AIR & HYDRONIC SYSTEM TESTING & BALANCING

The first three and possibly most important steps to ensure that the building’s heating, air conditioning, and environmental control systems are designed, installed, and operating to maximum potential. The intent is to increase occupant comfort levels, increase mechanical systems efficiency, and even increase building safety by systems associated with ventilation equipment.

The Testing, Adjusting, & Balancing process contains two main facets, both typically based on design requirements; Air, and Water balancing. Both facets can be completed not only on new construction design but also existing systems.

By utilizing the expertise of our fully trained and qualified Testing, Adjusting, & Balancing Technicians we can also provide an in-depth system survey and analysis to discover existing building conditions and provide recommendations to improve overall building operations.

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IN HOUSE & ON-SITE

Servicing customers in every way possible to ensure a seamless transition from design to system handover.

REVIEW CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & DESIGN

DEVELOP SEQUENCE AND PROCEDURES

BALANCING REPORT

Understanding the expectations and requirements for the system to be installed.

• System needs
• Equipment selection
• Control strategy
• Safety protection system

Complete and comprehensive plan that outlines project specific test procedures and deliverables.

• Pre-Balancing requirements
• Equipment specific test procedures
• Example report format and product deliverables

Final document summarizing the handover state of the system.
 

• Remaining deficiencies noted, if any
• Actual performance data vs design data
• Final system “as built” drafting

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NEW CONSTRUCTION BALANCING

EXISTING SYSTEM COMFORT BALANCING

SYSTEM SURVEY & ANALYSIS

Conventional tried and true balancing based on project design requirements.

• Air balancing
• Hydronic water balancing
• Domestic water balancing

Apply our years of experience, knowledge, and engineering background.

• Volume distribution
  
• Space design
• Custom volume balancing
• Optimize occupant comfort

In depth impartial analysis of systems operating points, control devices, and current condition.

• Equipment accessibility
  
• Equipment condition
• Physical operation
• Original design vs current performance
  

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ISSUES LOG

FUMEHOOD TESTING

FIRE DAMPER TESTING & VERIFICATION

Live document created by us to be utilized by the construction team to document and rectify any deficiencies encountered.

• Deficiencies encountered
  
• Action required for rectification
• Trade required to rectify
  

Test, adjust, and document performance to ensure devices compliance with local regulations.

• Sash velocities grid
• Minimum & maximum sash velocities
• Total delivered volume

Physical drop testing of new and existing fire dampers to ensure code compliant operation.

• As-Built CAD drawings
• Verify drop test accessibility
• Signed certification deliverable