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PRODUCT MASTERSPEC LICENSED BY ARCOM TO BRIMAR INDUSTRIES, INC.

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SECTION 230553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

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Revise this Section by deleting and inserting text to meet Project-specific requirements.

Verify that Section titles referenced in this Section are correct for this Project's Specifications; Section titles may have changed.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1  RELATED DOCUMENTS

Retain or delete this article in all Sections of Project Manual.

  1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2  SUMMARY

  1. Section Includes:
  2. Equipment nameplates.
  3. Warning signs and labels.
  4. Pipe markers.
  5. Duct labels.
  6. Stencils.
  7. Valve tags.
  8. Warning tags.

1.3  ACTION SUBMITTALS

  1. Product Data: For each type of product, provide manufacturer's standard product data sheets. Data sheets must detail compliance with applicable standards for color and size and clearly define durability of no less than 4 years.
  2. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification material and device.
  3. Equipment Nameplate Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled with the proposed content for each nameplate.
  4. Valve numbering scheme: Provide a list of acceptable abbreviations to be used on each service to be identified and the numbering scheme to be used.
  5. Valve Schedules: For each piping system to include in maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

See Editing Instruction No.1 in the Evaluations for cautions about named manufacturers and products. For an explanation of options and Contractor's product selection procedures, see Section016000 "Product Requirements."

2.1  EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES

Copy paragraphs below and revise for each product.

  1. Metal Nameplates for Equipment:
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; AANP (Anodized Aluminum Nameplates), LESS (Laser Etched Stainless Steel Nameplates), LEBR (Laser Etched Brass Nameplates) or a comparable product by one of the following:
  3. Brady Corporation.
  4. Seton Identification Products.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.

Retain multiple material options in "Material and Thickness" Subparagraph below to allow Contractor to retain most cost-effective material.

  1. Material and Thickness: [Brass, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [stainless steel, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [aluminum, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [or] [anodized aluminum, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] minimum thickness, and having predrilled or stamped holes for attachment hardware.
  2. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 3 by 1 inch (76 by 26 mm).
  3. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830 mm), and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-quarters the size of principal lettering.
  4. Fasteners: Stainless-steel or brass [rivets] [rivets or self-tapping screws] [self-tapping screws].
  5. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
  6. Plastic Nameplates for Equipment:
  7. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Engraved Briply EPNP Plastic Nameplates or a comparable product by one of the following:
  8. Brady Corporation.
  9. Seton Identification Products.
  10. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  11. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, [1/16 inch (1.6 mm)] [1/8 inch (3.2 mm)] thick, and having predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
  12. Letter Color: [Black] [White] <Insert color>.
  13. Background Color: [Black] [Blue] [Red] [White] [Yellow] [Green]<Insert color>.
  14. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 200 degF (93 degC).
  15. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch (64 by 19 mm).
  16. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830 mm), and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-quarters the size of principal lettering.
  17. Fasteners: Stainless-steel or brass [rivets] [rivets or self-tapping screws] [self-tapping screws].
  18. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

In "Equipment Nameplate Content" Paragraph below, describe required nameplate content. The objective of labeling equipment is to coordinate it with Drawings, including plans, details, and schedules. This will allow other information, such as capacities and operating characteristics, to be obtained. Capacities and operating characteristics are typically contained on the manufacturer's OEM nameplate. Equipment nameplates that are purchased and installed by Contractor usually only contain the equipment designation as found on Drawing and sometimes brief text to add detail, such as "CHWP-1 Chilled Water Pump."

  1. Equipment Nameplate Content: Each nameplate shall include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number, consistent with Drawings.
  2. Equipment Label Schedule: List each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch (A4) bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number, and identify Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.2  WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Safety Signs and Decals or a comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Brady Corporation.
  3. Seton Identification Products.
  4. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  5. General Requirements for Warning Signs and Labels: Comply with ANSI Z535.2 and Z535.4, and with requirements below.
  6. Material and Thickness: [Aluminum 0.040 inch (1.02 mm)] [Polyethylene 0.055 inch (1.4 mm)] [Adhesive Backed Vinyl] [Adhesive Backed Polyethylene].
  7. Letter Color: [Black] [Blue] [Red] [White] [Yellow] <Insert color>.
  8. Background Color: [Black] [Blue] [Red] [White] [Yellow] <Insert color>.
  9. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 degF (71 degC).
  10. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 5 by 3-1/2 inch (125 by 90 mm).
  11. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830 mm), and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-quarters the size of principal lettering.

Retain "Fasteners" paragraph below if fasteners are required.

  1. Fasteners: [Adhesive strip] [Self-tapping screws].
  2. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

In "Label Content" Paragraph below, the objective of labeling equipment is to coordinate it with Drawings, including plans, details, and schedules. This will allow other information, such as capacities and operating characteristics, to be obtained.

  1. Label Content: Each warning sign or label shall clearly identify the hazard, the method of avoiding the hazard, and the specific consequences of not avoiding the hazard. The sign format and content shall comply with the most current and applicable ANSI Z535 standard. If appropriate, emergency notification instructions shall be included on the signs.

2.3  PIPE MARKERS

Retain this article if labeling devices identify some or all piping. Identification of piping by color-coded painting is covered in "Pipe Label Installation" Article.

Do not use pipe labels or plastic tapes for bare pipes conveying fluids at temperatures of 150 degF (65 degC) or higher.

