REPAIR/MAINT OF EOT/HOT CRANES, MOTORISED HANGER DOORS AND OTHER CONNECTED WORKS IN TECH AREA AT AF STN GWALIOR

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Material & labour for servicing of Gear Box & complete mechanical system for complete overhauling of electrically operated boom barrier of any make and any size by oiling,greasing of moveable parts, top up the gear oil ,if required, making the barrier in serviceable condition complete all as specified and directed. Note :- (i).The contractor shall be paid only once during entire contract period for servicing a particular gear box and complete mechanical system. (ii) Nothing extra shall be paid for attending complaints. Defective parts, if replaced, shall be measured and paid for separately as supply & fixing under respective item of Sch 'A'/BOQ. (iii) Top up of gear oil will be measured and paid for separately under respective item of Sch 'A'/BOQ (iv) The rate quoted shall include necessary minor parts, welding as required at site.

Supply, fixing and testing 24 volt DC motor in sheet steel metal enclosure, suitable for Godrej/Heidz barrier complete all as specified and directed.

Supply, fixing and testing Flash light in enclosure, for Electric - operated Boom Barrier of existing make suitable for Godrej/Heidz barrier complete all as specified and directed.

M&L for servicing of control panel of electric operated barrier by disconnecting and removing/taking out old unserviceable wiring from control panels and rewiring of the panel with suitable new control copper wire with suitable core and size complete all as specified and directed. Note : Repairing of control panel door/cover includes minor welding work if required for smooth & proper functioning of door / cover and cost for the same is deemed to be included in quoted rate.

M & L for shifting of boom barrior from one location to another by disconnecting the boom barrior of any type/model/capacity with complete accessories and grouting with provision of RCC foundation of suitable dimensions as required including grouting of nut bolts,channels, angles as required at site and re-fixing of barrior with all accessories, connecting electrical connections, testing complete all as specified and directed. Note :- RCC foundation shall only be measured and paid separately under relevant item of schedule 'A'/BOQ. Iitems like excavation, earth work, transportation and misc works are deemed to be included in the item rate

Supply & fixing in repleacement of aluminum boom of existing make suitable for electric operated boom Barrier for operation on 24 V DC supply of the following sizes:- Make :- Godrej or equivelant as approved by GE. (a) 6 to 7 Mtr long

Supply and fixing in repair transformer suitable for 24 V DC boom barrier of any type/model/make complete all as specified and directed.

Supply and fix gear for Electric operated Boom Barrier, operation on 24 volt DC Motor, made out of copper alloy/ suitable metal with required MS bolts, nuts and key complete all as specified and directed.

Supply and fixing rotary shaft with teeth for Electric operated Boom Barrier, operation on 24 volt DC Motor with gear box, made out of copper alloy with required MS bolts, nuts and key complete all as specified and directed.

Supply and fixing in repair light duty mini limit switch as per eixisting or as specified and directed.

Supply and fixing in repair ball bearing No 30208 complete all as specified and directed. (Make – SKF/NBC/TATA)

Supply and fixing in repair ball bearing No 30205 complete all as specified and directed. (Make – SKF/NBC/TATA)

Supply and fixing in repair ball bearing No 6305/6304 complete all as specified and directed. (Make – SKF/NBC/TATA)

Supply and fixing in repair ball bearing No 6308 complete all as specified and directed. (Make – SKF/NBC/TATA)

Supply and fixing in repair single phase preventer 415 volts suitable for 3 phase AC supply complete all as specified and directed. Make: Minilec (VSP-D1) or equivalent in make as approved by GE.

Supply and fixing in repair bimetal overload relay range 9 to 14 Amps complete all as specified and directed. Make –L&T/Siemens/BCH/ABB

Supply and fixing in repair Helical gear 150 mm dia, 30 teeth made out of copper alloy with MS bolts, nuts and key complete all as specified and directed. Make :- Hedge barrier or equivelant make .

Supply and fixing in repair fan belt special groove type of barrier of No A-29 complete all as specified and directed. Make :-As per existing make and approved.

