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0.

00 SCOPE OF WORKS FOR MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM

0.10 The works to be performed under this volume shall comprise but not
limited to the supply, deliver, installation, testing and
commissioning and maintenance of the following principal services and
the associated minor works and items :-

0.1.1 A Complete Central Medical Oxygen Supply System

0.1.2 A Complete Central Nitrous Oxide Supply System

0.1.3 A Complete Central Medical Compressed Air System

0.1.4 A Complete Central Surgical Compressed Air System

0.1.5 A Complete Central Medical Vacuum System

0.1.6 A Complete Central Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System

0.1.7 Terminal Outlets, Bedhead Panel and Ceiling Service Pendant

System

0.1.8 Area Valve Service Unit(AVSU) and AVSU Modules

0.1.9 Alarm and Monitoring System

0.1.10 Pipe Work

0.1.11 Electrical Work

0.1.12 Painting

0.1.13 Identification and Sign Writing

0.1.14 Testing and Commissioning

0.1.15 Servicing and Maintenance

0.20 All as hereinafter more fully described, and shown in the drawings,
including all minor works as are necessary for the proper carrying out
of the installation.

0.30 All equipment and works including installation, testing commissioning


and maintenance of installations for piped supply of Medical Gases,
Medical Compressed Air, Medical Vacuum described in this volume, shall
generally follow the recommendations as stated in the latest edition
of DHSS HTM 2022, NHS C11 and BS 6834:1987 and shall confirm to the
requirements of Ministry of Health (MOH) with the major equipment
specified in later part of this document.
0.40 All plants for the above mentioned Medical Gases and Vacuum System
shall be factory-packaged and tested by reputable Medical Gases
Equipment Manufacturer.
SPECIFICATION FOR SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 1 - CENTRAL OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEMError: Reference source not found

1.1.0 General

The Central Oxygen Supply system shall provide a reliable and constant
source of medical quality gaseous oxygen and comply with requirements
of the HTM2022 and C11. The supply system shall consists of an
automatic operating Liquid Oxygen Supply, Reserve Standby Cylinder
Manifold Supply and Spare Oxygen Cylinders, distribution pipe works
and terminal units (outlets) as indicated in the drawings.

1.2.0 Liquid Oxygen Installation

The Liquid oxygen storage vessel shall be vacuum insulated (Vacuum


Insulated Evaporator, VIE) with stainless steel inner vessel and
carbon steel outer vessel. The construction of the vessel shall comply
with the British Standard 5500 Category 1 and protected to withstand
the most severe weather conditions. The space between the inner and
outer walls shall be filled with granular expanded Perlite and
evacuated to a high vacuum providing a minimum of evaporation loss.

The storage vessel shall have a water capacity of not less than 3,200
litres. The designed pressure shall be 16 bar with safety valves set
at 110% of the designed pressure. The diameter of the vessel shall be
appropriately sized to fit into the area provided, taking into account
the working space required for operation and maintenance.

The liquid oxygen tank shall be supplied complete with liquid content
indicators, pressure and vacuum gauges, economiser, pressure building
regulator, relief valves and other monitoring equipment, necessary for
the efficient operation and filling of the tank.

The Vaporiser System is installed close to the VIE shall be


atmospherically heated and shall have an evaporating rate not less
than 1,000 litre/min. The rates of evaporation shall be automatically
controlled, according to draw-off demand and to ensure that maximum
design flow rates are maintained.
1.3.0 Oxygen Reserve Standby Manifold

The oxygen reserve standby Manifold shall be arranged in two banks


each consisting of five (5) cylinders each, with manual changeover.
There will be five (5) nos. of spare oxygen cylinders on the spare
rack.

The nominal water capacity of each cylinder shall be approximately


with a standard gas volume of 6.8 m3. The cylinders shall comply with
BS 1319:1955. The connection from the cylinders to the manifold shall
be with copper pigtails fitted with non-return valves.

1.4.0 Oxygen Delivery Control Panel Assembly

The control panel shall incorporate primary and secondary regulators,


shut-off valves, safety valves, filters and pressure gauges and all
other devices necessary for its efficient operation. The unit shall be
so constructed that a pressure regulator and the control valves can be
removed for inspection or service without interrupting its operation.

Automatic changeover to cylinder manifolds shall be provided on


failure of liquid oxygen installation or when liquid oxygen supply is
exhausted. Simple manual reset shall also be provided when the defects
in the liquid oxygen system are rectified.

Manual changeover for the cylinder manifold system shall also be


arranged from the duty cylinder bank to the standby bank when the duty
bank is exhausted.

The tenderer shall submit together with his tender details of the
control panel supplied.

The VIE medical control panel is designed to accept a supply of


gaseous oxygen from the VIE (at 10.5 bar g) or from the standby
manifold (at 8.5 bar g) and to reduce and pressure to 4.1 bar g in the
oxygen pipeline distribution system.
1.5.0 Alarm and Indication

A Plant Alarm Panel shall be installed in the manifold room according


to the schedule of alarm signals given in Appendix 'A'.

The Plant Alarm Panel shall come complete with isolation and test
switches, fuses, relays and all other necessary equipment for its
efficient operation.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided for wiring to the Central Alarm


and Indication Panel supplied and installed by the Medical Gas
Contractor.

BAS modules are to be provided for connection by Building Automation


System Contractor. All cabling between alarm panel and BAS module are
to be screened cable in G.I conduit.

The buzzer shall be able to be isolated, while the flashing light will
continue to flash until the condition indicated is restored to normal.

All signals are to be energised by normal and Essential Power Supply.

1.6.0 Supply of Oxygen

The Contractor shall include in his tender, the cost for the initial
full charge of liquid oxygen for the liquid supply installation and
gaseous oxygen for the cylinders.

All termination of oxygen gas pipeline shall be complete with a


lockable line isolation valve

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SECTION 2 - CENTRAL NITROUS OXIDE SUPPLY SYSTEM Error: Reference source not
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2.1.0 General

The Central Nitrous Oxide Supply system shall provide a reliable and
constant source of medical quality gaseous Nitrous Oxide and comply
with requirements of the HTM2022 and C11. The supply system shall
consists of 2 banks of 5 (five) cylinders with an Automatic Changeover
Manifold, 2 (two) nos. Emergency Standby Manifold and Spare Nitrous
Oxide Cylinders, distribution pipe works and terminal units (outlets)
as indicated in the drawings.

2.2.0 Nitrous Oxide Cylinders and Manifold

The nominal water capacity of each cylinder shall be approximately


with a standard gas volume of approximately 16,000 liters. The
cylinders shall comply with BS 1319:1955. The connection from the
cylinders to the manifold shall be with copper pigtails fitted with
non-return valves.

The manifolds shall be arranged for a Duty Bank and a Standby Bank,
with automatic changeover.

2.3.0 Nitrous Oxide Manifold Control System (MCS)

The control panel shall incorporate primary and secondary regulators,


shut-off valves, safety valves, filters and pressure gauges and all
other devices necessary for its efficient operation. The unit shall
be so constructed that a pressure regulator and the control valves
can be removed for inspection or service without interrupting its
operation. The MCS shall supply a flow of 1,000 lpm to 4 bar
distribution system.

Either the left or right hand manifold bank may be designated “Duty”
and the MCS shall automatically changeover to supply the distribution
system from the “Standby” bank when pressure in the “Duty” bank falls
to a predetermined level. There shall be manual changeover buttons so
that servicing either side of the system can be simply achieved.
There shall be a 2 stage duplex system to provide a high flow rate.
Each side of the MCS shall be capable of being fully isolated, via a
full flow ball valve, in order to change any regulator without a
cessation of supply.

There shall be a fail safe system in event of power failure so that


the solenoid valves open and there is full continuity of supply
pressure and flow. Upon power restoration the unit shall revert back
to the original bank of cylinders being used.

