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COMPRESSED-AIR EQUIPMENT FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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. Section Includes:

1. Packaged, rotary-screw air compressors.

2. Desiccant compressed-air dryers.
3. Computer interface cabinet.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Actual Air: Air delivered at air-compressor outlet. Flow rate is compressed air delivered and
measured in acfm.

B. Laboratory Air Equipment: Compressed-air equipment and accessories for nonmedical

laboratory facilities.

C. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or
for remote-control, signaling power-limited circuits.

D. Medical Air Equipment: Compressed-air equipment and accessories for healthcare facilities.

E. Standard Air: Free air at 68 deg F and 1 atmosphere before compression or expansion and
measured in scfm.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design compressed-air equipment mounting, including comprehensive

engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and
design criteria indicated.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, operating
characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

1. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.

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B. Delegated-Design Submittal: For compressed-air equipment mounting indicated to comply with

performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the
qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

1. Detail fabrication and assembly of supports.

2. Design Calculations: Calculate requirements for selecting vibration isolators and for
designing vibration isolation bases.

C. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and testing agency.

D. Field quality-control reports.

E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For compressed-air equipment to include in operation and
maintenance manuals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Laboratory Air System Equipment for Non-medical Laboratory Facilities: An employer of

workers trained and approved by manufacturer.
2. Medical Air System Equipment for Healthcare Facilities: Qualify installers according to
ASSE 6010.

B. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency, with the experience and
capability to conduct the compressed-air equipment testing indicated, that is a member of the
Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization or is an NRTL and that is acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Qualify testing personnel according to ASSE 6020 for inspectors and ASSE 6030 for
verifiers.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. ASME Compliance: Fabricate and label receivers to comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code.

E. Comply with NFPA 99, "Health Care Facilities," for compressed-air equipment and accessories
for medical air systems.

F. Comply with UL 544, "Medical and Dental Equipment," for medical compressed-air equipment.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with equipment provided.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGED AIR COMPRESSORS

A. Description: Factory-assembled, -wired, -piped, and -tested; electric-motor-driven; air-cooled;

continuous-duty air compressors and receivers that deliver air of quality equal to intake air.

B. Control Panels: Automatic control station with load control and protection functions. Comply
with NEMA ICS 2 and UL 508.

1. Enclosure: NEMA ICS 6, Type 12 control panel unless otherwise indicated.

2. Motor Controllers: Full-voltage, combination-magnetic type with undervoltage release
feature and motor-circuit-protector-type disconnecting means and short-circuit protective
device.
3. Control Voltage: 120-V ac or less, using integral control power transformer.
4. Motor Overload Protection: Overload relay in each phase.
5. Starting Devices: Hand-off-automatic selector switch in cover of control panel, plus pilot
device for automatic control.
6. Automatic control switches to sequence lead-lag air compressors for multiplex air
compressors.
7. Instrumentation: Include discharge-air and receiver pressure gages, air-filter
maintenance indicator, hour meter, air-compressor discharge-air and coolant temperature
gages, and control transformer.
8. Alarm Signal Device: For connection to alarm system to indicate when backup air
compressor is operating.

C. Receivers: Steel tank constructed according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:
Section VIII, Division 1.

1. Pressure Rating: At least as high as highest discharge pressure of connected air

compressors and bearing appropriate code symbols.
2. Interior Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating.
3. Accessories: Include safety valve, pressure gage, automatic drain, and pressure
regulator.

2.2 ROTARY-SCREW AIR COMPRESSORS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements,

1. BeacoMedaes, Ohio Medical or Amico

B. Description: Packaged unit.

C. Air Compressor(s): Single-stage, oil-free, rotary, helical-screw type with nonlubricated helical
screws and lubricated gearbox, and of construction that prohibits oil from entering compression
chamber.

1. Cooling/Lubrication System: Unit-mounted, air-cooled exchanger package prepiped to

unit; with air-pressure circulation system with coolant stop valve, full-flow coolant filter,
and thermal-bypass valve.
2. Air Filter: Dry type, with maintenance indicator and cleanable replaceable filter element.
3. Air/Coolant Receiver and Separation System: 150-psig- rated steel tank with ASME
safety valve, coolant-level gage, multistage air-coolant separator element, minimum
pressure valve, blowdown valve, discharge check valve, coolant stop valve, full-flow
coolant filter, and thermal-bypass valve.

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4. Capacity Control: Capacity modulation between 0 and 100 percent air delivery, with
operating pressures between 50 and 100 psig . Include necessary control to hold
constant pressure. When air demand is zero, unload compressor by using pressure
switch and blowdown valve.
5. Mounting: Freestanding.

D. Sound-attenuation enclosure.

E. Capacities and Characteristics: See Medical Air Compressor Schedule on the drawings.

2.3 DESICCANT COMPRESSED-AIR DRYERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

1. BeaconMedaes, Ohio Medical or Amico.

B. Description: Twin-tower unit with purge system, mufflers, and capability to deliver plus 10
deg F 100-psig air at dew point. Include dew point controlled purge, step-down transformers,
disconnect switches, inlet and outlet pressure gages, thermometers, automatic controls, and
filters.

