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SECTION 15783
SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
A.
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Provide split type air cooled heat pump systems of the

single or multi-evaporator types as specified herein,
shown on the Drawings, and needed for a complete and
proper installation.
Product specific requirements are
contained herein; Section 15501, General Provisions for
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Work, shall be
referred to for general requirements.

1.02 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

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A.

HVAC Contractor shall comply with the Commissioning

Requirements of Contract Specification Section S01660.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

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A.

Division 7 Sections

B.

Division 15 Sections

1.04 SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTALS

A.

Product Data: Include performance data in terms of

capacities, outlet velocities, static pressures, sound
power characteristics, motor requirements, and electrical
characteristics; and start-up instructions.

B.

Wiring Diagram: Diagram power and control

differentiate between manufacturer-installed
installed wiring.

C.

Maintenance Data

wiring and
and field-

1. Maintenance Manual
D.

Maintenance Materials
1. Spare Filters

E.

Certificate:
affidavit.

F.

Manufacturers Warranties.

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Contractors

start-up

and

demonstration

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1.05 SUPPLEMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.

Codes and Standards

1.

ARI Compliance: Test and rate

accordance with ARI Standards.

heat

pump

unit

in

2.

NFPA Compliance: Provide heat pump unit internal

insulation having flame spread rating not over 25 and
smoke developed rating no higher than 50; and
complying with NFPA 90A: Standard for the Installation
of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

3.

UL and NEMA Compliance: Provide electrical components

required as part of heat pump unit, which have been
listed and labeled by UL and comply with NEMA
Standards.

4.

NEC Compliance: Comply with National Electrical Code

as
applicable
to
installation
and
electrical
connections of ancillary electrical components of heat
pump unit.

B.

Split air cooled heat pump units shall comply with the EER
requirements of the 2014 edition of the New York City
Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 as modified
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by Appendix A of the 2014 NYCECC.

C.

Refrigeration equipment shall be listed and labeled to UL

1995-2005. UL listing shall be indicated on the Shop
Drawings.

D.

All appliances regulated by the New York City Construction

Codes shall be listed and labeled (reference Sections
MC 301.4 and MC 301.6 of the 2014 NYC Mechanical Code).
Testing of material shall be in accordance with Section
28-113 of the NYC Administrative Code (reference Section
MC 301.5).
Whenever the NYC Construction Codes or the
Rules of the Department of Buildings requires that material
be listed or labeled and material proposed to be used is
not so listed or labeled, the use of such material shall be
subject to prior approval by the Commissioner (Office of
Technical Certification and Research OTCR) and such
material shall be used only to the extent set forth in such
approval. Materials that were previously approved by the
Board of Standards and Appeal (BSA) or by the Department
(MEA) before the effective date of the NYC Construction
Codes may continue to be used, but only to the extent set

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forth in such approval, and only if such approval is not
specifically amended or repealed by the Commissioner.

E.

Refrigeration system shall be constructed in accordance

with ASHRAE 15-2010: Safety Standard for Refrigeration
Systems and ASHRAE 34-2010 as modified by NYC Mechanical
Code Chapter 11.

F.

Spilt heat pumps systems shall be provided in accordance

with the NYC Construction Codes and NYC Electrical Code.

1.06 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A.

Provide two (2) complete set of spare filters for each

evaporator unit.

1.07 WARRANTY
A.

Split heat pump units shall have a 2-year parts warranty

and the compressors shall be covered by an additional 3year
warranty. The
installing
contractor
shall
be
responsible for warranty service and emergency repair
during the first 24 months of the system operation. All
warranties shall use Substantial Completion as the warranty
start date. The warranty shall include parts, labor, and
travel costs incurred by the manufacturer to provide
factory authorized on-site services. Equipment submittals
will not be approved until submission of the manufacturers
warranty indicating compliance with the above.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
A.

Approved Manufacturers:
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Sanyo Fisher Co.
Coolair Corp.
Daikin Industries

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2.02 SINGLE EVAPORATOR DUCTLESS SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

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A.

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Provide an air-to-air electric heat pump (outdoor unit) in

combination with a direct expansion fan-coil heat pump
(indoor unit) in the location shown on the Drawings. The
units shall be designed and tested for use with Refrigerant
R-410A and be equipped with refrigerant line fittings which
permit mechanical or sweat connection and shall be in
accordance
with
Section
MC
1107.
The
electrical
requirements, the size, the cooling and heating capacities
shall be as indicated on the Drawings.

B.

Unit shall be factory assembled, piped, and internally

wired. Units shall be UL listed and carry a UL label. Unit
shall be factory run-tested to check cooling and heating
operation, defrost operation, fan and blower rotation and
control sequence. Unit shall be designed to operate at
ambient temperature between 115F and 55F in cooling mode
(as shipped) and between 75F and -20F in heating mode.

