Vallejo City Council
February 24, 2026

Preformed Channel Pipe Support System
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1. For pipes 8 inches in diameter and smaller: Use Type 316 stainless steel, 2-piece universal strap with slotted hex head screw and nut. a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Unistrut, Series P1109 through P1126.
2) Allied Support Systems, PS1100.
3) Cooper Ind., B-Line Series B2000.

2. For pipes greater than 8 inches in diameter: Unless different material is otherwise indicated on the Drawings use Type 316 stainless steel, 1-piece 1-inch wide by 1/8-inch thick steel strap.

D. Prefabricated double channel bracket:

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Unistrut, P2542-P2546.
b. Cooper Ind., B-Line Series B297.

E. Cushion strip:

1. For solvent welded plastic pipes in elevated temperatures, use a thermoplastic elastomer, cushion wrap designed for use from -50 degrees Fahrenheit to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Contractor to add a cushion strip at each pipe support strap that meets this criteria.
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Anvil, AS 3795.
2) Unistrut, P2600 Unicushion.

2.04 FABRICATION
A. Do not galvanize or paint stainless steel components.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install preformed channel concrete inserts for vertical support, quantity based on manufacturer's structural design calculations.

B. Fasten preformed channel pipe supports to existing walls using Z-fittings and concrete anchors as indicated on the Drawings.

C. Fasten preformed channel pipe supports to preformed channel concrete inserts embedded in ceiling using U-shaped fittings.

D. Suspend threaded rods from concrete inserts embedded in ceiling. Support preformed channel pipe supports with threaded rods.

E. Prevent contact between pipes and support components of dissimilar metals. Utilize rubber coated, plastic coated, or vinyl coated components, stainless steel components, or wrap pipe with PVC or polyethylene tape.

F. Install support as near as possible to concentrated loads.

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H. Adjust supports or install shims to obtain specified slope or elevation.

END OF SECTION

Rubber “Duck Bill” Check Valve
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RUBBER “DUCK BILL” CHECK VALVE
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Rubber “Duck Bill” Check Valve.

B. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

2. D2000 - Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automatic Applications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15050 - Common Work Results for Mechanical Equipment.

C. Shop drawings: As specified in Section 15050 - Common Work Results for Mechanical Equipment.

D. Vendor operation and maintenance manuals: As specified in Section 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

E. Commissioning submittals:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following or equal:

1. Proco Products, Proflex.

2. Red Valve, Tideflex Technologies.

B. Anchor bolts: Provided by valve manufacturer.

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2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements.

B. Check valve shall open when the line pressure exceeds the backpressure and close when the backpressure exceeds the line pressure thereby preventing backflow.

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Stainless steel: ASTM A276, Type 304, 304L, 316, or 316L.

B. Neoprene: ASTM D2000, BC 615 to 625.

2.04 COMPONENTS
A. Thimble and flanges: Type 316 stainless steel.

1. Flanges:
a. Sizes and configuration as indicated on the Drawings. b. Mount as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Thimble:
a. Cast in 1 piece or welded and shall be designed to maximize strength, rigidity, and minimize weight.
b. 1-inch spacers may be cast or welded onto the bottom of the thimble at the 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock position to support valve position during installation. The spacers shall be of such length and positioned such that they will be fully embedded in and will not hinder the grouting of the valve during installation.

B. Insert: Material(s) as specified by manufacturer with exterior surfaces being Neoprene rubber.

C. Bolts, nuts, and fittings: Type 316 stainless steel.

2.05 ANCHOR BOLTS
A. When required, hooked end type, of sufficient quantity and length to anchor the valve.

B. Material: Type 316 stainless steel.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions meeting the requirements as indicated on the Drawings.

B. Mount plumb in both vertical planes and level in horizontal plane.

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3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

2. Manufacturer’s Representative onsite requirements:
a. Installation: 1 trip, 1 day minimum.
b. Functional Testing: 1 trip, 1 day minimum each.

C. Functional testing:

1. Check Valve:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Leakage tests: Demonstrate compliance with allowable leakage limits set forth in this Section.
c. After the gate installation and checking, exercise each gate from the closed position to fully open position and back to the closed position at least twice and verify gate is properly seated.
d. Conduct Level 2 General Equipment Performance Test.

END OF SECTION

Common Work Results for Valves
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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Basic requirements for valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C111/A21.11 - Standard for Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe Fittings.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Casting for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.

2. A480 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip.

3. A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

C. NSF International (NSF):

1. 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

D. Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

1. SP7 - Brush-Off Blast Cleaning.

2. SP10 - Near-White Blast Cleaning.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Submit the following information for each valve:
a. Valve type, size, pressure rating, Cv factor.
b. Coatings.
c. Motorized valve actuators:
1) Information on valve actuator including size, manufacturer, model number, limit switches, mounting; and motor enclosure, seating and unseating torque coefficient, dynamic torque, and bearing friction for calculation of maximum operating torque.
2) Complete wiring diagrams and control system schematics. d. Manual valve actuators:
1) Information on valve actuator including size, manufacturer, model number.
e. Certified drawings with description of component parts, dimensions, weights, and materials of construction.

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1) Submit certification that the valves and coatings are suitable in potable water applications in accordance with NSF 61.
g. Clearly mark submittal information to show specific items, materials, and accessories or options being furnished.
h. Factory test data.

C. Provide vendor operation and maintenance manual as specified in Section 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

1. Furnish bound sets of installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for each type of manual valve 4 inches in nominal size and larger, and all non-manual valves. Include information on valve operators.

D. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Source Testing as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

E. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer qualifications:

1. Valves manufactured by manufacturers whose valves have had successful operational experience in comparable service.

1.05 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Protect valves and protective coatings from damage during handling and installation; repair coating where damaged.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Pressure rating:

1. Suitable for service under minimum working pressures of 150 pounds per square inch gauge.

2. When a piping system is specified in the Piping Schedule to be tested at a pressure greater than 150 pounds per square inch gauge, provide valves for that piping system with design working pressure which is sufficient to withstand the test pressure.

B. Valve to piping connections:

1. Metallic valves:
a. Valves 3 inches nominal size and larger: Flanged ends. b. Valves less than 3 inches nominal size: Screwed ends.

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2. Plastic valves in plastic piping systems:
a. Up to 4 inches: Provide solvent or heat welded unions, except for plastic butterfly valves.
1) Plastic butterfly valves shall be flanged per Section 15112 - Butterfly Valves.
b. 6 inches and above: Provide solvent or heat-welded flanges.

2.02 MATERIALS
A. Stainless steel: In accordance with ASTM A480, Type 316, or Type 304, UNS Alloy S31600 or S30400.

B. Valve and operator bolts and nuts (not including flange bolts and nuts, which are specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping):

1. Fabricated of stainless steel for the following installation conditions:
a. Submerged in sewage or water.
b. In an enclosed space above sewage or water.
c. In structures containing sewage or water, below top of walls. d. At openings in concrete or metal decks.

2. Where dissimilar metals are being bolted, use stainless steel bolts with isolation bushings and washers.

3. Underground bolts: Low-alloy steel in accordance with AWWA C111/A21.11.

C. Bronze and brass alloys: Use bronze and brass alloys with not more than 6 percent zinc and not more than 2 percent aluminum in the manufacture of valve parts; UNS Alloy C83600 or C92200 unless specified otherwise.

D. Cast iron valve bodies: In accordance with ASTM A126, Class 30 minimum.

E. Ductile iron valve bodies: In accordance with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 minimum unless specified otherwise.

2.03 INTERIOR PROTECTIVE LINING
A. When specified in the particular valve specification, provide valves with type of protective lining specified in the particular valve Specification.

B. Apply protective lining to interior, non-working surfaces, except stainless steel surfaces.

C. Lining types:

1. Fusion bonded epoxy:
a. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) 3-M Company, ScotchKote 134; certified to NSF 61 for drinking water use.
b. Clean surfaces in accordance with SSPC SP 7 or SP 10, as recommended by epoxy manufacturer.
c. Apply in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions. d. Lining thickness: 0.010 to 0.012-inch, except that:
1) Lining thickness in grooves for gaskets: 0.005-inch. 2) Do not coat seat grooves in valves with bonded seat.

Common Work Results for Valves
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1) Lining thickness: Measured with a non-destructive magnetic type thickness gauge.
2) Verify lining integrity with a wet sponge-testing unit operating at approximately 60 volts, or as recommended by the lining manufacturer.
3) Consider tests successful when lining thickness meets specified requirements and when no pinholes are found.
4) Correct defective lining disclosed by unsuccessful tests, and repeat test.
5) Repair pinholes with liquid epoxy recommended by manufacturer of the epoxy used for lining.

2. High solids epoxy:
a. Product equivalent to high solids epoxy EPX-M-1-PWS as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.
1) Certified in accordance with NSF 61 for drinking water use. 2) Interior: Coat valve interior with manufacturer's equivalent high performance high solids epoxy coating system with a certifiable performance history for the service conditions and as approved by the Engineer. Manufacturer shall provide for approval, coating information sufficient to allow Engineer to assess equivalence to the specified high solids epoxy EPX-M-1-PWS as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.
b. Clean surfaces to meet SP-7 or SP-10, or as recommended by coating manufacturer.
c. Quality control: After coating is cured, check coated surface for porosity with a holiday detector set at 1,800 volts, or as recommended by coating manufacturer.
1) Repair holidays and other irregularities and retest coating. 2) Repeat procedure until holidays and other irregularities are corrected.

2.04 UNDERGROUND VALVES
A. Provide underground valves with flanged, mechanical, or other type of joint required for the type of pipe to which the valve is to be connected.

B. Coating and wrapping:

1. After installation, encase valves in polyethylene wrap as specified for ductile iron piping in Section 02693 - Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151. a. Ascertain that polyethylene wrapping does not affect operation of valve.

2.05 STEAM VALVES
A. Valves in steam or steam condensate piping: Ductile iron body in accordance with ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12 minimum or cast steel or forged steel.

2.06 VALVE BOXES
A. Provide cast-iron valve boxes at each buried valve to access valve and valve operators.

Common Work Results for Valves
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C. Boxes:

1. 2-piece, fabricated of cast iron; provide cover, with asphalt varnish or enamel protective coating.

2. Adjustable to grade, install centered around the upper portions of the valve and valve operator.

D. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc.

2. Neenah Foundry Co.

2.07 VALVE OPERATORS
A. Valve operator "Open" direction: Open counterclockwise.

B. Provide valves located below operating level or deck with extensions for key operation or floor stands and handwheels, as indicated on the Drawings.

C. Provide manually operated valves located not more than 6 feet above the operating level with tee handles, wrenches, or handwheels.

1. Make the valve operator more conveniently accessible by rolling valves, located more than 5 feet but less than 6 feet above the operating level, toward the operating side.

2. Secure tee handles and wrenches to the valve head or stem, except where a handle or wrench so secured constitutes a hazard to personnel; in which case, stow handle or wrench immediately adjacent to the valve on or in a suitable hanger, bracket, or receptacle.

D. Fit valves located more than 6 feet above operating level with chain operated handles or valve wheels.

1. Chains: Sufficient length to reach approximately 4 feet above the operating level.

2. Where chains constitute a nuisance or hazard to operating personnel, provide holdbacks or other means for keeping the chains out of the way.

E. Provide an operator shaft extension from valve or valve operator to finished grade or deck level when buried valves, and other valves located below the operating deck or level, are specified or indicated on the Drawings to be key operated; provide 2 inches square AWWA operating nut, and box and cover as specified, or a cover where a box is not required.

F. Each exposed (exterior) valve shall be provided with a padlock and sufficient length of 3/8-inch Type 316 stainless steel chain to allow for securing of valve against unauthorized operation. Padlocks shall be keyed to the City standard lockset.

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3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Preparation prior to installation:

1. Install valves after the required submittal on installation has been accepted.

2. Determine after flanged valves and flanged check valves are selected, the face-to-face dimensions of flanged valves and flanged check valves.

B. Fabricate piping to lengths taking into account the dimensions of flanged valves and flanged check valves.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Provide incidental work and materials necessary for installation of valves including flange gaskets, flange bolts and nuts, valve boxes and covers, concrete bases, blocking, and protective coating.

B. Where needed, furnish and install additional valves for proper operation and maintenance of equipment and plant facilities under the following circumstances:

1. Where such additional valves are required for operation and maintenance of the particular equipment furnished by Contractor.

2. Where such additional valves are required as a result of a substitution or change initiated by Contractor.

C. Valve and actuator orientation:

1. Contractor shall coordinate with valve supplier final orientation of valve and actuator assembly based on Contractor's selection of equipment manufacturers and the valve and piping arrangement as indicated on the Drawings.
a. Contractor shall rotate valve and/or actuator mounting orientation as specified in this Section unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2. Install valves with their stems in vertical position above the pipe, except as follows:
a. Butterfly valves, gate valves aboveground, globe valves, ball valves, and angle valves may be installed with their stems in the horizontal position. b. Install buried plug valves with geared operators with their stems in a horizontal position.

3. Install valves so that handles clear obstructions when the valves are operated from fully open to fully closed.

D. Place top of valve boxes flush with finished grade or as otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

E. Valves with threaded connections:

1. Install valves by applying wrench on end of valve nearest the joint to prevent distortion of the valve body.

2. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon™ tape on external (male) threads to prevent forcing compound into valve seat area.

Common Work Results for Valves
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1. Align flanges and gasket carefully before tightening flange bolts.

2. When flanges are aligned, install bolts and hand tighten.

3. Tighten nuts opposite each other with equal tension before moving to next pair of nuts.

G. Valves with soldered connections:

1. Do not overheat connection to prevent damage to resilient seats and metal seat rings.

2. Position valves in full open position before starting soldering procedure.

3. Apply heat to piping rather than to valve body.

3.03 FIELD APPLIED COATING OF VALVE EXTERIOR
A. Match color and be compatible with manufacturer’s coating system and as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.

1. When shop applied finish coating matches field applied coating on adjacent piping, touch up shop coating in damaged areas in accordance with instructions recommended by the paint manufacturer.

2. When shop applied coating does not match field coating on adjacent piping, or when damage has occurred to the shop applied coating that requires more than touchup, blast clean valve surfaces or utilize other surface preparation recommended by the manufacturer of the coating material and apply the coating system used for coating adjacent piping.

3.04 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services from each manufacturer for all valves supplied:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Source Testing.

2. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. As specified elsewhere for specific valve types, sizes or actuators.

1. Source testing.

2. Manufacturers on site services for City Training, Installation Testing, Functional Testing, and during the Process Operational Period.

END OF SECTION

Ball Valves
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BALL VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Ball valves.

B. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

2. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C507 - Standard for Ball Valves 6 Inch Through 48 Inch.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A48 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.

2. A216 - Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service.

3. A351 - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves:

1. Metal body ball valves: 6 inches and larger only: Submit affidavit of compliance in accordance with AWWA C507.

2. Operation and maintenance manual.

C. Commissioning submittals:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

Ball Valves
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2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. General: Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings use:

1. Metal body ball valves on metallic pipelines.

2. Plastic body ball valves on plastic pipelines.

B. Do not use metal body ball valves in sodium hypochlorite or sodium bisulfite systems.

2.02 METAL BODY BALL VALVES – FULL PORT (BAV00)
A. Metal body ball valves, less than 6-inch size

1. Manufacturers: One of the following, or equal:
a. Conbraco Industries, Inc., Apollo Valves.
b. Flow-Tek, Inc.
c. Metso Automation/Jamesbury.
d. NIBCO, Inc.

2. General:
a. Type: Non-lubricated, full port and capable of sealing in either direction. b. End connections:
1) Threaded or solder ends for sizes 3-inch and smaller. 2) Class 150 flanged for sizes larger than 3 inches.
a) Flanges: In accordance with ASME B16.1 standards.
c. Stem packing: Manually adjustable while valve is under pressure. d. Shafts:
1) Rigidly connected to the ball by a positive means.
a) Design connection to transmit torque equivalent to at least 75 percent of the torsional strength of the shaft.
e. Handles: Stainless steel latch lock handle with vinyl grip and stainless steel nut designed to open and close the valve under operating conditions.
f. Temperature limits: Suitable for operation between minus 20 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Materials:
a. Valves in copper lines: Bronze body.
b. Valves in steel and ductile iron piping: Ductile iron or cast steel body. c. Valves in stainless steel piping: Stainless steel body, material type to match piping material as specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping.
d. Ball: Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, Type 316 in digester gas applications.
e. Seats: PTFE.
f. Stem seals: PTFE or Viton™.
g. Bearings: Self-lubricated, corrosion resistant material that will not contaminate potable water.
h. Valves for combustible fluid applications (digester gas, natural gas, fuel oil, etc.) must be of fire safe design.

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4. Venting requirements:
a. Metal ball valves for hydrogen peroxide service:
1) Provide valve with factory drilled 0.125-inch hole in the upstream side of the ball.
2) Provide an engraved Type 316 stainless steel tag permanently attached to the valve stem stating, "One side of ball drilled for hydrogen peroxide service".

2.03 PLASTIC BODY BALL VALVES – FULL PORT (BAV40)
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Asahi America.

2. Chemtrol Division, NIBCO, Inc.

3. Georg Fischer Piping Systems.

4. Hayward Flow Control.
a. For sodium hypochlorite service, provide model TB-Z. Model TBH-Z shall not be used.

5. IPEX USA, LLC

6. Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.

B. General:

1. Type: Non-lubricated and capable of sealing in either flow direction.

2. End connections:
a. 4 inches and smaller size: Socket end true unions for solvent welded connection to adjacent piping.
b. 6-inch size: Socket end true unions with attached flanges for flanged connection to adjacent piping.

3. All valves shall have integral ISO 5211 mounting pad for actuator installation.

4. All valves shall have integral plate for lock-out/tag-out.

5. Stem: Double o-ring seal with shear point above seal.

6. Pressure rating: Suitable for the test pressure and maximum temperature of the corresponding piping system listed in the Piping Schedule.

C. Materials:

1. Body and ball:
a. PVC piping systems: PVC.
b. CPVC piping systems: CPVC.

2. Seats: PTFE (Teflon™).

3. O-rings: Match gasket material of corresponding piping system listed in the Piping Schedule.

D. Limit switches, when indicated on the Drawings:

1. Mechanical cam type with watertight enclosure and suited for remote indication of valve open-close status.

2. Mount on valve actuator.

3. Contacts: 120-volt alternating current, 20 amperes at 75 to 100 percent power factor and 24-volt direct current, 5 amperes minimum.

E. Valve actuator:

1. Valves shall be quarter turn operated with valve seat adjustability.

2. Manually operated valves: Lever.

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1. PVC and CPVC ball valves for hypochlorite service:
a. Provide valve with factory drilled 0.125-inch hole in the upstream side of the ball.
b. Provide an engraved plastic tag permanently attached to the valve stem stating, "One side of ball drilled for hypochlorite service". c. Provide an arrow inscribed on the valve body to indicate direction of flow.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General: Install each type of valve in accordance with manufacturers' printed instructions.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer's Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. Functional testing:

1. Valves:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Conduct pressure and leak test, as specified in Section 02003 - Piping Systems Testing.

END OF SECTION

Butterfly Valves
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BUTTERFLY VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Butterfly valves:

1. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125 and 250.

2. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS 1/2 through NPS 24.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C110 - Standard for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings.

2. C504 - Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves.

3. C540 - Standard for Power-Actuating Devices for Valves and Sluice Gates.

4. C550 - Protective Interior Coatings for Valves & Hydrants.

5. C606 - Standard for Grooved and Shouldered Joints.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.

2. A216 - Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for Higher-Temperature Service.

3. A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

4. A351 - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.

5. A395 - Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.

6. A479 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels.

7. A515 - Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Intermediate - and Higher-Temperature Service.

8. A516 - Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate - and Lower-Temperature Service.

9. A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

10. A564 - Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

11. A582 - Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars.

12. A743 - Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application.

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13. A890 - Standard Specification for Castings,
Iron-Chromium-Nickel-Molybdenum Corrosion-Resistant, Duplex (Austenitic/Ferritic) for General Application.

14. B462 - Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled UNS N06030, UNS N06022, UNS N06035, UNS N06200, UNS N06059, UNS N10362, UNS N06686, UNS N08020, UNS N08024, UNS N08026, UNS N08367, UNS N10276, UNS N10665, UNS N10675, UNS N10629, UNS N08031, UNS N06045, UNS N06025, UNS R20033 Alloy Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for Corrosive High-Temperature Service.

15. B584 - Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications.

16. B691 - Standard Specification for Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloys (UNS N08366 and UNS N08367) Rod, Bar, and Wire.

17. D429 - Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property-Adhesion to Rigid Substrate.

D. Compressed Gas Association (CGA):

1. Standard G-4.1 - Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service.

E. NSF International (NSF):

1. Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

F. United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

1. 21 - Food and Drugs.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures B. Product data: 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves:

1. For general purpose AWWA butterfly valves, include description of the method of attachment of the disc edge to the valve disc.

2. Interior epoxy coatings: Affidavit of compliance attesting that epoxy coatings applied to interior surfaces of butterfly valves comply with all provisions in accordance with AWWA C550.

3. Certification, for valves and coatings in contact with potable water, that the products used are suitable for contact with drinking water in accordance with NSF Standard 61.

C. Commissioning submittals:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

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2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Design requirements:

1. Valve pressure rating shall be greater than or equal to the piping system test pressure specified in the Piping Schedule at the maximum service temperature.

2. General purpose AWWA butterfly valves:
a. Design standard: Provide valves designed and manufactured in accordance with AWWA C504.
b. Class:
1) Provide butterfly valves in accordance with AWWA Class 150B, unless otherwise specified.
2) Provide butterfly valves in accordance with AWWA Class 250B in piping systems with test pressure greater than 150 pounds per square inch gauge and less than 250 pounds per square inch gauge.

3. High pressure butterfly valves:

4. Piping systems designed for test pressures greater than 250 pounds per square inch gauge and less than 500 pounds per square inch gauge: Provide ASME B16.5, Class 300 flanged high pressure valves.

5. Industrial class butterfly valves:
a. Industrial class butterfly valves capable of 150 pounds per square inch gauge leak tight shut off.

6. Stainless steel butterfly valves:
a. Stainless steel butterfly valves capable of a minimum of 100 pounds per square inch gauge leak tight shut off and with special cleaning, packaging, and handling.

B. Usage:

1. Provide and install butterfly valve types as outlined in the Butterfly Valve Application Schedule at the end of this Section.

C. Design requirements for all butterfly valves with power actuating devices:

1. Design valves and actuators for maximum operating torque, in accordance with and using safety factors required in AWWA C540, using the following values:
a. Maximum water velocity: 16 feet per second with valve fully open. b. Maximum pressure differential across the closed valve equal to the pressure class designation.
c. Coefficient for seating and unseating torque, dynamic torque, and bearing friction in accordance with valve manufacturer's published recommendations.

2. Valve disc: Seat in an angular position of 90 degrees to the pipe axis and rotate an angle of 90 degrees between fully open and fully closed positions:
a. Do not supply valves with stops or lugs cast with or mechanically secured to the body of the valve for limiting the disc travel.

3. Unacceptable thrust bearings: Do not provide valves with thrust bearings exposed to the fluid in the line and consisting of a metal bearing surface in rubbing contact with an opposing metal bearing surface.

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1. Tight shutoff at the pressure rating of the valve with pressure applied in either direction.

2. Suitable for the following service conditions:
a. Throttling.
b. Frequent operation.
c. Operation after long periods of inactivity.
d. Installation in any position and flow in either direction.

2.02 GENERAL PURPOSE AWWA BUTTERFLY VALVES (BFV00)
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. DeZURIK/Sartell Model BAW.

2. Mueller/Pratt Co.

B. Valve body:

1. Material: Cast iron, ASTM A126, Grade B, or ductile iron, ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12.

2. Body design:
a. Flanged body valves:
1) Usage: Comply with limitations specified in the Butterfly Valve Application Schedule.
2) Flanges: In accordance with ASME B16.1 Class 125 flanges for Class 150B valves, in accordance with ASME B16.1 Class 250 flanges for Class 250B valves.
b. Mechanical joint body valves:
1) Usage: Comply with limitations specified in the Butterfly Valve Application Schedule.
2) Mechanical joint design: In accordance with AWWA C110. 3) When mechanical joint body valves are used, incorporate valve into thrust restraint analysis as specified in Section 02693 - Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151. Utilize test pressure on one side of valve and zero pressure on the opposite side of the valve. Restrain pipe joints on both sides of valve as determined by thrust analysis calculations. c. Grooved end body valves:
1) Usage: Butterfly valves with grooved ends may be used in piping systems specified in the Piping Schedule to have grooved end joints.

