TAB Submittal Alley 111 Test, Adjust, and Balance Services Submittal Page 2 Professional Qualifications Page 4 Applicable Certifications Page 7 MMFS TAB Agenda Page 13 Sample report Page 1 of 44
25 05 93.00 10 TAB Submittal Professional Qualifications Professional Background Founded in 1965, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is a full service building environmental systems contractor headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Our team of over 600 industry professionals is responsible for the modeling/design, construction, commissioning, service and optimization of building systems for commercial/institutional facilities throughout the Puget Sound, Eastern Washington and Oregon. We are a dedicated group of professionals providing the right solutions through innovative design, expert installation and high-performance services. MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is a licensed Washington State contractor, WA License No. MACDOFS980RU and has State of Washington licensed engineers and electricians. Our contracting and commissioning experience spans thousands of successful projects ranging from hospitals to warehouses including low-rise office buildings, high-rise office buildings, office warehouse parks, multi-family dwellings, shopping centers, commercial facilities, military facilities, medical centers, data centers, biotech and laboratory projects, and industrial and manufacturing facilities. Professional Affiliations MacDonald-Miller is an active member of the following associations: American Society of Healthcare Engineers ASHE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE American Society of Safety Engineers ASSE Association of Energy Engineers AEE Association of Washington Business AWB Better Business Bureau BBB Board of Certified Safety Professionals BCSP Building Commissioning Association BCA Building Owners and Managers Association BOMA Downtown Bellevue Association DBA Downtown Seattle Association DSA EPA Energy Star Building Certification EPA Energy Star Partner Green Building Initiative GBI International Association of Administrative Professionals IAAP International Facilities Management Association IFMA Mechanical Contractors Association MCA National Association of Industrial and Office Properties NAIOP National Association of Women in Construction NAWIC Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance NEEA Northwest Energy Efficiency Council NEEC National Environmental Balancing Bureau NEBB Puget Sound Area Construction Safety Summit Puget Sound Hotel Engineers Association PSHEA Seattle Vicinity Construction Safety Council Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association SMACNA Snohomish County Economic Development Council SCEDC Society for Marketing Professional Services SMPS Page 2 of 44
25 05 93.00 10 TAB Submittal Tacoma Chamber of Commerce TCC Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau TABB United States Green Building Council USGBC United States Green Building Council LEED USGBC LEED Washington State Society of Healthcare Engineers WSSHE MacDonald-Miller works with members of the following unions: Local 16 - Sheet Metal Workers Local 26 - Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Local 32 - Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Local 46 - Electrical Contractors Association Local 48 - Electrical Contractors Association Local 66 - Sheet Metal Workers Local 76 - Electrical Contractors Local 112 - Electrical Workers Local 191 - Electrical Workers Local 290 - Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Applicable Certifications Years of Building Systems Commissioning Experience MacDonald-Miller has continuously maintained and enhanced a formal commissioning team with test and balance technicians since 1965.MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is a registered engineering corporation in the State of Washington. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Registered Professional Engineers and NEBB/TABB Certified field technicians are equipped with the latest instrumentation and procedures to Test, Adjust and Balance all systems. Current copies of the certificates are included for reference. Page 3 of 44
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Instrument Tool# Model# Serial# Calibration By Calibration Date Calibration Due Rotating Measurement 1014103 461995 Z325136 Extech 12/5/2014 12/6/2015 Temperature Measurement Air 1005253 ADM-860C M08305 Shortridge 12/12/2014 12/12/2015 Temperature Measurement H2O 80PK-5A Mac 63690 NSN 7458111 Davis Inotek 5/8/2015 5/8/2016 Electrical Measurement 1014102 Fluke 974 29310312WS Fluke 12/11/2014 12/11/2015 Temperature Measurement Air 1005253 ADM-860C M08305 Shortridge 12/12/2014 12/12/2015 Air Velocity Measurement 1005253 ADM-860C M08305 Shortridge 12/12/2014 12/12/2015 Temperature Measurement Air 1005253 ADM-860C M08305 Shortridge 12/12/2014 12/12/2015 Humidity Measurement 1005875 TSI 9555-P 9555P1333018 P08410045 TSI 8/19/2014 8/19/2015 Hydronic Pressure Measurement 1013978 HM675 71425057 TSI / Alnore 8/13/2014 8/13/2015 Hydronic Differential Pressure Measurement 1013978 HM675 71425057 TSI / Alnore 8/13/2014 8/13/2015 Sound Meter Calibrator 1005543 QC-10 Calibrator QIH060366 3M 12/20/2014 12/20/2015 5/18/2015 MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions Calibration Certification 2015 Page 6 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda Alley 111 Test and Balance Agenda I. General Notes: A. The balancing procedures, techniques, and instrumentation will be those set forth by the National Environmental Balancing Bureau. B. Fans which do not have connecting duct work or do not have a suitable traverse location will have total airflow established by applying RPM, BHP, and static pressure, where appropriate, to the manufacturer s fan curve. C. Final balancing device positions: 1. Final damper positions will be marked with a permanent felt marking pen. 2. Hydronic circuit setters will have their associated high limit locks set. 3. Any globe valves used in proportioning branches will have their levers mechanically secured and their positions marked. D. Prior to TAB work being perform on a system, the following must be completed &/or verified by TAB personnel: 1. Start-up 2. Cleared by Commissioning to be TAB ready 3. Clean filters or strainers as applicable 4. Proper fan/pump direction 5. Proper belt alignment and tension 6. Vibrations springs working and shipping restraints removed 7. Verify correct size motor overloads 8. DDC controls operational and controlling (verify proper sequence of operations) 9. Duct / Piping complete and associated dampers / valves installed and fully open (exc. cross connect dampers, drain valves, and chemical pot feeder isolation valves). 