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INSULATION

PROJECT : CONSTRUCTION - FIT- OUT WORKS - RETAIL SHOP-

PEARL QATAR (G+M FLOORS)

CLIENT : QATAR DISTRIBUTION COMPANY.

CONSULTANT : ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU.

MAIN CONTRACTOR: INTERSPACE (A SUBSIDAIRY OF GULF CONTRACTING CO W.L.L)

MEP SUB CONTRACTOR: ARABIAN MEP CONTRACTING

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF

DUCTWORK & INSULATION

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ISSUE

PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY AAC

AAC
SUBJECT OF APPROVED APPROVED
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1 PURPOSE

To ensure that “Installation of Ductwork & Insulation” and related activities are executed safely
and in accordance with the contract requirements and that all quality assurance /control activities
are conducted in a systematic manner works are inspected and conformance is verified and
documented.

2 SCOPE

 This procedure is applicable to the following works associated with the project titled.
 Installation of Ductwork & Insulation

3 REFERENCE

 Contract Specifications
 Approved shop drawings and standard construction details.
 Approved material submittals.
 Recommended installation instructions from the manufacturers.

4 RESOURCES

4.1 Below are the lists of personnel’s assigned for the executions works of Ductwork and Insulation

Project Manager

The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the implementation of this quality control
procedure. He is also responsible for the safety to be carried out according to the safety requirements of
the projects.

Project Engineer

He shall be responsible for complying with the requirement of the procedure. He shall be
responsible for safe & quality execution of the complete activity and confirming the
installation locations from schedule of approved construction drawings.
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QA/QC Engineer

QA/QC Engineer shall be responsible in applying request for inspection and assuring the
consultants that the particular area were installed in accordance with the approved method
statement. Ensuring that approved work methods and materials are being used and in
conformance with project specifications.

Safety Officer

Safety officer is responsible for ensuring that safety measures are implemented at the job site at all time.

4.2 Equipments

 Portable grinding Machine

 Drilling Machine
 Sheet metal Cutting tools and bender.
 Spirit Level
 Scaffolding
 Testing instruments
 Standard tool kit for duct fabricator
 Standard tool kit for duct erector
 Standard tool kit for insulator

5 OPERATION

5.1 Transportation & Storage

Duct materials and insulation accessories will be checked for transport without any damage on
delivery and witness by AAC QC

Duct materials and insulation accessories shall be handled and stored.

5.2 Pre installation Procedures:

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 All workers are to attend safety induction and given specific training on the safe installation
methods by the safety officer of AAC.

 Ensure that approved materials required to carry out the work will be available.

 Prior to Commencement of work, areas and access will be inspected to confirm that Site is ready
for execution

 Check all the Duct work are pre fabricated with tag number labeled and received at site in
accordance with specifications and correct dimensions as per approved drawings.

 Ensure proper storing/handling of the ducts without damaging the surface.

 All relevant approved documentation (drawings, check lists, method statements etc.) and
material applicable to particular section of works will be checked by Site Engineer /Supervisor
prior to commencement of work.

 The Site engineer/Site Supervisor will give necessary instructions to tradesmen (Duct erectors)
and provide necessary approved construction/shop drawings of latest revision.

 The Site Supervisor/Foremen will also check that proper tools and equipment are available to
carry out the work and are in compliance with contract specification.

 The Safety officer will also explain to the tradesmen regarding safety precautions to be observed.

5.3 Installation Procedure:

 Prior to commencement of work coordination will be done with other services.

 Determine the position of duct supports as per approved construction drawing, coordinated
layouts and specification.

 Prepare and fix the duct supports as per approved construction drawing and specification. Using
either self drilling anchors or appropriate size masonry drill, carry out the preparatory works in
the slab to receive self anchors or unifix. Consider anchor manufacturer’s recommendations for
dia. depth of the hole. Fix the unifix & taper locks. Hang the threaded rod and use a lock nut to
lock it with the slab. Remove the sharp corners at the open end of GI threaded rod and angles.
Fix the angle with lock nut and a nut below.
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 Any cut edges of angles, channels or threaded rods will be painted with touch up with Zinc rich
paint.

 Transport the Duct pieces and fittings to final location.

 Pre-assemble the Duct pieces and fittings as per approved shop drawing ensuring the alignment.

 All known branches and tapings for collar/flexible etc. may be cut during assembly stage itself
instead of working at high levels.

 Acoustic insulation will be carried out wherever required.

 Raise the duct work on to the supports ensuring that each length is aligned and leveled with
preceding length as per dimensions shown on approved shop drawings.

 Ensure that all supports are properly loaded & adequately padded with load bearing member.

 Approved duct sealant shall be applied on the joints. Any excess sealant shall be removed so that
the joint is left in a clean and tidy condition.

 Ensure that duct work is clean and no tools/ construction debris exists within duct work before
proceeding to the next length.

 All open ends of the duct works shall be temporarily sealed with polythene sheets before leaving
the job site to prevent ingress of moisture and dirt.

 Ensure that all accessories such as Volume control dampers, Fire dampers, Access doors etc are
installed on the duct in accordance with approved shop drawings.

 Install Sound Attenuation equipment and materials according to approved shop drawing.

 Installation of duct work (complete with accessories) shall be checked & inspected before
applying thermal insulation at ductwork joints.

5.4 Insulation Procedure

 Ensure that all edge joints are closely butted and ends are flush and seated properly.

 Clean the surface of the duct to remove dust and grease.

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 Spread the duct adhesive at the required rate.

 Fix insulation firmly on the duct when it is at ground level and seal all joints with aluminum
tape.

 Make sure all the insulation corners are provided with GI corner angle 30mmX40mm

 Apply duct adhesive on duct (at the rate of 4.5 sq.m/litre) and fix insulation firmly in position.
Insert stoppers over the pins to hold insulation firmly to the duct. Bend the pin to lock stopper in
position and seal with 3mm thick aluminum tape. The insulation in the bottom portion of the
ducts should be kept under pressure by some means till it get dry and stick firm to the duct. Seal
all the joints with 75mm width aluminum tape.

 Cover the insulation with 200gm/sqm canvas cloth with 50mm overlap.

 Apply a coat of approved canvas coat. Apply second of vapor barrier after drying of first coat.

 Apply a coat of vapor barrier. Ensure the continuity of vapor barrier and other protective
coatings on insulation surface as well as at connections.

 Cut pieces of insulation to suit the width of joints between ducts, spread duct adhesive on duct
joints and stick insulation firmly in place. Seal the joints with aluminum foil tape.

 When insulating VCD’s & splitter dampers, ensure that the handle is not covered by the
insulation to permit opening and closing of dampers.

 Ensure access doors are not covered fully and are easy to open / close.

 Apply a coat of vapor barrier for the joints and complete the vapor barrier treatment.

 Where insulated duct work passes through fire rated wall/partitions the gap between sleeve and
duct work shall be filled with approved fire barrier material.

 In exposed area, cover the insulation with 200gm/m² glass cloth. Apply two coat of approved
vapor barrier (anti condensation fungus resistant) to ensure full penetration in to the glass cloth.

5.5 Acoustic Lining for Ducts.

 Acoustic lining will be applied to the ducts as per specification.

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 Procedure is similar to that of insulation of ductwork.

6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All works shall be carried out in accordance with Health & Safety manual and Project
Specification and rules and regulations of state of Qatar.

7 QA/QC DOCUMENTATION

 Material Inspection Request.

 Work Inspection Request
 Commissioning Report