DESIGN A/E NOTE - GUIDE SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS

Color-highlighted text

Yellow: Editor’s Notes. Comments inserted into the text are addressed to the A/E, not the Contractor. Editor’s Notes are formatted as hidden text. Editor’s Notes are not identified with an update. Do not print Editor’s Notes in issue for distribution to Bidders/Contractors.

Tip:To not print Editor’s Notes (hidden text) in document choose Tools on Menu bar, click Options, Print tab, under Include with document, uncheck Hidden text (check to print text), click OK. Save.

Tip:To view Editor’s Notes (hidden text) in a document choose Tools on Menu bar, click Options, View tab, under Formatting marks, check Hidden text (uncheck to hide text), click OK. Save.

Note:Yellow highlighting may be used to identify hyperlinked text. No editing is required unless paragraph numbering is changed.

Red: Text updated in 1st quarter. April – June.

-Strikethrough text and highlighting (not text) in previously issued quarters are deleted. Only 1st quarter highlighted updated text is indicated.

Turquoise: Text updated in 2nd quarter. July – September.

-1st quarter updated text remains highlighted.

Pink: Text updated in 3rd quarter. October – December.

-1st and 2nd quarter updated text remain highlighted.

Bright Green: Text updated in 4th quarter. January – March.

-1st, 2nd and 3rd quarter updated text remains highlighted.

Text Editing

Select options [in brackets] and edit <notes> before issuing specifications for distribution to Bidders/Contractors.

Delete Strikethrough text.

Tip:To delete strikethrough text, choose Edit on Menu bar, click Find, Find tab, More (Search Options opens), select All, click Format, Font, check Strikethrough, OK.

Click Replace tab, Replace All, OK, Close. Save.

Delete all highlighting of text from issue to be distributed to Bidders/Contractors.

Tip:To delete highlighting, locate cursor at beginning of Section and block all text in Section, press Shift + Control + End, click No Highlight icon on Formatting toolbar. Save.

IMPORTANT: Retain month and year in footer indicating updated Guide Specification Section issue used.

Note: This page will not print when Hidden text is unchecked as indicated in Editor’s Notes Tip.

NOTE IF THE GUIDE SPECIFICATION CONVENTIONS PAGE DOES NOT APPEAR CLICK ON SHOW/HIDE ICON ON MENU BAR OR CHOOSE TOOLS ON MENU BAR, CLICK OPTIONS, VIEW TAB, UNDER FORMATTING MARKS, CHECK HIDDEN TEXT (delete this note before printing)

Rev 19JUN09 j:\Projects\Active\com-deca_design_criteria_revisions-04071\Guide Specifications\TJG Innformation

SECTION 15536

REFRIGERANT HANDLING FOR NEW WORK [AND DEMOLITION]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1SUMMARY

1.1.1.Section Includes:

  1. Installation of refrigerant.
  2. [Removal of refrigerant.]

1.1.2.Related Sections:

  1. Section 01042 - Mechanical, Refrigeration, Food Service Equipment and Electrical Coordination.
  2. Section 01400 - Quality Control.
  3. Section 01720 – [Phased Turnover and] Project Closeout.

1.2QUALITY CONTROL

1.2.1.The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent they are applicable:

  1. Section 01400 – Quality Control.

1.3SUBMITTALS

1.3.1.Submittals At Project Closeout:

insert project name and location

June 2010

REFRIGERANT HANDLING FOR NEW WORK [AND DEMOLITION]

15536 -1

  1. Section 01720 – [Phase Turnover] and Contract Closeout.
  2. Refrigerant log book.

1.4QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this section with minimum three years documented experience.

1.5REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Conform to IMC.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1Not applicable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1REFRIGERANT HANDLING

3.1.1.Refrigerant to be Added to Equipment:

  1. All refrigerant added to equipment is contractor furnished, contractor installed and new non-recycled.

3.1.2.Contractor Responsibilities for Safe Removal:

  1. The contractor is responsible for safe handling, dismantling, removal, and disposal of all refrigeration equipment identified for removal as part of the contract documents unless otherwise specified. Prior to dismantling and removal of refrigeration equipment, the contractor will recover all refrigerants for recycling by transferring to an approved external vessel or certified recycling or recovery machine.

3.1.3.Ownership and Handling of Recovered Refrigerant:

  1. Notification/Coordination: Provide the Contracting Officer a minimum of 30 days prior to the date for scheduled removal of refrigerant and a plan for disposal of recovered refrigerant in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
  2. Recovery of Used Refrigerant: Recover all refrigerant from equipment being removed and transfer to appropriate containers. The contractor is responsible for providing approved containers for the recovery of recovered refrigerants. Complete all documents necessary to accompany transfer of removed refrigerant to appropriate government agencies or private entities legally designated to accept such refrigerants.
  3. Ownership of Recovered Refrigerant: At the discretion of the government, the government may elect to retain ownership of the recovered refrigerant, at no additional cost. If the government elects to retain ownership of recovered refrigerant, it will designate a storage point on the installation for the contractor to store the containers. In event the government elects to relinquish ownership of used refrigerants, the refrigerant will become the property of the contractor. The contractor will then be responsible for transporting and recycling or disposal of the refrigerant in accordance with applicable regulations, and shall bear any associated costs or credits.

3.1.4.Refrigerant Log Book:

  1. Furnish and maintain a refrigerant log book for recording refrigerant transfers.

(1)In the log book itemize services performed, actions taken, and amount of refrigerant added to or removed from each system installed, or affected, or removed by this project.

(2)The Refrigerant Log Book is a three-ring loose leaf binder containing a table of contents and a separate Refrigerant logging form for each piece of refrigeration and HVAC equipment (see sample form).

3.1.5.Execution of Record Keeping for Refrigerant Transfers:

  1. Duration: Establish the Refrigerant Log Book at the start of construction and continuously maintain and keep current until completion of the warranty portion of the contract.
  2. Location of Refrigerant Log Book: During the construction period, keep the log book in the possession of the contractor at the construction site. After construction is completed, keep the log book in the Commissary Store Director’s Office.
  3. Project Close-out: Upon completion of the construction portion of the project, furnish two updated copies of the log book to DeCA/PM/FM. Then, turn the original log book over to the Commissary Store Director.

END OF SECTION

insert project name and location

June 2010

REFRIGERANT HANDLING FOR NEW WORK [AND DEMOLITION]

15536 -1

SERVICE DATE / TECHNICIAN
NAME / COMPANY
NAME / REASON FOR
SERVICING / ACTIONS
TAKEN / Lbs REF
ADDED + / Lbs REF
REMOVED - / DESTINATION
RECOVERED
REFRIGERANT / CORRECTIVE
ACTIONS FOR
LOSSES/
REMARKS

REFRIGERANT LOG BOOK

Location: Refrigeration System:

Equipment Application: Refrigerant Type:

Equipment designated as indicated on construction drawings:

Refrigeration Capacity: BTU/HR

Total amount of refrigerant initially installed in system:

Equipment manufacturer name:

Model number: Serial number:

HVAC/refrigeration installing contractor's name:

Name of installing contractor's lead technician on site:

Date installed: