Tender Specification for Supply, Erection, Testing and ... - IDCO

TESTING:
All testing instruments, velocity meter, digital thermometer, psychomotor, measuring steel tapes,
tools, scaffolding and ladders etc. that may be required for taking measurements shall be arranged by
air-conditioning contractor at his own cost.
All types of routine and other tests shall be carried out at the works of the Contractor or the
manufacturers of the components. The Client shall be free to witness any or all tests, if they so
desired. The Contractor has to inform to the Client before dispatch of any material / equipment.
On the completion of the installation the Contractor shall arrange to carry out various initial tests as
detailed below, in the presence of Owner / Consultant / Architect and to the entire satisfaction of the
Owner / Consultant / Architect. Any defect or short-coming found during the tests shall be speedily
rectified or made good by the Contractor at his own expenses.
The initial tests shall include, but, not be limited to the following :
a) To operate and check proper functioning of all electrically operated components viz. Compressor
motor, pumps, fan of air handling units etc. as well as other electrical motors.
b) To test and check the proper functioning of electrical gears, safety and other controls to ensure
their proper functioning.
c) To check the air distribution system and to provide designed air flow in all areas by adjusting the
grills, diffusers and dampers for air-conditioning.
d) To check and balance / adjust the water in the water circuit for smooth and noiseless flow.
e) To check the systems against leaks in different circuits, alignment of motor, ‘V’ belt adjustments,
control setting and all such other tests which are essential for smooth functioning of the plant.
f) Contractor shall have to submit the capacity test of all equipment at site.
g) On the satisfactory completion of all ‘Initial’ tests and one major seasonal test i.e. either summer
or monsoon the plant shall be considered ‘Virtually Complete’ for the purpose of taking over
by the Client.
h) In addition to the ‘Initial’ test the Contractor shall also give summer and monsoon tests of the
plant, each of (3) three days duration, and each one during the full specified outside conditions
(when the ambient conditions are close to the specified ambient conditions). The first running
test may be taken on the completion of the initial test, provided the ambient temperature and
humidity are near their peak. Inside condition as per the contract, performance of each
equipment, Airflow etc. shall be as per the requirement of the contract during these tests.
It is clarified that guarantee period shall start after successful completion of one major
seasonal test whichever season falls earlier & inside design conditions in areas to be airconditioned
temperature in the working area if any.
OPERATION OF PLANT:
The tenderer shall arrange to operate the plant for a period of Fifteen Days from the date of
commissioning of plant and successful completion of initial test free of cost.
TRAINING OF PERSONAL:
The contractor shall impart training to the minimum three technical staffs appointed by the Client free
of cost during erection and commissioning of the plant.