Common use of Test operation Clause in Contracts

Test operation. 2.1. Load test one 2.1.1. Equipment: Tensile testing fixture (see Figure 3-1). 2.1.2. Procedures 2.1.2.1. Fully latched position 2.1.2.1.1. Attach the test fixture to the mounting provisions of the latch and striker. Align in the direction of engagement parallel to the linkage of the test fixture. Mount the test fixture with the latch and striker in the fully latched position in the test machine. 2.1.2.1.2. Locate weights to apply a 900 N load tending to separate the latch and striker in the direction of the door opening. 2.1.2.1.3. Apply the test load, in the direction specified in paragraph 6.1.1. of this Regulation and Figure 3-4, at a rate not to exceed 5 mm/min until the required load has been achieved. Record the maximum load achieved. 2.1.2.2. Secondary latched position 2.1.2.2.1. Attach the test fixture to the mounting provisions of the latch and striker. Align in the direction of engagement parallel to the linkage of the test fixture. Mount the test fixture with the latch and striker in the secondary latched position in the test machine. 2.1.2.2.2. Locate weights to apply a 900 N load tending to separate the latch and striker in the direction of the door opening. 2.1.2.2.3. Apply the test load, in the direction specified in paragraph 6.1.1. of this Regulation and Figure 3-4, at a rate not to exceed 5 mm/min until the required load has been achieved. Record the maximum load achieved. 2.1.2.2.4. The test plate on which the door latch is mounted will have a striker cut-out configuration similar to the environment in which the door latch will be mounted on normal vehicle doors. 2.2. Load test two 2.2.1. Equipment: Tensile testing fixture (see Figure 3-2). 2.2.2. Procedures 2.2.2.1. Fully latched position 2.2.2.1.1. Attach the test fixture to the mounting provisions of the latch and striker. Mount the test fixture with the latch and striker in the fully latched position in the test machine. 2.2.2.1.2. Apply the test load, in the direction specified in paragraph 6.1.2. of this Regulation and Figure 3-4, at a rate not to exceed 5 mm/min until the required load has been achieved. Record the maximum load achieved. 2.2.2.2. Secondary latched position 2.2.2.2.1. Attach the test fixture to the mounting provision of the latch and striker. Mount the test fixture with the latch and striker in the secondary latched position in the test machine. 2.2.2.2.2. Apply the test load, in the direction specified in paragraph 6.1.2. of this Regulation and Figure 3-4, at a rate not to exceed 5 mm/min until the required load has been achieved. Record the maximum load achieved. 2.3. Load test three (For doors that open in a vertical direction) 2.3.1. Equipment: Tensile testing fixture (see Figure 3-3).