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2 Ensure that any access panels are insulated to the same standard and are openable.
3 For small units, cover the entire outside assembly with waterproof self adhesive glass fibre
tape. This must be at least 75 mm minimum width and must overlap at least 50 % on each
application, to achieve watertight conditions.
4 For larger units, provide a weather resistant enclosure outside the insulation, subject to
Engineers approval.
5 Ensure that all equipment meets these requirements, regardless of manufacturers
standard practice, and add insulation as required to the above standard.
6 Where insulation, re-installation or additional insulation is required to the casing of
externally mounted air conditioning units, the insulation shall be covered with sheet
Aluminium, of 0.9 mm or thicker.
7 Insulation of drain pans is specified for AHU and FCU regardless of the manufacturers
standard supply, the contractor shall re-insulate on site if necessary so that the
specification is complied with in full.
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EXHAUST FANS
8.1
GENERAL
8.1.1 Scope
1 This Part details the requirements for all types of extract fans as specified in the contract.
2 Related Sections and Parts are as follows:
Section 1 General
Section 21 Electrical
8.1.2

References

1 The following Standards are referred to in this Part:


BS 848
Fans for general purpose
BS 5000
Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications

8.2.1

8.2
EXHAUST FANS
General

1 The make and design of the exhaust fans shall be approved by the Engineer and evidence
supporting the claimed noise efficiencies shall be submitted for approval prior to placing
the order. Where fans are fitted with noise attentuators full details of the attenuators shall
be given.

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2 Belt driven fans shall be fitted with pulleys suitable for V-belts. The pulleys shall be fixed by
taper lock type bushes and shall be secured to the fan and motor shaft by keys fitted into
machined keyways.
3 All fans which are to large or heavy to be man handled safety shall be provided with
eyebolts or other lifting facilities to enable mechanical lifting equipment to be used.
4 The whole fan assembly shall be fully finished against corrosion.
5 Access shall be provided to carry out all necessary maintenance required.
6 The electrical terminal box shall be located to allow for easy connection and disconnection
the electrical supply.
7 Where required suitable guards shall be installed to protect against all moving parts
including the motor.
8 All motors are to be positioned to permit effective ventilation of the motor and all
components of the fan and motor are to be suitable to withstand the temperature
conditions expected.
9 All fans shall be installed to avoid vibration and noise to the ductwork or building fabric.
10 Each fan motor shall be designed to drive its respective fan when the fan is operating at a
speed or pitch angle 10 % in excess of that required to meet the fan performance.
11 Where required flexible connections shall be installed at both the inlet and outlet of each
fan.
12 All extract fans shall have the direction of rotation discharge direction and arrangement to
suit the space conditions.
13 All extract fans shall be provided with an electrical isolator adjacent to the unit.
14 The fan motors shall be insulated to a minimum of a Class B insulation
15 All fans shall be capable of operating at ambient temperatures of 50 C and the casing
material shall be able to withstand sun radiation temperature upto 85 C.
16 The noise ratings for each fan shall not exceed the levels specified in the QGEWC
regulations for the area being served.
17 All fans used for life safety operations or hazardous operations shall be subject to Civil
Defence Department approval.
18 The extract fans shall be axial, centrifugal or mixed flow as detailed in the Project
Documentation.

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Centrifugal Extract Fans

1 The centrifugal extract fans shall be of the non-overloading type.


2 The fan housing shall be rigidly built and braced. Where the fan scroll is 450 mm or more
in width an access door with frame and gasket shall be provided. All access doors shall be
fabricated so that the inner surface is flush with the inside of the fan scroll.
3 The fans shall not produce excessive noise as compared to units of like size and power
when used with the specified vibration isolation.
4 The fan manufacturer shall provide for approval for each fan, certified sound power ratings
with a octave band analysis and also the volume, horsepower, pressure characteristic
curves from shut-off to free delivery.
5 The fan impeller shall have ample strength and shall be statically and dynamically
balanced to avoid vibration.
6 The blades shall be designed to ensure quiet and efficient operation.
7 The fans shall be V-belt driven unless otherwise indicated.
8 The motor pulley shall be an adjustable type for two (2) grooves or less. Drives requiring
three (3) grooves or more shall be the variable pitch type.
9 Drives for fractional horsepower motors may have one belt rated at 200 % of motor
horsepower. All other fans shall have not less than two belts and shall have sufficient
capacity to drive the fan with one belt broken.
10 The fans shall be provided with belt and pulley guards manufactured of perforated metal
or other approved material. Covers shall be provided in the guard for the fan and motor
shafts for ease of taking tachometer readings without removal of the guard.
11 The fan motor shall be sized to drive its respective fan when the fan is operating at a
speed 10 % in excess of that required to meet the fan performance. No motor shall
operate within the service factor.
12 All fans discharging directly up through the roof shall be equipped with a 40 mm casing
drain which shall be connected to the nearest floor drain.
13 All fans shall be factory coated with one coat of primer and one coat of machine enamel.
The interior of the fans shall be painted as per the manufacturers standard.
14 The fan shaft shall be supported by least two roller or ball bearings with easy access to
the lubrication points where required.
15 All fans scheduled to be located outdoors shall be furnished with weather proof motor and
drive housings.

