HVAC FANS Installation Methods
In this Article we are going to see Method Statement for Installation of FAN's in HVCA Systems.
SCOPE AND PURPOSE:
This Method Statement covers the on site installation of FAN's and the requirements of checks to be carried out.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
- Project Specifications,
- Approved shop drawings (latest revision),
- Approved material submittals,
GENERAL:
Fans generally are installed in locations shown in drawings. Types of fans used in mainly classified as:
- Toilet extract fans(TEF) ,
- Kitchen extract fans(KEF),
- Refuse fans,
- Lobby pressure relief fans(LRF) ,
- Stairwell pressurization fans(SPF),
- Car park exhaust fans ,
- Jet fans etc.
EQUIPMENT:
- Drilling Machine,
- Spirit Level,
- Lifting Equipment’s (Cranes),
- Scaffolding,
- Hand tools of Trades men,
RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL:
- Project Engineers,
- Construction In-Charge,
- Site Engineer and Site supervisor,
- QA and QC Inspectors,
- Safety officer,
- Site Foremen,
- Pipe fitters,
- Helpers,
METHOD OF PRE
INSTALLATION:
- Ensure that approved material required to carryout work will be available.
- Check the name plate details of Fans as per approved shop, drawing/schedules and material submittals before installation,
- 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 or shop drawings.
- The site engineer or supervisor will also check that tools and equipment's available are in compliance to contract requirements.
- The site supervisor also explains tradesman regarding safety pre-cautions to be observed.
METHOD OF
INSTALLATION:
- Prior to commencement of work coordination will be done with other services.
- Make sure that fans are free from damage
and all internal
components are complete
and in good condition.
- Fan
assemblies will be transported to the nearest
point of erection.
Care will be taken while handling the
units to avoid damage/distortion.
- Manufacturer's recommendation will
be followed for installation of fans.
- Fans
will be installed in location as per approved shop drawing.
INSTALLATION OF FLOOR MOUNTED FANS:
- Ensure that builders work foundation
is provided as per approved shop drawing.
- Ensure the level of Found
at ion by spirit level.
- Check the size and orientation of foundation for its suitability to install the fans .
- Fix
the Vibration Isolators to foundation as
per
approved submittal.
- Install the Fan assembly
mounting brackets on vibration Isolators as per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Complete the duct work and
damper installation as
per approved shop drawing.
INSTALLATION OF IN-LINE MOUNTED FANS (CEILING SUSPENDED):
- Fans can be mounted
either horizontally or vertically as per approved
shop drawing.
- Support the fans by using threaded
rods to the fan casing
as per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Provide vibration isolators (approved type) as
per manufacturer's recommendations on the mounting brackets and holes.
- Complete the duct work and damper connection as per approved
shop drawing.
- Ensure that sufficient space is available
to allow removal
of access covers and subsequent removal of f an
and motor assemblies
etc. as per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Complete all electrical connections as
per approved electrical drawing and manufacturer's terminal diagram.
- Earthing shall be provided as per requirements.
- Complete the labeling of electrical connections as per schematic drawings.
- Fan rotation shall be checked before duct connection.
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 or 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.
- All lifting operations shall be monitored by Safety Officer.
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