Comply with additional limitations specified in the Butterfly Valve Application Schedule.
2) Grooved end joint design: In accordance with AWWA C606.

C. Disc:

1. Material: Cast iron or ductile iron with Type 316 stainless steel edge that matches seat in valve body.

2. Secure valve disc to shaft by means of smooth-sided, taper or dowel pins, Type 316 stainless steel, or Monel.

3. Extend pins through shaft and mechanically secure in place.

D. Shaft and bearings:

1. Shaft design:
a. Valves 20-inches and less: 1-piece, through disc design.

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2. Shaft seal: Vee type, chevron design.

3. Shaft material for Class 150B valves: Type 316 stainless steel, ASTM A276.

4. Shaft material for Class 250B valves: Type 17-4 pH stainless steel, ASTM A564.

5. Shaft bearings: Self-lubricating sleeve type:
a. Valves 20 inches and less: Nylatron.
b. Valves greater than 20-inch size: Teflon™ with stainless steel or fiberglass backing.

E. Seats:

1. Seat materials:
a. Match gasket material that is specified in the Piping Schedule for the specific piping system.
b. In low-pressure air applications: EPDM.
c. In digester gas applications: Teflon™.
d. In natural gas applications: Buna N.
e. In all other applications: EPDM.

2. For valves 20 inches in nominal size and smaller, bond or vulcanize seat into the valve body.

3. For valves 24 inches in nominal size and larger, retain seats mechanically or by adhesive:
a. Mechanical retainage: Retain seat by a clamping ring with segmented clamping ring locks with adjusting locking screws.
1) Clamping ring, ring locks, and adjusting locking screws: Type 316 stainless steel.
2) Provide means to prevent ring locks and screws used to retain seats from loosening due to vibration or cavitation.
b. Adhesive retainage: Inset the seat within a groove in the valve body and retain in place with epoxy injected behind the seat so that the seat expands into the body.
c. Do not provide valves with seats retained by snap rings or spring-loaded retainer rings.

4. Resilient seat: Withstand 75 pound per inch pull when tested in accordance with ASTM D429, Method B.

F. Valve packing:

1. Valves 4 inches to 48 inches nominal size: Self-adjusting V-type packing or chevron-type packing. NBR or EPDM to match seat material.

2. Valves 54 inches nominal size and larger: Adjustable V-type packing with bronze packing gland or self-adjusting V-type packing. NBR or EPDM to match seat material.

2.03 COATING REQUIREMENTS FOR METAL VALVES
A. Shop coat interior and exterior metal surfaces of valves, except as follows:

1. Interior machined surfaces.

2. Surfaces of gaskets and elastomeric seats and stem seals.

3. Bearing surfaces.

4. Stainless steel surfaces and components.

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1. Formulate interior coating material from materials in accordance with CFR 21, AWWA C550, and NSF 61.

2. Submit affidavit of compliance attesting that epoxy coatings applied to interior surfaces of butterfly valves in accordance with CFR 21, AWWA C550, and NSF 61.

C. Interior surfaces:

1. Interior surfaces, except for valves used in low-pressure air service: High solids epoxy as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings, Attachment A – Coating Schedule.

2. Interior surfaces of valves used in low-pressure air service: High temperature coating for range of 150 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings, Attachment A – Coating Schedule.

D. Exterior surfaces:

1. Exterior surfaces of valves, actuators, and accessories coating as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings, Attachment A – Coating Schedule for the following conditions:
a. Submerged valves: High solids epoxy.
b. Buried valves: High solids epoxy.
c. Other valves: High solids epoxy with polyurethane topcoat.

2. Polished and machined surfaces: Apply rust-preventive compound, a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Houghton, Rust Veto 344.
2) Rust-Oleum, R-9.

E. Field applied coatings of valve exterior:

1. Match color and be compatible with manufacturer’s coating system and as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings. a. When shop applied finish coating matches field applied coating on adjacent piping, touch up shop coating in damaged areas in accordance with instructions recommended by the paint manufacturer. b. When shop applied coating does not match field coating on adjacent piping, or when damage has occurred to the shop applied coating that requires more than touchup, blast clean valve surfaces or utilize other surface preparation recommended by the manufacturer of the coating material and apply the coating system used for coating adjacent piping.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install valves with valve shafts horizontal, unless a vertical shaft is required to suit a particular installation, and unless a vertical shaft is indicated on the Drawings.

B. Install pipe spools or valve spacers in locations where butterfly valve disc travel may be impaired by adjacent pipe lining, pipe fittings, valves, or other equipment.

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3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. Functional testing:

1. Valves:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Conduct pressure and leak test, as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

3.03 BUTTERFLY VALVE APPLICATION SCHEDULE
A. Acceptable butterfly valve types and body styles are listed in the Butterfly Valve Application Schedule provided at the end of this Section. Furnish and install butterfly valves in accordance with this Schedule.

BUTTERFLY VALVE APPLICATION SCHEDULE
Valve Type and Style Acceptable Applications
General Purpose AWWA Butterfly Valves -
Flanged Body Design.

Aboveground or submerged in the following
service applications only:
- Acceptable in all service applications except
oxygen and ozone service and high-pressure
service.
- May be used in buried applications when
required by the specified piping system.

General Purpose AWWA Butterfly Valves -
Mechanical Joint Body Design.

Buried in the following service applications
only:
- Acceptable in all service applications except
oxygen and ozone service and high-pressure
service.

General Purpose AWWA Butterfly Valves -
Lugged Body Design.

Aboveground in the following service
applications only:
- Aeration Air Systems.

General Purpose AWWA Butterfly Valves -
Wafer (not lugged) Body Design.

Not allowed.

General Purpose AWWA Butterfly Valves -
Grooved End Body Design.

Aboveground, in sizes 20 inches and less, with
piping system test pressure less than 100 psi,
and in the following service applications only:
- Acceptable in all service applications, except
oxygen and ozone service, where piping for
that service is specified in the Piping
Schedule to have grooved end joints.

High Pressure Butterfly Valves - Flanged
Body Design.

Service applications with piping system test
pressure greater than 250 psi. Acceptable in
aboveground and buried installations.

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BUTTERFLY VALVE APPLICATION SCHEDULE
Valve Type and Style Acceptable Applications
High Pressure Butterfly Valves - Wafer or
Lugged Wafer Body Design.

Not allowed.

Industrial Class Butterfly Valves - Lugged
Body Design.

Aboveground in the following service
applications only:
- Aeration Air Systems.
- Natural Gas Systems.
- Digester Gas Systems.
- Chilled and Hot Water Systems.

Industrial Class Butterfly Valves - Wafer
(not lugged) Body Design.

Not allowed.

Stainless Steel Butterfly Valves - Lugged
Body Design.

Aboveground in the following service
applications only:
- Oxygen Systems.
- Ozone Systems.

Stainless Steel Butterfly Valves - Wafer (not
lugged) Body Design.

Not allowed.

Thermoplastic Butterfly Valves Low-pressure plastic piping systems.

END OF SECTION

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CHECK VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes requirements for:

1. Dual Flapper Check Valves:
a. Metal hinge.
b. Elastomer hinge.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C508 - Standard for Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service 2 Inch Through 24 Inch NPS.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.

2. A276: Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

3. A313 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Spring Wire.

4. A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

5. A582 - Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars.

6. B16 - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines.

7. B61 - Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze Casting.

8. B62 - Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Q=Ounce Metal Castings.

9. B582 - Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron-Molybdenum-Copper Alloy Plate, Sheet, and Strip.

10. B584 - Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications.

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

E. NSF International (NSF):

1. Standard 61 - Drinking Water Components Health Effects.

2. 372 - Drinking Water System Components - Lead Content.

F. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

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1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements C. Commissioning submittals:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. As specified in 01601 - Product Requirements and 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

B. Provide check valves as shown on the Check Valve Schedule and suitable for service:

1. In either horizontal or vertical position.

2. For working pressures up to 150 pounds per square inch.

C. Check valve materials as follows unless otherwise specified:

1. Cast iron conforming to ASTM A126 Grade B.

2. Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12.

3. T-303 stainless steel conforming to ASTM A582 (UNS S30300).

4. Type 316 stainless steel conforming to ASTM A313.

D. Flanges: Drilled per ASME B16 Class 125/150 unless otherwise specified or indicated on the Drawings.

2.02 DUAL FLAPPER CHECK VALVES (CKV10 AND CKV70)
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. APCO Model 9000.

B. Dual flapper check valves – Metal hinge (CKV10):

1. Valve design:
a. Spring-assisted dual valve plates with metal hinge. Springs designed to close valve plates upon flow reversal.
b. Replaceable elastomeric seal secured to valve plates with clamp plates and fasteners.

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C. Materials:

1. Body: Cast iron.

2. Valve plates: Type 316 stainless steel. Stainless-faced iron casting not acceptable.

3. Seal: EPDM.

4. Trim: Type 316 stainless steel.

5. Spring: Type 316 stainless steel.

2.03 INTERIOR PROTECTIVE LININGS
A. As shown in the valve schedules and in accordance with Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Flapper-type check valves:

1. Install with proper orientation of flow direction arrow on valve body or as indicated in the Manufacturer’s Recommendation (Instruction).

2. When installed in horizontal pipelines, mount with shaft on vertical locations.

3. When mounted in a vertical pipeline, directly downstream of an elbow, mount with the shaft perpendicular to the outermost portion of the elbow.

4. Mount on downstream side of discharge silencer when used on positive displacement and centrifugal blowers.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer's Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. Functional testing:

1. Test witnessing: Witnessed.

2. Conduct pressure and leak test, as specified in Section 02009 - Piping Systems Testing.

END OF SECTION

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GATE, GLOBE, AND ANGLE VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Gate, globe (non-pilot controlled), and needle valves.

B. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 inch Standard.

2. B16.47 - Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through NPS 60 inch Standard.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C515 - Standard for Reduced-Wall, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Services.

2. C 550 - Protective Interior Coatings for Valves and Hydrants.

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. B98 - Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Rod, Bar, and Shapes.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

C. Commissioning submittals: For valves larger than 16 inches:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

B. Interior epoxy coatings: Affidavit of compliance attesting that epoxy coatings applied to interior surfaces of valves comply in accordance with all provisions of AWWA C550.

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2.01 GATE VALVES – GENERAL SERVICE (GV00)
A. Gate valves aboveground:

1. Valves less than 3 inches in size for clean water and air service:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Crane, Figure 431.
2) Jenkins, Figure 47.
3) Lunkenheimer Co., Figure 2151.
b. Design:
1) Size and configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.
2) Manufacturer's standard bronze, solid wedge disc, rising stem, screwed end, Class 150 pounds.

2. Valves 3 inches in size and larger, single disk.
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) M&H/Kennedy Valve Co.
2) Mueller.
3) American Flow Control, Series 2500.
b. Design:
1) Size, material, configuration: Indicated on the Drawings. 2) Resilient wedge type in accordance with AWWA C515.
3) Flange, iron body, and bonnet rated for 200 pound working pressure. a) Provide o-ring seal between valve body and bonnet.
4) Ductile or cast iron wedge encapsulated in nitrile rubber and capable of sealing in either flow direction.
5) Bronze stem with double or triple o-ring or braided packing stem seals.
6) Rising stem configuration with handwheel diameter sized to allow opening of valve with no more than a 40-pound pull.
7) Coat interior and exterior surfaces of valve body and bonnet with fusion-bonded epoxy in accordance with AWWA C550.

3. Valves 3 inches in size and larger, double disc:
a. Flanged.
b. Materials:
1) 200 pound iron body.
2) Bronze mounted.
c. Configuration:
1) Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y).
2) with stems of silicon bronze in accordance with ASTM B98, Alloy No. C66100.
d. Inside configuration:
1) Double disc; parallel seat.
2) And handwheel.
e. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) M&H Valve Co., Figure 68-02.
f. Design:
1) Size, material, configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.

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1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. M&H/Kennedy Valve Co.
b. Mueller Co.
c. American Flow Control.

2. Design:
a. Size, material, configuration: Indicated on the Drawings. b. Resilient wedge type in accordance with AWWA C515.
c. Stem:
1) Iron body, resilient seat, non-rising stem, double o-ring stem seal. 2) Rising stem configuration with handwheel diameter sized to allow opening of valve with no more than a 40-pound pull.
d. Ductile or cast iron wedge encapsulated in nitrile rubber and capable of sealing in either flow direction.
e. Bronze stem with double or triple o-ring or braided packing stem seals. f. Coat interior and exterior surfaces of valve body and bonnet with fusion-bonded epoxy in accordance with AWWA C550.
g. Valve operator: Provide standard AWWA 2-inch operating nut, matching valve key, and valve box for operating stem.

2.02 GLOBE VALVES, NON-PILOT-CONTROLLED (GLV00 AND GLV 20) A. Globe valves, non-pilot controlled, general (GLV00):

1. Valves 3 inches and smaller:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Except in welded steel piping:
a) Crane, No. 1 Globe or No. 2 Angle.
b) Lunkenheimer Co. Figure No. 2140 Globe or No. 2141 Angle. 2) In Welded steel piping:
a) Crane, No. 351.
b) Lunkenheimer Co., Figure No. 1123; or equal with flanged ends. b. Design:
1) Size and configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.
2) Valve: Class 125 threaded ends, rated for 250 degrees Fahrenheit at pressure of 170 pounds per square inch.

2. Valves larger than 3 inches:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Crane, No. 351.
2) Lunkenheimer Co., Figure No. 1123.
b. Design:
1) Size and configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.

B. Globe valves, non-pilot controlled, plug disc type for throttling or severe service (GLV20):

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Crane, No. 212P or No. 384P.
b. Lunkenheimer Co., 72-PS or 73-PS1.

2. Design:
a. Size and configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.
1) Material: Iron body stainless steel trimmed plug type seat and disc.

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1. Manufacturers:
a. Globe threaded valve: One of the following or equal:
1) Crane, No. 7TF.
2) Stockham, Figure No. B22T.
b. Angle threaded valve: One of the following or equal:
1) Crane, No. 17TF.
2) Stockham, Figure No. B222T.

2. Design:
a. Size and configuration: Indicated on the Drawings.
b. Valve: Globe or angle valve with threaded ends.
c. Disc: Renewable, made of Teflon™ or Buna-N.
d. Threaded ends rated for a pressure of 200 pounds per square inch.

D. Yard hydrants:

1. Freezeless yard hydrant:
a. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
1) Kupferle Foundry Co.
a) No. 1 Total Eclipse Yard Hydrant - 3/4-inch and 1 inch. 2) Murdock Company:
a) No. M-75 - 3/4-inch or No. M100 - 1 inch.
3) Zurn Company:
a) No. 1385 - 3/4-inch or 1 inch.
b. Design:
1) Self-draining, non-freezing, compression type.
a) Inlet connection size: Indicated on the Drawings.
b) Outlet connection size: Indicated on the Drawings.
c) Materials:
(1) Exterior casing pipe material: Indicated on the Drawings. (2) Interior operating rod material: Indicated on the Drawings. (3) Casing guard material: Indicated on the Drawings.
(4) Principal interior operating parts material: brass and/or bronze and removable from yard hydrant for servicing
without excavation.
d) Provide 4 Spoke, Ball Wheel Handle operated.

2. Freezeless post hydrants (HYD01):
a. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) Kupferle Foundry Co.:
a) No. 2 Eclipse Post Hydrant.
2) Mueller Co.:
a) No. A-411 Post Hydrant.
3) Murdock Co.:
a) No. M-200 Post Hydrant.
b. Design:
1) Self-draining, non-freezing, compression type with a 2-3/16-inch valve opening.
2) Inlet connection size: Indicated on the Drawings.
3) Outlet connection size: Indicated on the Drawings.
4) Materials:
a) Exterior casing pipe material: Indicated on the Drawings. b) Interior operating rod material: Indicated on the Drawings.

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d) Principal interior operating parts material: Brass and/or bronze and removable from hydrant for servicing without excavation. 5) Provide 1-1/2-inch pentagon operating nut operated by a hydrant wrench or 10-inch hand wheel:
a) Manufacturers: The following or equal:
(1) Kupferle Foundry Co.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Mount yard hydrants on minimum 1-inch supply pipe or size indicated on the Drawings.

B. Mount Post hydrants on minimum 2-inch supply pipe or size indicated on the Drawings.

C. Set yard and post hydrants in 4 cubic feet of 3/4-inch minimum crushed stone surrounding valve body to allow for proper drainage.

1. Install in accordance with AWWA recommendations for hydrants.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services: For valves larger than 16-inches.

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. Functional testing:

1. Valves:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Conduct pressure and leak test as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

END OF SECTION

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SPECIALTY VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Specialty valves.

B. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

1. 25 - Earthquake-Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.42 - Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150 and 300.

C. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. C511 - Standard for Reduced Pressure-Principle Backflow-Prevention Assembly.

2. C800 - Underground Service Line Valves & Fittings (Also Included: Collected Standards For Service Line Materials).

D. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A48 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings.

2. A126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Casting for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.

3. A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

4. A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

5. B584 - Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Application.

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

C. Commissioning submittals:

1. Backflow preventer certification.

2. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

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1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 RESERVOIR (ALTITUDE) CONTROL VALVES
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Cla-Val Co., Model 210-01.

B. Operation:

1. Altitude control: Close at high water level and allow filling at levels less than high water level.
a. Range of height control: 5 to 37.5 feet.
b. Factory setting of the valve shall be 37.0 feet.

2. Flow direction: 1 way.

3. Back pressure control: Maintain backpressure on upstream side of valve. a. Maximum upstream pressure: 5 pounds per square inch. b. Valve factory setting: 5 pounds per square inch.

4. Suitable at rated working pressure of 250 pounds per square inch.

C. Design:

1. Maximum pressure: 165 pounds per square inch.
a. Valve Manufacturer to provide anti-cavitation trim if pressure drop causes cavitation.

2. Maximum continuous flow: 25,000 gallons per minute.

3. Minimum continuous flow: 10 gallons per minute.

4. Pattern: Globe.

5. Control:
a. Hydraulic pilot controlled valve. Float.
b. Valve shall close when high level has been reached, and shall open when a lower set point has been reached:
1) Initial setpoint: 5 to 36.5 feet.

6. Pilot valve strainer.

7. Adjustable pilot valve with stainless steel trim.

8. Flanged ends.

9. Reservoir sensing line: Shall be minimum 3/4-inch copper tubing.

10. Valve position indicator.

11. Pilot insulation: Provide insulation to protect control valve pilots from freezing.

D. Materials:

1. Valve body: Cast or ductile iron.

2. Body trim: Bronze.

3. Stem, nut, and spring: Type 303 stainless steel.

4. Disc guide, seat and cover bearing: Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel.

5. Diaphragm: EPDM.

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3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions.

B. Install with a minimum clearance of 12 inches and with maximum clearance of 30 inches between the relief port and the floor or finished grade or top of containment wall.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

2. Manufacturer’s Representative onsite requirements:
a. For the following valves:
1) Altitude valves.
b. Installation: 1 trip, 1 day minimum.
c. Functional Testing: 1 trip, 1 day minimum each.
d. Training:
1) Maintenance: 2 hours per session, 2 sessions.
2) Operations: 2 hours per session, 2 sessions.

C. Functional testing:

1. Altitude valves:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Conduct pressure and leak test as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

END OF SECTION

Air and Vacuum Relief Valves
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AIR AND VACUUM RELIEF VALVES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Air release valves, air and vacuum valves, and air vents.

B. As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

2. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.

B. American Water Works Association (AWWA).

C. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A126 - Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings.

2. A240 - Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.

3. A270 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing.

4. B584 - Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

C. Commissioning submittals:

1. Provide Manufacturer’s Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

1.04 WARRANTY
A. Provide warranty as specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bond.

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2.01 METAL BODY COMBINATION AIR VALVES - WATER SERVICE (CAV00) A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Valve and Primer Corp., DeZURIK/APCO, Series 140C.

2. Multiplex Manufacturing Co., Crispin UL Series.

B. Design:

1. Operation: Automatic exhaust of large quantities of air from pipelines during filling and draining and release of accumulated air while pipeline is under pressure.

2. Utilize compound lever system in conjunction with large and small orifices.

3. Internal parts removable through top cover without removing valve from pipeline.

4. Pressure rating: Equal to or greater than pressure rating of pipe material.

5. Inlet: Screwed, 3-inch size.

C. Materials:

1. Body: Cast iron.

2. Float: Type 316 stainless steel.

3. Needle: Buna-N.

4. Lever frame: Cast iron or Delrin.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves and manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Install air release valves and air and vacuum valves with suitable discharge lines to nearest drainage system.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning and this Section.

B. Manufacturer services:

1. Provide certificates:
a. Manufacturer's Certificate of Installation and Functionality Compliance.

C. Functional testing:

1. Valves:
a. Test witnessing: Witnessed.
b. Conduct pressure and leak test as specified in Section 15110 - Common Work Results for Valves.

END OF SECTION

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STAINLESS STEEL PIPE AND TUBING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Stainless steel piping and tubing.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250.

2. B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through 24.

3. B16.11 - Forged Fittings, Socket-Welded and Threaded.

4. B31.3 - Process Piping.

5. B36.19 - Stainless Steel Pipe.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A182 - Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service.

2. A193 - Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications.

3. A194 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts and Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both.

4. A240 - Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.

5. A269 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.

6. A276 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes.

7. A312 - Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes.

8. A351 - Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts.

9. A380 - Standard Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems.

10. A403 - Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings.

11. A743 - Standard Specification for Castings, Iron-Chromium, Iron-Chromium-Nickel, Corrosion Resistant, for General Application.

12. A774 - Standard Specification for As-Welded Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Fittings for General Corrosive Services at Low and Moderate Temperatures.

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13. A778 - Standard Specification for Welded, Unannealed Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubular Products.

14. A789 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service.

15. A790 - Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic/Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe.

16. A928 - Standard Specification for Ferritic/Austenitic (Duplex) Stainless Steel Pipe Electric Fusion Welded with Addition of Filler Metal.

17. A967 - Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts.

C. NSF International (NSF):

1. Standard 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data: As specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Detailed layout drawings:
a. Dimensions and alignment of pipes.
b. Location of valves, fittings, and appurtenances.
c. Location of field joints.
d. Location of pipe hangars and supports.
e. Connections to equipment and structures.
f. Location and details of shop welds.

2. Thickness and dimensions of fittings and gaskets.

3. Photographs, drawings, and descriptions of pipe, fittings, welding procedures, and pickling and passivating procedures.

4. Material specifications for pipe, gaskets, fittings, and couplings.

5. Data on joint types and components used in the system including, flanged joints, grooved joint couplings and screwed joints.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Add joints and flexible couplings in a manner that achieves intent of maximizing size of individual piping sections.

B. Shop fabrication: Fabricate piping sections in the shop and pickle and passivate at point of manufacture.

C. Field assembly:

1. Field welding is prohibited.

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2.02 STAINLESS STEEL PIPE
A. General:

1. Pipe sizes specified in the Specifications and indicated on the Drawings are nominal.

B. Wall thickness:

1. As specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

2. Piping 3 inches in nominal diameter and greater:
a. For general service applications with pressures less than 250 pounds per square inch gauge, pipe diameter 24-inches or less, minimum wall thickness corresponding to Schedule 10S.
b. For pressures exceeding 250 pounds per square gauge, minimum wall thickness corresponding to Schedule 40S.

3. Piping less than 3 inches in nominal diameter:
a. Piping with threaded or grooved joints:
1) Minimum wall thickness corresponding to Schedule 40S.

4. Piping with threaded or grooved joints:
a. For general service applications with pressures less than 250 pounds per square inch gauge, minimum wall thickness corresponding to Schedule 40S.
b. For pressures exceeding 250 pounds per square inch gauge, minimum wall thickness corresponding to Schedule 80S.

C. Piping material and manufacturing:

1. Comply with the requirements outlined in the following table:

Service Stainless Steel Grade
Pipe Manufacturing
Process
For low chloride water service with chloride concentrates below 200 parts per million and/or free chlorine less than 2 parts per million at ambient temperatures.

