2.2.6.8
Indicating Lights
Indicating light assemblies shall be the switchboard type, insulated for
120 volt AC. service, with appropriate colored caps as indicated and
integrally mounted resistors for 120 volt AC service. Color caps shall be
made of a material which will not be softened by the heat from the lamp.
Lamps shall be replaceable from the front of the panel, and any special
tools required for lamp replacement shall be furnished by the Contractor.
The indicating light assemblies shall be the same product line as
compatible push buttons and switches.
2.2.7
Control Consoles and Valve and Gauge Panels
2.2.7.1
Control Console Construction
The control console shall include a basic frame with metal panels fully
custom fabricated or it may consist of custom modules using standardized
components where available to meet the dimensional and functional
characteristics shown and specified. The console shall be constructed of
steel meeting the requirements of NEMA ICS 6. Steel sheet shall conform to
ASTM A 659/A 659M. Removable panels shall be secured in place using
captive, spring-loaded, self-locking spring nuts and hardened sheet metal
screws. Screws and nuts shall be stainless steel. Access panels shall be
secured with spring-loaded, quarter-turn fasteners with studs held captive
in the removable panel. The console shall be equipped with adequate
louvered panels to ventilate the interior and dissipate the heat generated
within the console. Special equipment supports and guides shall be
provided as required to support the equipment and other components within
the console. [The interior and exterior surfaces shall be finished with
one coat of primer and two coats of the manufacturer's standard baked-on
white enamel finish.]
2.2.7.2
Valve and Gauge Panel Construction
Valve and gauge panels shall be constructed of steel plate thick enough to
provide rigid support for the valves and other components mounted thereon.
All piping shall be terminated with bulkhead type connections in a position
convenient for the connection of external lines. [Primer and finish shall
be the manufacturer's standard coating.]
2.2.7.3
Nameplates and Instruction Plates
Nameplates shall be provided for each device on the control console, valve
panels, and gauge panels. Nameplates shall clearly indicate the function
of each device and, in the case of manually operated controls, shall
indicate the condition established for each position of the control.
Instruction plates shall clearly indicate the proper procedures and
sequences of operations to activate the system, to operate the system, and
to secure the system after completion of operation. Lettering on
nameplates shall be machine engraved on [steel plate] [plastic laminate
with white characters on a black background]. Instruction plates shall be
mounted on a rigid backing and covered with clear, rigid plastic sheeting.
Instruction plates shall be mounted in a location easily visible to an
operator stationed at the console or panel.
2.2.7.4
Security Provisions
Control consoles shall be constructed and installed to prevent unauthorized
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