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APPENDIX F
SAMPLE GRAVING DOCK
MAINTENANCE TASKS

This appendix provides a minimum preventive maintenance program

for graving docks. This is meant as a starting point. If the operator
has historical data to show that an alternative program is providing
acceptable results, that program should be continued. Further, this preventive maintenance program is a traditional time-based program. It is
suggested that metrics be obtained and studied to develop a conditionbased maintenance program. A properly designed and implemented
condition-based maintenance program is expected to be more efcient
and cost-effective.
PUMPWELL
Biennial PM
Drainage Pump: Change motor coolant. Remove impeller for inspection and measurement.
Main Dewatering Pump: Sample/change oil as necessary.
Annual PM
Structural: Inspect all structural members.
Wetwell Recorder: Clean and inspect.
Pressure Switches for Drainage Pump Control: Clean and inspect.
Pumpwell Air Compressor: Calibrate pressure gage and set/check
pressure switch.
Motors for Vent Fans, Sewage Pump, Sump Pumps, and Air Compressor:
Megger motor, megger line, clean/inspect motor controllers, inspect
windings, and check wiring connections.
Main Dewatering Pump (MDP) Motor: Clean/inspect motor windings,
slip rings, brush rigging, resistance grid, and contactor. Megger rotor,
stator, and resistance grid.
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MDP Discharge Valve and Sluice Gate Motors: Clean/inspect motor

and controller. Inspect wiring insulation. Megger motor windings phase
to ground.
Sluice Gates: Inspect gate, frame, thimble. Check fasteners for tightness.
Check locking bolts/keys. Check clearances on frame.
Drainage Pump Motors: Clean/inspect motor and controller. Inspect
wiring insulation. Check connections for tightness. Megger motor windings phase to ground. Change oil. Perform capacity checks. Record motor
run times.
Drainage Pump Valve Actuators: Clean/inspect motor and controller.
Inspect wiring insulation. Check connections for tightness.
Cathodic Protection: Inspect zinc/aluminum anodes and replace as
necessary.
Semi-Annual PM
Pumpwell Vent Fans: Clean/inspect/preserve housing, motor,
and fan blades. Inspect/replace/adjust fan belts. Check oil and
lubricate.
Pumpwell Air Supply Filters: Inspect/replace.
Pumpwell Air Compressor: Inspect housing, tank, and motor. Drain
condensate. Check belts. Check oil levels.
Pumpwell Sump and Sewage Pumps: Inspect/clean/preserve.
Exercise Discharge Valves. Lubricate.
Main Dewatering Pumps: Clean packing gland and fasteners. Inspect
pump supports. Exercise vent valves.
MDP Line Shaft Bearings: Inspect/preserve. Check oil levels.
MDP Discharge Valves: Inspect/lubricate valve operators. Inspect
valve packing. Clean packing gland and fasteners. Inspect/exercise
valves.
Sluice Gates and Operators: Clean/inspect/grease stem threads.
Inspect packing. Lubricate/preserve operator. Exercise gate.
MDP Check Valves: Check dashpot oil. Clean/preserve as necessary.
Inspect dashpot packing. Lubricate trunion bearings.
Suction Chamber Anodes: Inspect/replace as necessary.
Drainage Pumps: Operate pumps. Inspect for leaks. Clean/preserve.
Drainage Pump Motors: Inspect/clean/preserve.
Drainage Pump Valves and Operators: Inspect/clean/preserve valves,
packing and fasteners. Lubricate operators and steady bearings. Exercise
operators/valves.
Drainage Pump Check Valves: Clean/preserve.
Quarterly PM
Secondary Transducer Battery Load Test: Test battery capacity under
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Monthly PM
Pumpwell Sump Pumps: Inspect and operate oats.
High Water Level Alarm Tests: Test dry pit sump pump high level
alarm. Test wetwell and dry dock transducer high water level alarms
(both secondary and primary transducers). Test backup bubbler system
high water alarm points.
CAISSON
Annual PM
Caisson Valves: Inspect/exercise all caisson valves.
Caisson Tank Level Indicators (TLIs): Inspect TLI panel and associated
wiring, lights, and switches. Test high water alarm setpoints and alarm
horns.
Cathodic Protection: Inspect zinc/aluminum anodes and replace as
necessary.
Semi-Annual PM
Caisson Valves and Motors: Inspect motors, controllers, panel bussing,
and receptacles. Megger motor windings. Megger lines back to caisson
plug. Lubricate all valves and pumps. Inspect pump packing. Preserve as
necessary.
Quarterly PM
Caisson Valves and Pumps: Inspect/exercise all valves and pumps.
Add oil to motors and lubricate via grease lines.
DRY DOCK
Every 5 Years
Water Depth: Perform hydrographic survey in approaches. Dredge as
required.
Biennial PM
Dry Dock Suction Grates: Inspect suction grates by sluice gates.
Annual PM
Tunnel Gates and Operators: Clean/inspect/grease stem threads.
Inspect packing. Lubricate/preserve operator. Exercise gate. Inspect gate,
frame, and thimble. Check fasteners for tightness. Check locking bolts/
keys. Check clearances on frame.
Semi-Annual PM
Tunnel Gate Operator Motors: Inspect motor for signs of overheating
or damaged wiring. Inspect\clean motor controller. Megger motor phase
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Tunnel Gate and Operator: Check grease levels in operator. Clean/

preserve operator. Exercise gate. Exercise inner seat drain valve. Inspect
mooring cleat, chocks, and bollards. Inspect/exercise sump pump and
drain valve.
Monthly PM
Dry Dock Tunnel Gates: Inspect/exercise sump pump and oor drain.
CAPSTANS
Annual PM
Capstans: Inspect motor and machinery foundations. Inspect structural
fasteners. Inspect motor case and gearbox for cracks. Inspect for worn
defective or misaligned couplings, bushings, shafts, pins, gears, and
drums. Check lubricant levels. Check brake pad thickness. Operate capstans and observe proper function of motors, controls, brakes, and gears.
Semi-Annual PM
Capstans: Inspect controller. Inspect cables, wiring, and pendant controller. Megger capstan motor. Lubricate motor if necessary. Inspect
capstan brakes. Lubricate upper capstan shaft.
Monthly PM
Capstans: Inspect/preserve/clean capstans and capstan pits. Check oil
levels. Exercise capstans in both speeds in both directions.

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