Appendix L - LAMS Maintenance Requirements.pdf

CHAPTER 13

Shelter Maintenance

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Item to be Inspection Inspection Checked Procedure/Condition Suggested Corrective Action Frequency

Baseplate Baseplate is cracked or Replace all damaged parts. Do 6 Months broken. not weld or repair parts.

Check all attaching parts, Tighten components to secure. 6 Months pins, nuts and bolts. Replace damaged parts promptlv.

Anchor System Inspect brackets and bolts Replace as required. 6 Months for damaqe.

Inspect truck straps for Replace as required. 6 Months abnormal wear/fraying.

Truck straps. Replace every 2 years. 6 Months

Shear Cables Inspect and check all cables Replace all missing or broken 6 Months for safe operation. components promptly.

Check for incorrect cable Replace worn or frayed cables. 6 Months tension due to damaged (Use approved lifting device.)

wires.

Check for missing, loose or Reinstall missing hardware and 6 Months damaqed connections. reattach loose connectors.

Check wires and clamps for Hand tighten turnbuckle until 6 Months proper cable tension. cable is iust taut and not tight.

Roll-Up Doors Door curtain drags in one or Adjust guide rail clips and 6 Months both quide rail tracks. lubricate rails with qrease.

Door is out of plumb and will Relocate drum using slotted 6 Months not align correctlv. bracket and readjust with level.

Door curtain lowers easily Adjust for more spring tension 6 Months and raises hard. and lubricate contactinq parts.

Door curtain has side play. Adjust guide rail tracks and 6 Months tighten all rail clips. Refer to OEM instructions.

Personnel Doors Door drags when opening. Check hinges and seals. 6 Months Lubricate with silicone type spray.

Door will not close easily. Align striker plate. Lubricate 6 Months Latchinq parts stick. hinqes and latchinq mechanism.

Lock tumblers stick and key Lubricate lock mechanism with 6 Months will not turn. silicone spray or graphite.

Door return speed is not Adjust closing speed controls. 6 Months correct. Return resistance Adjust by rotating adjustment and closing power control is nut. See Door Controls Specs.

incorrect.

Latch cannot release the Adjust and lubricate parts. See 6 Months door. OEM instructions.

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Appendix L - LAMS Maintenance Requirements

Shelter Maintenance

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Bay Arches Straight wall or curve beam is Order replacement components, 6 Months & bent or cracked. replace wall or beam, and re-erec after major affected bays. storms

Fabric Panels

Beam connector is damaged c Order replacement components 6 Months missing hardware. and reinstall to secure structure.

Visually inspect all fabric pane Repair with panels in place. Use and welded material seams. Fabric Repair Kit (optional). 6 months

Check condition of fabric pam Patch small tear or puncture and inside and out for damage. repair large rip or hole. 6 months

Fabric is soiled with dirt, mud 1 Clean with mild soap and water qrease. (inside and outside). 6 months Inspect Clamclips and materic: Reinstall loose Clamclips and tension at C-groove locations. Clamlocks as required. 6 months

Inspect welded fabric seam Repair and patch as required.

connections and any zippers. Replace severely damaged pane 6 months

Check manually operated See Owner's Manual. Replace winch. (Used to install fabric inoperative unit.

Prior to use panels.)

Electrical Systems Main input electrical power Consult qualified personnel for Annual distribution panel inspection. testing and repairs.

Check panel for tripped or Reset to on; replace defective Annual switched off breakers. breakers, switches or fuses.

Test electrical status of power Check for correct installation and Annual receptacles. proper wire connections.

Check lamp illumination, Replace expired lamps, do not Annual connection at twistlock outlet scratch or touch high-pressure and circuit breaker switch.

Test operational status of ON/OFF power switches.

sodium bulbs with bare hands.

Watch for electric sparks. Carree Annual hazardous conditions.

Set circuit breaker to ON, AC Check all cable connections. Monthly overhead lights should Replace expired AC lamp.

illuminate.

Set circuit breaker to OFF, DC Check for possible shorts in wirin Monthly lights at Exits should illuminat1 Replace expired DC lamps.

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Shelter Maintenance

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Gutters deflect water runoff ar Clean out debris from trough. Do 6 Months are not functional. not step on gutter rails.

Water leakage at roof beam Rain seals may have been 6 Months joint seals. overlooked at installation. Silicon caulk at joint.

Excessive debris accumulatio Remove snow/mud debris from 6 Months around the shelter. sidewalls and keep all doors clea

Unwanted debris snow/ice anc Do not allow snow or ice to collec 6 Months accumulation on the shelter. on roof panels.

High winds or heavy storms Secure all tie-downs. As required forecast

WARNING Remove snow daily or when 2 Do not operate major shelter As required lbs. per square foot has components during heavy storms accumulated on or near Reinspect all systems after major supporting structures. storm or earthquake.

Optional Systems Service other customer See other Original Equipment supplied and installed systemi Manufacturer's (OEM) technical as recommended. specifications as required.

Lightning Check grounding as needed. Refer to OEM materials.

Protection

Fire Suppression Inspect per code regulations. Refer to OEM information.

Fire Alarms Test all alarms regularly. Refer to OEM requirement Fire Extinguishers Inspect per local regulations. Replace/recharge as required.

Exterior Lighting Check and test as needed. Refer to OEM specifications.

Safety Concerns Walking on bay roofs. Aluminum structures and fabric panels can easily support the weiqht of personnel.

Caution Roof fabric can be very slippery.

Safety harnesses and appropriat� footwear are required.

Important Adequate lifting equipment and approved ladders are required for working at heights over six feet.

Contact OSHA for detailed information.

Servicing electrical devices. Use qualified personnel.

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