Product Specification Guide
Direct Drive, Centrifugal Plenum Fan, Model APM
Facility Services Subgroup: Division 23 (Previously Division 15)

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Specifier Notes: This product specification guide is written in accordance to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Format - 2004 Edition.

This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Engineer to meet the requirements of the project and local building code. Coordinate with other specification sections and the drawings.

Delete all unnecessary “Specifier Notes” when editing this section.

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1.	GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED  
A.	Direct Drive Centrifugal Plenum Fan, Model APH

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS 
A.	All sections, drawing plans, specifications, and contract documents.

1.3 REFERENCES
A.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 99-10, “Standards Handbook” 
B.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 204-05, “Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans”
C.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-07, “Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic Performance Rating”
D.	AMCA Publication 211-05, “Certified Ratings Program – Product Rating Manual for Fan Air Performance”
E.	AMCA Standard 300-08, “Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans”
F.	AMCA Publication 311-05, “Certified Ratings Program – Product Rating Manual for Fan Sound Performance”
G.	OSHA guideline 1910.212 – General requirements for Machine Guarding. (www.osha.gov)
H.	OSHA guideline 1910.219 – General requirements for guarding safe use of mechanical power transmission apparatus.  (www.osha.gov)
I.	OSHA guideline 1926.300 – General requirements for safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools. (www.osha.gov)

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Specifier Notes:

	Fans with Sure-Aire Flow Monitoring selected shall include the following.

1.	Flow monitoring station shall monitor the pressure difference between the fan inlet and the smallest diameter of the inlet cone.
2.	Volumetric flow to be calculated from empirically derived formulas based on testing by the fan manufacturer.
3.	Flow monitoring station shall not use air restricting flow devices that reduce fan performance or create additional fan sound.
4.	Four (4) equidistantly spaced sensor orifices to be drilled in the smallest diameter of the inlet cone venturi. Flow tubes from each venturi sensor shall be extended to a termination plate mounted on the fan housing.
5.	High-pressure flow port(s) shall be mounted in low velocity fan inlet. Flow ports from the high-pressure sensor shall extend to a termination plate mounted on the fan housing.
6.	Termination plate shall include a low-pressure connection, a high-pressure connection, and a listing of the empirically determined flow rate coefficient.
7.	Flow monitoring station shall accurately measure the pressure differential to within +/- 3%.
8.	Flow monitoring station to be installed by the fan manufacturer as part of the standard fan assembly.
9.	Flow monitoring station to be supplied with electronics package that includes pressure transmitter and LCD digital readout.

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	Fans with final assembly vibration testing shall include the following.

1.	Each fan shall be given an electronic vibration analysis in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 204, while operating at the specified fan RPM.  The vibration signatures shall be taken on each bearing in the horizontal, vertical, and axial direction. The maximum allowable fan vibration shall be 0.15 in. /sec peak velocity, filter-in as measured at the fan RPM.  Report shall be provided to the customer upon request.

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Fans with finish coating shall include the following.

1.	After fabrication all carbon steel components shall be cleaned and chemically treated by a phosphatizing process to insure proper removal of grease, oil, scale, etc. Panels and framework shall be coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of Permatector (Polyester Urethane), electrostatically applied and baked. Finish color shall be gray, RAL 7023. Coating must exceed 1,000-hour salt spray under ASTM B117 test method. No uncoated steel fan parts will be allowed.  
 
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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Performance ratings: Conform to ANSI/AMCA Standards 210 and 300.  Fans must be tested in accordance with AMCA Publications 211 and 311 in an AMCA accredited laboratory and certified for air and sound performance.  Fans shall be licensed to bear the AMCA ratings seal for air performance (AMCA 210) and sound performance (AMCA 300).
B.	Fans shall have a Fan Energy Index (FEI) rating that meets or exceeds requirements of the latest edition of ASHRAE 90.1.
C.	Fans shall be licensed to bear the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Certified Ratings Program (CRP) seal for FEI.
D.	The Fan FEI rating shall be indicated on the design documents and manufacturer product submittals to allow for compliance verification by the building official.