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Axial Extract Fans

1 Axial flow fans shall be capable of giving the design flow when tested to BS 848.
2 The fan casing shall be constructed of mild steel plates with angle stiffeners, with the
easing hot dip galvanised after manufacture.
3 The inlet and outlet of the axial flow fans shall be flanged for connection to the system.
4 The casing shall cover both impeller and motor so that the fan can be removed without
disturbing adjacent ductwork or other components of the system.
5 A flame proof external terminal box shall be fitted on the casing.
6 All lubrication points shall be extended to outside the casing and in a position that will
permit easy access.
7 The impellers shall be die cast in aluminium and x-rayed after manufacture.
8 The impeller shall be capable of running continuously at 20 % in excess of the rated
speed.
9 The impeller shall be keyed and locked to the shaft, which shall be statically and
dynamically balanced and tested at over speed prior to dispatch from the manufacturers
works.
10 The blade angle shall be adjustable over at least a 30 range with markings at the base
to indicate the blade angle.
11 All motors are to be positioned to permit effective ventilation of the motor and all
components parts of the fan and motor are to be suitable to withstand the temperature
conditions expected.
12 A suitable support is to be provided for each fan. The frame is to be fabricated from rolled
steel channel with adequate cross members for bolting the fan in position.
13 Anti-vibration mountings and flexible connection shall be provide to isolate the fans from
the adjacent ductwork and building fabric.
8.2.4

Roof Mounted Extract Fans

1 The roof mounted extract fans shall meet the appropriate requirements as detailed in the
general section.
2 The cowls and bases shall be of a weather proof material such as galvanised after
manufacture, aluminium, aluminium magnesium alloy or glass fibre.
3 Cases shall be formed so as to ensure a weather proof fitting.
4 Provision for access to the fan components shall be provided.
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5 The fans shall be provided with back draught dampers and/or fire release dampers where
indicated.
6 Bird guards of not greater than 25 mm mesh shall be provided as an integral part of the
unit.
7 The fans shall be mounted on a weather proof curb at least 200 mm above the finished
roof level.
8.2.5

Twin Fan Toilet Extract Units

1 The unit casing shall be manufactured in epoxy coated aluminium alloy and shall house
the twin fan assemblies.
2 Each fan shall be a double inlet forward curved centrifugal impeller running in an individual
scroll.
3 The impeller may be either direct driven or belt driven depending upon the fan duty.
4 Direct driven fans shall incorporate a volume control damper on the suction side to
regulate the volume to the required duty.
5 The motors shall be manufactured to BS 5000 TEFV type with sealed for life bearings.
6 The fans shall be fitted with air flow sensors and shall discharge into a common plenum
through a linked shutter system.
7 Motors and flow sensors shall be pre-wired to a fitted isolator accessible from outside the
unit.
8 The toilet extract units shall be supplied for either roof mounting duct mounting or
installation within a plant room as indicated on the drawings.
9 The toilet extract units shall be supplied with auto change over panels with duty/standby
selector switch, run/fail indication lamps and cyclic relay for duty sharing.

8.2.6

Wall and Window Mounted Extract Fans


Not Used

8.2.7

Propeller Type Extract Fans


Not Used

8.2.8

Kitchen and Smoke Extract Fans


Not Used

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Protectively Coated Extract Fans for Corrosive or Hazardous Use

1 Where the fans are required to handle corrosive toxic flammable explosive or high
temperature gases the materials and construction shall be required to suit the application
and all relevant safety regulations shall apply.
2 Bearing and lubrication arrangements shall be suitable for the conditions expected.
3 Where protective coating is required to use with corrosive gases the coating shall cover all
parts of the complete fan, motor and casing assembly which will be in contact with the
corrosive gases.
4 No fan shall be installed if the protective coating has been damaged in any way.
5 The impeller casing shall be as specified in the Project Documentation.
6 All fans shall be subject to Civil Defence Department approval.
7 The fan motors for hazardous use or required to handle flammable or explosive gases
shall be flame proof.

8.2.10 Bifurcated Extract Fans


1 Bifurcated extract fans shall be axial type fans.
2 The motor shall be completely out of this air stream.
3 The motor may be placed between the two halves of the casing in the external air or may
be placed within the casing provided that effective ventilation is given to the motor.
4 The fan motor and bearings shall be suitably rated for operation at the temperature they
may experience.
5 The fan construction and installation shall be specified for axial extract fans in Clause 8.2.3
of this Part.
8.2.11 In-Line Centrifugal Fan, Extract Fans
1 These fans could be either belt driven or direct drive, with spun-aluminum housings, and
are used for smaller ventilation requirements.
2 Description: In-line, belt-driven centrifugal fans consisting of housing, wheel, outlet guide
vanes, fan shaft, bearings, drive assembly, motor and disconnect switch, mounting
brackets, and accessories.
3 Housing: Split, spun-aluminum housing, with aluminum straightening vanes; inlet and
outlet flanges; and support bracket adaptable to floor, side wall, or ceiling mounting.

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4 Direct-Drive Units: Motor encased in housing out of air stream, factory wired to disconnect
located on outside of fan housing.
5 Belt-Driven Units: Motor mounted on adjustable base, with adjustable sheaves, enclosure
around belts within fan housing, and lubricating tubes from fan bearings extended to
outside of fan housing.
6 Fan Wheels: Aluminum, airfoil blades welded to aluminum hub.
7 Accessories: The following accessories are required as indicated:
(a) Volume-Control Damper: Manually operated with quadrant lock, located in fan outlet.
(b) Companion Flanges: For inlet and outlet duct connections.
(c) Fan Guards: Expanded metal in removable frame. Provide belt guards for units not
connected to ductwork.
8.2.12 Smoke Exhaust Fans
1 General Description: Smoke Exhaust fans shall be rated for fire smoke exhaust. Beltdriven mixed flow, fully weatherproofed and constructed of corrosion resistant materials.
Structural steel support components to be zinc plated and suitable for smoke exhaust.
Fans to be UL listed for smoke removal with operation temperature of 260 C for a
minimum of four hours continuous operation.
2 Smoke Exhaust Fan Motor: Explosion proof, type Class H insulation, continuously rated,
provided with permanently lubricated sealed ball bearings not requiring lubrication for
25000 hours of operation and in-built thermal overload protection.
3 Smoke Exhaust Fan Housing: Heavy gauge steel hot dip galvanized after fabrication,
designed to provide easy access from roof level to all moving parts including motor,
without dismantling unit.
4 Smoke Exhaust Fan wheels: Heavy gauge steel, multi-blade, mixed flow, nonoverloading,
non-stall type, fully balanced at factory.
5 Sound Pressure Level: Select to give sound levels less than 50 db measured on the Ascale of a standard sound level meter at 3 m from the open fan inlet.
6 Accessories: Fan to be complete with the following: fusible link damper lifter to provide
heat and smoke relief in the event of an electrical power fail are factory wired safety
disconnect switch mounted inside housing, flexible conduit to receive field wiring, all
around expanded aluminum bird and protection screen, neoprene foam sealing strip for air
seal between base and curb and fixings to roof curb.
7 Fusible Link Lifter: Fusible link damper lifter automatically opens the butterfly dampers
when air temperature below the damper blades exceeds 74 deg. C to provide smoke and
heat relief with no electrical power required.
END OF PART

