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1. Duct: For penetrations through fire -rated assemblies, terminate insulation at fire damper
sleeves and externally insulate tlampersleeve beyond floor to match adjacent duct insulation.
Overlap damper sleeve and dud insulation at least 2 inches.
2. Seal penetrations through fire-reted assemblies. Comply with requirements in Section
078413 "Penetm ion Firestopping.•
2.4 INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC INSULATION
A. Seal longitudinal seams and end joints with manufacturers recommended adhesive to
eliminate openings in insulation that allow passage of air to surface being insulated.
2.5 INSTALLATION OF MINERAL -FIBER INSULATION
A. Blanket Insulation Installation on Ducts and Plenums: Secure with adhesive and
insulation pins.
1. Apply adhesives according to manufacturer's recommended cevemge rates per unit
area.
2. Apply adhesive to entire circumference of ducts and to all surfaces of fittings and
transitions.
3. Install either capacitor -discharge -weld pins and speed washers or cupped -head,
capacitor -discharge -weld pins on sides and bottom of horizontal duct and sides of vertical
ducts as follows:
a. On duct sides with dimensions 18 inches and smaller, place pins along longitudinal
centerline of duct. Space 3 inches maximum from insulation end joints, and 16 inches o.c.
b. On dud sides with dimensions larger than 18 inches, place pins 16 inches o.c. each
way, and 3 inches maximum from insulation joints. Install additional pins to hold insulation
tightly against surface at doss bracing.
C. Pins may be omitted from top surface of horizontal, rectangular ducts and plenums.
d. Do not overcompress insulation during installation.
e. Impale insulation over pins and attach speed washers.
f. Cut excess portion of pins extending beyond seed washers or bend parallel with
insulation surface. Cover exposed pins and washers with tape matching insulation facing.
4. For tlucts and plenums with surface temperatures below ambient, install a continuous
unbroken vapor bander. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with
insulation by removing2 inches from one edge and one end of insulation segment. Secure
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laps adjacent insulation section with 1/2-inch outward -clinching staples, th inch O.C. Install
vaporr barrier consisting of factory- or field -applied jacket, adhesive, vapor -barmier mastic, and
sealant et joints, seams, and protrusions.
a. Repair punctures, tears, and penetrations with tape or mastic to maintain vapor -banner
Seal.
b. Install vapor stops for ductwork and plenums operating below 50 deg F at 18-foot
intervals. Vapor stops shall consist of vapor -banner mastic applied in a Zshaped pattern over
insulation face, along butt end of insulation, and over the surface. Cover insulation face and
surface to be insulated a width equal to two times the insulation thickness, but not less than 3
inches.
5. Overlap unfaced blankets a minimum of 2 inches on longitudinal seams and end joints.
At end joints, secure with steel tends spaced a maximum of 18 inches o.c.
6. Instill insulation on rectangular duct elbows and trans Bions with a full insulation section
for each surface. Install insulation on round and flat -oval duct elbows with individually mitered
gores cut to fit the elbow.
7. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond insulation surface
with 6-inch-wide steps of same material used to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of
stiffener, hanger, and flange with pins spaced 6 inches o.c.
2.6 FIELD -APPLIED JACKET INSTALLATION
A. Where glass -cloth jackets are indicated, install directly over bare insulation or insulation
with factory-applietl jackets.
1. Draw jacket smooth and tight to surface with 2-inch overlap at seams and joints.
2. Embed glass cloth between We 0.0624nch-thick coats of lagging adhesive.
3. Completely encapsulate insulation with coating, leaving no exposed insulation.
B. Where FSK jackets are indicated, install as follows:
1. Draw jacket material smooth and tight.
2. Install lap orjoint strips with same material as jacket.
3. Secure jacket to insulation with manufacturers recommended adhesive.
4. Install jacket with 1-1/2-inch laps at longitudinal seams and 3-inch-wide joint strips at end
joints.
5. Seal openings, punctures, and breaks in vapor -retarder jackets and exposed insulation
with vapor -banner mastic.
