SECTION 232113

HYDRONIC PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Particular
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. The SBC (latest revision) shall form the basis of the project specifications. The
technical specification is supplemental to SBC (latest revision) and should be read in
conjunction with SBC and all other contract documents. in case of contradiction and
discrepancy between SBC and technical specifications, the Contractor shall
implement whichever are more stringent.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes piping, special-duty valves, and hydronic specialties, for hot
water heating, chilled-water cooling, makeup water for these systems; blowdown
drain lines; and condensate drain piping.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Manual and Quality plan for Contractor and its related Sub Contractors
including:

1. Inspection Test Plan

2. Organization Chart, CV’s and certificates for each personal including NDT
Company.
3. Product Data: For each type of special-duty valve indicated. Include flow and
pressure drop curves based on manufacturer's testing for diverting fittings,
calibrated balancing valves and automatic flow-control valves.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail fabrication of piping Isometric & spools, pipe anchors,
hangers, special pipe support assemblies, alignment guides, expansion joints and
loops, and their attachment to the building structure. Detail location of anchors,
alignment guides, welding map and expansion joints and loops.

C. Local Standards & Regulations shall be followed for solvent cements and adhesives
primers. Submit documentation including printed statement of VOC content.

D. Proposal Welding Procedure Specification (PWPS).

E. Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) supported by Procedure Qualification

Record (PQR).

F. Welder Qualification Certificates.

G. Original Mill Certificates for piping, fitting, filler metal, etc.

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 H. Calibration Certificate for Equipment and Gauges.

I. Insulation and Coating procedures

J. Field Test Reports: Written reports of tests specified in Part 3 of this Section. Include
the following:

1. Test procedures used. (NDT Procedures, Hydrostatic& leak test procedures)

2. Test results that comply with requirements.
3. Failed test results and corrective action taken to achieve requirements.

K. Maintenance Data: For hydronic specialties and special-duty valves to include in

maintenance manuals specified in Division 1.

L. Water Analysis: Submit a copy of the water analysis to illustrate water quality
available at Project site.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Surface preparation for all steel pipes: Shot blasting to SA 2.5 and then immediate
application of 150 um polyamide epoxy paint to be confirmed for proper bonding with
pre-insulated pipes manufacturer.

B. Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications" and ASME
B31.1 or ASME B31.9 as applicable. Welders shall be certified for the type of pipe
material specified, welding process and position of welds required during fabrication
of the piping. Welder’s Qualification Test to be performed on site and attended by
Contractor Welding Inspectors, Third Party and Engineer prior to commencing piping
fabrication.

C. Nondestructive examination shall be performed to all pipe welds in accordance to

ASME B31.1 or ASTM B31.9 as applicable. A Nondestructive test shall perform the
tests and submit the related reports after getting the approval and stamping of third-
party inspection company, prior prequalification approval should be obtained from
Engineer on NDT & Third-Party Inspection both companies.

D. All welds shall be identified by the welder’s mark and a sequence number. The
Contractor shall employ a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CSWIP 3.1, NDT
personal certified as Level 2 minimum in the NDE methods utilized (independent of
the contractor fabricating or installing the piping) to visually examine all welds in
accordance with inspection and examination requirements of ASME B31.1 or ASME
B31.9 as applicable. Any welds failing the visual or NDE inspection shall be ground
out or cutout, re-welded and radio graphed at the expense of the Contractor. The
CWI shall submit a written report signed and stamped from the approved third party
for each weld to the Engineer.

E. Additionally, 5% of all fitting, flange and Butt joint welds shop or field or as per
ASME requirements, minimum of 5% of Butt Joints welds, randomly selected by the
Engineer, shall be radio graphed at the expense of the contractor. The certified
welding inspector shall examine the films and provide a written report to the
Engineer. All welds not meeting the requirements of ASME B31.1 or ASME B31.9
latest edition as applicable will be ground out, re-welded and re-radio graphed at the
expense of the Contractor. If any 10% of the randomly selected radio graphed welds
fail, all welds in the piping will be radio graphed and repaired at the expense of the
contractor.
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 F. 10 % of Fillet Joints shall be tested by Dye Pentrent Test or Magnetic Test

G. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.9 as applicable for
materials, products, and installation. Safety valves and pressure vessels shall bear
the appropriate ASME label. Fabricate and stamp air separators and expansion
tanks to comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII,
Division 1.