2.4.0 Nitrous Oxide Emergency Standby Manifold (ESM)

The Nitrous Oxide Emergency Standby Manifold shall be used to support


the main manifold and connected downstream of the MCS. The assembly
consist of 2 (two) gas cylinder connections supplying a manually
adjusted regulator via a common header assembly.

The delivery system is isolated from the main system by an isolation


valve and protected by a pressure relief valve. Pressure gauges
indicate cylinder and delivery pressure. A pressure switch is used to
signal a low cylinder pressure to the medical gas alarm.

2.5.0 Alarm and Indication

A Plant Alarm Panel shall be installed in the manifold room according


to the schedule of alarm signals given in Appendix 'A'.

The Plant Alarm Panel shall come complete with isolation and test
switches, fuses, relays and all other necessary equipment for its
efficient operation.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided for wiring to the Central Alarm


and Indication Panel supplied and installed by the Medical Gas
Contractor.

BAS modules are to be provided for connection by Building Automation


System Contractor. All cabling between alarm panel and BAS module are
to be screened cable in G.I conduit.
The buzzer shall be able to be isolated, while the flashing light will
continue to flash until the condition indicated is restored to normal.

All signals are to be energised by normal and Essential Power Supply.


2.6.0 Supply of Nitrous Oxide

The Contractor shall include in his tender, the cost for the initial
full charge of gaseous Nitrous Oxide for the cylinders.

All termination of Nitrous Oxide pipeline shall be complete with a


lockable line isolation valve

The tenderer shall submit together with his tender details of the control
panel supplied.
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SECTION 3 - CENTRAL MEDICAL COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM

3.1.0 General

The Central Medical Compressed Air Supply (4 bar) System shall provide
a reliable and constant source of medical compressed air and comply
with requirements of the HTM2022 and C11. The supply system shall
consists of 2 banks of 6 (six) cylinders with an Automatic Changeover
Manifold, Emergency Standby Manifold and Spare Cylinders, distribution
pipe works and terminal units (outlets) as indicated in the drawings.

3.2.0 Surgical Compressed Air Cylinders and Manifold

The nominal capacity of each cylinder (size J) shall be with a


standard gas volume of 6.8 m . 3
The cylinders shall comply with BS
1319: 1955. The connection from the cylinders to the manifold shall
be by copper pigtails fitted with non-return valves.

The manifolds shall be arranged for a Duty Bank and a Standby Bank,
with automatic changeover.

3.3.0 The Medical Compressed Air Manifold Control System (MCS)

The control panel shall incorporate primary and secondary regulators,


shut-off valves, safety valves, filters and pressure gauges and all
other devices necessary for its efficient operation. The unit shall
be so constructed that a pressure regulator and the control valves
can be removed for inspection or service without interrupting its
operation. The MCS shall supply a flow of 1,000 lpm to 4 bar
distribution system.

Either the left or right hand manifold bank may be designated “Duty”
and the MCS shall automatically changeover to supply the distribution
system from the “Standby” bank when pressure in the “Duty” bank falls
to a predetermined level. There shall be manual changeover buttons so
that servicing either side of the system can be simply achieved.

There shall be a 2 stage duplex system to provide a high flow rate.


Each side of the MCS shall be capable of being fully isolated, via a
full flow ball valve, in order to change any regulator without a
cessation of supply.

There shall be a fail safe system in event of power failure so that


the solenoid valves open and there is full continuity of supply
pressure and flow. Upon power restoration the unit shall revert back
to the original bank of cylinders being used.

3.4.0 Medical Compressed Air Emergency Standby Manifold (ESM)

The Medical Compressed Air Emergency Standby Manifold shall be used to


support the main manifold and connected downstream of the MCS. The
assembly consist of 2 (two) gas cylinder connections supplying a
manually adjusted regulator via a common header assembly.

The delivery system is isolated from the main system by an isolation


valve and protected by a pressure relief valve. Pressure gauges
indicate cylinder and delivery pressure. A pressure switch is used to
signal a low cylinder pressure to the medical gas alarm.

3.5.0 Alarm and Indication

A Plant Alarm Panel shall be installed in the manifold room according


to the schedule of alarm signals given in Appendix 'A'.

The Plant Alarm Panel shall come complete with isolation and test
switches, fuses, relays and all other necessary equipment for its
efficient operation.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided for wiring to the Central Alarm


and Indication Panel supplied and installed by the Medical Gas
Contractor.
BAS modules are to be provided for connection by Building Automation
System Contractor. All cabling between alarm panel and BAS module are
to be screened cable in G.I conduit.

The buzzer shall be able to be isolated, while the flashing light will
continue to flash until the condition indicated is restored to normal.

All signals are to be energised by normal and Essential Power Supply.


3.6.0 Supply of Medical Compressed Air

The Contractor shall include in his tender, the cost for the initial
full charge of gaseous Medical Compressed Air for the cylinders.

All termination of Medical Compressed Air pipeline shall be complete


with a lockable line isolation valve

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SECTION 4 - CENTRAL SURGICAL COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM Error: Reference
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4.1.0 General

The Central Surgical Compressed Air Supply system shall provide a


reliable and constant source of medical compressed air and comply with
requirements of the HTM2022 and C11. The supply system shall consists
of 2 banks of 6 (six) cylinders with an Automatic Changeover Manifold,
distribution pipe works and terminal units (outlets) as indicated in
the drawings.

4.2.0 Surgical Compressed Air Cylinders and Manifold

The nominal capacity of each cylinder (size J) shall be with a


standard gas volume of 6.8 m3. The cylinders shall comply with BS
1319: 1955. The connection from the cylinders to the manifold shall
be by copper pigtails fitted with non-return valves.

The manifolds shall be arranged for a Duty Bank and a Standby Bank,
with automatic changeover.

4.3.0 The Surgical Compressed Air Manifold Control System (MCS)

The control panel shall incorporate primary and secondary regulators,


shut-off valves, safety valves, filters and pressure gauges and all
other devices necessary for its efficient operation. The unit shall
be so constructed that a pressure regulator and the control valves
can be removed for inspection or service without interrupting its
operation. The MCS shall supply a flow of 2,000 lpm to 7 bar
distribution system.

Either the left or right hand manifold bank may be designated “Duty”
and the MCS shall automatically changeover to supply the distribution
system from the “Standby” bank when pressure in the “Duty” bank falls
to a predetermined level. There shall be manual changeover buttons so
that servicing either side of the system can be simply achieved.

There shall be a 2 stage duplex system to provide a high flow rate.


Each side of the MCS shall be capable of being fully isolated, via a
full flow ball valve, in order to change any regulator without a
cessation of supply.

There shall be a fail safe system in event of power failure so that


the solenoid valves open and there is full continuity of supply
pressure and flow. Upon power restoration the unit shall revert back
to the original bank of cylinders being used.

4.4.0 Alarm and Indication

A Plant Alarm Panel shall be installed in the manifold room according


to the schedule of alarm signals given in Appendix 'A'.

The Plant Alarm Panel shall come complete with isolation and test
switches, fuses, relays and all other necessary equipment for its
efficient operation.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided for wiring to the Central Alarm


and Indication Panel supplied and installed by the Medical Gas
Contractor.

BAS modules are to be provided for connection by Building Automation


System Contractor. All cabling between alarm panel and BAS module are
to be screened cable in G.I conduit.

The buzzer shall be able to be isolated, while the flashing light will
continue to flash until the condition indicated is restored to normal.

All signals are to be energised by normal and Essential Power Supply.

4.5.0 Supply of Surgical Compressed Air

The Contractor shall include in his tender, the cost for the initial
full charge of medical grade compressed air for the cylinders.

All termination of Surgical Compressed Air pipeline shall be complete


with a lockable line isolation valve
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SECTION 5 - CENTRAL MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEM

5.1.0 General

The vacuum supply system consists of vacuum pumps, vacuum reservoir,


and bacteria filters together with all connecting piping, service
connections and control equipment, distribution pipe works and
terminal units (outlets) as indicated in the drawings. The minimum of
duplex vacuum pumps system and the associated equipment shall be a
factory-packaged unit, complying with DHSS HTM2022 or its equivalent.

