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SECTION 20 01 35
Meters and Gages
PART 1 � GENERAL
1.01 RELATED SECTIONS:
A. Drawings, general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions, and Division�1 Specification Sections and Division 21, 22, and 23
Specification Sections, apply to work of this Section.
B. This section applies to Division 21, 22 and 23 Specification Sections.
1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
A. Extent of meters and gages required by this section is indicated on drawings and/or
specified in Division 21, 22 and 23 sections.
B. Types of meters and gages specified in this section include the following:
1. Temperature Gages and Fittings
a. Glass Thermometers
b. Direct Mount Dial Thermometers
c. Light Activated Electronic Thermometers
d. Thermometer Wells
e. Temperature Gage Connector Plugs
2. Pressure Gages and Fittings
a. Pressure Gages
b. Pressure Gage Cocks
c. Pressure Gage Connector Plugs
C. Meters and gages furnished as part of factory�fabricated equipment are specified as part
of equipment assembly in other Division 21, 22 and23 sections.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Manufacturer's Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of meters and
gages, of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in
similar service for not less than 5 years.
B. Codes and Standards:
1. UL Compliance: Comply with applicable UL standards pertaining to meters and
gages.
2. ANSI and ISA Compliance: Comply with applicable portions of ANSI and
Instrument Society of America (ISA) standards pertaining to construction and
installation of meters and gages.
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C. Certification: Provide meters and gages whose accuracies, under specified operating
conditions, are certified by manufacturer.
1.04 SUBMITTALS:
A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data, including installation
instructions for each type of meter and gage. Include scale range, ratings, and calibrated
performance curves, certified where indicated. Submit meter and gage schedule showing
manufacturer's figure number, scale range, location, and accessories for each meter and
gage.
B. Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and spare parts lists for each type of meter
and gage. Include this data and product data in Maintenance Manual; in accordance with
requirements of Division 1.
PART 2 � PRODUCTS
2.01 GLASS THERMOMETERS:
A. General: Provide glass thermometers of materials, capacities, and ranges indicated,
designed and constructed for use in service indicated.
B. Case: Die cast aluminum finished in baked epoxy enamel, glass front, spring secured, 9"
long.
C. Adjustable Joint: Die cast aluminum, finished to match case, 180° adjustment in vertical
plane, 360° adjustment in horizontal plane, with locking device.
D. Tube and Capillary: Blue spirit (organic liquid) filled, magnifying lens, 1% scale range
accuracy, shock mounted.
E. Scale: Satin faced, non�reflective aluminum, permanently etched markings.
F. Stem: Copper�plated steel, or brass, for separable socket, length to suit installation.
G. Range: Conform to the following:
1. Hot Water: 30 � 240 °F with 2 °F scale divisions.
2. Chilled Water: 0 � 100 °F with 1 °F scale divisions.
H. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide glass thermometers of
one of the following:
1. Ashcroft
2. H.O. Trerice Company
3. Moeller Instrument Company, Inc.
4. Miljoco Corporation
5. Precision Instrument Company
6. Weiss Instruments, Inc.
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7. Weksler Glass Thermometer Corporation
2.02 DIRECT MOUNT DIAL THERMOMETERS:
A. General: Provide direct mount dial thermometers of materials, capacities, and range
indicated, designed and constructed for use in service indicated.
B. Type: Vapor tension, universal angle.
C. Case: Drawn steel or brass, glass lens, 4 1/2" diameter.
D. Adjustable Joint: Die cast aluminum, 180° adjustment in vertical plane, 360° adjustment
in horizontal plane, with locking device.
E. Thermal Bulb: Copper with phosphor bronze bourdon pressure tube, one scale division
accuracy.
F. Movement: Brass precision geared.
G. Scale: Progressive, satin faced, non�reflective aluminum, permanently etched markings.
H. Stem: Copper plated steel, or brass, for separable socket, length to suit installation.
I. Range: Conform to the following:
1. Hot Water: 40 � 240 °F.
2. Chilled Water: 30 � 180 °F .
J. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide direct mount dial
thermometers of one of the following.
1. Ashcroft
2. Ernst Gage Co.
3. H.O. Trerice Company
4. Marshalltown Instruments, Inc.
5. Moeller Instrument Company, Inc.
6. Miljoco Corporation
7. Precision Instrument Company
8. Weiss Instruments, Inc.
9. Weksler
2.03 LIGHT�ACTIVATED ELECTRONIC THERMOMETERS:
A. General: Provide light�activated electronic thermometers of materials, capacities, and
range indicated, designed and constructed for use in service indicated.
B. Case: High�impact ABS plastic.
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C. Adjustable Joint: 180° adjustment in vertical plane, 360° adjustment in horizontal plane,
with locking device.
D. Stem: for separable socket, length to suit installation.
E. Range: Conform to the following:
1. Hot Water: 40 � 240 °F.
2. Chilled Water: 30 � 180 °F .
F. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide direct mount dial
thermometers of one of the following.
1. Trend Instruments, Inc.
2. Miljoco
3. Precision Instrument Company
4. Weiss Instruments, Inc.
2.04 THERMOMETERS WELLS:
A. General: Provide thermometer wells constructed of brass or stainless steel, pressure
rated to match piping system design pressure. Provide 2" extension for insulated piping.