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ACCESSORIES
9.1
GENERAL
9.1.1 Scope
1 This Part details the requirements for accessories that are to be included as specified in
the Project Documentation.
2 Related Sections and parts are as follows:
This Section
Part 5 Chilled Water Pipework
Section 1 General
Section 10 Instrumentation control and Automation
Section 21 Electrical Works
9.2
SOUND AND VIBRATION CONTROL EQUIPMENT
9.2.1 General
1 The noise produced by the installation in the spaces served, in adjacent buildings and in
the open air surrounding plant rooms shall be kept as low as possible. This shall be
specially considered in the selection of fans (including those for condensers and cooling
towers), motors fan coil units and terminal units, grilles and diffusers and the internal finish
and arrangements distribution ducting.
2 All plant and equipment shall be isolated in such a manner that noise and vibration is not
transmitted through the structure.
3 Anti vibration equipment will be manufactured by a specialist company acceptable to the
Engineer with standard ratings information available.
4 All necessary provisions shall be included to reduce the noise level of all plant and
equipment to the required level detailed in the QGEWC regulations.
9.2.2

Silencers

1 All silencers shall be fitted with drilled angle flanges to suit the adjacent plant.
2 The method of installing the acoustic elements in the casing shall not cause air leaks.
3 The acoustic elements shall incorporate full aerodynamic leading and trailing edges (not
square ends).
4 The acoustic material installed in the element shall be inert, rot and vermin proof, nonhygnoscopic, non-combustible mineral wool or glass fibre acoustic medium.
5 The acoustic material shall be packed to a density of not less that 48 Kg/m3 and retained
by a perforated steel sheet facing and fine membrane to stop the acoustic material
contaminating the system air.
6 Where required for water or grease laden duties an imperious but acoustically transparent
membrane shall be fitted behind the perforated metal facing.
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7 The silencer units shall be delivered to site with blocked ends to prevent the ingress of
debris during installation and storage to reduce the risk of damage.
8 The silencers shall be constructed of heavy gauge steel and shall match the adjacent
ductwork. Galvanized silencers shall not be used in stainless steel ductwork etc.
9 The silencers shall be factory manufactured and technical data submitted and approved in
advance of ordering the units. The technical data shall include both the acoustic and
aerodynamic performance.
10 Where a silencer is made under licence or part assembled locally, tests must be made
after assembly and witnessed by an independent authority.
11 The static pressure loss of all silencers required shall be considered in all handling
equipment original selection.
9.2.3

Anti-Vibration Mountings

1 All dynamic machinery shall be isolated from the building structure by vibration isolators
and/or vibration isolation materials which shall be specifically designed and selected to suit
the machinery for which it is to be used.
2 Spring anti-vibration mounts.
(a) each mounting shall consist of a telescopic top and bottom housing containing one or
more helical steel springs of 50 mm minimum diameter as the principle isolation
elements.
(b) the bottom plate shall be fitted with a 6 mm thick neoprene pad bonded to it to reduce
high frequency flaming.
(c) when used with equipment having a fluid weight in excess of 25 % of the total empty
equipment weight a suitable hold down or restrained shall be incorporated.
(d) the mounting shall incorporate a built in levelling device and resilient inserts as guides
for the upper and lower housings.
(e) all spring mounts shall be designed such that the lateral spring stiffness is equal to the
vertical stiffness.
(f) the spring mounts shall be selected for all items of plant with stiffness to cater for any
eccentric weight distribution over the unit base.
(g) an equal static deflection shall be provided on all mounts to avoid the possibility of
flanking caused by the plant tilting and rendering one or more of the mounts solid.
9.2.4

Resilient Hangers

1 Resilient hangers shall be of the two element design with helical spring and neoprene in shear element.
2 The elements shall be mounted in a steel section pre-drilled and tapped at the top and
bottom to receive threaded hanger rod.
3 The resilient hanger shall be located so that they are vertical.

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Rubber or Neoprene Mounts

1 The mounts shall consist of a steel top plate and base plate completely embedded in
colour coded neoprene for easy identification of rated load capacity.
2 The mountings shall be moulded with non-skid ribbed construction on the top plate and
base plate.
3 The mountings shall be equipped with bolt holes in the base plate and tapped holes in the
top plate so that they can be bolted to the floor and equipment when required.
4 Plant and equipment as detailed in the QGEWC regulations shall be installed on antivibration units in the form of multi-layer rubber pads.
5 Multi-layer pads shall compose of rubber sheets with square grid pattern on both sides and
steel insert sheets of 1.4mm. The composite pad thickness shall be selected the suit the
equipment but shall not be less than 32 mm.
9.2.6

Concrete Inertia Base

1 The concrete inertia base shall be constructed of an all welded steel framework.
2 Height saving brackets shall be welded to the framework to install the anti-vibration
mounts.
3 The frame depth shall be approximately 1 the longest dimension of the equipment, with a
minimum depth of 150 mm.
4 The bottom of the frame shall be blanked off and concrete (2,300 kg/m3) poured over steel
reinforcing rods positioned 35 mm above the bottom.
5 The total weight of the base shall be at least 1.5 times the total equipment weight.
6 Concrete inertia bases for split case pumps shall be extended in width to allow for
provision of supports for suction and discharge elbows.
7 When complete with the equipment installed checks shall be carried out to ensure that a
positive air gap is present between the inertia base and floor.
9.2.7

Plate Bases

1 Where required equipment shall be mounted on anti-vibration rails or steel plant bases.
2 The anti-vibration rail shall comprise of steel beam with height saving brackets at each
end.
3 The steel plant bases shall comprise of an all welded steel framework to support the
equipment. This may form a composite A.V. rail.