This unit shall be manufactured and factory tested by reputable


Medical Gases Equipment Manufacturer and shall comply fully with NHS
Model Engineering Specifications, C11.

The system is designed to maintain, in the outlets a vacuum of not


less than 400 mm Hg below standard atmospheric pressure, in normal
use.

5.2.0 Vacuum Pumps

The vacuum pumps shall be air-cooled, oil flooded rotary vane directly
driven by a 3-phase, 415 V 50 Hz induction motor mounted on a common
base plate.

The plant shall capable of providing a flow rate of not less than
1,360 1/min of free air aspirated (FAA) at a vacuum level of 450 mmHg
below standard atmospheric pressure with one pump not running.

5.3.0 Vacuum Reservoir(s)

The vacuum reservoir(s) shall be constructed to BS 5169/1975 Class III


Grade E for a working vacuum of 760 mm Hg. The reservoir shall have a
water capacity of not less than the plant design flow in terms of FAA
in one minute with the pump operating 450 mmHg. Its dimension shall
fit into the space provided in the plant room.

Connections provided on each reservoir shall include inlet, outlet,


drain, vacuum gauge and line isolation valve.
Provision should be made for draining the reservoir under vacuum
conditions. By-pass facilities should be provided so that the
reservoir can be drained and inspected without interuption to the
vacuum supply. The reservoir should be fitted with suitable lifting
lugs and feet.

Vacuum breaker and inspection door are also required.

The reservoir shall be treated internally with suitable application of


epoxy or other approved synthetic resin coating.

5.4.0 Control

The vacuum pumps shall be provided with separated isolating switches,


starting devices, with overload protection. They shall be installed
for automatic operation by vacuum switches with automatic change-over
rotation from duty pump to standby pump by a transducer.

Manual operation of each pump and manual change-over shall also be


provided. Low oil pressure cut-out switch shall be fitted to each
pump.

5.5.0 Indication and Alarm

A Plant Alarm Panel shall be installed in the manifold room according


to the schedule of alarm signals given in Appendix 'A'.

The Plant Alarm Panel shall come complete with isolation and test
switches, fuses, relays and all other necessary equipment for its
efficient operation.

Auxiliary contacts shall be provided for wiring to the Central Alarm


and Indication Panel supplied and installed by the Medical Gas
Contractor.

BAS modules are to be provided for connection by Building Automation


System Contractor. All cabling between alarm panel and BAS module are
to be screened cable in G.I conduit.
The buzzer shall be able to be isolated, while the flashing light will
continue to flash until the condition indicated is restored to normal.

All signals are to be energised by normal and Essential Power Supply.


5.6.0 Bacterial Filters

The bacteria filters should have a filter efficiency, when tested by


the sodium flames test in accordance with BS 3928 : 1969, of less than
0.005% at full system design flow.

The pressure drop across a clean filter at the system design flow
shall not exceed 25 mmHg at a vacuum of 475 mmHg.

The filters shall be arranged such that one filter may be services
without interrupting the normal operating of the system.

5.7.0 Drainage Trap

A moisture drainage trap bowls should be installed between the filter


and the pipe line. The bowl of the trap should be sterilizable and
should be transparent.

5.8.0 Vibration Isolation

Anti-vibration mountings, in accordance with the manufacturer's


recommendation, shall be installed under the vacuum pump and its
ancillary equipment. Flexible coupling of approved type shall be
installed as indicated in the drawings.

All termination of vacuum pipe line shall be complete with a lockable


line isolation valve for future connection.
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SECTION 6 – ANAESTHETIC GAS SCAVENGING SYSTEM (AGSS)

6.1.0 General

The Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging System shall be a dedicated,


specifically designed active extraction and disposal system for waste
anaesthetic gas. The system shall conform to the requirements of
British Standard 6834:1987 and shall be capable for use with
transfer/receiver systems manufactured to the same British Standard
(supplied by others).

The AGSS shall consist of pumps, control panel, flow regulating


valve, remote start-stop switches and distribution pipe works and
terminal units (outlets) as indicated in the drawings.

The extraction flow at each terminal unit shall not exceed 130 lpm,
when the resistance to flow is such as produce a pressure drop of 1
kPa, and shall not be lower than 80 lpm, when the resistance to flow
is such as to produce a pressure drop of 4 kPa, irrespective of the
number of receiving systems connected to the disposal system.

6.2.0 Exhauster Unit

The exhauster unit is a two stage lateral channel vacuum pump unit
with an impeller mounted directly on the master shaft. Operation of
the exhauster unit is similar to a fan and requires a low level of
maintenance and no lubrication. The exhauster unit assembly consist of
an exhauster, starter/isolator and a drip leg drain valve assembly
fitted to the exhaust.

The system shall be activated by remote switches when gas scavenging


is required at a particular location, the receiver unit is connected
to the patients breathing system, efficient scavenging removes
expired anaesthetic gas mixtures at source. The disposal system shall
discharges the gas mixture via the exhauster unit to atmosphere.
Selection of all remote switches to OFF stops the exhauster unit and
the installation shall be at rest. The vacuum level in pipeline shall
be controlled by a automatic regulating valve which limits the flow
rate at each terminal unit to the designed value.
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SECTION 7 - TERMINAL OUTLETS, BEDHEAD PANEL AND CEILING SERVICE PENDANT


SYSTEM

7.1.0 Terminal Outlets

Outlets shall be of the standard self-sealing, quick coupler, non-


interchangeable type and flush mounted. An unobstructive fascia plate
which lies flush with the finished surface of the wall shall be of
provided when it possible to prevent any foreign matter from reaching
the valve seat. Each terminal outlet (unit) shall be capable of
passing the flow rate for each medical gas service.

Terminal units shall be gas specific and only accept the correct
medical gas probe. Gas specific components shall be pin indexed to
ensure that a correct gas specific assembly is achieved.

The medical gas terminal outlets shall conform to BS5682:1984 and


International Standard 9170. The AGSS terminal unit shall conform to
BS6834:1987. Terminal units located in a rigid installation shall be
capable of single handed insertion and removal of the correct
BS5682:1984 medical gas probes. Terminal units installed in hose booms
or pendants shall be attached to their respective flexible hose by a
gas specific NIST fitting and anti-rotation pins shall not be fitted.

The layout, name, symbol, colour coding and shape of the terminal
units shall conform to HTM-2022 and C11.

7.2.0 Bedhead Panel System

The bedhead panel (trunking) is considered as a single unit completely


assembled during manufacture, pre-piped and fully tested prior to
despatch. All medical piping, including its components and monitoring
outlet shall be supplied by the Medical Gas contractor.

The bedhead panel with be provided with three (3) or four (4)
segregated compartments splitting the Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low
Voltage (ELV) and Medical gases from each other. Slots or ventilation
louvers must be provided within the gas compartments to prevent the
accumulation of any gas in the event of leakage. Termination of
the circuiting for the complete Nurse Call System shall be executed by
the Nurse Call System Sub Contractor.

The bedhead panel shall be designed to comply with the requirements of


HTM 2015 and 2022, BS5682:1984 and IEE regulations and be constructed
of extruded aluminium.

The finishes for this bedhead panel must be durable, easy to clean and
aesthetically pleasant looking. This panel shall also have removable
panels to enable the addition of extra services if required. The panel
shall also have one medical rail attached to it and also a carrier
tray for monitors.

The bedhead panel shall be provided with the following equipment:-

7.2.1 Terminal Units

(a) To comply with BS EN 737-1:1989 and accept probes to


BS5682:1984 for medical gas and BS6834:1987 for AGSS.

(b) To be provided with one (1) heavy duty medical rail which
has the same length of each bedhead panel.