C.

Coil shall be constructed with aluminum

mechanically bonded to copper tubing with
brazed.

D.

The outdoor unit shall contain a semi-hermetic compressor

with crankcase heater, automatically reversible oil pump,
internal and external motor protection. Outdoor fan shall
be propeller type, with vertical discharge and direct
driven
by
a
factory-lubricated
motor.
Per
Section
MC 1101.12, refrigerant circuit access ports located
outdoors shall be fitted with locking-type tamper-resistant
caps requiring a special tool or key to open.

E.

Indoor unit shall operate properly on horizontal position

(with or without) ductwork. Unit shall have electric
resistance heaters as specified for back-up of heat pump
heating capacity) and shall contain refrigerant metering
device and indoor fan relay. Fan shall be centrifugal type,
belt driven.

F.

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plate fins
all joints

Controls and protective devices shall include a high

pressurestat,
loss-of-charge
pressurestat,
crankcase
heater, suction line accumulator and pressure relief
device. Motor compressor shall have both thermal and
current sensitive overload devices. The outdoor unit shall
provide short cycle protection or safety lockout compressor
protection.

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G.

Defrost control shall sense need to defrost every 90

minutes based on liquid temperature. On system using
multiple units, a defrost interlock control shall be
provided. A 24-volt transformer shall be factory installed
and wired on outdoor units for external control circuit.

H.

System accessories shall include indoor thermostat, outdoor

thermostat, head pressure control, heat pump piping
package, return air grille, filters, electric resistant
heaters, discharge air grille and plenum, suspension
package, indoor coil defrost thermostat, sub-base, fan and
drives, outdoor fan cycling thermostat, emergency heat
control package, compressor short cycle protection and
sequencer control.

I.

Each unit shall have the cooling and heating capacity,

phase, voltage and amperage shown on the Drawings. Provide
a metal name plate securely attached to the side of the
unit (outdoor and indoor), readily visible. The name plate
shall have inscribed on it, the following information in
clear and legible lettering, manufacturer's name, Model
No., month and year of installation, BTUH Rating, voltage
and current rating for each unit.

J.

The maximum radiated outdoor unit sound power levels shall

be as follows:

Center Frequency (Hz)

Band Designation

63

125

250

500

1000

2000

4000

8000

Db

2.03 MULTIPLE EVAPORATORS, DUCTLESS, SPLIT HEAT PUMP SYSTEM

A.

The system shall be of the variable capacity, heat pump

heat recovery air type and shall be a split system
consisting of multiple evaporators, DDC controls and single
outdoor unit. Up to eight (8) indoor units may be connected
to
a
single
outdoor
unit,
each
of
which
can
be
independently controlled. The units shall be designed and
tested for use with refrigerant R-410A and be equipped with
refrigerant line fittings which permit mechanical or sweat
connection.

B.

Provide ductless split heat pump units in the location

shown on the Drawings. The electrical requirements, the

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size, the cooling and heating
indicated on the Drawings.

C.

D.

capacities

shall

be

as

Units shall be factory assembled, piped and internally

wired. Units shall be UL listed and carry a UL label.
Units shall be factory tested.
Outdoor Unit:
1.

The outdoor unit shall be designed specifically for

use with multiple evaporators. These units shall be
equipped with multiple circuit boards that interface
to the control system and perform all functions
necessary for operation. The unit shall have a powder
coated finish. The outdoor unit shall be completely
factory assembled, piped and wired. Each unit shall be
run tested at the factory.

a.

The sum of connected capacity of all indoor air

handlers shall range from 50% to 135% of outdoor
rated capacity.

b.

Outdoor unit shall have a sound rating no higher

than 57 dBA.

The maximum radiated outdoor unit sound power

levels shall be as follows:

Center Frequency (Hz)

Band Designation

63

125

250

500

1000

2000

4000

8000

Db

c.

2.

Unit Cabinet:
a.

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Both refrigerant lines from the outdoor unit to

the indoor units shall be insulated. Per Section
MC 1101.12 refrigerant circuit access ports
located outdoors shall be fitted with lockingtype tamper-resistant caps requiring a special
tool or key to open.

The casing shall be fabricated of galvanized

steel, bonderized and finished with a powder
coated baked enamel.

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3.

Fan:
a. The unit shall be furnished with one direct drive,
variable speed propeller type fan.
b. The motor shall have inherent protection, have
permanently
lubricated
bearings,
and
be
completely variable speed.
c. The fan motor shall be mounted for quiet operation.
d. The fan shall be provided with a raised guard to
prevent contact with moving parts.
e. The outdoor
airflow.

