APPLICATION GUIDE 1/91 Yu . COMMISSIONING OF VAV SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGSAPPLICATION GUIDE 1/91 COMMISSIONING OF VAV SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS The Building Services Besoerch and Information Assoclat Stacie si Berkshire G12 Tak: (0944) 420611 Fax: {osu "97575 TeleBSRIA PUBLICATIONS BSRIA publications provide comprehensive technical and market information on subjects relating to building services. ‘Technical Notes ~ a regular and wide ranging series of in depth technical reports prepared as a result of sponsored research and other technical work carried out in the BSRIA laboratories. Initial copies, at agreed uancicis, are part of the member subscription. ‘Technical Memorandum — occasional publications on diverse topics prepared from the deliberations of various specialists. These are funded privately and are not part of the membership package. 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Fax: 0344 487575,ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ‘The technical information and procedures inthis Guide were developed under the guidance of a project steering group drawn from the irdustry sponsors and BSRIA staf. ‘The Steering Group me nbers were: D Coleman C Parsloe (Chairman) B Foules-Pazdro D Russell J Hare P Sheridan R Linfield J Stewart M Low R Walsh BSRIA gratefully acknowledges the contributions made to this Guide by the members of the Steering Committee and to several other experts from industry who also provided a valuable input ‘The project was jointly funded by the Department of the Environment as part ofits sponsorship contract with BSRIA. and by the following industry sponsors (Carver Distribution Lid ‘The Centract Technical Services Co FHP Partnership GHS Lid ‘Matthew Hall Mechanical and Electrical Engineers Lid AG Manly & Co Lid Paragon Commissioning Services Lid Steenson Varming Mulcahy Partnership All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without tne prior written permission of the publishers ISBN 0 86022 2705 ©BSRIA 1991PREFACE This Application Gc ide covers the commissioning requirements for variable air volume (VAV) systems in air conditioned builc ings. The scope of this commissioning guide includes the closely linked aspects of design and installation to ensure that VAV systems are commissionable. There are many possible variations of VAV systems and these differences in type may lead to modifications to the basic approaches set out in this Guide. In such cases the commissioning engineer will need to produce a “method s:atement” setting out adjustments to the Guide's procedures for the particular variation. of VAV system being commissioned. This “method statement” should as far as is practicable, use the detailed approaches of this Guide and adapt these to the commissioning requirements of the particular system. The commissioning of VAV systems should only be undertaken by engineers conversant with the operating features of these types of system and with the differences between some VAV terminal units How well systems are commissioned depends greatly on the designer. He also needs to understand the design requirements for achieving commissionable systems. Pootly designed systems will not operate satisfactorily. Good Jesign aspects together with resourcefulness in helping to ensure that the total process is correctly managed will enable the installer and commissioning specialist to contribute fully in achieving the designers’ object ve In the case of VAV systems the commissioning is closely interlinked with the control systems for the fans and the terminal units. Knowledge of the operating features of these control systems is important to the ‘commissioning engineer so that he can properly check the operation, setting and performance of components. In some modern systems, the VAV controls may be integrated with a building management system (BMS), and ia such cases itis likely that some of the commissioning activities can be carried out at the control station of the BMS. The commissioning process does not include setting up the system to prove that the environmental performance criteria can be achieved because seasonal climatic variations make it difficult, and in some cases impossible, for specified conditions to be simulated at the time allocated for commissioning. Designers may specify criteria for system proving at particular modes of operation, but this is separate from the commissioning process and is not dealt with in this Guide. This Guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the CIBSE’s Commissioning Code, Series A, “Air Distribution Systems”. Iti also complementary and has many common features with BSRIA Application Guide 3/89, "The Commissioning of Air System in Buildings”. An outline strategy for commissioning variable air volume air conditioning systems is discussed in BSRIA. Technical Memorandum 2/88, “A Procedure for Commissioning Variable Air Volume Systems”.CONTENTS PAGE NO. PREFACE PART A - THE DESIGN OF COMMISSIONABLE VAV SYSTEMS ‘Al. INTRODUCTION a ‘Alt MANAGEMENT 1 1.2 COMMISSIONING INFORMATION 1 2, FAN AND DUCTWORK SYSTEM DESIGN 5 ‘A2.1 DUCTWORK DESIGN 5 A2.2 FAN SELECTION 5 ‘A2.3_ VAV TERMINAL UNITS 6 ‘3, ACCESS AND TEST HOLES 7 3.1 ACCESS 7 43.2 TESTHOLES 7 ‘A4. _ SPECIFYING FLOW RATES AND TOLERANCES 9 ‘A4.1 ACCURACY OF FLOW MEASUREMENTS 9 ‘A4.2_ CHECKING OF FLOW MEASUREMENTS 10 PART B - THE INSTALLATION OF COMMISSIONABLE VAV SYSTEMS Bi. MANAGEMENT 10 B11 GENERAL 10 B12 ORGANISATION AND PLANNING 10 B2. DUCTWORK INSTALLATION PROCEDURES: 12 B21 HOUSEKEEPING 2 B22 CLEANLINESS 13 82.3 WORKMANSHIP 13 B24 AIR LEAKAGE TESTING 13 B3. INSTALLATION INSPECTION 13 B4, _ PREPARATION FOR COMMISSIONING 4PART C - VAV COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES C1, MANAGEMENT C11 GENERAL C1.2 ORGANISATION AND PLANNING C2, SITE TEST INSTRUMENTS 3. ON SITE FLOW MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES ©3.1._ SUMMARY OF FLOW MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 3.2 FLOW MEASUREMENT BY PITOT TUBE TRAVERSE (4, SETTING TO WORK C5. ON-SITE COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 5.1 SITE TESTING OF VAV TERMINAL UNITS 5.2. MAIN COMMISSIONING STAGES C6, COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES 6.1 _ INITIAL PROVING OF SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR FANS (6.2 SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VAV TERMINAL UNITS 6.3 SUPPLY FAN 6.4 RETURN AIR SYSTEM (6.5 FRESH AIR/RECIRCULATION/EXHAUST AIR DAMPERS 6.6 COMPLETION PART D -REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION D1, REPORTING D2. DOCUMENTATION D3. EXAMPLE PRO FORMAS 1-7 PAGE NO. 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 BB BB RR 8 31 3 34PART A - THE DESIGN OF COMMISSIONABLE VAV Al. AI A122 SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ‘As soon as rossible, and no later than upon entering the scheme design stage, the designer should address his ettention to the strategy for commissioning the scheme and the level of ‘commission ng expertise required. He should ask himself the following questions: © does he require additional commissioning expertise in support of his own role as designer? © will che services sub-contractor have the capability in-house to carry out commissioning and will they have this resource available during the installation? © does he require commissioning expertise to advise on project programming and sequencing during the pre-construction period? In consideration of these aspects, the designer should decide if commissioning specialist is required ancl when he should be appointed. Ac all times during the design stages these aspects should be reviewed and the commissionability of the system addressed. ‘The degree “0 which the designer influences decisions on these matters and advises the project ‘management team will greatly affect the commissionability of the installed systems. COMMISSIONING INFORMATION To enable a VAV system to be successfully commissioned, the designer must provide adequate information, documented in the form of drawings, schedules and specifications. The technical requirements of the commissioning works should be developed by the designer to define clearly:- 1, The scope of the works, ie. the systems to be commissioned, theie design philosophy, functions and duration of operation, and an explanation of their operational inter- telationship with other engineering services systems. 