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METHOD STATEMENT FOR HVAC WORKS

PROJECT : Chancery Building Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CLIENT : Embassy Of The Republic Of Ghana, Ethiopia

Gahanna Institute of Architects (GIA)/ Swatson consult, Accra

FORIGN CONSULTANT :
Gahanna

LOCAL-CONSULTANT : MFB Engineering Consultancy PLC

CONTRACTOR : MEEG Building contractor PLC, Ethiopia

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Table of Contents

1. REVISION RECORD.................................................................................................................3
2. Purpose.................................................................................................................................4
4. Personnel..............................................................................................................................4
5. Safety....................................................................................................................................4
5. Tools.....................................................................................................................................4
6.1. Refrigeration Pipe work..................................................................................................5
6.2. Drain Pipe work..............................................................................................................7
6.3. Electrical Work................................................................................................................7
6.4. Insulation........................................................................................................................8
6.5. Ductwork, Grilles and Diffusers.......................................................................................9
7. Pre-commissioning..............................................................................................................11
8. Commissioning....................................................................................................................12
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1. REVISION RECORD

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previous revisions are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev Date By Chkd. Approved Description of Revisions

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0 First issue
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For approval
1 23-Nov-20

2. Purpose

This method statement covers the fixing of all air conditioning equipment, installation of all
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refrigerant pipe work, ductwork, and insulation work, drainpipe work.

3. Scope

The statement covers: - Construction of ducts & fittings - Duct/fittings coupling Flanging -
Support system, air conditioning equipment, installation of all refrigerant pipe work, drainpipe
work.

4. Personnel

Mechanical Project manager, team leader, technicians andStore keeper.

5. Safety

GlovesEye protection gogglesSafety shoes and reflective vests

5. Tools

Power tools (angle grinder, hammer concrete drill, metal drill and mitter sawArc-Welding station
Adjustable wrench, Rivet gunSpirit levelChalk lineSpannersSilicone gunBead rollerRolling
Adjustable Scaffoldings A-ladders

6. Construction

In the course of installation will apply the best practice methodology in carrying out its duties
and will strictly adhere to the following:

 Retain the responsibility to advice of any aspects which, based upon experience, would
appear to be inappropriate and/or likely to lead to operational problems.
 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and all other relevant attendant legislation,
particularly the management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992, Personal
Protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992 and the Construction, Design and
Management (CDM) Regulation 1994.
 Ensure that all personnel are in possession of the appropriate personal protective
equipment to comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992.
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 Ensure that all personnel are fully competent in the work they are tasked to perform and
any claim to stated qualifications are valid.
 Ensure that all personnel are instructed to comply with the prevailing site rules.
 Must use calibrated and regularly checked tools. Electrical tools will be calibrated and
checked annual.
 Upon completion of the works ensure that all debris is removed and the site is left clean
and tidy to the satisfaction of the Customer.

6.1. Refrigeration Pipe work

Supply and installation of all interconnecting refrigerant pipe work will be carried out. Air
Conditioning design and installation instructions and standards will be followed holistically. All
pipe work must be suitable for R410A/R407c as applicable. Longest possible lengths of copper
pipe should be utilized to minimize joints on site. Furthermore all of the following points should
be adhered to.

 All copper pipes up to 1 1/8” (28 mm) outside diameter (O/D) shall be fabricated from
refrigerant quality tube to BS EN 12449:1999. Tube shall be fully annealed up to 7/8” (22
mm) outside diameter (O/D) only. Tube shall be delivered to site internally degreased
and shall be stored in clean dry conditions with ends sealed until required for installation.
 All due consideration and allowances shall be taken to keep pipe work clean and dry
during the installation works, ensuring that all pipe work unfinished ends are capped off
at all times.
 The number of joints bends and sets are to be kept to a minimum. Butt joints will not be
accepted; properly swaged joints must be formed. Bends and sets are to be machine
pulled to an approved radius where possible.
 Flared joints must only be used when connecting to the manufacturer equipment.
 Pipe work to be properly fixed and supported using a recognized industry approved
support system.
 Brazing shall be carried out in accordance with British Refrigeration Association
Specification for Brazing and BS 14324:2004. Brazing rods shall be cadmium free and
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conform to BS EN 1044:1999. At all times, when brazing, a small amount of dry nitrogen
must be purged through the pipe to prevent oxidation and scaling internally. Any
component susceptible to heat during the brazing process that may be damaged must be
protected. Soft solder shall never be used for jointing of refrigeration pipe work.
 All completed R410A systems will be strength and leak tested with dry nitrogen as
per itemized below and BS EN 378. If the system is found to be leak free, the final
pressure readings for both strength and leak testing are to be witnessed by either
the main contractor, the consultant or end-user and recorded in the test result
Log Book.
 21 bar, Strength test for a period of time that is acceptable to show any signs of
deformation to the pipe work.
 21 bar for final leak test for minimum 24 hours. Pressure testing signage will be clearly
visible on site during testing periods.
 All completed R410A systems will be leak tested with dry nitrogen as below and
BS EN 378. If the system is found to be leak free, the final pressure readings for
leak testing are to be witnessed and entered into the log Book
1. 3.0 bar (N2) Minimum of 3 minutes.
2. 15.0 bar (N2) Minimum of 3 minutes.
3. 21.0 bar (N2) Minimum 24 hours.
 On completion of strength/leak testing an evacuation is to be carried out to 2mm Hg (2
Torr). This will eliminate the risk of any moisture being present within the pipe work
installation. It is recommended that a triple evacuation process be carried out as below
and this should then be followed by a pressure rise test.
6 Steps Evacuation