Piping 3 inches in nominal
diameter and larger
Type 304L stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
In accordance with
ASTM A778
Piping less than 3 inches in
nominal diameter
Type 304L stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
In accordance with
ASTM A312
Digester Gas, Oxygen and Ozone Service, Membrane and Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems with chloride concentrations less than 1,000 parts per million and/or free chlorine less than 4 parts per million at ambient temperatures.

Piping 3 inches in nominal
diameter and larger
Type 316L or LDX 2101
stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
Type 316L in accordance
with ASTM A778
Type LDX 2101 in
accordance with
ASTM A790

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Pipe Manufacturing
Process
Piping less than 3 inches in
nominal diameter
Type 316L or LDX 2101
stainless steel in
accordance with
ASTM A240
Type 316L in accordance
with ASTM A312
Type LDX 2101 in
accordance with
ASTM A790
Brackish water Membrane and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filtration Systems with chloride concentrations between 1,000 and 10,000 parts per million.

All piping diameters Austenitic or duplex grades
of material with PREN
greater than 33
In accordance with
ASTM A312, ASTM A778,
ASTM A790, or
ASTM A928
Brackish and Seawater Membrane and Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filtration Systems with chloride concentrations between 10,000 to 20,000 parts per million All piping diameters Austenitic and duplex
grades of material with
PREN greater than 40
In accordance with
ASTM A312, ASTM A790 or
ASTM A928
Brackish and Seawater Reverse Osmosis Concentrate (i.e., Brine) with chloride concentrations greater than 20,000 parts per million
All piping diameters Austenitic and duplex
grades of material with
PREN greater than 45
In accordance with
ASTM A312, ASTM A778,
ASTM A790, or
ASTM A928
PREN: Pitting Resistance Equivalency Number
PREN = Cr% + (3.3 x Mo%) + (16 x N%)
UNS # ALLOY Cr% Mo% N% Other PREN
N10276 C-276 14.5-16 15-17 - W 3-4.5 64
S32750 Alloy 2507 24-26 6-8 0.24-0.32 - 48
S32654 654SMO 24-25 7-8 - - 47
N06625 Alloy 625 20-23 8-10 - Cb 3.25-4.15 46
N08366 AL6XN 20-22 6-7 - - 40
N06985 Alloy G 21-23.5 5.5-7.5 - - 39
S32760 Zeron 100 24-26 3-4 0.2-0.3 W 0.5-1.0 37
S32205 Alloy 2205 22-23 3-3.5 0.14-0.20 - 34
N08904 904L 19-23 4-5 - - 32
S31726 317LNM 17-20 4-5 0.1-0.2 - 32
N08825 Alloy 825 19-23.5 2.5-3.5 - - 27

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S31603 316L 16-18 2-3 - - 23
S30403 304L 18-20 - - - 18

2. Location of material fabrication.

D. Fittings for piping 3 inches in nominal diameter and greater:

1. Material: In accordance with ASTM A240 stainless steel, grade to match the pipe.

2. Manufacturing standard: In accordance with ASTM A774.

3. Wall thickness of fitting: In accordance with ASME B36.19 for the schedule of pipe specified.

4. End configuration: As needed to comply with specified type of joint.

5. Dimensional standards:
a. Fittings with weld ends: In accordance with ASME B16.11. b. Fittings with flanged ends: In accordance with ASME B16.5, Class 150.

E. Fittings for piping less than 3 inches in diameter:

1. Material: In accordance with ASTM A240 stainless steel, grade to match the pipe.

2. Manufacturing standard: In accordance with ASTM A403, Class WP.

3. Wall thickness and dimensions of fitting: In accordance with ASME B16.11 and as required for the schedule of pipe specified.

4. End configuration: As needed to comply with specified type of joint.

5. Forgings in accordance with ASTM A182, or barstock in accordance with ASTM A276. Match forging or barstock material to the piping materials.

F. Piping joints:

1. Joint types, piping greater than 2 inches in diameter, general:
a. Where type of joint is specifically indicated on the Drawings or specified, design and shop-fabricate piping sections utilizing type of joint illustrated or scheduled.
b. Joints at valves and pipe appurtenances:
1) Provide flanged valves and flanged pipe appurtenances in stainless steel piping systems with flanged ends.
2) Design and fabricate piping sections to make connections with flanged valves and pipe appurtenances using flanged coupling adapters or flanged joints.
a) Flexible couplings and flanged coupling adapters: Provide stainless steel construction with materials matching the piping system, and conforming to requirements as specified in
Section 02007 - Pipe Couplings.

2. Welded joints:
a. Pipe 12 inches and larger in diameter: Automatically weld joints using gas tungsten-arc procedures.
b. Piping 4 inches through 12 inches in diameter: Double butt welded joints. c. Piping less than 4 inches in diameter: Single butt-welded joints. d. Mark each weld with a symbol that identifies the welder.

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3. Flanged joints: Conforming to the requirements in accordance with ASME B16.5, Class 150.

4. Flanges for Schedule 40S and Schedule 80S pipe:
a. Provide forged stainless steel (type matching piping system) welding neck flanges or slip-on flanges in accordance with ASME B16.5 Class 150. b. Material: In accordance with ASTM A182.

G. Gaskets:

1. Ozone and oxygen service: TFE sheet.

2. Aeration air service: As specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

3. All other service applications: EPDM, nitrile, or other materials compatible with the process fluid.
a. Drinking water applications: NSF Standard 61 compliant materials only.

H. Bolts for flanges:

1. Bolts and nuts: Type 316 stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A193 heavy hex head.
a. Bolt length such that after installation, end of bolt projects 1/8-inch to 3/8-inch beyond outer face of nut.
b. Nuts: In accordance with ASTM A194 heavy hex pattern.

I. Fabrication of pipe sections:

1. Welding: Weld in accordance with ASME B31.3.

2. Weld seams:
a. Full penetration welds, free of oxidation, crevices, pits and cracks, and without undercuts.
b. Provide weld crowns of 1/16 inch with tolerance of plus 1/16 inch and minus 1/32 inch.
c. Where internal weld seams are not accessible, use gas tungsten-arc procedures with internal gas purge.
d. Where internal weld seams are accessible, weld seams inside and outside using manual shielded metal-arc procedures.

J. Cleaning (pickling) and passivation:

1. Following shop fabrication of pipe sections, straight spools, fittings, and other piping components, clean (pickle) and passivate fabricated pieces.

2. Clean (pickle) and passivate in accordance with ASTM A380 or A967. a. If degreasing is required before cleaning to remove scale or iron oxide, cleaning (pickling) treatments with citric acid are permissible. 1) However, these treatments must be followed by inorganic cleaners such as nitric acid/hydrofluoric acid.
b. Passivation treatments with citric acid are not allowed.

3. Finish requirements: Remove free iron, heat tint oxides, weld scale, and other impurities, and obtain a passive finished surface.

2.03 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Visually inspect pipe for welding defects such as crevices, pits, cracks, protrusions, and oxidation deposits.

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C. Provide written certification that the fittings as supplied are in accordance with ASTM A774.

1. Supplementary testing is not required.

D. Thoroughly clean any equipment before use in cleaning or fabrication of stainless steel.

E. Storage: Segregate location of stainless steel piping from fabrication of any other piping materials.

F. Shipment to site:

1. Protect all flanges and pipe ends by encapsulating in dense foam.

2. Securely strap all elements to pallets with nylon straps. Use of metallic straps is prohibited.

3. Cap ends of tube, piping, pipe spools, fittings, and valves with non-metallic plugs.

4. Load pallets so no tube, piping, pipe spools, fittings, or valves bear the weight of pallets above.

5. Notify Engineer when deliveries arrive so Engineer may inspect the shipping conditions.

6. Engineer may reject material due to improper shipping methods or damage during shipment.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install piping in such a manner as not to impart strain to connected equipment.

B. Slope horizontal lines so that they can be drained completely.

C. Provide valve drains at low points in piping systems.

D. Install eccentric reducers where necessary to facilitate draining of piping system.

E. Provide access for inspection and flushing of piping systems to remove sediment, deposits, and debris.

3.02 FIELD ASSEMBLY OF SHOP-FABRICATED PIPING SECTIONS
A. Join shop-fabricated piping sections together using backing flanges, flexible couplings, flanged coupling adapters, grooved couplings, or flanges.

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3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test piping to pressure and by method as specified in Section 02001 - Common Work Results for General Piping.

1. If pressure testing is accomplished with water:
a. Use only potable quality water.
b. Piping: Thoroughly drained and dried or place immediately into service.

B. Visually inspect pipe for welding defects such as crevices, pits, cracks, protrusions, and oxidation deposits.

3.04 PROTECTION
A. Preserve appearance and finish of stainless steel piping by providing suitable protection during handling and installation and until final acceptance of the Work.

1. Use handling methods and equipment to prevent damage to the coating, include the use of wide canvas slings and wide padded skids.

2. Do not use bare cables, chains, hooks, metal bars, or narrow skids.

3. Store stainless steel piping and fittings away from any other piping or metals.

Storage in contact with ground or outside without projection from bad weather is prohibited.

4. Protect stainless steel piping and fittings from carbon steel projections (when grinding carbon steel assemblies in proximity) and carbon steel contamination (do not contact stainless steel with carbon steel wire brush or other carbon steel tool).

END OF SECTION

Rubber Hose
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RUBBER HOSE
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Hose.

1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. Product data: Manufacturer's data indicating service type, sizes, materials, and required accessories.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 HOSE
A. Hose material: Neoprene or acceptable oil resistant material suitable for a working pressure of minimum 75 pounds per square inch, gauge.

B. Size as indicated on the Drawings fit ends with appropriate combination clamped nipples and threaded ends as indicated on the Drawings.

C. Hose 1/2-inch through 1-1/2 inch nominal diameter: General purpose hose. Provide one 75 foot long hose for each utility station (hose bib and hose rack) provided.

1. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Goodyear Rubber Products Corp.
b. Uniroyal.
c. Goodall Rubber Co.

D. Equip and fit hose ends with appropriate combination clamped nipples and threaded ends to make up the assembly indicated on the Drawings.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install hose in accordance with manufacturer's published instructions.

END OF SECTION

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. General prescriptive, design, and performance requirements for products and mechanical equipment used to heat, ventilate, cool, or otherwise condition or distribute indoor air.

2. Specific requirements for ductwork accessories:
a. Dampers and damper operators.
b. Diffusers, grills, and registers.

3. Specific requirements for refrigerant piping.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI):

1. 210/240 - Performance Rating of Unitary Air-Conditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment.

2. 270 - Sound Rating of Outdoor Unitary Equipment.

3. 340/360 - Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment.

4. 430 - Performance Rating of Central Station Air-handling Unit Supply Fans.

B. Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA):

1. 11 - Certified Ratings Program Operating Manual.

2. 210 - Laboratory Methods for Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Rating.

3. 211 - Certified Rating Program- Product Rating Manual for Fan Air Performance.

4. 301 - Methods for Calculating Fan Sound Ratings from Laboratory Test Data.

5. 311 - Certified Ratings Program — Product Rating Manual for Fan Sound Performance.

6. 500 – Laboratory Methods of Testing Dampers for Rating.

7. 511 - Certified Ratings Program Product Rating Manual for Air Control Devices.

C. American Bearing Manufacturer's Association (ABMA):

1. 9 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings.

2. 11 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings.

D. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. Z21.47 - Gas Fired Central Furnaces (except Direct Vent Central Furnaces).

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1. Standard 15 - Safety Standard for Refrigeration System.

2. Standard 52.2 - Methods of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size.

F. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

1. RTP-1 – Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion-Resistant Equipment.

G. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. B32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal.

2. B75 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube.

3. B280 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service.

4. B813 - Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube.

5. B828 - Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fitting.

6. C1136 - Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation.

7. D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.

8. D2466 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

9. D2467 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

10. D2564 - Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

11. D2665 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings.

H. California Energy Commission (CEC):

1. Title 24 - Building Energy Efficiency Standards.

I. National Bureau of Standards: NBS PS15-69 - Custom Contact-Molded ReinforcedPolyester Chemical-Resistant Process Equipment.

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

K. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

2. 90A - Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

L. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

M. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO):

1. IS 3 - Installation Standard for Copper Plumbing Tube, Pipe, and Fittings.

N. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA).

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1. 555 - Standard for Fire Dampers.

2. 555S - Standard for Smoke Dampers.

3. 900 - Standard for Air Filter Units.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Where items in this Section are components of equipment or systems specified in other sections, include data for this Section’s components with the equipment or system submittal.

B. When products are specified in this Section but are not referenced in other Technical Sections, submit:

1. As specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

2. Product data:
a. Sufficient to substantiate specified requirements.

3. Description of coating system and instructions for field touch up and recoating.

C. Projects subject to CEC Title 24:

1. Damper operators:
a. Electric: Wiring diagrams.

2. Manufacturer's recommendation for testing and/or maintenance of product.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. Technical Sections product requirements supersede conflicting requirements in this Section.

B. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements.

C. Electrical:

1. Components and assemblies.

2. Carry UL Listing Marking.

3. In accordance with NEC requirements.

D. Fans:

1. Rated and labeled in accordance with AMCA 210 and AMCA 211.

2. Belt drive systems:
a. Adjustable for minimum within 5 percent speed change. b. Rated for 150 percent of maximum motor horsepower.

E. Filters:

1. Media: UL 900 listed.

F. Insulation and adhesives: In accordance with NFPA 90A requirements for flame spread and smoke generation.

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H. Factory coating: For equipment with factory coatings, manufacturer to supply 2 containers (each about a pint) of the paint for Contractor touch up.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. General:

1. Environmental conditions as specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

2. Provide instrumentation and controls to meet the equipment operating requirements as specified and as indicated on the Drawings.

B. Fans

1. Sharply rising pressure characteristics throughout the operating range and beyond the efficiency peak.

2. Peak operating points to be as close as possible to the maximum efficiency and whose operating range is within the normal fan selection range.

3. Bearings rated per ABMA 9 or 11 for a L10 life rating of not less than 50,000 hours.

4. Total sound power levels in the 8 octave band range in accordance with, AMCA 301, not to exceed the lesser of the following or the sones level indicated on the Drawings.

Sound Power Level, decibels levels referenced to 10-12 watts Frequency, Hz 63 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 8,000
General 100 98 94 88 84 84 78 75

5. Shall comply with AMCA Publication 11 and bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Program seal for air performance and sound performance according to AMCA Publication 211 and AMCA Publication 311.

2.03 DAMPERS
A. General:

1. Damper type, style, and size as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Components: Include with each damper:
a. Type, Frame, actuators, clips, connectors, and other accessories necessary for mounting.
1) Manual actuators: Factory supplied locking quadrant on factory mounted stand-off bracket.
a) Bracket finish to match frame.
2) Electric actuators when indicated on the Drawings.

3. Leakage Class, when specified, to be in accordance with AMCA Standard 511 and product to bear AMCA Rating Seal for Air Leakage.
a. Blade seals to be mechanically attached.

2.04 DAMPER OPERATORS
A. General: Provide manual or electric damper operator for each damper furnished as indicated on the Drawings.

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1. Operate damper manually with a force not exceeding 20 pounds.

2. Provide with locking quadrant.

3. Provide 3/8 inch, or larger, square double-ended drive shaft adequate for required damper torque, with machined keyways allowing for mounting in 2 positions, 90 degrees apart.

4. Provide sufficient number of operators for torque required to operate damper.

2.05 SCREENS
A. Required on all fans and louvers unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

B. Characteristics and features:

1. Bird screen: 1/2-inch mesh by 14 gauges.
a. For exhaust applications.

2. Insect screens: 18 by 14 mesh.
a. For intake applications.

3. Screens and frames, same material as ductwork, hood, louver, fan, or equipment connected to screen.

4. Screens secured in frames.

2.06 EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES
A. Provide a nameplate with the following markings that is plainly visible after installation:

1. Manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking to identify specific equipment.

2. Where equipment is electrically powered:
a. Supply voltage, phase, frequency, and full-load current. b. Power source or circuit ID.
c. Short-circuit current rating based on one of the following:
1) Short-circuit current rating of a listed and labeled assembly. 2) Short-circuit current rating established utilizing an approved method.

2.07 SHIPPING, SPARE PARTS, MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS A. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements.

B. Inspect fasteners for proper tightness.

C. Ship units in 1 piece (or modular, if required), factory assembled, piped, internally wired, and factory tested.

D. Provide:

1. Filters: 2 extra (3 total) sets per each unit with filters.

2. Sheaves and belts: 1 set for change-out for final balance per unit installed.

3. Belts: 1 extra set for each unit installed as determined by final balance.

E. Provide a 2-year supply of maintenance products as indicated in manufacturer's maintenance literature.

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3.01 GENERAL
A. Technical Sections execution requirements supersede conflicting requirements in this Section.

B. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements.

C. Inspect fasteners for proper tightness.

D. Provide temporary closures for openings designed for airflow.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Examine and verify details and sections as indicated on the Drawings, ascertain adequacy, and determine conflicts in dimensions and clearances.

1. Take measurements and verify dimensions to ascertain fit of installation.

2. Ascertain structural sufficiency to support installation.

3. Ascertain that supports and openings are correctly located; otherwise cut new openings where required.

4. Confirm specified thermostat or other controls are compatible with specified equipment.

B. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

1. Electrical products installation in accordance with NFPA 70 NEC.

2. If there are conflicts, NEC supersedes manufacturer's instruction. a. Notify Engineer of conflicts.

C. Equipment and ducts:

1. Remove dust and debris before installation.

2. Protect from dust and debris by covering openings with tape or plastic during installation and until equipment is operated.

3. Adjust alignment of ducts to resolve conflicts with the work of other trades.

4. Install and wire unitary air conditioners, controls, and thermostats in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

5. Concrete surfaces designated to receive non-shrink grout under equipment:
a. Heavy sandblast concrete surface in contact with non-shrink grout. b. Clean concrete surfaces of sandblasting sand, grease, oil, dirt, and other foreign material that may reduce bond to non-shrink grout. c. Saturate concrete with water. Concrete shall be saturated surface damp at time non-shrink grout is placed.

6. Remove dust and debris from ductwork and equipment at completion of installation.

D. Gas, water piping, drains, and venting in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction and applicable codes.

E. Roof curbs: Install in accordance with NRCA Manual.

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1. The equipment is properly assembled.

2. The equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction.

3. Shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.

4. No unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.

5. The installation meets the requirements for intended use as well as the specified vibration and noise tolerances.

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FANS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Fans, motors, and accessories.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. As used in this Section and on the Drawings, abbreviations have the following meaning:
a. EF or EXF: Exhaust Fan.
b. Hp: Fan motor horsepower.
c. SF or SPF: Supply Fan.
d. Size: Nominal fan blade or wheel diameter in inches. e. SP or ESP: Fan External Static Pressure in inches water column. f. Type: Fan type as specified in this Section.
g. V/Ph: Fan motor voltage and power phases.

B. Standards:

1. Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA).

2. American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA):
a. 9 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings. b. 11 - Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings.

3. ASTM International (ASTM):
a. A108 - Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished.
b. D4167 - Standard Specification for Fiber Reinforced Plastic Fans and Blowers.
c. E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 820 - Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities.

5. National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

6. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Roof coordination as specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

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1.04 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. As specified in Section 01357 - Delegated Design Procedures.

B. Anchoring and bracing.

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Materials.

2. Primary and ancillary equipment.

3. Sound Power Level in each of 8 octave bands and overall Sones.

4. Fan system layout, mechanical, electrical power, and control diagrams.

5. Supports, vibration isolators, and seismic bracing calculations and details.

6. Calculated fan vibration levels and field-testing method.

7. Bearing life.

8. Fan performance curves showing specified operating condition.

C. Drawings:

1. Component layout and identification.

2. Views:
a. Front, side, rear elevations, and top and bottom views, with dimensions. b. Connection locations including electrical, mechanical, and other.

3. Cut away drawings.
a. Parts list.
b. Material specification lists.

4. Wiring, control schematics, control logic diagrams and ladder logic or similar for computer-based controls.

5. Details for supports, isolators, and bracing.

D. Delegated Design Submittals:

1. Anchoring and bracing: Provide project-specific calculations based on support conditions and requirements to resist loads specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.
a. To structures for equipment installed in structures designated as seismic design category C, D, E, or F.
b. For equipment installed outdoors.
c. For wall mounted equipment weighing 125 pounds or more.

E. Manufacturer's recommendations for handling, storage, and installation.

F. Nameplate data.

G. Vendor operation and maintenance manuals: Manufacturer's standard instruction manual for operation and maintenance.

H. Provide manufacturers reports on factory testing.

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2.01 GENERAL
A. As specified in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Provide instrumentation and controls to meet the equipment operating requirements as specified and as indicated on the Drawings.

B. Roof curb:

1. Factory fabricated to match fan material.

2. Capable of supporting entire unit weight.

3. Suitable for installing and connecting ductwork to curb.

4. In accordance with NRCA Standards.

5. Extend a minimum of 8 inches above top of built up roofing.

6. Curb shall be a minimum height of 12 inches.

7. Flashing: In accordance with NRCA Standards and roof manufacturer.

2.03 TYPE 10, CENTRIFUGAL ROOF SUPPLY FANS
A. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:

1. Greenheck, Model RSF-90.

2. Loren Cook, similar series.

3. Penn Ventilator, similar series.

B. Characteristics:

1. Type: Roof mounted, centrifugal fan in galvanized steel housing.

2. Fan: Belt drive, low pressure, forward cured centrifugal fan.

3. Housing: Heavy gauge galvanized steel with a removable hood cover.

4. Filters:
a. Washable aluminum one-inch filter factory installed.

5. Motor:
a. Permanently lubricated bearings.
b. Mounted on vibration isolators.
c. Bearing life:
1) Minimum L-50 bearing life shall be 200,000 hours in accordance with ABMA 9 or ABMA 11.

6. Finishes: Provide 2.0 to 3.0 mils thick polyester powder coat or approved equal finish on fan and accessories.

C. Performance:

1. Drive Type: belt drive.

2. Volume: 1,000 cubic feet per minute.

3. Total External Static Pressure: 0.66 inches water column.

4. Fan RPM: 916 rotations per minute.

5. Horsepower: 1/3 hp.

6. Power:
a. Voltage: 120 volts alternating current.
b. Current: 7.2 amps.

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7. Sound: Less than 10 Sones.

D. Accessories:

1. Roof curb and curb cap.

2. Mounting brackets: Necessary for installation.

3. Damper:
a. Galvanized steel gravity backdraft damper balanced for minimal resistance to flow.

4. Provide safety screens in roof openings.

5. Provide integral disconnect switch.

6. Provide other accessories as indicated on the Drawings.

2.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Factory test all fans for proper operation, performance, and electrical controls.

2.05 SHIPPING, SPARE PARTS, MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS, AND SPECIAL TOOLS A. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements with additional requirements in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

B. Deliver units in 1 piece, factory assembled, internally wired, and lubricated.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. As specified in Section 01601 - Product Requirements with additional requirements in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Anchoring and bracing to structures:

1. Prepare equipment anchor setting template(s) and use to position anchors during construction of supporting structure(s).

2. Install anchors of type and material indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3. Install anchors with embedment indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install the equipment in accordance with the accepted installation instructions and anchorage details.

3.04 TESTING
A. Test equipment performance and balance equipment as specified in Section 15954 - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC.

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3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Verify equipment operation and unit vibration is within manufacturer's submitted maximum.

END OF SECTION

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TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Requirements for testing air systems installed as part of this contract and existing air systems affected by the installation of new equipment.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Associated Air Balance Council (AABC):

1. National Standards Total System Balance.

B. National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB):

1. Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Environmental Systems.

C. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA):

1. HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

D. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau (TABB):

1. TAB Procedural Guide.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Resumes of proposed supervisor and personnel showing training and qualifications.

1. Include courses, exams, or tests relating to HVAC testing - taken and passed.

B. Testing plan:

1. At least 30 days prior to starting field work:

2. Set of report forms completed with design flow values and installed equipment pressure drops, and required cubic feet per minute for air terminals.

3. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system schematic similar to Figure 6-1 in SMACNA HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

4. Complete list of instruments proposed to be used, organized in appropriate categories, with data sheets for each showing:
a. Manufacturer and model number.
b. Description and use when needed to further identify instrument. c. Size or capacity range.
d. Latest calibration date.

5. Proposed schedule for testing and balancing.

C. Report:

1. Not more than 45 days prior to Contractor's request for final inspection, submit draft report on applicable reporting forms.

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2. At least 15 days prior to Contractor's request for final inspection, submit 3 copies of final reports incorporating Engineer's comments on draft report.

