manufacturer. Test containers, pressurized with either nitrogen or air to
normal system operating pressure and of the same size as actual operating
containers shall be discharged into system. The seals shall release as
during normal actuation. After each discharge, the nozzles shall be
removed, disassembled, and strainers shall be cleaned. System piping shall
be inspected and cleaned as necessary. All functions of system operation
shall be verified, including switches, shutdown of fuel and power to
appliances protected by the system or served by the same ventilation
system, uniform delivery of air or nitrogen, and activation of alarms.
Nozzle seals/covers shall be replaced after the preliminary tests are
complete. In the event portions of the tests are unsuccessful, repairs
shall be made and the entire test repeated until successful.
3.3
FINAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS
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NOTE: The requirement for plastic containers,
hoses, and hose fittings should be deleted if wet
chemical is not used in testing.
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System shall be actuated by both fusible link and remote manual actuation
station and all system functions shall be verified as described in
Paragraph PRELIMINARY TESTS [using test containers specified for
preliminary tests] [except that actual system containers fully charged with
wet chemical shall be used]. Each nozzle shall be provided with a plastic
container, hose, and hose fitting to capture all wet chemical discharged.
All tests or checks recommended by the manufacturer shall also be
performed. In the event portions of the tests are unsuccessful, repairs
shall be made and the entire test repeated until successful. Nozzle
seals/covers shall be replaced after the final acceptance tests are
complete. The system shall be returned to normal operating condition after
the completion of testing and wet chemical containers expended shall be
recharged and verified leak tight. Extinguishing system and equipment and
duct protected by the extinguishing shall be cleaned after completion of
testing. Any damage shall be repaired by the Contractor. The weight of
each storage container shall be recorded before final acceptance test and
after test has been completed and containers recharged.
3.4
FIELD TRAINING
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NOTE: The number of hours of instruction should be
determined by the number and complexity of the
systems specified.
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The Contractor shall conduct a training course for operating and
maintenance personnel as designated by the Contracting Officer. Training
shall be provided for a period of [_____] hours of normal working time and
shall start after the system is functionally complete and after the Final
Acceptance Test. The field instruction shall cover all of the items
contained in the approved Operation and Maintenance Instructions.
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