Agenda

APPENDIX A

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fails to function properly, rectify such defects or inadequacies and make a final
demonstration as directed by the Engineer.

Provide the services of authorized manufacturers’ representatives to instruct the
Owner's representatives in the proper operation of each partial or complete system
installed under this Contract.

1.4

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3. Check for tools inside equipment or enclosures. All screw, bolt, and terminal
connections shall be checked for tightness as specified by the equipment
manufacturer.

4. Check the bearings of all rotating electrical apparatus and, if required, have
supplier fill with the grease or oil as recommended by the manufacturers.

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SECTION 16950

TESTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND START-UP

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1

1.2

1.3

DESCRIPTION

A. Test and demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, all electrical devices in
accordance with the following requirements. All testing and checkout of equipment
specified under this Section shall be performed by the electrical contractor.

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CONTROLS

2. Atleast four spare sets of clips shall be provided on each fuse block and shall
be labeled “SPARE”.

3. Fuse block switches shall be din rail mounted.

4. Fuse blocks shall be Littlefuse Omni-block, Bussmann, or considered equal.

Terminal Strips

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X, Allen-Bradley or approved equal. Relays with 30 ampere contact rating shall
be Square D, Class 8501, Type C or equal.

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b. Push buttons shall have removable inserts in eight different colors for
function color coding. Push-button inserts shall be removable from the
front of the control station without disturbing the wiring or mounting of the
control units.

PART 1 - GENERAL

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SECTION 16900

CONTROLS

1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide and install all panel and enclosure components and appurtenances as shown
on the Drawings as Local Control Stations as specified herein. All components shall
meet NEMA ratings as indicated on drawing E-1 for the specific area where they are
to be installed.

1.2 SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A. Shop drawings are required for all items provided under this Section. Submittals
shall be in accordance with Sections 01340 and 16010.

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LIGHTING

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

3.2

INSTALLATION

A. Refer to the contract documents for fixture mounting heights.

B. Mount fixtures in true vertical and horizontal alignment.

C. Fixture locations shown on the drawings are diagrammatic only. They are shown for
quantity and approximate locations only. Adjust the location of any lighting fixture
as required to avoid interferences with existing conditions, equipment, and of the
work of other trades.

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Ballasts

1.

Ballasts shall be designed for continuous operation within the fixture provided
and utilizing the lamp(s) specified without overheating or any other detrimental
affects.

Ballasts shall be quiet in operation and of the lowest noise level generally
available. Fixtures shall suppress ballast noise. Ballasts considered by the
Engineer to have objectionable hum or noise shall be replaced immediately at
no additional cost.