General Installation Requirements.

1. Locate all items and Check all supplied items against equipment list.
2. Before installation, all parts shall be thoroughly cleaned and all rust, dirt, grit and foreign matter shall be removed. Grease or other protective coatings supplied for protection of the equipment in shipment and/or storage, except prime coating, shall be removed by using suitable solvents or cleaners which will not damage the finish of the equipment. Up to 600 litres of solvent (kerosene generally) will generally be used in the cleaning process.
3. All foundation elevations and bolt locations shall be verified and accepted by the erection contractor prior to the start of installation of equipment. Bending of bolts to fit equipment baseplate holes shall NOT be permitted.
4. Levelling and alignment of all equipment shall be within the tolerance specified on the drawing or as specified in the manufacturers instructions. Where equipment is received as a shop assembly unit, alignment shall be checked and adjusted where necessary.

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