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SECTION 26 24 15:

COMPUTER ROOM POWER DISTRIBUTION UNITS

DISA FACILITIES ENGINEERING CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT 26-04

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2020

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This Section covers the technical requirements for procuring and installing Power Distribution Units (PDU) that provide surge suppression, voltage transformation, isolation, distribution, and monitoring for electrical circuits supporting data center equipment. Additionally, this specification details requirements for Remote Power Panels (RPPs) if utilized. RPPs are also known as Remote Distribution Cabinets (RDCs), Subfeed Distribution Cabinets, Expansion Cabinet or other trade names. For the purposes of this specification, the term RPP is used.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred within the text by the basic designation only. The current revision of the reference, including all issued updates, must be followed.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency, Facilities Engineering Denver) approval is required for all submittals. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Installation Drawings

Fabrication and Connection Drawings

SD-03 Product Data

Equipment and Performance Data

Installation Materials

PDU Material Submission

SD-05 Design Data

Arc Flash Calculations

SD-06 Test Reports

Factory Test Schedule

Factory Test Procedures

Factory Test Reports

Site Start-Up Procedures

Site Start-Up Report

SD-08 Manufacturer’s Instructions

Installation Instructions

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SD-09 Manufacturer’s Field Reports

Verification of Inside Delivery.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data

Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

Training Plan.

Training Outline.

Training Content.

Warranty.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Drawings.

Training Completion.

1.4 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Spare Parts

For each set of ten unit[s] installed under this Contract, provide one of spare Human Machine Interface (HMI) panel.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1 Qualifications

1.5.1.1 Installation Contractor

The Contractor and Sub-Contractors must meet the following credentials:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of documented experience in the installation and commissioning of similar equipment.

• Submit a listing of product installations that include at least five units, similar to those proposed for use, in successful service for a minimum period of 5 years. Include purchaser, address of installation, service organization, and date of installation on list.

• Equipment start-up must be performed by factory-trained and certified technicians.

1.5.1.2 Service Support

Support the equipment items by service organizations. Submit a certified list of qualified permanent service organizations for support of the equipment which includes their addresses and qualifications.

Provide service organizations that are able to render satisfactory service to the equipment on a regular and emergency basis during the warranty period of Contract.

Equipment must be supported by a service organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, reasonably convenient to the site.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Carefully handle, store, and protect equipment and materials to prevent damage before and during installation in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, and as approved by the Contracting

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Officer. Do not subject equipment and materials to shock. Replace damaged or defective items. Protect all equipment from the weather, humidity and temperature variation; and dirt, dust, or other contaminants.

Coordinate inside delivery with the Government 30 days prior to shipping.

Deliver equipment to an inside location in the facility. Provide all necessary equipment and lifts to receive and move the delivered equipment. Provide verification of inside delivery or onsite storage to the Government[ and confirm the onsite storage conditions meet the minimum requirements by the manufacturer to ensure warranty coverage.

1.7 WARRANTY

Provide a one-year, onsite, parts and labor manufacturer warranty, in writing, against defects in material and workmanship for 12 months after substantial project completion at no additional cost to the Government. The manufacturer must maintain a dispatch center 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, to minimize service response time and to maximize availability of qualified service personnel. Provide a 24-hour onsite diagnostic response to warranty issues within the warranty period. The manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components that fail in materials or workmanship within 5 business days of the arrival of the onsite diagnostic response. Warranty must include all labor, travel, material, and related expenses to restore system and/or components from failures through the warranty period. Warranty must provide start-up, maintenance, and emergency call back to ensure dependable operation throughout the warranty period.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.1 Design Requirements

2.1.1.1 Capacity

The PDU must have a minimum output capacity of [225KVA] with a minimum of [four] subpanels and [two] 225A subfeed breakers for remote power panels (RPP or “expansion cabinet”) capabilities.

2.1.1.2 Input Voltage

The input voltage to the PDU must be 480 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-wire, three-phase with the appropriate-sized insulated ground. Bottom-feed the input feed to the PDU. Conductors feeding the PDU must be continuous. Transition EMT to plenum-rated LFMC within 6-feet of the PDU. Provide PDUs with barriers to prevent personnel from any exposure and/or contact with the 480 VAC sections of the PDU when working with the 120/208V branch circuits. When specifically requested, provide factory manufactured input power whip with conductors in plenum rated LFMC and a termination box designed for mounting below the raised floor.

