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C 2. Insulation shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specification, and shall be rated for temperatures suitable for the application. The insulation in the combustion zone shall be rated for 2,200°F. The Flare Manufacturer shall submit for approval, infor- mation on the maximum internal temperature that may be expected, and necessary data for insulating material and the method of attachment in order to demonstrate that the insulating materials are suitable for the intended application. Metal retainers, clip, and wire required to hold the insulation in place shall be protected from the flame by an insulation pad . placed. over them, and they shall be fabricated from Inconel. No metal component shall be in direct contact with the flame. C. Flame Safeguard - A flame safeguard with self -checking UV scanner shall be used to monitor combustion per the UV scanner data sheet. The UV scanner shall have a 1" FNPT connection. The control unit shall include a panel mounted display with remote reset capabilities. D. Additional Components - For proper and safe flare performance several accessories shall be installed as part of the flare assembly. The following accessories shall be supplied and installed on the flare by the Contractor prior to delivery and in accordance with the Drawings and these Specifications. Equipment that may be damaged in transit shall be removed for shipping. 1. Manway - A' manway shall be provided for access to the flare interior. The damper assembly may substitute for the manway provided the opening is a minimum 12" x 16", hinged, electrical wires will not require disconnection for access, and access into the flare housing and above the burner assembly is easily obtainable. 2. Temperature Element - Couplings shall be welded in the flare housing to accommodate Type K thermocouples. Couplings shall be installed at 1/3 the flare capacity, 2/3 the flare capacity, and at the maximum flare capacity plus 2 feet. The top thermocouple should be located 5 feet below the top of the flare. 3. Damper Assembly - The damper assembly supplied by the Contractor shall be controlled by a motor actuator as specified 1 herein and on the equipment data sheets. 4. Electrical Equipment - Electrical equipment furnished with the flare shall be suitable for operation in outdoor unclassified locations and shall be enclosed in NEMA 4 enclosures. If the flare is located off skid two junction boxes shall be provided, one is for 1 low voltage wiring and one is for voltages greater than 100V. North County LFG Collection System 6 FLARE STATION ENCLOSED GROUND FLARE San Joaquin County Public Works Section 11550