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Structure and Contents of User Manual


The detailed requirements, structure and contents of the User Manual shall include, where applicable, the following information:-


a)      Project Information

This shall include:-

Project title, site address, contract no., contract title, contract commencement date, substantial completion date and expiry date of Maintenance Period.

b)      System Description:-

§    Type(s) of system(s) and equipment installed, and their purposes;
§    Locations of major plant rooms and riser ducts;
§    Brief description of the operation and functions of the systems and equipment; and
§    Listing of set points which can be adjusted by the user to suit their operation needs.

c)      Schedule of Major Plant Rooms and Installed Equipment:-

§    Schedule of major plant rooms and riser ducts including their locations; and
§    Schedule of major equipment and plants including their locations and serving areas.


d)     Safety Precautions for Operation:-

Any safety precautions and warnings signals that the users shall be aware of in the daily operation of the various systems and equipment in the Installations including:-

§    Mandatory requirements relating to safety;
§    Features or operational characteristics of the installed systems or equipment which may cause hazard and the related safety precautions;
§    Protective measures and safety precautions for operation; and
§    List of warning signals and the related meanings that the user shall be aware of and the actions to be taken.

e)      Operation Instructions:-

Instructions for the safe and efficient operation, under both normal and emergency conditions, of the installed system which shall comprise:-

§    An outline of the operating mode;
§    Step by step operation instructions for systems and equipment that are to be operated by the user, including at least procedures for start- up and shut-down;
§    Means by which any potentially hazardous situation can be made safe; and
§    Cleaning and basic maintenance procedures.

f)       List of Statutory Periodic Inspections and Tests:-

A schedule of periodic inspections and tests that owner and/or user of the Installations have to arrange to achieve compliance with the requirements stipulated in the relevant Laws of the country. The frequency of such inspections and tests shall be expressed in specific time intervals.

g)      Drawings:-

A set of selected as-built drawings which shall be able to illustrate to the user the general layout of the completed Installations.

h)     Photographs:-

A set of photographs with suitable captions to illustrate to the user the appearance and locations of devices which require their setting and operation.

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