C. Where PVC jackets are indicated, install with 1-inch overlap at longitudinal seams and
end joints; for horizontal applications, install with longitudinal seams along top and bottom of
tanks and vessels. Seal with manufacturers recommended adhesive.
1. Apply two continuous heads of adhesive to seams and joints, one bead under lap and
the fin a bead along seam and joint edge.
D. Where metal jackets are indicated, install with 2-inch overlap at longitudinal seams and
end joints. Overlap longitudinal seams arranged to shed rater. Seal end joints with
weatherproof sealant recommended by insulation manufacturer. Secure jacket with
stainless -steel banes 12 inches o.c. and at end joints.
2.7 INDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SCHEDULE
A. Concealed, round and flatcval, suppysir duct insulation shall be the following:
1. Mineral -Fiber Blanket: 1-12 inches thick and 0.75-Ib/cu. ft. nominal density.
B. Concealed, rectangular, supply -air duct insulation shall be the following:
1. Mineral -Fiber Blanket: 1-1/2 inches thick and 0.75-Ib/cu. ft. nominal density.
2.8 ABOVEGROUND, OUTDOOR DUCT AND PLENUM INSULATION SCHEDULE
A. Insulation materiak and thicknesses are identified below. If more than one material is
listed fora duct system, selection from materials listed is Contractors option.
B. Exposed, rectangular, supply air duct insulation shall be one of the following:
1. Mineral -Fiber Blanket: 2 inches and 1.5-lb/w. ft. nominal density.
2. Mineral -Fiber Board 2 inches thick and 2-lb/cu. ft. nominal density.
C. Exposed, rectangular, retun it duct insulation shall be one of the following:
1. Mineral -Fiber Blanket: 2 inches and 1.5-lb/rim. ft. nominal density.
2. Mineral -Fiber Board: 2 inches thick and 2-lb/cu. ft. nominal density.
2.9 OUTDOOR, FIELD -APPLIED JACKET SCHEDULE
A. Install jacket over insulation material. For insulation with factoryspplied jacket, install the
field -applied jacket over the factory -applied jacket.
B. Ducts and Plenums, Exposed, up to 48 Inches in Diameter or with Flat Surfaces up to
72 Inches:
1. Aluminum, Stucco Embossed: 0.020 inch thick.
SECTION 231123 - FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING
1.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Minimum Operating -Pressure Ratings:
1. Piping and Valves: 100 psig minimum unless otherwise indicated.
2. Service Regulators: 100 psig minimum unless otherwise indicated.
3. Minimum Operating Pressure of Service Meter 5 psig.
B. Natuml-Gas System Pressure within Buildings: Man: than 0.5 psig but not more than 2
psig.
1.2 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Perform site survey, research public utility records, and verify existing utility locations.
Contact utility -locating service for area where Project is located.
RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Subject to compliance with all regulations
of State and Local Codes
City of Camel
DATE: 08/23/19
PART 2-PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPES, TUBES, AND FITTINGS
A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53rA 53M, black steel, Schedule 40, Type E or S, Grade B.
1. Malleable -Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern.
2. Wrought -Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M for butt welding and socket
welding.
3. Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150, malleable iron with brass -to -iron seat, ground joint,
and threaded ends.
4. Forged -Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME 316.5, minimum Class 150, including
bolts, nuts, and gaskets of the following material group, end connections, and facings:
a. Material Group: 1.1.
b. End Connections: Threaded or butt welding to match pipe.
C. Lapped Face: Not permitted underground.
d. Gasket Materials: ASME B16.20, metallic, flat, asbestos free, aluminum o-rings, and
spiral -wound metal gaskets.
e. Botts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel aboveground and stainless steel
underground.
2.2 JOINING MATERIALS
A. Joint Compound and Tape: Suitable for natural gas.
B. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.1VD10.12M forwelding materials
appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being weltletl.
C. Brazing Filler Metals: Alloy with melting point greater than 1000 deg F complying with
AW S A5.8AS.BM. Brazing alloys containing more than 0.05 percent phosphorus are
prohibited.
