SECTION PLUMBING EQUIPMENT INSULATION Updated 8/2018

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1 SECTION PLUMBING EQUIPMENT INSULATION Updated 8/2018 This Section may be edited and revised by inserting or deleting text to meet requirements specific to your project. The Document is provided in a modified format. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section includes insulating the following plumbing equipment: 1. Domestic hot, cold and chilled water pumps. 2. Domestic water boiler breechings. 3. Domestic water heat exchangers. 4. Domestic water converters. 5. Domestic water storage tanks. B. Related Sections: 1. Section "Plumbing Piping Insulation." 1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. ASTM International (ASTM). B. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). C. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). D. NAIMA "Guide to Insulating Chilled Water Piping Systems with Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation". E. "National Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards" MICA Manual. F. Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC). G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). H. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA). I. Underwriter's Laboratories (UL).

2 J. Underwriter's Laboratories Environment (UL Environment). K. ASHRAE Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. L. California Department of Public Health - "Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers". Formaldehyde emissions shall not exceed 16.5 mcg/cu. m or 13.5 ppb, whichever is less, except for insulation manufactured without formaldehyde. 1.4 DEFINITIONS A. Thermal Conductivity (K value): Heat flow property of a homogeneous material; the lower the k the better the insulating value. Expressed in units of Btu-inch/hour per square foot per degree F. B. Underwriters Laboratories Environment (UL Environment): independent, third-party green claims validation, product assessment and certification. 1. Environmental Claim Validation (ECV): Independent third-party review to single attribute environmental claims. a. Formaldehyde Free: Independent third-party validation of claim that a product does not contain formaldehyde (or formaldehyde precursors) using a combination of auditing raw material input and testing of chemical emission from the product. b. Recycled Content: 1. Pre-Consumer - materials used or created from one manufacturing process which are collected as scrap and placed back into another manufacturing process rather than being placed in a landfill or incinerated. 2. Post-Consumer - materials such as bottled glass collected at curbside or other collection sites after consumer use. 2. GREENGUARD Certification: Health based emission testing criteria for chemicals; requiring total VOC emission levels for products. 3. GREENGUARD Gold: Emission testing criteria for chemicals requiring lower total VOC emission limit levels for products acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities. Complies with California s Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers ; Version 1.1 (2010), also known as California Section Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Independently verified and registered document providing information about the life-cycle impact of products. C. Health Product Declaration (HPD): Product disclosure document containing an inventory of the contents of a product for its end use and the associated health hazards. D. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency. E. WHO: World Health Organization.

3 F. LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a voluntary rating system for high performance green buildings developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). G. Sustainable Minds (SM) Transparency Catalog: Designed as an educational marketing platform to provide access to products with environmental and material disclosures that qualify for Collaborative for High Performance Schools, LEED v4, Green Globes, the Well Building Standard and the Living Building Challenge - from all manufacturers, all program operators and all material disclosure rating systems. H. EUCEB: The European Certification Board for Mineral Wool Products, a voluntary certification of the conformity to meet the bio-solubility criteria of mineral wool fibers. I. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) such as Penta-BDE, Octa-BDE or Deca-BDE fire retardants: used in the manufacture of some insulation facings. J. UL Classified: Underwriters Laboratory product label of fire resistance testing that includes on-going evaluation of the product to assure it continues to meet the Fire Hazard Classification (FHC) 25 Flame Spread/50 Smoke Developed rating; unlike other FHC testing which is a onetime only test. K. ASJ: All Service Jacket (no outer film). L. FSK: Foil Scrim Kraft; jacketing. M. PSK: Poly Scrim Kraft; jacketing. N. PVC: Poly Vinyl Chloride. 1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include thermal conductivity, water vapor permeance, thickness, and jackets (both factory and field applied, if any). B. EPD or HPD Submittals: Third Party Validated. C. Sustainable Design Submittals: 1. Product Data: For recycled content, indicating postconsumer and pre-consumer recycled content and cost. 2. Product Data: For adhesives, indicating VOC content. 3. Laboratory Certificates or Validations: For adhesives, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials. 4. Laboratory Certificates or Validations: For insulation, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials. D. LEED v 4 Submittals: 1. Product Data for Credit Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Minimum Energy Performance, Optimize Energy Performance.

4 2. Product Data for Credit Materials and Resources (MR) Building Product Disclosure & Optimization EPD, Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Source of Raw Materials, Building Product Disclosure & Optimization Material Ingredients. 3. Product Data for Credit Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Minimum Indoor Quality Performance, Minimum Acoustic Performance, Low Emitting Materials. E. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 1. Detail application of protective shields, saddles, and inserts at hangers for each type of insulation and hanger. 2. Detail attachment and covering of heat tracing inside insulation. 3. Detail removable insulation at equipment connections and access panels. 4. Detail application of field-applied jackets. 5. Detail application at linkages of control devices. 6. Detail field application for each equipment type. F. Samples: For each type of insulation and jacket indicated. Identify each Sample, describing product and intended use. Sample sizes are as follows: 1. Board/Sheet Form Insulation Materials: 12 inches (300 mm) square. 2. Sheet Jacketing Materials: 12 inches (300 mm) square. 3. Manufacturer's Color Charts: For products where color is specified, show the full range of colors available for each type of finish material. 1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS A. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer. B. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction indicating, interpreting, and certifying test results for compliance of insulation materials, sealers, attachments, cements, and jackets, with requirements indicated. Include dates of tests and test methods employed. C. Field quality control reports. 1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Skilled mechanics who have successfully completed an apprenticeship program or another craft training program certified by the Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. B. Bio-Based Binder: a plant based sustainable chemistry bond that holds the fiberglass product together; replacing the phenol/formaldehyde (PF) binder traditionally used in fiberglass products.

5 C. Surface Burning Characteristics: For insulation and related materials UL/ULC Classified per UL 723 or meeting ASTM E 84 by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. Factory label insulation and jacket materials and adhesive, mastic, tapes, and cement material containers, with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency. 1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame spread index of 25 or less, and smoke developed index of 50 or less. 2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame spread index of 75 or less, and smoke developed index of 150 or less. D. Products shall not contain formaldehyde, asbestos, lead, mercury, or mercury compounds [if available]. Products shall be Certified UL GREENGUARD Gold. E. Biosoluble Fiber: Certified by European Certification Board for Mineral Wool Products (EUCEB). F. Recycled Content: A minimum of 50 percent recycled glass content certified and UL Validated. G. Products shall contain no polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) such as Penta-BDE, Octa-BDE or Deca-BDE fire retardants; whenever available. H. Mockups: Before installing insulation, build mockups for each type of insulation and finish listed below to demonstrate quality of insulation application and finishes; as directed by Architect/Engineer. Use materials indicated in the specification. 1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Packaging: Insulation material containers shall be marked by manufacturer with appropriate UL or ASTM standard designation, type and grade, and maximum use temperature. 1.9 COORDINATION A. Coordinate sizes and locations of supports, hangers, and insulation shields specified in Section "Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment." B. Coordinate clearance requirements with equipment Installer for equipment insulation application. C. Coordinate installation and testing of heat tracing SCHEDULING A. Schedule insulation application after pressure testing systems and, where required, after installing and testing heat tracing. Insulation application may begin on segments that have satisfactory test results. B. Complete installation and concealment of plastic materials as rapidly as possible in each area of construction.

6 PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 INSULATION MATERIALS A. Comply with requirements in "Domestic Water Boiler Breeching Insulation Schedule" and "Equipment Insulation Schedule" articles for where insulating materials shall be applied. B. Insulation materials applied to carbon steel shall be Mass Load Corrosion Rate (MLCR) tested per ASTM C. Insulation materials for use on austenitic stainless steel shall be qualified as acceptable according to ASTM C 795. D. Foam insulation materials shall not use CFC or HCFC blowing agents in the manufacturing process. E. Products shall comply with the standards in Section 1.7 Quality Assurance. F. Fiberglass Blanket Insulation: Fiberglass bonded with a bio-based, formaldehyde free thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Types I, II, and III; ASTM C 1136 Type II; and ASTM C 1290, Type III. UL/ULC Classified per UL 723 for FSK; FHC 25/50 per ASTM E 84 for PSK only. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory- Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Manson Insulation; Alley Wrap B. G. High Temperature, Fiberglass Blanket Insulation: Fiberglass bonded with a bio-based, formaldehyde free thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 553, Type V, flexible, noncombustible meeting ASTM C Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Manson Insulation; High Temperature (HT) Blanket or High Temperature (HT) HD Blanket. H. Fiberglass Board Insulation: Fiberglass bonded with a bio-based, formaldehyde free thermosetting resin. UL/ULC Classified per UL 723 for unfaced, ASJ, and FSK; FHC 25/50 per ASTM E 84 for PSK only. Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IA or Type IB. For equipment applications, provide insulation [without factory-applied jacket] [with factory-applied ASJ] [with factory-applied FSK jacket]. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory-Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Manson Insulation; AK Board. I. High Temperature, Fiberglass Board Insulation: Fiberglass bonded with a bio-based, formaldehyde free thermosetting resin. Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IA, IB, II, Category I or III, without factory-applied jacket. 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Manson Insulation; High Temperature (HT) Board or High Temperature (HT) Panel.

