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SECTION 01800
EQUIPMENT STARTUP, CERTIFICATION AND OPERATOR TRAINING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
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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