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SECTION 23 63 33
EVAPORATIVE REFRIGERANT CONDENSERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
1.2
Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
SUMMARY
A.
1.3
A.
1.4
A.
Delegated Design: Design evaporative refrigerant condenser support structure [and seismic
restraints] [and wind restraints], including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified
professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.
B.
Structural Performance: Evaporative refrigerant condenser support structure shall withstand the
effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions
indicated according to [ASCE/SEI 7] <Insert requirement>.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
C.
Wind-Restraint Performance:
1.
2.
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3.
D.
Minimum 48.8 kg/sq. m multiplied by the maximum area of the mechanical component
projected on a vertical plane that is normal to the wind direction, and 45 degrees either
side of normal.
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The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts
from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified [and the unit will be
fully operational after the seismic event]."
ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, pressure drop, fan
performance data, installation instructions, furnished specialties, and accessories.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
B.
LEED Submittals:
1.
C.
Product Data for Credit EA 4: Documentation indicating that equipment and refrigerants
comply.
Shop Drawings: For evaporative refrigerant condensers. Include plans, elevations, sections,
details, and attachments to other work.
1.
2.
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D.
3.
4.
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Detail mounting, securing, and flashing of roof curb to roof structure. Indicate
coordinating requirements with roof membrane system.
[Wind-] [and] [Seismic-]Restraint Details: Detail fabrication and attachment of
restraints and snubbers. Show anchorage details and indicate quantity, diameter, and
depth of penetration of anchors.
Vibration Isolation Base Details:
Detail fabrication including anchorages and
attachments to structure and to supported equipment. Include handrails, ladders, and
equipment mounting frame.
Design Calculations: Calculate requirements for selecting vibration isolators [and
seismic restraints] and for designing vibration isolation bases.
INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A.
Coordination Drawings: Plans, elevations, and other details, drawn to scale, on which the
following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from Installers of the
items involved.
1.
2.
3.
B.
C.
1.7
Structural supports.
Piping and wiring roughing-in requirements (determine spaces reserved for electrical
equipment).
Access requirements for service and maintenance.
Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of
assembled components or on calculation.
Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate
and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.
Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based
and their installation requirements.
A.
1.8
A.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
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B.
ASME Compliance: Fabricate and label heat-exchanger coils to comply with ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1.
C.
D.
1.9
COORDINATION
A.
Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided. Cast anchorbolt inserts into bases.
B.
C.
Coordinate sizes and locations of roof curbs, equipment supports, and roof penetrations with
actual equipment provided.
1.10
A.
WARRANTY
Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or
replace components of evaporative refrigerant condensers that fail in materials or workmanship
within specified warranty period.
1.
2.
Warranty Period: [Five] <Insert number> years from date of Initial Acceptance.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide the following] [provide one of
the following] [available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are
not limited to, the following]:
1.
2.
B.
Fabricate evaporative refrigerant condenser mounting base with reinforcement strong enough to
resist evaporative refrigerant condenser movement during a seismic event when evaporative
refrigerant condenser is anchored to field support structure.
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C.
Evaporative refrigerant condenser designed to resist wind load of [1.44 kPa] <Insert value>.
D.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E.
Collection Basin: Configure evaporative refrigerant condenser for installation with a fieldconstructed collection basin.
F.
Collection Basin:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Material: [FRP with UV inhibitors] [Galvanized steel, ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z600
coating] [Galvanized steel, ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z700 coating] [Polymer-coated
galvanized steel] [Stainless steel].
Strainer: Removable[ stainless-steel] strainer with openings smaller than nozzle orifices.
Overflow and drain connections.
Makeup water connection.
Basin Sweeper Distribution Piping and Nozzles:
a.
b.
c.
G.
H.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Water Distribution Piping: Main header and lateral branch piping designed for even
distribution over heat exchanger coil throughout the flow range without the need for balancing
valves and for connecting individual, removable, nonclogging spray nozzles.
