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SECTION 15780 - PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS (ROOF TOP)

PART 1 GENERAL 15780-2/9

1.1 SCOPE 15780-2/9

1.2 REFERENCES 15780-2/9
1.3 RELATED REQUIREMENTS 15780-4/9
1.4 SUBMITTALS 15780-4/9
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE 15780-5/9
1.6 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15780-5/9

PART 2 PRODUCTS 15780-5/9

2.1 AIR CONDITIONER 15780-5/9

2.2 FILTERS 15780-7/9
2.3 MOTORS AND STARTERS 15780-7/9
2.4 ECONOMIZERS 15780-7/9
2.5 INSULATIONS 15780-8/9
2.6 FINISHES 15780-8/9
2.7 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL 15780-8/9

PART 3 EXECUTION 15780-8/9

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION 15780-8/9

3.2 DRAIN CONNECTIONS AND DRAIN LINES 15780-9/9
3.3 ACCESS PANELS 15780-9/9
3.4 AIR FILTERS 15780-9/9
3.5 FLASHING AND PITCH POCKETS 15780-9/9
3.6 IDENTIFICATION TAGS AND PLATES 15780-9/9
3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 15780-9/9

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SECTION 15780 - PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING UNITS (ROOF TOP)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all labor equipment and material required to furnish and install
Air Conditioner of the single package type complete.

1.2 REFERENCES

Except as modified by this Specification, comply with the latest applicable provisions and
recommendations listed below, but referred to there after by basic designation only. Where
the language in any of documents referred to herein is in the form of a recommendation or
suggestion, such recommendation or suggestion shall be deemed to be mandatory under this
contract.

1.2.1 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)

ARI 360 Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning Equipment

ARI DCAACP Directory of Certified Applied Air-Conditioning Products (Latest

Edition)

ARI DCUAC Directory of Certified Unitary Air-Conditioner Equipment (Latest

Edition)

1.2.2 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

ASTM B88 Seamless Copper Water Tube

ASTM B117 Salt Spray (Fog) Testing

ASTM B280 Seamless copper Tube for Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

Field Service

ASTM C534 Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in

Sheet and Tubular Form

ASTM D1654 Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments

ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristics or Building Materials

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1.2.3 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning

Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 15 Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration

ASHRAE 52 Air-Cleaning Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing

Particulate Matter

1.2.4 American Welding Society, Inc. (AWS)

AWS A5.8 Brazing Filler Metal

1.2.5 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA ICS1 Industrial Control and Systems

NEMA ICS2 Industrial Control Devices, Controllers and Assemblies

NEMA ICS6 Enclosures for Industrial Control and Systems

NEMA MG1 Motors and Generators

1.2.6 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

UL 109 Tube Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Fluids,

Refrigeration

UL 484 Room Air-Conditioners

UL 873 Temperature Indicating and Regulating Equipment

UL 900 Test Performance of Air Filter Units

1.2.7 SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO)

SASO 772 Code of Practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in
buildings – Part 1: General basis of design.

SASO 773 Code of Practice for mechanical ventilation and air conditioning in
buildings – Part 2 : General requirements for installation.

SASO 1302 Air Ducts for air conditioning – Part I: Definitions, classification and
terminology.

SASO 1435 Safety requirements for the installation on air conditioning and
ventilating systems – Part 1: Definitions and technical terms.

SASO 1436 Safety requirements for the installation on air conditioning and
ventilating systems – Part 2: Requirements of HVAC systems

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1.3 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 15011, “Mechanical General Requirements”, applies to this section with the additions
and modifications specified herein.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with section 01300, “SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES”.

D-17, Manufacturer’s Catalog Data

i. Air conditioners (rooftop). Include noise rating.

ii. Filters

iii. Thermostats

iv. Coatings for finned tube coils

SD-35, Drawings

i. Control system wiring diagrams

SD-44, Manufacturer’s Instructions

i. Air conditioners

ii. Filters

iii. Thermostats

SD-73, Factory Test Reports

i. High efficiency filter tests

ii. Salt-spray tests

SD-77, Field Test Reports

i. Start-up and initial operational tests

SD-80, Operation and Maintenance Manuals

i. Air conditioners, Data Package 3

ii. Filters, Data Package 2

iii. Thermostats, Data Package 2

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Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with section 01730, “Operation and
Maintenance Data”.

SD-93, Administrative or Closeout Submittals

i. Posted operating instructions, submit text

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Safety

Design, manufacture, and installation of unitary air conditioning equipment shall conform to
ASHRAE 15.

