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SECTION 01800

EQUIPMENT STARTUP, CERTIFICATION AND OPERATOR TRAINING

PART 1 - GENERAL

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DESCRIPTION
A. Work Included:

1.

General: The work included in this Section includes startup of equipment,
Certified Equipment Testing and manufacturer provided Operator Training of
the facility personnel in the proper operations and maintenance of the
furnished equipment. This shall include all equipment provided for the
project, regardless of specification Division, unless specifically noted
otherwise. Clean, test and adjust each piece of equipment and/or system to
the complete satisfaction of the Engineer.

B. General Definitions:

1.

Equipment Startup shall be generally defined as the initial placing into
operation of the equipment by representatives of the Contractor, any
subcontractors directly responsible for the equipment provided, and the
equipment manufacturer.

Certified Equipment Testing shall generally be defined as the formal and
scheduled demonstration of operations in accordance with the requirements of
the Contract Documents. This formal demonstration shall be performed in the
presence of the Engineer by representatives of the General Contractor, any
Subcontractors directly responsible for the equipment provided, and the
equipment manufacturer.

Operator Training shall generally be defined as the formal and scheduled
instruction of plant personnel and other Owner designated representatives in
the proper operations of provided equipment, and in the techniques, methods,
schedules, etc. associated with maintenance. This formal training shall be
performed in the presence of the Engineer, by representatives of the
Contractor, any subcontractors directly responsible for the equipment
provided, and the equipment manufacturer. Operator Training shall also
include assistance to plant personnel by manufacturer representatives during
the initial operations of the equipment.

C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1.
2.

Plumbing and HVAC Systems are specified in Division 15.
Electrical systems are specified in Division 16.

D. Submittals:

1.

A minimum of ten (10) days prior to the Pre-Startup Meeting, Contractor shall
provide a preliminary equipment start-up schedule and plan for the Certified
Equipment Testing and the Operator Training for each piece of equipment to
the Engineer for review. This preliminary plan will include a written outline
description of the means and methods to be employed during the certified
equipment test of each piece of equipment. The schedule and means and
methods of testing will be discussed with the Engineer at the Pre-Startup
Meeting for acceptance.

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Schedules:

1. The Pre-Startup Meeting shall be held at least ten (10) working days prior to
the startup of the first piece of equipment supplied under the Contract. At that
time, the Contractor shall present his plan as detailed in the previous Part D
"Submittals" and review Engineer's comments and concerns associated with
the general features of each piece of equipment which must be demonstrated.

2. Contractor shall provide Engineer with at least 72 hours notice of his desire to
perform Certified Equipment Testing and/or training to allow necessary
coordination with Owner representatives. Contractor shall be responsible for
any and all coordination necessary with the daily operations of the facility to
accommodate his testing schedule. Actual date and time for testing and/or
training will be the first mutually acceptable date and time available to all
parties subsequent to receipt of the request.

3. Operator Training may be conducted concurrently with the Certified
Equipment Testing with prior approval of the Engineer. However, under no
circumstances will conditions of the testing interfere with the ability of
Owner's representatives to observe necessary features, to hear and understand
instructions, or to ask questions. Under such conditions, and as deemed
necessary by the Engineer, Operator Training will be conducted separately
from, and subsequent to, the Certified Equipment Testing.

PART 2-PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT STARTUP

A.

Equipment startup shall be performed by a duly authorized representative of the
manufacturer, who is fully trained in the installation, startup and operation of the
equipment, including, but not limited to, drive system alignment, equipment
calibration, and other mechanical or electrical components of the equipment.

The equipment startup shall be performed prior to equipment certification testing

and Operator Training.

No form of energy shall be applied to any part of the system prior to receipt by the

Engineer of a certified statement of approval of the installation from the Contractor.

This certification shall contain a statement by an authorized representative of the

equipment manufacturer that the equipment is ready for testing, as outlined below.

As part of the equipment startup, the Contractor shall:

1. Verify that the equipment is installed properly and in accordance with
manufacturer's requirements and instructions, and as such, it is appropriate to
apply power to the units in question.

2. Verify that all manual, automatic and safety control features of the equipment
functions properly, including all alarm, activation and deactivation sequences.