  1. General Requirements for Manufactured Pipe Labels: Identify the content and directional flow of piping systems. Whenever possible select manufacturers standard preprinted, color-coded, pipe markers. Pipe marker sizes and colors shall comply with ANSI / ASME A13.1.
  2. Pretensioned Pipe Markers:
  3. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; System #1 Markers or comparable product by one of the following:
  4. Brady Corporation.
  5. Seton Identification Products.
  6. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  7. For Pipe Sizes NPS 6 (DN 150) and Smaller, including Pipe Covering: Semi-rigid plastic wrap around pipe marker that extends 360 degrees around the pipe at each marker location. Include legend (pipe content) and arrows to indicate direction of flow. Equip pretensioned markers with an adhesive strip, 1/2-inch (13-mm) wide on the inside for applications on vertical locations.
  8. For Pipe Sizes Larger than NPS 6 (DN 150), including Pipe Covering: Semi-rigid plastic strap-on pipe marker with a height no less than 3 times the letter height. Include legend (pipe content) and arrows to indicate direction of flow. Include at least two nylon straps to secure the marker in place.
  9. Self-Adhesive Pipe Labels: Printed plastic with contact-type, permanent-adhesive backing.
  10. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; EZ Pipe Markers or comparable product by one of the following:
  11. Brady Corporation.
  12. Seton Identification Products.
  13. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  14. Description: Adhesive backed flexible vinyl pipe markers with a minimum 1.0 mil. (0.02 mm) coating of acrylic adhesive. Include legend (pipe content) and a separate and adjacent arrow marker or arrow banding tape to indicate direction of flow.

2.4  DUCT LABELS

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Duct Markers or a comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Brady Corporation.
  3. Seton Identification Products.
  4. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  1. Description: Adhesive backed flexible vinyl with a minimum of 1.0 mil. (0.042 mm) coating of acrylic adhesive.
  2. Letter Color: [Black] [White].
  3. Background Color: [Black] [Blue] [Red] [White] [Yellow] [Green].
  4. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 200 degF (93 degC).
  5. Minimum Label Size: On ducts up to 24 inches in size provide a duct marker that is a minimum of 2 1/4 inches x 16 inches (57.15 mm x 406.4 mm). On ducts larger than 24 inches in size provide a duct marker that is a minimum of 4 inches x 24 inches (101.6 mm x 609.6 mm). Each marker must be supplied with a directional flow arrow.
  6. Minimum Letter Size: On ducts up to 24 inches in size, a minimum letter height of 1 1/2 inches (38.1 mm). On ducts larger than 24 inches in size, a minimum letter height of 2 1/2 inches (63.5 mm).
  7. Duct Label Contents: Include identification of duct service using same designations or abbreviations as used on Drawings; also include duct size and an arrow indicating flow direction.
  8. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with duct system service lettering to accommodate both directions or as separate unit on each duct label to indicate flow direction.

2.5  STENCILS

  1. Stencils for Piping:
  2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Reusable Stencils or a comparable product by one of the following:
  3. Brady Corporation.
  4. Seton Identification Products.
  5. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  6. General Requirements for Stencils: Comply with ASME A13.1 for size and color of background and size and color of lettering.
  7. Legend: Match terminology used on Drawings.
  8. Stencil Material: [Brass] [Polyester] [Oil board].
  9. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, water-based black unless otherwise indicated. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form.
  10. Stencil Ink: Interior stencil ink shall be compatible with interior surfaces and finishes.
  11. Stencils for Ducts:
  12. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Reusable Stencils or a comparable product by one of the following:
  13. Brady Corporation.
  14. Seton Identification Products.
  15. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  16. General Requirements for Stencils: Comply with ASME A13.1 for size and color of background and size and color of lettering.
  17. Legend: Match terminology used on Drawings.
  18. Stencil Material: [Brass] [Polyester] [Oil board].
  19. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, water-based black. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form.
  20. Stencil Ink: Interior stencil ink shall be compatible with interior surfaces and finishes.
  21. Stencils for Access Panels and Door Labels, Equipment Labels, and Similar Operational Instructions:
  22. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; Reusable Stencils or a comparable product by one of the following:
  23. Brady Corporation.
  24. Seton Identification Products.
  25. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  26. General Requirements for Stencils: Comply with ASME A13.1 for size and color of background and size and color of lettering.
  27. Legend: Match terminology used on Drawings.
  28. Stencil Material: [Brass] [Polyester] [Oil board].
  29. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, water-based black. Paint may be in pressurized spray-can form.
  30. Stencil Ink: Interior stencil ink shall be compatible with interior surfaces and finishes.

2.6  VALVE TAGS

Retain requirement in "Action Submittals" Article to submit numbering scheme for approval.

  1. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Brimar Industries, Inc.; RBVT Stock or Custom 1-1/2 Inch Brass Valve Tags or RAVT Custom Aluminum Valve Tags or SSVT Custom Stainless Steel Valve Tags or a comparable product by one of the following:
  2. Brady Corporation.
  3. Seton Identification Products.
  4. Insert manufacturer's name>.
  5. General Requirements for Valve Tags: The content of each tag shall include a 1/4-inch (6-mm) top-line abbreviation identifying the system. Terminology shall match Drawings. Content, second line shall include a unique sequential 1/2-inch (13-mm) number to identify the valve.
  6. Tag Material: [Brass, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [stainless steel, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [aluminum, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] [or] [anodized aluminum, 0.032-inch (0.8-mm)] minimum thickness, and having predrilled or stamped holes for attachment hardware.
  7. Fasteners: Brass or stainless steel [beaded chain] [S-hook] [#16 Jack Chain].
  8. Valve Schedules: List each valve in the piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch (A4) bond paper. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses.
  9. Valve Charts: In each equipment room where plumbing system valve are installed, provide a valve schedule as described above containing only the valves within that room. Mount the schedule in an aluminum valve chart frame with a plastic protector to the wall as close to the entrance as possible.
  10. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.7  WARNING TAGS