3. List of instruments used and last date of calibration of each.

4. Procedures followed for testing, adjusting, and balancing.

5. Identification and succinct description of systems included in report.

6. Initial balance test results made with all dampers and air control devices in full open positions.

7. Description of final locations and sizes, including opening area and dimensioned configuration of orifices and other restrictions used to achieve final balanced flows.

8. Description of final location and opening positions of dampers, registers, louvers, and valves.

9. Schematics of systems included in report; use schematics as part of testing, adjusting, and balancing report to summarize design and final balanced flows.

10. Testing, adjusting, and balancing report forms.

11. Final field results established for system balancing including airflow, fan speeds, and fan static pressures at the fan inlet and outlet.

12. Appendices.
a. Raw field data taken during testing.
b. Sample calculation sheet for each type of calculation made to convert raw field data to final results.
c. Initial air balance results with dampers and registers in full open position; include airflow at all inlets and outlet, initial fan speed and fan suction and discharge pressures.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Work of testing, adjusting, and balancing of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to be by an independent testing agency and a certified member in good standing with AABC, NEBB, or TABB.

B. Field testing to be performed or directly supervised by personal who have passed a Test and Balance course or exam and is an AABC, NEBB, or TABB certified supervisor.

3.02 PREPARATION
A. Prior to start of testing, adjusting, and balancing, verify that:

1. System installation is complete in accordance with the requirements for completed equipment installations in Section 15500 - Common Work Results for HVAC and capable of full operation.

2. Outside conditions are within reasonable range relative to design conditions.

3. Lighting fixtures are energized.

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4. Special equipment such as computers, laboratory equipment, and electronic equipment are in full operation.

5. Requirements for preparation for testing and balancing have been met for elements of each system which require testing.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test, adjust, and balance each separate complete heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

1. Include existing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning components when effected by the Work.

B. Perform testing, adjusting, and balancing cycles until airflows meet acceptance criteria.

1. Ascertain airflow balance between overall requirements and flow in individual supply and exhaust grilles.

C. Initial testing, adjusting, and balancing:

1. Test each system with dampers, grilles, orifices, and other variable airflow devices in their full open position; measure and report initial airflows, fan speed, and fan static pressures at fan inlet and outlet.

2. Adjust total system flow downward or upward by adjusting fan speed until one inlet or outlet is at indicated flow and all other flows exceed indicated flows.

3. Adjust fan speed by changing fan drives or sheaves as necessary.

D. Subsequent testing, adjusting, and balancing:

1. Perform adjustments by adjusting dampers, louvers, or size of orifices or plates.

2. Measure and record air volume discharged at each inlet and outlet and adjust air inlets and outlets to design air volumes within 0 to 5 percent over design rates.

3. Adjust fan speeds and motor drives within drive limitations, for required air volume.

4. Measure air flow and static pressures and adjust air supply and exhaust fan units to deliver at least 100 to 105 percent of the design air volume.

5. Measure and record static air pressure conditions on fans, including filter and coil pressure drops, and total pressure across the fan.

6. Evaluate building and room pressure conditions to determine adequate supply and return air conditions.

7. Evaluate space and zone temperature of conditions to determine adequate performance of the systems to maintain temperatures without draft.

8. Permanently mark final balance positions of balancing dampers.

E. Develop heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system schematics similar to Figure 6-1 in SMACNA Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing.

F. Accurately record the required data on AABC, NEBB, or TABB test and balance report forms.

G. Measure amperage draw of fan and pump motors at final balance.

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1. Primary source equipment includes items listed in this Section not previously tested as part of this testing, adjusting, and balancing work.

2. Complete appropriate AABC, NEBB, or TABB equipment test forms for each piece of equipment.

3. Calculate cooling and heating capacities to show conformance with specified capacities.

4. Adjust equipment as needed to deliver specified cooling and heating loads.

5. Record final equipment performing characteristics and adjustment settings in the final design report.

I. Testing, adjusting, and balancing acceptance criteria:

1. Procedures successful and complete when heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and components are functioning properly, and system air flows are within specified tolerances of design flows.

END OF SECTION

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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TESTING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes: Testing of mechanical equipment and systems.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. S1.4 Specification for Sound Level Meters.

B. Hydraulic Institute (HI).

C. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide Source Test Plans as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

B. Provide Installation and Functional Testing Plans as specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

C. Provide vendor operation and maintenance manual as specified in Section 01782 - Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
A. Commissioning of equipment as specified in:

1. This Section.

2. Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3. Equipment sections:
a. If testing requirements are not specified, provide Level 1 Tests.

B. Test and prepare piping as specified in Section 02009 - Piping Systems Testing.

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1. Properly calibrated field instrumentation permanently installed as a part of the Work may be utilized for tests.

2. Prior to testing, provide signed and dated certificates of calibration for test instrumentation and equipment.

D. Test measurement and result accuracy:

1. Use test instruments with accuracies as recommended in the appropriate referenced standards. When no accuracy is recommended in the referenced standard, use 1 percent or better accuracy test instruments. a. Improved (lower error tolerance) accuracies specified elsewhere prevail over this general requirement.

2. Do not adjust results of tests for instrumentation accuracy. a. Measured values and values directly calculated from measured values shall be the basis for comparing actual equipment performance to specified requirements.

3.02 VARIABLE SPEED EQUIPMENT TESTS
A. Establish performance over the entire speed range and at the average operating condition.

B. Establish performance curves for the following speeds:

1. The speed corresponding to the rated maximum capacity.

2. The speed corresponding to the minimum capacity.

3. The speed corresponding to the average operating conditions.

3.03 PUMP TESTS, ALL LEVELS OF TESTING
A. Test in accordance with the following:

1. Applicable HI Standards.

2. This Section.

3. Equipment sections.

B. Test tolerances: In accordance with appropriate HI Standards, except the following modified tolerances apply:

1. From 0 to plus 5 percent of head at the rated design point flow.

2. From 0 to plus 5 percent of flow at the rated design point head.

3. No tolerance for head and flow when ranges are specified.

4. No negative tolerance for the efficiency at the rated design point, and other specified conditions.

5. Use of specified test tolerances shall not result in motor overload while operating at any point on the supplied pump operating head-flow curve, including runout.

6. No positive tolerance for vibration limits. Vibration limits and test methods in HI Standards do not apply, use limits and methods specified in this or other Sections of the Specifications.

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3.04 DRIVERS TESTS
A. Test other drivers as specified in the equipment section.

3.05 NOISE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTROL
A. Perform noise tests in conjunction with vibration test analysis.

B. Make measurements in relation to reference pressure of 0.0002 microbar.

C. Make measurements of emitted noise levels on sound level meter meeting or exceeding ANSI S1.4, Type II.

D. Set sound level meter to slow response.

E. Unless otherwise specified, maximum free field noise level not to exceed 85 dBA measured as sound pressure level at 3 feet from the equipment.

3.06 PRESSURE TESTING
A. Hydrostatically pressure test pressure containing parts at the appropriate standard or code required level above the equipment component specified design pressure or operating pressure, whichever is higher.

3.07 INSPECTION AND BALANCING
A. Statically and dynamically balance each of the individual rotating parts as required to achieve the required field vibration limits.

B. Statically and dynamically balance the completed equipment rotating assembly and drive shaft components.

C. Furnish copies of material and component inspection reports including balancing reports for equipment system components and for the completed rotating assembly.

D. Critical speed of rotating equipment:

1. Satisfy the following:
a. The first lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed driven equipment that is considered rigid such as horizontal pumps, all non-clog pumps, blowers, air compressors, and engines shall be at least 25 percent above the equipment’s maximum operating speed. b. The first lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed driven equipment that is considered flexible or flexibly mounted such as vertical pumps (vertical in-line and vertical non-clog pumps excluded) and fans shall at least 25 percent below the equipment’s lowest operating speed.
c. The second lateral and torsional critical speed of all constant, variable, and 2-speed equipment that is considered flexible or flexibly mounted shall be at least 25 percent above the maximum operating speed.

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1. Definitions:
a. Root mean square: for pumps operating at speeds greater than 600 rpm, the vibration measurement shall be measured as the overall velocity in inches per second root mean square (RMS).
b. Peak-to-peak displacement: The root means squared average of the peak-to-peak displacement multiplied by the square root of 2. c. Peak velocity: The root mean squared average of the peak velocity multiplied by the square root of 2.
d. Peak acceleration: The root mean squared average of the peak acceleration multiplied by the square root of 2.
e. High frequency enveloping: A process to extract very low amplitude time domain signals associated with impact or impulse events such as bearing or gear tooth defects and display them in a frequency spectrum of acceleration versus frequency.
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Rockwell Automation, Entek Group, "Spike Energy" analysis. b) CSI, "PeakVue."
f. Rotor bar pass frequency (RBF), for detecting loose rotor bars. g. Low speed equipment: Equipment or components of equipment rotating at less than 600 revolutions per minute.
h. High speed equipment: Equipment and equipment components operating at or above 600 revolutions per minute.
i. Preferred operating range: Manufacturer’s defined preferred operating range (POR) for the equipment.
j. Allowable operating range: Manufacturer’s defined allowable operating range (AOR) for the equipment.

2. Vibration instrumentation requirements:
a. Analyzers: Use digital type analyzers or data collectors with anti-aliasing filter, 12-bit A/D converter, fast fourier transform circuitry, phase measurement capability, time wave form data storage, high-frequency enveloping capabilities, 35 frequency ranges from 21 to 1,500,000 cycles per minute, adjustable fast fourier transform resolution from 400 to 6,400 lines, storage for up to one hundred 3,200 line frequency spectra, data output port, circuitry for integration of acceleration data to velocity or double integration to displacement.
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Computational Systems Inc., (CSI) Division of Emerson Process Management, Model 2120A, Data Collector/analyzer with
applicable analysis software.
b) Pruftechnik, VIBXPERT II.
b. Analyzer settings:
1) Units: English, inches/second, mils, and gravitational forces. 2) Fast fourier transform lines: Most equipment 1,600 minimum; for motors, enough lines as required to distinguish motor current frequencies from rotational frequencies, use 3,200 lines for motors with a nominal speed of 3,600 revolutions per minute; 3,200 lines minimum for High Frequency Enveloping; 1,600 lines minimum for low speed equipment.
3) Sample averages: 4 minimum.

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7) High pass filter: Minus 3 dB at 120 cycles per minute for high speed equipment. Minus 3 dB at 21 cycles per minute for low speed equipment.
c. Accelerometers:
1) For low speed equipment: Low frequency, shear mode
accelerometer, 500 millivolts per gravitational force sensitivity, 10 gravitational force range, plus/minus 5 percent frequency response from 0.5 hertz to 850 hertz, magnetic mount.
a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) Wilcoxon Research, Model 797L.
(2) PCB, Model 393C.
2) For high speed equipment: General purpose accelerometer, 100 millivolts per gravitational force sensitivity, 50 gravitational force range, plus/minus 3dB frequency response range from 2 hertz to 12,000 hertz when stud mounted, with magnetic mount holder. a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) Wilcoxon Research, Model 793.
(2) Entek-IRD Model 943.

3. Accelerometer mounting:
a. Use magnetic mounting or stud mounting.
b. Mount on bearing housing in location with best available direct path to bearing and shaft vibration.
c. Remove paint and mount transducer on flat metal surface or epoxy mount for High Frequency Enveloping measurements.

4. Vibration acceptance criteria:
a. Testing of rotating mechanical equipment: Tests are to be performed by an experienced, factory trained, and independent authorized vibration analysis expert.
b. Vibration displacement limits: Unless otherwise specified, equipment operating at speeds 600 revolutions per minute or less is not to exhibit unfiltered readings in excess of following:

Operating Conditions and Application Data
Overall Peak-to-Peak Displacement
Field, mils Factory, mils
Operation within the POR 3.0 4.0
Operation within the AOR 4.0 5.0
Additive value when measurement location is
greater than 5 feet above foundation. 2.0 2.0
Additive value for solids-handling pumps 2.0 N/A
Additive value for slurry pumps 2.0 N/A

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HI Pump Type Horsepower
Field Test Factory Test
Overall RMS Overall RMS
Horizontal Solids
Handling Centrifugal
Pumps
Below 33 hp 0.25 0.28
Horizontal and Vertical
In-Line Centrifugal
Pumps (other than NonClog type)
Vertical Solids Handling
Centrifugal Pumps
Between 33 and
100 hp

0.28 0.31
100 hp and above 0.31 0.34
Below 33 hp 0.30 0.33
Vertical Turbine, Mixed
Flow, and Propeller
Pumps (solids-handling
type pumps)
Between 33 and
100 hp

0.32 0.35
100 hp and above 0.34 0.35
Non-Solids Handling
Centrifugal Pumps
HI Types BB1, BB2, BB3,
BB4, BB5, OH1, OH2,
OH3, OH4, OH5, and
OH7
Below 268 hp 0.15 0.19
268 hp and above 0.19 0.22
Vertical Turbine, Mixed
Flow, and Propeller
Pumps HI Types VS1,
VS2, VS3, VS4, VS5,
VS6, VS7, and VS8
Below 268 hp 0.13
268 hp and above 0.17
Slurry Pumps 0.25 0.30
Motors See Applicable Motor
Specification
See Applicable
Motor
Specification
Gear Reducers, Radial Not to exceed AGMA
6000-B96 limits
Not to exceed
AGMA 6000-
B96 limits
Other Reducers, Axial 0.1 N/A
d. Equipment operation: Measurements are to be obtained with equipment installed and operating within capacity ranges specified and without duplicate equipment running.
e. Additional criteria:
1) No narrow band spectral vibration amplitude components, whether sub-rotational, higher harmonic, or synchronous multiple of running speed, are to exceed 40 percent of synchronous vibration amplitude

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2) The presence of discernable vibration amplitude peaks in Test Level 2 or 3 vibration spectra at bearing inner or outer race frequencies shall be cause for rejection of the equipment.
3) For motors, the following shall be cause for rejection:
a) Stator eccentricity evidenced by a spectral peak at 2 times electrical line frequency that is more than 40 percent of the peak at rotational frequency.
b) Rotor eccentricity evidenced by a spectral peak at 2 times electrical line frequency with spectra side bands at the pole pass frequency around the 2 times line frequency peak.
c) Other rotor problems evidenced by pole pass frequency side bands around operating speed harmonic peaks or 2 times line frequency side bands around rotor bar pass frequency or around 2 times the rotor bar pass frequency.
d) Phasing problems evidenced by 1/3 line frequency side band spectral peaks around the 2 times electrical line frequency peak. 4) The presence of peaks in a High Frequency Enveloping spectra plot corresponding to bearing, gear or motor rotor bar frequencies or harmonics of these frequencies shall be cause for rejection of the equipment; since inadequate lubrication of some equipment may be a cause of these peaks, lubrication shall be checked, corrected as necessary and the high frequency envelope analysis repeated.

5. Vibration testing results presentation:
a. Provide equipment drawing with location and orientation of measurement points indicated.
b. For each vibration measurement take and include appropriate data on equipment operating conditions at the time vibration data is taken; for pumps, compressors, and blowers record suction pressure, discharge pressure, and flow.
c. When Vibration Spectra Data required:
1) Plot peak vibration velocity versus frequency in cycles per minute. 2) Label plots showing actual shaft or part rotation frequency, bearing inner and outer race ball pass frequencies, gear mesh frequencies and relevant equipment excitation frequencies on the plot; label probable cause of vibration peaks whether in excess of specification limits or not.
3) Label plots with equipment identification and operating conditions such as tag number, capacity, pressure, driver horsepower, and point of vibration measurement.
4) Plot motor spectra on a log amplitude scale versus frequency. d. For low speed equipment, plot peak vibration displacement versus frequency as well as velocity versus frequency.
e. Provide name of manufacturer and model number of the vibration instrumentation used, including analyzer and accelerometer used together with mounting type.

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3.08 TESTING LEVELS
A. Level 1 Tests:

1. Level 1 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for 15 minutes minimum after components reach normal operating temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Measure flow and head while operating at or near the rated condition; for factory testing, testing may be at reduced speeds with flow and head corresponding to the rated condition when adjusted for speed using the appropriate affinity laws.
a) Use of a test driver is permitted for factory tests when actual driver is given a separate test at its point of manufacture as specified in the applicable equipment section.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Record measured flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and make observations on bearing temperatures and noise levels.

2. Level 1 Vibration Test:
a. Test requirement:
1) Measure filtered vibration spectra versus frequency in 3 perpendicular planes at each normally accessible bearing housing on the driven equipment, any gears and on the driver; 1 plane of measurement to be parallel to the axis of rotation of the component. 2) Vibration spectra versus frequency shall be in accordance with Vibration Acceptance Criteria.
b. Equipment operating condition: Test at specified maximum speed.

3. Level 1 Noise Test:
a. Measure unfiltered overall A-weighted sound pressure level in dBA at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment and at a mid-point of the equipment height.

B. Level 2 Tests:

1. Level 2 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 2 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.

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6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Test 2 hours minimum for flow and head at the rated condition; for factory testing, testing may be at a reduced speeds with flow and head corresponding to the rated condition when adjusted for speed using the appropriate affinity laws.
a) Use of a test driver is permitted for factory tests when actual driver is given a separate test at its point of manufacture as specified in the applicable equipment section.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Test for flow and head at 2 additional conditions; 1 at 25 percent below the rated flow and 1 at 10 percent above the rated flow. 4) Record measured flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure, and observations on bearing temperatures and noise levels at each condition.

2. Level 2 Vibration Test:
a. Test requirement:
1) Measure filtered vibration spectra versus frequency and measure vibration phase in 3 perpendicular planes at each normally accessible bearing housing on the driven equipment, any gears and on the driver; 1 plane of measurement to be parallel to the axis of rotation of the component; measure actual rotational speeds for each vibration spectra measured using photometric or other tachometer input connected directly to the vibration data collector. 2) Vibration spectra versus frequency shall be in accordance with Vibration Acceptance Criteria.
b. Equipment operating condition: Repeat test requirements at design specified maximum speed and at minimum speed for variable speed equipment.
c. Natural frequency test of field installed equipment:
1) Excite the installed equipment and support system in 3 perpendicular planes, use same planes as operating vibration measurement planes, and determine the as-installed natural resonant frequency of the driven equipment, the driver, gears, and supports.
2) Perform test at each bearing housing, at each support pedestal, and for pumps on the suction and discharge piping.
3) Perform with equipment and attached piping full of intended service or process fluid.

3. Level 2 Noise Test:
a. Measure filtered A-weighted overall sound pressure level in dBA for each of 8 octave band mid-points beginning at 63 hertz measured at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment at mid-point height of the noise source.

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1. Level 3 Performance Tests:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 4 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions for 1/2 the specified time; operate at each of any other specified conditions for a proportionate share of the remaining test time.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
7) Take appropriate capacity, power or fuel consumption, torque, revolutions per minute, pressure, and temperature readings using appropriate test instrumentation to confirm equipment meets specified performance requirements at the design rated condition. 8) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity performance testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.
b. Pumps:
1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Test 4 hours minimum for flow and head; begin tests at or near the rated condition; for factory and field-testing, test at full speed. a) Use of a test driver is permitted for factory tests when actual driver is given a separate test at its point of manufacture as specified in the applicable equipment section.
b) Use actual driver for field tests.
3) Test each specified flow and head condition at the rated speed and test at minimum as well as maximum specified speeds; operate at each test condition for a minimum of 15 minutes or longer as necessary to measure required performance, vibration, and noise data at each test condition.
4) Record measured shaft revolutions per minute, flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure; record measured bearing
temperatures (bearing housing exterior surface temperatures may be recorded when bearing temperature devices are not required by the equipment section) and record observations on noise levels. 5) Perform efficiency and/or Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHr) and/or priming time tests when specified in the equipment section in accordance with the appropriate HI standard and as follows:
a) Perform NPSHr testing at maximum rated design speed, head and flow with test fluids at ambient conditions; at maximum rated speed, test at 15 percent above rated design flow, and
25 percent below rated design flow.

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c) Perform priming time testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.

2. Level 3 Vibration Test:
a. Requirements: Same as Level 2 vibration test except data taken at each operating condition tested and with additional requirements below. b. Perform High Frequency Enveloping Analysis for gears and bearings. 1) Measure bearing element vibration directly on each bearing cap in a location close as possible to the bearing load zone that provides a smooth surface and direct path to the bearing to detect bearing defects.
2) Report results in units of acceleration versus frequency in cycles per minute.
c. Perform Time Wave Form analysis for gears, low speed equipment and reciprocating equipment; plot true peak amplitude velocity and displacement versus time and label the period between peaks with the likely cause of the periodic peaks (relate the period to a cause). d. Plot vibration spectra on 3 different plots; peak displacement versus frequency, peak acceleration versus frequency and peak velocity versus frequency.

3. Level 3 Noise Test: Measure filtered, un-weighted overall sound pressure level in dB at 3 feet horizontally from the surface of the equipment at mid-point height and at 4 locations approximately 90 degrees apart in plain view; report results for each of 8 octave band mid-points beginning at 63 hertz.

D. Level 4 Tests:

1. Level 4 Performance Test:
a. General:
1) For equipment, operate, rotate, or otherwise functionally test for at least 8 hours after components reach normal operating
temperatures.
2) Operate at rated design load conditions for 1/2 the specified time; operate at each of any other specified conditions for a proportionate share of the remaining test time.
3) Confirm that equipment is properly assembled.
4) Confirm the equipment moves or rotates in the proper direction. 5) Confirm shafting, drive elements, and bearings are installed and lubricated in accordance with proper tolerances.
6) Confirm that no unusual power consumption, lubrication temperatures, bearing temperatures, or other conditions are observed.
7) Take appropriate capacity, power or fuel consumption, torque, revolutions per minute, pressure and temperature readings, using appropriate test instrumentation to confirm equipment meets specified performance requirements at the design rated condition. 8) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.

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1) Comply with general performance test requirements as specified in this Section.
2) Test 8 hours minimum for flow and head; begin tests at or near the rated condition; for factory and field-testing, test with furnished motor at full speed.
3) Test each specified flow and head condition at the rated speed and test at minimum as well as maximum specified speeds; operate at each test condition for a minimum of 20 minutes or longer as necessary to measure required performance, vibration, and noise data at each test condition.
4) Record measured shaft revolutions per minute, flow, suction pressure, discharge pressure; record measured bearing
temperatures (bearing housing exterior surface temperatures may be recorded when bearing temperature devices not required by the equipment section) and record observations on noise levels. 5) Bearing temperatures: During maximum speed or capacity testing, measure and record the exterior surface temperature of each bearing versus time.
6) Perform efficiency and/or Net Positive Suction Head Required (NPSHr) and/or priming time tests when specified in the equipment section in accordance with the appropriate HI standard and as follows:
a) Perform NPSHr testing at maximum rated design speed, head and flow with test fluids at ambient conditions; at maximum rated speed, test at 15 percent above rated design flow, and
25 percent below rated design flow.
b) Perform efficiency testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.
c) Perform priming time testing with test fluids at maximum rated speed.

2. Level 4 Vibration Test: Same as Level 3 vibration test.

3. Level 4 Noise Test: Same as Level 3 Noise Test except with data taken at each operating condition tested.

END OF SECTION

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Contract Drawings:

1. Schematic diagrams:
a. Controls are shown as de-energized.
b. Add relays, where required, to provide necessary contacts for the control system or where needed to function as interposing relays for control voltage coordination, equipment coordination, or control system voltage drop considerations.
c. Mount devices shown on motor controller schematic diagrams in the controller compartment enclosure, unless otherwise noted.

2. Plan drawings:
a. Electrical drawings show desired locations, arrangements, and components of the electrical Work in a diagrammatic manner. b. Locations and sizes of equipment are approximate only.

3. Installation details:
a. Contract Drawings include typical installation details the Contractor is to use to complete the electrical Work. For cases where a typical detail does not apply, develop installation details that may be necessary for completing the Work, and submit these details for review by the Engineer. b. Not all typical installation details are referenced within the drawing set.

Apply and use typical details where appropriate.

B. Section includes:

1. Requirements for electrical:
a. Basic design and performance criteria.
b. Prescriptive requirements for common components.
c. Installation.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. FAT: Factory acceptance test that is also referred to as source test.

2. ICSC: Instrumentation and controls subcontractor.

3. PCIS: Process control and instrumentation system.

B. Standards:

1. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
a. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 V Maximum).

