salvaged piping according to size and type. If the piping that remains can
become pressurized due to upstream valve failure, end caps, blind flanges,
or other types of plugs or fittings with a pressure gage and bleed valve
shall be attached to the open end of the pipe to ensure positive leak
control. Carefully dismantle piping that previously contained gas,
gasoline, oil, or other dangerous fluids, with precautions taken to prevent
injury to persons and property. Store piping outdoors until all fumes and
residues are removed. Box prefabricated supports, hangers, plates, valves,
and specialty items according to size and type. Wrap sprinkler heads
individually in plastic bags before boxing. Classify piping not designated
for salvage, or not reusable, as scrap metal.
3.1.16.3
Ducts
Classify removed duct work as scrap metal.
3.1.16.4
Fixtures, Motors and Machines
Remove and salvage fixtures, motors and machines associated with plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and other mechanical system
installations. Salvage, box and store auxiliary units and accesories with
the main motor and machines. Tag salvaged items for indentification,
storage, and protection from damage. Classify broken, damaged, or
otherwise unserviceable units and not caused to be broken, damaged, or
otherwise unserviceable as debris and disposed of by the Contractor.
3.1.17
Electrical Equipment and Fixtures
Salvage motors, motor controllers, and operating and control equipment that
are attached to the driven equipment. Salvage wiring systems and
components. Box loose items and tag for identification. Disconnect
primary, secondary, control, communication, and signal ciruits at the point
of attachment to their distribution system.
3.1.17.1
Fixtures
Remove and salvage electrical fixtures. Salvage unprotected glassware from
the fixture and salvage separately. Salvage incandescent, mercury-vapor,
and fluorescent lamps, boxed and tagged for identification, and protected
from breakage.
3.1.17.2
Electrical Devices
Remove and salvage switches, switchgear, transformers, conductors including
wire and nonmetallic sheated and flexible armored cable, regulators,
meters, instruments, plates, circuit breakers, panelboards, oulet boxes,
and similar items. Box and tag these items for identification according to
type and size.
3.1.17.3
Wiring Ducts or Troughs
Remove and salvage wiring ducts or troughs. Dismantle plug-in ducts and
wiring troughs into unit lengths. Remove plug-in or disconnecting devices
from the busway and store separately.
3.1.17.4
Conduit and Miscellaneous Items
Salvage conduit except where embedded in concrete or masonry. Consider
corroded, bent, or damaged conduit as scrap metal. Sort straight and
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