Surface preparation and coatings

DOE-SPEC-3018-96

3.5.1

Spare parts. Provide a list of recommended spare parts, identifying each one

and the specific subassembly to which it applies. Indicate the expected life of

the parts requiring replacement and the minimum recommended inventory of

spare parts for installation startup, continuous operation, and maintenance.

State whether the recommended spare part is a stock or special-order item,

provide the name and location of the nearest supplier, and indicate approximate

lead time required for delivery.

Spare Accessories Furnish and ship with each battery, the following:

3.5.2

ATTENTION:

Select appropriate number of spare jars, depending upon application.

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a. Extra battery jars ([10% of total required by UPS manufacturer] [[

] for

general-purpose application]).

b. Extra cell bolts, washers, and nuts (10%) and extra intercell straps (5%) with

a minimum of two straps

Special tools. Furnish all special tools necessary for installation, startup,

3.5.3

operation, maintenance, and adjustment of the equipment and of the accessories

provided. Provide a list of all special tools furnished, identifying the function of

each tool and the specific items for which it is used. Furnish insulated tools

where required.

3.6

Surface preparation and coatings.

3.6.1

Corrosion protection. Select a coating system for the steel battery racks to

provide corrosion protection during shipment, storage, and operation in the

environment indicated in paragraph 3.2.1. The coating system provided shall

resist the corrosive effects of the battery electrolyte, resistant to 93% sulfuric

acid in immersion duty. Stainless steel, galvanized, bronze and other nonferrous

surfaces will not require coating.

Steel treatment. Steel surfaces shall receive Seller's standard treatment prior to

3.6.2

application of the coating system.

Color. Primer and top coat materials shall be by the same manufacturer. Final

3.6.3

color shall be [manufacturer's standard light gray.] [

3.7

Equipment marking.

ATTENTION:

Include optional method of marking, if desired.

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3.7.1

Nameplate. Provide a corrosion-resistant nameplate with clearly legible writing

for each jar, in an easily visible place. It shall provide all necessary information

pertaining to the equipment but, as a minimum, include the following: