July 22, 1994

Contract \# TW0592

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 15932**

**[AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS]{.underline}**

[Page]{.underline}

**[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}**

1.01 Description\... 2

1.02Related Work. 2

1.03Quality Assurance.. 2

1.04References. 3

1.05Submittals. 3

1.06 Delivery, Storage, and Handling.. 4

**[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

2.01Acceptable Manufacturers\... 5

2.02 Ceiling Air Diffusers. 5

2.03 Grilles. 7

**[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}**

3.01 Inspection.. 9

3.02 Installation/Application/Erection.. 9

3.03 Extra Parts.. 9

**SPECIAL SPECIFICATION**

**SECTION 15932**

**[AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS]{.underline}**

**[PART 1 - GENERAL]{.underline}**

**1.01 [DESCRIPTION]{.underline}**

> A. This Section and the Drawings indicate the work for providing the
> air terminals.
>
> B. Types of outlets and inlets required for project include the
> following:
>
> 1\. Ceiling air diffusers.
>
> 2\. Grilles.

**1.02 [RELATED WORK]{.underline}**

> A. Section 01300
>
> B. Section 15010
>
> C. Section 15901

**1.03 [QUALITY ASSURANCE]{.underline}**

> A. Manufacturer\'s Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in
> manufacture of air outlets and inlets of types and capacities
> required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar
> service for not less than 5 years.
>
> B. Codes and Standards:
>
> 1\. Test and rate air outlets and inlets in accordance with American
> Refrigeration Institute (ARI) 650 \"Standard for Air Outlets and
> Inlets\".
>
> 2\. Test and rate air outlets and inlets in accordance with American
> Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers
> (ASHRAE) 70 \"Method of Testing for Rating the Air Flow Performance of
> Outlets and Inlets\".
>
> 3\. Test and rate air outlets and inlets in certified laboratories
> under requirements of Air Diffusion Council (ADC) 1062
> \"Certification, Rating and Test Manual\".
>
> 4\. Provide air outlets and inlets bearing ADC Certified Rating Seal.
>
> 5\. Install air outlets and inlets in accordance with National Fire
> Protection Association (NFPA) 90A \"Standard for the Installation of
> Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems\".

**1.04 [REFERENCES]{.underline}**

> A. ADC 1062, Certification, Rating and Test Manual
>
> B. AMCA 500, Test Method for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters
>
> C. ARI 650, Standard for Air Outlets and Inlets
>
> D. ASHRAE 70, Method of Testing for Rating the Air Flow Performance of
> Outlets and Inlets
>
> E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B 221
>
> F. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
> Ventilating Systems

**1.05 [SUBMITTALS]{.underline}**

> A. Make submittals according to this Section, Section 15010, and
> Section 01300.
>
> B. Submit manufacturer\'s technical product data for air outlets and
> inlets including the following:
>
> 1\. Schedule of air outlets and inlets indicating drawing designation,
> room location, number furnished, model number, size, and accessories
> furnished.
>
> 2\. Data sheet for each type of air outlet and inlet, and accessory
> furnished; indicating construction, finish, and mounting details.
>
> C. Submit 3 samples of each type of finish furnished.
>
> D. Submit maintenance data, including cleaning instructions for
> finishes, and spare parts lists. Include this data, product data, and
> shop drawings in maintenance manuals.

**1.06 [DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING]{.underline}**

> A. See Section 15010.
>
> B. Deliver air outlets and inlets wrapped in factory-fabricated
> fiber-board type containers. Identify on outside of container type of
> outlet or inlet and location to be installed. Avoid crushing or
> bending and prevent dirt and debris from entering and settling in
> devices.
>
> C. Store air outlets and inlets in original cartons and protect from
> weather and construction work traffic. Where possible, store indoors;
> when necessary to store outdoors, store above grade and enclose with
> waterproof wrapping.

**[PART 2 - PRODUCTS]{.underline}**

**2.01 [ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS]{.underline}**

> A. Provide diffusers of one of the following:
>
> 1\. Anemostat Products Div.; Dymanics Corp. of America.
>
> 2\. Krueger Mfg. Co.
>
> 3\. Titus Products Div.; Philips Industries, Inc.
>
> B. Provide registers and grilles of one of the following:
>
> 1\. Anemostat Products Div.; Dynamics Corp. of America.
>
> 2\. Titus Products Div.; Philips Industries, Inc.

