USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA / NASA UFGS-44 44 46 (April 2006)
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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC Replacing without change
UFGS-11706 (August 2004)
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
References are in agreement with UMRL dated January 2009
SECTION 44 44 46
HYDROTHERAPY EQUIPMENT
04/06
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for prefabricated hydrotherapy
equipment and required accessories.
Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting,
or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or insert
appropriate information.
Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether
or not brackets are present.
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be directed to the technical proponent of the specification. A listing of technical
proponents, including their organization designation and telephone number, is
on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request
(CCR).
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
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referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
[ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)ASTM A 167(1999; R 2004) Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and StripASTM B 221(2008) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and TubesASTM B 221M(2007) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes (Metric)ASTM E 162(2008a) Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceASTM E 84(2008a) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials][INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS (IAPMO)IAPMO Z124.1.2(2005) Plastic Bathtub and Shower Units][NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)NFPA 70(2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 EditionNFPA 99(2005; Errata 2005) Health Care Facilities][UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)UL 544(1998; Rev thru Jul 1999) Medical and Dental EquipmentUL 723(2008) Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials]1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Conform to Sections 11 70 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL EQUIPMENT; 23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL
MATERIALS AND METHODS; 22 00 00 PLUMBING SYSTEMS; 22 60 70 GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES;
26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS; and 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required
for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate
quality control.
A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires Government
approval. Some submittals are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing
“G” if the submittal item is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s
Quality Control system. Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important
or complex in context of the project.
For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up
to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G"
designation to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using
the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO"
for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District
Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project
Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy, Air Force,
and NASA projects.
Choose the first bracketed item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose
the second bracketed item for Army projects.
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation
are [for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the
"G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] The following shall
be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-02 Shop Drawings
NOTE: Delete any items that are not used; add any additional items requiring
shop drawings.
Bath, Whirlpool, Arm Treatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Whirlpool, Leg Treatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotreatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotherapy, Burn Treat[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotherapy Treatment, Sitting[; G][; G, [_____]]
SD-03 Product Data
Bath, Whirlpool, Arm Treatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Whirlpool, Leg Treatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotreatment[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotherapy Burn Treat[; G][; G, [_____]]
Bath, Hydrotherapy Treatment, Sitting[; G][; G, [_____]]
Valve, Thermostic Mixing[; G][; G, [_____]]
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 Stainless Steel
ASTM A 167, Class 301, 302, or 304. Satin finish for exposed surfaces and No. 4 finish for interior surfaces.
2.1.2 Aluminum Alloy
ASTM B 221MASTM B 221 equivalent in ultimate tensile, yield, and shear strengths to Alloy 6063-T5 or 6063-T6,
as applicable.
2.2 COMPONENTS
Provide:
a. Tank construction, stainless steel
b. Tank fittings
c. Dial thermometer
d. Thermostatic water-mixing valve
e. Electric turbine ejector and aerator
f. Screening or similar protective devices
g. Turbine-ejector elevator
2.3 ITEMS
2.3.1 Bath, Whirlpool, Arm Treatment
Provide stainless steel pedestal mounted hydrotherapy unit suitable for arm treatment. Include:
a. Treatment tank: Welded construction, approximately 900 mm 36 inches high, 375 mm 15 inches
wide, and 710 mm 28 inches long with a depth of 450 mm 18 inches.
b. Drain system: 50 mm 2 inch, handle-operated with 50 mm 2 inch overflow for positive water
overflow and water surface scum clearance.
c. Electric turbine ejector and aerator with motor and turbine ejector raising and lowering
device.
d. Dial thermometer: 85 mm 3 1/2 inches in diameter, tank mounted.
e. Chromium-plated water inlet assembly for connection to thermostatic valve, complete with
vacuum breaker, volume control valve, piping, and fittings.
f. Thermostatic valve (38 lpm10 gpm) designed for wall mounting.
g. Armrest: One each, fabricated of stainless steel, for supporting arm inside tank during
treatment.
h. Electrical characteristics: 110-volt, 60 Hz.
i. Electrical convenience outlets: Duplex-type, grounded, 3-wire, 20A, 110-volt, 60 Hz, two
each, tank-mounted by manufacturer.
