ABU DHABI SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY

(ADSSC)

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR MECHANICAL

WORKS

DIVISION 15 MECHANICAL

SECTION 15230 LIFTING EQUIPMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.................................................................... 4
1.2 TEST CERTIFICATION ............................................................................. 4
1.3 FITNESS FOR PURPOSE ........................................................................ 5
1.4 COMMISSIONING .................................................................................... 5
1.5 TRAINING ................................................................................................. 6
1.6 STORAGE................................................................................................. 6
2. LIFTING EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 6
2.1 OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES ....................................................... 6
2.2 OVERHEAD RUNWAY BEAMS ................................................................ 7
2.3 LIFTING BLOCKS, TROLLEYS, HOOKS, ROPES, EYEBOLTS,
SHACKLES, FALL ARREST SYSTEMS.................................................... 7
2.4 LIFTING DAVITS AND SOCKETS ............................................................ 8
2.5 LIFTING CHAINS. ..................................................................................... 8

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1. GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a) A schedule of lifting equipment shall be submitted by the Contractor.

b) The schedule shall be updated with the unique identification numbers

issued by the ADSSC and eventually with certificate reference numbers.

c) The Safe Working Load shall be marked clearly and indelibly on each
lifting item together with the unique identification number.

d) Suitable access shall be provided to allow for safe transfer of pumps or

plant and equipment, to vehicle access for operational maintenance
or repair purposes.

e) Lifting equipment shall be designed with a minimum safety factor of 1.5

with respect to Safe Working Load.

f) Testing loads shall be 1.25 times the SWL

g) Lifting Equipment shall be installed for any of the following conditions:

i. Where equipment above 25kg may need to be removed for

operational maintenance.
ii. Where the frequency for removal for maintenance is one or more
times per annum.
iii. Where the item of plant is considered to be critical.

1.2 TEST CERTIFICATION

a) There shall be one test certificate per item of lifting equipment.

b) Test certificates to be provided for site testing of all site installed equipment
and shall be carried out by a government authorised testing
authority/company.

c) The test certificate shall carry the following information.

i. Site name (as advised).

ii. Unique reference number.
iii. Serial number (where appropriate).
iv. Details of proof load tests (including any measurements taken for
deflection) and the examination conducted on the item certifying its
fitness for safe use.
v. (Where applicable) Length of lifting beams, span of cranes, radius of
davit/swing jib, etc.

d) In cases where an item is unsuitable for proof load testing, such as textile
slings, then the Contractor shall issue a certificate of conformity.

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e) All original certificates shall be sent to ADSSC within fourteen days of

completion of testing, unless agreed otherwise.

f) The unique Reference number shall be clearly marked on the equipment.

g) No lifting equipment shall be operated until full documentation including

test certificates have been received by ADSSC.

1.3 FITNESS FOR PURPOSE

a) All equipment is to be of adequate strength, sound material, good

construction and suitable for the duty which it is to perform, taking
consideration of:

i. Total maximum weight of the load to be lifted.

ii. The nature of the load to be lifted, and its principal dimensions which
affect the lifting operation. In particular, headroom, height of lift,
transport when suspended, manipulation of suspended load, centre of
gravity, methods of attachment and external obstructions likely to be
encountered.
iii. Adverse environmental conditions, including extremes of temperature,
humidity, chemical attack and/or corrosive atmospheres.
iv. Frequency of use and average loadings to enable duty ratings to be
established.
v. Ergonomic design: account shall be taken of operating positions,
working heights, reach distances etc so as not to place undue strain
on the user.
vi. Fabricated lifting equipment shall be galvanised and coated in
accordance with Section 15004: Corrosion Protection.
vii. The final paint coat shall be coloured yellow with black markings.
viii. Consideration shall be also be given to the additional weight likely to
be carried & added to the load lifted, particularly;
ix. Breakout or frictional forces.
x. Sewage submersible, sludge pumps or mixers and stirrers, which
may be full of sewage or coated in solids or rags.
xi. Borehole pumps and associated pipework which may still contain
water.

Permanent access shall be designed into the installation to facilitate

inspection and maintenance of those parts of the lifting equipment
requiring frequent attention. Where this is impracticable, means shall be
provided to attach temporary access. Access provision shall be subject to
approval.

1.4 COMMISSIONING

a) Before use, all new equipment shall be tested by the Contractor, who shall
issue the original Proof load Test Certificate/Certificate of Conformity to
ADSSC.

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b) ADSSC is to be notified within a reasonable time before the intended date

of commissioning of an item of lifting equipment, to enable it to conduct its
own inspection.

1.5 TRAINING

Appropriate training shall be included by the Contractor for personnel likely to

use the lifting equipment. This shall take place during the commissioning
phase prior to handover. Where equipment is designed to be dismantled and
reassembled as part of its use, training shall cover that function.

1.6 STORAGE

a) Storage facilities for lifting equipment shall be designed into schemes in

order that any lifting equipment supplied as part of the scheme, when not
in use, can be stored in a safe manner and in an environment which will
not result in degradation of the equipment. The term 'storage' includes
such things as lockable cabinets, racks, and bins.

b) Weather protection shall be provided for electric hoist motors and hand
chain blocks where they are installed externally.