H. Comply with SBC codes and regulations.

I. Comply with American standards or approved International standards.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of hydronic piping and suspension system

components with other construction, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, fire-
suppression-system components, and partition assemblies.

B. Coordinate pipe sleeve installations for foundation wall penetrations.

C. Coordinate piping installation with roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof
penetrations.

D. Coordinate pipe fitting pressure classes with products specified in related Sections.

E. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into base.

F. Coordinate installation of pipe sleeves for penetrations through exterior walls and
floor assemblies. Coordinate with requirements for firestopping specified in Division
07 for fire and smoke wall and floor assemblies.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, and HANDLING

A. Products shall be delivered in original, unbroken packages, containers, or bundles

bearing the name of the manufacture.

B. Products shall be carefully stored in a manner that will prevent damage and in an
area that is protected from the elements.

C. End caps weather supplied by the piping manufacturer or fabricated by the

contractor are to be placed at the ends of the piping sections to keep debris and
reptiles from entering inside the pipe while it is placed in storage.

D. Prefabricated sections of the pre-insulated pipe are to be handled per the

manufacturer’s recommendations or instructions.

1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Water Treatment Chemicals: Furnish sufficient chemicals for initial system startup
and for preventive maintenance for one year from date of taking over.

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1.8 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's warranty form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace

components that fails in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: Refer to Section 014440 – “HVAC List of Manufactures”.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. General: Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe and
fitting materials.

2.2 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Steel Pipe, DN 500 (NPS 20) and Smaller: ASTM A 53, Grade A, Schedule 40,
black steel, plain ends.

B. Cast-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4; Classes 125 and 250 Taper Pipe Thread.

C. Copper Pipe and Tube Material: Drawn temper copper tubing, ASTM B 88, Type L
and annealed temper copper tubing, ASTM B 88, Type K.

D. Plastic Pipe: ASTM D 2846 CPVC pipe.

E. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3; Classes 150 and 300.

F. Malleable-Iron Unions: ASME B16.39; Classes 150, 250, and 300.

G. Cast-Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.1, Classes 25, 125, and
250; raised ground face, and bolt holes spot faced.

H. Wrought-Steel Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, wall thickness to match adjoining pipe.

I. Wrought Cast- and Forged-Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5,
including bolts, nuts, and gaskets of the following material group, end connections,
and facings:

1. Material Group: 1.1.

2. End Connections: Butt welding.
3. Facings: Raised face.

J. Grooved Mechanical-Joint Fittings: ASTM A 536, Grade 65-45-12 ductile iron; ASTM
A 47(ASTM A 47)/A 47M, Grade 32510 malleable iron; ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type F,
E, or S, Grade B fabricated steel; or ASTM A 106/A 106M, Grade B steel fittings with
grooves or shoulders designed to accept grooved end couplings.

K. Grooved Mechanical-Joint Couplings: Ductile- or malleable-iron housing and

synthetic rubber gasket of central cavity pressure-responsive design; with nuts,
bolts, locking pin, locking toggle, or lugs to secure grooved pipe and fittings.

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 L. Flexible Connectors: Stainless-steel bellows with woven, flexible, bronze, wire-
reinforcing protective jacket; 1035 kPa (150-psig) minimum working pressure and
121 deg. C (250 deg F) maximum operating temperature. Connectors shall have
flanged or threaded-end connections to match equipment connected and shall be
capable of 20-mm (3/4-inch) misalignment.

M. Spherical, Rubber, Flexible Connectors: Fiber-reinforced rubber body with steel

flanges drilled to align with Classes 150 and 300 steel flanges; operating
temperatures up to 121 deg. C (250 deg F) and pressures up to 1035 kPa (150
psig).

N. Packed, Slip, Expansion Joints: 1035 kPa (150-psig) minimum working pressure,
steel pipe fitting consisting of telescoping body and slip-pipe sections, packing ring,
packing, limit rods, flanged ends, and chrome-plated finish on slip-pipe telescoping
section.

O. Welding Materials: Comply with Section II, Part C, of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and for chemical
analysis of pipe being welded.

P. Gasket Material: Thickness, material, and type suitable for fluid to be handled; and
design temperatures and pressures.

