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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF CHILLED WATER EXPANSION TANKS &

PRESSURIZATION UNITS
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REVISION RECORD

This cover page is a record of all revisions of the document identified above by number and title. All previous cover pages are
hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev. No. Date By Chkd. Approvals Description and Page Numbers of Revisions

CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 DEFINITIONS

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 EQUIPMENTS
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7.0 PROCEDURE

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

 This method statement is applicable for the Supply & Installation of Chilled Water Expansion
Tanks & Pressurization Units for the project as mentioned in the Specifications & Approved Shop
Drawings.

2.0 SCOPE

 This method Statement shall cover the Supply & Installation of Chilled Water Expansion
Tanks & Pressurization Unit in line with project requirements as indicated in the Approved
Shop Drawings, specifications & manufacturer’s instructions.

3.0 REFERENCE

3.1 Latest Approved shop drawings intended for HVAC.

3.2 Specifications
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3.3 Project Quality Plan

3.4 Project HSE Plan
3.5 Material Approval

4.0 DEFINITIONS

PQP : Project Quality Plan

PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
MIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Inspection Request
MAR : Material Approval Request
ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers
SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air-conditioning Contractor’s National Association
ARI : Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute
ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers
NFPA : National Fire Protection Association
UL : Underwriters Laboratories

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are specified at
relevant steps in the procedure:
 Project Manager
 Construction manager
 QA/QC Engineer
 Site Engineer
 HSE officer
 SK

5.1 Project Manager

 The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s required
to execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project planned.
 Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with Safety
Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.

5.2 Construction Manager

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 Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site.

 Coordinating with QA/QC Engineers, Site Team & Foremen for all activities on site.
 Control and sign all MIRs before issuing to Consultant approval.

5.3 Site Engineer

 The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the Consultant project
specifications and approved shop drawings.
 Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his Construction
team.
 The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and he will
provide reports to his superiors.
 The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in
safe working atmosphere.
 The constant coordination with the QA/QC Engineer for any works to be carried out and initiate
for the Inspection for the finished works.
 He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant.
 Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
 He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the
Foremen.
 The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being carried out
properly.

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

 The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop drawings
and project specifications.
 Ensure MIRs and MIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by the
Consultant.
 He will follow and carries out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
 Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
 Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
 QA/QC Engineer will assist the Consultant Engineer/ Inspector during Inspection.
 Check & ensure work is completed prior to offer consultant for inspection.
 Coordination with site construction team.
 He will assist the Consultant Engineer/ Inspector during the inspection.
 Ensure all works have been completed prior to raise inspection to the consultant.

5.5 Site Foreman

 The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
 Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site
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Engineer.
 Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned Engineer.
 Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.

5.6 Safety Officer

 The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and that the whole
work force is aware of its proper implementation.
 The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working environment on
the work activity.
 Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its proper
reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
 The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
 Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required.
 Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
 Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided are barricade, tape, safety nets and provided with
ladders.
 Ensure service area/inspection area openings are provided with barricade, tape, and safety nets.
 Ensure safe access to site work at all times.

5.7 Store Keeper (SK)

 Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site and
keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.
 One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC &
concerned Engineer.

6.0 EQUIPMENTS

Following tools shall be arranged before starting the job.

a. Tool Box.
b. Lifting Equipments (Cranes)
c. Basic Electrical Tools
d. Measuring Tape.
e. Hack Saw Blade
f. Spirit Level
g. Electric Drill Machine
h. Step Ladders
i. Threading Machine
j. Welding/ Brazing Machine (if required)
k. Torque Wrench
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l. Pipe Cutting Machine

m. Grinding Machine
n. Pressure Gauge
o. Hammer
p. Water Level Marker
q. Mobile Scaffolds
r. Staging Platforms
s. Thermometer (Digital / Analogue)

7.0 PROCEDURE

 Work Sequence/Procedure

7.1 General Requirements

 All the equipment received at site shall be as per the approved technical material submittal
and Pressurization Unit & Exapasion Tank to be inspected upon receipt & approved by the
engineer prior in proceeding with the installation through MIR. Any discrepancies,
damages etc., should be reported to the supplier for rectification or replacement & to be
removed from site immediately.
 All construction preliminary installations, inspection/testing works shall be carried out in
accordance with the specifications, manufacturers’ recommendation & to be done by
qualified Mechanical Engineers and shall be checked and approved by MEP
Subcontractor Construction Manager along with QA/QC Engineer.

