15907-2
TESTING AND BALANCING HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS
1.2 SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A.
B.
Submit the name of the proposed testing organization to the Engineer for approval
within 90 days after Contract award.
Provide all results of all required tests for the Engineer's approval.
1.3 AGENDA
A.
15907-1
SECTION 15907
TESTING AND BALANCING HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
DESCRIPTION
A.
Work Included: The testing and balancing Work includes the measurement and
setting of air and water flow devices in accordance with the Contract Documents for
the systems, recording data, making tests, and preparing reports, all as hereinafter
specified. Perform the Work specified in this Section on, and after the completion
of, Work on the HVAC systems.
3.
4.
15891-3
DUCT INSULATION
Seal all insulation edges and butt joints with 3" wide tape.
Seal all stick pin penetrations with round vapor barrier patches.
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15891-2
DUCT INSULATION
d. Density: 3 lb/cu. ft.
e. Equal to Owen-Corming series 703 FRK-25
C. Exterior Duct Insulation
1. | Closed cellular flexible plastic
a. 2 inch thick
b. Thermal conductivity at @ 75°F: 0.25/inch minimum
c. ULL. flame spread: 25 or less
d. Finish: Armaflex WB finish with 10x10 Leno Weave glass mesh
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
APPLICATION
A. Duct Insulation:
1. Required on all outside air intakes from exterior wall or roof to duct
termination including fan casing.
15891-1
SECTION 15891
DUCT INSULATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Work Included: Provide and install all duct insulation as shown on the Drawings
and specified herein.
B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere: "HVAC - General" is specified in this Division.
15869-2
LOUVERS
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Exterior Stationary Louvers:
1. | Equal to Greenheck model EDJ-401.
2. Storm proof, .081 extruded aluminum 6063-T5 blades.
3. Architectural style.
4 6063-T5 extruded structural aluminum frame, 0.100" wall thickness, mitered
corners and caulking slots.
5. Rigid hidden architectural style mullions as required for span, but not greater
than 48" on center. Provide mullions at each section of louver requiring duct
or fan connection.
15869-1
SECTION 15869
LOUVERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
DESCRIPTION
A.
B.
Work Included: Provide and install louvers and accessories where shown on the
Drawings.
Related Work Specified Elsewhere (When Applicable):
1. Caulking and flashing are specified in Division 7.
2. Sheet metal ductwork, air devices, automatic temperature control, etc., are
specified in the appropriate Sections in this Division.
3. Electrical is specified in Division 16.
15862-2
DAMPERS
2. Motor operators and linkage to connect motor to damper linkage will be
furnished and installed by the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Contractor.
3. Normal closed or open as noted, spring return, electric motor
operated. Modulating type as indicated in Section 15604.
C. Miscellaneous Connecting Sheet Metal:
1. | Galvanized steel or stainless steel to match adjacent duct.
2. Thickness: Per SMACNA
15840-5
DUCTWORK AND DEVICES
flashings and make waterproof. Flashing shall conform to Division 7.
Cleaning of Duct System: After completing installation of ductwork, clean the entire
system of rubbish, plaster, dirt and any other debris. After installation of equipment
and connections are made to fan, and before any grilles, outlets or registers are
installed, blow out the entire system with dampers and outlets wide open.
3.2 QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Tests: Upon completion and prior to acceptance of the installation, perform the