7 J. Fiberglass, Preformed Pipe Insulation: Fiberglass bonded with a bio-based, formaldehyde free thermosetting resin. Type IV 1000 deg. F (538 deg. C). UL/ULC Classified per UL 723. Comply with ASTM C 585, ASTM C 411, ASTM C 795, and ASTM C 547, Type I, and Type IV, [without factory-applied jacket] [with factory-applied ASJ] [with factory-applied ASJ-SSL]. Factory-applied jacket requirements are specified in "Factory-Applied Jackets" Article. 1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Manson Insulation; Alley-K Pipe Insulation. 2.2 INSULATING CEMENTS A. Mineral Fiber Insulating Cement: Comply with ASTM C 195. B. Mineral Fiber, Hydraulic Setting Insulating and Finishing Cement: Comply with ASTM C ADHESIVES A. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates and for bonding insulation to itself and to surfaces to be insulated unless otherwise indicated. 1. For indoor applications, adhesive shall have a VOC content of 80 g/l or less. 2. Adhesive shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers." B. Mineral Fiber Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A. C. ASJ Adhesive, and FSK and PVDC Jacket Adhesive: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class 2, Grade A for bonding insulation jacket lap seams and joints. D. PVC Jacket Adhesive: Compatible with PVC jacket. 2.4 MASTICS A. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 1. For indoor applications, use mastics that have a VOC content of 50 g/l or less. B. Vapor Barrier Mastic: Water based; suitable for indoor use on below ambient services. 1. Water Vapor Permeance: ASTM E 96/E 96M, Procedure B, 0.04 perm (0.026 metric perm) at 40 mil (1.06 mm) dry film thickness. 2. Service Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 180 deg. F (Minus 29 to plus 82 deg. C). 3. Solids Content: ASTM D 1644, 52 percent by volume and 62 percent by weight. 4. Color: White.

8 C. Vapor Barrier Mastic: Solvent based; suitable for indoor use on below ambient services. 1. Water Vapor Permeance: ASTM F 1249, 0.05 perm (0.03 metric perm) at 35 mil (0.9 mm) dry film thickness. 2. Service Temperature Range: 0 to 180 deg. F (Minus 18 to plus 82 deg. C). 3. Solids Content: ASTM D 1644, 44 percent by volume and 62 percent by weight. 4. Color: White. D. Vapor Barrier Mastic: Solvent based; suitable for outdoor use on below ambient services. 1. Water Vapor Permeance: ASTM F 1249, 0.05 perm (0.033 metric perm) at 30 mil (0.8mm) dry film thickness. 2. Service Temperature Range: Minus 50 to plus 220 deg. F (Minus 46 to plus 104 deg. C). 3. Solids Content: ASTM D 1644, 33 percent by volume and 46 percent by weight. 4. Color: White. E. Breather Mastic: Water based; suitable for indoor and outdoor use on above ambient services. 1. Water Vapor Permeance: ASTM F 1249, 1.8 perms (1.2 metric perms) at inch (1.6 mm) dry film thickness. 2. Service Temperature Range: Minus 20 to plus 180 deg. F (Minus 29 to plus 82 deg. C). 3. Solids Content: 50 percent by volume and 58 percent by weight. 4. Color: White. 2.5 LAGGING ADHESIVES A. Description: Comply with MIL-A-3316C, Class I, Grade A, and shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 1. Fire resistant, water based lagging adhesive and coating for use indoors to adhere fire resistant lagging cloths over insulation. 2. Service Temperature Range: 0 to plus 180 deg. F (Minus 18 to plus 82 deg. C). 3. Color: White. 2.6 SEALANTS A. Joint Sealants: 1. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 2. Permanently flexible, elastomeric sealant. 3. Service Temperature Range: Minus 100 to plus 300 deg. F (Minus 73 to plus 149 deg. C). 4. Color: White or gray. 5. For indoor applications, sealants shall have a VOC content of 420 g/l or less. 6. Sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers."

9 B. FSK and Metal Jacket Flashing Sealants: 1. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 2. Fire and water resistant, flexible, elastomeric sealant. 3. Service Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 250 deg. F (Minus 40 to plus 121 deg. C). 4. Color: Aluminum. 5. For indoor applications, sealants shall have a VOC content of 420 g/l or less. 6. Sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers." C. ASJ Flashing Sealants, and Vinyl, PVDC, and PVC Jacket Flashing Sealants: 1. Materials shall be compatible with insulation materials, jackets, and substrates. 2. Fire and water resistant, flexible, elastomeric sealant. 3. Service Temperature Range: Minus 40 to plus 250 deg. F (Minus 40 to plus 121 deg. C). 4. Color: White. 5. For indoor applications, sealants shall have a VOC content of 420 g/l or less. 6. Sealants shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers." 2.7 FACTORY-APPLIED JACKETS A. Insulation system schedules indicate factory-applied jackets on various applications. When factory-applied jackets are indicated, comply with the following: 1. ASJ: White, kraft paper, fiberglass reinforced scrim with aluminum foil backing; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type I. 2. ASJ-SSL: ASJ with self-sealing, pressure sensitive, acrylic based adhesive covered by a removable protective strip; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type I. 3. FSK Jacket: Aluminum foil, fiberglass reinforced scrim with kraft paper backing; complying with ASTM C 1136, Type II. 2.8 FIELD-APPLIED FABRIC REINFORCING MESH A. Woven Glass Fiber Fabric: for covering equipment. B. Woven Polyester Fabric: in a Leno weave, for equipment. 2.9 FIELD-APPLIED CLOTHS A. Woven Glass Fiber Fabric: Comply with MIL-C-20079H, Type I FIELD-APPLIED JACKETS A. Field-applied jackets shall comply with ASTM C 921, Type I, unless otherwise indicated.