1.
2.
3.
J.
Recirculating Piping: [PVC] <Insert pipe material>[, with connections for separately provided,
remote spray pump].
K.
2.
3.
4.
L.
Heat-Exchanger Coils:
1.
2.
3.
4.
M.
Tube and Tube Sheet Materials: [Copper tube with stainless-steel sheet] [Stainlesssteel tube and sheet] [Prime-coated steel tube and sheet with outer surface of tube
and sheet hot-dip galvanized after fabrication].
Heat-Exchanger Arrangement: [Serpentine tubes] [Serpentine tubes with removable
cover plate on inlet and outlet headers] [Straight tubes with removable header cover
plate on both ends of heat exchanger for straight-through access to each tube]; and
sloped for complete drainage of fluid by gravity.
ASME Compliance: Designed, manufactured, and tested according to ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1, and bearing ASME "U" stamp; and
sloped for complete drainage of fluid by gravity.
Field Piping Connections: Vent, supply, and return [suitable for mating to
ASME B16.5, Class 150 flange].
N.
General Requirements for Spray Pump Motor: Comply with NEMA designation and
temperature-rating requirements specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor
Requirements for HVAC Equipment" and not indicated below.
Motor Enclosure: [Totally enclosed] [Totally enclosed nonventilated (TENV)]
[Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC)] [with epoxy or polyurethane finish].
Energy Efficiency:
[Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1] [NEMA Premium
Efficient].
Service Factor: [1.0] [1.15] <Insert value>.
Material: [FRP] [PVC] [FRP or PVC] <Insert material>; with maximum flame-spread
index of [5] [25] <Insert value> according to ASTM E 84.
UV Treatment: Inhibitors to protect against damage caused by UV radiation.
Configuration: Multipass, designed and tested to reduce water carryover to achieve
performance indicated.
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O.
Centrifugal Fan: Double-width, double-inlet fan with forward-curved blades; and statically and
dynamically balanced at the factory after assembly.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
P.
Number of Fans: Each evaporative refrigerant condenser cell shall have a single fan or
multiple fans connected to a common shaft.
Fan Wheel and Housing Materials: Galvanized steel.
Fan Shaft: Steel, coated to resist corrosion.
Protective Enclosure: Removable, galvanized-steel, wire-mesh screens complying with
OSHA regulations.
Fan Shaft Bearings: Self-aligning, grease-lubricated ball or roller bearings with
moisture-proof seals and premium, moisture-resistant grease suitable for temperatures
between minus 29 and plus 149 deg C. Bearings designed for an L-10 life of [40,000]
[50,000] <Insert value> hours.
Bearings Grease Fittings: Extended lubrication lines to an easily accessible location.
Belt Drive:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Q.
Fan Motor:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
General Requirements for Fan Motors: Comply with NEMA designation and
temperature-rating requirements specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor
Requirements for HVAC Equipment" and not indicated below.
Motor Enclosure: [Totally enclosed] [Totally enclosed air over (TEAO)] [Totally
enclosed fan cooled (TEFC)] [with epoxy or polyurethane finish].
Energy Efficiency:
[Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1] [NEMA Premium
Efficient].
Service Factor: [1.15] <Insert value>.
Insulation: [Class F] [Class H] <Insert class>.
Variable-Speed Motors: Inverter-duty rated per NEMA MG-1, Section IV, "Performance
Standard Applying to All Machines," Part 31, "Definite-Purpose, Inverter-Fed, Polyphase
Motors."
Severe-duty rating with the following features:
a.
b.
c.
8.
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Motor Base: adjustable or other suitable provision for adjusting belt tension.
Discharge Hoods:
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Provide field power and controls to open dampers when pump is energized and
close dampers when pump is de-energized.
S.
T.
3.
4.
U.
V.
Control Package:
shipment.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
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NEMA 250, [Type 3R] [Type 4] [Type 4X] enclosure with removable internally
mounted backplate.