Disconnecting & taking out existing electric motor (reverse/forward) of capacity upto 1 HP single phase for air traffic barrier from position, strip opening & varnishing the stator windings with suitable grade of varnish, oiling and greasing , re-metaling the bearing cover plate, reassembling the motor & testing on full load complete all asspecified & directed.

Material and labour for strip opening of upto 1 HP capacity, three Phase, 220/250 Volt AC supply, 2800 RPM motor of siren, removing burnt windings and rewinding the motor with suitable super enameled copper winding wire of existing gauge including winding material, varnishing and drying, reassembling the siren motor & testing complete all as specified and directed.

Supply and fixing in repair carbon bush (60:40) (copper and carbon ratio) suitable for Siren up to 5 Miles complete all as specified and directed.

Disconnecting & taking out burnt out existing Induction electric motor of capacity 5 to 7.5 HP, 3 Phase for Hanger Door from position, strip opening , removing burnt out winding and rewinding the motor with suitable super enameled copper winding wire of existing gauge including varnishing, drying, varnishing the stator windings with suitable grade of ,varnish, oiling and greasing, re-metaling the bearing cover plate, reassembling the motor & testing on full load complete all asspecified & directed.

Disconnecting & taking out existing induction electric motor of capacity 5 to 7.5 HP for hanger door from position, strip opening & varnishing the stator windings with suitable grade of varnish, oiling and greasing, re-metaling the bearing cover plate, reassembling the motor & testing on full load complete all asspecified & directed.

Supply & fix in repair motor circuit breaker suitable for hanger door /EOT crane complete all as specified and directed. Make :- Schneider cat part No. GV 2 ME 20 or equivalent in existing make.

Supply and fixing in repair 3 pole power contactor with auxilliary contacts for AC circuits with AC coil, with AC3 rating 16 Amps at standard coil voltage of 415 V, 50 Hz AC of Make:ABB/L&T/BCH

Material & labour for servicing- Gear Box for Hanger Doors for complete overhauling with wheel bearing and shaft, grinding and polishing the shaft, making the shaft to shape and alignment complete all as specified and directed. Not :- (i) The contractor shall be paid only once during entire contract period for servicing of particular gear box. (ii) No extra cost shall be paid for attending complaints and defective parts shall be paid separately as supply & fixing. (iii) The rate quoted shall included necessary minor parts, welding as required at site.

Supply and fixing pedestal bearing for hanger door with cover -02 Nos with shaft testing complete all as specified and directed.

M&L for disconnecting unserviceable broken chain of hanger doors and fixing of new chain 30 mm wide with one metre length suitable for operation of 5HP motor/gear box complete set of same make and model as per existing including testing complete all as specified and directed.

Supply and fixing in repair spoklet of suitable size for existing door with all accessories complete all as directed.

M & L for plain cement concrete (nominal mix) 1:2:4 Type B-1 (20 mm graded stone aggregate) for foundations of barriers etc complete all as specified and directed.

M&L for preparation of old painted surface of HOT Crane at the height of 3 to 6 Mtr complete of capacity 2 Ton by scrapping / removing old paint / dirt etc and painting with two coats of synthetic enamel paint (colour & tint as directed) over a coat of primer all as directed .

M&L for preparation of old painted surface of HOT Crane at the height of 3 to 5 mtr of capacity 3 Ton with LT trolley by scrapping / removing old paint / dirt etc and painting with two coats of synthetic enamel paint (colour & tint as directed) over a coat of primer all as directed .

M &L for servicing of gear box & motor of electrically motorised system of electrically operated doors/rolling shutter at the height of 4 metre,strip opening oiling & greasing the bearing & moveable parts & sliding portion of door/shutter & varnishing the stator winding with suitable grade of varnish, remetling the bearing covor plate and reassembling the motor & system and testing for proper functioning all as specified & directed.

Material and labour for dismantling, opening of 2 HP capacity, Single Phase, 220/250 Volt AC supply motor of electrically operated doors/ rolling shutter , for rewinding. removing burnt windings and rewinding the motor with suitable super enameled copper winding wire of existing gauge including necessary insulating materials, varnishing and drying, reassembling the motor & testing complete including necessary transport to workshop and bring back after rewinding all as specified and directed.