10 B. PVC Jacket: High impact resistant, UV resistant PVC complying with ASTM D 1784, Class C; thickness as scheduled; roll stock ready for shop or field cutting and forming. Thickness is indicated in field-applied jacket schedules. 1. Adhesive: As recommended by jacket material manufacturer. 2. Color: White or Color Coded as directed by Architect. 3. Factory fabricated tank heads and tank side panels. C. Metal Jacket: 1. Aluminum Jacket: Comply with ASTM B 209/B 209M. 2. Stainless Steel Jacket: ASTM A 167 or ASTM A 240/A 240M. 3. Applied in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. D. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seals: 1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements. 2. Laminated self-adhesive seal: Meeting or exceeding the requirements of UL 723. a. Permanent acrylic self-adhesive system. b. Weather resistant. c. High puncture and tear resistant. d. Applied in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations TAPES A. ASJ Tape: White vapor retarder tape matching factory-applied jacket with acrylic adhesive, complying with ASTM C Width: 3 inches (75 mm). 2. Thickness Total: 11.5 mil (0.29 mm). 3. Adhesion: 90 ounces force/inch (1.0 N/mm) in width. 4. Elongation: 2 percent. 5. Tensile Strength: 40 Lbf/inch (7.2 N/mm), in width. 6. ASJ Tape Disks and Squares: Precut disks or squares of ASJ tape. B. FSK Tape: Foil faced, vapor retarder tape matching factory-applied jacket with acrylic adhesive; complying with ASTM C Width: 3 inches (75 mm). 2. Thickness Total: 13.3 mil; (0.34 mm). 3. Adhesion: 90 ounces force/inch (1.0 N/mm) in width. 4. Elongation: 2 percent. 5. Tensile Strength: 40 Lbf/inch (7.2 N/mm), in width. 6. FSK Tape Disks and Squares: Precut disks or squares of FSK tape.

11 C. PVC Tape: White vapor retarder tape matching field-applied PVC jacket with acrylic adhesive; suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. 1. Width: 2 inches (50 mm). 2. Thickness: 6 mil; (0.15 mm). 3. Adhesion: 64 ounces force/inch (0.7 N/mm) in width. 4. Elongation: 500 percent. 5. Tensile Strength: 18 Lbf/inch (3.3 N/mm), in width. D. Aluminum Foil Tape: Vapor retarder tape with acrylic adhesive. 1. Width: 2 inches (50 mm), 3 inches (75 mm). 2. Thickness: 7.3 mil (0.19 mm). 3. Adhesion: 100 ounces force/inch (1.1 N/mm) in width. 4. Elongation: 5 percent. 5. Tensile Strength: 34 Lbf/inch (6.2 N/mm); in width. E. PVDC Tape: White vapor retarder PVDC tape with acrylic adhesive. 1. Width: 3 inches (75 mm). 2. Film Thickness: [4 mil (0.10 mm)] [6 mil (0.15 mm)]. 3. Adhesive Thickness: 1.5 mil (0.04 mm). 4. Elongation at Break: 145 percent. 5. Tensile Strength: 55 Lbf/inch (10.1 N/mm) in width SECUREMENTS A. Bands: 1. Stainless Steel: Comply with ASTM A 167 or ASTM A 240/A 240M with wing seal or closed seal. 2. Aluminum: Comply with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M with wing seal or closed seal. 3. Springs: Twin spring set constructed of stainless steel; size determined by manufacturer for application. B. Insulation Pins and Hangers: 1. Capacitor Discharge Weld Pins: Copper or zinc coated steel pin; length to suit depth of insulation indicated. 2. Cupped Head, Capacitor Discharge Weld Pins: Copper or zinc coated steel pin; length to suit depth of insulation indicated with integral 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) galvanized carbon steel washer. 3. Metal, Adhesively Attached, Perforated Base Insulation Hangers: Baseplate welded to projecting spindle that is capable of holding insulation, of thickness indicated, and securely in position indicated when self-locking washer is in place. 4. Nonmetal, Adhesively Attached, Perforated Base Insulation Hangers: Baseplate fastened to projecting spindle that is capable of holding insulation, of thickness indicated, and securely in position indicated when self-locking washer is in place.

12 5. Self-Sticking Base Insulation Hangers: Baseplate welded to projecting spindle that is capable of holding insulation, of thickness indicated, and securely in position indicated when self-locking washer is in place. 6. Insulation Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers; sized as required to hold insulation securely in place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter. 7. Nonmetal Insulation Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers; sized as required to hold insulation securely in place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter. C. Staples: Outward clinching insulation staples, nominal ¾ inch (19 mm) wide, stainless steel or Monel. D. Wire: As directed by Architect/Engineer CORNER ANGLES A. PVC Corner Angles: Minimum 1 by 1 inch (25 by 25 mm), complying with ASTM D 1784, Class C. White or color coded to match adjacent surface. B. Aluminum Corner Angles: Minimum 1 by 1 inch (25 by 25 mm), complying with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M). C. Stainless Steel Corner Angles: Minimum 1 by 1 inch (25 by 25 mm), complying with ASTM A 167 or ASTM A 240/A 240M. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of insulation application. 1. Verify that systems and equipment to be insulated have been tested and are free of defects. 2. Verify that surfaces to be insulated are clean and dry. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove materials that will adversely affect insulation application. B. Surface Preparation: Clean and prepare surfaces to be insulated. Before insulating, apply a corrosion coating to insulated surfaces as required; following manufacture s recommendations. C. Coordinate insulation installation with the trade installing heat tracing. Comply with requirements for heat tracing; that apply to insulation.

13 D. Mix insulating cements with clean potable water; if insulating cements are to be in contact with stainless steel surfaces, use demineralized water. 3.3 INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS INSULATION A. Blanket Insulation Installation on Ducts and Plenums: Secure with insulation pins. 1. Install either capacitor discharge weld pins and speed washers or cupped head, capacitor discharge weld pins on sides and bottom of horizontal ducts and sides of vertical ducts as follows: a. Install Duct Wrap using manufacturer s stretch-out tables to obtain specified R-value using a Maximum Compression of 25%. b. Minimum Installed R-value shall be per ASHRAE 90.1; UCC Code; or other design criteria. c. Firmly butt all joints. d. The longitudinal seam of the vapor retarder must be overlapped a minimum of 2 inches. A 2 inch tab is provided for the circumferential seam. Secure all seams and overlaps using outward clinch staples approximately 6 on center. It is neither necessary nor desirable to adhere duct wrap to the duct surfaces with adhesive. e. Where vapor retarder performance is required, all penetrations and damage to the facing shall be repaired using pressure-sensitive tape matching the facing, or mastic prior to system startup. Pressure-sensitive tapes shall be a minimum 3 inches wide and shall be applied with moving pressure using a squeegee or other appropriate sealing tool. Closure shall have a 25/50 Flame Spread/Smoke Developed Rating per UL 723. f. Duct Wrap shall be additionally secured to the bottom of rectangular ductwork over 24 inches wide using mechanical fasteners on 18 inch centers. Care should be exercised to avoid over-compression of the insulation during installation. g. Unfaced Duct Wrap shall be overlapped a minimum of 2 inches and fastened using 4 inch to 6 inch nails or skewers spaced 4 inches apart, or secured with a wire/banding system. Care should be exercised to avoid damage to the Duct Wrap. 2. For ducts and plenums with surface temperatures below ambient, install a continuous unbroken vapor barrier. Create a facing lap for longitudinal seams and end joints with insulation by removing 2 inches (50 mm) from one edge and one end of insulation segment. Secure laps to adjacent insulation section with ½ inch (13 mm) outward clinching staples, 1 inch (25 mm) oc. Install vapor barrier consisting of vapor barrier acrylic based tape; matching the facing, or factory or field-applied jacket, adhesive, vapor barrier mastic, and sealant at joints, seams, and protrusions. Follow NAIMA's "Guide to Insulating Chilled Water Piping Systems with Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation" for additional details when installing Pipe and Tank Insulation. a. Repair punctures, tears, and penetrations with tape or mastic to maintain vapor barrier seal. b. Install vapor stops for ductwork and plenums operating below 50 deg. F (10 deg. C) at 18 foot (5.5 m) intervals. Vapor stops shall consist of vapor barrier mastic applied in a Z-shaped pattern over insulation face, along butt end of insulation, and over the surface. Cover insulation face and surface to be insulated a

14 width equal to two times the insulation thickness, but not less than 3 inches (75 mm). c. Where vapor retarder performance is required, all penetrations and damage to the facing shall be repaired using pressure sensitive foil tape or mastic prior to system startup. d. Pressure sensitive foil tapes shall be a minimum 3 wide and shall be applied with moving pressure using a squeegee or other appropriate sealing tool. 3. Overlap unfaced blankets a minimum of 2 inches (50 mm) on longitudinal seams and end joints. At end joints, secure with steel bands spaced a maximum of 18 inches (450 mm) oc. 4. Install insulation on rectangular duct elbows and transitions with a full insulation section for each surface. Install insulation on round and flat oval duct elbows with individually mitered gores cut to fit the elbow. 5. Insulate duct stiffeners, hangers, and flanges that protrude beyond insulation surface with 6 inch (150 mm) wide strips of same material used to insulate duct. Secure on alternating sides of stiffener, hanger, and flange with pins spaced 6 inches (150 mm) oc. B. Insulation Installation on Straight Pipes and Tubes: 1. Secure pipe insulation to pipe using self-sealing lap system. 2. On high temperature piping, above 500 deg. F (260 deg. C), apply insulation using double layer and staggered joints. For double layer installation, secure the unjacketed inner layer using filament tape; without deforming insulation material. All joints and ends must be firmly butted and secured with appropriate securing material. 3. Firmly rub all longitudinal and circumferential joints using a squeegee or sealing tool. 4. Longitudinal jacket laps for pipe insulation installed on piping systems with operating temperatures below ambient shall be vapor sealed with factory-applied pressure sensitive adhesive, vapor retarder, self-sealing lap. For proper sealing, firmly rub lap joints with reasonable pressure being applied with a plastic squeegee or sealing tool. Vapor seal all circumferential joints with factory furnished, matching, pressure sensitive butt strips installed with reasonable pressure being applied with a plastic squeegee or sealing tool. Additionally, coat raw edges of pipe insulation sections with vapor retarder mastic at 12 foot (3.66 m) to 21 foot (6.4 m) intervals; at Engineer's discretion on straight piping, and on either side of all fittings, flanges, or valves. Vapor retarder mastic shall completely coat the ends of the pipe and extend onto the bore of the pipe insulation and onto the jacketing a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm). Follow NAIMA's "Guide to Insulating Chilled Water Piping Systems with Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation" for additional details. 5. Install metal shields between hangers or supports and the pipe insulation. Install rigid insulation inserts as required between the pipe and the insulation shields. Inserts shall be of equal thickness to the adjacent insulation, and shall be vapor sealed as required. Insulation shields shall be no less than the following lengths: a. 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) to 2-1/2 inch (64 mm) IPS: 10 inch (254 mm) long. b. 3 inch (76 mm) to 6 inch (152 mm) IPS: 12 inch (305 mm) long. c. 8 inch (203 mm) to 10 inch (254 mm) IPS: 16 inch (406 mm) long. d. 12 inch (305 mm) and over IPS: 22 inch (559 mm) long.

15 6. For piping subject to abuse in mechanical rooms or high traffic areas, protect insulation from mechanical abuse by the use of appropriate thickness of PVC jacketing, metal jacketing, or laminated self-adhesive water and weather seal. 7. For piping exposed to the elements, install a jacket that shall be UV resistant PVC with a minimum thickness of inch (0.7 mm), a minimum inch (0.406 mm) thick aluminum jacket with factory applied moisture barrier, or a minimum inch (0.254 mm) thick stainless steel jacket with factory-applied moisture barrier. Fittings shall be of similar materials or outdoor weatherable PVC. Apply all jacketing per manufacturer's recommendations for the conditions. C. Insulation Installation on Pipe Flanges: 1. Install preformed pipe insulation to outer diameter of pipe. 2. Make width of insulation section same as overall width of flange and bolts, plus twice the thickness of pipe insulation. 3. Fill voids between inner circumference of flange insulation and outer circumference of adjacent straight pipe segments with fiberglass blanket insulation. 4. Install jacket material using manufacturer's recommended adhesive, overlap seams at least 1 inch (25 mm), and seal joints with flashing sealant. D. Insulation Installation on Pipe Fittings and Elbows: 1. Install preformed formaldehyde free fittings; minimum 50 percent recycled glass content, or sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed insulation elbows and fittings are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation, to a thickness equal to adjoining pipe insulation. Secure insulation materials with wire or bands. E. Insulation Installation on Valves and Pipe Specialties: 1. Install preformed formaldehyde free fittings; minimum 50 percent recycled glass content, or sections of same material as straight segments of pipe insulation when available. 2. When preformed sections are not available, install mitered sections of pipe insulation, to valve body. 3. Arrange insulation to permit access to packing and to allow valve operation without disturbing insulation. 4. Install insulation to flanges as specified for flange insulation application. 3.4 INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT, TANK, AND VESSEL INSULATION A. Fiberglass Insulation for Tanks and Vessels. 1. Apply insulation to the equipment surface with the joints firmly butted and as close as possible to the equipment surface. 2. Secure insulation as required with mechanical fasteners, self-stick pins, or banding material. Locate fasteners a maximum of 3 inches (76 mm) from each edge and spaced no greater than 12 inches (305 mm) on center.