1.5	SUBMITTALS
A.	Provide dimensional drawings and product data on each fan.
B.	Provide fan curves for each fan at the specified operation point, with the flow, static pressure and horsepower clearly plotted.
C.	Provide both inlet and outlet sound power readings for the eight octave bands. 
D.	Strictly adhere to QUALITY ASSURANCE requirements as stated in section 1.4 of this specification.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly indicating manufacturer, material, products included and location of installation.
B.	Store materials in a dry area indoor, protected from damage and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. For long term storage, follow manufacturer’s Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual.
C.	Handle and lift fans in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  Protect materials and finishes during handling and installation to prevent damage. Follow all safety warnings posted by the manufacturer.
	
1.7 WARRANTY
A.	Submit, for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under Contract Documents.
1.	The warranty of this equipment is to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the purchase date. Any units or parts which prove defective during the warranty period will be replaced at the manufacturers’ option when returned to the manufacturer, transportation prepaid.
2.	Motor Warranty is warranted by the motor manufacturer for a period of one year. Should motors furnished prove defective during this period, they should be returned to the nearest authorized motor service station.

2.	PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
A.  Base fan performance at standard conditions (density 0.075 lb. /ft3).
B.	Fans selected shall be capable of accommodating static pressure and flow variations of +/-15% of scheduled values.
C.	Each fan shall be direct drive in AMCA arrangement 4 only according to drawings. 
D.	Fans are to be equipped with lifting points.

2.2 FAN HOUSING
A.	Plenum fans shall be of the unhoused direct drive centrifugal type.
B.	Fan plate shall be aerodynamically designed with high-efficiency inlet, engineered to reduce incoming air turbulence.
C.	Panels and framework shall be constructed of galvanized steel to provide a rigid structure to support the shaft and bearings and reduce low frequency vibration.
D.	Fan base angles shall be recessed to reduce overall width of the assembly.

2.3 FAN WHEEL
A.	The fan wheel shall be non-overloading airfoil centrifugal type. Wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced to balance grade G6.3 per ANSI S2.19.
B.	The fan wheel shall be manufactured with a minimum of 12 continuously welded aluminum airfoil blades to move the blade pass frequency into the mid-octave bands.
C.	The entire wheel shall be constructed of aluminum to reduce the rotational weight of the wheel and reduce vibration. Fan sizes through 49 shall use 6063-T5 extruded aluminum blades, fan sizes greater than 49 shall use 5052-H32 laser cut and die formed aluminum blades to ensure precision blade tolerances, improve efficiency and reduce vibration.  
D.	Wheel hubs shall be cast of 319 aluminum alloy.
E.	Aluminum fan wheels shall not require finish coating.
F.	The wheel and fan inlet shall be carefully matched and shall have precise running tolerances for maximum performance and operating efficiency. 

2.4 FAN MOTOR
A.	Motors shall meet or exceed EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act) efficiencies. Motors shall be NEMA T-frame, 720, 900, 1200, 1800 or 3600 RPM in 60 Hz (750, 1000, 1500 or 3000 RPM in 50 Hz), Open Drip Proof (ODP) [Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC), Explosion Proof (EXP)] with a 1.15 service factor. 
B.	Structural steel bases to be designed and manufactured by the fan supplier to ensure proper alignment of the fan and motor and structural integrity of the base to prevent vibration.

3. 	EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A.	Examine areas to receive fans.  Notify the Engineer of conditions that would adversely affect installation or subsequent utilization and maintenance of fans. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2	INSTALLATION
A.  	Install fans systems as indicated on the contract drawings.
B. 	Install fans in accordance with manufacturer’s Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual.

4. 	ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.	Greenheck Fan Corporation, PO Box 410, Schofield WI 54476-0410, www.greenheck.com, Model APM, Direct Drive Centrifugal Plenum Fan.