Technical Specification
Technical Specification
FOR
BANGALORE COMPLEX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SNO PARTICULARS
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1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DX UNITS 03
2 COPPER TUBING
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3 TUBING DESIGN 05
4 REFRIGERANT TUBING INSTALLATION WORK 06
5 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRESSURE TESTING 07
6 PROCEDURE FOR CARRYING OUT PRESSURE TEST 08
DOCUMENTATION RECOMMENDED FOR ENSURING PROPER
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
ACR GRADE COPPER TUBES AND FITTINGS: SIZES AND
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SPECIFICATIONS
9 INSULATION TO REFRIGERANT PIPING 10
10 COMMUNICATION CABLE AND CONTROL CABLING 11
11 DRAIN PIPING 11
12 CONDENSER UNIT 12
13 EVAPORATOR UNIT 13
14 TESTING 15
15 APPROVED MAKE OF AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 15
16 STANDARD CODES 16
17 SCOPE OF WORK 17
18 TENDER DRAWINGS 18
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1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DX UNITS.
These units shall be installed between the bottom of finished slab & top of false
ceiling. The maximum allowable height for the cassette type units shall not exceed
350 mm. The unit shall be pre charged with first charge of R 134A / R 407 / R 410
refrigerant. Additional charge shall be added as per refrigerant piping at site. The unit
must have in built drain pump, suitable for vertical lift of 750 mm. The unit casing
shall be Galvanized Steel Plate / or as per manufacturer’s specifications.
The unit will be connected in series to a suitable outdoor unit & it must be possible to
Operate the unit independently, through corded/ cordless remote specified in the “Bill
of quantities”. The unit will be further connected to Intelligent Building
Management System (To be supplied by other vendors) & it shall be possible to
operate the unit through this IBMS system.
The unit shall be supplied with following from the factory with following:
1. Operation Manual
2. Installation Manual
3. Paper pattern for installation
4. Drain hose/ Clamp metal/ Washer fixing plate/ Sealing pads/ Clamps/
Screws/
5. Washer for hanging bracket/ Insulation for fitting.
Split Wall mounted units must be compact & stylish design that does not detract from
the Décor of the room. The unit shall be pre charged with first charge of R 134A / R
407 / R 410 refrigerant. Additional charge shall be added as per refrigerant piping at
site. Each indoor unit must have electronic expansion valve operated by
microprocessor thermostat based temperature control to deliver cooling/ heating as per
the heat load of the room.
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The unit must have provision of adding drain pump kit if required & specified. The
drain pump must be suitable to lift drain up to 1000 mm from the bottom of the unit.
Unit must be insulated with sound absorbing thermal insulation material,
polystyrene/Polyethylene foam. The noise level of unit at the highest operating level
shall not exceed 46 dB(A), at a vertical distance of 1.5 m from the grille of the unit
The unit shall be supplied with Resin Net filter with Mold Resistance. The filter shall
be easy to remove, clean & re install. The unit grille must be washable with soap
solution. It shall be possible to set minimum 5 steps of discharge angle by remote
controller. It shall be possible to fit drain pipe from either side of the unit (Left or
right). The unit will be connected in series to a suitable outdoor unit & it must be
possible to operate the unit independently, through corded/ cordless remote specified
in the bill of quantities. The unit will be further connected to Intelligent Building
Management System (To be supplied by other vendors) & it shall be possible to
operate the unit through this IBMS system.
The unit shall be supplied with following from the factory with following:
1. Operation Manual
2. Installation Manual
3. Installation panel
4. Paper pattern for installation
5. Insulation tape/ Clamps/ Screws.
2. COPPER TUBING.
The parent material used for air – conditioning system refrigerant tubing should be
Copper tubes, tubes and fittings conforming to following specifications:
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e. Proper certificates describing composition and results of all tests carried out must be
supplied with each consignment. These certificates, along with check results for
dimensional and thickness accuracy are recommended to be carried out for every
delivered lot, should be maintained till handing over of the project.
f. Tubes should have 360 degree concentric wall thickness along their entire length.