2.3 MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVES
A. See 'Underground Manual Gas Shutoff Valve Schedule" and "Aboveground Manual Gas
Shutoff Valve Schedule" Articles for where each valve type is applied in various services.
B. General Requirements for Metallic Valves, NPS 2 and Smaller: Comply with ASME
316.33.
1. CWPRating: 125call
2. Threaded Ends: Comply with ASME 31.20.1.
3. Dryseal Threads on Flare Ends: Comply with ASME 31.20.3.
4. Tamperproof Feature: Locking feature for valves indicated in "Underground Manual Gas
Shutoff Valve Schedule" and "Aboveground Manual Gas Shutoff Valve Schedule" Articles.
5. Listing: Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for
valves 1 inch and smaller.
6. Service Mark: Valves 1-114 inches to NPS 2 shall have initials "WOG" permanently
marked on valve body.
2.4 PRESSURE REGULATORS
A. General Requirements:
1. Single stage and suitable for natural gas.
2. Steel jacket and corrosion -resistant components.
3. Elevation compensator.
4. End Connections: Threaded for regulators NPS 2 and smaller; flanged for regulators
NPS 2-12 and larger.
B. Appliance Pressure Regulators: Comply with ANSI Z21.1 B.
1. Body and Diaphragm Case: Die-cast aluminum.
2. Springs: Zinc -plated steel; interchangeable.
3. Diaphragm Plate: Zinc -plated steel.
4. Seat Disc: Nitrite rubber.
5. Seal Plug: Ultraviolet -stabilized, mineral -filled nylon.
6. Factory -Applied Finish: Minimum three -layer polyester and polyurethane paint finish.
7. Regulator may include vent limiting device, instead of vent connection, if approved by
authorities having jurisdiction.
8. Maximum Inlet Pressure:2 prig.
2.5 OUTDOOR PIPING INSTALLATION
A. Comply with the International Fuel Gas Code for installation and purging of natural-gas
piping.
2.6 INDOOR PIPING INSTALLATION
A. Comply with the International Fuel Gas Code for installation and purging of natural-gas
piping.
B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of
piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements are used ro size pipe and calculate
friction loss, expansion, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless
deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.
C. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, sleeves, and openings in building structure
during progress of construction, to allow for mechanical installations.
D. Install piping in concealed locations unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment
rooms and service areas.
E. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment moms and service areas
at night angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal cons are prohibited unless specifically
indicated otherwise.
F. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel
removal.
G. Locate valves for easy access.
H. Install natural-gas piping at uniform grade of 2 percent down toward drip and sediment
traps.
I. Install piping free of sags and bends.
J. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
K. Verify final equipment locations for mughing-in.
L. Comply with requirements in Sections specifying gas -fired appliances and equipment for
roughing -in requirements.
M. Drips and Sediment Traps: Install chips at points where condensate may collect,
including service -meter outlets. Locate where accessible to permit cleaning and emptying. Do
not install where condensate is subject to freezing.
1. Construct chips and sediment taps using We fitting with bottom outlet plugged or
capped. Use nipple a minimum length of 3 pipe diameters, but not less than 3 inches long and
same see as connected pipe. Install with space below bottom of drip to remove plug or cap.
N. Extend relief vent connections forservice regulators, line regulators, and overpressure
protection devices to outdoors and terminate with weatherproof vent cap.
O. Conceal pipe installations in walls, pipe spaces, utility spaces, above ceilings, below
grade or Boors, and in Boorchannels unless indicated to be exposed ro view.
P. Concealed Location Installations: Except as specified below, install concealed
natural-gas piping and piping installed under the building in containment conduit constructed
of steel pipe with welded joints as described in Pad 2. Install a vent pipe from containment
condo it to outdoors and terminate with weatherproof vent cop.
1. Above Accessible Ceilings: Natural-gas piping, fittings, valves, and regulators may be
installed in accessible spaces without containment conduit.
