Product Specification Guide
Radial Blade Pressure Blower, Direct Drive, Model FPB
Facility Services Subgroup: Division 23 (Previously Division 15)

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Specifier Notes: This product specification guide is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Format.

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.

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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 	WORK INCLUDED 
A. Radial Blade Pressure Blower, Direct Drive, Model FPB 

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.	ANSI/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)

1.4 	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Performance ratings: Fans must be tested in accordance with AMCA Publications 211 and 311 in an AMCA accredited laboratory.

1.5	SUBMITTALS
A. 	Provide dimensional drawings and product data on each radial direct drive pressure blower.
B. 	Provide fan curves for each fan at the specified operation point, with the flow, static pressure and horsepower clearly plotted.
C. 	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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 	GENERAL
A.	Base fan performance at standard conditions (density 0.075 Lb. /ft3).
B.	Each fan shall be direct drive in AMCA arrangement 4 according to drawings. 
C.	After fabrication, all carbon steel housing, motor support, and wheel components shall be cleaned and chemically treated to insure proper removal of grease, oil, scale, etc. Fan shall be coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of electrostatically applied and baked polyester urethane. Finish color shall be black.

2.2 	FAN HOUSING AND OUTLET
A. 	Fan housing is to be aerodynamically designed with high-efficiency inlet, engineered to reduce incoming air turbulence.
B. 	The housings on all fan sizes shall be manufactured of steel. Housing wraps and side plates to be have lockseam construction.
C.	Fan outlet shall be of slip fit construction with the option of a punched flange.
D.	Fan inlet shall be of slip fit construction with the option of a punched flange.

2.3 	FAN WHEEL
A.	The fan wheel shall be of the radial type. Wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced.  
B.	Fan wheel shall be manufactured with aluminum blades that are riveted to the aluminum inlet and back plates.
C.	The wheel and fan inlet shall be carefully matched and shall have precise running tolerances for maximum performance and operating efficiency.

2.4 	FAN MOTORS AND DRIVE
A.	Motors shall meet or exceed EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act) efficiencies. Motors shall be NEMA T-frame, 3600 RPM (2 pole), Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) with a 1.15 service factor. 
B.	Each fan shall be direct drive in AMCA arrangement 4 with the radial wheel attached directly to the motor shaft. 

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

PART 4 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.	Greenheck Fan Corporation, PO Box 410, Schofield WI 54476-0410, www.greenheck.com. 
       Model FPB, Radial Blade Direct Drive Pressure Blowers.