7.2.2 Low Voltage (LV) Electrical Section

Unless otherwise stated the following item shall be executed by


the electrical contractor. However, the Medical Gas contractor
shall allow all the necessary opening for the electrical
contractor.

(a) Recessed type switched socket outlets, 13 Amps and colour


coded for normal, essential and UPS (By other).
(b) Equipotential earthing outlets (By other).
(c) RCD (By other).
(d) Fuse(s) (By Other).
(e) On/Off switches (By other).
(f) Power supply provision only for angle-poise examination
light and bedhead light. (By other).
7.2.3 Extra Low Voltage (ELV) Electrical System (where applicable)

Unless otherwise stated the following item shall be executed by


the electrical contractor. However, the Medical Gas contractor
shall allow all the necessary opening for the electrical
contractor.

(a) Emergency nurse call block provision and wiring


circuiting.
(b) Monitoring outlet block provision and wiring circuiting.

The tenderer shall submit sample, catalogue/details of the Bedhead Panel in


his tender.

7.3.0 Ceiling Service Pendant System

7.3.1 Multimovement Surgeon Pendant System

The multimovement surgeon’s pendant shall consist of the 1st and


2nd assemblies. The first fix assembly shall be installed at
building construction stage and shall be bolted to a support
frame at the false ceiling level.

The second fix assembly shall be made of aluminium alloy


castings for the bearing elements, extruded aluminium alloy tube
and mild steel sheets.

The surgeon’s pendant shall be powered by an electrical motor


240 volts 50Hz and two powerful gas struts to provide counter-
balance when the monitor shelve is loaded with equipment of up
to 50 kg.

The pendant shall be able to rotate on two axis - one at the


ceiling height, 308o and the other at the pendant head, 350 o and
thus, it provides maximum flexibility of movement. In addition,
the height of the pendant head shall be able to be increased or
decreased through a vertical movement of 535 mm - by way of a
switch.
The pendant head shall be modular in design comprising of “six-
sided triangle” arrangement in order to accommodate a large
number of medical gas outlets, electrical sockets, data sockets
and monitor shelves. The pendant head shall be manufactured
from cast aluminium and mild steel bodies and fascia plates.

The pendant head shall be fitted with 3 nos. 25 mm dia.


stainless steel poles for mounting of accessories like
additional monitor shelves etc.

The medical gas terminal units shall fully comply to HTM 2022
BS5682:1984 and BS6834:1987 (AGSS) Standards, and each terminal
unit shall be connected to its own hose. The hose shall be of
high pressure type, color coded and antistatic. Each hose shall
be terminated with its own NIST connectors to prevent cross-
connection.

The electrical sockets and data sockets shall be of fully


recessed type and their wiring shall comply to HTM
2007:Electrical Supply and Services Distribution, HTM
2020:Electrical Safety Codes for Low Voltage and HTM
2021:Electrical Safety Codes for High Voltage.

The multimovement surgeon’s pendant shall be made in Malaysia.

7.3.2 Anaesthetist Pendant

The pendants shall comprise of two arms - one arm shall be


designated as the “Dry Side” and the other as “Wet Side”.

Each of the pendant arms shall be of an articulated type with


two horizontal elements measuring at least 800 mm and 600 mm.
Each pendant shall be capable of supporting an additional load
of at least 150 kg.

Both arms shall be capable of being positioned either side of


the bed or together on one side of the bed.
The pendant arms are constructed from cast alluminium for
rigidity and strength and shall be elliptical in profile so as
not to present any high level flat surfaces that could
accumulate dust. At each rotational bearing position, there is
a flush mounted removable cover-plate built into the arm to
enable in situ inspection and maintenance of internal wiring
and piping.

The rotation of the top and middle bearings of each pendant arm
shall be individually controlled via a pneumatic braking system
with medical air 4 bar or less. The braking system is
controlled via switches at an agreed height on the pendant
column.

Each pendant arm shall be modular in design enabling in situ


upgrading to be carried out such as the installation of
additional medical gas or electrical outlets without increasing
the overall size of the column.

The pendant column shall be designed to minimise the number of


hidden recesses that could harbour bacteria. The pendant column
and arms are finished in stove enameled epoxy powder coat which
shall be easily wiped.

Each pendant arm shall be fitted to a triangular shaped pendant


head which shall be manufactured from cast alluminium and mild
steel pendant bodies and fascia plates. This shall ensure that
the self-weight of the pendant is kept to the minimum whilst
saving the remaining pendant capacity for carrying medical
equipment and accessories.

Gas terminal outlets shall be of the type that fully comply to


HTM2022 standards complete with gas specific color-coded hoses.
The hoses shall be on the antistatic types and shall be fitted
with NIST connectors. Each medical gas terminal units shall
fitted to its own hose and NIST. Therefore, the diameter of the
bearings and internal dimensions of the pendant arms shall be
large enough to allow all the hoses and also to allow future
replacement of hoses in situ - i.e. without taking down the
pendants.
Each pendant column shall be capable of supporting a variety of
clinical accessories eg. shelves, drawers, poles and they shall
be easily moved and repositioned by clinical staff whilst the
unit is operational without the use of tools.

The tenderer shall submit catalogue/details of the Pendants in his tender.

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SECTION 8 – AREA VALVE SERVICE UNITS (AVSU’s) AND AVSU MODULES

8.1.0 Area Valve Service Units (AVSU’s)

Main and Area Valve Service Units isolating valves of ball type shall
be incorporated in all systems at all points where they are necessary,
or desirable, for the effective and safe operation of the system. The
valve shall be operated manually, with the lever selected through 90 0
and shall provide a full bore flow.

Isolating valves shall be of non-ferrous material suitable for medical


gases installation. The valves shall be designed for maximum working
pressure of 15 bar.

Isolating valves shall have a clear indication for ON & OFF position.
Each valve shall be installed in an appropriate, separate, metal valve
box, and clearly marked to indicate its function and type of gas it is
serving.

Each box shall be lockable and fitted with a suitable, glass-fronted


cover. The box shall be provided with vents at the top and bottom and
large enough to allow adequate access for maintenance. The box shall
be recessed-mounted.

8.2.0 Area Service Module

The Area Service Module is an assembly of AVSU’s connected to the


Medical Gas Services and a Medical Gas Area Alarm System in a single
unit and is wall mounted.

Each assembly is pre-piped, pre-wired and completely assembled during


manufacture to provide a quick and simple installation into the
finished building. The Area Service Module shall be constructed of
internal metal brackets, aluminium framework and extruded aluminium
clear anodised sections. Panels shall be manufactured from fire
retardant particle board with Formica high pressure laminate backing
and facing sheet.

Each panel shall be edge-banded with an anodized aluminium extrusion


strip. An easing removable panel shall be provided to enable access to
the electrical fused connection unit and the pressure/vacuum switch
assemblies.
SECTION 9 - ALARM AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

9.1. General

In addition to the Local Area Alarm Panel as specified earlier in this


specification remote indications and alarm shall be provided and
installed at the Central Indication Alarm Panel located at the Plant
and Main Control Room.

Local Alarm Panels (LAP) shall be located at Nurse Stations, or other


similar locations as indicated in the drawings, shall also be
installed to indicate pressure conditions in the branch line.

9.2. Central Indication and Alarm Panel

The Central Indication Alarm Panel shall be supplied and installed by


the Medical Gas Specialist Contractor with the provisions for Medical
Gases System as indicated in Appendix ‘A’.

The Medical Gases Specialist Contractor shall provide all the wirings
from the Local Area Alarm Panel (installed in Plant Room) to the
Central Indication and Alarm Panel at the Main Control Room.

9.3. Area Alarm Panels (AAP)

Area Alarm Panels to indicate low pressure or vacuum conditions in the


branch lines shall be installed by the Medical Gas Specialist
Contractor, as indicated in the drawings. The indication shall be by
flashing lights accompanied by buzzer.