g. Wall thickness for soft tubes (bright annealed mirror finish ) should be 0.8 mm for ¼”,
3/8” & ½” tubes, 1.0 mm for 5/8” tubes, 1.2 mm for ¾” tubes. Wall thickness for
hard tubes should be 1 mm for 7/8”, 1” and 1.1/8” tubes, 1.1 mm for 1.1/4”, 1.2
mm for 1.3/8”and 1.3 mm for 1.5/8” tubes.
h. Wall thickness for elbows and fittings should be minimum 0.2 mm more than
corresponding tube / tube size.
i. For 1/4” to sizes up to ¾”, pulley type benders should be used for soft tubes and
brazed joints should be avoided as far as possible. Similarly, for half hard tubes of
size 3/4” or more, one side expanded tubes must be used and use of couplings should
be avoided as far as possible.
3. TUBING DESIGN.
a. Contractor should study the tender / GFC drawings carefully, and should carry out
detailed survey of site, relating the drawings with site, and understand the system
design and site limitations.
b.Contractor should also collect final architectural and reflected ceiling plans from client
and study the drawings for any mismatches with the HVAC drawings received.
c. Contractor should discuss any such mismatches and any doubts regarding system design
with the consultant and get all doubts clarified.
d.Before commencement of tubing work, proper shop drawings must be generated by the
contractor, and same should be got approved from the consultant. The drawings must
clearly indicate schematic flow diagrams for various circuits, tube sizes, description and
quantities for refrigerant joints, indoor and outdoor unit models and room / block /floor
names, tube routes, levels for horizontal tubes, details regarding insulation type and
thickness and surface treatment for insulation, typical and critical sections and any other
details to explain the entire tubing layout to the installer.
e. Tube sizing and routing must be carried out taking into consideration various site
constraints and system manufacturer’s recommendations.
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f. Care should be taken to design tubing as per the manufacturer’s recommendation for
maximum tubing total length, maximum tubing length after first tapping, vertical height
difference between outdoor and indoor units etc. and necessary corrections should be
carried out in outdoor unit capacity if required.
a. The installer must first study the shop drawings in detail with respect to the site
condition and point out any fouling / alternatives to the agency prepare shop drawing
sand necessary revisions must be carried out in the drawings, to be approved by
consultant.
b. The layout must be marked on the true ceiling and any civil openings required
should be marked and got done from concerned agency.
d. Before installation, the tubes and tubes must not be removed from their original
packing. Proper storage of tubing is a must to maintain the temper of the tubes / tubes.
Any abrasion on ends / surface, or any in grace of dirt / dust must be avoided.
Proper Polyethylene sheets should be used for covering the tubes and tubes, while
wooden pellets and soft expanded Polyethylene / rubber sheets should be used as
floor supports.
f. Tubes must be cut to required sizes using cutting tools recommended by system
manufacturer.
g. Using proper quality of brazing set, Oxygen / Acetylene and Copper brazing rods
having minimum 2% Silver content.
h. During brazing, Nitrogen must be filled in the Copper tubing at a mild positive
pressure and must be kept bleeding out continuously, to prevent any oxidation of
parent material.
i. After tubing work, each circuit should be pressure tested as per the system
manufacturer’s recommendation and as per the procedure described in the following
paragraphs. A certificate mentioning the test pressure, time of first and final
pressure readings, make, model, serial number, range and least count of the gauge
used, along with a copy of valid calibration certificate must be maintained, duly
signed by the inspecting technician, and client /PMC representative.
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j. After pressure testing, insulation must be completed as per the material, make and
thickness mentioned in the approved shop drawing. The joints of insulation must be
sealed by minimum 50 mm wide Aluminum adhesive tape. Care should be taken to
avoid any air gaps between tube / tube and insulation sleeves, and between two
insulation sleeve joints.
k. Proper tagging must be carried out to trace the tubing to respective indoor and outdoor
circuits.
l. The tubes exposed to sunlight must be covered / cladded / treated to prevent damage
from UV radiation and bird pecks / tampering, as mentioned in the BOQ. The
cladding should be made out of 26 G Aluminum sheet or G.S.S. sheet. While
cladding, care should be taken to avoid penetrating the insulation by screws. Short
screws Of metallic straps should be used for securing cladding sheets. Instead of
cladding, glass cloth, with two coats of protective resin should be used.
