JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Locate HVE system outlets in floor-mounted utility junction centers. A UJC (utility junction center) is a
grouping of specific utilities brought to a designated location in each dental operatory to provide
convenient points of connection to the dental operating unit equipment which will be furnished by VA. A
single 2 inch diameter wall outlet shall be provided in each recovery room.
6.6.13.1 AIRFLOW AND VACUUM REQUIREMENTS:
Provide air flow of 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm) at each UJC.
Provide air flow of 20 cfm at wall outlet in recovery rooms.
System shall develop and maintain a vacuum of 8 inches of mercury.
Provide a vacuum relief valve at the end of each trunk line.
Editing Note: Edit following paragraphs to reflect
type(s) of units to be provided.
6.6.13.2 HVE SYSTEM:
//Provide automatic alternating duplex vacuum producers, installed in parallel, turbine-type, each capable
of carrying 70 percent of the design load. Locate remote from dental facilities at an elevation lower than
UJCs. Gardner-Denver-Lamson Inc., or equal. //
//Provide duplex high efficiency continuous duty, positive displacement or sealed rotary vane pumps with
automatic continuous oil flow to all moving parts. System shall be RAMVAC or equal.//
Combine exhausts into a common pipe sized for one vacuum producer. Discharge exhaust pipe to
outdoors above roof of portion of building in which located. Do not discharge within a 10 foot radius of any
door, window, air intake or ventilating opening.
Increase air flow demand as follows to compensate for friction losses:
Percent
UJC
Increase
9 to 20
10
21 to 44
15
Select vacuum producer as follows:
SCFM @ 8 inches of Mercury
Hp
165
7.5
220
10
350
15
475
20
600
25
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