2. In Floors: Install natural-gas piping with welded or bazedjoints and protective coating in
cast -in -place concrete floors. Cover piping to be cast in concrete slabs with minimum of 1-12
inches of concrete. Piping may not be in physical contact with other metallic Structures such
as reinforcing not or electrically neutral conductom. Do not embed piping in concrete slabs
containing quick -set additives or cinder aggregate.
3. In Floor Channels: Install rate ml-gas piping in floor channels. Channels must have
cover and be open to space above cover for ventilation.
4. In Walls or Partitions: Protect tubing installed inside conditions or hollow walls from
physical damage using steel striker barriers at rigid supports.
a. Exception: Tubing passing through partitions or walls does not require striker barriers.
5. Prohibited Locations:
a. Do not install natural-gas piping in or through circulating airducts, clothes ortash
chutes, chimneys or gas vents (flues), ventilating duds, or dumbwaiter or elevator shafts.
b. Do not install natural-gas piping in solid walls or partitions.
Q. Use eccentric reducer fittings to make reductions in pipe sizes. Install fittings with level
side down.
R. Connect branch piping from top or side of horizontal piping.
S. Install unions in pipes NPS 2 and smaller, adjacent to each valve, at final connection to
each piece of equipment. Unions are not required at flanged connections.
T. Do not use natural-gas piping as grounding electrode.
U. Install strainer on inlet of each line -pressure regulator and automatic or electrically
operated valve.
2.7 VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Install manual gas shutoff valve for each gas appliance ahead of corrugated
stainless -steel tubing, aluminum, or copper connector.
B. Install regulators and overpressure protection devices with maintenance access space
adequate for servicing and testing.
2.8 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A. Install hangers for horizontal steel piping with the following maximum spacing and
minimum rod sizes:
1. NPS 1 and Smaller Maximum span, 96 inches; minimum rod size, 3B inch.
2. NPS 1-114: Maximum span, 108 inches; minimum rotl size, 3/8 inch.
3. NPS 1-1/2 and NPS 2: Maximum span, 108 inches; minimum rod size, 318 Inch.
4. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 3-1/2: Maximums an 10 feet minimum rod sze i1/2inch.
span,
5. NPS 4 and Larger: Maximum span, 10 feet; minimum rod size, 5/8 inch.
2.9 CONNECTIONS
A. Connect to utility's gas main according to utility's procedures and requirements.
B. Install natural-gas piping electrically continuous, and bonded to gas appliance
equipment grounding conductor of the circuit powering the appliance according to NFPA 70.
C. Install piping adjacent to appliances to allow service and maintenance of appliances.
D. Connect piping to appliances using manual gas shutoff valves and unions. Install valve
within 72 inches of each gas -fined appliance and equipment. Install union between valve and
appliances or equipment.
E. Sediment Tmps: Install tee fitting with capped nipple in bottom to form drip, as close as
practical to inlet of each appliance.
SECTION 233113 - METAL DUCTS
1.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Delegated Duct Design: Duct construction, including sheet metal thicknesses, seam and
joint construction, reinforcements, and hangers and supports, shall Complywith SMACNA's
"HVAC Duct Construction Standards -Metal and Flexible" and performance requirements and
design criteria indicated in "Duct Schedule" Article.
PART 2-PRODUCTS
2.1 SINGLE -WALL RECTANGULAR DUCTS AND FITTINGS
A. General Fabrication Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible" based on indicated staticpressure class unless otherwise
indicated.
B. Transverse Joints: Selectjoint types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-1, "Rectangular Duct/Transveme
Joints," forstatic-pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved,
duct -support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible."
C. Longitudinal Seams: Select seam types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-2, "Rectangular Duct/Longitudinal
Seams," forstatic{rrossure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved,
duct -support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible."
D. Elbows, Transitions, Offsets, Branch Connections, and Other Duct Construction: Select
types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible," Chapter 4, "Fittings and Other Construction "for staticpressure class, applicable
sealing requirements, materials involved, duct -support intervals, and other provisions in
SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -Metal and Flexible."