Refrigerant tubes carry refrigerant at pressures different from atmospheric pressure. When
pressure inside tubes is more than atmospheric pressure, refrigerant may escape to the
atmosphere, causing commercial loss due to loss of refrigerant, inefficient system
performance or even system breakdown and contamination of surroundings.
When pressure inside the tubes is less than atmospheric pressure, such as in case of suction
tubes of some low temperature refrigeration machines, or during pump-down cycle of
normal air-conditioning systems, leakages in tubes leads to ingress of air and moisture,
causing severe system damage. Therefore, it is a must that the refrigerant tubing is
thoroughly tested for leakages. Pressure testing for any tubing must be carried out at a
pressure higher than the maximum operating pressure within the system.
a. Ensure that the tubing to be tested is properly secured/ supported and the openings
have been sealed off as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
b. Install pressure gauge/s at strategic location/s where it shall not be tampered with, at
the same time, should be easily visible.
c. Install a valve and connecting tubing so that the open end of the tube reaches the
cylinder outlet without moving the cylinder.
d. Connect the tube to the cylinder and after ensuring proper connection, crack open the
cylinder valve, keeping an eye on the pressure gauge. Let the pressure rise to around10
psig.
e. Check for proper sealing of all flanged / flare nut joints or valves/ valve glands looking
for noise of escaping Nitrogen and seal same.
f. Open the cylinder valve again and raise the pressure to 200 psig.
g. Check the tube line for major leakages at brazed joints, elbows, valve glands,
Equipment end connections and tube seams with the help of soap water. Make up the
leaks by tightening nuts. If the leaks are in brazed joints, flush out Nitrogen and carry
out necessary re-brazing.
h. Open the cylinder valve again and increase the pressure to 150 psig less than the
final test pressure. Repeat leak check as above.
i. Open the cylinder valve again and slowly raise the pressure to the manufacturer
recommended pressure. Carry out a thorough leak check.
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j. Record the pressure and time. Let the pressure stand for 24 hours without tampering.
Check the pressure again after 24 hours. If pressure has dropped, the tubing should be
checked very thoroughly for minor leakages.
It is important to follow this 24 hours period as it gives enough time to detect minute
leakages, and it removes the doubt created by thermal expansion of Nitrogen ( as after
exact 24 hours, ambient conditions are generally same).
k. In case of tubing extending to lengths more than 30 m and / or having more than
20 site fabricated joints, the pressure should be recorded after 24 hours as well as
after 48 hours, so that all leakages are detected and made up.
l. After detecting and making up any leak, the pressure testing must be carried out
once again from beginning.
d. False Ceiling closure check list duly signed by HAL / Client / Equipment
manufacturer/ PMC /Consultant.
Tube material Specification: (CFC- free refrigerant compatible tubes produced using Total loss
lubricants)
1. De-oxidized High Phosphorized copper (DHP grade) raw material, with Chemical
Composition of Copper = 99.9 % ; Phosphorus = 0.015 to 0.040 %
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2. RoHS Compliant.
3. 360 degree concentric Wall thickness along the entire length of the tubes
4. Half hard drawn copper tubes should confirm to ASTM B75/ASTM280 (C12200) / JIS
H: 3300(C 1 2 2 0 ) / BS2871 part 3 (C106). Use Half Hard Temper Type for tube sizes
above19.1 mm.
5. Soft copper tubes, bright annealed (mirror finish) should confirm to ASTM B68 / JIS
H:3300
6. Super clean quality with low residual content below the permissible levels of 0.038
g/m2 for compatibility with use of CFC-free refrigerant.
9. Copper tube and Fittings Sizes and Insulation Specifications for CFC-free Refrigerant.
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10. COMMUNICATION CABLE AND CONTROL CABLING
Communication cable and control cabling: Communication cable and control cabling
should be of non-polar shielded 2 core cable shall be laid in 20 mm dia PVC
conduits of required size. PVC conduit should be clamped neatly maintaining a
distance from power cables, Cable terminations and dressing shall be done properly
and neatly.
