SECTION 15175

SWIMMING POOL PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes pipe and fittings, valves and strainers, pool equipment,
circulators and pumps, filters, and pool water treatment systems, water heaters.

B. Related Sections:
1. Hangers and Supports: Execution requirements for equipment supports
specified by this section.
2. Paints and Coatings: Execution requirements for tank painting specified
by this section.
3. Wiring Connections: Execution requirements for electric connections to
4. Domestic Water Piping: Product requirements for connections to water
supply and drain for placement by this section.
5. Fuel Piping: Product requirements for connections to gas water heaters for
placement by this section.
6. Motors: Product requirements for equipment motors for placement by this
section.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASME B16.22 (ANSI/American Society of Mechanical Engineers) -

Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings.

B. ASME SEC VIII (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) - Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels.

C. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Structural Steel.

D. ASTM B32 - Standard Specification for Solder Metal.

E. ASTM B88 - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (ASTM
B88M - Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube [Metric]).

F. ASTM D1785 - Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120.

G. ASTM D2467 - Standard Specification for Socket-Type Poly (Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80.

H. ASTM D2855 - Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings.

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 I. AWS A5.8 (American Welding Society) - Specifications for Filler Metals for
Brazing and Braze Welding.

J. UL 1081 (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) - Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters,

and Chlorinators.

K. UL 1261 (Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.) - Standard for Electric Water

Heaters for Pools and Tubs.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedure

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate detailed assembly of components of each system or sub-

system.

C. Product Data: Submit:

1. Pipe materials, pipe fittings, valves and accessories.
2. Component sizes, rough-in requirements, service sizes, and finishes.
3. Product description, model, dimensions of component sizes, rough-in
requirements, service size, and finish.
4. Dimension drawings of water heaters indicating components and
connections to other equipment and piping, performance data, utility
connections.
5. Heat exchanger dimensions, size of trappings, and performance data.
6. Dimensions of tanks, tank lining methods, anchors, attachments, lifting
points, trappings, and drains.
7. Pump type, capacity, power requirements, and affected adjacent
construction. Submit certified pump curves showing pump performance
characteristics with pump and system operating point plotted. Include
NPSH curve when applicable.
8. Electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit details, components assembly,

and start-up procedures.

E. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify products meet or exceed specified

requirements.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of controlling devices and

under-floor and buried piping.

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 C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit replacement part numbers and
availability, and service depot location and telephone number.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this

section with minimum three years experience, and with service facilities within
100miles of Project.

B. Installer: Company specializing in performing Work of this section with

minimum three years experience

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Administrative Requirements: Preinstallation meeting.

B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this section.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Product Requirements: Product storage and handling requirements.

B. Accept equipment on site in shipping containers with labeling in place. Inspect

for damage.

C. Protect equipment from damage and elements by maintaining shipping packaging

in place until installation. Maintain temporary inlet and outlet caps in place until
installation.

1.8 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Verify field measurements prior to fabrication.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. Administrative Requirements: Coordination and project conditions.

B. Coordinate Work with excavation, pool construction, pool deck construction,

grounding and bonding, to allow proper placement and sequence of pool piping
and equipment.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Execution Requirements: Product warranties and product bonds.

B. Furnish five year manufacturer warranty for pumps, water heaters, boilers and
heat exchangers.

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 1.11 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Execution Requirements: Maintenance service.

B. Furnish service and maintenance of water treatment systems for one year from
Date of Substantial Completion.

1.12 MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Furnish one or two test kits for manual testing:

1. Chlorine Residual.
2. pH Level.
3. Total Alkalinity.

1.13 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Execution Requirements: Spare parts and maintenance products.

B. Furnish two water treatment systems test probes, indicator bulbs, and surge fuses.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WATER PIPING AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. Copper Tubing: ASTM B88 (ASTM B88M), Type K, L, M, hard drawn.

1. Fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought copper.
2. Joints: ASTM B32, solder, Grade 95TA. AWS A5.8, BCuP silver braze.

B. PVC Pipe: ASTM D1785, Schedule 80.

1. Fittings: ASTM D2467, PVC.
2. Joints: ASTM D2855, solvent weld.

C. Unions for Pipe Sizes 2 inch and Under: PVC for plastic piping; bronze unions
for copper pipe, soldered joints.

D. Flanges for Pipe sizes over 2 inch PVC for plastic piping; bronze for copper
piping.

E. Valves: PVC plastic body and ball, double lever handle, double union with
socket, threaded or flanged ends, [EPDM Viton seals, teflon seats.

