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SECTION 23 40 00 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES
This Section includes air filters and air cleaning devices. Specify air filters in this section and cross-
referenced in other sections or, specify in equipment sections.
See the Drawing Coordination Considerations for information needed to coordinate this specification
Section with the Drawings.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes (whatever applicable):
1. Activated carbon filters.
2. Automatic renewable media filters.
3. Disposable, extended area panel filters.
4. Disposable panel filters.
5. Electronic air cleaners.
6. Extended surface high efficiency media filters.
7. Extended surface non-supported media filters.
8. Extended surface retained media filters.
9. High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.
10. Washable permanent panel filters.
11. Filter frames and housings.
12. Filter gages.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 23 05 13 - Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment:
Product requirements for motors for placement by this section.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. Comply with applicable requirements of the following standards and those others
referenced in this section or anywhere else written in the specifications or recommended
methods of governmental organizations apply to work in this Division. Where these
standards conflict with other specified requirements, the most restrictive requirements
shall govern at no extra cost and time:
1. ARI 850 - Commercial and Industrial Air Filter Equipment.
2. ASHRAE 52.1 - Gravimetric and Dust-Spot Procedures for Testing Air-
Cleaning Devices Used in General Ventilation for Removing Particulate Matter.
3. MIL MIL-STD-282 - Filter Units, Protective Clothing, Gas-Mask Components,
and Related Products: Performance-Test Methods.
4. UL 586 - High-Efficiency. Particulate, Air Filter Units.
5. UL 867 - Electrostatic Air Cleaners.
6. UL 900 - Air Filter Units.
B. Abbreviations and Names:
ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning
Engineers
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CFM Cubic Feet Per Minute
HVAC Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
HEPA High-Efficiency Particulate Air
MIL Military Standardization
mm Millimeter
Pa Pascal
PAHW Public Authority for housing welfare
UL Underwriters Laboratories
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to ARI 850 Section 7.4.
B. Dust Spot Efficiency: Plus, or minus [5] percent.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures.
B. Shop Drawings: Indicate filter assembly and filter frames, dimensions, motor locations, and
electrical characteristics and connection requirements.
C. Product Data: Submit data on filter media, filter performance data, dimensions, and electrical
characteristics.
D. Samples: Submit [two] samples of replacement filter media of each type and each filter frame.
E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit assembly and change-out procedures.
F. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.
1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Closeout procedures.
B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit instructions for operation, changing, and periodic
cleaning.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All materials should be approved by PAHW.
1.7 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with
minimum five years [documented] experience.
1.8 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS
A. Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements: Pre-installation meeting.
B. Convene minimum [one] week prior to commencing work of this section.
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1.9 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Product warranties and product
bonds.
B. Furnish [five] years manufacturer warranty for air cleaning devices.
1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Section 01 70 00 - Execution and Closeout Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance
products.
B. Furnish [ten set] of [disposable panel filters] [renewable media filters].
1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Protect filters from any moisture.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 ACTIVATED CARBON FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.]
B. Assembly: Galvanized steel unit incorporating extruded aluminum tracks to accommodate
filter servicing trays in deep V arrangement arranged for [upstream] [downstream] [side]
servicing with disposable panel pre-filter.
1. Nominal Size: [12 x 24 x 29 inches (305 x 610 x 735 mm)] [24 x 24 x 29 inches
(610 x 610 x 735 mm)].
C. Media:
1. Activated Carbon Density: 34 lb./cu ft (550 kg/cu m), pellets or granular [to 6 x
10 Tyler mesh screen].
2. Carbon Tetrachloride Activity: Minimum 60 percent; in thin bed.
3. Trays: Nominal size 24 x 24 x 5/8 inches (610 x 610 x 16 mm) thick.
4. Carbon: 1.42 cu ft per 1000 cfm (22 kg per 470 L/sec) nominal airflow capacity.
D. Rating: 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec) face velocity, 0.45 inch wg (110 Pa) resistance.
2.2 AUTOMATIC RENEWABLE MEDIA FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Assembly: Galvanized steel assembly with drive, controls, and media, feeding media across
air stream and winds and compresses used media for disposal. Enclose clean media roll with
hinged roll cover. Include tension panel to compress used media as media is spooled. Arrange
to allow upstream replacement of filter media.
C. Media: UL 900 Class 2, rolled and compressed, graduated density glass fiber blanket,
nominally 2 inch (50 mm) thick when expanded, [50 feet (20 m)] [65 feet (20 m)] long;
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factory sprayed with flameproof, non-drip, non-volatile adhesive; bonded reinforcing on
leaving side of media to prevent stretching and necking.