2, The setring out of the responsibilities of the various parties (client, design team, main or managing contractor, installation contractor and commissioning specialist). BSRIA. Technical Memorandum 1/88, “Commissioning HVAC Systems - Division of Responsibilities” gives useful guidance. 3. The technical specification of the commissioning work. For example: © the standards (e.g. relevant parts of CIBSE Codes and BSRIA Guides) to which the works should be carried out; © the cliversity pattern to be applied during commissioning; © the extent of factory calibration of VAV terminal units and other components; © the extent of site testing of installed VAV terminal unit© the monitoring and control facilities to be provided by the BMS; © the tolerances for regulation and for test results; © the reporting procedures required, ‘The witnessing procedures to be observed. These should specify whether the witnessing shall bbe undertaken during the commissioning process or whether the results are to be demonstrated after commissioning is complete. Design drawings showing the layout of the system in relation to the building form, and if required, other engineering services. ‘Schematic diagrams clearly illustrating the design intent and including all the design. information required to commission the system. Table | indicates the type of design. information and Figure 1 shows typical requirements for schematic drawings which the ‘commissioning specialist will need. The reference identification should be unique to cach individual component to permit cross referencing and to enable a component to be identified in correspondence and telephone discussions. Schematics prepared with the design drawings ‘can reveal potential difficulties in commissioning and enable these to be rectified priot to installation. Schedules of major plant, equipment and components, cross referenced to the design drawings and schematic diagrams ‘Additional design information required for commissioning, which may not be available until ‘after the appointment of the building services installer, for example: © electrical wiring diagrams of associated plant and equipment; © operational details of VAV terminal units; © control system diagrams; © fan duty control systems and fan performance curves; © working drawings.mem ‘CATEGOR! INDICATED PARAMETERS MAIN FANS. Supply and return Identification No. Maximum duty: volume flow rate total pressure speed ‘motor current Minimum duty: volume flow rate total pressure speed Motor: method of stating DUCTWORK ‘Supply and return ertification No. Frosh alr inet Crass sectional dimensions. Control dampers “Maximum volume flow rate Minimum volume flow rate Size Location AV BOXES: “Terminal units Identification No. Minimum static pressure loss Maximum static pressure loss Maximum volume fw rate Minimum volume tow rate Fan duty (for fan assisted terminals) TERMINALS Gatos, itusors otc dontiication No. Size Maximum volume flow rate Minimum volume flow rate Measuring factor (og face area, fow factor) CONTROLS Sensors entiation No. ‘Sensed quantity Location Setting Controter Function MAIN PLANT Heating & cooling batteries Ientiication No, Fitters Max. volume flow rate & total pressure loss ‘Attenuators ‘Minimum volume flow rato Humidifiers Table 1: Basic design information required for commissioning.[inane Fan No. Max | Min Flow (m/s) [Static Press (Pa) | | Max. flow (m/s) Min. flow (m®/s) | 0 Exhaust Max. flow (m/s) Min. flow (m/s) _| | Press drop ‘Motor Current (A) | | at max fow (Pa) [Fan Speed (rpm) EI Ele: : Filler Battery 4 to Fan No. | Max. | Min Flow (ms) Static Press (Pa) Tae? Tow (me +4 Motor Current (A) f an tow a] Fan Speed (pm) [ Min. fow (m/s) | le VVAV Unit No. Max | Flow (m/s) Static Press (Pa) [ Max. flow (mis) ° Min. flow (m/s) te ec [| = | bb bb Terminal No. Diffusers Size (mm) Max. flow (76) [TerminalNo. | Min. flow (m®7s) P [Size (mm) Max. flow (m/s) wv Min, flow (m8) Static Press Setting (Pa) Figure 1: Basic schematics for system regulation showing damper positions.A2.2 FAN AND DUCTWORK SYSTEM DESIGN ‘The ease with which VAV systems can be commissioned is often dependent on the level of planning that occurs at the design stage. The objective should be to make the system as trouble free as possible in operation, DUCTWORK DESIGN ‘A principal design aim should be the selection of ductwork components, configurations and layouts which will ensure that the system is as inherently stable as possible while the airflow rates modulate between minimum and maximum values. Good duct system design will reduce fan power cons umption and minimise noise The characteristics of a ductwork distribution system may be improved by considering the following design options:- 1. The selection of duct sizes to roughly balance the pressure drops in the main branch ducts and also across sub-branches or terminal branches when the terminal units are handling theit maximum ai flow rates. If this balance cannot be achieved in the design then it is prudent to fit regulating devices in the branches near the take-offs from the main duct. 2. Arrange the distribution layout so that each main branch duct serves zones with different cooling/heating requirements. This will economise on duct sizes by taking diversity into account. It will also lead to measurable air flows in these ducts during commissioning when diversity has been applied. 3. The use of straight lengths of duct between branch ducts and VAV terminal units so that the units are not influenced by non-uniform flow at inlet and that airflow measurements can be made, 4, Design the inlet configuration to the supply air handling unit so that the inler static pressure remains approximately constant when both fans modulate between maximum and minimum volume flow rates with the fresh air inlet damper set for the minimum fresh air intake. 5. The avoidance of grilles and diffusers with different characteristics on the discharge from VAN terminal units 6. The ductwork should also be sealed in accordance with the requirements of HVCA Specification DW/142 and effective sealing provided for the joints between terminal grilles ‘or diffisers and the supply ducting. Detailed guidance on good ducework design is given in HYCA Specification DW/142 and in CIBSE TMB “Design Notes for Ductwork” (out of print). FAN SELECTION The supply and return air fans will both operate over a range of duties from the minimum to the ‘maximum requited air flow rates. ‘The fan pressures will also change with ai flow rate, but the supply fan sill not necessarily follow the normal square law system characteristic because it will also be satisfying the requirements of the static pressure controller. Each fan operating duty range should be selected on the stable parts of the fan curves. ‘Operations in unstable regions can lead to noise and flow pulsations which can adversely affect the operation of VAV terminal units and also cause eratic reading of instruments during commissioning.A23 Ics importane that the fans can fully match the maximum volume flow requirements of the VAV system when allowing for some ductwork leakage. The commissioning procedures call forthe fan duties to be set at 105% of design requirements and the fan selection process should include for this margin. The supply fan pressure head would be based on the pressure loss of the ductwork distribution system, including the VAV terminal units, when handling the maximum design air flow rate. Any extra margin added to the setting of the fan static pressure controller should also be included. The VAV terminal unit whose branch is predicted to present the greatest resistance is known as the index terminal. Usually, but not always, this isthe terminal unit located farthest