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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 2

1.05 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 5

1.06 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 6

1.07 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 7

1.08 DESIGN CRITERIA.............................................................................................. 7

1.09 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 8

PART 2 PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................... 10

2.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 10

2.02 MATERIAL ......................................................................................................... 10

2.03 FABRICATION ................................................................................................... 25

2.04 SHOP TESTING ................................................................................................ 25

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 26

3.01 INSPECTION ..................................................................................................... 26

3.02 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 26

3.03 TESTING............................................................................................................ 33

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL .............................................................................. 33

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section covers the furnishing, installation and testing of piping specialties shown
on the drawings and as specified herein. The Contractor shall furnish all labor,
materials, tools and equipment required to complete the Work.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pressure Gages

B. Thermometers

C. Water Meters

D. Manual Air Vents

E. Automatic Air Vents

F. Manual Drains

G. Air Separators

H. Chilled Water Chemical Feed Units (Pot Feeders)

I. Expansion Tanks

J. Compression Tanks

K. Steam Traps

L. Water Hammer Arresters

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 15051 Materials and Methods

H. Section 15055 General Requirements for Piping Systems

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I. Section 15075 Mechanical Identification

J. Section 15080 Mechanical Insulation

K. Section 15085 Welding, Brazing and Soldering of Piping

L. Section 15105 Pipes and Tubes

M. Section 15140 Domestic Water Piping

N. Section 15145 Flushing, Cleaning and Treatment of Water Piping

O. Section 15150 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

P. Section 15180 Heating and Cooling Piping

Q. Section 15195 Testing of Piping

R. Section 15375 Stand Pipe and Hose Systems

S. Section 15340 Water Spray Fixed Systems

T. Section 15488 Low Pressure Compressed Air Systems

U. Section 15955 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Air and Hydronic System

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials, products and workmanship. In case of conflict between these
standards and the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment, materials and
processes conforming to one group of codes and standards.

C. ANSI American National Standards Institute

1. ANSI B16.9 Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings

2. ANSI B16.18 Standard Specification for Cast Copper Alloy Solder

Joint Pressure Fittings

3. ANSI B18.2 Hex Bolts and Nuts

4. ANSI B31.1 Power Piping

5. ANSI B31.3 Code for Pressure Piping

6. ANSI B31.5 Refrigeration Piping

7. ANSI B36.19 Stainless Steel Pipe

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D. API American Petroleum Institute

1. API Spec. 5L Specification for Line Pipe

E. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

1. ASME B1.20.7 Hose – Coupling Screw Threads

F. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1. ASTM A53M Standard Specification for Pipe Steel, Black and Hot
Dipped Zinc Coated Welded and Seamless

2. ASTM A312M Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded

Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe

3. ASTM A403M Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic

Stainless Steel Piping Fittings

4. ASTM A409M Standard Specification for Welded Large Diameter

Austenitic Steel Pipe for Corrosive or High-
Temperature Service

5. ASTM A449 Standard Specification for Quenched and Tempered

Steel Bolts and Studs

6. ASTM A530M Standard Specification for General Requirements for

Specialized Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel Pipe

7. ASTM A536 Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings

8. ASTM B650 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited

Engineering Chromium Coatings on Ferrous
Substrates

9. ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems

10. ASTM D2665 Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings

G. AWS American Welding Society

1. AWS D1.1M Structural Welding Code - Steel

2. AWS D10.4 Recommended Practices for Welding Austenitic

Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Piping and Tubing

3. AWS D10.9 Standard for Qualification of Welding Procedure and

Welders for Piping and Tubing

H. AWWA American Water Works Association

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1. AWWA C700 Standard for Cold Water Meters - Displacement Type

2. AWWA C701 Standard for Cold Water Meters - Turbine Type for
Customer Service

3. AWWA C702 Standard for Cold Water Meters - Compound Type

(ANSI/AWWA C702)

4. AWWA C703 Standard for Cold Water Meters Fire Service Type

5. AWWA C704 Standard for Cold Water Meters Propeller Type for
Main Line Applications

6. AWWA C706 Standard for Direct-Reading Remote Registration

Systems for Cold-Water Meters

7. AWWA C707 Encoder-Type Remote Registration Systems for

Cold-Water Meters

8. AWWA C708 Standard for Cold-Water Meters Multi-Jet Type for

Customer Service

9. AWWA M6 Manual M6, Latest Edition Water Meters Selection,

Installation, Testing and Maintenance

10. AWWA M22 Manual M22, Latest Edition Sizing Water Service
Lines and Meters

I. FS Federal Specifications

1. FS QQ-S-763 Steel Bars, Wires, Shapes and Forgings

2. FS QQ-S-766 Stainless Steel, Class 302 and 304

J. MSS Manufacturer's Standardization Society

1. MSS SP-43 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt Welding Fittings

K. IIW International Institute for Welding

1. IIW XV-50-56E Rules for Welded Constructions

L. ISO International Organization for Standardization

1. ISO 1461 Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Ferro

Products

2. ISO 4064/1 Measurement of Water Flow in Closed Conduits –

Meters for Cold Potable Water

M. PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute

1. PDI WH 201 Water Hammer Arrester

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1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
Work:

1. Certificate of compliance stating that the material used in construction of pipes,

fittings and valves conform to all requirements of this Specification.

2. Catalog data for all valves, piping accessories, pipes and fittings showing all
dimensions, cross-sections, illustrations and schedule of parts to facilitate
assembly and disassembly.

3. Catalog cuts, dimensions, materials and manufacturer's installation instructions

for mechanical pipe couplings.

4. Catalog data showing exploded view type illustrations, schedule of parts and
their material specifications to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the
meters.

5. Equipment manufacturers recommended spare parts and tools list, operation

and maintenance information.

6. Samples of materials as required by the Royal Commission.

7. Joint detail drawings and joint assembly procedures.

8. Temperature-pressure ratings of pipes, fittings, valves and piping accessories.

9. Manufacturers’ recommended specifications for transporting, handling,

loading, unloading, stock piling and storage of materials.

10. Complete description and application instructions for field coating materials.

11. Complete listing with manufacturer's names of all pipe, fittings and accessories
to be used.

12. Certificates of shop or factory test of pipes and valves, including test data to
verify that all requirements have been met.

13. Project Record Documents

a) Record actual locations of equipment, cleanouts, and backflow

preventers.

14. Operation Data

a) Indicate frequency of treatment required for interceptors.

15. Maintenance Data

a) Include installation instructions, spare parts lists, exploded assembly

views.

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16. Flow characteristics (flow rate vs. pressure loss); accuracy characteristics
(percent accuracy characteristics [percent accuracy vs. flow rate]); low and
high flow rate; and minimum flow rate performance data.

17. Meters shall not be shipped from manufacturer's factory prior to review of the
performance characteristics by the Royal Commission.

18. Certificates of factory testing, meter accuracy and guarantee; and

recommended field testing and shop testing procedures.

19. Copies of manufacturer's technical specifications including detailed installation

instructions.

20. Operation and maintenance manual including spare parts list.

1.06 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing to achieve the specified
quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

B. Source Quality Control

1. Inspection of welded joints shall be carried out in accordance with the

requirements of ANSI B31.3.

2. All welds shall be subjected to a random radiographic examination to an extent

of 10%. Parts to be examined shall be selected by the Royal Commission.