Provide cap nut with chain fastened permanently to thermometer well.
B. Manufacturers: Same as thermometers.
2.05 TEMPERATURE GAGE CONNECTOR PLUGS:
A. General: Provide temperature gage connector plugs pressure rated for 500 psi and 200 F
(93 C). Construct of brass and finish in nickel�plate, equip with 1/2" NPS fitting, with
self�sealing valve core type neoprene gasketed orifice suitable for inserting 1/8" O.D.
probe assembly from dial type insertion thermometer. Equip orifice with gasketed screw
cap and chain. Provide extension, length equal to insulation thickness, for insulated
piping.
B. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide temperature gage
connector plugs of one of the following:
1. Peterson Equipment Co.
2. Sisco
2.06 PRESSURE GAGES:
A. General: Provide pressure gages of materials, capacities, and ranges indicated, designed
and constructed for use in service indicated.
B. Type: General use, 1% accuracy, ANSI B40.1 grade A, phosphor bronze bourdon type,
bottom connection.
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C. Case: Drawn steel or brass, glass lens, 4 1/2" diameter.
D. Connector: Brass with 1/4" male NPT. Provide protective siphon when used for steam
service.
E. Scale: White coated aluminum, with permanently etched markings.
F. Range: Conform to the following:
1. Vacuum: 30" Hg � 15 psi.
2. Water: 0 � 100 psi.
3. Low Pressure Steam: 0 – 30 psi
4. Medium Pressure Steam: 0 – 100 psi
5. High Pressure Steam: 0 � 200 psi.
G. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide pressure gages of one
of the following:
1. Ametek/U.S. Gauge.
2. Ashcroft
3. Ernst Gage Co.
4. H.O. Trerice Company
5. Marsh Instrument Co.; Unit of General Signal.
6. Moeller Instrument Company, Inc.
7. Miljoco Corporation
8. Precision Instrument Company
9. Weiss Instruments, Inc.
10. Weksler
2.07 PRESSURE GAGE COCKS:
A. General: Provide pressure gage cocks between pressure gages and gage tees on piping
systems. Construct gage cock of brass with 1/4" female NPT on each end, and "T"
handle brass plug.
B. Siphon: 1/4" straight coil constructed of black iron with 1/4" male NPT on each end.
C. Snubber: 1/4" brass bushing with corrosion resistant porous metal disc, through which
pressure fluid is filtered. Select disc material for fluid served and pressure rating.
D. Manufacturers: Same as for pressure gages.
2.08 PRESSURE GAGE CONNECTOR PLUGS:
A. General: Provide pressure gage connector plugs pressure rated for 500 psi and 200 F (93
°C). Construct of brass and finish in nickel�plated equip with 1/2" NPS fitting, with
self�sealing valve core type neoprene gasketed orifice suitable for inserting 1/8" O.D.
probe assembly from dial type insertion pressure gage. Equip orifice with gasketed screw
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cap and chain. Provide extension, length equal to insulation thickness, for insulated
piping.
B. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide pressure gage
connector plugs of one of the following:
1. Peterson Equipment Co.
2. Sisco
PART 3 � EXECUTION
3.01 INSPECTION:
A. Examine areas and conditions under which meters and gages are to be installed. Do not
proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in manner
acceptable to Installer.
3.02 INSTALLATION OF TEMPERATURE GAGES:
A. General: Install temperature gages in vertical upright position, and tilted so as to be
easily read by observer standing on floor.
B. Locations: Install glass thermometers in the following locations, and elsewhere as
indicated:
1. At inlet and outlet of each hydronic zone.
2. At inlet and outlet of each hydronic boiler and chiller.
3. At inlet and outlet of each hydronic coil in air handling units and built�up central
systems.
4. At inlet and outlet of each hydronic heat exchanger.
5. At inlet and outlet of each hydronic heat recovery unit.
6. At inlet and outlet of each thermal storage tank.
C. Install dial type thermometers at plumbing mixing valve.
D. Thermometer Wells: Install in piping tee where indicated, in vertical upright position.
Fill well with oil or graphite, secure cap.
E. Temperature Gage Connector Plugs: Install in piping tee where indicated, located on
pipe at most readable position. Secure cap.
3.03 INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE GAGES:
A. General: Install pressure gages in piping tee with pressure gage cock, located on pipe at
most readable position.
B. Locations: Install in the following locations, and elsewhere as indicated:
1. At suction and discharge of each pump.
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2. At discharge of each pressure reducing valve.
3. At water service outlet.
4. At inlet connection to each steam coil.
5. At inlet and outlet of water cooled condensers and refrigerant cooled chiller.
C. Pressure Gage Cocks: Install in piping tee with snubber.
1. Install siphon for steam pressure gages.
D. Pressure Gage Connector Plugs: Install in piping tee where indicated, located on pipe at
most readable position. Secure cap
3.04 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING:
A. Adjusting: Adjust faces of meters and gages to proper angle for best visibility.
B. Cleaning: Clean windows of meters and gages and factory finished surfaces. Replace
cracked or broken windows; repair any scratched or marred surfaces with manufacturer's
touch�up paint.
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