2.3.2 Bath, Whirlpool, Leg Treatment
Provide stainless steel floor mounted unit approximately 1500 mm 60 inches long, 600 mm 24 inches wide, and
450 mm 18 inches (long and low), tank complete with 245 watt 1/3 hp, high-speed motor, 3,450 rpm, 110 vac, 60
Hz. Thermostatic mixing valve.
2.3.1 Bath, Hydrotreatment
NOTE: Coordinate hoist assembly requirements with structural conditions and
building service on the drawings. Unit requires an exposed steel I-beam located
above tank. Cord reel is designed for use with hoist to keep power cable reeled
up and out of way. Indicate location on drawings. It should be positioned
midpoint in travel of hoist. Verify that drawings include necessary power to
reel.
Stainless steel tank, 1.8 mm thick 14 gage, seamlessly welded; two electric turbine ejectors; two ejector carriages;
two turbine ejector elevators; a 85 mm 3 1/2 inch dial thermometer for tank; tank fittings, headrest; body hammock;
body plinth; steel base supported by chromium-plated legs to include thermostatic water mixing valve assembly;
hoist and trolley; water stretcher with two canvas crossbars and suspensions; and two canvas body slings. Overall
dimensions approximately 2700 mm 8 feet 10 inches long, 1980 mm 6 feet 6 incheswide, 865 mm 34 inches high.
Inside measurement of tank approximately 2185 mm 7 feet 2 inches long, 1800 mm 6 feetwide at head end, 1345 mm
4 feet 5 inches wide at foot end, and middle inset 875 mm 35 inches wide, 550 mm 22 inches deep, including related
accessories.
2.3.2 Bath, Hydrotherapy Burn Treat
Rectangular treatment bath with water hydraulic lift cylinder and armlift for patient transfer. Control panel
with separate thermostat mixers for filling and shower. Disinfection unit with flowmeter for variable concentration
of disinfection. Flexible connection hoses with shutoff valve for incoming hot water (hw) and cold water (cw).
Bath is with a hydrotherapy unit. Pump capacity is 190 lpm 50 gpm. Outside dimensions are approximately 3025
mm 9 feet 11 inches long, 1000 mm 3 feet 4 inches wide, and 350 mm 14 inches deep inside tub.
2.3.3 Bath, Hydrotherapy Treatment, Sitting
IAPMO Z124.1.2, ASTM E 84, ASTM E 162 and UL 723. Gel-coated fiberglass. Tank shall have seat and footrest
for sitting body treatment. Electric turbine ejector and aerator with motor. Includes dial thermometer for tank
and built-in thermostatic mixing valve. Tank dimensions approximately 875 mm 35 inches high by 1420 mm 56 inches
long, 750 mm 30 inches deep at the footrest, and 600 mm 24 inches deep at the seat. Electrical characteristics:
110-volt, 60 Hz, single phase.
2.3.4 Valve, Thermostatic Mixing
Assembly with washout hose for use with portable whirlpool equipment. Thermostatic valve to maintain temperature
between 21 and 43 degrees C 70 and 110 degrees F with a flow rate of 38 liters 10 gallons per minute.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 WORKMANSHIP
Comply with UL 544. Surfaces to be welded are to be free from gease, oil, dirt or other foreign materials.
Grind exposed welds smooth to blend with adjacent surfaces. Welds to be continuous, sound, unbroken, clean,
and free from pitting, splatter and discoloration.
Exposed corners and edges to be rounded to eliminae sharp edges. All exposed surfaces, including inside of tank,
to be free from pit-marks, weld seams, and scale. Finish to be No. 4 commercial, uniform and free of course
grind marks or scratched areas.
3.2 INSTALLATION
Install items at locations indicated. Conform to Section 11 70 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL
EQUIPMENT, NFPA 70 and NFPA 99.
3.2.1 Inspection
Examine each item for visual defects and conformance to specifications.
3.2.2 Test
Test each item to ensure that equipment is operational and conforms to specification requirements.