PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT

3.1.5.3

Continuous Runs

Locking system conductors shall not be spliced. Conductors shall be

continuous between locksets and termination point for control panel.

3.1.5.4

Surge Protection

Protect communication and data equipment against surges induced on control,

sensor, and data cables. Cables and conductors which serve as control,

sensor or data conductors shall have surge protection circuits installed at

each end that meets the IEEE C37.90.1 surge withstand capability test.

Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

3.1.5.5

Grounding

Grounding of wiring for locking control system shall be in accordance with

NFPA 70."

3.1.5.6

Wiring

Wiring for locking control system shall be installed in accordance with

NFPA 70 and the approved locking control system wiring diagram.

3.2

PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT

Due to the sensitivity of the locking control equipment to dust, dirt,

condensing humidity, and other products normally found on construction

sites, take precautions to ensure that the equipment is kept clean.

3.3

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Upon 7-days notice to the Contracting Officer, conduct the following tests

in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

3.3.1

Locking Control System Test

Perform an operational system test to verify conformance of locking control

system to this specification. Test shall include the activation of all

individual and group locking controls keep verification of operation, and

verification of status annunciation of controlled devices.

3.3.2

Retesting

Rectify deficiencies indicated by test and completely retest work affected

by such deficiencies.

3.4

TRAINING

Upon completion of the work and at a time designated by the Contracting

Officer, furnish a competent technician regularly employed or authorized by

the manufacturer of the locking control system to instruct Government

personnel in the proper operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, safety,

and emergency procedures of the locking control system. The period of

instruction shall be four eight-hour working days. Conduct the training at

the job site. The Government shall have the option to videotape during the

training session.

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