Commissioning Guidelines.pdf

Pike Co Lookout Solar Project Commissioning Guidelines

At the onset of the project implementation, the contractor will be responsible for developing a commission plan to be reviewed and approved by the Government prior to acceptance of the project.

The commissioning plan shall contain pre-functional checklists and functional performance tests.

Pre-functional checklists shall include periodic site walkthroughs to ensure all scope is installed as required, proper quality control and testing procedures are followed and that installation methods do not jeopardize any performance objectives.

Functional tests for the lighting changes include:

• Verify switch ON/OFF Functions

• Verify lamps illuminate

• Check that fixture mounting is secure

• Ensure that any ceiling surface affected during installation is returned to pre-retrofit condition or better

• Ensure that all fixtures have been cleaned

Functional tests for the solar system shall include:

• Verify installation is complete

• Site preparation is complete

• Review any and all fencing if applicable and locks

• Solar panels are set in place at correct azimuth and tilt

• Solar panels are clean and free of any damage

• Charge controllers are set in place

• Inverters are set in place

• Batteries are set in place

• All control and monitoring systems in place and Forest Service is able to obtain remote monitoring data

• All wiring and safety mechanisms in place and tested

• Verify that the installation is safe

• Verify that the installation is aesthetically acceptable

• Verify that all components of the installation are robust

• Document as-built conditions

• Verify system performance meets engineered parameters

• Verify proper system operation

• In coordination with Government, verify all Forest Service Systems such as Radio repeater and Lookout amenities function as needed.