2.1.1.3 Output Voltage

The output voltage from the PDU must be 208Y/120 VAC at 60 Hz, three phase, four-wire-plus ground wye secondary configuration.

2.1.1.4 Ground

Provide a clearly marked termination point that is electrically connected to the ground and XO bond on the secondary side of the transformer.

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2.1.2 Performance Requirements

2.1.2.1 Arc Flash

NOTE: Delete this paragraph if the Arc Flash Calculations are performed in-house.

Provide Arc Flash calculations in accordance with NFPA 70E, using EasyPower version 11.

2.1.2.2 Seismic Performance

Units must withstand the effects of a seismic event. Provide all necessary bracing and supports to meet requirements for installation for the seismic design category for the site in accordance with IBC.

The term “withstand” means “the unit remains in place without separation of any parts when subject to the seismic forces specified and remain fully operational after the seismic event.”]

2.2 EQUIPMENT

The Power Distribution Units (PDU) must provide surge suppression, voltage transformation, isolation, distribution, and monitoring for electrical circuits supporting data center equipment. Provide the following for the PDUs:

• Installation Drawings

• Fabrication and Connection Drawings

• Equipment and Performance Data

• Required Installation Materials

• PDU Material Submission

2.2.1 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products must meet the following:

a. Satisfactorily used in mission critical facilities for at least 2 years prior to bid opening, including applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. Products having less than a 2 year field service record are acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for at least 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturer's factory or laboratory tests, is shown.

b. Available for purchase in the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer’s catalogs, or brochures for at least 2 years prior to bid opening.

c. Single manufacturer when two or more items of the same class of equipment are required.

d. Supported by a local service organization.

2.2.2 Main Input Circuit Breaker

Equip the PDU with a main input circuit breaker to provide a means of disconnecting power to the PDU in accordance with the following:

a. UL-listed.

b. 600 VAC.

c. Three-pole.

d. Molded case.

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e. Adjustable trip settings sufficient to coordinate with the existing facility electrical distribution system.

Adjustable trip settings must include long time, short time, instantaneous, and ground fault (LSIG).

f. Rated for industrial use.

g. Sized for 125% of the PDU full-load input current in accordance with NFPA 70.

h. Minimum UL listed interrupting ratings of 35,000 RMS (Root Mean Square) symmetrical amperes at

480 VAC. A higher interrupting rating could be required based on the results of the approved Short-Circuit, Coordination Study.

i. 100% duty-rated breaker.

Do not provide a local Emergency Power-Off (EPO) button on the PDU. Do not interface the main input circuit breaker with a local Emergency Power-Off (EPO) button on the front of PDU. Install the main input circuit breaker with bolts/screws; “snap-in’ type breakers must not be utilized. The main input circuit breaker provides overcurrent protection for the transformer. Provide a label to clearly identify the breaker as the main input circuit breaker. Provide barriers to protect personnel from the main input circuit breaker input or output terminals and/or wiring while performing installation or maintenance activities.

2.2.3 Transformer

The PDU must have an electro-statically shielded, K-20 rated transformer. The transformer provides step down for the input 480 (Delta) volts to 208/120 (Wye) volts PDU output. Provide a dry type, three phase, common-core, convection air cooled transformer. The transformer must have Class H, 220°C (428°F) minimum insulation. All transformer windings must be copper. Audible noise levels of the transformer must be in accordance with NEMA ST 20.

Provide the transformer with six full capacity compensation taps at 2.5% increments to accommodate field adjustments to match source voltage. These compensation taps must be easily accessible by removal of one exterior panel. Tap changes include:

a. Two, 2.5%, full capacity, above nominal (maximum 5% above)

b. Four, 2.5%, full capacity, below nominal (maximum 10% below)

c. Typical characteristics exhibited by the transformer are:

(1) Percent impedance – 3.5%

(2) Percent reactance – 3.0%

(3) Common mode noise attenuation – 55 dB minimum

(4) Common transverse conversion mode noise attenuation – 80 dB

(5) Full-load efficiency – 97% minimum

Provide the transformer with the following thermal overload protection:

a. Alarm if transformer temperature reaches 180°C 356°F.

b. Automatic shutdown if transformer temperature reaches 200°C 392°F.

