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7 Penstocks

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Penstocks shall be rigid ribbed cast iron construction withconstruction framewith frame. The frameThe backframe shallback beshall castbe cast with spigot for entering the concrete for stiff frame installation or flat as specified on the drawings.

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The faces shall be gunmentalgunmetal of heavy section, securely pinned to machined surfaces on frame andframe and gate, and ground in together to an accurate bearing. Gunmetal bearing strips shall also be e fittedfitted in the guide extensions. Each side of the frame shall have vertically down running cast ironIron cover bars furnished with adjustable wedges for limiting the downward movement of the gatethe gate when the seats are in register, and for applying a tightening force.
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Spindles shall be of the non-rising type and screwed so as to close the valves when rotated in the clockwise direction. The direction of closing shall be clearly cast on the valve cap or handwheelhand wheel as appropriate.

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Penstocks which satisfy the specified conditions of service and duty, but which are manufactured to standards not less than those specified, may be offered. Full descriptiveFull descriptive details including detail drawings, which must be annotated in English, shall be supplied on all items whether as specified or as offered alternatives.

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All penstocks shall have standard painting finish comprising of blast cleaning, two coats of red oxide primer and two coats of black bitumen paint for gate assembly and grey enamel paint for the headstock.

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