Document Name: Specifications (Mechanical) Date: March 7, 2009 Rev. Rev.

0 Project: AL RAJHI STEEL (CUT & BEND PROCESSING BLDG) - JEDDAH Owner: AL RAJHI STEEL CO.

SECTION 15840 DUCTWORK PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 WORK INCLUDED A. B. C. D. 1.02 Ductwork and plenums Fasteners Sealants Duct cleaning

RELATED WORK A. B. C. D E. F. G. Section 15140 Section 15750 Section 15680 Section 15850 Section 15910 Section 15940 Section 15880 : : : : : : : Supports, Anchors and Seals Air Coils Air Cooled Water Chillers Air Distribution Equipment (Fans) Duct Accessories Air Outlets Air Treatment Equipment (Filters)

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APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS A. SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association . High pressure duct construction standard. Low pressure duct construction standard. Duct liner application standard. Fire Damper Guide. B. ASHRAE American Society Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers . Handbook Systems Volume Equipment Volume. C. NFPA 90A-1985 National Fire Protection Association . Installation of Air-Conditioning and ventilating systems Removal of smoke and grease laden vapors
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UL 181

Underwriters Laboratories . Factory made duct materials. American Society for Testing and Materials . Steel sheet, zinc coated (galvanized) by hot dip process.

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ASTM A526

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DEFINITIONS A. Duct Sizes: Inside clear dimensions. Acoustically lined or internally insulated ducts rectangular ducts are not permitted. If double-wall spirally wound round duct will be acoustically lined, the liner should be protected with perforated sheet. Low Pressure: Static pressure in duct less than 500 Pa and velocities less than 10 meters/second or as per detailed information on drawings or specification. Medium Pressure: Static pressure in duct less than 1500 Pa and velocities greater than 10 meters/second. High Pressure: Static pressure over 1500 Pa and less than 2500 Pa and velocities greater than 10 meters/second.

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SUBMITTALS A. B. Submit in accordance with applicable sections. Shop drawings and samples of duct fittings, including particulars such as gage sizes, welds, and configurations prior to start of work. Shop drawings for ductwork including manufacturer's fabrication and installation manual. Written inspection report of manufacturer's acceptance of fabrication and installation of air conditioning duct work. Certificate of compliance with SMACNA standards.

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PART 2

PRODUCTS A. B. C. MIRACLE (SEALANT), USA FOSTER (SEALANT), USA Or approved equal.

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ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Ductwork shall be product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of this material. Products manufactured in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall be given preference in the works. The Contractor shall submit to the Supervising Engineer for his approval the names of three manufacturers and their products which will be acceptable under this section.
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MATERIALS A. Ducts: Galvanized steel lock forming quality, having zinc coating of 382 g/square meter for each side. Fasteners: Use rivets and bolts throughout; sheet metal screws accepted on low pressure ducts. Sealant: Water resistant, fire resistive, compatible with mating materials. Flexible ducts: Corrugated aluminum or fabric supported by helically wound steel wire or flat steel strips. Flexible Fibrous Glass Ducts: Flexible duct wrapped with flexible fibrous glass insulation, enclosed by seamless aluminum pigmented plastic vapor barrier jacket,"k" value at 24C maximum 0.034 /m. C. All round ducts and matching fittings shall be fabricated and constructed as per SMACNA standards.

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FABRICATION A. Size round ducts installed in place of rectangular ducts from ASHRAE table of equivalent rectangular and round ducts. No variation of duct configuration or sizes will be permitted except by written permission. Complete metal ducts within themselves with no single partition between ducts. Where width of duct exceeds 457mm, cross break for rigidity. Open corners are not acceptable. Lap metal ducts in direction of air flow. Hammer down edges and slips to leave smooth duct interior. Construct tees, bends, and elbows with radius of not less than 1-1/2 times width of duct on center line. Where not possible and where rectangular elbows used, provide air foil type turning vanes. Where acoustical lining is required, provide turning vanes of perforated metal type with fiberglass inside. Increase duct sizes gradually, not exceeding 15 (0.26 rad) divergence wherever possible. Maximum divergence upstream of equipment to be 30 (0.52 rad) and 45 (0.78 rad) convergence downstream. Rigidly construct metal ducts with joints mechanically tight, substantially airtight, braced and stiffened so as not to breathe, rattle, vibrate, or sag. Caulk duct joints and connections with sealant as ducts are being assembled. Provide easements where low pressure duct work conflicts with piping and structure. Where easements exceed 10% duct area, split into two ducts maintaining original duct area. Provide necessary baffling in mixed air plenums to ensure good mixed air temperature with variations of not more than plus or minus 15 C under operating conditions.