4.

unit

shall

have

vertical

discharge

Coil:
a. The
condenser
coil
shall
be
of
nonferrous
construction with lanced or corrugated plate fins
on copper tubing.
b. The coil shall be protected with an integral metal
guard.
c. Refrigerant flow
controlled by
compressor.

from the
means of

condenser shall be
an inverter driven

d. The condenser coil shall include 4 circuits with

two position valves for each circuit, except for
the last stage.
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Compressor:
a.

The compressor shall be a high performance,

inverter driven, modulating capacity scroll
compressor.

b.

A crankcase heater shall be factory mounted on

the compressor.

c.

The outdoor unit shall have an accumulator

with refrigerant level sensors and controls.

d.

The outdoor unit shall have an inverter to

modulate
capacity.
The
capacity
shall
be
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completely
capacity.

variable

down

to

16%

equipped

of

rated

e.

The compressor will be

internal thermal overload.

with

an

f.

The outdoor unit shall have a high pressure

safety switch, over-current protection and DC bus
protection.

g.

The outdoor unit must have the ability to

operate with a maximum height difference of 164
feet and have total refrigerant tubing length of
700 feet.
The greatest length is not to exceed 300 feet
between indoor and outdoor units without the need
for line size changes or traps.

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6.

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h.

The compressor shall be mounted to avoid the

transmission of vibration.

i.

The outdoor unit shall be capable of operating at

0F ambient temperature without additional low
ambient controls.

j.

The outdoor unit shall have a high efficiency

oil separator plus additional logic controls to
ensure adequate oil volume in the compressor is
maintained.

Electrical:
a.

The outdoor unit electrical

208/230 volts, 3 phase, 60Hz.

b.

The unit shall be capable of satisfactory

operation within voltage limits of 198 volts to
253 volts.

c.

The outdoor unit shall

integral microprocessors.

d.

The control voltage between the indoor units

and the outdoor unit shall be completed using a 2
conductor
shielded
cable
to
provide
total
integration of the system.

be

power

shall

controlled

be

by

Indoor Unit (Ceiling Type):

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1.

The indoor unit shall be a cassette design evaporator

that recesses into the ceiling with a ceiling grille,
a modulating linear expansion device, and controls
that are used with the outdoor unit.

2.

The indoor unit shall be factory assembled, wired and

run tested. Contained within the unit shall be all
factory wiring, piping, electronic modulating linear
expansion device, control circuit board and fan motor.
The unit shall have a self diagnostic function,
3-minute time delay mechanism, an auto restart
function, an emergency operation function and a test
run switch. Indoor unit and refrigerant pipes will be
charged with dehydrated air before shipment from the
factory.

3.

Unit Cabinet:
a. Space saving ceiling recessed
b. The cabinet panel shall have provisions for a field
installed filtered outside air intake.

c. Branch ducting shall be allowed from cabinet.

d. Four-way grille shall be fixed to bottom
cabinet allowing, two, three or four way blow.
4.

of

Fan
a. The evaporator fan shall be an assembly with
turbo fan directly driven by a single motor.
b. The fan shall be statically
balanced and run on a motor
lubricated bearings.

and
with

dynamically
permanently

c. The indoor fan shall consist of a minimum of two

speeds selected by the controller.
d. The indoor unit shall have an adjustable air outlet
system offering 4-way airflow, 3-way airflow, or
2-way airflow.

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5.

Filter:
a.

6.

Return air shall be filtered by means of a longlife permanent filter to provide approximately
2,500 hours of use in a normal office environment
before cleaning. Filters shall be MERV 7.
Coil:

a. The
evaporator
coil
shall
be
of
construction with smooth plate fins
tubing.
b. The tubing shall have inner
efficiency heat exchange.

grooves

nonferrous
on copper
for

high

c. All tube joints shall be brazed with phoscopper or

silver alloy.
d. The coils shall be pressure tested at the factory.
e. A condensate pan and drain shall be provided under
the coil.
f. The condensate pump shall be able to raise drain
water 33 above the condensate pan.
g. Both refrigerant lines from the outdoor unit to the
indoor units shall be insulated.
7.

Electrical:
a. The unit electrical power shall be 208/230 volts,
1-phase, 60Hz.
b. The system shall be capable of satisfactory
operation within voltage limits of 198 volts to 254
volts.

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Control:
a. This unit shall have digital controls.

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F.

Indoor Unit (Wall Mount):

1.

The variable capacity heat pump air conditioning

system shall be consist of a slim silhouette, compact
wall mounted evaporator section with a modulating
linear expansion device, controls, branch controller,
and outdoor unit.

2.

The indoor unit shall be factory assembled, wired and

run tested. Contained within the unit shall be all
factory wiring, piping, electronic modulating linear
expansion device, control circuit board and fan motor.
The unit shall have a self-diagnostic function, 3minute time delay mechanism, an auto restart function,
and a test run switch. Indoor unit and refrigerant
pipes will be charged with dehydrated air before
shipment from the factory.

3.

