232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

232116 - HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

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SECTION 232116 - HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

PART 1 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 0 - RELATED DOCUMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SCHEDULE 1 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Section includes special-duty valves and specialties for the following:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.10

Hot-water heating piping.

Chilled-water piping.
Dual-temperature heating and cooling water piping.
Condenser-water piping.
Glycol cooling-water piping.
Makeup-water piping.
Condensate-drain piping.
Blowdown-drain piping.
Air-vent piping.
Safety-valve-inlet and -outlet piping.

SCHEDULE 2 - ACTION SUBMITTALS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Data: For each type of the following:
0.1
0.2
0.3

Valves: Include flow and pressure drop curves based on manufacturer's testing for calibratedorifice balancing valves and automatic flow-control valves.
Air-control devices.
Hydronic specialties.

SCHEDULE 3 - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Operation and Maintenance Data: For air-control devices, hydronic
specialties, and special-duty valves to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.
SCHEDULE 4 - MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Differential Pressure Meter: For each type of balancing valve and
automatic flow control valve, include flowmeter, probes, hoses, flow charts, and carrying case.
SCHEDULE 5 - QUALITY ASSURANCE
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Pipe Welding:
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.
0.1

Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME

Safety valves and pressure vessels shall bear the appropriate ASME label. Fabricate and stamp
air separators and expansion tanks to comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section VIII, Division 1.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SCHEDULE 0 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Hydronic piping components and installation shall be capable of
withstanding the following minimum working pressure and temperature unless otherwise indicated:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0.10

Hot-Water Heating Piping: at 200 deg F (93 deg C) .

Chilled-Water Piping: at 200 deg F (93 deg C).
Dual-Temperature Heating and Cooling Water Piping: at 200 deg F (93 deg C).
Condenser-Water Piping: at 150 deg F (66 deg C).
Glycol Cooling-Water Piping: at 150 deg F (66 deg C).
Makeup-Water Piping: 80 psig (552 kPa) at 150 deg F (66 deg C) .
Condensate-Drain Piping: 150 deg F (66 deg C).
Blowdown-Drain Piping: 200 deg F (93 deg C).
Air-Vent Piping: 200 deg F (93 deg C).
Safety-Valve-Inlet and -Outlet Piping: Equal to the pressure of the piping system to which it is
attached.

SCHEDULE 1 - VALVES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Gate, Globe, Check, Ball, and Butterfly Valves:
Comply with
requirements specified in Section 230523 "General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping."Section 15112
"General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Automatic Temperature-Control Valves, Actuators, and Sensors: Comply
with requirements specified in Section 230900 "Instrumentation and Control for HVAC."Section 15900
"HVAC Instrumentation and Controls."
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Plastic Ball Valves:
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

1. Body: One-, two-, or three-piece CPVC or PVC to match piping.

Ball: Full-port CPVC or PVC to match piping.
Seats: PTFE.
Seals: EPDM.
6. End Connections: Socket, union, or flanged.
Handle Style: Tee shape.
CWP Rating: Equal to piping service.
Maximum Operating Temperature: Equal to piping service.

PART 3 - Not all manufacturers comply with the standard in subparagraph below.
0.1
Comply with MSS SP-122.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Plastic Butterfly Valves:

1.1
1.2
1.3

1. Body: PVC or CPVC to match piping wafer type for installation between flanges.
2. Disc: EPDM-coated steel.
Seats: PTFE.
Handle Style: Locking lever.
CWP Rating: Equal to piping service.
Maximum Operating Temperature: Equal to piping service.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Plastic Check Valves:

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6

1. Body: One-, two-, or three-piece PVC or CPVC to match piping.

Ends: Socket or flanged.
Seats: PTFE.
Check Style: Swing or ball type.
CWP Rating: Equal to piping service.
Maximum Operating Temperature: Equal to piping service.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Bronze, Calibrated-Orifice, Balancing Valves:

3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9

1. Body: Bronze, ball or plug type with calibrated orifice or venturi.

Ball: Brass or stainless steel.
Plug: Resin.
Seat: PTFE.
End Connections: Threaded or socket.
Pressure Gage Connections: Integral seals for portable differential pressure meter.
Handle Style: Lever, with memory stop to retain set position.
CWP Rating: Minimum 125 psig (860 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 250 deg F (121 deg C).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Cast-Iron or Steel, Calibrated-Orifice, Balancing Valves:

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4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10

Body: Cast-iron or steel body, ball, plug, or globe pattern with calibrated orifice or
venturi.
Ball: Brass or stainless steel.
Stem Seals: EPDM O-rings.
Disc: Glass and carbon-filled PTFE.
Seat: PTFE.
End Connections: Flanged or grooved.
Pressure Gage Connections: Integral seals for portable differential pressure meter.
Handle Style: Lever, with memory stop to retain set position.
CWP Rating: Minimum 125 psig (860 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 250 deg F (121 deg C).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Diaphragm-Operated, Pressure-Reducing Valves: ASME labeled.

5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9

1. Body: Bronze or brass.

Disc: Glass and carbon-filled PTFE.
Seat: Brass.
Stem Seals: EPDM O-rings.
Diaphragm: EPT.
Low inlet-pressure check valve.
Inlet Strainer: removable without system shutdown.
Valve Seat and Stem: Noncorrosive.
Valve Size, Capacity, and Operating Pressure: Selected to suit system in which installed, with
operating pressure and capacity factory set and field adjustable.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Diaphragm-Operated Safety Valves: ASME labeled.

6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9

1. Body: Bronze or brass.

Disc: Glass and carbon-filled PTFE.
Seat: Brass.
Stem Seals: EPDM O-rings.
Diaphragm: EPT.
Wetted, Internal Work Parts: Brass and rubber.
Inlet Strainer: removable without system shutdown.
Valve Seat and Stem: Noncorrosive.
Valve Size, Capacity, and Operating Pressure: Comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code: Section IV, and selected to suit system in which installed, with operating pressure and
capacity factory set and field adjustable.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Automatic Flow-Control Valves:

7.2
7.3

1. Body: Brass or ferrous metal.

Piston and Spring Assembly: Stainless steel, Corrosion resistant, tamper proof, self-cleaning,
and removable.
Combination Assemblies: Include bronze or brass-alloy ball valve.

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7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8

Identification Tag: Marked with zone identification, valve number, and flow rate.
Size: Same as pipe in which installed.
Performance: Maintain constant flow, plus or minus 5 percent over system pressure
fluctuations.
Minimum CWP Rating: 175 psig (1207 kPa), 300 psig (2070 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 200 deg F (93 deg C), 250 deg F (121 deg C).

SCHEDULE 1 - AIR-CONTROL DEVICES

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Manual Air Vents:
0.1
Body: Bronze.
0.2
Internal Parts: Nonferrous.
0.3
Operator: Screwdriver or thumbscrew.
0.4
Inlet Connection: NPS 1/2 (DN 15).
0.5
Discharge Connection: NPS 1/8 (DN 6).
0.6
CWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
0.7
Maximum Operating Temperature: 225 deg F (107 deg C).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Automatic Air Vents:
1.1
Body: Bronze or cast iron.
1.2
Internal Parts: Nonferrous.
1.3
Operator: Noncorrosive metal float.
1.4
Inlet Connection: NPS 1/2 (DN 15).
1.5
Discharge Connection: NPS 1/4 (DN 8).
1.6
CWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
1.7
Maximum Operating Temperature: 240 deg F (116 deg C).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Expansion Tanks:
2.1

