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The QA/QC Manager will review all acceptance test results and report any non-conformance to the <br /> Construction Manager and Contractor. <br /> Sampling Procedures. Samples will be taken across the entire width of the roll. Unless otherwise <br /> specified, samples will be 3 ft(1 m) long by the roll width. The QA/QC Consultant will mark the <br /> machine direction on the samples with an arrow. <br /> Test Results.The QA/QC Consultant will examine all results from laboratory acceptance testing and <br /> will report any nonconformance to the Construction Manager. <br /> Acceptance Test Failure. If a GCL acceptance sample does not comply with the minimum <br /> requirements of the Specifications,the GCL roll from which the sample was taken will be failed by <br /> the QA/QC Consultant, and replaced by the GCL Manufacturer at no additional cost to the Owner. <br /> The Design Engineer shall be contacted to determine additional acceptance testing requirements. <br /> 4.4.3 GCL Installation <br /> The Geosynthetics Contractor will handle all GCLs in such a manner as to ensure that they are not <br /> damaged in any way, and will comply with the following. <br /> • In the presence of wind,all GCLs will be sufficiently weighted with sandbags to prevent <br /> their movement. Such sandbags will be installed during placement and will remain until <br /> replaced with the overlying layer. <br /> • GCLs will be cut using a utility knife in a manner approved by the QA/QC Inspector. <br /> Care should be taken to prevent damage to any underlying liner system components <br /> during cutting. <br /> • During placement, care will be taken not to entrap stones, or moisture under the GCL. <br /> Care will be taken not to drag equipment across the exposed GCL. <br /> • Any GCL damaged by stones or other foreign objects, or installation activities will be <br /> replaced at no additional cost to the Owner. <br /> • The GCL will not be installed on a saturated subgrade or on standing water. The GCL <br /> will be installed in a way that prevents hydration of the mat prior to completion of <br /> construction of the liner system. <br /> • The GCL will not be installed during precipitation or other conditions that may cause <br /> hydration of the GCL. <br /> Page 34 <br />