Unit Cabinet:
a. The casing shall have a white finish.
b. Provided
with
connections.

drain

and

refrigerant

piping

c. There shall be a separate back plate which secures

the unit firmly to the wall.
4.

Fan:
a. The evaporator fan shall be an assembly with one or
two line-flow fan(s) directly driven by a single
motor.
b. The fan shall be statically
balanced and run on a motor
lubricated bearings.

and
with

dynamically
permanently

c. A manual adjustable guide vane shall be provided

with the ability to change the airflow from side to
side (left to right).
d. The indoor fan shall have 2 speeds at a minimum,
selectable by the controller.
5.

Filter:
a. Return air shall be filtered by means of an easily
removable washable filter. Filters shall be MERV 7.

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6.

Coil:
a. The
evaporator
coil
shall
be
of
construction with smooth plate fins
tubing.
b. The tubing shall have inner
efficiency heat exchange.

grooves

nonferrous
on copper
for

high

c. All tube joints shall be brazed with phoscopper or

silver alloy.
d. The coils shall be pressure tested at the factory.
e. A condensate pan and drain shall be provided under
the coil.
e. Both refrigerant lines from the outdoor unit to the
indoor units shall be insulated.
7.

Electrical:
a. The unit electrical power shall be 208/230 volts,
1-phase, 60Hz.
b. The system shall be capable of satisfactory
operation within voltage limits of 198 volts to 254
volts.

8.
7
G.

Control:
a.

This unit shall have digital controls.

Controls:
1. The Remote and Centralized control panels shall be
fabricated from a plastic material with a neutral
color. Each control panel must have a LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display) that shows room temperature, set
point, mode of operation (on/off/cool/heat) and fan
speed.
2. Electrical Characteristics
a. The electrical voltage from each circuit board to
the controls shall be 12 volts DC. The voltage
may
fluctuate
up
or
down
depending
on
communication packets being sent and received.

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b. Control wiring shall be installed in a daisy chain
configuration from indoor unit to indoor unit
then to the outdoor unit. Control wiring shall
run from the indoor unit terminal block to the
controller associated with that unit.
c. Wiring shall be 2 conductor 16 or 18 gauge twisted
pair stranded wire with a shield.
d. The wire shall be shielded and connected to the
appropriate terminals within the indoor units and
outdoor unit.
3.
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The remote controller shall be furnished by the same

manufacturer of the equipment and installed in a
location as shown on the Drawings. Multiple timer
modes shall be available. The timer mode shall allow
selective
use
depending
on
the
application
configuration. The range of room temperature setting
shall not be limited by the initial setting. By
setting the room temperature range narrower than usual
setting, cooling/heating operation with excessive
temperature shall be prevented thus saving energy
easily. The remote controller shall be equipped with
simplified button locking function.

Operation Mode - Switching:

Switches between Cool/Dry/Auto/Fan/Heat. Operation

modes vary depending on the air conditioner unit.
Auto mode.

Temperature Setting:

Sets the temperature for a single group.

temperature setting shall be:

Range of

Cool - 66 to 86
Heat - 63 to 83
Fan Speed Setting:

Hi/Mid-2/Mid-1/Low - Used for 4 speed indoor units

Hi./Mid/Low - Used for 3 speed indoor units
Hi/Low - Used for 2 speed indoor units

Air Flow Direction:

Air flow direction angles are: 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%

and swing. Louver shall be able to be turned on or
off.

Permit/Prohibit Local
Operation:

Prohibits operation of each local remote controller

function that includes: Start/Stop, Operation Mode,
Set Temperature, and Reset Filter.

Prohibition/Permission

Enables or disables the operation of cooling or

heating.

Indoor unit intake

temperature:

Measure the intake temperature of the indoor unit

when the indoor unit is operating.

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Error Code Display:

When an error has occurred within the air conditioner

unit, the afflicted unit and the error code are
displayed.

Time operation:

One Day Timer: ON/OFF setting of one time on one day

shall be able to be applied. Daily Timer: ON/OFF
setting by the One Day Timer shall be able to be
repeated for everyday. Auto Off Timer: OFF Timer
shall be able to be set in a range from 30 minutes to
4 hours.

Test run:

Operates air conditioner units in test run mode.

Setpoint Temperature Range

Limit:

The range of room temperature setting shall be able

to be limited by the initial setting. The lowest
limit temperature shall be able to be made higher
than the usual (66) at cooling/ drying, while the
upper limit temperature shall be able to be made
lower at heating.

Locking Function (Auto lock

function):

Setting/releasing of simplified locking for remote

control switch shall be able to be performed
including:
Locking of all switches
Locking of all switches except Start/Stop switch

External Input/output:

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By connecting a Program timer, a weekly schedule

shall be able to be controlled. External start/stop
control and emergency stop need not supported.