Q. Minimum steel pipe size recommended for hydronic piping is DN 20 (NPS ¾).

2.3 FIELD APPLIED INSULATION:

A. Insulation for valves, fittings, field casing closures, as required, and other piping
system accessories shall be cellular glass conforming to ASTM C552, calcium
silicate conforming to ASTM C533 or polyurethane matching the pipe insulation.
Insulation shall be pre-molded, precut or job fabricated to fit and shall be removable
and reusable. Thickness shall match adjacent piping.

B. Metal jackets shall be provided for all pipe insulation in manholes. Insulation bands
shall be 19 mm wide 0.13 mm stainless steel.

C. Buried fittings and accessories shall be factory fabricated and may have field
foamed polyurethane insulation to match adjacent piping and shall be protected with
a covering matching the pipe casing. Shrink sleeves shall be provided over casing
connection joints.

2.4 JOINTS:

A. Welded joints: Welded joints between sections of pipe and between pipe and fittings
shall be provided where specified or indicated. Branch connections shall be made
with either welding tees or forged branch outlet fittings attached to the main and
reinforced against external strains.

B. Flanged joints: Flanged joints shall be provided with gaskets and made perfectly
square and tight. Full faced gaskets shall be used with cast-iron flanges and all
gaskets shall be as thin as the finish of the flange face permits. Gaskets shall be 5
mm (3/16 inch) thick for 25 through 300 mm (1 through 12 inch) flanges and 6 mm
(1/4 inch) thick for flanges 350 mm (14 inches) and larger.

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 C. Threaded joints: Joints shall be made tight with polytetrafluoroethylene tape applied
to the male threads only. Not more than three threads shall show after the joint is
made up.

D. Mechanical joints: Sleeve and grooved pipe couplings shall be installed and
protected against corrosion as recommended by the coupling manufacturer. Joints
between nonmetallic and metallic carrier pipe shall be designed and furnished by the
piping system manufacturer. The transition pieces shall be factory fabricated and
shall be designed so that no field chemical welding of the carrier pipe will be
required. Transitional joint connections to manhole steel piping shall be made inside
the manhole except for prefabricated, pre-piped manholes where joints shall be
outside the manhole wall.

E. Insulating joints and dielectric fittings: Shall be installed where shown.

F. Nonmetallic pipe joints: Nonmetallic pipe joints shall be installed in accordance with
the written instructions of the manufacturer.

2.5 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. Gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly valves and motorized valves are specified in
Section "General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping."

B. Asbestos packing is not acceptable

C. All valves of the same type shall be products of a single manufacturer. Provide gate
and globe valves with packing that can be replaced with the valve under full working
pressure.

D. Refer to Part 3 "Valve Applications" Article for applications of each valve.

E. Safety Valves: Diaphragm-operated, bronze or brass body with brass and rubber,
wetted, internal working parts; shall suit system pressure and heat capacity and
shall comply with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Heating Boilers, Bear
ASME stamp

F. Pressure Relief Valve: Bronze or iron body and bronze or stainless-steel trim, with
testing lever. Comply with ASME Code for Pressure Vessels, Section 8; bear ASME
stamp.

G. Automatic Dynamic Flow-Control Valves is specified in Section 232116 “Hydronic

Piping Specialties.”

H. Drain Valves: Valves shall be the gate valve types which are in accordance with
MSS SP-80. Valve shall be manually operated, 20 mm pipe size and above with a
threaded end connection. Valve shall be provided with a water hose nipple adapter.

I. Drain Cocks: MSS SP-110, DN20 (3/4-inch NPS) ball valve, rated for 1035 kPa
(150-psig) minimum CWP. Include 2-piece, bronze body with standard port, chrome-
plated brass ball, replaceable seats and seals, blowout-proof stem, and vinyl-
covered steel handle.

1. Inlet: Threaded or solder joint.

2. Outlet: Short-threaded nipple with ANSI/ASME B1.20.7 garden-hose thread
and cap.

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2.6 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

A. Refer to in Section 232116 “Hydronic Piping Specialties.”

B. Bypass Chemical Feeder: Welded steel construction; 1035 kPa (150-psig) working
pressure; 19-L (5-gal.) capacity; with fill funnel and inlet, outlet, and drain valves.

1. Chemicals: Specially formulated, based on analysis of makeup water, to

prevent accumulation of scale and corrosion in piping and connected
equipment.