7.2 Material Transport/ Delivery

 Pressurization Unit & Expansion Tanks are normally shipped & despatch from factory as
a hermetically assembled package and tested.
 Special care must be taken to ensure that units are offloaded from containers. Rough
handling can result in damage to the unit.
 Use appropriate type of vehicles in transporting the units and that they are protected
against mechanical & weather damage.
 As soon as the units arrived at site, raise immediate inspection to the consultant & inspect
thoroughly for damage. Hence, in case of transit damage, supplier/ manufacturer must be
informed immediately.
 Ensure that the units have been inspected & accepted by the consultant as per the
approved material submittal prior to offloading & site storage.

7.3 Storage on Site Store

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 Ensure that the storage location of the units has solid foundation, vibration free, dry, and free
of dirt.
 It is much recommended not to remove the plastic coverings or packaging materials during the
delivery to avoid any corrosion & deterioration.
 Avoid any mechanical shocks and strokes during handling operations.
 All packages for the equipment reaching the site shall be identified as per package list.

7.4 Sequence of Installation for the Pressurization Units & Expansion Tanks
7.4.1 Safety
 All site safety rules & regulations shall be complied.
 Supervisors will deliver tool box talks, relevant to these activities to all operatives involved in
the installation and shall be recorded.
 All operatives will be equipped with minimum personnel protective equipment; hard hat,
coveralls, safety boots, safety glasses.
 The persons using cleaning fluid, solvent cement & any other forms of chemicals have to wear
hand gloves.
 Ensure only qualified personnel shall install, test & commissioned the equipment.
 During installation, display warning sign boards to be provided and barricade the area whenever
necessary. Close monitoring by the site engineers during installation is much highly
recommended.
 Only competent, experienced & trained personnel shall perform all the required activities stated
in this method statement.
 Ensure that all operatives fully understand the method of these activities.

7.4.2 Preliminary Checks

 Before commencement of Installation activity, the supervisor/ engineer must ensure that:
 All Installations & Pressure Testing of Pipe/ Duct works have been completed & approved
by the consultant.
 Ensure that hydronic pumps & all associated equipment have been installed & inspected by
the consultant.
 Determine whether the units incurred damages during the storage & shifting of location.
 Permission to start or Civil Clearances prior to installation has been given by the main
contractor.
 The installation of the vessels must in accordance with the relevant project specifications,
local regulations, manufacturers’ recommendations & approved detailed drawings.
 All relevant Approved Shop drawings for the installation of the equipment shall be
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available & approved by the consultant.

 Installation activities shall only commence when all associated works by the Civil & other
trades has been completed.
 Safe access shall be provided by the Main Contractor thru Work Permit in coordination
with the Safety in charge at site.

7.4.3 General Installation Procedures for the Pressurization Unit & Expansion Tanks
 Ensure that the lifting cables are capable of supporting the entire weight of the units. Failure
to properly lift the unit could result to serious injuries & damage of the unit.
 Ensure to install the correct size, capacity & type of vessels. Refer to approved material
submittal for any doubt.
 Ensure that pipework from the system to the expansion vessels & pressurization units
should not be lagged.
 Ensure to install the units on to a mild steel base plate.
 Install water meter to monitor the quantity during operation.
 Arrange break tank overflow pipe to discharge onto a convenient drain point.
 Ensure that the location of the units have sufficient space to the front, left, right sides of the
units for maintenance purposes.
 Verify the pipework to the expansion vessels & pressurization Units have been sized
according to the size and number of vessels and shall be at least the same size as the vessel
connection.
 It is much recommended that each vessel shall contain their own isolating valve and drain
cock.
 If in any case that the vessels are to be installed on a finished floor screed, then it is
advisable that the vessels are to be set in a concrete plinth.
 Ensure that the units must be secured before making any hydraulic connections.
 Overflow should be piped to where it will be safe and visible so it will be noticed and
corrected.
 Provide manual air vents at system high points and as indicated on drawings or as per
manufacturers’ recommendation.
 Vessels shall be installed in the suction side of the system pumps. All vessels shall be tied
into system piping in close proximity to air separator and system fill line.
 Provide valve drain and hose connection on strainer blow down connection.
 Provide relief valves on pressure tanks, low pressure side of reducing valves, heat
exchangers and expansion tanks.
 Ensure that system relief valve capacity is greater than the make-up pressure reducing valve
capacity.
 Ensure that the equipment relief valve capacity to exceed rating of connected equipment.
 Pipe the relief valve outlet to the nearest floor drain
 All wiring to the vessels must be in accordance to project specification, requirements and
local regulations.
 Ensure all electrical connections to the vessels have been properly wired or connected.
 After Installation, completely flushed out the system, to remove any metal particles, dirt, &
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unnecessary debris.

8.1. ATTACHMENTS

8.2. Inspection & Test Plan

8.3. Installation Check Sheet
8.4. Risk Assessment