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CCS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 15940

PS 8 - INSTALLATION STANDARDS

8.1    General

.1    The intention of this clause is to guide the Contractor as to the quality of installation that the Corporation requires.
.2    The installation shall conform both to manufacturer's recommended procedures and all applicable codes and
       regulations to the approval of authorities having jurisdiction.
.3    All installations to be performed by skilled and certified technicians and trades people.
.4    All equipment installed shall be mechanically stable and, as necessary, fixed to wall or floor. Anti-vibration mounts
       to be provided, if required, for the proper isolation of the equipment.
.5    Equipment shall be installed so as to allow for easy maintenance access. Equipment shall be installed such that it
       does not interfere in any way with access to adjacent equipment and personnel traffic in the surrounding space.
.6    Equipment shall be installed in locations providing adequate ambient conditions for its specified functioning, allowing
       for adequate ventilation and with no condensate traps.
.7    Co-operate with the construction team as a whole, to keep the job reasonably clear of waste material and rubbish
       at all times during progress of the work.
.8    Under the overall direction of the General Contractor, coordinate activities and co-operate at all times with the
       principal Divisions 15 and 16 Contractors and other Contractors on the project concerning scheduling and
       installation of the work, all phases of commissioning, and access to work areas.
.9    All points associated with a single zone or an individual system shall be connected to the same stand alone panel,
       and associated terminal unit controller.

8.2    Calibration

.1    Set control points immediately after installing controls.
.2    Set up and calibrate sensors and control loops during initial start-up of the systems and check, recalibrate and
       readjust as necessary during the Commissioning.
.3    Submit documentation to the Owner's representative before the systems performance verification indicating the final
       set points of all controls and confirmation that all control systems have been checked. Documentation may be
       graphic or tabular.

8.3    Electrical Work By The Controls Contractor

.1    The following clauses generally indicate the extent of responsibility for electrical wiring included for the controls
       system.
.2    All wiring required for devices supplied under this Section of the Specifications, regardless of the voltage, shall be
       the responsibility of the Controls Sub-Contractor.
.3    All such work shall be performed in complete accordance with the Electrical Specifications and local Codes and
       may include the following: (Refer to Section 15920 for exclusions or additions).
        .1    Provision of control panels, pilot lights, selectors, relays, etc., required for the proper operation of the CCS.
        .2    Conduit and wiring from the starter control or ASD circuits to the mechanical system control panels including
               110 V wiring.
        .3    Conduit and wiring required for the interlocking of mechanical system motor starters as required for the
               proper operation of the control system.
        .4    Wiring from pilot devices, relays, contactors, or other control interface devices supplied under other Sections
                of the Mechanical Specifications and referenced in the points lists, required to complete the control system.
        .5    Control wiring and interlocking required for refrigeration machines.
        .6    Wiring from spare 15 amp. circuit breakers in power panels for line voltage power sources where required by
               control system. Circuit breakers shall be locking type.
        .7    Wiring of mechanical component controls, i.e., boilers, chillers, etc.
        .8    Two end switches on all dampers required for emergency controls (ULC labelled).
        .9    Power wiring and control wiring to stand alone panels and terminal unit controllers.

8.4    Electrical Work by the Electrical Contractor (DIV 16)

.1    Generally the Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the electrical connections from starters to equipment
       motors, and the following: Refer to Section 15920 for exclusions or additions.
       .1    All disconnect switches on lock-out station at motor locations where required by Code.
       .2    Remote control on H.O.A. stations where they are not part of a mechanical control system panel.
       .3    Power wiring to line voltage thermostats controlling force flow units and unit heaters, and wiring to float
              devices for sump pumps, etc.
       .4    Power wiring to variable speed devices and from variable speed device to motors, where specified.
       .5    Spare 15 amp. emergency circuit, one on each floor for controls.
       .6    Supply and installation of the properly sized overload heaters in the magnetic starters and thermal overload
              switches.

8.5    Conduit, Wiring and Cabling

.1    All work shall be installed to Division 16 Requirements.
.2    Where there is no alternative to supplying equipment which is not CSA certified, submit such equipment to
        Inspection Authorities for special inspection and obtain approval before delivery of equipment to site. Such
        equipment must be individually identified in the Contractor's proposal.
.3    Use coded conductors throughout with different coloured conductors for each phase and white wire for neutral.
.4    Low Voltage and Communications Wiring - Size and type of low voltage control signal wiring shall be suitable for
       the service for which it will be put to use and be the responsibility of this proponent; minimum wire size #18 AWG.
.5    Identify each wire and cable at every termination point. Identify all conduits with ``neat'' colour bands at no more
       than 7.5 m intervals and on both sides of walls and floors.
.6    120 V circuits shall be, at a minimum, of #12 AWG RW-90 copper. For runs over 50 m in length, use #10
       AWG-RW90 copper.
.7    All wiring in mechanical rooms and service rooms to be in conduit or raceway. Provide 600 mm, B-X flexible
       connection to input and output devices where required for servicing or to accommodate vibration.
.8    All communication wiring between stand alone panels and the Operator Interface shall be installed in conduit.
       Wiring from SAPs to TUCs does not have to be in conduit except in mechanical and electrical rooms, and where
       direct access is not available.
.9    All 120 V interlock wiring and power supplies for panels to be installed in conduit.
.10  Provide 120 V power supplies to all main DDC panels, separately circuited from all other loads.
.11  Low voltage wiring to input and output devices from SAPs and TUCs is not required to be installed in conduit
       except as noted. Use plenum rated wire in areas used as return air plenums. Provide sleeves where wires pass
       through walls and floors. Support wires from structure or fixed equipment in ceiling spaces at minimum 2 m
       intervals.
.12  Several TUCs may be supplied from one 120 V power supply through a 120/24 V transformer in accordance with
       the manufacturer's design. Only TUCs connected to the same SAP may be connected to a common power supply.

8.6    Control Hardware

.1    Provide metal enclosures to meet NEMA specs for mounting motor control relays, wiring terminations, and
       components provided which require additional protection.
.2    All components shall be positioned to provide easy access for maintenance or replacement.

8.7    Installation of Control Devices

.1    Sensors provided under this contract shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's prescribed procedure.
.2    Sensors shall be rigidly mounted and mountings shall be adequate for the environment within which the sensor
       operates.
.3    Supply approved thermal wells of the appropriate size and type for sensing water temperatures, as required in the
       Points List, to the mechanical contractor for installation.
.4    All wires attached to sensors shall be air sealed in their conduits or in the wall to stop air transmitted from other
       areas affecting sensor readings.
.5    Install labels on the inside covers of all room sensors identifying the point name using peel and stick labels such as
       the Brother labelling system.

8.8    Installation of Actuators

.1    Where damper motors operate outdoor relief, exhaust and fresh air dampers, pretension damper drive linkage to
       ensure tight closure.
.2    Do not install damper motors on ductwork of less than 0.76 mm thick without first reinforcing it.
.3    Where a damper motor is installed on an insulated surface of a duct plenum, mount it on a stand-off bracket so as
        not to interfere with the continuity of the insulation.
.4    Locate damper motors so that they are easily accessible for testing and servicing.
.5    Damper motors shall be selected for the torque requirements of the damper. Damper operators that are undersized
       for the application shall be replaced with larger operators, at no extra cost.
.6    Provide one damper motor and linkage for every 2m2 damper section area, or as required to meet the torque
       requirements of the damper under design air-flow conditions (or minimum of one damper motor per damper
       section). Do not use two motors linked together on one shaft, or by jackshaft.

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