F. Butterfly Valves: Iron body, bronze disc, resilient replaceable seat for service to
100 degrees F wafer style, 10 position lever handle.

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2.2 POOL FILTER PUMPS

A. Manufacturers:
1. BOMPAS PSH
Or approved equal

B. Type: UL 1081, Horizontal shaft, single stage, direct connected, with motor, oil
lubricated, with casing, integral hair and lint strainer, renewable wear ring,
impeller, mechanical seal.

C. Casing: Bronze or Glass reinforced plastic resin, self-primary, double volute rated
for 125 psi working pressure, with pipe flanges.

D. Impeller: Bronze or Fiberglass filled plastic resin, closed with casing wear rings.

E. Shaft: Alloy steel with integral thrust collar and stainless steel sleeve.

F. Seal: Carbon rotating against stationary ceramic seat.

G. Strainer: Hair and lint basket built into casing with 12:1 ratio of free area to pipe
inlet area, removable Lexan cover.

H. Pump Motors: Operate at 3500 rpm unless otherwise indicated. Refer to Section
16225.

2.3 WHIRLPOOL JET PUMPS

A. Manufacturers:
1. BOMPAS PSH
Or approved equal

B. Type: UL 1081, Horizontal shaft, single stage, direct connected, with motor, oil
lubricated, with casing, integral hair and lint strainer, renewable wear ring,
impeller, mechanical seal.

C. Casing: [Bronze or Glass reinforced plastic resin, self-primary, double volute

rated for 125 psi working pressure, with pipe flanges.

D. Impeller: Bronze Fiberglass filled plastic resin, closed with casing wear rings

E. Shaft: Alloy steel with integral thrust collar and stainless steel sleeve.

F. Seal: Carbon rotating against stationary ceramic seat.

G. Strainer: Hair and lint basket built into casing with 12:1 ratio of free area to pipe
inlet area, removable Lexan cover.

H. Pump Motors: Operate at 3500 rpm unless otherwise indicated. Refer to Section
16225

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 I. Performance:

2.4 CLOSE COUPLED PUMPS

A. Manufacturers:
BOMPAS PSH
Or approved equal

B. Type: Horizontal shaft, single stage, single or double suction, direct connected,
radial or horizontally split casing, for 125 psi maximum working pressure.

C. Casing: Cast iron, with suction and discharge gage ports, [renewable bronze
casing wearing rings,] seal flush connections, drain plug, flanged suction and
discharge.

D. Impellers: Bronze, Stainless steel, fully enclosed, keyed to motor shaft extension.

E. Shaft: Stainless steel.

F. Seals: Carbon rotating against stationary ceramic seat, 225 degrees F maximum
continuous operating temperature.

2.5 POOL FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturers:
1. FIBER POOL
2. CERTIKIN
Or approved equal

B. Square Frames and Grates: ABS, 9 x 0, 12 x 12, 18 x 18, inch frame and grates,
44, 78,176 sq in

C. Round Frames and Grates: ABS, white color with stainless steel securing screws,
8 inches nominal diameter, 13 sq in open area.

D. Anti-Vortex Drain: ABS, white color with stainless steel securing screws, 8
inches nominal diameter, 7 sq in open area, with [frame for concrete pool]
[mounting lock-nut and gasket for fiberglass pool.

E. Suction Drain: Bronze frame, chrome plated grille, nominal 4 x 10 inch size, 25
sq in open area, for maximum 105 gpm flow at 1.5 ft/s velocity.

F. Wall and Floor Inlets: White cycolac, nominal 4 inch diameter, with internal
spinner valve disc.

G. Gutter Drain: White cycolac, nominal 2.75 x 4.5 inch 4 sq in open area.

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 H. Ball Inlets: ABS or Chrome plated cast bronze body and ball with stainless steel
screws, with 1-1/2 inch water inlet , 1/2 inch air connection, 30 gpm nominal
flow rate.

I. Skimmers: NSF approved, ABS molded body, with 10 inch diameter cover, 8
inch wide hinged weir with automatic level adjustment of 4.5 inches
thermoplastic strainer with 160 cu in capacity, 55 gpm flow rating.

J. Hair and Lint Strainer: ABS molded body with basket with 12:1 ratio of free area
to pipe inlet area, removable Lexan cover.