All pressure switches used for the Alarm System shall be purposed-
built type, with the appropriate pressure ranges and accuracy for
alarm application. The medical gas area alarms shall fully satisfy
HTM-2022.

The buzzer shall have an adjustable sound-level and a cut-out/reset


button or switch. The panel shall be flush mounted, metal cabinet
complete with isolating switches, fuses, power transformer and other
electrical/electronic components for the effective functioning of the
alarm system.
The alarm circuit shall be a closed supervisory, low voltage system.
The alarm and indication system be as in Appendix ‘A’. Power supply
to these panels shall be connected to the Essential Power Supply (EPS)
line the Electrical Specialist Contractor.

THE TENDERER SHALL SUBMIT TOGETHER WITH HIS TENDER, PRODUCT BROCHURES
OF THE ALARM PANELS AND PRESSURE SWITCHES OFFERED.

- END OF SECTION 9 -
SECTION 10 - PIPE WORK

10.1. General

The Contractor shall supply and install all pipe work as indicated in
the drawings.

All pipe work shall be carried out by experience tradesman according


to the recommendation contained in DHSS-HTM2022 Code of Practice.

The S.O. or his representative, shall certify all welders as to their


skill and knowledge in brazing/welding medical gases pipelines. Only
those welders so certified shall be allowed to perform the
brazing/welding of the said medical pipe works. The Contractor shall
provide all facilities, tools and equipment to enable the S.O. to
carry out the certification.

Pipes are generally run in concealed ceiling spaces, ducts or wall


chases. Exposed pipes are only allowed in the plant rooms or with
special approval from the S.O.

10.2. Piping

All medical gases, compressed air, vacuum and drain pipes shall be
phosphorus de-oxidised, non-arsenical copper to BS 6017. Dimensions
shall be in accordance with BS 2871, Part 1 Table X.

Materials for pipe jointing fittings shall be phosphorus de-oxidised,


non-arsenical copper to BS6017. Pipe jointing fittings shall be end-
feed capillary fittings to BS 864. Other fittings for connection to
copper pipes, eg. valve and control panel fittings may be of copper,
brass, gunmetal or bronze to the appropriate standard.

The jointing methods used shall comply with HTM 2022, Section 6 of
Design Considerations:-

10.2.1. Brazing copper-to-brass/gunmetal/bronze:-


10.2.1.1 Brazed joints shall be made using a copper-silver-
zinc brazing alloy to BS 1845 and an appropriate
flux;
10.2.1.2 The flux residues and copper oxides created by
this process shall be chemically removed and the
complete assembly shall be cleaned and degreased for
oxygen service;
10.2.1.3 no flux shall be used for making joints on-site.
Joints shall be carried out under controlled
conditions off-site and sub-assemblies delivered to
site.

10.2.2. Brazing copper to copper joints:-

11.2.2.1 Brazed joints should be made using a silver


copper phosphorus brazing alloy to BS 1845. No flux
shall be used.
11.2.2.2 brazing should be carried out using oxygen-free
nitrogen as an internal inert gas shield, to prevent
the formation of oxides on the inside of the pipes
and fittings.

10.3. Cleaning

Before erection, all piping, valves and fittings, except those


supplied specially prepared for medical gases service by the
manufacturer, and received sealed on the job, shall be thoroughly
cleaned of oil, grease and other readily oxidizable materials by
washing in a hot solution of sodium carbonate, trisodium phosphate or
trichloroethane. (Mixture proportion shall be one pound to there
gallons of water). The use of organic solvents such as carbon
tetrachloride is strictly prohibited.

Scrubbing shall be employed, where necessary, to ensure complete


cleaning. After washing, the materials shall be rinsed thoroughly in
clean hot water, cleaned and blown dry by medical nitrogen gas.

Particular care shall be exercised in the storage and handling of all


pipes and fittings. Pipe and fittings shall be temporarily capped or
plugged to prevent recontamination before final assembly.
Tools used in cutting or reaming shall be kept free from oil or
grease. Where such contamination has occurred, the items affected
shall be rewash and rinsed.

The Contractor is to ensure that the above procedures are strictly


adhered to and the S.O. reserves the right to reject all or part of
any installation which he considers does not comply to these
requirements.

10.4. Erection

All pipes ends shall be capped to prevent ingress of foreign matters


into the pipes. Pipe supports shall be installed close to each joint
and change of direction and close to each side of valves or special
fittings.

The pipes shall be supported at centres not greater than those


specified below :-
Pipe Size (mm) Maximum Interval Maximum Interval
Outside Diameter for Vertical Run(m) for Horizontal Run(m)
12 1.2 1.0
15 1.8 1.2
22 2.4 1.8
28 2.4 1.8
25 – 54 3.0 2.4
76 – 108 3.6 3.0

After installation of the piping, but before installation of the


outlet valves, the line shall be blown clean by means of oil free, dry
air or nitrogen.

10.5. Earthing

Pipe lines shall be bonded to the consumer’s earth terminals. This


bonding shall be made as near as possible to the point at which the
pipe line enters the building from the plant. Approved bonding
conductor shall be used and the pipe lines shall not themselves be
used for earthing the electrical equipment.

10.6. Line Valve


Lockable Line Valves shall be provided for Oxygen, Vacuum and
Compressed Air (4 Bar)pipe lines, at all branches, from the Main
Riser Pipes located in the Piped Medical Gases Service Shaft, to each
floor. The isolating valves shall be similar to that used in the Area
Valve Service Units, but without the metal valve boxes.
SECTION 11 - ELECTRICAL WORK

11.1 General

The Medical Gas Specialist Contractor shall carry out all electrical
work associated with and/or necessary for the efficient functioning
of the installation, except where specified otherwise in this
specification. The work shall include the complete supply and
installation of all of the required materials and equipment.

11.2 Cables

Power cables shall be MICC Cables, generally run overhead. The


size of the cables shall be suitable to ensure adequate current
carrying capacity and that the voltage drop at the apparatus is not
excessive.

Medical gas control cables shall be PVC shielded cable in G.I


conduits.

11.3 Electric Motors

All motors shall be totally enclosed fan-cooled motors, with Class


‘E’ insulation for Class ‘E’ temperature rise unless otherwise
specified, or permitted, by the S.O. and shall be designed for 50
cycles per second (Hz) operation.

Fractional horse power motors may be 240 volts, single phase, but
otherwise all motors shall be 415 volts, 3 phase.

Motors up to 7.5 kW may be squirrel cage type, with either ball or


roller bearings, but otherwise motors shall be either slip-ring or
synchronous type, with roller bearings, unless otherwise specified,
or permitted by the S.O.
The selection and design of motors and starters, shall be such
that, wherever possible, with regard to the desired operating
characteristics or the driven equipment, the maximum peaks of the
current during starting do not exceed 150% of full load current.

If the special characteristic of equipment such that higher


starting currents are essential for proper operation, it shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the specific
approval of both the Jabatan Bekalan Elektrik/Tenaga Nasional
Berhad and S.O. for a suitable compromise in each instance.

Motors over one horsepower shall have a power factor of not less than
0.85 at 80% load.

11.4 Starter Panels

The Compressors and Vacuum Pumps shall be provided with starter


panels, to house isolators, fuses, starting devices, relay and
other electrical protective devices. Electrical supply and wiring
to the starter panel shall be provided by the Electrical Specialist
Contractor. Cable entry to the starter panel shall be suitable for
MICC Cables. Ammeter, voltmeter, phase failure indicator light,
pumps run and trip indicator lights shall also be incorporated in the
panel.

11.5 Control Cubicles

The Compressor and Vacuum Pumps shall be provided with control


cubicles to house all relays, fuses and other electrical control
equipment. Any electronic controls may be house in the same
control centre but must be in completely separate compartment or
inner cabinet.

The starter panel and control cubicle may be combined as one but
each section should be compartmentalised.

