[Six] [_____] copies of operation and [six] [_____] copies of
Operation manuals shall detail the step-by-step procedures
required for system startup, operation and shutdown. Operation
manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts
list, and brief description of all equipment and basic operating
features. Maintenance manuals shall list routine maintenance
procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting
guides. Maintenance manuals shall include piping and equipment
layout and simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as
installed. Operation and maintenance manuals shall be approved
prior to the field training course.
1.3
QUALIFICATION
Electric overhead cranes shall be designed and manufactured by a company
with a minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in designing and
manufacturing the type of overhead crane required to meet requirements of
the Contract Documents.
1.4
TESTING AND INSPECTIONS
1.4.1
Pre-Delivery Inspections
Contractor shall be responsible for performance of quality control
inspections, testing and documentation of steel castings, hook assembly and
nuclear safety as follows.
1.4.2
Inspection of Steel Castings
Load-carrying steel castings shall be visually inspected and tested using
the magnetic-particle inspection method. Allowable degree of
discontinuities shall be referenced to ASTM E 125, and shall be related to
service loads and stresses, critical configuration, location and type.
Methods of repairing the discontinuities shall be subject to review by the
Contracting Officer.
1.4.3
Inspection of Hook Assembly
Hook and nut shall be inspected by a magnetic-particle type inspection or
X-rayed prior to delivery. Documentation of hook inspection shall be
furnished to Contracting Officer at the field operational testing. As part
of the acceptance standard, linear indications will not be allowed.
Welding repairs of hook will not be permitted. A hook showing linear
indications, damage or deformation will not be accepted, and shall be
replaced.
1.4.4
Nuclear Safety Analysis
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NOTE: Certification is required for cranes handling
nuclear materials. Results from the Safety Analysis
will be utilized by the Using Agency as a basis for
bridge crane certification. Delete this paragraph
if the crane is not required to handle nuclear
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