2.6 RESIDENTIAL FILTERS

A. Manufacturers:
1. FIBERPOOL
Or approved equal

B. Assembly: UL 1081, pressure sand type consisting of filter unit, multi-position

valve with backwash indicator, circulating pump with built-in hair and lint
strainer, and pump-to-filter hose connection.

C. Tank: One-piece shell of fiberglass-reinforced vinyl ester resin with separate top
flange designed for maximum working pressure of 50 psi, with minimum
bursting pressure of 300 psi and hydrostatic tested to 75 psi, mounted on
fiberglass-reinforced plastic base.

D. Internal Distribution System: Fabricated of thermoplastic extrusions and

moldings with basket type upper distributor and under-drain consisting of slotted
moldings extending radially from central standpipe.

E. Multi-Position Valve: Construct of corrosion-resistant and corrosion-proof

materials with control handle registering six positions; Filter, Backwash,
Whirlpool, Drain, Test, Rinse and Winterize.

F. Filter Medium: Hard, durable grains of rounded or sub-angular silica sand,

maximum 1 percent flat or micaceous particles, effective size of 0.17 inch and
uniformity coefficient of 1.35.

2.7 COMMERCIAL FILTERS

A. Manufacturers:
1. FIBERPOOL
Or approved equal

B. Assembly: UL 1081, pressure sand-and-gravel type consisting of filter tank(s),

face piping with butterfly valves, and gage panel.

C. Filter Tank: Fabricate from ASTM A36/A36M steel plate to ASME SEC VIIID
suitable for working pressure of psi and hydrostatic test pressure of psi ,Furnish

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 11 x 15 inch manhole in top head and leveling jacks. Equip with 3/4 inch
automatic air vent and tubing for connection to manual air vent on gage panel.
Paint externally with primer, and epoxy coat internally.

D. Influent Distribution System: Schedule 80 PVC pipe consisting of head and

laterals with orifices directed upwards, designed for maximum 8 fps velocity of
water in laterals at rated filter capacity.

E. Under-drain System: Schedule 80 PVC pipe, consisting of header and laterals

with orifices pointed downwards, designed for maximum 10 fps velocity of water
in laterals at rated filter capacity. Space laterals and orifices to allow uniform
water flow through filter bed during filter and backwash operations.

F. Face Piping: Class 125 cast iron flanged pipe fittings and Schedule 40 flange-
connected steel pipe designed for maximum 10 fps velocity of water at rated filter
capacity, incorporating line size butterfly valves. Furnish sight glass at waste
connection.

G. Gage Panel: Mount on tank and furnish with 4 inch diameter influent and effluent
pressure gages connected by tubing to nipples on tank nozzles; with NSF stainless
steel name plate.

H. Furnish concrete fill in bottom of tank to within one inch of underside of effluent
header.

I. Filter Support Media: Clean, hard rounded gravel with minimum average specific
gravity of 2.5, free from shale, mica, clay, sandstone, loam, and other impurities.
Screen to sizes specified with maximum 2 percent by weight of thin, flat, or
elongated pieces. Filter support media consisting of four grades of gravel laid in
level layers, each 4 inches deep as follows:
1. Coarse gravel 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches
2. Medium gravel 1/1 to 3/4 inches
3. Fine gravel 1/8 to 1/4 inches
4. Buckwheat gravel 1/16 to 18 inches

J. Filter Sand: Hard, durable grains of rounded or sub-angular silica sand, free from
clay, loam, dirt and organic matter, maximum 1 percent by weight flat or
micaceous particles, effective size of 0.17 inch and uniformity coefficient of 1.35.
Place upon filter support media in level bed minimum 20 inches deep.

K. Performance:
1. Flow rate
2. Total effective area
3. Filtering capacity

2.8 COMMERCIAL VACUUM FILTERS

A. Filter Assembly:

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 1. Total filter area:
2. Filter rate:
3. Flow rate:
4. Filtering capacity:

B. Filtering Unit: Vacuum type utilizing principle of filtering through cake of

diatomaceous earth, where filtration operation is concluded on suction side of
pump.

C. Filter Tank: 0.188 inch thick steel internally lined with white plastic lining 0.01
inch thick, and painted on exterior with primer. 11 gage Type 304 stainless
steel.Continuously welded joints. Braced externally around perimeter. Slope
floor towards drain nozzle. Support floor with flat bars spaced as required.
Flange external connection larger than 2 inches . Internal connections for
manifold stainless steel. [Furnish full-length catwalk.