3. Repaired welds shall be radiographically inspected to the extent required by

the Royal Commission.

4. Pipes, fittings and prefabricated sections for the piping shall be subject to a
hydrostatic test at the test pressure specified for use.

C. Follow manufacturers’ requirements for installation.

D. Welding procedures per ANSI/ASME Section 9, AWS D10.9 and D1.1M and the
National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.

E. Brazing procedures per ANSI B31.5 and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
SFA-5.8, Section II.

F. Soldering procedures per ANSI B16.18.

G. Comply with ANSI B31 pressure code for pressure piping.

H. All pressure testing shall be carried out in the presence of the Royal Commission’s
representative.

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1.07 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.08 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. General Requirements

1. Water meter design, application, fabrication, factory testing and calibration and
field installation shall be in compliance with AWWA, and approved installation
practices. It shall have sustained accuracy, long life and minimum
maintenance.

2. Meters shall be suitable for parallel installation as required.

3. Meter accuracy shall be + 2% of actual flow within range of meter.

B. All piping specialties are to be rated for the highest pressures and temperatures in
the respective system in accordance with ANSI B31, but not less than 862 kPa
(125 psi) unless specifically indicated otherwise.

C. The drawings shall reflect pipe locations where there is sufficient space to properly
support all pipes, including allowances for insulation and pipeline accessories.

D. The designer shall include expansion loops or incorporate expansion devices in all
piping systems. Expansion loops shall be dimensioned, length and width, as well as
where in the length of pipe the loop is to be located. Clearly indicate and dimension
locations of guides and anchors. Where expansion joints are used, they shall be
scheduled on the drawings. Fully detailed anchors and guides are the designer’s
responsibility and shall be clearly located on the drawings.

E. Dielectric devices shall be used wherever dissimilar piping materials are joined.
Waterway fittings are preferred rather than dielectric unions. Brass valves (control,
isolation, or check) shall serve as dielectric separators. Dielectric unions may be

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used only where waterway fittings or brass valves are impractical.

F. The designer is responsible for determining and scheduling the size of the openings
in all strainers.

G. The designer shall indicate on the drawings the general location of the chemical
treatment system. The flow schematic shall include the basic components (filter
feeders and side stream filters) including valves.

H. Where direct burial underground pipe is included in a project, the design documents
shall clearly indicate and accurately dimension the path of the pipes, including
elevations. Clearly indicate locations of expansion loops and all anchors. Details of
anchors shall be indicated on the drawings.

I. Emergency generator exhaust systems shall conform to steel pipe and fitting
requirements as specified for steam piping systems.

1.09 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and material units in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following
requirements:

1. All pipe products, valves, fittings and piping accessories shall be delivered in
manufacturers' original, protective packaging.

2. All products, valves, fittings and piping accessories shall be inspected at time
of delivery for damage and for compliance with Specifications.

3. Any products that are damaged or found not to be in accordance with the
specifications shall be immediately repaired or replaced.

4. All products shall be handled and stored as recommended by the

manufacturer to prevent damage and deterioration.

5. The Contractor shall supply handling equipment such as lifting beams,

reinforced canvas slings, protective padding, struts, cradles, etc., required to
install products without damaging hardware or lining and coatings.

6. The Contractor shall unload all products singly from trucks or lorries. Unless
cranes are used, pipes shall be unloaded by means of skids and check ropes
and no pipe shall be dropped or be allowed to roll.

7. Each pipe shall be site stored, stacked and handled into its position only in
such manner, and by such means that affords total protection for it from
damage of any kind. Site stacking of pipe work shall be such that the pipe
work shall not deform or be damaged in any way through storage or retrieval.
The manufacturer's recommendations shall be taken as the minimum
requirement.

8. Full consideration shall be given to safety aspects when locating, planning and
constructing stacking areas and whilst stacking pipes.

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9. All products shall be stored in dry, clean covered or shaded areas with ends
sealed until removal for installation.

10. Inspect product at time of delivery for shipment damage and for compliance
with specifications.

11. When damaged product is found that will require repair or replacement; or that
does not comply with this Specification, immediate action shall be taken to
repair or replace it, so that the project's performance and schedule are not
impaired.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specifications shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom must be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. All piping specialties shall be made of materials meeting the application requirements
and shall be in accordance with specifications detailed below.

2.02 MATERIAL

A. Water Meter

1. Bronze body, minimum 19 mm (¾ in.) NPT ends, positive displacement disc

type meter with built-in strainer, magnetic drive and thermoplastic disc/register
gearing. Meters shall meet ANSI/AWWA Standard C700. Sealed register shall
be odometer type totalization display having 37854 m3 (10,000,000 gallon)
capacity. Register shall also have 360° sweep hand with 0.038 m3 (10 gallon)
range and 25 per cubic meter (0.1 per gallon) increments. Meters shall be
suitable for 1034 kPa (150 psi) pressure at 26.7°C (80°F). For steam
condensate measurement, meters shall be suitable for 1034 kPa (150 psi)
pressure at 121°C (250°F), have a dry contact scaled pulse and a local
register.

2. Selection of suitable meter size for a specified pipe diameter shall be as per
Table 2A.

TABLE 2A: SELECTION OF METER SIZE FOR SPECIFIED PIPE DIAMETER

Meter Sizes

Pipe
Diameter
20 25 32 40 50 63 75 110 160 200 315 400
PVC (SAS),
mm

Meter Size,
15 20 25 30 40 50 50 80 100 150 250 300
mm

3. Epoxy coated iron body for maximum working pressure of 16 bars.

4. Toughened, scratch resistant glass window.

5. Register Shroud with built in sensor pockets.

6. Protected magnetic drive, shielded from external magnetic fields.

7. Hermetically sealed super dry dial register with built-in transmitting features.

8. Removable mechanism.

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9. Performance equal or better than ISO 4064/I Class B.

10. Displacement type meters shall be as follows:

a) Meter casings shall be made of cast bronze and rated for 1034 kPa
(150 psi) at 43°C (109°F) operating conditions.

b) Measuring chamber shall be bronze with stainless steel trim and it shall
be protected against corrosion.

c) Measuring element shall be metal reinforced hard rubber or other

corrosion proof material of equal performance.

d) Gasketing shall be all Buna-N or equivalent material.

e) Strainer shall be stainless steel.

f) Drive shall be magnetic type.

g) The entire working unit shall be removable from the meter body.

h) Register shall be as follows:

1) Register box and lid shall be bronze with stainless steel hinge pin;
it shall be ‘O’-ring sealed.
2) Register shall be of the dry type, hermetically sealed, non-fogging,
with unbreakable glass lens; counter housing shall be airtight and
under vacuum.
3) Flow rate indicator for meter sizes 50 mm (2 in.) and larger
calibrated in liter/second; and totalizer for all meter sizes
calibrated in cubic meter (m³) shall be included.
4) Register gear train shall be plastic, self lubricating.
5) All registers to show Arabic and English digits.
6) Register range shall be as per Table 2B.
TABLE 2B: REGISTER RANGE

Meter Size (mm) Range (m3)

15 to 40 dia. 100,000
50 to 100 dia. 1,000,000
Up to 500 dia. 10,000,000

7) A dehumidifier capsule shall be included as required.