C. Packed, Slip, Expansion Joints: 1035-kPa (150-psig) minimum working pressure,

steel pipe fitting consisting of telescoping body and slip-pipe sections, packing ring,
packing, limit rods, flanged ends, and chrome-plated finish on slip-pipe telescoping
section.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Chilled Water, ASTM A 53/A 53M, Grade A, Schedule 40, black steel, ERW.
The maximum pipe size for a threaded joint shall be DN 50 (NPS 2). For welded and
grooved pipe joints, the size can be above DN 50 (NPS 2).

B. Condensate Drain Lines: refer to section 221316 “Sanitary Waste, Vent and Storm
Drainage Piping”

3.2 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. General-Duty Valve Applications: Unless otherwise indicated, use the following

valve types:

1. Shutoff Duty: Gate, ball, and butterfly valves.

2. Throttling Duty: Globe and ball valves.

B. Install shutoff duty valves at each branch connection to supply mains, at supply
connection to each piece of equipment, unless only one piece of equipment is
connected in the branch line.

C. Install throttling duty valves at each branch connection to return mains, at return
connections to each piece of equipment, and elsewhere as indicated.

D. Install calibrated balancing valves in the return water line of each cooling element
and elsewhere as required to facilitate system balancing.

E. Install silent type check valves at each pump discharge and elsewhere as required
to control flow direction.

F. Install safety valves as required by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Install safety-valve discharge piping, without valves, to floor. Comply with the ASME
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code - Pressure Vessels, Division 1, for installation
requirements.
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 G. Install pressure-reducing valves as required to regulate system pressure.

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3.3 PIPING INSTALLATIONS

A. Install groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit applying insulation
and servicing of valves.

B. Install drains, consisting of a tee fitting, DN 20 (NPS 3/4) ball valve, and short DN 20
(NPS 3/4) threaded nipple with cap, at low points in piping system mains and risers,
and elsewhere as required for system drainage.

C. Install piping at a uniform grade of 0.2 percent upward in direction of flow.

D. Reduce pipe sizes using eccentric reducer fitting installed with level side up.

E. Unless otherwise indicated, install branch connections to mains using tee fittings in
main pipe, with the takeoff coming out the bottom of the main pipe. For up-feed
risers, install the takeoff coming out the top of the main pipe.

F. Install strainers on supply side of each control valve, pressure-reducing valve,

solenoid valve, in-line pump, and elsewhere as indicated. Install DN 20 (NPS 3/4)
nipple and ball valve in blowdown connection of strainers DN 50 (NPS 2) and larger.
Match size of strainer blowoff connection for strainers smaller than DN 50 (NPS 2).

G. Anchors shall be provided wherever necessary or indicated to localize expansion or

to prevent undue strain on piping. Anchors shall consist of heavy steel collars with
lugs and bolts for clamping and attaching anchor braces, unless otherwise indicated.
Anchor braces shall be installed in the most effective manner to secure the desired
results using turnbuckles where required. Supports, anchors, or stays shall not be
attached where they will injure the structure or adjacent construction during
installation or by the weight of expansion of the pipeline. Where pipe and conduit
penetrations of vapor barrier sealed surfaces occur, these items shall be anchored
immediately adjacent to each penetrated surface, to provide essentially zero
movement within penetration seal. Detailed drawings of pipe anchors shall be
submitted for approval before installation.

H. Install strainers on all AHUs and FCUs supply chilled water pipe.

I. Suitable, approved sleeves shall be provided where both insulated and non-
insulated services pass through walls and floors, etc.

J. All pipework crossing expansion joints shall be provided with expansion

compensation fittings.

K. All main chilled water branches shall have a double regulating balance valve. All
exposed chilled water pipes on roof and in mechanical rooms shall be aluminum
cladded on top of the insulation.

L. All exposed angle supports for chilled water pipes shall be painted as specified.
Color subject to arch's approval.

M. Pipes shall be provided with anti-corrosion protection against the coastal

environment.

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3.4 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Hanger, support, and anchor devices are specified in Section "Hangers and
Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment." Comply with requirements below for
maximum spacing of supports.

