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C . Cement and lime shall be stored under a roof and off the ground and shall be kept completely dry at all times . All structural , miscellaneous and reinforcing steel shall be stored off the ground or otherwise to prevent accumulations of dirt or grease , and in a position to prevent accumulations of standing water and to minimize rusting . Beams shall be stored with the webs vertical . Precast concrete shall be handled and stored in a manner to prevent accumulations of dirt , standing water, staining , chipping or cracking . Brick, block and similar masonry products shall be handled and stored in a manner to reduce breakage , cracking and spalling to a minimum . D . All mechanical and electrical equipment and instruments subject to corrosive damage by the atmosphere if stored outdoors (even though covered by canvas ) shall be stored in a weather tight building to prevent injury . The building may be a temporary structure on the site or elsewhere , but it must be satisfactory to the Engineer. Building shall be provided with adequate ventilation to prevent condensation . Maintain temperature and humidity within range required by manufacturer. 1 . All equipment shall be stored fully lubricated with oil , grease and other lubricants unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer. 2 . Moving parts shall be rotated a minimum of once weekly to insure proper lubrication and to avoid metal-to-metal " welding " . Upon installation of the equipment, the Contractor shall start the equipment, at least half load, once weekly for an adequate period of time to ensure that the equipment does not deteriorate from lack of use . 3 . Lubricants shall be changed upon completion of installation and as frequently as required thereafter during the period between installation and acceptance . New lubricants shall be put into the equipment at the time of acceptance . 4 . Prior to acceptance of the equipment , the Contractor shall have the manufacturer inspect the equipment and certify that its condition has not been detrimentally affected by the long storage period. Such certifications by the manufacturer shall be deemed to mean that the equipment is judged by the manufacturer to be in a condition equal to that of equipment that has been shipped, installed, tested and accepted in a minimum time period. As such , the manufacturer will guaranty the equipment equally in both instances . If such a certification is not given , the equipment shall be judged to be defective . It shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense . Page 19 of 48