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SECTION 15499

Medical Gases and Vacuum Systems

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

The following shall apply to work of this section:

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including project General and Special
Conditions, apply to work of this section.

B. The requirements specified in this section apply to all related sections in this division,
and also applied to this section unless specified to the contrary.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work includes the providing of all labor, materials, equipment, accessories, services
and tests necessary to complete and make ready for operation, medical gases and
vacuum systems as shown on the drawings and hereinafter specified.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of products of types and

capacities required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for
not less than 3 years. Provide products produced by a manufacturer listed as an
Acceptable Manufacturer in this section.

B. Applicable Standards:

1. NFPA Standard for health care facilities, latest edition

2. Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical facilities

3. Compressed Gas Association, Inc.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's data including printed technical literature,

installation, instructions, and catalog cuts for materials, vacuum and compressed air
system, parts, devices, finish, and performance data.

B. Coordinated piping, inserts and structural drawings, including coordinates and

elevations with all valves and system accessories.

C. Calculation: Submit hydraulic calculations for all systems showing uniform air or gas
distribution and to allow for friction loss in pipine.

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D. Indicate proposed changes in pipe sizes and changes in basic system scheme.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

Refer to the attached manufacturers list.

2.2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Medical Gases, and Vacuum Systems:

1. Work under this section shall include furnishing, installing and testing complete
central medical gas and vacuum systems consisting of oxygen, , compressed air,
nitreous oxide and vacuum services, ready for operation, including all necessary
piping, fittings, valves, cabinets, station outlets and inlets, rough-ins, ceiling
services, gauges, alarms and all necessary parts, accessories, connections and
equipment.

2. All systems shall be complete in every respect and ready to be put into
operation. All materials used shall be new and of the best grade and quality
obtainable and workmanship shall be first class in every respect.

3. The recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA) as

set forth in Pamphlet No. 99 shall apply to this installation and shall be adhered
to in all respects. This Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all
local, state or federal codes applicable to this installation.

4. Except for pipe and pipe fittings, all medical gases, and vacuum components,
including outlets, valves, alarms, etc., shall be procured from a single source
supplier/ manufacturer

5. Medical gas outlets shall be furnished and installed under this Division of these
specifications.

6. Local and master alarms and accessories shall be provided under this Section
and wired under other Sections of this Specification.

B. Medical Gases Pipe Materials

1. Pipe: Copper seamless drawn extrusion, hard tempered; ASTM B-88 Type 'K'
or 'L' or seamless ACR, ASTM B280 copper tube.

2. Fittings: Wrought copper, design expressly for brazed connections and

especially prepared and packages sealed for oxygen service conforming to ANSI
B16, 22.

3. Brazing alloy shall be of the fluxless type similar to Handy Harmon 705 °C -
"Silphos" ANSI/AWS A5.8 specifications, consisting of silver, copper and
phosphorous.

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C. Service Outlets

1. Wall outlets shall be Modular, Quick Connect Type.

2. Medical gas wall outlets shall be Quick Connect and shall be suitable for O 2, A4,
A8, N2O, gas evacuation, vacuum and bottle slide. Outlets shall be designed and
manufactured in accordance with applicable NFPA 99, CGA and CSA
Standards and shall be listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. All outlets
shall be cleaned for oxygen service and tested prior to shipping.

3. Rough-In Assembly

a. Shall consist of a die-cast backplate with mounting flanges on all four

sides, a 12.7 mm raised plaster strike, and a nonremovable positive pin
keying arrangement for each specific gas service.

b. Identification of each gas service will be permanently cast into the

backplate and readable through a transparent plastic guard.

c. Mounted to the backplate will be a fully assembled brass secondary

check that is completely serviceable from the front to prevent gas flow
when the finish assembly is removed for maintenance or service. The
secondary check valve included 178 mm of 9.5 mm O.D. Type K
copper inlet tube with a label identifying the specific gas by name and
color and a plastic dust cap. Rotation of the inlet tube allows gas
connection from the top or bottom.

