Attachment B Combi Tank Spec 2009 (3).doc

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FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC COMBI TANKS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Supply Combi Fish Culture Tanks in accordance with the requirements of SECTION 00 70 00 – CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT. The Combi Fish Culture Tank(s) includes the main tank, first feeder tray, egg tray, plumbing kit and legs.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Commercial Standards

1. ASTM

American Society for Testing and Materials

2. ANSI/ASME

Performance Test Code

3. AWWA

American Water Works Association

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data and Shop Drawings: Submit complete drawings in accordance with bid instructions for the Fish Culture Tank and equipment as a complete system.

B. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The following are to be included in the submittal:

1. Product data and shop drawings. Drawings are to show locations and connections of water inlet and outlet.

2. Equipment name and applicable specification number

3. Product data to include:

a. Main Tank Construction materials

b. First (1st) feed tank

c. Egg tray construction

d. Dimensions and capacity

e. Components including resin and reinforcement

f. Exact pipe connection sizes, types and locations

g. Floor and wall slopes

h. Tank interior and exterior color

i. Finishes including UV absorbers, pigments and gelcoats

j. Weights and thicknesses of materials and coatings such as gel coat

k. Specifications for accessory items l.

Screen samples for each component (egg tray and all fish exclusion screens)

4. Assembly and Installation Drawings: Complete assembly and installation drawings and instructions including piping, equipment assemblies, required clearances, method of field assembly, location and size of each field assembly, mounting and anchoring.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Packing, Shipping, Handling and Unloading: Manufacturer shall provide shipping of all items specified to the project location. The State of Maine shall make the Manufacturer fully responsible to adequately crate and protect all fibreglass items from damage during shipping. Damaged units may be rejected and returned to the manufacturer for replacement or repair at vendor’s expense.

B. Storage and Protection: Stored units shall be kept fully crated and protected from damage at all times prior to installation.

1.05 WARRANTY

Warranties for materials and workmanship for all equipment and accessories as specified in this section are to be valid for a period of not less than one (1) year, starting from final acceptance by the State of Maine.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

As per specifications listed below or approved equal.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. The contractor shall not install any material containing cadmium, brass, bronze, copper, zinc, or their alloys, which could come in contact with fish rearing water. These heavy metal materials have been shown to be toxic to fish.

1. The minimum fibreglass thickness shall be 3/16 inches.

2. All factory perforations must be sealed with resin and gel coat.

3. A visual inspection of the laminate shall be made by the manufacturer. Laminate defects and the permissible limits shall be in accordance with the following table:

B. Fish Exclusion Screens for bottom of 3 Inch Outer Standpipe of Main Tank must be manufactured using semi-rigid PVC or equivalent. Opening slots shall have openings of _1/16_ by __1/2_or 3/4__ inches.

C. Tank bottom center drain fitting will be constructed of PVC & made an integral part of the Main Tank bottom.

D. A removable 2” PVC Inner water level control standpipe and its associated fitting(s) will be provided by the State of Maine. Refer to “Three Inch Outer Stand Pipe & Tank Bottom Fittings” drawing for Center Stand Pipe requirements.

E. Use stainless steel or aluminium fasteners where required to assemble component pieces unless noted otherwise.

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