C. Capacities and Characteristics: See Medical Air Compressor Schedule on drawings.

2.4 MOTORS

A. Comply with NEMA designation, temperature rating, service factor, enclosure type, and
efficiency requirements for motors specified in Division 22 Section "Common Motor
Requirements for Plumbing Equipment."

1. Motor Sizes: Minimum size as indicated. If not indicated, large enough so driven load
will not require motor to operate in service factor range above 1.0.
2. Controllers, Electrical Devices, and Wiring: Comply with requirements for electrical
devices and connections specified in Division 26 Sections.

2.5 COMPUTER INTERFACE CABINET

A. Description:

1. Wall mounting.
2. Welded steel with white-enamel finish.
3. Gasketed door.
4. Grounding device.
5. Factory-installed signal circuit boards.
6. Power transformer.
7. Circuit breaker.
8. Wiring terminal board.
9. Internal wiring capable of interfacing 20 alarm signals.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clean compressed-air equipment, accessories, and components that have not been cleaned for
oxygen service and sealed or that are furnished unsuitable for medical air applications,
according to CGA G-4.1, "Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service."

3.2 COMPRESSED-AIR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. General Requirements for Compressed-Air Equipment Installation:

1. Install compressed-air equipment to allow maximum headroom unless specific mounting

heights are indicated.
2. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems
and components in exposed interior spaces unless otherwise indicated.
3. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or
replacement of components. Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with
minimum interference to other installations. Extend grease fittings to accessible
locations.
4. Install equipment to allow right of way for piping installed at required slope.
5. Install the following devices on compressed-air equipment:

a. Thermometer, Pressure Gage, and Safety Valve: Install on each compressed-air

receiver.
b. Pressure Regulators: Install downstream from air compressors, dryers, purification
units, and filter assemblies.
c. Drain Valves: Install on aftercoolers, receivers, and dryers. Discharge condensate
over nearest floor drain.

B. Medical Compressed-Air Equipment Installation:

1. Install according to ASSE 6010 and NFPA 99.

2. Install compressed-air equipment, except wall-mounting equipment, on concrete bases.
Install units anchored to substrate in locations indicated. Maintain manufacturers'
recommended clearances. Orient equipment so controls and devices are accessible for
servicing.

a. Anchor equipment to concrete bases according to manufacturer's written

instructions.

1) For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend

through concrete base and anchor into structural concrete floor.
2) Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates,
diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
3) Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to
supported equipment.

b. Vibration Isolation: Install restrained-spring isolators with a minimum deflection

ofVibration isolation devices and installation requirements are specified in
Division 22 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and
Equipment."
c. Vibration Isolation: Mount equipment on a vibration isolation equipment base as
specified in Division 22 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing
Piping and Equipment."

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3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Comply with requirements for water-supply piping specified in Division 22 Section "Domestic
Water Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Comply with requirements for drain piping specified in Division 22 Section "Sanitary Waste and
Vent Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

C. Comply with requirements for compressed-air piping specified in Division 22 Section

"Compressed-Air Piping for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities." Drawings indicate general
arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

D. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

E. Connect compressed-air piping to compressed-air equipment, accessories, and specialties with

shutoff valve and union or flanged connection.

F. Connect water supply to compressed-air equipment that requires water. Include backflow
preventer. Backflow preventers are specified in Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping
Specialties."

3.4 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify nonmedical laboratory compressed-air equipment system components. Comply with

requirements for identification specified in Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping
and Equipment."

B. Identify medical compressed-air equipment system components. Comply with requirements for
identification specified in Division 22 Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment."
and comply with NFPA 99.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL FOR HEALTHCARE-FACILITY MEDICAL COMPRESSED-AIR

EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect,

test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

B. Tests and Inspections:

1. Medical Compressed-Air Equipment Testing Coordination: Perform tests, inspections,

verifications, and certification of medical compressed-air equipment concurrently with
tests, inspections, and certification of medical vacuum equipment medical vacuum piping
medical compressed-air piping and medical gas piping systems.
2. Preparation: Perform medical compressed-air equipment tests according to
requirements in NFPA 99 for the following:

a. Air-quality purity test.

b. System operation test.

3. Equipment Verification: Comply with requirements in ASSE 6020, ASSE 6030, and
NFPA 99 for verification of medical compressed-air equipment.
4. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

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5. Testing Certification: Certify that specified tests, inspections, and procedures have been
performed and certify report results. Include the following:

a. Inspections performed.
b. Procedures, materials, and gases used.
c. Test methods used.
d. Results of tests.

C. Components will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.6 STARTUP SERVICE

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service.

1. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Check for lubricating oil in lubricated-type equipment.
3. Check belt drives for proper tension.
4. Verify that air-compressor inlet filters and piping are clear.
5. Check for equipment vibration-control supports and flexible pipe connectors and verify
that equipment is properly attached to substrate.
6. Check safety valves for correct settings. Ensure that settings are higher than air-
compressor discharge pressure but not higher than rating of system components.
7. Drain receiver tanks.
8. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper motor rotation and unit operation.
9. Test and adjust controls and safeties.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to

adjust, operate, and maintain air compressors, compressed-air dryers.

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