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Specifications - City of Montpelier, Vermont

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Title:<strong>Montpelier</strong> District Heating<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Montpelier</strong>, VT15250 – Mechanical InsulationIssue Date:September 28, 2012Page #:8 <strong>of</strong> 132. Provide 1½” rigid or elastomeric insulation on any ductwork that is toreceive a weatherpro<strong>of</strong> cover to serve as a backing for the installation <strong>of</strong>the weatherpro<strong>of</strong> cover. Coordinate with requirements for insulationcover/jacket.3.4 EQUIPMENT INSULATIONA. Application Requirements: Insulate the following cold (below ambient)equipment. Insulation may be field or factory installed.1. Refrigeration equipment, including chillers and tanks.2. Drip pans under chilled equipment.3. Cold water storage tanks.4. Water s<strong>of</strong>teners.5. Cold and chilled water pumps.6. Ro<strong>of</strong> drain bodies.7. Air separators.B. Insulate each item <strong>of</strong> equipment specified above with one <strong>of</strong> the following typesand thicknesses <strong>of</strong> insulation:1. Fiberglass: 2" thick for cold surfaces above 35°F and 3" thick for surfaces35°F and lower. Provide a vapor barrier cover <strong>of</strong> cloth and mastic oraluminum cover.2. Elastomeric: 3" thick for surfaces above 35° F and 4½" thick for surfaces35°F and lower.C. Application Requirements: Insulate the following hot (above ambienttemperature) equipment. Insulation may be field or factory installed.1. Boilers.2. Hot water storage tanks.3. Water heaters.4. Heat exchangers.5. Air separators.6. Hot water pumps.7. Fuel oil heaters.8. Flash tanks.D. Insulate each item <strong>of</strong> equipment specified above with one <strong>of</strong> the following typesand thicknesses <strong>of</strong> insulation:MECHANICAL INSULATION 15250 8

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