PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes the furnishing and installation of all equipment for and related items incidental to isolation and attenuation of mechanical vibration and sound:
1. Major Items:
a. Isolate mechanical rotating or vibrating equipment with vibration isolators.
b. Connect ductwork and piping to equipment by means of flexible connections.
c. Install mechanical equipment, piping and ductwork on, or suspended from, approved and specified foundations or supports.
2. All vibration isolation devices shall be furnished by a single Manufacturer.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Except as herein specified or as indicated on the Drawings, the work of this Section shall comply with the following:
1. ASC - Adhesive and Sealant Council: A-7001C - Adhesives for Duct Liner.
2. ASHRAE - 1995 Handbook - Table 42 of Chapter 43 - "Selection Guide for Vibration Isolation".
3. ASTM:
a. C423 - Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
b. C665 - Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation.
c. C916 - Specification for Adhesives for Duct Thermal Insulation.
d. C1071 - Specification for Thermal and Acoustical Insulation (Glass Fiber, Duct Lining Material).
e. E84 - Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
f. E90 - Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions.
g. E477 - Test Method for Measuring Acoustical and Air Flow Performance of Duct Liner Materials and Prefabricated Silencers.
h. G21 - Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi.
i. G22 - Practice for Determining Resistance of Plastics to Bacteria.
4. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association: Fibrous Glass Duct Liner Standard.
5. NFPA Standard:
a. 90A - Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
b. 255 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
6. SMACNA: HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible.
7. UL: 181 - Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors.
1.4 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The isolation materials Manufacturer shall be responsible for the proper selection of isolators to achieve the specified minimum static deflections, for all isolators, based on the actual weight distribution of equipment to be isolated.
B. Be responsible for verifying the completeness of the isolation installation and the overall suitability of the equipment to meet the intent of this Specification. All additional equipment needed to meet the intent of this Specification, even if not specifically mentioned herein or in the Contract Documents, shall be supplied by the Contractor without claim for additional payment.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer's Literature: For all products described under Part 2 of these Specifications.
1. General:
a. Dimensions.
b. Construction details.
c. Manufacturer's name.
d. Model number.
2. Spring Isolators:
a. Rated deflection.
b. Spring constant.
c. Model number.
d. Type of isolator.
e. Size.
f. Height when uncompressed and maximum allowed static deflection.
g. Isolator location shown on an outline of the isolated equipment.
h. Location of isolators on plan drawings of the isolated area, where applicable.
i. The weight of all isolated equipment, and the loads on each isolator and the static deflection of each isolator under the specific design load shall be listed along with the proposed isolators.
j. Pipe isolators shall be shown and identified on piping layout Drawings.
B. Furnish a complete set of approved Shop Drawings of all mechanical and electrical equipment to receive vibration isolation devices to the vibration isolation materials Manufacturer, based upon the selection of vibration isolators and design of supplementary bases will be completed. The Shop Drawings to be furnished shall include operating weights of the equipment to be isolated and the distribution of weight at support points.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fabrication and Installation Personnel Qualifications:
1. Trained and experienced in the fabrication and installation of the materials and equipment.
2. Knowledgeable of the design and the reviewed Shop Drawings.
B. Manufacturer or Qualified Representative Services:
1. Provide necessary field supervision.
2. Ensure correct installation and adjustment.
C. Regulatory Agencies Requirements:
1. Comply with all state and local codes and ordinances.
2. Insulation, facing, and adhesive shall have a composite rating:
a. 25 flame spread maximum.
b. 50 smoke developed maximum.
c. In accordance with NFPA 255.
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. All materials shall be delivered in original, unbroken, brand marked containers or wrapping as applicable.
B. Handle and store materials in a manner which will prevent deterioration or damage, contamination with foreign matter, damage by weather or elements, and in accordance with Manufacturer’s directions.
C. Reject damaged, deteriorated, or contaminated material and immediately remove from the Site. Replace rejected materials with new materials at no additional cost to Owner.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
1. Fabricate from steel and concrete at chilled water pumps. All mounts shall have leveling bolts rigidly secured to the equipment being isolated.
2. Provide concrete inertia base with an integral rectangular structural steel form into which concrete is poured larger enough to provide support for return elbow foot support.