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4 The A.V. rails or steel plant bases shall be sufficiently rigid to provide adequate support for
the equipment and prevent undue strain on the equipment.
9.2.8

Acoustic Louvers

1 All acoustic louvers shall be designed to reduce the airborne noise of plant down to
minimum ambient levels with an air velocity not exceeding 3.0 m/s.
2 The louver aerofoils shall be constructed of perforated galvanized mild steel sheet and
packed with a fibre acoustic medium as specified for silencers.
3 The complete unit shall be supplied complete or in sections with a galvanized mesh bird
screen.
4 The unit shall be provided with all necessary fixing holes and lugs for location within a
builders work frame.
5 The external finish of the unit shall be approved by the architect to match other finishes.
9.2.9

Air Handling Unit Isolation

1 Floor mounted AHUs located above noise sensitive areas, roof or at high level shall have
internal isolation of the rubber in shear type. Additionally, to isolate structure from casing
vibrations, 50 mm Deflection Spring Isolators shall be installed external to the Unit.
2 Vibration Isolator shall consist of freestanding, un-housed, laterally stabile steel springs.
Springs shall be assembled between a top and bottom load plate. The upper load plate
shall be provided with steel levelling bolt lock nut and washer for attachment to the
supported equipment. The lower load plate shall incorporate a non-skid isolation pad.
3 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating when tested in
accordance with ASTM B-117.
4 Suspended AHUs shall have internal isolation as described for Floor mounted AHUs.
Additionally, to isolate structure from casing vibrations, 50 mm Deflection Spring Isolators
shall be installed external to the Unit.
5 Hanger support shall consist of a laterally stabile steel spring in series with a precompressed moulded fiberglass insert, complete with a load plate and assembled in a
stamped or welded steel bracket. The fiberglass insert shall be individually coated with a
flexible, moisture impervious elastomeric membrane. Individual fibers shall not exceed 6.8
microns in diameter and shall have a modulus of elasticity of 10.5 million PSI.
6 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour corrosion resistance
rating when tested in accordance with ASTM B-117.

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7 The hanger bracket shall be designed to carry a 500% overload without failure and to allow
support rod misalignment through a 30 arc without metal-to-metal contact or other short
circuit. The hanger bracket shall incorporate spring caps with indexed steps, which
correspond to washer diameter of appropriately sized hanger rod to keep the rod centered
in the spring and reduce rod misalignment.
9.2.10 Fan Coil Unit Isolation
1 Suspended FCUs must be isolated from structure by the means of 12 mm deflection
Spring Hangers. Contractor may propose neoprene hanger for areas that are not sensitive.
2 The spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness. Spring elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating
when tested in accordance with ASTM B-117.
3 Where neoprene hangers are used, the element shall be moulded from oil resistant
compounds.
4 The hanger bracket shall be designed to carry a 500% overload without failure and to allow
support rod misalignment through a 30 arc without metal-to-metal contact or other short
circuit.
9.2.11 Extract/Supply Fans Isolation
1 Floor mounted fans located on roof / high level must be isolated from structure by the
means of Spring Isolators. Deflection of springs shall be 50 mm. Where fan weights are
lower than 180 Kg and suitable 50 mm deflection isolator cannot be selected, 25 mm
deflection spring isolator may be used.
2 Vibration Isolator shall consist of freestanding, un-housed, laterally stabile steel springs.
Springs shall be assembled between a top and bottom load plate. The upper load plate
shall be provided with steel levelling bolt lock nut and washer for attachment to the
supported equipment. The lower load plate shall incorporate a non-skid isolation pad.
3 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness. Spring elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating
when tested in accordance with ASTM B-117.
4 Suspended Fans must be isolated from structure by the means of Spring Hangers.
Deflection of springs shall be 50 mm deflection.
5 Hanger support shall consist of a laterally stabile steel spring in series with a precompressed moulded fiberglass insert, complete with a load plate and assembled in a
stamped or welded steel bracket. The fiberglass insert shall be individually coated with a
flexible, moisture impervious elastomeric membrane. Individual fibers shall not exceed 6.8
microns in diameter and shall have a modulus of elasticity of 10.5 million PSI.
6 Fans below 60 Kg shall have a neoprene insert acting as a noise pad instead of a
fiberglass pad and 25 mm deflection spring isolator may be used.