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).

3. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

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1.03 TERMINOLOGY
A. The words and terms listed below are not defined terms that require initial capital letters, but, when used in this Section, have the indicated meaning.

1. LCP: Local control panel: Operator interface panel that may contain pilot type control devices, operator interface devices, control relays, etc., and does not contain a PLC or RIO.

2. PCM: Process control module: An enclosure containing any of the following devices: PLC, RTU, or RIO.

3. Space: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that does not physically contain a device but is capable of accepting a device with no modifications to the equipment, i.e., provide standoffs, bus, and hardware, as part of the space.

4. Spare: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that physically contains a device with no load connections to be made.

5. Unequipped space: That portion of the switchgear, motor control center, panelboard, switchboard, or control panel that does not physically contain a device, standoff, bus, hardware, or other equipment.

6. Vendor control panel (VCP): Control panels that are furnished with particular equipment by a vendor other than the ICSC. These panels may contain PLCs, RIO, OIT, HMI, etc.

1.04 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. Requirements for Delegated Design are specified in the Technical Sections.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. General:

1. Furnish equipment listed by and bearing the label of UL or of an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Engineer and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Shipping precautions:

1. After completion of shop assembly and successful factory testing, pack equipment in protective crates, and enclose in heavy duty polyethylene envelopes or secured sheeting to provide complete protection from damage, dust, and moisture.

2. Place dehumidifiers, when required, inside the polyethylene coverings.

3. Skid-mount the equipment for final transport.

4. Provide lifting rings for moving without removing protective covering.

5. Display boxed weight on shipping tags together with instructions for unloading, transporting, storing, and handling at the job site.

1.07 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

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1.08 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordination:

1. Loop drawings:
a. Provide electrical information required in the preparation of loop drawings, including, but not limited to:
1) Conduit numbers and associated signal(s) contained within each conduit.
2) Wire numbers.
3) Equipment terminal numbers.
4) Junction boxes and signal(s) contained within each junction box. 5) Equipment power sources, and associated circuit numbers. 6) As-built drawings detailing wiring.

B. Meetings:

1. As specified in Section 01312 - Project Meetings.

C. Sequencing and scheduling:

1. Equipment anchoring: Project construction schedule must include an event for obtaining the anchor layout drawings from equipment manufacturers in adequate time for templates to be constructed and anchors to be cast-in-place.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Provide field wiring and terminations.

B. Equipment mounting and anchoring:

1. Design equipment anchorage, supports, and connections for dead load, running loads, loads during start-up, seismic load specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria, and other loads as required for proper operation of equipment. a. For equipment with an operating weight of 400 pounds or greater and equipment that is supported higher than 4 feet above the floor, provide calculations for:
1) Operating weight and location of the centroid of mass for the equipment.
2) Forces and overturning moments.
3) Shear and tension forces in equipment anchorages, supports, and connections.
4) Design of equipment anchorage, supports, and connections based on calculated shear and tension forces.

2. Anchorage of equipment to concrete or masonry:
a. Perform calculations and determine number, size, type, strength, and location of anchor bolts or other connections.
b. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, select and provide anchors from the types specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

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1) Adjust bolts to final location and secure the sleeve.

3. Anchorage of equipment to metal supports:
a. Perform calculations and determine number, size, type, strength, and location of bolts used to connect equipment to metal supports.

2.02 MATERIALS
A. Enclosures:

1. Provide enclosures for electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment, regardless of Supplier or Subcontractor furnishing the equipment, that meet the requirements of NEMA Standard 250.
a. Provide metallic enclosures unless specifically indicated otherwise.

B. Stainless steel:

1. Where stainless steel is indicated or used for any portion of the electrical Work, provide a non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant alloy, ANSI Type 316, satin finish.

2. Provide exposed screws of the same alloys.

3. Use stainless steel hardware, when chemically compatible, in all chemical areas or areas requiring NEMA Type 4X construction.

4. Do not use stainless steel in any area containing chlorine, gas or solution, chlorine products or ferric chloride.

C. Plant area electrical Work requirements:

1. Provide electrical materials in accordance with the following table, unless otherwise specifically indicated on the Drawings:
a. Conduit installation requirements: As specified in Section 16130 - Conduits.

Table 1. Electrical Material Requirements
Plant Area
Environment:

W = Wet
D = Damp
C = Clean/dry
X = Corrosive
H = Hazardous
NEMA Enclosure
Type
Exposed Conduit
Type
(as specified in
Section 16130 -
Conduits)
Support
Materials
Outdoor W 4X PCS SST316
Vaults W 4X PCS SST316
PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Portions of this Project involve installation in existing facilities and interfaces to existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment:

1. Perform and document comprehensive and detailed field investigations of existing conditions (circuits, power systems, controls, equipment, etc.) before starting any Work.

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2. Determine information necessary to document, interface with, modify, upgrade, or replace existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment.

3. Provide and document interface with, modifications to, upgrades, or replacement of existing circuits, power systems, controls, and equipment.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Demolition:

1. As specified in Technical Sections or as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Disconnect utilities:
a. Disconnect electrical equipment.

3. Remove and dispose of conduit, wire, electrical equipment, controls, etc., associated with the items and/or areas to be demolished as indicated on the Drawings unless otherwise indicated.

4. Salvage electrical equipment as specified in Section 01738 - Selective Alterations and Demolition.

5. For each piece of equipment to be removed, remove ancillary components (e.g., instruments, solenoid valves, disconnect switches, etc.).

6. Conduit:
a. Where conduit removal, other than associated with equipment to be removed, is indicated on the Drawings:
1) Remove exposed conduit to the point of encasement or burial. 2) Cut conduit flush and plug or cap encased or buried conduit. b. Where conduits are to remain in place and removal is not indicated on the Drawings:
1) Cap conduit open ends.
2) Re-label empty conduits as spare.

7. Remove wire back to the source for conduits to be removed or abandoned in place.

B. Equipment:

1. Where the Drawings do not show dimensions for locating equipment, install equipment in the approximate locations indicated on the Drawings.

C. Provide NEC required working space in front of electrical equipment as if it could be worked on energized.

D. Circuits of different service voltage:

1. Voltage and service levels:
a. Low voltage:
1) Power and controls: 120 V to 480 V.
2) Instrumentation: Less than 50 VDC.

2. Install different service voltage circuits in separate raceways.

3. Install different service voltage circuits in separate junction boxes and pullboxes or provide physical dividers where boxes can be divided.

E. Conductors shall not pass through equipment they are not terminating in unless indicated on the Drawings or approved by the Engineer.

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3.03 COMMISSIONING
A. General:

1. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning, and Technical Sections.

2. Provide onsite assistance for troubleshooting and correcting electrical issues discovered during commissioning.

B. Functional Testing:

1. Inspection activities conducted during construction do not satisfy inspection or testing requirements as specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Workmanship:

1. Leave wiring in panels, manholes, boxes, and other locations neat, clean, and organized:
a. Neatly coil and label spare wiring lengths.
b. Shorten, re-terminate, and re-label excessively used, as well as spare, wire and cable lengths, as directed by the Engineer.

3.05 CLEANING
A. General:

1. Clean and vacuum enclosures to remove metal filings, surplus insulation and any visible dirt, dust, or other matter before energization of the equipment or system start-up:
a. Use of compressors or air blowers for cleaning is not acceptable.

2. Clean luminaries in the areas affected by the construction.

END OF SECTION

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GROUNDING AND BONDING
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Grounding materials and requirements.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Standards:

1. ASTM International (ASTM):
a. B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire. b. B8 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.

2. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):
a. 81 - IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Grounding System.

3. National Electrical Code (NEC).

4. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
a. 467 - Ground and Bonding Equipment.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Catalog cutsheets.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Grounding components and materials shall be UL listed and labeled.

1.05 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

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2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Ground equipment and raceway systems so that the completed installation is in accordance with applicable code requirements.

B. Provide a complete electrical grounding system as indicated on the Drawings and as specified including but not limited to:

1. Grounding electrodes.

2. Bonding jumpers.

3. Ground connections.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Compression connectors: One of the following or equal:

1. Burndy.

2. Erico.

3. Harger.

4. Panduit.

5. Thomas & Betts.

B. Ground rods: One of the following or equal:

1. Erico.

2. Harger.

3. Nehring.

4. Thomas & Betts.

C. Ground cable: One of the following or equal:

1. Erico.

2. Harger.

3. Nehring.

4. Southwire.

D. Precast ground well boxes: One of the following or equal:

1. Brooks Products, 3-RT Valve Box.

2. Christy Concrete Products, G12 Valve Box.

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Ground rod:

1. Minimum: 3/4-inch diameter, 10-feet long.

2. Uniform 10 mil covering of electrolytic copper metallically bonded to a rigid steel core:
a. The copper-to-steel bond shall be corrosion resistant.

3. In accordance with UL 467.

4. Sectional type joined by threaded copper alloy couplings.

5. Fit the top of the rod with a threaded coupling and steel-driving stud.

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1. Requirements:
a. Soft drawn (annealed).
b. Concentric lay, coarse stranded in accordance with ASTM B8. c. Bare copper in accordance with ASTM B3.

2. Size is as indicated on the Drawings, but not less than required by the NEC.

Use the following type of wire unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings:
a. Size #6 AWG and smaller; solid conductor.
b. Size #4 AWG and larger; stranded conductor.

C. Compression connectors:

1. Manufactured of high copper alloy specifically for the particular grounding application.

2. Suitable for direct burial in earth and concrete.

3. Identifying compression die number inscription to be impressed on compression fitting.

D. Grounding electrode conductors:

1. Minimum size in accordance with the NEC.

E. Main bonding jumpers and bonding jumpers:

1. Minimum size in accordance with the NEC.

2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Precast ground well boxes:

1. Minimum 10-inch interior diameter.

2. Traffic-rated cast iron cover.

3. Permanent “GROUND” marking on cover.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Provide bonding jumpers and wire, grounding bushings, clamps and appurtenances required for complete grounding system to bond equipment and raceways to equipment grounding conductors.

B. Provide a separate grounding conductor for each motor and connect at motor terminal box. Do not use bolts securing motor box to frame or cover for grounding connectors:

1. When grounding motors driven by variable frequency drives (VFD) comply with the requirements of the VFD manufacturer.

C. Provide a grounding type bushing with lug for connection of grounding conductor for conduits that originate from each motor control center section, switchboard, or panelboard:

1. Individually bond these raceways to the ground bus in the equipment.

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E. Provide a green insulated wire-grounding jumper from the ground screw to a box grounding screw and, for grounding type devices, to equipment grounding conductor.

F. Interconnect the secondary switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard neutral bus to the ground bus in the secondary switchgear, switchboard, or panelboard compartment, only at service entrance point or after a transformer.

G. Duct bank ground system:

1. Provide a bare copper grounding conductor the entire length of each duct bank, embedded in the concrete of the duct bank as indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Specifications.

2. Bond duct bank ground conductors together where duct banks join, merge, intersect, or split.

H. Grounding at service (600 V or Less):

1. Connect the neutral to ground only at one point within the enclosure of the first disconnecting means on the load side of the service transformer.

I. Ground connections:

1. Connections to the ground grid system, the duct bank grounding system, equipment, ground rods, etc., shall be made using compression type grounding connectors as indicated on the Drawings, UL listed, and labeled for the application.

2. Make ground connections in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

3. Do not conceal or cover any ground connections until the Engineer or authorized representative has established and provided written confirmation that every grounding connection is as indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Specifications.

J. Grounding electrode system:

1. Ground ring:
a. Provide trenching and materials necessary to install the ground ring as indicated on the Drawings.
b. Ground ring conductor shall be in direct contact with the earth, or where embedded, concrete, of the size as indicated on the Drawings. c. Minimum burial depth 36 inches or as indicated on the Drawings. d. Re-compact disturbed soils to original density in 6-inch lifts.

2. Ground rods:
a. Locations as indicated on the Drawings.
b. Length of rods forming an individual ground array shall be equal in length. c. Drive ground rods and install grounding conductors before construction of concrete slabs and duct banks.
d. Pre-crimp ground rods, as recommended by the manufacturer, before crimping connector to ground rod.

3. Metal underground water pipe:
a. Bond metal underground domestic water pipe to grounding electrode system.

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4. Metal frame of building or structure:
a. Bond metal frame of building or structure to grounding electrode system.

5. Extend grounding conductors through concrete to accessible points for grounding equipment and electrical enclosures.

6. Where grounding conductors are exposed and subject to physical damage, install in Schedule 80 PVC conduit for protection.

7. Install grounding system at each structure where switchgear, motor control centers, switchboards, panelboards, panels, or other electrical equipment are installed.

K. Shield grounding:

1. Analog signal cables shields shall only be grounded at a single point in the loop. Unless otherwise noted, ground signal cable shields at control panel.

2. For communication and data line signal cable shields and drain wires should be grounded at both ends of the cable run.

3. Insulate the shielding and exposed drain wire for each signal cable with heat-shrink tubing.

4. Terminate the signal cable shield on a dedicated grounding terminal block.

L. Where indicated on the Drawings, install ground rods in precast ground wells.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

B. Functional Testing:

1. As specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. The ground system resistance (electrode to ground) of the completed installation, as determined by tests, shall be:

1. 5 ohms or less for industrial systems.

2. 1 ohm or less for outdoor substations.

B. Measure grounding electrode system resistance to ground in accordance with IEEE 81.

3.04 ADJUSTING
A. Under the direction of the Engineer, add additional parallel connected ground rods and/or deeper driven rods until the ground resistance measurement meets the specified resistance requirements:

1. Use of salts, water, or compounds to attain the specified ground resistance is not acceptable.

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HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Mounting and supporting electrical equipment and components.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A123 - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.

1.03 TERMINOLOGY
A. The words and terms listed below are not defined terms that require initial capital letters, but, when used in this Section, have the indicated meaning.

1. Anchor: Elements (including hardware) connecting hangers and supports to the structure.

2. Hardware: Nuts, bolts, straps, clamps, threaded rod, etc.

3. Supports: Preformed channel or other structural member on which the electrical equipment or raceway is mounted.

1.04 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. As specified in Section 01357 - Delegated Design Procedures.

B. Anchoring and bracing.

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Supports:
a. Materials.
b. Geometry.
c. Manufacturer.

2. Hardware:
a. Materials.
b. Manufacturer.

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1. Dimensioned and scalable Shop Drawings of hangers and supports for distribution systems and equipment.

2. Complete details for:
a. Member sizes and arrangement in hangers and support assemblies. b. Connections between members in hangers and support assemblies. c. Anchoring hangers and supports to structures.
d. Bracing for hangers and supports and anchoring of bracing to structures.

3. Include data on connections, attachment hardware and construction to demonstrate that hangers and supports will satisfy the design loading, bracing, and anchoring criteria.

D. Delegated Design Submittals:

1. Hangers and supports - General:
a. Locations and conditions:
1) Hangers and supports inside structures.
2) Hangers and supports that resist cable pulling/rigging loads. b. Required Submittals: Details with supporting calculations for:
1) Support member arrangement, sizes, and connections.
2) Bracing to resist cable pulling/rigging loads.
3) Connections of hangers, supports, and bracing to the structure. 4) Connections between supports and the equipment or raceway(s) thereon.

2. Hangers and supports - Exterior and seismic conditions:
a. Locations and conditions:
1) Hangers and supports at structures designated as Seismic Design Category (SDC) C, D, E or F in Section 01850 -Design Criteria. 2) Hangers and supports for outdoor installations.
b. Required Submittals:
1) Interior: Bracing to resist seismic design loads specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.
2) Exterior: Bracing to resist seismic, wind, and other environmental loads specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

3. Hangers and supports anchored to concrete and masonry:
a. Locations and conditions:
1) Post-installed mechanical anchors in tension.
2) Post-installed adhesive-bonded all-thread rods in tension. b. Required Submittals:
1) Calculations demonstrating that anchors have a demand/capacity ratio (D/C) not greater than the following when anchor capacity is adjusted for moisture conditions, anchor spacing and edge distances, and sustained loading conditions present at the location of installation. a) Post-installed mechanical anchors maximum: 85 percent. b) Post-installed adhesive-bonded anchors maximum: 75 percent.

1.06 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

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1.07 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. Mount raceways, cabinets, boxes, fixtures, instruments, and devices on Contractor-fabricated supports unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Hangers and supports individually and as a system shall resist weights and code-required forces without deflections and deformations that would damage the supporting elements, the raceway or equipment supported, or the surrounding construction.

1. Provide the necessary sway bracing to keep support structures from swaying due to lateral forces including wire and cable pulling forces.

2. Lateral deflection at top of slab mounted supports shall not exceed support height divided by 240, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

2.03 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following or equal:

1. Preformed channel:
a. Cooper B-line.
b. Power-Strut.
c. Robroy.
d. Thomas & Betts.
e. Tyco.
f. Unistrut.

2.04 MATERIALS
A. Hot dip galvanized steel:

1. Supports:
a. In accordance with ASTM A123 or A153.
b. Minimum zinc coating thickness of 2.5 mils.
c. Nominal dimensions: 1-5/8 inch by 1-5/8 inch.

2. Hardware:
a. Electro-galvanized.
b. In accordance with ASTM A153.

B. Stainless steel:

1. Supports:
a. In accordance with ASTM A240.
b. ANSI Type 316 material.
c. Nominal dimensions: 1-5/8 inch by 1-5/8 inch.

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2. Hardware:
a. ANSI Type 316 material.

C. PVC coated galvanized steel:

1. Supports:
a. Hot dip galvanized steel as specified in this Section. b. PVC coating thickness of 10 to 20 mils.
c. Nominal dimensions: 1-5/8 inch by 1-5/8 inch.

2. Hardware:
a. ANSI Type 316 material.

2.05 COMPONENTS
A. Fabricated metal supports: As specified in Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.

2.06 ACCESSORIES
A. Anchors:

1. As specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

2.07 FINISHES
A. Paint and finish structures as specified in Section 09960 - High-Performance Coatings.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION
A. Anchoring and bracing to structures:

1. Prepare equipment anchor setting template(s) and use to position anchors during construction of supporting structure(s).

2. Install anchors of type and material indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3. Install anchors with embedment indicated on approved anchoring designs.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. Use materials appropriate for the area as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

B. General:

1. Refer to the Drawings for details. equipment, cabinets, boxes, instruments, and devices in damp or wet locations on minimum of 7/8-inch preformed mounting channel.

2. Mount channel vertically along the length of the device so that water or moisture may run freely behind the device.

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1. Isolate dissimilar metals, except where required for electrical continuity. a. Use neoprene washers, 9-mil polyethylene tape, or gaskets for isolation.

D. Anchoring methods:

1. Solid concrete:
a. Anchor bolts, anchor rods or post-installed anchors as specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

2. Metal surfaces: Machine screws or bolts.

3. Hollow masonry units:
a. Post installed anchors as specified in Section 05190 - Mechanical Anchoring and Fastening to Concrete and Masonry.

4. Wood and metal studs:
a. When supporting devices on metal or wood stud construction, bridge studs with preformed channel, and mount the devices to the channel.

E. Recoat or seal drilled holes, cut or scratched surfaces or with products recommended by the manufacturer.

F. Group raceway and position on racks to minimize crossovers.

3.03 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

END OF SECTION

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IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Identification of electrical equipment, devices and components.

2. Material, manufacturing and installation requirements for identification devices.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Standards:

1. National Electrical Code (NEC).

2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
a. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 V Maximum).

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Nameplates:
a. Color.
b. Size:
1) Outside dimensions.
2) Lettering.
c. Material.
d. Mounting means.

2. Nameplate schedule:
a. Show exact wording for each nameplate.
b. Include nameplate and letter sizes.

3. Wire numbers:
a. Manufacturer’s catalog data for wire labels and label printer.

C. Record documents:

1. Update the conduit schedule to reflect the exact quantity of wire numbers including spares and destination points for all wires.

1.04 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.05 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

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2.01 GENERAL
A. Nameplates:

1. Provide all nameplates for control panel operator devices (e.g., pushbuttons, selector switches, pilot lights, etc.):
a. Same material and same color and appearance as the device nameplates to achieve an aesthetically consistent and coordinated system.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Nameplates:

1. Provide a nameplate for each piece of electrical equipment, device, control panel and control panel components.

2. Provide all nameplates of identical style, color, and material throughout the facility.

3. Device nameplates information:
a. Designations as indicated on the Drawings and identified on the Process and Instrumentation Drawings.

B. Wire numbers:

1. Coordinate the wire numbering system with all vendors of equipment so that every field wire has a unique number associated with it for the entire system:
a. Wire numbers shall correspond to the wire numbers on the control drawings or the panel and circuit numbers for receptacles and lighting. b. Wire numbers shall correspond to the terminal block number to which they are attached in the control panel.
c. Internal panel wires on a common terminal shall have the same wire number.
d. Multi-conductor cables shall be assigned a cable number that shall be attached to the cable at intermediate pull boxes and stub-up locations beneath freestanding equipment. All multi-conductor and instrumentation cables shall be identified at pull points as described above:
1) Label armored multi-conductor cable using the conduit number as indicated on the Drawings, following the requirements for conduit markers in Section 16130 - Conduits.

2. Provide the following wiring numbering schemes throughout the project for field wires between process control module, (PCM), vendor control panels, (VCP), motor control centers, (MCC), field starters, field instruments, etc.

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Where:

ORIGIN LOC.= Designation for originating panel or device ORIGIN TERM. = Terminal designation at originating panel or device DEST. LOC. = Designation for destination panel or device DEST. TERM. = Terminal designation at destination panel or device or PLC I/O address at destination panel:
a. Identify equipment and field instruments as the origin. b. PCMs are always identified as the destination.
c. Location is the panel designation for VCP, LCP, or PCM. For connections to MCCs, location is the specific starter tag and loop number. Location is the tag and loop number for motor starters, field instruments and equipment. Any hyphen in the panel designation or tag and loop number shall be omitted.
d. Terminal designation is the actual number on the terminal block where the conductor terminates at field devices and vendor control panels. For multi-conductor cables, all terminal numbers shall be shown, separated by commas.
e. Terminal designations at motor leads shall be the motor manufacturer’s standard terminal designation (e.g., T1, T2, T3, etc.). f. Terminal designations at PCMs where the field conductor connects to field terminal blocks for a PLC input or output shall be the PLC address (Note:
the following PLC I/O numbering scheme is typical for Allen-Bradley, the numbering scheme should be modified to match that of the actual PLC manufacturer used for the project):
1) Discrete Point: W:X:Y/Z.

Analog Point: W:X:Y.Z.

Where:

W= I for input, O for output.

X= PLC number (1, 2, 3…)
Y= Slot number (01, 02, 03…)
Z= Terminal number (00, 01, 02…) for a discrete point or a word number for an analog point (1, 2, 3…)
g. Terminal designations at PCMs where the conductor does not connect to a PLC I/O point shall be the terminal number with a “C” prefix (e.g., C0010). For common power after a fuse or neutrals after a switch, the subsequent points shall have and capital letter suffix starting with “A” (e.g., C0010A).

3. Case 1: Vendor control panel (VCP) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: A-B/C-D
A = Vendor control panel number without hyphen (VCP#)
B = Terminal number within VCP (manufacturer’s or vendor’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module number without hyphen (PCM#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
Examples:VCP#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
VCP#-10/PCM#-O: 1:10/07
VCP#-10/PCM#-C0100

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4. Case 2: Field instrument to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: E-F/C-D
C = Process control module number without hyphen (PCM#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
E = Field mounted instrument tag and loop numbers without hyphen (EDV#) F = Manufacturer’s standard terminal number within instrument. Use both terminal numbers for analog points separated by a comma Examples: TIT#-2,3/PCM#-I: 1:01.1
TSH#-1/PCM#-I: 2:01/00

5. Case 3: Motor control center (MCC) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: G-B/C-D
B =Terminal number within Motor Control Center (manufacturer’s or vendor’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module without hyphen (PCM#)
D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
Examples:MMS#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
MMS#-10/PCM#-O: 1:10/07
MMS#-10/PCM#-C0100

6. Case 4: Motor control center (MCC) to vendor control panel (VCP):

Field wire number/label: G-B/A-B
A = Vendor control panel number without hyphen (VCP#)
B = Terminal number within motor control center or vendor control panel (manufacturer’s or vendors standard terminal number)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
Example: MMS#-X2/VCP#-10

7. Case 5: Motor leads to a motor control center (MCC):

Field wire number/label: H-I/G-B
B = Terminal number within motor control center (manufacturer’s standard terminal number)
G = Actual starter designation in the motor control center without hyphen (MMS#)
H = Equipment tag and loop number without hyphen (PMP#) I = Motor manufacturer’s standard motor lead identification (e.g., T1, T2, T3, etc.)
Example: PMP-#-T3/MMS#-T3

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8. Case 6: Remote or separately mounted starter or variable frequency drive (VFD) to process control module (PCM):

Field wire number/label: J-B/C-D
B = Terminal number within starter or variable frequency drive (manufacturer’s standard terminal number)
C = Process control module number without hyphen (VCP#) D = Either the PLC address if the field terminal is connected directly to a PLC input or output point or the terminal number with a “C” prefix if not connected directly to a PLC I/O point (C0010)
J = Starter or variable frequency drive tag and loop number without hyphen (MMS#)
Examples: MMS#-10/PCM#-I: 1:01/01
MMS#-10/PCM#-O: 2: 10/07
MMS#-10/PCM#-C0010

9. Case 7: Field bus trunk segment:

Field cable number/label: C/K-L/M; C/K-L/H; C/K-L/J
C = Process control module without hyphen (PCM#).

