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Prefunctional Test Checklist-12 - Vav

This document is a prefunctional test checklist for variable air volume boxes (VAV) at a project. It includes: 1) A submittal section noting contractor sign-offs for completion of checklist items and any outstanding work. 2) A request for submittal of documentation like cut sheets, performance data, manuals. 3) A model and specifications verification table. 4) Installation and operational checklists to verify components like dampers and fans are installed correctly and functioning as specified. 5) A section to calibrate sensors and actuators like temperature sensors and dampers.

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Prefunctional Test Checklist-12 - Vav

This document is a prefunctional test checklist for variable air volume boxes (VAV) at a project. It includes: 1) A submittal section noting contractor sign-offs for completion of checklist items and any outstanding work. 2) A request for submittal of documentation like cut sheets, performance data, manuals. 3) A model and specifications verification table. 4) Installation and operational checklists to verify components like dampers and fans are installed correctly and functioning as specified. 5) A section to calibrate sensors and actuators like temperature sensors and dampers.

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PREFUNCTIONAL TEST CHECKLIST

Variable Air Volume Boxes (Vav) - _____ Thru _____ 

Specification Section 15_____

Project: __________________________________ Project No: __________

Components included:

___damper, ___ thermostat, ___heating coil, ___ fan  

Associated Checklists:

___PCAHU- ____;  ___Other_______________________  

1. Submittal / Approvals

Submittal.  The above equipment and systems integral to them are complete and ready
for functional testing.  The checklist items are complete and have been checked off only
by parties having direct knowledge of the event, as marked below, respective to each
responsible contractor.  This prefunctional checklist is submitted for approval, subject to
an attached list of outstanding items yet to be completed.  A Statement of Correction will
be submitted upon completion of any outstanding areas.  None of the outstanding items
preclude safe and reliable functional tests being performed. ___ List attached. 

_____________________    __________     _____________________   __________

Mechanical Contractor  Date  Controls Contractor  Date 

_____________________    __________     _____________________   __________

Electrical Contractor  Date  Sheet Metal Contractor Date 

_____________________    __________     _____________________   __________

TAB Contractor   Date  General Contractor  Date 

Prefunctional checklist items are to be completed as part of startup & initial checkout,
preparatory to functional testing.
 This checklist does not take the place of the manufacturer’s recommended
checkout and startup procedures or report.
 Contractors assigned responsibility for sections of the checklist shall be
responsible to see that checklist items by their subcontractors are completed and
checked off.

Approvals.  This filled-out checklist has been reviewed.  Its completion is approved. 

_____________________   __________         ____________________   __________

Commissioning Authority/Agent Date  Owner’s Representative  Date 


 

2. Requested documentation submitted 

a. Manufacturer’s cut sheets: Yes / No - date to be submitted _______


b. Performance data (fan curves, coil data, etc.): Yes / No - date to be submitted
_______
c. Installation and startup manual and plan: Yes / No - date to be submitted
_______
d. Sequences and control strategies: Yes / No - date to be submitted _______
e. O & M Manuals: Yes / No - date to be submitted _______

3. Model Verification 

 
Item Specified Submitted Installed
Manufacturer      
Model      
Serial Number      
Capacity (CFM)      
Max CFM      
Min CFM      
Fan hp      
Fan voltage/phase      
Electric Heat (kw)      

4. Installation Checks 

a. Unit and General Installation 


i. Permanent labels affixed on box: Yes   /   No
ii. Permanent label affixed within building space identifying location:  Yes  /  
No
iii. Casing condition good – no dents, leaks: Yes   /   No
iv. Access doors close tightly – no apparent leaks: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
v. Hard duct connecting high pressure duct to box: Yes   /   No
vi. Vibration isolation hangers installed and active: Yes   /   No
vii. Maintenance access acceptable for box: Yes   /   No
viii. Sound attenuation installed (internal lining): Yes   /   No
ix. Instrumentation installed correctly per specifications (thermometers,
pneumatic tubing): Yes   /   No
x. Equipment clean: Yes   /   No

b. Heating Coil 
i. Electric heat used: Yes   /   No
ii. Coil installed and wired: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
iii. Coil is clean: N/A   /  Yes   /  No

c. Fans and Dampers 


 
i. Fan powered box: Yes   /   No
ii. Fan and motor alignment correct:: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
iii. Fan area clean: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
iv. Fan responds to thermostat settings: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
v. Damper installed properly: Yes   /   No
vi. Damper closes and opens properly: Yes   /   No
vii. Damper linkages have minimum play: Yes   /   No

d. Electrical and Controls 


i. Thermostat location accessible for maintenance: Yes   /   No
ii. Thermostat not damaged: Yes   /   No
iii. Thermostat labeled with respect to VAV box and AHU: Yes   /   No
iv. Air pressure range at thermostat varies between 0 and 25 psi: Yes   /   No
v. Thermostat calibrated: Yes   /   No
vi. Fan powered box or electric heat  -  power disconnect in place and
labeled:

      N/A   /  Yes   /   No

vii. Panel devices labeled and wiring tagged per drawings: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
viii. I/O devices labeled and wiring tagged per drawings: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
ix. Digital inputs and outputs operational: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
x. All electric connections tight: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
xi. Pneumatic tubing installed without air leakage: Yes   /   No
xii. Proper grounding installed for components and unit: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
xiii. Safeties in place and operable: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
xiv. Control system interlocks hooked up and functional: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
xv. All control devices, pneumatic tubing and wiring complete: Yes   /   No

e. Final 
i. VAV box damper open: Yes   /   No
ii. Safeties and safe operating ranges for this equipment have been reviewed
and accepted: Yes   /   No
iii. Sequence of Operation adequately show all information: Yes   /   No

5. Operational Checks  (These augment manufacturer’s list.  This is not the


functional performance testing.) 

a. Pneumatic actuator and damper respond to thermostat settings: Yes   /   No  


b. Fan rotation correct: N/A   /   Yes   /   No
c. Record full load running amps for fan.

Fan. ____  :  _____rated FL amps x ______srvc factor = _______ (Max amps)

Running less than max: N/A   /  Yes   /   No

d. Fan noise and vibration acceptable: N/A   /  Yes   /   No


e. Fan responds to thermostat settings: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
f. Electric heat responds to thermostat settings: N/A   /  Yes   /   No
g. The disconnect switch properly activates/deactivates the heater: N/A  / Yes   /  
No
h. Specified sequences of operation and operating schedules have been
implemented with all variations documented: Yes   /   No
i. Specified point-to-point checks have been completed and documentation record
submitted for this system: Yes   /   No
 

6. Sensor and Actuator Calibration

All field-installed temperature, [relative humidity], [CO], [CO 2] and pressure sensors and
gages, and all actuators (dampers and valves) on this piece of equipment shall be
calibrated.  Sensors installed in the unit at the factory with calibration certification
provided need not be field calibrated.  

All test instruments have had a certified calibration within the last 12 months: 
Y/N______.

Sensor/Actuator Verification Table

Sensor or Actuator Location OK Thermometer or BMS Instrument Pass


(Y/N) Gage Value Value Measured Value (Y/N)
Thermostat          
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           

Thermometer/Gage reading = reading of the permanent instrument on the equipment. 


BMS = building management system.  Instrument = testing instrument.

All sensors are calibrated within required tolerances ___ YES   ___ NO 

-- END OF CHECKLIST--

 
      

PREFUNCTIONAL TEST CHECKLIST

      
VARIABLE AIR VOLUME BOXES

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