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7 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating when tested in
accordance with ASTM B-117.
8 The hanger bracket shall be designed to carry a 500% overload without failure and to allow
support rod misalignment through a 30 arc without metal-to-metal contact or other short
circuit. Where applicable, the hanger bracket shall incorporate spring caps with indexed
steps, which correspond to washer diameter of appropriately sized hanger rod to keep the
rod centered in the spring and reduce rod misalignment.
9.2.12 Chilled Water Pump Isolation
1 Bolt and grout pumps to a steel and concrete Inertia Base, supplied and as recommended
by a specialist Noise and Vibration Isolation Company, supported on Spring Isolators.
Deflection of spring shall be 50 mm when inertia base is located on high level. When
inertia base is located on slab on grade deflection of spring shall be 25 mm. Site fabricated
and/or Contractor fabricated bases are not acceptable.
2 Inertia Base must be as specified above.
3 Maintain the following minimum inertia base heights
Up to 30 HP: 150 mm high Inertia Base
40 to 75 HP: 200 mm high Inertia Base
Over 100 HP: 300 mm high Inertia Base.
4 Vibration Isolator shall consist of freestanding, un-housed, laterally stabile steel springs.
Springs shall be assembled between a top and bottom load plate. The upper load plate
shall be provided with steel levelling bolt lock nut and washer for attachment to the
supported equipment. The lower load plate shall incorporate a non-skid isolation pad.
5 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating when tested in
accordance with ASTM B-117.
9.2.13 Chilled Water Piping Isolation
1 Isolate all piping within plant room from structure by means of Vibration Isolators. For
Chillers / externally mounted AHUs, isolate the first 50 feet length of piping from Rotating
Equipment by means of Vibration Isolators. First three piping supports from Rotating
Equipment shall have deflection equal to the rotating equipment. Other supports shall have
25 mm deflection Vibration Isolators.
2 Floor support shall consist of freestanding large diameter laterally stabile steel springs
assembled into welded steel housing assemblies fabricated to limit vertical movement of
the isolated equipment if equipment loads are reduced. The housing assembly shall
consist of a top load plate complete with adjusting and levelling bolts, vertical restraints,
isolation washers and a bottom plate with internal non-skid noise isolation pads and holes
provided for anchoring to support structure. Housing shall be hot dip galvanized for
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corrosion resistance. Housing shall be designed to provide a constant free and operating
height.
3 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating when tested in
accordance with ASTM B-117.
4 Hanger support shall consist of a laterally stabile steel spring in series with a precompressed moulded fiberglass insert, complete with a load plate and assembled in a
stamped or welded steel bracket. The fiberglass insert shall be individually coated with a
flexible, moisture impervious elastomeric membrane. Individual fibers shall not exceed 6.8
microns in diameter and shall have a modulus of elasticity of 10.5 million PSI.
5 Spring elements shall have a lateral stiffness greater than 1.0 times the rated vertical
stiffness and shall be designed to provide a minimum 50% overload capacity. Spring
elements shall be epoxy powder coated and shall have a 1000-hour rating when tested in
accordance with ASTM B-117.
6 The hanger bracket shall be designed to carry a 500% overload without failure and to allow
support rod misalignment through a 30 arc without metal-to-metal contact or other short
circuit. The hanger bracket shall incorporate spring caps with indexed steps, which
correspond to washer diameter of appropriately sized hanger rod to keep the rod centered
in the spring and reduce rod misalignment.9.2.14 Flexible Connectors
7 Provide flexible connectors to all Chillers, AHUs, FCUs and Pumps to reduce the
transmission of noise and vibration and to eliminate stresses in piping system due to
misalignment and thermal movement of the piping.
8 Flexible connectors shall be of the Twin Sphere type with, moulded joint configuration,
comprising moulded neoprene reinforced with nylon tire cords. Flexible Connectors up to
and including 50 mm nominal diameter shall have female union ends. Flexible Connectors
above 50 mm nominal diameter shall have floating flanges and stabilizing root rings.
9.2.14 Anchors, Guides and Expansion Bellows
1 Provide stainless steel expansion bellows to allow for expansion and contraction of all
pipes. Expansion bellows shall have sufficient flexibility to prevent end thrust and
movements caused by thermal expansion or contraction causing detrimental distortion or
damage of connected equipment. Provide one expansion joint between every two anchors.
Provide sufficient quantities of purpose made guides between two anchor points to allow
for proper functioning of expansion bellows. Site fabricated guides and anchors will not be
permitted. Anchors and guides shall have suitable isolation built within the design.
Isolation may be spring or neoprene type depending on the recommendation of the
specialist supplier.
2 Install first guide within 4 pipe diameters of the expansion bellow. Install second guide
within 14-pipe diameter. More guides as required may be installed after a distance of every
3 meters. Should contractor opt for flexible couplings, scheme and location of bellows,
anchors and guides will change accordingly.
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3 Expansion joints shall consist of corrugated packless bellows with inner sleeves, limit
stops, external shroud and shall have butt weld ends.

9.3.1

9.3
INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
Pressure Gauges

1 The pressure gauges shall be 100 mm diameter stainless steel case with black figures on
a white background. The movement shall be stainless steel or phosphor bronze with rotary
type movement and bourdon tube.
2 Where the line size is 100mm or less the gauge is to be installed into a T-branch with
reduces. For pipe sizes above 100mm a threadolet weld on connection may be used
subject to proper procedures and requirements of the Clause 1.1.17 of Part 1 of this
Section.
3 The gauges shall be mounted using a mild steel syphon and brass gauge cock.
4 The range of the gauges shall be selected such that the operating point is almost midway
of the selected range.
5 Where gauges are to be mounted separate from the equipment to which they relate a
gauge board shall be used. The gauges shall be fixed to resiliently mounted gauge boards
with each gauge identified by a permanently fixed label.
6 Where pressure gauges are mounted on the suction and discharge of pumps the gauges
shall be connected to the tappings on the pumps when provided.
7 Pressure gauges shall be installed to monitor the pressure at the following locations:
(a) pump suction and discharge.
(b) chiller flow and return connections.
(c) AHU flow and return connection.
(d) heat exchange flow and return connections.
9.3.2

Thermometers

1 Wet service thermometers shall be straight shank coloured mercury filled insertion type.
They shall have a stem length of 80 mm and a scale length of 225 mm, and the capability
of adjusting the angle of the scale to the stem. Copper or brass separable well shall be
provided for each thermometer.
2 Air service thermometers shall be straight shank coloured mercury filled insertion type.
They shall have a stem length of 150 mm and scale length of 225 mm, and the capability
of adjusting the angle of the scale to the stem.
3 The thermometers shall be graduated in C with 2 C divisions.
4 Where the temperature of equipment is to be monitored remotely, remote reading vapour
actuated thermometers shall be used. The thermometer shall have a stainless steel case
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and phosphor bronze movement with 100mm dial diameters with flush type back outlet.
The connecting tube shall be double braided bronze armour over a copper capillary and
copper bulb.
5 Where thermometers are to be mounted separate from the equipment to which they relate
a gauge board shall be used. The gauges shall be fixed to resilient mounted gauge boards
with each gauge identified by a permanently fixed label.
6 Thermometers shall be installed to monitor the temperature at the following locations:
(a) Chiller flow and return connections.
(b) AHU flow and return connections.
(c) Heat exchangers flow and return connections.
9.3.3

