Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Information, plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with testing and commissioning air and water systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment for testing and commissioning air and water systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient testing and commissioning process.
- Determine testing requirements.
- Prepare system for balancing.
- Dampers are set in the open or specified position and operational check of system-related fans and ducting is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Automatic control devices are energised to provide maximum demand for airflow.
- Piping system is checked for flow direction and leaks, and operational check of system and related pumps is carried out.
- All manual and automatic valves are set in the specified position.
- Balance, test and commission system.
- Valves or throttling devices are adjusted to achieve specified water flow ratings.
- Air volumes moved by system fans are measured.
- Dampers and terminal devices are correctly adjusted to achieve specified airflow ratings.
- Automatic controls and devices are set to specified settings.
- Testing and balancing of system is carried out in accordance with job specification and/or manufacturer recommendations.
- Test and monitored results are documented in format required by job specification and/or manufacturer.
- Restore work area.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.