Specifications - City of Montpelier, Vermont

Title:Montpelier District HeatingCity of Montpelier, VT33615 – Hot Water Pipe Distribution SystemIssue Date:September 25, 2012Page #:11 of 18b. “System Stateview II” by Mittel Fjarrvarme AB(http://www.mittel.se/EN/Default.aspx?tabid=3716&language=enUS)PART 3– EXECUTION3.1 HANDLING OF PIPEA. Protect all pipe from damage during shipping, hauling and handling. Pipematerials are specifically manufactured for each project and are not readilyavailable for replacement.B. During storage, transportation, and lying, carefully protect pipes so that the casingor insulation is not damaged in any manner. Cushion all saddles or bearings withburlap or other soft material. In handling the pipe, use a cushioned sling will orother devices and methods, as approved by the OWNER’S Project Representative.No uncushioned ropes, chains, wedges or levers are to be used in handling thepipe.C. The CONTRACTOR shall verify alarm wire continuity and resistance for eachpipe prior to placement. See Part 3.7 of this Section.D. The pipe shall not be dropped, walked on, rolled, or handled in any manner thatmight damage the casing or insulation. In lowering the pipe into the trench, careshall be taken to prevent impact with trench walls or scuffing of the pipe.E. When pipe is placed in trenches with exposed rock cut, used padded woodenguides as necessary to prevent the pipe from swinging against exposed rock anddamaging the pipe.F. Place pipe along the side of the trench on cushioned blocks as close to thelocation where it will be laid. If the pipe is to be moved longitudinally along thetrench, it shall be walked by crane, loaded on a truck and moved, or moved byother acceptable means.G. Both ends of the pipe shall be securely capped at all times to keep out foreignmatter.3.2 PREPARATION OF WORK SITEA. Coordination: Coordinate all utility work operations to protect existing and/ornew concurrent construction.B. Alignment and Grade:1. Provide and maintain all necessary stakes, bench marks, and batter boards(where used) for installing the pipe to the alignment and grade as shown in thePlans.HOT WATER PIPE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM3361511