SECTION

235400 - FURNACES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Gas-fired, condensing furnaces and accessories complete with controls.

2. Air filters.
3. Refrigeration components.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, furnished specialties, and
accessories for each of the following:

1. Furnace.
2. Thermostat.
3. Air filter.
4. Refrigeration components.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads,
required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field
connection.

1. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For each furnace to include in emergency, operation, and
maintenance manuals for each of the following:

1. Furnace and accessories complete with controls.

2. Air filter.
3. Refrigeration components.

FURNACES 235400 - 1
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


1.6 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged
with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Disposable Air Filters: Furnish two complete sets.

2. Fan Belts: Furnish one set(s) for each furnace fan.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.

B. ASHRAE Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE 62.1, Section 5 - "Systems and

Equipment" and Section 7 - "Construction and Startup."

C. ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, Section 6

- "Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning."

D. Comply with NFPA 70.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete,
reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified with concrete.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or

replace the following components of furnaces that fail in materials or workmanship within
specified warranty period:

1. Warranty Period, Commencing on Date of Substantial Completion:

a. Furnace Heat Exchanger: 10 years.

b. Integrated Ignition and Blower Control Circuit Board: Five years.
c. Draft-Inducer Motor: Five years.
d. Refrigeration Compressors: 10 years.
e. Evaporator and Condenser Coils: Five years.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GAS-FIRED FURNACES, CONDENSING

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the product

indicated on Drawings :
1. Carrier Corporation; Div. of United Technologies Corp.

FURNACES 235400 - 2
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


General Requirements for Gas-Fired, Condensing Furnaces: Factory assembled, piped, wired,
and tested; complying with ANSI Z21.47/CSA 2.3, "Gas-Fired Central Furnaces," and with
NFPA 54.

B. Cabinet: Galvanized steel.

1. Cabinet interior around heat exchanger shall be factory-installed insulation.

2. Lift-out panels shall expose burners and all other items requiring access for maintenance.
3. Factory paint external cabinets in manufacturer's standard color.
4. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply with
requirements in ASHRAE 62.1.

C. Fan: Centrifugal, factory balanced, resilient mounted, direct drive.

1. Fan Motors: Comply with requirements in Section 230513 "Common Motor

Requirements for HVAC Equipment."
2. Special Motor Features: Single speed, Premium (TM) efficiency, as defined in
Section 230513 "Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment," and with internal
thermal protection and permanent lubrication.
3. Special Motor Features: Multitapped, multispeed with internal thermal protection and
permanent lubrication.
4. Special Motor Features: Electronically controlled motor (ECM) controlled by integrated
furnace/blower control.

D. Type of Gas: Natural.

E. Heat Exchanger:

1. Primary: Aluminized steel.

2. Secondary: Stainless steel.

F. Burner:

1. Gas Valve: 100 percent safety two-stage main gas valve, main shutoff valve, pressure
regulator, safety pilot with electronic flame sensor, limit control, transformer, and
combination ignition/fan timer control board.
2. Ignition: Electric pilot ignition, with hot-surface igniter or electric spark ignition.

G. Gas-Burner Safety Controls:

1. Electronic Flame Sensor: Prevents gas valve from opening until pilot flame is proven;
stops gas flow on ignition failure.
2. Flame Rollout Switch: Installed on burner box; prevents burner operation.
3. Limit Control: Fixed stop at maximum permissible setting; de-energizes burner on
excessive bonnet temperature; automatic reset.

H. Combustion-Air Inducer: Centrifugal fan with thermally protected motor and sleeve bearings
prepurges heat exchanger and vents combustion products; pressure switch prevents furnace
operation if combustion-air inlet or flue outlet is blocked.

I. Furnace Controls: Solid-state board integrates ignition, heat, cooling, and fan speeds;
adjustable fan-on and fan-off timing; terminals for connection to accessories.

J. Accessories:

FURNACES 235400 - 3
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


1. Combination Combustion-Air Intake and Vent: PVC plastic fitting to combine

combustion-air inlet and vent through roof.
2. CPVC Plastic Vent Materials.

a. CPVC Plastic Pipe: Schedule 40, complying with ASTM F 441/F 441M.
b. CPVC Plastic Fittings: Schedule 40, complying with ASTM F 438, socket type.
c. CPVC Solvent Cement: ASTM F 493.