3. Verify that the equipment can operate without excessive noise, vibration,
overheating, overloading, jamming, etc. during normal operating conditions.

4. Check amperage draws on all power feeds with equipment running under
normal operating conditions.

Each piece of equipment shall be tested sufficiently to ensure that all features

required to be demonstrated and/or verified during the equipment certification

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testing are within acceptable limits. The startup shall not be considered complete

until the unit is fully capable of passing the equipment certification testing.

Where multiple units are provided, each unit shall under go startup procedures.

The Contractor shall provide all power, chemical, tools, equipment, labor, water

fuel, coordinate with Owner to ensure availability of sludge, etc. as required for

startup.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all contacts and arrangements as
necessary with the proper municipal departments and/or public utility
companies to arrange for temporary and/or separate billing so that bills
associated with testing and startup procedures can be easily identified.

2. Contacts and arrangements with the local power company shall include, but
not be limited to, all arrangements as necessary so that peak power demands
incurred during testing and startup procedures will not become a part of the
permanent record for determining future power demand charges for the
Owner.

3. All waste materials shall be disposed of by the Contractor in an
environmentally acceptable manner at no additional cost to the Owner.

The manufacturer representative shall fill out the equipment certification form

included at the end of this Section. Startup will not be considered complete until

this form has been provided to the Engineer.

3.2 CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT TESTING

A.

Certified Equipment Testing shall be performed after the equipment startup testing
is completed and it has been verified that equipment functions in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract Documents in all aspects. It is required that a duly
authorized representative of the manufacturer, who is fully trained in the
installation, startup and operation of the equipment, be in attendance for the

Certified Equipment Testing.

Certified Equipment Testing shall not be scheduled concurrently with the

equipment startup without the prior approval of the Engineer. In all cases, if the

Engineer has arrived on-site for the scheduled Certified Equipment Testing and the

equipment is not capable of demonstrating complete compliance with the Contract

Documents, or if the manufacturer's representative is not present, the Contractor

shall be responsible for all costs to the Engineer associated with failed testing,

including travel expenses. The importance of prior and proper equipment startup
demonstrations to verify the requirements of the Certified Equipment Testing is
stressed.

At a minimum during the Certified Equipment Testing, the Contractor shall

demonstrate to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer the following:

1. That the equipment is installed properly and in accordance with
manufacturer's requirements and instructions, and as such, it is appropriate to
apply power to the units in question.

2. That all manual, automatic and safety control features of the equipment
functions properly, including all alarm, activation and deactivation sequences.

3. That the equipment can operate without excessive noise, vibration,
overheating, overloading, jamming, etc. during normal operating conditions.

4. Amperage draws on all power feeds with equipment running under normal
operating conditions.

5. The noise level of equipment, drives and motors, unless otherwise noted, shall

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not exceed 90 dBA, as measured 3 feet from the unit under free field

conditions.

a. Each unit shall be monitored for compliance independently with other
area equipment deactivated.

b. For monitoring, the equipment will be run under normal operation
conditions.

c. Contractor shall provide certified proof of calibration for instrument
utilized to measure noise level.

6. Other specific requirements as outlined within the individual specifications
sections.

Each piece of equipment shall be tested sufficiently to ensure that all features

required to be demonstrated and/or verified are within acceptable limits.

Where multiple units are provided, each unit shall under go equipment certification

testing procedures individually and then with multiple units on-line to verify the

total systems output capacity and performance.

The Contractor shall provide all power, chemical, tools, equipment, piping, labor,

water fuel, etc. as required for startup and testing. Contractor is responsible for

taking all required samples and testing samples at an independent lab, unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere. All waste materials shall be disposed of by the

Contractor in an environmentally acceptable manner at no additional cost to the

Owner.

All equipment provided on the project shall be demonstrated to function properly.

Demonstration as a component of an overall system shall not relieve the Contractor

of his responsibilities to demonstrate proper operation or verify specific

requirements for each individual component.

Minimum Certified Equipment Testing Requirements for Pumps:

1. If sufficient sewage or water is not available for tests, Contractor will provide
water at his expense for testing, if so directed.