PVC drain piping shall be used for the drain piping. Proper care shall be taken to lay the drain
Piping with sufficient slope and should be clamped or supported at 1.5 m interval. All drain pipe
joints shall be done with adhesive. Drain piping should be tested for leaks before
commissioning. After testing for leaks, drain pipe shall be insulated with 9 mm thick
nitrile rubber tube insulation. Insulation shall be finished with self-adhesive black cotton tape
All the Cassette ac& s p l i t air conditioners units shall be factory assembled and tested
complete in all respects and conforming to ISHRAE/ASHRAE standards. They shall be
supplied pre-charged with refrigerant gas and oil ready for installation at site. The Air-
cooled split Unit shall be a two piece assembly comprising of the following:
CONDENSING UNIT
i. Hermetically sealed Scroll type compressors with refrigerant cooled
motor.
ii. Air-cooled Condenser. Condenser fan with sufficient air discharging
capacity.
iii. Steel structure with sheet metal casing in which the above are mounted.
iv. Automatic capacity control devices along with safety gauges/devices.
v. Full charge of R-22 along with refrigerant oil.
EVAPORATOR UNIT
i. Direct expansion-cooling coil.
ii. Inter connected Seam less copper refrigerant piping.
iii. Centrifugal fan with motor.
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12. CONDENSER UNIT
The condensers should be fitted with in built circuit breaker or external weather proof
isolator with enclose of required capacity.
COMPRESSOR
The Scroll compressor shall be hermetically sealed in design. The compressor shall be a
direct shaft mounting of the refrigerant cooled hermetic motor.
EXTERNAL
The compressor housing shall be made of gas tight steel shell which is made up of two
shells, these shells are welded together to form a Hermetic (Airtight) seal. One shell
is fitted with a suction tube and a Glass-matic terminal used for supplying power to
the motor, fitted inside the compressor shell and the other is fitted with a discharge
tube. The shell also acts as an oil sump.
INTERNAL
The internal parts shall be accurately machined for installation of the required
parts. The Impellers, valve plate and connecting shaft shall all be made of
Aluminum alloy having high compressive strength.
LUBRICATION
The oil pump formed by drilling number of holes on the surface shall do the
lubrication of the bearing. One end of the crankshaft shall be always dipped in the oil.
CONDENSER COIL
The condenser coil shall be internally grooved copper tube with split aluminum
fins. The condenser shall be fitted with a fan of propeller type. The condenser shall
be built on an air- cooled design using outside ambient air up to 45ºC to condense the
refrigerant. The condenser coils shall be constructed of 12 mm OD integrally enhanced
Seam less copper tubes arranged in staggered rows. This shall have a minimum of 3
rows to provide proper heat rejection. The copper tubes shall be mechanically
expanded into lanced and rippled Aluminum fins of minimum 0.1mm thick with 13
fins per inch.
CONDENSER FANS
The condenser fans shall be of propeller type with the motor directly fitted to the
shaft of the fan. The fan shall have a minimum of 6 blades for delivering maximum air
quantity of air without any motor overloading. The fan blade should be either molded
unbreakable plastic or die cast aluminum material. The motor shall be of TEFC
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construction and shall be of IP 55 protection with resistant to high ambient.
REFRIGERANT PIPING
The refrigerant piping interconnecting all the condensing unit and the evaporator unit
shall be of Seam less copper with tube dia as required and having a wall thickness of
minimum 2mm and able to withstand pressure up to 450 PSI. Necessary gas
mufflers, flexible connections on discharge and suction side shall be provided to
reduce vibration / noise of refrigerant/compressor.
SAFETY DEVICES
The condensing units shall be provided with all necessary safety devices, which are
essential for proper operation of the equipment. These shall not be limited to the scope
of this specification and shall have all safety devices required for optimum operation
of the unit. The following minimum safety devices are suggested:
a. Low voltage cutout
b. Low evaporating cutout
c. In-built internal overload
d. Pressure relief valve
e. Low pressure cutout
f. High condensing pressure cutout
g. Motor overload trip/protection
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MOTOR
Motor shall be squirrel cage constant speed, suitable for 220+ 10 % volts, 50 Hz,
1phase power supply. Motor speed shall not exceed 1450 RPM. The fan and
motor combination selected for particular requirement shall be for the most efficient
type so that sound level and energy consumption is minimal. Motor conduit box shall
be mounted on exterior of the casing. Wires from the motor to the conduit box shall be
protected from the air stream by enclosing in a flexible metal conduit.