2. LIFTING EQUIPMENT

2.1 OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES

a) Where overhead travelling cranes are specified, the installation shall be to

the following minimum standard.

b) The cranes shall be designed in accordance with BS2573.

c) Runway beams shall comply with the requirements of BS 2853. Cranes

with electrically powered motions shall comply with BS466: Class 2
Medium duty operation unless otherwise specified. The term ‘crane’ shall
be deemed to include gantry rails, access maintenance platform, power
collection, end stops and all other items required for a complete
installation.

d) Operation shall be from ground floor level or from the level of the lowest
item of plant. Hand chains shall loop 600mm above operating floor level,
and shall not require a force greater than 25kg to operate at maximum
load. Electrical control shall be by pendant push-button and shall be
electrically and mechanically interlocked to prevent inadvertent operation
of opposing controls. Wired pendants shall be supported independently of
the electric cable. The control voltage shall be low/safe. Inching facilities on
all motions shall be provided where accurate positioning of equipment is
required.

Consideration shall be given to the provision of an emergency stop to be

included on the pendant.

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e) Cranes shall be fitted with limit switches, and mechanical end stops to
prevent excess travel over hoisting/over lowering.

i. Overload switches and/or slipping clutches shall be fitted to prevent

overloading.
ii. Electrical motions shall have limit switches on all motions.
iii. All motors shall be of quick reversing type with electro-mechanical
brakes suitably sized for operation under the design conditions.

f) Festoon cables shall be used for all motions unless the downshop distance
is greater than 20m or usage is high, when a set of four shrouded
conductors shall be used. In that case, the power collection equipment
shall have renewable contact pieces. Should the operating environment be
particularly aggressive, festoon cables for power collection shall be used.
Two padlockable crane supply isolators shall be fitted, one on the crane
mounted control panel and the second at ground level to isolate the supply
to the conductor rails. A "supply on" light shall be fitted on both isolators.

2.2 OVERHEAD RUNWAY BEAMS

a) Straight and curved overhead runway beams shall be designed in

accordance with BS 2853.

b) The maximum deflection of the runway beams shall not exceed 1/500 of
the span under the test load. All beams shall have an even and level
running surface particularly on the inside running flanges where travelling
trolleys are to be used. End stops shall be provided

2.3 LIFTING BLOCKS, TROLLEYS, HOOKS, ROPES, EYEBOLTS,

SHACKLES, FALL ARREST SYSTEMS.

a) All lifting blocks, trolleys, hooks, ropes, eyebolts and shackles shall comply
with the latest relevant British Standard. This includes all eyebolts supplied
with plant, e.g., motors and pumps.

b) All hooks (suspension and load) shall be fitted with safety catches. All
hooks on cranes and lifting blocks shall be fitted with swivel bearings. The
hook block shall incorporate fully guarded sheaves.

c) Lifting blocks can be either chain or wire rope units. All blocks shall be
fitted with sufficient chain or rope to allow the lifting hook to reach ground-
operating level. All chains and ropes shall have the 'loose' end securely
fixed to the lifting block. Chain units shall have a reliable braking and
locking arrangement on the hoisting mechanism. A chain box shall be
fitted to hold the excess chain. An over hoist device shall be fitted to all
electric hoists.

d) Electric hoist equipment shall be installed for lifting applications with the
following conditions:

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i. For plant & equipment above 1000 kg, with a lift height in excess of
3m.
ii. Where the operation of manual lifting equipment or chain blocks for
a single lift cannot be undertaken in 10 minutes.
iii. An electric traverse shall also be provided for electric hoist
equipment having a traverse distance in excess of 6m.

2.4 LIFTING DAVITS AND SOCKETS

a) The frame shall be galvanised steel or lightweight aluminium fabrication

designed to lift the specified Safe Working Load. Where possible, davits
shall be portable.

b) Where a winch is to be fitted, the operating handle shall be at a convenient

height for the operator, i.e. 1.1m above datum level, and the effort to turn it
with full load suspended shall not exceed 25kg force, if required the winch
shall be geared to suit. A ratchet device shall be fitted and where the load
exceeds 25kgs, the winch shall be fitted with a braking device to prevent
free falling of the load when lowering.

c) A galvanised steel davit socket shall be provided with the davit where
specified. This shall be designed and fabricated such that the top face of
the socket shall be flush with the final finished surface level and covered
with a secured galvanised steel cover plate. Lugs shall be incorporated to
prevent rotation of the socket in the concrete. The davit socket shall
incorporate a drain hole to an adjacent chamber where possible.

d) Lightweight Aluminium davits are preferred for loads up to but not

exceeding 500kg, the reach shall not exceed 1200mm.

e) Davits supplied for loads above 500kg, or with a reach exceeding

1200mm shall be conventional steel design.

f) Standard socket diameter should be 65mm.

g) For lightweight davits, no single part of the davit construction shall

be greater than 25kg in weight unless the davit is designed to be a
permanent structure.

2.5 LIFTING CHAINS.

a) Lifting chains shall be manufactured from marine quality grade 320

stainless steel as a minimum requirement.

b) Lifting chains shall be manufactured utilising short links.

c) Lifting chains shall be suitable for use in sewage with pH values of 4.9 to
10.1.

d) Lifting chains shall be utilised when lifting large submersible pumps from
wet wells.

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