8) The register shall be accessible and easily resetable by the Royal
Commission O & M personnel.
9) Change gears shall be accessible to facilitate field maintenance
and recalibration.
10) The register box shall be secured to the meter with screws which

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are drilled to accept a seal wire.

i) Connections shall be external pipe threads up to and including 40 mm

diameter and flanged connections for sizes 50 mm diameter and above.

j) Meters with external threaded connections shall be furnished with

bronze connectors to facilitate installation.

k) All connections shall conform to the metric standard.

11. Turbine type meters shall be as follows:

a) Meter casings (main case and top case) shall be as indicated in

par. 2.02 A.10.a including bronze test plug and silicon bronze screws.

b) Measuring wheel and cage shall be as follows:

1) Housing, Cage and Frame: Composition Bronze.
2) Measuring Wheel: Resin rubber.
3) Screw, Nut, Bearing Holder, Washer and Frame: Phosphor
Bronze.
4) Bushing: Graphite.
5) Retaining Plate: Phosphor Bronze.
6) ‘O’ Rings: Polished Jewels.
7) Spindle: 17-4 Stainless Steel.

c) Gear train shall be as follows:

1) Housing, Plate and Arms: Composition Bronze.
2) Support, Center Bearing and Ring: Bronze.
3) Gears, Pinions, Set Screw and Drive: Nickel Silver.
4) Spindle: Phosphor Bronze.
5) Bushing and Bearing Washer: Graphite.
6) Side Spindles: Stainless Steel.
7) Spindle Sleeves: Nickel Silver.
8) Assembly Screw: Stainless Steel.

d) Gasketing shall be all Buna-N or fiber.

e) Drive shall be magnetic type or acceptable alternate.

f) The entire working unit shall be removable from the meter body.

g) Register shall be as indicated in par. 2.02 A.10.h.

h) Connections shall be as indicated under par. 2.02 A.10.i.

i) Connectors shall be as indicated under par. 2.02 A.10.j.

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j) Connection standard shall be as indicated under par. 2.02 A.10.k.

12. Compound type meters shall be as follows:

a) Meter casings shall be as indicated in 2.02 A.10.a except cast iron

above 200 mm size, casing bolts and nuts stainless steel.

b) Main line measuring chamber shall be bronze; bypass measuring

chamber shall be 3-piece bronze consisting of a chamber ring and
removable top and bottom plates secured with stainless steel screws,
and stainless steel diaphragm held in place by slots in the chamber ring
and top plate.

c) Measuring element shall be hard rubber; bypass disc piston shall be

1 piece, vulcanized hard rubber with metal reinforcement and stainless
steel spindle.

d) Lever valve weight, seat and swing arm shall be bronze.

e) Bypass shut-off valves shall be bronze.

f) Mainline strainer shall be bronze; bypass strainer shall be stainless

steel.

g) Register shall be as indicated in par. 2.02 A.10.h.

h) Connections shall be external pipe threads up to including 40 mm

diameter and flanged connections for sizes 50 mm diameter and above.

i) Meters with external threaded connections shall be furnished with

bronze connectors to facilitate installation.

j) All connections shall conform to the metric standard.

B. Water Filters

1. Construct housing of carbon steel rated at 862 kPa (125 psi) at 121°C (250°F).
Finished product to bear the ASME unfired pressure vessel stamp. Use a
gasketed clamped cover of cast iron or steel to provide filter access. Use
threaded pipe connections for nominal pipe sizes 50 mm (2 in.) and smaller,
flanged pipe connections for nominal pipe sizes 63 mm (2½ in.) and larger.

2. Furnish 3 sets of disposable filter cartridges, two capable of removing 98% of

all solids that are 5 microns or larger in size and one capable of removing 98%
of all solids that are 75 microns or larger in size. Provide a positive seal on
each cartridge stack to minimize bypass. Assembly to function properly with
pressure differentials to 517 kPa (75 psi).

C. Pressure Gages

1. Pressure gages shall generally have a 114 mm diameter dial, except where
smaller sizes are standard for small bore piping, or where larger sizes are
required for clear observation at a distance, with 12.7 mm connection size,
stainless steel case, plastic window and an internal bronze tube with blow-out

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disc.

D. Differential Pressure Gage

1. Bellows type differential pressure meter kit that includes a 150 mm (6 in.)
diameter gage with a 270° arc having an accuracy of ± 1% of full scale or
better and suitable for the differential pressures of the flow meters supplied for
this project, over range protection on the meter, color coded hoses not less
than 3 m (10 ft.) in length with brass connectors suitable for connection to the
low and high pressure connections on the balance valves, inline strainers,
instrument valving so meter can be vented and drained, pressure and
temperature rating at least equal to that of the valves. Provide meter and all
accessories in a durable case with carrying handle.

E. Pressure Snubbers

1. Bronze construction, suitable for system working pressure, 6.5 mm (¼ in.)

size.

F. Coil Siphons

1. Bronze or steel construction, suitable for system working pressure, 6.5 mm

(¼ in.) size.

G. Gage Valves

1. Use valves as specified in SECTION 15110. For water systems, use 6.5 mm
(¼ in.) ball valves. For steam systems, use 6.5 mm (¼ in.) gate valves
suitable for system working pressure.

H. Expansion Loops

1. Provide expansion loops indicated on the drawings and details.

2. Size each loop so that the stress levels due to expansion and/or contraction do
not exceed those allowed by ASME Codes.

3. Always use expansion loops in lieu of expansion compensators or expansion

joints unless absolutely necessary. Do not install compensators/joints in
inaccessible locations.

I. Expansion Compensators

1. Verify working pressure requirements when expansion compensators are used

on systems connected to existing central chilled and/or hot water plants.

2. Constructed of 2-ply stainless steel bellows with carbon steel shrouds, carbon
steel threaded or flanged end fittings or copper solder joint fittings, internal
guides for the full length of the bellows travel, and positive internal anti-torque
device to prevent twist or torque during installation. Units shall be rated at
1034 kPa (150 psi) at not less than 204.4°C (400°F).

J. Expansion Joints (Bellows Type)

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1. Verify working pressure requirements when expansion joints are used on

systems connected to existing central chilled and/or hot water plants.

2. Flanged, packless, self-equalizing type constructed of Type 304 stainless steel

bellows and carbon steel fittings. Construct control rings of cast steel or nickel
iron. Include limit stops and tie rods to prevent over traversing and to constrain
pressure thrust forces on the joints. Units shall be rated at 1034 kPa (150 psi)
at not less than 204.4°C (400°F).

3. Include an external sheet metal shroud on all joints that will be insulated.
Shroud shall be removable for field inspection of the joint.

4. Include an internal sleeve of Type 304 stainless steel with sufficient clearance
between the bellows and the sleeve to permit full rated rotational and lateral
movement. Inside diameter of sleeve shall not be less than that of the
adjoining pipe.

K. Expansion Joints (Slip Type)

1. Slip type with integral internal and external guides designed for the injection of
self-lubricating packing under full line pressure. Provide Single end or Double
end with integral anchor base expansion joints, suitable for use with 1034 kPa
(150 psi) steam of sizes and traverse noted on plans.