from the fan. However, as the system modulates due to zone load changes the index terminal may change to another branch or unit. The normal calculation of duct pressure loss gives the duct total pressure loss, whereas the fan. controller and the fan manufacturers selection chart may be based on static pressure head. Ifthe fan is selected on static pressure head this will assume no recovery of velocity head at the fan discharge. Normally there is some recovery leading to an oversize pressure margin. VAV TERMINAL UNITS To obtain a commissionable VAV system with inherent operational stability, consideration must be given during the design stage to the following, ‘Terminal units should have: © facilities for accurate air flow measurement, these should preferably be in-built in the units; © facilities for overriding pre-set volume controls to set and maintain the unit at maximum or ‘minimum limit as requited without assistance from a control specialist; © anexternal means for resetting maximum and minimum volumes; © access tothe principal mechanical components; © provision for adjustment of the fan duty on fan assisted terminals They should preferably be pre-set by testing at the manufacturers works and they should be protectively packaged before delivery to site ‘The system should be designed with: © adequate access to alll components; ‘© a ductwork layout and configuration which affords accurate measurement of ar flow to individual terminal units; ‘© facilities for maintaining control stability at very low pressures and/or duties, whenever necessary. In addition, the design engineer will need to provide information on the performance and control characteristics of the terminal units and on the extent to which they are to be checked for compliance with the performance specification when installed, see Section C.5.1A31 A3.2 ACCESS AND TEST HOLES ACCESS Adequate s2ace is needed around the fans, ductwork and the VAV terminal units, and other ‘components of the air distribution system for installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance. BSRIA Technical Note TN3/79 “Space Requirements for Building Services Distribution Systems - Detail Design Stage”, isa helpful reference for design co-ordination, although it does not deal specifically with commissioning requirements. General spoce requirements should be considered at an early stage in che design, before the architectural details are finalised. In particular: © access to ductwork when needed to inspect for cleanliness; © access space must be allowed at fans for general inspection, testing of volume control mechanism, adjustment and rotational speed measurements; © access space must be allowed at VAV terminal units for general inspection, testing and for air flow measurements; © access to test hole positions must be sufficient to allow the holes to be drilled and a pitot tube inserted; © access to fire and flow-regulating dampers, the latter must be such that scales and locking, devices are clearly visible and adjustable; © access to velocity and static pressure measuring stations; © the thickness of insulation and the support and bracketing arrangements must be anticipated; the positions of VAV terminal units in false ceilings ete must be properly co-ordinated with the access panels. TEST HOLES ‘While air flow measuring devices may be permanently installed in air ducts for system control, the normal procedure is to make velocity traverses across the ducts at appropriate locations using apitot tube. The small test holes for using a pitot tube are usually made by the commissioning engineer. ‘The basic locations for siting test holes are shown in Figure 2 ‘The specification of holes for pitot tube traverses is given in section C3.2, The pitot tube traverses should only be made in regions of undisturbed flow i.e. away from bends, contractions, fans, dampers etc. Figure 3 shows the minimum distance of test holes from sources of turbulence and the special requirements for measurements near to centrifugal and axial flow fans. Where test holes a'e required upstream from a source of disturbance, a minimum distance of 1.5 duct diameters is needed. Duct diameters for rectangular and flat oval ducts are defined as 2abj(a+b) where a and b are the duct dimensions.Supply Outdoor Air Ar —»@—_1 Torminal Unit Exhaust Return Alr Ar —+— Fan Jj > |__«—_@—_—_ x (> 4 Lg» |__« @ Test Hole Position Figure 2: Basic test hole positions for flow and pressure measurement in VAV duct systems ° >) 100 woo {lh tt cmt = 10d \ o— 40D Figure 3: Minimum distance of test holes from sources of turbulence (Note that test holes upstream should be at a minimum distance of 1.5D) Minimum distances from the fan for measurement of fan total air flow rate: 4D upstream of inlet transition flange. 10D. downstream of inlet transition flange.Aa. Ie'is important that the designer (preferably with the help of a commissioning specialist) identifies suitable locations for flow measurement on the drawings and schematics, and ensures that suitable access for pitot tube measurement is provided. Where ai: flow control sensors are installed for supply/return fan control and for setting the ‘minimum fresh air flow rate, then these should be located at similar minimum distances from. fittings anid fans as test holes. Access provision is required for these at the design stage. The use of a “Wilton Flow Grid” should be considered as a measurement sensor for airflow rates in such, applicaticns. SPECI ING FLOW RATES AND TOLERANCES ‘A “tolera.ace” is the variation from the design flow rate and pressure that the designer will accept. ‘The specification of a departure from a precise flow rate and pressure makes sense for two reasons: 4) a small variation may make no detectable difference to the performance of the system from the point of view of occupant comfort or operating cost and b) the inaccuracy ofthe commissioning procedure will not allow for precise measurements to be made to check against the design figure. For these reasons this Guide recommends tolerances for the designer to use. In the case of VAV systems a slightly higher tolerance on the individual design terminal maximum and minimum flow rates is permissible where a number of VAV terminal units serve a single open zone provided the overa I tolerance for the zone is achieved. ACCURACY OF FLOW MEASUREMENTS ‘The accuracy of an air flow measurement will be influenced by a number of factors © accuricy of the instrument used for velocity measurement; © accuricy of the measured duct cross-sectional area; © the effects of flow disturbances close to flow measurement points; © the accuracy of the velocity traversing technique used; © the accuracy achieved by the commissioning engineer. Because of these factors itis not possible to achieve a high degree of accuracy and much time can be wasted in trying to mect fine tolerances. Table 2 summarises recommendations on the tolerance: acceptable in practice for checking VAV terminal units and fans on site. In specifying tolerances from Table 2, the designer must recognize that a final setting within the tolerances does not guarantee that the actual flow rate will lie within this range. To ensure the latter, the designer must estimate the value of possible errors described above, and allow for them in his specified flow rate. If the commissioning measurements show a reading outside these tolerances then this should be referred to the designer.A42 rem MEASUREMENT TOLERANCE \VAV TERMINAL UNITS 2) Mutipe VAV units +10% on oom supply but indhdual units may serving a room | have a tlorance of 15% | 2) Single VAV unt | tox, serving a room FANS, SUPPLY & EXTRACT 25% ofan duty Table 2: Tolerances on system balance CHECKING OF FLOW MEASUREMENT Where checks on flow rates are taken at grilles or diffusers downstream of VAV terminal units an anemometer has to be used on its own or with a hood, whereas the VAV terminal unit is normally ‘measured with its own in-built facility or by a pitot tube traverse. When an anemometer is used for obtaining flow rates from all the grilles or diffusers served by the unit, it is good practice to add up the results obtained and compare the total with the flow rate obtained at the terminal unit. Ifthe agreement is within +15% then the measurements should be acceptable. If the initial comparison is +20% or larger, then some form of investigation is required. It should be recognised that measurements at grilles and diffusers and particularly linear diffusers ae likely to be significantly less accurate than those taken in-duct. If branch flow rates are taken with all the connected VAV terminals at maximum or minimum flow settings, itis good practice to sum the terminal flow rates to compare with the total flow rate. This check is helpful in confirming the data or in suggesting further investigations. 10PART B - THE INSTALLATION OF COMMISSIONABLE | VAV SYSTEMS B1. MANAGEMENT B11 GENERAL ‘The insta ler’s objective is to provide a VAV air system which meets the specified requirements. Toachieve this, properly managed resources must be allocated to the process of constructing a commissionable system. ‘The tendering or appointed installer must carefully study the enquiry/contract documents to determine precisely the projects commissioning requirements. He should ask himself the following questions:- © Ishe called on to “install only"? © Does he have to commission the system and, ifs0, has he the resources in-house or will he have 0 appoint a specialis ¢ Has a commissioning specialist been appointed by the designer or client and, ifs0, is he aware of the specialists duties and requirements during the system construction? ‘The designer will have been responsible for establishing the commissioning strategy. The system. installer must understand the strategy in order to meet the designers’ requirements and enable the commissioning process to proceed. B1.2 ORGANISATION AND PLANNING Where the installer is responsible for commissioning, he should select and instruct the commissioning specialist at the earliest possible stage to ensure that his experience is available in. the planning and programming of the commissioning tasks, ‘Together, they should:- 1, Estab ish effective lines of communication between the commissioning specialist and other parties involved. 2. Prodi ce a set of working drawings that show the detailed provisions for incorporating the commissioning facilities. These drawings must also show the details of temporary facilities requited 3. Review the contract documents to determine the requirements for commissioning, taking nothing for granted and secking clarification where necessary. 4, Produce a realistic programme which incorporates the commissioning activities phased with the irstallation programme. 5, Regularly review the programme during installation to establish the effect of modifications and delays on the planned static completion and power-on dates and any other dates critical to the commissioning activities. iB2. B21 6. Acquire all the information specified in section AL.2 from the designer. 7. Obtain from equipment suppliers and manufacturers their latest information for all items supplied. Standard details which are not modified to suit the particular project should always be treated with caution. Manufacturers literature should be checked for instalation and commissioning requirements additional to those specified. 8. Confirm the VAV terminal unit suppliers can meet specification requirements for factory testing and pre-settings of air flow parameters. 9. Progressively record “as-installed” information on at least two sets of drawings - one “clean” set to facilitate the production of the record drawings and operating and maintenance documentation, and one “site set” for use by che commissioning specialist. 10. Establish systematic site control procedures to assist the progressive monitoring of the standard of the ductwork installation practices maintained on site (see section B2). LL. Prepare co-ordinated ceiling and/or plans illustrating access panel requirements. 12, Establish an equipment and materials procurement procedure which incorporates an effective means of checking each delivered item against the specified requirements, including works testing and protective packaging. 13, Retain all documents and literature provided with each delivered item of equipment for use by the commissioning engineer (and for inclusion in the operating and maintenance manuals). DUCTWORK INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The installer is responsible for ensuring that his operatives and supervisors are adequately trained and supplied with appropriate instructions regarding good housekeeping, workmanship, detailed ductwork arrangements, accessibility and inspection to ensure that the commissioning engineer can carry out his tasks in accordance with this Guide. HOUSEKEEPING Good housekeeping practices are essential for achieving a commissionable system. The following practices should be encouraged:- 1. Where possible, materials and components should be delivered to site in packaging supplied by the manufacturer or stockist. The packaging, including temporary protection for specific components, should not be removed until ready for installation or for inspection. After inspection the packaging should be replaced andor made good immediately. 2. Incomplete work should be adequately protected, with temporary covers used on all open. ends. 3. Connections to VAV terminal units should remain covered until the ductwork system is cleaned (by blowthrough) and ready for final connection, 2B2.2 B23 B24 B3. CLEANLINESS Dust and debris should be prevented from entering the system as far as possible and the system inspected and cleaned as part of the preparation for commissioning. The following procedures should be adopted:- 1. The fan should be used to blow any dirt through the system before the final connections to VAV terminal units are made. Where necessary and within the fan's operating limits this should be done sequentially on a branch by branch basis to ensure higher duct velocities. 2. Temporary filters should be used where building work is still in progress during ‘comnissioning and replaced with clean filters for final measurement of flow rates. 3. Reeurn air systems should not be prepared for commissioning whilst building work isin progress and dir is present. A specialise duct work cleaning company may be employed for this work. WORKMANSHIP (Cate is needed at all junctions and seals to minimise leaks. There should be close adherence to the prine’ples of good workmanship defined in the HVCA%s publication, DW142 “Specification for sheet metal ductwork”. Experience has shown that particular care is needed where terminal zrilles and diffusers connect to their supply duets. AIR LEAKAGE TESTING ‘This process is caried out on ductwork sections during sytem construction. The designer should specify limits for ductwork leakage appropriate to the system design. Detailed guidance on air leakage testing procedures are given in the HVCA’s publication DW143, “A Practical Guide to Ductwork Leakage Testing” INSTALLATION INSPECTION During the course of the works, the installer should progressively and systematically monitor the correctness and quality of the installation, and ensure that the good practices outlined in section B2 have been property implemented. He should also ensure that any remedial work has been completed, and that all the works comply with the specified requirements. A regular planned system of continuous inspections will: © ensue that each VAV terminal unit has been installed in its correct location; © reduce the build-up of the number of defects to be rectified prior to commissioning; © prevent defective work from being temporarily hidden, only to surface again during the commissioning process; © help to maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship to the end of the contract. The met rodical use of pro forma sheets to register conformance to requirements and monitor the progress nf remedial action will resue in a substantially smoother start to the commissioning process. BB4. ‘As part of his installation checks, the installer may wish to startup fan motors briefly in order to check the wiring and control panel. If this isthe case, the contractual implications of responsibility should be cleaely laid down beforehand. ‘When the ductwork and all the major components of a system have been installed, a final installation inspection should be formally undertaken to verify that the system is complete and that preparations for the commissioning can start. An example pro forma to aid this procedure, “Final Inspection Checklist” is included in Pare D. PREPARATION FOR COMMISSIONING To be ready for commissioning, an installation must: © be seen to have been installed in accordance with the specification, ie. the final installation. inspections have been completed, together with all outstanding remedial works; © be successfully tested for air leakage in accordance with the specification andjor the relevant HYCA guidance documents; © have the control systems for fans and VAV terminal units fully commissioned; © be successfully cleaned in accordance with the specification; ‘© have the spaces in the immediate vicinity of all system equipment and components requiting safe access for commissioning made free of al obstructions and provided with adequate lighting; © make provision for the removal of thermal insulation at flow measurement locations indicated on design drawing; © be safe and ready to set to work. An installation progressed to this state of readiness for commissioning is said to be statically complete. 4C1. ci C12 PART C - VAV COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES MANAGEMENT GENERAL ‘The ability of the commissioning specialist to influence the project depends on the recognition of the expert se he can bring to a projec, the timing of his appointment and the responsibility and authority he is given. Employed early, a commissioning specialist can save time, reduce costs and. contribute to the achievement of the specified quality. ‘The commissioning specialist can only commence organising and planning his activities from the time of his appointment. On a well considered project, he will be called upon to respond to the requirements of a commissioning specification. On other projects, he may only be appointed close to th: time of completion of installation of the system. ORGANISATION AND PLANNING The commissioning specialist will need to prepare for commissioning by obtaining all the relevant information about the system, and carrying out his own pre-commissioning checks on the completed system. He will need to:- 1, Establish and agree channels of communication and liaison procedures with all relevant parties connected with the contract. For example, with the architect, services designer, {installer and the manufacturers of the VAV terminal units and the controls. 2. Obtain the final installation report from the installer, certifying that the system is complete. 3. Obtain and study the parts of the specification and all other documentation against which the commissioning service has been quoted. 4. Obtain and study the system schematic drawings, check that che information is complete, that sufficient flow measurement facilities have been included and that diversity pattems and contrel settings have been specified. 5. Obtain and study the latest installation drawings, and identify potential difficulties in access ng VAV terminal units, controllers and sensors, and the necessary flow measurement points 6 Obtain and study the wiring diagrams for all the electrical supply and control equipment associated with the air distribution systems, including VAV terminals, motor control circuit details and interlock arrangements. 7. Obtain the manufacturers’ setting-to-work, operating and maintenance instructions forall the VAV system components and associated electrical equipment including, where used, fan speed control equipment. Where the controls ate linked to BMS obtain information on the monitoring and control features provided. ‘Note: He should query and report any apparent anomalies before going to site. 15c2, c3. 3.1 NOTES: 8. Prepare pro forma tes sheets filling in design and manufacturers’ data where appropriate. 9. Examine on site the basic system operating features relevant to commissioning. A pre~ ‘commissioning checklist should be employed, an example of which is included in Part D. 10. If the installation is found to be incomplete or to require remedial work, obtain from the installers a programme of work for its completion. 1. Confirm the witnessing procedures for demonstrating the results of the commissioning programme, SITE TEST INSTRUMENTS ‘A great deal of time can be wasted by using the wrong kind of instrument or by trying to manage with too few instruments. Full guidance is given on the suitability of instruments for ‘commissioning in BSRIA Application Guide 3/89, “The Commissioning of Air Systems in Buildings”. Although the manufacturers’ detailed instructions must always be observed, the following, instructions will generally apply to all instruments used to commission air systems:- 1, Select an instrument which has an operating range greater than the maximum expected reading (ifthe approximate value of a particular reading is unknown, the selected instrument should be set initially to its maximum range). 2. Read the operating instructions before using the instrument. 3. Visually inspect the instrument to se that it is undamaged. 4. Check that the instrument has a calibration certificate which will not more expire during the commissioning period. 5. Record the reading on the relevant pro forma together with the range setting and the information which may be needed to corrector interpret the results. ON SITE FLOW MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES ‘SUMMARY OF FLOW MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES An overview of the different flow measurement options, and the application for which they are best suited is given in Figure 4 ‘The pitot tubefmanometer can be used for measurements in connecting ducts or terminals ‘where the air velocity is 5 mls or more. Where the velocity is less it is necessary to use the mini-rotating eane anemometer to obtain a realistic reading - the test hole needs to be large enough to accommodate the anemometer head and handle. Rotating vane anemometer refers to the standard model with a 100 mm diameter measuring head. Mini-rotating vane anemometer refers to the type with a minaturised measuring head, 10 oF 20 mm in diameter. 16Preferred measuring technique for location listed. + Second choice measuring technique for location listed. More difficult to use in practice or subject to a greater possibility of error. Posmion MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE INSTRUMENTS MAIN DUCT * Velocty traverse in duct Pitot ube with manometer {otal fow athe fan + Wison flow grid Maromotor BRANCH DUCTS + Volocty traverse in duct Pitot ube wih manometer \VAV termina unit + Voloaty traverse in duct hot tube with manometer or tini-rotating vane anemometer where velocty " to give required >| bance RA plant capacity test fans at min duty + 15% ay capability duty ‘Check SP at system index Set up FArecircidischarge ‘Monitor supply and RA and reduce set-point of [——) dampers. Check and ensure [*—) _ fan duty to ensure fan ‘supply fan controller if min FA make up is set ‘tracking is correct possible correctly ‘Set up temperature controls Undertake to required Set Points Environmentatoad test Figure 9: General method statement for commissioning. 4C6. C61 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURES ‘The seq sential steps in commissioning a VAV system are set out below. INITIAL PROVING OF SUPPLY AND RETURN AIR FANS. " ial proving of the supply and return air fans is important to ensure that during the testing of the supply and extract systems and prior to the final setting of the duties of these fans, the maximum and minimum volume flow rates can be provided within the fans stable operating limits. 