Product Specification Guide
Belt Driven Single Width Centrifugal Fume Exhaust with Integral Stack, Model FJI
Facility Services Subgroup: Division 23 (Previously Division 15)

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1. GENERAL
1.1 WORK INCLUDED  
A.	Belt Driven Single Width Centrifugal Fume Exhaust with Integral Stack, Model FJI

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS 
A.	All sections, drawing plans, specifications and contract documents.

1.3 REFERENCES
A.	ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z9.2-2012 Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
B.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 99-10, “Standards Handbook” 
C.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 204-05, “Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans”
D.	ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-07, “Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Aerodynamic Performance Rating”
E.	AMCA Publication 211-05, “Certified Ratings Program – Product Rating Manual for Fan Air Performance”
F.	AMCA Standard 300-08, “Reverberant Room Method for Sound Testing of Fans”
G.	AMCA Publication 311-05, “Certified Ratings Program – Product Rating Manual for Fan Sound Performance”
H.	AMBA - Method of Evaluating Load Ratings of Bearings ANSI-11 (r1999).
I.	AMCA Standard 500-D-12, “Laboratory Methods of Testing Dampers for Rating”
J.	OSHA guideline 1910.212 – General requirements for Machine Guarding. (www.osha.gov)
K.	OSHA guideline 1910.219 – General requirements for guarding safe use of mechanical power transmission apparatus.  (www.osha.gov)
L.	OSHA guideline 1926.300 – General requirements for safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools. (www.osha.gov)
M.	UL/cUL 705, Power Ventilators

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Performance ratings: Conform to ANSI/AMCA Standards 210 and 300. Fans must be tested in accordance with AMCA Publications 211 and 311 in an AMCA accredited laboratory and certified for air and sound performance. Fans shall be licensed to bear the AMCA ratings seal for air performance (AMCA 210) and sound performance (AMCA 300).  
B.	Fans shall have a Fan Energy Index (FEI) rating that meets or exceeds requirements of the latest edition of ASHRAE 90.1.
C.	Fans shall be licensed to bear the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Certified Ratings Program (CRP) seal for FEI.
D.	The Fan FEI rating shall be indicated on the design documents and manufacturer product submittals to allow for compliance verification by the building official.
E.	Classification for Spark Resistant Construction shall conform to ANSI/AMCA Standard 99.
F.	Comply with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards for motor and electrical accessories.
G.	Each fan shall be given an electronic vibration analysis in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 204, while operating at the specified fan RPM. The vibration signatures shall be taken on each bearing in the horizontal, vertical and axial direction. The maximum allowable fan vibration shall be 0.15 in. /sec peak velocity, filter-in as measured at the fan RPM.  Report shall be provided at no charge to the customer upon request.

1.5	SUBMITTALS
A.	Provide dimensional drawings and product data on each centrifugal fan.
B. 	Provide fan curves for each fan at the specified operation point, with the flow, static pressure and horsepower clearly plotted.
C.	Provide outlet velocity of centrifugal fans and both inlet and outlet sound power readings for the eight octave bands.
D.	Strictly adhere to QUALITY ASSURANCE requirements as stated in section 1.4 of this specification.
E.	Provide manufacturer’s certification that exhaust fan is licensed to bear the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) Certified Rating Seal for air performance or air and sound performance.
F.	Provide manufacturer’s Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual (IOM), including instructions on safety information, receiving, handling, and storage, installation, pulley adjustment, electrical wiring diagrams, operation, maintenance, parts list, troubleshooting guide, and warranty.

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.

2. PRODUCTS
2.1	GENERAL
A.  Base fan performance at standard conditions (density 0.075 Lb/ft3).
B.	Fans selected shall be capable of accommodating static pressure and flow variations of +/-15% of scheduled values.
C.	Each fan shall be belt in AMCA arrangement 10 according to drawings. 
D.	Fans are to be equipped with lifting lugs.
E.	After fabrication, all carbon steel components shall be cleaned and chemically treated by a phosphatizing process to insure proper removal of grease, oil, scale, etc. Fan shall then be coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of Permatector (Polyester Urethane), electrostatically applied and baked.  Finish color shall be RAL-7023, concrete grey. Coating must exceed 1,000-hour salt spray under ASTM B117 test method.
F.	When properly anchored to the roof structure, the standard fan / stack assembly shall withstand wind loads of up to the equivalent load of 115 mph (185 km/hr) windspeed, without the need for guy wires or additional structural support.

