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REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENERGY AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENERGY AND RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

CONTENTS
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................1

DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................................2

SECTION 15060 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS.........................................................................3

SECTION 15080 - INSULATION ..................................................................................................4

SECTION 15110 - VALVES........................................................................................................15

SECTION 15120 - PIPING SPECIALTIES .................................................................................16

SECTION 15130 - PUMPS .........................................................................................................17

SECTION 15620 - WATER CHILLERS ......................................................................................19

SECTION 15640 - PACKAGED COOLING TOWERS ...............................................................23

SECTION 15720 - AIR HANDLING UNITS ................................................................................25

SECTION 15730 - UNITARY AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT .............................................26

SECTION 15760 - TERMINAL HEATING AND COOLING UNITS.............................................31

SECTION 15810 - DUCTWORK.................................................................................................34

SECTION 15820 - DUCT ACCESSORIES.................................................................................38

SECTION 15830 - FANS ............................................................................................................41

SECTION 15840 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS.................................................................................43

SECTION 15860 - AIR CLEANING DEVICES............................................................................45

SECTION 15970 - MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING ...............................................................47

SECTION 15970 - MECHANICAL COMMISSIONING - NOTES................................................51

SECTION 15990 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING.................................................52


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DISCLAIMER

The authors have tried to make the information in this document as accurate and useful as
possible. However, they make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no legal liability for
the information in this report. References to specific manufacturers or products are provided for
the convenience of the reader and shall not be considered endorsements.

These specifications were prepared as a result of work sponsored by the California Energy
Commission. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Energy Commission, its
employees, or the State of California. The Energy Commission, the State of California, its
employees, contractors, and subcontractors make no warranty, express or implied, and assume
no legal liability for the information in this report; nor does any party represent that the use of
this information will not infringe upon privately owned rights.

COPYRIGHT, 2001, ELEY ASSOCIATES, INC.
This document is intended to aid designers in the specification of energy and resource efficient
buildings. The contents may be reproduced and/or modified for use in documenting
construction requirements for specific construction projects. However, reproduction for sale or
promotion is prohibited without written permission from Eley Associates, Inc.

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SECTION 15060 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Thermal Hanger Shields.
1. 360
o
high density insert:
a. 100 psi waterproofed calcium silicate.
b. Same thickness as adjoining pipe insulation.
2. 360
o
galvanized sheet metal shield.
a. Shield length and gauges:

Pipe Size
Shield Length
Minimum Gauge
1/2-1 1/2
4
26
2 - 6
6
20
8 - 10
9
16
3. Insert to extend one inch beyond metal shield ends on chilled water piping:
4. Use double layer shield on bearing surface for:
a. Roller hangers.
b. Support spacing exceeding 10 feet.
5. Similar to Pipe Shields Incorporated.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND GUIDES
A. Horizontal insulated piping:
1. Install thermal hanger shields for all supports.
2. See Section 15080: INSULATION for insulation connection to shields.
B. Vertical insulated piping:
1. Install thermal hanger shields at guides.
2. See Section 15080: INSULATION for insulation connection to shields.
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SECTION 15080 - INSULATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A. Thickness: Where specified thickness exceeds available single thickness provide
multiple layers with staggered joints.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Pipe & Equipment Insulation:
1. Fiber glass:
a. Molded: one piece, maximum 0.26 K factor at 75 deg F mean temperature.
i. Similar to Owens-Corning ASJ/SSL-II Pipe Insulation.
b. Blanket: minimum 1 lb. density, maximum 0.28 K factor at 75 deg F mean
temperature.
i. Similar to Owens-Corning Unfaced Duct Wrap.
c. Board: Density as noted, maximum 0.26 K factor at 75 deg F mean
temperature.
i. Similar Owens-Corning 700 Series.
ii. Plain or faced as specified.
2. Flexible, closed cell elastomeric thermal insulation:
a. Molded pipe insulation:
i. Maximum 0.27 K factor at 75 deg F mean temperature.
ii. Maximum water vapor transmission rating of .17 perm-in.
b. Sheet insulation:
i. Maximum 0.28 K factor at 75 deg F mean temperature.
ii. Maximum water vapor transmission rating of .17 perm-in.
c. Similar to Armstrong "Armaflex".
B. Jackets and facings:
1. Pipe insulation jackets:
a. All-service or all-purpose:
i. Laminate of white kraft facing.
ii. Glass scrim reinforcing and aluminum foil.
b. Weatherproof:
i. Aluminum
jacket:
a) Moisture barrier adhered to inside face.
b) Piping up to 4 inches: 0.016 inch thick.
c) Piping larger than 4 inches: 0.020 inch thick.
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d) Longitudinal seams on bottom.
ii. Secure to insulation with aluminum or stainless steel bands.
iii. For sealing joints, see PART 3 EXECUTION.
2. Equipment insulation facings:
a. Foil-scrim-kraft laminate of aluminum foil facing, glass scrim reinforcing, kraft
paper backing.
C. Preformed Pipe Fitting Covers:
1. Factory fabricated formed covers of polyvinyl chloride or aluminum.
2. Polyvinylchloride covers similar to Manville "Zeston."
3. Polyvinyl chlorite covers for grooved end piping similar to Proto Corp. "Losmoke".
4. Aluminum covers similar to General Aluminum Supply Corp. "GASCO".
D. Adhesives and coatings:
1. Similar to Foster product names and figure numbers as follows:
a. Lagging adhesive: 30-04, UP Label.
b. Vapor barrier coating: Tite-fit 30-35, UP Label.
c. Vaporseal adhesive: Spark-fas 85-20 UP Label.
d. Cellular glass bedding and sealing compound adhesive: Foamseal 30-45.
e. Outdoor mastic: Monolar Mastic 60-38 UP Label.
f. Asphalt mastic: C.I. Mastic 60-25.
g. For elastomeric insulation: 520 contact adhesive.
E. Wire, banding and fastening devices:
1. Wire: minimum 16 gauge copper clad annealed steel wire.
2. Bands: 3/4 in. nominal width with wing seals, of minimum thickness as follows:
a. Aluminum: 0.007 in. except where exposed to weather, 0.020\in.
b. Galvanized steel: 0.005 in.
c. Stainless steel: 0.010 in.
3. Staples: outward clinching type of corrosion resistant steel.
F. Mechanical Fasteners:
1. Mild steel, copper plated.
2. Similar to AGM Industries "Power Base" insulation pins.
3. Insulation washers:
a. Galvanized steel.
b. 1- 1/2 inch diameter
c. Similar to AGM Industries SLW-1
G. Chilled water insulation vapor-sealed.
2.3 DUCT
INSULATION
A. Duct Wrap With Vapor Barrier; Type DW-V:
1. Flexible fiberglass wrap. 3/4 lb. per cu. ft.
2. Installed conductance: 0.30 Btu/sq. ft./inch/degree F.
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3. Thickness per Duct Insulation Application Schedule.
4. Factory applied jacket.
a. Foil-scrim-kraft laminate.
i. Aluminum foil facing.
ii. Glass
scrim
reinforci