Appendix A Additional Technical Requirements

DOE-SPEC-3018-96

APPENDIX A

Drawings and Data. Provide with the proposal, the following drawings and data:

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a. Sufficient illustrative and descriptive material to allow a detailed evaluation of the

equipment being proposed. Seller-provided data shall indicate the guaranteed

performance data, predicted performance, interface characteristics, installation

instructions, and construction features of all Seller-provided equipment. The accuracy

of such information and the compatibility of such information with overall performance

requirements specified by the Owner, are the sole responsibility of Seller.

b. Preliminary general assembly drawing(s) indicating approximate overall dimensions

and clearances needed for operation and maintenance or a statement that Owner's

battery room dimensions are satisfactory to accommodate the battery string. Indicate

the minimum required clearances between battery racks, between battery racks and

other equipment/structures, and vertical clearances for installation.

c. Completed data sheets included in Appendix B. If a "base" and an "alternate" system

are proposed, these sheets shall be copied and completed for each system. The

words "base" and "alternate" shall be marked on the appropriate sheets.

d. Complete listing of codes and standards referenced in Section 2.0 which the battery

system meets.

ATTENTION:

Include the following paragraph if an annual maintenance contract is required. Coordinate with paragraph 3.9.

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Maintenance Subcontract. Submit a quotation with the proposal for annual maintenance of

the batteries. Include details of the maintenance work, testing, and record keeping to be

performed as a part of the maintenance subcontract. Submit with the proposal, a typical

example of a maintenance report for a similar or equal battery system.

Warranty. Provide with the proposal, complete details of the warranty to be provided for

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the battery, battery racks, and accessories.

a. Provide the value of each battery for warranty purposes in determining a short-life

adjustment.

b. Provide a formula for calculating the pro-rated credit to be given to the Owner towards

the purchase of a new battery for cases where a battery fails before its guaranteed

useful service life.

c. Provide an example to illustrate how the credit will be computed.

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