Fan impeller and housing shall be fabricated from heavy gauge steel. Fan wheels shall
be of double width, double inlet forward-curve multi-blade type enclosed in Housing
and mounted on a common shaft. Fan housing shall be made of die-formed steel sheets
with streamlined inlets and guide vanes to ensure smooth airflow into the fans. The fan
shall be belt driven with pulley having belt-tensioning arrangements. All rotating parts
shall be statically and dynamically balanced. Fan speed shall not exceed 1500 RPM
and maximum fan outlet velocity shall be 450 meters per minute (1500 FPM). The
average air quantity for the air handling units shall be 400 CFM per TR of
refrigeration. However the fan should be facilitated with capacity adjustment for
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lower or higher air quantities as per individual air requirements as the site
demands. Stretch less V-Belts should be used. The fan shall be able to deliver the
desired air quantity with sufficient static pressure for carrying out the ducting and also
be able to add fresh air.
COOLING / COILS
Cooling coils shall have 12.5 to 15 mm dia copper tubes min. 24 gauge thick, with
aluminum fins firmly bonded to copper tubes assembled in zinc coated steel frame.
Face and surface areas shall be such as to ensure rated capacity from each unit and
such that the air velocity across each coil shall not exceed 150 meters per minute. The
coil shall be pitched in the unit casing for proper drainage. Each coil shall be factory
tested at 21 Kg / Sq. cm. air pressure while submerged in water. Tubes shall be
hydraulically expanded for minimum thermal contact resistance with the fins. Fin
spacing shall be 13 fins per inch. (4-5 Fins/CM.). The units shall be fitted with minimum
3-row coil for giving the cooling effect.
STEEL STRUCTURES
The evaporator unit shall be assembled on formed corrosion resistant galvanized sheet
metal steel sections which shall be pre treated and finished with epoxy
painting/polyester powder coating. The steel structure shall be sturdy enough to
withstand transport without getting distorted and when stationary handle the
equipment load. There should be proper encasing of unit with acoustic lining in all
inside to reduce noise level of the equipment.
MOTOR
Motor shall be squirrel cage constant speed, suitable for 220+ 10 % volts, 50 Hz,
1phase power supply. Motor speed shall not exceed 1450 RPM. The fan and
motor combination selected for particular requirement shall be for the most efficient
type so that sound level and energy consumption is minimal. Motor conduit box shall
be mounted on exterior of the casing. Wires from the motor to the conduit box shall be
protected from the air stream by enclosing in a flexible metal conduit.
PERFORMANCE
The performance of the unit shall be proved at site at the time of installation and also
the power consumption should not exceed the confirmed rating throughout the
period of service of the equipment. The company shall stand guarantee for the
aforesaid condition and shall compensate the client in case the power consumption
proved at site is more than the stipulated power. The rate of compensation shall be as
indicated in penalty clause as given earlier in the conditions of contract.
The contractor shall submit along with the tender the rating charts of the machines
offered indicating the percentage capacity, power consumed, rated amperage, locked
rotor amps and also inrush currents of equipment at maximum ambient conditions
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14. TESTING
Cooling capacity of various Unit models shall be computed from the measurements
of airflow and dry and wet bulb temperatures of air entering and leaving the coil.
Flow measurements meters shall be accurately calibrated. The temperature gauges
shall be mercury-in glass thermometers. Computed results shall conform to the
specified capacities and quoted ratings. Power consumption shall be computed from
measurements of incoming voltage and input current.
NOTE : The contractor shall use only above mentioned material or equivalent make to
be approved by HAL / Consultant. All other materials shall confirm to the
specifications laid down. The tendered shall take this into account while
tendering rates / prices.
The contractor who is quoting the tender shall get themselves well versed with the site
condition. The scope of work includes masonry work, fabrication, fixing and painting. The
contractor should be well versed with all the activity and should have specialized team of
workers for the same.