Supplying, fixing in replacement of mini limit switch as per existing in each motor complete all as specified and directed.

Supplying, fixing in replacement of steel gear wheel as per existing in for motor complete all as specified and directed.

Supplying, fixing in replacement of PVC gear wheel as per existing in each motor complete all as specified and directed.

Supplying, fixing in replacement of helical shaft as per existing in each motor complete all as specified and directed.

Supplying, fixing in replacement of bearings (No- 6201) in each motor complete all as specified and directed.

Supplying & fixing in repair electrical motor single phase220/250 Volt of capacity 1 HP , as per existing Size and shape suitable for electrical operated door/rolling shutter complete all as specified and directed . Make:-Crompton/Kirloskar/Siemens or as per existing make.

M & L for attending break down maintenance of EOT Cranes of any capacity upto 2.5 Ton, 3 phase, checking, diagnosing defects and making the crane serviceable within 72 hours on receipt of complaint.

All as per Sl item No. 41.00 above but EOT crane of 5 Ton and 10 Ton capacity . Note for Sl Item No 41.00 and 42.00:- (i) The contractor will maintain a register for record of complaint received with date & time and the same shall be signed by the contractor and Engineer-in-Charge/JE(E/M) (ii) Any break down shall be attended within 72 hours on receipt of complaint, failing which a panilty @ Rs 2500 / day will be deducted from work done statement. (iii) The rate quoted against item is for inspection, testing & checking of unserviceable cranes , spare parts,if any, required for making the crane serviceable shall be measured & paid for separately under relevant item of Sch 'A'/BOQ..

Periodical servicing and preventive maintenance of following EOT cranes by checking once in two month of all electrical and mechanical parts/accessories, greasing/lubricating moving parts including dismantling and replacement of minor parts like bolts, nuts,screws etc and checking complete electrical wires, connections, tightening loose connections etc complete all as specified and directed by Engr-in-Charge . Note :- for item no. 43.00 to 49.00:- (i) supply & fixing of major spares required for replacement shall be measured and paid under respective item of sch 'A' except oiling , greesing ,small minor parts such as nuts bolts , washers,locking pins ,small springs etc which shall be included in the cost quoted by the contractor above . (a) EOT crane 0.5 Ton -01 No

All as per Sl Item No 43.00 above but EOT crane 1 Ton -07 Nos

All as per Sl Item No 43.00 above but EOT crane 2 Ton capacity - 06 Nos.

All as per Sl Item No 4300 above but EOT crane 5 Ton capacity -03 No.

All as per Sl Item No 43.00 above but EOT crane 10 Ton capacity -01 No

All as per Sl Item No 43.00 above but EOT cranes FLAME PROOF capacity 2 Ton-03 nos

All as per Sl Item No 43.00 but EOT cranes FLAME PROOF capacity 2.5 Ton -04 No

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor with auxilliary contacts, 32 Amps AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110V, complete all as specified and directed. Make : ABB/ BCH/L&T /Scheneider or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor capacity with 1 NC auxiliary contacts having 22 Amps AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220 /415, 50 Hz complete all as specified and directed. Make : ABB /BCH/L&T/Scheneider or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor capacity with auxliary contacts having 09 Amps AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220, 50 Hz complete all as specified and directed. Make : Scheneider cat part No.LC1D -09 or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor capacity with auxliary contacts having 12 Amps AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220, 50 Hz complete all as specified and directed. Make : Scheneider cat part No.LC1D- 12 or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor capacity with auxliary contacts having 18 Amps AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220, 50 Hz complete all as specified and directed. Make : Scheneider cat part No.LC1D 18 or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor 3 TF -33 AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220 /415, 50 Hz suitable for Hanger door / EOT Crane complete all as specified and directed. Make : Siemens / ABB /BCH /L&T / Scheneider or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair 3 pole power contactor 3 TF -30 AC3 rating with AC coil voltage 110/ 220 /415, 50 Hz suitable for Hanger door / EOT Crane complete all as specified and directed. Make : Siemens / ABB /BCH /L&T / Scheneider or equivalent as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair hydraulic thruster brake for CT & LT motion of EOT crane of capacity 2 Ton suitable for EOT Crane Make: Dinesh Enterprises complete all as specified and directed.

