Addendum 01 Section 11 73 00 - 506-20-102.pdf
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This document contains specifications for a ceiling mounted patient lift system for an autopsy suite renovation project at a Veterans Affairs medical center. Key requirements include an aluminum ceiling track system, steel frame lift unit with 800-pound lifting capacity and horizontal movement, rechargeable batteries providing a minimum of 50 transfers, and adjustable straps and slings rated to 1,000 pounds. Submittals must include shop drawings signed by a structural engineer and room layouts for approval. Training and inspections are required to ensure safe installation and operation. The related pre-solicitation notice announces an upcoming invitation for bids between $1-5 million for interior renovations including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades. The project has a NAICS code of 236220 and is set aside for qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation will be issued on March 20, 2023 via SAM.gov.
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Addendum 01 – 04/2023 Ann Arbor VAMC: Project #506-20-102 Upgrade Basement Bldg. 1-West
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SECTION 11 73 00
CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
Ceiling Mounted Lift Systems for the transfer of cadavers in the Autopsy Suite are specified in this section.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements for pre-test of equipment.
B. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General
Electrical Requirements and items, which are common to sections of Division 26.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Certification for compliance is required for Ceiling Mounted Lift Systems. Certifications shall be provided by the manufacturer who will conduct testing to ensure that the ceiling lift and charging system are safe and in compliance with ISO 10535 & UL 60601-1
B. Inspection of equipment after installation is required prior to use for cadaver movement.
Inspection shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s installation checklist and the facilities installation checklist (Patient Safety Alert AL14-07).
C. Certification of compliance with VA requirements shall be provided by an independent third party, Inspector of Record (IOR), who will observe installation and manufacturer’s testing to ensure that the ceiling structure, ceiling lift, and charging system is safe and compliance with shop drawings, structural calculations, specifications, ISO 10535 requirements, and code requirements. IOR shall be a registered structural engineer in the state of installation.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, AND SAMPLES.
1. Shop drawings shall show structural supports to the underside of structure. If fire proofing is removed it shall be replaced using NFPA requirements and following VA criteria. Structural calculations for the support of the track and its attachment to ceiling structure shall be submitted. Shop drawings used in the quoting phase shall be PDFs, and either 2D CAD files or 3D BIM files showing structural support to underside of structure. Shop drawings shall also provide general room layout with bed position and all obstructions to ceiling lift.
2. Once the purchase order is accepted by the vendor, a set of stamped drawings shall be provided by the vendor. Shop drawings and structural calculations shall be signed and stamped by a registered structural engineer, and shall meet all code requirements in the
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jurisdiction having authority. Structural engineer shall ensure ceiling minimum structure capacity shall support the loads specified in the shop and installation drawings and be in compliance with local structural and seismic codes.
3. Shop drawings shall show obstructions such as lights and sprinklers, and coordinate their relocation.
4. Manufacturer shall provide BIM (Building Information Model) for clash detection on the request of the COR, VA Construction Agent, or General Contractor.
B. Certificates of Compliance from Manufacturer
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Lifting Capacity
2. Lifting Speed
5. Vertical Axis Motor
6. Emergency Brake
7. Emergency Lowering Device
8. Emergency Stopping Device
9. Electronic Soft-Start and Soft-Stop Motor Control
10. Current Limiter for Circuit Protection
12. Strap Length
13. All equipment anchors and supports. Submittals shall include weights, dimensions, center of gravity, standard connections, manufacturer's recommendations and behavior problems (e.g., vibration, thermal expansion,) associated with equipment or piping so that the proposed installation can be properly reviewed.
D. Individual Room layouts showing location of lift system installation shall be approved before proceeding with installation of lifts.
E. Manufacturer’s Checklist for after installation inspection.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are listed in the text by the basic designation only.
B. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
10535-06 .................................... Hoist for the Transfer of Disabled Persons-Requirements and
Test Methods
C. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
60601-1(2003) ........................... Medical Electrical Equipment: General Requirements for Safety
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94-2013 ...................................... UL Standards for Safety Test for Flammability of Plastic
Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances-Fifth Edition
D. International Electromagnetic Commission (IEC):
60601-1-2(2015) ........................ Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard:
Electromagnetic disturbances – Requirements and tests.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 CEILING TRACK SYSTEM
A. The Ceiling Track shall be made from high strength extruded aluminum or VA approved equal.
Provide anchor supports at ceiling substrate.
B. Installed rail shall be security tested for 1.5 times greater than the motor’s weight capacity and maximum allowable deflection of a horizontal rail is no more than 1mm (1/16th inch) per 200mm
(7.87 inch) of track length. (As per ISO 10535 standards.)
2.2 LIFT UNIT
A. The Lift Unit shall be constructed of a steel frame system driven by a gear reduced high torque motor.
B. The Lift system shall have the following features.
1. Lifting capacity: 800 lbs (362.87 kg)
2. Electronic soft-start and soft-stop motor control
3. Emergency lowering device
4. Emergency stopping device
5. Current limiter for circuit protection in case of overload.
6. Safety device that stops the motor to lift when batteries are low.
7. Horizontal axis motor:
8. Emergency brake (in case of mechanical failure)
9. Strap length: Adjustable and capable of raising a cadaver from floor to 6ft AFF.
10. Cab: VO plastic–fire retardant, UL 94
2.3 MOTORS
A. Vertical Movement-DC Motor
2.4 BATTERIES
A. The life cycle (number of charging cycles) for batteries shall be in compliance with IEC 6100-1-
2.
B. Provide rechargeable batteries with a minimum of 50 transfers with its maximum load of 1,000 lbs (453.592 kg).
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2.5 CHARGER
A. Charger: In-rail
2.6 STRAPS AND SLING
A. The straps shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The straps shall ensure the prevention of the cadaver from falling out of the sling.
B. The sling shall meet ISO 10535, Appendix A guidelines. The sling shall cradle the body of the cadaver. Slings shall be rated to a minimum of 1,000 lbs.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install ceiling mounted lift system as per manufacturer's instruction and under the supervision of manufacturer's qualified representative and as shown on drawings.
B. If the distance in between the suspended ceiling and anchors is more than 18” consult with manufacturer to determine if lateral braces will be required.
3.2 INSTRUCTION AND PERSONNEL TRAINING
Training shall be provided for the required personnel to educate them on proper operation and maintenance for the lift system equipment.
3.3 TEST
Conduct performance test, in the presence of the COR, Inspector of Record (IOR), and a manufacturer's field representative, to show that the lift system equipment and control devices operate properly and in accordance with design, specification, and code requirements.
3.4 INSPECTION
A. Inspection of installed ceiling mounted lift systems shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation checklist and the facilities installation checklist (Patient Safety Alert
AL14-07) prior to use for cadaver movement.
B. Periodic Inspection shall be provided by the manufacturer on a yearly basis in compliance with
ISO 10535.
3.4 ADDENDUM
1. See the following Patient Safety Alert AL-14-07 Installation Checklist.
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