STANDARD	18 Mar 1999	15051

UPDATES -

18 Mar 99	-	Clarified firestop requirements.

9 Nov 98	-	Corrected reference to Honeywell thermostat manual for O & M Manual.

Include requirements which are common to all the Sections of this Division. Do not add them to each individual Section.

SECTION 15051

GENERAL MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

Edit Article '1.1' as necessary to give an accurate, but brief description of the work of this Section and accurate listing of related work, especially if the scope of the work is not shown graphically on the Drawings.

1.1	SUMMARY

A.	Includes But Not Limited To

1.	General requirements and procedures for mechanical systems.

2.	Responsibility for proper operation of electrical power equipment furnished under this Division.

3.	Interface with Testing And Balancing Agency.

4.	Furnish and install sealants relating to installation of systems installed under this Division.

B.	Related Sections

1.	Division 07 -

a.	and submittal requirements	07840 Quality of sealants used at building exterior	07920

2.	Division 09 -

a.	Quality of acoustical sealants	09822

b.	Painting of mechanical items requiring field painting	09901

3.	Division 13 -

a.	Air balance and final adjustment	13352opt.a 13352opt.b

4.	Division 16 -

a.	Raceway and conduit, unless specified otherwise, line voltage wiring, outlets, and disconnect switches

b.	Magnetic starters and thermal protective devices (heaters) not factory mounted integral part of mechanical equipment	16420

1.2	SUBMITTALS

A.	Product Data	Product Data

1.	Manufacturer's catalog data for each manufactured item.

a.	Provide section in submittal for each type of item of equipment. Include Manufacturer's catalog data of each manufactured item and enough information to show compliance with Contract Document requirements. Literature shall show capacities and size of equipment used and be marked indicating each specific item with applicable data underlined.

b.	Include name, address, and phone number of each supplier.

B.	Shop Drawings	Shop Drawings

1.	Schematic control diagrams for each separate fan system, heating system, control panel, etc. Each diagram shall show locations of all control and operational components and devices. Mark correct operating settings for each control device on these diagrams.

2.	Diagram for electrical control system showing wiring of related electrical control items such as firestats, fuses, interlocks, electrical switches, and relays. Include drawings showing electrical power requirements and connection locations.

3.	Drawing of each temperature control panel identifying components in panels and their function.

4.	Other shop drawings required by Division 15 trade Sections.

C.	Closeout

1.	Operation And Maintenance Manual Data -	O & M Manual

a.	Modify and add to requirements of Section 01700 as follows -

1)	At beginning of MECHANICAL section of Operations And Maintenance Manual, provide master index showing items included.

Edit paragraph '2)' to correspond with Project circumstances.

2)	Provide name, address, and phone number of Architect, Architect's Mechanical Engineer, General Contractor, and Mechanical, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, and Temperature Control subcontractors.

3)	Provide operating instructions to include -

a)	General description of each plumbing and mechanical system.

b)	Step by step procedure to follow in putting each piece of mechanical equipment into operation.

4)	Maintenance instructions shall include -

a)	List of mechanical equipment used indicating name, model, serial number, and name plate data of each item together with number and name associated with each system item.

b)	Manufacturer's maintenance instructions for each piece of mechanical equipment installed in Project. Instructions shall include name of vendor, installation instructions, parts numbers and lists, operation instructions of equipment, and maintenance and lubrication instructions.

c)	Summary list of mechanical equipment requiring lubrication showing name of equipment, location, and type and frequency of lubrication.

d)	Manual for Honeywell T7300 Series 2000 thermostat published by Honeywell.

5)	Include copies of approved shop drawings and copies of warranties required in individual Sections of Division 15.

1.3	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Requirements of Regulatory Agencies

Edit paragraph '1' to correspond with Project circumstances.

1.	Perform work in accordance with applicable provisions of local Plumbing Code, Gas Ordinances, and adoptions thereof. Provide materials and labor necessary to comply with rules, regulations, and ordinances.

2.	In case of differences between building codes, state laws, local ordinances, utility company regulations, and Contract Documents, the most stringent shall govern. Promptly notify Architect in writing of such differences.

B.	Identification - Motor and equipment name plates as well as applicable UL and AGA labels shall be in place when Project is turned over to Owner.

1.4	WARRANTIES	Warranty

A.	Guarantee heating, cooling, and plumbing systems to be free from noise in operation that may develop from failure to construct system in accordance with Contract Documents.