Supply & fix in repair hydraulic thruster brake for CT & LT motion of EOT crane of capacity 1 Ton suitable for EOT Crane Make: Dinesh Enterprises complete all as specified and directed.

Supply & fix in repair limit switch suitable for 1 Ton capacity EOT crane for CT & LT complete all as specified and directed. Make :- Dinesh enterprise

Supply & fix in repair limit switch suitable for 2.5 Ton capacity EOT crane F/P Gravity type for hoisting complete all as specified and directed. Make :- suitable for HI-Tech or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair limit switch suitable for 2.5 Ton capacity EOT crane F/P for CT motion complete all as specified and directed. Make :- suitable for HI-Tech or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair limit switch suitable for 2.5 Ton capacity EOT crane F/P for LT motion complete all as specified and directed. Make :- suitable for HI-Tech or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair Push button assembly (station ) for 2.5 Ton EOT crane F/P as required at site all as directed by Engineer-in-Charge. Make :- suitable for HI-Tech or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair brake shoe complete with lining suitable for 5 ton to 10 ton capacity EOT crane all as specified and directed. Make :-Rockwell / Dinesh enterprises/Safex or as per existing .

Supply & fix in repair flame proof limit switch for hoist motion suitable for 2 Ton capacity flame proof EOT crane complete all as specified and directed. Make :- safex or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair flame proof limit switch for CT motion suitable for 2 Ton capacity flame proof EOT crane complete all as specified and directed. Make :- safex or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair flame proof limit switch for LT motion suitable for 2 Ton capacity flame proof EOT crane complete all as specified and directed. Make :- safex or as per existing make

Supply & fix in repair ball bearing No 6303 complete all as specified and directed. Make: SKF/NBC/TATA

Supply & fix in repair ball bearing No 6302/6301 complete all as specified and directed. Make: SKF//NBC/TATA

Supply & fix in repair rope guider for Steel wire rope suitable for EOT crane 1 ton / 2 ton capacity complete all as specified and directed suitable for Make -Rockwell / Safex or equivalent

Supply & fix in repair bimetal overload relay, relay range 0.1 to 14 Amps suitable for crane upto capacity 5 ton complete all as specified and directed. Make :- BCH/L&T/Siemens/Schneider/C&S

Supply & fix in repair bimetal overload relay, relay range 15 to 25 Amps suitable for crane upto capacity 5 ton complete all as specified and directed. Make:- BCH/Siemens/L&T/Schneider/C&S

Supply & fix in repair bimetal overload relay, relay range 26 to 36 Amps suitable for crane upto capacity 5 ton complete all as specified and directed Make:- BCH/Siemens/L&T/Schneider/C&S

Supply & fix in repair Push button with actuator as that of existing make model and colour as required at site all as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

Supply & fix in repair Emergency switch suitable for EOT Panel / Hanger door panel as that of existing make model as required at site all as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

Supply & fix in repair push button assembly complete pendent type 6 Amps, 415 Volts, 50 Hz AC supply with 4 to 6 push buttons for LT Panel complete all as specified and directed. Make : Siemens / BCH/Schneider or existing make.

Supply & fill Thruster brake oil for hydraulic thruster breaks for LT / CT / Hoist complete all as directed by Engineer-in-Charge.

Supply & fill HD-90 lubricating oil for gear box of EOT crane /door/barrier complete all as specified & directed. Make :CASTROL / IOC / HP . Note for Sl Item No. 74.00 & 78.00 : The brake oil is used to top up evaporated brake fluid , hence no credit is offered .