Dial Type Thermometer

1 The thermometers shall be 100 mm diameter vapour pressure type.


2 The casing and movement shall be non-ferrous material.
3 The dial shall be white with black numbering.
4 Dial type thermometers shall be installed as indicated in the Project Documentation.
9.3.4

Manometers

1 Incline or vertical manometers shall be plastic or metal construction. They shall be filled
with coloured fluid to indicate the pressure being measured and have a zero adjustment for
calibration.
2 The manometer shall be suitably sized for the pressures to be monitored.
3 The manometers shall be located in an accessible position so that the pressure can be
recorded.
4 The tubing shall be neatly fixed and protected from damage when required.
5 Manometers shall be installed across all filters and the clean and dirty pressures shall be
clearly identified.
9.4
CONTROL SYSTEMS
9.4.1 General
1 The Contractor shall include in his tender for an Automatic Control System to be supplied
and engineered by a specialist controls supplier (SCS). In his choice of SCS, the
Contractor must ensure that all systems to be supplied are fully and exactly compatible
with the Project Documentation. The SCS shall be responsible for the entire control
system. He shall allow for the supply, installation and commissioning of all items and
materials necessary to achieve the control functions defined in this section and elsewhere
in the Project Documentation. Subject to the Consultants approval, control systems may

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also be supplied by the manufacturer of the equipment being controlled. Such a


manufacturer will be subject to the same terms and conditions as the SCS.
2 The SCS, as a specialist, will be aware of, and will include for any special services or
conditions arising from any equipment to be supplied by the Contractor, whether the
originally specified item or any proposed and approved alternate.
3 When the SCS staff are on site they shall work in close harmony with all other trades and
shall assist other Subcontractors in works associated with the overall control system
installation.
4 The SCS shall include in his costs for the preparation of all drawings, manuals, record
drawings and labels as specified. He shall allow for the regular attendance on site of a
qualified Engineer to provide technical liaison during the currency of the installation and
ensure complete testing, commissioning, cleaning, making good and handing over of the
works as detailed in this section.
5 The entire control system shall be complete with all necessary control devices,
thermostats, valves, motors, relays, switches, dampers, panels, low voltage wiring,
electronic components, etc., to provide the functions as described in this specification, or
required, whether specifically mentioned or not. All controls shall be the product of one
manufacturer, unless otherwise approved in advance.
6 The control system shall be installed or supervised complete in all respects by competent
mechanics, regularly employed by the manufacturer of the control system.
7 All automatic control valves and dampers shall be manufactured by the control
manufacturer or as otherwise specified and shall be installed in pipelines and ducts by the
respective trade under the supervision of the control manufacturer. All electric wiring in
connection with the control system shall be installed as hereinafter detailed.
8 Complete drawings shall be submitted to the Consultant for approval before any field
installation is started. Such drawings shall give complete descriptions of all control
elements and shall show complete schematic wiring diagrams including functional
description. Drawing shall indicate specifically the type of finish of all room exposed
controls, and such finish shall be subject to the Consultants approval.
9 Any descriptive parts of this specification shall be considered complimentary to detail
requirements for types of equipment. Any quantities noted are approximate and must be
measured by the Contractor before bidding.
10 Verification systems shall be interlocked with the fire alarm system as specified and as
required by the Local Authority and all necessary control and interfacing devices shall be
provided after fully co-ordination with fire alarm system controls.
11 Automatic control systems may be of the electromechanical or electronic type as
described in the Project Documentation. Unless otherwise specified control systems
shall be energised as follows:
(a) Electric Control Systems 110 or 240 volts.
(b) Electronic Control Systems Standard 24 volts.
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The installation may be a single system or a combination of systems.


12 All control equipment including all control valves, dampers and actuators shall be
selected sized and rated to suit the application and operating conditions of the systems in
which they are installed to provide stable and repeatable performance of the systems
being controlled.
13 All items of control equipment shall be compatible within any system, between systems
and with controlled equipment.
14 All items of control equipment shall be sited such that access for adjustment and
maintenance purposes is not impeded. However, where items of control equipment are
mounted in accessible positions within normally occupied area, the control items shall be
provided with secure tamper proof enclosures to prevent unauthorised interference.
15 Control system shall be arranged such that, in the event of electrical power failure or
other abnormal operating conditions, inherent fail-safe features are provided to
equipment and systems to prevent potentially hazardous conditions arising.
16 The sensitivity of sensors and the speed for response of actuators shall be selected for
complete compatibility with the system application requirements.
17 All control components shall be of high quality, low risk rate and of long term reliability for
both continuous and intermittent use and shall maintain accuracy and high repeatability
of commissioned performance.
18 Where equipment requires less than 240 volts supply, all necessary voltage transformers
shall be provided either separately or integrated with the various packaged equipment.
Equipment requiring DC supply shall be provided with all current rectifiers and shall be
suitable for the connected loads.
19 All controls shall be compatible with the existing building management systems when the
system is an extension of an existing system.