2. During tests, observe and record head, output, rpm and motor input.
Sufficient test points shall be obtained to develop accurate pump system
curve. If multiple operational points are specified, compliance with all points
must be sufficiently demonstrated.

3. Fully demonstrate ability to operate at specified conditions without motor
overload.

4. For mechanical seals, after a run-in period of 30 minutes, the seal area shall be
wiped dry. The pump shall be operated for a 10 minute period. No
measurable leakage shall be detected from the mechanical seal.

5. Refer to Section 15400, as applicable, for additional details.

Minimum Certified Equipment Testing Requirements for Blowers/Fans:

1. During tests, observe and record pressure, unit rpm's and motor input. If
multiple operational points are specified, compliance with all points must be
sufficiently demonstrated.

2. Fully demonstrate ability to operate at specified conditions without motor
overload.

3. Refer to Section 15600 and 15907, as applicable, for additional details.

Minimum Certified Equipment Testing Requirements for Instrumentation/Control

Systems:

1. All instruments shall be calibrated in the presence of the Engineer.

2. All transmitters or direct-operated receivers shall be calibrated to impose input

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values representing zero percent, ten percent, and eighty percent of full scale.

3. The inputs and outputs of devices, as appropriate, shall be connected to
manometers for differential pressure devices, or compared to measured levels,
rates or quantities, during calibration. The receiving devices shall be adjusted
to read the calibrated output of the initial calibration.

4. After placing each measuring system in service, an actual comparison of the
measured variable versus readout shall be made. For each differential
pressure based measuring system, a manometer shall be connected to the
connections provided in the piping, tank or other appropriate device. Each
system shall meet the manufacturer's standard accuracy.

5. Secondary functions, such as sequencing, timing features, alarm actuation and
pacing shall be adjusted during initial calibration and demonstrated after the
system is placed in service.

6. Linkage or range adjustments shall be sealed by colored lacquer in the
presence of the Engineer immediately following calibration.

7. Process calibration, such as volumetric drawdown tests on flows and level
measurements, shall be conducted on all measuring systems as requested by
the Engineer. Once established as being within acceptable accuracy limits,
future tests which require use of the measuring device to demonstrate system
operations can utilize generation of mA signals to simulate level, flow or
similar variable variations.

8. Refer to Section 15604, as applicable, for additional details.

Minimum Certified Equipment Testing Requirements for Electrical Systems.

1. Refer to 16950.

OPERATOR TRAINING

A.

Operator Training shall be performed by a duly authorized representative of the
manufacturer, who is fully trained in the installation, startup and operation of the
equipment.

Unless otherwise noted within the specific specification sections, provide minimum
of one day (8-hour days, not including travel time) of combined training and
operational assistance for plant operators for each piece of equipment in the proper
operations of provided equipment, and in the techniques, methods, schedules, etc.
associated with maintenance.

The level of the training and operational assistance provided shall be as required to
ensure proper understanding of the equipments operations, maintenance and
warranty conditions. Should manufacturer require time in addition to the
minimums indicated herein, or within the individual specification sections, to
sufficiently detail the proper operations and maintenance of the equipment, it will
be provided at no additional cost to Owner. Under absolutely no circumstances
shall warrantees become void due to Owner's failure to follow operational and
maintenance procedures which were not fully detailed and described to Owner's
representatives during these sessions.

At the Owner’s discretion, the training sessions may be video recorded for the
Owner’s future use.

Refer to individual equipment specification sections for further requirements.

The manufacturer representative shall fill out the Equipment Training Certification
form included within this Section. Training will not be considered complete until
this form has been provided to the Engineer.

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EQUIPMENT START-UP CERTIFICATION

Owner: Date:

Project:

Contractor:

Equipment Manufacturer:

Equipment:

As an authorized representative of the equipment manufacturer, the undersigned certifies that the
equipment listed above conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The
undersigned authorized representative of the manufacturer further certifies that the equipment
has been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions, that it is ready for
permanent operation and that nothing in the installation will render the manufacturer's warranty
null and void.

