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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 . 6706-38666\2/5/04 Page 26 of 59 VRB