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Furutec Electrical started to manufacture busduct system in Penang, Malaysia since 1995
under the license from Furukawa Electric, Japan. In 2008, EITA Resources ventured into
designing and manufacturing busduct system and Furutec became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of EITA Resources.
Having benefitted from more than a decade-long of technical collaboration with Furukawa,
Furutec is noted for its relentless and uncompromising commitment on quality and
excellence as the Japanese manufacturing practice and culture have been firmly embedded
into Furutec busduct system. Today, Furutec has more than 15 years of experience in the
manufacturing of busduct system that meets international standards. This product is of the
finest quality and reliability, utilising the stringent Japanese know-how and technology.
Moreover, Furutec is committed towards quality and services as stipulated in accordance to
its ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Quality Management System.
HP-ES product range (from 400A to 6300A) has been type tested and certified by a
reputable independent testing authority which is KEMA or DEKRA complying to IEC
60439-2.
With our well-equipped R&D laboratory, our product could be verified in the temperature
rise-limit test for current ratings up to 6000A according to the international standards. We
will continue to innovate in order to meet our customers’ expectation and trust towards our
products.
Our product has been accepted globally and successfully installed in various prestigious
projects in Malaysia as well as around the world. We take pride in further expanding our
success to more countries through our regional partners.
CONTENT
Physical Data
HP-ES Busduct
Conductor Size 09
Flange End / Flange End Box 10-11
Flatwise Elbow / Edgewise Elbow 12
Flatwise Tee Elbow 13
Flatwise Offset Elbow / Edgewise Offset Elbow 14
Combination Elbow 15
Elbow with Flange End / Flange End Box 16
End Cap / End Closure 17
Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger 18-19
Edgewise / Flatwise Hanger 20-21
Reducer 21
Expansion Unit 22
Flexible Link 23
Tap-Off Unit 24-25
Project Reference 36
CONTENTS |
SPECIFICATION & STANDARDS
General
Design Standards
The compact sandwich design of Furutec busduct can be configured to 3-phase 3-wire (3P3W), 3-phase 4-wire (3P4W) or
3-phase 5-wire (3P5W with integral earth bar).
Due to the existence of non-linear loads in today’s modern buildings, high harmonic neutral current overheats the neutral
conductor and deteriorate the performance and life span of equipment. 200% neutral bar is offered to handle the overheating
and increased neutral current caused by the harmonic effect.
50%E
L1
L1 L1
L2
L2 L2
L3
L3 L3
N
N
50%E
L1
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3
200%N
200%N
Copper conductor is of the conductivity 99.98%. It meets all electrical, thermal and mechanical properties and comply to the
relevant international standards, such as JIS H3140, ASTM B187M, BS EN 13601, etc.
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Each copper conductor (except at joint parts) is insulated with polyester films (-70 C to +150 C). The rated insulation voltage is
up to 1000V at 50Hz or 60Hz of frequency. Each conductor is tin-plated to provide protection from corrosion and high
conductivity at the contact surface.
Busduct Housing
Furutec busduct system is of the low impedance type and totally enclosed for protection against mechanical damage and dust
accumulation. The busduct housing is made of Electro-Galvanized sheet steel with epoxy powder coating.
Conductors are fully enclosed with the busduct housing, which provides an excellent heat dissipation, thus improving the power
transmission efficiency and reducing voltage drop. The construction of busduct housing is compact and robust in design to meet
the rated short-circuit ratings.
Furutec busduct joint features a maintenance free double-bolt joint design. This double-bolt joint system ensures a sufficient
electrical contact area and good mechanical strength. Its high tensile clamping bolts in duct-to-duct jointing do not penetrate
through the conductors. A spring steel material named as leaf spring that is wider than the conductors, is used to ensure
a sufficient pressure on conductor contact area. This clamped joint having benefitted from a decade-long Japanese Technology
generates less heat at busduct joint as compared to bolted joint system, which necessitate the drilling or punching of holes through
the conductors with the bolt holes causing distortion to the lines of current flow. This clamped joint with leaf springs also has a
more even contact pressure than the one using bolt-through joint.