(Authorized Representative of the Manufacturer) (Date)
(Contractor) (Date)
(Engineer) Wright-Pierce (Date)

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EQUIPMENT TRAINING CERTIFICATION

Owner: Date:

Project:

Contractor:

Equipment Manufacturer:

Equipment:

1. I have trained the Owner's personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the above
equipment.

(Authorized Representative of the Manufacturer) (Date)

2. The personnel listed below attended the training session.

(Owner's Representative) (Date)

3. Witnessed by:

Wright-Pierce (Date)
Wright-Pierce

230 Commerce Way, Suite 302
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM TESTING FORM

Owner: Date:

Project:

Contractor:

Equipment Manufacturer:

Equipment:

This certifies that the entire equipment/system has met the requirements of Section 01800, 16950
and all other applicable requirements of the contract documents.

(Authorized Representative of the Manufacturer (Date)
(Contractor) (Date)
(Engineer) Wright-Pierce (Date)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 04200

UNIT MASONRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

SECTION INCLUDES
A. Modifications and/or Repairs to Masonry

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 01050 - Coordination
Section 01400 - Quality Control
Section 01710 - Project Cleaning
Section 07270 - Firestopping
Section 07900 - Joint Sealers
Division 15 - Mechanical
Division 16 - Electrical

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DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store cementitious materials off the ground, under cover and in a dry location.

B. Store aggregates such that grading and other required characteristics can be
maintained and contamination avoided.

SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Coordinate work under provisions of Section 01050.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1

2.2

2.3

MATERIALS

A. Concrete Masonry Units: Normal weight hollow concrete masonry units, ASTM
C90.

B. All units indicated for use in fire rated assemblies shall be tested and approved for
the hour ratings indicated on the Drawings.

BRICK UNITS
A. Shal match the existing.

REINFORCEMENT AND ANCHORAGE

A. All masonry reinforcing shall be ASTM A153, hot dipped galvanized with a
minimum thickness of 1.5 oz./ft. of wire and ASTM A123 for all other shapes.

B. Single wythe joint reinforcement: Ladder type; cold-drawn steel conforming to
ASTM A82, nine (9) GA. side rods with nine gage cross ties.

C. Corrugated ties: Corrugated, 16 GA., 7/8-inch-wide, of sufficient length to penetrate
at least four inches into masonry or three inches into the veneer.

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2.4 MORTAR AND GROUT MATERIALS

A. Portland cement: ASTM C150, Type I or Type II, gray color.
Masonry Cement: ASTM C91, Type S.
Mortar aggregate: ASTM C144, standard masonry type.
Grout aggregate: ASTM C476, Fine Grout.
Hydrated lime: ASTM C207, Type S.
Water: Clean and potable.

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2.5 MORTAR MIXES
A. Mortar shall be: ASTM C270, Type S with a minimum 28-day compressive strength
of 1800 PSI.

2.6 GROUT MIXES
A. Grout for bond beams, lintels and reinforced CMU cores shall have 2000 PSI
compressive strength at 28 days; mixed in accordance with ASTM C476 fine grout.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 MORTAR MIXING
A. Thoroughly mix mortar ingredients in quantities needed for immediate use in

accordance with ASTM C270:
1. Proportions by volume for Portland cement-lime-sand mixture:

a. 2 parts Portland cement

b. 1 part hydrated lime

c. 9 parts masonry sand
2. Properties by volume for masonry cement - sand mixture:

a. 2 parts masonry cement

b. 6 parts masonry sand
Do not use anti-freeze compounds to lower the freezing point of mortar.
If water is lost by evaporation, retemper only within two hours of mixing.
Use mortar within two hours after mixing at temperatures of 80 degrees F, or 2%
hours at temperatures under 50 degrees F.
E. Use care when mixing to provide a consistent mixture.

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3.2 GROUT MIXING
A. Thoroughly mix grout ingredients in quantities needed for immediate use in
accordance with ASTM C476:
1. Proportions by volume:
a. 1 part Portland cement
b. 1/10-part hydrated lime
c. 3 parts sand
B. Do not use anti-freeze compounds to lower freezing point of grout.

3.3. COURSING
A. Establish lines, levels, and coursing indicated. Protect from displacement.

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