High Pressure Washer (Portable)

11143B_D06-01-01

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This SSP is for portable high pressure washer.

SSP 15060 "Pipe, Fittings, and Valves" is required.

Standard electrical connections for this unit are 208/240 volts, AC, 3phase, and 60 hertz. Standard size is 3.7kw

1. Change section numbering when used in conjunction with Std. Specs.

11.__HIGH PRESSURE WASHER (PORTABLE)

PART 1.- GENERAL

SUMMARY.-

Scope.-This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a portable high pressure washer and accessories in accordance with the details shown on the plans and these special provisions.

SUBMITTALS.-

Product data.-Manufacturer's descriptive data for a portable high pressure washer, accessories, and equipment shall be submitted for approval.

Manufacturer's descriptive data shall include a complete description, performance data and installation instructions for the materials and equipment specified herein.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS.-

Operation and maintenance manuals.-Prior to the completion of the contract, 3identified copies of the operation and maintenance instructions with parts lists for the equipment specified herein shall be delivered to the Engineer at the jobsite. The instructions and parts lists shall be in a bound manual form and shall be complete and adequate for the equipment installed. Inadequate or incomplete material shall be returned. The Contractor shall resubmit adequate and complete manuals at no expense to the State.

WARRANTY.-

Warranties and guarantees.-Manufactures warranties and guarantees for materials or equipment used in the work shall be delivered to the Engineer at the jobsite prior to acceptance of the contract.

PART 2.- PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS.-

Acceptable manufacturers.-Subject to compliance with the requirements, high pressure washer shall be Hotsy, Model No.550; Landa, Model No. PHW21100; or equal.

MANUFACTURED UNITS.-

High pressure washer.-

High pressure washer shall be portable type, electric motor driven, No.2 diesel oil fired. The washer shall have a capacity of not less than 500liters per hour (LPH) of hot water solution at 6900kPa. The washer burners shall be UL or FM Listed, pressure atomizing type, with automatic electric ignition at the trigger control, rated for not less than 73kW. Washer shall be equipped with gas tank of not less than 30liters with integral fuel gage.

High pressure washer shall be equipped with a 66°C maximum adjustable temperature controller, ON/OFF pump motor and water heater switches, safety controls, safety valve, vent stack, and the following accessories: swivel cleaning gun with trigger control and 760mm extension; wire braid hot water hose, 10mm I.D., rated at not less than 20685kPa working pressure, 15meters in length with safety coupling; adjustable spray nozzle with spray pattern from 0 to 80degree spray pattern.

ACCESSORIES.-

Drum dolly.-

Drum dolly shall be of welded steel construction with cross braced bottom and 50mm continuous perimeter lip, 4 ball bearings casters with steel or semi-steel wheels. Drum dolly shall be sized to match the liquid detergent drum with capacity of not less than 450kg.

Non-emulsifying soap.-

*23. Edit for “recycle process unit” or “oil/water separator.”

Non-emulsifying soap shall be a commercially formulated, concentrated liquid that removes surface dirt, road film, and bug residue from vehicle exteriors with minimal brushing when used in conjunction with a high pressure washer. The soap shall contain no solvents, caustics, acids or phosphates. It shall work with hot or cold water, rinse easily and leave no unsightly soap film or streaks. A drum containing 208liters of the product shall be supplied by, or approved by the manufacturer of the recycle process unit oil/water separator specified elsewhere in these special provisions. Product shall conform to the following:

Boiling point / >100C
Specific Gravity / 1.102
Solubility in water / 100%
Evaporation rate / >1
pH / 11-12

PART 3.- EXECUTION

INSTALLATION.-

General.-The high pressure washer shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Factory fittings and manual pumpout equipment shall be installed on the 208liter drum of nonemulsified soap and placed on the drum dolly. Soap and dolly shall be ready for use and placed in the equipment building or other location as designated by the Engineer.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL.-

Testing.-Testing of the high pressure washer shall be conducted by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer.

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing not less than 5days prior to the time that testing is to be conducted.