16 3. For below ambient systems, overlap vapor retarder jacketing a minimum of 12 inches (51 mm) at all seams and seal with appropriate pressure sensitive vapor retarder tape or mastic. All penetrations and facing damage shall be covered with a minimum 2 inch (51 mm) overlap of vapor retarder tape or mastic. Follow NAIMA's "Guide to Insulating Chilled Water Piping Systems with Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation" for additional details. 4. Finish equipment insulation exposed to the elements with a minimum inch (0.76 mm) thick outdoor weather resistant PVC, laminated self-adhesive water and weather seal or metal. Position all longitudinal joints so as to shed water with a minimum 3 inch (76 mm) overlap, and completely weather and water sealed. Apply laminated systems per manufacturer's recommendations. 5. For high temperature applications, appropriate insulation may either be mounted in direct contact with the hot surface, in H-bar configuration, or pre-fabricated panel systems which are mounted away from the operating surface. When installing H-bar or systems which are mounted away from the operating surface, install convection stops at a maximum of 8 feet (2438 mm) along the vertical surfaces. Insulation may be applied over welded pins or studs up to 0.5 inch (13 mm) in diameter. Hold Insulation in place using mesh reinforcement or steel bands. Insulation shall not be compressed beyond maximum of inch (3.175 mm) at any point. Space pins and studs a maximum of 4 inches (102 mm) from each edge and no greater than 16 inches (406.4 mm) on center. For temperatures above 500 deg. F (260 deg. C) and design thicknesses over 3 inches (76 mm), apply insulation using double layer with staggered joints. Finish as noted on drawings. 6. For equipment insulation exposed in mechanical rooms or subject to mechanical abuse, finish with a minimum of inch (0.51 mm) thick PVC jacketing, metal, or laminated self-adhesive water and weather seal material. Finish all other insulation as appropriate for the location and service; or as specified on the drawings. B. Insulation Installation on Pumps: 1. Fabricate metal boxes lined with insulation. Fit boxes around pumps and coincide box joints with splits in pump casings. Fabricate joints with outward bolted flanges. Bolt flanges on 6 inch (150 mm) centers, starting at corners. Install 3/8 inch (10 mm) diameter fasteners with wing nuts. Alternatively, secure the box sections together using a latching mechanism. 2. Fabricate boxes from [galvanized steel] [aluminum] [stainless steel], at least [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] [0.050 inch (1.3 mm)] [0.060 inch (1.6 mm)] thick. 3. For below ambient services, install a vapor barrier at seams, joints, and penetrations. Seal between flanges with replaceable gasket material to form a vapor barrier. 3.5 FIELD-APPLIED JACKET INSTALLATION A. Where glass cloth jackets are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations. B. Where FSK jackets are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations. C. Where PVC jackets are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations. D. Where metal jackets are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations. E. Where PVDC jackets are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations.

17 F. Where Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seals are indicated, install per manufacturer's recommendations. 3.6 FINISHES A. Insulation with ASJ, Glass Cloth, or Other Paintable Jacket Material: Paint jacket with paint system identified below. Check manufacturer to make sure painting is recommended. NOTE: Painting MAY affect the FHC Classification of the jacket material. 1. Flat Acrylic Finish B. Color: Final color as selected by Architect / Engineer. C. Do not field paint aluminum or stainless steel jackets. 3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections. B. Perform tests and inspections. C. Tests and Inspections: Inspect field-insulated equipment, randomly selected by Architect, by removing field-applied jacket and insulation in layers in reverse order of their installation. D. All insulation applications will be considered defective work if sample inspection reveals noncompliance with requirements. 3.8 DOMESTIC WATER BOILER BREECHING INSULATION SCHEDULE PER CURRENT ASHRAE 90.1 STANDARD AND/OR IECC STANDARD A. Round, exposed breeching and connector insulation shall be the following: 1. High Temperature Fiberglass Board: 3 inches (75 mm) thick and [3 lb./cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb./cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. B. Round, concealed breeching and connector insulation shall be the following: 1. High Temperature Fiberglass Board: 3 inches (75 mm) thick and [3 lb./cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb./cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. C. Rectangular, exposed breeching and connector insulation shall be the following: 1. High Temperature Fiberglass Board: 3 inches (75 mm) thick and [3 lb./cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb./cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density.

18 D. Rectangular, concealed breeching and connector insulation shall be the following: 1. High Temperature Fiberglass Board: 3 inches (75 mm) thick and [3 lb./cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb./cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. 3.9 EQUIPMENT INSULATION SCHEDULE PER CURRENT ASHRAE 90.1 STANDARD AND/OR IECC STANDARD A. Insulation materials and thicknesses are identified below. If more than one material is listed for a type of equipment, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. B. Insulate indoor and outdoor equipment that is not factory insulated. C. Heat exchanger (water to water for domestic water heating service) insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. 2. Fiberglass Preformed Pipe Insulation, Type IV: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick. D. Steam to hot water converter insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. 2. Fiberglass Preformed Pipe Insulation, Type IV: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick. E. Domestic water pump insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [1 inch (25 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. F. Domestic chilled water (potable) pump insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. G. Domestic hot water pump insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [1 inch (25 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. H. Domestic water, domestic chilled water (potable), and domestic hot water hydro pneumatic tank insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [1 inch (25 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density.