1) CPVC solvent cement shall have a VOC content of 490 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
2) Adhesive primer shall have a VOC content of 550 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
3) Solvent cement and adhesive primer shall comply with the testing and
product requirements of the California Department of Health Services'
"Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from
Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

3. PVC Plastic Vent Materials:

a. PVC Plastic Pipe: Schedule 40, complying with ASTM D 1785.

b. PVC Plastic Fittings: Schedule 40, complying with ASTM D 2466, socket type.
c. PVC Solvent Cement: ASTM D 2564.

1) PVC solvent cement shall have a VOC content of 510 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
2) Adhesive primer shall have a VOC content of 550 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
3) Solvent cement and adhesive primer shall comply with the testing and
product requirements of the California Department of Health Services'
"Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from
Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

2.2 THERMOSTATS

A. Controls shall comply with requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, "Controls."

B. Solid-State Thermostat: Wall-mounting Wireless, programmable, microprocessor-based unit

with automatic switching from heating to cooling, preferential rate control, seven-day
programmability with minimum of four temperature presets per day, vacation mode, and battery
backup protection against power failure for program settings.

C. Single-Stage, Heating-Cooling Thermostat: Adjustable, heating-cooling, wall-mounting unit with

fan on-automatic selector.

D. Two-Stage, Heating-Cooling Thermostat: Adjustable, heating-cooling, wall-mounting unit with

fan on-automatic selector.

E. Control Wiring: Unshielded twisted-pair cabling.

1. No. 24 AWG, 100 ohm, four pair.

2. Cable Jacket Color: Blue.

FURNACES 235400 - 4
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


2.3 AIR FILTERS

A. Disposable Filters: 1-inch-thick fiberglass media with ASHRAE 52.2 MERV rating of 6 or
higher, in sheet metal frame.

2.4 REFRIGERATION COMPONENTS

A. General Refrigeration Component Requirements:

1. Refrigeration compressor, coils, and specialties shall be designed to operate with CFC-
free refrigerants.
2. Energy Efficiency: Equal to or greater than prescribed by ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, "Energy
Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings."

B. Refrigerant Coil: Copper tubes mechanically expanded into aluminum fins. Comply with
ARI 210/240, "Unitary Air-Conditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment." Match size with
furnace. Include condensate drain pan with accessible drain outlet complying with
ASHRAE 62.1.

1. Refrigerant Coil Enclosure: Steel, matching furnace and evaporator coil, with access
panel and flanges for integral mounting at or on furnace cabinet and galvanized sheet
metal drain pan coated with black asphaltic base paint.

C. Refrigerant Line Kits: Annealed-copper suction and liquid lines factory cleaned, dried,
pressurized with nitrogen, sealed, and with suction line insulated. Provide in standard lengths
for installation without joints, except at equipment connections.

1. Flexible Elastomeric: Closed-cell, sponge- or expanded-rubber materials. Comply with

ASTM C 534, Type I, 1/2 inch thick.

D. Refrigerant Piping: Comply with requirements in Section 232300 "Refrigerant Piping."

E. Air-Cooled, Compressor-Condenser Unit:

1. Casing: Steel, finished with baked enamel, with removable panels for access to controls,
weep holes for water drainage, and mounting holes in base. Provide brass service
valves, fittings, and gage ports on exterior of casing.
2. Compressor: Hermetically sealed scroll type.

a. Crankcase heater.
b. Vibration isolation mounts for compressor.
c. Compressor motor shall have thermal- and current-sensitive overload devices,
start capacitor, relay, and contactor.
d. Two-speed compressor motors shall have manual-reset high-pressure switch and
automatic-reset low-pressure switch.
e. Refrigerant: R-407C or R-410A.

3. Refrigerant Coil: Copper tube, with mechanically bonded aluminum fins, complying with
ARI 210/240, and with liquid subcooler.
4. Fan: Aluminum-propeller type, directly connected to motor.
5. Motor: Permanently lubricated, with integral thermal-overload protection.
6. Low Ambient Kit: Permits operation down to 30 deg F.
7. Mounting Base: Polyethylene.

FURNACES 235400 - 5
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

B. Examine factory-installed insulation before furnace installation. Reject units that are wet,
moisture damaged, or mold damaged.

C. Examine roughing-in for gas and refrigerant piping systems to verify actual locations of piping
connections before equipment installation.

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

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install gas-fired furnaces and associated fuel and vent features and systems according to
NFPA 54.

B. Suspended Units: Suspend from structure using threaded rods, spring hangers, and building
attachments. Secure rods to unit hanger attachments. Adjust hangers so unit is level and
plumb.