2.2.4 Spike/Transient Voltage Suppression

Equip the PDU’s input and output with Spike/Transient Voltage Suppression to clip high-energy transients and provide filtration and suppression of line-energy transients and provide filtration and suppression of line noises.

2.2.5 Wiring and Bussing

All wiring and bussing components internal to the PDU must be copper. Provide a 100% (minimum) rated neutral bus. Feed branch circuits from the bottom of the PDU from the raised access floor. Utilized installed internal conduit landing plates to connect flexible, metallic, liquid-tight conduits. All wiring, terminations, and components associated with the PDU’s 480V components and the 208V panelboard

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2.2.6 Frame and Enclosure

Provide frame and enclosure in accordance with the following:

a. When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Provide a welded steel frame with lockable, removable, hinged front and rear doors made from 16 gauge (minimum) perforated sheet metal to maximize ventilation. The enclosure must be fabricated of sheet metal partitions that attach to the frame by means of attachment mechanisms that allow the partitions to be removed from the sides and back. The PDU must have permanent leveling jacks for final installation. Provide front doors with a handle operated, two point latch closure system with key lock. Keying for locks must match similar PDUs currently installed at the facility. The front doors must provide access to the main panelboard circuit breakers, and all branch circuit breakers.

The 480V components and sub feed breakers are not required to be accessible from the front doors.

b. Finish doors and side panels in [black] electrostatic powder coat.

c. Configure access for installation [against a wall];[in an open space][between existing equipment in-row] specific to each identified location.

d. For units capable of being installed against the wall, the unit must be manufactured so that maintenance of the unit’s transformer and other electrical components can be performed from the front and side of the PDU. The panelboard orientation must be in accordance with the requirements in this section. If an available feature, rear access must be included.

e. For units capable of being installed in an open space or between equipment in-row, front and rear access is required for maintenance of the transformer and other electrical components. The panelboard orientation must be in accordance with the requirements in this section. If an available feature, side access must be included.

f. For units with side access for maintenance, access must not require more than 3 feet of clearance.

g. In order to fit into DISA-standard master floorplans, the footprint of the unit must be a maximum of

85 inches high, no greater than [60] inches wide, and a maximum of [48] inches deep not including access door opening swing and clearance requirements.

h. The distributed weight of the PDU must be less than 250 lb/ft².

i. Provide rolling casters and adjustable mounting feet with each frame enclosure. When in the final installed location, the adjustable mounting feet must raise the PDU off the rolling casters.

j. Provide the PDU with a [seismic stands which meet the requirements for installation compliant for seismic zone [I]]. Size the floor stand to carry the full weight of the PDU with all of the PDU’s legs resting on the floor stand. The floor stand must position the PDU even with the raised floor surface and minimize static pressure loss between the unit and any gap to the floor surface. Design the floor stand to equally distribute the weight of the PDU across the structural floor below the raised floor without interfering in the electrical installation of the PDU or any of its branch circuits or adjacent utilities. The depth of the raised floor, as measured from structural floor to top of raised floor is [20] inches, nominal.]

2.2.7 Automatic/Manual Restart Selection

When the PDU is equipped with an automatic/manual restart feature to allow for an orderly supervised start-up after system shutdown, the default configuration must be such that the PDU main circuit breaker does NOT trip on loss of PDU input power condition. The PDU main circuit breaker must only trip on overcurrent conditions.

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2.2.8 Panelboards

2.2.8.1 Configuration

When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Provide the PDU with the number of distribution panelboards specified. Provide vertically mounted and forward facing distribution panelboards for distribution of the intended loads. Directly connect all panelboard main breakers to the 208/120 (Wye) volts input power feed.

PDUs natively designed with only two subpanels are acceptable provided they are capable of being expanded with an affixed cabinet (sidecar) providing the third and fourth subpanels. This affixed cabinet must open to the front of the unit and not require side access during maintenance or installation of circuits.

Total panel dimensions, including sidecar, must not exceed the dimensions required in this specification.