9.4.2

Temperature Humidity Sensor and Controller

1 All temperature sensors shall be semiconductor type with NTC sensing element and shall
have suitable range of operation i.e. 0 to 30 C. 20 to 105 C. etc. The housing shall be
plug-in type with terminals on the base plate enabling the wiring without disturbing the
sensor. The sensor shall be field wired using an unscreened cable to a base plate.
2 The temperature sensor shall have a tolerance of +1 C and a fast response time.
3 Elements sensing liquid temperature in pipework shall be:
(a) Provided with means for withdrawal for calibration, servicing etc., without the need for
draining the system.
(b) Positioned so that the active part of the element is wholly within the liquid.
(c) Positioned so that the element is not less than 12 pipe diameters downstream from a
point of mixing.
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4 Elements sensing the temperature of air in a duct shall be positioned so that:


(a) The element is not subject to radiation.
(b) Account is taken of temperature stratification, (i.e. positioning for high temperature limit
sensing, positioning for average temperature sensing).
(c) If of the capillary averaging type, it is installed on a suitable framework and is suitably
arranged for servicing.
(d) If used for determining the dew point and the air adjacent to the element is known to be
saturated within acceptable limits, the construction and material of the element shall be
compatible for use in moist air.
5 Elements sensing the temperature of a solid surface shall be positioned and fixed so as to
give good thermal contact.
6 The precise location of site elements sensing the temperature of a room or other such
space in a representative position shall be approved by the Engineer.
(a) Where indicated it shall be at a height of approximately 1.7m above floor level (when
fitted in a room).
(b) In the return air path where indicated.
7 Room thermostats for FCU shall include a temperature set point with a remote sensor
installed in return air duct work or as an integral part of the controller as specified a 3
speed switch for fan speed control and a fan-off-cool switch.
8 Humidity sensing element positions shall be:
(a) Representative of the space in which the humidity is being measured.
(b) Such that the air velocity is within the range required by the sensing element.
(c) Arranged to ensure that the air reaching the elements is free from airborne
contaminations.
9 Basically all sensing elements shall be correctly located strictly in accordance with the
manufacturer as recommendations.
10 All controllers shall be fully proportional type with proportional band of upto 10 C. The
dead zone between the stages shall be adjustable upto +5 C. The controllers shall be
of plug in type construction and shall be designed for removal from the pre-wired bases
without disturbing the wiring. The electronic circuit shall amplify the deviation of the
sensor signal from the setpoint on the controller to produce a fully proportional signal to
modulate the controlled device such as three (3) way control valve etc.
9.4.3

Control Valves

1 All control valves shall be selected and sized by the controls equipment manufacturer and
shall be suitable for the systems application and operating conditions.
2 Unless otherwise stated valves shall be of the modulating type with adequate rangeability,
having equal percentage or power linear characteristics.
3 Valves shall be provided with the following minimum valve lifts:
(a) Valves up to 25 mm in size shall have a minimum lift of 8 mm.
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(b) Valves of 32 to 50 mm in size shall have a minimum lift of 12 mm.


(c) Valves up to 65 mm in size shall have a minimum lift of 20 mm
4 Valve authorities shall generally be in the range of 0.3 to 0.5 but compatible with economic
valve pressure drops sufficient to provide adequate control without promoting cavitation.
5 Actuators on all valve shall be capable of opening and closing the valves against the
maximum system operating pressures.
6 All valves, other than on terminal units such as fan coil units shall be provided with external
position indicators. They shall be complete with actuators, mounting brackets and all
necessary auxiliary switches.
7 Seats and stems shall be removable and of stainless steel, except where alternative
seating material is necessary to provide tight shut-off.
8 Valves upto 50 mm shall be of bronze body construction with stainless steel trim.
9 Valves of 65 mm size and above shall be of cast/nodular iron or steel body construction as
suitable for the pressure and temperature conditions having stainless steel trim.
10 The copper content of alloy valves shall be as high as possible to avoid dezincification.
11 All valves shall be embossed with the manufacturers logo, valve size and direction of
flow.
12 Valves, shall be provided with clutch or lifting mechanism to enable valves to be
controlled manually in the event of power source failure.
13 Unless otherwise specified, control valve actuators for chilled water coils shall be fitted
with spring returns to the safe position on failure of electrical supply, to provide
necessary plant protection shut-off or relief conditions to systems or equipment.
9.4.4

Motorised Control Dampers

1 Control dampers and actuators shall be selected and sized to provide the desired power
and performance characteristic in accordance with the control equipment manufacturers
recommendations.
2 All damper shall be provided with a heavy duty and rigid mounting bracket and all
necessary auxiliary switches.
3 Mixing and volume control dampers shall be of the modulating type:
(a) Actuators shall be provided with spring returns where they are specified to open or
close on power failure.
(b) All fresh air dampers shall close on power failure of emergency and normal plant shut
down.
(c) All actuators shall be provided with position and direction indicators.

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4 Mixing and throttling dampers shall be sized to provide adequate control over the full
movement of the dampers, giving near linear characteristics without incurring high
pressure drops which should not exceed 10 % of the controlled circuit pressure drop when
fully open.
5 Rotation angle of the damper motor spindle shall where possible correspond with the
required operating angle of the damper to which it is connected.
9.4.5

Step Controllers

1 Step controllers shall have adjustable differential and time delay between operations of
each step and speed of loading and unloading. Each stage shall operate in sequence.
The controllers shall be capable of interlocking with each other for series operation from
the same sensor output.
2 The controllers shall recycle to ensure that on normal shut-down, power failure or manual
interruption of the power supply, the controllers recycle to the off position before
reenergising the controlled circuits.
3 All contacts shall be suitably rated for the imposed load or loads.
4 Where used to control electric air heaters, step controllers shall be arranged to switch the
heaters on in three phase balanced stages not exceeding 9.0 kW per three-phase stage
except that stages up to 3 kW may be single phase, providing the supply air temperature
does not vary by more than 4 C. per stage. A time delay of not less than five seconds
shall precede each stage after the first on loading heaters.
5 Switching condition shall be indicated by lamps on the front face of the controller.
9.4.6

