SECTION 01650 STARTING OF SYSTEMS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Starting equipment and systems.
B. Operator training.
C. Plant start-up.
D. Testing, Adjusting and Balancing.
1.2 STARTING EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
A. Startup: Systematic process of ensuring systems perform interactively according to design intent and Owner’s operational needs. Startup process encompasses and coordinates system documentation, equipment startup, control system calibration, testing and balancing, performance testing and training, and verification of actual performance.
B. Provide a schedule for start-up for each new system or facility. Schedules shall conform to Section 01323 and shall provide sufficient detail for a logical sequence of tasks leading to start-up. Start-up schedule shall be submitted to Architect/Engineer 30 days prior to start-up.
C. Coordinate schedule for start-up of various equipment and systems.
D. Notify Engineer seven days prior to start-up of each item.
E. Conduct progress startup meetings throughout construction, to plan, scope, coordinate, schedule future activities and resolve problems.
F. Verify that all O&M manuals have been submitted and approved in accordance with Section 01730.
G. Verify that each piece of equipment or system has been checked for proper lubrication, drive rotation, belt tension, control sequence, or other conditions that may cause damage.
H. Verify that tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by the equipment or system manufacturer.
I. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.
J. Execute start-up under supervision of responsible manufacturer's representative in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
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K. Require manufacturer to provide authorized representative to be present at site to inspect, check and approve equipment or system installation prior to start-up, and to supervise placing equipment or system in operation.
L. Submit a written report in accordance with Section 01445 that equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly.
1.3 OPERATOR TRAINING
A. Operator training shall conform to the requirements of Section 01445.
B. Demonstrate operation and maintenance of equipment and products to Owner's personnel at least 14 days prior to start-up.
C. Demonstrate Project equipment and instruct in a classroom environment located at the treatment plant and instructed by a manufacturers' representative who is knowledgeable about the Project.
D. For equipment or systems requiring seasonal operation, perform demonstration for other season within six months.
E. Utilize operation and maintenance manuals as basis for instruction. Review contents of manual with Owners' personnel in detail to explain all aspects of operation and maintenance.
F. Demonstrate start-up, operation, control, adjustment, trouble-shooting, servicing, maintenance, and shutdown of each item of equipment at scheduled times, at designated location.
G. Prepare and insert additional data in operations and maintenance manuals when need for additional data becomes apparent during instruction.
H. The amount of time required for operator training on each item of equipment and system is that specified in individual sections.
1.4 PLANT START-UP
A. Clear Water Test Period:
1. The Clear Water Test shall simulate full-scale plant operations with all tanks, basins, pipelines, and equipment in service for a minimum 3 consecutive days. Water for Testing: Treated plant effluent (W3) is available for use by the Contractor. Contractor shall provide temporary pumping and piping facilities to transport water. City water (W1) or nonpotable water (W2) may also be available for use by the Contractor. Contractor shall pay costs of W1 and W2 water directly to the Owner. Dispose of test water by pumping to the plant drain system. Disposal of water used in testing shall be the Contractor's responsibility.
2. The Clear Water Test shall not commence until:
a. Manufacturer's Certificates of Proper Installation have been provided for all installed equipment.
b. Pipeline pressure tests have been completed.
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c. Equipment has been lubricated in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
d. All functional testing has been completed.
e. All performance testing has been completed, except for testing that the Engineer accepts to be performed during the clear water test.
f. The process instrumentation and control systems have been completed in accordance with all of Division 1 and 13 requirements. The Operational Readiness Test has been substantially completed and documented.
g. All tests, adjustments, and settings have been performed on electrical equipment.
h. All operations and maintenance manuals have been approved by the Engineer.
3. Clear water testing of all new equipment and systems is required. Fill tanks to the maximum operating level and operate all pumps and associated equipment.
4. During execution of the clear water test, specified pump performance and field tests and other tests approved by the Engineer may be performed.
5. Contractor shall correct equipment and system deficiencies that arise during clear water testing.
B. Wastewater Start-up Period:
1. Start-up of the new facilities with wastewater includes coordinated operation of the facilities by the Contractor, his subcontractors, Owner-operating personnel, and manufacturer's representatives for equipment items and systems.
2. The Contractor shall provide the following services.
a. Provide the coordinated services of all subcontractors and equipment suppliers to correct any and all observed and experienced deficiencies in the specified services completed or yet to be performed.
b. Complete testing on specified items, such as pumps, and coordinate with the Owner's operation of such equipment.
c. Complete the instrumentation system functional acceptance test.
d. Provide the services of a project superintendent to manage any contract change orders during start-up.
3. The Contractor shall designate and provide one or more persons to be responsible for coordinating and expediting his start-up duties. The person or persons shall be present during all prestart-up meetings and shall be available to the Owner's personnel at all times during the wastewater start-up period.
4. Where start-up services are called for in the Specifications, the Contractor shall supply and coordinate the specified manufacturers' services for the start-up period.
5. The Contractor shall conduct performance tests on all equipment, systems, and subsystems not previously tested and approved by the Engineer.
6. The Contractor shall be responsible for adjustments, repairs, and corrections of specified work.
7. The Owner will provide and pay for the necessary electrical service and chemicals used during the wastewater start-up and operation periods. The Contractor shall coordinate the procurement and delivery of such items with the Owner.
8. Following the successful start-up of plant facilities on wastewater, the Owner will assume full responsibilities for all operations, maintenance and process
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adjustments. The Contractor, subcontractors, and equipment manufacturer(s) shall only be responsible for specified warranty work, uncompleted work and remaining training services.
9. Provide skilled trades crew for performance of work as directed by the Engineer during startup. This work is in addition to the Contractor’s specified responsibilities, and will be paid for from the Allowances (if applicable). Contractor shall have prior approval from the Engineer prior to performing work under this allowance.
10. Successful completion of Startup is required prior to Substantial Completion.
1.5 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING
A. Contractor will appoint and employ services of independent firm to perform testing, adjusting, and balancing. Contractor shall pay for services.
B. Independent firm will perform services specified in Division 15.
C. Reports will be submitted by independent firm to Architect/Engineer indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with requirements of Contract Documents.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
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