3. Perimeter members shall be beams of depth equal to 10% of the longest span of base, but not more than 12 inches nor less than 6 inches deep. Forms shall include motor slide base and all reinforcing steel. Where anchor bolt locations fall in concrete, reinforcing steel shall include drilled members with sleeves welded below steel to accept anchor bolts. Height saving steel brackets shall be used in all mounting locations.
4. When the concrete base is “T” shaped, isolators shall be located under the projections as well as under main body in order to prevent cantilever distortion.
5. Mason Industries Type BMK.
B. Isolation Pads:
1. Isolator Type WP:
a. Type WP (waffle pads) shall be 5/16-inch thick neoprene pads, ribbed or waffled on both sides.
The pads shall be selected for 15% strain. Where required, steel load-spreading plates shall be incorporated between the equipment and the neoprene pad. Neoprene shall be bridge-bearing quality with a maximum durometer (Shore A scale) of 50.
b. If the isolator is bolted to the structure, a neoprene vibration isolation washer and sleeve (Uniroyal Type 620/660 or as approved) shall be installed under the bolt head between the steel washer and the base plate.
c. Type WP: Mason Industries Type W; or as approved by Engineer.
2. Isolator Type MWP:
a. Type MWP (metal and waffle sandwich pads) shall consist of two 5/16-inch thick ribbed or waffle neoprene pads sandwiching a 16 gage stainless or galvanized steel shim plate. The pad shall be designed for 15% strain. Neoprene shall be bridge-bearing quality with a maximum durometer (Shore A scale) of 50.
b. If the isolator is bolted to the structure, a neoprene vibration isolation washer and sleeve (Uniroyal Type 620/660, or as approved) shall be installed under the bolt head between the steel washer and the base plate.
c. Type MWP: Mason Industries Type WSW; or as approved by Engineer.
3. Isolator Type DDNM:
a. Type DDNM (double deflection neoprene mounts) shall be laterally stable, double deflecting, molded neoprene isolators. All metal surfaces shall be covered with neoprene. The top and bottom surfaces shall be ribbed and bolt holes shall be provided in the base. The mounts shall have leveling bolts rigidly secured to the equipment.
b. The strain on the neoprene shall not exceed 15%. DDNM mounts shall be selected for a static deflection of 3/8-inch unless otherwise specified. Neoprene shall be bridge-bearing quality with a maximum durometer (Shore A scale) of 50.
c. Type DDNM: Mason Industries Type ND; or as approved by Engineer.
C. Isolation Hangers:
1. Isolator Type DDNH:
a. Type DDNH (double deflection neoprene hangers) shall consist of a molded neoprene isolating element in a steel hanger box. A neoprene grommet extending from and continuous with the main neoprene element shall be provided where the lower hanger rod passes through the steel hanger box, such that the hanger rod cannot contact the steel hanger. The diameter of the clear hole in the hanger box shall be at least 3/4-inch larger than the diameter of the hanger rod and permit the hanger rod to swing through a 30-degree arc. When installed, the hanger box shall be allowed to rotate through a full 360 degrees without encountering any obstructions.
b. Unless otherwise specified, the static deflection of DDNH hangers shall be 0.3 inches with a strain not exceeding 15%. Neoprene shall be bridge-bearing quality with a maximum durometer (Shore A scale) of 50.
c. Type DDNH: Mason Industries Type HD; or as approved by Engineer.
D. Spring Isolators:
1. Isolator Type SPNM:
a. Type SPNM (spring and neoprene mounts) shall have a free-standing and laterally stable steel spring without any housing. Springs shall be designed so that the ratio of the horizontal to vertical spring constant is between 1 and 2. The spring diameter shall be not less than 80% of the compressed height of the spring at rated load. Loaded springs shall have a minimum additional travel to solid equal to 50% of the specified static deflection. Unless otherwise specified, the minimum static deflection of SPNM isolators for equipment mounted on grade slabs shall be 1-inch, and the minimum static deflection for equipment mounted above the lowest level (i.e., not on a grade slab) shall be 2 inches.
b. Two Type WP isolation pads sandwiching a 16 gage stainless or galvanized steel separator plate shall be bonded to the isolator baseplate.
c. Unless otherwise specified, isolators need not be bolted to the floor for indoor installations. If the base plates are bolted to the structure, a neoprene vibration isolation washer and sleeve (Uniroyal Type 620/660; or as approved) shall be installed under the bolt head between the steel washer and the base plate.
d. Type SPNM: Mason Industries Type SLFSW; or as approved by Engineer.