B. Install the following pipe attachments:

1. Adjustable steel clevis hangers for individual horizontal piping less than 6 m
long.
2. Adjustable roller hangers and spring hangers for individual horizontal piping 6
m or longer.
3. Pipe Roller: MSS SP-58 for multiple horizontal piping 6 m or longer, supported
on a trapeze.
4. Spring hangers to support vertical runs.
5. On PVC and RTRP (GRE) pipe, install rubber pads or cushions on bearing
surfaces to prevent hanger from scratching pipe.
6. Install hangers for steel piping with the following maximum spacing and
minimum rod sizes:
7. DN 20 (NPS 3/4): Maximum span, 2.1 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
8. DN 25 (NPS 1): Maximum span, 2.1 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
9. DN 40 (NPS 1-1/2): Maximum span, 2.7 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
10. DN 50 (NPS 2): Maximum span, 3 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
11. DN 65 (NPS 2-1/2): Maximum span, 3.4 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
12. DN 80 (NPS 3): Maximum span, 3.7 m; minimum rod size, 10 mm.
13. DN 100 (NPS 4): Maximum span, 4.3 m; minimum rod size, 13 mm.
14. DN 150 (NPS 6): Maximum span, 5.2 m; minimum rod size, 13 mm.
15. DN 200 (NPS 8): Maximum span, 5.8 m; minimum rod size, 16 mm.
16. DN 250 (NPS 10): Maximum span, 6.1 m; minimum rod size, 19 mm.
17. DN 300 (NPS 12): Maximum span, 7 m; minimum rod size, 22 mm.
18. DN 350 (NPS 14): Maximum span, 7.6 m; minimum rod size, 25 mm.
19. DN 400 (NPS 16): Maximum span, 8.2 m; minimum rod size, 25 mm.
20. DN 450 (NPS 18): Maximum span, 8.5 m; minimum rod size, 32 mm.
21. DN 500 (NPS 20): Maximum span, 9.1 m; minimum rod size, 32 mm.

C. PVC and RTRP (GRE) Piping Hanger Spacing: Space hangers according to pipe
manufacturer's written instructions for service conditions. Avoid point loading. Space
and install hangers with the fewest practical rigid anchor points.

D. Support vertical runs at roof, at each floor, and at 3-m intervals between floors.

E. Chilled water pipe supports shall not penetrate insulation vapor seals.

3.5 PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

B. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings
before assembly.

C. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1.
Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove
burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless

dry seal threading is specified.
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 2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are
corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open
welds.

D. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified

processes and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.

E. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for
service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants
on bolt threads.

F. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cemented Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe
and fittings according to the following:

1. Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and
solvent cements.
2. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.
3. PVC Pressure Piping: Join ASTM D 1785 schedule number, PVC pipe and
PVC socket fittings according to ASTM D 2672. Join other-than-schedule
number PVC pipe and socket fittings according to ASTM D 2855.
4. PVC Non-pressure Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2855.

G. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with coupling and gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Cut
or roll grooves in ends of pipe based on pipe and coupling manufacturer's written
instructions for pipe wall thickness. Use grooved-end fittings and rigid, grooved-end-
pipe couplings.

H. Pressure-Sealed Joints: Use manufacturer-recommended tool and procedure.

Leave insertion marks on pipe after assembly.

I. Mechanical and Heat Fusion Joints: Assemble joints according to fitting

manufacturer’s written instructions.

3.6 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION

A. Install manual air vents at top of risers and high points in piping, at heat-transfer
coils, and elsewhere as required for system air venting.

B. Install industrial grade automatic air vents in mechanical equipment rooms only at
high points of system piping, at heat-transfer coils, and elsewhere as required for
system air venting.

C. Install in-line air separators in pump suction lines. Install piping to compression tank
with a 2 percent upward slope toward tank. Install drain valve on units DN 50 (NPS
2) and larger.

D. Install combination air separator and strainer in pump suction lines. Install piping to
compression tank with a 2 percent upward slope toward tank. Install blowdown
piping with gate valve; extend to nearest drain.

E. Install bypass chemical feeders in each hydronic system where indicated, in upright
position with top of funnel not more than 1200 mm above floor. Install feeder in
bypass line, off main, using globe valves on each side of feeder and in the main
between bypass connections. Pipe drain, with ball valve, to nearest equipment drain.

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 F. Install expansion tanks above air separator. Install gage glass and cocks on end of
tank. Install tank fitting in tank bottom and charge tank. Use manual vent for initial fill
to establish proper water level in tank.

1. Support tank from floor or structure above with sufficient strength to carry
weight of tank, piping connections, and fittings, plus weight of a full tank of
water. Do not overload building components and structural members.