1, Funtionally check the supply and return air fans and the volume control mechanisms, eg: © the operating mechanism of the inlet guide vanes of a centrifugal fan; © ‘the pitch angle limits of an axial fan; © the maximum and minimum speed settings ofa variable speed controller; © tne operating mechanism of a duct damper controller. Disengage the automatic volume control mechanism and arrange for manual operation. 2. Start up the supply fan with the volume control mechanism set manually at the minimum duty. Record the motor current, fan speed and its static or total pressure head. 3. Increase the supply fan duty manually until its projected maximum duty is reached. Monitor the motor current, fan speed and discharge duct pressure for safe operation throughout chis exercise, Check the reading of the static pressure sensor and record motor current, fan speed and its static (or total) pressure head when the sensor is at its specified control value. Full duty of the fan may be assessed by its speed, by volume control pre-settings, by ‘achievement of the designer's specified value for the fan static pressure controller or the ‘attainment of the minimum static pressure required at the index terminal unit at system maximum volume flow rate. 4. Check the duty of the supply fan at the minimum setting (step 2) and at the maximum setting (step 3) and identify these operating points on the fan characteristic. Confirm that the “an will probably meet its specified maximum duty and will be stable when operating over its full duty range prior to commissioning the rest of the system. I: may be necessary to adapt the ductwork system to enable these preliminary performance tests to be carried out. 5. Start up the retuen air fan with the volume control mechanism set manually at the minimum. duty. Record the motor current, fan speed and its static (or total) pressure head. 6. Increase the return air fan duty manually until the maximum projected duty setting is reached. Monitor motor current for safe operation throughout this proving rest. Record ‘motor current, fan speed and its static (or total) pressure head. Carry out step 4 for the return air fan. 256.2 SUPPLY SYSTEM AND VAV TERMINAL UNITS 10. 1 The supply fan should be operating at its control static pressure setting for these tests. ‘The return air fan should also be operating to prevent over-pressurisation of the building. Where there isa diversity factor in the design then some of those branches not involved in the actual tests should be isolated or at minimum air flow duty to limit the fan ‘volume flow rate, Before starting the procedure for testing the terminal units the manufacturer's information for commissioning the terminal units and operating the contvols should be obtained and studied. Carry out functional ests on all terminal units and confirm their flow rate control settings with the design values. ‘Where fitted carry out functional cests and check settings on branch duct pressure reducing dampers. Check the maximum and minimum volume flow rates of those terminal units to be tested by method a) of b) as set out below. If these methods are not practicable, method c) may be used asa less accurate alternative. ) Use the volume flow rate facilities of the terminal uni (where provided) with the ‘manufacturer's calibration data. 'b) Measure the volume flow rate in the upstream duct serving the box using the in-duct traverse technique set out in section C3.2 and in Figures 7 or 8 (page 20/21). If it is not possible to accurately measure the minimum flow rate of a unit by method a) or b) then itis a permissible alternative to measure the flow rate in the sub-branch serving up to about four terminal units with all these units at their minimum settings and to check that this flow rate equates with the sum for the group. ©) Where itis not possible to measure the volume flow rate in the immediate upstream duct because of poor access or the lack of adequate straight lengths, then the measurements of ‘volume flow rate can be made in a sub-branch which serves up to four terminal units using. ‘method b) and comparing the measurement with the sum of the settings of the units. In addition individual measurements shall be taken atthe terminal grille or diffusers using one of the relevant techniques listed in Figure 4. The volume flow rate in the sub-branch should then be proportioned between the individual terminal units in relation to the quantities determined from their terminal grille or diffuser measurements to determine the volume flow rate of each unit. If option B or C testing programme (see C5.1) requites further checks and tests on VAV terminal units these should be carried out after step 9. The performance of the fan in installed fan assisted terminal units shall be checked when the system input to the units is at both the maximum and the minimum volume flow rates. For series fan units this will involve measuring the unit discharge volume flow rate. For parallel fan units this wil usually involve measuring the recirculation volume flow rate. The ‘measurement techniques shall be as described in Figure 4 for branch ducts or for terminals. 612. Where multiple grilles or diffusers are connected to the outlet of a VAV terminal unit these shall be proportionately balanced using procedures set out in BSRIA Application Guide 3/89, “The Commissioning of Air Systems in Buildings”. This regulation shall be carried out at the maximum volume flow rate. It is most convenient if this regulation is undertaken immediately following the testing/checking of the terminal unit. 13, Identify the branch with the overall greatest resistance from the supply fan outlet when hranilling the maximum design flow and the index terminal unit on this branch. This is likely to be on the most distant branch from the supply fan. In the example shown in Figu-e 10 (page 30) it will probably be the branch serving Floor I and the index terminal will probably be the end one or the one requiring the highest value of inlet static pressure at max.mum flow. 14, With all the terminal units on this branch set to maximum volume flow rate measure the inlet static pressure (or static pressure drop) at the index terminal unit. This should not be less than the minimum specified requirement. ‘The minimum inlet static pressure requirement for a VAV terminal unit is the rminimaam static pressure lass specified for the unit plus the static pressure loss in any downstream ductwork and attached grilles or diffusers. If itis below the required trinimum then make one of the following adjustments: © for a system with pressure independent units raise the fan static pressure sensor setting within the safe operating limits of the fan and ductwork system until the ‘minimum static pressure requirement for the index terminal unit is reached; © for a system with pressure dependent units adjust the setting of the abpropriate bressure reducing damper upwards until the minimum static pressure is achieved. If this setting cannot be reached while still retaining control of the terminal duct pressure, then the fan static pressure setting should be raised as described above. 15. Measure the static pressure in this index branch near its take-off from the main distribution duct (see Figure 10, page 30)when all the terminal units on this branch are set at their ‘max mum flow rates and again at their minimum flow rates. In the case of pressure dependent terminal units also check that any pressure reducing dampers are controlling at their set duct pressures at both maximum and minimum volume flow rates. The static pressure readings from step 15 are to define the required branch pressure brofile for the distribution system to satisfy the VAV terminal units. In Figure 10 (page 30) it would be the pressure readings at stations A, B, Cand D. This branch Dressure profile is the basis for checking that the supply system can satisfy the VAV terminal units when the adjustments and testing of this system are complete and the static pressure controller has been set. 16. Check that the static pressure measurements from step 15 do not exceed the manufacturer's recommended maximum inlet static pressure for their terminal units. 