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4.
12

Centralized Controller:
The Centralized controller
shall be furnished by the same manufacturer of the
equipment and installed in the location as shown on
the Drawings. This unit shall have five basic
controls; start/stop, switch operation mode, set air
flow
speed,
set
air
flow
direction,
and
set
temperature. The operation settings shall not only be
performed individually for groups, they shall also be
performed for all groups in a batch. The system shall
allow disabling of remote control operation for each
of the five basic controls. Times for inactivating
remote control on the schedule screen shall also be
set. This function shall prevent excessive cooling
over summer and shall allow for low energy operation
etc. Inactivation shall be set in the schedule and
shall be for a batch of operations that includes
start/stop, switch operation mode, set temperature and
filter reset. The system shall allow for a week
schedule created by compiling start and stop times. An
OFF time shall be set to turn off the air conditioning
when setback is extended because of overtime work. The
schedule shall allow 3 patterns for each group to meet
different weekday requirements. The operation state of
indoor units shall be monitored from the centralized
controllers screen. When an error occurs, the
location and detail of the error shall be called up
from the log of past errors.

Operation mode switching:

Switches between Cool/Dry/Auto/Fan/Heat. Auto

mode.

Temperature setting:

Sets the temperature for a single group.

of temperature setting shall be:

Range

Cool - 66 to 86
Heat - 63 to 83
Fan speed setting:

Hi/Mid-2/Mid-1/Low - Used for 4 speed indoor

units
Hi./Mid/Low - Used for 3 speed indoor units
Hi/Low - Used for 2 speed indoor units

Air flow direction setting:

Air flow direction angles are: 100%, 80%, 60%,

40% and swing. Louver shall be able to be turned
on or off.

Timer operation

For one day, operator shall be able to set

start/stop three times and operator shall be
able to set enable/disable three times. For a
weeks schedule, operator shall be able to store
three start/ stop patterns and one
enable/disable pattern. When the timer is set,

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Time enabled shall be shown on the operation
setting screen of the LCD.

Permit/Prohibit Local operation:

Individually prohibit operation of each remote

control function (Start/Stop, Change operation
mode, Set temperature, Reset filter). When the
remote controller inactivation command is
received from the master system controller,
Disabled appears in inverted display on the
operation setting screen.

Indoor unit intake temperature:

Measures the intake temperature of the indoor

unit only when the indoor unit is operating.

Error:

When an error is currently occurring on an air

conditioner unit, the afflicted unit and the
error code shall be displayed. When an error
occurs, the LED shall flash. The operation
monitor screen shall show the abnormal unit by
flashing it. The error monitor screen shall show
the abnormal unit address, error code and source
of detection. The error log monitor screen shall
show the time and date, the abnormal unit
address, error code and source of detection.

Test run:

Operates air conditioner units in test run mode.

H.

Provide an automatic defrost cycle to prevent coil freezeup during heat pump operation.

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTALLATION

A.

Install outdoor unit with mounting legs supplied by the

manufacturer,
on
prefabricated
roof
equipment
curbs
provided by the contractor, with all the clearances
required as shown on the Drawings.

B.

Install the indoor unit with the suspension package tied

to the overhead construction as shown on the Drawings.
C.
Install the wall mounted unit as close as possible to
the ceiling clear of any obstruction in front of unit by at
least 50.

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For ceiling hung units, per Section MC 307.2.3, Mechanical

Contractor shall provide a [primary pan overflow drain
line] [auxiliary drain pan and associated drain line] as
shown on the Drawings for each cooling or evaporator coil
to avoid damage to any building component as a result of
overflow from the primary equipment drain pan or stoppage
in the primary condensate drain piping. One of the
following methods shall be used:
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1.
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Mechanical Contractor shall coordinate with sheet