2.2	FAN HOUSING AND INTEGRAL STACK
A.	Fan housing is to be aerodynamically designed with high-efficiency inlet, engineered to reduce incoming air turbulence.
B.	Fan shall be of airtight PermaLockTM construction with the scroll panel material formed and embedded into the side panels [continuously welded heavy gauge scroll construction]. All interior and exterior surface steel shall be coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of Permatector (Polyester Urethane), electrostatically applied and baked. Finish color shall be RAL-7023, concrete grey. No uncoated metal fan parts will be allowed.
C.	Housing and bearing support shall be constructed of welded structural steel members to prevent vibration and rigidly support the shaft and bearings.
D.	Housing shall include discharge stack of same material as fan housing to increase the overall discharge height of the unit. Minimum overall unit height with stack to be 7 feet (2.1m) [10 feet (3 m)] [15 feet (4.5 m)] from the roof deck.
E.	Stack material to be a minimum of 18 gauge. Stack to match outlet dimensions of the fan and shall not add additional static pressure drop to the exhaust fan. [Stack discharge shall have tapered design increasing exit velocity and not adding additional static pressure drop to the exhaust fan.] [Stack discharge shall have an integral, manually adjustable blade to field adjust stack discharge area.] [No-Loss Stack discharge shall have two sections. Smaller section is of same area as fan discharge and a second section with larger area offset by one inch on per side]
F.	No discharge rain caps or flapper caps are permitted as to interfere with exhaust airflow.
G.	Threaded drain connection with plug shall be located at lowest part of scroll housing to prevent moisture build-up in the interior of fan.
H.	An OSHA compliant weatherhood shall be included to completely cover the motor pulley and belt(s).
I.	Fan assembly shall be AMCA type C [B] spark resistant construction minimum or as noted on the schedule.
J.	[Fan shall be provided with integral inlet box and curb cap constructed of same material, with access panel for inspection of fan wheel and duct.  It will be coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of Permatector (Polyester Urethane), electrostatically applied and baked.  Finish color shall be RAL-7023, concrete grey. Inlet box shall not increase static pressure resistance to the exhaust fan.]
K.	[Units with integral inlet box shall be provided with matching roof curb. Roof curb shall be constructed of 14 ga. galvanized steel, include one inch of insulation and be provided with adjustable duct support bar for connecting building duct to roof curb. Roof curb shall be equivalent in construction to Greenheck model GPFHL.]
L.	[Units with integral inlet box shall be provided with gravity, back draft damper to prevent airflow back into the building when exhaust fan is not in operation. Damper sized to match inlet area of inlet box and mounted in the roof curb. Back draft damper shall be constructed with aluminum frame, extruded aluminum blades and vinyl seals on closing edge. Damper shall be equivalent to Greenheck model EM-10.]

2.3	FAN WHEEL
A.	The fan wheel shall be of the non-overloading single width backward inclined centrifugal type.  Wheels shall be statically and dynamically balanced to balance grade G6.3 per ANSI S2.19.  
B.	Fan wheel shall be manufactured with continuously welded steel blades and coated with a minimum of 2-4 mils of Permatector (Polyester Urethane), electrostatically applied and baked. Finish color shall be RAL-7023, concrete grey.
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 to be NEMA T-frame, 1800 or 3600 RPM, Open Drip Proof (ODP) [Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC), Explosion Proof (EXP)] with a 1.15 service factor. 
B.	Drive belts and sheaves shall be sized for 150% of the fan operating brake horsepower, and shall be readily and easily accessible for service, if required. 
C.	Fan shaft to be turned and polished steel that is sized so the first critical speed is at least 25% over the maximum operating speed for each pressure class.
D.	Fan shaft bearings shall be Air Handling Quality, bearings shall be heavy-duty grease lubricated, self-aligning or roller pillow block type.  
E.	Air Handling Quality bearings to be designed with low swivel torque to allow the outer race of the bearing to pivot or swivel within the cast pillow block. Bearings shall be 100% tested for noise and vibration by the manufacturer. Bearings shall be 100% tested to ensure the inner race diameter is within tolerance to prevent vibration.
F.	Bearings shall be selected for a basic rating fatigue life (L-10) of 80,000 hours at maximum operating speed for each pressure class {Average Life or (L-50) of 400,000 hours} [(L-10) of 200,000 hours at maximum operating speed for each pressure class {Average Life or (L-50) of 1,000,000 hours}].  
G.	Bearings shall be fixed to the fan shaft using concentric mounting locking collars, which reduce vibration, increase service life, and improve serviceability. Bearings that use set screws shall not be allowed. 
H.	Bearings shall have Zerk fittings to allow for lubrication.

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

4. ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A.	Greenheck Fan Corporation, PO Box 410, Schofield WI 54476-0410, www.greenheck.com Model FJI, Belt Drive Single Width Centrifugal Fume Exhaust with Integral Stack.