11.6 Switchgears

All switchgear shall be of an approved manufacture of sufficient


rupturing capacity, to prevent damage by arching, provide with
facilities for easy renewal of parts, and have all contacts in
correct alignment maintaining proper contact by springs or other
approved means.

Every three-phase motor shall be provided with a contractor fitted


with three thermal overloads, and an overcurrent cut-out and
change-over switch, for connection of a warning signal in case of
a tripped overload. Test change-over switches and auxiliary
contacts shall be supplied where required. Motors over three
horsepower shall be protected by under voltage relays.
All D.O.L. auto starter-rotor and star-delta starter shall be
carefully selected to limit the maximum current surges during
starting to 150% of full load current of motors. (Unless otherwise
required to overcome the starting torque of the equipment).

11.7 Wiring Diagrams

The Contractor shall provide and mount adjacent to, or within, each
electrical panel a complete “As-Installed” wiring diagram,
identifying all numbered electrical circuits and identifying all
colour coding.
- END OF SECTION 11 -

SECTION 12 - PAINTING

12.1 General

The whole of the equipment and material installed as part of this


contract, shall be painted by the Contractor.

All paints used shall be of approved brand of best quality, ready-


mixed paint, brought to site in unopened containers.

No painting shall be done in unsuitable weather. Each coat of


paint shall only be applied when the previous coat is completely
dry.

The Contractor shall provide all tarpaulins, sheets and coverings


to protect the floors, walls and other works belonging to other
trades.

12.2 Cleaning

All equipment and piping, whether insulated or not, shall be


thoroughly cleaned and degreased, upon completion of work, before
any painting is applied on them.

12.3 Metal Surface


All metal works shall be thoroughly wire-brushed, to remove rust and
scale, and shall be free from grease. The surface shall than be
prepared with an approved rust inhibitive primer and two(2)high gloss
finishing coats to approved colours, and to the approval of the S.O.

- END OF SECTION 12 -

SECTION 13 - IDENTIFICATION AND SIGN WRITING

13.1 Pipe Lines

Pipelines shall be identified in accordance with BS 1710 and


Appendix 4 in DHSS, HTM2022:1977.

13.2 Valves

Valves shall be painted with appropriate colours, to identify with


the particular service. Colour codes shall be in accordance to
those for the pipe lines. Each valve shall be fitted with a
circular brass or laminated plastic disc bearing the names of
services in contrasting letters not less than 8mm high. In
addition, each valve shall be given an identification number which
shall be shown on the disc.

13.3 Valve Boxes

Each valve box shall have a laminated plastic name plate of 3.2mm
thick bearing ‘INJAP PENGASING GAS PERUBATAN’ in letters not less
than 14mm high and the name of section controlled in Bahasa
Malaysia.
Where isolating valves are located within a room, the door of the
room shall be provided with a name plate similar to that provided
for valve box but bearing the word ‘INJAP PENGASING GAS PERUBATAN
DI DALAM BILIK’ and the name of the section controlled.

13.4 Medical Gases Rooms

Manifold rooms, and liquid oxygen compound shall be provided with


notices bearing the words:-
“BAHAYA MUDAH TERBAKAR”
“MEROKOK, MENGIMPAL DAN API TERDEDAH TIDAK DIBENARKAN”

13.5 Sign-Writing

All items of equipment in the Medical Gases Rooms shall be


identified with approved names and/or numbers of suitable sizes in
proportions to the size of the respective items.
SECTION 14 - TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

14.0 General

Before handing over, the whole installation shall be tested to the


satisfaction of the S.O. The testing procedures for the Medical
Gases, Compressed Air and Vacuum installation, shall comply with the
chapter XV in DHSS, HTM 22 : 1977 and Good Practice Guide and
Validation and Verification in HTM 2022.

14.1 Boiler Regulation Tests

The Contractor shall arrange with the Boiler Inspector for the
carrying out all tests on pressure vessels, pipelines and associated
equipment which are required by the Boiler Regulations. The
Superintending Officer shall be notified at least 3 days in
advance of the time arranged for these tests.

14.2 Medical Gases System Checks and Test

The following test should be carried out according to the procedures


set out in the DHSS HTM 2022 for each medical gas, compressed air and
vacuum system :-
a) Pressure test for leakage in pipe lines only
b) Check valve tightness
c) Test relief valve operation
d) Pressure test for leakage in complete installation
e) Check for satisfactory mechanical operation and non
interchange ability of each terminal unit by means of test
probes.
f) Check for cross connections (sometimes referred to as “anti
confusion test” or “continuity test”).
g) Check flow rate at each terminal unit.
h) Check total flow rate and delivery pressure
i) Check satisfactory operation of manifold change-over valve
j) Check satisfactory operation of liquid oxygen, compressed
air and vacuum plants, and all manifolds, including service
point panels.
k) Check performance of signaling system
l) Purge the complete installation
m) Check the purity of the gas supplied at the terminal units.
14.3 Equipment Performance Tests

Each unit of equipment shall be subjected to all necessary tests to


establish that it can produce the performance specified or claimed
in the successful tender. Two classes of tests shall be made:-

a) Carefully measured tests to determine actual performance in


respect of principal individual functions such as starting
current, flow rate etc.
b) Tests of overall operational effectiveness of each unit for
the respective specified duties, including functioning of any
automatic sequence control system.

In each case a series of three consecutive successful Class (1)


tests shall be completed before Class (2) tests are commenced.

14.4 Preparation for Acceptable Testing

Before the commencement of acceptance testing, the Contractor


shall have brought the installation otherwise to a state of
practical completion and shall have completed all his preliminary
testing and adjusted the equipment to its proper running order.

The Contractor shall give the Superintending Officer a full seven


(7) day’s notice of his readiness for carrying out any acceptance
tests.

Prior to the date of giving such notice, the Contractor shall submit
a complete and detailed schedule of the tests, and test formats, to
the Superintending Officer (S.O.) for his approval. The S.O.
shall make such alternations, and additions, to the schedule/formats,
as he may require.

Notwithstanding the approval of the testing schedules/formats, the


Superintending Officer may, at any time before, or during, the
testing period, instruct the Contractor to carry out any further
tests he considers necessary.
14.5 Testing Period

On receiving notice from the Contractor of the readiness for


acceptance testing, the Superintending Officer will set aside and
designate a period for the carrying out of acceptance tests.
During this period, no modifications, adjustment or other work on
the installation, shall be done without the expressed permission of
the Superintending Officer in each case.

Should there be any contravention of this requirement, the


Superintending Officer may reject the result of all test completed,
and order a recommencement of the testing program.

14.6 Testing Program

In consultation with the Superintending Officer, and others, the


Contractor will prepare a detailed day to day program of testing, and
take all measures necessary to ensure that the testing proceeds as
much as possible in accordance with the program.

Any variation to the program during the testing period, shall be at


the discretion of the Superintending Officer.

14.7 Supervision of Testing

No acceptance test shall be carried out, except in the presence of


the Superintending Officer and the Contractor or their respective
representative, appointed for the purpose.

The presence of the Government’s Plant Engineer, or other


representative, the Contractor or his representative and/or other
interested parties may also be required at all or any, of the
acceptance tests.

14.8 Materials for Testing

The Contractor shall provide, at his own cost, all materials,


including lubricants and other consumable required for the conduct of
his testing and adjustment of the equipment, and for carrying out the
acceptance tests and any re-tests that may be necessitated by failure
of the installation, or by any other causes within his control. The
Contractor shall also provide suitable test loads for each unit to be
tested.
14.9 Equipment for Testing

During the testing period, the Contractor shall have available on


site, and make use of as required, all items of testing, checking,
- detecting and measuring equipment necessary, or desirable for
checking, adjustment, and testing of the installation, including
accurately calibrated test equipment, for checking the accuracy of
gauges and instruments forming part of, or supplied with, any
installation.