4. Finish Assembly

a. Shall consist of a brushed stainless steel finish plate, a die-cast chrome

plated coverplate, a machined brass housing for the primary check
valve, the check valve, and positive pin keying devices to prevent
accidental installation into a rough-in assembly of a dissimilar gas.

b. Designed with two color-coded areas, one imprinted with gas service
name and the other containing detents for adapter keying.

c. Incorporate a double seal which automatically engages when a hose

adapter or patient treatment device is removed from the outlet.

5. Outlets shall be manufactured according to all applicable NFPA and CGA

standards, 100% factory tested to be leak-free, cleaned and tested for oxygen
service and Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories Inc.

6. Positioning of Terminal Outlets - The drawings for the medical gases

installations are diagrammatical only. Positions of all terminals outlets shall be
checked against all available detail architectural drawings. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all positions on site are checked and
agreed in relation to the furniture to be provided in the rooms and before
installation is carried out, and no claims for abortive work which could have

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been avoided will be allowed. The Contractor shall make all final pipe
connections to terminal outlets.

D. Surface mounted Medical Gas Column (By Others)

1. This contractor shall provide and install the medical gas/vacuum supply to the
pre-assembled gas manifold through copper service drops from the
appropriate zone distribution system. Copper drops shall be located in a cavity
behind the surface mounted service chase.

2. This contractor shall install and provide primary connections to the flatwall or
power medical gas column as detailed on drawings. It shall be the responsibility
of this contractor to perform and certify all pressure tests as required by NFPA
99.

3. Upon request, a representative of manufacturer shall periodically check with the

contractor during initial installation and assist the contractor in final check to
make certain the installation is in operating condition.

E. Medical Gas Valves

1. Materials:

Valve body: Bronze ASTM B62

Ball: Chrome plated bronze, sealing in both directions

Buna-N steam seals

2. Stem design: Double O-ring, 90° open-shut

3. Pressure rating: 276 kPA

4. Additional features:

a. Capped 80mm copper-tube extensions beyond valve cabinet or swing-

out design for safe brazwithout damage to valve.

b. Color coded identification label

c. Specially cleaned and degreased for use with oxygen, and packed and
sealed against contamination.

d. Valves shall be in conformance with NFPA 99.

F. Zone Valve Boxes

1. Valve boxes shall be of extruded aluminum with a back plate and an aluminum
frame cover. Frame with hidden screws that will allow up to 25mm plaster
adjustment.

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2. Placement of valve handle within the box shall be such that the emergency
plastic pull-out window cannot be replaced with the valve handle in the "OFF"
position.

3. Corrugated mounting brackets shall be attached to the valve boxes prior to box
finish, in such a position as to facilitate firm anchoring in block, tile or plastered
walls. Factory installed tubing shall extend at least 80mm beyond the box, and
the valve body shall be swung out of line of heat transfer, permitting joint to be
brazed without obstruction or heat damage to valve. Open ends of tubing shall
be capped to avoid pre-installation contamination.

4. Where proximity permits, all valves 15mm. 20mm and 25mm sizes shall be
combined in a single recessed valve box with a common cover complying with
specifications of the foregoing. Valves from 32mm through 50mm may require
a separate single valve box.

5. Downstream from the shut-off valve in the tubing extension, the line pressure
gauge shall be mounted.

6. Valve boxes to be conforming to NFPA 99.

G. Rigid Ceiling Columns

1. All components of the Rigid Ceiling Columns shall be warranted for 18 months
from date of shipment.

2. Rectangular finish assembly of 300 series stainless steel, #4 satin finish,

measuring 48.9 cm x 37.16 cm. Full length access panel is provided in one side
of column. Columns made of fiberglass or plastic are not acceptable. For
height and support see architectural and structural drawings.