D. Baffle: Coated steel or stainless steel, secured to sidewall of tank.

E. Filter Element: Rectangular bottom drain filter element consisting of filter

chamber connected to bottom discharge outlet, both fitted with filter cover.
Fabricated filter chamber of high impact styrene, vacuum formed in two identical
halves butted and joined over entire contact area.

F. Filter Element Cover: Woven monofilament linear polyethylene, sewn on two

sides with Dacron thread with Velcro type closure for on-site installation
maintenance or replacement.

G. Element Hold-Down: Coated steel or stainless steel with corrugated PVC foam
spacer, stainless steel fasteners.

H. Collection Tube: Schedule 80 PVC pipe, machined and drilled to accept element
assembly. Finish one end of tube to mate effluent tank internal nozzle and seal
opposite end. Secure element collection tube to bottom of tank with stainless
steel clamp assembly.

2.9 SURGE TANKS

A. Manufacturers:
1. CERTIKIN
Or approved equal

B. Tank: Reinforced fiber glass for 50 psi working pressure with cover and gasket,
fittings, and taps for accessories, size:
1. Diameter: in inches
2. Height: in inches
3. Volume: in gallon

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 C. Float Valve: PVC flange body with wafer type disc on stainless steel shaft and
two stainless steel float rods and polyethylene floats. Disc 20 percent open with
float up and full open with float down.

D. Remote Control Valve: Diaphragm type hydraulically operated with [threaded]

[flanged] connections, and float actuated, multi-port, two position pilot valve.

2.10 POOL WATER TREATMENT (SALT SOLUTION)

A. Manufacturers:
1. AQUA POOL
Or approved equal

B. Package: System using electrolytic process to produce biocide of hypochlorous

acid HOCl, and nascent oxygen from mild salt solution (4000 ppm sodium
chloride). Components include:
1. Electrolysis cells.
2. Main power assembly.
3. Master console containing controls and operation indicating lights.
4. Water sampling system with probes for pH and HOCl residual.
5. pH dosing unit.

C. Operation: Continuously monitor pool water and generate HOCl and Oxygen to
maintain chlorine residual of 1.5 ppm. Maintain pH of 7.4 by feeding dilute
muriatic acid.

2.11 POOL WATER TREATMENT (CHLORINE INJECTION))

A. Manufacturers:
1. AQUA POOL
Or approved equal

B. Performance Requirement: UL 1081, injection rate 0.2 – 4, 0.5 – 10, 1.0 – 20,
2.5 – 50 or 5 - 100 pounds per day

C. Regulator: Continuously monitor pH and chlorine levels and control chemical

feed pumps. Maintain pH of 7.5 and free chlorine residual of 0.9 ppm. Mount
regulator in surface mounted general purpose enclosure of fiberglass construction
and incorporate:
1. On/off switch.
2. Green light to indicate regulator is energized.
3. Toggle switches for chemical feed pumps, with off, manual, and
automatic positions.
4. Relays for direct switching of pump motors.
5. Yellow lights to indicate pump operation.
6. Red lights for abnormal conditions.

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 7. Interlock to prevent chlorine feed when pH is abnormal.
8. 3 inch meters for continuous display of pH and chlorine levels.
9. Calibration controls for pH and chlorine.

D. Sensors: Electrode with coaxial cable for attachment to regulator.

E. Flow Switch: Shuts down controller on no flow through sampling line.

F. Gas Chlorinator: Vacuum-operated chlorinator, comprising cylinder unit, control

unit, and injector.
1. Cylinder Unit with one or two cylinders incorporating combined pressure
reducing and shut-off valve and chlorine supply indicator.
2. Control Unit containing injection meter, V-notch orifice, differential
regulating valve, pressure relief valve, and chlorine supply indicator.
3. Connect injector directly into piping.

G. Liquid Chlorinator: System consisting of two tanks with injector pumps to feed
liquid chlorine (bleach) and muriatic acid.
1. Solution Metering Pump: Positive displacement, diaphragm pump with
adjustable flow rate, thermoplastic construction, and continuous-duty fully
enclosed electric motor and drive, and built-in relief valve.
2. Solution Tanks: 30 gallon capacity, polyethylene, self-supporting, one
gallon graduated markings; molded fiberglass cover with recess for
mounting pump and liquid level switch , and direct reading scale.