Control-circuit transformer with primary and secondary side fuses.
Terminal blocks with numbered and color-coded wiring to match wiring diagram. Spare
wiring terminal block for connection to external controls or equipment.
Microprocessor-based controller for automatic control of fan[ and spray pump] based
on evaporative refrigerant condenser leaving-water temperature with control features to
improve operating efficiency based on outdoor ambient wet-bulb temperature by using
adaptive logic.
Fan motor sequencer for multiple-cell and two-speed applications with automatic leadstage rotation.
Collection basin, electric/electronic level controller complying with requirements in
"Electric/Electronic, Collection Basin Water-Level Controller with Solenoid Valve"
Paragraph.
Vibration switch for each fan, complying with requirements in "Vibration Switch"
Paragraph.
Controls and wiring for "two-motor, single-fan drives" shall be same as two-speed, twowinding motor.
Power and controls to open discharge hood dampers when pump is energized and close
dampers when pump is de-energized.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Doors: Large enough for personnel to access evaporative refrigerant condenser internal
components from [both] evaporative refrigerant condenser end walls.[ Doors shall be
operable from both sides of the door.]
External Ladders with Safety Cages: Aluminum, galvanized- or stainless-steel, fixed
ladders with ladder extensions to access external platforms and top of evaporative
refrigerant condenser from adjacent grade without the need for portable ladders. Comply
with 29 CFR 1910.27.
External Platforms with Handrails: Aluminum, FRP, or galvanized-steel bar grating at
evaporative refrigerant condenser access doors when evaporative refrigerant condensers
are elevated and not accessible from grade.
Handrail: Aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel complete with kneerail and
toeboard at platforms and around top of evaporative refrigerant condenser. Comply with
29 CFR 1910.23.
Internal Platforms: Aluminum, FRP, or galvanized-steel bar grating.
a.
X.
Branch power circuit to each motor and electric basin heater and to controls[ with
a disconnect switch or circuit breaker].
NEMA-rated motor controller, hand-off-auto switch, and overcurrent protection
for each motor. Provide variable frequency controller with manual bypass and line
reactors for each variable-speed motor indicated.
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Spanning the collection basin from one end of evaporative refrigerant condenser to
the other and positioned to form a path between the access doors. Platform shall
be elevated so that all parts are above the high water level of the collection basin.
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3.
Heat-Exchanger Coil(s):
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.
5.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Type: [Single speed] [Two speed, single winding] [Two speed, two winding]
[Variable speed].
Horsepower/Cell: <Insert horsepower>.
Full-Load Ampacity: <Insert value>.
Minimum Circuit Ampacity: <Insert value>.
Maximum Overcurrent Protection Device: <Insert amperage>.
Electrical Characteristics: [208] [240] [480] <Insert value>-V ac, 3 phase, 60 Hz.
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Sound Pressure Level: <Insert dBA> at <Insert distance in m> [when measured
according to CTI ATC 128].
Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, [provide the following] [provide one of
the following] [available products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are
not limited to, the following]:
1.
B.
Fabricate evaporative refrigerant condenser mounting base with reinforcement strong enough to
resist evaporative refrigerant condenser movement during a seismic event when evaporative
refrigerant condenser is anchored to field support structure.
C.
Evaporative refrigerant condenser designed to resist wind load of [1.44 kPa] <Insert value>.
D.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
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E.
Collection Basin: Configure evaporative refrigerant condenser for installation with a fieldconstructed collection basin.
F.
Collection Basin:
1.
2.
3.
Material: [Galvanized steel, ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z600 coating] [Galvanized steel,
ASTM A 653/A 653M, Z700 coating] [Stainless steel].
Overflow and drain connections.
Makeup water connection.
G.
H.
3.
4.
5.
6.
I.