Supply & fix in repair 1.5 Sqmm 12 Core copper round cable, PVC insulated and sheathed unarmored, fix on the wall alongwith crane channels, of 1100 volt grade copper conductor cable conforming to IS-694 complete all as specified & directed. Make:-Havells /Finolex / Plaza

Supply & fix in repair 1.5 Sqmm 15 Core copper round cable, PVC insulated and sheathed unarmored, fix on the wall alongwith crane channels, of 1100 volt grade copper conductor cable conforming to IS-694 complete all as specified & directed. Make:-Havells /Finolex / Plaza

Supply & fix in repair 2.5 Sqmm 2 Core copper round cable, PVC insulated and sheathed unarmored, fix on the wall alongwith crane channels, of 1100 volt grade copper conductor cable conforming to IS-694 complete all as specified & directed. Make:-Havells /Finolex / Plaza

Supply & fix in repair 2.5 Sqmm 3 Core copper round cable, PVC insulated and sheathed unarmored, fix on the wall alongwith crane channels, of 1100 volt grade copper conductor cable conforming to IS-694 complete all as specified & directed. Make:-Havells /Finolex / Plaza

Supply & fix in repair 2.5 Sqmm 4 Core copper round cable Flame proof, PVC insulated and sheathed unarmored, fix on the wall alongwith crane channels, of 1100 volt grade copper conductor cable conforming to IS-694 complete all as specified & directed. Make:-Havells /Finolex / Plaza

Supply & fix in repair step down transformer 415 V/ 110V suitable for crane upto 5 ton capacity complete all as specified and directed.

M&L conducting the load test for the EOT cranes of following capacities of any make and model in presence of User//JE/Engr - in - Charge and record to be maintained :- (a) EOT crane of 10 Ton capacity

(b) EOT crane of 05 Ton capacity

(c) EOT crane of 2.5 Ton capacity

(d) EOT crane of 2 Ton capacity

(e ) EOT crane upto 1 Ton capacity Note:- (a) The required load is to be arranged by the contractor at his own cost including transporting to and from the site without any extra cost to the Govt.

Disconnecting, dismantling and taking down unserviceable burnt electric motor for crane of capacity 5 HP to 7.5 HP, 3 phase from 6 mtr height from ground for repairs, strip opening for repairs, rewinding and varnishing the stator winding with suitable grade, varnish and drying etc, oiling, greasing the bearings etc and replacement of unserviceable bearings, re-metaling the bearing cover plate and reassembling and fixing the motor in position and testing complete all as specified and directed. Note :- Replacement of unserviceable bearing etc. shall be measured and paid for separately under respective items of this Schedule as supply only. Remaining items/works shall deemed to be included in the item rate.

Description all as per Srl Item No 90.00 above but, for 2 to 4 H.P capacity motor complete all as specified and directed.

Description all as per Srl Item No 90.0 above but, for up to 1 H.P capacity motor, Three phase complete all as specified and directed.

Disconnecting , dismantling and lowering down complete HOT crane accessories chain pulley block of any description & in any position of capacity upto 2 ton capacity comprising of trolley ,gear box etc strip opening the chain pulley block for servicing, oiling,greasing,remettaling of gears/shaft,polishing , checking the transmission shaft ,servicing of rachet gear assembly checking the condition of rachet dog,checking the bearing removing the unservicable parts and fixing in position ,testing complete all as specified & directed. Note:- (i) replacement of parts like rachet DOG ,rachet gear shaft bush shall only be measured and paid for separately under respective item of sch 'A'/BOQ as supply & fixing , remaining items/works like supply of oil,grease and replacement of small or minor parts such as nuts , bolts, washers, shaft key, locking nuts , small springs ,,screws etc , shall be deemed to include in the item rate. (ii) contractor shall be paid only one time the labour charge quoted above in sch "A" item for particular HOT crane repaired irrespective of the number of items labour and resources arranged by him to check the serviceability of the HOT crane and replacement of unserviceable /defecitive parts in order to maintain the HOT crane in serviceable / working condition.

Description same all as per Sl Item No. 93.00 above but, second times for the cranes fixed at out side (open) of building .complete all as specified and directed.

Supply & fix in repair Ratchet gear suitable for chain pulley up to 2 tonne capacity crane complete all as specified & directed.

Supply & fix in repair Ratchet dog with spring and lever suitable for chain pulley up to 2 tonne capacity HOT crane complete all as specified & directed.

Supply & fix in repair pulley for chain driving complete for 2 Tonne HOT crane complete all as specified and directed.

Supply & fix in repair channel mounted trolley with gear pulley for 2 tonne capacity HOT crane complete all as specified and directed.