2.12 GAS FIRED WATER HEATER

A. Manufacturers:
1. INSI
Approved or equal

B. Type: Automatic, natural gas-fired, vertical storage.

1. Storage: gal capacity.
2. Input: Btuh
3. Minimum recovery rate: gph with 100 degrees F temperature rise.
4. Maximum working pressure: 150 psi

C. Tank: Copper lined welded steel ASME labeled; multiple flue passages, 4 inch
diameter inspection port, thermally insulated with minimum 2 inches glass fiber,
encased in corrosion-resistant steel jacket; baked-on enamel finish; floor shield
and legs.

D. Controls: Automatic water thermostat with temperature range adjustable from 10

to 180 degrees F gas pressure regulator, multi-ribbon or tubular burner, 100
percent safety shut-off pilot and thermocouple, flue baffle and draft hood.

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2.13 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

A. Manufacturers:
1. INSI
Approved or equal

2.14 HEATING BOILER

A. Manufacturers:
1. Insi
2. Approved or equal

B. Performance:
1. Gross input: Btuh, at sea level.
2. Gross output: Btuh, at sea level.

C. Type: Gas-fired water tube boiler, with copper finned tube heat exchanger, steel
jacket with glass fiber insulation.
1. Gas burner, thermometer and pressure gauge, immersion thermostats for
operating and high limit protection.
2. percent safety shut-off electric gas valve with transformer, electronic
spark ignited safety pilot and pilot burner, gas pressure regulator, manual
gas shut-off, low water cut off.
3. ASME rated temperature and pressure relief valve, automatic boiler fill
and expansion tank, draft diverter.

D. Pump:

1. Pump capacity: gpm

2. Type: All bronze, in-line circulation pump mounted [on boiler] [between
heater and storage tank.
3. Electrical characteristics:
4. hp
5. volts, single or three phase, 60 Hz.
6. Control: Tank mounted immersion thermostat set at degrees F

2.15 SHELL AND TUBE TYPE HEAT EXCHANGER

A. Manufacturers:

1. INSI
Approved or equal

B. Shell: Stainless steel with threaded or flanged piping connections and necessary
trappings, steel saddle and attaching U-bolts, designed for heating fluid in shell
and heated fluid in tubes.

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 C. Heads: Brass, with brass tube sheets, threaded or flanged for piping connections.

D. Tubes: U-tube type with 3/4 inch OD minimum seamless copper tubes suitable
for 125 psi working pressure, with tube bundle removable for inspection and
cleaning,Stainless steel coil.

E. Code: ASME Code for pressure vessels for service pressures, ASME "U" symbol
stamped on heat exchanger.

F. Accessories:

1. Wells for temperature regulator sensor and high limit sensor at water
outlet.
2. ASME rated pressure and temperature relief valve on water outlet.
3. ASME rated pressure relief valves from tapping on heated waterside, set
at 120 psi
4. ASME rated pressure relief valve on water or steam inlet on downstream
side of control valve.
5. Thermometers and pressure gage taps in water inlet and outlets.
6. Vacuum breaker and pressure gage tapping with pigtail siphon in shell.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Administrative Requirements: Coordination and project conditions.

B. Verify excavations, equipment supports and pipe hanger inserts.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install piping to conserve building space, not interfere with use of space and other
work. Route piping in orderly manner, and maintain gradient. Group whenever
practical at common elevations.

B. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe,
joints, or connected equipment. Provide access to valves and fittings.

C. Pipe relief valve outlet and backwash to nearest floor drain.

D. Install unions downstream of valves and at equipment or apparatus connections.

E. Pumps:
1. Provide air cock and drain connection on horizontal pump casings.

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 2. Provide line sized valve and strainer on suction and line sized soft seated
check valve and isolation valve on discharge.
3. Decrease from line size, with long radius reducing elbows or reducers.
Support piping adjacent to pump independently of pump casings. Install
supports under elbows on pump suction and discharge line sizes 4 inches
and over.

F. Filter Tanks:
1. Provide support for tanks independent of building structural framing
members.
2. Clean and flush tank prior to delivery to site, after installation. Seal until
pipe connections are made.

G. Heat Exchangers:
1. Install unit with clearance for tube bundle removal without disturbing
other installed equipment or piping.
2. Pipe relief valves and drains to nearest floor drain. Pitch shell for
condensate drain to traps.

3. Connect steam branch line from top of main. Pipe in flexible manner,
pitched with steam flow, with pipe union connections. Provide steam
pressure gage at exchanger inlet. Provide steam traps and valves

END OF SECTION 15175

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