2.2 SINGLE -WALL ROUND DUCTS AND FITTINGS
A. General Fabrication Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible," Chapter 3, "Round, Oval, and Flexible Duct," based on
indicated staticpressure class unless otherwise indicated.
B. Transverse Joints: Select joint types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 3-1, "Round Duct Transverse Joints," for
static -pressure crass, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved, ductsuppod
intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible."
C. Longitudinal Seams: Select seam types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 3-2, "Round Duct Longitudinal
Seams," for static -pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved,
duct-supflod intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "WAG Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible."
1. Fabricate round duds larger than 90 inches in diameter with butt -welded longitudinal
seams.
2. Fabricate f Ili ducts larger than 72 inches in width (major dimension) with
butl-welded longitudinal seams.
D. Tees and Laterals: Select types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards -Metal and Flexible," Figure 3-5, "90 Degree Tees and Laterals," and
Figure 3-6, "Conical Tees," for static -pressure class, applicable sealing requirements,
materials involved, duct -support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."
2.3 SHEET METAL MATERIALS
A. General Material Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible"for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and dud
construction methods unless otherwise indicated. Sheet metal materials shall be free of
gifting, seam marks, roller marks, stains, discolorations, and other imperfections.
B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Comply with ASTM A 653/A 653M.
1. Galvanized Coating Designation: ]G60] ]G90].
2. Finishes for Surf aces Exposed to View: Mill phosphatized.
2.4 SEALANT AND GASKETS
A. General Sealant and Gasket Requirements: Surface -burning characteristics for sealants
and gaskets shall be a maximum flame -spread index of 25 and a maximum smokedeveloped
index of 50 when tested according to UL 723; testified by an NRTL.
2.5 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Hanger Rods for Noncorrosive Environments: Cadmium -plated steel rods and nuts.
B. Strop and Rod Sizes: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Dud Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible," Table 5-1, "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size," and Table 5-2,
"Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct"
C. Steel Cables for Galvanized -Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel complying with ASTM A 603.
D. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self -tapping metal screws;
compatible with duct materials.
E. Trapeze and Riser Supports:
1. Supports for Gavanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized -steel shapes and plates.
2. Supports for SWnlessSteel Ducts: Stainless -steel shapes and plates.
3. Supports for Aluminum Ducts: Aluminum or galvanized steel coated with zinc chromate.
2.6 DUCT INSTALLATION
A. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of
duct system. Indicated duct locations, configurations, and arrangements were used to size
ducts and calculate friction loss for air -handling equipment sizing and for other design
considerations. Install duct systems as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on
Shop Drawings and Coordination Drawings.
B. Install tlucts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible" unless otherwise indicated.
C. Install round ducts in maximum practical lengths.
D. Install ducts with fewest possible joints.
E. Install factory- or shop-mbricated fiffings for changes in direction, size, and shape and
for branch connections.
F. Unless otherwise indicated, install ducts vediwlly and horizontally, and parallel and
perpendicular to building lines.
G. Install ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, and other structural and
permanent enclosure elements of building.
H. Install ducts with a clearance of 1 inch Plus allowance for insulation thickness.
I. Route ducts to avoid passing through transformer vaults and electrical equipment rooms
and enclosures.
J. Where duds pas through non -fire -rated interior partitions and exterior walls and are
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exposed to view, cover the opening between the partition and duct or duct insulation with
sheet metal flanges of same metal thickness as thehetlud Overlap openings on four sides by
at least 1-1/2 inches.
K. W here ducts pass through fire -rated interior partitions and exterior walls, install fire
tlampers. Comply with requirements in Section 233300 "Air Duct Accessories" for fire and
smoke dampers.
L. Protect duct interiors from moisture, construction debris and dust, and other foreign
materials.
2.7 INSTALLATION OF EXPOSED DUCTWORK
A. Protect ducts exposed in finished spaces from being dented, scratched, or damaged.
B. Trim duct sealants flush with metal. Create a smooth and uniform exposed bead. Do not
use two-part tape sealing system.