14.10 Accuracy Tests

Before the commencement of performance test, the Contractor


shall carry out tests of the functional accuracy on the various
items of measuring, regulating and similar equipment forming
part of the installation, including gauges, tank level indicators,
relief valves, pressure regulators, etc. A record shall be made of
the results of these tests.

14.11 Test of Ancillaries

The performance test of ancillary equipment shall be completed


before the acceptance tests of the installation are commenced.

Each item shall be subjected to all tests necessary, or desirable, to


ensure that it conform with the requirements set out in the
Specification, and the claims made in the Tender.

14.12 Combined Tests

Where feasible, and at the discretion of the Superintending Officer,


two or more individual tests may be combined or made immediately
consecutive.

14.13 Record of Testing

A record shall be kept of the reading of all fixed and temporary


instruments and gauges, immediately before and after each “working”
test, and at reasonable intervals (in proportion to its duration)
during each test. The Superintending Officer may also required a
record of readings taken at intervals for a period after certain
tests. The ambient temperature and other relevant data shall also
be recorded in each case.

A record shall also be kept of any evidence, during testing,


of faulty operation of (or unusual occurrence in) either the
equipment included in this Sub-Contract or any associated equipment.

Two (2) copies of the test results (whether successful or otherwise),


shall be collected and bound, and submitted to the S.O. before, or
on, handing over of the installation.

14.14 Re-Performance of Tests

Should one, or more, of any series of tests, result in the failure of


the installation, or any part of it to perform not in accordance
with the requirements of the Specifications or guarantees, the
installation shall be deemed to have failed on initial test in the
respect. The Contractor may then request the Superintending Officer
to amend the testing program to allow time then, or later, for
modifications or adjustments to the installation, to overcome the
defect.

The S.O. will make such alteration to the testing program as its
reasonable for this purpose, and the unsuccessful test series shall
be re-performed, after the modifications and adjustments have been
made. The S.O. may, at his discretion, require the re-performance of
all, or any, of the other tests that were carried out prior to the
making of modifications and adjustment.

The Contractor shall bear the full cost of conducting all such re-
performance test.
- END OF SECTION 14 -
SECTION 15 - SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE

15.0 General

15.0.1 This portion of the Specification shall cover all service


and maintenance work to be carried out, during the guarantee
period of 12 months from the date of handing over of the
Medical Gases Installation.
15.0.2 This maintenance work shall include the supply of all
materials, appliances, labour and necessary incidentals. All
work shall be performed in accordance with the best
commercial practice, and must be in strict accordance to
this Specification.
15.0.3 The Contractor shall have, in his direct employment, skilled
workmen and technicians to carry out the servicing and
repair work. Such workmen shall be expected to perform
quality work in accordance to good engineering practice
and to the satisfaction of the Superintending Officer.
15.0.4 All materials to be supplied in connection with the work
shall be new and unused and shall in general be of the best
quality as regards to manufacture and performance.
15.0.5 The Contractor shall provide a log book in the plant room
to record the date, time and details of each maintenance
service performed.
15.0.6 The normal daily function of starting, operating and
stopping the equipment will not be included in the
maintenance service. However, it shall include emergency
services when called upon.

15.2 Supervision

The Contractor shall have a Foreman in charge of the service,


maintenance and repair work to be carried out. The Foreman must be
thoroughly competent in supervising such work involving
central Medical Gases Installation and shall be in direct employ of
the Contractor and acceptable to the Superintending Officer.
15.3 Scope of Work

15.3.1 Duties

The Contractor shall service, and maintain, all machinery


and equipment comprising the complete Medical Gases
Installation System and other ancillary equipment. The work
to be performed shall include regular and systematic
checking, cleaning and where necessary, adjustment or testing
of the system.

15.3.2 Check List

The check list, as set out at the end of this part


of the Specification, shall be used as a guide to the
service, maintenance and repair work to be carried out but
shall in no way relieve the Contractor from executing any
other work necessary.

15.3.3 Defects Report

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to report,


and advice in writing, to the Superintending Officer, any
defects in the medical gases supply system and ancillary
equipment, in order that preventive maintenance be carried
out.

The report shall state observed defect and its cause, the
part to be replaced or renewed, and shall also include an
estimate of the cost of repairs required.

15.3.4 Repairs

The Contractor shall repair all defects in the Medical Gases


supply system including all ancillary equipment on the
instruction of the Superintending Officer.

The costs of such repairs shall be separate and shall not be


included in the costs for monthly service and maintenance.
However, the Contractor shall rectify all defect in repairs
at his own expenses during the maintenance and guarantee
period which follows from the date of practical completion.
All repairs on the complete Medical Gases supply system and
ancillary equipment, shall be guarantee by the Contractor
against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
one year, to take effect from the date of completion of the
repairs.

15.3.5 Consumable Materials

The Contractor shall supply the following consumable


materials as, and when, required:-

15.3.5.1 All oils and greases required for lubrication of


compressor, fan bearings, motor bearings, pivots
and other moving parts.
15.3.5.2 All carbon brushes required to replace worn brushes
in electric motor.
15.3.5.3 All electric contact points required to replace
worn electric contact points in switch gears, motor
starter gears, electric control gears and electric
relays.
15.3.5.4 All electric fuses required replace blown fuses.
15.3.5.5 All cotton waste, soap detergent and other cleaning
materials required for cleaning purposes.

The costs of these consumable materials shall not be charged


for separately by the Contractor, but shall be included in
the fixed monthly rate quoted by the Contractor for the
service and maintenance of the complete Medical Gases
Installation and ancillary equipment after the guarantee
period.

15.4 Service and Maintenance Records

15.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a service and maintenance


record book for the complete Medical Gases Installation
service and maintained by him. This record book shall be
kept in the plant room and brief details of all services,
maintenance and repairs carried out shall be entered into
this book for checking purposes. The address and telephone
number of the contractor’s service station shall also be
entered into this record book to facilitate emergency
service calls.
15.4.2 The Contractor shall also keep and accurate detailed record
in duplicate of all service, maintenance and repair work
carried out by him. This record shall be in the form of a
Maintenance/Repair Sheet, and shall be countersigned by the
Superintending Officer each time the installations are
attended to by the Contractor.

15.5 Monthly Check List

The Contractor shall make at least one inspection of the whole


Medical Gases Installation each month, and at the time of such
inspection perform the checking and testing comprising of, but not
limited to the items listed below:-

15.5.1 Check oxygen automatic change over equipment.


15.5.2 Check nitrous oxide automatic change over equipment.
15.5.3 Check nitrous oxide air-compressor controls for pump
operation.
15.5.4 Check vacuum pumps controls for pump operation.
15.5.5 Check and test all relief valves.
15.5.6 Check all pressure gauges for correct pressure reading and
record all such readings.
15.5.7 Test all indication lights, warning lights and alarms.
15.5.8 Check the operation of all safety devices and clean, adjust
and lubricate as necessary.
15.5.9 Lubricate vacuum pumps and compressors and check oil levels.
15.5.10 Check tension of all Vee belts and adjust as necessary.
15.5.11 Check all electrical switchgears, contacts, and clean and
adjust, if necessary.
15.5.12 Check and clean all motors, lubricate if necessary.
15.5.13 Check all bolts and nuts for tightness and tighten as
necessary.
15.5.14 Check and test all outlets.
-END OF SECTION 15 –
APPENDIX ‘A’ – SCHEDULE OF ALARM SIGNAL

CENTRAL INDICATION AND ALARM PANEL

Plant Alarm Condition Legend Colour Auditory


Signal

A Cryogenic i. Normal Normal Green No

ii. VIE Low–25% Liquid Yellow Yes


Oxygen Low

iii. VIE Empty, Refill Yellow Yes


Reserve Oxygen
Manifold in Immediately
use.

