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least one hour. All engine temperatures and oil pressures shall be within manufacturer's <br /> tolerances throughout the test. Special attention will be paid to monitoring piping, fuel <br /> system, engine mounts and engine controls for weakness, leakage or failure. <br /> 3.15.4 Speed Acceptance Test - The fully loaded boat must be capable of maintaining the <br /> desired speed for two hours at 85 percent(85%) of the rated continuous horsepower of each <br /> engine as defined in these specifications. Failure to attain the desired speed,porpoising or <br /> heading instability shall be cause for rejection. Speed shall be determined by six (6)timed <br /> runs (three in each direction) over a measured mile or half-mile course, or by global <br /> positioning data, in water at least thirty (30) feet deep. During this test, engine temperatures, <br /> pressures,piping and connections shall be monitored by an engine manufacturer's technical <br /> representative. The main engines must not exceed the manufacturer's certified continuous <br /> operating rpm. Special attention will be paid to monitoring piping, fuel system, engine <br /> mounts and engine controls for weakness, leakage or failure. <br /> 3.15.5 Maneuvering Acceptance Test-The boat shall be tested for stability and <br /> maneuverability in high-speed turns, and shall not exhibit any dangerous or undesirable <br /> handling characteristics. Examples of dangerous and undesirable handling characteristics are <br /> broaching, excessive rolling, loss of power, loss of steering control, excessive wave impact <br /> while underway, or excessive seepage of water into the cabin/pilothouse or bilge. The boat <br /> shall be tested for ability to make an emergency stop at maximum speed by lowering the <br /> reversing buckets of the waterjets. <br /> 3.15.6 Vibration Acceptance Test-Vibration which can damage or fatigue structure, <br /> electrical, machinery, piping or electronic components of the boat may result in a rejection. <br /> 3.15.7 Severe Weather Acceptance Test- This test shall be conducted in waves of 3-foot <br /> significant height. The boat shall not e�iibit undesirable or dangerous characteristics. <br /> Examples of undesirable or dangerous handling characteristics are broaching, excessive <br /> rolling, loss of power, loss of steering control, excessive wave impact while underway, or <br /> excessive seepage of water into the cabin/pilothouse or bilge. The speed requirement for this <br /> test is ten (10) knots. <br /> 3.15.8 Pump Acceptance Test - The Redwood City Fire Department shall conduct a <br /> standard fire pump acceptance test that complies with NFPA Standard 1925 guidelines. <br /> During these tests, engine pressures and temperatures shall not exceed manufacturer's limits. <br /> Special attention will be paid to monitoring piping, fuel system, engine mounts and engine <br /> controls for weakness, leakage or failure. <br /> 3.15.9 Fittings Acceptance Test-All weather tight and watertight fittings and all structure <br /> shall be free from leakage when exposed to a 40-psi stream from a 5/8-inch nozzle at a <br /> distance of eighteen(18) inches. Test of each fitting shall be for ten (10) minutes. <br /> 3.15.10 Second Trial- In the event that the boat or any component of the boat fails to meet <br /> any test requirement, second trials shall be made at the option of The Redwood City Fire <br /> Department within thirty (30) days of the date of the first trials. <br /> 3.15.11 Such trials shall be final and conclusive, and failure to comply with these <br /> requirements through the successful completion of all tests shall be cause for rejection. <br /> 3.16 Training: <br /> 3.16.1 A qualified representative from the contractor shall provide training to the Redwood <br /> City Fire Department in the operation, care and maintenance of the vessel and supplied <br /> equipment. This shall consist of three (3) days per shift of onsite training for three (3) shifts <br /> of firefighters and shall be conducted at the Port of Redwood City, Redwood City, CA. <br /> 3.17 Warranty and Service: <br /> 3.17.1 All repairs and/or replacements shall be made at no cost whatsoever and to the <br /> complete satisfaction of The Redwood City Fire Department for the first year. The guarantee <br /> shall not cover breakage or damage caused by acts of God, neglect, misuse or wrecking <br /> 18 <br />