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b)
Schedule periodic inspections to ensure that the facilities are
properly policed.
Building Equipment Inspections. Inspect interior equipment and
3.3.3
test prior to storage to ensure that it is worth storing. Test and inspect
this equipment and test during storage to reveal conditions that may be
corrected before any deterioration has passed economical recovery limits. The
frequency and type of inspection is dependent upon the type of equipment,
shut-down procedure, environmental conditions of storage, and degree of
readiness desired.
Specialized Inspections. Specialized inspections may be required
3.3.4
for certain equipment and facilities. Any specialized inspections will be
administered by the EFD, which should be informed of those items being
inactivated. The EFD will then initiate any necessary modifications to the
specialized inspection program.
Interior Electric Equipment. If manpower and electric service is
3.3.5
available, operate motors and generators under light load for two hours each
month. If operation at monthly intervals is impossible or impractical,
operate a lamp or small heater continuously under the motor and generator
covering, and make warm-up runs every six months. When neither of the
preceding options are practical, cover motors and generators or prepare for
preservation per para. 2.1.5 to reduce the intake of moisture by air
circulation.
HVAC Systems. As instructed by this manual, most HVAC systems are
3.3.6
cleaned, sealed, and protected during inactivation. This prevents starting
the system up. At a minimum, all controls, rotating equipment, valves,
dampers, and any other moving parts should be exercised twice yearly to
prevent corrosion freeze-up. Manufacturer's literature should also be
consulted for other caretaker maintenance procedures.
Batteries. Specific gravities of individual cells should be
3.3.7
maintained to manufacturer's specifications, and equalizing charges should be
applied when required. Storage batteries for alarm systems must be kept
charged.
Interior Water and Sanitation. Periodic inspection of all traps
3.3.8
should be made for possible evaporation of the antifreeze. Where temperatures
are above 40 degrees F, all traps should be inspected periodically and kept
filled with water or other suitable fluid to the normal water seal height.
Dead end lines should be flushed regularly, and main valves should be tested
at intervals.
3.3.9
Rubber Lined POL Tanks. To keep the gasoline in contact with the
floor lining, accumulations of water should be pumped from the sump at least
once a month in warm climates and once in 3 to 6 months in cold climates.
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