3 percent and 4 percent. If test results indicate proportioning below or
above this range, the Contractor shall make necessary adjustments and
retest as directed by the Contracting Officer.
3.6.4
Post-discharge Test Requirements
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NOTE: Discharge tests using AFFF solution are
necessary in order to verify proportioner accuracy
as well as to demonstrate performance of the overall
system at final acceptance. The collection and
disposal of the solution is often a problem in many
areas due to the real and perceived environmental
effects of the solution. Thus it is important that
the project design or the existing site addresses
the need to collect and dispose of the solution. If
adequate means are not otherwise available or
provided, the responsibility for collection and
disposal will have to be placed on the Contractor.
This needs to be made clear in the project documents
to preclude problems and misunderstandings at time
of final testing.
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Following the successful completion of the tests, the Contractor shall
remove the foam solution from the site as indicated on the approved AFFF
waste containment and disposal plan. Contractor shall replenish AFFF
concentrate consumed during the tests. The entire fire protection system
shall be returned to automatic operation and the facility restored to
operational capability. Discharged solution shall be contained and
disposed of in a manner acceptable to local authorities and as identified
on the approved test plan. Once tests are completed, systems shall be
returned to fully operational status, including filling of AFFF concentrate
tanks with concentrate and filling of solution piping with premix as
required.
3.7
POSTED INSTRUCTIONS
Framed description of system operation, instructions and schematic diagrams
of the overall AFFF system and each subsystem, shall be posted where
directed. Condensed operating instructions explaining the system for
normal operation, refilling the AFFF storage tank, and routine testing
shall be included.
3.8
TRAINING
Contractor shall provide at least two training sessions of at least 6 hours
each to explain system's operation and maintenance. Training sessions
shall be conducted on alternate days to afford flexibility by shift
personnel and other attendees. Training sessions shall include classroom
instruction and explanation of approved Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Training aids shall be provided as necessary to clearly describe the
systems. In addition to classroom instruction, systems shall be operated
to provide hands-on demonstrations. Contractor shall include a system
actuation using water only, to demonstrate system operation and procedures
for resetting the system. Training areas will be provided by the
Government in the building where the systems are installed. Dates and
times of the training sessions shall be coordinated with the Contracting
Officer not less than 15 calendar days prior to the first session.
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