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SECTION 15671 - CONDENSING UNITS

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Air-cooled condensing units.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 15 Section "Refrigerant Piping" for valves and accessories for piping
connections to units.

0.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities; shipping, installed, and operating weights;
dimensions; required clearances; methods for assembling components; furnished specialties;
accessories; and installation and startup instructions for each model indicated.

1. Sample Warranty: Copy of manufacturer's proposed warranty, stating obligations,

remedies, limitations, and exclusions.

B. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and differentiate
between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

C. Field Test and Commissioning Reports: As specified in "Field Quality Control" and
"Commissioning" Articles in Part 3 of this Section. Indicate and interpret test results for
compliance with performance requirements.

D. Maintenance Data: For each condensing unit to include in the maintenance manuals
specified in Division 1.

1. Include a parts list for each condensing unit, control, and accessory; troubleshooting
maintenance guide; and servicing and preventive maintenance procedures and
schedule.

E. Warranties: Warranties specified in this Section.

0.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Listing and Labeling: Provide electrically operated equipment specified in this Section that
is listed and labeled.

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1. The Terms "Listed" and "Labeled": As defined in NFPA 70, Article 100.

B. Fabricate and label refrigeration system according to ASHRAE 15, "Safety Code for
Mechanical Refrigeration."

C. Comply with NFPA 70.

D. Comply with UL 303, "Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Condensing and Compressor

Units.

E. Paint finish shall be suitable for hot and humid climates. Unit shall be capable and suitable
of working at outdoor ambient temperature of 50 deg. C .

0.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete housekeeping bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into
pad. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3
Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete."

B. Coordinate installation of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations. Roof
specialties are specified in Division 7 Section "Roof Accessories."

0.6 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer's Warranty: Provide written warranty, signed by the manufacturer and

countersigned by the Contractor, agreeing to replace components that fail in materials and
workmanship within the specified warranty period, provided manufacturer's written
instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance have been followed.

1. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 GENERAL

A. Air-cooled condenser shall be a packaged, self-contained assembly that includes fans,

motors, drives, refrigerant condensing coils, controls, intercomponent piping and wiring,
totally enclosed weatherproof casing, and frame mounting; the unit shall be ready for
terminal field connections with fully automatic operation.

B. Condensing coils shall be designed and sized specifically for air-cooled condenser service.
Coil frame shall be not less than 12-gage (2.8 millimeter) galvanized steel. Coils shall be
factory tested pneumatically under water at not less than 400 pounds per square inch (2758
kilopascal). A purging vent shall be provided at the highest point of the entering
refrigerant header of each coil circuit. Condenser coil and receiver shall have an excess
capacity of not less than 20 percent for storage of pumped-down refrigerant. Condensing
coil and remainder of refrigerant circuit shall be cleaned and factory charged with dry
nitrogen or refrigerant.

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C. Drive shall be weather-protected. Drive and fan discharge and inlet shall be guarded. Fan
guards shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and shall be suitable for salt-air
atmosphere; electrogalvanizing is not acceptable.

D. Condensing pressure control shall be accomplished by combination of fan cycling and

modulation of dampers located in the discharge airstream.

E. Condenser-mounted control panel and intercomponent piping and wiring shall be provided.
Control panels exposed to the weather shall have NEMA 250, Type 3 enclosures and
NEMA 250, Type 1 enclosures if protected by casing. Electrical work shall conform to
NFPA 70 requirements.

0.2 CONDENSING UNITS, AIR COOLED, 3.5 TO 17.6 kW

A. Description: Factory assembled and tested, air-cooled; consisting of compressors,

condenser coils, fans, motors, refrigerant reservoirs, and operating controls.

B. Compressor: Hermetically sealed and isolated for vibration.

1. Motor: Include thermal- and current-sensitive overload devices, start capacitor, relay,
and contactor.

2. Two-Speed Compressor: Include manual reset, high-pressure switch and automatic

reset, and low-pressure switch.

C. Condenser: Copper-tube, aluminum-fin coil, with liquid subcooler.

D. Condenser Fan: Direct-drive, aluminum propeller fan; with permanently lubricated fan
motor with thermal-overload protection.

E. Accessories include the following:

1. Low-voltage thermostat and subbase to control condensing unit and evaporator fan.
2. Precharged and insulated suction and liquid tubing.
3. Low ambient kit to permit operation down to 7 deg. C .
4. Crankcase heater.
5. Automatic reset timer to prevent compressor rapid cycle.
6. Polyethylene mounting base to provide a permanent foundation.

F. Casing: Designed for outdoor installation with weather protection for components and
controls. Steel, finished with baked enamel; with removable panels for access to controls,
weep holes for water drainage, and mounting holes in base. Mount service valves, fittings,
and gage ports on exterior of casing.

0.3 CONDENSING UNITS, AIR COOLED, 21 TO 422 kW

A. Description: Factory assembled and tested, air cooled; consisting of casing, compressors,
condenser coils, condenser fans and motors, and unit controls.

