regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and shall essentially
duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years
prior to bid opening. Equipment shall be supported by a service
organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, reasonably
convenient to the site.
1.3.2
Nameplates
Each major item of equipment shall have the manufacturer's name, address,
type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number on a plate
secured to the item of equipment.
1.3.3
Prevention of Rust
Unless otherwise specified, surfaces of ferrous metal subject to corrosion
shall be factory prime painted with a rust inhibiting coating and
subsequently factory finish painted in accordance with the manufacturer's
standard practice. Equipment exposed to high temperature when in service
shall be prime and finish painted with the manufacturer's standard heat
resistant paint to a minimum thickness of 0.025 mm 1 mil.
1.3.4
Equipment Guards and Access
Belts, pulleys, chains, gears, couplings, projecting setscrews, keys, and
other rotating parts exposed to personnel contact shall be fully enclosed
or guarded. High temperature equipment and piping exposed to contact by
personnel or where it creates a fire hazard shall be properly guarded or
covered with insulation of a type specified. Items such as catwalks,
operating platforms, ladders, and guardrails shall be provided where shown
and shall be constructed in accordance with Section 05500A MISCELLANEOUS
METAL.
1.3.5
Use of Asbestos Products
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NOTE: The first clause in brackets should be used
when it is known that substitutes are available for
any asbestos products which might be included with
the equipment. The second clause in brackets should
be used when it is possible or definitely known that
asbestos products for which no technically
acceptable substitute exists may be included with
the equipment.
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[Products which contain asbestos are prohibited. This prohibition includes
items such as packings or gaskets, even though the item is encapsulated or
the asbestos fibers are impregnated with binder material.] [Except as
provided below, products which contain asbestos are prohibited. This
prohibition includes items such as packings and gaskets, even though the
item is encapsulated or the asbestos fibers are impregnated with binder
material. Asbestos products are acceptable only in exceptional cases where
the Contractor states in writing that no suitable substitute material
exists, and, in addition, the Contractor furnishes to the Contracting
Officer a copy of U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration "Material Safety Sheet" (Form OSHA-20), completed by the
asbestos manufacturer, stating that the product is not an asbestos health
hazard.]
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