B.	Provide certificates of warranty for each piece of equipment made out in favor of Owner. Clearly record 'start-up' date of each piece of equipment on certificate.

C.	If mechanical sub-contractor with offices located more than 150 miles from Project site is used, provide service / warranty work agreement for warranty period with local mechanical sub-contractor approved by Architect. Include copy of service / warranty agreement in warranty section of Operation And Maintenance Manual.

1.5	SYSTEM START-UP

A.	Off-Season Start-up

1.	If Substantial Completion inspection occurs during heating season, schedule spring start-up of cooling systems. If inspection occurs during cooling season, schedule autumn start-up for heating systems.

2.	Notify Owner 7 days minimum before scheduled start-up.

3.	Time will be allowed to completely service, test, check, and off-season start systems. During allowed time, train Owner's representatives in operation and maintenance of system.

4.	At end of off-season start-up, furnish Owner with letter confirming that above work has been satisfactorily completed.

1.6	OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A.	Instruct building maintenance personnel and Stake Physical Facilities Representative in operation and maintenance of mechanical systems utilizing Operation And Maintenance Manual when so doing.

Include this optional paragraph '1' for new buildings and existing builidngs in which the basic mechanical system is changed. In some Projects, instruction time periods may be selected from both options depending on changes in separate existing systems.

1.	Minimum Instruction Periods -

a.	Mechanical - Eight hours

b.	Temperature Control - Four hours

c.	Refrigeration - Four hours

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1	EXAMINATION

A.	Site Inspection

1.	Examine premises to understand conditions which may affect performance of work of this Division before submitting proposals for this work.

2.	No subsequent allowance for time or money will be considered for any consequence related to failure to examine site conditions.

B.	Drawings

1.	Plumbing and Mechanical Drawings show general arrangement of piping, ductwork, equipment, etc. Follow as closely as actual building construction and work of other trades will permit.

2.	Consider Architectural and Structural Drawings part of this work insofar as these drawings furnish information relating to design and construction of building. These drawings take precedence over Plumbing and Mechanical Drawings.

3.	Because of small scale of Drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, and accessories which may be required. Investigate structural and finish conditions affecting this work and arrange work accordingly, providing such fittings, valves, and accessories required to meet conditions.

C.	Ensure that items to be furnished fit space available. Make necessary field measurements to ascertain space requirements including those for connections and furnish and install equipment of size and shape so final installation shall suit true intent and meaning of Contract Documents. If approval is received by Addendum or Change Order to use other than originally specified items, be responsible for specified capacities and for ensuring that items to be furnished will fit space available.

3.2	INSTALLATION	Installation

A.	Interface With Other Work

1.	Electrical - Furnish exact location of electrical connections and complete information on motor controls to installer of electrical system.

2.	Testing And Balancing -

a.	Put mechanical systems into full operation and continue their operation during each working day of testing and balancing.

b.	Make changes in pulleys, belts, fan speeds, and dampers or add dampers as required for correct balance as recommended by appropriate Sections of Division 13 and at no additional cost to Owner.

B.	Cut carefully to minimize necessity for repairs to previously installed or existing work. Do not cut beams, columns, or trusses.

C.	Arrange pipes, ducts, and equipment to permit ready access to valves, unions, traps, filters, starters, motors, control components, and to clear openings of doors and access panels.

D.	Sealants

1.	Seal openings through building exterior caused by penetrations of elements of mechanical systems.

2.	Furnish and install acoustical sealant to seal penetrations through acoustically insulated walls and ceilings.

3.3	REPAIR / RESTORATION

A.	Patch and repair walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs with materials of same quality and appearance as adjacent surfaces unless otherwise shown. Surface finishes shall exactly match existing finishes of same materials.

B.	Each Section of this Division shall bear expense of cutting, patching, repairing, and replacing of work of other Sections required because of its fault, error, tardiness, or because of damage done by it.

C.	Cutting, patching, repairing, and replacing pavements, sidewalks, roads, and curbs to permit installation of work of this Division is responsibility of Section installing work.

3.4	ADJUSTMENT

A.	Properly lubricate equipment before Owner's acceptance.

B.	Repair damaged finishes and leave everything in working order.

3.5	CLEANING

A.	Clean exposed piping, ductwork, equipment, and fixtures. Remove stickers from fixtures and adjust flush valves.

3.6	PROTECTION

A.	Do not run pieces of equipment used for moving supply air without proper air filters installed properly in system.

END OF SECTION