A.E. AL MOOSA CO. W.L.L.

METHOD OF STATEMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF HV SWITCH GEAR 11 KV PANELS IN

EDD SUBSTATIONS

PURPOSE:
This Method of Statement establishes the procedure adopted by A.E. AL MOOSA CO. to carry out
the installation of HV Switch Gear 11 KV Panels for EWA- EDD Project.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.

1. Hiab or Crane, with capacity & arrangement in line with the Manufactures recommendations and as
required at site.
2. Portable hand tools.
3. Portable Drilling machine/Grinding machine & Angle Cutter.
4. Spirit Level
5. Digital Multimeter.
6. Earth resistance tester.

MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE

On receipt of the HV Switch Gear and accessories at site, necessary precautions shall be taken for unloading, shifting &
storage, as follows: -

 All packages for the complete set of 11 kv switch gears, reaching to site shall be identified as per package list.
 Where auxiliaries are shipped loose, these will be identified and checked against the dispatch documents. Any
item found missing or damaged will be noted to the supplier immediately for the replacement / repair.
 Special attention shall be paid to the condition of instruments and monitoring devices supplied loose or
installed along with the HV Switch Gear and accessories.
 All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per approved material
submittal, shop drawing and single line diagram.
 Any discrepancies, damage etc. found will be notified and reported for further action.
 Site engineer (Electrical) has to ensure that all panel boards used at site are free from any damage or deformity
of any kind. Any minor damages observed shall be repaired suitably and in case if the repairs could not be done
properly, the panel boards are to be sent to assemble for rectification, after all formalities carried on.
 All packages shall be stored under protected (dust free) area, till the equipment is shifted for installation.

HV SWITCHGEAR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

 Ensure all civil works are completed for the area to carry out the installation, clearance & permit is
obtained from respective authorities to proceed further.
 Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved shop drawings related to the area of installation and
ensure that required materials are available at site as per approved material submittals.

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METHOD OF STATEMENT
 Ensure the materials are stored properly and there is no mark of damage or deformity of any kind
before issuing the material from store.
 Make sure the floor surface is ready with base frames grouted to install the switch gear.
 Prior to installation, the foundation will be checked for cleanliness, level and base frame surface.
 The unit will be inspected prior to shifting to site for any mechanical and structural damage during
transportation.
 The name plate will be checked against equipment data sheet to confirm conformity with the approval.
 Clean the room to facilitate the cubicles to be brought in.
 HV Switchgear will be moved by crane / hiab or asper manufacturer’s, recommendation and shall be
positioned near the HV Switch Gear room, HV Switch Gear will be moved over rails or by chain pulley
block and brought to the position as indicated in the drawing.
 To the approved layout drawings, place the cubicles on the base frame.
 Ensure that the clearances available as per the approved layout drawings.
 Grout the cubicles with base frame to correct level.
 The installation will be checked by site Electrical Engineer and supervisor for proper placement and
orientation of HV switch gear.
 HV side termination shall be carried out as per approved drawings.
 Connect the earthing bus bar to the earth grid. Earthing shall be done as per regulation, specification
and approved drawing.
 Ensure the installation of HV Switch Gear (11 KV) are carried out in accordance with manufactures
and authority’s installation recommendations, requirement of applicable standards and in accordance
with recognized industrial practices and specified in project specification to ensure that installation
complies with requirements.
 After inspection of HV Switch Gear and approval by Concerned authority (EWA-EDD) or Consultant,
proper care will be taken to protect the unit from dust by suitable covering, and shall be released for the
Testing and Commissioning work.

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