iv. Duty Oxygen Change Yellow Yes


Bank fallen Cylinder
50%

v. Pressure in Pressure Red Yes


distribution Fault
line has
fallen 20%
from working
pressure

B Automatic i. Normal Normal Green No


Gas Manifold
ii.Duty bank Change Yellow Yes
empty, Cylinder
change-over
to standby
bank.

iii. Standby bank Change Yellow Yes


below 80% Immediately
pressure for
N2O and
below 50%
capacity for
other gases.

iv. Reserve Reserve Yellow Yes


manifold Fault
pressure
below 80%
for N2O and
below 50%
for other
gases.

v. Pressure in Pressure Red Yes


distribution Fault
line has
fallen 20%
from working
pressure
Plant Alarm Condition Legend Colour Auditory
Signal

C Medical Air i. Normal Normal Green No


Plant
ii. Plant Fault Plant Fault Yellow Yes

iii. Plant Fault Plant Yellow Yes


Emergency Emergency

iv. Reserve Reserve Yellow Yes


manifold Fault
pressure
below 50%.

v. Pressure in Pressure Red Yes


distribution Fault
line has
fallen 20%
from working
pressure

D Medical i. Normal Normal Green No


Vacuum Plant
ii. Plant Fault Plant Fault Yellow Yes

iii. Plant Fault Plant Yellow Yes


Emergency Emergency

iv. Vacuum level Pressure Red Yes


in Fault
distribution
line has
fallen 20%
below normal
working
vacuum
PART 7 SPECIFICATION FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

The works to be carried out under the Piped Medical Gases System comprised,
but not limited to the supply, delivery to site, installation, testing and
commissioning and maintenance of the following equipment and principal
services, including all associated minor works and items:-

AMBULANTORY AND DAYCARE CENTRE – HOSPITAL IPOH

ITEM DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT QUANTITY


1 Central Oxygen Supply
a) Liquid Oxygen Installation c/w Vacuum 1 set
Insulated Evaporator Tank (3,200 liters),
vaporiser, fittings and associated equipment
b) Oxygen Automatic Changeover Manifold Control 1 set
Panel c/w Pressure Control Devices, Indicator
etc.
c) Two Bank Oxygen Reserve Supply Manifold Header 2 x 5
d) Oxygen Cylinders 10 nos

2 Central Nitrous Oxide Supply


a) Nitrous Oxide Automatic Changeover Manifold 1 set
Control Panel c/w Pressure Control Devices,
Indicator etc.
b) Two Bank Nitrous Oxide Manifold Header c/w 2 x 5
taipipes, non-return valve, etc.
c) Nitrous Oxide Cylinders 10 nos
3 Medical Compressed Air 4 bar Supply
a) Medical Compressed Air 4 bar Automatic 1 set
Changeover Manifold Control Panel c/w Pressure
Control Devices, Indicator etc.
b) Two Bank Medical Compressed Air 4 bar Manifold 2 x 6
Header c/w taipipes, non-return valve, etc.
c) Medical Compressed Air 4 bar Emergency Supply 2 x 1
Manifold
d) Medical Compressed Air 4 bar Cylinders 14 nos
4 Surgical Compressed Air Supply
a) Surgical Compressed Air Automatic Changeover 1 set
Manifold Control Panel c/w Pressure Control
Devices, Indicator etc.
b) Two Bank Surgical Compressed Air Manifold 2 x 6
Header c/w taipipes, non-return valve, etc.
c) Surgical Compressed Air 4 bar Cylinders 12 nos
5 Medical Vacuum Supply
a) Medical Vacuum Pumps (net FAA 1,360 lpm with
one pump stationary), Reservoir, Bacteria
Filters, Control Panels c/w Vacuum Control
Devices, Indicator etc.
ITEM DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT QUANTITY
6 Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Pump
a) Duplex AGSS Pumps c/w control panels, flow 1 set
regulator, silencer, fittings etc.
b) Remote Start-Stop Switches 1 lot

7 Pipe Reticulation Works


a) Complete Medical Gases, Vacuum and AGSS Pipe 1 lot
Reticulation Works, inclusive of pipes,
fittings, brackets, hanger, isolation valves
etc.
b) Zone Service Unit c/w emergency break glass, 1 lot
NIST Connector and fittings
c) Zone Service Unit Modules 1 lot

8 Services Delivery Connection


a) Medical Gases and Vacuum Terminal Outlets 1 lot
b) Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging Terminal Outlets 1 lot
c) Bedhead Panels c/w Medical Railing, opening
etc.
d) Surgeon Pendant – Multimovement
e) Anaesthetist Pendant – Tandem Articulated Arm
9 Alarm Panels
a) Plant Alarm Panels c/w wiring 1 set
b) Area Alarm Panels c/w wirings, pressure and 1 lot
vacuum switches, fittings etc.
10 OT Panels
Modular Type OT Panels c/w Analogue Time Of Day 1 lot
Clock, Analogue Elapsed Time Clock, X-Ray Viewer,
fittings, openings and associated equipment
SECTION 8 SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL DATA OF EQUIPMENT OFFERED

The tenderer must complete the schedule of technical data as set out below.
All information asked for, must be given correctly and supported by copies
of manufacturer’s published technical data for the equipment being offered.

No: DESCRIPTION TENDERER’S OFFER

A. CENTRAL OXYGEN SYSTEM

1. Control Panel

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Model No : .................................

c) Pressure Regulators

Make : .................................

Type & Model No : .................................

d) Outlet Pressure Setting Range : .................................

2. Manifold

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Main Pipe Size : .................................

c) Branch Pipe Size : .................................

d) Material of Pipe & Pigtail : .................................

3. Gauges

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Dial Size : .................................

c) Range : .................................

B. LINE AND AREA ISOLATING VALVES

1. Line Valves

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Type & Model No : .................................

d) Material :

Valve Body : .................................

Valve Seat : .................................


e) Working Pressure : .................................

f) Test Pressure : .................................


2. Area Valve Service Unit (AVSU)

Area Valve Service Unit (AVSU) and Modular Box

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Type & Model No : .................................

c) Dimensions:

AVSU Box : .................................

Modular Box : .................................

C. TERMINAL UNIT (OUTLETS)

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Make & Model No. : .................................

c) Rated Capacity [Flowrate (lpm) at STP


And Outlet Pressure (bar)] :

Oxygen : .........lpm at ............. bar

Medical Air 4 Bar : .........lpm at ............. bar

Vacuum : .........lpm at ............ mmHg

d) Covering Materials : .................................

e) Finishing : .................................

f) Dimension (One Terminal Unit) : .................................

g) Design Standard : .................................

D. INDICATION AND WARNING SIGNALS

1. Pressure Switches

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Type & Model No : .................................

c) Operating Range : .................................

d) Reset Differential : .................................

e) Operational Set Point :

High (Bars) : .................................

Low (Bars) : .................................


f) Maximum Sustained Pressure : .................................
2. Vacuum Switch

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Type & Model No : .................................

c) Operating Range : .................................

d) Reset Differential : .................................

e) Operational Set Point : .................................

f) Maximum Sustained Pressure : .................................

3. Central Indication Alarm Panel

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Country of Origin : .................................

c) Material of Construction : .................................

d) No. of Alarm Condition : .................................

d) Brief description of mode


of indication : .................................

.................................

4. Area Alarm Panels

a) Name of Manufacturer : .................................

b) Country of Origin : .................................

c) Materials of Construction : .................................

d) No. of Alarm Condition : .................................

e) Brief description of
mode of indication : .................................

.................................

E. Piping

a) Pipe Material : .................................

b) Make : .................................

c) Country of Origin : .................................

d) Conforming Standards : .................................


F. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

ITEM FEATURES

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G. ALTERNATIVE OFFER

The Tenderer must list hereunder details of any alternative offers.

Alternative offers made after the closing date of tendering will not be
considered.

No. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM/FEATURES QUANTITY DIFFERENCE


IN PRICE

Total price difference involved if any

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Signature of Contractor

Name : ..................................

Date : ..................................

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