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plastic, per para. 2.2.5.4. Remove and store all instruments
not necessary to maintain water levels in accordance with the
instructions of para. 2.2.5.1.b. Protect machine-finished
steel surfaces, such as on capstans, winches, and pump
assemblies, with a coat of preservative oil or compound as
directed by the EFD. See para. 2.2.3.3 for further details on
pump inactivation. Paint the exteriors of any remaining
operating equipment with one coat each of machinery filler and
light gray machine enamel. Paint exposed surfaces of piping
and conduit as required to prevent corrosion damage.
f) Electrical. Electricity should be maintained to power any
dehumidification equipment in use, standby pumping, minimum
lighting essential for inspection, other required operations,
and fire protection systems.
If the drydock remains dewatered during inactivation,
power to operate two of the drainage pumps at each main
drainage sump will be required. That part of the electric
utility system not essential for power requirements should be
disconnected at the nearest load center. All energized
electric circuits are to be tested for grounds and continuity.
All other nonessential electrical equipment should be
preserved for inactivation in accordance with the instructions
of para. 2.2.5.
Utilities. All utilities except those essential for minimal
g)
inspection, operation/maintenance, and fire protection
requirements in the drydock area should be inactivated. All
facilities that provide electricity, potable and salt water,
sewerage, communication, drainage, gas, compressed air, steam,
oxygen, and acetylene services to the drydock facility and to
shops serviced in the drydock during normal operations should
be inactivated. Inactivated piping should be drained unless it
is part of a loop system needed for distribution reliability.
Spare parts for utility systems that are not required for the
drydock during the inactive period should be either sold as
surplus, preserved and stored, or discarded. Spare parts
should be disposed of only if the equipment is still supported
by the manufacturer.
h) Fire Protection. Fire protection systems, including
communication and alarm equipment, may be inactivated except
when an inactivated dock is to be used for berthing. Dry
chemical extinguishers should be available in all spaces where
electric circuits are energized.
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