1. Evacuate the system to 10 Torr from both service valves. System manifold gauges “must
not” be used to measure a vacuum. A Torr gauge must be used at all times.
2. Break the vacuum with OFN (N2) into “suction” service valve to 1 bar.
3. Evacuate to 5 torr from “discharge valve”.
4. Repeat step 2.
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5. Evacuate to lowest pressure vacuum pump will achieve (2 torr for 1 hour minimum).
6. Pressure rise test to be carried out for a minimum of 30 minutes.

6.2. Drain Pipe work

A condensate line shall be installed to each fan coil unit. This shall be installed and insulated as
per the standard specification. Minimum size of condensate pipes to be 15mm plastic and
insulated. Condensate shall be pumped from each fan coil, drains to run 1:80 minimum falls.

 Pipe work will be adequately supported in such a manner as to permit free movement
due to expansion and contraction.
 Pipe work should be graded to fall throughout, run to waste, and should be accessible for
cleaning.
 On completion, a leak and function test must be carried out.
 Gravity drains will be installed whenever possible.

6.3. Electrical Work

The contractor shall include for the design and installation (unless otherwise specified), including
connecting all items of mechanical equipment. The Contractor shall provide and install all wiring,
cables, conduit, trunking, cable trays, termination points, local means of isolation, control wiring
etc., to mechanical plant items to ensure that all items of equipment and controls fully function
in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and the current IEE Wiring Regulations,
CIBSE Codes of Practice, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.

 All electrical cables used for power distribution will comply with the latest Edition IEE
Regulations. All cables used for data/control must be greater than 1.25 mm 2-core
screened.
 Appropriate glands will be fitted to each item of equipment in accordance with
environmental conditions.
 The whole installation will be in full accordance with the IEE Wiring Regulations in every
respect with particular attention to clipping, earthling of equipment, grounding off, final
connections and isolating.
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 Earth bonds on refrigeration, cold water and drainage pipe work to be applied
throughout.
 Equipotential bonding between exposed conductive parts and extraneous conductive
parts at the same potential, to be applied throughout.
 On completion the installation should be tested in accordance with the requirements of
Inspection and testing section of the IEE Wiring Regulations. Inspection shall include
physical check that all equipment has been securely fixed and that all electrical
connections are mechanically sound.
 Where necessary, to prevent damage to components of equipment, the equipment shall
be disconnected for the duration of the relevant tests.
 Heat resisting cable should be used in all locations where wiring is subjected to ambient
temperatures in excess of 40°C (104°F).
 A suitable means of isolating the electricity supply shall be fitted adjacent to and within
reach and sight of the equipment with over current protections.
 When running interconnecting control wiring it is essential to avoid the risk of electronic
control signals being corrupted. Care should therefore be taken to avoid running control
cables too close to power cables.

6.4. Insulation

Thermal insulating material used within any building shall, when tested in accordance with BS
476-4:1970, be classified as non-combustible also free from substances which in the event of a
fire would generate appreciable quantities of smoke or toxic fumes. Insulating materials should
be of Class “O” rating as defined by the Building Regulations.

 Thermal insulation will be fitted to all the pipe work installations detailed herein. All
materials used will be ‘non-combustible’ Class “O”. All insulation materials, adhesives and
finishes, will be suitable in all respects for continuous use without degradation
throughout the range of operating temperatures and within the environment indicated.
 The materials and method of installation will comply with all relevant British Standards
Codes of Practice.
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 The material will consist of flexible CFC free, elastomeric black foam with a closed cell
structure. The outer surface of the foam will be an inherent vapour barrier.
 In all cases where pipes pass through fire compartment walls, fire resistant and non-
flammable insulation/foam will be packed between the pipe sleeve and the pipe. All
insulation will be supplied at the thickness specified in relevant HVAC standards.

6.5. Ductwork, Grilles and Diffusers

Unless specified otherwise all sheet metal ductwork will be manufactured and installed in
accordance with SMACNA standards. Ductwork systems will be designed to give a maximum air
velocity of between 5 and 8 m/s on main ducts and between 4 and 6 m/s on branch ducts. The
ductwork system design is to take into account the equipment’s characteristics in terms of static
pressure generation and acoustic properties and suitable means of regulation to be
incorporated.

