TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE
This specification describes the work required to unload, assemble, install, and
align mechanical equipment. It can be used along with commercial terms and
conditions and the project schedule for bidding equipment installation projects.
This specification is suitable for most types of equipment installation. Not all
work is required for every project, so this general specification needs to be
updated for specific projects.
2.0 SUMMARY OF WORK
The work involves unloading and installing mechanical equipment more
completely described as______________________________________
In addition to OSHA1926, Construction, all work shall comply with facility safety
standards.
3.2 Equipment Unloading and Temporary Storage
The Contractor shall receive, unload, and check all material and equipment
necessary to carry out the work. Contractor shall check packaging for damage
during transport and shall notify the Construction Manager of any problems.
In the event that the equipment cannot be moved immediately to the installation
location, the Contractor shall move the equipment to a storage location designated
by the Construction Manager. The Contractor shall provide blocks and tarpaulins to
protect the equipment during storage.
3.3 Equipment Installation
Foundations and anchor bolts supplied by others must be checked for correct
position and level and accepted before beginning work.
Grease or other protective coatings applied for protection of the equipment during
shipping and storage shall be removed, using suitable solvents or cleaners which
will not damage the finish of the components.
Contractors rigging plan must be approved in advance by the Construction
Manager. Refer to the equipment drawings for location of lifting lugs and rigging
points. Follow instructions for using slings and spreader bars when rigging and
lifting the equipment.
Equipment shall be installed true and plumb. Unless noted otherwise is
manufacturer's installation instructions, use tolerances as follows.
Location within 1/8 inch of horizontal and vertical centrelines
Height within 1/8 inch of required elevation.
Level check all four corners for level and squareness.
Use fasteners supplied with equipment where possible.
Concrete foundations
Anchor bolts in concrete foundations
Grout
Electrical work
Piping work
Temporary equipment operation, including bumping motors
NDT weld testing
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D1.3
D9.1
Equipment installation
shaft alignment
lubrication