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4.6.6 Actuator storage. If hydraulic-cylinder actuators are to be stored at the

jobsite for one rnonth or longer, the cylinders shall be filled with oil at the storage
site. If oil-filled cylinders are stored horizontally, they shall be rotated at least once
per month. If electric actuators are to be stored at the jobsite for one month or
longer, provisions shall be made to energize the electrical enclosure strip heaters.
4.6.7 Cylinder. After installation of gates with hydraulic-cylinder actuators,
the alignment of the cylinder with the gate shall be checked by opening the gate
before water is turned into the gate chamber. Binding or side thrust on the cylinder
rod shall be eliminated to ensure proper cylinder operation and long life of seals. All
connections shall be carefully checked for leaks. After prnper alignment has been
obtained and absence of leaks assured, the gate, submerged or subjected to normal
operating heads, shall be checked through another complete cycle of operation, open-
close-open, or close-open-close.

SECTION5: VERIFICATION

Sec. 5.1 Inspection

All work performed according to this standard shall be subject to inspection and
approval by the purchaser. The purchaser shall have access to all places of
manufacture where materials are produced or fabricated or where tests are conducted,
and they shall be accorded full facilities for inspection and observation. Any slide gate
or part that does not conform to the requirements of this standard shall be made
satisfactory or shall be rejected and replaced.

Sec. 5.2 Test Procedures

5.2.1 Shop testing.
5.2.1.1 Performance tests. After completion, all seating and wedging sur-
faces shall be cleaned thoroughly of all foreign materials and final adjustments shall
be made. The slide gate shall then be operated in the shop from the fully closed to
the fully open positions to verify that the assembly is functional. A shop leakage test,
meeting the requirements of Sec. 5.2.2, shall be made when specified in the
purchaser' s specifications.
Note: Shop leakage tests cannot be carried out for all types and sizes of gates.
Purchasers should consult the manufacturer involved before spetifying such tests.
 5.2.2 Field leakage test. A field leakage test may be perforrned by the
purchaser after installation of the slide gate. The manufacturer shall be notified of the
test so as to allow sufficient time to enable a representative of the manufacturer to be
present at the test site. After all adjustments have been made and the mechanism
properly lubricated, each gate slide shall be operated through one complete cycle as a
final check on proper operation before starting the leakage test. Seating and unseating
heads shall be measured from the top surface of the water to the center of the gate.
5.2.2.1 Head. Under the design head, seating or unseating, as specified, the
leakage shall not exceed 0.10 gpm/ft (1.24 lpm/m) of seating perimeter.

SECTION 6: DELIVERY*

Sec. 6.1 Marking

This standard has no applicable information for this section.

Sec. 6.2 Shipment

Slide gates shall be complete when shipped. The manufacturer shall use all due
and customary care in preparing thern for shipment to avoid damage in handling or
in transit. Particular care shall be taken to make certain that the parts are cornpletely
closed and locked in position befare shipment. Parts that are to be embedded in
concrete may be shipped separately if requested by the purchaser. Slide gates 24 in.
(600 mm) and larger shall be bolted securely or otherwise fastened to skids in such a
manner that they be safely handled.

Sec. 6.3 Affidavit of Compliance

When required, the manufacturer shall provide an affidavit of compliance with
all applicable provisions of rhis standard and with the purchaser's specifications.

*Governmental marking, packaging, and shipping references reflect US requirements. Users of AWWA
C561 outside the US should verify applicable local and national regulatory requirements. ·