B. Compressor: Hermetic or semihermetic compressor designed for service with crankcase

sight glass, crankcase heater, and backseating service access valves on suction and
discharge ports.

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1. Capacity Control: Hot-gas bypass and cylinder unloading.

C. Condenser: Seamless copper-tube, aluminum-fin coil, with separate and independent

refrigeration circuit for each compressor. Include liquid accumulator and subcooling circuit
and backseating liquid-line service access valve. Factory test coils at 3105 kPa, then
dehydrate by drawing a vacuum and fill with a holding charge of nitrogen.

D. Condenser Fans: Propeller-type vertical discharge; either directly or belt driven. Include
the following:

1. Permanently lubricated ball-bearing motors.

2. Separate motor for each fan.
3. Motors with thermal-overload cutouts.
4. Dynamically and statically balanced fan assemblies.

E. Operating and safety controls include the following:

1. Manual reset, high-pressure cutout switches.

2. Automatic reset, low-pressure cutout switches.
3. Low oil pressure cutout switch.
4. Compressor-winding thermostat cutout switch.
5. 3-leg, compressor-overload protection.
6. Control transformer.
7. Magnetic contactors for compressor and condenser fan motors.
8. Automatic, nonrecycling pump down and a timing device to prevent excessive
compressor cycling.

F. Unit Casings: Designed for outdoor installation with weather protection for components
and controls and with removable panels for required access to compressors, controls,
condenser fans, motors, and drives. Additional features include the following:

1. Steel, galvanized or zinc coated, for exposed casing surfaces, treated and finished
with manufacturer's standard paint coating.
2. Lifting lugs to facilitate rigging of units.
3. Gasketed control panel door.
4. Unfused disconnect switch, factory mounted and wired, for single external electrical
power connection.

0.4 MOTORS

A. Refer to Division 15 Section "Motors" for general requirements for factory-installed motors.

B. Motor Construction: NEMA MG 1, general purpose, continuous duty, Design B.

0.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Verification of Performance: Rate condensing units according to ARI 210/240.

B. Verification of Performance: Rate condensing units according to ARI 340/360.

1. Coefficient of Performance: Equal to or greater than prescribed by ASHRAE 90.1,

"Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings."

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C. Test and inspect shell and tube condensers according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code: Section VIII, "Pressure Vessels," Division 1.

D. Testing Requirements: Factory test sound-power-level ratings according to ARI 270.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install condensing units according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install units level and plumb, firmly anchored in locations indicated; maintain
manufacturer's recommended clearances.

C. Install ground-mounted units on minimum 100 mm thick, reinforced concrete base, 100 mm
larger than condensing unit on each side. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork
requirements are specified in Division 3. Coordinate installation of anchoring devices.

D. Install roof-mounted units on equipment supports specified in Division 7. Anchor unit to

supports with removable fasteners.

E. Install units on seismically restrained spring isolators specified in Division 15 and with a
minimum deflection of 25 mm.

0.2 CONNECTIONS

A. Connect precharged refrigerant tubing to unit's quick-connect fittings. Install tubing so it

does not interfere with access to unit. Install furnished accessories.

B. Connect refrigerant piping to air-cooled condensing units; maintain required access to unit.
Install furnished field-mounted accessories.

C. Ground equipment.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published

torque-tightening values. Where manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use
those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

0.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems with refrigerant and oil and test for leaks.
Repair leaks and replace lost refrigerant and oil.

B. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm proper
operation, product capability, and compliance with requirements.

1. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls
and equipment.

C. Remove and replace malfunctioning units with new units and retest.

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D. Report test results in writing.

0.4 CLEANING

A. After completing system installation, including outlet fittings and devices, inspect exposed
finish. Clean units to remove dirt and construction debris and repair damaged finishes.

0.5 COMMISSIONING

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

results in writing.

B. Verify that units are installed and connected according to the Contract Documents.

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

and do the following:

1. Inspect for physical damage to unit casing.

2. Verify that access doors move freely and are weathertight.
3. Clean units and inspect for construction debris.
4. Check that all bolts and screws are tight.
5. Adjust vibration isolation and flexible connections.
6. Verify that controls are connected and operational.

D. Lubricate bearings on fans.

E. Verify that fan wheel is rotating in the correct direction and is not vibrating or binding.

F. Adjust fan belts to proper alignment and tension.

G. Start unit according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Complete manufacturer's starting checklist.

H. Measure and record airflow over coils.

I. Check operation of condenser capacity control device.

J. Verify that vibration isolation and flexible connections properly dampen vibration
transmission to structure.

K. After startup and performance test, lubricate bearings and adjust belt tension.

0.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train the Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain condensing units. Refer to Division 1 Section
"[Demonstration and Training] [Closeout Procedures]."

1. Schedule at least four (4) hours of training.

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