Electric motor-driven equipment shall be provided complete with motors,
motor starters, and necessary control devices. Electrical equipment, motor
control devices, motor efficiencies and wiring shall be as specified in
Section 16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Motors which are not an
integral part of a packaged boiler shall be rated for [standard] [high]
efficiency service. Motors which are an integral part of the packaged
boiler shall be the highest efficiency available by the manufacturer of the
packaged boiler. Motor starters shall be provided complete with properly
sized thermal overload protections and other appurtenances necessary for
the motor control specified. Starters shall be furnished in [general
purpose] [watertight] [explosion-proof, Class I, division I] enclosures.
Manual or automatic control and protective or signal devices required for
the operation specified and any control wiring required for controls and
devices but not shown shall be provided.
2.12.1
Motor Ratings
Motors shall be suitable for the voltage and frequency provided. Motors
375 W (1/2 hp) 1/2 hp and larger shall be three-phase, unless otherwise
indicated. Motors shall be of sufficient capacity to drive the equipment
at the specified capacity without exceeding the nameplate rating on the
motor.
2.12.2
Motor Controls
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NOTE: The motor controls shall be properly
coordinated with Section 16415 ELECTRICAL WORK,
INTERIOR. Coordinate with the electrical designer
for power factors, service factors, and desired type
of control.
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Motor controllers shall be provided complete with properly sized thermal
overload protection. Manual or automatic control and protective or signal
devices required for the operation specified and any wiring required to
such devices shall be provided. Where two-speed or variable-speed motors
are indicated, solid-state variable-speed controllers may be provided to
accomplish the same function. Solid state variable speed controllers shall
be utilized for fractional through 7.46 kW (10 hp) 10 hp ratings.
Adjustable frequency drives shall be used for larger motors.
2.13
INSULATION
Shop and field-applied insulation shall be as specified in Section 15080A
THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.
2.14
TOOLS
Special tools shall be furnished. Special tools shall include uncommon
tools necessary for the operation and maintenance of boilers, burners,
pumps, fans, controls, meters, special piping systems, and other equipment.
Small hand tools shall be furnished within a suitable cabinet, mounted
where directed.
2.14.1
Breeching Cleaner
A cleaner shall be provided to clean the breeching. The cleaner shall have
a jointed handle of sufficient length to clean the breeching without
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