trained.
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Train personnel who receive, process, and retransmit alarms at each
communication center and emergency response facility which houses a radio
alarm receiving/control network [or computer-aided dispatch system
workstation] provided under this contract. This instruction shall be
provided for [2] [3] alternating shifts, minimum of [8] [16] hours per
shift, and shall include overview of functions of individual system
components and the system as a whole; proper responses to the various types
of messages which can be displayed; procedures for startup, operation, and
shutdown of receiving/control network and CAD system; procedures for
diagnosing and correcting operator-correctable malfunctions; procedures for
restarting system after total power (primary and backup) power failure, and
procedures for manually initiating system tests. In addition, train
supervisory personnel on each shift, as designated by the Contracting
Officer, in procedures for adding and deleting transmitters and related
information from memory, [and] changing zone-specific messages[, and
loading CAD data]. Training shall be performed by the manufacturer's
technical representative(s) on-site using the equipment provided under this
contract. At the conclusion of this training, certify by name and rank that
each operator trained is qualified to operate the radio fire alarm
receiving/control equipment[ and the computer-aided dispatch system]
provided under this contract.
3.6.2
Instruction of Maintenance Personnel
Instruct Government-designated maintenance personnel for a minimum of 16
total hours in the theory of operation, procedures for start-up, operation,
and shutdown of each item of equipment; maintenance instructions; safety
precautions; test procedures; field troubleshooting/diagnostic procedures;
plug-in components, covering the following:
a.
Radio alarm transmitters
b. Radio alarm transmitter interface units, if not integral with
transmitters.
c.
Radio alarm receiving/decoding/control equipment.
d. All electronic assemblies which are part of the radio fire alarm
system provided by the Contractor but not covered above.
Instruction shall be given by the manufacturer's technical representative
using the documents specified in the paragraph entitled "Operation and
[3.6.3
Advanced Maintenance Training
Within one year of contract completion, provide [1] [2]
Government-designated maintenance personnel assigned to the site a
complete technical repair training session of 40 hours covering repair of
the radio alarm system equipment.
The training shall include an in-depth
explanation and review of the theory of operation, function, description,
and trouble-shooting of all equipment provided down to the component
level. Training shall include a review of manuals, drawings and parts
lists , together with any clarifications required. At least one period of
eight hours shall be spent trouble-shooting equipment with actual faults
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