C. Grind welds to provide smooth surface free of buns, sharp edges, and weld splatter.
When welding stainless steel with a No.3 or finish, grind the weltls flush, polish the exposed
welds, and most the weltls to remove discoloration caused by welding.
D. Maintain consistency, symmetry, and uniformity in the arrangement and fabrication of
fittings, hangers and supports, duct accessories, and air outlets.
E. Repair or replace damaged sections and finished work that does not comply with these
requirements.
2.8 DUCT SEALING
A. Seal tlucts for duct static -pressure, seal caases, and leakage classes specftied in "Duct
Schedule" Article according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible."
2.9 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -Metal and Flexible,"
Chapter 5, "Hangers and Supports."
B. Building Attachments: Concrete inserts, powder -actuated fasteners, orstmctual-steel
fasteners appropriate for construction materials to which hangers are being attached.
1. Where practical, install concrete inserts before placing concrete.
2. Install powder -actuated concrete fasteners after concrete is placed and completely
cured.
3. Use powder -actuated concrete fasteners for standard -weight aggregate concretes or for
slabs more than 4 inches thick.
4. Do not use powder -actuated concrete fasteners for lightweight -aggregate concretes or
forslabs less than 4 inches thick.
5. Do not use powder -actuated concrete fasteners for seismic restraints.
C. Hanger Spacing: Comply with SMACNA's"HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal
and Flexible," Table 5-1, "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size,"and Table 5-2,
"Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct," for maximum hanger spacing; install hangers and
supports within 24 inches of each elbow and within 48 inches of each branch intersection.
D. Hangers Exposed to View: Threaded rod and angle or channel supports.
E. Support vertical ducts with steel angles orchannel secured to the sides of the duct with
welds, bolts, sheet metal screws, or blind rivets; support at each floorand at a maximum
intervals of 16 feet.
F. Install upper attachments to structures. Select and size upper attachments with pull-out,
tension, and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where
used.
2.10 PAINTING
A. Paint interior of metal tlucts that are visible through registers and grilles and that do not
have duct liner. Apply one coat of flat, black, latex paint over a compatible galvanized -steel
primer. Paint materials and application requirements are specified in Section 099113 "Exterior
Painting" and Section 099123 "Interior Painting."
SECTION 233300 -AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES
1.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product.
1.2 ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
A. Complywith NFPA 90A,"Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems," and
with NFPA 90B, "Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems."
B. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for
acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and dud construction methods unless otherwise
indicated. Sheet metal materials shall be free of pitting, seam marks, roller marks, stains,
discoloration, and other imperfections.
1.3 MATERIALS
A. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Comply with ASTM A 653/A 653M.
1. Galvanized Coating Designation: G60.
2. Exposed -Surface Finish: Mill phosphatized.
B. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches or less;
3/8-inch minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches.
A. Standard, Steel, Manual Volume Dampers:
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
a. McGill AirFlow LLC.
b. Nailor Industries Inc.
C. Ruskin Company.
2. Standard leakage rating.
3. Suitable for horizontal or vertical applications.
4. Frames:
a. Frame: Hat -shaped, 0.094-inch-thick, galvanized sheet steel.
b. Mitered and welded corners.
C. Flanges for attaching to walls and fiangeless frames for installing in ducts.
5. Blades:
a. Multiple or single blade.
b. Parallel- or opposeddlade design.
c. Stiffen damper blades for stability.
d. Galvanized3teel, 0.064 inch thick.
6. Blade Axles: Galvanized steel.
7. Tie Bars and Brackets: Galvanized steel.
1.5 CONTROLDAMPERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
1. Greenheck Fan Corporation.
2. Nailor Industries Inc.
3. Ruskin Company.
B. Low -leakage rating, with linkage outside airstream, and bearing AMCA's Codified
Ratings Seal for both air performance and air leakage.
C. Frames:
1. Hatshaped.
2. 0.094-inch-thick, galvanized sheet steel.
3. Mitered and welded comers.
D. Blades:
1. Multiple blade with maximum blade width of 6Inches.
2. Parallel -and opposed -blade design.
3. Aluminum.
4. or [0.0747-inch-thick dual skin].