JOINT COVER
JOINT COVER
HIGH TENSILE
M12 BOLT EXTERNAL JOINT COVER
LEAF SPRING
(BCB)
JOINT COVER
For horizontal busduct installation, the edgewise/flatwise hanger or flat hanging clamp shall be installed in every 1500mm
interval.
Vertical busduct system shall be supported adequately with vertical spring hanger / vertical hanger on each floor. Intermediate
supports shall be provided if floor height exceeds 5000mm.
Degree of Protection
Furutec busduct housing is designed and constructed to meet the requirement of indoor and outdoor installation. The degree
of protection of Furutec busduct housing is verified and tested to meet the requirement of IP42, IP54, IP55, IP65, IP66 and IP68
in accordance to IEC 60529 by independent testing authority.
The IP classification is categorized into 2 parts; The first digit denotes protection against ingress of solid objects and the second
digit denotes protection against water.
1mm
15
O
1mm
Jets of water
5 Dust protected 5 (limited ingress permitted)
Jets of water
6 Dust tight 5 (limited ingress permitted)
Effects of immersion
6 Dust tight 7 between 15cm and 1m 1m
The temperature rise at any points of the external metal surface of busduct housing will not exceed 55oC above ambient
temperature.
The temperature rise at any points of external insulated conductors will not exceed 70oC above ambient temperature when
operating at rated load current.
Ambient Temperature °C Derating Factor
Short-Circuit Strength
Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating Short Circuit Rating
Busduct Rating Busduct Rating Busduct Rating
(kA/1 Sec) (kA/3 Sec) (kA/1 Sec) (kA/3 Sec) (kA/1 Sec) (kA/3 Sec)
Voltage Drop
Due to low impedance, the voltage drop of busduct system is lower compared to conventional cable system. Therefore,
busduct system is a more efficient power transmission media as compared to conventional cable system.
Voltage Drop Calculation : V = Line-to-Line Voltage Drop (V/m)
I = Load Current (A)
I0 = Rated Current (A)
cosØ = Load Power Factor
sinØ = 1 - cos2 Ø
R = AC resistance at load current (Ω/m)
R0 = AC resistance at rated current (Io) (Ω/m)
α = Temperature coefficient of conductor at 20 oC
= 3.85 x 10 –3(Copper)
Voltage Drop X = Reactance (Ω/m)
50 Hz Voltage Drop at Full Load Current
Busduct Conductor Width
Resistance, Reactance, Impedance, Power factor Ø at 50 Hz
Rating (Thickness=6mm)
R (µΩ/m) X (µΩ/m) Z (µΩ/m) 1.00 0.95 0.90 0.85 0.80 0.75
400A 20mm 195.5 81.9 211.9 0.135 0.146 0.147 0.145 0.142 0.139
600A 30mm 142.9 54.2 152.8 0.149 0.159 0.158 0.156 0.153 0.149
700A 40mm 99.3 45.2 109.1 0.120 0.131 0.132 0.131 0.129 0.127
800A 45mm 88.7 43.3 98.7 0.123 0.135 0.137 0.136 0.134 0.132
1000A 60mm 67.3 33.1 75.1 0.117 0.129 0.130 0.129 0.128 0.125
1250A 75mm 49.0 27.3 56.1 0.107 0.120 0.122 0.122 0.121 0.119
1600A 110mm 35.8 19.8 40.9 0.099 0.111 0.113 0.113 0.112 0.111
1800A 125mm 31.3 16.7 35.5 0.098 0.109 0.111 0.110 0.109 0.108
2000A 150mm 25.4 15.4 29.7 0.088 0.100 0.102 0.103 0.102 0.101
2200A 175mm 22.3 16.7 27.8 0.085 0.100 0.104 0.106 0.106 0.106
2500A 200mm 19.0 13.4 23.2 0.082 0.096 0.099 0.100 0.101 0.100
3000A 110mm 17.1 8.9 19.3 0.089 0.099 0.100 0.100 0.099 0.097
3500A 125mm 15.6 8.3 17.7 0.095 0.106 0.107 0.107 0.106 0.104
4000A 150mm 13.0 6.7 14.6 0.090 0.100 0.101 0.101 0.100 0.098
4500A 175mm 10.7 5.6 12.0 0.083 0.093 0.094 0.094 0.093 0.091
5000A 200mm 8.7 6.7 11.0 0.075 0.090 0.093 0.095 0.095 0.095
6300A 175mm 2.2 7.7 8.0 0.024 0.049 0.058 0.065 0.070 0.074
Fire Rated Busduct is provided as an option for the incoming and outgoing circuits of emergency main switchboard.