K = Field bus cable type.

L = Field bus segment number.

M = Field Bus field network component without hyphen (PTB1) or H = Equipment tag and loop number without hyphen (EMV#) or J = Starter or variable frequency drive tag and loop number without hyphen (VFD60.0112)
Examples: PCM#/PA-1A/PTB1PTB1/PA-1B/PTB2
PCM#/DN-1A/VFD#
PCM#/DP-2A/ EMV#

10. Case 8: Field bus spur (drop):

Field cable number/label: E/K-L/M
E = Field mounted instrument tag and loop numbers without hyphen (FIT#) K = Field bus cable type.

L = Field bus segment number
M = Field bus field network component without hyphen (PTB1), identify ports on the device.

Examples: FIT#/PA-1C/PTB1-1
FIT#/PA-1D/PTB1-2

11. Identify all spare conductors as required for other field wires with an “S” prefix:

Example: S MMS#-10/PCM#-C011

2.03 MANUFACTURERS
A. Nameplates and signs:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Brady.
b. Seton.

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1. Heat-shrinkable tubing:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Brady.
2) Kroy.
3) Panduit.
4) Raychem.
5) Thomas & Betts.

2. Non heat-shrinkable tubing:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Brady.
2) Panduit.
3) Seton.

3. Pre-printed slip-on sleeve markers:
a. The following or equal: Engineer knows of no equal.
1) Grafoplast.

C. Conduit and raceway markers:

1. Stainless steel, one of the following or equal:
a. Panduit.

2.04 MATERIALS
A. Nameplates:

1. Colors:
a. Warning nameplates: White-center, red face.
b. Other nameplates: Black-center, white face.

2. Laminated plastic engraving stock:
a. 3/32-inch-thick material.
b. 2-ply.

3. With chamfered edges.

4. Lettering:
a. Block style engraved characters of adequate size to be read easily from a distance of 6 feet.
b. Minimum letter height: 1/8-inch.

B. Signs:

1. Automatic equipment and high voltage signs:
a. Suitable for exterior use.
b. In accordance with OSHA regulations.

C. Conductor and cable markers:

1. Lettering:
a. Machine printed black characters on white tubing.
b. Minimum letter height: 10-point type or larger.

D. Conduit and raceway markers:

1. Stainless steel:
a. Type 304 or 316.
b. Minimum letter height: 3/16 inch.

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3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Nameplates:

1. Attach nameplates to equipment with rivets, bolts, or sheet metal screws, approved waterproof epoxy-based cement or install in metal holders welded to the equipment.

2. Provide a nameplate for each disconnecting means with the following:
a. Equipment served, voltage, and fuse size as required. b. Identification of the circuit source that supplies the disconnecting means.

3. On NEMA Type 4, NEMA Type 4X, or NEMA Type 7 enclosures, use epoxy-based cement to attach nameplates.

4. Nameplates shall be aligned and level or plumb to within 1/64 inch over the entire length:
a. Misaligned or crooked nameplates shall be remounted or provide new enclosures at the discretion of the Engineer.

B. Conductor and cable markers:

1. Apply all conductor and cable markers before termination.

2. Heat-shrinkable tubing:
a. Tubing shall be shrunk using a heat gun that produces low temperature heated air.
b. Tubing shall be tight on the wire after it has been heated. c. Characters shall face the open panel and shall read from left to right or top to bottom.
d. Marker shall start within 1/32 inch of the end of the stripped insulation point.

C. Conduit markers:

1. Furnish and install conduit markers for every conduit in the electrical system that is identified in the conduit schedule or part of the process system:
a. Conduit markings shall match the conduit schedule.

2. Mark conduits at the following locations:
a. Each end of conduits that are greater than 10 feet in length. b. The middle of conduits that are 10 feet or less in length. c. Where the conduit penetrates a wall or structure.
d. Where the conduit emerges from the ground, slab, etc.

3. Mark conduits after the conduits have been fully painted.

4. Position conduit markers so that they are easily read from the floor.

5. Attach stainless steel tags with stainless steel cable ties.

6. Mark conduits before construction review by Engineer for punch list purposes.

7. Label intrinsically safe conduits in accordance with the requirements of the NEC.

D. Signs and labeling:

1. Furnish and install permanent warning signs at mechanical equipment that may be started automatically or from remote locations:
a. Fasten warning signs with round head stainless steel screws or bolts. b. Locate and mount in a manner to be clearly legible to operations personnel.

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2. Furnish and install permanent and conspicuous warning signs on equipment (front and back), doorways to equipment rooms, pull boxes, manholes, etc. where the voltage exceeds 600 volts.

3. Furnish and install warning signs on equipment that has more than one source of power.
a. Warning signs to identify every panel and circuit number of the disconnecting means of all external power sources.

4. Place warning signs on equipment that has 120 VAC control voltage source used for interlocking.
a. Identify panel and circuit number or conductor tag for control voltage source disconnecting means.

5. Label service entrance equipment, switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, panelboards, and transfer switches with the available short circuit current, equipment label, and date of application in accordance with NEC. Coordinate with City for available fault current data.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

3.03 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Replace any nameplates, signs, conductor markers, cable markers or raceway labels that in the sole opinion of the Engineer do not meet the Engineer’s aesthetic requirements.

END OF SECTION

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600-VOLT OR LESS WIRES AND CABLES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. 600-volt class or less wire and cable.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. AWG: American wire gauge.

2. BCCS: Bare copper-covered steel.

3. CPE: Chlorinated polyethylene.

4. FHDPE: Foam high-density polyethylene.

5. FPE: Foam polyethylene.

6. OD: Outside diameter.

7. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

8. XHHW: Cross-linked high heat water resistant insulated wire.

B. Standards:

1. ASTM International (ASTM):
a. B3 - Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire. b. B8 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft.

2. CSA International (CSA).

3. Insulated Cable Engineer’s Association (ICEA):
a. S-90-661 - Individually Unshielded Twisted Pair Indoor Cables for Use in Communication Wiring Systems.

4. National Electrical Code (NEC).

5. National Electrical Manufacturers Association /Insulated Cable Engineers Association (NEMA/ICEA):
a. NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532 - Standard for Control, Thermocouple Extension, and Instrumentation Cables.
b. NEMA WC 66/ICEA S-116-732 - Standard for Category 6 and 6A, 100 Ohm, Individually Unshielded Twisted Pairs, Indoor Cables (With or Without an Overall Shield) for Use in LAN Communication Wiring Systems. c. NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658-1999 - Standard for Power Cables Rated 2,000 Volts or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy.

6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 262 - Standard Method of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-Handling Spaces.

7. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA):
a. 568.2-D - Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard.

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8. Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc., (UL):
a. 44 - Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables. b. 1666 - Standard for Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Manufacturer of wire and cable.

2. Insulation:
a. Type.
b. Voltage class.

3. AWG size.

4. Conductor material.

5. Pulling compounds.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Show splice locations.
a. For each proposed splice location provide written justification describing why the splice is necessary.

D. Test reports:

1. Submit test reports for meg-ohm tests.

E. Calculations:

1. Submit cable pulling calculations to the Engineer for review and comment for cables that will be installed using mechanical pulling equipment. Show that the maximum cable tension and sidewall pressure will not exceed manufacturer recommended values:
a. Provide a table showing the manufacturer’s recommended maximum cable tension and sidewall pressure for each cable type and size included in the calculations.
b. Submit the calculations to the Engineer a minimum of 2 weeks before conduit installation.

F. Cable lengths:

1. Submit installed cable lengths using a conduit measuring tape for 3-phase circuits.

2. Submit installed lengths of cable for the following single-phase circuits:
a. Circuits feeding single-phase transformers.
b. Circuits feeding single-phase panelboards.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Wires and cables shall be UL listed and labeled.

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1.05 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. General site and project conditions:

1. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL
A. Color-coding:

1. Color-coding shall be consistent throughout the facility.

2. The following color code shall be followed for 240/120 volt and 208/120-volt systems:
a. Phase A: Black.
b. Phase B: Red.
c. Phase C: Blue.
d. Single phase system: Black for 1 hot leg, red for the other. e. Neutral: White.
f. High phase or wild leg: Orange.
g. Equipment ground: Green.

3. The following color code shall be followed for 480/277-volt systems:
a. Phase A: Brown.
b. Phase B: Orange.
c. Phase C: Yellow.
d. Neutral: Gray.
e. Equipment ground: Green.

4. The following color code shall be followed for 120 VAC control wiring:
a. Power: Red.
b. Neutral: White.

5. The following color code shall be followed for general purpose DC control circuits:
a. Grounded conductors: White with blue stripe.
b. Ungrounded conductors: Blue.

6. Switch legs shall be violet. 3-way switch runners shall be pink.

7. Wires in intrinsically safe circuits shall be light blue.

8. Wire colors shall be implemented in the following methods:
a. Wires manufactured of the desired color.
b. Continuously spiral wrap the first 6 inches of the wire from the termination point with colored tape:
1) Colored tape shall be wrapped to overlap half of the width of the tape.

2.02 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Furnish and install the complete wire and cable system.

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2.03 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following, or equal:

1. 600-volt class wire and cable:
a. Okonite Co.
b. Prysmian General Cable.
c. Service Wire.
d. Southwire Co.

2. Instrumentation class wire and cable:
a. Alpha Wire Co.
b. Belden CDT.
c. Okonite Co.
d. Prysmian General Cable.
e. Rockbestos Surprenant Cable Corp.

3. Network cables:
a. Belden.
b. CommScope.
c. General Cable.

2.04 MATERIALS
A. Conductors:

1. Copper in accordance with ASTM B3.

2.05 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. General:

1. Provide new wires and cables manufactured within 1 year of the date of delivery to the Site.

2. Permanently mark each wire and cable with the following at 24-inch intervals:
a. AWG size.
b. Voltage rating.
c. Insulation type.
d. UL symbol.
e. Month and year of manufacture.
f. Manufacturer's name.

3. Identify and mark wire and cable as specified in Section 16075 - Identification for Electrical Systems:
a. Use integral color insulation for #2 AWG and smaller wire. b. Wrap colored tape around cable larger than #2 AWG.

B. 600-volt class wire and cable:

1. Provide AWG or kcmil sizes as indicated on the Drawings or in the Conduit Schedules:
a. When not indicated on the Drawings, size wire as follows:
1) In accordance with the NEC:
a) Use 75-degree Celsius ampacity ratings.
b) Ampacity rating after derating factors, equal to or greater than rating of the overcurrent device.
2) Provide #12 AWG minimum for power conductors.
3) Provide #14 AWG minimum for control conductors.

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2. Provide Class B stranding in accordance with ASTM B8:
a. Provide Class C stranding where extra flexibility is required.

3. Insulation:
a. XHHW-2.
b. 90-degree Celsius rating.
c. Multiconductor cables:
1) Number and size of conductors as indicated on the Drawings or in the Conduit Schedules.
d. Individual conductors with XHHW-2 insulation.
e. Overall PVC jacket.
f. Tray cable rated.
g. Color-coding for control wire in accordance with ICEA Method 1, E-2 in accordance with NEMA WC 57/ICEA S-73-532.
h. Ground conductor: Insulated, green.
i. Minimum size in accordance with NEC.

C. Instrumentation class cable:

1. Type TC.

2. Suitable for use in wet locations.

3. Voltage rating: 600 volts.

4. Temperature rating:
a. 90-degree Celsius rating in dry locations.
b. 75-degree Celsius rating in wet locations.

5. Conductors:
a. Insulation:
1) Flame-retardant PVC, 15 mils nominal thickness, with nylon jacket 4 mils nominal thickness.
b. #16 AWG stranded and tinned.
c. Color code: ICEA Method 1:
1) Pair: Black and white.
2) Triad: Black, white and red.
3) Multiple pairs or triads:
a) Color-coded and numbered.

6. Drain wire:
a. #18 AWG.
b. Stranded, tinned.

7. Jacket:
a. Flame retardant, moisture and sunlight resistant PVC. b. Ripcord laid longitudinally under jacket to facilitate removal.

8. Shielding:
a. Individual pair/triad:
1) Minimum 1.35-mil double-faced aluminum foil-polyester tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage.
b. Multiple pair or triad shielding:
1) Group shield: Minimum 1.35-mil double-faced aluminum foil-polyester tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage. 2) Completely isolate group shields from each other.
3) Cable shield: 2.35 mils double-faced aluminum and synthetic polymer backed tape overlapped to provide 100 percent coverage. c. Shielding to be in contact with the drain wire.

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1. Copper Ethernet cable:
a. Provide copper Ethernet cable types as indicated on the Drawings and Specifications.
b. General requirements:
1) Cables shall meet the standards set by TIA-568.2-D and verified by third-party testing laboratory.
2) Conductors:
a) 4 balanced twisted pairs.
(1) #22 to #24 AWG thermoplastic insulated solid copper conducts enclosed by a thermoplastic jacket. Copper clad aluminum is not allowed.
3) Insulation:
a) Non-Plenum: Polyolefin.
b) Plenum: Fluoropolymer.
4) Color coded per T568B.
5) Outer jacket with ripcord.
6) Shielding:
a) Provide F/UTP cables with drain wire for cables inside any equipment or enclosure with 480 VAC and above, outdoor
installations, and where indicated on the Drawings.
7) Voltage rating:
a) At a minimum provide 300 VAC rated jacket.
b) 600 VAC rated jacket when cables are inside equipment or enclosures that contain 480 VAC power.
8) Approvals and listings:
a) Meets any necessary NEC and NFPA requirements for each application.
b) Riser applications: CMR in accordance with UL 1666.
c) Plenum applications: CMP in accordance with NFPA 262. 9) Certification:
a) Provide Category 5e cables with ICEA S-90-661 certification. b) Provide Category 6 cables with NEMA WC 66/ICEA S-116-732 certification.
c) Provide Category 6A cables with NEMA WC 66/ICEA S-116-732 certification.

2.06 ACCESSORIES
A. Wire ties:

1. One of the following, or equal:
a. Panduit, cable ties.
b. T&B, “Ty-Rap” cable ties.

B. Wire markers:

1. As specified in Section 16075 - Identification for Electrical Systems.

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2.07 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Assembly and testing of cable shall comply with the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 70/ICEA S-95-658-1999.

B. Test Type XHHW-2 in accordance with the requirements of UL 44.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install conductors only after the conduit installation is complete, and enclosures have been vacuumed clean, and the affected conduits have been swabbed clean and dry:

1. Install wires only in approved raceways.

2. Do not install wire:
a. In incomplete conduit runs.
b. Until after the concrete work and plastering is completed.

B. Properly coat wires and cables with pulling compound before pulling into conduits:

1. For #4 AWG and larger, use an approved wire-pulling lubricant while cable is being installed in conduit:
a. Ideal Products.
b. Polywater Products.
c. 3M Products.
d. Greenlee Products.
e. Or equal, as recommended by cable manufacturer.
f. Do not use oil, grease, or similar substances.

C. Cable pulling:

1. Prevent mechanical damage to conductors during installation.

2. For cables #1 AWG and smaller, install cables by hand.

3. For cables larger than #1 AWG, power pulling winches may be used if they have cable tension monitoring equipment.

4. Provide documentation that maximum cable pulling tension was no more than 75 percent of the maximum recommended level as published by the cable manufacturer. If exceeded, the Engineer may, at his discretion, require replacement of the cable.

5. Ensure cable pulling crews have calculations and cable pulling limitations while pulling cable.

6. Make splices or add a junction box or pullbox where required to prevent cable pulling tension or sidewall pressure from exceeding 75 percent of manufacturer’s recommendation for the specified cable size:
a. Make splices in manholes or pull boxes only.
b. Leave sufficient slack to make proper connections.

D. Use smooth-rolling sheaves and rollers when pulling cable into cable tray to keep pulling tension and bending radius within manufacturer’s recommendations.

E. Install and terminate wire in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

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1. Do not lace wires in gutter or panel channel.

2. Install wire ties with a flush cutting wire tie installation tool:
a. Use a tool with an adjustable tension setting.

3. Do not leave sharp edges on wire ties.

G. Terminate stranded conductors on equipment box lugs such that conductor strands are confined within the lug:

1. Use ring type lugs if box lugs are not available on the equipment.

H. Lighting circuits:

1. Each circuit shall have a dedicated neutral.

I. Splices:

1. Provide continuous circuits from origin to termination whenever possible:
a. Obtain Engineer’s approval prior to making any splices.

2. Lighting and receptacle circuit conductors may be spliced without prior approval from the Engineer.

3. Where splices are necessary because of extremely long wire or cable lengths that exceed standard manufactured lengths:
a. Splice box NEMA rating requirements as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.
b. Make splices in labeled junction boxes for power conductors. c. Make splices for control and instrument conductors in terminal boxes:
1) Provide terminal boards with setscrew pressure connectors, with spade or ring lug connectors.

4. Power and control conductors routed in common raceways may be spliced in common junction boxes.

5. Clearly label junction and terminal boxes containing splices with the word “SPLICE LOCATED WITHIN”.

6. Leave sufficient slack at junction boxes and termination boxes to make proper splices and connections. Do not pull splices into conduits.

7. Install splices with compression type butt splices and insulate using a heat-shrink sleeve:
a. In NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X areas, provide heat-shrink sleeves that are listed for submersible applications.

8. Splices in below grade pull boxes, in any box subject to flooding, and in wet areas shall be made waterproof using:
a. A heat shrink insulating system listed for submersible applications. b. Or an epoxy resin splicing kit.

J. Apply wire markers to wires at each end after being installed in the conduit and before meg-ohm testing and termination.

K. Instrumentation class cable:

1. Install instrumentation class cables in separate raceway systems from power cables:
a. Install instrument cable in metallic conduit within non-dedicated manholes or pull boxes.

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2. Do not make intermediate terminations, except in designated terminal boxes as indicated on the Drawings.

3. Shield grounding requirements as specified in Section 16060 - Grounding and Bonding.

L. Copper Ethernet cables:

1. In accordance with TIA-568.2-D.

2. Pathways:
a. For initial installation, the maximum fill capacity for pathways (i.e., conduit, raceways, trays, baskets) is 40 percent. The maximum fill capacity of 60 percent is allowed to accommodate future additions after initial installation.
b. Conduit should be run in the most direct route possible with no more than two 90-degree bends between pull boxes and serve no more than 3 outlet boxes.

3. Cable bend radius:
a. Proper cable bend radius control must be maintained throughout the pathways. Bend radius needs to be at a minimum 10 times the cable diameter.

4. Cable pulling:
a. Provide cable pulling swivel system to prevent winding and tangling of rope and cables during pull.
b. Maximum pulling tension is not to exceed manufacturer recommendations. Cable installation should not in any way deform the cable jacket.
c. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable.

5. Cable management:
a. Organize and manage cables for quick and easy moves, adds and changes.

6. Cable termination:
a. Install equipment outlet connector hardware (e.g., RJ45, M12, etc.), and connect to field equipment outlet (e.g., instrument, VFD, actuator, etc.). b. Use shielded connectors as required by the installation. c. Coordinate cable termination at copper patch panels with ICSC and General Contractor.

7. Testing:
a. Copper Ethernet cable testing requirements as specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

8. Separation from EMI sources:
a. Comply with TIA-569-B recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.
b. Separation between open communications cables or cables in nonmetallic raceways and unshielded power conductors and electrical equipment shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 5 inches.

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3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 24 inches.
c. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches.
2) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.
3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches.
d. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as follows:
1) Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement. 2) Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches.
3) Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches.
e. Separation between Communications Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches.

M. Multi-conductor cable:

1. Where cable is not routed in conduit with a separate ground conductor, use 1 conductor in the cable as a ground conductor:
a. Use an internal ground conductor, if it is no smaller than as indicated on the Drawings and in accordance with NEC requirements for equipment ground conductor size.
b. Where 2 parallel cables are used, and the internal ground conductor in each cable does not meet NEC requirements for the combined circuit, use 4-conductor cable, with 1 of the full-sized conductors serving as ground.

N. Signal cable:

1. Separate and isolate electrical signal cables from sources of electrical noise and power cables by minimum 12 inches.

O. Wiring allowances:

1. Equipment locations may vary slightly from the Drawings. Include an allowance for necessary conductors and terminations for motorized equipment, electrical outlets, fixtures, communication outlets, instruments, and devices within 10 linear feet of locations indicated on the Drawings.

2. Locations for pull boxes, manholes, and duct banks may vary slightly from the Drawings. Include an allowance for necessary conductors and related materials to provide conductors to pull boxes, manholes and duct banks within 20-linear feet of locations indicated on the Drawings.

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3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

B. Functional Testing:

1. As specified in Section 16950 - Field Electrical Acceptance Tests.

END OF SECTION

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CONDUITS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Metallic conduits.

2. Nonmetallic conduits.

3. Conduit bodies.

4. Conduit fittings and accessories.

5. Conduit installation.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Abbreviations:

1. PCS: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated rigid steel conduit.

2. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride rigid nonmetallic conduit.

3. SLT: Sealtight-liquidtight flexible conduit.

B. Standards:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
a. C80.1 - Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit.

2. National Electrical Code (NEC).

3. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA):
a. RN-1 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Steel Conduit.

4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Inc.

1.03 TERMINOLOGY
A. The words and terms listed below are not defined terms that require initial capital letters, but, when used in this Section, have the indicated meaning.

1. Conduit bodies: A separate portion of a conduit system that provides access through a removable cover to the interior of the system at a junction of 2 or more conduit sections. Includes, but not limited to, Shapes C, E, LB, T, X, etc.

2. Conduit fitting: An accessory that primarily serves a mechanical purpose.

Includes, but not limited to, bushings, locknuts, hubs, couplings, reducers, etc.

1.04 DELEGATED DESIGN
A. As specified in Section 01357 - Delegated Design Procedures and Section 16070 - Hangers and Supports.

1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

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1. Furnish complete manufacturer’s catalog sheets for every type and size of conduit, fitting, conduit body, and accessories to be used on the Project.

2. Furnish complete manufacturer’s recommended special tools to be used for installation, if required.

3. Certified test results for PVC-coated metallic conduit showing the adhesive bond is stronger than the tensile strength of the PVC.

C. Delegated Design Submittals:

1. As specified in Section 16070 - Hangers and Supports.

D. Certifications:

1. Furnish PVC-coated conduit manufacturer’s valid, unexpired certification for each installer.

E. Record Documents:

1. Incorporate changes in conduit routing on electrical plan drawings.

2. Dimension underground and concealed conduits from building lines.

3. Furnish hard copy drawings.

F. Installation drawings: Including individual conduit numbers, routing, sizes, cable sizes, and circuit numbers for each conduit.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Conduits, conduit bodies, and fittings shall be UL listed and labeled.

B. Every installer of PVC-coated metallic conduit shall be certified by the manufacturer for installation of the conduit, and be able to present a valid, unexpired installer certification card prior to installation beginning.

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Do not expose non-metallic conduit to direct sunlight.

B. Do not store conduit in direct contact with the ground.

1.08 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.09 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Sequencing:

1. Before performing any trenching locate existing underground utilities:
a. As specified in Section 02280 - Subsurface Utility Engineering. b. Review of existing civil record drawings for recorded underground utilities. 1) Determine underground utility horizontal and vertical location by at least 1 of the following methods:
a) Soft excavation.
b) Local utility location service, CALL BEFORE YOU DIG, or equal.