5. Blade Edging: Closed -cell neoprene.
1.6 FIRE DAMPERS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
1. Greenback Fan Corporation.
2. Nailor Industries Inc.
3. Ruskin Company.
B. Type: Static and dynamic; rated and labeled according to UL 555 by an NRTL.
C. Closing rating in ducts up to 4-inch wit static pressure class and minimum 2000-fpm
velocity.
D. Fire Rating: 1-12 and 3 hours.
E. Frame: Curtain type with blades inside airstream; fabricated with roll -formed,
0.034-inch-thick galvanized steel; with mitered and interlocking comers.
F. Mounting Sleeve: Factory -or field -installed, galvanized sheet steel.
1. Minimum Thickness: 0.138 inch thick, as indicated, and of length ro soft application.
2. Exception: Omit sleeve where damper -frame width permits direct attachment of
perimeter mounting angles on each side of wall or floor, thickness of damper frame must
comply with sleeve requirements.
G. Mounting Orientation: Vertical or horizontal as indicated.
H. Blades: Roll -formed, interlocking, 0.024-inch-thick, galvanized sheet steel. In place of
interlocking blades, use full-length, 0.034-inch-thick, galvanized -steel blade connectors.
I. Horizontal Dampers: Include blade lock and stainless -steel closure spring.
J. Heat -Responsive Device: Replaceable, 165 deg F rated, fusible links.
1.7 TURNING VANES
A. Manufactured Turning Vanes for Metal Ducts: Curved blades of galvanized sheet steel;
support with bars perpendicular to blades set; set into vane runners suitable for duct
mounting.
1. Acoustic Turning Vanes: Fabricate aidoilshaped aluminum extrusions with pedoreted
faces and fibrous -glass fill.
B. General Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible"; Figures 4-3, "Vanes and Vane Runners," and 44, "Vane Support in
Elbows"
1.8 DUCT -MOUNTED ACCESS DOORS
A. Duct -Mounted Access Doors: Fabricate access panels according to SMACNA's "HVAC
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible"; Figures 7-2, "Duct Access Doors and
Panels," and 7-3, "Access Doors - Round Duct"
1. Door:
a. Double wall, rectangular.
b. Galvanized sheet metal with insulation fill and thickness as indicated for duct pressure
class.
C. Vision panel.
d. Hinges and Latches: 1-by-l-inchbutt or piano hinge and cam latches.
e. Fabricate doors airtight and suitable for duct pressure class.
2. Frame: Galvanized sheet steel, with bend -over tabs and foam gaskets.
1.9 DUCTACCESSORY HARDWARE
A. Instrument Test Holes: Cast iron or cast aluminum to suit duct material, including screw
cap and gasket. Size to allow insertion of pilot tube and othertesting instruments and of length
to suit dud -insulation thickness.
B. Adhesives: High strength, quick setting, neoprene based, waterproof, and resistant to
gasoline and grease.
1.10 INSTALLATION
A. Install duct accessories according to applicable details in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts and in NAIMA AH116, "Fibrous
Glass Duct Construction Standards," for fibrous -glass ducts.
B. Install dud accessories of materials suited to dud materials; use galvanized -steel
accessories in galvanized -steel and fibrous -glass ducts, stainless -steel accessories in
stainless -steel ducts, and aluminum accessories in aluminum ducts.
C. Compliance with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 includes Section 6.4.3.3.3 -"Shutoff
Damper Controls," restricts the use of backdaft tlampers, and requires control tlampers for
certain applications. Install Ibackchl ]control) dampers at inlet of exhaust fans or exhaust
ducts as close as possible to exhaust fan unless otherwise indicated.
D. Install volume dampers at points on supply, return, and exhaust systems where
branches extend from larger ducts. Where dampers are installed in ducts having duct liner,
install dampers with hat channels of same depth as liner, and terminate liner with nosing at
hat channel.
1. Install steel volume dampers in steel duds.
2. Install aluminum volume dampers in aluminum ducts.
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