Panel mains and subfeeds must provide data to the Building Automation System (BAS) in accordance with paragraph 2.3.2, Remote Monitoring.

2.2.8.2 Distribution Panelboards

Provide distribution panelboards in accordance with the following:

a. Each distribution panelboard must be three-phase and have a rating of 225 Amps with a minimum overall short-circuit current rating of 22,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Each main panelboard braker must be 100% duty rated. Each distribution panelboard must be electrically isolated and individually protected by a main panelboard circuit breaker that provides overcurrent protection for the panelboard and allow shutdown of the individual panelboard.

b. Each distribution panelboard must include separate, isolated 100% (minimum) neutral and safety-ground bus bars for the neutral and safety-ground connections from each branch load. Locate the ground and neutral bus bars for each panelboard adjacent to the panelboard that they support. All bussing and current-carrying components of the distribution panelboards must be copper. The ground and neutral bus bar connections must be clearly marked.

c. Provide each distribution panelboard with [42] pole positions so that the PDU has a total of [168] (minimum) pole positions. Provide guides between the branch circuit breaker bus bar connections.

d. Each distribution panelboard must be capable of mounting single pole, two pole, and three pole circuit breakers through 100 Amps. Utilize [Square D] panelboard form factors with bolt-in type circuit breakers.

e. All branch circuit monitoring current transformer (CT) cables must be sized to support a minimum 100 Amp conductor.

f. Individually enclose each distribution panelboard with separate hinged covers to provide access to each panelboard without exposing the live components of other distribution panelboards or any of the 480V electrical components.

g. Provide distribution panelboards empty of any branch circuit breakers, and with blank space fillers installed in place of the breakers.

2.2.8.3 Subfeed Breakers

Each subfeed breaker position must be factory populated with a 120/208 VAC 225 Amp breaker with a minimum overall short-circuit current rating of 22,000 RMS symmetrical amperes. Each subfeed breaker must be a 100% duty-rated breaker. When the customer connection point for the load side of the subfeed breakers is bus type, provide mechanical lugs for all subfeed connections. The lug types must support the installation of 4/0 AWG conductors for the three phases and neutral connections and #4 AWG for the ground connection.

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2.3 COMPONENTS

2.3.1 Monitoring

2.3.1.1 Local Monitoring

When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section. The PDU must have a local, microprocessor based monitoring system, including display panel, to indicate system parameters. The display panel must be capable of programming individual branch circuit parameters without the need of connecting external devices. The display must be accessible with all panel doors closed. All metered values must have an accuracy of ±2% of reading. The system must monitor and display the following parameters:

a. Voltage Monitoring – include the ability to select and monitor PDU main input and individual panelboard main input, input voltage line-to-line and output voltage line-to-line, line-to neutral for all three phases.

b. Current Monitoring – include the ability to select and monitor the overall PDU current and individual sub panel current for all three phases, as well as the neutral and the ground current. Provide the same current monitoring for each individual sub-panel.

c. Power Monitoring – include the ability to monitor the total PDU output and individual sub panel output as measured in kVA, kW, kWH, Power Factor, and associated percent load demand.

d. Alarming – At a minimum, the PDU must visually and audibly report the following alarms:

(1) Branch circuit overcurrent at user defined level

(2) Neutral overcurrent

(3) Phase rotation (sequence) error other than clockwise rotation

(4) Transformer over temperature

(5) Input overvoltage

(6) Input under voltage

(7) Output under voltage

(8) Frequency deviation

(9) Phase loss

(10) Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) and surge suppression activation

(11) TVSS and surge suppression failure

(12) Branch circuit parameters as specified in paragraph 2.3.1.2, Branch Circuit Monitoring System

2.3.1.2 Branch Circuit Monitoring System

Provide branch circuit monitoring in accordance with the following:

a. When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section.

The PDU must have circuit monitoring installed on all branch circuits in each distribution panelboard.