 Ductwork shall be manufactured using hot dipped galvanized steel sheeting to BS EN

10327:2004.
 Bends and fittings for rectangular ductwork will be of the square type with internal
turning vanes.
 Circular ductwork will generally be of the “spirally wound” type utilizing standard sizes as
specified in DW/144.
 Bends in circular ductwork shall be a minimum of 0.5D throat radius.
 Branches onto main ducts will be by “shoe” type connections with a 45° leading edge.
 All ductwork will be adequately supported from the building structure using one of the
methods approved by DW/144 appropriate to the size of duct.
 All ductwork systems will be fitted with sufficient volume control dampers to enable
system balancing. To prevent noise regeneration final trimming to 10% only of airflows to
be carried out using the opposed blade dampers fitted to terminal devices.
 Fire dampers are to be fitted to ductwork passing through designated fire barriers, these
dampers to be fitted with HEVAC installation frames where passing through structural
walls.
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 Flexible ducting shall be used to form the final connection to the air terminal device. The
maximum length not to exceed 1.5 meters and incorporate a change in direction of not
greater than 90°.
 Flexible ducting will be manufactured from aluminium/polyester/aluminium laminate
enclosing a high tensile steel wire helix. Where required flexible ducting will be of the
insulated type with an outer jacket of reinforced aluminium laminate giving a Class “O”
rating.
 Joints between flexible and rigid ductwork to be secured by worm drive clip with the rigid
ductwork spigot incorporating a ‘swaged’ end.
 Insulation will be applied to the following ductwork systems: - Fresh air intake ductwork,
ventilation return air ducts passing through unheated spaces - All conditioned air
ductwork (unless an architectural feature and adequate control is provided to prevent
condensation forming on the ductwork).
 Insulation shall be either Rockwool duct wrap minimum 25mm thick, or phenolic foam,
with reinforced aluminium foil vapour barrier giving a Class “O” rated finish and a thermal
conductivity of 0.018W/M/ºK. The insulation is to be applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. All joints to be securely taped with 75mm wide self-
adhesive aluminium tape and further secured with wire loops at 1.0m intervals.
 All ductwork will be fitted with identification bands and directional arrows in accordance
with BS 1710:1984.
 Air terminal devices will be selected to provide the required air flows/throws for the
system design, are to provide a draught free environment in all operating conditions and
take into account the acoustic requirements of the installation. Generally terminal neck
velocities will not exceed 3.5m/s to prevent noise regeneration.
 All outdoor duct work will be insulated with a 50mm thick Rockwool duct wrap minimum
or phenolic foam, with reinforced aluminium foil vapour barrier giving a Class “O” rated
finish and a thermal conductivity of 0.018W/M/ºK, with additional aluminium cladding as
anti weather.
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7. Pre-commissioning

The following items must be checked prior to any systems being switched on.

 7.1 A marked up scale site drawing showing all VRF units and refrigeration pipe work,
address settings (for units and remote controllers and BC branch connections) and
model/serial numbers must be produced.
 City Multi Indoor Units, BC Boxes, Outdoor Units addressing and screened wiring (greater
than 1.25mm) as per the VRF specification (refer to data book).
 All control wiring and remote controllers must be complete and connected but final
connection to TB3 & TB7 left disconnected.
 Before the Power Supply to Outdoor Unit is turned on, the mains wiring must be checked
phase to neutral, neutral to earth. Once this is complete the mains isolator can be
switched on to allow the crankcase heater to warm up the oil (minimum 24 hours).
 All power supply wiring to Indoor Units (and BC controllers if R2 system) must be
complete, tested and left switched on at Indoor Unit isolators.
 All Indoor Units must be clearly marked with marker pen or similar indication and label
indicating address and branch controller connection (R2 only) and model/serial number.
 Pressure test and evacuation of system refrigerant pipe work must be completed as per
the above section.
 Condensate pipe work must be completed and tested.
 Total lengths of liquid line pipe work installed, must be confirmed by installation
Engineers and marked on drawings for additional refrigerant charge calculation.
 Sufficient supply of refrigerant R410A in dumpy cylinders must be on site adjacent to the
Outdoor Units ready for use.
 Now charge refrigerant into pipe work based upon the additional refrigerant charge
calculation.
 Outdoor Unit service valves must now be opened.
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8. Commissioning

 Connect Monitor Tool and check system connect information is correct i.e. Outdoor Unit,
BC port, Indoor Unit and Remote controller addresses.
 Start up the system and run each Indoor Unit one by one in cooling mode to confirm
correct operation superheat and pipe temperatures.
 Then change over all Indoor Units to heating mode and check operation, sub-cooling and
pipe temperatures.
 Set up and configure all controllers/time clocks/G50 centralized controllers.
 Check operation of all accessories interlocks i.e. time clocks, centralized controllers etc.
 Carry out airflow and static pressure drops on any units connected to ductwork.
 Check operation of all condensate pumps if fitted.
 Monitor operation for at least 1 hour. Observe and record all data.
 Complete Commissioning Log Book via paper forms provided or via (handheld device).