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SECTION 15082 - EQUIPMENT INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

0.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes blanket, board, and block insulation; insulating cements; field-applied
jackets; accessories and attachments; and sealing compounds.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 15 Section "Duct Insulation" for insulation materials and application for
ducts and plenums.
2. Division 15 Section "Pipe Insulation" for insulation for piping systems.

0.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Identify thermal conductivity, thickness, and jackets (both factory and field
applied, if any), for each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details for the following:

1. Field application for each equipment type.

2. Removable insulation sections at access panels.
3. Application of field-applied jackets.

C. Samples: For each type of insulation and field-applied jacket. Identify each Sample,
describing product and intended use. Submit 300 mm square sections of each Sample
material.

1. Manufacturer's Color Charts: Show the full range of colors available for each type of
field-applied finish material indicated.

D. Material Test Reports: From a qualified testing agency acceptable to the Engineer,
interpreting, and certifying test results for compliance of insulation materials, sealers,
attachments, cements, and jackets with requirements indicated. Include dates of tests.

E. Installer Certificates: Signed by the Contractor certifying that installers comply with
requirements.

0.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Skilled mechanics who have successfully completed a craft training
program certified by an agency acceptable to the Engineer.

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B. Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: As determined by testing materials identical to those

specified in this Section according to ASTM E 84, UL-723, NFPA 225, or ANSI A.2.5, by a
testing and inspecting agency acceptable to the Engineer. Factory label insulation and
jacket materials and sealer and cement material containers with appropriate markings of
applicable testing and inspecting agency.

1. Insulation Installed Indoors: Flame-spread rating of 25 or less, and smoke-developed

rating of 50 or less.
2. Insulation Installed Outdoors: Flame-spread rating of 75 or less, and smoke-
developed rating of 150 or less.

C. Mockups: Before installing insulation, build mockups for each type of insulation and finish
listed below to demonstrate quality of insulation application and finishes. Build mockups
according to the following requirements, using materials indicated for the completed Work:

1. Include the following mockups:

a. One chilled-water centrifugal pump.

b. One small tank, vessel or heat exchanger.
c. One balancing or pressure regulating valve.
d. One strainer.

2. Build mockups with cutaway sections to allow observation of application details for
insulation materials, mastics, attachments, and jackets.
3. Build mockups in the location indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by the
Engineer.
4. Notify the Engineer 7 days in advance of dates and times when mockups will be
constructed.
5. Obtain the Engineer's approval of mockups before starting insulation application.
6. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a standard for
judging the completed Work.
7. Demolish and remove mockups when directed.
8. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of
Substantial Completion.

0.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packaging: Ship insulation materials in containers marked by manufacturer with

appropriate ASTM or other approved specification designation, type and grade, and
maximum use temperature.

0.6 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate clearance requirements with equipment Installer for insulation application.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 INSULATION MATERIALS

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A. Mineral-Fiber Board Thermal Insulation: Glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C 612, Type IB, without facing and with all-service jacket
manufactured from kraft paper, reinforcing scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.

1. Thermal Conductivity: 0.038 W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F).

2. Density: 48 kg/m3.

B. Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation: Glass fibers bonded with a thermosetting resin.
Comply with ASTM C 553, Type II, without facing and with all-service jacket
manufactured from kraft paper, reinforcing scrim, aluminum foil, and vinyl film.

1. Thermal Conductivity: 0.038 W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F).

2. Density: 24 kg/m3.

C. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber

materials. Comply with ASTM C 534, Type II for sheet materials.

1. Adhesive: Solvent base, contact adhesive, as recommended by insulation material

manufacturer.
2. Ultraviolet-Protective Coating: As recommended by insulation manufacturer.
3. Thermal Conductivity:  0.038 W/mK at 20 deg. C (68 deg. F).
4. Density : 65 to 80 kg/m3.
5. Water Vapor Permeability: 0.15 perm-inch.
6. Noise Reduction : Up to 27 L for 20mm thick insulation.

0.2 FIELD-APPLIED JACKETS

A. General: ASTM C 921, Type 1, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Aluminum Jacket: Deep corrugated sheets manufactured from aluminum alloy complying
with ASTM B 209M, and having an integrally bonded moisture barrier over entire surface
in contact with insulation.

1. Finish and Thickness: Stucco embossed finish, 0.6 mm thick for indoor installation
and 0.8 mm for outdoor installation unless otherwise noted.

0.3 ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

A. Glass Cloth and Tape: Comply with MIL-C-20079H, Type I for cloth and Type II for tape.
Woven glass-fiber fabrics, plain weave, presized a minimum of 270 g/sq. m.

1. Tape Width: 100 mm.

B. Bands: 19 mm wide, in one of the following materials compatible with jacket:

1. Stainless-Steel: ASTM A 666, Type 304; 0.5 mm thick.

2. Galvanized Steel: 0.13 mm thick.
3. Aluminum: 0.18 mm thick.
4. Brass: 0.25 mm thick.
5. Nickel-Copper Alloy: 0.13 mm thick.

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C. Wire: 2.0 mm, nickel-copper alloy; 1.6 mm, soft-annealed, stainless steel; or 1.6 mm, soft-
annealed, galvanized steel.

D. Adhesive-Attached Anchor Pins and Speed Washers: Galvanized steel plate, pin, and
washer manufactured for attachment to duct and plenum with adhesive. Pin length
sufficient for insulation thickness indicated.

