§ 7.413. Inspections and tests.
(a) Before any tramway is placed in operation it shall be subjected to thorough inspection and tests to confirm that it meets the requirements of the approved plans and specifications in every respect. This shall include but not necessarily be limited to all of the following:
(1) A final check for tightness of all structural connections.
(2) A final check of the lubrication of all moving parts.
(3) Open gearing shall be checked for alignment and clearances.
(4) All bearings, couplings, and shafting shall be checked for alignment and fit.
(5) Belting shall be checked for proper tightness.
(6) A final check of position of counterweights and bull wheel carriages, and for freedom of movement of such carriages.
(7) Under the most adverse static loadings, track cables and hauling ropes shall be checked for sag.
(8) Track cable saddles and hauling rope line sheave units shall be checked for alignment in the planes of their respective cables or ropes.
(9) Hauling rope shall be checked for alignment at entrance to the bull wheels.
(10) Thorough operating tests shall be made under full loading and partial loadings which provide the most unfavorable conditions, and include an operational check of motive power, acceleration, deceleration, all brakes, all pushbutton stops, all automatic stops and limit switches, all communication devices, and the like.
(b) The tests shall include at least one full day of continous operation for the purpose of checking for the overheating of moving parts, excessive vibration or deflection of any mechanical or structural components, free movement of counterweights, and the like.
Cross References This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 7.449 (relating to line equipment); and 34 Pa. Code § 7.469 (relating to line equipment).
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