G. Install expansion tanks on floor. Vent and purge air from hydronic system, and
ensure tank is properly charged with air to suit system design requirements.

3.7 TERMINAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Size for supply and return piping connections shall be same as for equipment
connections.

B. Install control valves in accessible locations close to connected equipment.

C. Install bypass piping with globe valve around control valve. If multiple, parallel
control valves are installed, only one bypass is required.

D. Install ports for pressure and temperature gages at coil inlet connections.

3.8 CHEMICAL TREATMENT

A. Perform an analysis of supply water to determine the type and quantities of chemical
treatment needed to keep system free of scale, corrosion, and fouling, and to
sustain the water characteristics appropriate to use.

B. Fill system and perform initial chemical treatment.

C. Comply with requirements of Section "HVAC Water Treatment."

3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Prepare hydronic piping in accordance with ASME B31.9 and as follows:

1. Leave joints, including welds, uninsulated and exposed for examination during
test.
2. Provide temporary restraints for expansion joints that cannot sustain reactions
due to test pressure. If temporary restraints are impractical, isolate expansion
joints from testing.
3. Flush system with clean water. Clean strainers.
4. Isolate equipment from piping. If a valve is used to isolate equipment, its
closure is to be capable of sealing against test pressure without damage to
valve. Install blinds in flanged joints to isolate equipment.
5. Install safety valve, set at a pressure no more than one-third higher than test
pressure, to protect against damage by expanding liquid or other source of
overpressure during test.

B. Perform the following tests on hydronic piping:

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 1. Use ambient-temperature water as a testing medium unless there is risk of
damage due to freezing. Another liquid that is safe for workers and compatible
with piping may be used.
2. While filling system, use vents installed at high points of system to release air.
Use drains installed at low points for complete draining of liquid.
3. Check expansion tanks to determine that they are not air bound and the
system is full of water.
4. Subject piping system to hydrostatic test pressure that is not less than 1.5
times the system's working pressure. Test pressure is not to exceed maximum
pressure for any vessel, pump, valve, or other component in system under
test. Verify that stress due to pressure at bottom of vertical runs does not
exceed 90 percent of specified minimum yield strength or 1.7 times the "SE"
value in Appendix A in ASME B31.9."Building Services Piping."
5. After hydrostatic test pressure has been applied for at least 10 minutes,
examine piping, joints, and connections for leakage. Eliminate leaks by
tightening, repairing, or replacing components, and repeat hydrostatic test until
there are no leaks.
6. Prepare written report of testing.

C. In addition to mentioned code requirements, ensure the following further specific

requirements for welding joints in hydronic piping:

1. Primary welding procedure specification to be submitted for review and

approval by welding engineer.
2. Procedure qualification to be done prior to any welding activity on site.
3. Welder qualification test to be done prior to any welding activity on site
4. Mill certificate for consumable material “Electrode, flux, etc.” to be submitted
for review and approval and the mechanical test for electrode material may be
required.
5. Heat input during welding is important value so the visual inspection for
welding activity “before, during and after” welding is required.

3.10 ADJUSTING

A. Mark calibrated nameplates of pump discharge valves after hydronic system

balancing has been completed, to permanently indicate final balanced position.

B. Perform these adjustments before operating the system:

1. Open valves to fully open position. Close coil bypass valves.

2. Check pump for proper direction of rotation.
3. Set automatic fill valves for required system pressure.
4. Check air vents at high points of system and determine if all are installed and
operating freely (automatic type), or bleed air completely (manual type).
5. Set temperature controls so all coils are calling for full flow.
6. Check operation of automatic bypass valves.
7. Check and set operating temperatures of equipment to design requirements.
8. Lubricate motors and bearings.

3.11 PAINTING

A. All exposed surfaces of ferrous and non-ferrous piping outdoors or indoors in

equipment rooms and exposed to view in occupied spaces shall be cleaned, primed
and painted.

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 B. Refer to Division 09 for painting requirement.

3.12 CLEANING

A. Flush hydronic piping systems with clean water. Remove and clean or replace
strainer screens. After cleaning and flushing hydronic piping systems, but before
balancing, remove disposable fine-mesh strainers in pump suction diffusers.

B. Coordinate with HVAC water treatment Sub-Contractor for flushing requirement to

ensure adequacy of flushing prior to Chemical Treatment.

C. Submit cleaning and flushing method statements for Engineer approval.

END OF SECTION

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