The copper conductors of fire rated busduct are insulated with 2 layers of mica tape and 2 layers of polyester film.
Besides complying to verification of resistance to flame propagation (8.2.14) and verification of fire resistance
in building penetration (8.2.15) stated in IEC60439-2, Furutec busduct system has also been type tested
to BS 6387:1994 (Performance Requirement of maintaining circuit integrity during
fire conditions) by independent testing authority.
Polyester Film
Conductor
Polyester Film
HP-ES BUSDUCT
Conductor Size
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(S
MALE FEMALE
3000mm
( Standard Straight Length )
A A A
B
Copper Busduct :
Busduct Model No. A (mm) B (mm) Figure Conductor Size Total Weight (kg/meter)
Rating per Phase (mm)
3P3W 3P3W 3P4W 3P3W 3P4W 3P5W
3P4W 3P4W+E 3P4W+E
3P4W+E 3P5W
3P5W
09 | PHYSICAL DATA
Flange End / Flange End Box
TOP VIEW
125
OPENING A-60
170
A
A
125
E
B
B
REMOVABLE FRONT
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
METAL COVER
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
150
150
6
450
B A
TOP VIEW
170
OPENING A-60
170
A
170
B
E E
B
REMOVABLE FRONT
F METAL COVER
F
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
150
6
150
150
6
130 130 130
C C 130 130 130 C C
450
450
B A
PHYSICAL DATA | 10
6300A Flange End 6300A Flange End Box
12-Ø10 HOLES 12-M8 BOLTS
OPENING B-60
TOP VIEW
TOP VIEW
170
OPENING A-60
170
A
A
170
E E E
B
B
REMOVABLE FRONT
METAL COVER
F F F F
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
150
150
6
6
450
B A
Busbar hole of Flange End / Flange End box is designed for switchboard / cable termination. Refer to Flexible Link on page 23 for Flange End termination at transformer.