The Branch Circuit Monitoring System (BCMS) monitors all of the individual branch circuits of each [42] pole distribution panelboard. The BCMS provides data and alarm conditions for each branch circuit.

b. There must be two user adjustable branch circuit current alarm levels that provide both a warning alarm (default value=40% of nominal breaker rating) and a critical alarm (default Value=45% of nominal breaker rating). The warning alarm must be adjustable from 0-100% and factory-set to default values. Alarm values must be programmable from the display panel. The BCMS alarms must have an inhibit function to prevent alarms from branch circuits that are not utilized. The critical alarm must be adjustable from 0-100% in 1% increments and factory-set to the default values.

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c. Current transformers (CTs) must have a current range of 0 60 Amps with the capability of monitoring up to 100 Amps for future use. The PDU’s branch circuit monitoring must be capable of being retrofitted with current transformers to support up to a 100 Amp branch circuit.

d. The BCMS must provide data to the BAS in accordance with paragraph 2.3.2, Remote Monitoring.

e. The BCMS must monitor and report the following parameters for each branch circuit position:

(1) Line-to-Neutral voltage

(2) Line Current

(3) kW

(4) kWH

(5) High Current Warning Alarm

(6) High Current Critical Alarm

(7) Low/High Voltage Alarm

(8) Alarm Inhibit ON/OFF Status

2.3.2 Remote Monitoring

When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section and report directly to the Building Automation System (BAS). The PDU must be capable of communicating with an external BAS via Modbus (TCP/IP). Remote monitoring interfaces that require additional manufacturer specific interface devices to communicate with the PDU are not acceptable. Wiring, terminations and programming to connect the PDU to the BAS will be provided and installed by others. The remote monitoring package must be able to communicate all of the PDU’s metering and alarming functions listed in the Local and Branch Circuit Monitoring sections above.

Provide a map of available Modbus registers including all register format and scaling information.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

2.4.1 Nameplates

Nameplates must be stainless steel using brackets that are thermally non-conductive material.

Nameplates must include at the minimum the following information:

a. Project name.

b. Customer order number

c. Equipment designation

d. Manufacturer’s name

e. Manufacturer’s address

f. Date manufactured

g. Type and Style

h. Model, catalog (if applicable) and serial numbers

i. Minimum output capacity in kVA and amps

2.4.2 Arc Flash Label

The Contractor must provide an arc flash label in accordance with NFPA 70E, and include the following information:

a. Label identification of Arc Flash & Shock Hazard

b. Nominal system voltage

c. Shock protection boundary

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d. Arc flash boundary

e. Limited approach boundary

f. Restricted approach boundary

g. Incident energy in (cal/cm²)

h. Calculated fault current in (kA)

i. Shock protection

j. PDU noun description or SEC identifier

k. Date of label creation

l. Name of analysis software (EasyPower Version 10 is required)

2.5 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

Provide factory test procedures, factory test schedule, factory tests, and factory test reports on each unit.

2.5.1 Manufacturer's Factory Test Procedures

When RPPs are part of this project, they must be in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Each PDU must be completely factory tested before shipment to verify proper assembly and operation prior to shipment. Factory tests validate compliance with this specification.

For each PDU, submit a factory test procedure which verifies the performance scheduled on the drawings is met by the produced unit model.

The manufacturer must perform factory tests on the actual units produced for this project. The test reports must document the performance tests conducted on the factory assembled units. Performance testing on the individual unit components, not factory assembled, is not acceptable.

2.5.1.1 Factory Test Reporting Forms

Include the required test reporting forms to be completed by the Contractor's testing representatives.

Submit factory test reports, referencing each tested unit serial number, and receive approval before delivery of unit to the project site.

2.5.2 Equipment Production Schedule and Factory Test Schedule

The DISA reserves the right to witness factory tests for all equipment provided under this Contract.

Provide the equipment production schedule and factory test schedule for tests to be performed at the manufacturer's test facility. Submit planned production schedule, and factory test schedule and test location, to the Contracting Officer as soon as it is scheduled but not less than 60 calendar days prior to the scheduled factory test date. Track this schedule through the production phases and if a scheduled factory test date changes, give advanced notice to Contracting Officer as soon as possible but at least 15 calendar days in advance of the scheduled test dates.

2.5.3 Factory Tests

Conduct the factory testing in compliance with the Contracting Officer approved manufacturer's factory test procedure, and in accordance with additional factory testing requirements specified herein. Record the required data using the approved test reporting forms from the approved factory test procedure. Conduct the test for each unit for the continuous test period in the approved test plan. A unit shutdown before the continuous test period is completed must result in the test period being started again and run for the required duration.