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1.10 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Provide conduits, conduit bodies, fittings, junction boxes, and necessary components, whether or not indicated on the Drawings, as required, to install a complete electrical raceway system.

B. Provide location and protection of existing underground utilities, underground conduit trenching, conduit and backfill necessary for the complete installation of underground conduits.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. PVC-coated rigid steel conduit:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Allied.
b. Calbond.
c. NEC, Inc. BlackGuard.
d. Ocal, Inc.
e. Robroy Ind.

B. Sealtight-liquidtight flexible conduit:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. AFC Cable Systems.
b. Anaconda.
c. Electri-Flex Co.
d. Southwire.

C. Rigid nonmetallic PVC conduit:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Cantex.
b. Carlon.
c. Triangle Conduit and Cable.

D. Conduit bodies:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Appleton.
b. Calbond.
c. Carlon.
d. Crouse-Hinds.
e. O-Z/Gedney.
f. Ocal, Inc.
g. Robroy Ind.

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1. The following or equal:
a. Thomas & Betts.

F. PVC-coated rigid steel conduit expansion fittings:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. NEC, Inc. BlackGuard.
b. Ocal, Inc.
c. Robroy Ind.

2.03 COMPONENTS
A. PCS:

1. Steel conduit, before PVC coating, shall be new, unused, hot-dip galvanized material, in accordance with to the requirements for Type GRC.

2. Coated conduit NEMA Standard RN-1:
a. Galvanized coating may not be disturbed or reduced in thickness during the cleaning and preparatory process.

3. Factory-bonded PVC jacket:
a. Exterior galvanized surfaces shall be coated with primer before PVC coating to ensure a bond between the zinc substrate and the PVC coating.
b. Nominal thickness of the exterior PVC coating shall be 0.040 inch except where part configuration or application of the piece dictates otherwise. c. PVC coating on conduits and associated fittings shall have no sags, blisters, lumps, or other surface defects and shall be free of holes and holidays.
d. PVC adhesive bond on conduits and fittings shall be greater than the tensile strength of the PVC plastic coating:
1) Confirm bond with certified test results.

4. Urethane coating shall be uniformly and consistently applied to the interior of conduits and fittings:
a. Nominal thickness of 0.002 inch.
b. Conduits having areas with thin or no coating are not acceptable. c. Threads shall be coated with urethane.

5. PVC exterior and urethane interior coatings applied to the conduits shall afford sufficient flexibility to permit field bending without cracking or flaking at temperature above 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-1 degree Celsius).

6. PCS conduit bodies and fittings:
a. Malleable iron.
b. Conduit body, before PVC coating, shall be new, unused material and shall be in accordance with appropriate UL standards.
c. PVC coating on the outside of conduit bodies shall be 0.040-inch thick and have a series of ribs to protect the coating from tool damage during installation.
d. 0.002-inch interior urethane coating.
e. Utilize PVC coating as an integral part of the gasket design. f. Stainless steel cover screw heads shall be encapsulated with plastic to ensure corrosion protection.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/CA/Vallejo/201631-100000/04 Design/04 Specs/Carollo/16130 (BidSet) g. PVC sleeve extending 1 conduit diameter or 2 inches, whichever is less, shall be formed at each female conduit opening.
1) Inside diameter of the sleeve shall be the same as the outside diameter of the conduit to be used.
2) Sleeve shall provide a vapor- and moisture resistant seal at every connection.
3) Fittings shall be Form 8 and supplied with plastic encapsulated stainless steel cover screws. Fittings shall be UL Type 4X. Fittings shall be from the same manufacturer as the conduit in order to maintain system continuity and warranty.

B. SLT:

1. Temperature rated for use in the ambient temperature at the installed location but not less than the following:
a. General purpose:
1) Temperature range: -20 degrees Celsius to +80 degrees Celsius. b. Oil-resistant:
1) Temperature range: -20 degrees Celsius to +60 degrees Celsius.

2. Sunlight-resistant, weatherproof, and watertight.

3. Manufactured from single strip steel, hot-dip galvanized on all 4 sides before conduit fabrication.

4. Strip steel spiral wound resulting in an interior that is smooth and clean for easy wire pulling.

5. Overall PVC jacket.

6. With integral copper ground wire, built in the core, in conduit trade sizes 1/2 inch through 1-1/4 inch.

C. PVC:

1. Extruded from virgin PVC compound:
a. Schedule 40 unless otherwise specified.
b. Schedule 80 extra-heavy wall where specified.

2. Rated for 90 degrees Celsius conductors or cable.

3. Rated for use in direct sunlight.

D. Conduit bodies:

1. Material consistent with conduit type:
a. PVC bodies and covers when used with Type PVC.
b. PVC-coated malleable iron bodies and covers when used with Type PCS.

2. Conduit bodies to be in accordance with to Form 8, Mark 9, or Mogul design:
a. Mogul design in accordance with to NEC requirements for bending space for large conductors for conduit trade sizes of 1 inch and larger with conductors #4 AWG and larger, or where required for wire-bending space.

3. Gasketed covers attached to bodies with stainless steel screws secured to threaded holes in conduit body.

2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Connectors and fittings:

1. Manufactured with compatible materials to the corresponding conduit.

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1. Construction:
a. Malleable iron or zinc-plated steel when used with steel conduit. b. Positive metallic conduit end stop.
c. Integrally molded non-combustible phenolic-insulated surfaces rated at 150 degrees Celsius.
d. Use fully insulated bushings on nonmetallic conduit system made of high-impact 150 degrees Celsius rated non-combustible thermosetting phenolic.

C. Insulated grounding bushings:

1. Construction:
a. Malleable iron or steel, zinc-plated, with a positive metallic end stop. b. Integrally molded non-combustible phenolic-insulated surfaces rated at 150 degrees Celsius.
c. Tin-plated copper grounding saddle for use with copper or aluminum conductors.

D. Electrical unions (Erickson Couplings):

1. Construction:
a. Malleable iron for use with steel conduit.
b. PVC-coated malleable iron for use with PCS conduit.
c. Concrete tight, 3-piece construction.
d. Rated for Class I Division 1 Group D in hazardous areas.

E. SLT fittings:

1. Construction:
a. Malleable iron.
b. Furnished with locknut and sealing ring.
c. Liquidtight, raintight, oiltight.
d. Insulated throat.
e. Furnish as straight, 45-degree elbows, and 90-degree elbows. f. Designed to prevent sleeving:
1) Verify complete bonding of the raceway jacket to the plastic gasket seal.
g. Equipped with grounding device to provide ground continuity irrespective of raceway core construction. Grounding device, if inserted into raceway and directly in contact with conductors, shall have rolled-over edges for sizes under 5 inches.
h. Where terminated into a threadless opening using a threaded hub fitting, a suitable moisture-resistant/oil-resistant synthetic rubber gasket shall be provided between the outside of the box or enclosure and the fitting shoulder. Gasket shall be adequately protected by and permanently bonded to a metallic retainer.

2. Corrosion-resistant and outdoor SLT fittings:
a. Construction:
1) PVC-coated liquidtight fittings with a bonded 0.040-inch-thick PVC coating on the metal connector to form a seal around the SLT conduit.
2) Insulated throat and an integral sealing ring.

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1. Construction:
a. Insulated throat.
b. PVC-coated when used in corrosive areas.
c. Bonding locknut.
d. Recessed neoprene O-ring to ensure watertight and dusttight connector. e. 1/2-inch through 1-1/4-inch steel zinc electroplated. f. 1-1/2-inch through 6-inch malleable iron zinc plated.

2. Usage:
a. Conduits in damp, wet, outdoor, and corrosive areas shall use threaded hubs for connections to sheet metal enclosures.

G. PVC fittings:

1. Materials:
a. Devices shall be made of PVC, using the same materials as used for Type PVC conduit.
b. Metal hardware shall be stainless steel.

H. Expansion/deflection couplings:

1. Use to compensate for movement in any directions between 2 conduit ends where they connect.

2. Shall allow movement of 3/4 inch from the normal in all directions.

3. Shall allow angular movement for a deflection of 30 degrees from normal in any direction.

4. Constructed to maintain electrical continuity of the conduit system.

5. Materials:
a. End couplings: Bronze or galvanized ductile iron.
b. Sleeve: Neoprene.
c. Bands: Stainless steel.
d. Bonding jumper: Tinned copper braid.

I. Expansion couplings:

1. Shall allow for expansion and contraction of conduit:
a. Permitting 8-inch movement, 4 inches in either direction.

2. Constructed to maintain electrical continuity of the conduit system.

3. Materials:
a. Head: Malleable or ductile iron.
b. Sleeve: Steel.
c. Insulating bushing: Phenolic.
d. Finish: Hot-dip galvanized.
e. PVC-coated steel when used with Type PCS.

J. Conduit markers:

1. As specified in Section 16075 - Identification for Electrical Systems.

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3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Before installing any conduit or locating any device box:

1. Examine the complete set of Drawings and Specifications, and applicable Shop Drawings.

B. Verify all dimensions and space requirements and make any minor adjustments to the conduit system as required to avoid conflicts with the building structure, other equipment, or the work of other trades.

3.02 INSTALLATION
A. General:

1. Conduit routing:
a. Electrical drawings are diagrammatic in nature:
1) Install conduit runs as specified with schematic representation indicated on the Drawings and as specified.
2) Modify conduit runs to suit field conditions, as accepted by the Engineer:
a) Make changes in conduit locations that are consistent with the design intent but are dimensionally different, or routing to bypass obstructions.
b) Make changes in conduit routing due to the relocation of equipment.
c) Install conduits and equipment in such a manner as to avoid obstructions and to preserve headroom and keep openings and passageways clear.
3) Where the Drawings do not indicate the exact mounting and/or supporting method to be used, use materials and methods similar to the mounting details indicated on the Drawings.
4) Electrical drawings do not indicate all required junction boxes and pull boxes:
a) Provide junction boxes and pull boxes to facilitate wire pulling as required:
(1) To meet cable manufacturer’s pulling tension requirements. (2) To limit total conduit bends between pull locations. b) Install junction boxes and pull boxes at locations acceptable to the Engineer.
b. Contractor is responsible for any deviations in general location, conduit size, routing, or changes to the conduit schedule without the express written approval or direction by the Engineer:
1) Engineer is the sole source in determining whether the change is constituted as a deviation.
2) Perform any changes resulting in additional conduits, or extra work from such deviations.
3) Incorporate any deviations on the Record Documents.

2. Use only tools recommended by the conduit manufacturer for assembling the conduit system.

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3. Provide adequate clearances from high-temperature surfaces for conduit runs.

Provide minimum clearances as follows:
a. Clearance of 6 inches from surfaces 113 degrees Fahrenheit to 149 degrees Fahrenheit.
b. Clearance of 12 inches from surfaces greater than
149 degrees Fahrenheit.
c. Keep conduits at least 6 inches from the coverings on hot water and steam pipes, 18 inches from the coverings on flues and breechings, and 12 inches from fuel lines and gas lines.
d. Where it is necessary to route conduits close to high-temperature surfaces, provide a high-reflectance thermal barrier between the conduit and the surface.

4. Support conduit runs on water-bearing walls a minimum of 7/8-inch away from wall on an accepted preformed channel:
a. Do not run conduits within water-bearing walls unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

5. Do not install 1-inch or larger conduits in or through structural members unless approved by the Engineer.

6. Run conduits exposed to view parallel with or at right angles to structural members, walls, or lines of the building:
a. Install straight and true conduit runs with uniform and symmetrical elbows, offsets, and bends.
b. Make changes in direction with long radius bends or with conduit bodies.

7. Install conduits with total conduit bends between pull locations less than or equal to 270 degrees.

8. Route exposed conduits to preserve headroom, access space and workspace, and to prevent tripping hazards and clearance problems:
a. Install conduit runs so that runs do not interfere with proper and safe operation of equipment and do not block or interfere with ingress or egress, including equipment-removal hatches.
b. Route conduits to avoid drains or other gravity lines. Where conflicts occur, relocate the conduit as required.

9. When installing conduits through existing slabs or walls, make provisions for locating any possible conflicting items where the conduit is to penetrate. Use tone signal or X-ray methods to make certain that no penetrations will be made into the existing conduits, piping, cables, post-tensioning cables, etc.

10. Plug conduits brought into pull boxes, manholes, handholes, and other openings until used to prevent entrance of moisture.

11. For existing and new 2-inch and larger conduit runs, snake conduits with a conduit cleaner equipped with a cylindrical mandrel of a diameter not less than 85 percent of nominal diameter of the conduit:
a. Remove and replace conduits through which mandrel will not pass.

12. Install complete conduit systems before conductors are installed.

13. Provide metallic conduits terminating in transformer, switchgear, motor control center, or other equipment conduit windows with grounding bushings and ground with a minimum No. 6 AWG ground wire.

14. Underground conduits:
a. Install underground conduits, including conduit runs below slabs-on-grade in concrete-reinforced duct bank construction:
1) As specified in Section 16133 - Duct Banks.
b. Make underground conduit size transitions at handholes and manholes.

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pw://Carollo/Documents/CA/Vallejo/201631-100000/04 Design/04 Specs/Carollo/16130 (BidSet) c. Install spare conduits in underground duct banks towards top center of runs to allow for ease of installation of future cables as conduits enter underground manholes and handholes.
d. Seal around conduit penetrations of below grade walls with a mechanical seal.

15. Underground conduit trenching:
a. Perform trenching as specified in Section 02318 - Trenching. b. Trench must be uniformly graded with the bottom, rock free and covered with select material.
c. Damage occurring to existing ducts, conduits, cables, and other utilities during underground conduit installation shall be remediated to the satisfaction of the City.
d. Whenever possible, use the walls of the trench as forms for concrete encasement:
1) Forms are required where the soil is not self-supporting.

B. Equipment grounding conductors:

1. Provide a separate, green insulated, grounding conductor in each raceway independent of raceway material:
a. Multi-conductor power and control cables shall include an integral green insulated grounding conductor.
b. Provide a separate grounding conductor in each individual raceway for parallel feeders.

2. Conductors shall be the same type and insulation as the circuit conductors:
a. Use 600-volt insulation for the equipment grounding conductors for medium voltage systems.

3. Minimum size in accordance with the NEC.

C. Lighting and receptacle conduits:

1. Provide conduit runs for lighting and receptacle circuits, whether or not indicated on the Drawings.

2. Install conduits in accordance with the requirements of this Section unless otherwise indicated.

3. Minimum conduit size:
a. 3/4-inch for exposed conduits.
b. 1-inch for underground or in-slab conduits.

4. Provide conduit materials for the installed location as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

D. Conduit usage:

1. Exposed conduits:
a. Rigid conduit:
1) Install the rigid conduit type for each location as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.
2) Minimum size: 3/4-inch.
b. Flexible conduit:
1) Use flexible conduit for final connections between rigid conduit and motors, vibrating equipment, instruments, control equipment, or where required for equipment servicing:
a) Use Type SLT with rigid metallic conduit.

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a) 1/2 when required for connection to instruments.
3) Maximum length:
a) Fixed equipment:

Conduit Trade Size Flexible Conduit Length (inch)
3/4 18
1 18
1-1/4 18
1-1/2 18
2 36
2-1/2 36
3 36
3-1/2 38
4 40
b) Removable instruments or hinged equipment:
(1) As required to allow complete removal or full movement without disconnecting or stressing the conduit.

2. Concrete-encased and embedded conduits:
a. Straight runs and bends less than 45 degrees:
1) Type PVC Schedule 40.
b. Bends with total deflection greater than 45 degrees:
1) PCS.
c. Entering and exiting duct bank, underground or embedded conduit runs a minimum 12 inches above and below grade, finished floor, or entering equipment:
1) PCS.
d. Minimum size:
1) 2-inch in duct banks.
2) 1-inch for in-slab conduits.
3) Provide conduit fittings to enlarge the conduit from the exposed size in the conduit schedule as required.

3. Direct-buried and sand-bedded duct bank conduits:
a. Type PCS.
b. Minimum size: 1-inch.

E. Conduit joints and bends:

1. General:
a. Where conduit is underground, under slabs on grade, exposed to the weather, or in NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X locations, make joints liquidtight.
b. Keep bends and offsets in conduit runs to an absolute minimum. c. Bends shall be symmetrical.
d. The following conduit systems shall use large-radius sweep elbows:
1) Underground conduits.
e. Provide large-radius factory-made bends for 1-1/4-inch trade size or larger.

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1) Minimum bending radius of the cable must be less than the radius of the conduit bend.
2) Make field bends with power bending equipment or manual benders specifically intended for the purpose:
a) Make bends so that the conduit is not damaged and the internal diameter is not effectively reduced.
b) For the serving utilities, make bends to meet their requirements. g. Replace deformed, flattened, or kinked conduit.

2. Threaded conduit:
a. Cut threads on rigid metallic conduit with a standard conduit-cutting die that provides a 3/4-inch per foot taper and to a length such that bare metal exposed by the threading operation is completely covered by the couplings or fittings used. In addition, cut the lengths of the thread such that joints become secure and wrench-tight just preceding the point where the conduit ends would butt together in couplings or where conduit ends would butt into the ends or shoulders of other fittings. b. Thoroughly ream conduit after threads have been cut to remove burrs. c. Use bushings or conduit fittings at conduit terminations. d. On exposed conduits, repair scratches and other defects with galvanizing repair stick, Enterprise Galvanizing “Galvabar™,” or CRC “Zinc It.” e. Coat conduit threads with an approved electrically conductive sealant and corrosion inhibitor that is not harmful to the conductor insulation:
1) Apply to the male threads and tighten joints securely. 2) Clean excess sealant from exposed threads after assembly. f. Securely tighten threaded connections.
g. Any exposed threaded surfaces must be cleaned and coated with a galvanizing solution so that exposed surfaces have a galvanized protective coating.

3. PVC:
a. Use approved solvent-weld cement specifically manufactured for the purpose. Spray-type cement is not allowed.
b. Apply heat for bends so that conduit does not distort or discolor. Use a spring mandrel as required to ensure full inside diameter at bends:
1) Utilize a heater specifically for PVC conduit as recommended by the conduit manufacturer.

F. Conduit sealing and drainage:

1. Other than required for hazardous and classified areas:
a. Provide sealing and drainage in vertical drops of long (in excess of 20 feet), exterior, above-grade conduit runs at the points at which the conduit enters buildings, switchgear, control panels, lighting panelboards, and other similar enclosures.
b. Provide seal fittings with drains in vertical drops directly above grade for exterior and above-grade conduit runs that are extended below grade. c. Provide conduit seals with drains in areas of high humidity and rapidly changing temperatures:
1) Where portions of an interior raceway pass through walls, ceilings, or floors that separate adjacent areas having widely different temperatures.

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e. Seal 1 end only of underground conduits at highest point with O-Z/Gedney sealing (non-hazardous) filling, or equal.

2. Install seals with drains at any location along conduit runs where moisture may condense or accumulate. This requirement includes, but is not limited to, the following locations: Control panels, junction boxes, pullboxes, or low points of the conduit.

G. Hangers and supports:

1. General:
a. Provide appropriate hangers, supports, fasteners, and seismic restraints to suit applications:
1) As specified in Section 16070 - Hangers and Supports. 2) Provide support materials consistent with the type of conduit being installed as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.
b. Support conduit at the intervals required by the NEC. c. Perforated strap and plumbers’ tape are not acceptable for conduit supports.

2. Conduit on concrete or masonry:
a. Use 1-hole malleable iron straps with metallic or plastic expansion anchors and screws or support from preset inserts.
b. Use preset inserts in concrete when possible.
c. Use pipe spacers (clamp backs) in wet locations.

3. Suspended conduit:
a. Use malleable-iron factory-made split-hinged pipe rings with threaded suspension rods sized for the weight to be carried (minimum 3/8-inch diameter), Kindorf, or equal.
b. For grouped conduits, construct racks with threaded rods and tiered angle iron or preformed channel cross members. Clamp each conduit individually to a cross member. Where rods are more than 2-feet long, provide rigid sway bracing.

4. Supports at structural steel members:
a. Use beam clamps.
b. Drilling or welding may be used only as specified or with approval of the Engineer.

5. PVC-coated rigid metal systems:
a. Provide right-angle beam clamps and “U” bolts specially formed and sized to snugly fit the outside diameter of the coated conduit. Provide “U” bolts with PVC-encapsulated nuts that cover the exposed portions of the threads.
b. Securely fasten exposed conduits with Type 316 stainless steel clamps or straps.

H. Expansion or expansion/deflection fittings:

1. General:
a. Align expansion coupling with the conduit run to prevent binding. b. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to set the piston opening.

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d. Furnish fittings of the same material as the conduit system.

2. For metallic conduit, provide expansion or expansion/deflection couplings, as appropriate, where:
a. Install expansion fittings a minimum of every 200 feet in straight conduit runs.

I. Empty conduits:

1. Provide a pull tape in each empty conduit more than 10 feet in length.

2. Provide 1 empty 3/4-inch conduit for each 4 spare unused circuits or spaces of each flush-mounted branch circuit panelboard. Terminate empty 3/4-inch conduits in individual junction boxes that are accessible to enable extension of future branch circuits.

3. Seal ends of conduits with approved, manufactured conduit seals, caps, or plugs immediately after installation:
a. Keep ends sealed until immediately before pulling conductors.

J. Miscellaneous:

1. Provide electrical unions at all points of union between ends of rigid conduit systems that cannot otherwise be coupled:
a. Running threads and threadless couplings are not allowed.

2. Replace any conduits installed that the Engineer determines do not meet the requirements of this Specification.

3. Provide conduit housekeeping curb around embedded or below-grade conduits exiting or entering the slab, in accordance with the Typical Details.

3.03 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

END OF SECTION

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DUCT BANKS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Electrical underground duct banks.

2. Duct bank installation requirements.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. PVC conduit spacers.

2. Detectable underground marking tape.

3. Pull line.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Submit site plan drawings of duct banks including underground profiles indicating underground utilities.

2. Submit cross section of each duct bank with dimensions.

3. For duct bank routings crossing under foundations alternative to designed routings indicated on the Drawings:
a. Submit Shop Drawings detailing the new building footer crossing locations and plan drawings labeling equipment to be installed on top of the new routing for approval by the Project structural Engineer.

1.04 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.05 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Sequencing:

1. Before performing any trenching locate existing underground utilities:
a. As specified in Section 02280 - Subsurface Utility Engineering. b. Review of existing civil record drawings for recorded underground utilities. 1) Determine underground utility horizontal and vertical location by at least 1 of the following methods:
a) Soft excavation.
b) Local utility location service, CALL BEFORE YOU DIG, or equal.

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1. Schedule a coordination meeting to adjust duct bank configurations and routing for each duct bank section after trenching and exposure of any underground utilities withing the vicinity of the duct bank route. Meeting shall determine the final configuration of the duct bank before installation.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Duct bank sections indicated on the Drawings are an initial arrangement and may need to be modified due to existing site conditions, existing underground utilities, and infrastructure.

1. Reorganize duct bank section with approval of the Engineer.

2. Make changes required to accommodate duct bank configuration and routing changes due to field conditions.
a. Where changes in a duct bank configuration extend to a manhole or handhole, coordinate manhole/handhole blockouts and size with the new configuration.

B. Provide location and protection of existing underground utilities, duct bank, trenching, forming, rebar, spacers, conduit, concrete, backfill, and compaction necessary for the complete installation of the duct banks.

C. Provide reinforced concrete duct banks for conduits installed below grade, on the site, below structures, or in contact with the earth, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Conduit spacers:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Cantex.
b. Osburn Associates, Inc.

B. Detectable underground marking tape:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Blackburn Manufacturing Co.
b. Panduit.

C. Pull line:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Arnco.
b. Greenlee.
c. Osburn Associates, Inc.

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1. The following or equal:
a. O-Z/Gedney type DUX.