D. Performance Rating, ASHRAE 52.1:
1. Dust Spot Efficiency: 25 percent.
2. Weight Arrestance: Minimum 80 percent.
3. Face Velocity: 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec).
4. Initial Resistance at Pressure: 0.17 inch wg (40 Pa).
5. Recommended Final Resistance: 0.50 inch wg (125 Pa).
E. Drive Mechanism:
1. Electric gear reducer motor: low volts, single-phase, 50 Hz.
2. Hand crank for manual operation to rewind spool through chain and sprocket
assembly.
F. Controls: Furnish manual switch to advance media.
****** [OR] ******
G. Controls: Factory wired control package to advance media [after selected operating period of
time,] [when filter resistance exceeds selected high limit,] with media run out switch to stop
travel and indicate run out, and manual switch to override controls and advance media.
H. Frame: Auxiliary frame on downstream side of unit for [downstream access] [side access] to
extended surface [retained media] [non-supported media] [biological] [HEPA] filters.
2.3 DISPOSABLE, EXTENDED AREA PANEL FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: [UL 900 Class 1] [UL 900 Class 2], pleated, [lofted, non-woven, reinforced cotton
fabric] [lofted, non-woven, reinforced cotton and synthetic fabric] [fine, glass fiber] [fine,
glass fiber laminated to synthetic backing]; supported [and bonded to welded wire grid] [by
corrugated aluminum separators].
1. Frame: [Non-flammable] [Cardboard] [Galvanized steel] [Fire retardant, 3/4 inch
(19 mm) thick particleboard].
2. Nominal size: [12 x 24 inches (305 x 610 mm)] [16 x 20 inches (406 x 508 mm)]
[16 x 25 inches (406 x 635 mm)] [24 x 24 inches (610 x 610 mm)].
3. Nominal thickness: [1 inch (25 mm)] [2 inches (50 mm)] [4 inches (100 mm)] [6
inches (150 mm)] [12 inches (300 mm)].
C. Rating, ASHRAE 52.1:
1. Dust spot efficiency: [20] [25-30] [40-45] [60-65] [66] [80-85] [88] [90-95]
percent.
2. Weight arrestance: [85] [90-92] [94-96] [96] [97] [98] [99] percent.
3. Initial resistance at 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec) face velocity: [0.20 inch wg (50 Pa)]
[0.25 inch wg (62 Pa)] [0.30 inch wg (75 Pa)] [0.40 inch wg (100 Pa)] [0.50 inch
wg (125 Pa)] [0.60 inch wg (150 Pa)] [0.80 inch wg (200 Pa)].
4. Recommended final resistance: [0.9 inch wg (224 Pa)] [1.0 inch wg (250 Pa)]
[1.2 inch wg (300 Pa)] [1.5 inch wg (373 Pa)] [2.5 inch wg (625 Pa)].
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2.4 DISPOSABLE PANEL FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: UL 900 Class 2, fiber blanket, factory sprayed with flameproof, non-drip, non-volatile
adhesive.
1. Nominal Size: [12 x 24 inches (300 x 600 mm)] [16 x 25 inches (400 x 625
mm)] [24 x 24 inches (610 x 610 mm)].
2. Thickness: [1 inch (25 mm)] [2 inch (50 mm)].
C. Performance Rating:
1. Face Velocity: 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec)
2. Initial Resistance: [0.15 inch wg (37 Pa)] [0.10 inch wg (25 Pa)]
3. Recommended Final Resistance: 0.50 inches wg (125 Pa).
D. Casing: Cardboard-frame with perforated metal retainer.
****** [OR] ******
E. Holding Frames: 20 gage (0.90 mm) minimum galvanized steel frame with expanded metal
grid on outlet side and steel rod grid on inlet side, hinged with pull and retaining handles.
2.5 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Assembly: UL 867; galvanized steel assembly containing electronic agglomerator and
[disposable panel] [automatic renewable media] [extended surface non-supported media]
filters.
C. Electronic Agglomerator: Independently supported and nested collection cells of aluminum
construction including ionizing section consisting of alternately spaced grounded struts and
charged ionizing wires, and collecting section consisting of alternately grounded and charged
plates, with insulators located out of air stream.
D. Power Pack: Self-contained, pre-wired rectifying unit to convert low volts, single phase, 50
Hz AC power to approximately 12,000 volts DC for ionizer and 6,000 volts DC for collector,
including overload protection, on-off switch, pilot light indicating operating status.
