3.3                 TESTS ON SITE, RECORDS

            TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE

 

PART 1   TEST ON SITE

3.3.1.1   GENERALLY

Carry out inspection and acceptance tests on site on each complete system, before final placement into service, in accordance with the Regulations and Standards, as described in the Specification and required by the Engineer.

3.3.1.2   TEST SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES:

Are to be submitted for approval and are to include details of testing equipment to be provided.

3.3.1.3   ‏ WITNESSING:

Inspection and acceptance tests are to be carried out in the presence of the Engineer and, when required, by an authorized representative of the Local Power Authority.

3.3.1.4   VISUAL INSPECTION

Visually check proper installation, connections and nameplate data before testing.

3.3.1.5   INSULATION RESISTANCE

Test feeders, lighting and power circuits, motors and other  power equipment of low voltage installations with a megger  of not less than1000 V operating voltage for 380/220 V to  600 V systems and as required by the particular Section of  the Specification.

3.3.1.6 INSULATION RESISTANCE

Unless otherwise specified or approved, test circuit insulation resistance related to communications and security systems with a megger of not less than 500 V operating voltage, with equipment disconnected.

3.3.1.7   CONTINUITY

Test all feeders and circuits for continuity.

3.3.1.8 OPERATIONAL TESTS

Carry out operational tests on all equipment and complete systems to verify proper performance in compliance with the specification.  Operational tests are to be carried out under normal operating conditions for not less than 3 days, and as required by the Engineer.

3.3.1.9   SPECIFIC TESTS

Carry out specific tests required by the Specification and any other tests required by the Engineer to verify compliance of the installations with the Specification.

RART 2     RECORDS

3.3.2.1 GENERALLY

Not later than the date of substantial completion, provide  the Engineer with four copies of all approved as-installed  drawings, test records, manufacturers' guarantees and warranties, operating and maintenance manuals and other records  required by the Specification.

3.3.2.      PRESENTATION

Of records is to be in A4 size plastic covered, loose-leaf ring binders or other approved binders with hard covers, each indexed, divided and appropriately cover titled.  Drawings larger than A4 size are to be folded and accommodated in the binders so that they may be unfolded without being detached from the rings.

3.3.2   AS-INSTALLED DRAWINGS

Are to contain the complete assembled information included on the construction drawings, prepared in the same manner, and up-dated to indicate the systems, labeling, referencing, mounting methods, routing etc. as installed.  Submit complete drawings for approval.  Provide the Engineer with one set of transparencies in addition to the four copies required.

3.3.2.   TEST RECORDS

Are to include test certificates of type tests, routine tests, site tests, commissioning and performance tests and all other tests on equipment and installations described in the Specification and required by the Engineer.  Include in formation regarding test procedures and results, conditions under which tests were carried out including set points, temperatures and he like, dates, location and attendance by authorized representatives etc.

3.3.2.5   OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

Are to contain the following:

-           Technical description of each system and item of equipment installed, written to ensure that the Employer's staff fully understand the cope and facilities provided

-           Diagrammatic drawings of each system indicating principle components and items of equipment

-           ‏Schedules (system by system) of equipment installed giving manufacturer, catalogue list numbers, model, rating, capacity and Operating characteristics; each item is to have a unique code and umber, cross- referenced to the diagrammatic drawings and layout drawings

-           ‏Name, address, telephone, telex and fax numbers of the manufacturer of every item of equipment name, address, telephone and telex numbers of equipment agents/representatives for emergency services and procedures.

-           Manufacturer's service manual for each major item of equipment assembled specifically for the project, including detailed drawings, illustrations, circuit details, operating and maintenance instructions, modes of operation, control provisions, sequences and inter locks, and preventive maintenance programs

-           Schedules of all fixed and variable equipment settings establish during commissioning

-           Procedures for fault finding, where applicable

-           Manufacturers' lists of recommended spare parts subject to wear and deterioration, and expected running period, indicating specifically those items which may involve extended deliveries. 

3.3.2.6   OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

Prepare two temporary copies with provisional record drawings and preliminary performance data and make available at time of testing and commencement of commissioning to enable the Employer's staff to familiarize themselves with the installations.  These should be of the same format as the final manuals with temporary insertions for items which can not be finalized until the installations are commissioned and performance tested.

PART 3 TRAINING

3.3.3.1   OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Before the date of substantial completion, explain and  demonstrate to the employer’s maintenance staff the purpose,  function and operation of the installations including all  items and procedures listed in the operating and maintenance  manuals.  Include for not less than 15 days for this purpose.

PART 4 MAINTENANCE

3.3.4       MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

Where required by the Specification, submit supplementary proposals for annual maintenance contracts. The proposals should: (Include for maintaining the installations in efficient working order including routine and emergency service checks, adjustments, lubrication and supply and replacement of damaged parts etc.

-        Set out the terms of the offer, the work to be carried out, the guarantees of performance and the price for the first twelve months after substantial completion of the work or part thereof the work or part thereof.

The proposals will not be considered as part of the tender.

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