10. Hydronic Systems a) Air purged b) chemical mix verified c) PRV set up d) Expansion tank set up Page 7 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda II. Balancing Procedures A. Apartment Unit Hydronic Heat Pumps (HHP-1 through 4) 1. Installation Verification a) Ensure all ductwork and associated grills are installed with dampers full open b) Verify and record autoflow model number c) Record serial number d) Perform electrical inspection (Check for loose wires visually and physically e) Verify filter installation f) Pre-set motor speed if a speed has been identified to produce design CFM g) Ensure condenser water loop is enabled 2. Startup & TAB Procedure a) Energize units at the breaker and local disconnect b) Verify voltage and amp draw is within design c) Enable cooling using the T-stat (1) Ensure the condenser water valve opens (a) Acquire DP across the autoflow and ensure it is within range (2) Measure total airflow at the return (a) Adjust fan speed if necessary (3) Acquire cooling discharge temp d) Disable cooling and set T-stat to satisfied (1) Ensure the condenser water valve closes e) Enable heating using the T-stat (1) Ensure the condenser water valve opens (2) Acquire heating discharge temp f) Verify condenser float switch disables the unit g) Reset T-stat to 68 heating 75 cooling per design (60/85 unoccupied) (1) Set fan operation to Auto h) Apply MMFS Test Label i) De-energize unit at the local disconnect Page 8 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda B. Apartment Unit Exhaust Fans (EF-1 and 2) 1. Enable exhaust fan a) Verify CFM using the flowhood b) Record final readings C. Constant Volume Exhaust Fans (EF-P201, P202, P101 through P106, EF-C101, EF-501, EF-R01 through R08) 1. Record unit nameplate data 2. Enable fan through local T-stat or disconnect where applicable 3. Acquire total flow at the outlets/inlet using the flowhood a) Traverse if access is limited b) Adjust the fan to approximately 110% of design if proportioning is required. c) Adjust to design if single inlet. 4. Proportion inlets using the Proportional Method a) Record final CFM values 5. Record final amps, volts, TSP and RPM if available D. Garage Exhaust Fans (GEF-P101, P201, P202, P301, P302, P401, and P402) 1. Record unit nameplate data 2. Enable fan through the VFD 3. Acquire total flow using a vel-grid at the inlet a) Adjust VFD until design CFM is met b) Record final CFM 4. Record final amps, volts, Hz, TSP and RPM E. Smoke Exhaust Fan (SEF-R01) 1. Record unit nameplate data 2. Enable fan through the VFD 3. Acquire total flow at the inlets using the flowhood a) Adjust VFD until the CFM is approximately 110% of design Page 9 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda b) Proportion inlets using the Proportional Method with the 3-Position Smoke-Fire dampers c) Record final CFM values 4. Record final amps, volts, TSP and RPM F. Hydronic Heat Pumps (HHP-P101 through P107, HHP-C101, and HHP-R01) 1. Record unit nameplate data 2. Enable fan through local T-stat or disconnect where applicable a) Ensure VAV-P101 and P102 are enabled when balancing HHP-P101 and P102 3. Acquire total flow at the outlets using the flowhood a) Adjust the fan to approximately 110% of design b) Proportion inlets using the Proportional Method c) Record final CFM values 4. Set minimum OSA a) Traverse OSA intake b) Adjust economizer until design OSA is achieved 5. Verify adequate DP across the autoflow a) Record final DP 6. Record final amps, volts, TSP and RPM if available G. Rooftop Unit (RTU-1) 1. Record unit nameplate data 2. Enable fan through DDC control 3. Acquire total flow at the OSA intake using a vel-grid (100% OSA) a) Adjust the fan to approximately 110% of design b) Proportion outlets using the Proportional Method c) Record final CFM values 4. Record final amps, volts, TSP and RPM H. Packaged Air Conditioner Unit (AC-R01) 1. Record unit nameplate data Page 10 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda 2. Enable fan through local T-stat 3. Acquire total flow at the outlet using the flowhood a) Adjust the fan to design CFM b) Record final CFM Value 4. Set minimum OSA a) Traverse OSA intake b) Adjust economizer until design OSA is achieved 5. Record final amps, volts, TSP and RPM if available I. Variable Air Volume Units (VAV-P101 and P102) 1. Record nameplate data 2. Ensure all design CFM setpoints are input 3. Drive VAV to max cooling a) Calibrate VAV at the primary flow cross using the appropriate flow chart 4. Enable heat a) Acquire delta T to ensure proper function 5. Drive VAV to minimum cooling a) Verify actual minimum CFM at the primary flow cross 6. Record final CFM values J. Wall and Unit Heaters (WH-P101 through P105, P201 through P204, P401, P501, P502, EUH-R01 and R02) 1. Enable heaters at local T-stat 2. Acquire delta T to verify proper function K. Condenser Water Pump (CDWP-1 and 2) 1. Ensure apartment HHP condenser valves are full open 2. Turn on and increase pump speed using the VFD until design GPM is verified at the flow meter 3. Ensure the furthest riser/hhp is acquiring adequate flow 4. Acquire DP at the differential meter Page 11 of 44
Alley 111 Test and Balance TAB Agenda L. Boiler Circulation Pump (BCP-1 and 2) 1. Enable pumps through controls 2. Verify water flow using circuit setters 3. Record final readings Page 12 of 44
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