Common use of Test Setup Clause in Contracts

Test Setup. 3.1. Remove all interior trim and decorative components from the sliding door assembly. 3.2. Remove seats and any interior components that may interfere with the mounting and operation of the test equipment. 3.3. Mount the force application devices and associated support structure to the floor of the test vehicle. 3.4. Determine the forward and aft edge of the sliding door, or its adjoining vehicle structure, that contains a latch/striker. 3.5. Close the sliding door, ensuring that all door retention components are fully engaged. 3.6. For any tested door edge that contains one latch/striker, the following setup procedures are used: 3.6.1. The force application plate is 150 mm in length, 50 mm in width, and at least 15 mm in thickness. 3.6.2. Place the force application device and force application plate against the door so that the applied force is horizontal and normal to the vehicle’s longitudinal centreline, and vertically centred on the door-mounted portion of the latch/striker. 3.6.3. The force application plate is positioned as close to the edge of the door as possible. It is not necessary for the force application plate to be vertical. 3.7. For any tested door edge that contains more than one latch/striker, the following setup procedures are used: 3.7.1. The force application plate is 300 mm in length, 50 mm in width, and at least 15 mm in thickness. 3.7.2. Place the force application device and force application plate against the door so that the applied force is horizontal and normal to the vehicle’s longitudinal centreline, and vertically centred on a point mid-way between the outermost edges of the latch/striker assemblies. 3.7.3. The force application plate is positioned as close to the edge of the door as possible. It is not necessary for the force application plate to be vertical. 3.8. For any tested door edge that does not contain at least one latch/striker, the following setup procedures are used: 3.8.1. The force application plate is 300 mm in length, 50 mm in width, and at least 15 mm in thickness. 3.8.2. Place the force application device and force application plate against the door so that the applied force is horizontal and normal to the vehicle’s longitudinal centreline, and vertically centred on a point mid-way along the length of the door edge ensuring that the loading device avoids contact with the window glazing. 3.8.3. The force application plate is positioned as close to the edge of the door as possible. It is not necessary for the force application plate to be vertical. 3.9. The door is unlocked. No extra fixtures or components may be welded or affixed to the sliding side door or any of its components. 3.10. Attach any equipment used for measuring door separation that will be used to determine separation levels during the test procedure. 3.11. Place the load application structure so that the force application plates are in contact with the interior of the sliding door.