C C C C C
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
20
12 D D D D D D
A (mm)
Busduct Rating Figure
3P4W B C D E F
3P3W 3P4W+E (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
3P5W
400A 1 175 20 - 145 -
600A 1 175 30 - 145 -
700A 2 175 40 - 145 -
800A 2 180 45 - 150 -
1000A 2 195 60 - 165 -
350 450
1250A 3 210 75 40 180 -
1600A 3 245 110 50 215 -
1800A 4 260 125 40 230 -
2000A 4 285 150 50 255 -
2200A 5 310 175 40 280 -
2500A 5 335 200 50 305 -
3000A 3 430 110 50 200 185
3500A 4 460 125 40 215 200
4000A 4 410 540 510 150 50 240 225
4500A 5 560 175 40 265 250
5000A 5 610 200 50 290 275
6300A 5 810 175 40 260 250
11 | PHYSICAL DATA
Flatwise Elbow / Edgewise Elbow
Edgewise Elbow
L1
L2
Flatwise Elbow
L1
PHYSICAL DATA | 12
Flatwise Tee Elbow
L1
L2
L3
13 | PHYSICAL DATA
Flatwise Offset Elbow / Edgewise Offset Elbow
L1
L1
L2 L2
L3
L3
PHYSICAL DATA | 14
Combination Elbow
L1
L1
L2
L2
L3
L3
15 | PHYSICAL DATA
Elbow with Flange End / Flange End Box
L1
L3
L2
L4
450
450
A A
B B
Edgewise Elbow with Flange End box Flatwise Elbow with Flange End box
L1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L2 L3 L4
PHYSICAL DATA | 16
End Cap / End Closure
m B B A
5m
16
35mm
3P3W
3P4W
3P4W
3P3W 3P4W+E
3P4W+E
3P5W
3P5W
400A 115
600A 115
700A 115
800A 120
1000A 135
1250A 150
1600A 185
1800A 200
2000A 225
100 120
2200A 250
2500A 275
3000A 370
3500A 400
4000A 450
4500A 500
5000A 550
6300A 750
17 | PHYSICAL DATA
Vertical Spring Hanger / Vertical Hanger
50
50
60 60
M10x30 BOLT M10x30 BOLT
275
275
170
170
50
60 60
155
50
155
50
50
75
75
75
75
SPRING
M12 STUD SPRING M12 STUD M12 STUD
BOLT M12 STUD BOLT BOLT
BOLT
Vertical Hanger Vertical Spring Hanger Vertical Hanger Vertical Spring Hanger
M10x30 BOLT
50
M10x30 BOLT
60
275
170
50
155
60
50
75
75
M10x30 BOLT
50
M10x30 BOLT
60
275
75 170
50
60
155
50
75
SPRING
M12 STUD
BOLT M12 STUD
BOLT
M10x30 BOLT
50
M10x30 BOLT
60
275
170
50
155
60
50
75
75
PHYSICAL DATA | 18
246
180
246 246
180 180
246
180
A + 60
A
A + 60
A + 60
120
A
A + 60
A
A + 60
A
246 246
120 180 A + 60
180
60 60 A
60
BOLT M10x30
50
50
50
STUD BOLT M12
140
140
140
50
50
50
155
155
155
BASE CHANNEL
75
75
75
(BY CONTRACTORS)
246 246
60 60 60 A
BOLT M10x30
50
50
50
170
170
260
260
170
260
275
275
275
BASE CHANNEL
75
75
75
(BY CONTRACTORS)
19 | PHYSICAL DATA
Edgewise / Flatwise Hanger
Edgewise Hanger
EDGEWISE HANGER
A A
EDGEWISE HANGER B B
C C
2-M10 x 30 BOLT Ø14 HOLE 2-M10 BOLT Ø14 HOLE
(Fig 1) (Fig 2)
Dimension (mm)
Busduct
A B C
Rating
Fig 3P4W 3P4W 3P4W
3P3W 3P4W+E 3P3W 3P4W+E 3P3W 3P4W+E
3P5W 3P5W 3P5W
400A
600A
700A
ANGLE METAL BAR 800A
& HANGER ROD 1000A
(BY CONTRACTORS) 1250A 1 140 160 240 300
1600A
1800A
220 280
2000A
2200A
2500A
3000A
3500A
EDGEWISE HANGER 4000A 2
112 132 220 280
4500A
5000A
6300A 3
A
B
C
2-M10 BOLT Ø14 HOLE
6300A
(Fig 3)
PHYSICAL DATA | 20
Flatwise Hanger
A A
B B
C C
Ø14 HOLE Ø14 HOLE
A B C
Reducer is used to reduce busbar sizes to the final load. It provides users with more economic power transmission and
distribution method. The minimum length (L) is 600mm and the reduction from a higher busduct rating to a lower busduct rating
should not exceed 45%.
L L
Remark: If the reduction is more than 45%, a protective device (e.g. circuit breaker)
must be installed in between both busduct feeders.
