3.2.2
Engine-Generator Set Grounding
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Provide separate copper grounding conductors and connect them to the ground
system as indicated.[ When work in addition to that indicated or specified
is required to obtain the specified ground resistance, the provision of the
contract covering "Changes" shall apply.]
3.2.3
Connections
Make joints in grounding conductors by exothermic weld or compression
connector. Exothermic welds and compression connectors shall be installed
as specified in Section 16302N UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
paragraph entitled "Grounding."
3.2.4
Grounding and Bonding Equipment
UL 467, except as indicated or specified otherwise.
3.3
START-UP ENGINEER
Provide the services of a qualified factory trained start-up engineer,
regularly employed by the engine-generator set manufacturer. The start-up
services shall include conducting preliminary operations and functional
acceptance tests. The start-up engineer shall be present at the engine
generator set installation site, full-time, while preliminary operations
and functional acceptance tests are being conducted.
3.4
PREREQUISITES FOR FUNCTIONAL ACCEPTANCE TESTING
Completion of the following requirements is mandatory prior to scheduling
functional acceptance tests for the engine-generator set and auxiliary
equipment.
3.4.1
Piping Tests
Complete as specified in Section 15192N FUEL OIL PIPING.
3.4.2
Performance of Acceptance Checks and Tests
The acceptance checks and tests shall be accomplished by the testing
organization as described in Section 16081 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING.
3.4.2.1
Generator Sets
Complete as specified in the paragraph entitled "Acceptance Checks and
Tests."
3.4.2.2
Automatic Transfer Switches
Complete acceptance checks and tests as specified in Section 16410N
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES.
SECTION 16237N
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