19 I. Domestic hot water storage tank insulation shall be one of the following, of thickness to provide an installed R-value of [12.5] <Insert value>: 1. Fiberglass Board: [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. J. Domestic water storage tank insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [1 inch (25 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. K. Domestic chilled water (potable) storage tank insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [1 inch (25 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density. L. Domestic water filter housing insulation shall be one of the following: 1. Fiberglass Board: [2 inches (50 mm)] <Insert dimension> thick and [3 lb. /cu. ft. (48 kg/cu. m)] [6 lb. /cu. ft. (96 kg/cu. m)] nominal density INDOOR, FIELD-APPLIED JACKET SCHEDULE A. Install jacket over insulation material. For insulation with factory-applied jacket, install the field-applied jacket over the factory-applied jacket. B. If more than one material is listed, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. C. Equipment, Concealed: 1. None. 2. [PVC] [PVC, Color Coded by System]: [20 mil (0.5 mm)] [30 mil (0.8 mm)] thick. 3. Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 4. Painted Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] thick. 5. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth Finish] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.010 inch (0.25 mm)] [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 6. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 7. <Insert jacket type>. D. Equipment, Exposed, up to 48 Inches (1200 mm) in Diameter or with Flat Surfaces up to 72 Inches (1800 mm): 1. None. 2. [PVC] [PVC, Color Coded by System]: [20 mil (0.5 mm)] [30 mil (0.8 mm)] thick.

20 3. Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 4. Painted Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] thick. 5. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth Finish] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.010 inch (0.25 mm)] [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 6. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 7. <Insert jacket type>. E. Equipment, Exposed, Larger Than 48 Inches (1200 mm) in Diameter or with Flat Surfaces Larger Than 72 Inches (1800 mm): 1. None. 2. [Painted ]Aluminum, [Smooth] [Stucco Embossed] with [1-1/4 Inch (32 mm) Deep Corrugations] [2-1/2 Inch (65 mm) Deep Corrugations] [4 by 1 Inch (100 by 25 mm) Box Ribs]: [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 3. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth] [Stucco Embossed], with [1-1/4 Inch (32 mm) Deep Corrugations] [2-1/2 Inch (65 mm) Deep Corrugations] [4 by 1 Inch (100 by 25 mm) Box Ribs]: [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 4. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 5. <Insert jacket type> OUTDOOR, FIELD-APPLIED JACKET SCHEDULE A. Install jacket over insulation material. For insulation with factory-applied jacket, install the field-applied jacket over the factory-applied jacket. B. If more than one material is listed, selection from materials listed is Contractor's option. C. Equipment, Concealed: 1. None. 2. [PVC] [PVC, Color Coded by System]: [20 mil (0.5 mm)] [30 mil (0.8 mm)] thick. 3. Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 4. Painted Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] thick. 5. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth Finish] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed]: [0.010 inch (0.25 mm)] [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 6. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 7. <Insert jacket type>.

21 D. Equipment, Exposed, up to 48 Inches (1200 mm) in Diameter or with Flat Surfaces up to 72 Inches (1800 mm): 1. [Painted] Aluminum, [Smooth] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed] [with Z-Shaped Locking Seam]: [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 2. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth Finish] [Corrugated] [Stucco Embossed] [with Z-Shaped Locking Seam]: [0.010 inch (0.25 mm)] [0.016 inch (0.41 mm)] [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 3. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 4. <Insert jacket type>. E. Equipment, Exposed, Larger Than 48 Inches (1200 mm) in Diameter or with Flat Surfaces Larger Than 72 Inches (1800 mm): 1. [Painted] Aluminum, [Smooth] [Stucco Embossed] with [1-1/4 Inch (32 mm) Deep Corrugations] [2-1/2 Inch (65 mm) Deep Corrugations] [4 by 1 Inch (100 by 25 mm) Box Ribs]: [0.032 inch (0.81 mm)] [0.040 inch (1.0 mm)] thick. 2. Stainless Steel, [Type 304] [or] [Type 316], [Smooth] [Stucco Embossed], with [1-1/4 Inch (32 mm) Deep Corrugations] [2-1/2 Inch (65 mm) Deep Corrugations] [4 by 1 Inch (100 by 25 mm) Box Ribs]: [0.020 inch (0.51 mm)] [0.024 inch (0.61 mm)] thick. 3. Laminated Self-Adhesive Water and Weather Seal. 4. <Insert jacket type>. END OF SECTION