Tenders are advised to inspect and examine the site and its surroundings and satisfy
themselves before submitting their tenders as to the nature of constitution already existing (so
far as in practicable), the form and nature of the site, the means of access to the site, the
accommodation they may require and in general shall themselves obtain all necessary
information as to risks, contingencies and other circumstances which may influence or affect
their tender. A tenderer shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the site whether he inspects
it or not and no extra charges consequent on any misunderstanding or otherwise shall be
allowed. The tenderer shall be responsible for arranging and maintaining at own cost all
materials, tools and plants, facilities for workers and all other services required for the
execution of the work unless otherwise specifically provided for in the contract documents.
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Submission of tender by a tenderer implies that he has read this notice and all other contract
documents and has made himself aware of the scope and specification of the work to be done
and of conditions and rates at which stores, tools and plants etc. if any will be issued to him by
the HAL and local conditions and other factors having a bearing on the execution of the work.
The tenderer must also study the neighborhood, rules and regulations for building as well as
the area where it is situated.
In case of items not covered by the above specification the work should carried out as per the
direction of Officer-in-charge.
Approval of the Officer-in-Charge shall be taken well in advance for the materials to be used
in the work by the contractor.
All repairs and patch work shall be neatly carried out to match with the original finish and to
the entire satisfaction of Officer-in-Charge.
The contractor has to make his own arrangement for stores and watch and ward and no extra
claim for this will be entertained. The contractor has to make his own arrangement at his own
cost for all the general and special T & P.
I.S. 3016 Code of Practice for Fire precautions in welding and cutting
operations
I.S. 818 Code of practice for safety and health requirements in electrical and
gas.
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17.SCOPE OF WORK
SI.NO DESRIPTION QT UNIT
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A PART 1 DX Units & Control
1 Supply Installation testing and commissioning of 5 Star inverter High wall
mounted Split A.C. comprising Indoor & Out-door units. Indoor unit
comprising Multi Row DX cooling coil, expansion valve, drier, motor
driven air-blower with metallic frame etc. Out-door unit will have
rotary/scroll compressor, condenser coil, & fan, Cordless remote control
unit without Door stand required hardware etc. including refrigerant gas
charging.
a) 1.5 TR at Gm Cabin 2 NOS
2 Supply Installation testing and commissioning of 5 Star inverter Cassette
A.C. comprising Indoor & Out-door units. Indoor unit comprising Multi
Row DX cooling coil, expansion valve, drier, motor driven air-blower
with metallic frame etc. Out-door unit will have rotary/scroll compressor,
condenser coil, & fan, Cordless remote control unit without Door stand
required hardware etc. including refrigerant gas charging.
a) 1.5 TR with 1phase input supply at Discussion Rooms 4 NOS
b) 4.0 TR with 3phase input supply at Conference Room ,ED Cabin, Offices 11 NOS
for Ground and First Floor
B PART 2: LOW SIDE WORKS:
1 Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 16 SWG copper
Refrigerant Piping of various sizes as given below. The rate shall include
Copper pipe and insulation with 19 mm Thick Nitrile rubber tube (i.e. As
per Unit Manufacturer recommendation) and necessary Installation
accessories such as supports and clamps. The sizes given shall be verified
by Supplier for adequacy and size based on manufacturer standards.
a) 15.8mm dia and 6.35 dia For 1TR, 1.5 TR Split Units. 12 RMT
b) 19.05mm and 9.52 mmdia. For 4 TR Cassette Units. 84 RMT
2 Supply & Erection of CPVC pipe Insulated condensate drain pipe with
fitting, with 9mm thick nitrile rubber insulation of the following size etc.,
complete as per the specification
a) 25mm dia 26 RMT
b) 32mm dia 96 RMT
3 Supply, laying and commissioning of following size Power and
Communication Copper cable with PVC conduct with clamps, cable ties
including connecting and testing
a) 3core x 1.5 sq mm for 1.0 TR Hi Wall & 1.5 TR Cassette Units. 18 RMT
b) 4core x 2.5sq mm for 3.0 TR Cassette Units. 86 RMT
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