Fan Coil Unit (FCU) Installation Method
In this Article we are going to see Method Statement for Installation of Fan Coil Unit.
SCOPE AND
PURPOSE:
This Method
Statement covers the on site installation of FAN COIL UNIT'S (FCU) and the
requirements of checks to be carried out.
REFERENCE
DOCUMENTS:
- Project Specifications,
- Approved shop drawings (latest revision),
- Approved material submittals,
GENERAL:
Fan Coil Units
generally be installed in locations shown in drawings, serving apartments
mechanical rooms etc, both yin concealed areas and exposed supplying cold
dehumidified air conditioned space.
EQUIPMENT:
- Drilling Machine,
- Spirit Level,
- Scaffolding,
- Hand tools of Tradesmen,
RESPONSIBLE
PERSONNEL:
- Project Engineers,
- Construction In-Charge,
- Site Engineer and Site supervisor,
- QA and QC Inspectors,
- Safety officer,
- Site Foremen,
- Pipe fitters,
- Helpers,
- Ensure that approved material required to carryout work will be available,
- Prior to commencement of work, area and access will be inspected to confirm that the site is ready to commence the work,
- All relevant documentation and material applicable to particular section of works will be checked by site engineer before commencement,
- Physical verification of material will be carried out for any damages prior to taking from stores,
- The site engineer or supervisor will give necessary instruction to tradesman and provide necessary construction and shop drawings,
- The site engineer and supervisor will also check that tools and equipment’s available are in compliance to contract requirements,
- The site supervisor also explains tradesman regarding safety precautions to be observed.
METHOD OF INSTALLATION:
- Prior to commencement of work coordinate ion will be done with other services.
- Determine the position of Fan Coil Unit on the ceiling and mark the location of supports as per approved shop drawing.
- Prepare and fix the Fan Coil Unit supports as per approved construction drawing and specification.
- Ensure that Vibration Isolators of approved make, type and model are installed.
- Install the Fan Coil Units by lifting it slowly by using suitable lifting aids (if necessary). Manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed during installation.
- Any cut edges of angles, channels or threaded rods will be touch up with Zinc rich paint.
- Fan Coil Units will be connected with Piping Connections complete with valves and accessories as indicated in approved shop drawing.
- Ensure that Dielectric unions are used for piping connection to FCU's.
- FCU Valve packages shall be provided with drain pan as shown in approved shop drawing
- Ensure that drain connections are made with adequate slope with running trap.
- Complete the duct connections to Fan Coil Units as shown in approved shop drawing.
- Complete the Electrical power connection includes earthing a all respects as per approved electrical drawing and Manufacturer's recommendations.
- Ensure that adequate space for maintenance of fan coil units and valve package is available.
- Install the thermostat control units as per shop drawing/ Architectural PE/SS/FM drawing.
- Complete the BMS interfacing with DDC controllers as per approved BMS drawings.
QUALITY
CONTROL:
- OCE along with Project Engineer and site Supervisor will monitor that all components are installed as per the contract specifications and approved submittals.
- Inspection Request (IR) shall be submitted to the Main Contractor/Consultant.
SAFETY
- Work will commence as per safety regulations laid down in the contract specification and project safety plan.
- Proper safety harness to be used and secured, if required.
- All personal protective equipment shall be used as appropriate according to the nature of job.
- Housekeeping shall be of good standard and all cut lengths and debris shall be removed.
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