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Construct plenums of galvanized panels joined by standing seams on outside of casing riveted or bolted on approximately 300mm centers. Reinforce with steel angles and provide diagonal bracing. Tightly fit at apparatus and seal with sealant. Provide 76mm high reinforced concrete curb for plenum walls and floor mounted casings. At floor, rivet panels on 200mm centers to angles. Where floors are acoustically insulated, provide liner of 18 gage (1.20mm) galvanized expanded metal mesh, turned up 305mm at sides with sheet metal shields. Reinforce door frames with steel angles tied to horizontal and vertical plenum supporting angles. Install hinged access doors where shown, specified, or required for access to equipment for cleaning and inspection. Fabricate acoustic plenums of galvanized steel. Provide 16 gage (1.50mm) back facing and 22 gage (0.80mm) perforated front facing with 2.4mm diameter holes on 4mm centers. Construct panels 76mm thick packed with 72 kg/cubic meter minimum fibrous glass media, on inverted channels of 16 gage (1.50mm) or on 76mm reinforced concrete curb.

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LOW PRESSURE DUCT GAGES A. Rectangular Ducts: Maximum Width mm Up to 305 330 to 760 785 to 1370 1400 to 2133 2160 and over Minimum USS Gage (mm) 26 (0.50) 24 (0.60) 22 (0.80) 20 (0.90) 18 (1.20)

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Round Ducts: Duct Diameter mm Up to 330 356 to 559 584 to 914 940 to 1270 1295 to 1524 1549 to 2134 Minimum USS Gage (mm) 26 (0.50) 24 (0.60) 22 (0.80) 20 (0.90) 18 (1.20) 16 (1.50)
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PLENUM GAGES A. Fabricate fan plenums and plenums downstream of fan in accordance with duct gages. Fabricate plenums upstream of fan between apparatus of 16 gage (1.50mm). Fabricate plenums upstream of filters of 18 gage (1.2mm).

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PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. Obtain manufacturer's inspection and acceptance of fabrication and installation of duct work at beginning of installation. Provide openings in duct work where required to accommodate thermometers and controllers. Provide pitot tube openings where required for testing of systems, complete with metal can with spring device or screw to ensure against air leakage. Where openings are provided in insulated duct work, install insulation material inside a metal ring. Clean duct system and force air at high velocity through duct to remove accumulated dust. To obtain sufficient air, clean half the system at a time. Protect equipment which may be harmed by excessive dirt with filters, or bypass during cleaning. Clean duct systems with high power vacuum machines. Protect equipment which may be harmed by excessive dirt with filters, or bypass during cleaning. Provide adequate access into duct work for cleaning purposes. Locate ducts with sufficient space around equipment to allow normal operating and maintenance activities. Set plenum doors 150mm to 300mm above floor. Arrange door swings so that fan static pressure holds door in closed position. Connect diffusers or troffer boots to low pressure ducts with 1.5 m maximum length of flexible duct. Hold in place with strap or clamp. At each point where ducts pass through partitions, seal joints around duct with non-combustible material. Splitter or volume dampers shall be provided where shown on the drawings and at all locations where branches are taken off by splitter or radius top connections in the main. Provide floor drains in fresh air sections with deep seal traps. Connect terminal units to low pressure ducts with 300 mm length of flexible duct. Hold in place with strap or clamp.

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PAINTING Painting shall be in accordance with applicable sections and the following:

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The inside of all duct work where visible through registers and grilles shall be painted with one coat of dull black fibber-resistant paint. Uninsulated duct work exposed to vision-one coat of zinc chromate primer, 1.5 mils thick. All metal surfaces such as fresh air dampers located within or directly adjacent to fresh air intake louvers: two coats of gray galvanized steel primer, 1.5 mils thick. Discharge dampers: two coats of gray galvanized steel primer 1.5 mils thick. All iron work within the building such as supports and hangers etc. shall be prime painted with one coat of red lead.

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CLEANING A. All cleaning shall conform to applicable sections.

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TESTING & BALANCING A. All field testing and balancing shall conform to Section 15990. *** END OF SECTION ***

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