3. Cast aluminum rough-in plate included and installed using 4 x 10mm threaded
rods.

4. Provide medical gas outlets at the bottom of the column as per medical gas and
architectural drawings.

H. Medical Gas Alarms:

1. Provide alarms where indicated on the drawings. Alarms shall have the
following characteristics:

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a. General: All medical gas alarms shall be modular in design, permitting

line pressure (digital) configurations. They shall be easy to service and
maintain through replaceable components and circuit boards. Alarms
shall operate on low voltage, and shall include internal transformers as
required. All alarm panels shall include visual indication of abnormal
conditions for each monitored signal, audible indication when any alarm
display is activated, a mute button which cancels the audible signal
only, and a test button to initiate an alarm self test.

b. Alarm shall be U.L. and CSA listed along with each switch and sensor
intended for use with the alarm panel.

c. Rough-in Box: rough-in shall be one size for all alarms. Addition of
future signals shall be possible without requiring the opening of any
wall. Power supply shall be enclosed separately from all low voltage
signal wiring.

d. Alarm Modules: Primary module, containing control electronics,

audible signal generator, test and mute buttons and alphanumeric
display shall attach directly to the rough-in box. All alarm modules
shall be attached to the primary module and secured directly to the wall.

e. Digital modules (line pressure) include three displays, each displaying

the input from one pressure sensor. Digital characters shall be ½"
(12mm) high or larger for easy visibility. Each display shall include an
individual LED signal indicator which will illuminate when the alarm is
active.

f. The alphanumeric message center included in the primary module shall

have characters of 3/8" (9mm) or larger for legibility and shall permit
the display of a message containing 40 characters. The message shall
not be permanent, but may be changed at the facility's request.

2. Provide pressure sensors as designated on the drawings. Pressure switches and

sensors shall have the following characteristics:

a. General: All sensors shall be internally clean for oxygen service and
capped or plugged to prevent the entry of foreign matter. Sensors shall
be mounted to the pipeline with gas specific DISS check valves for easy
removal during calibration or repair.

b. Pressure sensors shall be self-contained, requiring connection to the

alarm panel with no more than two signal wires. Sensors shall be
provided with ¼-18 NPT male threaded connectors for attachment to the
piping. Wrench flats for tightening the sensor
in the piping shall be provided. Sensors shall derive power from the
alarm panel and shall not require separate power supplies. Sensors shall
be of a design which permits attachment to the piping without requiring
other support.

3. Medical Gas Alarm Installation

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a. Place all alarm rough-in boxes as shown in plans. Secure to framing

prior to attachment of wall board or wall finishes. Install rough-in
boxes flush with the finished wall surface. Do not obstruct knock outs
or other openings in the rough-in.

b. Installation and testing as per manufacturer recommendation.

c. Coordinate with electrical contractor to wire all pressure sensors with all
respective alarm panels located near nurse stations, and to interconnect
the alarms as described.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPE INSTALLATION

A. All joints int he pipe and tubing, except those at equipment requiring screwed
connections, shall be made with brazed-joint type wrought fittings. While being brazed,
joints shall be continuously purged with an inert gas such as dry nitrogen to prevent the
formation of scale within tubing. Suitable adapters shall be employed for the
installation of equipment provided with threaded connection. All brazed joints shall be
made up using brazing filler alloys that bond with the base metal being brazed and that
comply with ANSI/AWS A5.8.

B. A visual inspection of each brazed joint shall be made and the outside of all tubes, joints
and fitting shall be cleaned by washing with hot water after assembly.

C. All changes in direction requiring turns or off-sets of radiuses less than five times the
pipe or tubing outside diameter shall be made by Walseal or braze-type wrought fittings.
D. All pipe and tubing shall be cut accurately to measurements obtained at the site of the
system and shall be installed without springing or forcing. All pipe and tubing shall be
protected against mechanical injury in a manner satisfactory to authorities having
jurisdiction.

E. All pipe and tubing shall be labeled to indicate its gas content. Metal tags, stenciling, or
adhesive markers may be used if affixed so as not to be readily removable. Labeling
shall appear on the pipe at intervals of not more than 6mm and at least once in each
room and each story traversed by the pipe line. Where a label color code is used, colors
shall conform to the standards as used throughout the medical-gas industry (i.e., oxygen-
bright green, nitrous oxide-medium blue, compressed air-yellow, vacuum-white).