21 | PHYSICAL DATA
Expansion Unit
The busduct system expands and contracts when the electrical load and the ambient temperature vary. The expansion unit is the
transition section compensating the thermal expansion and contraction. The requirement of expansion unit in a vertical installation
is determined by the method of how both ends of busduct system are supported. The use of plug in hole and total length of vertical
busduct are important factors of determining the requirement of expansion unit.
45
m 0m
0m m
50
A
in)
(m
0 mm
50
400A 115
600A 115
700A 115
Vertical
L
hanger
L1
Flange L1 1
=
end box L2 5
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 Fig.4 Fig.5
PHYSICAL DATA | 22
Flexible Link
BUSDUCT SYSTEM
FLANGE END
TRANSFORMER LV BOX
(NOT THE SCOPE OF BUSDUCT MANUFACTURERS)
FLEXIBLE LINK
25
25
25
40
40
40
40
20
20
20
20
150
150
150
150
320
20
20
20
20
40
40
40
40
25
25
25
25
25 25 30 40 30 40 40 40 35 40 40 35
FIG. 1 4-Ø12 HOLE FIG. 2 8-Ø12 HOLE FIG. 3 8-Ø12 HOLE FIG. 4 12-Ø12 HOLE
Busduct Rating Conductor Size Dimension “T” Busduct Rating Conductor Size Dimension “T”
Fig Model Fig Model
per Phase (mm) (mm) per Phase (mm) (mm)
23 | PHYSICAL DATA
Tap-Off Units
Plug in box is mechanically interlocked with the busduct housing to prevent installation or removal while the MCCB is in ‘ON’
position. It is equipped with an operating handle to control the switching mechanism. The plug in box makes positive ground
connection to the busduct housing before making contact to the phase conductors.
PLUG IN HOLE
MCCB
PLUG IN BOX W
L
Phase Isolator
To segregate the tapping position of
each phase of the conductors
H
N
L3
L2
L1
E
L
L
160
Open
160
E E
Open
Fig 1 Fig 2
BOTTOM BOTTOM
E L1 L2 L3 N E L1 L2 L3 N
100AF & 225AF Plug In Box 400AF & 630AF Plug In Box
PHYSICAL DATA | 24
Tap Box & Tap Bar
4-M6 SCREW
W
REMOVABLE NON-FERROLLS
BOTTOM COVER FOR TAP BAR
CABLE TERMINATION
TAP BOX
Note : Customized plug in type 800AF, 1000AF & 1200AF tap-off units are available upon request.
25 | PHYSICAL DATA
DESIGN FACTORS
Busduct joints installed side by side. Busduct joints installed deviating from each
other (Dimension “C” is above 190mm).
190
BUSDUCT JOINT
(C)
SECTION BUSDUCT JOINT SECTION
A A B B
Busduct joints installed side by side. Busduct joints installed deviating from each
other (Dimension “C” is above 500mm).
A A B B
110
110
BUSDUCT JOINT
SECTION
500
(C)
60
DESIGN FACTORS | 26
1.3 Flatwise Installation
100 100
PLUG IN BOX
W W W
50 50
WALL
200
200
27 | DESIGN FACTORS
2.3 Distance between busduct joint section and wall surface for wall penetration
WALL WALL
240
240 240
FIRE STOP MATERIAL
(BY CONTRACTORS)
2.3 Distance between busduct joint section and floor/ceiling surface for floor penetration
BUSDUCT
JOINT POINT
VERTICAL HANGER
300
BASE CHANNEL
(BY CONTRACTORS)
75
75
(BY CONTRACTORS)
BUSDUCT
JOINT SECTION
Busduct joints must not be installed in between the wall and floor. The busduct joints shall be at least 240mm from the ceiling
surface. If vertical spring hanger is installed on the floor, the distance between busduct joint and base channel shall be at least
450mm. If vertical hanger is installed on the floor, the distance between busduct joint and base channel shall be at least 300mm.
The height of base channel is recommended to be 75mm.