**2.02 [CEILING AIR DIFFUSERS]{.underline}**

> A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, provide manufacturer\'s
> standard ceiling air diffusers where shown; of size, shape, capacity
> and type indicated; constructed of materials and components as
> indicated, and as required for complete installation.
>
> B. Performance: Provide ceiling air diffusers that have, as minimum,
> temperature and velocity traverses, throw and drop, and noise criteria
> ratings for each size device as listed in manufacturer\'s current
> data.
>
> C. Ceiling Compatibility: Provide diffusers with border styles that
> are compatible with adjacent ceiling systems, and that are
> specifically manufactured to fit into ceiling module with accurate fit
> and adequate support. Refer to general construction drawings and
> specifications for types of ceiling systems which will contain each
> type of ceiling air diffuser.
>
> D. Types: Provide ceiling diffusers of type, capacity, and with
> accessories and finishes as listed on diffuser schedule. The following
> requirements shall apply to nomenclature indicated on schedule.
>
> 1\. Diffuser Faces:
>
> a\. Square: Square housing, core of square concentric louvers, square
> or round duct connection.
>
> b\. Perforated: Square or rectangular housing covered with removable
> perforated panel in frame and square or round duct connection. Conceal
> air pattern devices above panel.
>
> c\. Linear Slot: Extruded aluminum continuous slot, single or
> multiple.
>
> d\. Linear Bar: Extruded aluminum with fixed deflection bars parallel
> to the long dimension.
>
> 2\. Diffuser Mountings:
>
> a\. Flush: Diffuser housing above ceiling surface with flush perimeter
> flange and gasket to seal against ceiling.
>
> b\. Lay-In: Diffuser housing sized to fit between ceiling exposed
> suspension tee bars and rest on top surface of tee bar.
>
> 3\. Diffuser Patterns:
>
> a\. Adjustable linear: Manual adjustable core with concentric rings or
> louvers, fully adjustable for horizontal to vertical air flow and
> fully adjustable for 1- or 2-direction flow as indicated on drawings.
>
> b\. 1 Way: Fixed louver face for 1-direction air flow, direction
> indicated on drawings.
>
> c\. 2 Way: Fixed louver face for 2-direction air flow, directions
> indicated on drawings.
>
> d\. 3 Way: Fixed louver face for 3-direction air flow, directions
> indicated on drawings.
>
> e\. 4 Way: Fixed louver face for 4-direction air flow, directions
> indicated on drawings.
>
> f\. Adjustable perforated: Manual fully adjustable discharge pattern
> for 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-direction flow and fully adjustable for
> horizontal to vertical air flow as indicated on drawings.
>
> 4\. Diffuser Dampers:
>
> a\. Opposed Blade: Adjustable opposed blade damper assembly
> (rectangular or radial), key operated from face of diffuser.
>
> b\. Integral: Combination volume control and pattern adjustment for
> linear diffusers.
>
> 5\. Diffuser Accessories:
>
> a\. Operating Keys: Tools designed to fit through diffuser face and
> operate volume control device and/or pattern adjustment.
>
> 6\. Diffuser Finishes:
>
> a\. White Enamel: Semi-gloss white enamel finish.

**2.03 [GRILLES]{.underline}**

> A. General: Except as otherwise indicated, provide manufacturer\'s
> standard grilles where shown; of size, shape, capacity and type
> indicated; constructed of materials and components as indicated, and
> as required for complete installation.
>
> B. Performance: Provide grilles that have, as minimum, temperature and
> velocity traverses, throw and drop, and noise criteria ratings for
> each size device and listed in manufacturer\'s current data.
>
> C. Provide grilles with border styles that are compatible with
> adjacent wall or ceiling systems, and that are specifically
> manufactured to fit into construction with accurate fit and adequate
> support. Refer to general construction drawings and specifications for
> types of construction which will contain each type of grille.
>
> D. Types: Provide grilles of type, capacity, and with accessories and
> finishes as listed on air distribution schedule. The following
> requirements shall apply to nomenclature indicated on schedule:
>
> 1\. Materials:
>
> a\. Aluminum Construction: Manufacturer\'s standard extruded aluminum
> frame and adjustable blades.
>
> 2\. Grille Faces:
>
> a\. Horizontal Straight Blades: Horizontal blades, individually
> adjustable or fixed, at manufacturer\'s standard spacing. See
> drawings.
>
> b\. Vertically Straight Blades: Vertical blades, individually
> adjustable or fixed, at manufacturer\'s standard spacing. See
> Drawings.
>
> c\. Eggcrate Blades: Eggcrates grilles at manufacturer\'s standard
> spacing.
>
> 3\. Grille Dampers:
>
> a\. Opposed Blade: Adjustable opposed blade damper assembly, key
> operated from face of register.
>
> 4\. Grille Accessories:
>
> a\. Operating Keys: Tools designed to fit through register or grille
> face and operate volume control device.
>
> 5\. Grille Finishes:
>
> a\. White Enamel: Semi-gloss white enamel finish.

**[PART 3 - EXECUTION]{.underline}**

**3.01 [INSPECTION]{.underline}**

> A. Inspect areas and conditions under which air outlets and inlets are
> to be installed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory
> conditions have been corrected.

**3.02 [INSTALLATION/APPLICATION/ERECTION]{.underline}**

> A. General: Install air outlets and inlets in accordance with
> manufacturer\'s written instructions and in accordance with recognized
> industry practices to insure that products serve intended function.
>
> B. Coordinate with other work, including ductwork and duct
> accessories, as necessary to interface installation of air outlets and
> inlets with other work.
>
> C. Locate ceiling air diffusers, registers, and grilles, as indicated
> on general construction \"Reflected Ceiling Plans\". Locate units as
> shown on drawings.

**3.03 [EXTRA PARTS]{.underline}**

> A. Furnish to Sandia National Laboratory with receipt, 3 operating
> keys for each type of air outlet and inlet that require them.
>
> END OF SECTION