Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

Motors provided with automatic control shall be capable of making as frequent starts as the control device may
demand. Motors not provided with automatic control shall be capable of making not less than 4 starts per hour.
All belt-connected motors, regardless of size, shall be equipped with shafts and bearings that will withstand both
the normal belt pull of the drive furnished and the momentary or continuous overloads due to acceleration of
incorrect belt tension.
Motors shall be air cooled, and shall be guaranteed to operate continuously at 115% of full load with temperature
rise in any part not to exceed 40 degrees C above the ambient air temperature.
Motors shall be open drip-proof or totally enclosed fan cooled type as required, and shall be commercially
dynamically balanced and tested at the factory before shipment.
Motors shall be selected for quiet operation. Sound power levels shall be within NEMA MGI-12.49.
Motors shall comply with requirements of ANSI C 50, NEMA MG-1, and all NEMA standards.
Motors controlled by variable frequency drives shall have characteristics which are fully compatible with the
drives to which they are connected. Provide written confirmation of coordination with VFD supplier.
Approved Manufacturers: Allis-Chalmers, Century, Gould, Lincoln, Reliance, Westinghouse, U.S.
HEATING CABLE:
Furnish and install complete electrical heating cable on all pipe and fittings which may be exposed to freezing.
Heat cable shall be of the self-regulating low temperature type with a heat output of 5 watts/ft. (17 BTUH/ft), and
a weather-proof PVC sheath. The heating cable shall automatically adjust heat output to correspond with the
heat loss rate. Cable shall be UL and FM approved for use in rainwater downspout ice melting applications, and
for freeze Protection on exterior piping systems.
Cable system shall be furnished with power termination, end seal kits, splice and tee fittings, and all accessories
required for a complete installation.
Approved Manufacturers: Thermon or prior approved equal.
SEISMIC RESTRAINTS:
All Division 15 equipment, piping, and ductwork shall be anchored and seismically restrained as required by the
UBC for Seismic Zone 3, NFPA 90A (current edition), UL Standard 181, and the SMACNA Guidelines for
seismic restraints of mechanical systems.
The Division 15 contractor shall be responsible for supplying and installing equipment, vibration isolators, flexible
connections, rigid steel frames, anchors, inserts, hangers and attachments, supports, seismic snubbers and
bracing to comply with Seismic Zone 3 of the International Building Code.
All supports, hangers, bases, anchorage and bracing for all isolated equipment shall be designed by a
professional engineer employed by the restraint manufacturer, qualified with seismic experience in bracing for
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SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDTION March 2, 2009
BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS 15050-17