DESIGN FACTORS | 28
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
1. Upon the arrival of busduct at project site, check the type and quantity of busduct feeders and accessories from shipping
document. Inspect for possible physical damages caused during transportation and unloading.
2. Keep the busduct at dry place, away from water and moisture, preferably protected from rain. Cover the busduct with
water-proof material if necessary.
3. Do not lay the busduct directly on the ground or in an upright position. Always place pieces of wood under the busduct
and stack up firmly.
4. For long term storage, ensure that the busduct is placed at a dry place free from condensation.
5. To prevent the busduct joint from being soiled, wrap both busduct ends with water-proof material during unpacking.
Before busduct joint installation, examine the conductor contact surface or insulation materials for any damages. Besides,
ensure that the joint sections are not soiled with dust, dirt and other foreign matter.
6. Sufficiently strong materials and equipment must be used during handling and lifting to reduce the risk of personal injury and
equipment damage at site. Busduct must be handled with care to avoid damage to internal components and metal housing.
7. During transporting, do not drop it or impact with other objects. Do not drag busduct across the floor or across other
busduct sections. Forklift may provide a more convenient method of handling and has advantage of permitting it to be
lifted between levels.
8. Platform/Scissor lifts or elevators, either manually or power operated, can be used efficiently to move the busduct
between elevations. But, ensure that total weight of working crews and busduct is within the capacity of the lift/ elevator.
9. If a crane is deployed to move the busduct, use nylon straps and distribute the weight on each lift. If rope is used, insert
thick pieces of rag, foam or corrugated cardboard between them to prevent the busduct from being damaged/scratched.
Do not place slings, rope or chains around the busduct ends as these would easily damage the busduct. For busduct rated
2500A and above, pieces of strong wood should be used when rope is applied, in order to prevent the busduct housing
from being deformed.
10. If forklift or similar hoist is used, properly position the busduct on the fork to distribute its weight. Careful approach is a
must to avoid any damage to the metal housing that would break the phase isolators (ISP).
11. While installing vertical busduct, it may be easier to lower the busduct feeder from one floor above where it will be
installed. The busduct feeders are usually stored on the floor above their final location to facilitate lowering them into position.
Protect both busduct ends when rising from horizontal to vertical positions.
12.When the installation work is suspended or halted at job site, the end section of the connecting busduct feeders shall be
protected against water and dust by covering them with polythene or other appropriate materials.
1 2 3
Determine the male and female Align the busduct feeders end Align the leaf springs so that the
sides of the busduct feeders to be to end. high tensile bolts can be fitted
connected. through the busduct housing.
4 5
Tighten the two bolts alternately to ensure even distribution of force is applied
to the busduct joint. Tighten them until the leaf springs become almost flat
and until the snap-pin-hole on the high tensile bolt is visible.
Cover the busduct joint section with joint covers on both sides. The installation
is complete.
1 2
Check the drawings to identify Remove the cover of each plug-in hole.
the location of tap-off units to be
installed.
3 4
Earth Jaw
Ensure that the MCCB handle is By using the earth jaw of the plug in box as guidance, insert the plug in clips
in ‘OFF’ position. into the plug in hole of the busduct.
Duct-fixing Screws
Open the front cover of the plug in box. Fasten the duct-fixing screws in the box to firmly attach the plug in box to the
busduct.
Terminate cables to the outgoing Tap-off units shall make positive ground connection
6
terminal of MCCB and insert with busduct housing or earth conductors before
internal barriers (perspex) to making contact with the phase conductors.
prevent accidental contact with Make sure that the MCCB is in ‘OFF’
the live parts at the terminals position before carr ying out any
of MCCB. The installation is live installation works tap-off unit to
complete. the plug in holes of busduct system.
1. Remove the tap bar cover. If the busduct is 3P5W type, extra care is required in order not to damage the earth during
removal of the cover.
2. Open the cover of the Tap Box and insert the tap bar through the opening of the tap box and fix the box to the tap bar
flange by fastening the screws.