L. Expansion Vibration Isolation Joints

1. Single or multiple arch-flanged expansion vibration isolation joints shall be

constructed of steel-ring reinforced chloroprene-impregnated cloth materials.
The joint shall be designed to absorb the movement of the pipe sections in
which installed with no detrimental effect on pipe or connected equipment.
Flanges shall be backed with ferrous-metal backing rings. Control rod
assemblies shall be provided where necessary to restrict joint movement. All
nonmetallic exterior surfaces of the joint shall be coated with chlorosulphinated
polyethylene. Grommets shall be provided in limit bolt hole to absorb noise
transmitted through the bolts.

2. Joints shall be suitable for continuous-duty working temperature of at least

121°C (250°F) unless otherwise specified.

3. Arches shall be filled with soft chloroprene where indicated.

M. Traverse Chamber and Stuffing Box

1. ASTM A53M, Grade B, seamless steel pipe and concentric reducer of same or
greater wall thickness as connected piping system.

N. Slip

1. ASTM A53M, Grade B, Type S, black steel pipe. Use Schedule 80 material for
sizes through 400 mm (16 in.) and Schedule 60 for sizes 450 mm (18 in.)
through 600 mm (24 in.), but not lighter weight material than used on the
connected piping system. Slip to be ground, polished, and plated with not less
than 25 micron (1 mil) of hard chrome applied over 25 micron (1 mil) of crack-
free hard chrome, in accordance with ASTM B650.

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O. End Connections

1. Beveled to match connected piping for field welding.

P. Guides

1. Internal and external integral with the stuffing box with aluminum bronze,
Bronzalon, or other non-ferrous, low friction inserts.

Q. Outward Limit Stops

1. T-303 stainless steel pins welded to slip to prevent disengagement of the slip
in the event of anchor failure.

R. Thermometers

1. Stem Type, cast aluminum case, 225 mm (9 in.) scale, clear acrylic window.
adjustable angle brass stem with stem of sufficient length so the end of the
stem is near the middle of a pipe without reducing the thickness of any
insulation, red indicating fluid, black lettering against a white background, with
scale ranges as per Table 2C:

TABLE 2C: THERMOMETER SCALE RANGES

Service Scale Range, °C (°F) Min. Increment °C (°F)

Hot Water 0 to 115 (32 - 240) 1 (2)

Chilled Water - 18 to 38 (0 - 100) 0.5 (1)

Glycol Water 0 to 55 (30 - 130) 1 (2)

Condenser Water - 18 to 50 (0 - 120) 0.5 (1)

Steam Condensate 0 to 150 (32 - 300) 1 (2)

S. Thermometer Sockets

1. Brass with threaded connections suitable for thermometer stems and

temperature control sensing elements in pipeline. Furnish with extension necks
for insulated piping systems.

T. Test Wells

1. Similar to thermometer sockets except with a brass cap that thread into the
inside of the test well to prevent dirt from accumulating. Secure cap to body
with a short chain. Furnish with extension necks, where appropriate, to
accommodate the pipeline insulation.

U. Pressure/Temperature Test Plugs

1. Brass plug with 6.5 mm (¼ in.) NPT threads, EPDM or neoprene valve core,
knurled cap with cap strap. Use extended length plugs to clear insulated

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piping. Adaptors shall have 6.5 mm (¼ in.) FPT connection for standard
pressure gages.

V. Manual Air Vents

1. Manual Key Type Vents

a) Bronze body with nonferrous internal parts, screwdriver operated,

designed to relieve air from the system when vent is opened, rated at
not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) at 104.4°C (220°F).

2. Manual air vents shall be 6.5 mm (¼ in.), 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) or 13 mm (½ in.)
globe valves, unless otherwise indicated.

W. Automatic Air Vents

1. Automatic air vents on pumps, mains, and where indicated shall be of ball-float
construction. Vent inlet shall be not less than 19 mm (¾ in.) and the outlet shall
be not less than 6.5 mm (¼ in.). Orifice shall be 3.2 mm (1/8 in.). Trim shall be
corrosion-resistant steel conforming to FS QQ-S-763 or FS QQ-S-766. Vent
shall be fitted with try-cock. Vent shall discharge air at any pressure to
1034 kPa (150 psi). Outlet shall be copper tube routed as indicated and
approved.

2. Automatic air vents shall have a cast iron body and cap, asbestos gasket, heat
treated chrome steel valve and valve seat for purpose of hardness and wear
resistant seats, stainless steel float.

X. Suction Diffusers

1. Designed to replace the suction line strainer and the long entrance pipe at a
pump suction; constructed with a strainer blowdown connection, provisions for
a field supplied support foot, and bolted flange for strainer removal and
cleaning; rated at not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) working pressure at not less
than 121°C (250°F).

a) Closed Systems
1) Body constructed of cast iron, ductile iron or carbon steel; cast
iron or steel straightening vanes; steel, galvanized steel or
stainless steel strainer; brass or bronze fine mesh start-up
strainer, strainer blowdown connection, inlet pressure gage
connection, provisions for a field supplied support foot, and bolted
flange for strainer removal and cleaning; rated at not less than
862 kPa (125 psi) working pressure at not less than 121°C
(250°F).

b) Open Systems
1) Body constructed of cast iron, ductile iron or carbon steel; cast
iron, steel or stainless steel straightening vanes; galvanized steel
or stainless steel strainer; strainer blowdown connection, inlet
pressure gage connection, provisions for a field supplied support
foot, and bolted flange for strainer removal and cleaning; rated at
not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) working pressure at not less than

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121°C (250°F).

Y. Vacuum Breakers

1. Where vacuum breakers are not furnished integral with equipment by the
equipment manufacturer, provide 15° swing check valve.

Z. Flow Sensing Devices

1. For water flow sensing devices 50 mm (2 in.) and smaller, use balance valves.

a) Pitot Tube Flow Sensors (Type 1)

1) Multi-port averaging type flow sensor designed to sense the
velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe and produce a pressure output
that is proportional to the fluid velocity.
2) Sensor to consist of a Type 316 stainless steel probe with a
diamond or elliptical shape of sufficient length to sense flow
completely across the pipe section and to accommodate the
insulation specified for the pipeline; brass body gate, needle, or
ball instrument connection valves with appropriate fitting for
connection to a meter; single forged steel weld type installation
fitting for pipe sizes through 150 mm (6 in.), double forged steel
weld type installation fittings for use on opposite ends of the
sensor for larger pipe sizes if recommended by the manufacturer
for the application; accurate within 2% of the actual flow with a
turndown ratio of 10:1 or better; permanently stamped nameplate
attached to the sensor indicating the flow/differential pressure
characteristics of the sensor; suitable for use on systems to
1034 kPa (150 psi) at 121°C (250°F).

b) Pitot Tube Flow Sensors (Type 2)

1) Multi-port averaging type flow sensor designed to sense the
velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe and produce a pressure output
that is proportional to the fluid velocity.
2) Sensor to consist of a Type 316 stainless steel probe with a
diamond or elliptical shape; brass body gate, needle, or ball
instrument connection valves with appropriate fitting for
connection to a meter; single forged steel weld type installation
fitting for pipe sizes through 150 mm (6 in.), double forged steel
weld type installation fittings for use on opposite ends of the
sensor for larger pipe sizes if recommended by the manufacturer
for the application; non-asbestos packing in a Type 316 stainless
steel packing gland; carbon steel mounting hardware; ball or gate
type isolation valve extended from the system pipe to
accommodate pipeline insulation; accurate within 2% of the actual
flow with a turndown ratio of 10:1 or better; permanently stamped
nameplate attached to the sensor indicating the flow/differential
pressure characteristics of the sensor; suitable for use on systems
to 1034 kPa (150 psi) at 185.5°C (366°F) and 1379 kPa (200 psi)
at 37.8°C (100°F).
3) Include 1 differential pressure meter kit that includes a 150 mm