17, Repeat steps 14, 15 and 16 for all branch ducts connected to the supply duct. If there are significant differences between each of the branch duct static pressures (step 15) and regulating dampers have been fitted then with the approval of the designer these can be regulated to provide a more uniform balance for the branches. 26.3 SUPPLY FAN 18, 19, 20. 21 2. Ifa diversity factor has been incorporated into the system design, then this has to be taken into account in setting up the supply system so that the fan cam be tested at its maximum duty. This will require that some of the terminal units will need to be closed or set at their minimum flow rate so that the system is set up for the design maximum volume flow rate. If there is no diversity factor, then the test of maximum fan duty will bbe made with all the VAV terminal units set for maximum flow rate. Where there is a diversity factor, the designer shall specify how this will be applied. The setting of this diversity pattern should take into account the following practical factors: © the pattern of terminal units set at minimum flow (or closed) should represent the thermal loading of the air conditioning system at the peak cooling time; © itis simpler to set all terminal units on a floor or zone to a minimum or to shut off the branch duct, for example by closing a fire damper, than to have a random pattern of reduced settings; © the most searching test for the supply fan and system performance will normally be if the terminal units closest to the supply fan are reduced in capacity forcing the ‘maximum volume flow rates to the most distant terminals. These most distant terminal units will chen have the least static pressure available for their operation. Setting the fan duty above its specified duty means that with limited duct leakage the ‘required maximum flow rate can be delivered to the terminals. With the terminal units set up for the maximum system flow rate, and with an agreed pattern of reductions if there is design diversity, the fan should be checked that itis delivering 105% ofits maximum duty within the tolerance limits of #5% of this duty. See section C3.2 for the flow measurement requirements (Check the setting of the fan static pressure controller with the design specification taking into account the proportional band of the controller. Where it is not clear where the optimum position of the static pressure sensor should be it is common practice for the specification to include for up to about 4 sensors to be installed and during commissioning for measurements of the static pressures recorded at each of these. One of these sensing positions is then chosen by the designer as the control sensor position. With the fan at maximum duty re-measure the static pressure in the branch ducts serving. floors or zones (steps 15 & 17 of C6.2). If these pressures are below or above the levels previously measured then increase or decrease the static pressure controller setting to provide the previous values in the branch ducts. The designer shall specify the setting of the fan control static pressure sensor, so that it satisfies the branch static pressures measured in steps 15 & 17 of C6.2. It is prudent to set the static pressure controller a little higher than the value determined from step 20. The amount of oversetting should be small on simple layouts ‘and greater on more complex systems. Set the system to its minimum volume flow rate configuration. 28c6.4 C65 C6.6 23, Check that the fan duty a its minimum volume flow rate setting is 105% 25% of its design value. 24, With the fan at minimum duty check that the static pressure at the index terminal unit is not less than its minimum value. (see step 14). RETURN AIR SYSTEM ‘The return air system will normally be a low velocity system with an air flow rate ‘about 15% less than that of the supply system. The commissioning of the return air system follows the completion of the commissioning of the supply system. 25. Check that all the dampers in the return air systems and the exhaust air dampers are open. [Run the return air fan at about maximum duty. 26. Proportionally balance the return air duct system following the procedures set out in section C5.2 of BSRIA Application Guide 3/89, “The Commissioning of Air Systems in Buildings”. 27. Cary out the fan performance test at maximum and minimum duties and set fan at 105% of its specified values. 28. Reconnect and commission the automatic volume control gear for both fans. 29. Check the operation of the tracking system (or volume control system) for the control of the duty of the return air fan. This shall be done with the supply fan duty varied from maximum to minimum, Ensure that the return fan duty follows the specified sequence of the supply fan and that areas of the building are not under or over pressurised. If the return air system is fitted with VAV extract terminal units with a return fan flow rate controller, then this configuration should be commissioned in the same wary as for the supply system plus the checking of any interlocking mechanisms between supply ‘ond return terminal units. FRESH AIR/RECIRCULATION/EXHAUST AIR DAMPERS 30. Functionally check the operation of the damper units and their control mechanism. 31. Check that the minimum fresh air supply is achieved when the supply and return fans are running at both maximum and minimum duties when the dampers are set for maximum reci:culation. ‘The fresh air flow rate shall be measured as for a branch duct, see section C3.1. COMPLETION 32. Retum all control settings to specified values and the system to its normal operational status. 33. Provide the required number of sets of documented and witnessed reports containing the test results achieved during commissioning. 29@ Branch pressure measuring station \ x D Floor 4 \ X \ \ e xX x c Floor3 XN \ XN \ x a B Floor 2 \ \ \ X \ x X A Floor 1 XN \ X X Figure 10: Typical VAV system supply air distribution. 30PART D - REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION D1. D2. D3. REPORTING During construction, itis recommended that formal reports relating to commissioning are producec at four key control points (see BSRIA Technical Memorandum TM1/88 “Commissioning of HVAC Systems - Division of Responsibilities"): © system design is commissionable report; © post installation report; ‘© system cleanliness report; © system commissionable report. AA prime purpose of these reports isto form ‘bridges’ over the boundaries of responsibilities between the parties involved, DOCUMENTATION ‘An essential part of each report will be the completed pro forma checklists utilised as aide- ‘memoires for both implementation and supervision. Potential dispute will be minimised substantially if reporting forms, including the use of pro formas, can be agreed as early as possible. At the most vulnerable points of potential failure in ‘commiun cation - ie. atthe design/installation, design/commissioning, installation/commissioning interfaces - the same pro forma may be used advantageously by each party for their own requirements within the same common objective. For example, a design information checklist may be used: © by the designer, to help him complete his tasks; © by the installer, to satisfy himself that sufficient information is available to proceed with procurement and installation; © by the commissioning specialist, to help satisfy that the design is commissionable; © by the main contractor, as a control tool and an important supportive addendum to the ‘system design is commissionable’ report. EXAMPLE PRO FORMAS: The use of pro formas can save time both in executing the necessary tasks and in providing an effective vehicle through which anomalies and/or deficiencies may be communicated to other parties. ‘Well thought out pro formas can: © aid tae efficient execution of the commissioning tasks; © help the control of quality and progress of the commissioning tasks; © provide a convenient means of comparing test results with design values; © serve asa permanent record of commissioning data to be included in the project's operating, and ynaintenance manual. A selection of some example pro formas are provided in the following pages. 