3. Fix the box to the busduct housing using flat hanging clamps provided by Furutec.
4. Fix the front cover of the box.
5. The Installation is complete.
1. Drill 4 nos bolt holes of Ø12mm on the housing of the vertical busduct.
2. Install the vertical hanger and fix to the busduct tightly.
3. Connect the busduct in sequence and install the vertical spring hangers to each floor accordingly.
Nut 2 Nut 1
Nut 1
Nut 2
Before After
Refer to the details of dimension of vertical spring hanger and vertical hanger on page 18 and 19
1. Prepare the angle metal bars and hanger rods prior to the installation of horizontal busduct.
2. Hang the hanger rods from the ceiling and attach the angle metal bar at the height of the busduct to be laid.
3. The edgewise / flatwise hangers should be installed in every internal of at least 1500mm (1.5m) including
the busduct elbows.
Flatwise Hanger
Edgewise Hanger
Flange end / flange end box is used for cable or busbar termination. Where connections are to be made to a switchboard or
transformer, the phase sequence of transformer and switchboard shall be coordinated and matched before busduct fabrication
and installation works. Braided type of copper flexible link bars are connected between busduct flange end and LV terminals of
transformer.
For vertical busduct installed in the electrical riser room, the flange end box must not be fixed permanently to the wall and floor.
However, the flange end box can only be permanently secured provided that all the busduct installation works are completed (if
unavoidable).
1. After the completion of busduct installation at project site, it is advisable to carry out a thorough inspection on the whole
busduct route, followed by measurement of insulation resistance / Megger.
2. Before conducting the measurement of insulation resistance, all the equipment connected to busduct system should be
disconnected and MCCB rotary handle of tap-off units should be in ‘OFF’ position.
3. The insulation resistance value cannot be specified due to different length of the busduct and environmental condition. But
if it is installed in a dry atmosphere, the value of resistance should be approximately 100 MΩ (500V Megger). In case,
the measurement is less than 10MΩ, thorough examination is required as there might be some external factors, which
decrease the insulation strength and energizing of busduct system is not recommended.
The following maintenance procedures and periodical inspection are recommended to ensure a safe operation of busduct
system for long terms.
1. Period of Inspection
1.1 An inspection on busduct once a year or once every two years is recommended. If busduct system is
installed in unfavourable conditions such as, temperature and/or humidity is high, there is a lot of dust or
in similar environment, the periodical inspection must be conducted.
1.2 In the event of the following unusual conditions, inspection must be carried out immediately in each case:
a.) After severe earthquake
b.) After being involved in a fire
c.) After being exposed to water
d.) After an electrical fault
Check whether :-
There is any deformation, damage, dirt, etc throughout the whole length of busduct systems
There is any dislocation, bending and other abnormality of the connecting covers, hangers and plug-in appliances
As an option, a thermal indicator can be placed onto the busduct housing. If the temperature rise of the busduct housing exceeds
the limit, the colour of the indicator will change. e.g. from white to red colour.
Check whether:-
Busduct joint section is securely fastened with joint bolts and both sides of the busduct joint section are held with a pair of
leaf springs.
Leaf springs are almost flat and the pin holes are inserted with snap pins.
Busduct is supported by vertical spring hangers, vertical hangers, edgewise / flatwise horizontal hangers according to
manufacturer’s requirement and recommendation.
All the connecting parts, such as leaf springs, hangers, busduct joints, joint covers, etc are fixed precisely.
Snap Pin.
Leaf Spring.
The metal housing /enclosure of busduct must not be dismantled by any parties without the official authorization from the
manufacturer for any purposes. Any violation or abuse will result the respective party to be responsible for all the consequences
and compensation. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to void the warranty if any proof of violation or any sign of
abuse is found.
Commercial Residential
Public Utility
Project Country
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Lot 4, Block A, Jalan SS13/7
Subang Jaya Industrial Estate
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: +603-5635 7088 Fax: +603-5635 6099
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