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(6 in.) diameter gage having an accuracy of 3% of full scale or

better and suitable for the differential pressures of the valves
supplied for this project, color coded hoses not less than 3 m
(10 ft.) in length with brass connectors suitable for connection to
the low and high pressure connections on the balance valves,
instrument valving so meter can be vented and drained, pressure
and temperature rating at least equal to that of the valves.
Provide meter and all accessories in a durable case with carrying
handle.

c) Vortex Shedding Flow Sensors

1) Wafer type, Type 316 stainless steel body, flanged connections,
quartz piezoelectric flow element, integrally mounted
weatherproof head enclosure, 24 V DC transmitter with 4-20 mA
output linear to flow, suitable for use in 1034 kPa (150 psi) steam
lines, overall accuracy to be within 1.5% of the actual flow
throughout the specified range.
2) Sensor assembly to be designed so it can be inserted or removed
from the pipeline without process line shutdown.

AA. Manual Drains

1. Manual drains shall be gate valves.

BB. Air Separators

1. Air separators shall have flanged tangential inlet and outlet connections,
internal perforated stainless steel air collector tube, and be constructed in
accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and stamped for
862 kPa working pressure. A blow down connection with a gate valve shall be
provided.

a) 38 mm (1½ in.) and Smaller

1) Cast iron construction, suitable for in-line installation, top and
bottom connections for use with expansion tanks specified above,
rated at not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) at 104.4°C (220°F).

b) 50 mm (2 in.) and Larger

1) Welded steel construction, ASME constructed and stamped for a
working pressure not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) at 104.4°C
(220°F), threaded or flanged connections for 50 mm (2 in.) size,
flanged or grooved connections if grooved piping is allowed for all
sizes over 50 mm (2 in.), suitable for use with expansion tanks
specified above, drain connection at the bottom of unit, vent/tank
connection at the top of unit, suitable for the system flow rates as
indicated on the drawings.
2) Include a galvanized or stainless steel strainer with provisions in
the unit shell for strainer removal. Provide a blowdown connection
located so that the inside surface of the strainer can be cleaned
by draining the system fluid through the blowdown connection.

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CC. Centrifugal Separators

1. Centrifugal vortex type separator constructed of carbon steel and furnished

with flanged inlet and outlet, collection chamber that is openable for inspection
or cleaning, flanged separator section to allow interior inspection or cleaning,
flanged collection chamber outlet for removing collected material, a relief line
from the venturi chamber to the collection chamber to improve solids
collection, 6.5 mm (¼ in.) gage connections in the main inlet and outlet
connections, and suitable for an operating pressure of not less than 862 kPa
(125 psi). Assembly to be capable of removing 98% by weight of all particles
75 microns or larger and having a specific gravity of at least 1.8.

2. Furnish with a purge assembly consisting of a motorized ball valve and a

controller suitable for 120 V operation and mounting independently near the
valve. Ball valve to be suitable for 862 kPa (125 psi) operation at 37.8°C
(100°F). Controller to allow setting of purge time between 15 seconds and
30 minutes with frequencies between 1 minute and 16 hours. Include controls
to allow automatic operation, manual operation, or de-energizing the controller.

DD. Steam Traps

1. Minimum trap size shall be 19 mm (¾ in.) for all types. Traps with brass/bronze
internal parts will not be accepted.

a) Float and Thermostatic Traps

1) Cast iron or semi-steel body and bolted cover, non-asbestos
cover gasket, stainless steel bellows type air vent, stainless steel
float, stainless steel lever and valve assembly, and rated at not
less than 862 kPa (125 psi) saturated steam.

b) Inverted Bucket Traps (Cast Iron)

1) Cast iron or semi-steel body and bolted cover, non-asbestos
cover gasket, stainless steel bucket, stainless steel or heat
treated chrome steel seat and plunger, integral inlet strainer with
stainless steel screen and tapped and plugged blowdown
connection, rated at not less than 1034 kPa (150 psi) saturated
steam. Sealed stainless steel traps may be substituted for cast
iron traps if the pressure/temperature and other construction
limitations are met.

c) Inverted Bucket Traps (Forged Steel)

1) Forged carbon steel body with bolted cover, non-asbestos cover
gasket, stainless steel bucket, stainless steel or heat treated
chrome steel seat and plunger, rated at not less than 1206 kPa
(175 psi) steam at 221°C (430°F).

EE. Expansion Tanks

1. Standard Type

a) Steel construction, tested and stamped in accordance with Section 8D

of the ANSI/ASME Code and furnished with the National Board Form

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U-1, red line gage glass with guard and cocks, drain valve with hose
adapter, air charging device, system connection, rated for not less than
862 kPa (125 psi) working pressure, prime coated, mounting saddles for
horizontal installation or base for vertical installation, size/capacity as
indicated on the drawings.

2. Bladder Type

a) Steel construction, tested and stamped in accordance with Section 8D

of the ANSI/ASME Code and furnished with the National Board Form
U-1, rated for not less than 862 kPa (125 psi) working pressure, pre-
charged with air to the initial fill pressure indicated on the drawings, butyl
diaphragm suitable for fluid temperatures to 104.4°C (220°F), and
furnished with a tank drain connection, system connection, mounting
saddles for horizontal installation or base for vertical installation, prime
coated, size/capacity as indicated on the drawings. Tank and bladder
construction must allow field replacement of the bladder on its failure.

FF. Compression Tanks

1. Compression tank shall be designed, fabricated, tested, and stamped for a

working pressure of not less than 862 kPa (125 psi ) in accordance with ASME
BPV VIII. Tank shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication to produce not less
than 0.46 kg of zinc per m2 single-side surface.

2. Tank size, configuration, and openings shall be as indicated.

3. Tank accessories shall include red-lined gage-glass complete with glass

protectors and shutoff valves, air charger and drainer, and manual vent.

4. The compression tank shall be constructed in compliance with ASME boiler

and pressure vessel codes and nameplated for 1040 kPa working pressure.
Tank capacity shall be of the size shown on the Contract Drawings and
furnished with gage glass tapping.

5. The air control tank fitting shall be constructed for 1040 kPa working pressure
and shall include a manual vent.

GG. Pressure Relief Valves

1. Pressure relief valve shall be ASME labeled for relieving pressure and rated as
indicated on the Contract Drawings, low blow-down differential and valve seat
and, all moving parts exposed to the fluid shall be of non-ferrous material.

2. The valves shall be diaphragm operated; the seats and working parts exposed
to the fluid shall be of noncorrosive material. Fluid discharge shall not enter the
relief chambers. Reducing valve setting shall be 83 kPa but can be adjusted
from 55 to 172 kPa. The reducing valve shall contain a removable strainer and
anti-siphon check valve. Relief valve setting shall be factory set at 206 kPa.