E. Safety Accessories: Manual reset safety switches and warning lights for filter plenum access
doors, signal lights and safety switching upstream and downstream of unit within duct, and
enamel high voltage warning signs.
2.6 EXTENDED SURFACE HIGH EFFICIENCY MEDIA FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: Pleated, water-resistant glass fiber with [aluminum] [Kraft] separators; in 16 gage (1.5
mm) steel holding frame with corrosion resistant coating.
1. Nominal Size: [24 x 24 x 6 inches (610 x 610 x 150 mm)] [24 x 24 x 12 inches
(610 x 610 x 300 mm)] deep.
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C. Performance Rating, ASHRAE 52.1:
1. Dust Spot Efficiency: 95 percent.
2. MIL-STD-282 Test 0.3 Micron Dioctyl Phthalate Smoke (DOP) Efficiency: 99
percent.
3. Initial Resistance at [150 fpm (0.63 m/s)] [250 fpm (1.27 m/s)] Face Velocity:
[0.35 inch wg (87 Pa)] [0.50 inch wg (125 Pa)].
4. Recommended Final Resistance: [1.5 inch wg (375 Pa)] [2.0 inch wg (500 Pa)].
2.7 EXTENDED SURFACE NON-SUPPORTED MEDIA FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: [UL 900 Class 1] [UL 900 Class 2] reinforced glass fiber performed into series of
pockets with media spacing controls by variable length stitches; galvanized steel header
frame.
1. Media Area: [35] sq ft of media per 1000 cfm ([6.9] sq m per 1000 L/sec)
capacity.
2. Nominal size: 24 x 24 inches (610 x 610 mm) face, [22] [30] [36] inches ([560]
[760] [910] mm) deep.
C. Performance Rating, ASHRAE 52.1:
1. Percent Dust Spot Efficiency: [50] [80] [90].
2. Percent Weight Arrestance: [97] [98] [99].
3. Initial Resistance: [0.30 inch wg (75 Pa)] [0.40 inch wg (100 Pa)] [0.75 inch wg
(187 Pa)].
4. Recommended Final Resistance: 1.0 inch wg (250 Pa).
2.8 EXTENDED SURFACE RETAINED MEDIA FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: [UL 900 Class 1] [UL 900 Class 2] pleated, non-woven cotton fabric, scrim
reinforced; supported by welded steel retainer; in 16 gage (1.5 mm) steel holding frame with
corrosion resistant coating.
1. Effective Media Area: [16] [20] sq ft per 1000 cfm ([3.1] [3.9] sq m per 1000
L/sec) capacity rating.
2. Nominal Size: [24 x 24 x 12 inches (610 x 610 x 300 mm)] deep.
C. Performance Rating: ASHRAE 52.1:
1. Percent Dust Spot Efficiency: [30] [50] [80] [90].
2. Percent Average Weight Arrestance: [92] [96] [98] [99].
3. Initial Resistance at 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec) Face Velocity: [0.20 inch wg (50 Pa)]
[0.50 inch wg (125 Pa)] [0.75 inch wg (185 Pa)].
4. Recommended Final Resistance: 0.50 inch wg (125 Pa) above initial resistance.
2.9 HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR (HEPA) FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: UL 586, pleated, water-resistant glass fiber with separators of [aluminum] [vinyl
coated aluminum] [ribbons of filter media]:
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1. Holding Frame: [Plywood] [Fire retardant plywood] [Particleboard] [Fire
retardant particleboard] [Galvanized steel] [Zinc plated steel] [Cadmium plated
steel] [Stainless steel] [Aluminum].
2. Media to Frame Side Bond: [Polyurethane foam] [Silicone] [Neoprene adhesive]
[Fiberglass mat packing] [Thermosetting sealant].
3. Face Gasket: [Neoprene expanded rubber] [Ceramic fiber] [Silicone].
4. Nominal Size: [24 x 24 x 12 inches (610 x 610 x 300 mm)] deep.
C. Performance Rating:
1. MIL-STD-282 Test 0.3 Micron Dioctyl Phthalate Smoke (DOP) Efficiency:
99.97 percent.
2. Rated Airflow Capacity at 1.0 inch wg (250 Pa): [1150 cfm (540 L/s)]
3. Recommended Final Resistance: 3.0 inch wg (750 Pa).
2.10 WASHABLE PERMANENT PANEL FILTERS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. Media: 14 mesh [steel screen, zinc electroplated] [stainless steel] [aluminum], alternate layers
of flat and herringbone crimp, four layers per inch (25 mm); rod reinforced.
