| 5.3103.4a
Evaluate balancing options | Use of automatic or manual balancing valves will be evaluated in terms of life cycle cost (installation labor, hardware, labor to balance, and impact on energy consumption) | Determine a balancing strategy that ensures balance throughout peak heating and shoulder seasons |
| 5.3103.4b
Check for presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) | Potential ACMs will be handled in accordance with SWS 2.0110.2 Potential Asbestos-Containing Materials | Ensure a safe work environment |
| 5.3103.4c
Installing balancing devices | Prior to installation of balancing devices, the distribution will be cleaned of any debris that can clog the new devices Balancing devices in building will be repaired or replaced by a contractor to ensure a balanced system Flow direction will be checked to ensure proper orientation of balancing device System will be refilled and air will be eliminated | Ensure even heating distribution during peak and shoulder months |
| 5.3103.4d
Testing and verification | Contractor will confirm performance to manufacturer specifications Water flow will be measured in accordance with
ANSI
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org
/
ACCA
ACCA
Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org
Standard 5 or
ANSI
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org
/
ASHRAE
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org
Standard 111 and adjusted to meet design requirements | Ensure system operates safely and efficiently |
| 5.3103.4e
Reinsulate area | Where insulation was removed, valve will be reinsulated with new insulation to
IECC
IECC
International Energy Conservation Code
and
ASHRAE
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, www.ashrae.org
90.1, at a minimum | Reduce energy loss Maintain safe surface temperature |
| 5.3103.4f
Education | Completed work will be reviewed with the building/property management team and operations staff Building/property management team and operations staff will be educated on the safe and efficient operation and maintenance requirements of the installed item | Ensure building/property management team and operations staff is informed of the safe, efficient operation and maintenance requirements of the installed item |