2.2

2.3
2.4

Tank: Welded steel, rated for 125-psig (860-kPa) working pressure and 375 deg F (191 deg C)
maximum operating temperature, with taps in bottom of tank for tank fitting and taps in end of
tank for gage glass. Tanks shall be factory tested after taps are fabricated and shall be labeled
according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1.
Air-Control Tank Fitting: Cast-iron body, copper-plated tube, brass vent tube plug, and
stainless-steel ball check, 100-gal. (379-L) unit only; sized for compression-tank diameter.
Provide tank fittings for 125-psig (860-kPa) working pressure and 250 deg F (121 deg C)
maximum operating temperature.
Tank Drain Fitting: Brass body, nonferrous internal parts; 125-psig (860-kPa) working pressure
and 240 deg F (116 deg C) maximum operating temperature; constructed to admit air to
compression tank, drain water, and close off system.
Gage Glass: Full height with dual manual shutoff valves, 3/4-inch- (20-mm-) diameter gage
glass, and slotted-metal glass guard.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Diaphragm, Bladder-Type Expansion Tanks:

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3.1
3.2
3.3

Tank: Welded steel, rated for 125-psig (860-kPa) working pressure and 375 deg F (191 deg C)
maximum operating temperature. Factory test after taps are fabricated and supports installed
and are labeled according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1.
Diaphragm, Bladder: Securely sealed into tank to separate air charge from system water to
maintain required expansion capacity.
Air-Charge Fittings: Schrader valve, stainless steel with EPDM seats.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Tangential-Type Air Separators:

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

Tank: Welded steel; ASME constructed and labeled for 125-psig (860-kPa) minimum working
pressure and 375 deg F (191 deg C) maximum operating temperature.
Air Collector Tube: Perforated stainless steel, constructed to direct released air into expansion
tank.
Tangential Inlet and Outlet Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; flanged
connections for NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger.
Blowdown Connection: Threaded.
Size: Match system flow capacity.

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - In-Line Air Separators:

5.1
5.2
5.3

Tank: One-piece cast iron with an integral weir constructed to decelerate system flow to
maximize air separation.
Maximum Working Pressure: Up to 175 psig (1207 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: Up to 300 deg F (149 deg C).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Air Purgers:

6.1
6.2
6.3

Body: Cast iron with internal baffles that slow the water velocity to separate the air from
solution and divert it to the vent for quick removal.
Maximum Working Pressure: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 250 deg F (121 deg C).

SCHEDULE 2 - HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Y-Pattern Strainers:
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4

Body: ASTM A 126, Class B, cast iron with bolted cover and bottom drain connection.
End Connections: Threaded ends for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; flanged ends for NPS 2-1/2
(DN 65) and larger.
Strainer Screen: Stainless-steel, 20-40-60-mesh strainer, or perforated stainless-steel basket.
CWP Rating: 125 psig (860 kPa).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Basket Strainers:

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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

Body: ASTM A 126, Class B, high-tensile cast iron with bolted cover and bottom drain
connection.
End Connections: Threaded ends for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; flanged ends for NPS 2-1/2
(DN 65) and larger.
Strainer Screen: 40-60-mesh startup strainer, and perforated stainless-steel basket with 50
percent free area.
CWP Rating: 125 psig (860 kPa).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - T-Pattern Strainers:

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Body: Ductile or malleable iron with removable access coupling and end cap for strainer
maintenance.
End Connections: Grooved ends.
Strainer Screen: 40-60-mesh startup strainer, and perforated stainless-steel basket with 57
percent free area.
CWP Rating: 750 psig (5170 kPa).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Stainless-Steel Bellow, Flexible Connectors:

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Body: Stainless-steel bellows with woven, flexible, bronze, wire-reinforcing protective jacket.
End Connections: Threaded or flanged to match equipment connected.
Performance: Capable of 3/4-inch (20-mm) misalignment.
CWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 250 deg F (121 deg C).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Spherical, Rubber, Flexible Connectors:

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

Body: Fiber-reinforced rubber body.

End Connections: Steel flanges drilled to align with Classes 150 and 300 steel flanges.
Performance: Capable of misalignment.
CWP Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).
Maximum Operating Temperature: 250 deg F (121 deg C).

PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Expansion Fittings:

Comply with requirements in Section 230516
"Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping."Section 15124 "Expansion Fittings and Loops for
HVAC Piping."

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