1. Frame: [16 gage (1.5 mm) galvanized steel] [20 gage (0.90 mm) stainless steel]
[Aluminum]
2. Nominal Size: [16 x 20 inches (400 x 500 mm)] [16 x 25 inches (400 x 625
mm)] [20 x 20 inches (500 x 500 mm)] [20 x 25 inches (500 x 675 mm)].
3. Thickness: [1 inch (25 mm)] [2 inches (50 mm)] thick.
C. Performance Rating:
1. Initial Resistance at 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec) face velocity: [0.10 inch wg (25 Pa)]
[0.12 inch wg (30 Pa)] [0.24 inch wg (60 Pa)].
2. Recommended Final Resistance at 500 fpm (2.54 m/sec) face velocity: 0.50 inch
wg (125 Pa).
2.11 FILTER FRAMES AND HOUSINGS
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
B. General: Fabricate filter frames and supporting structures of [16 gage (1.50 mm)] galvanized
steel or extruded aluminum T-section construction with necessary gaskets between frames
and walls.
C. Standard Sizes: For interchange ability of filter media of other manufacturers; for panel
filters, size for [24 x 24 inches (610 x 610 mm)] filter media, minimum 2 inches (50 mm)
thick; for extended surface and high efficiency particulate air filters, provide for upstream
mounting of panel filters.
D. Side Servicing Housings: Flanged for insertion into ductwork, of reinforced 16 gage (1.5 mm)
galvanized steel; access doors with continuous gaskets and positive locking devices on both
sides; extruded aluminum tracks or channels for primary [and secondary] [, secondary and
tertiary] filters with positive sealing gaskets.
2.12 FILTER GAGES
A. Substitutions: [Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements].
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B. Direct Reading Dial: [3-1/2 inch (90 mm)] [2 inch (50 mm)] diameter diaphragm actuated
dial in metal case. Furnish vent valves, black figures on white background, front calibration
adjustment, range [0-0.5 inch wg (0-125 Pa)] [0-1.0 inch wg (0-250 Pa)] [0-2.0 inch wg (0-
500 Pa)] [0-3.0 inch wg (0-750 Pa)] [0-4.0 inch wg (0-1000 Pa)], [2] [3] percent of full scale
accuracy.
****** [OR] ******
C. Inclined Manometer: One piece molded plastic with epoxy coated aluminum scale, inclined-
vertical indicating tube and built-in spirit level, range 0-3 inch wg (0-750 Pa), 3 percent of
full scale accuracy.
D. Accessories: Static pressure tips with integral compression fittings, 1/4 inch (6 mm)
[aluminum] [plastic] tubing, 2-way or 3-way vent valves.
2.13 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS
A. Electrical Characteristics: In accordance with Section 26 05 03 and MEW regulations:
1. 240/415 volts, [single] [three] phase, 50 Hz.
2. amperes maximum [fuse size] [circuit breaker size] [overcurrent protection].
B. Motors: In accordance with Section 23 05 13.
C. Disconnect Switch: Factory mount [in control panel] [on equipment].
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
A. Construct filter banks and install filters to prevent passage of unfiltered air
1. Provide felt, rubber, foam or neoprene gaskets as necessary.
B. Do not operate fan system connected to filter banks until all filters (temporary prefilters
and specified filters, except Type G) are in place.
C. Remove temporary prefilters at substantial completion, and after air balancing.
D. Install new filters after system testing and balancing.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install filters with felt, rubber, or neoprene gaskets to prevent passage of unfiltered air around
filters.
B. Install filter gage static pressure tips upstream and downstream of filters. Mount filter gages
on outside of filter housing or filter plenum, in accessible position. Adjust and level.
C. Do not operate fan system until [temporary] [permanent] filters are in place. Replace
temporary filters used during construction and testing, with clean set.
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D. Install filter gages on filter banks with separate static pressure tips upstream and downstream
of filters.
3.3 TEMPORARY PRE FILTERS FOR CONSTRUCTION
A. Protect all filters upstream of air handling units during construction with blankets of
50 mm fiberglass filter media or 50 mm disposable panel filters. UL Class 1 listed.
B. Provide spare set of temporary prefilters.
C. If final pressure drop of the temporary prefilters is reached during construction or test
and balance, replace with new filters.
D. Spare set is to be delivered to Owner at time of acceptance.
3.4 SCHEDULES
A. Air Filter Schedule (to be filled by the contractor):
Drawing Code AF-1 AF-2 AF-3………..
Location
Type
Number
Size
Air Flow
Face Velocity
Overall Width
Initial Resistance
Final Resistance
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