Pressurized Water Distribution Piping: Main header and lateral branch piping designed for
even distribution over heat-exchanger coil throughout the flow range without the need for
balancing valves and for connecting individual, removable, nonclogging spray nozzles.
1.
2.
3.
J.
Manufacturer's standard
Recirculating Piping: [PVC] <Insert pipe material>[, with connections for separately provided,
remote spray pump].
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K.
2.
3.
4.
L.
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
Material: [FRP] [PVC] [FRP or PVC] <Insert material>; with maximum flame-spread
index of [5] [25] <Insert value> according to ASTM E 84.
UV Treatment: Inhibitors to protect against damage caused by UV radiation.
Configuration: Multipass, designed and tested to reduce water carryover to achieve
performance indicated.
Air-Intake Louvers:
1.
2.
3.
O.
Tube and Tube Sheet Materials: [Copper tube with stainless-steel sheet] [Stainlesssteel tube and sheet] [Prime-coated steel tube and sheet with outer surface of tube
and sheet hot-dip galvanized after fabrication].
Heat-Exchanger Arrangement: [Serpentine tubes] [Serpentine tubes with removable
cover plate on inlet and outlet headers] [Straight tubes with removable header cover
plate on both ends of heat exchanger for straight-through access to each tube]; and
sloped for complete drainage of fluid by gravity.
ASME Compliance: Designed, manufactured, and tested according to ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1, and bearing ASME "U" stamp; and
sloped for complete drainage of fluid by gravity.
Field Piping Connections:
Vent, supply, and return[ suitable for mating to
ASME B16.5, Class 150 flange].
N.
General Requirements for Spray Pump Motor: Comply with NEMA designation and
temperature-rating requirements specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor
Requirements for HVAC Equipment" and not indicated below.
Motor Enclosure: [Totally enclosed] [Totally enclosed nonventilated (TENV)]
[Totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC)] [with epoxy or polyurethane finish].
Energy Efficiency:
[Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1] [NEMA Premium
Efficient].
Service Factor: [1.0] [1.15] <Insert value>.
Heat-Exchanger Coils:
1.
M.
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5.
6.
P.
Belt Drive:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Q.
Fan Motor:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
General Requirements for Fan Motors: Comply with NEMA designation and
temperature-rating requirements specified in Section 23 05 13 "Common Motor
Requirements for HVAC Equipment" and not indicated below.
Motor Enclosure: [Totally enclosed] [Totally enclosed air over (TEAO)] [Totally
enclosed fan cooled (TEFC)] [with epoxy or polyurethane finish].
Energy Efficiency:
[Comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1] [NEMA Premium
Efficient].
Service Factor: [1.15] <Insert value>.
Insulation: [Class F] [Class H] <Insert class>.
Variable-Speed Motors: Inverter-duty rated per NEMA MG-1, Section IV, "Performance
Standard Applying to All Machines," Part 31, "Definite-Purpose, Inverter-Fed, Polyphase
Motors."
Severe-duty rating with the following features:
a.
b.
8.
R.
Motor Base: Adjustable, or other suitable provision for adjusting belt tension.
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Stack Extension: Fabricated to extend above fan deck <Insert distance> unless
otherwise indicated.
Stack Termination: Wire-mesh, galvanized-steel screens; complying with OSHA
regulations.
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3.
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U.
Control Package:
shipment.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
NEMA 250, [Type 3R] [Type 4] [Type 4X] enclosure with removable internally mount
backplate.
Control-circuit transformer with primary and secondary side fuses.
Terminal blocks with numbered and color-coded wiring to match wiring diagram. Spare
wiring terminal block for connection to external controls or equipment.
Microprocessor-based controller for automatic control of fan[ and spray pump] based
on evaporative refrigerant condenser leaving-water temperature with control features to
improve operating efficiency based on outdoor ambient wet-bulb temperature by using
adaptive logic.
Fan motor sequencer for multiple-cell and two-speed applications with automatic leadstage rotation.