Standard Control Interlocks

1 Unless otherwise specified the following equipment interlocks shall be provided:


(a) Provide timers in the control circuits of all pumps to enable the pumps to continue to
run for a period after such-down of cooling plant.
(b) On plant start up and shut down operation, control circuits shall be arranged for
staggered switching of motors to avoid simultaneous large electrical loads being
imposed on the power cabling and power plants.
(c) Under normal operating conditions, the extract fan starters shall be interlocked with
their respective supply fan starters and stop locks.
(d) Humidifiers and electric heater batteries shall be interlocked with their associated
supply air fan to shut down the humidifier and electric heater battery when the supply
fan stops, or on power failure.
(e) Fresh air inlet and discharge dampers shall close on normal plant shut down and power
failure. Operation from smoke detectors shall be as specifically required by the local
authority or as per the dictable of the fire alarm and control system.
(f) On full fresh air plants the air inlet dampers shall open before the fan can operate, by
use of damper motor end switches.
(g) Where duty and stand-by pumps are provided, the selected duty pump shall start and
operate as required. Should the duty pump fail to start, a fault alarm shall be given and

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the stand-by pump, after a pre-set period, shall operate. The same automatic changeover sequence shall apply should a pump fail during normal running.
(h) When electric heating batteries and cooling coils are to be operated in sequence a
dead zone shall be provided between each sequence.
(i) All chilled water valves shall close on all plant shut down conditions unless otherwise
stated.

9.4.7

Control System Conduits and Wiring

1 Wherever possible conduits are to run in poured concrete from control points to equipment
locations. Terminations at both ends are to be standard electrical junction boxes. All
conduit work will be done in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 21,
Electrical Works, and shall be undertaken by the Electrical subcontractor. In the event that
conduit work is not undertaken at the time of concrete pouring, then the specified conduit
shall be used and run on the surface, except in areas where surface conduit would be
unacceptable to the Consultant.
2 Wiring shall be done in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 21, Electrical
Works, with the minimum wire size of 0.8 mm2 with an outer metal screen for extra low
voltage systems and 1.5 mm2 for line voltage systems. In any event all wire sizes shall be
calculated to ensure proper voltage conservation up to actuator points.
3 Wiring shall be the responsibility of the specialist control supplier (SCS) but may be done
by the Electrical subcontractor under the supervision of the SCS.

9.4.8

Start up and Commissioning

1 After completion of the control system installation, the control supplier shall regulate and
adjust all thermostats, control valves, damper motors, etc., and place them in complete
working order subject to the approval of the Consultant.
2 Complete instructions shall be given to the operating personnel. Such instructions shall be
exclusive of the time required for regulating and adjusting.

9.4.9

Guarantee

1 The control system herein specified shall be free from defects and workmanship and
material under normal use and service. If within 400 days from the date of practical
completion certificate any equipment herein described is proved to be defective in
workmanship or material, it shall be adjusted, repaired or replaced free of charge.
2 The SCS further guarantees that all components used on the project are State-of-the-Art
components and that parts and service, etc., will be fully available for them for a period of
at least 10 years after the date of acceptance. In the event of non-availability at any time
in this period, the SCS is to replace the particular class of item with a similar functional
item for which spares, service, etc., are available.

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CHILLED WATER TREATMENTS

1 The chilled water system shall be prepared as detailed in Part 5, Chilled Water Pipework.
The system will then be further treated.
2 Prior to testing and commissioning, the Engineer shall be provided with a water
conditioning programme, to control water quality. Cleaning shall be supervised, and
programme of conditioning administered by the conditioning company.
3 For pre-commission cleaning, the system shall be dosed with the prescribed amount of the
non-acid cleaning agent and a surfactant as advised by the company supplying the
chemicals.
4 The cleaning agent shall be run into the system and retained for a period of 72 hours or
more as advised by the company supplying the cleaning agent. At the end of this period
the system shall be drained and flushed with clean water.
5 All strainers and trapping points shall be inspected, and any debris removed while the
chemicals are being circulated.
6 System shall be refilled with clean water, re-circulated or run through for a further four
hours and again, drained and flushed. The flushing shall continue till the effluent is clear,
colourless, odourless, free from suspended solids and such that the iron level is not more
than 10 ppm and the conductivity is no more than the make up water.
7 Upon completion of flushing all strainers shall be inspected and any debris removed.
8 The system shall be refilled with clean water and a specified amount of inhibitor added.
9 The Contractor shall arrange for an analysis of the systems water after the cleaning
operation and shall submit a report to the Engineer.
9.5.1

Start up Chemicals

1 The supply of all chemicals for system start up shall be the scope of this Contract.
Chemicals sufficient for contractual maintenance period shall be arranged by the
Contractor.

END OF PART

10 SUPPLY FANS
10.1
GENERAL
10.1.1 Scope
1 This Part details the requirements for all types of supply fans as specified in the contract.

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2 Related Sections and Parts are as follows:


Section 1 General
Section 21 Electrical

10.1.2 References
1 The following Standards are referred to in this Part:
BS 848
Fans for general purpose
BS 5000
Rotating electrical machines of particular types or for particular applications

10.2

CENTRIFUGAL FANS

10.2.1 In-Line Centrifugal Fan


1 These fans could be either belt driven or direct drive, with spun-aluminum housings, and
are used for smaller ventilation requirements.
2 Description: In-line, belt-driven centrifugal fans consisting of housing, wheel, outlet guide
vanes, fan shaft, bearings, drive assembly, motor and disconnect switch, mounting
brackets, and accessories.
3 Housing: Split, spun-aluminum housing, with aluminum straightening vanes; inlet and
outlet flanges; and support bracket adaptable to floor, side wall, or ceiling mounting.
4 Direct-Drive Units: Motor encased in housing out of air stream, factory wired to disconnect
located on outside of fan housing.
5 Belt-Driven Units: Motor mounted on adjustable base, with adjustable sheaves, enclosure
around belts within fan housing, and lubricating tubes from fan bearings extended to
outside of fan housing.
6 Fan Wheels: Aluminum, airfoil blades welded to aluminum hub.
7 Accessories: The following accessories are required as indicated:
(a) Volume-Control Damper: Manually operated with quadrant lock, located in fan outlet.
(b) Companion Flanges: For inlet and outlet duct connections.
(c) Fan Guards: Expanded metal in removable frame. Provide belt guards for units not
connected to ductwork.

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