31EXAMPLE PRO FORMAS 1 2. 5. cA Design information checklist Final inspection checklist Co-ordination checklist Pre-commissioning checklist Setting-to-work checklist Plant performance test sheet VAY terminal unit summary Duct traverse 321. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ~ DESIGN INFORMATION CHECKLIST Client: Proje System: CCheck the design docurnentation includes: 0%} Comments / Follow up refs. System Information 1. Description o system operation 1 2. Drawing showing air estibution system layout 2 3. Numbering system for al main ducts, VAV terminal 3 units and grilesrcitusers 4. Location of dampers and low measuring postions 4 5. Fan charactorisc cures for each fan 5 6. Controls schematic and description of operation 6. 7. Postion and set of static pressure controler r. Schematic Drawings incorporating: | 8. Maximum and mirimum volume 8 tow aes or: “supply fan “rotun ai 9, Maxard min volume tow rates °. and cross sectional areas main ducts | 10. “ranch ducts 10. 1 “sub-branches ” 12 “VAV terminals 12, 13. ‘oitesiétusers = || 13. 14, Static pressure fxs at max 1“ volume flow rate stners | 15. ‘coving batters == || 18, 16. ‘heating batteries == || 16, 17 “sioncors 17 18. Maximum and mirimum static “*VAV terminals 18. pressure losses “These items wil sometimes be the nstaller's responstity Date: / / | Engineer: ‘Approved by: Sheet: 32. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - FINAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST Cli Project: System: Check that wx Comments / Follow up refs, ‘Major plants installed in accordance with the ‘specication and manufacturers instructions “ir handing units ane “ductwork VAN terminal units “campers “oritesittusors ‘fre dampers ‘controls 2 RP NPR PORE ‘Thera is adequate access to fans, dampers, VAV torminal units, ters, ec 10. Airleakage test completed 11. Local isolation of motor and control circuits is provided and operational 12, No.unshrouded live components exist in the contro panels 19, Panels and switchgear are clean and undamaged 14, Transit packing is removed from equipment 15. Connections are tight on busbars and wiring 16. Power and control wting is complete and in ‘accordance with creult lagrams 47, Fuse rating comoct 18. Mechanical checks on fans and volume conto gear 19, Internal inks 0a moter control goar 20. Fan motor overloads correct sat 21. Adjustable thermal cutouts corecty sot ‘A cover plates fited BR Declared votage available on each phase 5 Control circuit logic and motor contol gear ‘operation is tested betore motor is rotated 25, Operation of motor contol gear and simple control Greuts s correct atthe iia start-up © exemeene 1" 2. 13. 14 18 16. ”. 18. \ 19. 2 22, 25, Date: / / | Engineer: ‘Approved by: Sheet: 1 34AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM — CO-ORDINATION CHECKLIST rev reronrsiecr | checxeo | approveo | wrnesseD (REFERENCES (DATE) (DATE) (DATE) Essential design information : — ue | mw ws Mantacurer essential sta “ " “ Manufacture ets " " " PressreLeakage tests " Continuous installation inspections a 7 7 t 7 Final installation inspections i i ws } wm Sytem canines inspacons " ul [ ~ wt wn ] wt 7 " " | mw me mw " iz "7 " 1 7 — ~ we vw " z Z - | im " " | 7 iz "7 mw va 7 , - 7 77 7 ‘System commissionng v7 17 "7 (GENERAL COMMENTS: 7 Date: / 1 | Engineer: Approved by: Sheet: / 35Client: Project: System: 4, AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM — PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ee With electrical supply isolated, check that IX | Comments / Folow up ots. 1. Inspect co-ordination check list Ductwork 2. Measurement points identiied and test holes riled ‘VAY terminal units installed accessible and Identiten ‘Dampers installed and accessible Ductwork clean intomally Ac hers fitted and cleaned Fan chamberair handling unit clean Fire dampers open ‘Air loakage tests completo PPNPPE Electrical - General 10. Wiring complete and diagrams avaliable 11, Powor available 12, Al electrical panels site checked 13. Motor insulation tests completed 14, Fitted tuse rating OK 18. Overload sot 16. Dashpot charged (where applicable) 17. Starter operation OK 18. Speed control gear OK ‘Mechanical - Fans 48. Direction of rotation of farimotor shafts corroct 20. Fan motors and volume control gear lubricated 21. Fane rotate troly 22. Drive guards fted 23. Fan shafts and bearings aligned 24. Motor lovel and aligned 25. Pulleys aligned 26. oo bolts ited. Tension correct 21. Ant vibration mountings OK Building 28. Doors and windows fited 29. Suspended coling fited and access provided 30. Recirculation and ar transter openings «correct size and position 31, Structure not interoring with access to dampers and terminal units 82. Builder's work shafts and plenums inspected for air tightness 38, Keys availabe for allocked rooms. 1 SRREBRESS sBB8 8 Date: / / | Engineer: Approved by: Sheet: 15. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ~ SETTING-TO-WORK CHECKLIST Client Project: System: (Check that YX | Comments / Follow up rats. Prior to Fan Start Branch regulating dampars open Fan controls sot 1 minimum ‘VAY terminal units sat to maximum Fire dampers opon Fresh aivteciculation dampers set for fll resh air or fl circulation Grile louvres set square to face Coiling cttuser cones sat for tll downward discharge 8. Windows and doors in the building dosed 8. Installor ready to start system Fan Operation at Minimum Duty 10. Directon and speed of motor shat on fan is correct 11, Motor, fan and drive are tre rom vibration and ‘undue noise 42. Motor curents corec for sequence timing adjustments 18, Motor running cuentis balanced betwoen phases 14, Theres no sparhing a the commutator or sip tgs 18. Motor and bearings are not vereating 16. Theres no segpage of lubricant from the housing Fan Operation at Maximum Duty Repeat checks 11-16 17. Fuses, control gear and motor are not overstressed 18. Volume control gar moves freely 18. Motor curent reaches design value or fload current, whichaver isthe lower 20, Fan pressure developed does not exceed system design pressure ‘Running-in Period 21. Bearings and mo‘er temperatura remain steady 10. 1 72. 13, 14, 18, 19. 21. 18. 16. State condition of filters on completion GENERAL COMMENTS, Dates / J Approved by: Sheet: / 37Client: 6. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - PLANT PERFORMANCE TEST SHEET Item Rating/Setting Manutacturer: Type 2 & | Sorat No: Siz: a - - - Model No: Stages: | Manutactrer: Type: ° 1 | Sorat No: Output kw: eee 7 | Frame No: FUG (A) Manuiactrer: Fan pully i 5 : R | Type: Fan shat cia: H x = vo | Botsize: Motor pully ca z 7 = | No. of bets: ‘Motor shatt dia: S| Manutacturr: Of rang T A R | Type “Tier sting: T E A | Of soting | _ Fuse rang: Design | Test Max Duty Min Duty Min Duty Flow Rate mi mis e | & | F | Pressure, suction Pa Pa Rol A a F | ON | Pressure, discharge Pa Pa ° a : R Controle setting Pa Pa 4 S _ a ‘Speed em em c | m | Votage v | v EB jo - 1 | Curent FLO(A) A H - R | Speea om om INSTRUMENTS USEDCOMMENTS Date: / 1 | Engineer: ‘Approved by: Sheet: / 381 1804S ‘Aq ponouddy ueeubug} ; = —:91eq syewou es0U8 sueuweg ubseq% | renioy uBs0q% | remey | uBseq | uoneoo, | exgieds. | “oN 2Wes4S, sypefOlg pret) AMVWIINS LIND TYNIMNHAL AVA ~ NOLLNSIMLSIO HIV “2 39)8. AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM — DUCT TRAVERSE. Client: Project: ‘System: TRAVERSE] DESIGN | DUCT | DUCT | TRAVERSE actu. | % LOCATION | VOLUME | SZE | AREA VOLUME | DESIGN ms om m av | mie i if | | (GENERAL COMMENTS Date: / / | Engineer: Approved by: Sheet: / 40BSRIA is an independent, non profit distributing, member based research organisation. It was established in 1955 as the Heating and Ventilating Research Association and in 1975 became the Building Services Research & Information Association reflecting a widening of the scope of the Association's work and the industry it serves. In 1990/91 tre Association had a turnover of £2.8 milion. 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