3.1.4.2
After erecting and testing boilers, clean as necessary exposed surfaces of
boiler normally painted in commercial practice to remove grease, coal dust,
flyash and other foreign matter and finish with one coat of aluminum heat
resisting paint applied to minimum dry film thickness of 0.025 mm one mil.
3.1.4.3
Vertical Fuel Oil Tank
Clean interior surfaces to bare metal in accordance with SSPC SP 10. Clean
to bare metal by powered wire brushing or other mechanical means surfaces
that cannot be cleaned satisfactorily by blasting. Wash members which
become contaminated with rust, dirt, oil, grease, or other contaminants
with solvents until thoroughly clean. Remove weld backing plates prior to
blast cleaning; when left in place, round off corners prior to blast
cleaning and coating. Internally coat tanks in accordance with Section
09973 INTERIOR COATING OF WELDED STEEL PETROLEUM FUEL TANKS.
3.1.4.4
Surfaces Not to be Painted
Unless specified otherwise, do not paint equipment having factory applied
permanent finish, switchplates and nameplates, motor starters, and concrete
foundations.
3.1.5
Insulation
Insulate mechanical equipment, systems and piping as specified in Section
15080 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.
3.2
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Furnish labor, equipment, test apparatus required and materials for
preparation and performance of tests and inspections specified to
demonstrate that the steam heating plant as installed, are in compliance
with contract requirements. During start-up and during tests, ensure the
presence of factory trained engineers or technicians employed by the boiler
manufacturer and system suppliers of such components as the boiler, stoker,
burner, combustion controls, ash handling system, air pollution control
system, feedwater treatment equipment, and other auxiliary equipment, to
ensure proper functioning, adjustment, and testing of the individual
components and systems. Furnish a detailed written record of test
conditions, test procedures, field data, and the start-up and operational
performance of the entire heating plant to the Contracting Officer before
the Contractor's operational and test personnel leave the site. The
Government will furnish, when available, water, electricity and fuel for
the tests, except fuel required for retesting. The Contractor shall
rectify defects disclosed by the tests and retest the equipment. The
Contractor's boiler plant personnel shall be experienced in starting up and
operating boiler plants.
3.2.1
Tests and Inspections (Piping)
Examine, inspect, and test piping in accordance with ASME B31.1 except as
modified below. The Contractor shall rectify defects disclosed by the
tests. Necessary subsequent tests required to prove system tightness after
additional work by the Contractor shall be furnished by the Contractor.
Make tests under the direction of and subject to the prior approval of the
Contracting Officer.
SECTION 15502N
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