductwork. (i.e. all flexible ductwork
shall be run ‘straight’).

Flexible ductwork shall be made from PVC and be suitably reinforced.

Flexible ducting shall be supported to ensure a ‘full area’ is maintained along its complete
length.

9. Air Intake/Exhaust Airbricks

External airbricks as supplied by Vent Axia shall be provided where indicated on the Tender
Drawings. Airbricks shall be complete with lip on leading edge blade and weather guard
inserted laterally between the blades which shall also provide the necessary protection
against birf and vermin entering throughout the louvre blades and act as equalising screen
to improve aerodynamic performance.

Colour finish of Airbrick to Architect requirements.