1. Adhesive: Recommended by the anchor pin manufacturer as appropriate for surface

temperatures of ducts, plenums, and breechings; and to achieve a holding capacity of
45 kg for direct pull perpendicular to the adhered surface.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

0.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates and conditions for compliance with requirements for installation and
other conditions affecting performance of insulation application.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

0.2 PREPARATION

A. Surface Preparation: Clean and dry surfaces to receive insulation. Remove materials that
will adversely affect insulation application.

0.3 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Apply insulation materials, accessories, and finishes according to the manufacturer's written
instructions; with smooth, straight, and even surfaces; and free of voids throughout the
length of equipment.

B. Refer to schedules at the end of this Section for materials, forms, jackets, and thicknesses
required for each equipment system.

C. Use accessories compatible with insulation materials and suitable for the service. Use
accessories that do not corrode, soften, or otherwise attack insulation or jacket in either the
wet or dry state.

D. Apply multiple layers of insulation with longitudinal and end seams staggered.

E. Seal joints and seams with vapor-retarder mastic on insulation indicated to receive a vapor
retarder.

F. Keep insulation materials dry during application and finishing.

G. Apply insulation with tight longitudinal seams and end joints. Bond seams and joints with
adhesive recommended by the insulation material manufacturer.

H. Apply insulation with the least number of joints practical.

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I. Apply insulation over fittings and specialties, with continuous thermal and vapor-retarder
integrity, unless otherwise indicated.

J. Hangers and Anchors: Where vapor retarder is indicated, seal penetrations in insulation at
hangers, supports, anchors, and other projections with vapor-retarder mastic. Apply
insulation continuously through hangers and around anchor attachments.

K. Insulation Terminations: For insulation application where vapor retarders are indicated, seal
ends with a compound recommended by the insulation material manufacturer to maintain
vapor retarder.

L. Apply insulation with integral jackets as follows:

1. Pull jacket tight and smooth.

2. Joints and Seams: Cover with tape and vapor retarder as recommended by insulation
material manufacturer to maintain vapor seal.

M. Cut insulation according to manufacturer's written instructions to prevent compressing

insulation to less than 75 percent of its nominal thickness.

N. Insulate the following indoor equipment:

1. Chilled-water air separators (small tanks).

2. Chilled-water compression tanks (small tanks).
3. Chilled-water centrifugal pump housings.
4. Low-temperature brine tanks.
5. Chilled water, hot water valves, and accessories.

O. Insulate the following outdoor equipment:

1. Aboveground water storage tanks.

2. Aboveground fuel storage tanks.

P. Omit insulation from the following:

1. Vibration-control devices.
2. Testing agency labels and stamps.
3. Nameplates and data plates.
4. Manholes.
5. Handholes.
6. Cleanouts.

0.4 INDOOR TANK AND VESSEL INSULATION APPLICATION

A. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation Applications for Tanks and Vessels: Apply
insulation over entire surface of tanks and vessels according to the manufacturer's written
instructions.

1. Apply 100 percent coverage of adhesive to surface with manufacturer's recommended

adhesive.
2. Seal longitudinal seams and end joints.

0.5 FIELD-APPLIED JACKET APPLICATION

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A. Apply glass-cloth jacket where indicated, directly over bare insulation or insulation with
factory-applied jackets.

1. Apply jacket smooth and tight to surface with 50 mm overlap at seams and joints.
2. Embed glass cloth between 2 1.6 mm thick coats of jacket manufacturer's
recommended adhesive.
3. Completely encapsulate insulation with jacket, leaving no exposed raw insulation.

B. Foil and Paper Jackets: Apply foil and paper jackets where indicated.

1. Draw jacket material smooth and tight.

2. Apply lap or joint strips with the same material as jacket.
3. Secure jacket to insulation with manufacturer's recommended adhesive.
4. Apply jackets with 40 mm laps at longitudinal seams and 75 mm wide joint strips at
end joints.
5. Seal openings, punctures, and breaks in vapor-retarder jackets and exposed insulation
with vapor-retarder mastic.

C. PVC Jackets: Apply jacket with longitudinal seams along top and bottom of tanks and
vessels for horizontal applications. Secure and seal seams and end joints with
manufacturer's welding adhesive.

1. Apply two continuous beads of adhesive to seams and joints, one bead under lap and
the finish bead along the seam and joint edge.

D. Aluminum Jackets: Secure jackets according to jacket manufacturer's written instructions.

0.6 FINISHES

A. Glass-Cloth Jacketed Insulation: Paint insulation finished with glass-cloth jacket as

specified in Division 9 Section "Painting."

B. Flexible Elastomeric Thermal Insulation: After adhesive has fully cured, apply 2 coats of
insulation manufacturer's recommended protective coating.

C. Color: Final color as selected by the Engineer. Vary first and second coats to allow visual
inspection of the completed Work.

0.7 EQUIPMENT APPLICATIONS

A. Insulation materials and thicknesses are specified in schedules at the end of this Section.

B. Materials and thicknesses for systems listed below are specified in schedules at the end of
this Section.

0.8 INTERIOR TANK AND VESSEL INSULATION APPLICATION SCHEDULE

A. Equipment: Chilled-water air separators, compression tanks and pump housings.

1. Insulation Material: Flexible elastomeric.

2. Insulation Thickness: 25 mm.
3. Field-Applied Jacket: Aluminum jacket where exposed to view or in mechanical
rooms

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4. Vapor Retarder Required: No

END OF SECTION 15082

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