F. Pipe or tubing in corridors or other locations where exposed to damage from moving
equipment shall be adequately protected.

G. Medical gas piping may be placed in the same tunnel, trench or duct with fuel gas
pipelines, electrical lines or steam lines only, if separated, and provided there is good

natural or forced ventilation. Medical gas pipelines shall not be placed in a tunnel,
trench or duct where exposed to contact with oil.

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H. Medical gas piping systems shall not be used as grounding electrodes.

I. Oxygen and compressed air piping passing through kitchens, laundries or other special
hazard areas shall be run in conduit.

J. For low points of vacuum provide valved drip legs and 25mm brass petcock drains.

3.2 TESTS

A. This trade shall provide for the following test to be made by an independent testing
agency:

1. Initial Purge: After erection of pipe and tubing but prior to installation of the
service outlet valves and other medical gas system components, the system shall
be blown clear of free moisture and foreign matter by means of cylinder oil-free-
and-dry compressed air or nitrogen gas.

2. Cross Connection Testing: Shall be performed before connecting to any

existing piping system - To determine that no cross connections to other
pipeline systems exists, reduce all systems to atmospheric pressure. Disconnect
all sources of test gas from all of the systems with the exception of the one
system to be checked. Pressure this system with oil free, dry air or nitrogen of
the gas for which this system is intended to a pressure of 3.5 bars. With
appropriate adapters matching outlet labels, check each individual station outlet
of all systems installed to determine that test gas is being dispensed from only
the outlets of this system. Disconnect the source of test gas and reduce the
system tested to atmospheric pressure. Proceed to test each additional pipeline
system. Proceed to test each additional pipeline system. Before piping system
are initially put into use, the medical gas certification will be required that the
gas delivered at the outlet is that shown on the outlet label and that the proper
connecting fittings are against their labels.

3. Pressure Testing: Shall be performed before connecting to any existing piping

system - After installing service outlet valves, but before attachment of system
components, the system shall be subjected to a test pressure of 10.3 bars
minimum ( 14 bars maximum) with oil-free-and-dry compressed air or nitrogen.
This test pressure shall be maintained until each joint has been thoroughly
examined for leaks by means of soapy water. (A soap solution mixed in the
following proportions gives good results: One ounce of castile or palm oil soap,
eight ounces of water, and four ounces of glycerin. Dissolve the soap in water,
add the glycerin and mix thoroughly). Wipe joints clean after test. The main
line shut-off valve shall be closed. All leaks shall be properly repaired and the
system retested.

4. Final Testing: After testing of each individual medical gas system in

accordance with above, the completely assembled station outlets and all other
medical gas system components (e.g., pressure-actuating switches for alarms,
manifolds, pressure gauges, or pressure relief valves) shall be installed and all
piping systems shall be subjected to a 24-hour standing pressure test at 20
percent above working pressure (4 bars for all gases and vacuum except A8

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which is 10 bars) the normal operating line pressure. The test gas shall be oil-
free, dry air or nitrogen. The main-line shut-off valve shall be closed.

After the piping system is filled with test gas, the supply valve and all outlets
shall be closed and the source of test gas disconnected . The piping system shall
remain leak-free for 24 hours with no pressure drop. Vacuum pressure, when set
at 3.5 bars may drop 0.35 bars in 24 hours. Leaks, if any, shall be located,
repaired and retested.

The final connection between the addition and existing system shall be leak
tested with the source gas at the normal operating pressure. This pressure shall
be maintained until each joint has been examined for leakage by means of soapy
water or other equally effective means of leak detection safe for use with
oxygen.

The existing system shall be tested up to the closest valve at each connection of
the new work to the existing systems.

5. Alarm Testing: All warning system for each medical gas piping shall be tested
to assure that all components function properly prior to placing system in
service.

6. All tests as described above shall be performed for each phase of construction.

B. Spare Parts:

1. Furnish the following spare parts:

a. 10% pilot light replacement

b. Valves (hand operated)

1) 5% complete valves, each size and type

2) 20% complete repacking and reseating kits, each size and type.

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