Steam lines on equipment for connection to building source shall be
connected only after building steam lines have been cleaned of
preservatives and materials that may be harmful to the equipment.
3.3.4
Waste Steam
Distillate coolers or other protective devices shall be installed as
necessary to protect high temperature discharge to waste.
3.4
FIELD TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
3.4.1
Before Testing
Pipes, equipment and components shall be cleaned of grease, dirt, stains,
and other foreign materials.
3.4.2
Testing
Testing shall be performed in accordance with referenced specifications
and/or requirements specified. One item or similar model, as necessary or
appropriate, shall be tested to ensure that it is operational and
installation conforms to specification requirements. Hydrostatically test
piping system at pressure of 1.5 times system operating pressure with water
at temperature not exceeding 38 degrees C 100 degrees F. Before test,
remove or isolate gage traps and apparatus that may be damaged by that
pressure. Install calibrated test gage in system to observe any loss of
pressure. Close off system and maintain test pressure not less the one
hour. Inspect joints and equipment connections for leaks. Retest and make
repair until no further leaks are observed. Manufacturer's standard
equipment warranty shall not begin until the manufacturer certifies
equipment conformance to all required testing specified and until
beneficial occupancy of the portion of the facility where the equipment is
installed.
3.4.3
Inspection
Each item shall be examined for visual defects and conformance to
specifications.
3.5
MANUFACTURER'S FIELD SERVICES
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NOTE: Delete this paragraph when an economical
analysis of the project deems this requirement
unnecessary.
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Services of a manufacturer's representative who is experienced in the
installation, adjustment, and operation of the equipment specified shall be
provided. The representative shall supervise the installation, adjustment,
and testing of the equipment.
3.6
TRAINING
Contractor shall conduct training course for operation staff as designated
by the Contracting Officer. The training period, for a total of [_____]
hours of normal working time, shall start after systems are functionally
complete but prior to final acceptance. The field instructions shall cover
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