metal subcontractor to provide an auxiliary drain pan
as shown on the Drawings with a separate drain under
the coils on which condensation will occur. The
auxiliary pan drain shall discharge to a conspicuous
point of disposal (as shown on the Drawings) to alert
occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary
drain. The auxiliary pan shall have a minimum depth of
1.5, shall not be less than 3 larger than the unit
or the coil dimensions in width and length and shall
be
constructed
of
corrosion-resistant
material.
Auxiliary metallic pans shall have a minimum thickness
of not less than 0.0236 (No. 24 gage) for galvanized
sheet metal pans, 0.0179 (No. 26 gage) for stainless
steel pans, or 0.0320 (No. 20 gage) for aluminum
pans. Nonmetallic pans shall have a minimum thickness
of not less than 0.0625
or
Mechanical
Contractor
shall
provide
a
separate
overflow drain line connected to the primary drain pan
provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall
discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal (as shown
on the Drawings) to alert occupants in the event of a
stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line
shall connect to the primary drain pan at a higher
level than the primary drain connection or
Alternate
Acceptable
Installation:
Mechanical
Contractor
shall
coordinate
with
sheet
metal
subcontractor to provide an auxiliary drain pan
without a separate drain line under the coils on which
condensate will occur. Mechanical Contractor shall
coordinate with the Temperature Controls subcontractor
to provide a hard-wired water-level detection device
for the auxiliary pan that will shut off the equipment
served prior to overflow of the auxiliary pan. The
auxiliary pan shall have a minimum depth of 1.5,
shall not be less than 3 larger than the unit or the
coil dimensions in width and length and shall be
constructed of corrosion-resistant material. Auxiliary
metallic pans shall have a minimum thickness of not
less than 0.0236 (No. 24 gage) for galvanized sheet
metal pans, 0.0179 (No. 26 gage) for stainless steel
pans, or 0.0320 (No. 20 gage) for aluminum pans.
Nonmetallic pans shall have a minimum thickness of not
less than 0.0625
or
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2.
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Alternate
Acceptable
Installation
per
Section
MC 307.2.3.1 water-level monitoring devices: On downflow units and all other coils that do not have a
secondary drain or provisions to install a secondary
or auxiliary drain pan, a water-level monitoring
device shall be installed by the Mechanical Contractor
or Temperature Controls Contractor inside the primary
drain pan. This device shall shut off the equipment
served in the event that the primary drain becomes
restricted. Devices installed in the drain line shall
not be permitted.

E.

Install
all
other
accessories
as
required
manufacturers and indicated on the Drawings.

by

the

F.

Clearances shall be maintained around all components so as

to permit inspection, servicing, repair, replacement and
visibility of all appurtenances. When units are installed
or replaced, clearance shall be provided to allow access
for inspection, maintenance and repair. Passageways around
all sides of the units shall have an unobstructed width as
required by the manufacturer.

G.

Per Section MC 1107.3, rigid or flexible metal enclosures

or pipe ducts shall only be provided for soft annealed
copper tubing used for refrigerant piping erected on the
premises and containing other than Group A1 refrigerants.

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3

A.

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Cooling
1.

If power to unit has been off for an extended period

of time, crankcase heater shall be energized at least
24 hours prior to starting compressor.

2.

The indoor fans, outdoor fans and compressor shall

start immediately upon command from the controlling
thermostat or the remote microprocessor control in
either the cooling or the heating mode of operation.
When first stage cooling is required, the first
cooling stage of the thermostat shall close causing
the heat pump to start with an unloaded compressor.
When the second cooling stage of the thermostat closes
demanding additional cooling, the compressor shall
load. In a system with a one stage thermostat, the
unit shall be wired so the compressor starts fully
loaded.
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Heating
1. First Stage: when the thermostat calls for heating, the
indoor fan motor, outdoor fan motors and the
compressor (fully loaded) shall be energized.
2. Second Stage:
If additional heating is required, the
second heating stage on the thermostat closes causing
the auxiliary heat supply (i.e. electric strip heat)
8 to be energized in [1, 2 or 3] stages.

C.

Defrost cycle
1. Defrost shall be initiated every 90 minutes. The cycle
shall begin when the defrost timer motor contacts
close for 20 seconds, and if the defrost thermostat is
closed, the reversing valve and outdoor air fans shall
be de-energized. The unit shall operate in this
modified cooling mode to defrost the coil. This
defrost cycle shall continue until the defrost
thermostat opens or 10 minutes have elapsed.
2. When the unit is in the defrost cycle, the first step of
electric resistance heat shall be energized to prevent
cold air recirculation during this modified cooling
mode. Second and third steps of electric heat shall be
energized only if their outdoor air thermostat is
closed.

D.

Air Recirculation: When the fan switch is at FAN ON, the

indoor fans operate continuously to provide ventilation.
The thermostat operates the other components as described
above.

E.

Emergency Heat Cycle

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1.

If the compressor is inoperative due to a tripped

safety device, the second stage of the thermostat
shall automatically energize the indoor air fan and
electric resistance heaters.

2.

If desired, the compressor shall be able to manually

be locked out by setting the thermostat at Emergency
Heat. In this instance, the emergency heat indicator
light on the thermostat assembly shall be illuminated.
This information shall be included on the maintenance
manual.

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3.03 CONTROL SEQUENCE FOR DUCTLESS SINGLE EVAPORATOR UNIT

3

A.

Cooling
1. If power to unit has been off for an extended period of
time, crankcase heater shall be energized at least 24
hours prior to starting compressor.
2. If cooling is required, the indoor and outdoor units
shall start immediately upon command from the
microcomputer control.

B.

Heating: When the microcomputer controls calls for

heating, the indoor and outdoor units shall be energized.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

The refrigerant lines between the indoor unit and

outdoor unit shall be tested in accordance with
requirements as defined in Section 15992, Cleaning
Testing.

the
the
and

B.