1.6 POSTED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Provide posted operating instructions for each packaged air conditioning unit

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 AIR CONDITIONERS

2.1.1 Single Package Rooftop Type

Provide factory-packaged combination heating and cooling units. Provide units suitable for
roof top installation. Provide units with suitable lifting attachments. Units shall have a
minimum EER of 8 when tested in accordance with ARI 360. Provide capacity, electrical
characteristics, and operating conditions as indicated. Condensers shall provide not less than
–12 degrees C liquid sub-cooling at standard ratings.

2.1.2 Single Zone Units

Provide single zone type units arranged to draw through coil sections.

2.1.3 Heaters

Provide as an integral part of the evaporator-blower unit electric open coils with the factory
installed protection devices such as fuse protection and fusible link air flew switch.

2.1.4 Compressors

For compressors over 20 tons, compressor speed shall not exceed 1750 rpm. For systems over
6.5 tons provide automatic capacity reduction of at least 50 percent of rated capacity.
Capacity reduction may be accomplished by cylinder unloading, use of multi-or variable
speed compressors, use of multiple, but not more than four compressors, or a combination of
the two methods. Units with cylinder unloading shall start with capacity reduction devices in
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the unloaded position. Units with multiple compressors shall have means to sequence starting
of compressors.

- Units up to 12.5 tons shall be with hermetically sealed reciprocating compressor.

- 15 ton or above units shall be with scroll type compressor.

Provide compressors with devices to prevent short cycling when shut down by safety
controls. Device shall delay operation of compressor motor for at least 3 minutes but not
more than 6 minutes. Provide a pump down cycle for units 20 tons and over. Provide
compressors with crankcase heaters. If compressors are paralleled, provide not less than two
independent circuits. Each unit shall be provided with factory install sight glass and filter
drain. Warranty for compressor shall be (5) years from date of handing over the project,not
from date of delivery or installation.

2.1.5 Coils

Coils shall be constructed of seamless copper tubes and aluminum fins bonded to tubes.
Provide a separate air-cooled condenser circuit for each compressor or parallel compressor
installation. Coils shall be protected from hail, flying debris and damage by large objects
without increasing unit clearance.

2.1.6 Controls

Provide start-up and head pressure controls to allow for system operation at ambient
temperatures down to 2 degrees C.

2.1.7 Fans

Provide belt-driven evaporator fans with adjustable pitch pulleys; except for units less than 5-
ton capacity, direct drive with at least two speed taps may be used. Select pulleys at
approximately midpoint of the adjustable range.

2.1.8 Filters

Provide filters of the type specified in this section. Shall be included integral with air-
conditioning units.

2.1.9 Ventilation Damper Assembly

Operated by automatic actuator. Dampers shall close on unit shutdown or loss of power and
shall open on heating or cooling startup.

2.1.10 Controls

Shall be as indicated on the drawings.

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2.2 FILTERS

Provide filters to filter outside air and return air and locate inside air conditioners. Provide
throwaway high efficiency. Filters shall conform to UL 900, Class 1 or Class 2. Polyurethane
filters shall not be used on units with multi-frame filters: -

2.2.1 Washable Type Filters

Washable filter media; standard dust holding capacity, 1.8m/s maximum face velocity, and
50 mm thick. Pressure drop across clean filter shall not exceed 25pa.

2.2.2 High Efficiency Filters

Units 25 ton and above shall be provided with high efficiencies filters. Filters shall have a
mean efficiency of 85 percent when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 52. Filter assembly
shall include; holding frame and fastener assembly, filter cartridge, mounting frame, and
retainer assembly. Reinforce filter media with glass fiber mat. Pressure drop across clean
filter shall not exceed 45 Pa. Precede high efficiency filters with a UL Class 2 replaceable
type filter.

2.2.3 Manometers

Provide inclined-type manometers for filter stations of 3400m3/H capacity or larger including
filters furnished as integral parts of air-handling units and filters installed separately. Provide
sufficient length to read at least 250 Pa with major graduations in 25 Pa, and equipped with
spirit level. Equip manometers with overpressure safety traps to prevent loss of fluid, and two
three-way vent valves for checking zero setting.

