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5 . Equipment and Supplies - Furnish the lab with the necessary sampling and testing equipment and supplies for performing contractor Quality Control and Department Verification Sampling and Testing. A detailed list of equipment and supplies required for each test is included in the appropriate FDOT, AASHTO , or ASTM Test Method. 6 . Calibration of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor: Calibrate the Superpave Gyratory Compactor in accordance with the manufacturer ' s recommendations . Identify in the Quality Control Plan the established frequencies and document all calibrations . 7 . Personal Computer - Provide a personal computer capable of running a Microsoft Exceff spreadsheet program, along with a printer. 8 . Communication - Provide a telephone and fax machine (with a private line) for the use of the testing facility ' s quality control personnel . In addition, provide an Internet connection capable of uploading data to the Department ' s database and for e -mail communications . 330-3 Limitations of Operations . 330-3 . 1 Weather Limitations : Do not transport asphalt mix from the plant to the roadway unless all weather conditions are suitable for the laying operations . 330-3 .2 Limitations of Laying Operations : 330-3 .2 . 1 General : Spread the mixture only when the surface upon which it is to be laid has been previously prepared, is intact, firm, dry, clean , and the tack or prime coat, with acceptable spread rate , is properly broken or cured. Do not place friction course until the adjacent shoulder area has been dressed and grassed . 330-3 .2 . 2 Temperature : Spread the mixture only when the air temperature in the shade and away from artificial heat is at least 40°F for layers greater than 1 inch ( 100 lb/yd') in thickness and at least 45°F for layers 1 inch ( 100 lb/yd ) or less in thickness (this includes leveling courses) . The minimum temperature requirement for leveling courses with a spread rate of 50 lb/yd2 or less is 50°F . The minimum ambient temperature requirement may be reduced by 5 °F when using warm mix technology, if mutually agreed to by both the Engineer and the Contractor. 330-3 .2 .3 Wind : Do not spread the mixture when the wind is blowing to such an extent that proper and adequate compaction cannot be maintained or when sand, dust, etc . , are being deposited on the surface being paved to the extent that the bond between layers will be diminished. 330-3 . 2 .4 Night Paving : Meet the requirements of 8 -4 . 1 . 3304 Preparation of Asphalt Binder. Deliver the asphalt binder to the asphalt plant at a temperature not to exceed 370°F , and equip the transport tanks with sampling and temperature sensing devices meeting the requirements of 300 -3 . 2 . Maintain the asphalt binder in storage within a range of 230 to 370°F in advance of mixing operations . Maintain constant heating within these limits, and do not allow wide fluctuations of temperature during a day ' s production . 330-5 Preparation of Aggregates . 330-5 . 1 Stockpiles : Place each aggregate component in an individual stockpile , and separate each from the adjacent stockpiles , either by space or by a system of bulkheads . Prevent the intermingling of different materials in stockpiles at all times . Identify each stockpile , including RAP , as shown on the mix design . - 69 - FPID ( S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01 �t ,.