Upon completion of installation of the heat pump unit,

start-up and operate equipment to demonstrate capability
and compliance with requirements in the presence of the
Manufacturer's Representative and the Authority.
Field
correct malfunctioning units, then retest to demonstrate
compliance. Install new filters at completion of heat pump
unit work, and prior to testing, adjusting, and balancing
work. Obtain receipt from Contractor that new filters have
been installed. Provide written Start-Up and Demonstration
Affidavit certifying that the equipment is operating as
designed.
The
contractor
shall
perform
necessary
Interdisciplinary Tests and Functional Performance Tests
according to manufacturers procedures.

3.05 TRAINING
A.

3.6

The Custodian and DOE Maintenance Representative shall be

trained on the operation and maintenance of the system.
All training shall be a minimum of 4 hours.

INTERDISCIPLINARY TESTS AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Interdisciplinary Pre-Start-Up and Start-Up Tests:
The Contractor shall conduct interdisciplinary pre-start up
and start up tests as per the manufacturers start up
procedures. Contractor shall submit signed start up

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affidavit signed by the factory authorized service
representative indicating that all of the manufacturers
pre-start up and start up procedures have been successfully
completed.

B. Functional Performance Tests:

Contractor shall also submit signed functional performance
testing affidavit signed by the factory authorized service
representative indicating that all of the manufacturers
functional
performance
tests
have
been
successfully
completed.
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3.8

COMMISSIONING OF SPLIT AIR COOLED HEAT PUMP AIR CONDITIONING

UNITS
A.

HVAC Contractor shall comply with the Commissioning

Requirements of Contract Specification Section S01660 for
split air cooled heat pump air conditioning units.

B.

All testing for refrigerant piping for the split heat pump
air conditioning units shall be completed prior to
commencement of the commissioning process.

SIGNS,NAMEPLATES
INSTRUCTIONS
A.

AND

OPERATION

AND

EMERGENCY

SHUTDOWN

Signs, nameplates, and operation and emergency shutdown

instructions for refrigeration systems shall comply with
the following (per Section MC 1101.11):
1.
Sections 9.15, 11.2.1, 11.2.2 and 11.7 of ASHRAE
15-10 as identified below.
2.
Each refrigeration unit or system shall be
provided with a nameplate indicating the rated
horsepower of the prime mover or compressor and the
equivalent of such horsepower in kilowatts.
3.
MC 1105.11 which states that
shall comply with the following:
a.

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emergency

signs

Refrigeration
units
or
systems
having
a
refrigerant circuit containing more than 220
pounds of Group A1 or 30 pounds of any other
group refrigerant shall be provided with approved
emergency signs, charts, and labels in accordance
with NFPA 704.
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B.

Per ASHRAE 15-10 Section 9.15: Nameplate: Each unit system

and
each
separate
condensing
unit,
compressor,
or
compressor unit sold for field assembly in a refrigerating
system
shall
carry
a
nameplate
marked
with
the
manufacturers name, nationally registered trademark or
trade name, identification number, the design pressures,
and the refrigerant for which it is designed by the
refrigerant number (R number as shown in Table 1 or Table 2
of ASHRAE 34-10).

C.

Per ASHRAE 15-10 Section 11.2.1:

11.2.1 Installation Identification: Each refrigerating
system erected on the premises shall be provided with a
legible permanent sign, securely attached and easily
accessible, indicating (a) the name and address of the
installer, (b) the refrigerant number and amount of
refrigerant, (c) the lubricant identity and amount, and (d)
the field test pressure applied.

D.

Per ASHRAE 15-10 Section 11.2.2:

11.2.2
Controls
and
Piping
Identification:
Systems
containing more than 110 lb (50 kg) of refrigerant shall be
provided with durable signs having letters not less than
0.5 in. in height designating: (a) valves or switches for
controlling the refrigerant flow, the ventilation, and the
refrigeration
compressor(s),
and
(b)
the
kind
of
refrigerant or secondary coolant contained in exposed
piping outside the machinery room. Valves or piping
adjacent to valves shall be identified in accordance with
ANSI A13.1, Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems.

E.

Per ASHRAE 15-10 Section 11.7:

11.7 Responsibility for Operation and Emergency Shutdown:
For a refrigerating system containing more than 55 lb (25
kg) of refrigerant, provide a schematic drawing or panel
giving directions for the operation of the system at a
location that is convenient to the operators of the
equipment.
Emergency
shutdown
procedures,
including
precautions to be observed in case of a breakdown or leak,
shall be displayed on a conspicuous card located as near as
possible to the refrigerant compressor. These precautions
shall address (a) instructions for shutting down the system
in case of emergency; (b) the name, address, and day and
night telephone numbers for obtaining service; and (c) the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all corporate,
local, state, and federal agencies to be contacted as
required in the event of a reportable incident.