2.3 MOTORS AND STARTERS

Determine specific motor characteristics to ensure provision of correctly sized starters and
overload heaters. Provide motors to operate at full capacity with a voltage variation of plus or
minus 10 percent of the motor voltage rating. Motor size shall be sufficient for the duty to be
performed and shall not exceed its full load nameplate current rating when driven equipment
is operated at specified capacity under the most severe conditions likely to be encountered.
When motor size provided differs from size indicated or specified, the Contractor shall make
the necessary adjustments to the wiring, disconnect devices, and branch circuit protection to
accommodate equipment actually provided. Provide reduced voltage type motor starters.
Provide rain-tight/dust-tight type starter enclosures in accordance with NEMA ICS6. All
motors shall be provided with inherent overload protection.

2.4 ECONOMIZERS

Provide, where indicated, integrated type capable of simultaneous economizer and

compressor operation to provide cooling with outdoor air, equiped with dampers not to
exceed 3% leakage at 250 Pa peressure differential and capable of introducing 100% outdoor

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air. Shall be complete with drybulb temperature controller and mixed sensor that controls the
economizer.
2.5 INSULATION

Provide glass fiber insulation in manufacturer’s standard thickness complying with NFPA
90A.

2.6 FINISHES

Provide steel surfaces of equipment including packaged terminal units, heat pumps, and air
conditioners, that do no have a zinc coating conforming to ASTM A 123, or a duplex coating
of zinc and paint, with a factory applied coating or paint system. Provide a coating or paint
system on actual equipment identical to that on salt-spray test specimens with respect to
materials, conditions of application, and dry-film thickness.

2.7 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

2.7.1 High Efficiency Filter Tests

Test high efficiency filters in accordance with ASHRAE 52.

2.7.2 Salt-Spray Tests

Salt-spray tests the factory-applied coating or paint system of equipment including packaged
terminal units, heat pumps, and air conditioners in accordance with ASTM B117. Conduct
test for 500 hours for equipment installed outdoors or 125 hours for equipment installed
indoors. Test specimens shall have a standard scribe mark as defined in ASTM D1654. Upon
completion of exposure, evaluate and rate the coating or paint system in accordance with
procedures A and B of ASTM D1654. Rating of failure at the scribe mark shall not be less
than six, average creepage not greater than 3mm. Rating of the unscrewed area shall not be
less than 10, no failure.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

Install equipment and components in a manner to ensure proper and sequential operation of
equipment and equipment controls. Install equipment not covered in this section, or in
manufacturer’s instructions, as recommended by manufacturer’s representative. Provide
proper foundations for mounting of equipment, accessories, appurtenances, and controls
including, but not limited to, supports, spring isolators, stands, guides, anchors, clamps and
brackets. Foundations for equipment shall conform to equipment manufacturer’s
recommendation, unless otherwise indicated. Set anchor bolts and sleeves using templates.
Provide anchor bolts of adequate length, and provide with welded-on plates on the head end
embedded in the concrete. Level equipment bases, using jacks or steel wedges, and neatly
grout-in with a non-shrinking type of grouting mortar. Locate equipment to allow working
space for servicing including shaft removal, disassembling compressor cylinders and pistons,
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replacing or adjusting drives, motors, or shaft seals, access to automatic controls, refrigerant
charging, lubrication, oil draining and working clearance under overhead lines. Provide
electric isolation between dissimilar metals for the purpose of minimizing galvanic corrosion.

3.2 DRAIN CONNECTIONS AND DRAIN LINES

Provide separate drain lines for the unit drain. Trap drain pans from the bottom to ensure
complete pan drainage. Provide drain lines full size of drain opening. Traps and piping to
drainage disposal points shall conform to Section 15420 “Drainage and Vent.”

3.3 ACCESS PANELS

Provide access panels for concealed valves, controls, dampers, and other fittings requiring
inspection and maintenance.

3.4 AIR FILTERS

Allow access space for servicing filters. Install filters with suitable sealing to prevent
bypassing of air.

3.5 FLASHING AND PITCH POCKETS

Provide flashing and pitch pockets for equipment supports and roof penetrations and flashing
where piping or ductwork passes through exterior walls in accordance with Section 07600,
“Flashing and Sheet Metal”.

3.6 IDENTIFICATION TAGS AND PLATES

Provide equipment and controllers with tags numbered and stamped for their use. Provide
plates and tags of brass or suitable nonferrous material, securely mounted or attached.
Provide minimum letter and numeral size of 3 mm high.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.7.1 Startup and Operation Tests

Test the air conditioning systems and systems components for proper operation. Adjust safety
and automatic control instruments as necessary to ensure proper operation and sequence.
Conduct operational tests for not less than 8 hours.

3.7.2 Performance Tests

Upon completion of evacuation, charging, startup, final leak testing and proper adjustment of
controls, test the systems to demonstrate compliance with performance and capacity
requirements.

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