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MECHANICAL GENERAL CONDITIONS Section 15010 15-1207 D. Warranties shall be for a period of 1 year from the date of substantial completion unless more stringently specified within individual Sections of this Division. 3.12 TEMPORARY HEAT: A. The General Contractor will provide for all temporary heat at such times as may be required or directed by the Architect and pay all fuel and energy costs incurred. Temporary heating facilities proposed for use by the General Contractor will be subject to review of the Architect. B. The permanent heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system shall not be operated or used to provide air to the space during construction. Start-up of this system shall not commence until the building is cleaned. 3.13 START-UP PROVISIONS FOR MECHANICAL WORK: A. General: Major equipment (such as air handling units, boilers, and chillers) start-up shall be performed by the equipment manufacturer or authorized representative. B. Adjusting and Aligning Equipment: Adjust all equipment. Check all motors for proper rotation. C. Lubrication: 1. Extend grease fittings on bearings to points of ready and easy accessibility. 2. Lubricate fan bearings, etc., before operation of any equipment. 3. Provide a final lubrication to equipment immediately before turning over to Owner. D. Upon completion of the mechanical work, or at such time prior to completion as may be determined by the Architect, operate and test all mechanical equipment and systems to demonstrate the satisfactory overall operation of the building or project as a complete unit. Commence tests after preliminary balancing and adjustments to equipment have been checked. Immediately before starting tests, install new air filters and lubricate all running equipment. Notify the Architect at least seven calendar days in advance of starting the above tests. Test equipment and systems for a minimum as follows: 1. VRF System: 5 consecutive 8 -hour days 2. Water Heaters: 2 consecutive 8 -hour days E. Provide training and orientation of Owners operating staff in proper care and operation of equipment, systems and controls. F. Neatly tabulate and deliver to the Architect complete operational data, including air flows, room temperatures, fan speeds, motor currents, plenum and duct static pressures, and other data as required. The Architect reserves the right to spot check results, and if discrepancies or errors are noted, Contractor will be required to redo balancing tests and tabulations entirely. G. During test period, make final adjustments and balancing of equipment, systems, controls, and circuits so that all are placed in first-class operating condition. H. Mark final positions of balancing valves after balancing is complete. 11