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2.5.4 Deficiency Resolution

The test requirements must be acceptably met; deficiencies identified during the tests must be corrected in compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations and corrections tested again in compliance with the requirements specified in paragraph 2.5.1, Manufacturer's Factory Test Procedures.

2.5.5 Factory Test Reports

Use the test reporting forms approved in the factory test procedure. Final test report forms must be typed including data entries and remarks. Completed test report forms for each unit must be reviewed, approved, and signed by the Manufacturer's test director.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

After becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Install the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and Appendix 1, Typical PDU Installation. PDUs do not require cooling when installed on raised floors. For raised floor installations, cable runs to the side and front of the PDU are preferred to maintain accessibility of rear underfloor area for ventilation, proper air exchange, and maintenance.

3.2.1 Input Voltage

Normally, input power conductors are continuous from the switchboard or panelboard feeding the PDU.

Run conductors in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) with compression fittings, transitioning to Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC) within 10 feet of the PDU cabinet. Install plenum rated LFMC and color code in accordance with the DISA Facilities Engineering Circular Attachment 01-02, Minimum Technical Specifications for Structures, Systems, Equipment, & Components: Identification, Labeling, and Marking.

3.2.2 Grounding

Connect the PDU to the buildings grounding electrode in accordance with NFPA 70 Article 250.30 and

MIL-HDBK-419.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.1 Tests

Submit performance test reports in booklet form showing all tests performed to adjust each component and all tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria, upon completion and testing of the installed system. Indicate in each test report the final position of controls.

3.3.2 Manufacturer Field Service

Provide the services of a manufacturer's representative who is experienced in the installation, adjustment, and operation of the equipment specified. The representative must supervise the installation, adjustment, and testing of the equipment.

Each service organization must be capable of providing 4 hour onsite response to a service call on an emergency basis.

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3.4 SYSTEM START-UP

Provide factory-based onsite start-up for PDUs and RPPs. All start-up activities must be performed by factory trained and certified personnel. Coordinate start-up date and time (along with user training) with the Government at least 30 days prior to start-up activities. Submit proposed start-up procedures with the schedule request for Government review and approval. Include selectable switch, jumper, and breaker trip settings necessary to comply with the project objectives in the start-up procedures. Verify BCMS parameters have been programmed as specified in this section. Within 1 week of successfully completing start-up activities, provide the completed start-up report and written start-up documentation to the Government for review and acceptance.

3.5 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

3.5.1 Training

Provide a field training course for the operating and maintenance staff members as designated by the Contracting Officer. Conduct training for a total period of at least 2 hours of normal working time by factory trained and certified personnel starting after the system is functionally complete but prior to final acceptance tests.

a. Field training must cover all of the items contained in the approved Operation and Maintenance Manuals, training plan, training outline, as well as demonstrations of routine maintenance operations.

Reference the O&M user manuals as a textbook. Provide training to the operations and maintenance staff following factory testing and start-up, focused on the following training content:

(1) Operation and maintenance of the equipment:

(a) Start-up

(b) Normal operations

(c) Shutdown

(d) Abnormal operation

(e) Recommended preventive maintenance to support the development of an equipment maintenance plan.

(2) Selectable switch and jumper settings, and

(3) Inputting software program parameters including but not limited to branch circuit parameters.

b. Provide all training materials at least 6 weeks prior to the first class. Review and approval by DISA will be complete at least 3 weeks prior to the first class.

c. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 4 weeks prior to date of proposed conduction of the training course.

d. Notify the Contracting Officer of Training Completion. Submit sign-in sheet of all onsite personnel who attended and completed training.

3.5.2 Record Drawings

Upon completion, and before final acceptance of the work, submit a complete set record drawings [and a complete set of original mark-up and drafted as-built drawings]. Provide record working drawings no smaller than A0 30 by 42 inches, reproducible with title block 8 by 4 inches similar to full size Contract drawings in .pdf and AutoCAD electronic format.

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APPENDIX 1: TYPICAL PDU INSTALLATION

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2.3.2 Remote Monitoring