C. Base-Mounted Units: Secure units to substrate. Provide optional bottom closure base if
required by installation conditions.

1. Anchor furnace to substrate to resist code-required seismic acceleration.

D. Controls: Install thermostats and humidistats at mounting height of 60 inches above floor.

E. Wiring Method: Install control wiring in accessible ceiling spaces and in gypsum board
partitions where unenclosed wiring method may be used. Conceal control wiring except in
unfinished spaces.

F. Install ground-mounted, compressor-condenser components on 4-inch-thick, reinforced

concrete base; 4 inches larger on each side than unit. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork
are specified in Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete." Coordinate anchor installation with
concrete base.

G. Install roof-mounted, compressor-condenser components on equipment supports specified in

Section 077200 "Roof Accessories." Anchor units to supports with removable, cadmium-plated
fasteners.

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Gas piping installation requirements are specified in Section 231123 "Facility Natural-Gas
Piping." Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. Connect gas
piping with union or flange and appliance connector valve.

B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

FURNACES 235400 - 6
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


C. Water piping installation requirements are specified in Section 221116 "Domestic Water Piping."
Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. Connect water piping
with union and ball valve.

D. Vent and Outside-Air Connection, Condensing, Gas-Fired Furnaces: Connect plastic piping
vent material to furnace connections and extend outdoors. Terminate vent outdoors with a cap
and in an arrangement that will protect against entry of birds, insects, and dirt.

1. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
2. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before
assembly.
3. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and
fittings according to the following:

a. Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and
solvent cements.
b. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.
c. PVC Pressure Piping: Join schedule number ASTM D 1785, PVC pipe and PVC
socket fittings according to ASTM D 2672. Join other-than-schedule-number PVC
pipe and socket fittings according to ASTM D 2855.
d. Requirements for Low-Emitting Materials:

1) CPVC solvent cement shall have a VOC content of 490 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
2) PVC solvent cement shall have a VOC content of 510 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
3) Adhesive primer shall have a VOC content of 550 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
4) Solvent cement and adhesive primer shall comply with the testing and
product requirements of the California Department of Health Services'
"Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from
Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

4. Slope pipe vent back to furnace or to outside terminal.

E. Connect ducts to furnace with flexible connector. Comply with requirements in Section 233300
"Air Duct Accessories."

F. Connect refrigerant tubing kits to refrigerant coil in furnace and to air-cooled, compressor-
condenser unit.

1. Flared Joints: Use ASME B16.26 fitting and flared ends, following procedures in CDA's
"Copper Tube Handbook."
2. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to
tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook,"
using lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32.
3. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and
Tube" Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8.

G. Comply with requirements in Section 232300 "Refrigerant Piping" for installation and joint
construction of refrigerant piping.

FURNACES 235400 - 7
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Perform electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection.

2. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems with refrigerant and oil and test for leaks.
Repair leaks, replace lost refrigerant and oil, and retest until no leaks exist.
3. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to confirm
proper operation, product capability, and compliance with requirements.
4. Verify that fan wheel is rotating in the correct direction and is not vibrating or binding.
5. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls
and equipment.

B. Verify that vibration isolation and flexible connections properly dampen vibration transmission to
structure.

3.5 STARTUP SERVICE

A. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written instructions and
perform the following:

1. Inspect for physical damage to unit casings.

2. Verify that access doors move freely and are weathertight.
3. Clean units and inspect for construction debris.
4. Verify that all bolts and screws are tight.
5. Adjust vibration isolation and flexible connections.
6. Verify that controls are connected and operational.

B. Adjust fan belts to proper alignment and tension.

C. Start unit according to manufacturer's written instructions and complete manufacturer's

operational checklist.

D. Measure and record airflows.

E. Verify proper operation of capacity control device.

F. After startup and performance test, lubricate bearings and adjust belt tension.

3.6 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust initial temperature and humidity set points.

B. Set controls, burner, and other adjustments for optimum heating performance and efficiency.
Adjust heat-distribution features, including shutters, dampers, and relays, to provide optimum
heating performance and system efficiency.

3.7 CLEANING

A. After completing installation, clean furnaces internally according to manufacturer's written

instructions.

FURNACES 235400 - 8
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents


B. Install new filters in each furnace within 14 days after Substantial Completion.

3.8 DEMONSTRATION

A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain condensing units.
Refer to Section 017900 "Demonstration and Training."

END OF SECTION 235400

FURNACES 235400 - 9
Transportation & Food Service Addition September 30, 2019
Fayetteville, AR 19102900 Construction Documents