HH. Chilled Water Chemical Feed Units (Pot Feeders)

1. The chilled water chemical feed unit (pot feeder) shall include a pot feeder to
feed chemical treatment into the circulating water system by batch, sampling

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connection in the circulation water line including globe valve, and test kit for
closed system water treatment. The pot feeder body shall consist of a 20 L
feeder body rated at 1040 kPa, two 10 mm petecocks, two 25 mm gate valves,
one 152 mm funnel, three 25 mm nipples, and support legs.

II. Pipe Escutcheons

1. Chrome plated, stamped steel, hinged, split-ring escutcheon, with set screw or
snap-on type. Inside diameter shall closely fit pipe outside diameter or outside
of pipe insulation where pipe is insulated. Outside diameter shall completely
cover the opening in floors, walls, or ceilings. In exterior, damp, or corrosive
environments, use stainless steel escutcheons.

JJ. Hose Faucets

1. Hose faucets shall be constructed with 12.5 mm (½ in.) male inlet threads,
hexagon shoulder, and 19 mm (¾ in) hose connection, conforming to FS WW-
P-541. Hose-coupling screw threads shall conform to ASME B1.20.7.

2. Vandalproof, atmospheric-type vacuum breaker shall be provided on discharge

in potable water lines.

KK. Dielectric Waterway Fittings

1. Electroplated steel or brass nipple, with an inert and non-corrosive,

thermoplastic lining.

LL. Dielectric Unions

1. Provide dielectric unions with appropriate end connections for the pipe
materials in which installed (screwed, soldered, or flanged), which effectively
isolates dissimilar metals, prevents galvanic action and stops corrosion.

MM. Unions

1. Malleable Iron, Class 150 for low pressure service and Class 250 for high
pressure service; hexagonal stock, with ball and socket joints, metal to metal
bronze seating surfaces; female threaded ends.

NN. Orifice Unions

1. Orifice unions shall be ferrous or nonferrous type, with gasketed corrosion-

resistant steel orifice. Flanged unions shall have the orifice size stamped on a
tab of the orifice. Screwed unions shall have the orifice size stamped on the
coupling nut.

OO. Sight Flow Indicators

1. Sight-flow indicators for pressure service shall be constructed of bronze with

specially treated single- or double-glass sight windows and shall have a
bronze, nylon, or tetrafluoroethylene rotating flow indicator mounted on an
AISI Type 304 or 316 corrosion-resistant steel shaft. Body may have screwed
or flanged end. Assembly shall be pressure- and temperature-rated for the
applied service. Flapper flow-type indicators are not acceptable.

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PP. Strainers

1. Water Systems

a) Y Type
1) Cast Iron body; stainless steel screens; bolted or threaded screen
retainer tapped for a blowoff valve; threaded body in sizes through
50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than 1206 kPa (175 psi) WOG;
flanged body in sizes over 50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than
862 kPa (125 psi) WOG at 115.5°C (240°F). Screen to be
20 mesh for line sizes 50 mm (2 in.) and less, 3.125 mm
(0.125 in.) perforations for line sizes 63 mm (2½ in.) through
100 mm (4 in.), and 6.25 mm (0.25 in.) perforations for line sizes
125 mm (5 in.) and larger.

b) Basket Type
1) Cast Iron body with clamped cover; stainless steel screens; body
tapped for a blowoff valve; 862 kPa (125 psi) flanged body for
63 mm (2½ in.) and larger; 3.125 mm (0.125 in.) perforations for
line sizes 63 mm (2½ in.) through 100 mm (4 in.), and 6.25 mm
(0.25 in.) perforations for line sizes 125 mm (5 in.) and larger.

2. Water Systems with Design Pressures over 1034 kPa (150 psi)

a) Y Type; cast iron or cast steel body; stainless steel screens; bolted or
threaded screen retainer tapped for a blowoff valve; threaded or socket
weld body in sizes through 50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than
2068 kPa (300 psi) WOG at 65.5°C (150°F); flanged or butt weld body in
sizes over 50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than 2068 kPa (300 psi )
WOG at 65.5°C (150°F). Screen perforations to be 1.425 mm (0.057 in.)
for line sizes 50 mm (2 in.) and less, 3.125 mm (0.125 in.) for line sizes
63 mm (2½ in.) through 100 mm (4 in.), and 6.25 mm (0.25 in.) for line
sizes 125 mm (5 in.) and larger.

3. Steam Systems 103.4 kPa (15 psi) and Lower

a) Y Type; cast iron body; stainless steel screens; bolted or threaded

screen retainer tapped for a blowoff valve; threaded in sizes through
50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than 1723.5 kPa (250 psi) at 204.4°C
(400°F); flanged in sizes over 50 mm (2 in.) and rated at not less than
862 kPa (125 psi) at 176.7°C (350°F). Screen to be 20 mesh for line
sizes 50 mm (2 in.) and less, 1.25 mm (0.050 in.) perforations for line
sizes over 50 mm (2 in.).

4. Steam Systems 103.4 kPa (15 psi) to 690 kPa (100 psi)

a) Y Type; steel body; stainless steel screens; bolted or threaded screen

retainer tapped for a blowoff valve; threaded or flanged in sizes through
50 mm (2 in.); flanged in sizes over 50 mm (2 in.); rated at not less than
1723.5 kPa (250 psi) at 204.4°C (400°F). Screen perforations to be
1.25 mm (0.050 in.) for all line sizes.

5. Steam Systems over 690 kPa (100 psi)

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a) Y Type; cast steel or forges steel body; stainless steel screen; bolted or
threaded screen retainer tapped for a blowoff valve; threaded, socket
weld, butt weld, or flanged end connections in all sizes; suitable for
steam service at 4136.4 kPa (600 psi). Screen perforations to be
1.25 mm (0.050 in.) for all line sizes.

QQ. Mechanical Sleeve Seals

1. Modular mechanical type, consisting of interlocking synthetic rubber links

shaped to continuously fill annular space between pipe and sleeve, connected
with bolts and pressure plates which cause rubber sealing elements to expand
when tightened.

RR. Steel Sleeves

1. Schedule 40 galvanized, welded steel pipe, ASTM A53M, Grade A. Sleeves

shall be cast in the slab for new construction, or core drilled and set in epoxy
grout for retrofits. Sleeves in floors shall extend 150 mm (6 in.) above the
floor.

SS. Water Hammer Arresters

1. Water-hammer arresters shall be commercially manufactured products

consisting of bellows arranged to absorb the energy of pressure waves
generated by valve closure in a line in which the water is flowing. Arresters
shall be nonferrous construction, shall be rated as to capacity, and shall be
certified in accordance with PDI WH 201.

2. Stainless steel construction, bellows type sized in accordance with PDI-WH

201, precharged suitable for operation in temperature range - 73 to 149°C
(- 100 to 300°F) and maximum 1034 kPa (150 psi) working pressure. Refer to
Table 2D for water hammer arrester schedule.

TABLE 2D: Water Hammer Arrester Schedules

Pipe Flow Flow Rated Max.

