1.6
DELIVERY AND STORAGE
Equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection
from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, and
other contaminants.
1.7
FIELD MEASUREMENTS
Before performing any work, Contractor shall become familiar with all
details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and submit a
letter describing the results of this verification including discrepancies
to the Contracting Officer and crane manufacturer.
1.8
STABILITY
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NOTE: Applicable only if the crane is a gantry,
otherwise delete paragraph.
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The gantry crane shall have a minimum factor of safety of 1.25 against
overturning under each condition of loading stated in paragraph 3.3.2.4 of
CMAA 70. Counterweights shall be provided if necessary to obtain the
required stability.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MATERIALS
2.1.1
General
Materials and equipment shall be standard products of manufacturers
regularly engaged in the fabrication of complete and totally functional
cranes including necessary ancillary equipment.
2.1.2
Nameplates
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NOTE: Delete identification plates if only one
bridge crane/gantry is required.
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Nameplates shall be secured to each major component of equipment with the
manufacturer's name, address, type or style, model or catalog number, and
serial number. Two bridge identification plates shall be provided, one for
each side of bridge. Identified plates shall be noncorrosive metal with
letters which are easily read from the floor, showing a separate number
such as BC-1, BC-2, for each bridge crane.
2.1.3
Use of Asbestos Products
Materials and products required for designing and manufacturing cranes
shall not contain asbestos.
2.1.4
Capacity Plates
Two capacity plates indicating the crane capacity in metric tons and tons
tons are required, one secured to each side of bridge. Each capacity plate
shall be fabricated of a steel backing plate and exterior
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