Disconnecting , dismantling and lowering down complete HOT crane chain pulley block of any description & in any position of capacity of 3 ton comprising of trolley ,gear box etc strip opening the chain pulley block for servicing, oiling,greasing,remettaling of gears/shaft,polishing , checking the transmission shaft ,servicing of rachet gear assembly checking the condition of rachet dog,checking the bearing removing the unservicable parts and fixing in position ,testing complete all as specified & directed. Note:- (i) replacement of parts like rachet DOG ,rachet gear assembly/gear box/shaft/bearingshall only shall be measured and paid for separately under respective item of sch "A"/BOQ as supply& fixing , remaining items/works like supply of oil,grease and replacement of small or minor parts such as nuts , bolts, washers, shaft key,locking nuts , small springs ,,screws etc , shall be deemed to include in the item rate . (ii) contractor shall be paid only one time the labour charge for particular HOT crane repaired irrespective of the number of tiems labour and resources arranged by him to check the serviceability of the HOT crane and replacement of unserviceable /defecitive parts in order to maintain the HOT crane in serviceable / working condition.

Description same all as per Sl Item No 99.00 above but, second times for the cranes fixed at out side (open) of building .complete all as specified and directed.

Supply & fix in repair Ratchet gear suitable for chain pulley of 3 tonne capacity crane complete all as specified & directed.

Supply & fix in repair Ratchet dog with spring and lever suitable for chain pulley of 3 tonne capacity HOT crane complete all as specified & directed.

Supply & fix in repair Chain for driving pulley complete for 3Tonne HOT crane complete all as specified and directed.

M & L for load testing for chain pulley block (HOT) crane of 2 tonne capacity with physical load 20% extra of maximum capacity of the crane along with visual check complete all as specified & directed. Note:- (i) Contractor shall arrange adequate artificial load in appropriate size from his own resources and shall remove the same from site after satisfactory load testing in the presence of JE E/M / Engineer -in-Charge. (ii) Quoted rate shall also include cost of necessary T & P and resources required for loading/ unloading and testing of the cranes.

M & L for load testing for chain pulley block (HOT) crane of 3 tonne capacity with physical load 20% extra of maximum capacity of the crane along with visual check complete all as specified & directed. Note:- (i) Contractor shall arrange adequate artificial load in appropriate size from his own resources and shall remove the same from site after satisfactory load testing in the pressence of JE E/M / Engineer -in-Charge. (ii) Quoted rate shall also include cost of necessary T & P and resources required for loading/ unloading and testing of the cranes.

M&L for earthing Iin repair complete with copper Earth Plate 600mm X 600mm X 3.15mm buried directly in ground vertically to a depth not less than 3.10 meter below normal ground level (with top edge of earth plate not less than 2.10 mtr below ground level), connecting to copper strip 32mm x 6mm main earth lead by means of tinned copper / brass bolts , nuts, check nuts and washers besides brazing at all joints all as directed and connected to earth test point all as specified and testing on completion with and including necessary excavation and earth work in any type of soil, earth electrode, earthing lead from electrode to test point, made of phosphorous brongze/gun metal of size 75mmx75xmmx25mm dril and screwed including 03 Nos 8mm dia 25mm long hexagonal head screwed, adequate quantity of charcoal dust & common salt in alternate layers of 100mm thick all around the plate, under and above the plate and returning, filling of earth spread levelled, watered and compected to required level, PCC (1:3:6) type C-1 (using 20mm graded stone aggregate) for earth pit with 40 x 40 x 6mm mild steel angle iron frame for cover, pre cast 40mm thick RCC cover of (1:2:4) type B-1 (using 20mm graded stone aggregate), rainforced with 8mm dia TMT bars 3 Nos both way with 12mm dia MS round bar handle, GI medium watering pipe 25mm bore with funnel and wire mesh and 40 mm bore GI light grade earth lead protection pipe complete all as specified and directed including dismantling and taking out existing one. NOTE:- (i) The cost of earth lead and its protection pipe upto and including 7.5 mtr only from the top of earth electrode are deemed to be included under this item and additional earth lead , if any, required at site shall be measured and paid for separately under appropriate item of Schedule `A’. (ii) Any joint in earth lead from earth electrode to test point shall not be allowed/permitted.