Pipe Size
Tag No. Length Pressure Velocity Flow Pressure
(mm)
(m) (kPa) (m/s) (L/s) (kPa)

WH Type A 12.7 15.2 413.4 3.1 0.6 1033.5

WH Type B 19.1 15.2 413.4 3.1 1.1 1033.5

WH Type C 25.4 15.2 413.4 3.1 1.7 1033.5

WH Type D 31.8 15.2 413.4 3.1 2.9 1033.5

WH Type E 38.1 15.2 413.4 3.1 4.0 1033.5

WH Type F 50.8 15.2 413.4 3.1 6.6 1033.5

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2.03 FABRICATION

A. All like parts of same type meter fabricated by the same manufacturer shall be
interchangeable.

B. The meters shall be manufactured such that it shall be possible to disassemble the
working assembly with minimum disassembly of other parts.

C. All castings shall be clean and without defects.

D. All foundry and machine work shall be in accordance with good practice for the class
of work involved.

E. All parts shall conform to the required dimensions and shall be free from defects that
will prevent proper functioning of the meter.

F. Parts shall be assembled, well fitted and smoothly operating.

2.04 SHOP TESTING

A. Meter tests shall be conducted in accordance with AWWA or other Royal

Commission accepted test codes and/or procedures.

B. All meters shall be hydrostatically tested for leaks at 1.5 times the design pressure.

C. The manufacturer shall issue a certificate including test data to show that the meter
meets performance specifications.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall inspect each water meter prior to installation to verify that it is in
conformance with these Specifications.

B. The Contractor shall inspect all products for damage immediately before installation.
Any products that are damaged or not in accordance with the specifications shall
immediately be repaired or removed from the site and replaced.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. General

1. All piping specialties shall be installed in strict accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations and in accordance with all applicable codes.

2. All piping specialties shall be installed as shown on the Contract Drawings and
in locations that are easily accessible, and in the case of pressure gages and
thermometers, easily read.

3. Install refrigeration specialties in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

4. Route piping in orderly manner, with plumbing parallel to building structure,

and maintain gradient.

5. Install piping to conserve building space and not interfere with use of space.

6. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations and locations slope

piping 1% in direction of oil return.

7. Provide non-conducting dielectric connections when joining dissimilar metals.

8. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe,
joints, or connected equipment. Nitrogen purge lines during brazing.

9. Provide clearance for installation of insulation and access to valves and

fittings.

10. Provide access to concealed valves and fittings.

11. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building frame, brush
clean, and apply 1 coat of zinc rich primer to welding.

12. Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories not prefinished, ready for
finish painting.

13. Locate expansion valve sensing bulb immediately downstream of evaporator

on suction line.

14. Provide external equalizer piping on expansion valves with refrigerant

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distributor connected to evaporator.

15. Fully charge completed system with refrigerant after evacuation and testing.
Take precautions so as not to discharge refrigerant into atmosphere.

B. Thermometers

1. Thermometers shall be installed in the following locations:

a) Entering and leaving side of each chiller (0 to 50°C).

b) Entering and leaving side of air handling unit chilled water coil (0 to
50°C).

2. Stem type thermometers shall be installed as indicated in the drawings and/or

details using a separable socket in each location.

3. Install dial type thermometer for air temperature measurement in ductwork

where detailed or specified. Support capillary inside duct so it measures a
uniform sample of air. Mount readout so it is readily visible on a portion of
ductwork that is not externally insulated or on a sheet metal angle support
secured to a nearby structural element.

C. Thermometer Sockets

1. Install at each point where a thermometer or temperature control sensing

element is located in a pipeline.

D. Test Wells

1. Install in piping systems as indicated on the drawings and/or details wherever

provisions are needed for inserting a thermometer at a later date.

E. P/T (Pressure/Temperature) Test Plugs

1. Install in piping systems as indicated on the drawings and/or details. Do not

insulate over test plugs.

F. Pressure Gages

1. A line size gate valve shall be installed in the line connecting the pressure
gage to the system, for gage isolation.

2. Install in locations where indicated on the drawings and/or details, including

any gage piping, with scale range appropriate to the system operating
pressures.

3. Pressure gages shall be installed in the following locations:

a) Entering and leaving side of each automatic control valve (0 to

400 kPa).

b) Suction and discharge side of all pumps (0 to 400 kPa).

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c) Entering and leaving side of each chilled water coil (0 to 400 kPa).

d) Entering and leaving side of each chiller (0 to 400 kPa).

G. Install pressure snubbers in gage piping for all gages used on water services.

H. Install coil siphons in gage piping for all gages used on steam services.

I. Install gage valves at each gage location as close to the main as possible and at
each location where a gage tapping is indicated.

J. Install expansion loops where indicated on the drawings or details, locating anchors
and guides as detailed.

K. Install expansion compensators where indicated on the drawings or details, locating

anchors and guides as detailed.

L. Expansion Joints (Bellow Type)

1. Install bellow type expansion joints where indicated on the drawings or details,
locating anchors and guides as detailed.

2. Do not stretch joint to accommodate pipe mis-alignment or end-to-end

spacing. Remove all shipping rods and spacers and clean inside of joint
before placing in service.

M. Expansion Joints (Slip Type)

1. Verify that the slip type expansion joint has been precompressed the proper
amount for the application, including the temperature difference between the
installation condition and the operating condition; adjust precompression as
required.

2. Provide protection for the chrome plated slip during the entire installation
process. Replace packing if it has become imbedded with dirt, gravel or other
foreign material.

3. Install alignment guides as indicated on the drawings or in accordance with the

joint manufacturer's instructions, whichever is more restrictive.

4. For joints furnished with bases, use the proper size bolts in all bolt holes to
obtain the maximum anchor strength.

5. Install a drip trap or drain plug, in accordance with the project details, on joints
furnished with a drain connection.

6. On lines specified to be insulated, install the insulation blanket, furnished by

the expansion joint supplier, in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.

N. Strainers

1. Install all strainers where indicated on the project details, allowing sufficient
space for the screens to be removed. Rotate screen retainer where required

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by the installation so blowdown can remove accumulated dirt from the strainer
body.

2. Water Systems

a) Install a ball valve for blowdown in the tapped screen retainer; valve to
be the same size as the tapping.

3. Steam Systems-Low Pressure 103.4 kPa (15 psi) and Lower

a) Install a gate valve for blowdown in the tapped screen retainer; valve to
be the same size as the tapping, suitable for system pressure.

4. Steam Systems-High Pressure above 103.4 kPa (15 psi)

a) Install a forged steel gate valve for blowdown in the tapped screen
retainer; valve to be the same size as the tapping, suitable for system
pressure.

O. Water Filters

1. Install water filter in a bypass arrangement around system pump where

indicated on the drawings. Allow sufficient clearance at the top of the unit for
filter removal and replacement. Anchor filter support stand to a housekeeping
pad. Install a shutoff valve upstream and downstream of the filter. Install a
pressure gage with gage valves, piped so the pressure differential across the
filter can be read.

2. Install the 50 micron filters after the piping system has been cleaned and
flushed. Install 1 set of 5 micron filters when the 50 micron filters need
replacing. Give the other set of 5 micron filters to the Royal Commission.

P. Centrifugal Separators

1. Install centrifugal separator in a bypass arrangement around secondary chilled

water system pumps where indicated on the drawings.

2. Allow sufficient clearance at the top of the unit for head removal and cleaning.
Support stand with angle iron and other structural support members.