2. Isolator Type SPNH:
a. Type SPNH (spring and neoprene hangers) shall consist of a steel spring in series with a neoprene isolating element. The spring shall have a minimum additional travel to solid equal to 50% of the specified deflection. The neoprene element shall have a static deflection of not less than 0.3 inches (8 mm) with a strain not exceeding 15%.
b. Unless otherwise specified, the static deflection of SPNH hangers shall be 2 inches. Neoprene shall be bridge-bearing quality with a maximum durometer of 50.
c. Spring diameter and hanger box hole size shall be large enough to permit the hanger rod to swing through a 30 degree arc. A neoprene grommet extending from and contiguous with the main neoprene element shall be provided where the hanger rod passes through the steel hanger box, such that the hanger rod cannot contact the steel hanger box. The diameter of the clear hole in the hanger box shall be at least 3/4-inch larger than the diameter of the hanger rod. When installed, the spring element shall not be cocked, and the hanger box shall be allowed to rotate through a full 360 degree arc without encountering any obstructions.
d. Type SPNH: Mason Industries Type 30N; or as approved by Engineer.
E. Neoprene Mounting Sleeves: Neoprene mounting sleeves for hold-down applications of equipment with vibration isolators shall be Uniroyal Type 620/660; or as pre-approved by Engineer.
F. Pipe Flexible Connectors:
1. Isolator type PFC (pipe flexible connectors) shall be Kevlar-reinforced neoprene, single or double-sphere design. Flexible connectors with control rods will not be permitted.
2. Type PFC: Mason Industries “Safelex” Type SFEJ or SFDEJ; or as approved by Engineer.
G. Riser Guide for Isolated Pipework: Riser guides for isolated pipes shall be type DDNM isolators bolted to the vertical edge of a 90 degree steel angle. The guide shall allow the pipe to move axially, but shall limit lateral movement to approximately 1-inch.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Unless otherwise indicated, all equipment mounted on vibration isolators shall have a minimum operating clearance of 2 inches between the bottom of the equipment or inertia base (and height-saving bracket) and the concrete housekeeping pad (or bolt heads, whichever is closest) beneath the equipment. The clearance shall be checked to ensure that no scraps have been left to short-circuit the vibration isolators. There shall be a minimum 4-inch clearance between isolated equipment and the walls, ceiling, floors, columns, and any other equipment not installed on vibration isolators.
B. Piping, ductwork, conduit or mechanical equipment shall not be hung from or supported on other equipment, pipes, or ductwork installed on vibration isolators. It shall be supported on or suspended from building structure.
C. Equipment connected to fluid piping shall be erected on isolators or isolated foundations at correct operating heights prior to connection of piping. Equipment should be blocked-up with temporary shims to final operating height. When the system is assembled and fluid is added, the isolators shall be adjusted to allow removal of the shims, and confirm that the isolators for the fluid-filled pipes, pumps, and other elements deflect the specified amounts and no more.
D. All mechanical equipment not specifically identified in this Specification that contains rotating or vibrating elements, and all associated electrical apparatus installed by this division that contains transformers or inductors shall be installed on Type DDNM or RBA neoprene isolators as appropriate. In all such instances, submit the proposed isolators with the isolator Shop Drawings.
E. All isolators that are to be installed outdoors or exposed to the weather shall be hot-dipped galvanized and shall be furnished with neoprene mounting sleeves for hold-down bolts to prevent any metal-to-metal contact.
F. Air cooled condenser, elastomeric isolators exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees F, shall be fabricated from natural rubber instead of neoprene.
G. Wiring:
1. All wiring connections to mechanical equipment on vibration isolators (either spring or neoprene type) shall be made with a minimum 36-inch long flexible conduit in a 360-degree loop.
2. All ties used to form the loop shall be removed prior to adjusting the isolators.
3.2 PUMPS
A. Base-Mounted Pumps:
1. Mount on concrete inertia base.
2. Provide pipe connections to pumps with rubber expansion joint. Refer to Division 23 Section “Piping Specialties for HVAC.”