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Notes to Specifier (Delete from Specification)

1.

Section 15503 is to be utilized if the project involves

construction of a New Building or Addition to building in
SeismicDesignCategoryCorD. Section15503isalsotobe
utilizedifprojectinvolvesretrofitworkinExistingBuildings
inSeismicDesignCategoryCorDconstructedafterLL17/1995
went into effect. Use Section 15504, Vibration Isolation,
(without seismic restraints) for retrofit work on Existing
Buildings constructed prior to the effective date of LL17/1995
and for any buildings in Seismic Design Category B.

2.

Not used.

3.

Split
heat
pump
systems
shall
be
used
for
Main
Telecommunications Room and Intermediate Telecommunications
Closets, Elevator Machine Rooms, Food Storage Rooms and any
other spaces that require supplemental air conditioning and/or
cooling during the winter. Single indoor units may be used or
multiple indoor units may be used when using several indoor
units served by one outdoor unit. As compared to single units,
multiple indoor units have associated compressors in the outdoor
unit that can tolerate longer equivalent lengths of refrigerant
piping, larger relative height differential between indoor
units, and larger height differential between the outdoor unit
and the indoor units. Edit Section as required.

4.

Delete article if only wall mounted units are specified for the
project.

5.

Delete article if only ceiling mounted units are specified for

the project.

6.

Not used.

7.

All units described herein will not be connected to the BMS/DDC

Lon network so as to minimize the amount of points on the Lon
network.
Bid documents shall show Lon network connected space
temperature sensors and space humidity sensors to monitor space
conditions. Unit controls need not be native Lon.

8.

Edit as required.

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DESIGN NO. _____

Complete
table
by
providing
the
sound
spectrum.
Architect/Engineer of Record shall engage the services of an
acoustical consultant during the design of the project. The
report findings of the acoustical consultant shall be submitted
to the Authority.
Acoustical consultant shall address the
possible need for the following (including but not limited to):

The need to provide acoustic noise barrier walls around the

outdoor unit in special circumstances.

Internal isolation of all rotating components.

10. Architect/Engineer of Records

review all vibration data.

Acoustical

consultant

shall

11. Show location of Custodians Office Remote Controller on the

Drawings.
12. Show location of Centralized Controller (ex. in Main Telecom
Room or Elevator Machine Room or Food Storage Room, etc.) as
applicable on the Drawings.
13.

This paragraph is intended for projects that must comply with the
NYC Green Schools Rating System (generally all capacity projects)
and the following CIP projects:
a.
b.

HVAC
upgrades
(boiler
replacements/
DDC-only systems/ AC upgrades, etc)
Temperature Control systems

BMS/DDC

Systems

14.

Alternate A1 Refrigerant Classification

R407C and R134a are also acceptable.
Schools Guide Pre-requisite E1.2R,
Management is required to be met.
Refrigerant Management is required if
ozone depletion potential and global
selecting the refrigerants.

15.

Edit as required. For ceiling hung units, designer shall show

drain line for auxiliary pan (and shall show auxiliary pan,
minimum depth 1.5, not less than 3 larger than the unit or
coil dimensions per Section MC 307.2.3) or overflow drain line
for primary pan. Show routing and diameter of all drain lines.
An option is to use a sight glass in the drain line from the
auxiliary pan or primary pan overflow drain line to achieve the
conspicuous point of disposal effect referred to in Section
MC 307.2.3. Designer shall indicate on the Drawings that there
are alternate design options of providing an auxiliary drain pan
with TCC provided water level detection device (without an

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HFC refrigerants such as

Edit as required. Green
Fundamental Refrigerant
Credit E1.3, Enhanced
feasible.
Consider the
warming potential when

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additional drain line) or primary drain pan with a Temperature

Controls Contractor (TCC) provided water level detection device
which will shut down the unit upon an overfill condition. Show
all details on the Drawings and identify the acceptable water
level detection device alternate designs. Designer to select
appropriate paragraph 1 with corresponding appropriate paragraph
2.
16.

Projects must comply with the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010.

Refer to Table 6.8.1J for the ASHRAE 90.1-2010 required
efficiencies.

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LIST OF SUBMITTALS

SUBMITTAL

DATE SUBMITTED

DATE APPROVED

Product Data:

______________

_____________

______________

_____________

______________

_____________

______________

_____________

______________

_____________

Contractors Start-Up and

Demonstration Affidavit

_____________

____________

Warranty:

______________

_____________

1.
2.
3.
4.

Manufacturers Product Data

Installation Instructions
Performance Data
Start-up Instructions

Shop Drawings:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Assembly-type
Mounting Details
Location
Connection Details

Wiring Diagrams:
1. Power Wiring
2. Control Wiring
Maintenance Data:
1. Maintenance Manual
Maintenance Material:
1. Spare Filters

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