3. Install a shutoff valve upstream and downstream of the separator.

4. Install a pressure gage with gage valves, piped so the pressure differential
across the separator can be read.

5. Install the motorized drain valve in the collection chamber outlet downstream
of a manual shutoff valve; extend piping to the adjacent floor drain.

6. Controller will be installed under the temperature control specification section.

Q. Steam Traps

1. Where scheduled trap capacity exceeds the capacity of a single trap, the
Contractor may, at his option, use multiple traps or a single "ultra-capacity"

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trap.

2. Install on the discharge side of all steam terminals, at the end of mains, at the
end of long branches, at points where mains must rise to a new elevation, and
elsewhere as indicated on the drawings and in the manner indicated on the
details. Do not lift condensate from the discharge of any trap without the
written permission of the Royal Commission.

3. Install a valved test tee on the discharge of all traps, as detailed. Install a
strainer upstream of all drip traps and all terminal equipment where a strainer
is not present upstream of the control valve at the terminal. Install a shutoff
valve upstream of each drip trap; shutoff valves are not required when the trap
is at a piece of equipment which has a shutoff valve in the steam line serving
it.

4. Install a line size dirt leg at each trap. Trap elevation to be not less than
0.30 m (1 ft.) below the equipment outlet connection. Provide a separate trap
for each equipment outlet connection.

5. Install a steam shutoff valve at the blowdown connection of each trap

containing a strainer; terminate the blowdown connection with a nipple and an
end cap.

R. Expansion Tanks and Chemical Dosing Tanks for Chilled Water System and other
Type of Application

1. Install tanks where indicated on the drawings, coordinating concrete base

installation with the General Contractor or fabricating steel supports to suit the
application. Install all specified tank accessories.

a) Standard Tanks
1) Charge tank with the proper amount of air and water during the
initial fill after the system has been flushed and cleaned.

b) Bladder Tanks
1) Verify proper air charge; recharge as necessary. Install an
isolation valve in the piping connecting the tank to the system. In
the piping between the tank and the isolation valve, install a
pressure gage and a drain valve with a hose adapter. Install a
drain valve with hose adapter in the drain connection of the tank.
Make sure that all drains are accessible and a hose can be
attached.

2. Install Chemical dosing tanks and its appurtenances where indicated on the
drawings and as per manufacturer’s instructions.

a) Always place the dosing pump in an upright position on a flat surface.

Attach the foot valve strainer to the length of tubing provided. Using a
minimum length tubing will facilitate priming and pumping. Run tubing
from the foot valve strainer to the dosing pumps suction fitting. Cut the
tubing at the length needed to hold the foot valve strainer about 50 mm
(2 in.) above the bottom of the chemical tank.

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b) Install the injection point Tee-fitting in the filter pumps return line. The
Injection point Tee-fitting has tapered National Pipe Thread (NPT)
threads, use some of the supplied silicon pipe thread tape here so it will
not leak. Run Tubing from the dosing pumps discharge fitting to the
injection Tee-fitting.

S. Air Separators

1. Mount in hot and/or chilled water lines as indicated on the drawings/details.

Install ball valve with hose adapter in bottom blowdown connection.

2. Open the drain valve and blowdown the strainer after system cleaning and
again after 30 days of operation.

T. Air Vents

1. Manual Key Type Air Vents

a) Install at all high points where air may collect and not be carried by the
system fluid. Use a soft Type L copper "pigtail" so the vent can be
positioned for venting and collecting any water that might escape.

2. Manual Ball Valve Vents

a) Install on air handling coils and where indicated elsewhere as shown on

drawings and details.

3. Automatic Vents

a) Install on the top of air separators on systems using bladder type

expansion tanks. Install at other locations as indicated on the drawings
or details. All locations to have a ball valve installed upstream of the
vent for maintenance purposes.

4. Automatic air vents shall be installed in the chilled systems at the high points,
at all potential pockets, and at any additional locations where piping standards
indicate the need for venting. The discharge from each automatic air vent shall
be piped off to the closest floor drain.

5. A 20 mm or line size gate valve shall be installed in the line connecting the
automatic air vent to the system.

U. Suction Diffusers

1. Install at each pump suction connection for end suction pumps where shown.
Provide sufficient space for removal of the strainer. Install a capped drain
valve in the blowdown connection. Install support below the suction diffuser so
the weight of the suction piping does not rest on the pump suction connection.

2. Install a pressure gage across the suction diffuser, valved so that a single
gage can be used to read the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure across the
strainer. Use gage valves as specified with the gages. This gage can be the
same one used to read pressures across the pump. Select gage range
appropriate to the system pressures.

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3. Open the drain valve and blowdown the strainer after system cleaning and
again after 30 days of operation. If the unit is furnished with a fine mesh start-
up strainer, remove this strainer after the system has been flushed and
cleaned.

4. On applications involving open systems, such as but not limited to cooling

towers, remove the fine mesh start-up strainer prior to pump operation if the
suction diffuser includes such a strainer.

V. Vacuum Breakers

1. Install on steam heating coils, steam-to-water heat exchangers, and elsewhere

as indicated on the drawings and/or details.

W. Flow Sensing Devices

1. Give portable meter to user agency at the completion of all balancing work.

2. Pitot Tube Flow Sensors

a) Install where indicated on the drawings and details for flow sensing in
hydronic and/or steam piping systems. Butterfly valves installed at the
location of a flow sensing device are to have a memory stop.

3. Vortex Shedding Flow Sensors

a) Install where indicated on the drawings and details for flow sensing in
hydronic and/or steam piping systems. Do not install close to elbows,
valves, or other piping specialties which might affect the reading of the
sensor; follow manufacturer's installation instructions. Butterfly valves
installed at the location of a flow sensing device are to have a memory
stop.

X. Differential Pressure Gage

1. Handle as a loose and detachable part as outlined in the General

Requirements.

Y. Water Meters

1. Install water meters on makeup water line to hot water and chilled water
systems ahead of water pressure reducing valve.

2. Water meters shall be installed in strict conformance with the drawings and
manufacturer's written instructions.

3. Installed meters shall be protected by the Contractor from damage of any kind
until acceptance by the Royal Commission. Damaged meters shall be replaced
by the Contractor with no costs to the Royal Commission.

Z. Manual Drains

1. Manual drains shall be installed in the chilled water systems at the low points
and at all potential pockets.

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2. Manual drains shall be installed with a 150 mm P-trap in lieu of a gate valve for
each air handling unit, to drain the condensate from each unit.

3. Manual drains shall be piped off to the closest floor drain.

AA. Escutcheons shall be used where piping enters or exits finished walls, cabinets and
in the interior of cabinets, and elsewhere as noted in the specifications and drawings.

3.03 TESTING

A. Field testing of the water meters for leaks and proper functioning of registers and flow
rate counters shall be performed at the time of water supply and building or facility
water system functional startup and testing.

B. Installed water meters shall meet their performance specifications.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field testing shall be performed under provisions of Division 1.

B. Test refrigeration system in accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.5.

C. Pressure test system with small amount of refrigerant and dry nitrogen 1378 kPa
(200 psi). Using halide torch or electronic leak detector check for leaks. Perform final
test at 750 mm (30 in.) vacuum for a 24-hour period with no deviation. Provide
notification a minimum of 48 hours prior to test and submit written report to the Royal
Commission verifying test results.

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