Collection basin electric/electronic level controller complying with requirements in
"Electric/Electronic, Collection Basin Water-Level Controller with Solenoid Valve"
Paragraph.
Vibration switch for each fan, complying with requirements in "Vibration Switch"
Paragraph.
Single-point, field-power connection to a [fused disconnect switch] [nonfused
disconnect switch] [circuit breaker] [for each evaporative refrigerant condenser
cell].
a.
b.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Branch power circuit to each motor and electric basin heater and to controls[ with
a disconnect switch or circuit breaker].
NEMA-rated motor controller, hand-off-auto switch, and overcurrent protection
for each motor. Provide variable frequency controller with manual bypass and line
reactors for each variable-speed motor indicated.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
V.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Doors: Large enough for personnel to access evaporative refrigerant condenser internal
components from both evaporative refrigerant condenser end walls. Doors shall be
operable from both sides of the door.
External Ladders with Safety Cages: Aluminum, galvanized- or stainless-steel, fixed
ladders with ladder extensions to access external platforms and top of evaporative
refrigerant condenser from adjacent grade without the need for portable ladders. Comply
with 29 CFR 1910.27.
External Platforms with Handrails: Aluminum, FRP, or galvanized-steel bar grating at
evaporative refrigerant condenser access doors when evaporative refrigerant condensers
are elevated and not accessible from grade.
Handrail: Aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel, complete with kneerail and
toeboard at platforms, and around top of evaporative refrigerant condenser. Comply with
29 CFR 1910.23.
Internal Platforms: Aluminum, FRP, or galvanized-steel bar grating.
a.
b.
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Spanning the collection basin from one end of evaporative refrigerant condenser to
the other and positioned to form a path between the access doors. Platform shall
be elevated so that all parts are above the high-water level of the collection basin.
Elevated internal platforms with handrails accessible from fixed vertical ladders to
access the fan drive assembly when out of reach from collection basin platform.
4.
Fan Motor:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
5.
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Type: [Single speed] [Two speed, single winding] [Two speed, two winding]
[Variable speed].
Horsepower/Cell: <Insert horsepower>.
Full-Load Ampacity: <Insert value>.
Minimum Circuit Ampacity: <Insert value>.
Maximum Overcurrent Protection Device: <Insert amperage>.
Electrical Characteristics: [208] [240] [480] <Insert value>-V ac, 3 phase, 60 Hz.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Sound Pressure Level: <Insert dBA> at <Insert distance in m> [when measured
according to CTI ATC 128].
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
Examine roughing-in for concrete bases, anchor-bolt sizes and locations, piping systems, and
electrical systems to verify actual locations and sizes before evaporative refrigerant condenser
installation.
B.
Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2
INSTALLATION
A.
B.
C.
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Equipment Mounting: Install cooling tower on concrete bases. Comply with requirements in
[Section 03 30 00 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."] [Section 03 30 53 "Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place
Concrete."]
1.
2.
3.
Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated,
install dowel rods on 450-mm centers around the full perimeter of concrete base.
For supported equipment, install epoxy-coated anchor bolts that extend through concrete
base and anchor into structural concrete floor.
Place and secure anchorage devices. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams,
instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
E.
F.
Equipment Mounting: Install evaporative refrigerant condensers with <Insert seismicrestraint device>. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint devices specified in
Section 23 05 48 "Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment."
G.
H.
Loose Equipment: Install electrical components, devices, and accessories that are not factory
mounted.
3.3
CONNECTIONS
A.
Install piping adjacent to evaporative refrigerant condensers to allow service and maintenance.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
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A.
B.
C.
3.5
ADJUSTING
A.
B.
Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within [12] <Insert number> months of date of
Initial Acceptance, provide on-site assistance in adjusting system to suit actual occupied
conditions. Provide up to [two] <Insert number> visits to Project during other-than-normal
occupancy hours for this purpose.
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DEMONSTRATION
A.
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