INSTALLATION AND STARTUP
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Chapter 19 Trades
This section is intended to help you get the most from Electrical and Plumbing contractors that you may
have involved in the project. The following concepts are especially helpful if this is the first FreeStyler®
installation that they have performed.
Note: However, please keep in mind that even if you are working with solid veterans in our industry,
good coordination can make the difference between an efficient successful installation and
a delayed opening of the site.
Required Man Hours
A FreeStyler® system will typically require between 30 and 40 man/hours to complete the electrical
installation, and about half that for plumbing. This time estimate assumes that the main supply
lines to the building are in place.
Note: If you have just one electrician, for example, assume that he will require between three and
five days to complete the work, depending upon hours worked per day. Please keep this in
mind as you coordinate your project resource schedule.
Scope of Work
It is good practice to provide your Electrician and Plumber a “Scope of Work” prior to beginning
the installation and is often necessary when hiring skilled trade professionals.
If you do not have a scope of work outlined, you can contact your Belanger® Representative for a
sample scope of work for electrical and plumbing system requirements.
Note: We also recommend having the Electrician and Plumber coordinate their efforts, to prevent
time delays or additional labor costs caused by having both trades trying to perform their
work in the same area at the same time.
Electrical Coordination Meeting
• Get the Electrician started as soon as possible
• As soon as the initial items are in place, do a walk-thru with the Electrician,
pointing out equipment requirements & site specifications
• Make sure the Electrician is familiar with our terminology
• Provide the Electrician with the Schematic, Conduit Drawing, and Wire Labels
• Make this manual available to the Electrician
• Thoroughly discuss site-specific requirements
• Thoroughly discuss installation material selections (PVC in the bay, thin wall in
the back room, etc.)
• Discuss who is responsible for final terminations
• Include the Electrician in the initial startup of the system
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