3.3 FAN ISOLATION
A. Floor-Mounted Fans and Air Handling Units:
1. Air handling units with internal spring isolation shall rest on type MWP neoprene sandwich pads on concrete housekeeping pads.
2. Drain pipes for air handling units shall be supported only from the isolated air handling unit frame.
B. Suspended Fans:
1. Fans suspended from an overhead structure shall be hung on Type SPNH spring isolators.
2. Static deflection of the isolators shall be 2 inches.
3. All required thrust restraint shall only be by pre-compressed isolators.
3.4 PIPE ISOLATION INSIDE THE MECHANICAL ROOM
A. Pipes Connected to Equipment on Neoprene Isolators: Suspend from structure on Type DDNH hangers.
B. Pipes With Multiple Connections: Where a pipe run connects multiple items of equipment in the mechanical room, the pipe isolators for the entire run shall be chosen to suit the connected equipment of greatest static deflection.
C. A flexible connector shall be installed to connect a pipe on isolators to a piece of equipment on isolators of less static deflection than the pipe.
3.5 PIPE ISOLATION OUTSIDE THE MECHANICAL ROOM A. Large HVAC Water Pipes:
1. Except as noted herein, notably at structural joints, all pipes outside mechanical rooms with a diameter greater than 2 inches, including HVAC pipes, shall be supported on Type SPNM isolators or suspended on Type SPNH isolators.
2. Where pipes are ganged on a trapeze, the pipes shall rest on the trapeze and the trapeze shall be isolated from the structure with the appropriate isolators; neoprene pipe riser guides shall be used where lateral restraint is required.
3. In a vertical chase, the pipe shall be supported on spring and neoprene isolators; if lateral restraint is required, use neoprene riser guides to limit lateral movement and to prevent solid contact to supporting structure.
B. Small HVAC Water Pipes:
1. Except as noted, outside the mechanical room, all HVAC and compressed air pipes with a diameter less than or equal to 2 inches, shall be located on DDNM and DDNH isolators.
2. When it is compressed, the sleeve shall be not less than 1/8-inch in thickness. This provision shall apply to all piping not otherwise required to be installed on vibration isolators. Note that pipes crossing structural joints shall be isolated as described above.
C. Pipe Risers: Where pipes rise in a vertical chase, are supported from a structure with Type SPNH or DDNH isolators, and require lateral bracing, neoprene riser guides shall be mounted around the pipe to limit lateral movement and to prevent direct contact with the supporting structure.
3.6 SHEET METAL DUCTWORK
A. Duct Isolation:
1. All ducts shall be supported on either Type DDNM or Type DDNH isolators in the mechanical room. For a fan not in a mechanical room, the duct shall be isolated at the first three points of support.
2. Ducts shall be connected to fans, fan casings, and fan plenums by means of flexible connectors.
Flexible connectors shall not be used outside the mechanical room in systems serving noise-critical spaces unless expressly indicated on the Drawings.
B. Ductwork Fabrication: Fabricate ductwork so as to be free from vibration, rattle, or drumming under all operating conditions; provide all materials necessary for specified construction, whether or not they are specifically called for or detailed on the Drawings.
C. Bracing of Ductwork: Do not install tie rods inside ducts.
D. Ductwork Wall Penetrations: Seal around ductwork wall penetrations as specified in Division 23 Section
“Penetrations for HVAC.”
3.7 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A. Chiller shall rest on factory supplied elastomeric isolators on housekeeping pad. All piping and conduit connections shall be isolated with flexible connectors and supported with Type DDNH isolators.
3.8 FIELD QUALITY
A. Work in accord with best trade practices, fabricate and install all items in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations and Engineer’s directions, and consult with trades doing adjoining work in order to provide an installation of first class quality.
3.9 ADJUSTMENT AND TESTING A. Vibration Isolation Report:
1. The vibration isolation Manufacturer shall inspect and approve the installation of the vibration isolators and shall submit a report to Engineer and Owner which verifies that all of the isolation equipment has been properly installed and that the installation is in full conformance with the Specification.
2. The report shall record the model or type of each isolator.
3. For isolators containing steel springs, the report shall also record the size and uncompressed height, design static deflection, and measured static deflection of the isolators provided.
B. Site Access: During installation of equipment, arrange for access as necessary for inspection of isolation and noise control equipment by Engineer.
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