2.03 MATERIALS
A. Provide conduit as specified in Section 16130 - Conduits.

B. Provide reinforcing steel as specified in Section 03200 - Concrete Reinforcing:

1. Provide minimum Number 4 reinforcing steel.

C. Concrete:

1. Mix requirements as specified in Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2. Provide a red-oxide conduit encasement coloring agent as specified in Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2.04 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Conduit spacers:

1. Recommended by the conduit manufacturer or specified above.

2. Saddle type.

3. Non-metallic, non-corrosive, non-conductive.

4. Interlocking type:
a. Vertical interlocking.
b. Horizontal interlocking.

5. Suitable for concrete encasement.

6. Molded-in rebar holder.

7. Accommodates 2-inch through 6-inch conduit sizes.

8. Relieves the conduit from both horizontal and vertical stresses.

B. Pull line:

1. Minimum 1/4-inch wide, flat design.

2. Polyester.

3. Minimum pulling strength 1,200 pounds.

C. Detectable marking tape:

1. Locatable by a cable or metal detector from above the undisturbed grade.

2. Aluminum core laminated between polyethylene film.

3. 6-inch-wide red tape imprinted with black lettering stating “CAUTION - BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW”, or equivalent.

D. Duct seal:

1. Non-hardening sealing compound.

2. Flexible, can be applied by hand.

3. UL Listed for use with installed conductors.

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3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Duct banks:

1. Encased in concrete at least 24 inches below finish grade, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

2. Damage minimization:
a. Conduit should not be left exposed in an open trench longer than is necessary.
b. Protect underground duct banks against damage during pouring of concrete or backfilling.

3. Plastic conduit fittings to be joined should be exposed to the same temperature conditions for a reasonable length of time before assembly.

4. Provide No. 4/0 American Wire Gauge bare copper ground wire the entire length of duct bank and bond to the grounding system at each end of the duct bank:
a. Where duct bank terminates at structures with a grounding electrode, bond duct bank ground wire to the grounding electrode.
b. Where duct bank terminates at electrical equipment, bond duct bank ground wire to the equipment ground bus.
c. Where duct bank terminates at structure without either a grounding electrode or electrical equipment, provide ground rod adjacent to structure and bond duct bank ground wire to ground rod.

5. Install underground ducts to be self-draining:
a. Slope duct banks away from buildings to manholes, handholes, or pullboxes.
b. Slope duct banks uniformly from manholes, handholes, or pullboxes to manholes, handholes, or pullboxes or both ways from high points between manholes, handholes, or pullboxes.
c. Slope a minimum of 1/4 inch per 10 feet.

6. Where new duct banks join to existing manholes, handholes, or pullboxes, make the proper fittings and fabricate the concrete envelopes to ensure smooth durable transitions, as indicated on the Drawings.

7. Install pull line in spare conduits:
a. Provide adequate pull line at both ends of conduits to facilitate conductor pulling.
b. Cap above ground spare conduit risers at each end with screw-on conduit caps.

B. Trenching:

1. Perform as specified in Section 02318 - Trenching.

2. Trench must be uniformly graded with the bottom rock free and covered with select material.

3. Whenever possible, use the walls of the trench as forms for concrete encasement:
a. Forms are required where the soil is not self-supporting.

4. Damage occurring to existing ducts, conduits, cables, and other utilities during duct bank installation shall be remediated to the satisfaction of the City.

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1. Separate conduits with manufactured plastic spacers using a minimum space between the outside surfaces of adjacent conduits of 2 inches, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings:
a. Separate medium voltage ducts a minimum of 7.5 inches on center.

2. Install spacers to maintain uniform spacing of duct assembly a minimum of 4 inches above the bottom of the trench during concrete pour. Install spacers on 8-foot maximum intervals:
a. Due to some distortion of conduit from heat, and other means, it may be necessary to install extra spacers within the duct bank:
1) Install the intermediate set of spacers within normal required spacing to maintain the proper horizontal clearance:
a) Clearance is required to allow the proper amount of concrete to infiltrate vertically among the duct to ensure proper protection.

3. Spacers shall not be located at the center of a bend:
a. Locate spacer in the tangent, free of the coupling on fabricated bends. b. Locate spacers midway between the tangent and the center bend on trench formed sweeps.

D. Terminating:

1. Use bell ends in duct at entrances into cable vaults.

2. Make conduit entrances into cable vaults tangential to walls of cable vault.

3. Form trapezoidal transitions between duct bank and cable vaults as needed in order to ensure adequate cable bending radius for the duct bank-to-vault transition.

4. Install duct seal in all conduits, including spare conduits, at both ends, and entrances to manholes/handholes. Form by hand to conduit and around cables to develop moisture barrier.

E. Concrete:

1. Install concrete as specified in Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2. Provide tie wires as specified in Section 03200 - Concrete Reinforcing to prevent displacement of the conduits during pouring of concrete:
a. Tie wire shall not act as a substitute for spacers.

3. Install minimum 3-inch cover around conduit and rebar.

4. Consolidation of encasement concrete around duct banks shall be by hand puddling. Mechanical vibrators are acceptable for use outside of the rebar cage.

5. Conduit is subject to temperature rise. As concrete cures, allow the free end to expand by pouring the concrete from the center of the run or from one tie in point.

F. Marking tape:

1. Install a detectable marking tape 12 inches above the duct bank the entire length of the duct bank.

G. Restore surfaces to their original condition as specified in Section 02952 - Pavement Restoration and Rehabilitation unless otherwise specified.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

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3.03 CLEANING
A. Clean conduits of dirt and debris by use of an appropriately sized steel mandrel no less than 1/2 inch smaller than the inside diameter of the conduit.

3.04 PROTECTION
A. Provide shoring and pumping to protect the excavation and safety of workers.

B. Protect excavations with barricades as required by applicable safety regulations.

END OF SECTION

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BOXES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Device boxes.

2. Raceway system boxes.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Definitions:

1. Arcing parts: Circuit breakers, motor controllers, switches, fuses, or any device intended to interrupt current during its operation.

2. Raceway system boxes: Boxes that are used for wire and cable pullboxes, conduit junction boxes, or terminal boxes.

B. Standards:

1. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
a. Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.

2. Joint Industry Conference (JIC).

3. National Electrical Code (NEC).

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
a. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 V Maximum).

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Manufacturer.

2. Materials.

3. Dimensions:
a. Height.
b. Width.
c. Depth.
d. Weight.
e. NEMA rating.

4. Conduit entry locations.

5. Catalog cutsheets.

6. Installation instructions.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Include identification and sizes of pullboxes.

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1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Regulatory requirements:

1. Outlet boxes shall comply with applicable standards of:
a. JIC.
b. NEC.
c. NEMA.
d. UL.

1.05 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.06 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Provide outlet boxes for wiring devices, security systems, junction, and pullboxes for use in the raceway systems, etc.

B. Provide boxes as indicated on the Drawings or as needed to complete the raceway installation.

C. Size pullboxes in accordance with NEC requirements and to provide sufficient room for any future conduits, components, and cables as indicated on the Drawings.

D. Provide materials and construction suitable for environmental conditions at the location of the box as specified in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

E. For boxes not indicated:

1. Provide types and mountings as required to suit the equipment and that will be consistent with the conduit system and environmental conditions as indicated in Section 16050 - Common Work Results for Electrical.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. One of the following or equal:

1. Stainless steel enclosures:
a. Hoffman.
b. Rittal.
c. Stahlin.

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2.03 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Formed steel enclosures:

1. Stainless steel:
a. NEMA Type 4X:
1) Boxes in locations subject to flooding or temporary submersion:
a) NEMA Type 6.
b. Fabricated from 14-gauge Type 316 stainless steel.
c. Seams continuously welded.
d. Door:
1) Rolled lip around 3 sides.
2) Attached to enclosure by means of a continuous stainless steel hinge and pin.
e. Neoprene door gasket to provide a watertight seal:
1) Attached with an adhesive.
2) Retained by a retaining strip.
f. Fabricate external removable hardware for clamping the door to the enclosure body from heavy gauge stainless steel:
1) With a hasp and staple for padlocking.
g. Provide large enclosures with door and body stiffeners for extra rigidity. h. No holes or knockouts.
i. Finish:
1) Brushed.
j. Stainless steel external mounting brackets when surface mounted.

2.04 ACCESSORIES
A. Fasteners:

1. Electroplated or stainless steel in boxes with wiring devices.

2. Screws, nuts, bolts, and other threaded fasteners:
a. Stainless steel.

B. Provide breather and drain fittings where appropriate.

C. Internal panels:

1. Provide internal panels where required for mounting of terminal strips or other equipment.

2. With plated steel shoulder studs.

3. Steel with white polyester powder finish.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. General:

1. Provide outlet box materials to match the conduit system:
a. PCS - PVC coated cast ferrous boxes.

2. Solid type gang boxes:
a. For more than 2 wiring devices.
b. For barriered outlets.

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3. Support wall mounted NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X boxes to maintain a minimum of 7/8-inch free air space between the back of the enclosure and the wall:
a. Use machined spacers to maintain air space; built-up washers are not acceptable.
b. Use stainless steel or nylon materials for spacers.

4. Use cast malleable iron boxes when box must support other devices.

5. Boxes serving luminaires or wiring devices:
a. Use as pullboxes wherever possible.

6. In terminal boxes, furnish terminals as indicated on the Drawings, with a minimum of 50 percent spare terminals:
a. Furnish wireways for discrete and analog/DC wiring.
b. Separate analog wiring from 120 V discrete or power wiring.

7. For fire-rated construction, provide materials and installation for use in accordance with the listing requirements of the classified construction.

8. In terminal boxes, furnish terminals as indicated on the Drawings, with a minimum of 50 percent spare terminals:
a. Furnish wireways for discrete and analog/DC wiring.
b. Separate analog wiring from 120 V discrete or power wiring.

B. Outlet boxes:

1. Locate outlet boxes as indicated on the Drawings:
a. Adjust locations so as not to conflict with structural requirements or other trades.

2. Use deep threaded-hub malleable iron boxes:
a. Where exposed to the weather.
b. In unheated areas.
c. Where subject to mechanical damage:
1) Defined as exposed boxes less than 10 feet above the floor. d. To act as a pullbox for conductors in a conduit system. e. Accommodate wiring devices.

3. Use deep threaded-hub plastic coated malleable iron boxes in corrosive and NEMA Type 4X area and when the exposed conduit system is PVC coated steel.

4. Outlet boxes may be used as junction boxes wherever possible.

C. Pullboxes and junction boxes:

1. Install pullboxes such that access to them is not restricted.

2. Outlet, switch, and junction boxes where surface mounted in exposed locations:
a. Cast ferrous boxes with mounting lugs, zinc or cadmium plating finish.

3. Outlet, control station, and junction boxes for installation in corrosive locations:
a. Fiberglass reinforced polyester, stainless steel, or plastic-coated steel to match the conduit system.
b. Furnished with mounting lugs.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

END OF SECTION

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WIRING DEVICES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Switches.

2. Receptacles.

3. Plates.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Federal Specifications (FS):

1. W-C 596 - Connector, Electrical, Power, General Specification for.

2. W-S 896/2 - Switches, Toggle (Toggle and Lock), Flush Mounted (General Specification).

B. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000 V Maximum).

C. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA):

1. T568A - Eight-position jack pin/pair assignment.

2. T568B - Optional eight-position jack pin/pair assignment.

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. 20 - General Use Snap Switches.

2. 498 - Standard for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles.

3. 943 - Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters.

1.03 TERMINOLOGY
A. The words and terms listed below are not defined terms that require initial capital letters, but, when used in this Section, have the indicated meaning.

1. GFCI: Ground fault circuit interrupter.

1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Catalog cutsheets.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Engraving schedule:
a. Furnish complete engraving schedule for engraved nameplates.

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1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Wiring devices shall be UL listed and labeled.

1.06 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

1.07 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Switches, receptacles, and plates as indicated on the Drawings, wired and operable to form a complete system.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Switches:

1. One of the following or equal:
a. Cooper Wiring Devices.
b. Hubbell.
c. Leviton.

B. Receptacles:

1. General purpose:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Cooper Wiring Devices.
2) Hubbell.
3) Leviton.

C. Plates:

1. General location:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Cooper Wiring Devices.
2) Legrand.

2. Wet or corrosive areas:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Cooper Wiring Devices.
2) Hubbell.
3) Pass and Seymour.
4) Thomas & Betts.

3. In-use covers:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Cooper Wiring Devices.
2) Pass and Seymour.

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4) Thomas & Betts.

D. Data and communications jacks:

1. Network jacks:
a. One of the following or equal:
1) Belden; REVConnect Connectivity System.
2) Hubbell.
3) Leviton; Quickport series.
4) Panduit.

2.03 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Switches:

1. General:
a. 120 to 277 VAC.
b. 20-amp.
c. Listed in accordance with UL 20.
d. Designed and constructed in accordance with FS W-S-896/2. e. Back and side wired unless otherwise indicated.
f. Integral grounding terminal.
g. Totally enclosed:
1) Color-coded body with color corresponding to amp rating. h. Provide switches with the operator style and contact arrangement as indicated on the Drawings and as required for proper operation. i. Color:
1) Ivory in finished areas.
2) Brown in all other areas.

2. General purpose switches:
a. Toggle type.

B. Receptacles:

1. General purpose receptacles:
a. Single or duplex as indicated on the Drawings.
b. 125 VAC.
c. 20 amp or as indicated on the Drawings.
d. NEMA Type 5-20R configuration for 20 amp receptacles. e. Other NEMA configurations as indicated on the Drawings. f. Listed in accordance with UL 498.
g. Designed and constructed in accordance with FS W-C-596. h. Back and side wired.
i. 1-piece, rivet-less mounting strap.
j. Color:
1) Ivory in finished areas.
2) Brown in all other areas.
3) Orange when powered by a UPS.

2. Ground fault interrupter receptacles (GFCI):
a. 125 VAC.
b. 20 amp.
c. Trip level 4 to 6 mA.
d. Individual and feed through protection.

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f. NEMA Type 5-20R configuration.
g. For damp or wet locations:
1) Weather resistant, in accordance with UL 498.

C. Plates:

1. General location:
a. Type 302 or 304 stainless steel.
b. Brushed satin finish.
c. Minimum thickness: 0.032 inches.
d. Rectangular or square shape.
e. Engraving:
1) Engrave each switch plate with the following:
a) Area served.
b) Panelboard and Circuit.
2) Engrave each receptacle plate with the following:
a) Panelboard and Circuit.
3) Treat engraving to improve visibility.
4) Characters shall be block letter pantograph engraved with a minimum character height of 1/8-inch.
f. Coordinate the number of gangs, number, and type of openings with the specific location.

2. Outdoor and wet areas requiring NEMA Type 4 or NEMA Type 4X enclosures:
a. General:
1) UL listed for wet locations.
2) Gasketed.
3) Die cast metal:
a) Match material to box material.
b. Switches:
1) Lever operated:
a) Provide toggle switch.
c. Receptacles:
1) Weatherproof in-use cover:
a) Die cast metal construction with electrostatic powder coating for corrosion resistance.
b) Gasketed.
c) Lockable.
d) UL listed and in accordance with NEC.

3. Corrosive areas:
a. Neoprene.
b. Gasketed.
c. Weatherproof.

D. Data and communications jacks:

1. Process network jacks - conduit body mounted:
a. Network jacks located in process areas shall have a NEMA Type 4 rating (with closure cap).
b. Mounting of network jacks in conduit bodies adapter (with minifast connector) shall be accomplished using conduit body insert and environmental enclosure caps.
c. PC board connections are not to be allowed.

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1) InterlinkBT.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Mounting heights:

1. Process and production areas:
a. Switches and receptacles 48 inches from finished floor to top of plate.

B. Receptacles:

1. Provide GFCI receptacles as indicated on the Drawings. a. Provide weather resistant GFCI receptacles in wet or damp areas.

2. Mount receptacles vertically:
a. Ground slot down.

3. 3-phase receptacles shall be consistent with respect to phase connection at the receptacle terminals. Correct errors in phasing at the source and not the receptacle.

C. Ensure plates make a firm seal with wall for recessed mounted devices:

1. Outside edges of plates parallel with building lines.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

END OF SECTION

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LOW VOLTAGE WIRE CONNECTIONS
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. Wire connecting devices.

2. Terminations.

3. Splices.

4. Power distribution blocks.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. D3005 - Standard Specification for Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape.

B. CSA International (CSA):

1. C22.2 - No. 197-M1983 (R2208) - PVC Insulating Tape.

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. 510 - Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape.

2. 1953 - Outline of Investigation for Power Distribution Blocks.

1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish Submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Catalog cutsheets.

2. Installation instructions.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Materials shall be UL listed.

1.05 PROJECT OR SITE CONDITIONS
A. As specified in Section 01850 - Design Criteria.

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1.06 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Sequencing:

1. Conduct the initial fault current study as specified in Section 16305 - Electrical System Studies and submit results for Engineer’s review.

2. After successful review of the initial fault current study, submit complete equipment submittal.

1.07 WARRANTY
A. As specified in Section 01783 - Warranties and Bonds.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
A. Provide a complete system of wiring connectors, terminators, fittings, etc., for a complete wiring system suitable for the cables and conductors used.

2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers for each type of technology are specified with the equipment in this Section.

2.03 EQUIPMENT
A. Control connections:

1. Use insulated ring type wire terminators for connections to screw terminals:
a. With chamfered/funneled terminal barrel entry.
b. Deep internal serrations.
c. Long barrel design to reduce electrical resistance and increased insulator-barrel surface area to ensure that the insulator remains in contact with the barrel.
d. Electroplated-tin copper conductor.
e. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) Thomas & Betts, Sta-Kon.

2. For process equipment connections, work from manufacturer’s drawings.

B. Joints, splices, taps, connections, and terminations:

1. 600-volt conductors:
a. Use solderless connectors.
b. Copper pigtail adaptors.
1) For use on select applications as approved by the Engineer. 2) 600 volt, 90 degrees Celsius rated.
3) UL 486A/B listed.
4) Manufacturers: The following or equal:
a) Burndy APY series.
b) ILSCO CPM series.

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d. Under those specific conditions where aluminum conductors have been allowed or are specified then the connectors for aluminum conductors shall be specifically designed for that purpose.
e. For wire Number 10 AWG and smaller, use compression splice caps, with insulating caps:
1) Manufacturers: The following or equal:
a) Buchanan, 2006S or 2011S, with 2007 or 2014 insulating caps. f. For wire Number 8 AWG and larger, use heavy duty copper compression connectors:
1) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a) Burndy.
b) Thomas & Betts.
g. Heat shrink tubing:
1) Suitable for indoors, outdoors, overhead, direct burial or submerged applications.
2) Minimum shrink ratio: 4 to 1.
3) Continuous operating temperature: -55 degrees Celsius to 110 degrees Celsius.
4) Internally applied adhesive sealant.
5) Cross-linked polyolefin:
a) Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
(1) 3M, ITCSN.
(2) Thomas & Betts, Shrink-Kon.

2. Instrumentation class cable splices:
a. Suitable for indoor, outdoors, weather exposed, direct buried, or submersed applications.
b. Utilizing an epoxy, polyurethane, and re-enterable compounds. c. For use with shielded or unshielded plastic- and rubber-jacketed, signal, control, and power cables rated up to 1 kilovolt.
d. Two-part mold body with tongue and groove seams and built-in spacer webbing.
e. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) 3M, Scotchcast 72-N.

C. Insulating tape:

1. General purpose insulating tape:
a. Minimum 7 mil vinyl tape.
b. Suitable for application in an ambient of -18 degrees Celsius (0 degrees Fahrenheit).
c. Operating range up to 105 degrees Celsius (220 degrees Fahrenheit). d. Flame retardant, hot- and cold-weather resistant, UV resistant. e. For use as a primary insulation for wire cable splices up to 600 VAC. f. Meeting and complying with:
1) ASTM D3005 Type I.
2) UL 510.
3) CSA C22.2.
g. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) 3M, Scotch Number Super 33+.

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2. General purpose color-coding tape:
a. Minimum 7 mil vinyl tape.
b. Suitable for application on PVC and polyethylene jacketed cables. c. For use indoors and outdoors in weather protected enclosures. d. Available with the following colors:
1) Red.
2) Yellow.
3) Blue.
4) Brown.
5) Gray.
6) White.
7) Green.
8) Orange.
9) Violet.
e. For use as phase identification, marking, insulating, and harnessing. f. Meeting and complying with:
1) UL 510.
2) CSA C22.2.
g. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
1) 3M, Scotch Number 35.

D. Power distribution blocks:

1. UL 1953 listed.

2. Short circuit rating: Not less than the system maximum available fault current at the point of application.

3. Provide fuses or circuit breakers in enclosure as required to meet the fault current requirements.

4. Voltage rating: 600 VAC.

5. IP 20 finger safe enclosure.

6. Tin-plated aluminum or copper terminals suitable for copper conductors.

7. Manufacturers: One of the following or equal:
a. Eaton CHDB series.
b. Rockwell Automation 1492 PD series.
c. Schneider Electric LB series.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Load connections:

1. Connect loads to the circuits as indicated. Color-code branch circuits as specified in Section 16123 - 600-Volt or Less Wires and Cables.

B. Zero to 600-volt systems:

1. Make connections with the proper tool and die as specified by the device manufacturer.

2. Use only tooling and dies manufactured by the device manufacturer.

3. Insulate connections and splices with Scotch 33+ tape and Scotchfill, or pre-molded plastic covers, or heat shrink tubing and caps.

4. Number power and control wires before termination.

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1. Terminate leads and wires with compression type ring lugs.

2. Terminations on motor leads, including leads that are connected together to accommodate the motor voltage, and the machine wires entering the motor terminal box from the power source, shall have ring type compression lugs.

3. Cover bolted connectors with a heat shrinkable, cross-linked polyolefin material formed as a single opening boot:
a. In damp and wet locations, use a complete kit containing mastic that shall seal out moisture and contamination.
b. Shrink cap with low heat as recommended by manufacturer.

4. Wire markers shall be readable after boot installation.

5. Manufacturers: The following or equal:
a. Raychem, MCK.

D. Power distribution terminal blocks:

1. Connect fuses or circuit breakers on the line side of power distribution terminal blocks as required to meet short circuit requirements.

3.02 COMMISSIONING
A. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning.

END OF SECTION

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SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY
A. Section includes:

1. High-energy surge protective devices.

1.02 REFERENCES
A. Definitions:

1. In: Nominal discharge current.

2. MCOV: Maximum continuous operating voltage.

3. MOV: Metal oxide varistor.

4. SAD: Silicon avalanche diode.

5. SCCR: Short circuit current rating.

6. SPD: Surge protective device.

7. VPR: Voltage protection rating.

B. Standards:

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):
a. C62.41.1 - Guide on the Surge Environment in Low-Voltage (1,000 V and less) AC Power Circuits.
b. C62.41.2 - Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1,000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits.
c. C62.45 - Recommended Practice on Surge Testing for Equipment Connected to Low-Voltage (1,000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits. d. C62.62- Standard Test Specifications for Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) for Use on the Load Side of the Service Equipment in Low Voltage (1,000 V and less) AC Power Circuits.

2. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

3. National Electric Code (NEC).

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

5. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA):
a. 20 - Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. b. 70 - National Electric Code (NEC).
c. 75 - Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment.
d. 780 - Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

6. Underwriters Laboratory (UL):
a. 96A - Standard for Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems.
b. 1283 - Standard for Electromagnetic Interference Filters. c. 1449 - Standard for Surge Protective Devices.

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1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Furnish submittals as specified in Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Product data:

1. Furnish complete product data confirming detailed compliance or exception statements to all provisions of this Section.

2. Manufacturer’s catalog cutsheets indicating:
a. Manufacturer and model numbers.
b. Ratings of each SPD including but not limited to:
1) Short circuit current rating.
2) Nominal discharge current.
3) Maximum continuous operating voltage.
4) Voltage protection rating.
5) System voltage.
6) System frequency.
7) Surge current capacity.

3. Submit independent test data from a nationally recognized testing laboratory verifying the following:
a. Overcurrent protection.
b. UL 1449.

C. Shop drawings:

1. Provide electrical and mechanical drawings by the manufacturer that detail:
a. Unit dimensions.
b. Weights.
c. Components.
d. Field connection locations.
e. Mounting provisions.
f. Connection details.
g. Wiring diagram.

D. Commissioning submittals:

1. As specified in Section 01756 - Commissioning, including the following:
a. Certificates:
1) Requirements as specified in this Section.
b. Test Plans:
1) Test requirements as specified in this Section.
c. Test Reports.
d. City training.

E. Operation and maintenance manuals:

1. Provide the manufacturer’s manual with installation, start-up, spare parts lists, and operating instructions for the specified system.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide SPD units that are designed, manufactured, tested and installed in compliance with the following codes and standards:

1. IEEE C62.41.1, C62.41.2, C62.45, C62.62.

2. Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 94 (FIBS PUB 94).